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Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - news from the past
(from files of Sept. 1, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

S-Sgt. Jerry Lynch, Pocahontas, is attending 2 wks. training in Officer Candidate Course, Class 21, at the Ark. Military Academy at Camp Robinson, North Little Rock.

Navy Seaman Recruit Randal D. Seyler, son of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Seyler, Pocahontas, completed recruit training at the Naval Training Ctr., San Diego, Calif.

Marine Sg. Max L. Connelly whose wife, Margaret, is the dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Pete Frangenberg, Pocahontas, participated in exercise "Brave Shield" in the Calif. desert.

BIRTHS
Randolph Co. Hospital

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Milller, Ravenden, girl born Aug. 22, named Dana Leigh. Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Eubanks, Delaplaine, boy born Aug. 22, named Steven Wayne. Mr. & Mrs. Noel Benton, Pocahontas, girl born Aug. 23, named Amber Nicole. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Thomas Thielemier, Pocahontas, girl born Aug. 26, named Patricia Jane. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Patterson, Pocahontas, girl born Aug. 26, named Lynn Renee. Mr. & Mrs. Coy Holder, Ravenden, girl born Aug. 27, named Heather Renea. Mr. & Mrs. William Young, Pocahontas, girl born Aug. 28, named Brandy Sue.

DEATHS

Mrs. Bertha Reynolds, 73, Biloxi, Miss. Mrs. Emma Cates, 86, Pocahontas Wellie Cleave Combs, 76, Conway Mrs. Fannie Merry, 90, Pocahontas Mrs. Lena French, 78, Pocahontas Paul Jesse Mullanix, 62, Maynard

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Sept. 13, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE

Pfc. Dewey L. Crapo, stationed in South Korea, will be returning to the States after 16 months duty.

Dr. & Mrs. H. H. Price spent part of last wk. in Parkersbug, Va., with their son, Capt. H. H. Price Jr. & family. Capt. Price will be leaving for 2 year's duty in Korea soon.

Cpl. Charles W. Lindsey received his discharge from the Army on Aug. 11. He & Mrs. Lindsey moved to Lake Village where she will teach school & he will enter college at Monticello.

DEATHS

Mrs. Mazie Riggs Ford, 61, died in Newport last Wed.
Mrs. Sarah Kathleen Hatcher, 63, died at the home of her sister in Walnut Ridge Aug. 23.
Frank McIlroy, 73, died in St. Bernards Hospital, Jonesboro Mon. after a short illness.
Vincent Ramonious Layton, 41, died in a local clinic last night after a brief illness.
Luther Washington Starling, 58, died at his home, Delaplaine, Aug. 28.

BIRTHS recorded with Ark. St. Health Dep. prior to Aug. 20:

Clyde & Viola Armistead, Ravenden, twin boys, John & James
Perry & Betty Stubblefield, Pocahontas, boy, Anthony Nibert
Brance & Roxie Buckner, Pocahontas, girl
Johnnie & Jewel Dean, Pocahontas, girl, Elizabeth Ann
Robert & Opal Harvester, Pocahontas, boy, John
Clyde & Lorine Carter, Delaplaine, boy, Jeffrey
Nolan & Anna Brown, Pocahontas, boy, Roger Dale
Robert & Thelma Kiefer, Pocahontas, girl
James & Mary Dean, Delaplaine, girl, Elma

Mr. & Mrs. Zaniel Brown, girl. INGRAM NEWS
Mr. & Mrs. Clark Hawkins, girl born Fri. in Randolph Co. Hospital. SOUTH POCAHONTAS NEWS
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Jansen Jr., girl named Jane Therese, at Baltz Clinic Mon.

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

Mr. & Mrs. Everett Stubblefield, Oconee are the proud parents of a baby girl.
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Dobbs, Moran, are the parents of a baby girl.

OBITUARIES
August 30, 2001

RUBY RUSSELL, 89, Paragould, died Sun., Aug. 26, 2001, at Ark. Methodist Hospital there. Born Nov. 18, 1911, she was a dau. of the late Benjamin H. & Estie E. (Eveland) Shoe. Her husband, Wiley Ferguson Russell, also preceded her in death. Graveside services were held at Sharum cem. Tues. with J. G. Jernigan officiating, McNabb Funeral Home was in charge.

AILENE NASH, 89, Pocahontas, died Sat., Aug. 25,2001. She was born at Maynard, March 11, 1912, a dau. of the late Sam & Emiline Richardson Allen. Her husband, Ora Val Nash, also preceded her in deah. Graveside services were held Tues. at Masonic cem. with Darrell Fears officiating, Cox-Waymon Funeral Home directed the services.

WILDA MAE RICKER, 81, Knobel, died Mon., Aug. 27, 2001, at Ark. Methodist Hosptial, Paragould. She was born Nov. 15, 1919, in England, Ark., a dau.. of the late Grant & Ruby (Goldman) Marsh. Her husband, Ben Ricker, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Wed. in the Chapel of Ermert Funeral Home, Corning, burial was in Pirtle cem., Peach Orchard.

JAMES HAROLD LITTRELL, 80, Ravenden, died Tues., Aug. 21, 2001, at his home. He was born Dec. 20, 1920 in Indianola, Okla., a son of the late James Henry & Alvaretta (Driver) Littrell. He is survived by his wife, Alva Ondalee (Prevett) Littrell, of the home. Funeral services were held Fri. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with G. W. Allison officiating, burial was in Brakebill cem.

BETTY RUTH BAILEY TARATINO, 51, Pocahontas, died Wed., Aug. 22, 2001, in a Little Rock hospital. She is survived by her husband, Gary Taratino of the home. Graveside services were held Sat. in Cedar Creek cem. under the direction of Martin Funeral Home, Waldron.

EDNA NAOMI MITCHELL, 85, Ravenden Spgs., died Wed., Aug. 22, 2001. She was born Nov. 24, 1915, in Ravenden Spgs., a dau. of the late John & Orria Smith Griffith. Funeral services were held Sat. at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Mackie McReynolds & Thurman Holt officiating, burial was in Janes cem.

JESSE ROBERT DeSHAW, 86, Reyno, died Sun., Aug. 26, 2001 in Randolph Home. He was born March 18, 1915. His wife, Frankie Lee Williams DeShaw, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Wed. in Biggers Baptist Church with Larry Rogers officiating, burial was in Randolph Memorial Gardens, Pocahontas, under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Sept. 8, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Carl S. Berry, son of Mrs. Lucy Berry, Pocahontas, promoted to Senior Airman in USAF. Airman Berry, security specialist, is assigned to Whiteman AFB, Mo.

Army Specialist Four Thomas D. Ashwander, whose wife, Sharon, lives on Rt. 2, Pocahontas, was assigned as a field wireman with the 197th Infantry Brigade at Fort Benning, Ga.

DEATHS

Dr. Benjamin Bryan (Booge) Spikes, 57, Pocahontas
Mrs. Iva Ann Kellett, 70, Pocahontas
Anton Jacob (Tony) Schmidt, 63, Pocahontas
Mrs. Gertie Dalton, 85, Thayer, Mo.
Billy Wells, 53, Walnut Ridge
Benjamin Newton McKinney, 71, Lakeland, Fla.
Joseph Martin Shaver, 83, Sikeston, Mo.
Mrs. Emily Layl Baker, 94, Springfield, Mo.
Mr. & Mrs. Johnny (Reva) Miller, Okla.

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Sept. 10, 1953)

DEATHS

Raymond Alphin, 22, employee of Brown Shoe Co. & operator of a pool hall in Pocahontas, was killed instantly after losing control of his car on Hwy. 115 near Maynard.

Thomas Jessie Redwine, 92, one of the county's oldest & most respected citizens, died at his home at Reyno Tues.

MEN IN SERVICE

Sgt. & Mrs. Frank Jansen & son, Larry, Ft. Smith, & Mrs. & Mrs. Vernon Wisdom & children, Marsha & Michael, St. Louis, were guests of Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Pettigrew. REYNO NEWS

Kern Chester, serving in Army, is enjoying a visit with his mother, Mrs. Minerva Chester & family.

OBITUARIES
Sept. 6, 2001

ERNEST G. HELSEL SR, (Big 'E"), 61, Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wed., Aug. 29, 2001, at his residence. He was born April 3, 1940 in Pocahontas, to Mager E. & Tula Mae (Cox) Helsel. He is survived by his wife, Edith Winder of the home & stepmother, Jean Helsel, Pocahontas. Funeral services were held Fri. at Cotrell Funeral Home Chapel, Poplar Bluff, with Rev. Shelvie Stephens officiating, burial with military honors in City Cem. there.

HAROLD RAYMOND WATKINS, 43, Jonesboro, died Fri., Aug. 28, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Ctr., Jonesboro. He is survived by his mother, Darlene Watkins, Jonesboro. Graveside services were held Fri. at the caraway Cem. by Rev. Jerry Jolly. Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, Jonesboro, was in charge.

FRANCES RANDLES, 84, Des Moines, Iowas, died Aug. 25, 2001. Born in Walnut Ridge, she was the dau. of Charley & Decia Ward Andrews. Funeral & burial were Tues. in Des Moines, Iowa.

ALOYSIUS CARL "OLLIE" DeCLERK, 97, Pocahontas, died Thur., Aug. 30, 2001, at his home. Born Oct. 23, 19903, he was a lifelong resident of Randolph co., a son of the late William & Mary DeClerk. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Liebhaber DeClerk. Funeral services were held Mon. at St. Paul's Catholic Church with Rev. Jim Mancini officiating, burial was in St. Paul's Catholic Cem. under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Sept. 15, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Sgt. Kenneth E. Overshine, son of Mrs. Kathleen Overshine, Delaplaine, received the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service while at Blytheville AF Base.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. John Anderson Allison, Pocahontas, son born Aug. 30, named Timothy Wayne.
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Davis, Pocahontas, boy born Aug. 31, named Michael Robert.
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Baxter, Pocahontas, girl born Sept. 1, named Misty Dawn.
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Cobble, Alicia, baby born Sept. 2.
Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Lee Ramsey, Pocahontas, girl born Sept. 2, named Jennifer Lee.
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hembrey, Smithville, boy born Sept. 4, named Jason Paul.
Mr. & Mrs. Reford Barnett, Pocahontas, girl born Sept. 5, named Gayla Jo.
Mr. & Mrs. John Flanery, Delaplaine, boy born Sept. 7, named Timothy Lee.
Mr. & Mrs. Guy Meadows, Jr., Doniphan, Mo., girl born Sept. 10, named Brandy Jo.
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Decker, Doniphan, Mo., boy born Sept. 10, named Jimmie R.
Mr. & Mrs. Billy McGentry, Biggers, boy born Sept. 12.

DEATHS

Mrs. Mamie Marie Smith, 59, Pocahontas
Mrs. Mary Ann Blansett, 67, Ravenden
Doyle Inman, 58, Jonesboro
Richard C. (Buster) Johnson, 63, Patterson, Mo.

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Sept. 17, 1953)

DEATHS

Funeral services for Thomas Jessie Redwine, 92, Reyno, were conducted Thur. at the Reyno Church of Christ. He opened the First Bank of Maynard in 1901 & served as a merchant & postmaster for several years at Reyno.

Mrs. Hazel Bell Campbell died at her home in Lake City Monday.

Mrs. Florence Effie Evans, 47, Maynard, died in Randolph Co. Hospital Sat. after a long illness.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO
(from files of Sept. 19, 1929)

Born recently to Mr. & Mrs. Tive Hurn of Attica, a fine 10-pound boy.

OBITUARIES
Sept. 13, 2001

CARL S. DUCKWORTH, 70, Walnut Ridge, died Mon., Sept. 3, 2001, at the Regional Med. Ctr., Jonesboro. He was the son of the late Doc Duckworth & Zelma Duckworth Mayo Grider. Survivors include his wife, Helen Marie Fish Duckworth of the home. Funeral services were held Fri. in the Bryan Funeral Home Chapel in Hoxie with Bro. Carl Cate, Bro. Steve Trail & Bro. James Coker officiating, burial was in Lawrence Memorial Park under direction of Bryan Funeral Home, Hoxie.

GEORGE N. ZOLLNER, 74, Ravenden, died Mon., Sept. 10, 2001. He was born July 9, 1927 in Fairfax, Minn., a son of the late George & Elizabeth Huhn Zollner. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Zollner of Ravenden. The body was cremated. A memorial service will be at a later date. Cox-Waymon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

KEITH BRADLEY BRAMLETT, 42, Jonesboro, died Thurs., Sept. 6, 2001, at his home. He was born June 6, 1959. He is the son of James Louis Bramlett (formerly of Pocahontas) & the late Mary Ona Floyd Bramlett. He is survived by his father. A memorial service was held Sept. 10 at the Chapel of Emerson Funeral Home with Randy Scott officiating.

KEITH LAVOY GOODWIN, 62, Pocahontas, died Fri., Sept. 7, 2001, at his home. He was born July 19, 1939 in Randolph Co., a son of the late Ava Mae (Mansker) Goodwin & William Edgar Goodwin. He is survived by his wife, Martha (Rickman) Goodwin. Graveside services were held Sun. at Maynard Cem. with Harmon Seawel officiating.

JAMES P. BERRY memorial service is planned for Sat., Sept. 15, at 3 p.m. at Sharum Freewill Baptist Church on Hwy. 304 E., Pocahontas, with Bro. Gene Cullum officiating.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Sept. 22, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Navy Electrician's Mate First Class Theodore Wicker, son of Mr. & Mrs. S. O. Wicker, & whose wife, Joyce, is the dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Davis, Pocahontas, left for an extended deployment in the Mediterranean Sea.

Pvt. 2-C Mike Richardson, who was in basic Army training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., & for advanced infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga., is spending leave with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Richardson.

DEATHS

Mrs. Adline Tabitha Todd, 82, Pocahontas
Leo "Gad" Brown, 67, Pocahontas
Mrs. Thelma Jewell Gregory, 52, Pocahontas
William Franklin Mitchell, 95, Ravenden
Vencil Murel Bailey, 38, Ravenden Spgs.
Earl Johnson, 83, Maynard

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Sept. 24, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE

Pvt. Arlie W. Gipson, son of Ed Gipson, Walnut Ridge, & Pvt. J.H. Huckabee, Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. John Huckabee, Delaplaine, were assigned to the 9th Infantry Division at Fort Dix, N.J. for 6 wks. basic training.

Pvt. Carl W. Prewitt, son of Mr. & Mrs. B.J. Prewitt, Walnut Ridge, is home on furlough.

Billy Jack Harris arrived in the States last wk. from Korea.

Cpl. James W.E. Barnett left last wk. to an Army base at Fort Smith, where he will be till his discharge in Nov. INGRAM NEWS

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO
(from files of Sept. 26, 1929)

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Pervis, Maynard, girl named Pansy Elizabeth.
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Blackwell, Blackwellden, 10-lb girl named Lola Marie.
Mr. & Mrs. Zack Foster, Sanders, boy.

OBITUARIES
September 20, 2001

TOT PRATT JR., 65, Pocahontas, died Sun., Sept. 16, 2001 at his home. Born Dec. 14, 1935 in Pocahontas, he was a son of Nellie (Alexander) Morton, Pocahontas & the late Tot Pratt, Sr. In additon to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Ramona Faye (Barnes) Pratt of the home. Funeral services will be today (Thurs.) in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Shelton officiating, burial will be in Randolph Memorial Gardens. The VFW Post 4556 Honor Guard will conduct military services at the gravesite.

GERTUDE O. GRIFFITH, 92, Pomeroy, Iowa, died Fri., Sept. 7, 2001, at the Pomeroy Care Ctr. there. She was born July 15, 1909 in Ravenden Spgs., a dau. of the late Albert A. & Mary (Neal) Griffith. Graveside services were held Sept. 14 at Janes Cem. in Ravenden Spgs. with Butler Smith officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge.

OLLEN R. SUTFIN, 70, Pocahontas, died Sat., Sept. 15, 2001. He was born Nov. 2, 1930, in McDougal, a son of the late John & Francis Barker Sutfin. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Sutfin of the home. Funeral services were Tue. with Rev. Leon Harvey officiating, burial was in Post Oak Cem. near McDougal, under direction of Cox-Waymon Funeral Home. The VFW Post 4556 Honor Guard conducted military honors at the gravesite.

LOU AGNEW, 87, Ravenden, died Fri., Sept. 14, 2001, at the Ozarks Med. Ctr. in West Plains, Mo. She was the dau. of the late George & Della Taylor McFann. She is survived by her husband, Walter Agnew of Thayer, Mo. Funeral services were held Sept. 14 at Delhalf Church of Christ near Thayer, Mo., with burial in Jeff Cem., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home Inc., Thayer, Mo., with Bro. Harvey Seagraves & Bro. Erman Croney officiating.

VERNON ERMORY HOFFMAN, SR., 76, Portia, a former resident of Imboden, died Fri., Sept. 14, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Cr., Jonesboro. He was born Fe. 23, 1925, near Light, a son of the late Thomas Emory & Myrtle Mamie Huffman Hoffman. He is survived by his wife, Violet (Lawson) Hoffman of the home. Funeral services were held Sun. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Pastor David Morse & Revs. Paul Brewer & Roger Caldwell officiating, burial was in Pleasant Hill Cem. near Larado, Ark.

ALOYSIUS JOHN SCHEID, 77, Pocahontas, died Tues., Sept. 11, 2001, at Randolph Co. Med. Ctr. He was born Aug. 29, 1924 in Pocahontas, a son of the late Dr. Carl & Anna (Barthel) Scheid. Graveside services were held in St. Paul Cem. with Father David Jacobs officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge.

DONALD RAY GREEAR, 51, Beech Grove, died Sat., Sept. 15, 2001. Born at Bono on Nov. 29, 1949, he was a son of Charlie & Ella Mae Johnson Greear. Funeral services were held Tues. at Heath Colonial Chapel in Paragould with Rev. Kenny Johnson officiating, burial was in Morrow Cem. near Stanford.

NORMA GROOMS DITTO, 96, Pocahontas, & former resident of Blytheville, died Sat., Sept. 15, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Ctr., Jonesboro. Born in Oakland, Miss., to Will & Ada Baldwin Yon, she came to Blytheville in 1970. Her husband, Herbert Ditto, also preceded her in death. Services were held Tues. in the Cobb Funeral Home in Blytheville with Rev. John Henson officiating, burial was in Elmwood Cem.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Sept. 29, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Technical Sgt. Clarence W. Grist, son of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Grist, Pocahontas, ia a member of the first U.S. - based tactical fighter unit chosen to participate in a Royal Air Force tactical bombing competition.

Airman Larry D. Crisp, son of Mr. & Mrs. Homer Crisp, Pocahontas, graduated at Lowery AFB, Colo.

Thomas Dorman, son of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Dorman, Pochontas, completed basic training at Fort Dix, N.J. His next tour of duty will be in Germany.

Petty Officer Linda Abernatha, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Fate Swann, Reyno, is an aviation machinist's mate in the U.S. Navy & is stationed with a helicopter unit at the squadron's hanger in Norfolk, Va.

BIRTHS

Randolph Co. Hospital:
Mr. & Mrs. Johnnie Henry, Pocahontas, boy born Sept. 19, named Johnnie Michael II.
Mr. & Mrs. Billy Hunt, Corning, girl born Sept. 19 named Julie Diane.
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Woods, Corning, girl born Sept. 19 named April Dawn.
Mr. & Mrs. Delbert Haywood, Doniphan, Mo., boy born Sept. 21 named Michael Wayne.
Mr. & Mrs. Donnie Ray Brown, Imboden, girl born Sept. 21 named Donetta Katherine.
Mr. & Mrs. Jackie Pollock, Paragould, girl born Sept. 23 named Brandi Lynn.
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Turner, Doniphan, Mo., boy born Sept. 24 named Shannon Ray.

DEATHS

Christie B. Gaine, 68, Pocahontas
Jessie Leona Ford, 56, Pocahontas
Marlin Farris Stanfill, 83, Maynard
Mrs. Frances Gullett, 79, Pocahontas
Jimmie Henry Snider, 81, Pocahontas
Aduel "Pete" Clark, 48, St. Louis, Mo.
Ernest Johnston, 81, Muskogee, Okla.

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Oct. 1, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE

Sgt. Clarence Griggs, son of Mr. & Mrs. C.F. Griggs, is visiting his parents & friends.

Pvt. Elmer Eugene Holder, son of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Holder, Walnut Ridge, left for training in the Army in Fort Chaffee.

Kern E. Chester, son of Mrs. Minerva Chester, Dalton, was selected as a candidate to attend Class No. 49 of the Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill, Okla.

DEATHS

James Gabrial Haas, 85, of Ravenden Spgs., died at his home Sunday.

Fenton Hadley Holdcroft, 62, died at his home Tuesday.

Mrs. Maude Robinson Sallee, died at her home in Pocahontas Wednesday.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Herman Sorg are the parents of an 8-lb., 6-oz. son born Sept. 21. HARMONY NEWS

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO
(from files of Oct. 3, 1929)

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. William Gschwend, 9-lb boy, born Sept. 29, & christened Bobbie Gene.

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Wallis, Old Union, 10-lb. boy born Sept. 29.

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Counts, New Home community, baby Tuesday, Sept. 24.

OBITUARIES

Sept. 27, 2001

IDA BELLE HORN, 78, Pocahontas, died Sat., Sept. 22, 2001, at Randolph Co. Med. Ctr. She was born Dec. 13, 1922 in Cairo, ILL., a dau. of the late James Otius & Annie Marie (Baehr) Shelton. Her husband, Marion Lee Horn, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Wed. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Jeral Dean officiating, burial was in Randolph Memorial Gardens.

THOMAS "TOMMY" DARRELL OZBURN, 54, Pocahontas, died Thurs., Sept. 20, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Ctr., Jonesboro. He was born Nov. 28, 1946 in Singer, Calif., a son of the late Fred & Anna Margaret (Whiteside) Ozburn. He is survived by his wife, Linda Vanwinkle Ozburn of Pocahontas. Funeral services were held Sat. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Dewayne Smith & David Tribble officiating, burial was in Old Union Cem. The VFW Honor Guard conducted military services at the gravesite.

GERTIE LEONA FRANCIS, 91, Maynard, died Mon., Sept. 24, 2001, at Randolph Home. She was born Oct. 11, 1909 in Randolph Co., a dau. of the late Delbert & Frances Elizabeth (Duff) Pride. Her husband, Walter Francis, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Wed. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Steve Evans, Lynn Ables & Arlin West officiating, burial was in Ingram Cem. near Maynard.

ACLE EZRA "SHORTY" DAUGHETEE, 71, Reyno, died Thurs., Sept. 20, 2001, at his home. Born Oct. 9, 1929, in Doniphan, Mo., he was a son of Lessie Lee (Cline) Daugheteee of Pocahontas & the late Elbert Thomas Daughetee. He is also survived by his wife, Bessie (Breeding) Daughetee of the home. Funeral services were held Mon. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Roger Hovis officiating, burial was in Gross Cem. near Maynard.

EULA MABEL GARRETT, 83, Walnut Ridge, died Sat., Sept. 22, 2001. She was born Dec. 22, 1917 in Delaplaine, a dau. of the late James & Gracie Rowe Holloway. Her husband, Robert Garrett also preceded her in death. Funeral services were Tues. in the Chapel of Cox-Waymon Funeral Home with Bro. Melvin Shelton & Roger Hovis officiating, burial was in Randolph Memorial Gardens.

JOYCE MAXINE DeMENT, 72, Pocahontas, died Sat., Sept. 22, 2001 at her home. She was born Jan. 2, 1929, in Pocahontas, a dau. of the late Steven Ezra & Thelma Gladys (Fondran) Jones. Her husband, Lloyd DeMent, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Fri. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with James Coker officiating, burial will be in Masonic Cem.

LURA ANN (REEVES) TYLER, 98, Pocahontas, died at her home Thurs., Sept. 20, 2001. Her husband of 70 years, Reginal M. Tyler, predeceased her April 26, 1999. Born & raised in the Supply & Pitman communities, she was the dau. of Ruben C. & Mary (Athy) Reeves. She was the last living third generation descendant of John G. & Allie (Cooley) Reeves & Harvey C. & Julia (Hall) Athy. Graveside services were at the Harris Cem. Sat. with Ben L. Williams officiating. Cox-Waymon Funeral Home was in charge.

MARY NELL CHESTER PARSONS, 72, North Palm Beach, Fla., died Mon., Sept. 24, 2001. She was born Oct. 21, 1928, in Pocahontas, a dau. of the late James & Minerva Holland Chester. Her husband, Paul Edward Parsons Sr., also preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held today (Thurs.) at Stubblefield Cem. with Larry Owen officiating. Cox-Waymon Funeral Home is in charge.

ROSINA VIRGINIA MURPHY, 80, Pocahontas, died Sat., Sept. 22, 2001, at Randolph Home. Born Oct. 28, 1920, in Bono, she was a dau. of the late Jake Kline & Gertie (Eich) Stephens. Graveside services were held Tues. in Masonic Cem. with Father David Jacobs officiating.

BETTY ANN BAKER, 63, Pocahontas, died Thurs., Sept. 20, 2001, at her home. She was born March 13, 1938 in San Angelo, Tex., a dau. of the late Elvin & Dahlia Pearl (West) Spain. She is survived by her companion, Robert W. Baker of Pocahontas. Graveside services were held Mon. in Thompson Cem. with Rev. Steve Wingo officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge.

N. NADINE ROMACK, 78, Urbana, Ill., died Sat., Sept. 22, 2001, at Carle Hospital there. She was born Jan. 9, 1923, Maynard, a dau. of the late Raymond & Anni Pond Evans. She was md. to Dr. Frank E. Romack April 21, 1944 in Pocahontas & he preceded her in death in 1992. Graveside services will be in Maynard Cem. today (Thurs.) with Terry Martin officiating.

DOROTHY H. WHITE, 89, former Randolph Countian, died Sat., Sept. 22, 2001, at her home in Wichita, Kans. Graveside services were held Wed. in Maple Grove Cem. under direction of Hillside Funeral Home, Wichita.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Oct. 6, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Airman Ronald L. Sullinger, whose brothers Will & Larry Sullinger live in Randolph Co., graduated with honors in aircraft maintenance at Sheppard AFB, Texas. His wife, Barbara, is the dau. of Hulen Johnson of Pocahontas.

BIRTHS
Randolph Co. Hospital

Mr. & Mrs. Levi Hutton, Black Rock, girl born Sept. 27, named Carri Elaine.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Russell, Hoxie, boy born Sept. 27, named Jeffery Allen.
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Blevins, Maynard, girl born Sept. 28, named Laura Diane.
Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Rickey, Smithville, girl born Sept. 28, named Cameron O'Dale.
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Murdock, Doniphan, Mo., boy born Sept. 30, named Jason Daniel.

DEATHS

Miss Reva Rochelle Daniels, 62, Pocahontas
Earl Francis Hunter, 67, Pocahontas
Mrs. Doris Eaton DeArmon, 56, Evansville, Ind.
Mrs. Birdie A. Simpson, 86, Pocahontas
William J. Penn, 56, Springfield, Mo.
Henry N. DeClerk, 80, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Mrs. Velma Pearl Collier, 78, Pocahontas

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Oct. 8, 1953)

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Olvey, 6 lb., 7 oz. dau., born Sun. night, named Dana Sue.

MEN IN SERVICE

Pvt. E2 James Ray Haas arrived in Pocahontas Tues. for a visit with relatives & friends, sailing from New Jersey for duty in Germany later.

Sk-3 Jimmy Joe Condict leaves for Norfolk, Va., after visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. L. (Doc) Condicut. His wife, the former Joyce Johnson, will remain for an extended visit.

DEATHS

Mrs. Bessie Barker Fry died Sun. at the home of a dau., Mrs. John Hughes, Pocahontas.
James Henry Davenport, 77, well-known farmer of Biggers, died in Randolph Co. Mem. Hospital Thurs. night.
Mrs. Eliza Anna Ainley, 80, former resident of Maynard, died at the home of her son in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sept. 30.
Funeral services for Mrs. R. E. Sallee, who passed away at her home here Wed. evening of last week, were held at first Methodist Church Fri.
George F. Johnson, 72, member of one of the county's pioneer families, died at his home Sat.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO
(from files of Oct. 10, 1929)

Mr. & Mrs. Lester Gallegly are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby boy.
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Rapert of Washington are the proud parents of a fine baby boy born Tuesday.

OBITUARIES
October 4, 2001

BETTY HOLOBAUGH, 74, Pocahontas, died Sun., Sept. 30, 2001, at Randolph Co. Med. Ctr. Born May 29, 1927 in Pocahontas, she was a dau. of the late Lester & Ella (Brown) Childs. She is survived by her husband, William H. (Bill) Holobaugh, of the home. Funeral services were held Wed. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Revs. Don Strait & Steve Wingo officiating, burial was in Masonic Cem.

VERGIL V. CREMEENS, 88, St. Louis, Mo., died at the Christian Hospital N. E. there Thurs., Sept. 27, 2001. He was born Aug. 26, 1913, in Birdell, a son of the late William & Frannie (Campbell) Cremeens. His wife, Mildred Brandon Cremeens also preceded him in death. Graveside services were held Sat. at Old Union Cem. with McNabb Funeral Home in charge.

JOYCE MAXINE DeMENT, 72, Pocahontas, died Sat., Sept. 22, 2001, at her home. She was born Jan. 2, 1929, in Pocahontas, a dau. of the late Steven Ezra & Thelma Gladys (Fondran) Jones. Her husband, Lloyd DeMent, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Fri. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with James Coker officiating, burial was in Masonic Cem.

JIMMY DON SULLINGER, 47, Pocahontas, died Sat., Sept. 29, 2001, in a Littleton, Colo, hospital. Born Jan. 31, 1954, in Lafe, he is a son of Maudie Elizabeth (Moore) Sullinger of O'Kean & the late Floyd Sullinger. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Helen Faye (Bland) Sullinger of the home. Funeral services were Thurs. in Witt's Chapel Baptist Church with Revs. Rick Hassel & Nelson Henderson officiating, burial was in Maynard Cem. under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

ROSELLA EVELYN WALLACE, 74, died Wed., Sept. 26, 2001 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. She was born March 21, 1927 in Riverton, Ind., to the late Charles Austin Vail & Eva Agnes Bedwell. She was united in marriage to Durward A. Wallace, who preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1991. Funeral services were held Sat. at the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View with Rev. Richard Mahan officiating, burial was in Pleasant Grove Cem.

HELEN ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM, 66, Pocahontas, died Wed., Sept. 26, 2001, at the Pocahontas Nursing & Rehab Ctr. Born Dec. 7, 1934 in Solon Springs, Wisc., she was a dau. of the late John Michael & Martha (Runcrans) Lepley. Funeral services were held Sat. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Jim Marten officiating, burial was in Randolph Mem. Gardens.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Oct. 13, 1977)

DEATHS

Harold E. (Buck) Campbell, 29, of Ravenden Spgs., was killed at 11:40 p.m., Mon., when his car was struck by a Mo-Pac Lines freight train at the Gibson St. crossing in Hoxie.

Fred James Wilkers, 69, Pocahontas

Mrs. Orville Parker, 84, Fayetteville

Thurman Wayne Thompson, 22, Gassville

MEN IN SERVICE

Staff Sgt. Tommy G. Hogan, son of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hogan, O'Kean, is participating in Exercise Reforger '77 in Germany.

Burce E. Delaney, Paragould, left for the Naval Training Ctr., San Diego, Calif., on Oct. 3. He is a former resident of Pocahontas.

Marine Lance Corporal Jackie L. Land, son of Mrs. Ethel Land, Maynard, was promoted to his present rank while serving at the Marine Corps Base at Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Master Sgt. Bobbie J. Hennings, son of Mrs. Naomi Hennings, Maynard, participated in Giant Voice '77, the Strategic Air Command's bombing & navigation competition.

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Oct. 15, 1953)

SERVICE RELATED

Miss Virginia Baker, who has been located in Denver, Colo., with the Women's Army Corps for the past several months, arrived in Pocahontas Tues. for a visit with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Rufus K. Baker.

Mr. & Mrs. Frank McMullin have three of their daughters living with them while their husbands are in service. WATER VALLEY NEWS

Billy Massey arrived Fri. at his parents home. He was discharged from the U. S. Marine Corps in Millington, Tenn. BIRDELL NEWS

DEATHS

Mrs. Alma J. Spikes, 47, dau. of the late Lum Spikes, died at the family home, Mon.

William George Coleman Ingram, 85, died at his home in Texas, Oct. 6.

Joe Wagoner, 93, well-known colored man, died at his home in Pocahontas Oct. 7.

OBITUARIES
October 11, 2001

JIMMY DON SULLINGER, 47, Pocahontas, died Sat., Sept. 29, 2001, in a Littleton, Colo., hospital. Born Jan. 31, 1954, in Lafe, he is a son of Maudie Elizabeth (Moore) Sullinger of O'Kean & the late Floyd Sullinger. He is also survived by his wife, Helen Faye (Bland) Sullinger of the home. Funeral services were held Oct. 5, 2001, in Witt's Chapel Baptist Church at Maynard with Revs. Rick Hassel & Nelson Henderson officiating, burial was in Maynard Cem.

OLIVE MAXINE JEAN, 81, Ozark, Mo., died Tues., Oct. 2, 2001, at the Ozark River Manor at Ozark. She was born Nov. 6, 1919 at Fort Cobb, Okla., to Troy & Letta (Guthrie) Adams. She is survived by her husband, William Ray Jean, of the home. Graveside services were Oct. 6 at Old Lebanon Cem. at Lynn with Elbert Jean officiating. Arrangements were by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

KYLA JEAN RICKEY, Temple, Tex., was born & died Sat., Oct. 6, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Ctr., Jonesboro. She was a dau. of Jessie Leon & Shawn Marie (Roberts) Rickey, who live in Temple, Tex. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Ronnie & Deon Roberts and Terry Rickey of O'Kean & Iola Herschell of Columbia, Ind.; her great-grandparents, Art & Wanda Peaslee of Miles City, Mont., Kenneth Roberts of O'Kean, Norma Mouser of Jonesboro, and Richard & Laura Rainwater of Walnut Ridge; her great-great-grandparent, Willie Roberts of O'Kean. Graveside services were Wed. in Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge with Bill Gray officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge.

V. PAULINE BASKETT, 93, Pocahontas, died Wed., Oct. 3, 2001, at Randolph Co. Med. Ctr. Born Feb. 22, 1908 in Joplin, Mo., she was a dau. of the late Thomas & Cora Bell (Fitzgerald) Hudgins. Her husband, E. Z. Baskett, also preceded her in death. Graveside services were held Fri. in Randolph Memorial Gardens with Mike McNabb officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Oct. 20, 1977)

BIRTHS
Randolph Co. Hospital:

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Wayne Cherry, Pocahontas, girl born Oct. 5, named Jenny Beth.
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Wallace, Pocahontas, boy born Oct. 6, named Shawn Christopher.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Rushing, Black Rock, girl born Oct. 5, named Tracy Ann.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Raglin, Pocahontas, girl born Oct. 9, named Rachel Lee.
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Donnell, Doniphan, Mo., boy born Oct. 10, named Richard Dale, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Randal Ray, College City, boy named Randal Ray.
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Warren, Success, boy born Oct. 12, named Marvin Junior.
Mr. & Mrs. Jack George Lundry, Pocahontas, boy born Oct. 13, named Jack George, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Ainley, Corning, boy born Oct. 14, named Pete Ainley.

DEATHS

Homer H. Kerley, 75, California
Rue F. Harrison, 73, Little Rock

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Oct. 22, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE

Seaman & Mrs. Cleatus Bennett, National City, Calif., formerly of Pocahontas, attended the Randolph Co.-Calif. picnic at South Gate Park. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Bennett, Pocahontas. She is the dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Almus Slayton, Pocahontas.

Seaman Apprentice Leo D. Kincade, son of Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Kincade, Pocahontas, is at the U.S. Naval Receiving Station, Norfolk, Va., waiting assignment to a Naval unit in the Atlantic area.

DEATHS

John Henry Moore, 82, well-known Middlebrook farmer, died at Randolph Co. Mem. Hospital Sat. at 11:35 p.m.

John Andrew Logan, 72, well-known farmer of Ravenden Spgs., died at his home Mon.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Bennett, girl born Sun. night. SOUTH POCAHONTAS NEWS

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO
(from files of Oct. 24, 1929)

Mrs. Gilford James will teach school at Pettit.

Mr. & Mrs. O.M. Shaver, Ingram are the parents of a boy, born last wk.

Pocahontas Star Herald October 18, 2001

OBITUARIES

OSCAR FLOYD STOVALL, 96, Imboden, died Thurs., Oct. 11, 2001, at his dau.'s home in Imboden. Born Aug. 28, 1905 at Evening Shade, he was a son of the late Andrew Jackson & Nancy Williams Stovall. His wife, Thirsa Avis Stovall, also preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Sun. at the Imboden Church of Christ, burial was in Hope Cem. under the direction of Bryan Funeral Home, Hoxie & Imboden.

ELLA MAY NOEL, 79, Pocahontas, died Sat., Oct. 6, 2001, at Regional Med. Ctr., Wildomar, Calif. Born in Mahoning, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1922, she was a dau. of the late Earl & Ida (Speece) Burns. Her hus., Robert T. Noel, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Sun. at the Lord's Christian Church, Pocahontas, with Bud Suhl officiating, burial was in Randolph Mem. Gardens under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.

DELMA VIRGINA WOODS SPRAY, 77, Maynard, died Sun., Oct. 14, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Ctr., Jonesboro. Born Nov. 22, 1923, Randolph Co., she was a dau. of the late Amos Harm & Frona (Harper) Lemons. Her first hus., William Earnes Woods, also preceded here in death. She is survived by her hus., Calvin L. Spray of the home. Funeral services were held Wed. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Larry Davis officiating, burial was in Harper Cem., near Maynard.

DIANE LYNN MILLER, 48, Warm Spgs., died Tues., Oct. 9, 2001, at her home. He was born Oct. 25, 1952 in Huntington, W. Va., a dau. of the late Leonard Carl & Cynthia Elizabeth (Dean) Chapman. Memorial services were held Fri. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Tony Tripoli officiating. The body was cremated.

LOIS AMY COLEMAN, 95, Pocahontas, died Fri., Oct. 12, 2001, at Randolph Co. Med. Ctr. Born Sept. 18, 1906, Randolph Co., she was a dau. of the late Bedford Forrest Tracy. Her hus., Lawton Coleman, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were Mon. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Don Strait officiating, burial was in Masonic Cem.

LORETTA GRACE POWELL, 83, Benton, died Wed., Oct. 10, 2001, at the Saline Nursing Ctr. there. She was born Oct. 9, 1918. Her hus., Carroll Powell, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Sat. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Leo Rainey officiating, burial was in Masonic Cem.

GARY FRANKLIN HAMPTON JR., 20, Biggers, died Oct. 11, 2001, in an auto accident. Born in Pocahontas, Oct. 13, 1980, he is the son of Gary F. Hampton Sr., Jonesboro, & Patricia (Lagacy) Hampton, Biggers. He is also survived by his g'parents, Patricia Hubbard, Pocahontas, Charles F. Hampton, Sr., Edgemont. Funeral services were Sat. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Loy Culver officiating, burial was in Hite Cem., near Biggers.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Oct. 27, 1977)

MEN & WOMEN IN SERVICE

Airman Duelene N. Winebaugh, dau. of Mrs. Duel Winebaugh, Pocahontas, was selected for technical training at Keesler AFB, Miss.

Airman Brian K. Griffith, son of Mr. & Mrs. Keith L. Griffith, Pocahontas graduated from the USAF technical training course for aircraft maintenance specialists.

Pvt. Thomas J. Dorman, son of Mr. & Mrs. William R. Dorman, Pocahontas, was assigned as a heavy-vehicle driver with the 8th Infantry Division Artillery in Baumholder, Germany.

Airman Michael L. Taylor, whose wife, Candace, is the dau. of Mr. & Mrs. James S. Henderson, Pocahontas, has completed Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Williamson, Pocahontas, son born Oct. 24, named Joshua Grant.
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Warden, Scott City, Mo., dau. born Sat., named Brittany Christine.

DEATHS

Sherman Edward Davis, 75, Pocahontas
Mrs. Edna Mae McCandless, 69, Pocahontas
Gay Haas, 79, Los Angeles, Calif.
Austin Utah Blackwell, 50, Pocahontas
Ronald A. Athy, 77, Reyno
George Vernon Colbert, 40, Columbia, Mo.
Jess Willard Cypret, 75, Rockford, Ill.
Mrs. Ivora Johnson, 66, Rushville, Mo.
Mrs. Della Hickey, 73, Poplar Bluff, Mo.

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Oct. 29, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE

The local Draft Board forwarded 3 men to Little Rock for induction into the Army. They were: Ernest L. Bruton, Walnut Ridge; Presley D. Farr, Noland & Von Warren Smith, Maynard.

Pfc. Thomas J. Waddle is on a 15-day leave with his wife & other relatives in the Stokes community after time in Europe.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Willard Kincade, 7 1/2 lb. dau. born Sun., Oct. 25, named Suzanne.
Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Belford, 7 lb., 5 oz. dau. born Oct. 26, named Carol Jean.
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wilson, 11 lb. son born Oct. 27, named Jay Don.
Deputy Sheriff & Mrs. Don Reed, 8 lb., 7 oz. dau., born Wed.

DEATHS

Ollie Wilson, well-known farmer of Maynard, died in a St. Louis hospital Fri., after a long illness.

Mrs. Altie Elkins Parrish, 57, died at her home near Ravenden Spgs. Mon. She was a Gold Star Mother, two of her sons, Duel L. Parrish & Owen R. Parrish, both killed in action during World War.II

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO
(from files of Oct. 31, 1929)

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Phillips, Stokes, 9 lb., girl, named Laveta May.

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bowers, Smethwick, 10 lb. boy.

OBITUARIES

RAYMOND T. SMITH, 51, Warm Springs, died in a one-vehicle accident Sat. morning (Oct. 20, 2001). He is survived by his father, Mell Raymond Smith, Trion, Ga. His mother, Leola (Tallent) Smith preceded him in death. Funeral services were Tues. at the Lord's Christian Church, Warm Spgs., with Wayne Clover & Bud Shul officiating, burial was in Summerville Cem., Summerville, Ga. Arrangements were by McNabb Funeral Home.

DEWARD TRENTIS RAWLINGS, 78, Reyno, died Mon., Oct. 23, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Ctr., Jonesboro. He was born March 11, 1923, in Datto, to Martha Delpha (Hedge) & John Edward Rawlings, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lea Rawlings. Funeral services were Wed. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Darrell Fears officiating, burial was in the Johnston Cem. in Biggers.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
from files of November 3, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Air Force Tech Sgt. Bobby N. Keech, son of Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd N. Keech, Pocahontas, arrived for duty at Robins AFB, Ga. He is md. to the former Jana Wells, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Joe D. Wells.

Pvt. Rickey D. Brown, son of Lewis F. Brown, Ravenden Spgs., completed advanced infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga.

Navy Seaman Recruit Jerry A. Lee, son of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Lee, Myrtle, Mo., completed recruit training at the Naval Training Ctr., San Diego, Calif.

Marine Pvt. Lawrence T. Powers, son of Mr. & Mrs. Leonard E. Powers, Maynard, completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif.

BIRTHS
Randolph Co. Hospital:

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Joseph Lindsey, Pocahontas, girl born Oct. 24, named Lisa Marie.
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Alan Williamson, Pocahontas, boy born Oct. 24, named Joshua Grant.
Mr. & Mrs. C. J. Chadwick, Biggers, boy born Oct. 27, named Eddie Orr.
Mr. & Mrs. James Carl Bland, Maynard, girl born Oct. 28, named Anna Janene.
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Mullins, Mammoth Spg., boy born Oct. 19, named Timothy Aaron.
Mr. & Mrs. Rickey Goff, Smithville, boy born Oct. 22, named Keith Mitchell.
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Owens, Sedgwick, girl born Oct. 22, named Mary Ann.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Book, Knobel, boy born Oct. 25, named Jeremy Howard.
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan King, Hoxie, boy born Oct. 25, named Steven Brian.
Mr. & Mrs. Earnest Day, Walnut Ridge, boy born Oct. 25, named Casey John.
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Merritt, Harviel, Mo., girl born Oct. 27, named Rhonda Darlene.
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Baldridge, Williford, boy born Oct. 28, named Robert Greg.
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hall, Black Rock, girl born Oct. 28, named Stacy Dawn.
Mr. & Mrs. Billy Skaggs, Corning, boy born Oct. 30, named Jason Wesley.
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Davall, Swifton, girl born Oct. 31, named Misty Michelle.

DEATHS

Sister Mary Fridoline Buck, OSB, 102, Jonesboro
Al Thielemier, 54, Boosier City, La.
Howard G. Danford, 88, Wauwatosa, Wis.
Clarence B. Ragan, Rockford, Ill.

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Nov. 5, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE

Lt. Pat Jansen, who has been in Korea, has been discharged & is at home with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Jansen.

A-3c Virginia Baker, who had visited in Pocahontas with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. R. K. Baker, has gone to Randolph Field, San Antonio, Tex., & assumed duties there in the finance division of the Women's Air Force.

Pfc. Robert McCandless, stationed with a tank division in Fort Hood, Tex., is on furlough & visiting with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. V. McCandless & other relatives.

Mrs. Arlene McDonald left Fri. for Fort Knox, Ky., to visit her husband, Pvt. McDonald, before he leaves for overseas.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Erskine Hawkins, twin babies, a boy named Marshall Dean & a girl named Marcella Jean. SOUTH POCAHONTAS NEWS

Mr. & Mrs. Preston Parton are the proud parents of a new baby girl. DAVIS NEWS

DEATHS

We were sorry to hear of the death of Uncle Pete Cockrum of Reyno Thursday.. PITMAN NEWS.

These births were recorded with the Ark. State Board of Health for the period closing Oct. 29.

Jess & Laura Tiner, Pocahontas, girl named Kathy.
Cecil & Nova Blackwell, Warm Spgs., boy named Michael.
Robert & Kathleen Richardson, boy, named William.
Roosevelt & Geraldine Jones, Pocahontas, girl named Hilda.
Alvin & Wanda Hibbard, Noland, boy named Donnie.
Archie & Emma Grisson, Pocahontas, girl named Shirley.
Leonard & Genelda Goodwin, Maynard, boy named Gary.

OBITUARIES
November 1, 2001

IRENE JAMES, 91, Pocahontas, died Tues., Oct. 2001 at her home. Born Oct. 28, 1909 in Dalton, she was a dau. of the late James Steven & Zilla (Chester) Brown. She md. C. E. James of Dalton on Sept. 22, 1928 & he preceded her in death in 1996. Funeral services were Sat. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Kenneth Camp officiating, burial was in Masonic Cem.

THELMA (VERMILYE) DAVIS, Sikeston, Mo., died Sun., Oct. 21, 2001, at the Convalescent Nursing Home there. Born Jan. 1, 1920 in Pocahontas, she was the dau. of Rufus & Sarah Vermilye. She is survived by her husband, Joe Davis of the home. Funeral services were held at the Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston, burial was in the Garden of Memories Cem. there.

EDWARD "RED" WHITE, 74, Pocahontas, died Wed., Oct. 24, 2001. Born in Keota, Okla., Dec. 24, 1926, he was a son of the late Elburn & Ollie Brown White. Surviving is his wife, Ruby White, of Pocahontas. Funeral services were held Sat. in the Chapel of Cox-Waymon Funeral Home with Carl Massey & Arkie Moore officiating, burial was in Antioch Cem.

AUSTIN LEE ARNOLD SR., 72, Imboden, died Wed., Oct. 24, 2001, at the Regional Med. Ctr. in Jonesboro. Born Aug. 18, 1929, in Cleaton, Ky., he was a son of the late Charles Calvin & Bertha (MacTherson) Arnold. His wife, Mary Jane Morgan-Arnold, also preceded him in death. Funeral services were Tues. in the Chapel of Peinert Funeral Home in Whitehouse, Ohio, burial was in Centerville Cem. in Swanton, Mo. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Nov. 10, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

Marine Pvt. Leonard P. Werner, son of Mr. & Mrs. John P. Werner, Pocahontas completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif.

BIRTHS
Randolph Co. Hospital:

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Jones, O'Kean, son born Oct. 31, named Larry Albert.
Mr. & Mrs. James Mason, Pocahontas, boy born Nov. 2, named Kevin Shane.
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Loghry, Corning, girl born Nov. 4, named Raine Marie.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Prichard, Hoxie, boy born Nov. 4, named Larry Ryan.
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Ragan, Pocahontas, born born Nov. 5, named Benjamin Craig.

DEATHS

Lester John Smith, 66, Pochaontas
Opal Norman Johnson, 80, Biggers
Mrs. Annie C. McGoldrick, 90, Pocahontas
Ernest Edward Brooks, 70, Coney, Kan.
Rev. Newton P. Gates, 83, Detroit, Mich.
Mrs. Brenda Lee Marshall, 89, Madison, Tenn.
Mrs. Iva Fern Lemmons, 88, Dewitt.

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

BIRTHS
Randolph Co. Hospital, during the past week:

Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Pender, son, Terry Lemmons
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Brooks, Maynard, son named Terry Randall
Mr. & Mrs. Junior Holland, Pocahontas, daughter
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Litherland, son named Dickey Lee
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Gipson, Walnut Ridge, daughter named Carol Anne

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

BIRTHS

Announcement was received Wed. of the arrival of twin boys to Mr. & Mrs. John Wells, Dalton.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gwin, Flint, Mich., announce the birth of a girl, born Nov. 10, at the home of her parents, Rev. & Mrs. G. W. Million. The baby was named Phyllis Charline.

OBITUARIES
November 8, 2001

GLADYS LAVADA BENNETT, 91, Walnut Ridge, died Sat., Nov. 3, 2001, at Regional Med. Ctr. of Northeast Ark., Jonesboro. She was born April 16, 1910, a dau. of the late Jess & Mintoria (Stone) Wheeless. Her husband, Gale Bennett, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were Mon. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Randy Scott & Don Strait officiating, burial was in Randolph Memorial Gardens.

EULA BOWLES, 101, a lifetime resident of Imboden, died Wed., Oct. 31, 2001, at Randolph Co. Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 14, 1899, a dau. of the late Robert Britain & Rosetta (Butker) McLaughlin. Her husband, Dan T. Bowles, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were Fri. at the Imboden Baptist Church with Rev. Tracy Martin officiating, burial was in Hope Cem. near Imboden. Higginbotham Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge was in charge.

MARY PITCHER, 81, Delaplaine, died Wed., Oct. 31, 2001, at her home. She was born Feb. 13, 1920, in Muskogee, Okla., a dau. of the late Walter Allen & Mamie Evalena (Batenfield) Martin. Her husband, Ben Cleveland Pitcher, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were Fri. at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Walnut Ridge with Rev. Ben Coulson officiating, burial was in Greene Co. Memorial Gardens, Paragould.

BONNIE LEE GRANT CHENNAULT, 91, former resident of Maynard, died Oct. 28, 2001, at Sheridan. She was born Aug. 8, 1910, in Lonsdale, a dau. of the late Tobe & Nettie Ridsby Grant. Her husband, Truman A. Chennault, also preceded her in death. Graveside services were Oct. 30, at the Smith Creek Cem. in Lonsdale with Rev. Kenneth Click officiating. Buie Funeral Home, Sheridan, was in charge.

MARILYN YOUNKER RUSH, 61, Pocahontas, died Tue., Oct. 30, 2001, at Beverly Health Care, Jonesboro. She was a dau. of the late Emil & Blanche (McLelland) Younker. She moved to Ark. in the early 1970's & resided at Lynn, Ravenden Spgs. & Pocahontas. Graveside services were Nov. 1 at the Shiloh Cem. near Pocahontas with A. J. Henry officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge.

RILEY MARCH, 98, Success, died Mon., Nov. 5, 2001, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Nov. 5, 1903, in Carrollton, Ill., a son of the late Horatio Arnold & Rachel Elizabeth (Woods) March. His wife also preceded him in death. Funeral services was today (Thurs.) in the Chapel of Ermert Funeral Home, Corning, with burial in Maynard Cem.

MRS. MAY NISWONGER JACKSON, 102, Hoxie, died Tues., Oct. 30, 2001, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Walnut Ridge. Born in Oregon Co., Mo., in the Little Brown community, she also resided in Rockford, Ill., & Hoxie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Niswonger in 1957. Funeral services were Sat. in the Chapel of House-Gregg Funeral Home, Walnut Ridge, with Rev. Clarence Jenkins & Rev. William C. Holt officiating, burial was in Lawrence Memorial Park, Walnut Ridge.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Nov. 17, 1977)

BIRTHS
Randolph Co. Hospital

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Dean Foster, Biggers, girl born Nov. 9, named Kelly Suzann.
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Langston, Hoxie, boy named born Nov. 10, named Kenneth Marvin Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Zitzelberger, Pocahontas, girl born Nov. 11, named Christie Sue.
Mr. & Mrs. Micahel Lehman McNabb, Pocahontas, boy born Nov. 11, named Jeremy Michael.

DEATHS

Lee C. Glasco, 72, Marked Tree
David Marvin "Uncle Dave" Bailey, 98, Ravenden

IN THE LONG AGO
(from files of Nov. 19, 1953)

MEN IN SERVICE

Local men inducted into the Armed Forces: Richard A. Baltz, Pocahontas, Weldon R. Evans, Maynard. Three men volunteered for immediate induction: Frankie J. Todd & Darrell Walker, O'Kean and Dennis M. Baltz, Pocahontas.

Corporal Rector R. Cook, son of Mrs. Sarah B. Cook, Maynard, is waiting discharge Fri., Feb. 4, 1954. He trained in the First Infantry Regiment of the Sixth Infantry Division at Ford Ord, Calif.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Gene T. Cox, girl born Nov. 10 in St. Louis, named Karen Jane.
Mr. & Mrs. Arland Jones, Pocahontas, girl born Mon. night, at Baltz Clinic, Pocahontas, named Catherine Sue.
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Burkett, son born Nov. REYNO NEWS

Congratulations to the newlyweds, Mr. & Mrs. T. C. Davis, Dalton, who married Sun. GLADESVILLE NEWS

DEATHS

Mrs. Nell Bly Thaxton Price, 60, wife of Dr. H. H. Price, prominent Pocahontas chiropractor, died in St. Bernard's Hospital, Jonesboro, Fri.

Arch Perrin, 77, well-known farmer, died at his home near Birdell Sat.

Harrison Parker, 79, prominent farmer of Reyno, died at his home Nov. 7.

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

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Emmett Huff, Noland, boy.
Mr. & Mrs. A. B. Davis, Ingram, 10 lb. girl Tue. night.

OBITUARIES
November 15, 2001

L. ADELE McILROY, 86, Florisant, Mo., died Wed., Nov. 7, 2001, at Delmar Gardens Nursing Home, St. Louis. Born Sept. 19, 1915, near Datto, she was a dau. of the late Henry & Mattie (Brown) Gowen. Her husbands, Roscoe Dalton & Clyde McIlroy, also preceded her in death. Services were Sat. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Arnold Sullivan officiating, burial was in Masonic Cem.

HASSEL RETHA LEGATE LUTER, 92, died Fri., Nov. 9, 2001, in Horizon Med. Ctr., in Dickson, Tenn. A native of Middlebrook, she was the dau. of the late Samuel & Ida (Johnson) Legate. Her husband, A. G. Luter, also preceded her in death. Services were Mon., Nov. 12, 2001, from the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Dickson, Tenn., with Rev. Roy West officiating, burial was in Dickson Co. Memorial Gardens there.

GRACE ROBERTS, 87, Biggers, died Tues., Nov. 6, 2001, at Randolph Home. Born Jan. 21, 1914 in Antioch, she was a dau. of the late Carl & Renee (Rose) Ward. Her husband, Dave Roberts, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were Fri. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Loy Culver officiating, burial was in Masonic Cem.

LOIS STONE, 89, Delaplaine, died Wed., Nov. 7, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Ctr., Joesboro. She was born Sept. 9, 1912, in Ravenden Spgs., a dau. of the late Jasper & Nettie (Bailey) Kellett. Her husband, Oran Stone, also preceded her in death. Services were held Fri. in the Chapel of Ermert Funeral Home, Corning, with Paul Craig officiating, burial was in Pirtle Cem., Peach Orchard.

GEORGIA M. TEASTER, 85, Monroe, La., died Nov. 5, 2001, at North Monroe Hospital. She was born Mar. 17, 1916 in Deering, Mo. Her husband, Leonard L. Teaster, preceded her in death. Services were held Nov. 8 at North Monroe Baptist Church with Rev. Warren Eckhardt & Dr. Bill Dye officiating, burial was in Woodlawn Cem. in Hayti, Mo., under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

REV. PAUL LANIER, 76, Anniston, Ala., former minister of the Biggers-Reyno area, died Mon., Oct. 15, 2001, at the National Health Ctr., Anniston. He was born Sept. 24, 1925 in Moorefield, Ark., a son of the late William Allen & Della (Harris) Lanier. He is survived by his wife, Edith Stewart Lanier of the home. Services were Oct. 18 in Pinson Memorial Untied Methodist Church there with Revs. Fred Shelnutt & Paul Stewart Lanier & Dr. Gilbert L. Ramsey officiating, burial was in Hillcrest Cem. under direction of Banks Funeral Home, Sylvester, Ga.

JULIUS ELMO EDINGTON, 77, Success, died Sun., Nov. 11, 2001. He was born in Biggers, Oct. 31, 1924, a son of the late Dave & Nelly (Caldwell Edington). Surviving is his wife, Bertha Edington of the home. Services were Tues. at Old Reyno FWB Church with Rev. Leo Martin officiatin, burial was in Johnston Cem. under direction of Cox-Waymon Funeral Home.

TRULA KING, 90, Corning, died Wed., Nov. 7, 2001, at the Pocahontas Nursing & Rehab Ctr. Born Sept. 7, 1911 near Dalton, she was a dau. of the late John Lee & Della (Wells) Wooldridge. Her husband, Manuel King, also preceded her in death. Services were Sat. in the Chapel of Ermert Funeral Home, Corning, burial was in Masonic Cem., Pocahontas.

IRA CLAUDE "PETE" ADAMS, 42, Pocahontas, died Wed., Nov. 7, 2001, at Randolph Co. Med. Ctr. Born Mar. 27, 1959 in Memphis, he was a son of Ira Short Jr. & Jean (Crump) Adams, both of Scottsdale, Ariz. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mona Lesa (Oaks) Adams of the home. Services were Sat. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Darrell Fears officiating, burial was in Harrisonville Cem., in Oxford, Miss.

CHARLES J. FERROS, 43, East Longmeadow, Mass., died Sat., Nov. 10, 2001, at the Holyoke Hospital there. Born June 4, 1958 in Tacoma, Wash., he was raised in Granby, Mass. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Patrick) Ferros, his mother, Nike Ferros of Granby, Mass., his father-in-law & mother-in-law, John & Anne Patrick, Pocahontas. Services were today (Thurs.) in St. Luke's Greek Orthodox Church there with burial in the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cem. in Agawam, Mass. Hafey Funeral Home of East Longmeadow is in charge.

W. C. HUCKABEE JR., 77, lifetime resident of Delaplaine, died Wed., Nov. 7, 2001, at the Walnut Ridge Nursing & Rehab Ctr. He was born May 23, 1924 in Sharp Co., a son of the late William C. & Maggie (Watkins) Huckabee. Graveside services were Sat. at Jones Ridge Cem. near Delaplaine with Heath Funeral Home of Paragould in charge.

JOHN WESLEY "J. W." PALMER, 80, lifetime resident of Pocahontas, died Wed., Nov. 7, 2001, at Randolph Co. Med. Ctr. He was born Mar. 6, 1921, the son of the late Louis & Bertha Ann (Pinkston) Palmer. He was first married to Mildred Louise Madden who preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1991. He then married Pearl (Reeves) Moore on July 23, 2001, who survives. Services were Sun. in the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel, Walnut Ridge, with Rev. Arvle "Buddy" Tribble officiating, burial was in Lawrence Memorial Cem., Walnut Ridge.

MILTON BOYD SHORES, 60, Lockney, Tex., died Tues., Oct. 30, 2001, at his home as a result of a fire. He was born Dec. 3, 1940, Maynard, a son of the late Mildred Bagley of Pocahontas & of the late Melvin Shores of Lockney, Tex. & a g'son of the late Anton & Lena Teater, Maynard. Moore Rose White Funeral Home of Lockney, Tex. was in charge.

Pocahontas Star Herald
Looking Back - News from the Past
(from files of Nov. 24, 1977)

MEN IN SERVICE

U.S.A.F. Tech. Sgt. Clarence W. Grist, son of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Grist, Pocahontas, is with the U.S. based tactical fighter unit which won the 1977 Royal Air Force Tactical Bombing Competition in Scotland.

Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician Second Class Warren C. Smith, son of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. D. Smith Jr., Warm Spgs., visited Pusan Korea. He is a crew member aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation.

PV2 Rocky M. Waymon, son of Mr. & Mrs. Bob Waymon, House Spgs., Mo., formerly Pocahontas, received a letter of commendation at Fort Campbell, Ky.

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Ken Spencer, Batesville, 8 lb., 2 oz., son named Byron Rayburn.
Paternal g'parents are Mrs. Thelma Spencer, Pocahontas & the late Rees Spencer.

DEATHS

Hardy A. Tyler, 93, Pocahontas
Robert A. (Bob) Segraves, Walnut Ridge
Mrs. Minerva May Chester, 87, Dalton
Leland Gerald Carroll, 73, Anderson, Ind.

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

MEN IN SERVICE

Fender W. Fry, son of Mrs. Raymond Fry., Pocahontas, joined the USAF Nov. 17. He's at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Tex.

Clyde C. French, son of D. E. Fench, O'Kean, completed AF basic training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Tex.

Seaman USN Edward Geary, son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Geary Jr., Pocahontas, is serving aboard the light cruiser USS Roanoke.

Pvt. Elton Fielden, Fort Knox, Ky., is visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Fieldn. His wife & baby, who have been visiting relatives in O'Kean will return to Ky. with him. BIRDELL NEWS

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. William White, son named William Dennis. Mrs. White is the dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Bennie Gates. FENDER NEWS

Bro. Odie Masters & wife, daughter. PITMAN NEWS

Mrs. Uhron Brooks has been visiting her son & dau-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Brooks & caring for the new baby there. RICHARDSON NEWS

DEATHS

Eric P. Fletcher, 59, prominent Pocahontas engineer & salesman, died in Kennedy Vet. Hospital in Memphis Fri. afternoon.

Hulen Venable, 52, died Nov. 16 at his home in Doniphan, Mo.

Mrs. Henrietts Atkins, 77, died at her home in West Pocahontas, Mon.

IN THE LONG, LONG AGO
(from files of Nov. 26, 1929)

BIRTHS

Mr. & Mrs. Max Riggs, Nov. 23, son named Randal Weir.
Mr. & Mrs. Shannon High, Nov. 22, boy named Lester William.
Mr. & Mrs. Ambrose Million, daugher.
Mr. & Mrs. Marshall High, Birdell, girl named Betty Jo.
Mr. & Mrs. John White, Tylerville, Nov. 7, son.

OBITUARIES
November 22, 2001

TROY CHESTER "T. C." DAVIS, 73, Dalton, died Wed., Nov. 14, 2001, at his home. Born July 20, 1928 in Walnut Ridge, he was a son of Albert Russell & Ollie (OArk) Davis. T. C. & Helen Adline (Lorsbach) Davis, who survives, were md. for 48 yrs. on Nov. 14, 2001. Services were Fri. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Mackie McReynolds officiating, burial was in King Cem., Dalton.

JANET EILENE VANHORN, 65, Pocahontas, died Wed., Nov. 14, 2001, at her home. Born Aug. 20, 1936 near Morocco, Ind., she was a dau. of Clay Christian & Helen Grace (Best) Baird. She is survived by her hus., Joseph Jonathan (Joe) VanHorn of the home. A memorial service was held Mon. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Steve Wingo officiating. The body was cremated.

HAROLD L. VERKLER, 65, Pocahontas, died Thurs., Nov., 15, 2001. Born Dec. 11, 1935 in Black Rock, he was a son of Rheita Johnson of Pocahontas, who survives. & the late Waples Verkler. Graveside services were Sun. at Oak Forest Cem. (Black Rock) with Bro. Carl Massey officiating, Cox-Waymon Funeral Home was in charge.

HOWARD MULLINS, 81, Delaplaine, died Thurs., Oct. 18, 2001. Born June 27, 1920 in Jackson, Miss., he was a son of Edgar & Mary (Butler) Mullins. His wife, Mae (Wren) Mullins, survives. The body was cremated, Cox-Waymon Funeral Home was in charge.

GLENNA MAE STROM, 88, Troy, Ill., died Oct. 28, 2001, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Born Mar. 5, 1913 in Randolph Co., she was a dau. of the late Levi & Janie (Cox) Helms. Her hus., Elmer Strom, preceded her in death on May 20, 2001. Services were held in Troy.

RUTH BURROW, 87, Imboden, died Thurs., Nov. 15, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Ctr., Jonesboro. Born Feb. 8, 1914 in Lawrence Co., she was a dau. Buster & Josie (Campbell) Lawrence. Services were Sun. in Bryan Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Russell officiating, burial was in Friendship Cem. near Ravenden, Bryan Funeral Home was in charge.

NAOMI HUNT, 78, Corning, died at Randolph Co. Med. Ctr. Tues., Nov. 13, 2001. Born June 2, 1923 in Maynard, she was a dau. of Aaron O. & Martha Mae (Meredith) Parker. Her hus., Leroy Hunt, survives. Services were Sat. in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with Revs. Doug McClellan & Matthew Woodside officiating, burial was in Corning Cem.

HENRY EARL BROWN, 79, Bono, died Thurs., Nov. 15, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Ctr., Jonesboro. Born Sept. 24, 1922 in Randolph Co., he was a son of Henry & Dorothy (Johnson) Brown. His wife, Norma Lee (Stacy) Brown survives. Services were Sun. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with J. W. Russell officiating, burial was in Trinity Cem. near Bono.

WILLIE MAE LANGLEY, 90, Pocahontas, formerly of Greenville, Miss., died Thurs., Nov. 15, 2001, at Pocahontas Nursing Home. Graveside services were Sat. at Caile Cem. near Caile, Miss. Boone-Wells Funeral Home of Greenville, MIss. was in charge. Her hus., Andrew Langley, preceded her in death.

MAMIE THEATRIC MCCARROLL, 78, Pocahontas, died Sat., Nov. 17, 2001, at St. Bernards Med. Ctr., Jonesboro. Born Mar. 5, 1923, near Newport, she was a dau. of Harrison & Mamie (Turner) Landers. Her hus., Earnest McCarroll, also preceded her in death. Services were Sat. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Don Strait officiating, burial was in Hardin Cem.