Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Barnhart Dickinson, age 97, a resident of Bentonville, formerly of Horatio, Arkansas died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in Bentonville.

She was born October 2, 1911 in De Queen. She was a homemaker and a member of the Horatio United Methodist Church.

She was born December 11, 1940 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Robert T. Harrison and the late Martha Dick Harrison. She was united in marriage the year 1960 in Poteau, Oklahoma to George Moore. Mrs. Moore was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, sister, and friend.

Survivors are:
Husband: George Moore of Gillham, Arkansas

Daughter: Eva K. Johnson and husband Danny of Wickes, Arkansas Angelia Michelle �Mickey� Moore of Hatfield, Arkansas

Sons: Danny Moore of West Fork, Arkansas Sean Moore and wife Cassie of Tulsa, Oklahoma Scotty Moore of Gillham, Arkansas

Brothers: Robert Harrison of Mena, Arkansas Marion Harrison of Farmington, New Mexico Wesley Hughes of Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Sister: Eva A. Moore of West Fork, Arkansas

Grandchildren: Latisha Moore Justin Ewing Travis Chambers Kristin Coleman Addie Moore

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert T. and Martha Harrison and a brother, Alton Shewmake.

Graveside service were held Friday, June 26, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mt. Gillead Cemetery in Rocky, Arkansas with Brother Tod Webb officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Mr. Lloyd Howard Smith, Sr. age 84, a resident of Foreman, Arkansas died Monday, June 29, 2009 in the Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas.

He was born to Clayborn Hayes and Jackie McGuire McWilliams at San Manuel, Arizona on August 31, 1959. He was a millwright for Weyerhaeuser Company, and enjoyed target practice, guns, and working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Clayborn R. �Lefty� McWilliams.

He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Fran Burgess McWilliams of De Queen, one son, Bill McWilliams of Fayetteville, Ark.; one daughter, Julie and Ray Staggs of De Queen, his mother and step-father, Jackie and Doyle Neal of Dierks, Ark.; three sisters, Carole Bearden of Ashdown, Cathy Diggs of Dierks, and Cheryl Rudy of Philadelphia, Penn., one granddaughter, Keri Staggs of De Queen, one step-brother, Bobby Neal of Dierks, one step-sister, Donna Childress of Hope, Ark.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Doug McWilliams will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27th in the Redmen Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Neal officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 26th

Joy Allene Almond Staggs, a resident of the Russellville Nursing Center in Russellville , Arkansas died Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

She was born in De Queen and was a member of the Crow Mountain Baptist Church .

Mrs. Staggs was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Ruel K. Staggs and her parents, John and Pearl Martin Almond.

She is survived by one son, Ruel Eugene Staggs of Benton , Arkansas ; two daughters, Ruelene Cothern of Russellville , Arkansas and Diane Gibbs of Hot Springs , Arkansas ; two grandchildren and two great -grandchildren.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Staggs will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009 in the Old Piney Cemetery with Rev. John Henry Williams officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Mr. Howard Melvin Latimer, 78, a resident of Lockesburg died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at his home.

He was born May 23, 1931 in Lockesburg. He was the owner of Latimer Insurance Agency, a member of the First Baptist church of Lockesburg where he served as a deacon and as the former music director. He lived on and operated his family farm.

Mr. Latimer was preceded in death by his parents, O.O. and Zaddie Holt Latimer.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Jane Barry Latimer, two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Kathy Latimer of Cabot, AR, Doug and Darla Latimer of Greenbriar, AR, one daughter and son-in-law Janelle and Jesse Mahan of Ozark, AR, one brother Robert Hal Latimer of Philadelphia, PA, and two sisters, Joann Tollett of Pittsburg, TX, and Madeline Beitel of Houston, TX, 8 grandchildren, Brett, Chris, Tyler and Colton Latimer, Sarah and Jared Corn and Rebecca, James and Hannah Mahan and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Mr. Latimer will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, June27, 2009 in the Lockesburg First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Gilliland officiating. Burial will follow in the Bellville Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. The Family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday June 26, 2009 at the Funeral Home.

Margarita Antunez, age 45, a resident of Wickes , Arkansas , died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Ft. Smith , Arkansas .

She was born December 30, 1963 in Mexico to Agustin Antunez and Teofila Aguilar. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Antunez will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2009 in the Mission San Juan Diego Catholic Church in Wickes. Burial will follow in the Grannis Cemetery .

Mrs. Icie Osborn, age 93, a resident of Provo , died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Ashdown.

She was born September 29, 1915 in Provo , Arkansas . She was a homemaker and attended the Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Osborn was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Willer Lee Ransom; her husband, Curtis E. Osborn on November 25, 2002; two sisters, Zena Jegstrup and Era Parsons.

She is survived by two sisters, Rena Webb and Chloe Hawthorne both of De Queen, a very special neice, Betty Jewell of Ashdown and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Osborn will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009 in the Provo Presbyterian Church with Rev. Clayton Crow officiating. Burial will follow in the McHorse Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Hazel Allums,89 of Texarkana, Tx and formally of De Queen died Friday June 19,2009 in local hospital. She was born on February 21, 1920 in Deberry, Tx. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church-Moores Lane.

She is survived by five daughters; Shirley Patin of DeQueen, Ar, Pat Sikes of Dallas, Tx, Carol Sikes of Sherwood, Ar, June Whittington of Frisco, Tx and Judy Bigham of Redwater, Tx; two brothers; E.W. Todd of Oil City, La, and J.R. Todd of Hampton, Ar; three sisters Jewel Buck of Wapauca, Wi, Joycie Caldwell of Pineville, La and Christeene Moore of Vivian, LA. 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2P.m. Monday June22,2009 at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane. Burial will be in East Memorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home-Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 Sunday June 21, 2009 at east Funeral Home- Moores Lane.

Mrs. Lilla Edith Sullivan Hendrix, age 102, a resident of Horatio , Arkansas , died Saturday, June 20, 2009 in De Queen, Arkansas .

She was born March 15, 1907 in Polk Co. She was an educator, banker, community volunteer, musician, gardener and tireless worker in the 1^st Baptist Church of Horatio.

Mrs. Hendrix was preceded in death by her parents, William Henderson and Docia Jacobs Sullivan and husband, Carl E. Hendrix, Sr.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, C.E. and Jan Hendrix, Jr. and one daughter and son-in-law, Edith and Wilburn Smith all of Horatio; three grandchildren, Liz (Todd) Trimble of Horatio, Ned (Dani) Hendrix of Little River Country Club and Margaret (Michael) Griffin of Texarkana, TX; great-grandchildren, Lauren Trimble, Reece Griffin, Drew Hendrix, Ben Hendrix; one sister-in-law, Jean Hendrix of Williamsburg, VA and many other beloved relatives and friends. .

Funeral Services for Mrs. Hendrix will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2009 in the Horatio First Baptist Church . Burial will follow in the Horatio Cemetery , under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, June 21, 2009 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Wilkerson Funeral Home in DeQueen.

The family requests in lieu of food that donations be made to the Horatio Community Food Depot. Memorials may be made to the Carl E. Hendrix and Lilla S. Hendrix scholarship fund at Ouachita University , 410 Ouachita Street , Arkadelphia , AR 71998 -001 or the charity of your choice.

Mrs. Juanita Y. Hamlin Reves, age 78, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas , died Saturday, June 20, 2009 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma .

She was born October 18, 1930 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma . She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She loved to work in her yard, feeding the birds, painting and sewing.

Mrs. Reves was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Tom Reves on May 10, 1993; parents, Jack and Viola Plum Hamlin; two brothers, Clarence and J.V. Hamlin.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Karen Plum of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Kerry Dial; four grandsons, Mark and Rick Billingsley, Kenny and Dean Alexander; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lois and Pat Campbell of Broken Bow, Dolly Whitehead of Broken Bow and Margaret and George Burns of Idabel, Oklahoma; several great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many friends in De Queen.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Reves will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in the Redmen Cemetery with Dean Smith officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Ann Hanlon Campbell, age 67, a resident of Texarkana, Texas, and former resident of Lockesburg, Ark., died Thursday, June 18, 2009 at her home.

She was born to Russell and Leona Bennett Hanlon in West Virginia on February 4, 1942. She worked in facility maintenance, as well as a homemaker. She was a Christian, and was a member of the Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed drawing, writing, gardening, arts, and crafts.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, William H. Campbell of Texarkana, Texas; six daughters, Carol Sue Heath of Cecilia, Kentucky, Deborah Conner of Oklahoma City, Okla., Donna Lockhart of Texarkana, Texas, Mary Jansen of Fouke, Arkansas, Nora Sterling of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Lina Spears of Camden, Arkansas, one son, William Carl Campbell of Camden, Ark.; twenty-four grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and a number of other relatives.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Campbell will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2009 in the Moran Cemetery, Valliant, Oklahoma, with Bro. Sam Hendricks, and Bro. Don Attaway officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, Ark. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 19th

Mr. Billy Joe Tinkes, a 56, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas, died Wednesday, June 10th at Wickes, Ark.

He was born to Clifford and Ann Briggs Tinkes at Ashdown, Arkansas, on November 11, 1952. He was a logging contractor, and enjoyed motorcycles and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jake Parker Tinkes, his father, Clifford Tinkes, and a brother, Perry Dale Tinkes.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lynn Counts Tinkes of Wickes, three daughters, Kassie Jo Tinkes, Jaclyn Karlie Tinkes, and Jacie Kaylyn Tinkes all of Wickes, his mother Ann Briggs Tinkes of Lockesburg, Arkansas, three brothers, Gary Tinkes of Winthrop, Bradley Tinkes of Red Water, Texas, and Alvin Tinkes of Malvern, Arkansas, one sister, Barbara Tunnell of Winthrop, two grandchildren, Tucker Jordan Hall, and Henry David Evans, and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral Services for Mr. Billy Tinkes will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Daniel Cemetery, Wickes, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 12th.

Dr. Clyde Clinton Thompson, Jr., age 83, a resident of De Queen, AR died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 in Texarkana, Texas.

He was born November 25, 1925 in De Queen. He was a retired dentist, a member of the First Christian Church in De Queen, a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a former member of the De Queen Lions Club and served on the First National Bank of De Queen Board of Directors.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife Twila Pearson Thompson; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Stan and Shelley Thompson and Larry Thompson all of De Queen; one sister, Betty Thompson Reed of Paris, Texas; one granddaughter Melody Gray and her husband, Roderick and one great-granddaughter, Carolyn Michelle Gray all of Little Rock, Arkansas; three aunts, Carolyn Leeper of Dallas, Texas, Mary E. Leichliter also of Dallas and Cornelia Suenram of Bethany, Oklahoma.

Funeral Services for Mr. Thompson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2009 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Doug Dorris officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery .

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 11^th at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Clyde and Twila Thompson Trust Fund, c/o First National Bank in De Queen or the First Christian Church in De Queen.

Mrs. Allie Lee Willis Packnett, age 84, a resident of Eagletown , Oklahoma , died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 in the Broken Bow Nursing Home.

She was born August 4, 1924 in Eagletown to Oscar (Dick) and Grace Smith Willis. Allie was a compassionate hard working wife, mother and grandmother who loved God and her family. She was a �war bride� during World War II and worked as a welder at the Willemit Ship Yard in Portland , Oregon . Allie had an adventurous heart and a passion for life. She made her home a warm and welcoming place everyone loved to visit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 58 years, Jack Packnett; two brothers, Warren (Bo) Willis and Max Willis; daughter-in-law, Judy Packnett and granddaughter, Lori O�Connor.

She is survived by one son, Gehri Packnett of De Queen; one daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Darrell Spradling of Hochatown, Oklahoma; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Buck and Alta Willis of Eagletown and Billy and Pat Willis of Horatio; her grandchildren, Debbie and Steve Smith, Scott and Lynn Packnett, Jeff and Rome Lipsey, Paul and Cristal Lipsey, John O�Connor, Sicili Bray, Shiloh and Jody McCoy and Rob and Kelly Spradling; 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Packnett will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2009 in the First Assembly of God Church in De Queen with Bro. Ray Reynolds and Bro. Melvin Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Eagletown Cemetery , under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 11^th at the funeral home.

He was born to E. H. and Polly Overturf Bradshaw at De Queen, Arkansas, on December 27, 1949. He was a retired math and science teacher, having taught in Beggs, Westville, Valliant, and Eagletown, Oklahoma, as well as a rancher. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Broken Bow, Okla. and enjoyed raising cattle, and bailing hay.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Vance Bradshaw of Eagletown, Okla., three sons and a daughter-in-law, Patrick Scott Bradshaw of Poteau, Okla. and Tony and Melanie Bradshaw of Wister, Okla.; and Scott Hendrix of Euless, Tex.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and Eddie Dunn of Van Buren, Ark., Stacey Hendrix of Texarkana, Ark.; and Sheri and Jeff Cook of Athens, Ark.; one sister, Deborah Azizinamini of Eagletown, Okla.; eleven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, including two special nephews, David and Damon Azizinamini, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral Services for Mr. Donivan Bradshaw will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2009 in the Eagletown Gym, Eagletown, Okla. with Cy Davis, Minister, Officiating. Burial will follow in the West Otis Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. Memorials may be made to the Donivan �Don� Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship Fund, First Bank & Trust, Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

Florence Ann Graham, 73, of Garvin, passed away Saturday June 6, 2009 at the McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel. She was born January 13, 1936 in Pleasant Hill, OK, the daughter Dave and Irene (Jennings) Wheeler.

Ann was a retired secretary, having worked for the L.P. gas Company for several years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and was a devoted caretaker to her animals. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Ann was a lifetime resident of McCurtain County.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a step-daughter, Sherry Johnson.

Ann is survived by her husband Jr. Graham of the home, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Alan and Connie Cobb of Lakeside, AZ, Phillip Cobb of Oklahoma City; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Eddie White of Idabel, Sandra and Bruce Jackson of Lockesburg, AR; step-son Doug and Georgia Graham of Garvin, step-daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dwaine Diemer of Garvin, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Myrl and Joan Wheeler, of Hollycreek, Harold and Helen Wheeler of Garvin, Dink Wheeler of Idabel, one sister, Virgie Faircloth, of Wylie TX, 12 twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church in Idabel with Rev. Bruce Brotherton officiating. Interment will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery under the direction of Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home in Broken Bow, OK

The Family will receive friends from 6:00p.m until 8:00p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at the funeral home.

Mr. Aaron DeWayne Tracy, age 66, a resident of Horatio, and former resident of Mena, Arkansas, died Friday, June 5, 2009 at his home.

He was born to Lyman E. and Gladys L. Lyons Bohannon at Mauldin, Missouri, on January 31, 1943. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the U. S. Navy C. B�s, and was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Joseph Bohannon. He is survived by two daughters, Carol McGuire of Port Orchard, Washington, and Jamie Smith of Cashmere, Washington, three brothers, Anythany Bohannon of Vancouver, Washington, George Bohannon of Portland, Oregon, and Don Bohannon of Canton, Texas, three sisters, Barbara Carlson of Anchorage, Alaska, Jeanetta Jordon of Horatio, Ark., and Deborah Watkins of Anchorage, Alaska, three grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. Burial will be in Pershastin, Washington.

Mr. Robert Eugene Taylor, age 43, a resident of Little Rock , Arkansas died Monday, June 1, 2009 in Little Rock .

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his parents, Obie and Lorena Peck Taylor.

He is survived by four sisters, Katherine Strickland of De Queen, Barbara Brakefield of Gillham, Lena Price of Jackson, Mississippi and Patsy Melson of Dierks; two brothers, James Taylor of Phoenix , Arizona and David Taylor of Little Rock and a number of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Mrs. Dorothy B. Ramsey McCoy, age 75, a resident of Eagletown , Oklahoma , died Monday, June 1, 2009 in Eagletown.

She was born June 13, 1933 in De Queen. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ .

Mrs. McCoy was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Hettie Ford Ramsey; her husband, Marvin McCoy in 1994 and one son, Bobby McCoy in 2008.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan Owen; five sons, Dale McCoy, Donnie McCoy, Gene McCoy, James McCoy all of Eagletown and Jack McCoy of Horatio, AR; 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. McCoy will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in the Eagletown Cemetery with Cy Davis, minister officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

Deborah Klitz Vaughn, age 53, a resident of Shreveport , LA died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Shreveport .

She is survived by her husband, James Vaughn of Shreveport; one daughter, Amanda Thomas of Shreveport; one son, Scott Lord of New Orleans, LA; her mother, Effie Klitz of Winthrop, AR; one sister, Rachel Aldaz of San Antonio, TX; two brothers, Ronald Klitz and Joel David Klitz, both of Winthrop, and two granddaughters, Trishia and Karie.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for friends and family in Arkansas .

Mr. D.V. �Jim� Parks, age 72, a resident of Gillham , AR died Saturday, May 30, 2009 at his home.He was born March 30, 1937 in Mineral, AR. He was retired from Nekoosa-Edwards in Ashdown after 27 years. He was a member of the Silver Hill Masonic Lodge, the Sevier County Cattlemens Assn., and the Gillham Baptist Church. He loved spending time with friends and family and watching his Brangus cross cows grow on the Bar P Ranch.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Georgie Parks ; one brother Derwin Parks, and two sisters, Nep Argenbright and Neta Faye Whisenhunt.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Reves Parks; his children, Benny (Kim) Parks of Wickes, AR, Vernon (Brenda) Parks of Gillham, Alicia (Joey) Botter , Shelly (Rodney) Kilby and Starla (Steve) Bleifus all of Hot Springs, AR, his siblings, Tula Mae Higgins of Texarkana, TX, Delter Parks of Wickes, Freda Jo Adair of Lockesburg, AR and Murl Higgins of Gillham, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Parks will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in the Gillham Baptist Church with Rev. Bob McManus officiating. Burial will follow in the Mineral Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2009 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Betty Jean Davignon of Lockesburg , AR , passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 in Texarkana , TX .

She was born July 26, 1942 in Dallas , TX . She was a homemaker, a member of the Old Union Missionary Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, De Queen Chapter 241.

Mrs. Davignon was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben Gardner and Marie Franks White.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Paul Davignon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl Lynn and Steve Burcham and Linda K. and David Steward, all of Lockesburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul S. Jr. and Cynthia Davignon of Provo, AR and Michael Wayne and Sonya Davignon of Wickes, AR; a sister and brother-in-law, Nelda and Dallas Mc Pherson of Irving, TX; fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Davignon will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Old Union Cemetery near Lockesburg with Bro. James Gathright officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

Norman Boyd Roberts of Lockesburg passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. at his home.

He was born July 18, 1931 to Harley and Dovie Roberts in Van Buren , Arkansas . Boyd was a retired millwright with Weyerhaeuser. He was a 32^nd degree mason, a member of Belleville Masonic Lodge #35 and a member of the Lockesburg City Council. Boyd loved playing his guitar, riding his 4-wheeler and spending time at the deer camp with his family.

Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Francis Evelyn Roberts, a grandson, Randall Allen Crow, a brother, Bobby Roberts and a sister, Helen Roberts.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Evelyn Roberts; two sons, Bill Roberts of Lockesburg and Norman Roberts of Horatio; three daughters, Trisha Crow of De Queen, Shelba Smith and Sue Brewer of Lockesburg; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Roberts will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2009 in the Oddfellows section of the Lockesburg Cemetery with Rev. Jerrel Helms and Rev. Wallace Wooten officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

Mrs. Phyllis Ann McWhorter Green, age 62, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at her home.

She was born to Allen �Windy� and Lillie Lee Liggin McWhorter at Lockesburg, Arkansas, on November 1, 1946. She was a dietician at Howard County Hospital at Nashville, Arkansas, as well as a homemaker. She was a member of the Old Union Missionary Baptist Church, and enjoyed camping and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Louis McWhorter, and a sister, Tava Gordon.

She is survived by her husband of over 46 years, Dale Green; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Lans Dale Green, Jr., and Kenneth Loyd and Teresa Green, all of Lockesburg. Two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Sarah McWhorter of Kirby, Arkansas, and David and Penny McWhorter of Lockesburg, one sister and brother-in-law, Genetta and Willie Adams of De Queen, four grandchildren, Jamie, Cassie, Zeke, and Chris, two great-grandchildren, Colton and Dalton, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Phyllis Green will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in the Old Union Missionary Baptist Church of Lockesburg with Rev. James Gathright officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Union Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26th

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Jacqueline Ann Wilkerson Lyons, age 85, a resident of Tyler , Texas , died Friday, May 22, 2009 in Tyler .

Mrs. Lyons was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lyons, Jr. on December 23, 2006; parents, Fred and Evelyn Leard Wilkerson.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Suzie Lyons of Richardson, Texas; two grandchildren, Kelli Frantzen and Carter Lyons; one great grandchild, Tyler Ryan Frantzen; one brother, Fred Wilkerson, Jr. of De Queen.

Mr. Houston H. Wolf, passed away peacefully, May 18, 2009, after a short illness, at Providence Hospital in Medford, Or.

He was born to Lewis & "Macky'' Wolf on April 27, 1920 in De Queen, Ark. On August 21, 1937 in De Queen he married the Love of his life, Edna Lucille Johnston and would have celebrated 72 years of wedded bliss this August.

He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1942, where he served as communications sergeant during World War II and was Honorably Discharged. in 1946. He continued to work in logging and operating a Service Station in Klamath Falls, but then moved to Winston, Or. and worked as a mechanic for Down River Products from 1952-1965. He was transferred to the White City, Or. Down River Products in 1965 and worked there until retiring in 1983.

Survivors include his wife Edna, daughter Lynn Nave-Rose (Jess) of Central Point, Or.,son Timothy Wolf (Jodi) of Medford, Or., grandsons Richard Nave (Jackie), Terry Nave (JoAnne) of Central Point, Or., granddaughter Nicki Wolf, of New York, step-grandson's Phil Moore (Tiffany) Michael Moore (Joie), Paul Moore of Central Point, Or., Great grand-children Trevor, Rikki, Brandon, Amber, Arianna and Adrianna of Central Point, Or. Sister's Ethel Waldon, Bernice (Page) Dolph of DeQueen, Ark. and Katherine (A.G.) Gentry of Wicks, Ark., Sister-in-law Alte Wolf of Hawkins, texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Lewis & "Macky" his brother Preston Wolf and son-in-law Richard Nave.

Services will be held at Perl Funeral Home on Siskiyou Blvd. in Medford, Or., May 26,2009 at 11:00 a.m., viewing for friends and relatives will be May 26, 2009 at Perl Funeral Home between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Pastor Dean Blackwell, of the Church of Christ will be officiating. In 1941 they moved to Klamath Falls, Or.

Mr. Claude Thomas Dorsey, age 85, a resident of De Queen, died Monday, May 18, 2009, at the Christus St. Michael Hospital, Texarkana, Tex.

He was born to Derby Richard and Fronia Bell King Dorsey at Kingston, Arkansas, on September 25, 1923. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Army, and was twice Purple Heart Recipient. He was a retired truck driver, and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Horatio. He enjoyed horses, working in the garden, watching bull riding and rodeos.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dianne Holden, a granddaughter, Lorissa Vickers Douglas, three brothers, Clyde, Charlie, and Alfred Dorsey, two sisters, Bessie Walls and Vesta Penner.

He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Ruth Chandler Dorsey of De Queen, three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Dorsey of Horatio, Billy and Donna Dorsey of Haworth, Okla.; and Mark and Robin Dorsey of De Queen; four daughters and sons-in-law, Claudette Taylor, Lana Jo and Larry Vickers, Danita Dorsey, and Tommi and Rob Smith, all of De Queen, three sisters, Juanita �Ned� Salmon of Cordell, Okla.; Sarah Britton of Sentinel, Okla.; and Jean Griffin of Horatio; twenty-five grandchildren, forty-four great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Claude Dorsey will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 21, 2009 in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ralph Staggs and Bro. Charles Ligon officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in the Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Bobby James Scott, age 71, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas , died Friday, May 15, 2009 in Texarkana , Texas . He was born March 13, 1938 in Ardmore , Oklahoma . He was a retired plant manager for Danville Plywood, active in the Sevier County Rescue Unit and served in the U.S. Airforce.

Mr. Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel May Franklin Scott, and one sister, Mary Ann Scott. He is survived by his wife, Laura Scott of De Queen; three children, Mary Thompson of Alaska , Lynwood Scott of De Queen, and Bobbi Rotter of Hoquiam, Washington; his father, Oral Neal Scott of Texoma Lake , Oklahoma ; two brothers, Oral N. Scott, Jr. and Billy Scott; one sister, Juanita Scott all of Strathmore, California; and eight grandchildren.

A gathering of friends and family will be, Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., at Mr. Scott�s home, 183 Lone Oak in De Queen.

Mrs. Donna Lee Foster, age 59, a resident of De Queen, and former resident of Idabel, Okla., died Monday, May 18, 2009, in the De Queen Medical Center, De Queen, Arkansas.

She was born to David Crockett and Katherine Marie Sanford Owens at Atlanta, Georgia, on September 12, 1949. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed camping and spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, James L. Owens, and Thomas E. Owens, and her husband, Thomas Don Foster.

She is survived by three sons, Denton Lee Foster of De Queen, Kenneth Don Foster and Christopher Ray Foster both of Canton, Texas, , two grandchildren, Tessa D-Lean Foster and Madison Jones both of Canton, Tex., two brothers, David C. Owens and Ronald G. Owens both of Texarkana, Tex., two sisters, Mary Ann Currier of De Queen, and Kathy Pugh of Texarkana, Tex, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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

Mrs. Anita Ruth Gore Keen, age 70, a resident of Horatio , Arkansas , died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at her home.

She was born November 20, 1938 in Horatio. She was a retired RN, having served 37 years with the Memorial Baptist Hospital System in Houston , Texas , and she was a member of the Dillworth Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Horatio , Arkansas .

Mrs. Keen was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley N. and Carrie Belle Gore; five sisters, Vada McKittrick, Clyta Tallman, Shirley Gore, Inis Appleby and Pearl Richardson, and two brothers, Anton Gore and Roger Gore.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Ralph Allen Keen; one son and daughter-in-law, Todd Allen and Tammy Marie Keen; one daughter, Karen Denice Connery; one sister, Doris Kitzman, all of Horatio; three grandchildren, Kari Walsh, Morgan Connery and Kendall Carney and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Keen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in the Dillworth Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Byron Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in the Millwee Cemetery , under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Memorials May be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. or the American Kidney Fund.

Mr. Herman Odean Wilson, age 76, a resident of Dierks , Arkansas , died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at his home.

He was born January 27, 1933 in Dierks. He was a member of the Dierks Church of Christ.

Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Hazel Stokes Wilson; his wife, Ruby Wilson; a sister, Bonnie Glover and one granddaughter, Casey Chandler.

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and David Chandler and Sherri and Chester Semmler; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Darla Wilson, all of Dierks; two sisters, Marjorie Allen also of Dierks and Bennie Lockwood of Clarksville, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Jennifer Chandler Wynn, Amanda Mize, Matthew Wilson, Nicole Brock, Dillon Semmler and Amy Semmler and four great-grandsons.

Funeral Services for Mr. Wilson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in the Dierks Church of Christ with Kelly Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery , under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

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

Mrs. Annie Maxine Tollett Willis, age 77, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at her home.

She was born to Edgar William and Edna Frieda McWhorter Tollett at Provo, Arkansas, on September 23, 1931. She was a retired Nurse, a retired USDA Inspector, as well as a homemaker. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Horatio, and enjoyed working, games on the computer, crocheting, and watching soap operas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Billy DeVasier, who died in Vietnam War in 1967.

She is survived by her husband, Glynn Willis of Horatio, two sons and daughters-in-law, Hollis and Gwen DeVasier of Horatio, Ark., Danny and Shona DeVasier of Ashdown, Ark., two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Jaz hayden of Frisco, Tex., Patricia and Darrin Higgins of De Queen, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby Tollett of Texarkana, Ark., Jerry and Geri Tollett of Provo, Ark., and Benny and Liz Tollett of Waxahachie, Tex., one sister and brother-in-law, Katie and Chris Elkins of Texarkana, Tex, and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Maxine Willis will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in the First Assembly of God Church of Horatio, with Bro. Ralph Staggs, and Bro. Charles Ligon officiating. Burial will follow in the Clear Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, May 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Bon Franklin Cooper, age 102, a resident of Gillham , AR , died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 in Texarkana, TX .

He was born July 19, 1906 in Booneville , AR. He was a timber worker and a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Cooper in 2005; a son, Leslie Cooper, his parents, James Terrell and Cora Elizabeth Buckner Cooper; two grandsons and one great grandson.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Carolyn Cooper of Steens, MS; two daughters and a son-in-law, Inez and Hurbert Stevenson of Dinuba, CA and Peggy Harris of Texarkana, TX; two sisters, Irene Wax of Gillham and Christine Watkins of Wickes; seven grandchildren, and a number of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Cooper will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Gillham Cemetery .

The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the funeral home.

Brooke Danielle Ackley, age 1 month 28 days, of Dierks , Arkansas , was born March 10, 2009 in Hot Springs , Arkansas . She passed from this life on Friday, May 8, 2009 at her home.

Brooke is survived by her parents, Heath Donald and Jamie Lynette Whitaker Ackley of Dierks; two sisters, Madison and Zoie Ackley; a twin brother Brayden; maternal grandparents, Charles and Sheila Whitaker of Newhope, Arkansas; paternal grandparents, George and Carolyn Ackley of Nashville, Arkansas; great grandparents, Ray and Ethel Pinkerton of Newhope, Wilma Whitaker of Dierks and Lendell and Wilma Cogburn Hale of Dierks; great great-grandmothers, Beatrice Arnold of Dierks and Nellie Hall of Mt. View, Arkansas; one aunt and two uncles, Kaela and Clay Beilstein of Bismark, Arkansas and Adam Ackley of Nashville, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by four great grandparents, J.W. �Cotton� Whitaker, Thomas and Alma Ackley and Jewell Cogburn.

Funeral Services for Brooke Danielle Ackley will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2009 in the Pleasant Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Kenny Fant and Roger Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Newhope under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12^th at the funeral home in Dierks.

Mrs. Crystal Lynn Johnson Sharp, age 39, a resident of De Queen, died Thursday, May 7, 2009.

She was born to Mel and Daina Phillips Johnson at Texarkana, Texas, on March 26, 1970. She was a 1990 graduate of De Queen High School, and was a member of the Rose Hill Baptist Church of De Queen. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed reading, listening to music, and was an avid animal lover, and very interested in the Humane Society.

She was preceded in death by her father, Mel Johnson, her maternal grandparents, Bill and Lola Phillips, and her paternal grandparents: Sam and Anna Johnson.

She is survived by two sons, Tim Sharp, Jr. and Johnathan Sharp both of De Queen, her mother, Daina Johnson of De Queen, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Melvin and Valerie Johnson, and Bradley Wayne Johnson, all of Texarkana, Texas, and a number aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services for Mrs. Crystal Johnson Sharp will be held on Friday, May 15, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, May 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Crystal Johnson Sharp Memorial Fund for Domestic Violence Victims, Southwest Arkansas Domestic Violence Center, P. O. Box 87, De Queen, AR 71832

Mrs. Ida Bell Bradshaw Mitchell, age 94, a resident of De Queen, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in the Crystal Falls Nursing Center in De Queen.

She was born November 14, 1914 in Arden, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Rest Baptist Church in Foreman.

She is survived by two grandsons, Ceaser "Packy" Jones and his wife, Debbie of Nashville, Arkansas and Wayne Coulter Jones, of California; one daughter-in-law, Ricky Bell of Lockesburg; a cousin Beauty Hooks of Ashdown Arkansas; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and her extended family at the Crystal Falls Nursing Center.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mitchell will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9,2009 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Halsell officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Springs Cemetery in Lockesburg.

He was born to Arnold Elmore and Pauline Collinsworth Dockins at Dallas, Texas, on October 25, 1954. He was a farmer and rancher, and was 1997 Farm Family of the Year. He was a Baptist, and enjoyed working and visiting with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of over 33 years, Carole Vanscoder Dockins,a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and D. J. Dockins of Ben Lomond, Ark.; four daughters and a son-in-law, Sarah Dockins and Lisa Dockins both of Horatio, Ashley and Keith Cain also of Horatio, and Amanda Dockins of Conway, Ark.; five grandchildren, Allison, Kaidyn, Madison, Daxton, and Rikki, three brothers, and a sister-in-law, Jimmy and Pat Dockins of Waxahachie, Texas, Charlie and Larry Dockins both of De Queen, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Judy and Shorty Neal of Farmersville, Tex., and Debra Hibbs of De Queen.

Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth Dockins will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009 in the Chapel Hill Baptist Church with Cy Davis, Minister officiating. Burial will follow in the Millwee Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Chapel Hill Baptist Church of De Queen.

Mr. Neils Frederick (Fred) Youngblood, age 90, a resident of Grannis , Arkansas died Sunday, May 3, 2009 at his home, surrounded by family.

He was born November 21, 1918 in Kellum , Arkansas . He was a farmer and rancher, and a World War II Army veteran. He loved to fish, hunt and spoil his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Youngblood was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lillie Rasmon Youngblood; four sisters, Lily June Youngblood, Mary Butler, Elsie Powell and Bessie Fitch; three brothers, Charles Wesley Youngblood, William Jeremiah Youngblood and John Sevier Youngblood; and one great-granddaughter, Kodi Leah Wheeler.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jannie Anner Duggan Youngblood; nine children, and spouses, Danny and Carol Youngblood of Greenwood, Arkansas, June Wheeler of Grannis, Donnie and Georgia Youngblood of Palmer, Alaska, Dennie and Sharon Youngblood, Richard and Andrea Youngblood all of Watson, Oklahoma, Freda and John Moore, Betty Youngblood, Darvin and Jennifer Youngblood, and Andy and Tracy Youngblood all of Grannis, Arkansas; one brother, Robert Youngblood of Watson, Oklahoma; two sisters, Alice Parks of Houston, Texas and Marjorie Carpenter of De Queen; 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Funeral Services for Mr. Youngblood will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2009 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Brazeal officiating. Burial will follow in the Youngblood Cemetery , west of the family home. Visitation is welcome at the Youngblood home.

She was born to Leo I. and Marina G. Gonzales Canamar at San Antonio, Texas on January 8, 1929. She had worked for the Social Security Administration, First Credit Co., Lakeland Air Force Base, De Queen School System, and as a Chaplain for Pilgrim�s Pride, as well as a homemaker. She had served in the military with the Naval Reserve, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of De Queen. She was involved with the Mary & Martha Center, and enjoyed being with people.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and on April 17, 2009, her husband, Harvey Stout.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Debra Johnson of Franklin, TN, a daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Dr. Tom Thompson of Dallas, Texas, six grandchildren, Scott Johnson of De Queen, Stephen Johnson of Arkadelphia, Jennifer Gibson of Dierks, Eric Thompson, Rachel Thompson, and John Rawles Thompson all of Dallas, Texas, six Great-grandchildren, three brothers, Leonard Canamar, and Orlando Canamar both of San Antonio, Texas, and Roger Canamar of Santa Ana, CA, one sister, Irene J. Hoth of Friendswood, TX, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Leonor Stout will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Hebert officiating. Burial will follow in Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 on Monday, May 4th.

Mrs. Geneva Faye Duke Reynolds, age 85, a resident of Horatio, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in the De Queen Medical Center .

She was born April 3, 1924 in Cerro Gordo , Arkansas . She was a waitress, homemaker, local musician and a Methodist.

Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lou Ella Spillman Duke; her husband, Elmer Leroy Reynolds, Sr. on June 20, 2002; and four brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by two sons, Elmer Reynolds, Jr. of Springdale , Arkansas and Johnny Dean Reynolds of Texarkana , Texas ; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Wilburn of Crossett , Arkansas ; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Reynolds will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2009 in the Horatio Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Melba (Mammie) Alice Culp Van Voast was born June 23, 1926 in De Queen, Araknsas to James and Alice Billingsley Culp. She passed from this life on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in De Queen at the age of 82 years.

She was a homemaker, 4-H leader for 40 years and a member of the Geneva Baptist Church .

She is survived by her husband, Philip Van Voast; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Anna Fenton of Montgomery, Texas; three daughters and sons-in-law, Nelda and Lou Kyger of Franklin, North Carolina, Jimmie Ann and Olin Shelton of Haworth, Oklahoma and Phyllis and Marvin Barrington of Mena, Arkansas; one brother, Kenneth Culp of De Queen; one sister, Roxa Casteel of New Castle, Texas; ten grandchildren and their spouses, Robert and Chris Nevels of Huntsville, Alabama, Kim and Todd Carver of Lockesburg, Arkansas, Debbie and Philip Turner of Ashdown, Arkansas, Joanna and Michael Mix of Nathalie, Virginia, Teresa Thornton of Ashdown, Tommy and Crystal Fenton of Touchet, Washington, Terry and Eliza Simmons of Ashdown, Michael and Melissa Fenton of Montgomery, Texas, DeAnna and Bryan Hamel of Sherman, Texas, Chad and Rachelle Burrow of Foreman, Arkansas; 22 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and friends.

Mrs. Van Voast was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Ralph, Homer, Harley and Jim (Buck) Culp; two sisters, Inell McClenahan and Madge Dunn; and one grandson, Charles (Chuck) Nevels.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Van Voast will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Bright officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery .

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, May 1^st at the funeral home.

Mrs. Ruth Edna Harris Shaver, age 69, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in the Christus St. Michael Health System.

She was born to Milton and Lavina Jensen Harris at Albany, New York, on January 16, 1940. She was an employee of Husqavana , as well as a homemaker. She was a Catholic, and enjoyed flowers and working.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Leland Shaver, Sr.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Leland, Jr. and Chris Shaver of De Queen, and Robert Shaver of Little Rock, Ark.; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Steven Cavanagh of Horatio; eight grandchildren, Adrian, Garth, Caleb, Devon, Emily, Elizabeth, Alexandra, and Ethan; one brother, William Harris of New Jersey, one sister, Lavina Massey of Hurst, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Shaver will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009 in the Clear Creek Cemetery with Bro. Jimmy Roden officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home.

Morton Chandler Montgomery, Jr., age 82, a resident of Truth or Consequences New Mexico, died at his home on April 21, 2009.

He was born September 22, 1926 in De Queen, Arkansas to Katherine and Morton Montgomery, Sr. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances and three sisters, Vera House, Marie Montgomery and Bonnie Montgomery.

Funeral Services for Mr. Montgomery will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2009 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.L. Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Sara Morgan McRae, age 13, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas , departed this life on Friday, April 24, 2009 in De Queen.

She was born February 26, 1996 in Texarkana , Texas , to Phil and Sharon Daniel McRae. She was an honor student at De Queen Middle School where she loved all sports and was involved in basketball and track. She attended The First Baptist Church in De Queen.

She is survived by her parents, one brother, Cole McRae; grandparents, Sterling and �Pud� Daniel and James and Loretta McRae all of De Queen; great grandparents, Coleman and Helen McRae of De Queen.

Morgan lived life to the fullest, loved her family and animals and enjoyed the outdoors.

Funeral Services for Morgan will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2009 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Hebert and Mike Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26^th at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Sevier County Humane Society or the Morgan McRae Basketball Camp for Girls Scholarship at the First State Bank in De Queen.

Esteen Myrl Welker, age 81 of Ashdown, Arkansas, formerly of Dierks, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in Ashdown.

She was born December 16, 1927 in Hopper, Arkansas to the late William and Bertie Cogburn Reynolds. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dierks Assembly of God Church. She loved playing games, enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center and playing Bingo with her friends. Her favorite time of the year was spring, because all things were coming to life. Most of all she loved her grandkids. She was a faithful Christian lady.

She was preceded in death by her husband Glen Welker in 2001. Survivors include 2 daughters, Glenda Helms of Ashdown, AR Linda Hill of Dierks, AR; 3 Grandchildren, Russell Helms of Ashdown Angie Nichols of Queen City,Texas Kelly Hill of Dierks A special grand-son-in-law, David Nichols of Queen City And a host of other family and friends as well as her church family.

Services will be Friday, April 24, 2009 at 3 pm. at Dierks Assembly of God Church with Bro. Henry Bateman and Bro. Donny Deloney officiating. Interment will follow in Dierks Cemetery under the direction of Nashville Funeral Home.The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday night from 6 to 8 pm.

Sharon Bradley Gray, age 47, left this earth for a much better place on Sunday, April 19, 2009. Beloved wife of Dale Gray for 27 years, 11 months and 2 weeks.

She is survived by two children, Jeffrey Gray and wife Amanda and Amanda Manlove and husband Jack. Five grandchildren, Gena Gray, Jackson Manlove, Dalton Manlove, Landon Gray and Addison Gray. Eight siblings, Jane Dinger and husband Frank, Sue Neeley and husband Ben, Randy Bradley and wife Phyllis, Don Bradley and wife Donna, LouAnn Beavers and husband John, Edwin Bradley and wife Reta, Bobbie Morris and Calvin Bradley. Her mother and father-in-law, Bill and Estella McCauley, and her sister-in-law, Ulonda Jamison, and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Gray will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in the Chapel Hill Cemetery with Van Ledbetter officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2009 at the funeral home in Dierks.

Mr. Harvey Allen Stout, age 85, a resident of De Queen, died Friday, April 17, 2009 in the De Queen Medical Center.

He was born to Ethan Allen and Leora Mae Huckaby Stout at Horatio, Arkansas on January 4, 1924. He was retired from the United States Air Force, where he served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. Mr. Stout was also retired from the United States Postal Service. Mr. Stout was a master of many crafts and professions. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, a 32degree Mason, and a member of the Texas Masonic Lodge in San Antonio. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. Mr. Stout enjoyed in depth biblical studies and bible conferences and revivals. He was a self taught Biblical scholar, played the guitar, mandolin, and harmonica.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew and Aubrey Stout.

He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Leonor Canamar Stout of De Queen, a son and Daughter-in-law; Glenn Anthony. and Debra Johnson of Franklin, Tenn., a daughter and son-in-law; Teresa Ann and Dr. Tom Thompson of Dallas, Tex.. Six grandchildren, Scott Johnson of De Queen, Stephen Johnson of Arkadelphia, Jennifer Gibson of Dierks, Eric Thompson and Rachel Thompson, John Rawles Thompson all of Dallas, Tex.; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Autry Stout of Calif.; Charles Stout of Gillham; three sisters; Mary Bassett of Houston, Tex., Margaret Gibson of Waco, Tex, and Lorena Krudwig of De Queen, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Harvey Stout will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2009 in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Hebert and Rev. Renee Martinez officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, April 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Kenneth Zachry, Jr., age, 45, of Horatio , Arkansas died Thursday, April 16, 2009 in De Queen, Arkansas .

He was born July 23, 1963 in De Queen and was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Zachry.

He is survived by his mother, Mildred Daniel Conatser of Horatio; four sisters and two brothers, Harriett Piper of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Lando Williamson and George Williamson of Horatio, Mildred McCain of McCaskill, Arkansas, Gerri Krudwig of Farmington, Arkansas and Shelby Murphy of Moore, Oklahoma.

Private graveside services will be held for the family and close friends with James McCain officiating under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2009 at the funeral home in De Queen.

Mrs. Callie Cravens Franklin, age 91, resident of De Queen, Ark., died Sunday, April 12, 2009 in the Crystal Falls Nursing Home.

She was born to Jacob Benny and Laura C. Coulter Cravens at Lockesburg, Arkansas, on July 4, 1917. She was a diet technician at Crystal Falls, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, De Queen.. She served on the Sevier County Developmental Board of Directors, and on the Sevier County Museum Board of Directors. She enjoyed plants, flowers, working and serving others.

She was preceded in death by her parents, all her siblings, a son, Joe Benny Franklin, her step-sons, Leon Franklin, Major General Calvin Franklin, and Reynolds Franklin, and her husband, Moses Scott Franklin. She is survived by two sons, Charles Ray Franklin of San Diego, Calif., and James M. �Poochie� Franklin of De Queen, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Callie Franklin will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E. A. Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in the Sand Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, April 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Lou Ellen Sharp Gray, age 82, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in a Texarkana Hospital.

She was born to Sam and Violet Cranfill Sharp at Duncan, Oklahoma, on June 9, 1926. She and her husband, Eddie Gray founded Gray�s Petroleum in 1946 and Southern L P Gas in 1960, and she owned and operated this business after his death in 1982.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of De Queen, and was a Southwest Arkansas Domestic Violence Board Member, served on the First State Bank Board of Directors, and was involved with establishing the Cossatot Arts and Crafts.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Sue Jones, Eddie Lou and Larry Watson all of De Queen, four grandchildren, Jerry Brown and his wife, Tracie of De Queen, Jinger Brown of Atlanta, Georgia, Jason Brown, and his wife, Rebekah of Benton, Ark.; and Julie Brown of De Queen; two great-grandchildren, Brittney Brown and Jason Brown, and one great-great-grandchild, Aaden Flores, as well as other family members.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Lou Gray will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2009 in the First Baptist Church of De Queen with Rev. Charles Hebert and Rev. Doug Dorris officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen. The family will receive friends at the Chandler Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16th.

Memorials may be made to the Southwest Arkansas Domestic Violence, P. O. Box 87, De Queen the Cossatot Arts and Crafts, P. O. Box 1002, De Queen, or the Sevier County Museum, 717 N. Maple, De Queen.

He Was born to Floyd and Betty Jester Lacefield at De Queen, Arkansas on August 4, 1966. He was a machine operator for Pilgrim's Pride, and was a member of the Jubilee Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mr & Mrs. O.D. Lacefield, and Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Jester, and in January of 1987, a daughter Heather Lacefield.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa "Missy" Vickers Lacefield of De Queen; a Son, Josh Lacefield of Gillham; a daughter, Jaisee Lacefield of Gillham; two step-sons: Dalton Tollett of Kilmichael, MS and Zak Klitz of De Queen; his parents: Floyd and Betty Lacefield of De Queen; three brothers and Sisters-in-law: Danny & Melissa E. Lacefield, Kenny and Cathy Lacefield, and Andy and Sally Lacefield, all of De Queen; three nieces, seven nephews, and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Steven Lacefield will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2009 in the Crosstrails Cemetery, De Queen with Rev. Keith Jordan officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, April 16th from 6 until 8 pm.

Douglas Ray Dove, age 66, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Monday, April 13, 2009 in a Texarkana Hospital.

He was born July 12, 1942 in Dierks, Arkansas to James and Earnease Polk Dove. He was a master electrician, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a member of the Oak Hill Masonic Lodge in Dierks.

Mr. Dove was preceded in death by his father and a grandson, Michael Anthony Dove.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Spencer Dove of Dierks, Arkansas; two daughters and one son-in-law, Desiree and Lee Bogan of New Hope, Arkansas and Deirdre Dove of San Diego, California; his mother, Earnease Allen of Dierks, Arkansas; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Wayne and Rita Dove of Nashville, Arkansas and David Lee Allen of Virginia; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Sharon and Ronnie Kesterson, Judy Eudy, Debbie and Jackie Stone and Ruthie and Roger Wesley all of Dierks, Arkansas; two grandsons, John Spencer Bogan and Kevin Lee Bogan and 12 nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Dove will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2009 in the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Loyd Roper officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16^th at the funeral home in Dierks.

Ruby Corinne Prince Harder, age 70, a resident of Lockesburg , AR , died Monday, April 13, 2009 in the De Queen Medical Center .

She was born September 22, 1938 in Bradley , OK to H.H. (Jay) and Ruby Mae Johnson Prince. She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Time Missionary Baptist Church in De Queen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Dale Harder in 1992; and three brothers, Ray, Donald, and Wilburn Prince.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Shelia and Danny Ruth, Rod and Pam Harder and Alvin and Debbie Harder, all of Lockesburg, Glenda Parks of De Queen, Jerry (Bull) Harder of Lockesburg, Tammie Harder of Lockesburg and Pam and Russell Stubbs of De Queen; 2 sisters, Mary Thornburg of Bradley, OK and Lois Dodd of Fairview, OK; one brother, Bobby Prince of Lahoma, OK; 11 grandchildren, Amanda Hibbs, Michael Harder, Melissa Brady, Lacey Harder, Jason Parks, Brandi Turner, Justin Ruth, Chance Harder, Josh Harder, Monica Stubbs and Chet Stubbs; 8 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Harder will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2009 in the McHorse Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. John Henry Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the McHorse Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Doyle Johnson

Mr. Doyle Johnson, 90, of De Queen, Arkansas, a former resident of Magnolia, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 9, 2009.

Mr. Johnson was born in Calhoun, Arkansas, on January 25, 1919. He worked as a glazier and a carpenter before retiring in 1971. A veteran of World War II, he was a staff sergeant in the U. S. Army and a recipient of the Bronze Star. In October, 2008, he was a member of Honor Flight, a program to transport World War II veterans to visit their memorial in Washington, D. C.

He was a member of the American Legion and an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved planting his garden and playing dominoes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Floyd Johnson; four brothers, Bryant, Robert Lee, Eddie Ray, and Billy Dale Johnson and two grandsons, Chad Doyle Bird, and Michael O�Shay Bird.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Christine Johnson; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard and Carolyn Johnson of Little Rock; three daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and John Purdy of Nashville, Tenn., Margaret and Larry Reed of Lilburn, Ga. and Robbie and Billy Ray McKelvy of De Queen, Ark., one brother, Sherrill Johnson of Emerson, one sister and brother-in-law, Ethelene and Jack Loftin of Trinity, Tex., 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services with military rites will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, in Chandler Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 13th, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Redmen Cemetery under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com

Donations can be made to the Honor Flight Tennessee Valley, C/O Huntsville Times, P. O. Box 1487, Huntsville, Ala. 35807 or charity of your choice.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Carl, Mark, Sean Bird, Tim, David, and Joshua Johnson, and Adam McKelvy.

Bert Stephens

Mrs. Bert Stephens, age 90, a resident of Crystal Falls Heath and Rehab in De Queen, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

She was born February 17, 1919 to Harve and Alice Gore Thompson; she was a homemaker and a Presbyterian.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eules Stephens, son Don Stephens, grandson, Branson Ramsey and brothers, Byron Thompson and James T. Thompson.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kaye and David Ramsey of De Queen; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Cheri Stephens of Horatio; one granddaughter, Rhonda Lovelace of Horatio; two grandsons, Chad Stephens of Dierks and Vaughn Stephens of Nacogdoches, Texas; seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Stephens will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2009 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.L. Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Horatio Cemetery . The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9^th at the funeral home.

Shelby Rivers Stapp

Shelby Rivers Stapp, 69, of Dierks, was born June 4, 1939 in Dierks to Riley and Snow Sharp Rivers . She passed away Monday, April 6, 2009 at her home.

She married James (Gee, Jimmy) Stapp on January 9, 1957 who preceded her in death in July 1998. Her parents also preceded her in death.

Shelby is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Colette and Tony Green of Sherwood, Jamie and John Fannin of Dierks, and Rikki Bolding of Hot Springs .

She is also survived by her grandchildren, who were the joy of her life, Jarrod and Britni Fannin of Texarkana , Joel Green and Bethany Green of Sherwood, and Faith Bolding of Hot Springs.

Other survivors include: one brother and sister-in-law, Sherry and Sunny Rivers of Center Point , Texas a special cousin Bill Ford of Nashville , brothers-in-law, Bob Stapp and Doodle Stapp and wife Shelba of Dierks. She was also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 2009 in the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Lloyd Roper officiating. Burial will follow in the Dierks Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

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

Memorials may be made to the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund.

Betty Joan Ellis Bell

Betty Joan Ellis Bell, age 73, of Vandervoort, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009.

She was born October 18, 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late James Herman and Alma Sue Myers Ellis. On March 15, 1952, she was united in marriage to Hilton Leroy Bell, Sr. in Mena, Arkansas. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Vandervoort, Arkansas. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother �Granny� and great grandmother.

Survivors are:

Husband: Hilton Bell, Sr. of Vandervoort, Arkansas

Sons: Chuck and wife Beverly Bell of Mena, Arkansas Hershel and wife Pam Bell of Cove, Arkansas Daughters: Belinda and husband Terry Williamson of DeQueen, Arkansas Betina and husband Carl Fair of Mena, Arkansas

Grandchildren: Christy and Matt Cozart of Bryant, Arkansas Ryan Bell of Fayetteville, Arkansas Brent Bell of Mena, Arkansas Wendy and Patrick McDaniel of Mena, Arkansas Clint and Tanya Bell of Cove, Arkansas Jennifer and Bo Hayes of Cove, Arkansas Shauna and Jacob Wagner of Mena, Arkansas Cheyenne Bell of Cove, Arkansas Kristen and Alex Wade of Vandervoort, Arkansas Jeffrey Williamson of DeQueen, Arkansas Derinda and Jon Trobaugh of Little Rock, Arkansas Monica and Rob Christopher of Russellville, Arkansas Kisha, Zackarus, and Isaiah Fair of Mena, Arkansas

Great Grandchildren: Colten and Courtney McDaniel of Mena, Arkansas Kailey and Bradley Wade of Vandervoort, Arkansas Hannah, Justin, and Gabriel Bell of Cove, Arkansas Cooper Hayes of Cove, Arkansas Jordan and Hayden Wagner of Mena, Arkansas Henry Cozart of Bryant, Arkansas

Sister: Rebecca and Charles Baker of Cove, Arkansas

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Delbert Roy and James Eddye Ellis.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Vandervoort with Brother Gary Jewell, Brother Kevin Jewell, and Brother Leon Turner officiating. Interment will follow in the Gann Cemetery in Potter, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Visitation with family and friends will be Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Clint Bell, Ryan Bell, Brent Bell, Jeff Williamson, Zackarus Fair, Isaiah Fair, Patrick McDaniel, Bo Hayes, Jacob Wagner, Matt Cozart, Alex Wade, Jon Trobaugh, and Rob Christopher.

During her youth she was blessed to have help and guidance from three loving grandparents: the late Ed and Susie Myers of Hatfield, and Claude �Pop� Ellis of Little Rock.

Mrs. Marjorie "Margie" Evelyn Sharp Phelps, age 86, a resident of Winthrop, Arkansas died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at her home.

She was born March 20, 1923 in Henrietta , OK to James Madison and Mable Edna Stoker Sharp. She was a retired employee of the Winthrop Public Schools and a member of the Community of Christ Church in Winthrop .

She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Lee Phelps on May 5, 1977 and one son, Larry Phelps on November 11, 1988.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Melba and Terry Hess of Winthrop; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Dean Flowers of California and Joan and Al Hale of Garland, TX; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Ruby Sharp of Garland, TX and Joe and Jo Frances Sharp of Winthrop; her grandchildren, Eddie and Shelley Oglesby of Maypearl, TX, Misty and Scott Moody of Texarkana and Michael Thornberry also of Texarkana; three great-grandchildren, Kent Oglesby, Madison Moody and Mallory Moody.

Funeral services for Mrs. Phelps will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009 in the Community of Christ Church in Winthrop with Gary Hess and Bobby Kesterson officiating. Burial will follow in the Campground Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home, De Queen.

Mrs. Clara Priscella Dyer Jackson, age 89, a resident of De Queen, and former resident of Good Water, Oklahoma, died Saturday, March 14, 2009 in the Crystal Falls Nursing Home, De Queen.

She was born to James Aaron and Ollie Josephine Orrick Dyer at Gracemont, Oklahoma, on October 23, 1919. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed quilting, carpentry, gardening, and driving.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Delma Fletcher, Stanley Dyer, Betrice Dyer, and Cecil Dyer, and in 1984, her husband, Charlie Jackson She is survived by two daughters, Geneva D. Nettles of Horatio, and Katherine Ann Kosters of Murrieta, Calif., one sister, Hazel Davis of Chickasha, Oklahoma, six grandchildren, Eric, Jill, Paula, Debra, Jon, and Derrick, eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Mrs. Clara Jackson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Nichols officiating, under direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.

Mr. Doyle Wayne Shaw, age 47, a resident of De Queen, died Sunday, March 22, 2009 in the Christus St. Michael Health System, Texarkana.

He was born to Doyle O. �Buck� and Shirley Lois Monroe Shaw at De Queen, Arkansas, on May 8, 1961. He was retired from Pilgrim�s Pride, and was an active member of the First Pentecostal Church of God, De Queen. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel Marie Bunn Shaw of De Queen, one son and daughter-in-law, Branden and Crystal Dickerson of De Queen, two daughters and a son-in-law, Charla Johnson, Denise and Tim Mobbs all of De Queen; his parents, Buck and Shirley Shaw of De Queen, two brothers, David Wayne Shaw of Chicago, Ill, and Ronnie Dale Shaw of De Queen, two sisters, Sheila and Jamie Patterson, and Teresa Shaw, both of De Queen, six grandchildren, Brande, Seth, Kyah, Kennedy, Eli, and Allie, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Doyle Shaw will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in the First Pentecostal Church of God, De Queen with Rev. James Lewis and Rev. Eddie Schlinker officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, De Queen, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 23rd.

Mr. Preston Wayne Bell, age 66, of Wickes, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in Texarkana.

He was born September 3, 1942 in Wickes , Arkansas to the late William Arthur Bell and the late Coy Juanita Bales Bell. He was united in marriage to Emma Turnbough. Mr. Bell worked for Tyson and was a loving husband, father, step-father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend.

He is survived by his wife Emma Bell of the home; his children: Delbert Wayne Bell of Spokane , Washington, Todd Bell of Cove, Arkansas, Robert Bell of Moses Lake , Washington, Coy Loredo of Wickes , Arkansas, Cloy Sherrouse of Wickes , Arkansas, Emily Leeper of Hope , Arkansas, Mary Ellen Bell of Wickes , Arkansas; one step-son Jacob Shaw of Texarkana , Texas; 4 sisters; 7 brothers & 18 grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Coy Bell, and 3 brothers, Harvey Lenard Bell, Richard Coy Bell, and Preston Leroy Bell.

Mrs. Mary Katherine Northcutt Stafford, age 70, a resident of the West Otis Community of Sevier County, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in the Christus St. Michael Hospital, Texarkana.

She was the daughter of William and Lizzie Northcutt and was born on July 11, 1938 at Bogata, Texas. Kathy was raised by her aunt and uncle, Allison and Maudie Jane Smith. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking, crafts, sewing, soap operas, and was an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her adoptive parents, two brothers, Cleo and Eugene Northcutt, two sisters, Elaine Northcutt and Bonnie Kennedy, and in April of 2008, her husband, Jack Stafford.

She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Kathy Baker of Longview, Texas, Kenny Baker of Avery, Texas, and Stacy and Iva Gail Stafford of Harrell, Texas, two daughters, Lydia and Jim Landrum, and Rallye Erwin all of Terrell, Texas, two sisters, Lena Herman of Dikes, Texas, and Wilma Ledford of Bogata, Texas, twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a number of Nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Kathy Stafford will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2009 in the West Otis Cemetery with Rev. Joe Carlton, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, March 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Friday, March 21st from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

David Michael Volentine, age 54, a resident of Memphis, TN, died Sunday, March 15, 2009 in Health Baptist East Hospital, Memphis, TN.

He was born to Horace J. M. and Cloyes Honea Volentine on July 30, 1954 at Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was a chiropractor and practiced in Indiana and Arkansas,. He served in the military with the U.S. Army and was a Baptist. He enjoyed reading, computers, electronics, and teaching.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Volentine of Memphis, TN,; a daughter and son-in-law, Heather Michelle and John Scott of Jonesboro, AR; two sons: Dustin Honea Volentine of Salem, Oregon, and Whitten Wright of Volentine of Kaneohe, Hawaii; his mother Cloyes Volentine of De Queen; a sister, Brenda A. Jones of De Queen; two granddaughters: Katherine and Abigail; two nieces and one nephew.

Memprial services for David Volentine will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2009 in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Hebert and Rev. Ron Paul officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.

Jessica Nichole Lopez, age 6, a resident of De Queen, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at her Home.

She was born to Ramiro and Barbara Schiffman Lopez at De Queen, Arkansas on December 16, 2002. She was a kindergarten student at De Queen School, and attended the First Pentecostal Church of God. She enjoyed playing with babies, T-Ball, and Soccer.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Carolyn Schiffman, and her Great-grandmother, Linnie Lorene Brizendine.

Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother, Jorge Chabelo of De Queen, her paternal grandmother, Eva Camacho of Mexico, her paternal grandfather, Rogelio Lopez of Mexico, her maternal grandfather, James Schiffman of De Queen, and a number of Aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Hispanic funeral service will be held Thursday, March 19th from 6:00 until 7:30 pm at the First Pentecostal Church of God at Jones & Maple in De Queen. Family visitation will follow from 7:30 until 9:30 pm.

Funeral Services for Jessica Lopez will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2009 in the First Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. James Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Avon Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.

Mr. Donnell Louis �JoeJoe� Johnson, age 62, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, in the St. Joseph Mercy Health Center, Hot Springs.

He was born to Ocie and Pinkie Wherry Johnson at DeKalb, Texas, on December 24, 1946. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U. S. Army. He was a truck driver for PRT, and was an active member of the Mt. Phebia Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading the Bible, fishing, and watching Westerns.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Johnny Johnson, and Burel Johnson, four sisters, Arnetha Harp, Betty McNeal, Carrie Griffin, and Sarah Jean Thompson.

He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Debra Clardy Johnson of Horatio, two daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea Fenee� and Stephen Murdock of Little Rock, Arnetha and LeRoy Hardwrick, Jr. of Foreman, Ark.; three sons, Robbie Stephens of Houston, Texas, Andre Johnson of Horatio, and Marcus Johnson of Dallas, Texas, one brother, Billy Joe Johnson of Broken Bow, Okla.; three sisters, Dorothy Dixon and Marie Owens both of DeKalb, Texas, and Hazel Ingram-Nair of Carlsbad, New Mexico, nine grandchildren, Jasmine, Jordan, and Jade Hardwick, Joshua Murdock, Caleb Johnson McGaha, Robert Stephens, Quincy Johnson, Robbie Stephens, Jr., and Jeremiah Johnson, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Donnell Johnson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2009 in the Mt. Phebia Baptist Church, Horatio with Rev. Wylie Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Acres Cemetery, Horatio, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,

Mr. Olin Basil Strasner, age 87, a resident of Dierks, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 in the Dierks Health and Rehab Center .

He was born March 18, 1921 in Umpire, Arkansas to Jeff and Arabia Manasco Strasner. He was an employee of the Arkansas Forestry Commission, a World War II U.S. Coast Guard veteran, a member of the Umpire Community Church , served on the Howard County Quorum Court and served on the Umpire School Board.

Mr. Strasner was preceded in death by his parents and one great-grandson, Kaleb Luke Strasner.

He is survived by his wife, Mabel Payte Strasner; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Donna Strasner of Umpire, Ken and Sharon Strasner of Dierks, and Kerry and Laura Strasner of Umpire; six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Mr. Strasner will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2009 in the Umpire Community Church with John Henry Williams and Don Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery , under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

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

Mrs. Mary Ellen McLaughlin Hankins, 72, a resident of De Queen, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at her home.

She was born to Clifton and Della Musgrave McLaughlin in Howard County, near Wickes, on April 10, 1936. She was a Registered Nurse, as well as homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wickes, and enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, and flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Leonard McLaughlin, a half-brother, Boyd Williams, and a step-son, Ernest Hankins.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas �Bud� Hankins of De Queen, two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Holly Hensley of Horatio, and Craig and Tina Hensley of De Queen, a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Kirby Wallace of Foreman, Ark.; a step-son, Jerry and his wife, DeAnn Hankins of Silver City, New Mexico, a step-daughter, Darlene Hankins of Tucson, Arizona, a brother, John McLaughlin of Wickes, Four sisters, Jeannie White, and Patsy Hill both of Wickes, Darlene Manasco of Umpire, Ark.; and Lynn Daves of Avoka, Ark.; ten grandchildren, Robbie Evans, Heather Williams, Nikki Evans, Cheyanne Wallace, Lacosta Henlsey, Jamie Hensley, Jamie Hankins, Jerry hankins, Candy Hankins, and Lindsey Hankins, and a number of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Hankins will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2009 in the First United Methodist Church of Wickes with Bro. Leon McCleskey officiating. Burial will follow in the Duckett Cemetery, Wickes, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 13th.

Mr. Keith Lee Walker, age 49, a resident of the Arden Community of Little River County, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 8, 2009 in the Christus St. Michael Health System, Texarkana, Texas.

He was born to Ottie Earnest and Betty Jean Martin Walker at Prineville, Oregon on September 25, 1959. He was a machine operator, and a member of the Non-Denominational Church. He enjoyed singing and playing the guitar, and deer hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Arlene Icenhower. He is survived by his wife, Melba Doolin Walker of Ashdown, Ark.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mason Lee Walker and Loyd Robert and Jamie Walker all of Ashdown, a daughter and son-in-law, Shasta and Eric Karnaki, U.S. Army, Iraq.; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Wendy Walker of Lockesburg, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Brenda Lewis of Lockesburg, and Kathy and Raymond Vallee of Ashdown, Ark.; two grandsons, Xavier and Jake, a granddaughter, Emily and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Keith Walker will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.,in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The family will be at the home of Raymond and Kathy Vallee, 450 Bryan, Ashdown, Ark.

Mr. Maxie Glen Gage, age 77, a resident of De Queen, died Monday, March 9, 2009 in the De Queen Medical Center .

He was born December 6, 1931 in Estelline , Texas to Delmer and Lois Caldwell Gage. He was a security guard for Husqvarna, a Quarter Master 3^rd class with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, was the founder of the Humane Society of Sevier County and a member of the Smyrna Church of Christ.

Mr. Gage was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Beverly Stringer.

He is survived by his wife, Juannelle Wesson Gage; one daughter and son-in-law, Ramona and Ronnie Butler of De Queen; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Ronnie Pickens and Merle and Bill Renfrow all of De Queen; two grandchildren, Jared Butler of De Queen and Trevor Butler and his wife Teresa of Conway, Arkansas and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Gage will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2009 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Foster Krudwig, minister officiating. Burial will follow in the Smyrna Cemetery .

The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11^th at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Sevier County, P.O. Box 872 , De Queen, AR 71832.

David Earl Miller, age 63, a resident of Lockesburg , AR died Saturday, March 7, 2009 in Lockesburg.

He was born July 19, 1945 in Foreman, AR to William and Julia Whisenhunt Miller. He was retired from Pilgrims Pride.

He is survived by two sons, Steven Miller and Jason Miller, both of Lockesburg; his parents, William and Julia Miller of Broken Bow, OK; three brothers, Johnny Miller of Broken Bow, Tommy Miller of Broken Bow and Charles �Billy� Miller of Foreman; two sisters, Janie LeFlore of Hugo, OK and Shirley Scott of Commerce, TX; five grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Miller will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 in the Mt. Ida Cemetery with Rev. Jerrel Helms officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Evelyn Clarine Stubbs Johnson, age 85, a resident of Yukon, Oklahoma died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in Yukon.

She was born May 19, 1923 in Sevier County to Jim and Mary Bales Stubbs. She was a beautician, factory worker and homemaker.

Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James H. Johnson on December 11, 1996; two brothers, Leroy Stubbs and Ruel Stubbs: and three sisters, Burnis Taylor, Loree Evans and Gladys Evans.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John and La Dale Johnson of Yukon, Oklahoma; three grandsons, Sean Tuckett of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sam Johnson and Ben Johnson both of Yukon; two sisters, Rosalee Melton and Pearly Stubbs both of De Queen; a number of nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Johnson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2009 in the Beacon Hill Cemetery with Rev. J. L. Walker officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7th at the funeral home.

Walter J. Leeper, 90, of the Walnut Springs community near Horatio died Monday, March 2, 2009 in a local hospital.

He was born September 9, 1918 in the Walnut Springs Community to Mary Ann and Joe Leeper. He was retired from Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas , having been in education most of his adult life. He was a Rotarian, a World War II Army veteran, and a Methodist.

Mr. Leeper was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret Leeper on August 26, 2007, and three sisters, Helen Gore, Irene Edwards and Alice Johnson.

He is survived by two daughters, Marianne Leeper of Athens , Texas and Marcia and Steve Buford of Horatio. Two sisters, Sue Reed of New Boston, Texas and Ruth Sportsman of Euless , Texas . One grandson and his wife, Tom and Tobi Parsons and one great-granddaughter, Camryn, along with a number of other relatives.

Funeral Services for Mr. Leeper will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in the First United Methodist Church in De Queen with Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery , under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 3^rd at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church renovation fund, P.O. Box 488 , De Queen, AR 71832.

Mrs. Lois Novell Lambeth Cook, age 82, a resident of De Queen, died Monday, March 2, 2009 at her home.

She was born May 19, 1926 in Lockesburg , Arkansas to Mack and Annebelle Womack Lambeth. She was a homemaker and a member of the Beacon Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church .

Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Delmer Cook on October 12, 2007; and one son, Eddie Albert Cook on April 30, 2004.

She is survived by one son, William Cook of De Queen; a daughter-in-law, Jackie Cook of Springfield , Missouri ; one sister, Maxine Wolcott of De Queen; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Cook will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in the Beacon Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church with Kristi Christopher and Henry Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Beacon Hill Cemetery , under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00- 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 3rd at the funeral home.