April 2002 obituaries from the Newport Independent, Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Mark Williamson <mwillia3@midsouth.rr.com>. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************ Copyright 2002 Newport Independent. Reprinted with the permission of the Newport Independent, David Robison, General Manager. 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. ************************************************************************ 3 Apr 2002 ---------- Alcorn, James Ashburn, Florene Colston King, Irene J. [photo - front page article] Mack, Dorothy Stewart, Floyd White, Velma J. JAMES ALCORN Mr. James Alcorn, 71 of Newport, died Sunday, March 31, 2002 in Jonesboro. He was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, a retired farmer, and an employee of C&C Distribution. Mr. Alcorn is survived by his wife, Patricia Alcorn, of Newport; four sons, Kris Alcorn and Clarence Alcorn of Newport, Alvin Alcorn of Diaz and Elder Dewayne Alcorn of Turrell; three daughters, Dorothy Calamese of Diaz, Shirley Alcorn of Little Rock and Evadale Alcorn of Newport; one brother, Clemmie Alcorn of Diaz and one sister, Irene Pennington of Newport; 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Marvin J. Alcorn officiating. Interment is in Shiloh Cemetery in Diaz. Pallbearers will be Clemmie Alcorn, Jr., Ray Alcorn, Lonnie Joe Smith, Jerry Alcorn, Leonard Peel, and Sherman Dean. Arrangements by Taylor and Kimbrough Funeral Home. FLORENE COLSTON ASHBURN Mrs. Florene Colston Ashburn, 78 of McCrory, died Saturday, March 30, 2002 in Newport. Mrs. Ashburn was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church of McCrory. She was born Jan. 13, 1924 at Tupelo, Miss., the daughter of the late William Bryant and Althia Wiley Colston. She retired from the Woodruff County Nursing Home 16 years ago and loved her family, church, and doing for others. She is survived by one son, Roger Dale Ashburn of Wynne; two daughters, Sherry Wood and Sandra Matthews of McCrory; one sister, Bunice Bice of Kansas City, Kan.; three brothers, William Colston and Elvis Colston, both of Hammond, Ind.; and Johnny Colston of Utica, Mich.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in McCrory with Rev. W. G. Davis and Rev. Lonnie Tidwell officiating. Interment in Woodman Cemetery in McCrory. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Ashburn, Gary Ashburn, Michael Matthews, Keith Wood, Doyle Little, and Danny Little. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. IRENE J. KING [photo - front page article] [title] Irene King, former Independent employee, dies at age 89 By Independent Press Services Mrs. Irene J. King, 89 of Newport, died Saturday, March 30, 2002 in Newport. She was born Feb. 17, 1913 in Hickory Grove, the daughter of George Marshall and Mary (Goodwin) Nelson Johnson. Mrs. King retired in 1995 as a sales representative for the Newport Daily Independent and was a member of the Campbell Station Baptist Church. Mrs. King was a member of the Newport Business and Professional Women, had been a Justice of the Peace since 1975 and had served for many years as a member of the Campbell Station City Council. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Democratic Women of Newport. Mrs. King enjoyed working and going to church. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Robert E. Cullins, Butch J. Benish and Otis Noah King; one stepdaughter, Wanda Cruz; and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. King is survived by one son, Buddy Cullins of Plumerville; one daughter, Mary Henson of Newport; three stepdaughters, Barbara Hawk of Texarkana, Texas, Elaine Clark of Texarkana, Texas and Earnestine Makinson of Rogers; five grandchildren, Kim (Henson) Watkins, Doug Henson Jr., Sarah (Cullins) DeArman, Luke Cullins and Hannah Cullins and eight great-grandchildren, Derek Hatler Jr., Alexandria Watkins, Kevin L. Watkins, Kory D. Watkins, Jaide Henson, Amberly Henson, Krystle Henson and Ty DeArman. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Tuesday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Newport with Bro. Dale Bonner officiating. Visitation was Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements were by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. DOROTHY MUIRHEAD MACK Mrs. Dorothy Mack, 84 of Atlanta, Ga., died Wednesday, March 27, 2002. Mrs. Mack graduated from Lindenwood College and attended the University of Illinois. Mrs. Mack was a long time resident of Jackson County and was married to the late Leonidas Mack. Survivors include two daughters, Alice Mack Frey of Avalon, N.J., and Susan Mack Black of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Charles Lee Frey, Jonathan Mack Frey, Allison Bateman Black, David McKinley Black, and Samuel Lawson Black. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newport. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church or the Jackson County Historical Society. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. FLOYD STEWART Floyd Wayne Stewart, Jr., 32 of Oklahoma City, Okla. died Monday, April 1 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later time by Dillinger Funeral Home. VELMA J. WHITE Ms. Velma J. White, 52 of Takoma Park, Md., died Tuesday, March 26, 2002. Ms. White was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Gurtha Landrum. Survivors include daughters Felisa White and Carmen White; grandson Armani Coleman; siblings Charles Landrum, Charlene Landrum, Doris Landrum, and Jerry Landrum. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greater Morning Star Baptist Church in Newport with Rev. Rickey Everett officiating. Arrangements by Tolerson Funeral Home. 5 Apr 2002 ---------- Martin, Lisa Renee (Neal) Powell, Sam Stewart, Floyd Wayne Jr. LISA RENEE (NEAL) MARTIN Mrs. Lisa Renee Martin, 30 of Salem, died Thursday, March 28, 2002 in Salem. Lisa was united in marriage to Tony Paul Martin on December 8, 1989 in Salem, and to this union two daughters were born. She spent her working years as a wife, mother, and a secretary for the Salem Cable Company. Lisa was a member of the Salem Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Martin is survived by her husband, Tony Martin of Salem; two daughters, Mackenzie Martin and Wendi Martin, both of Salem; parents, Carl and Glenda Neal of Swifton; brother, Dennis Neal and wife Jennifer of Swifton, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2002 at the Salem Assmebly of God Church in Salem with Bro. Ken Caldwell, Bro. John Hodges, and Missy Barker officiating. Interment was in Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers were Doug Buss, Robby Martin, Harry Brickey, Jim Mefford, Roger Bradley, and John Moore. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Hospital, P.O. Box 517, Salem, Ark. 72576. Arrangements by Barker Funeral Home. SAM POWELL Mr. Sam Powell, 44 of Bay Village, died Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born Feb. 28, 1958 in Wynne, the son of Lester Powell and Frances (James) Powell. He was a mechanic and a lifetime resident of the Bay Village Community. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Powell. Mr. Powell is survived by his wife, Judy Powell of Bay Village; mother, Frances Powell of Bay Village; three sisters, Mary Fuller of Earle, Ruby Freaky of Mississippi, and Roberta Lynn Bratcher of Jonesboro; two sons, Lester William Powell and Kenneth May, both of Bay Village; three daughters, Leslie Dianne Powell of Bay Village, Earline Dearneal of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Julie May of Bowling Green, Ky., and 13 grandchildren. Visitation will be at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Friday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Friday at the Bay Village Cemetery with Mr. Bob McDoniel officiating. Interment in Bay Village Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. FLOYD WAYNE STEWART, JR. Mr. Floyd Wayne Stewart, 32 of Yukon, Okla., died Monday, April 1, 2002 at his home. He was a manager for Sprint telephone and of Baptist belief. Mr. Stewart is survived by his parents, Floyd Wayne Stewart, Sr. and Reba Faye Carter of Yukon, Okla.; one brother, Paul Stewart and his wife Amy of Tulsa, Okla.; grandmothers, Bessie Carter of Bradford, and Anna Stewart of Newport. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Thursday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Coffeyville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh Chambliss, Mark Thomas, Brandon Carter, Justin Carter, Anthony Carter, and Travis Carter. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. 10 Apr 2002 ----------- Blevins, Jesse James Bullard, Thelma V. Greer Skaggs Isbell, Harry Eugene Johnson, Opal Rosene (Reynolds) Jones, Vercy Mae Sloan, Howell Wayne Smith, Ruby May White Treece, Mamie M. Williams, Nina Marie JESSE JAMES BLEVINS Mr. Jesse James Blevins, 16 of Bradford, died Thursday, April 4, 2002. He was a member of the Bradford Church of Christ and Bradford basketball and baseball teams. Mr. Blevins is survived by his parents, Joe and Debra Sackett Blevins of Bradford; one sister, Desarae Blevins of Bradford; grandparents, Jim and Jean Sackett of Bald Knob and Margaret Blevins of Bradford; great-grandmother, Pearl Blevins of Newport, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday at Bradford High School Auditorium with Danny Blevins officiating. Interment was in Coffeyville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenny Sexton, Pacer Blevins, Shane Blevins, Dusty Blevins, Heath Jones, Brad King. Honorary pallbearers were Nicholas Dunn, Joseph Whitener, Wythe Leasure, Chad Little, Jeffrey Mannon, Colby Burton. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. THELMA V. GREER SKAGGS BULLARD Mrs. Thelma V. Greer Skaggs Bullard, 82 of Southside, died Monday, April 8, 2002 in Little Rock. She is preceded in death by her husband, James T. Skaggs; her parents, Benjamin and Oshie Bethel Greer; two sisters, Effie Rice and Jewel Young; one brother, Benjamin "Pete" Greer. Mrs. Bullard is survived by her husband, Clyde Bullard of Southside; one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Mary Skaggs of Newport; one sister, Lillian Greer Abernathy of Newport; two grandchildren, Scott Skaggs and Lisa Skaggs Scudder, both of Newport; four great- grandchildren, Brooke Scudder, Chelsea Scudder, Chase Scudder, and Mallory Skaggs, all of Newport and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Skaggs Bullard was retired from Victor Metal after 27 years of service and has since been a homemaker. She was a member of Southside Church. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with Teddy Rhea officiating. Interment is in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Steve Burris, Tony Raby, Jerry Brinsfield, Sonny Lane, Kyle Lane, and Preston Lane. Honorary pallbearer will be Art Beshears. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. HARRY EUGENE ISBELL Mr. Harry Eugene Isbell, 101 of McCrory, died Saturday, April 6, 2002 in McCrory. He was born September 28, 1900, the son of William and Emma (Avery) Isbell. Mr. Isbell was a retired self-employed farmer, a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and a World War II Army Veteran. He is survived by two nieces, Emmer (Isbell) Meredith of McCrory and Mattie (Isbell) Tubbs of McCrory, several great nephews and nieces. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was at Ballews Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. OPAL ROSENE (REYNOLDS) JOHNSON Mrs. Opal Rosene (Reynolds) Johnson, 87 of Oil Trough, died Thursday, April 4, 2002 at Batesville. She was born on September 10, 1914, the daughter of Charles and Ruthie (Reagan) Reynolds. Mrs. Johnson had been employed by the Oil Trough School Cafeteria as a cook for several years and was a member of the Oil Trough Methodist Church. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Oil Trough and enjoyed sewing, gardening, and yard work. She was preceded in death by her husband, Belvie Lintle Johnson in 1959; four brothers, G. W. Reynolds, Clyde Reynolds, Floyd Reynolds, and Collie Reynolds; two sisters, Ethel Reynolds and Edith Reynolds; and one daughter-in-law, Beverly Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by two sons, Charles Wayne Johnson of Newport and James Conway Johnson of Newark; three daughters, Vada Mize of Little Rock, Louise Jones of Cabot and Clara McIntosh of Oil Trough; three brothers, Estes Reynolds of Pfieffer, Glenn Reynolds of Batesville and Jaycee Reynolds of Oil Trough; one sister, Ruby Palmer of Pfeiffer, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great- grandchild. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Oil Trough Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Howerton officiating. Interment was in Roselawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dwayne Johnson, Darrell Johnson, David Johnson, Doug Mize, Lee Manuel, Jamie Johnson and Mike McIntosh. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. VERCY MAE JONES Mrs. Vercy Mae Jones, 74 of McCrory, died Sunday, April 7, 2002 in Searcy. She was born July 11, 1927 in Melbourne, the daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Barkster Brooks. She graduated from Beedeville High School in Jackson County. She was married to Mr. Leslie E. Davis [sic], who preceded her in death. She was a Baptist, a homemaker, devoted mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, neighbor, and friend. She liked to make ceramics, grow flowers, and attend the McCrory Senior Citizens Center as long as her health permitted. Mrs. Jones is survived by four sons, Gerald L. Jones of Indianola, Miss., Ronald Gary Jones of New Madrid, Mo., John Phillips Jones of New Madrid, Mo., and Joseph Patrick Jones of Leesville, La.; one sister, Othera Leevern Crooms of Las Vegas, Nev. Funeral service was 3 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory with Rev. Ray Dean Davis, pastor of the Union Avenue Baptist Church in Wynne officiating. Interment was in Castor Cemetery in Leesville, La. Wednesday with a memorial service there at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Directors of McCrory and Wynne. HOWELL WAYNE SLOAN Mr. Howell Wayne Sloan, 62 of Harrisburg, died Sunday night, April 7, 2002 at the Regional Medical Center of NEA in Jonesboro. He was born April 5, 1940 near Harrisburg, the son of C. E. Sloan and Margaret (Henderson) Sloan. He was a lifetime resident of Harrisburg and a retired truck driver, having retired March 1, 2002 from Fathom Trucking in Trumann, a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 693 F. & A.M., where he was a 32nd Degree Scotish Rite and a Shriner. He was of the Pentecostal belief. He was preceded in death by his father, C. E. Sloan. Mr. Sloan is survived by his wife, Marie (Waters) Sloan of the home; mother, Margaret (Henderson) Sloan of Harrisburg; one sister, Earnestine Wilkins of Earle; one brother, Charles Sloan of Pevely, Mo.; one son, David Wayne Sloan and wife Amber of Harrisburg, and one grandson, Seth Cooper Sloan of Harrisburg. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Interment is in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. RUBY MAY WHITE SMITH Mrs. Ruby May White Smith, 87, of Fisher died Monday, April 8, 2002 at a Jonesboro hospital. She was born Sept. 26, 1914 in Charleston, Mo. the daughter of Willie Butler and Jenny (Wiggins) Butler. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fisher Church of God of Prophecy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Fred White and Luther Smith; one son, Jimmy White and one daughter, Evelyn Smith. She is survived by five daughters; Katie Davis of Fisher, Perlene Jameson of McCrory, Wanda Smith of Doniphan, Mo., Katherine Kinard of Fisher and Mary Baumgarner of Grand Haven, Mich.; one son, Fred White of Fisher, 24 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great- grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fisher Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Don Yancey officiating. Interment is in Fisher Cemetery. Pallbearers are Randell Davis, Ray Davis, Jammy Vest, Joe Smith, Darrell White, and Ray Hall. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. MAMIE M. TREECE Mrs. Mamie M. Treece, 81 of Union Hill, died Thursday, April 4, 2002 in Newport. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Nellie Foster and her husband, Amos Treece. Mrs. Treece is survived by daughters, Louise Knight of Union Hill, Mildred "Millie" Frierson of Little Rock; stepson, James A. Treece of Bradford; one brother, Tommy Foster of Newport; one sister, Mable Wheeler of Bradford; six grandchildren, and numerous great- grandchildren. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Saturday at Coffeyville Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. NINA MARIE WILLIAMS Mrs. Nina Marie Williams, 86 of Tuckerman, died Saturday, April 6, 2002 in Newport. She was born on March 10, 1916 at Marked Tree, the daughter of John and Ellie Peterson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Tuckerman First Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams enjoyed sewing and quilting. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by two sons, Harold Lee Williams and Robert Lee Williams; one daughter, Katheryn Sexton; two brothers, Harvel Finley and Elbert Harmon; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Williams is survived by four sons, Chester Williams, Jr. of High Ridge, Mo., Hershel Williams of Newport, David Williams of Newport, and Ronnie Williams of Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Dorothy Rubottom of Wichita, Kan., Francine Jones of Tuckerman, Anita Cantrell of Tuckerman, Gail Holland of Tuckerman; 18 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren, and one special granddaughter whom she raised, Kathy Jones of Tuckerman. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Ed Morris officiating. Interment was in Gracelawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brandon Holland, Jerry Jones, Jamie Williams, Lynn Williams, Michael Holland, Bobby Freeman, Don Rubottom, Jeremy Williams, Chet Williams, and Jimmy Sexton. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 12 Apr 2002 ----------- Forestiere, A. J. "Mim" Honey, Eddie Dale Marney, Alene D. Reeves, Janet A. J. "MIM" FORESTIERE Mrs. A. J. "Mim" Forestiere, 81 of Harrisburg, died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at the Rose Skill Care Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born Oct. 30, 1920, in Johnson City, Tenn., the daughter of Andrew J. Wild and Gladys (DeSilva) Wild. She was a graduate of the Sophie Newcomb (Tulane) University at New Orleans, La. She married Dr. A. J. Forestiere on Feb. 5, 1944 and had lived in Harrisburg since 1949. She was a homemaker and very active in community service. She was a former member of the Harrisburg Garden Club and the Progressive Cemetery club. She had also been very involved with the Audubon Society. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro. Mrs. Forestiere is survived by her husband, Dr. A. J. Forestiere of Harrisburg; two sisters, Rosemary Young of River Ridge, La., and Dorothy Sailer of Austin, Texas; one brother, William Wild of Biloxi, Miss.; two sons, Dr. Lee Forestiere of Pine Bluff and Dan Forestiere of River Vale, N.J.; one daughter, Alice Gumbiner, San Rafael, Calif., and seven grandchildren. Funeral mass is Monday in New Orleans, La. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. EDDIE DALE HONEY Mr. Eddie Dale Honey of McCrory, died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at Searcy. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. ALENE D. MARNEY Mrs. Alene D. Marney of Newark died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 in Batesville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. JANET REEVES Ms. Janet Reeves, 67 of Bradford, died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at Harris Hospital. She was a retired teacher and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Jess and Mamie Reeves. Ms. Reeves is survived by several cousins, Beth Tucker, Bill Tucker, James Tucker, Viola Peebles, and Jean Hicks. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at the Holden Avenue Church of Christ. Interment is in Heard Cemetery in Bradford. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. 17 Apr 2002 ----------- Binning, Lydia Mae (Glenn) Ethridge, Arnold Evridge, Albert Honey, Eddie Dale Howard, Freda Marney, Alene (Deal) Motes, Robert Levi Phillips, Grover C. Wells, Jimmy Ray Whitlatch, Clyde Edward Woodruff, Forrest LYDIA MAE (GLENN) BINNING Mrs. Lydia Mae (Glenn) Binning, 73 of Newport, died Sunday, April 14, 2002 in Sprinfield, Mo. She was born Jan. 28, 1929 in Lynn, Ark., the daughter of Walter Alvin and Hannah Idell (Goodwin) Glenn. Mrs. Binning was a retired telephone operator and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newport. She was active in the Prison Ministry of the First Baptist Church of Newport. Mrs. Binning enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bud Murphy and her second husband, James Theodore Binning; two sons, Bud Muprhy, Jr. and Larry Binning; four brothers, W.R. Glenn, Eugene Glenn, Turner Glenn, and George Glenn. Mrs. Binning is survived by one brother, Dr. Wayne Glenn of Little Rock; two sisters, Faye W. Helms of Newport and Martha Hunter of Lynn; a special friend, Joy Cliff of Newport; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rodney Alexander officiating. Interment is in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers are James C. Hunter, Ronnie Helms, Marvin Kennedy, Glenn Kennedy, Mike Glenn, George Glenn, Jr., and Taylor Helms. Honorary pallbearers are John Durham and Andy Durham. Memorials may be made to the Prison Ministry of First Baptist Church, 2nd and Main Streets, Newport, Ark., 72112. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. ARNOLD ETHRIDGE Mr. Arnold Ethridge, 56 of Tuckerman, died Monday in a local hospital. He was a truck driver for American Freightways, Inc., an Air Force Veteran and member of the Tuckerman Family Worship Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Iva Richie Ethridge. Mr. Ethridge is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Fortenberry Ethridge of Tuckerman; three sons, Clint and wife Stephanie Ethridge of Tuckerman, Mark and wife Rachel Ethridge of Tuckerman, and Shane Ethridge of Tuckerman; his father, Pat Ethridge of Alicia; two sisters, Lyndle "Tooter" Meeks of Black Rock and Sharon Morris Stoneham of Houston, Texas. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Tuckerman Family Worship Center with David Decker officiating with interment in Dowell's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. ALBERT EVRIDGE Mr. Albert Evridge, 70 of Bradford, died Sunday, April 14, 2002 in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Zelda Lamb Evridge. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Evridge is survived by his wife, Truvetta Keyton Evridge of the home; two sons, Ronnie Evridge of Heber Springs and Tim Evridge of Bradford; three brothers, Bill Evridge, Clifford Evridge, and Floyd Evridge all of Pleasant Plains; two sisters, Pauline Shipp and Amanda Fulbright, both of Southside; four grandchildren, and one great- grandchild. Funeral service was 3 p.m. Tuesday at Dillinger Chapel with Interment in Hindman Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. EDDIE DALE HONEY Mr. Eddie Dale Honey, 41 of McCrory, died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 in Searcy. He was born May 8, 1960, in Los Angeles, Calif., the son of Billy Steve and Etta Mae (Berry) Honey. Mr. Honey married Miss Fonda Breckenridge on Aug. 22, 1987. He worked for Helena Chemical Company as a Certified Crop Advisor and was a member of the Beedeville Church of Christ. Mr. Honey was in the National Guard from 1980 to 1986. He was a model train fan; Mr. Honey had a love for toys especially remote control trains, boats, cars. His greatest joy was coaching his daughter, Kyndale's basketball team and watching her participate in softball. Mr. Honey enjoyed baseball, basketball, and football. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Mr. Honey was preceded in death by his mother, Etta Mae (Berry) Honey on Feb. 27, 1999; one brother, Oscar Honey and one sister, Cynthia "Cyndi" Beth Haskett on May 20, 2001. Mr. Honey is survived by his wife of 14 years, Fonda (Breckenridge) Honey of McCrory; three daughters, Katrina Lawman Alumbaugh and husband, Aaron of McCrory, Shonda Lawman Mullinax and husband, Justin of McCrory and Kyndale Elesin Honey of McCrory; his father and stepmother, Billy Steve and Glenda Kaye (Tyree) Honey of Tupelo; one brother, Gary Todd Honey of McCrory; one sister, Jeannie (Honey) Gaskin and husband, Dale of McCrory; one step-sister, Kim Marshall and husband, Craig of Jonesboro; one grandson, Zeke Alumbaugh; one brother-in-law, Louis Haskett; father and mother-in-law, Gerald and Ann (Williams) Breckenridge of Beedeville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Houston and Sherry Breckenridge of Beedeville and Cheryl and Chad O'Dell of Jonesboro; nieces and nephews, Brandy Gaskin, Mandy Gaskin, Bobbie Jean Gates, Sara Beth Gates, Kayla Meagan Brooke Gates, Baylee Breckenridge, Ragen Breckenridge, Hayden Ann Breckenridge, Cody O'Dell, Colton O'Dell, Taylor Shadwick, Mallory Shadwick, and Colton Shadwick. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday at the Beedeville Church of Christ with Mr. Gary Elliott and Mr. Norman Madden officiating. Interment was in Eight-Mile Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Holder, Tony Madden, Greg Polston, Paul Baty, Jamey Carlton, and Paul Hanley. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. FREDA HOWARD Mrs. Freda Howard of Newport, died Monday, April 15, 2002 in Jonesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. ALENE (DEAL) MARNEY Mrs. Alene (Deal) Marney, 88 of Newark, died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 in Batesville. She was born Jan. 6, 1914 in Baxter, Ark., the daughter of Alfred Barter and Sarah Caroline (Merrill) Deal. Mrs. Marney was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts, people, quilting, sewing, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bonom B. Marney; one daughter, Carreta Marney Smith; one brother, Ray Deal, and three sisters, Ethel Prince, Verbal Wood, and Lorene Bookout. Mrs. Marney is survived by three daughters, Joyce Moore, Barbara Gillmore, and Bonnie Jeffrey; one brother, Lee Roy Deal, two sisters, Marie Star and Audie Lowen; 11 grandchildren, Angela Wood, Karen New, John Gillmore, Chris Gillmore, Marney Gillmore, Kim Cole, Kelly Jackson, Carissa Harold, Alana Smith, Rusty Jeffrey, Laschel Jeffrey, and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Newark with Bro. Gary Mitchell officiating. Interment was in Blue Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Gillmore, Chris Gillmore, Marney Gillmore, Danny Cole, Michael Gillihan, and J.D. Gillmore. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. ROBERT LEVI MOTES Mr. Robert Levi Motes, 91 of Bradford, died Saturday, April 13, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Motes, parents David and Mary Edgar Motes, two daughters, Audrey Huskey and Kathryn Motes, four brothers, and three sisters. Mr. Motes liked hunting, fishing, gardening, and raising animals. He is survived by three sons, Michael Howard West of Mississippi, Robert Jospeh Motes of Missouri, and Dr. Raymond Andrew Motes of New Mexico; two daughters, Mable Margaret Bufford of Michigan, and Mildred Helen Mount of Bradford; one brother, John Henry Motes of Mountain View, 19 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bradford Assembly of God. Interment was in Hickmon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cecil Walker, Terry Walker, Tommy Walker, Donnie Seymore, Larry Roberson, Dewayne Boyce. Honorary pallbearer was Truman Turner. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. GROVER C. PHILLIPS Mr. Grover C. Phillips, 89 of Corning, died Friday, April 12, 2002. He was a retired restaurateur, and was a member of the Southside Church of Newport. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Lula Maude Marr Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Howlett Phillips of the home; two sons, Carl Eugene Phillips of Chicago, Ill., and Jimmy Lloyd Phillips of Newport; one daughter, Sharon Mannatt of Corning; one brother, Walter Lloyd Phillips of Seaside Calif.; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at the Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers were Jimmy Phillips, Carl Don Phillips, Michael A. Phillips, Michael E. Phillips, James Phillips, Jerry Lynn Phillips, John Edward Dawson, and Harry Wayne Dawson. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. JIMMY RAY WELLS Mr. Jimmy Ray Wells, 59 of Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Harrisburg, died Saturday, April 13, 2002 at the V.A. Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. He was born July 11, 1942, the son of Marvin Wells and Myrtle (Pickens) Wells. He was a graduate of McCormick High School and a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was the developer and owner of Health Science Products, a dental manufacturing company in Birmingham. Mr. Wells is survived by his fiancee, Anita Bedford of Birmingham, Ala.; six sisters and brothers-in-law, Melba June Witt of Harrisburg, Dorothy Catherine and Johnny Gunter of Southhaven, Miss., Christine Brown of Harrisburg, Caroline and Michael Whaley of Hot Springs, Eva Wells of Harrisburg, and Wilma Donley of Newport; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy and Shelba Wells of St. Louis, Mo., and Earl Wells of Birmingham, Ala.; one son, Rylan Wells of Birmingham; one daughter, Lisa Wells of Birmingham, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Interment is in Holly Springs Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. CLYDE EDWARD WHITLATCH Mr. Clyde Edward Whitlatch, 76 of Harrisburg, died Thursday, April 11, 2002 at his home in Harrisburg. He was born Nov. 22, 1925 in Trumann, the son of John Whitlatch and Lois (Garrett) Whitlatch. He was a retired timber cutter and a World War II U.S. Army veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Harrisburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwendolyn Darling, two brothers, Chuck and Virgil Whitlatch, and two sisters, Geneva Hamilton and Helen Webb. Mr. Whitlatch is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mrs. Sue Whitlatch of the home; one sister, Louise Belfour of Baker, Ore.; four daughters, Jacquolun Roland, Debra Mears, and Lonene Hubbard, all of Jonesboro, and Charlene Qualls of Trumann; 11 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Saturday at the Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. John Lindsey officiating. Interment was in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnny Whitlatch, Neal Whitlatch, Dale Whitlatch, Ron Qualls, Don Neal, and Wayne Roland. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. FORREST WOODRUFF Mr. Forrest Woodruff of Newark, died Monday, April 15, 2002 in Evansville, Ind. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 19 Apr 2002 ----------- Anderson, Vernon Knox Hawkins, Albert Howard, Freda (Webb) Johnson, Floy Mae Wilson Thornton Stewart, Jimmy "J. D." Woodruff, Forrest Samuel "Frog" VERNON KNOX ANDERSON Mr. Vernon Knox Anderson, 93 of Searcy, formerly of Tuckerman, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002. He was a retired farmer, an Army veteran, and a member of the Tuckerman FreeWill Baptist Church when living in Tuckerman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Anderson and Lena Davenport Anderson. Mr. Anderson is survived by one brother, Nathan Anderson of Troy, Mich., and one sister, Katie Benson of Searcy. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Thursday at Dowell's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. ALBERT HAWKINS Mr. Albert Hawkins, 89 of Harrisburg, died Monday, April 15, 2002 at the Woodbriar Nursing Home in Harrisburg. He was born April 3, 1913 in Pleasant Plains, the son of the late Jim Hawkins and Ethel (Jackson) Hawkins. He was a former employee of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, a welder and farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Pry) Hawkins, three daughters, Alberta Hawkins, Wanda Lee Hawkins, and Ethel Headrick; one brother, Issac Hawkins; two sisters, Ann Jones, and Eller Jones, and one granddaughter, Rachel Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins is survived by three sisters, Mae Creekmore of Trumann, Winnie Pry of Weona, and Ina Hitchcock of Mellbrook, Ill.; one son, A.J. Hawkins of Tracy City, Tenn.; three daughters, Georgeann McElyea of Marion, Patricia Deckelman of Harrisburg, and Joyce Barnes of Cherry Valley; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral service was 3 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Springs Cemetery near Oil Trough with Rev. Terry Norman officiating. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. FREDA (WEBB) HOWARD Mrs. Freda (Webb) Howard, 72 of Newport, died Monday, April 15, 2002 in Jonesboro. She was born Aug. 26, 1930 in Newport, the daughter of Walter Webb and Ida Leona (Wright) Webb Newman. Mrs. Howard was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed taking care of her pets and going fishing. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Hooper; and one brother, Warren Webb. She is survived by two sons, Herman Murry of Newport and Jessie Hooper of Newport; one daughter, Patsy Nearing of Idaho; one sister, Oma Duty of Newport; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Thursday at Sandhill Cemetery with Bro. Leon Tidwell officiating. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. FLOY MAE WILSON THORNTON JOHNSON Mrs. Floy Mae Wilson Thornton Johnson, 69 of McCrory, died Monday, April 15, 2002 at Central Arkansas Hospital in Searcy. She as born April 2, 1933 in Gregory, the daughter of the late Elton and Mae Boyles Wilson. She attended McCrory Schools. She was married to Grafton Thornton, who preceded her in death. Later she married Charles Johnson who also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Patterson Baptist Church. She had worked for Royal Shoe in McCrory for 9 years and then for American Greetings for 9 years until she took early retirement in 1985. She loved her church, handwork, camping, and was a Mother-figure to all young people she knew. Mrs. Johnson is survived by one daughter, Darlene Thornton Smith, and husband, Dewayne of McCrory; one step-son, Gary Johnson and wife Sharon of Bald Knob; three grandchildren, Devin Smith and wife Karen of Brinkley, Jericho Smith of Brinkley, Mandy Johnson of Bald Knob and a very special friend, Edna Austin of McCrory. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in McCrory with Rev. Kenny Martin, pastor of the Monticello Church of God, officiating. Interment is in Woodman Cemetery in McCrory. Pallbearers are Malvin Tucker, Mike Milton, Guy Brown, Jody Brown, Oscar Bruins, Tyler Martin, and Ryan Martin. Lasting memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Directors of McCrory & Wynne. JIMMY "J. D." STEWART Mr. Jimmy "J. D." Stewart, 62 of Russellville, formerly of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at Sain Mary Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born May 8, 1939, in Swifton, the son of the late Alva Newton and Berchie Arlena Holcomb Stewart. He was reared and received his education in Swifton, graduating from Swifton High School. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Army and served four years. After being discharged from the military, he began working for the Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring in 1987, after 25 years of service as an engineer. In his spare time, he enjoyed building and working on cars and going to auto races. He was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Brent Stewart, and a brother, Alva Newton Stewart, Jr. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife of 43 years, Shirley Marie Corley Stewart; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri and Lorne Swain of Russellville, and Kerri and Jeff Threlkeld of Russellville; three grandchildren , Caitlyn Swain, Casey Threlkeld and Alex Threlkeld, all of Russellville; three brothers, Howard Stewart of North Little Rock, Bill Stewart of Biloxi, Miss., and Joe Stewart of Swifton; two sisters, Virginia Rowlett of Swifton and Dora Lee Ford of San Antonio, Texas; an aunt, Betty Bradshaw, and an uncle, J. B. Stewart, both of Pine Bluff. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at the Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Moore officiating. Interment in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Home. FORREST SAMUEL "FROG" WOODRUFF Mr. Forrest Samuel "Frog" Woodruff, 82 of Newark, died Monday, April 15, 2002 in Evansville, Ind. He was born Jan. 3, 1920 in Newark, the son of Henry and Carrie (Vestal) Woodruff. Mr. Woodruff was a self-employed barber and worked at the OK Barber Shop in Newark for 52 and a half years before retiring. He was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Newark. Mr. Woodruff served in World War II U.S. Army Medical Corp. He fought in the Battle in Ardennes, the Colmar Pocket Battle in France and the Battle of the Rhur in Belgium, Holland, France, England, and Germany. Mr. Woodruff was a member of the Tate-Lynch Post #9577 V.F.W. of Newark and John Barnett Post #196 American Legion of Newark. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family. Mr. Woodruff was preceded in death by his wife of 52 and a half years, Ethel (Green) Woodruff on Jan. 24, 1998; one daughter Kathy Stout on Aug. 30, 1989; four brothers, Theodore Woodruff, James Woodruff, Finis Woodruff, and Rufus Woodruff; and three sisters, Flora Treadway, Sally Perryman, and De Etta Tate. He is survived by one daughter, Shirley Johnson and husband, Johnny of Newark; one brother, Tom Woodruff of Batesville; one sister, Mable Tate of Banning, Calif.; five grandchildren, Michael Powell of Newark, Brad Stout of Rosie, Deana Morris of Malvern, Jeanna Spencer of Forrest City, and Scott Johnson of Conway; five great-grandchildren, Seth Powell, Ashton Johnson, Lauren Taylor Johnson, Chris Spencer, and Tyler Spencer; two great-great grandchildren, Austin Spencer and Anna Spencer. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Newark with Bro. Bill Goodwin officiating. Interment will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Yates, Wallace McDoniel, Doug Tate, Gary Murphree, Ron Tate, Tommy Treadway, Eddie Woodruff, and Phillip Morrison. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Seth Barnes, Cindy Reed, R.N., Jeff Moberly, R.N., David Zollman, R.N., Dennis Green, and Terry Green. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. 24 Apr 2002 ----------- Ballard, Ray Howard Bomer, Elmer D. Brownstein, Lillian Engelberg Collier, Louie Kenneth Foster, Patsy Marie (Prince) George, Alton Ray House, Lena May Koettel, Alton "Buddy" Metcalf, Dortha J. Scholl, Velmer C. RAY HOWARD BALLARD Mr. Ray Howard Ballard, 83 of Hickory Ridge, died Sunday, April 21, 2002 at the St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Ballard was a farmer in Cross County for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Hickory Ridge United Methodist church and a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Ballard was a past member of the former American Legion Post in Hickory Ridge. He was a resident of the Beedeville, Fisher, and Hickory Ridge areas for most of his life. He was born April 18, 1919 and was married Sept. 25, 1937 to the former Miss Edith Mae Lemke, who preceded him in death on Nov. 5, 1998. Mr. Ballard was an avid bird hunter and he enjoyed squirrel hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Ballard is survived by four sons, Billy Ray Ballard, Pat Ballard, and Ricky Ballard all of Hickory Ridge, and Larry Ballard of Little Rock; three daughters, Diane Burton and Peggy Vines, both of Hickory Ridge and Donna Peeples of North Little Rock; one sister, Geneva Dixon of Searcy; one brother, Leon Ballard of Batesville, 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hickory Ridge United Methodist Church in Hickory Ridge with Rev. Larry Ballard, pastor of the Crystal Hill Baptist Church in Little Rock officiating and Rev. Robert DeBaun, pastor of the Hickory Ridge United Methodist Church. Interment is in the Lewis Cemetery in Hickory Ridge. Pallbearers are David Ballard, Jamie Ballard, Kenneth Ballard, Pat Ballard, Jr., Steve Ballard, Tim Ballard, Lance Vines, and Rex Vines. Honorary pallbearers are Pat Ballard, III, Chad Billson, John Paul Burton, Teddy Rogers, and Rodney Shelley. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. ELMER D. BOMER Mr. Elmer D. Bomer, 84 of Waldenburg, died Saturday, April 20, 2002. Mr. Bomer was a World War II Navy Veteran. He was retired from the McDowell Tire Company in Kansas City, Mo. He lived in Waldenburg for the past six years. He was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. Mr. Bomer is survived by his wife Minnie McGrew Bomer of the home; two sons, Elmer Ray Bomer of Omaha, Neb., and Roger Dawson Bomer of Garden City, Mo.; two daughters, Betty Lee Morgan of Independence, Mo., and Linda Carol Mayfield of Waldenburg; one brother, Chester Bomer of Southside; two sisters, Clara B. McFall of Corning, and Joyce Marie Lowe of Newport; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and three great- great grandchildren. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel in Weiner. Interment is in Walker Cemetery. Pallbearers are Troy Mayfield, Ray Bomer, Chester Bomer, Jerry Mayfield, Roger Bomer, and Martin Bomer. Arrangements by Roller-Farmers Union Hill Funeral Home. LILLIAN ENGELBERG BROWNSTEIN Mrs. Lillian Engelberg Brownstein, 98 of Cleveland, Miss., and a long-time resident of Newport, died Friday, April 19, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mose Brownstein. Mrs. Brownstein is survived by one daughter, Shirley B. Beringer of Montgomery; one sister, Dorothy Howard; two nieces, Jane-Ann Howard and Susan Howard, both of Texas; one nephew, Jimmy Sabin; grandchildren, Rick (Marlene) Beringer, Ken (Nathalie) Beringer, Betty (Bob) Goldberg, Leslie Beringer, and Harvey Fitterman; great-grandchildren, Michael (Lydia) Leigh Anne, Kevin, and Bradley Beringer, David Berman, Erik Goldberg, Baylan, Brown, Doran, and Asher Fitterman; great-great child, George Porter Beringer. Graveside service was 3 p.m. Sunday in Greenville, Miss. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hebrew Union Congregation, P.O. Box 1333, Greenville, Miss., 38702-1333. LOUIE KENNETH COLLIER Mr. Louie Kenneth Collier, 82 of Harrisburg, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at the St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born June 5, 1919 in Memphis, Tenn., the son of Lonnie Collier and Helen (Hill) Collier. Louie was an attorney and member of the Poinsett County Bar Association and the Arkansas Bar Association for 35 years. He was a former partner in the law firm of Collier & Jennings. He was a former Harrisburg Municipal Judge and former member of the Harrisburg Rotary Club. He was an active member of the Harrisburg First United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher, Lay Speaker, and was a member of the Administrative Board. He was a major and a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Collier and a twin sister, Louise Ostby. Mr. Collier is survived by his wife of 59 years, Laura (Greer) Collier of the home; two daughters, Lou Anne Clements of Jonesboro and Becky Jennings of Harrisburg; six grandchildren, Dr. Todd Clements, Cindy McDaniel, Ken Jennings, Matt Clements, Kellie DeClerk, and Brent Jennings, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Harrisburg with Tom Sullinger officiating. Interment was in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Charles Nix, Larry Reddmann, Judge Rice Van Ausdall, Clyde Ford, Billy Joe Williams, and Randy Garrison. Honorary pallbearers were Judge Edward Maddox, Jim Osborn, Jess Murray, Sr., and members of the I.M. Greer Sunday School Class. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. PATSY MARIE (PRINCE) FOSTER Mrs. Patsy Marie (Prince) Foster of Weiner, formerly of Tuckerman, died Friday, April 19, 2002 in Weiner. She was born Oct. 4, 1950, the daughter of Ira S. and Mamie Belle (Elliot) Prince. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by her husband, John Ervin Foster on July 7, 1998; one daughter, Mellisa Haskett; two brothers, Bobby Wayne Prince and Boyce Prince, and two sisters, Irene Holland and Carol Gaddis. She is survived by one son, Louis Haskett of Paragould; two daughters, Martha Murray of Roanoke, Texas, and Misty Runnels of Tulsa, Okla.; four brothers, Burl Prince, Jack Prince, Earl Prince, and Darell Prince, all of Grubbs; one sister, Jane Johnson Markin of Newport and five grandchildren. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Monday at Cheshier Cemetery with Rev. Neil Wilkerson officiating. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. ALTON RAY GEORGE Mr. Alton Ray George of Newport died Sunday, April 21, 2002 in Fort Smith. He was born April 23, 1911 in Oil Trough, the son of Noah Hendrix and Alice (Pilgrim) George. Mr. George was a minister for 56 years and was serving as the minister at the Bradford Church of God. He also worked at Guinn & Monday Hardware store, where he acquired the nickname "Mr. Fix It." Mr. George enjoyed gardening and landscaping. He was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Hazel George on June 2, 2002; one brother, Hershel George; and three sisters, Lizzie (George) Ship, Opal (George) Haney, and Ira (George) Bradley. Mr. George is survived by his children, Lendol Ray George of Andersonville, Tenn., Hazel "Jean" Ahart of Fort Smith, Clois Dale George of Loganville, Ga., and Jackie Dean George of Hector; 22 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cliff Ahart officiating. Interment will be in Cofferville Cemetery at Possum Grape Community in Bradford. Pallbearers are Joe McDaniel, Alton Dale George, Phillip George, Mike Meldrum, Steve Hughes, Mike George, Brad George, and Kenneth Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers will be Mitch Crum and Dan Crum. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. LENA MAY HOUSE Mrs. Lena May House of Newark died Friday, April 19, 2002 in Batesville. She was born March 17, 1919 in Guion, the daughter of Charley Perry and Maude Marie (Landers) Daniels. Mrs. House was a homemaker and a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Newark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston Eugene House on Oct. 2, 1998 and one sister, Ena Ray "Sister" Price. Mrs. House is survived by one brother, Benny Willis Daniels of Newark; one sister, Bobbie Jean Tate of Newark and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Newark with Rev. Bill Goodwin officiating. Interment was in Blue Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday. Pallbearers were Ron Tate, Doug Tate, Ryan Tate, Larry Price, Bill Crotts, G. L. Kramer, Curt Townsley, and Ricky Roberson. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. ALTON "BUDDY" KOETTEL Mr. Alton "Buddy" Koettel of Newport died Saturday, April 20, 2002 in Little Rock. He was born Nov. 9, 1921 in Remmel Community, Newport, the son of Charley and Lottie Belle (Pankey) Koettel. Mr. Koettel married Miss Belle Kirksey on Dec. 26, 1949. He was a mill operator for Revere Copper and Brass for 35 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Holden Avenue Church of Christ in Newport. Mr. Koettel was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Collier Massey post #4683 V.F.W. of Newport. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family and watching sons and grandsons play sports. Mr. Koettel was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Caroline Koettel on Jan. 7, 1992. Mr. Koettel is survived by his wife of 52 years, Belle (Kirksey) Koettel of Newport; two sons, Garry Koettel and wife Vivian of Farmington, and Rodney Koettel and wife Patti of North Little Rock; one daughter, Debbie Bowman and husband, Roger of Newport; his twin sister, Cleo Davenport of Borger, Texas, and six grandsons, Ryan Bowan and wife Cortney, Peyton Bowman, Garrett Koettel, Tyler Koettel and Seth Koettel. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuedsday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Lou Butterfield and Mr. Garry Koettel officiating. Interment was in McCall-Remmel Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. DORTHA J. METCALF Mrs. Dortha J. Metcalf, 74 of Newport News, Va., formerly of Newport, died Saturday, April 20, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal C. Metcalf, and a daughter, Karen Louise Metcalf. Mrs. Metcalf is survived by one son, Neal C. Metcalf, Jr., and his fiancee, Dana J. Frederick of Portsmouth, Va.; three daughters, Sarah Lynn Szabo and fiance Ramon Feito of Virginia Beach, Cathy D. Mills and husband Wesley of Portsmouth, Va., and Rebecca Leann Etheridge and husband, J.D. of Lynchburg, Va.; one brother, Leon White, of Newport; two sisters, Rosie Bullard of Minturn, and Maxine Peebles of Fairfield, Calif.; 6 grandchildren, Terri, Paul, Aaron, Angela, Victoria, and Sarah. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sandhill Cemetery in Auvergne. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of the King's daughters, P.O. Box 2156, Norfolk, Ca., 23501-2156. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. VELMER C. SCHOLL Mr. Velmer C. Scholl of Newport died Friday, April 19, 2002 in Newport. He was born Sept. 19, 1912 in Newark, the son of John and Zora (Lane) Scholl. Mr. Scholl married Miss Willa Woods on Aug, 14, 1949. He farmed until 1944 and then became an engineer for the Missouri Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1975. Mr. Scholl was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Newark and enjoyed gardening, raising cattle, goats, hogs, and being with his grandchildren in the 25 years of his retirement. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lawrence Scholl, and one sister. Mr. Scholl is survived by his wife of 52 years, Willa (Woods) Scholl, of Newark; three sons, Bobby Neal Scholl of Kansas City, Mo., John Owen Scholl of Kearney, Mo., and Larry Ray Scholl of Joplin, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Bryan Scholl, Matt Scholl, Michele Scholl, Frank Scholl, Mark Scholl, Tim Scholl, April Scholl, William Scholl, and Krista Scholl, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Goodwin officiating. Interment is in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. 26 Apr 2002 ----------- Hickman, Pearl Mooreland, Cledis "Skeet" Wingo, Jack PEARL HICKMAN Mrs. Pearl Hickman of Newport died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 in Jonesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. CLEDIS "SKEET" MOORELAND Mr. Cledis "Skeet" Mooreland, 54, of Newport, died Saturday, April 20, 2002 in a local hospital. He attended True Worship Fellowship Church, was a 1965 graduate of Branch High School, and a farm laborer. Mr. Mooreland is survived by one son, Chris Mooreland of Newport; two daughters, Tracy Hampton of Little Rock and Gia Sills of Michigan; one sister, Ella "Cookie" Mooreland of Little Rock; two brothers, Herchel Mooreland and Billy Mack Mooreland of Newport, and 9 grandchildren. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Holden Avenue Church of Christ with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Shoffner. Arrangements by Craft Funeral Home. JACK WINGO Mr. Jack Wingo of Tuckerman died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 in Newport. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home.