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The Newport Independent publishes Wednesdays and Fridays, except on major holidays. The offices of the Newport Independent are located at 2408 Hwy. 367 North, Newport, AR; phone 870-523-5855. The Independent's website can be found at http://www.newportindependent.com. ************************************************************************ 1 Mar 2002 ---------- Breeden, Annie Alletha (Mabry) Minor, Mary Alice Sutherland, Doris Jean Jackson ANNIE ALLETHA (MABRY) BREEDEN Mrs. Annie Alletha (Mabry) Breeden, 80 of Campbell Station died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002 in Jonesboro. She was born Jan. 26, 1922 in Newport, the daughter of King James and Georgia (Duren) Mabry. Mrs. Breeden had worked as a nurse's aide at Harris Hospital and was a member of Campbell Station Baptist Church. She enjoyed helping others and going to church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Joseph Breeden on July 14, 1966; one brother, James Mabry; and one grandchild, Karen Sue "Pridmore" Wimbish. Survivors include by two sons, William "Bill" Joseph Breeden of Jonesboro and James Paul Breeden of North Little Rock; one daughter, Virginia Fisher of Houston; one brother, W. J. Mabry of Beedeville; three brothers, Loreace Sims of Springfield, Lucretia Hodge and Betty Shirley of Malvern; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at Campbell Station Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Bonner officiating and Gary Pridmore assisting. Interment is in Ballews Chapel Cemetery in Grubbs. Pallbearers are Gary Pridmore, Bill Fisher, Nick Howell, Arthur Ringuet, David McCellan and Jeff Baker. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. MARY ALICE MINOR Mrs. Mary Alice Minor, 93 of Harrisburg, died Feb. 26 at her home. She was born March 18, 1908 in Cherokee, Ala. the daughter of Samuel Wallace and Maude (Williams) Wallace. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Colbert County Hospital in Tuscumbia, Ala. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Minor; four brothers, Johnny Wallace, Albert Wallace, Howard Wallace and Wesley Wallace; one sister, Ida Coffell; a granddaughter, Virginia Gill; and two great-grandchildren, Brandi Ralaigh and Bobbie Joan Crisp. Survivors include two sisters, Emma Yarbrough of Cherokee, Ala. and Molly Goodin of Heber Springs; five daughters, Mildred Jenkins of Harrisburg, Hazel Lindsey of Trumann, Catherine Grubbs of Haines City, Fla., Betty Biederstaedt of Harrisburg and Virginia Smith of Harrisburg; 22 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at the Snowdown United Methodist Church in Iuka, Miss. with Rev. Albert Jenkins officiating. Burial is in Snowdown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. DORIS JEAN JACKSON SUTHERLAND Graveside services for Mrs. Doris Jean Jackson Sutherland, 69 of Monroe, La., was 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002 in Remmel-McCall Cemetery, Remmel, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, La. Following the graveside service, there was a Celebration of Life at Remmel Community Center. Mrs. Sutherland was born March 25, 1932 in Cardwell, Mo. and died Feb. 25, 2002 in Monroe, La. She was the driving force at Sutherland Farms, a business she and her husband, Joe, started in Pennington. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Vidalia, La. She graduated from Tuckerman High School in 1951, where she was the treasurer of the senior class. She was preceded in death by her father, R. R. Jackson; mother and step-father, Gladdys and Ted Eddington; husband, Joe Sutherland; and sister, Barbara Eddington Roberts. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sallie Sutherland of Monroe, La.; daughter and son-in-law, Terrie and Damon Scott of Valrico, Fla.; grandchildren, Stephen Justin Sutherland, Joseph Bailey Sutherland and Katherine Anne Branciforte; and brothers, J.W. Jackson, Gerald Jackson and Bill Eddington. Mrs. Sutherland's family requested that memorials be made to Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe, La., or the Alzheimer's Association. 6 Mar 2002 ---------- Bagwell, Mary Alice Ballard, Ruby Mae Bowden, Marjorie Burgin, Tim Carr, Joe Harley Dodson, Infant Jazmine Margree Durham, F. S. Golden, Vernon L. Jones, Luther Griffin Jr. Lewis, Mildred Elizabeth Moore, John C. Osborne, Louise Page, Ollie Marie Pilkinton, James Butler Prince, Ann Prine, Teddy Basil MARY ALICE BAGWELL Mrs. Mary Alice Bagwell, 70 of Beedeville, died Sunday, March 3, 2002 in Searcy. She was born Aug. 22, 1922 in Elizabeth the daughter of James Arthur and Versie (Finnley) Green. Mrs. Bagwell worked for 20 years at Royal Shoe Co. in McCrory and helped in farming. She enjoyed quilting, fishing, crocheting, cooking and babysitting. Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by her husband, Handford Bagwell in August of 1989; three sons; one brother, Vernie Green; one grandson, Luther Handford Stone; and one granddaughter, Pamela Adams. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy Bagwell of Overcup and David Bagwell of Beedeville; three daughters, Geraldine Bagwell of Beedeville, Linda Stone of Beedeville and Patsy White of Hickory Ridge; two brothers, Robert Green of Jonesboro and Earl Green of McCrory; four sisters, Emmer Gaddis of Remmel, Jewel Wooldridge of Bono, Norma Lee Fortune of Newport and Lula Mae Sanders of Dolph; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Buttgen officiating. Interment is in Eightmile Cemetery in Beedeville. Pallbearers are Howard Beshears, Neal Mann, Franklin "Sonny" Page, Mark Adams, Hershel Breckenridge, Tommy Snyder and Daniel Polston. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. RUBY MAE BALLARD Ruby Mae Ballard, 69 of Grubbs, died Saturday at her home. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Ballard, and her parents, Charlie and Daisy London Smith. Survivors include one son, Franklin and wife Diann Ballard of Grubbs; one grandchild, Alyson Ballard of Tuckerman; one great- grandchild, Kaleb Ballard of Tuckerman; three brothers, Jerry Smith of Grubbs, Nathan Smith of Van Buren and Boyd Smith of South Carolina; one sister, Inez Jones of Tuckerman. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ballews Chapel in Grubbs. Pallbearers were Dale Smith, Andy Smith, Dale Kinard, Eugene Kinard, Jimmy London and David Hurst. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. MARJORIE BOWDEN Marjorie Bowden, 71 of Fort Smith, died Friday in a Van Buren hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Salma Bowden; and sister, Martha Jane Bowden, who died at birth. Mrs. Bowden was a Methodist Missionary, and she served in India and Africa. Survivors include one daughter, Gloria Kauffman of Tuscon, Ariz.; one brother, B.P. Bowden of Oklahoma; nieces and nephews, Andy and wife Raegon Bowden of Houston, Texas, Marjorie and husband Jim Trammell of Ogden, Utah; great-nieces and nephews, Ross and Wesley Bowden, and Samantha Trammell; cousins, Bob Swink, Sr. of Newport, Evelyn Swink Wilson of Michigan, John Montgomery, Marty Montgomery and Debbie Montgomery, all of Dallas, Texas, Mary Montgomery of St. Louis, Mo., and Troy Montgomery of Chaffee, Mo. Funeral was 10 a.m. Monday at Swifton Methodist Church with Rev. Rom Williams officiating. Burial was in Swifton Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Tinsley, Steven Tinsley, Hubert Norris, Jerry King and Bill Bishop. Honorary pallbearer was Bob Swink, Sr. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. TIM BURGIN Mr. Tim Burgin of DeWitt, formerly of Newport, died Saturday, March 2, 2002 in DeWitt. Arrangements to be announced later by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. JOE HARLEY CARR Joe Harley Carr, 71 of Warren, died Saturday, March 2 in Little Rock. He was born July 4, 1930 in Cleveland County a son of the late Jesse William Carr and Oval Carr. He was a retired construction worker, a Mason and a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army. Survivors are four sons, Mike Carr of Jacksonville, Tommy Carr of California, Bobby Carr of Jacksonville and Steven Carr of Texas; three daughters, Mary Dougan of El Dorado, Donna Carr of Montana and Teresa Kay Carr of Jacksonville; two brothers, John Carr of Warren, Penn. and Frank William Carr of California; five sisters, Billie Carr of New Orleans, La., Carolyn Gardner of Warren, Jerri Groves of Bradford, Sue Lawson of Fordyce and Effie Pearson of Harrison; several grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 1:30 p.m. Monday at Frazer's Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren. INFANT JAZMINE MARGREE DODSON Infant Jazmine Margree Dodson, one month old of Augusta, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002 in Searcy. She was born in Searcy on Jan. 29, 2002 the daughter of Jessey Stephens and Sheneatha Dodson. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Alice Faye Stephens; maternal grandfather, Earl Dodson; and maternal great- grandparents, Horace and Margree McLucas. Infant Jazmine is survived by her father, Jessey Stephens of McCrory; her mother, Sheneatha Dodson of Augusta; one brother, Jashon P. Stephens of Augusta; one sister, Alkeidra Kyshae Dodson of Augusta; maternal grandfather and wife, Larry and Betty Dodson of Newport; maternal grandmother, Alice (McLucas) Dodson of Augusta; paternal grandfather, Jessie Russell; paternal great-grandmothers, Julia Virginia Smith of McCrory and Lucille Russell of Augusta; and maternal great- grandmother, Dorothy Dodson of Lonoke. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Monday at Quiet Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. F. S. DURHAM Mr. F. S. Durham, 94 of Harrisburg, died Saturday in Lake City. He was born Oct. 5, 1907 in Borden, Ind., the son of Ben S. Durham and Mary Elizabeth (Mull) Durham. He was a retired school teacher and minister. He was the first resident preacher for the Harrisburg Church of Christ in 1948, was a graduate of Harding College in Searcy and taught in the Harrisburg School System for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives, Etta (Lewellyn) Durham and Evelyn (Stephens) Durham; a son, Leslie Durham; a daughter, Mildred Montgomery; and two sisters, Mable Vest and Lucille Kidd. Mr. Durham is survived by two sisters, Marie Mahuron of Salem, Ind. and Lela Macy of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; one son, Ronald Durham of Illinois; four grandchildren, Allen Montgomery, Dana Montgomery, Marta Ayers and Scott Durham; five great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Bill Willard officiating. Interment followed in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. VERNON L. GOLDEN Mr. Vernon L. Golden, 87 of McCrory, died Sunday, March 3, 2002 in Searcy. He was a Shelter Insurance agent since 1958, a member and board member of the McCrory Church of God, and he loved his family, church, coon hunting, fishing, traveling, and especially his grand- and great- grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ottie Faye Daniel Golden; two sons, Waldene Golden of McCrory and Gary Golden of Searcy; two daughters, Jestene Raynolds and Betty O'Shields, both of McCrory; one brother, Richard Jones of Russellville; 11 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral service was Tuesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in McCrory with Rev. Wendell Belford officiating, assisted by Rev. Roger Baker. Burial was in Woodman Cemetery. Pallbearers were Phillip Golden, Ricky Golden, Derek Reynolds, Shannon Reynolds, Colby Golden, Bari O'Shields, Shawn O'Shields, Jeremy Suratt and Craig Golden. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. LUTHER GRIFFIN JONES, JR. Luther Griffin Jones, Jr. passed away on March 3, 2002. He was born on June 18, 1916 in McCrory. His parents were Luther Griffin Jones, Sr. an Nannie Pearl Porter Jones. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy McIntosh Sheehan Jones; children, Luther Griffin Jones III (Lynn), Neva Jean Honeycutt (Douglas), Drue Combs (Ken) and Walter Sheehan (Cathy); seven grandchildren, Tracy Wyn Jurek (Tim), Victor McCrory Dobro (Amy), Luther Griffin Jones IV, John Taylor Jones, Katherine Banning, Sean Sheehan and Andrew Sheehan; great-grandchild, Whitney Marie Dobro; brothers, Joe Jones (Lanita) of Virginia Beach, Va., John Paul Jones (Lu) of Little Rock and Earl Jones (Vivian) of Newport; and a sister, Pearl Gardner of Franklin, Tenn. Mr. Jones spent his young years in Wynne where his father was a signalman for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. When he was in high school, his parents moved to Newport, where he graduated from Newport High School in 1934. He began his worklife with the railroad and at Plunkett & Jarrell Grocery Company. He also worked as manager of a local gas station in Newport. He loved to tell the story of entering the Army as a Private at the "invitation" of his local draft board during World War II. He attended Officer Candidate School, was commissioned, and rose to the rank of Colonel. He served honorably for 29 years. He knew the importance of education and while serving his country actively in the Army, he was able to attend night school and achieved both a Bachelor's degree in Military Affairs and a Master's degree of International Affairs. He had grown to love Corpus Christi during his military service and decided to stay. Funeral service is 3 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church at 900 Shoreline Blvd. in Corpus Christi with military Honor Guard interment to follow at Seaside Memorial Cemetery. MILDRED ELIZABETH LEWIS Mildred Elizabeth Lewis was born Sept. 2, 1909 in Remmel and passed from this life on Feb. 28, 2002. She was the daughter of Terrance and Lizzie Huey of the Remmel Community. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Walter Lewis; her parents; and one great-grandson, Marcus Terrance Nelson. She is survived by one daughter, Norma Nelson of Newport; one sister, Ruth Benson of Remmel; one granddaughter, Billie Jean Rice of Newport; one grandson, Mark Lewis Nelson of Judsonia; three great- granddaughters, Elizabeth Ham and Kristie Dixon, both of Blytheville and Lennen Nikko Nelson of Heber Springs; and two great-great- granddaughters, Chloe Michele Ham and Lauren Elizabeth Dixon of Blytheville. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and worked at Van Atkins and Farmers Supply for many years. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, graveside at Remmel McCall Cemetery with J.C. McMinn officiating. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. JOHN C. MOORE Mr. John C. Moore, 79 of Hickory Ridge, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002 in Batesville. He was born Sept. 27, 1922 in Alabama, the son of F.L. and Tina Louise Maikler Moore, who preceded him in death. He was a retired farmer and tree surgeon, of the Assembly of God faith, and loved deer hunting, dominoes, checkers, watching wrestling on T.V., gardening and visiting with family and friends. Survivors include sons, Marvin Moore of Grubbs, William Moore of Blytheville, Calvin Moore and Michael Moore, both of Lepanto, Jimmy Moore and Carlton Moore, both of McCrory; two daughters, Mary E. Linvelle of Grubbs and Lisa Jean Williams of Mountain View; three sisters, Mary Hodge of Moulton, Ala., Ella Jane Sellers of Portage, Wis. and Lillie Mae Maxwell of Memphis, Tenn.; 32 grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in McCrory with burial in Lewis Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ricky Linville, Anthony Moore, Robert Rogers, Alan Chandler, Kevin Fisher and Mark Smith. Honorary pallbearer was Jimmy Linville. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. LOUISE OSBORNE Mrs. Louise Osborne, 76 of Heber Springs, died Feb. 28 in Searcy. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell. Survivors include one son, Bobby Osborne of Newport; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Ray Sullins of Fairfield Bay; one brother, Sonny Jackson of Newport; grandchildren, Linda and Freddy Humphreys of Newport, Scotty and Linda Sullins of Batesville, Dr. Becky Osborne of Mississippi and Greg Osborne of Jonesboro; and three great- grandchildren. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with Llano Robinson officiating. Burial was in Coffeyville Cemetery near Bradford. Pallbearers were Gerald Madden, Joey Lassiter, Glen Smithee, Irby Fox, Steve Looney and Tim Stoner. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. OLLIE MARIE PAGE Ollie Marie Page, 46 of Harrisburg, died Thursday in Jonesboro. Mrs. Page was born Aug. 24, 1955 in San Francisco, Calif. to the late Leonard and Ina Elizabeth (Garrett) Yarbrough. Mrs. Page is survived by her husband, Sgt. Major Jimmie C. Page of the home; four sisters, Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough, Flora Rea Ceragiol and Inetta Pearl Hines, all of Concord, Calif., and Anna Loraine Reynolds of Dallas, Texas; three sons, James Robert Page of Jonesboro, Jesse Cleveland and Joshua Daniel Page, both of Harrisburg. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Sunday at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Tribbell officiating. Interment followed in Bethel Cemetery near Harrisburg. Pallbearers were Cy Parker, Phil Parker, Mark Holmes, Ricky Harris, Danny Redd and Wayne Lowery. Honorary pallbearers were Major Chris Grooms, Bob Parker, Jess Murray, Sr. and Billy Ray Cooper. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. JAMES BUTLER PILKINTON James Butler Pilkinton, 79 of Newport, died Monday, March 4 in Newport. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the United Pentecost Church of Newport. Mr. Pilkinton was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Pilkinton. Survivors are his wife, Dorothy Carlisle Pilkinton of Newport; one son, Jim and wife Elizabeth Pilkinton of Sulphur Springs, Texas; step- son, Steve Freeman of Newport; step-daughter, Teresa Tidwell of Newport; brother, Robert Pilkinton of Mayflower; sister, Lois Wynn of Water Valley, Miss.; grandchildren, Jacob Allen and Jonathan Pilkinton of Sulphur Springs, Texas; step-grandchildren, James and Katrina Armstrong of Batesville, Patrick Armstrong of Newport; and one step-great- grandson, Marcus Allen James of Batesville. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. ANN PRINCE Mrs. Ann Prince, 70 of Grubbs, died Sunday, March 3, 2002 in Newport. She was born Dec. 23, 1931 in Jackson County the daughter of Fred and Leona (Morgan) Simmons. Mrs. Prince was a homemaker and was of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Prince on Nov. 3, 1982; and one son, Allen Prince on July 1, 1989. Survivors include two sons, Billy Prince of Grubbs and Rick Prince and wife Michelle of Jonesboro; one daughter, Lisa Jobe and husband Michael of Jonesboro; one brother, Ernest Simmons of Noblesville, Ind.; one sister, Ruby Holmes of Grubbs; and five grandchildren, Brian Jobe, Michael Jobe, II, Jessica Jobe, Cordale Prince and Daniel Jobe. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Miles officiating. Interment is in Ballews Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Pallbearers are Gary Holmes, Franklin Holmes, Willard Holmes, Rick Prince, Michael Jobe and Darrel Roland. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. TEDDY BASIL PRINE Mr. Teddy Basil Prine, 84 of Newport, died Saturday, March 2, 2002 in Newport. He was born April 20, 1917 in Newport the son of James Henry and Virgie (Clark) Prine. Mr. Prine was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, A.A. Prine, and two sisters, Merle Spicer and Gladys Cleo Maples. Mr. Prine is survived by one brother, Buster Burl Prine of Newport, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Coffeyville Cemetery in Possum Grape Community in Bradford. Pallbearers were A.D. Prine, L.K. Maples, Raymond Spicer, Hubert Prine, Hershell Prine and Burrell Prine. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 8 Mar 2002 ---------- Burgin, Tim Deckelman, Kenny Dowd, Glorisdean Gladys Reed, Frank VanPelt, Gordon L. TIM BURGIN Mr. Tim Burgin, 39 [sic] of DeWitt, died Saturday, March 2, 2002 in DeWitt. He was born July 14, 1965 in Newport, the son of Charles and Carol (Hoffmeister) Burgin. Mr. Burgin graduated from Newport High School in 1983. He worked at Lennox Factory in Stuttgart for several years and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Mr. Burgin was an avid duck and goose hunter and enjoyed hunting arrowheads. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Edith Hoffmeister; maternal grandfather, Ervin Hoffmeister, Sr.; paternal grandfather, Russell Burgin; and one uncle, Jimmie Lemons. Mr. Burgin is survived by his wife, Becki (Atkinson) Burgin of DeWitt; one step-daughter, Tiffani Wright of DeWitt; his parents, Charles and Carol (Hoffmeister) Burgin of Newport; two brothers, Mike Burgin and wife Carla of Newport, and Richie Burgin and wife Leslie of Walnut Ridge; one nephew, Chaz Burgin; three nieces, Sydney Burgin, Miranda Burgin and Rachel Burgin; paternal grandparents, Jim and Audrey (Balch) Lemons; maternal grandfather, Jerry Grojean; aunts and uncles, Ervin, Jr. and Petty Hoffmeister, John Burgin, Randy and Judi Lemons, Peggy Lemons, and Linda and Troy Wymer; and cousins, Russell Burgin, Greg Burgin, Tracy Jackson, Ervin Hoffmeister III, Susan Hoffmeister, Jan Lemons Heck, Amy Lemons, Brittny Lemons, David Wymer and Teresa Wymer. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Thursday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Randy Lemons officiating. Interment was in Watson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Burgin, Richie Burgin, Russell Burgin, Greg Burgin, John Burgin and Jerry Burgess. Honorary pallbearers were Scott Bullard, Ervin Hoffmeister III, David Wymer, Troy Wymer and Shawn Page. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. KENNY DECKELMAN Mr. Kenny Deckelman, 50 of Harrisburg, died March 4 in Jonesboro. He was born Nov. 6, 1951 in Harrisburg the son of L.D. Deckelman and Bobbye Sue (Scoggins) Deckelman. He was a lifelong resident of Harrisburg and a member of the Harrisburg First Baptist Church. He was a former counselor for CYS in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Sue Pugh. Survivors include his parents and one daughter, Rachel McCormick of Colorado Springs, Colo. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Thursday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Kausler officiating. Interment was in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Paul Lyerly, Raymond Earl Lyerly, Mike Privett, Bobby Weeks, Pat Turnage and Randy Mills. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Arnold, Melvin Messer, Tommy Kocher, Jackie Clay, Bobby Smith, Lee Weeks, Mervin Bolden, Jimmy Carl King, James Williams, Jim Tom Butler, Gene Harris and Bobby Mills. In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. GLORISDEAN GLADYS DOWD Glorisdean Gladys Dowd, 74 of Newport, died March 4, 2002 in Newport. She was a member of the Calhoun Church of God in Christ, an all around faith member until her death, and an active member in various community youth programs. Survivors include one brother, Troy Porter of Providence, R.I. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Thursday at Calhoun Church of God in Christ with Bro. Fred Williams officiating. Interment was in Lone Beech Cemetery in Olyphant. Arrangements by Taylor & Kimbrough Funeral Home. FRANK REED Mr. Frank Reed, a lifelong resident of the Bay Village Community near Cherry Valley, died Monday, March 4, 2002 in Jonesboro. He was 92 years of age and died following an extended illness. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bay Village Assembly of God Church in Bay Village with Rev. Steven Mabry, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was in Bay Village Cemetery. Mr. Reed was born Aug. 25, 1909 in Marked Tree the son of the late George Walter and Elizabeth Amanda Darnell Reed. He attended school in Marked Tree as a young person and moved at an early age to the Valley View and Bay Village Communities where he resided for most of his life. On March 15, 1933 he marred the former Miss Inez Shaver, who survives. Mr. Reed was a self-employed farmer in Poinsett and Cross counties for over 20 yeras before retiring. He was a member of the Bay Village Assembly of God Church. In addition to his wife, survivors include one son, Bobby Frank Reed of Sikeston, Mo.; two daughters, Jean Jones of Newport and Joan Clover of Harrisburg; one brother, Joe Reed of South Bend, Ind.; two sisters, Sarah Deckleman of St. Charles, Mo. and Emma Autio of Daytona Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family requested that memorials be made to the Bay Village Cemetery Fund. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. GORDON L. VANPELT Gordon L. VanPelt, 86 of McCrory, died March 4, 2002 in a Woodruff County Nursing Home where he had been a patient for three months. He was born in Howell on Sept. 2, 1915 the son of the late Isaac and Nevada Spencer VanPelt. He attended Howell-Wiville schools and was married on July 7, 1937 to the former Dorris Chappel, who survives. He was a retired farmer and member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He loved hunting, gardening, traveling, family and church. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gordon Lynn VanPelt of Apache Junction, Ariz. and Gary Wayne VanPelt of Benton; three sisters, Dorothy Marsh and Grace Carroll of McCrory, and Alma Shadel of El Paso; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Thursday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory with Rev. Pete Ogle of Searcy officiating. Interment was in Woodman Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gerald Reeves, Charles Reeves, Hansel Veazey, Lloyd Wade and Jerry Nail. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. 13 Mar 2002 ----------- Burge, Devon Collins, Elizabeth S. Freese, Vonda Louise Greer, Mary Honey, L. D. Hulett, Loyd Robinson, Cora Evelyn Robinson, Hershel A. Slaughter, Wilmon Taylor, William Edward DEVON BURGE Devon Burge, 42 of Jonesboro, died March 7 in Jonesboro. He was a Pentecost and was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Burge and Darcus Van Oven. Survivors include two brothers, Frank Barnes of Springdale and Dale Barnes of Newport; four sisters, Abbie Cassulis of Jonesboro, Angela Canard, Patricia Bullard and Janet Harmon, both of Springdale. Funeral service wais 2 p.m. Saturday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Carter Cemetery in Russell. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. ELIZABETH S. COLLINS Mrs. Elizabeth S. Collins, 80 of Springdale, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002 in Springdale. She was born March 12, 1921 in Newport the daughter of Theodore S. and Beulah Dyer Stephens. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Collins in 1987. Mrs. Collins is survived by her son, Stephen P. Collins of Springdale; two daughters, Glenn Gay of Springdale and Beth Chambers of Springdale; one brother, T.S. Stephens of Newport; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Saturday at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stephen Dobbs, Jeff Gay, John Gay, Joe Gay, Bobby Chambers and Andy Clark. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. VONDA LOUISE FREESE Mrs. Vonda Louise Freese, 74 of Jonesboro, formerly of Hickory Ridge, died Monday, March 11, 2002 in Jonesboro. She was born in Pennington on May 15, 1927 the daughter of M.A. and Annice (Skinner) Pruett. Mrs. Freese was a homemaker and a member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Hickory Ridge. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence G. Freese. Mrs. Freese is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Ann Davis of Jonesboro; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside service is 1 p.m. Thursday at Lewis Cemetery in Hickory Ridge. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. MARY GREER Mrs. Mary Greer, 71 of Newport, died March 12, 2002 in a local hospital. Services are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Craft Funeral Home. L. D. HONEY L. D. Honey, 92 of Searcy, died March 6 in Searcy. He was a farmer and gin operator, and a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Honey was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Maud Honey, and two sisters. Survivors include two sons, Dale Honey of Hot Springs Village and Jerry Honey of Harrison; two daughters, Lula Rash and Betty Berryhill, both of Russell; one brother, Randy Honey of Terrell, Texas; two sisters, Eloise and Newman Williamson of Arlington, Texas and Pansy Jones of Eureka, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Saturday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sandhill Cemetery in Auvergne. Pallbearers were Shane Draper, Carroll Toddy, Jimmy Allen, Mike Burk, Phillip Honey and Nathan Ross. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Brockwell, Jim Bell, Carl Rouse, Bud Barron, David Paul Burton, Jim Burton and Wayne Foushee. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. LOYD E. HULETT Mr. Loyd E. Hulett, 79 of Swifton, died Monday, March 11, 2002 in Newport. He was born in Strawberry on Sept. 22, 1922 the son of William Otho, Sr. and Donna Blonde (Lloyd) Hulett. Mr. Hulett was a retired farmer and businessman. He was a member of the Swifton Church of Christ and a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; William Otho Hulett, Sr. on Feb. 26, 1985 and Donna Blonde (Lloyd) Hulett on Feb. 28, 1981; three brothers, W.O. Hulett, Lester Hulett and Billy Hulett. Mr. Hulett is survived by his wife, Ruth (Marlett) Hulett of Swifton; one son, Jimmy N. Hulett and wife Teresa of Mountain Home; one step-son, David Street and wife Nancy of St. Louis, Mo.; one daughter, Brenda (Hulett) Davis and husband Jim of Beebe; one step-daughter, Willene Neely and husband Eldon of Jonesboro; three brothers, C.C. Hulett of Swifton, Bobby Hulett of Grady and Buddy Hulett of Swifton; three sisters, Eulalia Ledbetter of Denton, Texas, Tommy Jean Woodruff of Grubbs and Shirley Ivie of Memphis, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Robin Gattis, Julie Baltz, Jamie Hulett, Jim Davis, Jr., Susan Hulett and Sara Hulett; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Swifton Church of Christ with Mr. Darrell Douglas officiating. Interment was in Swifton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Todd Hulett, Jr., Chris Hulett, Barry Hulett, Jerry Hulett, Mark Ogden and Roy Runyan, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were the Men of the Swifton Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to the Swifton Church of Christ. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. CORA EVELYN ROBINSON Cora Evelyn Robinson, 71 of Bald Knob, died March 9, 2002 in Bald Knob. She was born July 20, 1930 in Beedeville the daughter of the late Jeff and Idella Mae Burkhead Burnett. She attended Beedeville schools, was a member of the Church of Christ and loved family (especially her grandkids), flowers and home. Survivors include her husband, Joel Robinson, Sr. of the home; one son, Joel Robinson, Jr. of Bald Knob; three daughters, Vickie Holmes of Chaparrella, N.M., Theresa Chamblee of Dumas, Texas and Janette Curtis of Monticello; three brothers, eight grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory with Rev. W.L. Burnett officiating. Interment was in Lewis Cemetery in Hickory Ridge. Pallbearers were Audie Curtis, Curtis Chamblee, Alton Holmes, Waylon Chamblee, Chad Curtis and Mike Paschal. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Searcy. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. HERSHEL A. ROBINSON Mr. Hershel A. Robinson, 72 of Lowell, Ind., formerly of Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002 in Lowell. He was born on April 23, 1929 in Clarenden the son of Melvin and Bernice O. (Pfifer) Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a retired pipe fitter from the Gary School Corp. Local #597 and was a member of the Lowell Colfax Lodge and of the Scottish Rite. Mr. Robinson was a pianist for many gospel groups and his church. He loved life and the Lord Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Rose Marie; and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Julia P. (Whitlock) Robinson of Lowell, Ind.; one son, Arland Robinson and wife Wanda of Hammond, Ind.; one daughter, Nita Neff and husband Don of Cedar Lake, Ind.; two sisters, Francis Jiles and husband Randolph of Newport, and Juanita Lawrence and husband George of Greers Ferry; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Guy Auten officiating. Interment was in Dowell's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. WILMON SLAUGHTER Mr. Wilmon Slaughter, age 64, has passed from this life in Tulsa, Okla. He was a member of Brown's Temple Church and was preceded in death by Mrs. Martha Slaughter. Survivors include Margaret Dinwiddie, Wilmon Slaughter, Jr., Earnest Slaughter, Kathryn Anthony, Linda Walls, Loreatha Hearton, Coreatha Lockhart, Lynell Slaughter and Patricia Ollison. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Saturday at Brown's Temple with Rev. F. E. Reed officiating. Arrangements by Tolerson & Son Funeral Home. WILLIAM EDWARD TAYLOR William Edward Taylor, age 84 of Patterson near McCrory, died March 9, 2002 in Searcy. He was born in Salado on Feb. 7, 1918 the son of the late Bertha Zules Taylor and Richard Taylor. He married the former Kathleen Bull on Sept. 14, 1940, who survives. Mr. Taylor was a member of the DeView Methodist Church, was a retired farmer and loved farming, gardening, hunting, fishing, family and friends. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Jerry Taylor of Ivanhoe, Texas, Dwight Taylor of Patterson and Denny Taylor of Vandale; one daughter, Brenda Lawson of Splendor, Texas; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in McCrory with Rev. Steven Waggoner, pastor of the McCrory Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Fakes Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Barnes, Alan Bull, Billy Joe Bull, Tony Bull, Donald Chappell, John Hess, Eric Taylor, Mikell Taylor, Ricky Taylor and John Wiggins. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. 15 Mar 2002 ----------- Ball, Ishmeal Grady, Harold Dene Greer, Mary Dennis McKee, Mickey Sexton, Ronnie Dean I ISHMEAL BALL Mr. Ishmeal Ball, 64 of Thida, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002 in Newport. He was born Jan. 2, 1938 in Charlotte the son of Joe Franklin and Gladys Rachel (Crook) Ball. He married Miss Linda Jo Ann Bridgeman on May 27, 1960. Mr. Ball retired in 1991 from with the Melton Construction Company at Batesville. He was a member of the Meadow Lake Missionary Baptist Church in Oil Trough, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Author Ball and R. D. Ball. Mr. Ball is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Jo Ann (Bridgeman) Ball of Thida; two sons, Chris Ball and wife Patty of Maple Springs, and Bruce Ball and wife Tracy of Amagon; three daughters, Sandy Fike and husband Harold of Maple Springs, Lori Circy and husband Wayne of Thida, and Belinda Pectol and husband Kenny of Maple Springs; one brother, George Ball of Rosie; five sisters, Mary Brooks of Cicero, Ind., Rachel Brooks of Rockford, Ill., Nellie Western of Southside, Effie Tinkle of Salado, and Lenora Chadwick of Charlotte; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. R. Tinkle officiating. Interment is in Maple Springs Cemetery in Oil Trough. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday. Pallbearers are Bruce Ball, Jody Chadwick, Roy Ball, Mike McCullough, Loyd Brooks and Greg Chadwick. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Ball, Troy Green, Jimmy Ray Western and Dale Ball. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. HAROLD DENE GRADY Mr. Harold Dene Grady, 76 of Newellton, La. died Wednesday, March 13, 2002 in Monroe, La. He was born July 23, 1925 in Beedeville. He was a retired farmer and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served aboard the minesweeper, U.S.S. Specter in the Pacific Ocean. Mr. Grady was preceded in death by his wife, Louise (Smith) Grady on Aug. 22, 1990, and one brother, Maurice Grady on May 30, 1998. He is survived by three sons, Harold "Whoop" Grady of Tallulah, La., Henry Grady of Tallulah, La. and Robert Grady of Columbia, La.; four daughters, Brenda (Grady) Lovelady of Hebert, La., Barbara (Grady) Monnin of Winnsboro, La., Donna (Grady) Martin of Forrest City, N.C. and Julie (Grady) Beckthold of McKinney, Texas; two brothers, James Louis Grady of Tallulah, La. and Billy Grady of Batesville; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sandhill Cemetery in Auvergne. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. MARY DENNIS GREER Mrs. Mary Dennis Greer died March 12, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was a retired factory worker in Elgin, Ill. She is survived by four sisters, Lennie Mae Jones of Little Rock, Dollie Mae Griffin of Newport, Verline Anderson of Illinois and Annie Mae Clark of Patterson. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Rev. T. W. Barnes officiating. Burial is in Newhope Cemetery in Tuckerman. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Craft Funeral Home. MICKEY MCKEE Mr. Mickey McKee, resident of Cabot and former resident of the Woodruff County area, died Sunday, March 10, 2002 in Jacksonville. He was 72 years of age and died following an extended illness. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Homes of McCrory and Wynne were in charge of private family services. Mr. McKee was born Feb. 24, 1930 in Shreveport, La., the son of the late Rufus and Janet Shoemaker McKee. He was a graduate of Newport High School and furthered his education at Arkansas Technical College in Russellville. Mr. McKee was a retired production manager from both Revere of Newport and Southern Coating and Nameplate of Sherwood. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and belonged to the Arkansas Bikers, Motorcycle Freedom and Arkansas Motorcycle Association. He and his wife of 26 years, Peggy Brown McKee, traveled from coast to coast together on his Goldwing with a sidecar. Animals, especially dogs, were among his other loves. Mr. McKee is survived by his wife; one daughter, Laurie Coe and husband Shane of Newport; and his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Pulley of McCrory. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Jackson County or Pulaski County Humane Society. RONNIE DEAN SEXTON I Ronnie Dean Sexton I, 53 of Newport, died March 12 at his home. He was a dispatcher for Howard Trucking and a Baptist. Mr. Sexton was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Benjamin Sexton. Survivors include his son, Ronnie D. Sexton II of Vilonia; step- son, Neal Sutter of Little Rock; one daughter, Camille Sexton of Little Rock; mother, Irene Whitlow of Tuckerman; two brothers, Jim Sexton and Henry Sexton, both of Newport; and four grandchildren. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Thursday at Gracelawn Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Whybrew, Danny Howard, Sr., Danny Howard, Jr., Charlie Barker, Paul Bradley, David Bradley and Ralph Fisher. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. 20 Mar 2002 ----------- Dickerson, Charles Smith Gann, Paul Grant, Wiley E. 'Gene' Kincaid, Margie Sue Marlar, Thurma Mae Razer, Paul Smith, James Henry Woodruff, J. L. Yates, Annie Marie CHARLES SMITH DICKERSON Mr. Charles Smith Dickerson, 89 of McCrory, died Thursday, March 14, 2002 in Searcy. He was born in Ripley, Miss. and moved to McCrory in 1951. He was married to the former Dorothy Warmath, who preceded him in death in June of 2000. He was a retired Federal Compress and Warehouse manager, a Baptist, a Mason, Rotarian, avid Bible reader, very religious, and he loved his family church and country music. Survivors include one daughter, Laura Nell Chaifetz of Miami, Fla.; two sisters, Rose Roberts of Pontiac, Miss. and Evangeline Carter of Ripley, Tenn.; one brother, Robert Dickerson of Ripley, Miss.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory with burial in Fakes Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Bull, James Williams, Robbin Miller, Bill Riddle, Bobby Simmons, Wallace Ball and Bobby Swanson. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. PAUL GANN Mr. Paul Gann, age 86 of Flint, Mich., formerly of Harrisburg, died Sunday, March 17, 2002 in Flint. He was born Jan. 29, 1916 at Lepanto, the son of Monroe Gann and Elizabeth (Nichols) Gann. He was a retired automobile factory worker and a Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce (Toney) Gann and a daughter, Linda Gann Torres. He is survived by one brother, Silas Gann; five sons, Charles Gann, Larry Gann, Jerry Gann, Gary Gann and Jack Gann; one daughter, Ruth Ann Gann; 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Wednesday from 1-9 p.m. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his sons. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. WILEY E. 'GENE' GRANT Mr. Wiley E. "Gene" Grant, 67 of Jonesboro, formerly of Harrisburg, died Saturday in Jonesboro. He was born Oct. 19, 1934 in Whitehall the son of Wiley Grant and Mallie O. (Greenwood) Grant. He was a retired iron worker for Iron Workers #10 of Kansas City, Mo. and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one sister, Neva Wessner of Harrisburg; one brother, Ira M. Grant of Jonesboro; two sons, Larry Grant of Warrensburg, Mo. and Jeff Grant of Centerview, Mo.; one daughter, Brenda Shippy of Centerview, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Austin Grant, Ryan Shippy, Renea Shippy, Calee Grant, Cody Grant, Tyler Grant and Hunter Grant. Funeral service was 2:30 p.m. at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Kausler officiating. Interment followed in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were his family members. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. MARGIE SUE KINCAID Mrs. Margie Sue Kincaid, 63 of Oil Trough, died Thursday in Newport. She was born in Caraway and lived much of her life in Pontiac, Mich. before moving to Newport and Tuckerman, and then to Oil Trough last year. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Faith General Baptist Church in Pontiac, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Kincaid; two sons, Gary Kincaid and Phillip Kincaid; her parents; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Debra Sparkman of Concord and Sheila Harshman of Oil Trough; one son, Marshall Terry Kincaid of Pontiac, Mich.; one sister, June Foster of Tuckerman; two brothers, Alvie Price of Jonesboro and Billy Price of Calico Rock; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Sunday at Emerson Memorial Chapel in Jonesboro with a private burial. For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to Newport Hospital, 2000 McLain Street, Newport, AR 72112. Arrangements by Emerson Funeral Home. THURMA MAE MARLAR Thurma Mae Marlar, 76 of Park Hills, Mo., died Friday, March 8, 2002 at her residence. She was born Dec. 28, 1925 in Newport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben and Corena Balch Compton; two brothers, David and Elbert Compton; and two sisters, Alice Koettel and Voneva Howard. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Rev. James Marlar of Park Hills, Mo.; one son, Tim and wife Cindy Marlar of San Antonio, Texas; three daughters, Pat, Mrs. Larry McDonald of San Antonio, Texas, Debra Kay, Mrs. John Curlin of Terre Du Lac, Mo., Robin, Mrs. Ed Sutton of Park Hills, Mo.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lena Stacy of Newport, Euna Faye Knight of Fitzhugh; several nieces and nephews, several other relatives and a host of friends survive. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Monday at Horton-Wampler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Edwin Hunter officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Horton-Wampler Funeral Home. PAUL RAZER Mr. Paul Razer, 84 of Bradford, died Saturday, March 16, 2002 in Little Rock. He was born in Bradford on June 13, 1917 the son of Harvey and Fannie (Wilkinson) Razer. Mr. Razer was retired from Dixie Lumber Company, Brown Jordan and farming. He was a member of the Oakland Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Razer was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Neil- Griffin Post #47 American Legion of Newport. He was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Wayne Razer, and four brothers, Marvin Razer, Lyndell Razer, Charles Razer and Elmer Razer. Mr. Razer is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances Ruth (Sturch) Razer of Bradford; one son, Bruce Razer and wife Ann of Cabot; two daughters, Marsha Hamm and husband Tim of Conway and Ann Carrell and husband Randall of Fayetteville; six grandchildren, Susan (Hamm) Lehman and husband David of Oklahoma City, Okla., Franklin Hamm of Conway, Justin Carrell and wife Bonny of Fort Worth, Texas, Jeremy Carrell of Fayetteville, Michael Razer of Cabot and Kathy Razer of Cabot. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Free Will Baptist Church with interment in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Susan (Hamm) Lehman, Franklin Hamm, Justin Carrell, Jeremy Carrell, Michael Razer, Kathy Razer and Bruce Razer. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. JAMES HENRY SMITH James Henry Smith, 85 of Grubbs, died March 14, 2002 in Southhaven, Miss. He was retired from Victor Metal and a member of Grubbs Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lula Callahan Long; and one son, James Warren Smith. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Williams Smith of Grubbs; one son, Bill Smith of Memphis, Tenn.; one daughter, Katherine Lucy McLaughlin of Southhaven, Miss.; seven grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Saturday at Grubbs Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Ballews Chapel Cemetery in Grubbs. Pallbearers were Rodney Smith, Chris Kelley, Craig Smith, Anthony McLaughlin, Eric McLaughlin, Bob Pulley and David Woods. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. J. L. WOODRUFF Mr. J. L. Woodruff, 76 of Grubbs, died Thursday, March 14, 2002 in Jonesboro. He was born June 27, 1925 in Grubbs the son of Joe and Lillie (Springer) Woodruff. He married Miss Mattie Belle Victory on May 23, 1946. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Ballews Chapel Baptist Church. Mr. Woodruff was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a paratrooper, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and jumped the Rhine River. He was decorated with a Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. Mr. Woodruff was a former volunteer Veteran's Service Officer and a long time Boy Scout Leader. He learned to clog at the age of 55 and performed several years at the Ozark Folk Center. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Sidney Woodruff, Bobby Woodruff and Jimmy Woodruff; and one sister, Helen Weir. Mr. Woodruff is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mattie Belle (Victory) Woodruff of Grubbs; one son, Arlon L. Woodruff of Lake City; one daughter, Teresa Woodruff of Jonesboro; one brother, Waymon Woodruff of Bartlett, Tenn.; two sisters, Delca Blanks of Batesville and Mabel Blagg of Flushing, Mich.; four grandchildren, Geoffrey Woodruff of Lake City, Jade House of Memphis, Tenn., Jennifer Weaver of Lake City and Shannon House of Jonesboro; and two great-grandchildren, Allysa Weaver and Hallie McNeill. Funeral service was 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Ballews Chapel Baptist Church with Bro. Hoover Lewis and Bro. Ronnie Blanks officiating. Interment was in Ballews Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jason Clark, Mike Allen, Danny Allen, Steve Oliver, Dale Kinard and Alvin Riley. Honorary pallbearers were the former members of Boy Scout Troop #263 of Grubbs and Post #218 American Legion of Grubbs. Memorials may be made to the Ballews Chapel Veteran's Memorial in care of the Ballews Chapel Church in Grubbs. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. ANNIE MARIE YATES Annie Marie Yates, 64 of Bradford, died Friday at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alford Yates; sisters, Janie Neeley and Elizabeth May; brothers, Ralph Wayne Siler and Jerry Lynn Siler. She was of the Baptist belief. Survivors include one son, Ricky and wife Connie Yates of Bradford; one daughter, Karen and husband Ronnie Wheeler of Pleasant Plains; grandchildren, Lee and Josh Yates, Dusty, Tara and Drew Wheeler; great-grandchildren, Lane, Lindsey, Kaira and Kaitlynn Yates; eight brothers, Billy O'Brien and David Washburn, both of Florida, Billie Siler and Rodney Siler, both of Searcy, Ben Siler of Pangburn, Ronnie Siler of Vilonia, Gary Siler of Wilburn and James Siler of Bald Knob; and four sisters, Thelma Mitchell of Texas, Ruth Ann Castor of Pangburn, Mary Hess of Bradford and Deborah Siler of Searcy. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Heard Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lee Yates, Josh Yates, Dusty Wheeler, Drew Wheeler, Shane Brewer and Larry Roberson. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. 22 Mar 2002 ----------- Bember, Mrs. Roger Anice Evans, Marie Wyatt Ferguson, Donny Max Henshaw, Mrs. Velva May Lane, Herman Logan Langley, Mrs. Auvis Rhodes MRS. ROGER ANICE BEMBER Mrs. Roger Anice Bember, 77 of Newport, died March 18, 2002 in Jonesboro. She was of the Baptist faith, a Sunday school teacher, president of the mather board, mission worker and faithful church member. She was preceded in death by her husband, B. M. Bember, and one daughter, Joann Bember Wilson. Survivors include three sisters, Addie L. Boyce of Malden, Mo., Jessie Mae Williams of Tuckerman and Rosey Jones of Venice, Calif.; two brothers, Casey Jones of Muskogee, Okla. and Willie Jones of Couert, Mich.; three grandchildren, Victor, Deirdra and Michella; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Saturday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Fitz officiating. Interment is in Tuckerman New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dr. Charles Watson, Leroy Watson, Joseph Person, Leroy Mansko and Eddie Pruitt. Honorary pallbearers are New Hope deacons and her nephews. Arrangements by Tolerson and Son Funeral Home. MARIE WYATT EVANS Mrs. Marie Wyatt Evans, 86 of Newport, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 in Searcy. She was born March 19, 1916 in Rosie the daughter of Loy Adolph and Eula (Morgan) Wyatt. Mrs. Evans graduated from Arkansas State College with a BSE and was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma. She was a teacher for 23 years, having taught at both Albright and Castleberry Elementary Schools. Mrs. Evans was a member of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. She had been a member of the First Baptist Church since 1947 and taught Sunday School for 48 years. Mrs. Evans was a member and past president of the Women's Missionary Union. She loved to study the Bible. She was preceded in death by her husband, Landon Brice Evans on Nov. 22, 1974. Mrs. Evans is survived by one son, Landon Brice Evans, Jr. and wife Martha of Edmond, Okla.; one daughter, Cynthia Young and husband Dr. Jack Young of Searcy; one sister, Ethel Holmes of Batesville; three grandchildren, Dr. Hunter Young and wife Chris, Paige Young and wife Krissi, Susan Bessey and husband Drew; eight great-grandchildren, Brennan Young, Morgan Young, Kuenzi Young, Wyatt Young, Raley Young, Austin Ross, Emery Young and Grayson Young. Graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Wyatt Cemetery in Rosie with Rev. Rodney Alexander officiating. Visitation is Friday from 5-7 p.m. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 2nd and Main Streets, Newport, AR 72112. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. DONNY MAX FERGUSON Mr. Donny Max Ferguson, 58 of Beedeville, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at his residence. He was born Aug. 4, 1943 in Beedeville the son of the late Ray Emmitt and Audrey Nance Ferguson. He graduated from Beedeville School, served in the Air Force four years, loved old John Wayne and World War II, was an avid sportsman, loved good music, traveling, hunting, flying and family. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Emmitt Lynn Ferguson. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kaye Ferguson of the home; daughter, Amy Lynn Ferguson Horton of Bono; and his sister, Fonda Ferguson Milligan of Trenton, Tenn. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with private interment. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. VELVA MAY HENSHAW Mrs. Velva May Henshaw, 83 of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Harrisburg, died Wednesday in Memphis. She was born April 22, 1918 in Lonoke the daughter of Andrew Scott and Effie May (Lamons) Scott. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church near Harrisburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Glen Henshaw; a son, Jim Henshaw; a daughter, Peggy Funk; and a brother, Joe Ramsey. Survivors include three sisters, Lois Byrd of North Little Rock, Thelma Williams of Wynne and Doris Scott of Little Rock; two brothers, Frank Ramsey of Chicago, Ill. and L.V. Ramsey of Ft. Smith; one son, Richard Henshaw of Memphis, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and many great- grandchildren. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the Farm Hill Cemetery near Harrisburg. Pallbearers are her grandsons. Friends may visit the funeral home Friday from 6-9 p.m. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. HERMAN LOGAN LANE Mr. Herman Logan Lane, 89 of Franklin, Tenn., formerly of Memphis, Tenn., died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 in Franklin. He was born March 31, 1912 in Newark the son of William Logan and Mell Wood "Mellie" (Fetzer) Lane. Mr. Lane served in the U.S. Navy on the West Virginia at Pearl Harbor and then on the U.S. Salt Lake in World War II. He was a retired inventory manager for the U.S. Air Service-Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Ga. Mr. Lane was a member of the 4th Avenue Church of Christ in Franklin, Tenn. and was a member of the D.A.V. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ruben Lane, Homer Lane and Kenneth Lane; and one sister, Lucy Lane. Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, Exia (Walker) Lane of Franklin, Tenn.; one son, Larry Logan Lane of Waxahachie, Texas; two daughters, Loria Kirkham of Danville, Ind. and Lisa Ellis of Franklin, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Jeanne Lane, Igor Lane and Sergei Lane, all of Waxahachie, Texas, Lane Kirkham and Jessica Kirkham, both of Danville, Ind., and Ashley Ellis and Brett Ellis, both of Franklin, Tenn.; three nephews; two nieces and many friends. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Newark Church of Christ with Mr. Mark Richardson officiating. Interment is in Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to Lads to Leaders, P.O. Box 819, Pelham, AL 35124. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. MRS. AUVIS RHODES LANGLEY Mrs. Auvis Rhodes Langley, 79 of McCrory, died March 20, 2002 in Searcy. She was born July 27, 1922 in Hilleman. She was a member of Whitehall Methodist Church and attended Hilleman Schools. She married Mr. Cecil Langley on Dec. 16, 1929, retired from American Greeting Card Factory, and loved gardening, canning, quilting and family. Mrs. Langley is survived by her husband; three sons, Lawrence "Bo" Langley of Sherwood, Roscoe Langley of McCrory and Ronnie Langley of Fair Oaks; six daughters, Eloise Wright of McCrory, Sandra Skelton of Bryant and Norma Tubbs of McCrory, Barbara Tarwater of McCrory, Sherry Gail Shelley of Amagon, Rita Brown of McCrory; five sisters, Ruby Morris of Booneville, Elizabeth Seiber of McCrory, Polly Coley of Pumpkin Bend, Bonnie Crenshaw of Booneville and Flora Mae Terrell of Granbury, Texas; 27 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory with Rev. Jerry Mizell, pastor of the McCrory Assembly of God Church, officiating. Burial is in Whitehall Cemetery. Pallbearers are Troy Wright, Terry Skelton, James Tubbs, Marlia Tarwater, Monroe Shelley, Tommy Brown, Kenny Wright, Ricky Skelton, Chris Tubbs, Blaine Langley, Justin Langley, Dale Moss, Anthony Moss, Daniel Moss, Clayton Shelley, Brandon Sutterfield and Bradley Brown. Memorials may be made to Whitehall Cemetery, % Alice Knight, McCrory, AR 72101. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of McCrory. 27 Mar 2002 ----------- Blazer, Goldie Mae Bradley, Estell (McGough) Davis, Edna L. Holbrook Hoffman Ford, Constance 'Connie' Hawkins, Bobbie Jean (Ireland) Johnson, A. K. Neldon, Reba Prine, Buster Burl Williams, Gladys GOLDIE MAE BLAZER Goldie Mae Blazer, 77 of La Porte, Ind., died March 21 in Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ara and Minnie Freeman; her husband, William R. Blazer; one son, James Blazer; one brother, Columbus Ingle; and step-mother, Ruby Freeman. Survivors include two brothers, Chester Freeman of Arizona and Lee Junior Ingle of Michigan; special care giver, Bob and Judy Whittenburg of La Porte, Ind.; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Strangers Home Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. ESTELL (MCGOUGH) BRADLEY Mrs. Estell (McGough) Bradley, 85 of Tuckerman, died Sunday, March 24, 2002 in Jonesboro. She was born May 16, 1916 in Swifton. Mrs. Bradley was a homemaker and a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Tuckerman. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and taught Sunday school for several years. Mrs. Bradley was preceded in death by her husband, George N. Bradley on Sept. 5, 1991; and two sisters, Chestine Smith and O'Neal Sullins. She is survived by two sons, Bobby Bradley of Newport and Jerry Bradley of Tuckerman; one daughter, Betty Powell of Texarkana; two sisters, Georgean Johns of Tuckerman and Berty Lee Thompson of Des Arc; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many close and loving friends of the church. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Tuckerman with Bro. David Winfrey officiating. Interment is in Gracelawn Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dale Kinard, Eugene Kinard, Rickey Bradley, Daryl Lee Powell, Jr., Melvin Vines and Bill Smith. Honorary pallbearers are the church van drivers and the Sunday school class. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. EDNA L. HOLBROOK HOFFMAN DAVIS Mrs. Edna L. Holbrook Hoffman Davis of Little Rock, resident of Newport for over 50 years, died Thursday at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Little Rock at age 90. She was a retired LPN for Harris Hospital in Newport. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Holbrook and Dora Skelton Holbrook; husbands, John A. Hoffman and R. A. Davis; and son, Bill Hoffman, all of Newport. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jim White of Little Rock; daughter-in-law, Velma Hoffman of Newport; two sisters, Grace Robertson of Forrest City and Rachel Baugh of Cabot; grandsons, James and wife Leslie White of Monticellok, and John and wife Rebecca White of Little Rock; three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Rachel and Mary Beth White; also several loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services were 1 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Dale Bonner officiating. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. CONSTANCE 'CONNIE' FORD Miss Constance "Connie" Ford, 84 of Newport, formerly of St. Louis, Mo., died Thursday, March 21, 2002 in Newport. She was born in Grubbs on Nov. 8, 1917 the daughter of William Amos and Ada Jane (Williams) Ford. She graduated from Harding College with a degree in French. Miss Ford was a retired librarian for the Union Electric Co. at St. Louis and was a member of the Holden Avenue Church of Christ. While living in St. Louis she was an active member of Central Church of Christ for over 40 years where she served as church librarian. During the years that Miss Ford lived in St. Louis, she was an active participant in community affairs and social and civic clubs. Miss Ford always wanted to know how she could help. Miss Ford was an accomplished pianist. She played for many weddings and parties. Her mother said she could play the piano at the age of three. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Amos Ford on Nov. 15, 1955, and Ada Jane (Williams) Ford on Oct. 26, 1970; one brother, Dr. Amos E. Ford; and two sisters, Jetta (Ford) Sink and Vietta (Ford) Gordon. Miss Ford is survived by four nephews, Ralph Ford Sink of Newport, Glenn Sink of St. Louis, Mo., John A. "Buddy" Sink of North Little Rock and Burton Ford of Newport; several great nieces and nephews and great- great nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Bill Holt officiating. Interment was in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were John R. Sink II, Gregg Sink, Mike Sink, Steve Sink, Scott Sink, Danny Zinck, Phil Sink, Glen Neil Zinck, Bill Ford, Nathan Watson and John R. "Bubba" Sink, III. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. BOBBIE JEAN (IRELAND) HAWKINS Mrs. Bobbie Jean (Ireland) Hawkins, 68 of Harrisburg, died Wednesday, March 20 at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1934 in Beedeville the daughter of C.W. Ireland and Bernice (Thompson) Ireland. She was a homemaker and former owner/operator of The Hawk House Restaurant in Harrisburg. She was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Buddy and Louis Ireland; and three sisters, Lidie Brown, Emogene Creed and Ethel Geneva Ireland. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Hawkins of the home; two sisters, Evelyn Densford of Dallas, Texas and Myrtle Ales of Memphis, Tenn.; one brother, Junior Ireland of Arlington, Texas; two sons, David Whitney of Black Oak and Kevin Hawkins of Brookland; two daughters, Debbie Wright of Harrisburg and Darlene Alexander of Harrisburg; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Kausler and Mr. Bob McDoniel officiating. Interment followed in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mervin Bolden, Ricky Tate, Derek Versie, Johnny Riley, Gary Kifer and Donnie Crouch. Honorary pallbearers were L.D. Deckelman, Jack Clay, Martin Anderson, E.J. Wheelington and Glen Parks. Memorials may be made to HOSPICE, 2813 Forrest Home Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. A. K. JOHNSON A. K. Johnson, 81 of Oil Trough, died Wednesday, March 20 in Batesville. He was an Army veteran of World War II who served in the 250th Field Artillery. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Brown Jordan after 27 years of service as a plant supervisor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Retha Tordy Johnson, and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Tucker Johnson of Oil Trough; two daughters, Lorenda and husband Stephen Summers of St. Louis, Mo., and Cindy and Jerry Chastain of Oil Trough; four grandchildren, Amanda Tosh, Jennifer Summers, Kent Tosh and Christina Summers; one great- grandchild, Ian Tosh; one brother, A.Z. Johnson of Oklahoma City; one sister, Faye Green of El Centre, Calif. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Friday at Oil Trough Methodist Church with burial in Maple Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sam L. Beasley, Chuck Beasley, Danny Barber, Jim Wyatt, Lance Wyatt and Dean Green. Honorary pallbearer was Spike Jones. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. REBA NELDON Mrs. Reba Neldon, 82 of Newport, died Saturday, March 23, 2002 in Newport. She was born Aug. 15, 1919 in Melbourne the daughter of John Albert and Martha Ann (Sindon) Jones. In 1982, Mrs. Neldon began working as an Avon representative in Jackson County and was in the President's Club every year until her retirement. Mrs. Neldon was a member of the Sandhill Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lee Neldon on May 6, 1981; two sons, Melvin Lee Neldon and Jimmy Dale Neldon; four brothers, Dallas Jones, A.B. Jones, Teddy Jones, and Clovis Jones; and two sisters, Emogene Thompson and Estelle Jones Conrad. Mrs. Neldon is survived by three grandsons, Melvin Paul Neldon of Auvergne, Jimmy Don Neldon of Augusta and Danny Paul Neldon of Tupelo; two great-grandsons, Logan Neldon and Conner Neldon; and several relatives and friends. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sandhill Church of Christ with Mr. J.L. May officiating. Interment was in Sandhill Cemetery in Auvergne. Pallbearers were Larry Jones, Truman Runyon, Harold Clark, J.P. Runyon, Doyle Runyon and Bill Parks. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. BUSTER BURL PRINE Mr. Buster Burl Prine, 90 of Newport, died Sunday, March 24, 2002 in Newport. He was born May 30, 1911 in Swifton the son of James Henry and Virgie (Clark) Prine. Mr. Prine retired from produce marketing and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maudy Mae (Inman) Prine on Oct. 16, 1993; two brothers, A.A. Prine and Teddy Basil Prine; two sisters, Merle Spicer and Gladys Cleo Maples. Mr. Prine is survived by his wife, Emma Lois (Price) Prine of Newport; five sons, Hubert Prine of Seymour, Ind., Hersel Ray Prine of Whiteland, Ind., Jimmy Lee Prine of Newport, Burrell Dean Prine of Greenwood, Ind., and James Taylor Prine of Pangburn; one daughter, Rosa Lee; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Ed Morris officiating. Interment was in Coffeyville Cemetery in Possum Grape. Pallbearers were Dennis Prine, Terry Prine, Randy Prine, Gordon Prine, Buster Prine, Steve Prine, Scott Prine, Johnny Prine, Greg Prine, Dewayne Prine and Brian Prine. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. GLADYS WILLIAMS Mrs. Gladys Williams of Newport died Sunday, March 24. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Craft Funeral Home. 29 Mar 2002 ----------- Peck, James A. 'Jim' Roley, Betty Ann Murphy Williams, Gladys JAMES A. 'JIM' PECK Mr. James A. "Jim" Peck, 70 of Harrisburg, died Tuesday in Memphis, Tenn. He was born Jan. 18, 1932 in Harrisburg the son of Walter Lee Peck and Willie (Brown) Peck. He was a retired farmer and former owner of Peck Flying Service in Harrisburg. Mr. Peck was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 14 and the V.F.W. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Farris. Survivors include his spouse, Janell (Grubbs) Peck of the home; five sisters, Dottie Pannell, Mary Nell Pannell, Juanita Smith and Vera Vail, all of Harrisburg, and Era Jackson of Hot Springs; one brother, George Peck of Plain Dealing, La.; one son, Tony Peck of Harrisburg; and two grandchildren, Jamie and Whitney Peck. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Captain Lovell officiating. Interment will follow in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers are Doug Cravens, Donald Holt, Burt Grubbs, Jamie Peck, Ralph Hooker and Lester Hooker. Honorary pallbearers are Butch Roberts, Buster Condra, R. A. Page, Vernon Holt, J. F. Winningham, Bill Junkins, Marvin Krauss, Lohnes Tiner and Edward Redd. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. BETTY ANN MURPHY ROLEY Mrs. Betty Ann Murphy Roley, 69 of Tuckerman, died March 22, 2002 in Newport. She was a retired high school librarian for Tuckerman Schools. She was a member of the Tuckerman Church of Christ. Mrs. Roley was preceded in death by her parents, J. M. "Pat" Murphy and Blanche Gould Murphy; and her children's father, Eugene Roley. She is survived by Stephen Eugene Roley of Denver, Colo. and John Ramsey Roley of Arcata, Calif.; two daughters, Andrea Sue Carvey of Pasadena, Calif. and Julie Ann Roley of Mozambique, Africa; one sister, Billye Murphy of Colorado Springs, Co. and Tuckerman; and one grandchild, Lucas Allen Roley. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Thursday at Tuckerman Church of Christ with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick Crawford, Jay Harvey, Shea Hembrey, Ricky Rowland, Arthur Swan and Blake Young. Honorary pallbearers were Eugene Dickey, Elwood Fisher, J. Q. Harvey, Dewey Henderson, Edward Pretty, Jr., Bob Penix, Sam Penix, James, Ronald and Tommy Young. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. GLADYS WILLIAMS Mrs. Gladys Williams, 89 of Newport, died Sunday, March 24, 2002. She was a member of the Calhoun Street Church of Christ and was a domestic worker. She is survived by Columbus Robinson, Sr. of Newport, Elizabeth Sims and Robert Sims both of Illinois, Gladys Sims of Michigan, and Christopher Sims of Augusta. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Calhoun Street Church of Christ with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Tuckerman. Visitation is Friday from 5-6 p.m. Arrangements by Craft Funeral Home.