Ethel Estelle Houser

Lon (Babe) Young

Lon (Babe) Young, 75, of Nashville, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Nashville. He was born on June 6, 1937 in Dierks, AR, the son of the late Carl Young and Dora (Barnes) Young.

Lon graduated Dierks High School where he made All-State in football his senior year. He attended SAU college. He worked for almost two years for the FBI in Washington, DC. He retired after 33 years from Briar Plant as a shipping foreman. He enjoyed coaching Little League baseball. One of his favorite past times was “wheeling and dealing” in the cattle business. He was an avid sport’s fan, whether watching them on tv or supporting the local teams. For the last several years, he spent many hours playing cards and dominoes at the Senior Citizens Center. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Junior Young and Doyle “Bunk” Young.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sara (Haynes) Young of Nashville; his children, Billy Shofner of Nashville, Todd Young and wife, Marcie of Andrews, TX, Tammy Bowden and husband Duane of Nashville, and Karen Shofner of Little Rock; five grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Brooke and Brady Bowden, Nick, Noah,
and Noelle Young; one sister, Jean Runge and husband, Bob of Hurst, TX; and one sister-in-law, Helen Young of DeQueen. A host of nieces, nephews, and special friends also mourn his passing.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Latimer funeral home. Services will be on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Nashville with Bro. Billy Dawson and Bro Glen Green officiating. Burial to follow in Restland Memorial Park under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church or the Christian Health Center.
You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com

Charles Dennis Lambert

Mary Jo Sharp Bernard

Mary Jo Sharp Bernard, age 72, of Lockesburg, died Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Mena Manor Nursing and Rehab. She was born on Saturday, November 23, 1940 to Lloyd Elliott and Minnie Lea Cannon Sharp in Texarkana, Texas.

Mary Jo was a lovable person and enjoyed talking to her friends. It was said she had “The gift for gab.” She never met a stranger and was always friendly and loved to laugh. She loved to travel and went to every state in the United States except 2 in the lower 48 states. Mary Jo loved to go antiquing and was always look for a treasure. She enjoyed making them look new again. She enjoyed shopping and sewing. She graduated from Texarkana College with studies in Accounting. She was very proud of this accomplishment. She was also proud of her children and grandchildren. They brought her great joy. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.

Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Leslie Bernard.

Mary Jo is survived by her son and daughter in law, Jimmy and Janette Bernard of Lockesburg; one daughter, Betty Jones of Lockesburg; grandchildren Amy and Daniel Frady of Cerrogordo, Arkansas, Tiffany Jones of Lockesburg, Jody and Kelly Jones of Clarksville, Texas, Justin and Ashley Jones of Ashdown, Dustin Bernard and Hailey Schooley of Lockesburg, Jared and Julia Bernard of Russellville, Jeremy Jones of Lockesburg and Dillon Mock and Charlie Ann Mock both of Mena; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the Lockesburg Cemetery in the Coulter Addition with Brother Justin Leonard officiating. No public viewing.

A reception will be held after the services at the family’s residence in Lockesburg. All friends and family are invited.

Pallbearers will be Jody Jones, Justin Jones, Dustin Bernard, Jared Bernard, Jeremy Jones and Dillon Mock.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

Bobby Joe Parson

Bobby Joe Parson, age 65, a resident of Bellevue, Nebraska, and former resident of De Queen, died December 31, 2012.

He was born to Melvin Ruvell “Pete” and Mary Jones “Chuck” Parson in De Queen, Arkansas on April 25, 1947. He was a 1966 graduate of De Queen High School, and served his country in The U. S. Air Force, retiring as Master Sergeant. He also retired from the State of Nebraska in May of 2012. Bobby was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan and also a fan of Green Bay Packers and Chicago Clubs. He enjoyed fishing and listening to country music recorded before 1960.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Barnes Parson of Bellevue, Nebraska, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeff and Christine Parson of New Albany, Ohio, and Todd Parson of Papillion, Nebraska. He was “Pa” to his four grandchildren, Gage, Clay, Brody, and Colin. He is also survived by his mother, Mary “Chuck” Parson of De Queen, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Kathy Parson of Little Rock, Ark., Ricky Lynn and Donna Parson, and Jerry Ruvell Parson all of De Queen; a sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Melvin Uzzell of Memphis, Tenn., and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Mr. Bobby Parson will be held at 6:00 P.M., Friday, May 24th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, De Queen, Arkansas You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.

Ronald “Ronnie” V. Jones

Mrs. Carolyn Lee Kerley “Carol” Reeves

Mrs. Carolyn Lee Kerley “Carol” Reeves, age 68, a resident of Fouke, Arkansas, and former resident of Lockesburg, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Christus St. Michael Health System.

She was born to Oner Iven and Estell Oketa Montgomery Kerley at Brownwood, Texas on February 24, 1945. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed painting, and reading.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Bill Reeves.

She is survived by one son, Glynn Sears of Laguna Park, Texas, and Angela Householder of Laguna Park, Texas, two grandchildren, Kaitlin Kendrick and Madison Kendrick, a brother and sister-in-law, Maloye and Marie Kerley of Midlothian, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Carol Reeves will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 20th in the Bellville Cemetery, Lockesburg, with Bro. Wesley Blankenship officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.

Verna Lynn Rivers

Verna Lynn Rivers, age 75, a resident of De Queen, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, in the De Queen Medical Center.

She was born October 5, 1937, in Okemah, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Mrs. Rivers was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Leon Rivers and one grandson, Brody Green.

She is survived by one son, Johnny Rivers of Foreman, Arkansas; two daughters, Rene Green of Hooks, Texas and Yvonne Rivers of De Queen; 6 grandchildren, Jeromy Green, Jennifer Barton, Michael Green, Shawna Royal, Zack Rivers and Seth Rivers and 8 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25th at the funeral home in De Queen.

Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Alfonso Loredo Vasquez

Alfonso Loredo Vasquez, age 71, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Friday, May 3, 2013, in Detroit. Michigan.

He was born September 15, 1941 in Mexico. He was retired from Tyson Foods and enjoyed being with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon Loredo and Narcisa Vasquez.

He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Sally Loredo and Israel Gonzalez of De Queen and Nancy De La Rosa of Mexico City, Mexico; five grandchildren, Lexie Velazquez, Lessley Gonzalez, Nicholas Gonzalez, Diego De La Rosa and Mariana De La Rosa; and several brothers and sisters in Mexico and a number of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Eduardo Abril officiating. Cremation will follow.

Maria Guadalupe Ramirez

Mr. William Clinton “Willie” Wray

Mr. William Clinton “Willie” Wray, age 54, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Monday, from injuries received in an automobile accident.

He was born to James David and Shirley Mae Smith Wray at De Queen, Arkansas, on June 30, 1958. He was an employee of TDS Erectors and Crane Service in Ashdown, and was a Christian. He enjoyed race cars, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Lee Wray of Lockesburg, a daughter and son-in-law, Elisha and Corey Stone of Ashdown, a son and daughter-in-law, William and Erin Wray of Texarkana, Texas, his mother, Shirley Wray of Ashdown, three grandchildren, Weston Lawrence, Carter Stone, and Kinley Wray, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Glenna Mae Mears of Ashdown, and Pat and Gale Wright of Ashdown, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Willie Wray will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 16th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, De Queen with Bro. Jerrel Helms officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Chandler Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M

Mrs. Emma Jene Shirey

Mrs. Emma Jene Shirey, age 86, of Foreman, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 10th in the Ashdown Nursing Home.

She was born January, 7, 1927 in Carlise, PA. and was a Protestant.

Mrs. Shirey was preceded in death by her husband Earl Shirey and her parents.

She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Donna and Dan Linke of Foreman, Arkansas, and Jdy Messer of South Carolina; two sisters, Mary Jane Emmlet of York Springs, PA, and Helen Niedig of Machaniceburg, PA; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Shirey will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2013 ath the Horatio Cemetery under the direction of madden Funeral home.

Clara Lee Sims Williamson

Clara Lee "Sweet Granny" Sims Williamson, age 87, a lifelong resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her home.

She was born April 1, 1926 in Horatio. She was a homemaker and a member of the Williamson Community Church.

Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Martha Lee Sims; her husband, Herbert Cooper Williamson; two brothers, one sister, one grandchild, and one great-grandchild.

She is survived by one son, Ed (Jonnie) Williamson of Horatio; six daughters, Mary Jane (Jimmy) Woodall, Pat (Danny) Black, Diane Lightfoot, Bobbie (Ricky) Sexton, Debbie (Larry) Sadler and Barbara Klitz, all of Horatio; two sisters, Martha Westbrook of Broken Bow, OK and Letha Langford of Pasadena, TX; one brother, Cotton Sims of Ashdown, AR; 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; a number of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Dwight Murphy and Mickey Leverett.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Williamson will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in the clear creek Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Roden officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Debra Kay Kesterson Perez

Mr. Frankie Joe Myers, Sr., age 72, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Saturday, May 11th at his home.

He was born to Joseph Franklin and Rosetta Joann Brown Myers on December 14, 1940, in Sayre, Oklahoma. He was retired from Weyerhaeuser Company at the Dierks Mill, and was a Methodist. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and nine siblings.

He is survived by his wife of almost 46 years, Mary Juanita Wilson Myers of Horatio, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Joe Jr., and Kerri Myers of Huntsville, Ark., and David Dewayne Myers of Horatio, one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Michelle and Roger Lee Priddy of Dierks, four grandchildren, Justin Cole Myers, Allison Brooke Myers, Taylor Allen and Gracie Jo Allen, two brothers, Floyd David Lee of Joplin, Montana, and George Edward Myers, of Hobart, Oklahoma, one sister, Hazel Zink of Missouri, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Frankie Myers will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 13th in Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Crumbly officiating. Burial will follow in the Clear Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, May 12th.

Barbara Ann Fowler Neathery

Betty Jean Wade

Robert Wayne “Bob” Moseley

Mrs. Geraldine Lawler Eldridge

Mrs. Geraldine Lawler Eldridge, age 66, a resident of Eagletown, Oklahoma, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at her home.

She was born on November 15, 1946 to Givens Eugene and Wilma Jean McNeal Lawler, in Eagletown, Oklahoma. She was retired owner of Magic Comb Beauty Salon, as well as a homemaker. She was a member of the Chapel Hill Baptist Church, De Queen, and enjoyed cooking, her church, and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Sonny Moore, a great-grandson, Kason, and her mother-in-law, Mildred McMillian.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Eldridge, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Charlie and Tina Eldridge of Texarkana, Texas, and George Eldridge of Eagletown, Okla. three daughters and sons-in-law, Jerri and Donnie Golden of Hope, Arkansas, Terri and Neil Owen of Eagletown, Okla, and Sherri “Peanut” Eldridge also of Eagletown, nine grandchildren, Jerha, Wylie, Dustin, Andrew, Ashley, Bryan, Chance, Chase, and Aunna, five great-grandchildren, a brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Ann Lawler of Eagletown, and a sister and brother-in-law,, Deana and Mack Hendon of Durant, Okla. She is also survived by her husband’s family, a brother-in-law David McMillian and his wife, Diana of Hot Springs, and a sister-in-law, Sharon, and her husband, Bob Lincoln of Haworth, Okla., and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Geraldine Eldridge will be held 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 6th in the Chapel Hill Baptist Church, De Queen with Rev. Tommy Payne officiating. Burial will follow in Redmen Cemetery, De Queen, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Sunday, May 5th from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.

Roy Randall Vann

Mr. Harris Keith Kramer

Judy Ann Higgins Moss

Evelyn Vaught Baber

Evelyn Vaught Baber completed her journey here on earth on April 27, 2013 at her home in Umpire at the age of 86.

She was born on October 15, 1926 at Oden, Arkansas, the youngest child to the late Harry and Eva Vaught. She was of the Baptist faith. She was united in marriage to Maurice M. Baber, who preceded her in death and was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell. Mrs. Baber enjoyed her word puzzles and gardening, and loved to be outside, working in her flower beds. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

She is survived by one son, Steven Baber of Umpire; three grandchildren, Amber Brianne Hodges and husband Will of Stillwater, OK., and Joshua Adam Baber and Matthew Darren Baber, both of San Marcos, TX. Also surviving are 4 nephews, 4 nieces and a host of friends, and a very special friend, May Pate, who was so very good to help Evelyn in so many ways.
Also preceded her in death were her three sisters, Iva Miller, La Doris McMellon and Ethel Green, her brother, Ray Vaught, and 5 nephews, Darrell and Elton McMellon, Gene Miller and Harold and Joe Green.

Graveside services will be Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Center Cemetery at Hartley .with Brother John Henry Williams officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday evening, May 3rd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Tabor, David Krantz, Cory Carter, Jason O Neal, Gary McMellon and Ron Anderle.

Kenneth Ray “Kenny” Jeanes

Kenneth Ray “Kenny” Jeanes, 11year old son of Donnie and Donna Jeanes, a resident of Horatio, died Thursday, April 25th in the Arkansas Children’s Hospital at Little Rock.

He was born in De Queen, Arkansas on May 16, 2001. He was a sixth grader at Horatio Elementary, and a member of the Dilworth Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Horatio. He enjoyed riding 4-wheelers, Xbox, fishing, hunting, water, camping, and just being outside.

Besides his parents, Kenny is survived by two sisters, Nicole Jeanes and Krissy Jeanes both of Horatio, and his grandparents, Peggy Taylor and Robert Neugebauer of Horatio, and David and Charla Conatser also of Horatio, and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services for Kenny Jeanes will be held at 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 30th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Byron Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in the Millwee Cemetery, Horatio, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Monday, April 29th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Pauline Manns Grubbs

Lawrence M. Hill

Sarah Charlene Gray Rankin

Mrs. Sarah Charlene Gray Rankin, age 89, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in the Brookewood Nursing Center.

She was born May 8, 1923 in Amity, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Horatio United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Opal Stephens Gray; and her husband, J.D. Rankin.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Linda Rankin of Horatio; one brother, Don Gray of Georgetown, Texas; one sister, Wanda Orr of Springdale, Arkansas; two grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Derek and Crystal Rankin and Darren Rankin; two great granddaughters; Cassady and Kinley Rankin; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Rankin will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013 in the Millwee Cemetery with Rev. Terry Chapman officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Juanita Willbanks

Dasha Esmeralda R. Mar

Dasha Esmeralda R. Mar, of Blevins, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, April 19, 2013, at the age of 1 month and 13 days, in the Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Arkansas.

She was born March 6, 2013, in Texarkana, Texas. She was Catholic.

Dasha is survived by her parents, Leoncio Mar and Anita Garza; one sister and two brothers, Ana, Miguel and Axel Hernandez of Blevins; Maternal Grandmother, Patra Rubio of De Queen, Arkansas; Paternal Grandparents, Efrain Mar and Leonor Castillo of Mexico; five uncles; Leonardo Mar of Mexico, Roy Garza, Ricky Garza, Gerardo Villalba and Jesus Rubio all of De Queen; a cousin Anthony Garza and many other family and friends.

A Rosary and vigil service will be held in the Monsignor Scott Friend Pastoral Center at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

Funeral Mass for Dasha will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in the Monsignor Scott Friend Pastoral Center at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in De Queen with Father Edward D’Almeida officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery in De Queen, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Mr. Aubrey Leon Fatherree, age 65, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Monday, April 15, 2013 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

He was born January 4, 1948 in Mineral Springs, AR. He was a retired truck driver and attended the Newhope Freewill Baptist Church.

Mr. Fatherree was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Ruby Fatherree; his wife, Wanda Faye Fatherree and two grandchildren, Brendon Glasgow and Hayden Lemons.

He is survived by three sons, Leonard Null, Avery Fatherree and Jasper Fatherree; three daughters, Michelle Shock, Shana Kesterson and Barbara Godwin all of Dierks, AR; four brothers, Larry Fatherree of Mineral Springs, AR, Terry Fatherree, Robert Fatherree and Charles Fatherree all of Nashville, AR; two sisters, Sandra Couch of Nashville, AR and Freda Morris of Missouri; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Mr. Fatherree will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the Newhope Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Scott Vaughn officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Friday, April 19th at the funeral home in Dierks.

Bobby Dale Martz, age 63, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at his home.

He was born March 7, 1950, in Lockesburg where he was born and raised. He was a carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising chickens. He also enjoyed spending time with family and loved his children and grandchildren. His grandchildren were his pride and joy and in recent years held a special place in his heart.

Mr. Martz was preceded in death by his father, Hollis Everette Martz.

He is survived by his mother, Ina Ruth Sharp Martz of Lockesburg; six children, Robert Martz, Rachel Skelton, Rhonda Dean, Jody Roberts, Angela Martz and Terria Martz all of Lockesburg; three brothers and two sisters; Hollis Martz of Lockesburg, Jetty Caple of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Phillip Martz and James Martz both of Lockesburg and Anita Helms of Provo; fourteen grandchildren and other relatives, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013 in the Belleville Cemetery in Lockesburg with Rev. Jerrell Helms officiating.

Billy Joe Crawford, age 62, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in the Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas.

He was born April 2, 1951, in Cuba, New Mexico. He was a machinist for Suttle Equipment, a member of the First Baptist Church in Lockesburg and a U.S. Navy Veteran having served in Vietnam.

Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his father, Jack Lee Crawford.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Hodges Crawford; his mother, Leoda Edwards Crawford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Carla Crawford and Mark and Krystal Crawford; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Ray Hargrove; six grandchildren, Matthew Lovell, Jason Crawford, Kevin Crawford, Rachel Parish, Chase Parish and Tanner Parish all of Lockesburg; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services for Mr. Crawford will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2013, in the First Baptist Church in Lockesburg with Harley Patterson, Jack Gilliland and Jerrell Helms officiating. Burial will follow in the Coulter Memorial Gardens in Lockesburg, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00- 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 12th at the funeral home

Merlene Hendricks Mize

Merlene Hendricks Mize, age 82, a resident of Horatio, AR, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at her home.

She was born February 16, 1931 in De Queen. She was a former employee of Baldwin Piano and a member of the Free Holiness Church. Merlene will be remembered for playing gospel music on the piano.

Mrs. Mize was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Clara Ayers Hendricks; her husband, Johnny Mize and one sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Dan Watkins.

She is survived by two nephews and their wives, Carroll Wayne and Joyce Watkins of Horatio, AR, and Barry and Holly Watkins of Little River Club, AR; two great-nieces, Sabrina Long and Hannah Watkins and three great nephews, Carroll Wayne Watkins II, Brennan Watkins and Braxton Watkins.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mize will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2013 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Dale Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6th at the funeral home.

Thelma D. Chandler Cupples, age 84, a resident of Dierks, AR, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in the Nashville Nursing Home in Nashville, AR.

She was born September 19, 1928 in Howard County, AR. She was a homemaker and attended the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Dierks.

Mrs. Cupples was preceded in death by her parents, Sim Luther and Cora Bell Killian Chandler.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Everett Cupples; one son, Kenneth R. Cupples; one daughter, Tammie J. Yeargen; one brother, Donald J. Chandler; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Cupples will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2013, in the Fellowship Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Neal officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, April 5th at the funeral home in Dierks

Mr. Robert Dennis Lyons, age 52, a resident of Longview, Texas, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

He was born March 21, 1961 in Longview. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Longview. His kind heart and gentle humor will be missed by all who knew him.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Jack T. and Peggy Louise (Benson) Lyons.

He is survived by one brother, Steve Lyons of Longview, TX; one sister, Elaine Clickard of Rockwall, TX; his uncle and aunt, Jimmy and Jackie Lyons of De Queen, AR; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2013, in the Redmen Cemetery with Rev. David Williams officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, AR

Mr. Junior “Wolfy” Melton, age 66, a resident of Provo, Arkansas, died Tuesday, April 2nd at his home.

He was born to Omer Elisha and Pauline Raby Melton at Yellville, Arkansas, on March 7, 1947. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U. S. Army, and was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church of Lockesburg. Junior was a volunteer fireman at Provo, Arkansas. He enjoyed riding horses, horse shoes, 4-wheelers, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Euna Phillips, and Georgie Killebrew.

He is survived by his wife of over 43 years, Shirley Baker Melton of Provo, two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Ray Smith of Texarkana, Arkansas, Debbie and Ceaser Jones of Nashville, Arkansas, five grandchildren, Kameron Smith, Haylee Taylor, Tifani Jones, Elisha Jones and Jalon Jones, three brothers, Frank Melton of Provo, Jim Melton of Morris, Okla, and Bill Melton of Yellville, Ark., a sister, Bonnie Martin of Provo, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Junior Melton will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 5, 2013 in the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Short and Rev. Larry Fry officiating. Burial will follow in the McHorse Cemetery, Provo, Ark. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 4th

Virginia Jewel Bell Thrash

Mrs. Virginia Jewel Bell Thrash, age 83, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Monday, April 1, 2013 in the Christus St. Michael Health System, Texarkana, Texas.

She was born to Doctor Boyce, Sr. and Lillie Bea Bell at Lockesburg, Arkansas on February 7, 1930. She was a retired ward clerk for the Howard Memorial Hospital, Nashville, as well as a homemaker. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, and enjoyed her church work, visiting people, and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Theo Bell, Otis Bell, Joe Bell, Carlton Bell, Charlene Holt, Irene Williams, and Francine Bell, and in 1988, her husband, Milton Thrash, Sr.

She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and April Thrash of Lockesburg, Michael and Stephanie Thrash of Lubbock, Texas, Edward Jackson Thrash and Tammy Jackson Thrash of Stockton, California, and Dolvin Moore and Tracie Moore Thrash of Lockesburg, three daughters and a son-in-law, Sandra and Steven Johnson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kathy Thrash and Deanna Wynn both of Lockesburg, a brother, D. B. Bell, Jr. of Salt Lake City, Utah, a sister, Willie B. Neal of Salt Lake City, Utah, sixteen grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Cora Geneva Mears Newton

Mrs. Cora Geneva Mears Newton, age 80, a resident of Provo, Arkansas, and former resident of Alleene, Arkansas, died Monday, April 1, 2013 in the Christus St. Michael Health System, Texarkana.

She was born to John Mack Enry and Ethel Seastrunk Mears at Alleene, Arkansas on October 14, 1932. She was a retired nurse as well as a homemaker. She attended the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Lockesburg, and had a passion for cooking.

She was preceded in death by a her parents, a brother, John Kenneth Mears, and a son-in-law, Bobby Bradshaw.

Cora is survived by her husband of over 62 years, J. D. Newton of Provo, Arkansas, a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Clayton and Jonnie Newton of Provo, a daughter, Wannell Bradshaw of Provo, five grandchildren and their spouses, Chad and Carmella Bradshaw of Provo, Mindy Simmons of Provo, Amanda and Jason Miller of Provo, Onawa and James Hughes of Gillham, and Tawana Newton of Provo, sixteen great-grandchldren, two sisters, Mary Frances McGraw of Irving, Texas, and Elsie Echols of Irving, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Cora Newton will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4th in the Alleene Community Building, Alleene, Arkansas with Rev. Wesley Blankenship and Rev. Larry Fry officiating. Burial will follow in the Alleene Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 3rd in the Chandler Funeral Home chapel from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.

Mrs. Edith Faye Pinkerton Hill

Mrs. Edith Faye Pinkerton Hill, age 78, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at Dierks.

She was born August 27, 1934 at home in Newhope, Arkansas to Allie B. and Zora Rhoda Matthews Pinkerton. Those who knew her knew she was a wonderful wife, mother, cook and friend to all.

Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Billy Joe Hill; her parents, and a sister, Verdell Pinkerton Bissell.

She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Dunlap and her husband Charles and Teresa Jester and her husband Jeff, all of Newhope; two sons, Joe Hill and his wife Mondi and Jeffery Hill and his wife Carrie, all of Newhope ; 9 grandchildren, Jeremy and(Cindy) Jester, Brandon Mays, Traci and (Shane) Carter, Brandi and (Ollie) Godwin, Lisa and (Jay) Carver, Shane and (Heather) Hill, Dustin Hill, Carissa Hill and Kandi Garland; 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchild; two sisters, Billie Jean Parsons and Verma McCauley; 2 special friends, Randy Ware and Chad Shake; nieces, nephews and friends too numerous to mention but all are loved.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Hill will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in the Bissell Chapel Church near Newhope with Brian Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Bissell Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

A special thanks to all of you that have helped us during these trying times and God be with all of you.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the funeral home in Dierks.

Mrs. Mary Earlene (Cowden) Donaldson, age 90, a resident of Katy, Texas, formerly of Horatio, Arkansas, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Houston, Texas.

She was born November 22, 1922, in Horatio, Arkansas. Earlene had been a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana  since 1958 where she was a member of Spring of Grace Baptist Church.  She has lived in Katy, Texas for the past four years.

Mrs. Donaldson was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Addie Mae (Caplinger) Cowden; her husband Jimmy Donaldson; one brother, Bernard Cowden and one sister, Maxine (Cowden) Martin.

She is survived by one son, Glenn Donaldson of Cambria, California; one daughter, Kaye Smith of Katy, Texas and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Donaldson will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013, in the Millwee Cemetery with Randy Davis officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.

Harold “Sonny” Blanton

Billy Byron Sikes

Dixie Colleen Alexander

Snowie Belle (Coulter) Brown

Snowie Belle (Coulter) Brown was born September 10, 1914, on the family farm in Center Point, Arkansas. She was the 8th of 13 children born to Harvey and Julia (Edwards) Coulter. Her mother, father, and all of her siblings preceded her in death.

She was baptized at an early age in the Wesley Chapel AME Church in Center Point where her father and mother were leaders. That tradition of faithful service continued when she was employed by the Horatio Arkansas School District as the teacher at Cottage Hill (“Colored School”) School, and joined the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She served as Sunday School Superintendent and Church Treasurer until her death—for over seventy years.

Snowie completed all course studies offered at Dunbar High School in Center Point, but realized they were not enough to fulfill her dream to become a teacher. She was allowed by her parents to live with her brother, Oscar Coulter, in Hot Springs, Arkansas where, in 1934, she received her high school diploma at Horace Mann High School. With financial assistance from her brothers, Ray (already a teacher), Oscar, and Ferd, she enrolled at Arkansas Branch Normal College (the name later changed to Arkansas AM&N- and then to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff). In 1938, with family and church moral and financial support, work aide, and scholarships, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. Although she was not the first member of her family to attend college, she was the first to receive a college degree. She always spoke glowingly about how proud she had made her father, Harvey. The love, support, and encouragement of her family to achieve her dream created a Coulter family bond that has inspired our family values of love, faith, and education. After obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree, Snowie began her job search. When hearing of an opening for a “colored” teacher in Horatio, Arkansas, she and her father traveled thirty miles by horse and wagon to apply for the job. She was hired by the Horatio school system in 1938 as the only teacher for eight grades at the Cottage Hill School. In 1954, Cottage Hill, along with several other county (colored) schools was consolidated into the Sevier County Training School System in Lockesburg, Arkansas. There she taught grades one through six. In 1968, the Horatio School System was integrated and she became the first African American teacher in the school system. She taught elementary grades, music, and was the librarian until her retirement in 1978.

Snowie married Horatio native, Fred (Tommie) Brown, in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1997. To this union was born three sons, Thomas E. (Juanita),MM; Dr. Llewellyn D. (Inez); Darrell F.(Angela),JD; and one daughter, Patricia I. Brown-Dixon, MBA. Preceding her in death are: her father and mother, Harvey and Julia (Edwards) Coulter; 12 siblings, Ferd, Aussie, Oscar, Ray, Nellie, Sarah, Logan, Queen, “Punkin” (died in infancy) Charlie, Claudell, and Vestella; many of her beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews. She leaves to mourn her death and to celebrate her life her four children, Thomas, Don, Darrell, and Pat, sister-in-law, Pearl Coulter ; ten( 10) grandchildren and eight (8) great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, former students, her community and anyone whom she touched in her long, faithful, and giving life. Integral in her life throughout the years were her sister- and brother-in-law Bettie and Andrew Frazier, both deceased; her Horatio/Sevier County Community (Martins, Lowerys, Turners, Bumpuses, Hawkins, Coulters, Powells, Nelsons, Youngs, Collins, Dillahuntys, Basses, Johnsons, Clardys, Counts, Pearsons, Claytons, Smiths, Rev. and Mrs. Walker, and Debra Johnson); her church families at Mt. Phebia and Mt. Zion; her professional family, caregivers, Jeanette Smith, Joy Christman, Sherry Torres, and home nurses. She served on many county, state, community and educational organizations, including the Southwest Arkansas Economic Development Association, the Sevier County Historical Society, the Order of Eastern Star, Superintendent of Sunday School and Treasurer of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Horatio Community Choir, the United Methodist Women, and the Sevier County Fair Commission.

Snowie Bell Coulter Brown was a pioneer, community activist, leader, educator, friend, mother, wife, grandmother, role model, and great grandmother. She often marveled at the tremendous changes she witnessed during her lifetime. From rub boards to automatic washers and dryers, horses and wagons to space shuttles, typewriters to smart phones; and the two-time election of the first Black President of the United States of America. Her frequent admonition to her children was: “if you want to make this a better world, it begins with you being a better person” (A better world begins with you). True to her word, Snowie Coulter Brown, the skinny country girl from Center Point, Arkansas, by her presence, and her actions, helped this world to be a better place.

Well done, my good and faithful servant!

Funeral Services for Mrs. Snowie Brown were held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 24th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, De Queen, with Rev. Dr. Charles McAdoo officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Acres Cemetry, Horatio, Arkansas. The family will receive friends at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 134 Cottage Hill, Horatio on Saturday, March 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Donations can be made to the Snowie and Tommie Brown Scholarship fund In C/O UAPB foundation, 1200 North University Drive, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601.

He was born October 23, 1954 in Visalia, California. He lived in Visalia, California where he attended Packwood Grammar School. He then moved to Tulare where he attended Palo Verde Grammar school and Tulare Western High School. In 1990 he moved to Arkansas with his family and worked in the painting and remodeling trades. Fred loved playing his guitar and singing country music. He loved all of God’s beautiful creation; spending hours driving through the back roads and hunting treasures such as crystals and arrow heads. He loved the serenity of being by himself, where he and God would visit. He loved fishing and playing with his 31 dogs. Fred always seemed to be the center of attention at family get togethers, laughing, playing his guitar and singing. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carlee Calvin Sappington; his mother, Mary Jane (Vandergriff) Harlan; a step-father, Bob Harlan; his brother, Lonnie Lee Sappington, his sister, Shirley Jean Paul and her companion Donald Norris.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kathy Sappington; his daughter, Kimberly Bata and her husband, Josh of Iowa Park, Texas; his son, Freddy Sappington, Jr. and his wife, Abby of Grannis, Arkansas; a brother, Pat Sappington and his wife Judy of Scottsdale, Arizona; two sisters; Mary Louise Lafranca of Tulare, California and Robin Jane Manlove and her husband Jack of Murfreesboro, Arkansas; two step-sisters; Sondra Jones and Patricia Harlan, both of Visalia, California. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, whom he dearly loved, one great grand child on the way, and numerous nieces and nephews. Fred also leaves his most beloved friends, Jessica and Joey Oliver, Curtis and Kathy Reynolds, Debbie Lee and Sonny and Carol Trobaugh.

At Fred’s request, his cremains will be spread at Morro Bay, California in honor of his father.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

Please register on-line if you would like to send condolences to the family at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com in De Queen, Arkansas.

Mrs. Mattie Faye Knight Myers, age 91, a resident of De Queen, and former resident of Hawkins, Texas, died Tuesday, March 19th in the Brookewood Nursing Home, De Queen.

She was born to William B. and Lillie Heath Knight in Columbia County, Arkansas, on February 28, 1922. She was a retired beautician, as well as a homemaker, and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Mrs. Meyers was preceded in death by her parents, her six siblings, and in 2005, her husband of over 61 years, Earl William Paul Ayers.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Diana Myers of Broken Bow, Okla, A grandson, Timothy, and his wife, Stephanie Myers of Switzerland, and a great-grandchild, Sophia Marie Myers, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held in Holly Tree Cemetery, Hawkins, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, Arkansas.

Quinn Marie Mathis Stokes, age 85, a resident of Hot Springs, AR, formerly of Dierks, AR died Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Hot Springs.

She was born October 24, 1927 in Dierks. She was retired from Weyerhaeuser and was a member of the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Stokes was preceded in death by her parents, Quincy Monroe (Ning) and Ora Bell Townsend Mathis; her husband, Vernon Ben Stokes; and two brothers, Charles Mathis and Tommy Mathis.

She is survived by one son, Ronnie Stokes of Tulsa, OK; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Robert Daniels of Hot Springs, AR; three granddaughters and their spouses, Tarynne and Scott Martin, Tessa and Lee Campbell and Sheri and Mike Gambino; and three great grandchildren, Kalynne Martin, Ethan Campbell and Haley Campbell.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Stokes will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Dierks with David Taylor and Doyle Clifton officiating. Burial will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the funeral home in Dierks.

Mary Ann Morgan

Mary Ann Morgan, beloved mother and grandmother, age 55, a resident of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in the Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas.

She was born on April 8, 1957 in Boise, Idaho. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Shiloh Baptist Church in Mineral Springs. Ms. Morgan resided in Mineral Springs for thirty- three years and was raised in Coal Hill, Arkansas where she graduated from high school.

Ms. Morgan was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Kathern Beasley Terherst and two brothers, Butch and Kevin Terherst.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Carrie and Brandon Smith of Mineral Springs and Stephanie and John Hale of Coal Hill; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Brad Morgan of Lockesburg, Arkansas and Chris and Mandy Morgan of Mineral Springs; two brothers, seven sisters, twelve grandchildren, one great grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews and friends and family.

A memorial service for Ms. Morgan will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., in the Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville, Arkansas with Kenny Beasley officiating. Burial will follow in the Coal Hill Cemetery in Coal Hill, Arkansas.

William Joseph “B.J.” Born

William Joseph “B.J.” Born, age 29, a resident of Haworth, Oklahoma, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Little River Memorial Hospital in Ashdown, Arkansas.

He was born March 6, 1984 in Brandon, Florida. He was a painter and a Baptist. B.J. loved music, guitars, to hunt and fish and his sons.

B.J. is survived by his wife, Jessica Fisher Born; two sons, Riley Joseph Born and Robert Aaden McMurry; his parents, Randy Gene and Linda Gail Keeton Born all of Haworth, OK; one brother and sister-in-law, James Earl and Elaine Johnson of Winthrop, AR; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Angie Born and Tracey Born both of Virginia and Melissa Ann Johnson and David Vanhoose of Winthrop, AR; one brother-in-law, Thomas Anthony Woodruff of Malvern, Arkansas; his grandmother, Frances Born of Riverview, FL; his mother-in-law, Paula Ann Woodruff of Smackover, AR; five nieces, 1 great niece, two nephews and many other friends and relatives.

Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 in the Pauley Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, March 15th at the funeral home in De Queen.

Mary Louise Cannon Kesterson

Mrs. Mary Louise Cannon Kesterson, age 79, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Monday, March 11, 2013, in Shreveport, LA.

She was born March 22, 1933 in Lockesburg, AR. She was a homemaker, loved traveling with her husband across this country and a Baptist.

Mrs. Kesterson was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Willamina Wilson Cannon; her husband, Donald Ray Kesterson; one grandson, Robert Kesterson and one brother, Bob Cannon.

She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Joel and Valerie Kesterson of Bossier City, LA, Jerry and Lacey Kesterson of Grapeland, TX, and Jeff and Kathy Kesterson of Birmingham, AL; one daughter, Janet Kesterson of Ponotoc, MS; one sister, Faye Davis of Hot Springs, AR; 7 grandchildren, Ken and wife Lisa Carden, Tiffany Kesterson, Austin and wife Ashley Kesterson, Jessica and husband Lance Lane, and Joshua and Jacob Kesterson; four great-grandchildren, Landon, Allie, Caleb and Aubrey and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Kesterson will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks with Tom Turnbow officiating. Burial will follow in the Burg Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13th at the funeral home in Dierks.

A special thank you to Heritage Manor Stratmore Nursing Home and Life Path Hospice.

Paul Terry King

Mr. Paul Terry King, age 62, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas died Saturday, March 9, 2013, in the Brookewood Nursing and Rehab in De Queen, Arkansas.

He was born August 6, 1950 in Houston, Texas and was baptized into the Church of Our Lord in 1970. He was a song writer and musician.

Mr. King was preceded in death by his mother, Ima Jeanne Smith Biggers; granddaughter, Callie Brook King and a sister, Jill McWhorter.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Elizabeth Slay King; father and stepmother, Paul Tom and Frances King of Lockesburg; six children, Paul Terry King, Jr. of Lockesburg, Leslie Faye Stripling of Hope, Arkansas, Erica Jean Azar of Houston, Shayla Lux of Shreveport, Louisiana, Jamie Renee King of Lockesburg and Chris Owen of Austin, Texas; six brothers and sisters, Lynne Davis, Marlowe King, Shelia Jester, Steve Cunningham and Sonja Parrish all of Lockesburg and Stueart Cunningham of De Queen and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. King will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in the Lockesburg Presbyterian Church with Terri Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in the Lockesburg Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, March 11th at the funeral home.

Mrs. Edna Belle Jones, age 75, a resident of Umpire, Arkansas died Friday, March 8, 2013, in the Dierks Health and Rehab Center in Dierks, Arkansas

She was born January 9, 1938 in Drumwright, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker, poultry farmer and a member of the Athens Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Alice Florene Young Clement; two brothers, Ronald and Donald Clement.

She is survived by her husband, O.C. Jones of Umpire, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Paul Piearcy of Hatton, AR; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gary A. and Chinna Jones of Umpire, Russell W. and Kim Jones of Glenwood, AR, Curtis D. and Kathy Jones of Umpire, AR and Rex E. Jones and Debi Hayes of Costa Rica; her twin brother, Edward Clement of Ashdown and brother, James Clement of Reno, NV; one sister, Melissa Scott of Texarkana, AR; 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in the Athens Cemetery with Scott Kitchens officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

 Daniel Louis Gallagher

Mr. Daniel Louis Gallagher, age 87, a resident of Winthrop, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in the Little River Memorial Hospital in Ashdown, Arkansas.

He was born February 14, 1926 in Arkinda, Arkansas. He was a rancher and U.S Navy and U.S. Army Air Force veteran having served in World War II and the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Gallagher was preceded in death by his parents, John Archie Gallagher and Cathrine Stovall Gallagher; four brothers, William (Bill), Patrick (Pat), John (Jack) and Robert Gallagher and three sisters, Elsie Jane, Mary Ruthie and Vesta Lou.

He is survived by his beloved wife of many years, Billye Joy Gallagher; one step-daughter, Glenda Joy Collins of Alabama; one step-son, Claude Ray Collins of Texas; two sisters, Opal Orine Robertson and Bertha Mae; and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013, in the Winthrop Methodist Church with Dale Lansdell officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

Ms. Shirley A. “Ricki” Caudill, of Foreman, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013, at her home.

She was born in Ohio. She owned and operated Caudill Grain Elevator in Foreman for 37 years.

Mrs. Caudill was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Caudill; one son, Gordon “Trip” Irwin; her father, Harry Reed Sr. and mother, Ruth Meyers.

She is survived by one son, Rendall Irwin and wife Kelly of Foreman; five grandchildren, Summer Harrison and husband Heath, R. Reed Irwin, Alexis Irwin, Chelsea Irwin and Meghan Irwin; two great-grandchildren, Jacob Irwin and Hudson Harrison; her siblings, George Wilson and wife Pam, Linda Fitzgerald and husband Harley, A.G. Meyers and wife Beth, Chris Meyers and wife Debi and Harry Reed Jr. and wife Joyce.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Caudill will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Dollarhide Cemetery in Foreman with Rev. Duaine Blackmore officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 6th at the First United Methodist Church in Foreman.

Mrs. Frances Jo Johns Nelson, age 80, a resident of De Queen, died Sunday, March 3, 2013 in the Brookewood Nursing Center in De Queen, Arkansas.

She was born on October 9, 1932 in Pittman, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Crossroads First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Garfield Johns and Jessie Bailey Johns Charlton; her husband, Billy Harold Nelson; one son, James Harold Nelson; one brother, Robert Johns and one sister, Jeanette Hopper.

She is survived by three sons, Joe John Nelson of Winthrop, Billy Joe “Wayne” Nelson of Horatio and Jerry Glen Nelson of Winthrop; one daughter, Terri Lynn Nelson also of Winthrop; one brother, Todd Charlton of Hatfield; three sisters, Marie Stinson of Dierks, Adeline Moss of Jonesboro and Lucille Pollard of Smithville, OK; 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

William Mitchell Smith

Mr. William Mitchell Smith, age 81, a resident of De Queen, AR died Saturday, March 2, 2013 in De Queen.

He was born August 1, 1931 in the Mt. Ida Community of De Queen, AR. He was retired from SWEPCO, was a member of the Arkansas National Guard, served on the De Queen City Board of Directors, the Mt. Ida Cemetery Board, and was a member of the Kern Heights Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Ray and Fronie Elizabeth Hendricks Smith; his first wife, Neldene Murphy Smith, step-daughter, Deborah Nevels; three brothers, Roy Smith, Arlis Smith and Lindon Smith; and a sister, Bonnie Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Smith; three daughters, Krista Smith and Tami Smith of De Queen, Anje Johnstone and husband Mike of O’Fallon, MO; one son, Mark Smith of Rogers, AR; and one sister and brother-in-law, Myrtle and Ray Sims of De Queen; He is also survived by one step-daughter, Brenda Leeper and husband Waylan of De Queen, and one step-son, Richard Friday and wife Deborah of Cabot, AR and a step son-in-law, Mike Nevels of Elk City, OK; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in the Kern Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Rusty Ross officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Ida Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 4th at the funeral home.