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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. ************************************************************************ 5 Jun 2002 ---------- Morrison, Vivian G. Myers, James G. Reid, Elizabeth Anne Smith, Mary Tharp, Betty Brock Hathcock Ward, Ethel Mae VIVIAN G. MORRISON Mrs. Vivian Glenolene (Garner) Morrison, 55 of Newark, died Thursday, May 30, 2002 in Batesville. She was born June 20, 1946 in Cord, the daughter of Charles and Velma (Hensley) Garner. She married Mr. Phillip Gary Morrison on May 12, 1967. Mrs. Morrison was a 1964 graduate of Newark High School. She retired in Dec. 2000 after working 23 years as a Deputy Assessor in the Independence County Tax Assessor's Office. She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Newark, where she was nursery keeper for 20 years. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Tate-Lynch Post #9577 V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary of Newark. She enjoyed fishing, crafts, and bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Phillip Gary Morrison of Newark and her mother, Velma (Hensley) Garner of Newark. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Newark with Bro. Bill Goodwin and Dr. Robert B. Howerton officiating. Interment was in Hopewell Cemetery in Cord. Pallbearers were John Runsick, Jerry Powell, Bill Austin, Jimmy Austin, Steve Stout, and Jerry Shaw. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Powell and James Langston. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. JAMES G. MYERS Mr. James G. Myers, 65 of Swifton, died Sunday, June 2, 2002 in Newport. Mr. Myers was born March 16, 1937 in Swifton, the son of Milton and Charlsia (Howard) Myers. He married Miss Glenda Sullivan on Dec. 12, 1958. Mr. Myers was a clerk for Kroger Food Store and retired after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Swifton. Mr. Myers enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing music, especially gospel music, and played the bass guitar at church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Myers and Cliddis Myers and three sisters, Mary Birmingham, Emilee Myers, and Ida Myers. Mr. Myers is survived by his wife of 43 years, Glenda (Sullivan) Myers of Swifton; one son, Kevin Michael Myers and wife Cathy of Elyria, Ohio; one daughter, Tonya Doran Gonzales, and husband Gil of Castroville, Texas; one brother, Earl Myers of Swifton; three sisters, Joline Dunkin of Swifton, Carleen Kidd of Grand Blanc, Mich., and Myerl Birmingham of Drasco; six grandchildren, Crystal Myers, Dusten Myers, Nathan Myers, Jaime Myers, Jordon Gonzales, and Corina Gonzales; and special cousin and friend, Paul Holder. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Swifton Pentecostal Church of God with Bro. Thomas Patterson officiating and Bro. David Decker assisting. Interment will be in Arnold Cemetery in Swifton. Pallbearers are William Roper, Michael Myers, Dusten Myers, Nathan Myers, Jordon Gonzales, and Greg Slagley. Honorary pallbearers are the men of the church. The Myers family would like to extend a special thank you to the CCU nurses and staff of Newport Hospital for the special care they provided for Mr. James Myers. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. ELIZABETH ANNE REID Miss Elizabeth Anne Reid, 21 of Charlotte, N.C. died Saturday, June 1, 2002 due to injuries sustained in a boating accident at Lake Wylie, S.C. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her grandparents, Etta Lee Madden Reid, Ruby Seay McAllister, and Alton C. McAllister. She was born Sept. 3, 1980 in Jonesboro, the daughter of Michael and Sheila McAllister Reid. She was a 1999 graduate of Providence High School where she was captain of the cheerleading squad. Elizabeth was a Charlotte Debutant. She was attending the University of North Carolina- Charlotte. Elizabeth never met a stranger and was the center and organizer for all social events with her friends. Elizabeth is survived by her parents, Mike and Sheila Reid of Charlotte; one brother, Chris Reid and wife Crystal of Ft. Mill, S.C.; grandfather, Henry D. Reid of Newport, and a number of cousins, aunts, and uncles. A service to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Anne Reid was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 at Matthews United Methodist Church with Rev. Dickey McAllister and Pastor Mark Plummer officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn East Cemetery. Memorials may be made in remembrance of Elizabeth to the Diabetes Foundation or Breast Cancer Awareness. Arrangements by McEwen Funeral and Cremation, Pineville Chapel. MARY SMITH Mrs. Mary Smith, 76 of Beedeville, died Monday, June 3, 2002 in a Searcy hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Craft Funeral Home. BETTY BROCK HATHCOCK THARP Mrs. Betty Tharp, 66 of Tuckerman, died Saturday, June 1, 2002 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born Feb. 27, 1936 in Decatur, Ala. and was a retired government employee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Tharp and her, parents, C.G. Brock and Marion L. Dodd Brock. Mrs. Tharp was a longtime resident of Cross County. She worked for 22 years as a grant writer for the Area Agency on Aging and moved to Tuckerman upon retirement in 1984. She was a part-time writer for the Jackson County newspaper and also worked as a florist. She was active in community projects in Cross County and in Tuckerman. She was a former member of the Central United Methodist Church in Hamlin and was presently a member of the Umsted Methodist Church in Tuckerman. Mrs. Tharp is survived by two sons, Rusty B. Hathcock and wife, Jackie and Steve and wife Cindy, all of Wynne; four grandchildren, Brock, Blake, Jessie and Ken, all of Wynne. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kernodle Funeral Chapel in Wynne with Revs. Ron and Jan Williams officiating. Interment was in Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne. The family requests memorials be sent to Central United Methodist Church, c/o Jolene Morris, 1301 E. L'Anguille Ave., Wynne, Ark., 72396. Arrangements by Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne. ETHEL MAE WARD Mrs. Ethel Mae Ward, 73 of Amagon, died Friday, May 31, 2002 in Newport. She was born Sept. 3, 1928 in Amagon, the daughter of Martin and Ada (Reeves) Brumley. Mrs. Ward worked at Rose Skillcare Nursing Home until her retirement in 1998. She also worked at Harris Hospital and was a waitress for several years. Mrs. Ward was a member of the Amagon Church of Christ and was a member of the Senior Circle. She often had coffee with several friends at the Wal-Mart snack bar and enjoyed visiting the elderly, going to nursing homes, and taking people to church. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.J. Ward; three brothers, Albert Brumley, Cecil Brumley, and Oscar Brumley; and two sisters, Nora Moore and Lelona Self. Mrs. Ward is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, James Kimberling and wife, Minnie of Jonesboro; one brother, Charley Brumley of Amagon; one sister, Gladys Mayfield of Weiner and two grandchildren, Travis Kimberling and Adam Peek. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Rufus Bradley officiating. Interment was in Balch- Johnston Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 7 Jun 2002 ---------- Dillinger, Clarence Monroe Smith, Madge Pearl Smith, Mary Tapp, Inez (Bennett) CLARENCE MONROE DILLINGER Mr. Clarence Monroe Dillinger, 60 of Harrisburg, died Monday, June 3 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born June 4, 1941 in Viola, the son of Clarence Edgar Dillinger and Jewell (Taylor) Dillinger. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rudolph Dillinger and Tony Dillinger and three sisters, Loretta Gann, Rosie Dillinger, and Eula Mae Blake. Mr. Dillinger is survived by his wife of 38 years, Margaret Dillinger of the home; two sisters, Barbara Wess of Williford and Sharon Smith of Williford; two brothers, Eugene Anston of Poughkeepsie and Clayton Dillinger of Cave City; three sons, David Dillinger, Ronnie Dillinger, and Paul Dillinger, all of Harrisburg; two daughters, Brenda Dillinger and Bobbie Dillinger, both of Harrisburg; five grandchildren, Michael Dillinger, Kristin Dillinger, Cody Dillinger, Brandon Dillinger, and Brittany Dillinger. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Jackson's harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Bolivar Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rickey Dillinger, Randy Gann, Perry Gann, Danny Dillinger, Randy Dillinger, and Jimmy Osterman. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Gann, Rick Huffman, Jason Doris, Johnny Beasley, Ray Gann, Doan Dillinger, and Clayton Dillinger. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. MADGE PEARL SMITH Mrs. Madge Pearl Smith of Grubbs, died Thursday, June 6, 2002 in Grubbs. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. MARY SMITH Mrs. Mary Smith, 76 of Beedeville, died Monday, June 3, 2002 in a Searcy hospital. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith is survived by one son, Thomas Michael Smith of Pennsylvania; one daughter, Theresa Carmack of Maryland; three sisters, Alberta Miller of Beedeville, Mattie Simmons of Houston, Texas, and Catherine Jones of Washington, D.C.; four brothers, Noble Dean of McCrory, Sherman Dean of Newport, D.C. Dean of Springfield, Mo., and Clifton Dean of Kansas City, Mo.; and four grandchildren. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Craft Funeral Home. Arrangements by Craft Funeral Home. INEZ (BENNETT) TAPP Mrs. Inez (Bennett) Tapp, 80 of Weiner, died Monday, June 3, 2002 at her home. Mrs. Tapp was born April 6, 1922 in Poinsett County, the daughter of Bryant and Nora Bennett. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldenburg Baptist church. Mrs. Tapp enjoyed crafts, sewing, and fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Tapp on Feb. 26, 1990; one son, G. W. Tapp; five brothers, and seven sisters. Mrs. Tapp is survived by three sons, Ernest Tapp of Velvet Ridge, Allen Tapp of Dubach, La., and Larry Tapp of Conway; two daughters, Betty Worsham of Weiner, and Sue Jones of Tuckerman; 18 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Thursday at the Pitts Baptist Church with Bro. John Worsham, Jr. and Bro. John Worsham, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Balch-Johnston Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Tapp, Clay Worsham, Greg Tapp, Shane Tapp, Skipper Jones, and Allen Tapp. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 12 Jun 2002 ----------- Burton, William Earl Durham, Azie Mae Ellis Hook, Ronald Dene Marshall, Claude D. McDonald, Ozzie Merritt, Helen Smith, Madge Pearl WILLIAM EARL BURTON Mr. William Earl Burton, 63 of Bradford, died June 5, 2002. He was born Oct. 23, 1938 in Paris, the son of Jesse and Charlotte Brady Burton. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister. Mr. Burton is survived by his wife Carolyn Breeden Burton of Bradford; one son, William Earl Burton, Jr. of Floral; two daughters, Lesa Erin Smith of Bradford and Amy rose Hixson of Maumelle; two grandchildren, Joshua William Burton and Raven Nicole Burton of Newport; three brothers, John F. Burton of Oregon, Jesse Feb Burton of Oklahoma, and Joe Burton of California; four sisters, Joyce Kelly and Vanetta Brannum, both of Arkansas, Dorothy Burton of Oklahoma and Mary Meeks of Texas; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Saturday at Bradford Baptist Church with interment in Coffeyville Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home. AZIE MAE ELLIS DURHAM Mrs. Azie Mae Ellis Durham, 66 of Newport, died Saturday, June 8, 2002. She was born Dec. 23, 1935 in Macks. She was a housewife and a retired LPN. She attended school at Surrounded Hill Elementary and Newport Public School. She worked the past 14 years at Crestpark Nursing Home in Helena. She moved back to Newport in January 2002. She had been fighting cancer since 1995. She was baptized into the Church of Christ by Jimmy Allen at age 15 and attended Olyphant Church of Christ for several years. In 1987, she and her husband were baptized into the Baptist Church at Jacksonport by Bro. Billy Ed Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Lee and Ethel Adams Ellis, three brothers, Kenneth, Ernest, and Jesse Lee Ellis, Jr., one sister, Genevia Nell Ellis, who died at age three months in 1923. Mrs. Durham is survived by her husband of 49 years, Eugene Durham; two daughters, Bertha Roberson of Tampa. Fla.; Peggy Benish and husband Harry Benish, Jr. of Newport; one son, William Eugene Durham and wife Johnna of Fort Polk, La.; four granddaughters, Misty Riley of Jonesboro, Carolyn Roberson of Tampa, Fla., Sydney Anthony and Jordan Marie Durham of Fort Polk, La.; three grandsons, Mark Benish and Matt Benish of Newport, Mike Anthony of Fort Polk, La.; one great-great grandson Tommy Allen of Tampa, Fla., several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service was 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dillinger Chapel with Billy Ed Morris and Charles Ray officiating. Interment in Coffeyville Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. RONALD DENE HOOK Mr. Ronald Dene Hook, 52 of Springdale, died Saturday, June 8, 2002 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born Mar. 25, 1950 in Newport to Dene O. and Mary Carpenter Hook. He was a building supply salesman throughout his life. He was a member of the Home Builders Association, Sigma Chi, and attended the University of Arkansas where he played football for the Razorbacks. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He moved to Springdale nine years ago from Marion. Mr. Hook is survived by his wife, Kathy Hook of the home to whom he was married on Dec. 24, 1986; his mother, Mary Wilkerson of Springdale; one son, Rob Hook; one daughter, Katie Hook of the home; two brothers, John Wilkerson of Kansas City, Kan. and David Wilkerson of Tampa, Fla. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sisco Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charlie Foster officiating. Interment was 1 p.m. Wednesday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Newport. Arrangements by Sisco Funeral Chapel. CLAUDE D. MARSHALL Mr. Claude D. Marshall of Newark died Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at Batesville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. OZZIE MCDONALD Mrs. Ozzie McDonald, 99 of Fisher, formerly of Harrisburg, died Friday, June 7, 2002 at the St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born July 26, 1902 in Caney County, Mo., the daughter of Oscar Richie and Cora Lee (Palmer) Richie. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fisher Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Allen McDonald, one infant son, one daughter, Inez Prator, four brothers, and four sisters. Mrs. McDonald is survived by two sons, Robert McDonald of Fisher, and A. R. McDonald of Arizona; one daughter, V.A. Ward of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. David Howard officiating. Interment was in Remmell- McCall Cemetery in the Remmell Community. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. HELEN MERRITT Mrs. Helen Merritt, 91 of Newport, died Friday, June 7, 2002 at Newport Hospital. She was a member of the Grubbs First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Merritt, her parents, John and Ilah Moore, three sisters, and two brothers. Mrs. Merritt is survived by one brother, Burl Moore of Mattawah, Mich.; one sister, Merle Lassiter of Flint, Mich.; a special niece, Wilma Thornton of Pennington, who dedicated the last 20 years as her caretaker; a special cousin, Billy Ivy of Newport; a special aunt Bonnie Williamson of Mt. Home; a special friend, Evelyn Britton, and many friends and family. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Grubbs First Baptist Church with interment in Ballews Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. MADGE PEARL SMITH Mrs. Madge Pearl Smith, 96 of Grubbs, died Thursday, June 6, 2002 in Grubbs. She was born Sept. 21, 1905 in Tuckerman, the daughter of Buck and Sarah (Mitchell) Vandiever. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Grubbs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Elmo Smith; two sons, James Leon Smith, and Elmo Smith; three daughters, Betty Jo Smith, Armelda Stover, and Sarah Gentry; two sons-in-law, Oral Gentry and Don Stover, three brothers, three sisters, and two grandsons. Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter, Dorothy (Smith) Rogers and husband, Jimmy Dean of Grubbs; one daughter-in-law, Agness Smith of Horn Lake, Miss., 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and eight great- great grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Grubbs with Bro. Larry Miles officiating. Interment was in Ballews Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny Gentry, Mike Gentry, Dave Stover, Mark Dawson, Allen Tennyson, Mark Summers, Mark Proffitt, and Jeremy Proffitt. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Miles, Roy Cooper, Noel Jones, Jack Critcher, and Calvin Safirt. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 14 Jun 2002 ----------- Elumbaugh, Edna Marie (Causey) [photo] Hall, Lesley Vernard Marshall, Claud D. Northcutt, Bobbie Jean EDNA MARIE (CAUSEY) ELUMBAUGH [photo] Mrs. Edna Marie (Causey) Elumbaugh, 83, of Little Rock, formerly of Balch Community, died Monday, June 10, 2002 in Little Rock. She was born Sept. 19, 1918 at Amagon, the daughter of Jake and Mary (Balch) Causey. Mrs. Elumbaugh was a retired Illinois state employee and a dietary worker. She was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, reading and being with her family and friends. Mrs. Elumbaugh was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Elumbaugh; one daughter, Mary Jo McElyea; two brothers, John L. Causey and Leo A. Causey; and one sister, Gevena Jolly. She is survived by two sons, Bobby Jo Elumbaugh of Clifton, Ill. and Larry Keith Elumbaugh of Kankakee, Ill.; three daughters, Phyllis Jean Napier of Memphis, Tenn., Patricia Ann Rickett of Scott and Sandra Lynette Baker of Sabina, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sam Moore officiating. Interment will be in Balch-Johnston Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Roy McElyea, Steve McElyea, Chris Hale, Jody Elumbaugh, Chad Elumbaugh and Travis Baker. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. LESLEY VERNARD HALL Lesley Vernard Hall, age 28 of Newport, died Sunday, June 9, 2002 in Memphis, Tenn. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, where he worked diligently as a Sunday School Superintendent. He realized his dream of becoming a truck driver in 2002, when he received his CDL license. He was a 1991 graduate of Newport High School and attended the University of Central Arkansas. He is survived by his fiance, Jimelle Stoves of Newport; two sons, Lesley Hall, Jr. and Raymond Davon Hall, both of Newport; his father, Tommy Hall of Newport; six brothers, Keith Andree Worsham and Tommy Hall, Jr., both of Little Rock, Eric Hall of Augusta, Richard Shawn Harris and Joseph Hall, both of Newport, and Ronnie Hall; five sisters, Temeka Barnett of St. Louis, Mo., Stephanie Alcorn of California, Yolanda Hall of Augusta, Laney Hall of Newport and Shun Corvette Hall of Little Rock; his grandmother, Elizabeth Worsham of Newport. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 15 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Ira Crite officiating. Visitation will be Friday, June 14 from 4-6 p.m. Interment will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Auvergne. Pallbearers will be Leslie Ratliff, John Hobbs, Tyrone Alcorn, Adrian Robinson, Lavelle Robinson, Mario Ross. Arrangements by Taylor and Kimbrough Funeral Home CLAUD D. MARSHALL Mr. Claud D. Marshall, 90, of Newark died Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at Batesville. He was born April 16, 1912 at Newark, the son of Adrian C. and Minnie (Barber) Marshall. Mr. Marshall was a farmer and a cattleman. He was a deacon and a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Marshall was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Marshall and C.J. Marshall and one sister, Allie Lasater. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Marie (Burge) Marshall of Newark; two sons, Jerry Marshall of Little Rock and Larry Marshall of Newark; one daughter, Ruth Rudisill of Batesville; one brother, Clyde Marshall of Kettering, Ohio; two half-sisters, Dorothy McCormick of Oxnard, Calif. and Betty Durham of Oxnard, Calif.; five grandchildren, Glenn Rudisill, Randy Rudisill, Shane Marshall, Tanya Yeager and Lynn Burton and two great-grandchildren, Braxton Wade Yeager and Bradley Floyd. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Newark with Bro. Jurl Mitchell and Bro. Bill Goodwin officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers were James K. Marshall, Robert Marshall, Bud Brooks, Eugene Gardner, Donald Barber, Jim Barber, Lynn Barber, Homer Barber and Hale Wheery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. BOBBIE JEAN NORTHCUTT Mrs. Bobbie Jean Northcutt of Heber Springs, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002 in Little Rock. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 19 Jun 2002 ----------- Bradley, Bobby G. Fields, Herbert Holt, Vera Northcutt, Bobbie Jean Pearce, Euline Sweatt, Fred BOBBY G. BRADLEY Mr. Bobby G. Bradley, 63 of Newport, died Friday, June 14, 2002 in Newport. He was born in Grubbs on July 24, 1938 the son of George Nathaniel and Estelle (McGough) Bradley. He was a retired self-employed farmer and a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Bradley was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Sharon Kay Bradley. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Louise Bradley of Newport; one son, Ricky Gene Bradley of Newport; one daughter, Karen Lee (Bradley) Jones of Texas; one brother, Jerry Wayne Bradley of Tuckerman; one sister, Betty Powell of Texas, and three grandsons, Chris, Max, and Jason. Graveside services was 2 p.m. Saturday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman wih minister James Jones officiating. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. HERBERT FIELDS Mr. Herbert Owen "Rabbit" Fields, 87 of Grubbs, died Sunday, June 16, 2002 in Newport. He was born in Beebe on April 18, 1915, the son of John Fields and Irene (Ruby) Fields Graves. He married Miss Beatrice Loftin on Oct. 25, 1938. Mr. Fields was a self-employed farmer, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Grubbs, where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a World War II veteran, where he served with the U.S. Army military police. He enjoyed fishing and being with people. Mr. Fields was preceded in death by one brother, Alvin "Buddy" Fields. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Beatrice (Loftin) Fields of Grubbs; one son, Herbert L. "Sonny" Fields of Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Ruby Winebaugh and husband Roy of Flint, Mich, and one grandson, Michael D. Fields of Richmond, Ky. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Grubbs with Bro. Larry Miles and Bro. Glen Hurst officiating. Interment is in Ballews Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers are Michael Loftin, Melvin Dean Loftin, Elton Loftin, Jeremy Stokes, Bob Stokes, and Garvin Dale Stokes. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Wayne Loftin, J.R. Laird, Claud King, Calvin Safirt, Charles Tennyson, and Jimmy Dean Rogers. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. VERA HOLT Mrs. Vera Holt, 48 of Newport, died Sunday, June 16, 2002 at Harris Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Vargas and Loretta Shaffer Vargas. Mrs. Holt is survived by her husband, Tommy Holt of Newport; one son, Michael Arthur of Newport; one daughter, Nichole Michele Holt of Newport; two brothers, Jimmy Vargas of St. Louis, Mo. and Denny Vargas of Cedar Hill, Mo.; one sister, Linda Vargas of St. Louis, Mo. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sandhill Cemetery in Auvergne. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. BOBBIE JEAN NORTHCUTT Mrs. Bobbie Jean (Newman) Northcutt, 69 of Heber Springs, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002 in Little Rock. Mrs. Northcutt was born Aug. 11, 1932 in Newport, the daughter of Homer and Georgia (Sutton) Newman. She was a waitress and cook for Stewart-Warner Automotive and was a member of the Roosevelt Missionary Baptist Church in Judsonia. Mrs. Northcutt enjoyed her grandchildren and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Georgia (Sutton) Newman and one sister, Sandra Love. Mrs. Northcutt is survived by her husband, Presley Northcutt of Heber Springs; five sons, Michael Northcutt of Chicago, Ill., Richard Northcutt of Newport, James Northcutt of Chicago, Ill., Marcus Northcutt of Indianapolis, Ind., and John Northcutt of Chicago, Ill.; four daughters, Gerrie Gonazles of Chicago, Ill., Sherrie Krzeminski of Hollywood, Fla., Libby Stein of Chicago, Ill., and Diana Northcutt of Chicago, Ill.; four brothers, Jimmy Newman of Paragould, William Newman of Missouri, Edwin Newman of Newport, and Glenn Newman of Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Betty Smith of Newport, Virginia Newman of Newport, and Donna Bowen of Newport; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside service was 4 p.m. Friday at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Bro. Sammy Bennett officiating. Pallbearers were Michael Northcutt, Richard Northcutt, James Northcutt, Marcus Northcutt, John Northcutt, and Rudy Gonzalez. Memorials may be made to CARTI or Arkansas Children's Hospital. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. EULINE PEARCE Mrs. Euline Pearce, 84 of Wichita, Kan., died Thursday, June 13, 2002 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley Self and Cora Bell Lindsey, and her husband, Ray Pearce. Mrs. Pearce is survived by one son, Robert Pearce, Loyal, Okla.; Linda Suiter of Tullahoma, Tenn.; one sister, Mary Swan of Wichita, Kan.; three grandchildren, Mary Eslick, Margie Jett, and Jesse Eslick; two great-grandchildren, Mia-Shea Eslick and Derek Northcutt. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Blue Springs Cemetery in Newark. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. FRED SWEATT Mr. Freddy Sweatt, 55 of Newport, died Friday, June 14, 2002 in Jonesboro. He was born April 9. 1947 in Newport, the son of Roy Lee Sweatt, Sr. and Berlene Dean (Passmore) Sweat Price. He was a self-employed carpenter. Mr. Sweatt attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and was a graduate of University of Central Arkansas in Conway. He was an avid tennis player and the undefeated lightweight boxing champion of Arkansas for several years. Mr. Sweatt was preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Sweatt, Sr., and one brother, Jimmy "Jiggs" Sweatt. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Berlene Dean (Passmore) Sweatt Price and William W. Price of Newport; one brother, Roy Lee Sweatt, Jr. of Tuckerman; one sister, Donna Jean French of Newport, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Leon Tidwell officiating. Interment was in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 21 Jun 2002 ----------- Owen, Evelyne Opal EVELYNE OPAL OWEN Mrs. Evelyne Opal Owen, 78 of Weiner, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at Jonesboro. Mrs. Owen was born March 11, 1924 at Johnstown, the daughter of Mark and Rosa (Johnson) Kimberling. She was a homemaker and a member of the Midway Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Owen on May 11, 1978; one son, Ralph Owen; three brothers, George Kimberling, Mark Kinberling, Jr., and James Monroe Kimberling; one sister, Effie Kimberling; one grandson, Jonathon Owen Walker; one great-grandson, Tyler James Brown, and one son-in-law, Carl Eugene Treece. Mrs. Owen is survived by four daughters, Diane Treece Howard and husband, David, of Amagon, Linda Walker and husband, Gary, of Weiner, Carol Bingham and husband, Mike, of Searcy, and Sharon Brown and husband, Ronald, of Mountain View; one stepdaughter, Glenda Wixson and husband, Johnny, of Jonesboro; one foster daughter, Shelia Reid and husband, Dennis, of Weiner; one foster son, James Leslie Kimberling and wife, Minnie, of Jonesboro; 25 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren, who called her the greatest Mamaw in the world; one brother, Aubrey E. Kimberling of Wentzville, Mo.; and one sister, Merlene Hockman of Warrenton, Mo. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Midway Church of Christ with Mr. Larry McFadden, Mr. Llano Robinson, and Mr. David Howard officiating. Interment was in Balch-Johnston Cemetery. Pallbearers were Travis Kimberling, Kenny Gardner, David Gardner, Todd Gardner, Kyle Gardner and Ryan Gardner. Honorary pallbearers were Nick Jackson, Brad Jackson, Charles Hess, Jimmy Phillips, C.W. Ramsey, Ralph Davis, Wayne Davis, Tommy Wofford, Willie Rudd and Norman Rudd. Memorials may be made to the Midway Church of Christ, 10334 Highway 14 East, Weiner, AR. 72005, the Weiner Fire Department, P.O. Box 265, Weiner, AR. 72479, or People Helping People c/o Scottie Hess, 104 South Duncan Street, Amagon, AR. 72005. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 26 Jun 2002 ----------- Davenport, Biba Jean Hockaday, Ronald Holmes, Eldon Franklin Koller, John M. Loftin, Julia Lacy McGee, Ida Ellen Page, Patsy Fay Peel, Catrice Yvonne Pippinger, Neoma BIBA JEAN DAVENPORT Mrs. Biba Jean Davenport, 69 of Batesville, died Sunday, June 23, 2002. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Frank and Ethel Mae Wright and one brother, Willie Dean Tidmore. Mrs. Davenport is survived by her husband, Elton Davenport of Batesville; two sisters, Jeanette McClish and Pearl Mae Riley, both of Newport. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. RONALD HOCKADAY Mr. Ronald Hockaday, 43 of Newport, died Friday, June 21, 2002 in a Little Rock hospital. He was a 1977 graduate of Newport High School, attended Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center, and later attended ASU- Newport for two years. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Shoffner. Mr. Hockaday is survived by Mrs. Searcy Denton of Newport; one sister, Mirian Hockaday of Newport, and one brother, Bobby Oliver of Atlanta, Ga. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Arthur Kelly and Rev. T. W. Barnes officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers were Columbus Robinson, Jr., Elvis McCoy, Troy Hayes, Herschel Alcorn, George Robinson, and Jimmy Dean. Arrangements by Craft Funeral Home. ELDON FRANKLIN HOLMES Mr. Eldon Franklin Holmes, 73 of Thida, died Friday, June 21, 2002. He was a disabled veteran and was preceded in death by his parents, John Holmes and Alice Henderson, one son, Johnny Holmes, and one daughter, Sandra Holmes. Mr. Holmes is survived by his wife, Linda Shelley Holmes of Newport; five daughters, Melissa Smith of Bradford, Machelle Whitworth of Newport, Ashley Holmes of Newport, Brenda Ellis of Pennsylvania, and Debbie Holmes of Pennsylvania; one sister, Tidus Mann of Beedeville; five grandchildren, Loanna, Tammy, Tonya, Damion, and Christopher; several nieces and nephews. No funeral services will be held. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. JOHN M. KOLLER Mr. John M. Koller, 83 of Tuckerman, died Sunday, June 23, 2002 in Newport. He was born Jan. 12, 1919 in Swifton, the son of Ben and Myrtle (Cornette) Koller. Mr. Koller was a retired mobile home finisher, and a member of the Tuckerman Family Worship Center, where he served as deacon. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, and a member of Dunahay-Doss Post #9326 V.F.W. of Tuckerman. Mr. Koller enjoyed watching baseball on television, participating in church activities, and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Koller was preceded in death by two brothers, J. A. "Eugene" Koller, and Walter Lewis Koller; and one sister, Norine Huskey. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Berniece (Lee) Koller of Tuckerman; one son, Ronald D. Koller and wife Lou of Jonesboro; one grandson, Wroten Shawn Koller and wife Robin of Tuckerman, and one great-grandchild, Peyton Koller. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Tuckerman Family Worship Center with Bro. Marty Russell officiating. Interment was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman. Pallbearers were James Dunivan, Dub Gates, Marty Gates, Benny Malone, J. A. Haskett, and Leon Watson. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Riley, Phillip Huskey, and James Evins. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. JULIA LACY LOFTIN Mrs. Julia Lacy Loftin, 80 of Horseshoe Lake, died Sunday, June 23, 2002 at Baptist-East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. She was born Oct. 2, 1921 in Columbus, Miss., the daughter of Gay Lacy, Sr., and Julia Cox Lacy. She was a retired bookkeeper, a member of the First United Methodist Church in West Memphis, Quota Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. L. Loftin and one brother, Gay Lacy, Jr. Mrs. Lacy is survived by two sons, Davis Loftin and his wife Karlene of West Memphis, and Jerry Loftin and his wife, Anita of Hernando, Miss.; one daughter, Becky Tucker and her husband Jerry of Lakeland, Tenn.; two nieces, Elaine Lacy Wooldridge and her husband Terry of Jacksonville, Fla., and Melinda Lacy of Dallas, Texas; one nephew, Gay Lacy III and his wife Sandra of Newport, two great-nieces; one great-nephew; seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in West Memphis with Gordon Donham and Chris Hemund officiating. Graveside service was 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Newport with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Arrangements by Willis-Hays Funeral Service. IDA ELLEN McGEE Mrs. Ida Ellen (Owens) McGee, 82 of Kissimmee, Fla., formerly of Beedeville, died Thursday, June 20, 2002. She was born in Newport on Feb. 6, 1920, the daughter of Desha Owens and Lillie (McFadden) Owens. Mrs. McGee was retired from Harrison Hospital in Michigan, where she worked as a registered nurse. She was a member of the Kissimmee Church of Christ, and enjoyed reading and quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse William "Bud" McGee; one sister, Joann Clanton, and three grandsons, Kenny Coleman, Benny Coleman, and John Coleman. Mrs. McGee is survived by one son, Raymond Coleman of McAllister, Okla.; two daughters, Joann Carver of Kissimmee, Fla., and Sandra Hall of Horn Lake, Miss.; one sister, Julia Baker of Horn Lake, Miss., six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Beedeville Church of Christ with Mr. Jack Carver officiating. Interment was in Eightmile Cemetery. Pallbearers were Neal McPherson, Kirk Sowell, Hank Carver, Bradley Carver, Robert Matta, and David Coleman. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. PATSY FAY PAGE Mrs. Patsy (Raines) Page, 59 of Beedeville, died Friday, June 21, 2002 in Jonesboro. She was born in Oak Ridge, Tenn., the daughter of Ernest and Betty (Beatty) Raines. Mrs. Page was retired from American Greetings. She was a member of the Hoxie United Methodist church, and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Page was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Betty (Beatty) Raines. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Sonny Page of Beedeville; one son, Franklin Keith Page and wife Katie of Newport; one daughter, Sharon Anschultz and husband Homer Don of Fisher; one sister, Linda Hawk of Dardanelle, and four grandchildren, Justin Anschultz, Jennifer Anschultz, Jordan Anschultz, and Mason Page. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Interment was in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnny Taylor, Stan Jackson, Tim Smith, Raymond Mallot, Lawrence Adams, Barry Abney, and David Abney. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. CATRICE YVONNE PEEL Miss Catrice Peel, 21 of Newport, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at Harris Hospital. She attended Arkansas State University-Newport where she was studying to become an RN. Miss Peel is survived by her parents, Margaret Dinwiddie and Robert Reed, both of Newport; one brother, Eric Dinwiddie of Newport; two step-brothers, Cortez Roddy and Willie Roddy, both of Newport, and one step-sister, Tyronza Roddy of Newport. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Fitz officiating. Interment is in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Shoffner. Arrangements by Taylor and Kimbrough Funeral Home. NEOMA PIPPINGER Mrs. Neoma Pippinger, 80 of Tuckerman, died Monday, June 24, 2002 at Newport Hospital. She was a retired owner of East Newport Cleaners and a member of Tuckerman First Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Noble Guynes and Mittie Allen; her husband, Elie Pippinger; one son, Paul Eugene Pippinger, two brothers, and one sister. Mrs. Pippinger is survived by one daughter, Paulette Stewart of Ward; two sisters, Altia Kelley of Tuckerman and Pauline Martin of Gepp; three grandchildren, Bryan Poe, Anthony Poe, and Lawanda Pippinger, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Tuckerman First Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David Winfrey officiating. Interment is in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers are Kenny Bible, Leslie Roberts, Michael Shipman, Doug Stapleton, Bill Smith, Jim Davis, and Gus Graham, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Bud Chapman and Elwood Fisher. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. 28 Jun 2002 ----------- Clark, Marlen Cortez, Mr. Robert Leon Hearne, Infant Irrlaija Roshale Taylor, Jerry Adison MARLEN CLARK Mr. Marlen Clark, 83 of Newport, died Monday, June 24, 2002. He was retired and an Army veteran and a member of the Holden Avenue Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Clark and Esther Parr; two brothers, James and Harlin Clark, and three sisters, Metrice Clark, Ellie Shaver, and Reba Walker. Mr. Clark is survived by one brother, Benny Clark of Newport. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Thursday at Hopewell Cemetery in Cord. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. MR. ROBERT LEON CORTEZ Mr. Robert Leon Cortez, 80 of Manhattan, Kan., died Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at his home after a long illness. Mr. Cortez was born in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 8, 1921 to George and Lillian Louvier Cortez. He was married to Alice Valiene Morrow on Nov. 20, 1945 in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Cortez served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1940 through 1945. He attended City College and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He was a claim manager for Allstate Insurance Company until he retired in 1974. At this time, Mr. Cortez and his wife moved to Cord where he was active in the community. He was employed by Lyon College in Batesville in various administrative positions. They moved to Batesville in 1984 and once again became involved in community activities. To be closer to their daughter and grandchildren, they moved to Manhattan, Kan. in 1997. Mr. Cortez is survived by his wife, Alice (Morrow) Cortez of Manhattan, Kan.; one daughter, Diane Row and husband John of Manhattan, Kan.; and four grandchildren, Allison Row, Brandon Row, Kristen Row, and Michelle Row, all of Manhattan, Kan. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Batesville. Interment will be in Center Grove Cemetery in Cord-Charlotte. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranch, P.O. Box 3964, Batesville, Ark., 72503. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. INFANT IRRLAIJA ROSHALE HEARNE Infant Irrlaija Hearne of Newport, died Sunday, June 23, 2002 in Newport. She was the daughter of Michael and Stacie Hearne. Infant Irrlaija is survived by her parents, Michael and Stacie Hearne of Newport; one sister, Fredaija Hearne of Newport; one brother, Kevante Hearne of Newport; grandfather, Freddie Cain of Newport; grandparents, George and Atritta Barnes of Little Rock; special grandparents, Harlan and Freda Sanders of Little Rock; five aunts, Felicia Barnes, Brianna Barnes, Tonya Cheeks, Beverly Cheeks, all of Little Rock and Starlia Franklin of Sacramento, Calif., and three uncles, J. Friar and wife, Claudia of Amarillo, Texas, Pierre Ford and wife Debra of Amarillo, Texas, and Gary Cain and wife Rita of Amarillo, Texas. Graveside service was 11 a.m. Friday at Gum Grove Cemetery in Newport with Pastor Gwendolyn Bennett officiating. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. JERRY ADISON TAYLOR Mr. Jerry Adison Taylor, 89 of the Pumpkin Bend Community near McCrory, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at the Woodruff County Nursing Home where he was a resident for almost four years. He was a retired farmer and construction worker. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Thursday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Chapel in McCrory with interment in the Pumpkin Bend Cemetery. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Directors of McCrory and Wynne.