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Recent Death Notices
Kathy Rice, age 57,
of Queen City, Texas went to be with the Lord, Friday,
May 10, 2013 in a Texarkana, Texas hospital.
Kathy was born February 27, 1956 in Hooks, Texas to
Herman and Josephine Draper. She attended Piney Grove
Baptist Church; and was formerly a social worker and
high school teacher. Kathy enjoyed taking care of
children and visiting local nursing homes. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Josephine
Draper.
Survivors include two daughters, Kristen Rice of Ft.
Worth, Texas, Katie Rice Clark and husband Josh of
Texarkana, Arkansas; a sister, Jane Thomas and husband
Dan of Atlanta, Texas; grandchild, Krosstyn Clark of
Texarkana, Arkansas; mother in law, Mae Rice of
Texarkana, Arkansas; sister in law, Charlotte Humphrey
of Texarkana, Arkansas; nieces Kim Mericle, Kathy and
Jerry Perkins, Beth Humphrey Lopez and husband George,
Chuck and Joni Humphrey; an uncle, Robert Draper of
Queen City, Texas.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 15,
2013 at Hanner Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Chris
Cowan officiating.
Visitation will be 12:00 P.M. until service time,
Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
Guest registry is available online at
www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Nadine Gibson, age
95, of Bloomburg, Texas, went to be with the Lord,
Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in a local hospital surrounded
by family.
Nadine was born September 17, 1917, in Bright Star,
Arkansas, to Sam and Maggie Thomas Allison. She was a
homemaker and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J. A.
Gibson; son, Johnny Gibson; daughter, Sylvia Howe;
grandsons, Michael James and Kevin James.
She is survived by one daughter, Modine Spruell of Hot
Springs Village, Arkansas; son-in-law, Jack Howe of
Bloomburg, Texas; one brother, Earl Allison of Bloomburg,
Texas; four grandchildren, Vickie Langston and husband
Robert of Atlanta, Texas; Mitch Spruell and wife
Cardella of Jessieville, Arkansas, Marty Spruell and
wife Karen of Little Rock, Arkansas, Matt Spruell and
wife Kenna of Van Buren, Arkansas; eight
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and
a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, May 13, 2013,
at New Hope Baptist Church, Bloomburg, Texas under the
direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Don Jones
and Bro. David Baxley officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 6 pm to 8
pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery, Bloomburg,
Texas.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.
 Steve
Coats, age 50, of Queen City, Texas, went to be with the
Lord, Saturday, April 27, 2013 at his residence.
Steve was born June 30, 1962, in Atlanta, Texas, to
Melvin and Barbara Coats. He was the co-owner of K & W
Cleaners; was a member of Calvary Tabernacle; and loved
horses, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Kelli Coats of Atlanta,
Texas; son, Tucker Coats of Atlanta, Texas; daughter,
Mackenzie Coats of Fayetteville, Arkansas; his parents,
Melvin and Barbara Coats of Atlanta, Texas; a brother,
James Earl Coats of Price, Utah; a sister, Betty
Florence of Bloomburg, Texas; and a number of other
relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 2, 2013
at Calvary Tabernacle, under the direction of Hanner
Funeral Service, with Bro. Billy Dupree and Bro. Andy
McFarlin officiating.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 6 pm to 8
pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Courtland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American
Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, Texas
75231.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Lela
Emma Cason, age 26, of Texarkana, Texas, went to be with
the Lord, Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her residence.
Lela was born September 26, 1986, in Linden, Texas, to
Jeff and Betty Cason. She was a homemaker and a member
of Open Door Baptist Church, Queen City, Texas. She was
preceded in death by her father, Jeff Cason.
She is survived by three sons, Brandon Sprayberry,
Damien Bourg, Daniel Bourg, Jr. all of Texarkana, Texas;
one daughter, Emily Bourg of Texarkana, Texas; her
mother, Betty Harris of Atlanta, Texas; two sisters,
Mary Bobbitt of Linden, Texas, Toni Cason of Mount
Pleasant, Texas; one brother, Hank Cason of Mount
Pleasant, Texas; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 20,
2013, at New Colony Cemetery, under the direction of
Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. James Hughes
officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 12 Noon
to 1:30 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Leona
Beatrice Godwin
“Granny”
Sorrow fills the hearts of the Godwin family and friends
as Beatrice Godwin of Bivins, Texas, passes away at age
86. During her life, she was known by many names: Bea,
Daughter, Sister, Friend, Red, Wife, Mom, but most knew
her by Granny. No matter what name you knew her by,
everyone knew her to be inspiring. She inspired her
children to be strong adults, her grandchildren to dream
big, and she even inspired non-believers to clearly see
the Lord. So, do not let your heart fill with sorrow at
the loss of such an amazing woman; instead, her family
asks that you celebrate her life and all that she
inspired. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo
and Neda Foster; sister, Inez Martin; and a
granddaughter, Karen Godwin Manley.
Beatrice is survived by Willie Dean Godwin, Sr of Bivins,
her husband of over 71 years; three children, Willie D.
Godwin, Jr. and wife Brenda Joyce, James E. Godwin, and
Brenda K. Cross; grandchildren, Deidre Carroll and
husband David, Kendra Anderson and husband Michael, Matt
Adams and wife Tara, Melodie Hodges and husband Mike,
Dennis Godwin and wife Kim, Mandi Moore and husband
Dustin, Cory Cross and wife Darcy, Clint Cross and wife
Ashley, and Keri Cross; great-grandchildren, Jacob
Manley and wife Meghan, Hunter Godwin, Haylie Chesworth,
Ashton Carroll, Jordan Carroll, Mattie Carroll, Mitchell
Anderson, Rian Maldonado, Thomas Hodges, Nate Hodges,
Kile Adams, Hope Adams, Cason Cross, Cadence Cross, and
Casey Kole Cross.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 14,
2013, at Bethsaida “Y” Baptist Church, under the
direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Frank
Carroll and Bro. J. W. Crow officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Huffines Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association,
7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, Texas 75231; or to the
American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City,
OK 73123-1718.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Wayne
Moore, 78, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the Lord
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at his residence surrounded by
family.
Wayne was born May 28, 1935 in Karnack, Texas. He was a
member of First Baptist Church, Linden, Texas; and was
retired from the Texas Forest Service.
He is survived by his wife, Doylene Moore; daughter, Pam
Huddleston and husband Mike; granddaughter, Felicia
Huddleston; five sisters, Kathlene Jones , Patricia
Jones, Bobbie Hauch, Shirley Stalcup, Cindy Griffin; two
brothers, Vernon Moore, Gerald Moore, a special friend,
Steve Hurt; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Friday, April 12,
2013 at Olive Branch Cemetery, Bright Star, Arkansas,
under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Rev.
Brian McDonald officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 6 pm to
8 pm at Hanner funeral Service.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Blanche
Faye Smith Hailey, age 85, of Bivins, Texas, went to be
with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2013 in a Texarkana,
hospital surrounded by family.
Blanche was born November 8, 1927, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma,
to William and Bonnie Smith. She was retired from AEP;
and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Otis T. Hailey; parents, William and Bonnie
Smith; one brother, W. C. Smith; brother-in-law, James
V. Simmons; grandchildren, Keith Hailey, Brandon Cruson;
and great-granddaughter, Maggie Cobb.
She is survived by four sons, Roger Hailey and wife
Linda of Bivins, Texas, Ronnie Hailey and wife Lisa of
Atlanta, Texas, Jerry Hailey of Bivins, Texas, Jimmy
Hailey of Bryan, Texas; sister, Dale Simmons of Mount
Pleasant, Texas; brother, Wayne Smith and wife Frankie
of Konawa, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Michael Kevin
Hailey, Kristi Cobb and husband Mike, Shannon Britton
and husband Brad, Sharon Carpenter and husband K.C.,
Jamie Hollis and husband Jason, Julie Niemann and
husband Mark, Stacey Hailey, Lori Marberry, Matthew
Hailey; great-grandchildren, Kole and Kale Carpenter,
Bryce and Brett Britton, Kameron Hailey, Sierra and
Parker Hailey, Brooks Hollis, Georgia and Jackson Cobb,
Skylar, Keeley and Jada Hailey, Felicia Sprayberry,
Alyssa Niemann; great-great-grandson, Kaden Vann; and a
number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, April
11, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Atlanta, Texas with
Bro. Chris Cowan officiating.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Bethsaida “Y” Cemetery, Bivins,
Texas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude’s
Research Hospital or to the Charity of Choice.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
On Friday April 5,
2013, Doris Starrett Harp, 84, went home to be with her
Lord and Savior.
Doris was born February 13, 1929, to Grady and Irene
Thomas Starrett of Avinger. She was a meticulous
homemaker and wonderful cook. Doris was a loving and
devoted wife, mother and memaw.
She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of
Atlanta and the Sunshine Sunday School Class. She had a
servant’s heart and served her family and friends with
much love.
Her last months of life at Rose Haven Retreat showed a
mischievous side that Doris had hidden from most
everyone, including her children. The family has many
laughable moments to be cherished in their memories.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years,
Ray Harp; her parents, Grady and Irene Starrett; two
brothers, Emmett and Tommy Starrett; and grandson Brian
James Head.
Survivors include daughter and son- in- law Donna and
David Head; two sons and one daughter- in- law, Danny
and Paula Harp and Dennis Harp and fiancee Teresa
Necaise, all of Atlanta; sister and brother- in- law
Jerrie and Robert Loughery; and sisterin- law Patsy
Starrett of Pittsburgh. Also surviving are her
grandchildren, Jon Head and wife Tamy, Holly Kelton and
husband Ryon, Hannah Ross and husband Nick, all of
Atlanta; Micah Harp and wife Amanda of Hooks; Heath Harp
of Texarkana; and Blake and Chase Harp of Marshall.
Great- grandchildren include Madison and Austin Head;
Duncan, Lucy Kate, Gabriel and Garrett Kelton; Max Ross,
Annabelle and Sadie Harp; and Chasie Rene Harp. Also
included in survivors are many beloved nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 10: 00 a.
m., Monday, April 8th at First Baptist Church of Linden,
with the Revs. Joe Srygley, Chris Cowan and officiating.
Interment follows at Union Hill Cemetery, Cass County.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First
Baptist Church of Atlanta Building Fund.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p. m. Sunday at the funeral
home
On Thursday, April
4, 2013, Norman Ray Harp, 86, went to be with his Lord
and Savior.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Ray
was a gentle soul, a respectful businessman and a loving
and devoted husband, father and pawpaw.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and
Lorena O’Rand Harp; two sisters, Suellen Harp Bailey and
Alethea Harp Belcher; two brothers, Bobby Harp and
Albert Harp; and grandson Brian James Head.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Doris Starrett
Harp; one daughter, Donna Head and husband David of
Atlanta; two sons Danny Harp and wife Paula, and Dennis
Harp and fiancee Teresa Necaise, all of Atlanta; one
sister, Dorothy Harp Harris of Linden; one brother Terry
Harp and wife Linda of Naples; seven grandchildren, Jon
Head and wife Tamy, Holly Kelton and husband Ryon,
Hannah Ross and husband Nick, all of Atlanta, Micah Harp
and wife Amanda of Hooks, Heath Harp of Texarkana, and
Blake Harp and Chase Harp of Marshall; and ten great-
grandchildren, Madison Head, Austin Head, Duncan Kelton,
Lucy Kate Kelton, Gabriel Kelton, Garrett Kelton,
Annabelle Harp, Sadie Harp, Max Ross and Chasie Rene
Harp.
Ray was born on December 4, 1926, in Shreveport, La. He
grew up in Jefferson and worked with his family in the
sawmill business until he joined the Marine Corps in
January of 1945.
After serving his country in World War II and his
honorable discharge in October of 1946, he attended
Linden High School, and that is where he met and fell
for the love of his life, Doris Starrett.
After marrying on July 5, 1947, Ray and Doris began
their life together in Linden.
Ray used the GI Bill to become a watch repairman. He
worked for Jimmy and Laurice Gilbert at Gilbert
Jeweler’s in Linden until establishing his own business
in 1953 in Hughes Springs.
In the year of 1965, Ray and Doris brought their
business to Atlanta, where they felt there was a
brighter future. They worked the business until selling
to their sons and son- in- law in 1997.
They both retired at that time to enjoy their remaining
years with their family and friends.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 10: 00 a.
m., Monday, April 8, at First Baptist Church of Linden,
with the Revs. Joe Srygley, Chris Cowan and Frank Worley
officiating. Interment follows at Union Hill Cemetery,
Cass County.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First
Baptist Church of Atlanta Building Fund.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p. m. Sunday at the funeral
home.
 Jimmy
Carl Hardman, age 62, of Douglassville, Texas went to be
with the Lord, Monday, March 25, 2013 at his residence.
Jimmy was born January 8, 1951 in Gladewater, Texas to
William and Ada Hardman. He worked at Cass County
Sheriff’s Department for many years; a United States Air
Force Veteran and was a Baptist by faith. He enjoyed
fishing, reading and spending time with family. He was
preceded in death by his parents, William and Ada
Hardman; granddaughter, Elizabeth Sue Hudspeth; brother,
Don Hardman; sister, Patricia Boothe.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Roberta Hardman
of Douglassville, Texas; a son, Frank Brown and wife
Mary of Hughes Springs, Texas; a daughter, Ethel
Hudspeth and husband Chris of Douglassville, Texas;
brother, William Hardman Jr., of Gladewater, Texas; two
sisters, Glenda Mendoza and husband Joe of Gladewater,
Texas, Judy Atwood and husband Rick of New Orleans,
Louisiana; five grandchildren; seven great
grandchildren, and a number of other relatives and
friends.
Graveside services with military rites will be 2:00
P.M., Friday, March 29, 2013 in O’Farrell Cemetery with
Chaplain Norris Hogan officiating.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, March 28,
2013 at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in O’Farrell Cemetery, Cass County,
Texas.
Guest registry is available online at
www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Ruby Dowd Collins,
age 89, of Vivian, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord,
Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her residence.
Ruby was born January 24, 1924 in Memphis, Tennessee, to
Charles and Lillian Johnson Stinnett. She was the
Owner/Manager of North Caddo Broadcasting Company; was
an active member of First Baptist Church, Vivian,
Louisiana; and was active in many community
organizations. She was preceded in death by her first
husband, Alvis Dowd; infant son, Preston Dowd; her
parents; and ten brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband James Merrel Collins of
Vivian, Louisiana; daughter, Gloria Herring of Atlanta,
Texas son, Ron Dowd and wife Nyla of Atlanta, Texas; two
step-sons, Chuck Collins and wife Lisa of Shreveport,
Louisiana, Kenny Collins and wife Cheryl of Gilbert,
Arizona; one sister, Betty Snead of Tennessee; four
grandchildren, David Herring and wife Leslie of
Washington, D.C., Rob Herring and wife Shannon of
College Station, Texas; Jay Dowd and wife Stacey of
Austin, Texas, Jacy Dowd of Dallas, Texas;
step-grandchildren, Noah Collins of Shreveport,
Louisiana, Justin Collins of Gilbert, Arizona, Megan
McGaha and husband Brad of Gonzales, Louisiana; 10
great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March
20, 2013 at the First Baptist Church, Vivian, Louisiana,
under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro.
Dusty Dunn officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 6 pm to
8 pm at Hanner funeral Service.
Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery, Cass County,
Texas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Red Bud
Organization.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Rochell Cambell, 49
of Atlanta, Texas. Services pending with Sasser Funeral
Home, Naples Texas.
903-897-0800.
Charles W. Hemperley,
age 71, of West Monroe, Louisiana, died Tuesday,
February 26, 2013, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Charles was born February 8, 1942, in Queen City, Texas.
He was retired maintenance worker and composer for the
News Star. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints of West Monroe and an active Boy
Scout Leader for many years. He was preceded in death by
his parents; his wife Ruby Hemperley; brother “Hemp”
Hemperley; son, William H. Hemperley; two daughters,
Rhonda Gayle and Donna Gene; and a grandson, Tyler
Robinson.
He is survived by his son, Richard Hemperley and wife
Angi; two daughters, Tresa Goodman and husband Joe,
Candy Robinson and husband Barry; three grandsons,
Nathan, Richard Jr, Ryan; two granddaughters, Shay and
Elizabeth; two great-grandchildren, Marissa and Zak;
three brothers, Leroy Hemperley and wife Ann, Howard
Hemperley and wife Sandy, Harold Hemperley and wife
Rochelle; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 2,
2013 at the Hanner Funeral Chapel with Bro. Joey Goodman
officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 11:00 am
to 1:00 pm, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Courtland Cemetery, Cass County,
Texas.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Martel
“Pete” McCreery, age 76, of Bloomburg, Texas died
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in a Texarkana, Texas
hospital.
Pete was born September 26, 1936 in Bloomburg, Texas to
Lavern and Sallie McCreery. He was a self-employed
mechanic where he worked on heavy logging equipment.
Pete enjoyed spending time with his family and friends,
fishing, and was an avid outdoorsman. He was preceded in
death by his a daughter, Toni McCreery; a son, Dustin
McCreery; parents, Lavern and Sallie McCreery.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Cheryl McCreery
of Bloomburg, Texas; two sons, Derrell McCreery of
Bloomburg, Texas, Martel McCreery Jr., of Bloomburg,
Texas; four daughters, Linda Stanley of Little Rock,
Arkansas, Machelle Alexander of Texarkana, Arkansas,
Deanna McCreery of Bloomburg, Texas, Andrea Nichole
McCreery of Bloomburg, Texas; three brothers, Glen
McCreery of Bloomburg, Texas, Vernon McCreery of
Bloomburg, Texas, Joe McCreery of Atlanta, Texas; six
sisters, Verta Langston of Atlanta, Texas, Sue McDurmond
of Oil City, Louisiana, Etchel McCreery of Ida,
Louisiana, Marjorie Cook of New Boston, Texas, Joyce
Hickman of Mooringsport, Louisiana, Janie Cowan of
Texarkana, Texas; six grandchildren; eight great
grandchildren, and a number of nieces, nephews and
friends.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 15,
2013 at Hanner Funeral Service Chapel.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, February
14, 2013 at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery, Bloomburg,
Texas.
Memorials may be made to the New Hope Cemetery
Association.
Guest registry is available online at
www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Cora Hagins, age 74,
of Queen City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on
Sunday, February 10, 2013 in a Hot Springs, Arkansas
hospital surrounded by family.
Cora was born August 5, 1938 in Port Arthur, Texas, to
Leonard and Emma Heldt. She was a homemaker; a member of
Antioch Baptist Church; and loved fishing and the
outdoors. She was preceded in death by her parents and
her son, Roger Hagins.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Wilburn
Hagins of Queen City, Texas; one son, Bruce Hagins and
wife Toni of Queen City, Texas; one brother, David Heldt
of Queen City, Texas; three sisters, Lavern Henderson of
Queen City, Texas, Dora McCasland of Queen City, Texas,
Kathy Taylor of Queen City, Texas; four grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February
12, 2013 at Antioch Cemetery, under the direction of
Hanner Funeral Service with Bro. Mike Lovely
officiating.
Visitation will be Monday, February 11, 2013 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Odell Randall Moore,
88, of Atlanta, Texas went to be with the Lord February
8, 2013. Odell was born on March 21, 1924 in Hosston,
Louisiana; he was one of fourteen children. He was a
World War II veteran who held the rank of Master
Sergeant. A 1948 graduate of Northwestern State
University at Natchitoches, La., he was a member of Chi
Omega Chi, a national honor society in business. Odell
retired from United Gas Pipeline Company in 1986 after
37 years of service. He was a member of First United
Methodist Church in Atlanta, TX.
Odell is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary McLeod
Moore; his son Randy Moore and wife Ellen and their
daughter Megan; his daughter Mary Anne Westfall and
husband Dave; his son Keith Moore and wife Cindy and
their three sons: Jared Moore and wife Dana and their
three daughters McKenzie, McKalah & McKenna; Joshua and
his wife Nicole; Jayson and his wife Stephanie and their
children Laynie and Jacob. He is also survived by
sisters Lucille French, Iva Todd, Pearl Stochfisch,
Louise Todd, and Helen Johnson and brothers Eldredge
Moore, Leon Moore, and James Moore.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, February 11,
2013 at First United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Texas
with Rev. Guy Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that
memorials be made to Dierksen Memorial Hospice, 6500
Summerhill Rd, ste. 2B, Texarkana, TX 75503.
Pallbearers: sons Randy and Keith Moore; son-in-law Dave
Westfall; grandsons Jared, Joshua and Jayson Moore.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ben Belk, Dr. Roy Cook, George
Graves
Interment will be in Huffines Cemetery.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Nelda
E. Payne, age 69, of Doddridge, Arkansas, went to be
with the Lord, Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at her
residence.
Nelda was born April 11, 1943 in Stanton, Texas, to
Alvin and Onlie Widner. She was a homemaker and a member
of Three States Baptist Church. She loved spending time
with her family; collecting Elvis Memorabilia;
traveling; and loved her church. She was preceded in
death by two sons, Johnny Dale Payne, Thomas Alvin
Payne; her parents; and a grandson, Adam Dewayne Payne.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Donald E.
Payne of Doddridge, Arkansas; one son, Dewayne Payne and
wife Lisa of Atlanta, Texas; one daughter, Pamela
Thibodeaux and husband Wendell Holmes of Keatchie,
Louisiana; two brothers, Bill Widner of Leveland, Texas,
Clint Widner of Kermit, Texas; sister-in-law, Wilma
Quaid of Bloomburg, Texas; eight grandchildren; thirteen
great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 10,
2013 at the Hanner Funeral Chapel; with Bro. Walter
Barnett and Bro. Gary Terry officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Line Creek Cemetery, Ida,
Louisiana, under the direction of Hanner Funeral
Service.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Sam
Hamilton, age 71, of Atlanta, Texas died Wednesday,
February 6, 2013 at his residence.
Sam was born April 21, 1941 in Warren Springs, Texas to
Morris and Maxine Hamilton. He was retired from with
International Paper Company; member of First Baptist
Church where he served as a Deacon and was in the
Masters Men Ensemble and First Praise Choir. Sam enjoyed
hunting, fishing; was a United States Army Veteran. He
was preceded in death by his Mother, Maxine Hamilton.
Survivors include his wife Lee Ann Griffin Hamilton of
Atlanta, Texas; Father, Morris E. Hamilton of Linden,
Texas; one son, Sam Hamilton Jr. and wife Aimee of
Atlanta, Texas; four daughters, Tiffany Owens and
husband Terrence of Atlanta, Texas, Jan Holland and
husband Phil of Douglass, Texas, Joni O’Kelley and
husband Aaron of Jackson, Tennessee, Sarah Carty and
husband Dave of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Gary W.
Hamilton of Atlanta, Texas, David Hamilton of
Lewisville, Texas; twelve grandchildren, two great
grandchilden and a number of other relatives and
friends.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, February
9, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Atlanta, Texas with Dr.
Aaron O’Kelley, Bro. Dale Perkins, and Bro. Gary Davis
officiating.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Friday, February 8,
2013 at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Laws Chapel Cemetery, Atlanta,
Texas
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First
Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1089 Atlanta,
Texas 75551 or the American Cancer Society.
Guest registry is available online at
www.hannerfuneralservice.com.
 Roy
Kennedy, Jr. age 81, of Atlanta, Texas went to be with
the Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in a local
hospital.
Roy was born March 28, 1931 in Atlanta, Texas, to Roy,
Sr. and Jessie Cannon Kennedy. He was the owner of K and
W Cleaners for over 40 years; a lifelong member of the
Church of Christ, Atlanta, Texas; a deacon and song
leader. He enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Virginia Kennedy; son, Roy Stephen Kennedy;
daughter, Louanne Kennedy Bishop; and a brother, Marion
Kennedy.
He is survived by two daughters, Kelli Coats and husband
Steve of Atlanta, Texas, Traci Kennedy of Little Rock,
Arkansas; one brother, John M. Kennedy and wife Jo of
Lufkin, Texas; six grandchildren, August Cranford of
Queen City, Texas, Jake Bishop of Texarkana, Arkansas,
Aubrey Bishop of Atlanta, Texas, Harley Bishop of
Texarkana, Texas, Mackenzie Coats of Fayetteville,
Arkansas, Tucker Coats of Atlanta, Texas; five
great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, January 18,
2013, at the Church of Christ, Atlanta, Texas under the
direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Tom Hooten and
Jerry Monholland officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Smyrna Cemetery, Atlanta, Texas.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Jack, B. Lummus, age
85, of Queen City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on
Saturday, January 12, 2013 in a local hospital.
Jack was born September 19, 1927 in Douglassville,
Texas, to Archie and Edyth Lummus. He was retired from
Jaggers Barber Shop; was a member of Piney Grove Baptist
Church; and served in the United States Navy during
World War II. He loved attending church, talking on his
cell phone, crossword puzzles, and watching TV. He was
preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, 44 years, Doris Farmer
Lummus of Queen City, Texas; one daughter, Tracie
Kroenert and husband Marc of Port Isabel, Texas; three
granddaughters, Megann Kroenert, Bethanie Kroenert and
Hannah Kroenert.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pine Grove
Baptist Church, Building Fund, 3268 Hwy 77 West,
Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Cremation Arrangements are under the direction of Hanner
Funeral Service.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Willard
“Will” Lambeth, age 90, of Keene, Texas formerly of
Atlanta, Texas, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in a
Keene, Texas adult care facility.
Will was born October 1, 1922 in Marietta, Texas to
Bunyan and Mary Farrow Lambeth. He was a retired
Constable in Precinct 4, Atlanta, Texas; was a Seventh
Day Adventist; and a member of the Cass County Peace
Officers Association. He loved motorcycles and sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two
brothers, B. W. Lambeth and Cecil Lambeth.
He is survived by his wife, Jesselon Barnes Lambeth of
Keene, Texas; two sons, Jesse Lambeth and wife Heather
of Redlands, California, Tim Lambeth and wife Barbara of
Mesa, Arizona; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Lambeth of
Granbury, Texas, Maria Lambeth of Keene, Texas; five
grandchildren, Roger Biede, Heather Biede, Richard
Lambeth, Lisa Lambeth, Sara Lambeth; five
great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 5,
2013 in the Hanner funeral Chapel with John Taylor and
Bro. J. W. Crow officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 12
Noon to 2:00 pm, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery, Marietta, Texas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cass
County Peace Officers Association, P. O. Box 180,
Linden, Texas 75563.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Verlee Morris, 67 of
Atlanta, was born on November 20, 1945 in Opelousas,
Louisiana to Gus and Lillie Mae George. She passed in a
local nursing home on December 19, 2012. She was a
member of First Baptist Church and attended church until
her health failed her. Verlee was preceded in death by
two daughters and one son. She leaves to cherish her
memories, her husband, Tommie Lee Morris; one
Granddaughter Alexis Jackson of Atlanta, Texas; three
Grandsons Patrick Morris, LaCharles Morris and Antonio
Jackson all of Atlanta; four brothers Gus George, Jr. of
Longview, TX, Chester George and Danny George of
Texarkana, AR and Londell George of Venton, LA and many
others relatives and friends. Funeral services will be
Saturday, January 5, 2013 at First Baptist Church, 205
Allday St., Atlanta, TX, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Jonathan
Stanmore officiating. Internment in Pine Crest Cemetery
in Atlanta. Services under the direction of Sasser
Funeral Home, 100 Daingerfield Street, Naples, TX.
 Blanche
Louise Reynolds Baird, age 76, of Atlanta, Texas, went
to be with the Lord Saturday, December 29, 2012 in a
Texarkana, Texas Hospital surrounded by family.
Blanche was born August 4, 1936 in Upshur County, Texas
to Paul and Effie Reynolds. She was a retired Dental
Hygeneist for Dr. Tom Smith; a Dental Hygeinest
instructor for several years at Tyler Junior College;
and a member of Atlanta Church of Christ. She loved
taking care of people and painting. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Edgar Baird; her parents; two
sisters, Maggie Little, and Peggy Honea.
She is survived by three sons, Richard Moss and wife
Kathy of Atlanta, Texas, Sam Moss of Atlanta, Texas,
Dennis Baird of Atlanta, Texas; one brother, David
Reynolds of White Oak, Texas; two sisters, Paula Jo
Delaney of Jacksonville, Texas, Margaret Ritter of
Lantana, Texas; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Moss,
Dustin Moss Abbagaile Moss; two great-grandchildren and
a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, January 2,
2012 at the Hanner Funeral Chapel, with Jacob Rutledge
and Luke Nickerson officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 1, 2013, from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Courtland Cemetery, Queen City,
Texas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Search TV
Ministries, In Search of the Lord’s Way, P. O. Box 371,
Edmond, OK 73083 or to Gospel Broadcasting Network, 3969
Cloud Springs Road, Ringgold, GA 30736.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Valerie Lynn Jordan
Wilson, 44, of Atlanta died Thursday, December 20, 2012,
in a Dallas hospital. Mrs. Wilson was born June 3, 1968,
in Springhill, Louisiana. She was an employee of Texas
Department of Human Services and Texarkana Independent
School District and a member of Liberty Life Christian
Ministries.
Survivors include her husband, Phillip Wilson; one
stepdaughter, Brenda Wilson; her parents, Roy Jordan,
Jr. and Linda Jordan James; three sisters, Pamela
Hopkins of Shreveport, La., Rosalin Jordan and Marietta
Jordan; and a number of other relatives.
Closed casket
services will be at 12 noon, Saturday at Cornerstone
Assembly of God with the Rev. E.A. Jordan officiating.
Burial will be in Pine Crest Cemetery under direction of
Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home. Viewing will be 10 a.m. to
12 noon, Saturday at the church.
Online registration is at colemanatlantafuneralhome.com
 John
H. Wilson, age 77, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with
the Lord on Monday, December 24, 2012 in an Atlanta,
Texas Hospital surrounded by family.
John was born March 30, 1935 in El Paso, Texas to Frank
and Ruth Parsons Wilson. He grew up in Waco State Home
from the age of 3 until age 18. He attended Sam Houston
State University for two years before serving in the
United States Marine Corp from 1957-59. He attended the
University of North Texas where he received his BBA in
Personnel Management in 1962. He was the owner of a
Dairy Queen in Dallas before moving to Atlanta in 1965.
He worked at Day and Zimmerman from 1966-1975, before
starting John Wilson Real Estate and Insurance, which he
owned from 1976-2012.
John was a faithful member of First Baptist Church,
Atlanta since 1965 where he taught the men’s Fellowship
Bible Class for 38 years. He also served as a Deacon
Chairman, an adult choir member and also served on
numerous committees including the Stewardship Committee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings;
son-in-law, Andy Washington; and a granddaughter, Amy
Lauren White.
He was past president of the Atlanta Baseball
Association; Board of Directors of the Atlanta United
Fund Council; Chairman, Atlanta United Fund; Past
President of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce; Past
President of the Atlanta Band Booster Club; a member of
the Atlanta Lion’s Club; Upwards Basketball Coach;
Atlanta Primary School Greeter; and was on the Atlanta
I. S. D. School Board for twelve years.
He enjoyed golf, square dancing, working in the yard and
being involved with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alice Williams
Wilson of Atlanta, Texas; four daughters, Jonette White
and husband Clay of Tyler, Texas, Sharon Cook and
husband Pat of Atlanta, Texas, Cherise Wicks and husband
Stephen of Atlanta, Texas, Amy Whatley and husband
Curtis of Linden, Texas; grandchildren, Ashley, Bradley,
and Blake White of Tyler, Texas, Casey, Claire, and
Callie Cook of Atlanta, Texas, Michael and Hannah Wicks
of Atlanta, Texas, Kelsey and John Tanner Washington of
Linden, Texas, Cory and Casey Pate of Linden, Texas,
Ryan Whatley of Longview, Texas, Whitney Whatley of
Dallas, Texas; great-grandchild, Judson Pate of Linden,
Texas; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, December 28,
2012 at First Baptist Church, Atlanta, Texas, under the
direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Bro. Joe
Srygley and Bro. Wes Chambers officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 5 pm
to 7 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery, Atlanta,
Texas.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Carl
Henry Howard, age 85, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with
the Lord on Monday, December 24, 2012 in a Texarkana
Hospital.
Carl was born May 19, 1927 in Bado, Missouri to William
and Marion Wendt Howard. He was retired from Fort
Leonard Wood; served in the United States Army; and was
a member of Westside Baptist Church. He was preceded in
death by his parents, William and Marion Wendt Howard;
siblings, Myrtle Howard Kehl, Doris Howard Carter, Dixie
Birdeen Howard, Max Howard, Donald Howard; nephew,
Steven Howard; two great-nephews, William Albert Butler
and Ronnie Smith.
He is survived by two special nieces, Janice Meador of
Arlington, Texas, Sherri Butler of Atlanta, Texas; one
brother, Bill Howard of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one
sister-in-law, Sippie Howard of Centertown, Missouri;
four nephews; six nieces; five great-nephews; six
great-nieces; four great-great-nephews; seven
great-great-nieces and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Friday, December 28,
2012, at the Hanner Funeral Chapel with Bro. Chris Cowan
and Bro. Jim Howard officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery, Atlanta,
Texas.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Marley
Payne age 3, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the Lord
on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in a Shreveport, Louisiana
Hospital.
Marley was born November 8, 2009 in Searcy, Arkansas,
the daughter of Angela Starett and James Payne. She
attended Bright Beginnings in Atlanta, Texas.
She is also survived by one brother, Terrin Payne of
Atlanta, Texas; her grandparents, Don and Marianne
Starett of Atlanta, Texas, Mary and Roger King of North
Carolina.
Memorial services will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, December
22, 2012 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church under the
direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Father Dan
Gonzalez officiating.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Evelyn
Hale Haynes, age 94, of Bloomburg, Texas, went to be
with the Lord on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in a
Shreveport, Louisiana Adult care facility surrounded by
family.
Evelyn was born August 30, 1918 in Cass County, Texas to
Lillian and Connie Lynn Hale. She was the owner of
Evelyn’s Beauty Shop for over 30 years; was a member of
Unity church of Texarkana; member of the Order of the
Easter Star; Cass County Genealogical Society; and
Friends of the Bloomburg Historical Society. She was
preceded in death by her husband, John Harlan Haynes,
Sr.; son, Jerry Hale Haynes; and a sister, Dorothy Ray
Hale Guyton.
She is survived by her son, Dr. John Harlan Haynes, Jr.
and wife Sue of Vivian, Louisiana; daughter, Connie
Thomason and husband Rodger of Bloomburg, Texas; sister,
Margaret Bull of Texarkana, Texas; grandchildren, Dr.
John H. Haynes, III and wife Bonnie of Argyle, Texas,
Dr. Andrew Haynes and wife Peaches of Bossier City,
Louisiana, Loree Denney and husband Mark of Aubrey,
Texas, Lisa Mitchell of Bloomburg, Texas, Donna Aydell
of Flower Mound, Texas, Ross Thomason of Euless, Texas,
Kristen Woods and husband Jesse of Atlanta, Texas, Jerry
Haynes, Jr. of Atlanta, Texas; 16 great-grandchildren
and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 23,
2012 at the Hanner Funeral Chapel, Atlanta, Texas.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to Unity Church of Texarkana, C/O
Thelma Fennoy, 230 CR 1777, Jefferson, Texas 75657.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 John
W. Watkins passed from this life to be with his Lord and
Savior, holding Veda’s hand and surrounded by his
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on
December 18, 2012 at his home.
John was born December 16, 1932 in Atlanta, Texas to
Norman and Fannie Spears Watkins. He was retired from
the Texas Department of Transportation; was a member of
Smyrna Baptist Church and served in the Texas Army
National Guard for 13 years. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Norman and Fannie Spears Watkins; and one
brother, Charles Watkins.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Veda Watkins,
one brother, William “Bill” Watkins and wife Helen of
Fergus Falls, MN; two sisters, Catherine Brown of
Rogers, TX, Mable Oliver and husband Harold of Alma, AR;
one son, Barry Watkins and wife Shelia of Queen City,
TX; two daughters, Vicki McCall and husband William of
Atlanta, Texas, Janet Cook and husband Jeff of Euless,
TX; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a
number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, December
22, 2012 at Smyrna Baptist Church, under the direction
of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Gene Parker and
Bro. Gary Terry officiating.
Visitation will be Friday, December 21, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Smyrna Cemetery.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Bill
Webster Jr., age 73, of Queen City, Texas died Thursday,
November 29, 2012 in a Texarkana, Texas hospital.
Bill was born August 13, 1939 in Atlanta, Texas to Bill
Sr. and Gussie Webster. He was retired from the freight
industry, and was a United States veteran where he
served in the National Guard. Bill enjoyed playing
dominos with his friends, listening to jazz music, and
watching westerns. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Bill Sr. and Gussie Webster; two sisters,
Loretta Duree, Vessie Jackson; one brother, Melvin
Webster.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Webster of Richmond,
California; two daughters, Kym Webster-Campbell of
Mableton, Georgia, Kelli Anne Webster of Oakland,
California; one brother, Alvin Webster of San Antonio,
Texas; a sister, Joyce Williams of Fairfield,
California; four grandchildren, Adriano Gomez of
Mableton, Georgia, Hailie Campbell of Mableton, Georgia,
Hillarie Campbell of Mableton, Georgia, Austin Johnson
of Oakland, California and a number of other relatives
and friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December
8, 2012 at Hanner Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kym
Webster-Campbell officiating.
Visitation will be 12:00 A.M., Saturday, December 8,
2012 until service time.
Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery, Atlanta,
Texas.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Natille
Lindsey Harvey, age 85, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be
with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2012 in an
Atlanta, Texas Adult Care Facility.
Natille was born November 3, 1927, in Louisville,
Kentucky to Alton and Lovie Pierce. She was an English
professor at Ouachita Baptist University, Howard Payne
University, and Mississippi State College for Women. She
was the owner of Dolls and Dreams in Atlanta, Texas; and
was a member of First Baptist Church, Queen City, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Carlton
Lindsey and Jobe Harvey, as well as her parents.
She is survived by two sons, John Lindsey and wife
Lauren of DeQueen, Arkansas, Mark Lindsey and wife
Sherry of Big Spring, Texas; one daughter, Denise Peek
and husband Willard of Atlanta, Texas; two brothers,
James Pierce and wife Bettye of Madison, Mississippi,
William Pierce and wife Marcy of Chino Valley, Arizona;
seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a
number of other relatives.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Monday, December
10, 2012, at East Haven Cemetery, Brookhaven,
Mississippi; with John Lindsey and Mark Lindsey
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Marketplace
Ministries Inc., 2001 West Plano Parkway, Suite 3200,
Plano, Texas 75075; or to support missions’ ministries
at First Baptist Church, Queen City, 604 2nd Street,
Queen City, Texas 75572; or first Baptist Church,
Sheridan Missions, 1201 South Rock Street, Sheridan,
Arkansas 72150.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Christine Naron
Partain, age 93, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the
Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in a local adult
care facility.
Christine was born March 3, 1919 in Marietta, Texas, the
daughter of Earnest and Noma Naron. She was a homemaker
and a member of Westside Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Chad Partain and her
parents.
She is survived by two sons, Jerry Partain of Atlanta,
Texas, James Partain of Kerrville, Texas; two daughters,
Chadine Ford of Woodlawn, Texas, Lanoyce Taff of Dallas,
Texas; ten grandchildren and a number of
great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Memorial services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, December
8, 2012 in the Hanner Funeral Chapel with Bro. James
Wallace officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Westside
Baptist Church, Memo of Rebecca’s Pantry, 712 West Main
Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Bonnie Sue Inglish,
age 78, of Prattville, Alabama, passed away Friday,
November 30, 2012.
Bonnie was born July 10, 1934 in Bloomburg, Texas. She
was employed with Bell Telephone Company. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Gordon T. Inglish.
She is survived by her daughter, Tonya I. Robison; two
sons, Trey Inglish and Michael J. Harper; a
granddaughter, Taylor R. Robison all of Prattville,
Alabama; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 11:00 am, Thursday, December
6, 2012 at New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of
Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Marie Spruell Wood,
age 89, of Doddridge, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord
on Thursday, November 29, 2012 in a local rest home.
Marie was born June 17, 1923 in Cass County, Texas. She
was a homemaker and a member of Mount Zion Baptist
Church, Doddridge, Arkansas. She was preceded in death
by her husbands, Estell Wood and J. L. Spruell.
She is survived by three step-sons, Jim Wood of Dallas,
Texas, Jack Wood of Dallas, Texas, Doug Wood of
Gladewater, Texas; one brother, Billy bob Ward of
Dadeville, Alabama; one sister, Rosie Smith of
Doddridge, Arkansas; a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 2,
2012 at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Doddridge, Arkansas
under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Bro.
Vernon Lummus officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Doddridge,
Arkansas.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Henry
“Hank” Noble Brumm, age 85, went to be with the Lord
Sunday Nov 25, 2012 at his daughter’s home in Bloomburg,
TX. Henry was born Feb 28, 1927 in Berlin, Germany while
his parents were on vacation. He lived an interesting
and full life and will be greatly missed by his family
and friends. He was port manager for Volkswagen in
Toledo, Ohio. Henry was an independent oil and gas man
who had worked throughout the Midwest. He was a Shriner
and 33rd degree mason and lifelong member of the Lola
Valley Masonic Lodge in Michigan. He enjoyed traveling,
reading and mining. In his later years, he attended
First Baptist Church in Bloomburg, Texas and accepted
Jesus as his Lord and Savior September 2012.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and
Katherine Brumm, two brothers William and Edward Brumm,
and one son John Noble Brumm. He is survived by Virginia
Brumm of Atlanta, TX, one daughter Joan Brumm, one
granddaughter Rachel Brumm, three great-grandchildren
Edward, Nicholas and Victoria all of Bloomburg, Texas,
two sisters Mary Bennett of Hillsdale, Michigan, Nancy
Fidler of Coldwater, Michigan, one sister-in-law Donna
Brumm Mason of Tecumseh, Michigan and numerous nephews
and nieces.
The service and burial will be in Traverse City,
Michigan.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First
Baptist Church of Bloomburg, 801 E. Main, Bloomburg,
Texas 75556.
Lowell T. Sisco, age
79, of Bloomburg, Texas, went to be with the Lord on
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in a Texarkana, Texas
Hospital surrounded by family.
Lowell was born March 13, 1933 in Sopher, Oklahoma. He
was a Brick Mason; a member of New Hope Baptist Church;
a member of the Queen City VFW post # 5870; and served
in the United States Army during the Korean War. He
loved fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Audrey Sisco; and his parents, John and Lillie
Sisco.
He is survived by his sister, Angie Davidson of
Midlothian, Texas; one son, John Sisco and wife Debbie
of Bloomburg, Texas; their children, Stacy Crumpler and
husband Steve, Laini Simmons and husband Doug, Keri
Blansit and husband Lonnie; great-grandchildren, Blake
Crumpler and wife Lauren, Brett Crumpler, Aubrie Kiser,
Dawson and Bryce Parker; great-great-grandchild,
Remington Clayton; step-daughter, Gloria Faye Williamson
and husband Billy; their children, Tammy Wray and
husband Kyle, Melinda Johnson and husband Woody, Donna
Williamson; great-grandchildren, Matthew Wray, Kymberlee
Wray, Taylor Wray, Haleigh Adcock, Brianna Adcock,
Alexis Adcock, Johnathan Stanton, Zoe Williamson;
great-great-grandchild, Owen Wray.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Friday, November 30,
2012 at New Hope Baptist Church, Bloomburg, Texas, under
the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Bro. David
Baxley and Chaplain Kevin Burton officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm, at Hanner Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the New Hope
Cemetery Association, 2924 CR 4919, Bloomburg, Texas
75556.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Jane
Harris Bearden, age 71, of Douglassville, Texas, went to
be with the Lord on Sunday, November 25, 2012 in a
Atlanta, Texas Hospital surrounded by family and
friends.
Jane was born November 2, 1941 in Teague, Texas. She was
retired from State Farm Insurance; was a member of
Abundant Life Church; and loved cooking and spending
time with her grandchildren and great-grandson. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Gladys
Harris; two sisters, Lenora Bean, Gwenda Arney; and a
brother, Terrell Harris.
She is survived by her husband, C. E. “Gene” Bearden of
Douglassville, Texas; two daughters, Tracey Bearden of
Atlanta, Texas, Leslie Wehring and husband Kevin of
Atlanta, Texas; four grandchildren, Loni Bearden, Shelby
Terry and husband Adam, Kacee Bushong and fiancé Tyler,
Ethan Wilkinson; great-grandson, Collin Dean; and a
number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, November
28, 2012 at Shiloh Cemetery, Cass County, Texas with
Pastor Jan McGowan officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Gideon’s
International, P. O. Box 775, Atlanta, Texas 75551; or
to the charity of your choice.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Irene
Gooch, age 79, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the
Lord on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in a Texarkana, Texas
hospital surrounded by family.
Irene was born November 20, 1933 in Ashdown, Arkansas.
She was retired from Henson Kickernick Company; Guard
Line; and was a Presbyterian by faith. She was preceded
in death by her step-son, Willie Sutton; granddaughter,
Missy Sutton, brother, Jerry Jones; and her parents, Lee
and Sally Reed.
She is survived by three sons, John Reed of Atlanta,
Texas, Jerry Reed and wife Mary Ellen of Tyler, Texas,
James Gooch and wife Tina Veal-Gooch of Texarkana,
Texas; one sister, Virgie Harrison of Fulton, Arkansas;
five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a
number of other relatives.
Visitation will be Friday, November 23, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Christopher
Friday, age 23 of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with
his Lord on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in a Texarkana
Hospital surrounded by family.
Christopher was born August 6, 1989 in Texarkana, Texas.
He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his grandmother, Debbie Taylor; and
his great-grandmother, Mona Taylor.
He is survived by his parents, Renessa Taylor of
Texarkana, Arkansas; Raymond Friday of Texarkana, Texas;
brother, Logan Friday of Texarkana, Arkansas; sister,
Brittney Friday of Huffines, Texas; maternal
grandparents, Keith and Gina Hogue of Queen City, Texas;
paternal grandparents, J. E. and Hershelene Friday of
Fouke, Arkansas; great-grandparents, Jim and LaRue Lee
of Queen City, Texas; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services were 10:00 am, Friday, November 9,
2012 at Huffines Cemetery, Huffines, Texas under the
direction of Hanner funeral Service with Bro. Billy
Dupree and Bro. Andy McFarlin officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Charity
of Choice.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Betty
Owens Wright, age 69 of Queen City, Texas, went to be
with the Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2012 in a
Texarkana Hospital surrounded by family.
Betty was born November 22, 1942 in Monahans, Texas. She
was co-owner of Owens Service; was a member of Bethsaida
“Y” Baptist Church and was a member of the Order of The
Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her first
husband, Travis L Owens; her second husband, A. D.
Wright; and her parents, Sam and Viola Woodroof.
She is survived by her brother, Bob Woodroof of Atlanta,
Texas daughter, Sandra Owens Easley and husband Charles
of Atlanta, Texas; son, Jerry Owens of Prairieville,
Louisiana; brother; grandsons, Daniel Easley and wife
Angela of Texarkana, Texas, Travis Clay Easley of
Atlanta, Texas; one great-grandson, Zachary W. Easley of
Texarkana, Texas; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, November 5,
2012 at the Bethsaida “Y” Baptist Church, under the
direction of Hanner Funeral Service with
____________________officiating.
Visitation will be Monday, November 5, 2012 from 12 Noon
to 2 pm at Bethsaida “Y” Baptist Church.
Interment will be in Bethsaida “Y” Cemetery, Bivins,
Texas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the
Polycystic Kidney Foundation, PKD Foundation, 8330 Ward
Parkway, Suite 510, Kansas City, Missouri 64114-2027 or
to the Bethsaida “Y” Cemetery Fund.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Henrietta
McLeod Braswell, age 81, of Atlanta, Texas, died
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at her residence surrounded by
family.
Henrietta was born January 10, 1931 in Vivian,
Louisiana. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lady
Shriners; loved traveling, shopping, playing cards and
spending time with family. She was preceded in death by
her parents, H. G. and Mary McLeod; two brothers and two
sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, George
Braswell of Atlanta, Texas; three daughters, Dianne
Bellman and husband Dale of Wilson, North Carolina,
Judith Lynch and husband Lonnie of Atlanta, Texas, Susan
Braswell of Fort Worth, Texas; five sisters, Esther
Innes of Parryton, Texas, Mary Moore of Atlanta, Texas,
Martha Taylor of Shreveport, Louisiana, Vada Lois
Vanmoerkque of New York, New York, Jane Casas of Palo
Alto, California; seven grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, November 2,
2012 at the Hanner Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Jerry Creek
officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Huffines Cemetery under the
direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of
Texarkana, 803 Spruce Street, Texarkana, Texas 75501;
Shriners Hospital, 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport,
Louisiana 71103; or to the charity of your choice.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Juanita
Parker Wall, age 85, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with
the Lord Sunday, October 28, 2012 at her residence
surrounded by family.
Juanita was born January 10, 1927 in Cass County, Texas.
She was retired from First National Bank; was a member
of the United Pentecostal Church of Atlanta, Texas for
over many years; and was a current member of McLeod
Tabernacle. She loved taking care of her family. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Wall;
daughter, Judy Dale Wall; brother, Olen Parker; and
parents, Hirum and Gladys Parker.
She is survived by two brothers, Homer Parker of
Atlanta, Texas, Charlie W. Parker and wife Jamee of
McLeod, Texas; one sister, Betty Jean Saulter and
husband J.D. of Pasadena, Texas; beloved caregiver,
Martha Coats of Atlanta, Texas; and many loving nieces,
nephews, and other family.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, October
31, 2012 at the McLeod Tabernacle, under the direction
of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. J. P. Story and
Bro. D. A. Lewis officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Huffines Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the McLeod
Tabernacle, P. O. Box 93, McLeod, Texas 75565; or to
Dierksen Memorial Hospice, 6500 North Summerhill Road,
Suite 2B, Texarkana, Texas 75503.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Robert
G. Smith, age 86, of Atlanta, Texas went to be with the
Lord, October 24, 2012 in a local adult care facility.
Robert was born December 31, 1925 in Cass County, Texas.
He was retired after 40 years in the Lumber business;
raised cattle; was a United States Army Veteran; and a
member of the United Pentecostal Church in Vivian,
Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Allen and Elzie Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Martha Smith of
Atlanta, Texas; sister-in-law, Evelyn Smith of Atlanta,
Texas; one niece, LeeAnn Holcom and husband Wayne of
Atlanta, Texas; two great-nephews, David Holcom and wife
Amanda of Louisiana, Josh Holcom of Atlanta, Texas; a
special friend, Elaine Yates and husband Butch of
Atlanta, Texas; and a number of other relatives and
friends.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Friday, October 26,
2012 at Antioch Cemetery, under the direction of Hanner
Funeral Service, with Bro. Ricky Jeane officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize Robert may make
contributions to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation,
1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York, 10018; or
to the Vivian United Pentecostal Church Building Fund,
902 South Pecan Street, Vivian, Louisiana.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Robert Paul “Bobby”
Dumas, age 66, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the
Lord Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at his residence
surrounded by family.
Bobby was born September 5, 1946 in Atlanta, Texas. He
was employed with B E and K Construction; served two
tours in the United States Army during the Vietnam War;
and was a member of Open Door Baptist Church, Queen
City, Texas. He loved Camping and Fishing. He was
preceded in death by his parents, James Dumas and Don
and Myreline Bowman; a sister and a brother.
He is survived by his wife of twelve years, Linda Joyce
Dumas of Atlanta, Texas; two sons, Jimmy Dumas of
Atlanta, Texas, Mark Alexander and wife Kristie of
Atlanta, Texas; one daughter, Linda Warden and husband,
Hank of Atlanta, Texas; two brothers, B. R. Butch Bowen
of Orange Grove, Texas, Joe Dumas and wife Ursual of
Nacogdoches, Texas; two sisters, Linda Ann Law and
husband Sammy of Atlanta, Texas, Ginny Ruth of Texas;
seven grandchildren and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, October 26,
2012 in Antioch Cemetery, under the direction of Hanner
Funeral Service with Bro. Dennis Gibbons officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Margie
“Dimple” Dunlap, age 89, of Ravanna, Arkansas, went to
be with the Lord, Saturday, October 20, 2012 in an
Atlanta Texas Hospital surrounded by family.
Margie was born September 26, 1923 in Cass County,
Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of Enon Baptist
Church. She loved flower gardening. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Preston Joe Dunlap; and her
parents, Clarence and Jackie Mae Terry.
She is survived by one son, Billy Dunlap of Brightstar,
Arkansas; one daughter, Linda Grogan of Texarkana,
Texas; one sister, Virginia Steger of Atlanta, Texas;
eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other
relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, October 22,
2012 at Enon Baptist Church, under the direction of
Hanner Funeral Service with Bro. Gary Terry officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 6 pm to
8 pm at the Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Enon Cemetery, Miller County,
Arkansas.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Rachel Warren
Whatley, age 92, of Bivins, Texas went to be with the
Lord Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in a Linden, Texas
Hospital.
Rachel was born May 1, 1920 in Cass County, Texas. She
was a homemaker and a member of Savannah Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carson
Whatley; parents, Jesse and Mary Warren; two brothers;
four sisters; two grandchildren and a son-in-law.
She is survived by one son, Dwayne Whatley and wife
Nanci of Marshall, Texas; three daughters, Mary Lynn
McDonald of Bivins, Texas, Ann Hall and husband Charles
of Logansport, Louisiana; Jan Hamilton and husband Joe
of Bivins, Texas; sister-in-law, Helen Warren of
Carterville, Texas; eight grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a
number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, October 19,
2012 at the Hanner Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Bob Shaddix
officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Huffines Cemetery, Bivins, Texas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Savannah
Baptist Church.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Linda
McGowan, age 65, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the
Lord Monday, October 15, 2012 at her residence.
Linda was born October 12, 1947, in Spokane, Washington.
She was employed with Guardline Manufacturing. Linda was
a Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Charles and Kathleen Scott.
She is survived by two sons, Kelly McGowan of Atlanta,
Texas, Joey McGowan of Atlanta, Texas; daughter, Allissa
McGowan of McGhee, AR; two sisters, Diana Upchurch and
husband James of Queen City, Texas, Jacqueline Smith and
husband Brian of Willis, Texas; two brothers, John Milam
and wife Dana of Texarkana, Texas, Edwin Scott of Tulsa,
Oklahoma; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 18,
2012 at the Abundant Life Church, under the direction of
Hanner Funeral Service, with Jan McGowan officiating.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Courtland Cemetery, Queen City,
Texas.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Adella
M. Simmons Green, age 85, of Bloomburg, Texas, went to
be with the Lord Thursday, October 11, 2012 at her
residence surrounded by family.
Adella was born October 21, 1926 in Gilliam, Louisiana.
She was retired from Morton Thiokol Army Ammunition in
Karnack, Texas after 23 years where she was a Union
Steward. She was a member of First Baptist Church,
Bloomburg, Texas; and was Past President of the March of
Dimes local chapter. She enjoyed bird watching, fishing,
traveling, and spending time with family. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Gene Green; her
parents, James and Beatrice Mitchell; a grandson, Daren
Simmons;one sister and two brothers.
She is survived by her previous husband, Edwin D.
Simmons, Jr. of Bloomburg, Texas; three sons, James E.
“Sonny” Simmons and wife Delores of Bloomburg, Texas,
John M. Simmons of Garland, Texas, Morris E. Carter, Jr.
and wife Mary of Jefferson, Texas; three daughters,
Suzanne Simmons Bishop of Bloomburg, Texas, Donna Jo
Simmons and husband Bruce Crabb of McKinney, Texas,
Kathleen Carter of Jefferson, Texas; one sister, Mary L.
Armstrong of Shreveport, Louisiana; six grandchildren,
Kevin Whitecotton of Dallas, Texas, Karolanne Green and
husband Roy of Bloomburg, Texas, Shelly Goff of Garland,
Texas, Autumn Blizzard and husband Brandon of Bloomburg,
Texas, Kelsea Crabb of McKinney, Texas, Jenna Crabb of
McKinney, Texas; eleven great-grandchildren; and a
number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 14,
2012 at the Hanner Funeral Chapel, with Bro. George
Thomas officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Salem Cemetery, Bloomburg, Texas.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Flo
Hilton, age 78, of Queen City, Texas, went to be with
the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at her residence
surrounded by family.
Flo was born May 8, 1934 in Fort Payne, Alabama. She was
a homemaker and loved reading, fishing, quilting and
Texas Rangers Baseball. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Wilmer Hilton; grandson, Michael Paul Delozier;
and her parents, Charles and Essie Mae Webb.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Bell of Canton,
Texas, Terrie Allen of Haworth, Oklahoma; two sons, Mike
Hilton and wife Tia of Bradley, Arkansas, Mark Hilton
and wife Chris of Queen City, Texas; eight
grandchildren, Jerame Blackburn, Michelle Wright, Brandi
Moreira and husband Sergio, Johnnie Gilbert, Christopher
Gilbert, Dustin Hilton, Dillon Hefley, Cheyeene Hefley;
six great-grandchildren, Michael Shane Tate, Whitney
Wright, Stormy Wright, Presley Blackburn, Payton
Blackburn, Shamon Wilson, Jr.; two brothers, Ronnie Webb
of Stockton California, John Webb of Ore City, Texas;
and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 11:00 am, Monday, October 8,
2012 at Tom Cemetery, Tom, Oklahoma, under the direction
of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Efrem Jordan
officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 7, 2012 from 6 pm to
8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 James
William Malone, age 83, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be
with the Lord Friday, October 5, 2012 in a Texarkana,
Texas adult care facility.
James was born March 10, 1929 in Atlanta, Texas. He was
retired from Baxter International Medical Supply after
38 years as sales manager. He was an elder at Beacon
Church of Christ, Gun Barrel City, Texas; member of the
Church of Christ, Atlanta, Texas; served in the National
Guard and loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Jewel and Clara Malone.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Emma Brunette
Malone of Atlanta, Texas; three daughters, Karen Collins
and husband Jerry of Denton, Texas, Terri Hill and
husband Jimmy of Atlanta, Texas, Kim Nolan and husband
Ralph of Plano, Texas; one sister, Jeweline Cameron and
husband Robert of San Antonio, Texas; four
grandchildren, Nicholas Collins of Saginaw, Texas,
Marshall Nolan of Guam, Lauren Dodson of Grand Prairie,
Texas, Christopher Cooley of Arlington, Texas; six
great-grandchildren, Katelyn Vance, Kameron Dodson,
Chrystian Cooley, Rocky Collins, Gemma Nolan, London
Collins; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, October 8,
2012 at the Church of Christ, Atlanta, Texas, under the
direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Jacob Rutledge
and Ken Maddox officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 7, 2012 from 6 pm to
8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Smyrna Cemetery, Atlanta, Texas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American
Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville,
MD 20852.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Tylar “Pops” O’Dell,
age 57, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the Lord,
Thursday, October 4, 2012 at his residence surrounded by
family.
Pops was born August 4, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
He was self-employed; a member of Westside Baptist
Church; and loved fishing. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Curtis and Mary O’Dell; and a brother,
Lenny O’Dell.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Dusty O’Dell of
Atlanta, Texas; three sons, Wyatt Bishop and wife
Jessica of Prague, Oklahoma, Austin Bishop and wife
Jessica of Atlanta, Texas, Houston O’Dell and wife Emily
of Venus, Texas; one daughter, Rachel Karger and husband
Daniel of Prague, Oklahoma; three brothers, Benny O’Dell
of Glen Heights, Texas, Lonny O’Dell of Frost, Texas,
Denzel O’Dell of Frost, Texas; one sister, Teelia
Hancock of Irving, Texas; four grandchildren, Andrew
Bishop, Alannah Bishop, Alex Bishop, Jarrod Metcalfe;
and a number of other relatives.
Memorial services will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 6,
2012 at Westside Baptist Church, Atlanta, Texas, with
Bro. Jim Howard officiating.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Marie Peterson, age
67, of Linden, Texas, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012
in a Texarkana, Texas, hospital.
Marie was born November 30, 1944 in Alice, Texas. She
was a homemaker and loved reading, fishing, arts and
crafts and flowers. She was preceded in death by her
father, Charles Howard.
She is survived by her husband, Don Peterson of Linden,
Texas; her mother, Rosa Hanvey of Plainview, Texas; six
daughters, Brenda Langston of Spencer, Iowa, Betsy
Scrogum of Odessa, Texas, Diane Barnette-McRee of
Odessa, Texas, Tammie Gunn of Linden, Texas, Trisha
Woodruff of Antioch, Texas, Wanda Brown of Antioch,
Texas; step-son, Pete Peterson and wife Susan of Queen
City, Texas; step-daughter, Donna Adams of Atlanta,
Texas; one brother, J. V. Youngblood of Abernathy,
Texas; six sisters, Cheryl Murry of Plainview, Texas,
Bessie Jones of Lubbock, Texas, Barbara Cromeans of
Atlanta, Texas, Rosalee Lovell of Terrell, Texas, Susan
Lovejoy of Sherman, Texas, Vicky Horton; seventeen
grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and
other relatives.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, September
27, 2012 at Oakwood Cemetery, Jefferson, Texas, under
the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Rev. Shawn
Thrapp officiating.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Helen
G. Smith, age 85, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the
Lord on September 23, 2012 in a Texarkana, Texas,
hospital surrounded by family.
Helen was born June 16, 1927, in Atlanta, Texas. She
taught school for many years in Kildare, McLeod, and
Atlanta, teaching home economics, third and fourth
grades. She was a long time member of the First United
Methodist Church of Atlanta, and the Victory Sunday
School Class. She enjoyed fishing and collecting
cookbooks. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Horace and Aurelia Greene and a brother, Cecil Greene.
She is survived by her husband Willard Smith of Atlanta,
Texas; one son, Dennis Smith and wife Carol of Longview,
Texas; a sister, Louise Greene Steger of Atlanta, Texas;
a special cousin, Wilodene Wilbanks of Atlanta, Texas; a
step-aunt, Marcelle Crutcher of Atlanta, Texas; as well
as her beloved cat, “Missy”, her grandchildren by
affection, Kara Trawnik Epps and Travis Trawnik. She is
also survived by five nieces, Renee McCort, Penny Smith,
Kristy Fincher all of Atlanta, Texas, Toni Steger of
Plano, Texas, and Adonna “Donnie” Skinner of Maumelle,
Arkansas; and a number of great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, September
26, 2012 at the Hanner Funeral Chapel with Dr. John
Wilkey and Rev. Guy Williams officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at the Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Laws Chapel Cemetery, Atlanta,
Texas.
The family would like to express their gratitude to her
caregivers, Tasha Lockette and Domonique Nelson Scott
for their devotion to our loved one.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity
of you choice or the Laws Chapel Cemetery Fund, P. O.
Box 102, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Royce
Dewayne Bloodworth, age 70, of Atlanta, Texas, went to
be with the Lord Wednesday, September 12, 2012 in a
local adult care facility.
Royce was born February 3, 1942 in Big Spring, Texas, to
Clyde and Lillie Bloodworth. He was retired from
Pillsbury Foods; was a member of Faith Ministries and
loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sybil Bloodworth
of Atlanta, Texas; two sons, Rex Bloodworth and wife
Danielle of Atlanta, Texas, Scott Bloodworth and wife
Colleen of Atlanta, Texas; one daughter, Shree West and
husband Dee of Loxahatchee, Florida; one brother, Donald
Bloodworth of Atlanta, Texas; his twin sister, Joyce
Sneed of Clovis, New Mexico; eight grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, September
15, 2012 at Queen City Cemetery under the direction of
Hanner Funeral Service with Bro. Mike Lovely
officiating.
Visitation will be Friday, September 14, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Judy Buck, age 63,
of Bonnerdale, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012.
She was born on May 15, 1949 in Oklahoma, the daughter
of Frank Milton and Jimmie Derr Milton. On July 13,
1981, she was married to Leroy Buck. She was preceded in
death by her son, James Louis Buck; two grandchildren,
Cody Kelley and Ashton Buck; and her parents.
She was a member of the Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist
Church and an avid Pulaski Academy Bruins football fan
where her son coaches.
She is survived by her husband, Leroy Buck of Bonnerdale;
three children and their spouses, Kevin and Dana Kelley
of Little Rock, Cristy and Tony Whipkey of Bonnerdale
and Misty and Austin Wilson of Amity; eight
grandchildren; her brother and sister-in-law, Keith and
Debbie Milton of Hot Springs; two sisters and
brothers-in-law, Suedena and George Kokemueller of Hot
Springs and Gayla and David Ruiz of Pearcy; and her
nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 14,
2012 in the Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church with
Bro. Dale Hamilton officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at
the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Mazarn Chapel Cemetery under
the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Kelley, Zackary Kelley,
Michael Whipkey, Chad Harris, Paul Chmura, Gene Kelley
and David Ruiz.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Warren Bruffett, Dr.
Bill Hefley, Dr. Bob Searcy, all of the doctors, nurses
and staff of St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, Sandy
Landers and Greg Hatcher.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski Academy Athletics,
12701 Hinson Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212. Funds
will be used for stadium seats and the memorial fund.
Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
Alva Wall Wilcox, of
Atlanta, Texas, died suddenly of a stroke on Friday,
September 7, 2012.
Alva was born June 3, 1932 in McLeod, Texas to Hershell
and Alva Wall, and was a life long resident of Cass
County. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Ms. Wilcox was a long time member of First Baptist
Church, Atlanta, where she was an active member of the
church choir and a teacher in the three year old Sunday
school class. She was also a charter member of the
senior’s group, Faithful Doers. Ms. Wilcox was a devout
Christian who walked in the path of her loving Savior,
and she exemplified His message on a daily basis. She
brightened the lives of everyone who knew her, and she
will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know
her.
Ms. Wilcox is survived by her loving children, daughter
and son-in-law, Debbie and Peter Bergt; son and
daughter-in-law, Tim and Lori Wilcox; and, daughter and
son-in-law, Shannon and David Kennedy. She is also
survived by her loving siblings, sister and
brother-in-law, Emily and J. W. Crow; sister and
brother-in-law, Shirley and Marvin Brown; sister and
brother-in-law, Ella Faye and Carl Wayne Fuller; and
brother and sister-in-law, Jalon and Karen Wall. She
also leaves ten nieces and nephews, twelve grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 9,
2012 at the First Baptist Church, Atlanta, Texas under
the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Joe
Srygley officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 6 pm
to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Huffines Cemetery, Huffines, Texas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First
Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1089, Atlanta, Texas 75551.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
Helen Riley, 86, of
Queen City, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2012
after a sudden illness.
Miss Riley was born on June 11, 1926 in Texarkana, Texas
to James Landon Riley, Sr. and Era Allen Riley. Helen
graduated from Atlanta High School as the valedictorian
of her class. She was a graduate of East Texas State
Teacher’s College in Commerce, Texas with a degree in
mechanical drawing and business. She taught school for
five years in Raymondville, Texas and for 29 years in
Odessa, Texas. Helen loved her family, and was an avid
reader and football fan. She traveled extensively with
her sister and aunt. They made many trips to Europe and
especially enjoyed visiting Austria. She was a member of
Queen City Methodist Church. Miss Riley was preceded in
death by her parents and sister, Frances Riley Smithen.
She is survived by her sister, Jane Riley Studebaker of
Raymondville; her brother, James L. Riley and wife Lawan
of Longview; seven nieces and nephews; and several
cousins including, Carolyn Burtrum and Patricia Kelton
of Atlanta.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, September
8, 2012 at Eylau Cemetery, Texarkana, Texas, under the
direction of Hanner Funeral Service
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
 Clarence
Terry, age 60, of Bloomburg, Texas, went to be with the
Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at his residence.
Clarence was born February 8, 1952, in Atlanta, Texas.
He was a logger and a member and band member of the
Cross Creek Cowboy Church. He loved fishing and dominos.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and
Sudie Terry; and a brother, James Terry.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Gail George
Terry of Bloomburg, Texas; two step-sons, James Smith
and wife Robyn of Eros, Louisiana, Jerry Wayne Morrison,
Jr. and wife Holli of Swartz, Louisiana; a
step-daughter, LaCosta Morrison and husband Johnny of
Rayville, Louisiana; one sister, Gail Killian of
Atlanta, Texas; nine grandchildren; and a number of
other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September
5, 2012 at the Cross Creek Cowboy Church, under the
direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. Gary
Terry and Bro. Paul Murdock officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 5 pm
to 8 pm at the Cross Creek Cowboy Church.
Interment will be in Enon Cemetery, Miller County,
Arkansas, under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is at www.hannerfuneralservice.com
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