Pocahontas Star Herald January 25, 2001

LOOKING BACK - NEWS FROM THE PAST

24 years ago (from files of Jan. 27, 1977)

Men In Service.....

Marine Corporal Scottie L. Thomas, son of Mr. & Mrs. Eric Thomas of Route 2, & whose wife, Mary, is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Elvie Barnett of Route 5, all of Pocahontas, has been promoted to his present rank while serving at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C.

Births.....

Mr. & Mrs. Jackie Ray Green of Lake City, a girl born Jan. 24, Angela June.

Mr.& Mrs. Danny Barr of Rt. 2, Walnut Ridge, a girl born Jan. 25, named Tiffany Marie.

Mr. & Mrs. Wilburn Clements of Rt. 1, Williford, boy born Jan. 18, named Douglas Scott.

Mr. & Mrs.Loy Holder of O'Kean, boy named Loy Allen Jr., born Jan. 19.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wren of Rt. 3, Pocahontas, girl named Brandy Diane born Jan. 21.

Mr. & Mrs. Gary George of Newport, baby born Jan. 22.

Mr.& Mrs. Larry Dale, Rt. 1, Maynard, girl named Jennifer Lynn, born Jan. 23.

Mr.& Mrs. David Graham, Rt. 1, Biggers, boy born Jan. 23, named Brandon Lee.

Deaths.....

William Clifford (Clip) Sago, 81, Rt. 3, Pocahontas

William Thomas Kennedy, 62, Rt. 1, Pocahontas

Mrs. Hannah Hogan McNabb, 80, Hayward, Calif.

Ervin M. Schafer, 80, Pocahontas

Rufus J. Jones, 89, Walnut Ridge

Worthy Campbell, Jr., 51, Anderson, Ind.

IN THE LONG AGO

(from files of Jan. 29, 1953)

The local Draft Board forwarded eight Randolph County men to Little Rock Jan. 26 for induction into the Armed Forces. They were: Charles E. Dismang & Billie Acree of Maynard; James E. Turner & Willard Pendergrass of Rt. 1, Biggers; Troy C. Davis of Dalton; Ernest S. Ungerank, Maynard Route, Pocahontas; & Robert Z. McCandless, Rt. 1, Pocahontas. Edward E. Meeks was transferred from Rockford, Ill., for induction with this group.

Pv. William E. Waggoner is now stationed with the 155th Infantry Division at Camp Atterbury, Ind., but expects to be assigned overseas. His wife, the former Miss Fern Wooldridge of Pocahontas, left Friday for a stay of several weeks with Pvt. Waggoner before he leaves the States.

Cleatus Z. Bennett, son of Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Bennett of Pocahontas, & husband of the former Miss Allie A. Slayton of Route 2, recently was advanced to the rank of Seaman aboard the attack transport, USS Telfair.

Serving aboard the destroyer USS Lofberg is James W. Johnston, Storekeeper 3rd Class USN, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Johnston of Maynard.

Pvt. Frank W. Pulliam is enjoying a 10-day furlough with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. O.J. Pulliam of Biggers.

1st. Lt. Raymond D. Henley, son of Mrs. Zenna Henley of St. Louis & grandson of Mrs. G.F. Lemmons of Pocahontas, left Wednesday for overseas duty in Korea.

Deaths.....

John Finis Hamlin, 84, & his wife, Stella Hamlin, 72, died at their home on the Dalton Route less than one day apart.

Mrs. Mary Eskridge, 73, died in Memphis Sunday night at the Baptist Hospital.

William Harrison Field, 89, died at his home in East Pocahontas Jan. 20.

Robert Adams, 82, of the Maynard Route, died in Randolph County Hospital here Monday.

OBITUARIES

January 25, 2001

RETIRED MAJOR MARY CATHERINE BALTZ, 96, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at Randolph County Medical Center. Miss Baltz was born Nov. 6, 1904 in Pocahontas, a daughter of the late John Joseph & Adelaide Bertha (Nuce) Baltz. Funeral services were held on Monday morning in St. Paul Catholic Church with Rev. David Jacobs officiating. Burial followed in St. Paul Cemetery under direction of McNabb's.

NOTRA NEVERLY GREEN, 63, of Warm Springs, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2001, in Pocahontas Nursing & Rehab Center.  Born March 8, 1937 near Warm Springs, she was a daughter of the late Mont & Lily Cole Moore. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Green of the home.  Graveside services were held Tuesday at the Warm Springs Cemetery with Wayne Cloven officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

FRANK GARFIELD LEWIS JR., 69, of 2007 Carter St., Pocahontas, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at St. Bernards' Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro. Born June 14, 1932, in Mississippi County, Ark., he was a son of the late Frank Garfield Sr. & Exie Arbell (Stutts) Lewis. Surviving is his wife, Gloria Lewis of the home. Funeral services were held Monday at First Baptist Church of Pocahontas with Rev. Don Strait officiating. Burial followed in Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon, with McNabb Funeral Home in charge.

JOHNNY MELVIN BAKER, 61, of 1907 Scott St., Pocahontas, died in Randolph County Medical Center Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001. Born Aug. 4, 1939 in Atkins, he was a son of the late Arvil Franklin & Minnie Lee (King) Baker. Surviving is his wife, Bonnie Baker, of the home. Funeral services were conducted in Sallisaw, Okla., with Agents Funeral Home in charge. Local arrangements are under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

MARY ELIZABETH 'LIZZI' JACKSON, 99, of 1812 Dogwood, Pocahontas, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at Randolph County Medical Center. She was born June 6, 1901 near Williford, a daughter of the late John Amos & Minnie (Dotson) Ratliff. Her husband, Troy James Jackson preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Jan. 18 in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Ron Berry officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery.

MARY KATHRYN LEWIS, 81, of Pocahontas, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001. She was born Dec. 4, 1919, near Corning, a daughter of the late John & Eathel (Phelps) Davis. There were no services as the body was cremated. Cox-Waymon Funeral Home of Pocahontas was in charge of arrangements.

DENA LOUISE AUSTIN, 83, of Pocahontas, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001. She was born March 1, 1917, near Dalton, a daughter of the late Lee & Gladys (Hogue) Gregory. Surviving is her husband, Charles E. Austin of the home. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Chapel of Cox-Waymon Funeral Home with Larry Owen officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens.

THE JONESBORO SUN, Jonesboro, Ark.

Sunday, January 28, 2001

JOHN WHITE JR., 71, of 2526 Rosewood, Jonesboro, died Friday at his home.  Born in Ravenden Springs, he was a graduate of Ravenden Springs H.S. & attended Ark. State College. Survivors include his wife, Anna Sue Peace White of the home; one dau., Emily Sue Conrad of Jonesboro; two sons, John M. White & Ronald White, both of Jonesboro; two sisters, Pearl Broadway & Pauline Bunch, both of Pocahontas; two brothers, A.B. White of DeKalb, Ill., & Carl White of Warm Springs, grandchildren, etc. He was preceded in death by one bro. & one g'child. Graveside services was held Mon. at Jonesboro Mem. Park Cem. with Rev. Emil Williams officiating. Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge of arrangements.

Pocahontas Star Herald

February 1, 2001

Looking Back - News from the Past (from files of Feb. 3, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Adj. 2 Garry Hibbard has been named VAQ-137 Sailor of the Quarter for the last quarter of 1976 in Oak Harbor, Wash. Hibbard is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Hibbard of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, & is married to the former Quita Ginnett of Anacortes, Wash. He is being transferred to Texarkana, Ark., where he will serves as a Navy recruiter.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sail, Rt. 2, Ravenden, girl born Jan. 25, names Angela Dawn.

Mr. & Mrs. Randal Rogers of Walnut Ridge, boy born Jan. 28, named Randal Leroy Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kibby of Bono, girl born Jan. 28, named Gwenetta Francine.

Mr. & Mrs. Elmer McKuin of St. Louis, girl born Jan. 30, named Marla Sue.

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Rose of Pocahontas, boy born Jan. 31, named Kristopher David.

Mr. & Mrs. Don Lavern Reed of Pocahontas, twins born Jan. 31, named Tonya Joy & Sonya Dawn.

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Stroud of Hoxie, boy born Jan. 31, named Mike Weldon.

DEATHS

Freeman Snow, 73, Rt. 4, Pocahontas

Mrs. Reva Lois Thoma, 72, Reyno

Clarence Eliga Cook, 76, Rt. 2, Pocahontas

Woodrow William Hedge, 61, Reyno

James W. Farrow, 40, Biggers

Mrs. Iva Marie Barnts, 57, Eugene, Oregon

Wesley T. White, 74, Pocahntas

Jodie Othella Moorhead, 56, Rt. 1, Myrtle, Mo.

Mrs. Marie Henderson, 75, Fillmore, Calif.

Rufus Arthur Davis, 94, Datto

IN THE LONG AGO

(from files of Feb. 5, 1953)

The local Draft Board forwarded 14 Randolph County men to Little Rock last Thursday morning, Jan. 29, for Armed Forces physical examination to determine their eligibility for Service in the Armed Forces. They were:  Cleveland Ramsey & Glen Ray Kincade of Pocahontas, Charles Stowers of Trumann, Arlie W. Gipson & Ola Ward, Rt. 1, Walnut Ridge, Presley D. Farr, Noland, William Inness, Ravenden Springs, James Linebaugh, Rt. 1, Imboden, William C. Wicker, Myrtle, Mo., Charles E. Gain, Engelberg Rt., Pocahontas, Ralph Flanigan, Ingram, Judd English, Rt. 2, Ravenden & Paul Luter, Biggers. Paul K. Lewis Jr. was transferred from his own board in Calif. & forwarded with this group for examination.

Mrs. Glenda Hibdon, former commercial teacher at PHS, & her two children, Barbara & Glen, sailed for Frankfurt, Germany on Jan. 22 to join her husband, Master Sgt. George Hibdon, who has been stationed there since May, 1952.

OBITUARIES February 1, 2001

WILBUR DAWSON, 62, of Warm Spring, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001 at the John Cochran V.A. Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born Aug. 4, 1938 in Pocahontas, a son of Hazel (Mays) Dawson Vandergriff of Pocahontas & the late Dow Benton Dawson. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Don Strait officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery.

GOLDIE UTNAGE, 78, of Imboden, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro. She was born Sept. 27, 1922 in Alton, Ill., a daughter of the late Albro & Inez Elizabeth Burton. Graveside services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo., under the direction of Math Herman Funeral Home of St. Louis. Local arrangements were under dirction of McNabb Funeral Home.

ANTHONY SHAWN COWSERT, 26, of Pocahontas, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001. He was born July, 18, 1974 in Washington, Mo., a son of Karl Cowsert of Missouri & Rita Glascock of Camdenton, Mo. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Christina Cowsert of the home. Graveside services were held Saturday, Jan. 27, at Chesser Cemetery with Jim Cowsert officiating.  Cox-Waymon Funeral Home directed the services.

KENNETH BYRON WELLS, 47 of Ravenden, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001. He was born Oct. 1, 1953, a son of Bill & Maudie Wells of Ravenden. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Uption) wells of the home. Graveside services were held Jan. 25 at Wells Cemetery with Steve Prestige officiating.

VIVIAN GOWEN, 88 of Datto, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at Oakdale Nursing Facility in Jonesboro. She was born Aug. 13, 1912 near Datto, a daughter of the late George & Nellie (Morgan) Rawlings. Her husband, Willie E. Gowen, preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1997. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Datto Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Boyce Cate officiating. Burial followed in Nelson Cemetery near Reyno under direction of Ermert Funeral Home of Corning.

GERTRUDE BLACKWOOD, 86, of North Little Rock, died Jan. 28, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.T. & Bessie Mackey Nutt. She is survived by her husband, Marcus Blackwood. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel in North Little Rock with Dr. S. Cary Heard officiating. Interment was in Rest Hills Memorial Park there.

JAMES ROBERT 'JACK' THOMPSON, 74, of Pocahontas, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro. Born Jan. 9, 1927 in Pocahontas, he was a son of the late James Robert Sr. & Mary (Seagraves) Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Louise Frances (Cude) Thompson of the home. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with G.W. Allison officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery.

Pocahontas Star Herald (from files of Feb. 10, 1977)

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Jim (Karen) Allen of Tulsa, Okla., first child, a daughter, Sara Elizabeth, Jan. 26 at St. John's Hospital, Tulsa, Okla.

Randolph County Hospital births:

Mr. & Mrs. Billy Lee Cude, Imboden, boy born Feb. 3, named Jeremy Lee.

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Leroy James, Pocahontas, boy born Feb. 4, Travis Michael.

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wayne Crawford, Pocahontas, boy born Feb. 4, named Garrett Lee.

Mr. & Mrs. Randall Lawson, Powhatan, boy born Feb. 4, named Jonathan Paul.

Mr. & Mrs. Jess Hardy, Rt. 1, Warm Springs, boy born Feb. 5, named Jack Edwin.

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Reynolds, Doniphan, Mo., boy born Feb. 6, named Justin Dallas.

DEATHS

James Franklin Scott, 76, Pocahontas

Walter Carl Rushing, 59, Imboden

Walter G. Edington, 87, Rt. 1, Biggers

James Clyde Helms, 74, Rt. 3, Doniphan, Mo.

Mrs. Daisy Gay (Mansker) Spencer, Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Douglas Armstrong, 20, Malakoff, Texas

James Singleton, 45, Light

IN THE LONG AGO

(from files of Feb. 5, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE:

Pvt. Vance Cupp Jr. left Jan. 20 for induction into the Army & is at present stationed at Camp Leonard Wood, Mo. His wife is the former Maxine Stone, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Stone, Rt. 1, Walnut Ridge. Lt. Thomas Z. James, who has been stationed in Alaska since April 1952, has been promoted to 1st. Lieutenant.

Pfc. Hubert A. Brodell, son of John Brodell of the Engleberg Route, was recently promoted to the rank of Corporal at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Billy F. Luter, son of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Luter of Biggers, was promoted to that rank on Dec. 11, 1952, while serving at the Wiesbaden Air Base in Germany.

Navy Lt. Comdr. Paul D. Tyler, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jesse G. Tyler of Biggers, & husband of Mrs. Patricia A. Tyler of St. Louis, was aboard an airship from the Naval Air Facility Weeksville, that participated in the aerial photographic coverage of the recent Presidential Inauguration.

DEATHS:

R.L. Baker of Middlebrook died at his home Feb. 5.

Otis M. Spencer, aged 56, died at his home on Route 2 Friday.

John S. Leonard, aged 67, a native of Randolph County died in a Lansing, Mich., hospital Jan. 26.

Mrs. Rebecca DeWitt Oldham died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Zadie L. Smith, at Reyno, Jan. 23, 1929. She came to Arkansas in 1899.

Mrs. J.C. Overstreet, aged 73, died at her home in Walnut Ridge.

Judge A.A. McCollum, aged 96, father of Mrs. E. Dalton of Pocahontas, died at his home in Atkins Jan. 25.

Mrs. Mary Ponder, aged 90, died at her home in Walnut Ridge.

Marion Jones, aged 67, of Union died Wednesday night. Interment was in Siloam Cemetery.

BIRTHS:

Mr. & Mrs. John Littoral of Biggers, girl.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO (from files of Feb. 14, 1929)

DEATHS:

Funeral services for Millard Fillmore Sloan were held at the family residence in Imboden, Feb. 9.

BIRTHS:

Mr. & Mrs. Konrad Kiefer, Jan. 6, boy.

Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Shaver of Ingram, boy.

Mr. & Mrs. Lois Taylor of Hickory Farm, girl.

Mr. & Mrs. Handy Hackworth of Valley Chapel, girl.

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Meredith of Richardson, 12-pound girl.

OBITUARIES

Pocahontas Star Herald February 8, 2001

CHRISTEEN AINLEY, 89, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at the Pocahontas Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born Oct. 15, 1911 near Poyner, Mo., a daughter of the late Alva & Lucy Hamilton Hopper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Ainley. Funeral services were held Feb. 1, in Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with Rev. David Richie & Rev. Marvin Travelstead officiating. Burial followed in Corning Cemetery.

BETTY LU HUNTER, 78, of Warm Springs, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001 at Randolph County Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1922 in Sioux City, Iowa, a daughter of the late Joseph & Claudene (Berry) Kenitzer. Her husband, Jess Hunter, preceded her in death. Private funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 23, with McNabb Funeral Home in charge.

IMA EARLE WHITTENBURG, 95, of Pocahontas, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at the Pocahontas Nursing & Rehab. Center. She was born March 30, 1905 in Bows, Ky., a daughter of the late William & Ora (Davis) Heflin. Her husband, W.C. Whittenburg also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in the Warm Springs Free Will Baptist Church with Wayne Cloven officiating. Burial followed in the Warm Springs Cemetery under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

JOHN WHITE, JR., 71, of 2526 Rosewood, Jonesboro, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2001, at his home there. Born in Ravenden Springs, he is survived by his wife, Anna Sue Peace White of the home. Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 29, at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Emil Williams officiating. Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.

BOBBY JOE ROBINSON, 70, of 57 Margo Lane, Pocahontas, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at his home. Born March 1, 1930, in Randolph County, he was a son of the late Herbert & Myrul (Chastine) Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Robinson of the home. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Terry Martin officiating. Burial followed with full Military Honors in Randolph Memorial Gardens.

AUBREY LEE McQUAY, 56, of Pocahontas, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, in Jonesboro. He was born Sept. 14, 1944 in Sedgwick, a son of Earl L. McQuay & Blondie M. (Connor) McQuary, who survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Dub Holt officiating. Burial followed in the McQuay Family Cemetery near Pocahontas.

EULA MATTIE LUTTRELL, 92, of Brookland, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Skilcare Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born June 12, 1908 in Beech Grove, a daughter of the late Charley & Hattie (Davidson) Powell. Her husband, James Edward Luttrell, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Monday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with G.W. Allison officiating. Burial follwed in Masonic Cemetery here.

DR. & MRS. JACK (RAMONA BOWERS) WHITAKER passed away recently. Ramona died on Christmas Eve, 2000 & Jack died on Dec. 26. Services were held Dec. 30 at First Presbyterian Church in Anderson, Ind. with the Rev. Rick Chimera officiating. Private burial was in East Maplewood Cemetery. Dr. Whitaker was born in Kirk, Colo. Ramona Bowers Whitaker was the daughter of William Joseph (Joe) Bowers & Charline J. Shores Bowers, both of Northeast Arkansas.

Pocahontas Star Herald

Looking Back - News from the Past (from files of Feb. 24, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Airman 1st. Class Clark L. Matheny has arrived in Germany for duty at Bitburg Air Base. He is a 1974 graduate of Maynard High School, & his wife, Rebecca, is the daughter of Mr.& Mrs. Zan Brown of Rt. 2, Pocahontas Marine Private First Class Leonard E. Cooper, son of Mr. & Mrs. Claud E. Cooper of Rt. 5, Pocahontas, has been promoted to his present rank while serving with the 1st. Marine Division, Camp Pendelton, Calif.

Army Private Robert L. Hamilton, 19, whose wife, Margaret, & mother, Mrs. Mona V. Meeks, live on Rt. 2, Pocahontas, recently was assigned to the 85th Field Artillery Detachment in Germany. Hamilton is a 1976 graduate of Pocahotas High School.

Army Private Ricky L. Atkins, son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Atkins, of Rt. 1, Pocahontas, has completed an eight-week power generator course at the U.S.

Army Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, Va. A 1974 graduate of Pocahontas High School, he entered the Army in Sept., 1976.

Danny R. Persful, son of Mr. & Mrs. Emmitt R. Persful, Rt. 1, Ravenden, was promoted on Jan. 27 to Army Specialist Four while serving with the 101st. Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky.

BABY TALK

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Counts were in Jonesboro last week to welcome the arrival of their great-grandchild, Maggie Brooke Osborn, born Sunday, Feb. 13. Her parents are Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Osborn of Jonesboro. Grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Harold Bennett & Mr. & Mrs. JIm Osborn, all of Jonesboro. The other great-grandparent is Mrs. Wesley Bennett of Pocahontas.

A son was born to Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Rice of Delaplaine Tuesday of last week at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro.

The following births have occurred the past week at Randolph County Hospital:

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wayne Collins of Ravenden Springs, boy born Feb. 15, names Timothy Wayne.

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Reddish, Rt. 1, Doniphan, Mo., girl born Feb. 16, named Esther Ann.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Giersberg of Pocahontas, boy born Feb. 16, named Tommy Brian.

Mr. & Mrs. Terry Swift of Ravenden, girl born Feb. 16, named Jodi Shonel.

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Huffman of Corning, boy born Feb. 17, named Larry Wayne Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Bayles of Pocahontas, boy born Feb. 17, named Walter Allen.

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bounds of Rt. 1, Pocahontas, boy born Feb. 19, named Michael Grady.

DEATHS

Frank V. Mencl, 51, Rt. 3, Doniphan, Mo.

Vernie Lou Mary Ehrhardt Payne, 74, Salem

Mrs. Belle Marriott, 94, Rt. 2, Ravenden

Virgel Briggs, St. Louis, Mo.

Mrs. Reva Jewell Reed, 61, St. Louis Mo.

Vessie Johnson, 89, Success

Chester Eugene Smith, 48, Oxnard, Calif.

Mrs. Cordia E. Ray, 73, Manila

Joseph Bryant Parker, 40, Rt. 1, Corning

Ward Leroy Barkley, 78, Reyno

Curtis Doyle Guntharp, 55, Mansfield, Ohio

IN THE LONG AGO (from files of Feb. 26, 1953)

The Local Draft Board forwarded 22 Randolph County men to Little Rock Wednesday for induction into the Armed Forces. They were: Preston Bennett Jr. & Herbert Robinson of Rt. 1, Pocahontas; J.W. Duff & Howard Lee Rapert of Rt. 1, Maynard; Urban Ungerank & Dan Joe Wren of Engelberg Route, Pocahontas; Lambert Jansen, Joe L. Romack & Billie A. Jackson of Pocahontas; Everett Kellett, Noland; Harold Galbraith, Star Rt. Ravenden; Jimmy Joe Hollaway & Robert Ray, Rt. 1, Delaplaine; Darrell Wooldridge, Dalton; A.J. Owery, Curtis J. Brown & Raymond R. Romine, Dalton Rt., Pocahontas; Elton Fielden, Star Rt., Imboden; Francis Wantulok, Maynard Rt. Pocahontas; Thomas Neal Collins, Attica; & Clarence Hulse, Rt. 2, Pocahontas. Ralph Flanigan of Ingram was a volunteer for immediate induction.

The body of Pvt. John D. Romine, son of Mr. & Mrs. Edgar D. Romine of Pocahontas, was one of 126 American soldiers killed in the Korean fighting scheduled to arrive in San Francisco last Tuesday. Pvt. Romine was the first Randolph County soldier to lose his life in Korea.

Pvt. Deloss Walker leaves Friday after an eight-day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Dora Walker & children at O'Kean.

Pvt. Ronald Slayton, a 1950 graduate of Pocahontas High School, is stationed at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas.

Pvt. Ray Neal Rose arrived in Pocahontas Monday for a furlough with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Rose & family.

DEATHS

Clyde Camp, 42, died at his home near Five Mile Spring Tuesday morning .

Mrs. Lillie Jane Malone, 76, died at her home on Rt. 2, Pocahontas, Saturday morning following a brief illness.

Mrs. Clarice May Abshier Johnson, 53, of Maynard, died in Rockford, Ill., while visiting her husband who is employed there.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO (from files of Feb. 28, 1929)

Mr. & Mrs. Bordon Cox of Reyno were the proud parents of a fine baby girl.

Mr. & Mrs. E.A. Wallace of England were the proud parents of a new baby boy.

A baby girl was born to Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Dicus at Smithwick.

Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Cousins of Consolidated No. 1 were the proud parents of a big boy.

Pocahontas Star Herald - February 22, 2001

OBITUARIES

JOHN F. SPIKES, 83, a former mayor of Pocahontas, died Tues., Feb. 13, 2001, at Randolph County Medical Center. He was born Nov. 9, 1917, in Randolph County, a son of the late Jack & Ina Elizabeth Johnson Spikes. He is survived by his wife, Pauline (Spradley) Spikes. Funeral services were held Friday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Terry Martin officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery.

BETTY LEOTA RAMSEY, 79, of 214 Concord Trail, Pocahontas, died Mon., Feb. 12, 2001, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro. She was born Feb. 4, 1922 in Flint, Mich., a daughter of the late James John & Blanche (Babcock) Gee. She is survived by her husband, Ben Ramsey of the home. Graveside services were held Wednesday afternoon at Clear Creek Cemetery in Springfield, Mo., with Dr. James Pierce officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

MARION LEE FOSTER, 77, of Biggers, died Thur., Feb. 15, 2001, at the Pocahontas Nursing & Rehab Center. Born July 25, 1923, in Randolph County, he was a son of the late John & Ellen (Hampton) Foster. He is survived by his wife, Vada Mae (McGhee) Foster of the home. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Biggers Baptist Church with Loy Culver officiating. Burial followed in Hite Cemetery near Biggers with McNabb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DORTHA MAE LADD, 84, of Reyno, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at Pocahontas Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born June 14, 1916 in Reyno, a daughter of the late Oak & Eathel (Chorice) Halford. Her husband, Elmo Ladd also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Monday morning in Reyno Church of Christ with Darrell Fears officiating. Burial followed in Nelson Cemetery near Reyno with McNabb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LELA DAVIS TANKSLEY, 88, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born May 27, 1912 in Tyronza. Her husband, George Davis, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Friday morning, Feb. 16, at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with David Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Pine Log Cemetery.

MARGIE RUDD, 71, of Corning, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, at Clay Healthcare in Corning. She was born Aug. 13, 1929, in Tenn., a daughter of the late Frank & Minnie (Morphis) Rudd. Graveside services were held Friday at Ingram Cemetery near Maynard under direction of Ermert Funeral Home of Corning.

SALLIE E. FOWLER, 97, of Biggers, died Fri., Feb. 16, at her home in Biggers. Born in Marion, Ky., to Ulie & Nora Stallions Threlkeld, she was a resident of this area most of her life. In addition to her parents, her husband, Paul Elwin Fowler preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Monday morning in the Cobb Funeral Home of Blytheville with Revs. Carol Fowler, Jim Fowler & Van Fowler officiating.

LENORA VINSON, 87, of Corning, died at Clay Health Care in Corning, Sat., Feb. 17, 2001. She was born Oct. 27, 1913, in Success, a daughter of the late Elmer & Edna (Edwards) Foster. Her first husband, Clevo Ruff & her second husband, E.A. Vinson, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Feb. 18, at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with Bill Cline officiating. Burial followed in Corning Cemetery.

ELLEN TRAHAN, 72, of Elm Store, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001 at Randolph County Medical Center. She was born Nov. 15, 1928 in Stein, La., a daughter of the late Michael & Demetra (Todoroff) Marinoff. She is survived by her husband, Allen Joseph Tahan of the home. Funeral services were held Thurs. morning in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. David Jacobs officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens.

LETHA BLANKENSHIP PAYNE, 82, of Doniphan, Mo., died Sat., Feb., 17, 2001, in Ripley County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan.

POCAHONTAS STAR HERALD

Looking Back - News from the Past (from files of March 10, 1978)

MEN IN SERVICE

Marine Lance Corporal Michael E. Farewell, son of Mrs. Yvonne Nourse of Rt. 1, Ravenden Springs, has departed for an extended deployment in the Western Pacific. He is serving as a member of Battalion Landing Team Onee Slant Nine, homebased on the island of Okinawa, south of Japan.

IN THE LONG AGO (from files of March 12, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE

Lt. Raymond D. Henley, born & reared in Pocahontas, is located in the Korean battle area, with a Field Artillery Battilion, Air Section. Cpl. Harold S. Difani, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Difani of Maynard Rt., was among American soldiers returned to the U.S., after serving on the Korean battlefront more than a year & a half. He was a printer & linotype operator for the Star Herald before his induction. S-Sgt. Junior Rickman, who has been stationed in England for two years, is visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jed Rickman. WATER VALLEY NEWS

DEATHS

Mrs. Pearl Louise Wickwire, 69, died at Randolph County Hospital Saturday.

Carl McCluskey, 57, died in St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago, Feb. 14.

Hiram Brown, 49, died in a Los Angeles hospital Monday after a stroke.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO (from files of March 14, 1929)

BIRTHS

Born, a baby boy to Mr. & Mrs. Ray Dixon Friday night.

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Matthews of Midway were the proud parents of a baby girl.

OBITUARIES March 8, 2001

JANETTE LAVERN 'JANICE' SHEPHERD, 50, of 605 Gregory, Pocahontas, died Tue., Feb. 27, 2001 at her residence. She was born Jan. 6, 1951 in Vicksburg, Miss., a daughter of the late Clarence & Edna (Herman) Saye. Funeral services were held Sat. at the New Zion Baptist Church in Tichnor, under direction of Essex Funeral Home of DeWitt. Burial was in Bonners Chapel in Tichnor. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

DEREK CHANCE LONEY, 26, of Pocahontas, died Fri., March 2, 2001, at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born May 8, 1974 in Harbor City, Calif., a son of Edward L. Loney of Pocahontas & the late Joanne (Tuedt) Loney. Survivors include his paternal grandmother, Thelma Loney of Pocahontas & his maternal grandmother, Sylvia Mitchell of Hemet, Calif. Funeral services were held Mon. afternoon in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Don Strait officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery.

WILIAM CHARLES COX, 83, of Reyno, died Sat., March 3, 2001, at the Regional Medical Center of NEA, Jonesboro. He was born Dec. 4, 1917 in Biggers, a son of the late Ratha & Maude Cox. Funeral services were held Wed. morning at the Reyno Church of Christ with Darrell Fears officiating. Burial followed in Johnston Cemetery near Reyno, under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

ADDIE HAWKINS TEMPLETON, a 86, of St. Louis, Mo., died Sat., March 3, 2001, at St. Luke's West Hospital, Chesterfield, Mo. She was born Nov. 5, 1914 in Pocahontas, a daughter of the late James Ezra & Josie (Bates) Hawkins. Her husband, William Lilburn Templeton also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tues. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Chris Stocklin officiating. Burial followed in Maynard Cemetery.

DONNA KAYE MILLER, 50, of Maynard, died Sat., March 3, 2001. She was born in Blytheville, Dec. 28,1950, a daughter of the late Joseph & Sadie (Davis) Tiner. Graveside services were held Tues. at Masonic cemetery under direction of Cox-Waymon Funeral Home.

ALICE ROWENA WILLIAMS, 93, of Galesburg, Ill., died Thurs., March 1, 2001, at Marigold Health Care Center in Galesburg, Ill. She was born Feb. 13, 1908 in Missouri, a daughter of the late J.H. & Della Montgomery. Her husband, David Edgar Williams, preceded her in death in 1978. Graveside services were held Sun. afternoon at Jarrett Cemetery with Virginia Campbell officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

RECTOR LOAIL 'REX' BOLIN, 78, of Madison, Ill., died Sat., March 3, 2001, at his home. He was born March 20, 1922 in Pocahontas, a son of the late James Henry & Oma (Potter) Bolin. His first wife of 52 years, Wanda Lee Keifer Bolin also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Alfrieda Bolin of the home. Funeral services were held Wed. afternoon in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Melvin Shelton offiiating. Burial followed in St. Paul Cemetery.

MARJORIE PEDERSON, 84, of Wentzville, Mo., died Feb. 24, 2001 at the Crossroads Hospsital, Wentzville, Mo. She was predeceased by husband, Wilbur G. Pederson. She was the daughter of the late Caleb & Susie (Kilcrease) Dillport of the Richwood community in Lawrence Co. Funeral services were held at the Baue Funeral Home in Wentzville, Feb. 28, conducted by Rev. Devin Jones. Burial was in Eternal Peace Cemetery.

JOHN BROWN ABANATHY, a 75-year-old native of Pocahontas, died in Washington, Mo., recently. He was born on Jan. 10, 1925 in Pocahontas, a son of the late Claude Edgar & Iddie Della Abanathy. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Abanathy of the home. The funeral services were held Feb. 26 at the Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, with Rev. David Armstrong officiating. Interment was in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Washington.

MATTIE KING, 90, of Pocahontas, died Feb. 17, 2001. She was born Aug. 24, 1910 in Ravenden, a daughter of the late William Pettis Ehrhardt & Martha Lou Vena Nobels Ehrhardt. She was united in marriage Nov. 2, 1935 in Kennett, Mo., to Almus Daniel King, who also preceded her in death.

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Looking Back - News from the Past (from files of March 17, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Meritorious Service at Elgin AFB, Fla., has earned the USAF Commendation Medal for Staff Sgt. Kenneth D. Rose, presented at Upper Heyford RAF Station in England, where Rose now serves with a unit of the USAF in Europe. Rose is a 1971 graduate of Pocahonta High School. His wife, Rhonda, is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Galbraith of Rt. 2, Ravenden Springs.

BABY TALK

Mr. & Mrs. Johnnie L. Haynes of Pocahontas are the parents of a baby girl, named Shannon Leanne, born March 9 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mr. & Mrs. Danny Murray of Oxley, Mo., girl born March 4, named Peggy May.

Mr. & Mrs. Danny Walls of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, girl born March 9, named Angela Michelle.

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Franklin of Rt. 1, Ravenden Springs, boy born March 10, named Michael Craig.

Mr. & Mrs. Tommie Waddell of Maynard, girl born March 10, named Catherine Elizabeth.

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Rutledge of Walnut Ridge, boy born March 10, named Terry Wayne.

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hopper, Rt. 1, Maynard, girl born March 11, named Heather Lee.

Mr. & Mrs. Dale Combs, Rt. 1, Couch, Mo., girl born March 12, named Kimberly Gail.

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Durham of Smithville, girl born March 13, named Amanda Suzanne.

Mr. & Mrs. Donnie Ray Bagwell, Rt. 1, Maynard, girl born March 14, named Andrea Fay.

DEATHS

Oscar Edward Burrow, Pocahontas

Walter Crawford, 83, Imboden

Mrs. Ada Loretta Wallace, 90, Pocahontas

Mrs. Iva Leight Hurt, 78, Rt. 1, Pocahontas

IN THE LONG AGO (from files of March 19, 1943)

MEN IN SERVICE

Pvt. O'Neal Dean of Rt. 1, Walnut Ridge, is now located at Camp Atterbury, Ind., taking basic military training. Pfc. Leroy Thompson landed back in the States March 12 after serving as a cook with the Seventh Field Artillery in Korea.

Pvt. Arnold C. Vance of Dalton was inducted into the military service on Feb. 26 & is now taking his basic training at Fort Lewis, Wash.

Three Randolph County men have just completed basic training at North Fort Hood, Texas. They are Cletus W. Scott of Dalton. E.L. Yancy of Englebert & James W. Nipps of Rt. 1, Pocahontas.

Marine Master Sergeant Edd Dudley Ownby retired from active duty at Beaufort, S.C., Feb. 28. He enlisted in the Marines in 1929 at Little Rock.

A-1C & Mrs. Bobby Childs announce the birth of a 7 lb., 4 3/5 oz. son born March 12, named Robert Bruce, at Frances E. Warren AFB Hospital, Cheyenne, Wyo. Mrs. Childs is the former Miss Mona June Crouch, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.O. Crouch of Pocahontas.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO (from files of March 21, 1929)

Born to Mr. & Mrs. Wiley Hackworth at Old Jackson, a baby girl.

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OBITUARIES March 15, 2001

CORRECTION

In last week's obit. for RECTOR 'REX' BOLIN, 78, he resided in Livingston, Ill., not in Madison, Ill. as was reported.

JOHNNY JETT JOHNSON, 69, of 2008 Rosewood, Pocahontas, died Sat., March 10, 2001, at Randolph County Medical Center. Born Feb. 2, 1932 in Pocahontas, he was a son of the late Vince & Josie (McElmurry) Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Pat (Hardin) Johnson of the home. Funeral services were held Mon. afternoon at First Baptist Church with Rev. Don Strait officiating. Burial followed in Antioch Cemetery under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

WILLIAM UARIL JOHNSON, 79, of Pocahontas, died Mon., Feb. 26, 2001, at Randolph County Medical Center. Born March 7, 1921, he was a son of the late Jackie Johnson. Funeral services were held Fri., March 2, in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Ronnie Floyd officiating. Burial followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery near Dalton.

JAMES CARROLL McCRARY, 82, of Reyno, died Wed., March 7, 2001, at Randolph Home. Born March 11, 1919 in Conway, he was a son of the late Walter & Lucille (Lea) McCrary. Funeral services were held Sat. morning in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Tracy Martin officiating. Burial followed in Hite Cemetery near Biggers under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

ALDA L. ROBERTS, 81, of Sikeston, Mo., died Wed., March 7, 2001, at her home. She was born July 11, 1919 at Warm Springs, a daughter of the late Syrus Bailey & Grace (Carrens) Bailey. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.W. Roberts. Funeral services were held March 10 at Cracraft-Miller Chapel in Jackson, Mo. with Rev. John Tarter officiating.  Burial was in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

DELILAH 'JUDY' MITCHELL, 74, of 1555 Harmony Road, Pocahontas, died Mon., Feb. 26, 2001 at Randolph County Nursing Home. She was born July 9, 1926 in Noland, a daughter of the late James & Lora (Lemmons) Farr. Her husband, Fred Mitchell, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held March 1 at McNabb Funeral Home with William Richmond officiating. Burial followed in Chesser Cemetery.

RUTH TUCKER, 86, of Warm Springs, died Tue., March 6, 2001 at Randolph County Medical Center. Born Nov. 1, 1914 in Maynard, she was a daughter of the late Arthur & Gertie (Starling) Wimp. Her husband, D.L. Tucker, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held March 8 in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with G.W. Allison officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery.

JOSEPHINE HOPE McKAMEY SLOAN, 81, of Imboden died Sun., March 22, 2001 at the Pocahontas Nursing & Rehab Center. Born Sep. 8, 1919 in Imboden, she was a daughter of the late Oscar H. & Mabel Goss McKamey. She was united in marriage to Fred Sloan in 1948 who preceded her in deathin 1970. Funeral services were held Tus., March 13, at the First Baptist Church of Imboden. Interment was in Hope Cemetery at Imboden under direction of Bryan Funeral Home of Hoxie.

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Looking Back - News from the Past (from files of March 24, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Army Pvt. John P. Allred, whose wife, Carmen, lives at O'Kean, recently was assigned to the 76th Field Artillery at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Army Pvt. Steve T. Blevins, son of Mrs. Pearl Blevins of Rt. 1, Maynard, recently completed advanced individual training at Fort Benning, Ga.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Ira Amzier Butler of Rt. 2, Maynard, girl born March 16, named Jessie Lea.

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Wilson of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., girl born March 16, named Rhonda Denise.

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Pankey of Pocahontas, boy born March 17, named Kristopher Anthony.

Mr. & Mrs. Danny Mitchell of N. Star Route, Imboden, boy born March 17, named Eric Douglas.

Mr. & Mrs. Benny Wayne Franklin of Rt. 3, Pocahontas, girl born March 18, named Tiffany Dawn.

Mr. & Mrs. William Alexander of Powhatan, boy born March 20, named Brian Edward.

DEATHS

Mrs. Martha Bell Walters, 86, Rt. 2, Pocahontas

Fred Ellis, 76, Rt. 2, Walnut Ridge

Mrs. Virginia (Wells) Long, Webb, Miss.

Ralph Henry Stokes, 83, Pocahontas

Mrs. Iva Pearl Shaver, 79, Biggers

Mrs. Flora Jane Hackworth, 64, Ravenden

Lark William Smith, 82, Black Rock

Harry H. Johnston, St. Louis

Virgil B. Haley, 80, Rt. 1, Corning

IN THE LONG AGO (from files of March 26, 1953)

BIRTHS

Born to Mr. & Mrs. Jim Brackett, an 8 lb., 1 oz. daughter, named Mary Melanie, at Randolph County Hospital Wed. morning.

MEN IN SERVICE

Sgt. W.O. Wooley, who is in the Army Hospital at Sheppard Field, Wichita Falls, Tex., is undergoing treatment for severe injuries sustained in Korea on Dec. 2.

Airman 2nd. Class Robert J. Black is at home on a 20-day furlough which he is spending with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harmon J. Black of the Engelberg Route.

A number of Randolph Co. men who were recently inducted into Army service are now located at North Fort Hood, Tex., & assigned for basic training with the First Armored Division. Among them are Pvt. Everett E. Kellett, Pvt. Robert H. Ray, Pvt. Curtis Brown, Pvt. Francis Wantulok, Pvt. Elton L. Fielden & Pvt. Joe L. Romack.

DEATHS

Mrs. Lena Crays Totty, 76, died at her home near Biggers, Sunday.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO (from files of March 28, 1929)

Born to Mr. & Mrs. Jake Kline on March 19, a baby girl.

Born to Mr. & Mrs. Ben Stephens, Thur. of last week, a baby boy, named Herbert Hoover & weighed 11 lbs.

Mr. & Mrs. Greely Cook of Reyno are the proud parents of a fine baby girl.

Born to Mr. & Mrs. G. Koster of Attica, on Tue. morning, a 13-lb. baby girl.

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Ratliff of Surridge are the proud parents of a fine baby girl, born Sun. morning.

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OBITUARIES

HOMER NEIL REED JR., 65, of Pocahontas, died Sat., March 17, 2001, at University of Ark. Medical Center in Little Rock. Born Nov. 7, 1935 near the Fender community, he was a son of Homer Neil Reed Sr. of Pocahontas & the late Reva (Allen) Reed. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Bobbye Seamans Reed of the home. Funeral services were held Mon. afternoon in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Ben Coulson officiating. Burial followed in Sutton Cem.

MAZIE A. BAILEY, 90, of Ravenden Springs, died Fri., March 16, 2001, at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. Born at Ravenden Springs, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burley Bailey, in 1991. Funeral services were held Mon. afternoon in Ravenden Springs Church of Christ with Jack English & Neil Inness officiating. Burial followed in Janes Cem. near Ravenden Springs under direction of House-Gregg Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.

RAYMOND McPHERSON, 85, of Pocahontas, died Sun., March 18, 2001. He was born Feb. 21, 1916 at Hardy, a son of the late John Wesley & Maggie (Young) McPherson. Graveside services were held Wed. at McCullough Cem. with Howard Pankey officiating. Cox-Waymon Funeral Home directed the services.

CHARLES SKINNER SHIVLEY, 90, of Little Rock, died Sun., March 18, 2001. He was born May 21, 1910 in Pocahontas, a son of the late John R. & Nicie Jane (Hawkins) Shivley. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lucile Esmon Shivley. Arrangements were by North Little Rock Funeral Home. A memorial service was held Tue. afternoon at Highland Valley Methodist Church in Little Rock with Dr. Kurt Boggan & Rev. Lehman Webb officiating.

MELVIN D. EVERSOLL, 87, of Big Flat, died in Randolph Co. Medical Center, Thur., March 15, 2001. Funeral services were held Mon. afternoon at the Assembly of God Church in Big Flat with burial following in Farris Cem. Roller-Coffman Funeral Home of Mountain View was in charge of arrangements.

LYNDELL JAMES MASSEY, 41, of Gatewood, Mo., died Sat., March 17, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Diana Massey of the home, & his mother, Rosie Massey. He was preceded in death by his father, Darmon Massey. Graveside services were held at Union Cem. Tues. morning.

GARRY DEAN HAYNES, 37, of 2104 Old County Road, Pocahontas, died Fri., March 16, 2001 at his home. Born Nov. 16, 1963 in Rockford, Ill., he was a son of Pauline (Ingram) Haynes of Pocahontas & the late Dailey Haynes. Funeral services weree held Mon. morning in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Nelson Henderson officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cem.

DR. M. GRAHAM CLARK JR., died at his home March 15, 2001. He was born Feb. 25, 1909 at Charlotte, N.C., to the late Montague Graham Clark Sr. & Alice Graham Clark. He was also preceded in death by his wife. Funeral services were held Mon. morning in the Chapel of Whelchel Funeral Home in Branson,  Mo., with Rev. E. Wayne Adcock officiating. Interment was in Ozark Memorial Park, Branson.

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Looking Back - News from the Past (from files of March 31, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Calvin Roy Carlton, son of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Carlton of Reyno, has enlisted in the U.S. Air Force's delayed enlistment program. He will graduate from Biggers-Reyno H.S. this year & is secheduled for enrollment in the regular A.F. in June.

Navy Seaman Apprentice Randy Joe Crisp left for San Diego, Calif., Sat. after a two-week stay with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Crisp of Pocahontas. He graduated in 1975 from Pochontas H.S.

Larry Dean Crisp, son of Mr. & Mrs. Homer Crisp of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, has enlisted in the U.S. Air Force's delayed enlistment program. After graduation in May he will enlist in the regular A.F. & undergo basic training.

Pvt. John G. Roth, 17, son of Mrs. Ramona F. Roth of Rt. 4, Pocahontas, was recently assigned to the 4th U.S. Army Missile Command at Camp Page, Korea.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Russell of Hoxie, boy born March 24, named Robert Lee Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Mitchell of Walnut Ridge, boy born March 24, named Alvy Dustin.

Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Lynn Alphin of Rt. 5, Pocahontas, boy born March 26, named Cody Lynn.

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Bolick of Walnut Ridge, boy born March 27, named Joseph Stephen.

DEATHS

Mrs. Martha Malissa Hoelscher, 83, Rt. 2, Pocahontas

Willie S. Tyler, Rt. 2, Pocahontas

IN THE LONG AGO (from files of April 2, 1953)

The local Draft Board forwarded 17 Randolph Co. men to Little Rock Tues. for Armed Forces physical examinations. They were: Carl Lee Brooks, Rt. 1, Biggers; Donald R. Ramsey, Mack D. Hackworth, James I. Rogers & Buford J. Cissell of Pocahontas; Clay Vandergriff, Rt. 1, Ravenden Springs; Von W. Smith, Rt. 1, Maynard; Howard L. Hudson, Datto; James E. Martin, O'Kean; William E. Thiele, Engelberg Route, Pocahontas; Lester R. Slayton, Rt. 2, Pocahontas; Van F. Owery, Dalton Route, Pocahontas; Clarence M. Jennings, Maynard; & Jesse H. Story, Doyle L. Lindsey & Robert Blankenship, Rt. 1, Pocahontas.

DEATHS

Mrs. Mary Ann Lemmons, 79, died at her home in Pocahontas Tues.

Mrs. Sarah Lashley, 63, died March 28 at her home on Rt. 1, Ravenden Springs.

Mrs. Leora Mae Roach, 79, died at the home of her son, Victor Roach, March 30.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO (from files of April 4, 1929)

Arthur Shride closed a successful term of school at Oconee. Born to Mr. & Mrs. Luther Crews, a ten-lb. boy on April 1.

Born to Mr. & Mrs. Walter Kelley of Old Jackson, a new baby.

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OBITUARIES March 29, 2001

JOSEPHINE CECILIA THIELEMIER, 87, of Pocahontas, died Fri., March 23, 2001, at Randolph Co. Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1914 in Randolph Co., a daughter of the late Francis Xavier (Sol) Pheffer & the late Mary (Rotsziner) Pfeffer. She is survived by her husband, Frank Thielemier of Pocahontas. Funeral services were held Mon. at St. John's Catholic Church with Kevin Atunzu conducting the service. Burial followed at St. John's Cem. under the direction of McNab Funeral Home.

MAUDIE JEWEL GRANT, 63, of Maynard, died Sat., March 24, 2001, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born June 6, 1937, a daughter of the late Irven & Mamie (Tinker) Bell. She is survived by her husband, Jessie Grant of the home. Funeral services were held Mon. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Dick Riney officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

GUY H. McCLEARN JR., 79, of Pocahontas, died Mon., March 26, 2001, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born Dec. 10,1921, in Diaz, a son of the late Guy H. McClearn Sr. & Ruby McClearn. He is survived by his wife, Lorine (Brown) McClearn of the home. Funeral services were held Wed. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Melvin Shelton officiating. Burial followed in New Liberty Cem. in Paragould under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

VIRGINIA HEWLETT, 77, of Colt, Ark., died Fri., March 23, 2001, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Terrell Hewlett. Graveside services were held Mon. in Hughes Cem. in Forrest City under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis.

BARBARA JEAN STEEN, 63, of Po cahontas, died Sun., March 25, 2001, at her home. She was born March 22, 1938 in Little Rock, a daughter of the late Ross Neill & Shirley Lee (Davis) McQueen Sr. She is survived by her husband, William M. Steen of Pocahontas. Funeral services were held Wed. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Dick Riney officiating. Burial followed at Tarr Cem., Queen City, Mo., under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

BONNIE MAY MILLER SUTTON, 75, of Athens, Tex., died Mon., March 19, 2001, in Tyler, Tex. She was born Oct. 3, 1925 in McLean, Tex., a daughter of the late Henry Marcus Miller & Julia Etta Pugh Miller. Funeral services were held March 22 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Attica with Bro. Carl Rider officiating. Burial was at Nail cem. in Lafferty, Ark., under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

INGRID MARIE FLATEN, 93, of Pocahontas, died Sun., March 25, 2001, at Randolph Co. Medical Center. She was born Oct. 1, 1907 in Rockford, Ill., to the late Harold & Ovena Christensen. Funeral services were held Tues. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with pastor Nelson Henderson officiating. Burial followed at Arlington Memorial Park, Rockford, Ill.

GRACE G. CULVER, 91, of Hot Springs, (formerly of Randolph Co.), died Mon., March 19, 2001. She was born Nov. 4, 1909, a daughter of the late Bud & Effie (Morris) Brooks. Graveside services were held March 22 in the Masonic Cem. in Pocahontas under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

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Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of April 21, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Marine Pvt. First Class Jackie L. Land, son of Ethel M. Land, Rt. 1, Maynard, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif.

BIRTHS

Kelly Ann Steensma, born to T-Sgt. & Mrs. Keith A. (Kathy) Steensma, April 15, Rebsamen Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. Mrs. Steensma is the dau. of Mr. & Mrs. W.E. (Dub) Jones of Pocahontas.

Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Gandy, Neelyville, Mo., boy born April 15, Randolph Co. Hospital, named Arthur Harry.
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Barton, Powhatan, boy born April 14, Randolph Co. Hospital, named Christopher Shawn.
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Roark, Black Rock, boy born April 17, Randolph Co. Hospital, named Jeffery Paul.
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Rawlings, Poynor, Mo., girl born April 18, Randolph Co. Hospital, named Jennifer Ellen.

DEATHS

James Evan Richardson, 54, Knobel
Mrs. Thelma Pearl Hogan, 68, Rt. 5, Pocahontas
Lowell Armon Dismang, 70, St. Louis, Mo.
Clayton Remmel Greer, 68, Rt. 1, Maynard
Mrs. Marie Alma Rasdon Schubert, 67, Williamsville, Mo.

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Apri 23, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE

Pvt. Harold L. Galbraith, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Galbraith, Ravenden Spgs., arrived at Camp Rucker, Ala., Army camp to undergo initial military training.
John L. Hoelscher, Pocahontas, is completing his Air Force basic airman training at Lackland AFB, Texas.
Thomas E. Kincade, 19-yr.-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kincade, is stationed at the U.S. Naval Center in San Diego, Calif.
A-2C Curtis S. Webster is enjoying a furlough with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. A.H. Webster. O'KEAN NEWS
George Yates was inducted into the Army last week. PITMAN NEWS
Tom Ray & Charles Perrin are now in Korea. PITMAN NEWS

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Theron Rice, baby born last week.

DEATHS

Mrs. Adelaide Bertha Baltz died at her home in Pocahontas, Tues.
Lewis Jefferson Curtis, 72, died at his home in Reyno, Mon.
Alfred Alonzo Johnson, 72, died at his home on Rt. 1, Imboden, Apr. 21.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO
(from files of Apri 25, 1929)

BIRTHS

Mrs. & Mrs. Ora Going of Peach Orchard are the proud parents of a girl.

OBITUARIES
April 19, 2001

ENID LANE (SUTTON) YINGLING, of Midwest City, Okla., died Mon., Apr. 2, 2001, there. She was born Sept. 23, 1965 in Owosso, Mich., a dau. of the late Vaston & Shirley Sutton, formerly of Pocahontas. She is survived by her husband, Ken Yingling. Funeral services were held Apr. 5 in Barnes & Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Midwest City, with burial following at Kolb Cem. there.

BILLY J. PRICE, 74, of Marvell, formerly of Jonesboro, died Apr. 11, 2001, at Helena Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was held Sat. at Masonic Cem., Pocahontas with Rev. Ben Scott officiating. Langford's Funeral Service of Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.

JONETTE SHIRLEY, 49, a former resident of Pocahontas, died Wed., Mar. 8, 2001, at her home in Alma. She is survived by her husband, Paul Shirley; her parents, Bill & Annetta Bridges of Redlands, Calif., & her grandmother, Dora Talbott of Pocahontas.

JULIE ANN MARTIN, 94, of West Memphis, died Tue., Apr. 10, 2001 at Crittendon Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. She was born Oct. 29, 1906 in Farewell, Mo., a dau. of the late John & Minnie (Honeycutt) Kester. Her husband, William Martin, also preceded her in death. Graveside services were held Fri. in Randolph Memorial Gardens with Steve Wingo officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BENJAMIN CURTIS HILL, 81, Pocahontas, died Tue., Apr. 3, 2001 at Randolph Co. Medical Center. Born July 10, 1919 in Biggers, he was a son of the late Billy & Maggie (Johnson) Hill. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Hill of Pocahontas. Graveside services were held Apr. 5 in Antioch Cem. with Melvin Shelton officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ETHEL GEORGIA BROWN, 81, Pocahontas, died Sat., Apr. 14, 2001 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born Feb. 10, 1920 near Noland, a dau. of the late Jacob & Minnie (Fergueson) Phillips. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Brown, of the home. Funeral services were held Tue. in New Bethel Free Will Baptist Church with William Richmond & Nelson Henderson officiating. Burial followed in Chesser Cem. under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

KAY HAMBRICK LADD, 53-yr.-old native of Randolph Co., died at her home in Sulphur Springs, Tex., on Apr. 11, 2001. She was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., on Oct. 31, 1947, dau. of G.B. & Kellena Hambrick of Pocahontas. She is survived by her husband, Bill Ladd of the home & her grandmother, Dessie Hambrick of Pocahontas. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, the late D.W. & Clara Reynolds of Reyno, & Glen Hambrick of Biggers. Funeral services were Fri. at New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Tex.

JAMES E. 'BUD' NOONON, 82, Pocahontas, died Wed., Apr. 11, 2001 at his home. He was born July 24, 1918 in Fulton, Ky., a son of the late Charley & Sarah Elizabeth (Bondurant) Noonon. He is survived by his wife, Lucille (Tyler) Noonon, of the home. Funeral services were held Fri. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with James Knotts officiating. Burial, with military honors by the Honor Guard of Promberger-Traw Post #4456 of VFW, followed in Harris Cem. near Pocahotnas.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of April 28, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Richard L. Faust, son of Phyllis J. Spears of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, has graduated from Aerospace Medicine School at the Naval Medical Institute in Pensacola, Fla.

Cadet Carl J. Witcher, a senior at West Point Military Academy, was on leave visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. James (Helen) Witcher in Carpenteria, Calif., during spring break. He is a grandson of Mr. & Mrs. George A. Witcher of Rt. 3, Pocahontas.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Lamborn, Corning, girl, Shirley Marie, born April 19.
Mr. & Mrs. Dalton March, Rt. 1, Doniphan, girl, Eleisha Renae, born April 19.
Mr.& Mrs. Mack Todd, O'Kean, boy, Shane Cameron, born April 18.
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Eugene Dooley Jr., Stokes, boy, Chad Brandon, born April 21.

DEATHS

Mrs. Alma A. Stubblefield, 78, Thayer, Mo.
William Thomas Deaver, 78, Pocahontas

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of April 30, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE

Leon Eveland left Mon. for induction into the Armed Forces.

Cleveland Ramsey, son of Mr. & Mrs. D.C. Ramsey, was inducted into the Army April 9 & was sent to Camp Chaffee, for training with the 45th Armored Infantry Battalion.

Pvt. Carl W. Prewitt of Rt. 1, Walnut Ridge, & Pvt. Hulen Tribble, son of Mr. & Mrs. Willie Tribble of Pocahontas, were assigned to Camp Roberts, Calif., to begin military training.

Betty Lou Holobaugh, serving with the WAVES at Patuxent River, Md., is visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Holobaugh.

BIRTHS

Hubert & Mary Taylor, Maynard, girl
Edward & Euviola Godwin, Biggers, girl
Berry & Ruby Rexroad, Pocahontas, boy, named Danny Charles
George & Lorene DeClerk, Pocahontas, girl
Wiley & Dora Johnson, Pocahontas, boy, named Wiley Marion
Curtis & Ruth Melton, Pocahontas, boy
John & Gladys Anderson, Reyno, girl
Rudolph & Martha Gazaway, Biggers, boy, named Gary Dean
Pink & Luevinuer Starling, Pocahontas, boy, named Willard Lee
Luther & Gladys Tyler, Pocahontas, girl
Billy & Wanda Counts, Pocahontas, girl, named Linda Jean
James & Mary Francis Brackett, Pocahonas, girl, named Mary Melanie
Harold & Rosie Stogsdill, Pocahontas, boy, named Gary Norman
Edward & Virda Wilson, Biggers, girl, named Reva Imogene

DEATH

Lawrence C. Massey, 69, Pocahontas, died at Randolph Co. Hospital Sat.
following a long illness.
Orval H. Dunn, 53, Biggers, died at Randolph Co. Hospital Sat after a brief illness.
Mrs. Maggie Fowler Atkins, 65, Maynard, died in a St. Louis hospital Mon.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO
(from files of May 2, 1929)

BIRTHS

Mr.& Mrs. Elbert Robinson, May 1, an 8-lb. girl
Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Poe, Sat., girl
Mr. & Mrs. Earl O'Neal, April 18, 8-lb. girl

OBITUARIES
April 26, 2001

FAY BEATICE THROESCH, 63, Biggers, died Sat., Apr. 21, 2001, at her home. She was born Dec. 26, 1937, in Chickasha, Okla., a dau. of the late George & Ada (Adkins) Howard. She is survived by her husband, Aloysius Throesch of Biggers. Funeral services were held Mon. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Atunzu officiating, with burial in St. John Cem. at Engelberg.

OPAL JEWEL KINCADE, 85, Pocahontas, died Sun., Apr. 22, 2001, at Randolph Co. Medical Center. She was born Mar. 9, 1916, in the Birdell community, a dau. of the late Frank J. & Cannie (Riggs) Newsom. She is survived by her husband, Frank Kincade of the home. Funeral services were held Wed. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Terry Martin & Mitch Walton officiating, with burial in Masonic Cem.

WILLIAM ARMAL CRABTREE, 93, Pocahontas, died Thur., Apr. 19, 2001, at Randolph Co. Medical Center. He was born Sept. 21, 1907, the son of the late James William & Donna (Jones) Crabtree. He was united in marriage June 3, 1935, to Mary Kasier in Walnut Ridge, who survives. Funeral services were held Sat. in the Higginbotham Funeral Service Chapel in Walnut Ridge with Revs. Pat Sims & Jimmy D. Thresher officiating, with burial in Hope Cem., Imboden.

RUBY FISHER, 93, Walnut Ridge, died Fri., Apr., 20, 2001, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital there. She was born at Gum Stump, near Pocahontas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Fisher. Funeral services were held Sat. in the Bryan Funeral Home Chapel in Hoxie, with Bill Hughes officiating, with burial in Lawrence Memorial Park.

JOSEPH HITE BRYANT, 84, Bradenton, Fla., died Sat., Apr. 21, 2001, at his home there. He was born sept. 26, 1916, Reyno, a son of the late Augustus & Martha Ann (Johnston) Bryant. He is survived by his wife, Adelene Nicks Bryant, a former Biggers resident, of the home. Funeral services will be held today (Thur.) at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Ben Williams officiating, with burial in Randolph Memorial Gardens

DOYNE LEMMONS, 66, Walnut Ridge, died Tue., Apr., 17, 2001, at Methodist Hospital, Paragould. He was born Sept. 13, 1934, in the Manson community, a son of the late Doyle & Callie Lemmons. His wife, Virginia Lemmons, also preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Apr. 19 in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home, with burial in Randolph Memorial Gardens.

WANDA V. FRY, 84, Bremen, Ind., died Mon., Apr. 16, 2001, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, Ind. She was born Apr. 21, 1916, in Pocahontas, a dau. of the late Vernon & Leana (Lutrell) Fender. Her husband, Raymond Fry, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Fri. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with G.W. Allison officiating, with burial in Masonic Cem.

ENID LANE (SUTTON) YINGLING, Midwest City, Okla., died Mon., Apr. 2, 2001, there. She was born Sept. 23, 1965 in Owosso, Mich., a dau. of Vaston & Shirley Sutton of Pocahontas. In additon to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Ken Yingling. Funeral services were held Apr. 5 in Barnes & Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Midwest City, with burial at Kolb Cem. there.

WANDA A HARRIS, 80, Maynard, died Sat., Apr. 21, 2001, at Randolph Nursing Home. Born Jan. 15, 1921 in Minorca, she was a dau. of the late James Walter & Mae (Cornelius (Vester) Harris. Funeral services were held Tue. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Butler Smith & Junior Vester officiating, with burial in Pitman Cem.