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El Dorado News Times Obituaries

Contributed by Angie Dusty
1 Dec 2007 through 22 Dec 2007

L.C. BOOKER
Funeral for L.C. Booker, 60, of Garland, will be at 11 a.m. today at Wynn Baptist Church in Garland with the Rev. John Wesson officiating. Burial will be in Wynn Cemetery under the direction of Henderson's Funeral Service of Magnolia.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service today at the mortuary.

CLARA D. CLARK
Funeral for Clara Dixon Clark, 83, of El Dorado, will be at 2 p.m. today at Jerusalem Quinn Baptist Church with the Rev. B.C. Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Jerusalem Quinn Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary.

EMOGENE S. CRAIG
Funeral for Emogene Smith Craig will be held at 2 p.m. today at Proctor Funeral Home Chapel in Camden with burial in Mount Horeb Cemetery.

CORY D. EVANS
Funeral for Cory Dewayne Evans, 32, of Detroit, and formerly of El Dorado, will be held at 11 a.m. today at Union Mission Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Ross officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be held from 8 until 9:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.
The family will be at 2912 Junction City Road.

LAWRENCE E. HILL
Funeral for Lawrence Edward "Fred" Hill, 63, of El Dorado, will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. John E. Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Community Cemetery in Junction City under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

DR. GRADY E. HILL
A memorial service for Dr. Grady E. Hill Jr., 79, of El Dorado, will be held at 2 p.m. today in Young's Chapel with the Rev. Billy Smith officiating.

EUGENE J. HOLLINGER
Eugene Junior Hollinger, 81, of Leander, Texas, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Veloz Hollinger; and step-daughters, Angelita Clark and Rita Schooley.
Survivors include his daughter, Georgene Mello; step-daughters, Olivia Dodds, and Julie Castillo; step-sons, Eugene Perez, Richard Perez, and Inez Perez; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.
Recitation of the rosary was held Friday at the Angel Funeral Home.
Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Paul's Catholic Church (10000 David Moore Drive) in Austin, Texas, with Father James Martin officiating.

MARY W. HOWARD
Funeral for Mary Willie Howard, 90, of El Dorado, will be at 11 a.m. today at Greater Paradise Baptist Church with Dr. E.A. Porchia officiating. Burial will be in Lott Burgy Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary.

HAZEL B. MANN
Hazel Brown Mann, 88, of Warren, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at Guesthouse in Warren.
The daughter of Thomas Harvey Brown and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Thompson Brown, she was born July 15, 1919, in Cleveland County. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Valley Freewill Baptist Church where she served as church clerk, Sunday School teacher, and church secretary.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a husband, Walter Fay Mann; brothers, Franklin Brown, Thomas Brown Jr., Marion Brown, Nolen Curtis Brown, and Luther "L.T." Brown.
Survivors include four brothers, Dewey Brown, and Jimmy Brown, both of Hot Springs, Donald T. Brown of Little Rock, and Gerald Brown of Blytheville; and one sister, Betty Lambert of Russellville.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Pleasant Valley Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Valley Freewill Baptist Church.

JOSEPH D. PIERCE
Joseph Daniel "Joe" Pierce, 73, of Calion, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at First United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Terry Barber officiating.
The family will be at 202 Landing, in Calion.
Memorials may be made to First United Pentecostal Church, 1012 W. Second, El Dorado, AR 71730.

RICHARD H. VICKERS
A memorial service for Richard H. Vickers, 89, will be held at 11 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church of Smackover. A private interment will be held in Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
The family will receive friends at 1009 Pershing Highway, Smackover.

ANNA L. WALLACE
Anna L. Wallace, formerly of Junction City, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at Gladewater, Texas.
Arrangements will be announced by Dearion and Davis Funeral Home of Gladewater.

ALBERT C. BOULDEN
Albert C. Boulden, 50, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at his home.
Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home.

STEPHEN A. CLARK
A private service for Stephen Anthony Clark, 47, of El Dorado, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at his home, for his family and friends.
Service will be provided by Perry's Funeral Chapels of El Dorado.

DR. JOHN M. HILL
Funeral for Dr. John Morrie Hill Jr., 75, of McAlester, Okla.,will be at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of McAlester.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held in Midwest City, Okla.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Chaney Harkins Funeral Home of McAlester.

JESSE A. MOSELEY
Jesse A. Moseley, 94, of New Edinburg, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren.
The son of Joseph L. Moseley and Alice Angeline Williams Moseley, he was born Dec. 18, 1912, in Cleveland County. He was a retired employee of Soil Conservation Services and a farmer. He was a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cora Eulalia Parker Moseley; and 10 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Pat Moseley of Sherwood and Jack Moseley of New Edinburg; one daughter, Janis Moseley of Little Rock; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial will be in Moseley Cemetery under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

MARY E. MOSS
Funeral for Mary Ella Hightower Moss, 96, of Warren, will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Frazer's Chapel.
Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until service time today at Frazer's.

OPAL K. ORR
Opal Kathline Webb Orr, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in Oklahoma City, Okla.
She was born Nov. 16, 1915, in Hermitage, to the Rev. Floyd and Mary Webb. She was a member of the Assembly of God and a carrier for the Arkansas Democrat for many years. She worked in a defense plant in Fort Worth, Texas, in World War II. She worked in laundry services until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son; her husband, Newt Orr; and her brother, Doyle.
Survivors include three sisters, Aimee Osbon of North Little Rock, Christine Johnson of Oklahoma City, and Fae Rotton of El Dorado.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock.

PHILLIP REDDIN
Phillip Reddin, 58, of Hampton, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
He was born Jan. 31, 1949, in Hampton. He was a member of Camp Ground Presbyterian Church in Hampton. He had owned and operated Phil's Flowers, a food catering business and several other businesses.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Nellie Tomlinson Reddin.
Survivors include two brothers, Jimmy Reddin of Mabelvale and Charles Reddin of Duncan, Okla.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Camp Ground Presbyterian Church in Hampton with the Rev. Garland Skidmore officiating. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandra, VA. 22331.

ANNA L. WALLACE
Funeral for Anna Lou Wallace, 68, of Gladewater, Texas, and formerly of Junction City, will be at 1 p.m. today at New Hope C.M.E. Church in Junction City.
Burial will be in Junction City Community Cemetery under the direction of Dearion and Davis Funeral Parlor of Gladewater.
Viewing will be held today at noon until the time of service at New Hope C.M.E. Church in Junction City.

JULIUS DeSOTO JR.
Julius DeSoto Jr., 65 ,of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas.
He was born Oct. 16, 1942, in Minden, La., to Julius Landrum DeSoto Sr. and Mildred Martha (Willis) DeSoto. He was a welder for various companies and attended North Acres Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father; four brothers, Charles Lee, Billy Wayne, Jack Glen, and James Allen DeSoto.
Survivors include his daughter, Mari Plumlee and her husband, Marc, and their son, Aiden, of Ada, Okla.; his mother, Mildred DeSoto of Magnolia; two brothers, Huey Robert DeSoto of El Dorado, and Joe DeSoto of Waldo; three sisters, Jean Keith of Price, Texas, Mary Weber of Fort Worth, Texas, and Martha Cumbie of Waldo; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and countless friends.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jeremy Horton and Bro. Zane Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia.
Family visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Joe DeSoto, Tillman Hunter, Allen Hunter, John Moore, Jimmy Ellis, Eddie Doss and Harold Doss.
To sign the online guest book visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz

MARY H. LEE
Mary Hurley Gray Lee, 96, of Fallbrook, Calif., and formerly of Warren and Estherville, Iowa, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007.
She was born March 12, 1911, in Warren, the daughter of Joseph Boyd Hurley and Eula Garrison Hurley. She was a graduate of Warren High School and Christian College in Columbia, Mo. She was an elementary teacher in the Warren area and assisted with youth activities at the First Presbyterian Church. She served as a trustee and elder at the Presbyterian Church in Estherville. She was active in the work of the Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of the P.E.O.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Paul Garnett Gray and Robert N. Lee; five brothers, Laurence Hurley, Curtis Hurley, Joe Boyd Hurley Jr., James Edward Hurley and Wallace Hurley; and one sister, Patricia Hurley Roddey.
Survivors include her son, Paul G. Gray of Piedmont, Calif.; daughters, Elizabeth Bucher of Fallbrook and Mary Alice Dunscombe of Houston; three stepsons, Joseph Robert Lee of Huntsville, Ala., James Montgomery Lee of Dover, Del., and Nelson John Lee of Larkspur, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren.
There will be a reception at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church, 212 E. Church St., Warren, AR 71671.

JESSE A. MOSELEY
Funeral for Jesse A. Moseley, 94, of New Edinburg, will be at 10 a.m. today at Frazer's Chapel in Warren.
Burial will be in Moseley Cemetery under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home.

OPAL K. ORR
Funeral for Opal Kathline Webb Orr, 92, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock.

ALBERT C. BOULDEN
Albert C. Boulden, 50, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at his home.
He was born Nov. 11, 1957, in El Dorado, the son of Albert Boulden and Myrtis Battle Boulden. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of First Baptist Church on Cordell and was an employee of Pizza Inn.
He was preceded in death by his father and his stepfather, Luther Kirk Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Dorathy Pierce Boulden of El Dorado; one son, Damon Henry of El Dorado; his mother, Myrtis Boulden Kirk of El Dorado; one brother, Jerome Boulden of Houston; five stepbrothers, Ed Kirk, J.J. Kirk, Michael Kirk, Kenneth Kirk and Ted Kirk, all of Dallas; two sisters, Eugenia Ford and Lisa Jamerson of El Dorado; three stepsisters, Rhonda Hill, Andrea Bridges and Veronica "Missy" Willis, all of El Dorado; grandparents, Ossie L. Autry of El Dorado and Clifford Battle of Homer, La.
Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at First Baptist Church, 620 Cordell, with the Rev. Pierce Moore officiating.
Burial will be in Zion Watch Cemetery in El Dorado under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
There will be no visitation or public viewing at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for public viewing until service time.
Memorials may be made to Barton Library, 200 E. Fifth St., El Dorado, AR 71730; or First Baptist Church, 620 Cordell, El Dorado, AR 71730.

LELUS A. CHURCHILL
Lelus A. "Weechie" Churchill, 93, of Camden, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007.
He was born Feb. 5, 1914, in Hector, and was a member of Cullendale Assembly of God Church, where he served as a trustee. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines. Weechie retired from International Paper Co. of Camden after 30 years of service. During the early 1950s, he played baseball for the original Kraftsman's baseball team. Mr. Churchill was a devoted father, grandfather and husband.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mildred Bowen Churchill of Camden; two sons, Jerry Churchill and his wife, Melanie, of Camden and Randy Churchill of El Dorado; grandchildren, Ashley Jones and her husband, Lance, of Billings, Mont., and Amber Pierce and her husband, Bryan, of Conway.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Cullendale Assembly of God Church Building Fund. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com

VICTOR P. FRANKLIN SR.
Victor P. Franklin Sr., 89, of El Dorado, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
He was born Oct. 14, 1918, in Ogden, and was the son of Oran Palmer Franklin and Maple Franklin. He served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He attended AM&N College in Pine Bluff. He was a member of First Baptist Church on Cordell, where he was a member of the Male Chorus, trustee board and the Finance Committee. He retired as an auditor with the Arkansas Employment Security Division.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Theodore Franklin; and a sister, Irene Arvin.
Survivors include his wife, Trevia Clark Franklin of El Dorado; three sons, Oran P. Franklin III of El Dorado, G. Bernard Franklin of Little Rock and Victor Franklin Jr., of San Diego; one daughter, Lisa Harrison of Sacramento, Calif.; one sister, Johnie Cue Blake of Tallahassee, Fla.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 620 Cordell, with the Rev. William Jamerson officiating.
Burial will be in Little Hope Cemetery in Spearsville, La., under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

C.C. HINES
C.C. "Cotton" Hines, 81, of Emerson, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at Homer Memorial Hospital in Homer, La.
Cotton was born Aug. 4, 1926, in Emerson, to John Doss and Sybil Maurice (Pharr) Hines. He was a retired logging contractor, served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Canaan Land Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James "Humpy" Hines; and daughter, Rebecca Pitcock.
Survivors are his wife of 59 years, Glenva Hines of Emerson; daughter, Denise Williams of Emerson; sons, Steve Hines of La Veta, Colo., Kevin Hines of Magnolia, and Jerry Hines of McNeil; sisters, Mary Bourn of El Dorado, and Frances Greenlee of El Dorado; grandsons, Daniel, Adam, Caleb and Micah; granddaughters, Stacy, Stephanie, Sarah, Melody, Melissa and Jessica; great-grandsons, Trent, Matthew and Jeremy; and great-granddaughters, Emma, Becca, Keisha, Kayla and Lyla.
Funeral was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Milford Moss and Bro. Eric Goble officiating. Burial was held in Mount Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. Memorials may be made to Canaan Land Assembly of God Church.
Grandsons and nephews served as active and honorary pallbearers.
To sign the guestbook, visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz

MABLE B. JEFFERS
Mable Belin Jeffers, 88, of Warren, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.
She was born Oct. 14, 1919, in Banks, the daughter of Carl Belin and Pearlie Arnold Belin. She was a SEABEC daycare foster grandmother, a homemaker and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Nolan "Red" Jeffers; two brothers, Carlton Belin and Mike Belin; and a sister, Ruby Rae Belin.
Survivors include a son, Charles Jeffers of Alma; a daughter, Rebecca Lunsford of Rison; two brothers, Carl Belin Jr. of Pearl City, Hawaii, and Carroll Belin of Farmerville, La.; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Frazer's Funeral Home Chapel in Warren. Burial will be in Adams Singer Cemetery near Warren under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Frazer's.

ALENE G. MITCHELL
Alene G. Mitchell, 98, of Crossett, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at Ashley Medical Center in Crossett.
Arrangements will be announced by Sims Mortuary of El Dorado.

RON C. MURPHY
Ron C. Murphy, 35, of El Dorado, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Sims Mortuary.

H.G. WEST JR.
H. G. West Jr., 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
H.G. was born on Jan. 2, 1924, in El Dorado, to Henry Grady West Sr. and Jewel Lyon West. He was an operator for American Oil, an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Marrable Hill Chapel and he loved to fish, play dominos, tell stories, and was a woodworker.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Raymond West; and a sister, Lois West.
Survivors include his wife, Marguerite Van Helms West of El Dorado; a son, Grady "Geve" West and his wife, Shannon, of Prairie Grove; a daughter, Rhonda Hurst and her husband, Larry, of El Dorado; grandsons, Joshua Lee West and his wife, Rebecca, Shelby Joseph West, Andrew Lyon West, and Justin Hurst; a granddaughter, Lacy Matone and her husband, Chad; and great-grandchildren Tanner and Peanut Matone.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Young's Chapel with the Revs. Ben Wasson and Sam Shepperson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Marrable Hill Chapel, 110 Chapel Ave., El Dorado, AR 71730 or D-Day National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130.
An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

ALBERT C. BOULDEN
Funeral for Albert C. Boulden, 50, of El Dorado, will be at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, 620 Cordell, with the Rev. Pierce Moore officiating. Burial will be in Zion Watch Cemetery in El Dorado under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
There will be no visitation or public viewing at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. today for public viewing until service time.

MARY S. DELPHIN
Mary Semerian "Toot" or "Mama Toot," Delphin, 94, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, in El Dorado.
Born Nov. 22, 1913, in Natchitoches Parish, La., she was the second of five children born to the union of Willie Rachal and Louisiana Severian. She was the owner of Buck's Liquor until her retirement.
She was a devoted Christian throughout her life and was baptized at St. Augustine's Church in Isle Brevelle, La. She was a founding member of the Holy Martyrs of Uganda Catholic Church in El Dorado, which was later merged into Holy Redeemer Parish. Semerian remained a faithful member of Holy Redeemer until her death. Always a firm believer in the biblical injunction, to those to whom much has been given, much is expected, she was driven to help the less fortunate.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Francis Delphin (Buck); six siblings, Magda, Ceola, Willie, Hearve, Dorsey and Thelma; one son, Raymond; and one grandson, Farrell Jr.
Survivors include three sons, Richard Delphin (Adelle), Walter Delphin (Ann) and Wilfred Delphin (Edwin); one daughter, Mary Christopher (Farrell); one brother, Floyd; her grandchildren, Vincent (Chanda), Angie (Michael), Nicholas (Juanita), and Semerian (Esaul) and her great-grandchildren, Richard, Oran, Cecil, Lameria, Isiah and Nehato.
Funeral will be held Sunday, Dec. 9 at Holy Redeemer of El Dorado, with visitation from 3 until 5 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 5 p.m. with Father Gregory Pilcher officiating.
Services will be held on Monday, Dec. 10, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Cane River, La., with visitation from 9 until 10:45 a.m., followed by Mass at 11 a.m., with Father Jacobs officiating.
Burial will be in St. Augustine Mausoleum. The family will be at the home of Richard Delphin, 2125 Gale Place, El Dorado.
Services are under the direction of Sims Mortuary, Inc., 432 Liberty St., El Dorado. Visit them online at www.simsmortuary.com

MICHAEL L. DOVER
Michael L. Dover, 44, of El Dorado, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at Life Touch Hospice.
He was born Oct. 1, 1963, in El Dorado, and was the son of Jack Lloyd Dover and Judy Dover Key, who preceded him in death.
He was an El Dorado High School graduate and worked as a cook for Betty's Old Fashion for 20 years.
Survivors include his grandmother, Minnie Dean Thomas of El Dorado; sisters, Rhonda Willouby of El Dorado, and Lisa Lowery of Mount Holly; aunts, Betty Shaub, Martha Koons, and Carolyn Bush, all of El Dorado; uncles, Steve Dover and Donald Dover, both of El Dorado; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Perry's Funeral Chapels of El Dorado with the Rev. Terry Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel South Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice.

VICTOR P. FRANKLIN SR.
Funeral for Victor P. Franklin Sr., 89, of El Dorado, will be at 2:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, 620 Cordell, with the Rev. William Jamerson officiating. Burial will be in Little Hope Cemetery in Spearsville, La., under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

MABLE B. JEFFERS
Funeral for Mable Belin Jeffers, 88, of Warren, will be at 2 p.m. today at Frazer's Funeral Home Chapel in Warren.
Burial will be in Adams Singer Cemetery near Warren under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home.

MARY H. LEE
Memorial services for Mary Hurley Gray Lee, 96, of Fallbrook, Calif., and formerly of Warren and Estherville, Iowa, will be at 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren.
There will be a reception at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church, 212 E. Church St., Warren, AR 71671.

W.C. ADAIR
W.C. Adaiur, 78, of Waldo, died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007.
Arrangements will be announced by Marks Funeral Home in Magnolia.

MARY J. COULTER
Mary Jane Coulter, 70, of Crossett, died on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at her residence.
She was born on Oct. 16, 1937, to Eldridge Elihu and Mable Purvis Johnson in Luling, Texas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Scarborough.
She was co-owner of Baker's Pharmacy and a member of the Presbyterian Church in Crossett.
Survivors include her husband, Baker Coulter of Crossett; two sons, Keith Coulter and wife, Vivian, of McAllister, Okla., and Seth Coulter and wife, Janice, of Russellville; two daughters, Kellye Young and husband, Maury, of El Dorado and Sara Whitlock and husband, Kelvin, of Russellville; a god-child, Lisa Ann Terrell of Crossett; two sisters, Jean Adams of Sealy, Texas, and Wanda Beaudry of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren, Nathan, Jacob, Katie, Kelsey, Courtney, Josh, Hanna and Ashton.
Private interment will be in Pinewood Memorial Park. Memorial service will be at 9 a.m. on Monday at the Presbyterian Church in Crossett with the Rev. Bonnie Milligan officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in Crossett.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Crossett, 309 Pine St., Crossett, AR 71635; American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or the charity of donor's choice.

HERMAN J. GRIGSBY
The Rev. Hermon J. Grigsby, 84, of El Dorado, received his heavenly promotion on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, while a patient at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
Born on June 26, 1923, in Malvern, he was the youngest of the 10 children of John Thomas and Zora Belle Burris Grigsby.
Rev. Grigsby, an ordained Assemblies of God minister, had 50 years of pastoral ministry in Assemblies of God churches in Arkansas and Louisiana. He had served his country during World War II as a first class seaman in the U. S. Navy.
Preceding him in death along with his parents were his wife of 51 years, Mildred O. Cotten Grigsby; and eight brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a son, Elvis L. Grigsby (Glenda) of Little Rock; a daughter, Wanda Hubbard (Thomas) of El Dorado; a grandson, the Rev. Neil Hubbard of El Dorado; and a sister, Fercy Nugent of Malvern.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at First Assembly of God with the Revs. Scott Etheridge and E. Joe Wilmoth officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado.

FLORENCE POSEY
Funeral for Florence Rundell Posey, 69, will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at First United Methodist Church in Farmerville, La., with the Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating.
Interment will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.
Mrs. Posey was born on Nov. 29, 1938, in Vicksburg, Miss., and passed away on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, in Farmerville.
Mrs. Posey graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1956. She attended Louisiana State University where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority.
Mrs. Posey graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1960 with a degree in elementary education.
She taught elementary school for a number of years in El Dorado and at Cedar Creek School in Ruston.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James; a daughter and son-in-law, Alison and Kent Reed of Kinder, La.; three grandchildren, Justin, Wesley and Catherine Reed; and a son, Ron, and fiancée, Charlene Martin, of Dallas, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Llewellyn Rundell.
Pallbearers will be Joe Harper, Stein Baughman, Jim Farley, Billy Shankle, Huey Warner and Charles Causey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Methodist Childrens' Home in Ruston, La., or to the charity of donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 tonight the funeral home in Farmerville.

JOYCE L. RUSSELL
Joyce L. Russell, 80, of Strong, died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
She was born on May 8, 1927, in Strong, the daughter of Searcy Leonard Saunders Sr. and Birdie L. Gibson Saunders.
She retired from Strong Gardner Elementary School where she worked in the cafeteria for 31 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William "Bill" Russell; sisters Mary Martin, Drucilla Wilson and Helen Vaughn; and a brother, S.L. Saunders.
Survivors include four daughters, JoAnn Dollar and husband, Gerald, Sharon McDowell and husband, Barry, Billie Barnes and husband, Melvin, and Brenda Davis and husband, Len; grandchildren Heath, Brandon and James Gilmore, Tabitha Dollar, Stefanie Sanchez, Angela McDowell, Tarrah and Kevin Barnes, Amanda Dollar and Brent Davis; 16 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, along with two companions, Lucretia Banks and Charlotte Henson.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday at New London Baptist Church with the Rev. Rodney Grice and Harold Diffie officiating.
Burial will be in Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels in Strong.
Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New London Baptist Church Building Fund.

MARGARET STRICKLAND
Margaret "Lucille" Strickland, 70, of El Dorado, died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at her residence.
Mrs. Strickland was born on Jan. 28, 1937, in Soper, Okla., to James Leonard Johnson and Bertha Viney Holder.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Smackover. She was formerly a nurse at Warner Brown Hospital for 20 years and retired from South Arkansas Regional Health Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Orlin Strickland.
She is survived by a son, Eddie Cole and wife, Kathy, of Junction City; a daughter, Cathey Griffin and husband, Johnny, of El Dorado; a stepson, Gary Strickland and wife, Belinda, of Smackover; four grandsons, Craig Griffin and wife, Cathey, Jesse Cole, Lane Griffin and wife, Lindsey, and David Cole and wife, Felicia; one special granddaughter, Courtney Renee; and five great-grandchildren, Reece, Braden, Kyla and Peyton Griffin and Christopher Cole.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Young's Chapel. Internment will be in Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors in El Dorado.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 W. 12th, Smackover, AR 71762.
The family will be at the Griffin residence, 601 Ables Drive, in El Dorado.
An online registry is available for viewing at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

THEODORE TALLEY
Theodore Talley, 67, of Magnolia, died on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007.
Arrangements will be announced by Marks Funeral Home in Magnolia.

MARY J. COULTER
Memorial service for Mary Jane Coulter, 70, of Crossett, will be at 9 a.m. today at the Presbyterian Church in Crossett with the Rev. Bonnie Milligan officiating. A private interment will be in Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in Crossett.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Crossett, 309 Pine St., Crossett, AR 71635; American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or the charity of donor's choice.

LUCILLE HENDERSON
Lucille Henderson, 96, of Crossett, and formerly of Magnolia, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Golden Living Nursing Center in Crossett.
Survivors include two sons, Thornell Henderson of Crestview, Fla., and Claude Henderson of Crossett; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Unity A.M.E. Church in Magnolia with the Rev. Enious Montgomery officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in New Bethel-St. John Cemetery under the direction of Henderson's Funeral Service of Magnolia.
Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. A wake will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the chapel.

JAREDA E. LORENZ
Jareda Evans Lorenz, 87, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
She was born Dec. 25, 1919, in Haskell, to Dewey Lee Evans and Emma Cleo Lawrence Evans. Jareda worked as an admitting clerk at Union Medical Center and also worked at Sterling Department Store and Philips Auto. She was a former member of the Monday Night Bowling League and was state women's singles champion in 1970. She was a member of RSVP, Senior Citizen Club, Three Creeks Golden Age Club, and Adult Women's Sunday School Class at Galilee Baptist Church. She loved the Razorbacks and loved being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Harry Lorenz; daughter-in-law, Carline Lorenz; grandson, Kenneth D. Millican; and niece, Cheri Hyde Massey.
Survivors include a son, Jerry Lorenz and his wife, Betty, of Parkers Chapel; a daughter, Jeanette Millican and her husband, Jerrell, of Parkers Chapel; a brother, Julius L. Evans of Parkers Chapel; a sister, Virginia Williams and her husband, Bill, of Smackover; three grandchildren, Tim A. Millican and his wife, Cindy, of Hot Springs; Kim Millican Vaughn and her husband, Ricky, of Parkers Chapel, Carla Lorenz Henry and her husband, Randy, of El Dorado; nine great-grandchildren, Eric Millican of Ruston, La., Jonathan Messer of Parkers Chapel, Derrick and Clay Henry of El Dorado, Lauren Millican of Texarkana, Texas, Christy Vaughn Blakesley and her husband, John, of Mount Holly, Ricky Vaughn Jr. and his wife, Lorena, of El Cajon, Calif., Leslie Vaughn of Norphlet , Amanda Carter of Hot Springs; six great-great-grandchildren; a special cousin, Ola Mae Shelnut of Benton; one niece, Debbie Hagan and her husband, Randy; one nephew, David Evans and his wife, Peggy.
Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Young's Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Young's.
The family will be at 3509 Oleta in Parkers Chapel.
Memorials may be made to donor's choice, Galilee Baptist Church, 117 Galilee Road, El Dorado, AR 71730; or Arkansas Children's Home, P.O. Box 460, Paragould, AR 72451.
An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com

BEATRICE MURPHY
Beatrice "Aunt Bea" Murphy, 91, of El Dorado, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
Arrangements will be announced by Young's Funeral Directors.

RON C. MURPHY
Ron Charrise Murphy, 35, of El Dorado, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in El Dorado.
The son of Lige and Verniece Thompson Murphy, he was born Nov. 17, 1972, in El Dorado. He was a member of Cargile of Church of Christ, and was a driver for Ashley Furniture Co.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father; and a brother, Terry Murphy.
Survivors include one son, Ron Charisse Murphy Jr.; two daughters, Nahi Murphy and En'yah Murphy; his mother, Verniece Highshaw; six brothers, Kenneth Murphy, Gregory Murphy, Alvin Murphy, Ricky Murphy, Tony Murphy and Kenneth Williams; and two sisters, Sheila McDaniel and Marlene Williams.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cargile Church of Christ in El Dorado with Bro. Michael Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Lisbon Cemetery in Lisbon under the direction of Sims Mortuary.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

JOYCE L. RUSSELL
Joyce L. Russell, 80, of Strong, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
She was born May 8, 1927, in Strong, the daughter of Searcy Leonard Saunders Sr. and Birdie L. Gibson Saunders. She retired from Strong Gardner Elementary School where she worked in the cafeteria for 31 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William "Bill" Russell; sisters, Mary Martin, Drucilla Wilson and Helen Vaughn; and a brother, S.L. Saunders.
Survivors include four daughters, JoAnn Dollar and her husband, Gerald, Sharon McDowell and her husband, Barry, Billie Barnes and her husband, Melvin, and Brenda Davis and her husband, Len; grandchildren Heath, Brandon and James Gilmore, Tabitha Dollar, Stefanie Sanchez, Angela McDowell, Tarrah and Kevin Barnes, Amanda Dollar and Brent Davis; 16 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bill Saunders and his wife, Ethel, Jimmy Saunders and his wife, Louise, and John Saunders and his wife, Marvene; a sister, Ann Jennings; and a host of nieces and nephews, along with two companions, Lucretia Banks and Charlotte Henson.
Funeral was held Monday, Dec. 10, at New London Baptist Church with the Revs. Rodney Grice and Harold Diffie officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels in Strong.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New London Baptist Church Building Fund.

WILLIE SHAW JR.
Willie Shaw Jr., 16, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home.

JAMES F. SHULTZ
James Franklin Shultz, 53, of El Dorado, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Born Aug. 11, 1954, in Ottumwa, Iowa, he was the son of Woodrow W. and Mary Margaret White Shultz. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include a son, Jason James Shultz of Magnolia; four brothers, John Shultz, Bryan Shultz and Allen Shultz, all of El Dorado, and Ricky Shultz of Grove City, Ohio; two sisters, Diane Sisk of Magnolia and Deborah Joynes of North Carolina.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Shultz officiating.
Interment will be under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends for visitation at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

MARGIE N. SUTTON
Margie Nell Owen Sutton, 85, of El Dorado, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Sweet Home Residential Care Center following a lengthy illness.
Born Feb. 23, 1922, in Union County, she was the daughter of John Edgar and Alcie Jane Hanry Owen.
She had been employed at NuWay Cleaners and Harrell Cleaners as a clerk and doing alterations. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred Sutton; three brothers, Roy Owen, Edgar H. Owen and Willis T. Owen; and one sister, Idell Oliver.
Survivors include a daughter, Charlene Sutton Schultz of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Sam Owen of Raytown, Mo., and Jerry Boyd Owen of Columbus, Miss.; and four sisters, Elizabeth Langley of Three Creeks, Claudine Owen Owens of El Dorado, Julia Davis of Gonzales, La., and Betty Murphree of El Dorado; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Perry officiating.
Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery near the Three Creeks Community under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.

ALENE P. MITCHELL
Alene Phifer Mitchell, 98, of Crossett, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett.
Born Feb. 8, 1909, in Strong, she was the daughter of Alex and Ella Ward Phifer. She was a member of Allen Temple C.M.E., where she served on the Missionary Society, and as church treasurer and secretary. She was a cosmetologist.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Grover, Gordon, Garland and Burton Phifer; and three sisters, Etta, Julia and Media Phifer.
Survivors include one sister, Adele Freeman; one grandson, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gates Chapel in Crossett with the Rev. Ruby Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery in Crossett under the direction of Sims Mortuary.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

LINDA G. NANCE
Linda G. Nance, 59, of Junction City, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at Life Touch Hospice House following a lengthy illness.
Born July 6, 1948, in Union County, she was the daughter of Lannie O'Neal and Mary L. Bailey Waller. She had been employed at Wade Correctional Center for 15 years and at Securitas Security for two years. Linda was a member of Cross Life Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robbie Paul Bridges; and her stepfather, Jack F. Martin.
Survivors include three brothers, James Vettie Waller (Carolyn), Charles Kevin Waller (Virginia) and John Kenneth Waller (Francine), all of Junction City. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Jessica Bridges Johnson (Aaron) of Tahlequah, Okla., and Cody Paul Bridges of El Dorado; one great-grandchild, Makayla Ann Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dwain Miller officiating.
Private interment will follow in Old Minden Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
Please sign the online registry at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.

JAMES L. RICHMOND
James L. Richmond, 52, of El Dorado, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home.

JAMES F. SHULTZ
Graveside services for James Franklin Shultz, 53, of El Dorado, will be at 2 p.m. today in Woodlawn Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Shultz officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends for visitation at 12:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

MARGIE N. SUTTON
Funeral for Margie Nell Owen Sutton, 85, of El Dorado, will be at 10 a.m. today at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Perry officiating.
Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery near the Three Creeks Community under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.

WYONA M. COLVIN
Wyona Marks Colvin, 74, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at Garland Nursing and Rehab in Hot Springs.
The daughter of V.R. Marks and Virgil Hall Marks, she was born Feb. 15, 1933, in New Edinburg. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Johnny Bob Colvin; and a son, Johnny Michael Colvin.
Survivors include one sister, Helen Alesce of Hot Springs; and a half-brother, Billy Jack Marks of Hobbs, N.M.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Marks Mill Battlefield Cemetery near New Edinburg under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

SYLVIA B. ELLIOTT
Funeral for Sylvia Blalock Elliott, 56, of Minden, La., will be at 1 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Minden Chapel. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery in Bernice with the Rev. Larry Earhardt officiating.

ALYMER C. HICKS
A graveside service for Alymer Clay Hicks, 90, of Onalaska, Texas, and formerly of El Dorado, will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Rest Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Jacobs officiating. Services are under the direction of Cochran Funeral Home of Livingston, Texas.

OLIN JACKSON
Olin Jackson, 92, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.
The son of Charles E. and Cordelia Molden Jackson, he was born June 7, 1915, at Dierks. He was a retired foreman for Timex Corp. and a member of Central Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Lurline Moore Jackson; one son, Jerry Donald Jackson of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Joan Carlton of Texarkana, Texas; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren.
Visitation will be from noon to service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

ANGELA L. MANNING
Funeral for Angela Lanet Williams Manning, 28, of Crossett, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jesse Radford Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Carlock Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg.
BESSIE M. MILES
Bessie Mae Miles, 70, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007.
The daughter of Albert and Selma Boone Henry, she was born Feb. 26, 1937, in Lillie, La.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and three sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Pleasant (Bud) Miles of El Dorado; a son, Boris Miles of El Dorado; daughters, Shirl Gibson of El Dorado and Lasaundra Franks of Magnolia; sisters, Verdie B. Nelson of El Dorado, Shirley Miller and Flossie Hildreth of Los Angeles; a brother, Jessie Henry of El Dorado; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Salem Baptist Church in Junction City with the Rev. Charles Henry officiating. Marks Funeral Home of Magnolia is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.

MARTHA M. ORR
Martha Mae Adams Moore, 87, of El Dorado, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at her residence.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Chapel. Burial will be in Adams Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Community Hospice Sitters Fund, 516 W. Faulkner, E Dorado, AR 71730.

HENRY PRYOR
Memorial services for Henry Pryor, 50, of Camden, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Camden with the Revs. Buddy Ratliff and John Dill officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church Great Hall.

JAMES L. RICHMOND
James Lee "Pluck" Richmond, 52, of El Dorado, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
The son of Zadie and Gracie Richmond, he was born March 11, 1955, in El Dorado. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church. He was an employee of El Dorado Paper Bag.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Zadie Richmond Jr.; and two sisters, Margie Davis and Betty Gentle.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Richmond of El Dorado; one son, Jayme Lamont Richmond of Horn Lake, Miss.; two daughters, Emma Chemeika Richmond of El Dorado and Joneice Lashunda Maxie of Crossett; five brothers, Grady Richmond, the Rev. Daniel Willis and Benjamin Richmond, all of El Dorado, Albert Richmond of San Francisco, and Marvin Richmond of Ithaca, N.Y.; five sisters, Gracie Ross, Linda Savannah, Lenora Davis and Archie Miller of El Dorado, and Charlesetta Hunter of Minneapolis; and four grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Alvin McGhee officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
The family will meet friends after the service in the fellowship hall of Union Mission Baptist Church.

MAXINE ROCKETT
Maxine Rockett, 84, of Junction City, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at Timberlane Health and Rehab in El Dorado following a lengthy illness.
Born Dec. 22, 1922, in Junction City, she was the daughter of Auston and Nora Reid Aycock. Mrs. Rockett was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Preceding her in death, along with her parents, were her husband ,Alymer Rockett; grandson, Gary Rockett Jr.; brother, J. R. Aycock; and sister, Arlene Rockett.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Rockett and his wife, Judy, of Warren, and Doug Rockett and his wife, Debbie, of Junction City; grandchildren, Sabrina Newell and her husband, Rick, of Shreveport, La., Charity Anglin and her husband, Chris, of Tyler, Texas, Collin Rockett and his wife, Candy, of Junction City and Derek Rockett of Junction City; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Paige Newell, Auston and Jackson Anglin and Jonathan Rockett; two brothers, A. B. Aycock and Willis Aycock, both of Junction City; a sister, Annette Washam of Lillie, La.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Bethel Baptist Church south of Junction City with the Rev. Marty Black officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends beginning at 4 p.m. today at Bailey Funeral Home in Junction City.
Memorials may be made to Roselawn Cemetery, P. O. Box 837, Junction City, AR 71749.
Please sign the online register at www.baileyfuneralhome.net

WILLIE J. SHAW JR.
Willie J. Shaw Jr., 16, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
The son of Willie Shaw Sr. and Linda Faye Levingston, he was born Dec. 3, 1991, in El Dorado. He was a student at El Dorado High School.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Erman Levingston and Marilyn Ann Davis.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Faye Levingston of El Dorado; his father, Willie Shaw Sr. of Warren; two sisters, Kayla Shaw of Warren and Chanequa Latrese Carter of Seattle, Wash.; and grandparents, L.V. and Thurmon Bradley of Hamburg.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1018 E. Wilson, with the Rev. Murlee Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be held from 1 until 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

WYONA M. COLVIN
A graveside service for Wyona Marks Colvin, 74, of Hot Springs, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Marks Mill Battlefield Cemetery near New Edinburg under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

DELPHINE COTTRELL
Delphine Campbell Cottrell, 87, died on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home.
She was born on Oct. 28, 1920, in Lisbon, to James Marion Campbell and Verda Smith Campbell.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church for 64 years and a longtime member of the WMU.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years, John Cottrell of El Dorado; two daughters, Vickie Tatum and her husband, Bud, of Irving, Texas, Gail Wingfield of Irving; brother, Bill Campbell and his wife, Margaret, of El Dorado; grandchildren, John Tatum, Chris Tatum, Jill Claxton, Scot Wingfield, and Haley Ford; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Monday in Young's Chapel with Dr. Duane Miller officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Cross Life Church Library, 1010 Combs, El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
The family will be at 1314 Robinson.

CHRISTOPHER P. KNIGHT
Christopher Paul Xavier Knight, infant son of Kenneth Paul Knight and Laura Ann Knight of Huttig, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
Christopher was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John Pat Nelson and Clara Nelson.
Survivors include his parents; a sister, Crystal Elizabeth Knight of Huttig; maternal grandmother, Dianne K. Herndon of Huttig; maternal grandfather, Charles Perdue and his wife, Lynda, of Strong; paternal grandparents, B.P. and Sandra Knight of Abilene, Texas; and a host of many loving relatives.
A graveside service for Christopher will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, at Sweet Home Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Perdue officiating. Services are under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.

ANGELA L. MANNING
Funeral for Angela Lanet Williams Manning, 28, of Crossett, will be at 11 a.m. today at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jesse Radford Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Carlock Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg.

MARTHA M. ORR
Martha Mae Adams Orr, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007.
Born June 24, 1920, in Calion, to Ernest Frank Willis and Dora Isabela Heckford Willis, she was a retired nurse's aide from Warner Brown Hospital and Union Medical Center. She worked as a private caregiver after she retired. She enjoyed reading, dancing and socializing with her many friends in all the activities at Champagnolle Landing. An animal lover, she was a strong supporter of UCAPS and was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands, O. D. Adams Sr., Fred Barnett and James Roy Orr; sons, Omer Adams Jr. and John Handley Adams; grandson, William Gary Adams Jr.; sisters, Mary Lou Willis Parker and Lillie Copeland; and brothers, Bill and Alvin Harris.
Survivors include one son, William Gary Adams Sr. and his wife, Angela, of El Dorado; five daughters, Clara Sue Adams Ward and her husband, Welby Gayle, of El Dorado, Paula Adams Skipper Orr and her husband, Lloyd, of Batesville, Betty Jo Adams Simmons and her husband, Robert Andy, of Batesville, Cheryle Ann Adams Sanderson and her husband, Donald, of The Woodlands, Texas, and Mary Rachel Adams Miller and her husband, Russell Jay, of Houston; nine grandsons, Gary Alan Ward, Robert Brandon Skipper, Rodney Shane Skipper, James Padgett, Ryan Jay Miller, Jon David Sanderson, Michael Seth Miller, Brian Issac Miller and John Jered Adams; six granddaughters, Marlu Jo Burley-McElhany, Heather V. Adams, Piper Adams Sanderson, Carolyn "Cissie" Padgett, Martie Lynn Adams Chandler and Tonya Dawn Adams Venturella; five great-grandsons, Sawyer Warry McElhany, John Gibson, Jeremy Gibson, Darin Drake Chandler and Handley Chandler; and three great-granddaughters, Danielle Ward, Brooke Venturella and Chauncey Chandler.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. today at Young's.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Young's Chapel with the Rev. Mark Staples officiating. Interment will be in Adams Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to the Union County Animal Protection Society, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, AR 71730 or Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.

JAMES L. RICHMOND
Funeral for James Lee "Pluck" Richmond, 52, of El Dorado, will be at 11 a.m. today at Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Alvin McGhee officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.
The family will meet friends after the service in the fellowship hall of Union Mission Baptist Church.

MAXINE ROCKETT
Funeral for Maxine Rockett, 84, of Junction City, will be held at 10 a.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church south of Junction City with the Rev. Marty Black officiating.
Interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.

WYONA M. COLVIN
Graveside service for Wyona Marks Colvin, 74, of Hot Springs, will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Marks Mill Battlefield Cemetery near New Edinburg under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

MELBA F. GOODWIN
Melba Frances Robinson Goodwin, of Plano, Texas, and formerly of El Dorado, died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007.
The daughter of Julius Clifford and Della Mae Walker Robinson, she was born in Winona, Mo., on July 13, 1918. She moved to El Dorado at the age of 3 and remained until the age of 83.
She was a graduate of El Dorado High School. Melba retired from El Dorado Public Schools as the assistant food service director after 23 years of service. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in El Dorado.
She married the love of her life, L.Q. Goodwin, on July 25, 1944, who preceded her in death in 1992. They raised four children, two boys and two girls, all whom survive them; Charles and Oleta Goodwin of Kilgore, Texas, Mary Alice Goodwin Britt of Uncertain, Texas, Lawrence and Jeri Goodwin of Carrollton, Texas, and Roger and Sherry Goodwin Brown of Plano. Melba is also survived by five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday in Young's Chapel with the Rev. Jim Polk officiating.
Interment will be in Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors in El Dorado.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
An online obituary is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

DOROTHY GOUDELOCK
Dorothy Goudelock, 80, died on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007.
She left a legacy of love for her family and a sweet spirit. She will always be remembered as a pillar of strength for her family.
She was preceded in death by a husband, Marshall Lee Purifoy; a daughter, Linda Meeks; a granddaughter, Angie Williams; and a grandson, Jamie Purifoy.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Raymond Goudelock of Camden; five daughters, Carolyn Dunn, Marcia Garrett and Donna Crain, all of Camden, Alice Shuff of Iowa, La., and Phyllis Hollis of Camden; four sons, Lucky, Donald and James Purifoy, all of Camden, and John Purifoy of Fouke; two brothers, James and Bobby Robertson, both of Camden; four sisters, Gracie Hamilton, Daisy Johnson and Pat Hearnsberger, all of Camden, and Martha Johnson of Waco, Texas; 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three stepsons, Rick Goudelock of Little Rock, Lewis Goudelock and Lewis Thomas of Louisiana. She was a member of the Assembly of God.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at Proctor Funeral Home with Terry Walthall officiating.
Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home in Camden.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com on the Internet.

HAZEL HAMPTON
Hazel Hampton, 76, of Marion, La., died on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at Union General Hospital in Farmerville, La.
Arrangements will be announced by Sims Mortuary in El Dorado.

CHARLES G. HAWKINS
Charles Graham "Chuck" Hawkins, 44, of Bearden, died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden.
Chuck was born on Aug. 27, 1963, in Sulphur, La., the son of Charles Graham Sr. "Charlie" and Lana Townsel Hawkins.
He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Bearden, and was a welder.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Heavy and Margie Hawkins and Herbert and Norma Townsel.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Griffis Hawkins of Bearden; his sons, Charlie Hawkins and Jesse Hawkins, both of Bearden; his mother, Lana Hawkins of Bearden, his sister, Debbie Houston and her husband, Randy, of Fordyce; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene and Freida Griffis of Bearden; a brother-in-law, Gary Griffis and his wife, Tina, of El Dorado; a sister-in-law, Given Griffis of Bearden; several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday at First Southern Baptist Church in Bearden with the Rev. Chris Morgan and Dr. Mike Montalbano officiating.
Burial will be in Moss Hill Cemetery under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home in Camden.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com on the Internet.

CHRISTOPHER P. KNIGHT
Graveside service for Christopher Paul Xavier Knight, infant son of Kenneth Paul Knight and Laura Ann Knight, of Huttig, will be at 3 p.m. today in Sweet Home Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Perdue officiating.
Services are under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors in El Dorado.

LYDIA E. LANGLEY
Lydia Elizabeth Langley, 87, of Junction City, died on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at Life touch Hospice House following a lengthy illness.
Born on Aug. 15, 1920, in Union County, she was the daughter of John Edgar and Alcie Jane Hanry Owen. She was a longtime member of Hopewell Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Mrs. Langley loved the outdoors and fishing and gardening were some of her favorite activities.
Preceding her in death along with her parents were her husband of 66 years, Kenzie K. Langley; a son, Kenneth Langley; a daughter, Nadine Owens; and a grandson, Trey Calk. She had six brothers, Roy Owen, Edgar Harold Owen, Willis T. Owen, Albert Owen, Harvey Austin Owen and Andrew Dayton Owen along with two sisters, Idell Oliver and Margie Sutton, also precede her in death.
Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Elliott (Josiah) of Pasadena, Md., Peggy New (Jeryl) of Junction City, Mary Pate of Magnolia, and Kay New (Gary) of Junction City; three sons, John Langley of Houston, Texas, Jimmy Langley (Vicky) of Junction City and Glenn Langley (Debbie) of Magnolia. Surviving sisters are Claudine Owens of El Dorado, Julia Davis of Gonzales, La., and Betty Murphree of El Dorado; and brothers, Sam Owen of Raytown, Mo., and Boyd Owen of Columbus, Miss. Mrs. Langley is survived by a total of 90 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. J. D. Weido officiating.
Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado.
Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730 or to Hopewell Baptist Church Building Fund, 3027 Hopewell Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
Please sign the online registry at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.

MARTHA M. ORR
Funeral for Martha Mae Adams Orr, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today in Young's Chapel with the Rev. Mark Staples officiating.
Interment will be in Adams Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors in El Dorado.
Memorials may be made to the Union County Animal Protection Society, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, AR 71730 or Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.

DELPHINE COTTRELL
Funeral for Delphine Campbell Cottrell, 87, will be at 10 a.m. today in Young's Chapel with Dr. Duane Miller officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to Cross Life Church Library, 1010 Combs, El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
The family will be at 1314 Robinson.

MELBA F. GOODWIN
Funeral for Melba Frances Robinson Goodwin, of Plano, Texas, and formerly of El Dorado, will be at 2 p.m. today in Young's Chapel with the Rev. Jim Polk officiating. Interment will be in Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.

CHARLES G. HAWKINS
Funeral for Charles Graham "Chuck" Hawkins, 44, of Bearden, will be at 2 p.m. today at First Southern Baptist Church in Bearden with the Rev. Chris Morgan and Dr. Mike Montalbano officiating. Burial will be in Moss Hill Cemetery under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home in Camden.
Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com on the Internet.

FELIX C. MCLEMORE SR.
Felix C. McLemore Sr., 80, of Weatherford, Texas, formerly of Wilmar, died on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at Regency Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.
He was born on April 27, 1927, in Jefferson County, Arkansas, the son of Sterling Cornelious McLemore and Elna Ophelia Bass McLemore. He was a Baptist, a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired diesel mechanic and worked many years for Blankinship Motor Co. in Warren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Donald Wayne McLemore.
Survivors include his wife, Cookie McLemore; three sons, Lynn McLemore, U.S. Marines, Beaufort, S.C., John Wayne McLemore, U.S. Army stationed in Iraq, and Felix C. McLemore Jr., Mineral Wells, Texas; two daughters, Sharon Kay Bussell of Middleton, Tenn., and Karen Scott of Austin, Texas; one brother, Tommy McLemore of Warren; two sisters, Faye Patenotte of Yazoo City, Miss., and Betty Kight of Monticello; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral wil be at 10 a.m. today in Frazer's Chapel. Burial will be in Fitzhugh Cemetery in Jefferson County under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren.
Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

SNYDER J0E MACK GRIDER
Snyder Joe Mack Grider, 77, of Warren, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at Southwest Regional Medical Center in Little Rock.
The son of Earl Grider and Elun Beasley Grider, he was born Aug. 19, 1930, in Johnsonville. He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and a mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Billie Gibson Grider; two sons, Jimmy Grider and Ronnie Grider; a daughter, Utahna Grider; three brothers, Bill Grider, Floyd Grider and Boyd Grider; and a sister, Marjorie Baker.
Survivors include a son, James Charles Matuska Grider of Warren; two daughters, Ranardo Grider of Little Rock, and Essie Grider of Warren; a brother, Lloyd Grider of Warren; and a sister, Bobbie J. Doss of Warren; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial with flag presentation will be held in Adams-Singer Cemetery near Warren under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren.

DARYL MILLER
Daryl Miller, 42, of El Dorado, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home.

ROBBIN SNYDER
Robbin Snyder, 61, of Waldo, passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at Magnolia City Hospital.
He was born Dec. 17, 1945, in Magnolia, to Melvin Thomas and Mavine (Bright) Snyder.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his sister, Rachel Wallis and her husband, Tommy, of Bossier City, La.; an aunt, Jeroline Tye and her husband, A.G., of Jackson, Miss.; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Columbia Cemetery with Carl Harrell officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia.
Memorials may be made to the Waldo Church of Christ.
To sign the online guestbook visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz

GIRTHA BUTLER
Girtha Butler, 85, of Camden, and formerly of El Dorado, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at Golden Living Center in Camden.
Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at Marks Funeral Home in Magnolia with the Rev. Julian Lott officiating. Burial will be in Sweet Cannon Cemetery in Smackover under the direction of Marks Funeral Home of Magnolia.

PATRICIA W. JENKINS
Patricia W. Jenkins, life-long educator, died at her home in Columbia, Mo., Dec. I9, 2007.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Parker Funeral Service, 22 N. 10th St., Columbia.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at Community United Methodist Church, 3301 W. Broadway, Columbia, Mo. Burial will be in El Dorado.
Born June 2, 1930, in Smackover, Pat was a dedicated educator, remembered and loved by countless students, colleagues and friends. She was a graduate of Stephens College, beginning her career as an elementary teacher in Jonesboro. After receiving her doctorate at the University of Missouri, she became assistant director of special education in the Columbia Public Schools. On retiring from the school district, she taught for many years at the University of Missouri, and was the Teaching Fellows Academic coordinator.
Pat received honors and accolades for her outstanding teaching, but the personal tributes paid by parents of children with special needs, and from students of all ages are included in the legacy of this fine educator. Pat gave freely of her tune and talents; for many years she loved volunteering in her close and loyal friend, Connie Gehringer's, second-grade classroom. She was a founding member of Teachers Applying Whole Language, on the advisory board since its inception, and sponsor of the group during the last few years.
Pat was a member of prominent professional organizations including Center for Expansion of Language and Thinking, National Council Teachers of English, and the Whole Language Umbrella. She traveled extensively, including professional and personal trips to China, Ireland and Australia.
Survivors include her beloved daughters, Marsha Braswell and husband, Troy, of Missouri, Shelley Muscovalley of Arkansas, Patricia Roberts and her husband, Jerry, of Texas; her grandchildren Alicia, Alex, Matt, Jeremy, Chad, Amy, Erin, Joshua, and Neal; and nine great-grandchildren.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and James Wallace; and her brother, James Wallace Jr.
Patricia played a lasting role in the lives of children and teachers. She will be remembered as a personal treasure to her children, grandchildren, friends and professional colleagues.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Patricia W, Jenkins Endowment Scholarship, College of Education, 114 Hill Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211. The scholarship is established by Pat's family and friends.

GENE SIMPSON SR.
Gene Simpson Sr., 83, of Pine Bluff, and formerly of Warren, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at the Arkansas Hospice Care Center in Little Rock.
The son of Vertie Vaughn Simpson and Rolla Ann Garner Simpson, he was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Brinkley. He was a Baptist, a World War II U.S. Air Force Veteran, and a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joe Simpson; and two sisters, Louise Simpson and Ethal Simpson.
Survivors include two sons, Terry Simpson of Beebe and Gene Simpson Jr. of Morrilton; three daughters, Anna Freshwater of Las Vegas, Shirley Barton of Pine Bluff, and Doris Tisdale of Pine Bluff; and a sister, Betty Fisher of Carlisle; 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

ELIZABETH L. BROWN
Elizabeth Laverne White Brown, 77, of Haynesville, La., died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, La.
The daughter of Hezekiah and Minnie White, she was born Jan. 23, 1930, in Haynesville. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir and home mission. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, a nurse's aide and cafeteria worker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; five sisters; and one son, Dr. Willie Brown.
Survivors include her husband, J.D. Brown of Haynesville; one son, David Brown of Mansfield, Texas; seven daughters, Bonnie Richardson, Bettie Ruth Thomas, Linda Levingston, Brenda Bradford, all of Haynesville, Emma Lou Armstrong of Chicago, Minnie Roberts of Tampa, Fla., and Sandra Ward of Germany.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church in Haynesville with the Rev. C.W. Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. A family hour will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church, 1936 Friendship Drive, in Haynesville.

MAURINE L. COKE
Maurine Lowery Coke, 82, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
She was born Dec. 10, 1925, in El Dorado, to Richard Marion Lowery and Viola May Lowery. She was a homemaker, a former cook at South Arkansas Regional Health Center, and a long-time employee of the El Dorado Golf and Country Club. She was a member of West Side Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Holton Coke; brothers, Bobby Gene, Wallace, Billy and Dayton Lowery; and sisters, Juanita Beck, Wanda Nix, Jackie Ramsey and Gula Bess Goulart.
Survivors include a sister, Lanora Poole of Strong; and a host of many loving relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Rehobeth Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Eklund officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.

ERMA L. COLEMAN
Erma Lou Coleman, 85, of Little Rock, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007.
She was born in Vivian, La., to H.S. and Hattie A. Harris Coleman. She was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church and a former member at First Baptist Church in Dallas. She was an active member of Beta Phi Sorority in Dallas. She was retired as a distribution specialist for Best Food and Corn Product in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Anna Rose Tarkington and Johnnie Coleman.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock (501-791-7400).
Memorials may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church, 201 E "C" St., North Little Rock, AR 72116.

NIMA DUNN
Infant Nima Dunn, of Homer, La., died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at New Hopewell Cemetery in Bernice, La., under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Homer.

HAZEL R. HAMPTON
Hazel R. Hampton, 76, of Farmerville, La., died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, in Marion, La.
The daughter of Sam and Lucille Richard, she was born Dec. 3, 1931, in Strong. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Farmerville. She was a housewife.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Robert Lee Richard and Sam O. Richard; and one sister, Patsy Lee Richard.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Hampton Sr.; two sons, Charles Grayson and Joseph Hampton Jr., both of Los Angeles; three daughters, Wanda Hampton Royal of Los Angeles, Joanne Hampton Crouch of Compton, Calif., and Vickie Hampton of Rancho Dominguez, Calif.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 10542 Louisiana 2 West, in Farmerville. Walter Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Piney Grove Cemetery in Strong under the direction of Sims Mortuary. There will be no visitation.

JEANICE HIGGINS
Jeanice Higgins, 57, of El Dorado, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in Little Rock.
Arrangements will be announced by Sims Mortuary.

PATRICIA W. JENKINS
Patricia W. Jenkins, 77, of Columbia, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Arlington Memorial Park in El Dorado under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors of El Dorado.

DARYL J. MILLER
Daryl J. Miller, 42, of El Dorado, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
The son of Harry and Geraldine Williams Miller, he was born July 22, 1965, in El Dorado. He was a graduate of El Dorado High School, and a member of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church where he served as deacon, finance secretary, Sunday School superintendent, brotherhood secretary, and church groundskeeper. He was a 23-year employee of Pilgrim's Pride in the shipping department.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Miller of El Dorado; two sons, Demontras Miller of El Dorado, and Christopher Richard of Sherwood; three daughters, Shantell Richard of El Dorado, Tyronda Richard of Sherwood, and Dominique Miller of Dayton, Ohio; three brothers, Lynn Watson and Spears Watson of El Dorado, and Henry Scott of Beloit, Wis.; five sisters, Jacqueline Henry of El Dorado, Augusteen Bradley of Detroit, Jerlynn Daniels of Bellwood, Ill., and Lula Mae Williams and Betty Scott of Chicago; and six grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. John Elliott officiating.
Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Lisbon under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
The family will be at 1318 Craig St., El Dorado.

MILDRED NORRIS
Mildred Norris, 96, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at Oak Ridge Nursing Home after a long illness.
Arrangements will be announced by Bailey Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Strong.

ELIZABETH F. CLARK
Elizabeth F. Clark, 84, of El Dorado, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at Hillsboro Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Arlington Memorial Park in El Dorado, under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Bruce Murphy officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Young's.
Memorials may be made to Interfaith Health Clinic, 514 W. Faulkner, El Dorado, AR 71730.

HAZEL R. HAMPTON
Memorial services for Hazel R. Hampton, 76, of Farmerville, La., will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 10542 Louisiana 2 West, in Farmerville. Walter Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Piney Grove Cemetery in Strong under the direction of Sims Mortuary. There will be no visitation.

PATRICIA W. JENKINS
A graveside service for Patricia W. Jenkins, 77, of Columbia, Mo., will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Arlington Memorial Park in El Dorado under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors of El Dorado.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 6:30 p.m. today at Young's.

DARYL J. MILLER
Funeral for Daryl J. Miller, 42, of El Dorado, will be at 2 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. John Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Lisbon under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family will be at 1318 Craig St., El Dorado.

MILDRED NORRIS
Mildred Norris, 96, of El Dorado, died Dec. 20, 2007, at Oak Ridge Nursing Home following a brief illness.
Born Dec. 30, 1910, in Strong, she was the daughter of Marcus G. and Dovie King Fike. A homemaker, Mildred was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Strong and enjoyed gardening.
Mrs. Norris was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Reed, Louie, and Corbit Fike; and her husband, John C. Norris.
Survivors include Ronnie Norris and his wife, Lois, of Lawson; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at First Baptist Church of Strong with the Revs. Scotty Guillot and Gerald Perry officiating. Interment will follow in Norris Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from noon until service time today at First Baptist Church in Strong.
Memorials maybe made to the First Baptist Church, 554 S. Concord, Strong, AR 71765.
An online registry is available at www.baileyfuneralhome.net

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