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Arkansas High Class of 1962 Memorial List

	Mike Adams [Deceased]
	Gary Akin [Deceased]
	Paula Anderson [Deceased]		Paula was divorced and had two daughters, Kim and Leslie. She passed away in 1986. She was a great mother, friend, and a person I would have liked to know better. If you have anymore info or pics of my mother please e-mail me - kimberk88@gmail.com. Thanks
	Charles Lee (Charlie) Attaway [Deceased]		Born November 11, 1944 in Fouke, Arkansas, and died October 22, 2011 in Texarkana, Texas at 66 years of age. Charles Attaway was a member of First Baptist Church (Agape Sunday School Class) and a member of the Texarkana area Military Officers Association of America. He attended college at the Louisiana State University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas – Arlington. He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Houston Law School where he graduated with the highest honors and was Chief Member of the Order of the Barons. He earned a post-doctoral degree in Military Law from the University of Virginia. He was respected in the community as an attorney and retired United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Texas and Western District of Arkansas. He retired at the rank of Colonel after serving 27 years in the military. He was a former Staff Judge Advocate General for the State of Texas, serving as a military judge for the Texas National Guard. He was licensed to practice law before the Texas Supreme Court, the Arkansas Supreme Court, the United States Supreme Court and the United States Court of Military Appeals. He was a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. He was a member, and former president, of the Texarkana Bar Association and former president of the Mesquite, Texas Bar Association. He moved back to the Texarkana area as an Assistant District Attorney for Bowie County in 1978 and practiced law in Texarkana until
	Gary Barrow [Deceased]		Gary Barrow, age 70, of Texarkana, Arkansas died October 3, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Barrow was born March 8, 1944, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was a retired Utility Construction worker. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Rejahna Barrows of Texarkana, Arkansas; two sisters and brothers-in-law Sandra and Don Powell of Texarkana, Arkansas and Judy and Birdie Taylor of Tomball, Texas; and a number of nieces and nephews.
	Raymond (Bob) Bartholomew [Deceased]		Raymond Bartholomew Raymond Lon Bartholomew, age 76, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Monday, March 30, 2020 in a local hospice facility. Mr. Bartholomew was born April 7, 1943 in Richmond, Illinois and a Catholic. He was a retired priest and electrician. He was also the Miller County Emergency Ham Radio Coordinator with the Office of Emergency Management. In his spare time, he enjoyed colleting model trains and talking to friends and family on his ham radio. In his earlier years he studied civil engineering at Texarkana Community College. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd, Sr. and Virginia Bartholomew, one brother, Floyd Bartholomew, Jr. and one sister, Carolyn Sue Smith. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Jill and Randy Hosey of Ft. Worth, Texas; Lorie and Gordon Galusha of Waxahachie, Texas; one son and daughter-in-law; Joseph and Jennifer Bartholomew of Texarkana, Texas; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Richard and Sue Bartholomew of Justin, Texas, Chares “Mickey” Bartholomew of Texarkana, Arkansas, four grandchildren and a host friends and other relatives.
	Barbara [Bayless] Cottle [Deceased]
	Martin G. (Marty) Beck [Deceased]		Martin G. Beck, age 67, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in a local hospital. Mr. Beck was born October 3, 1944, in Brooklyn New York and had lived most of his life in Texarkana. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, was a retired Film Director and Acting Teacher, and a volunteer with the Texarkana Community Ballet. Survivors include one daughter, Heidi Beck of Yelm, Washington, one son, Josef Beck of Kannapolis, North Carolina, one granddaughter, Harmony Beck-Ansell of Yelm, Washington, two sisters, Jennifer Murphy of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Ngasha Huy of Keithville, Louisiana, one nephew and his wife, Paul and Angi Murphy, of Texarkana, Arkansas, one niece, Ruthann Murphy of Berryville, Arkansas, and two special friends, Sandra Rivera of Kannapolis, North Carolina and John Fooks of Texarkana, Arkansas.
	Kay [Belk] Banks [Deceased]
	Eddy Braddock [Deceased]		Milledge Edwin “Ed” Braddock, age 71, of Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at his home. Mr. Braddock was born April 14, 1943 in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was a Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at Texarkana College for 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Millage Watts and Mary Louise Barron Braddock and one brother Tim Braddock. He is survived by his wife, Alice Farrar Braddock of Texarkana, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Randy Townsend of Texarkana, Texas; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Diane Braddock of Houston, Texas; one sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Kyle Elkins of Texarkana, Arkansas; one grandson, Ryan Townsend; one granddaughter, Reese Townsend and numerous other family and friends.
	James Bradford [Deceased]
	Peggy L. [Cannon] McNair [Deceased]
	David Carroll [Deceased]
	Kathy Carter [Deceased]
	William G. (Bill) Carter [Deceased]		William G. Carter, Jr. passed away on November 23, 2015 at his home in Hemet, California after a short illness. He was born on July 6, 1944 in Texarkana, Tx and graduated from Texarkana, Arkansas Senior High School in 1962. He received two Master's Degrees in Business and Social Work from the University of Arkansas and the University of Texas. He is predeceased by his parents William G. and Merrie Adele Carter and is survived by one sister, Sandy Vise, brother-in-law, David Vise of Houston, Tx and a niece and nephew, Casey and Whitney Vise of Austin, Tx. Mr. Carter served two tours of duty in Viet Nam, one of which was during the TET Offensive. His career was spent with the Department of Defense in various positions in the personnel arena over a 20 year period. He retired as the Head of the Civilian Personnel Office at Ft. Belvoir, Va in 2000. He relocated to California after retirement and had a home in the Four Seasons Retirement Community in Hemet until his death. He was a fantastic tennis player, a marathon jogger, a good son to his parents and a true Solitary Man. He will be missed
	James H. Carter, Jr. [Deceased]		James H. Carter, Jr. died January 23, 2005 of a heart attack at his home. Survived by his parents, James H. and Frances Carter of Texarkana, Ar and one sister Brenda Carter Kirkland of New Boston, Tx.
	Billy Bob Casey [Deceased]
	Roger Citty [Deceased]		Mr. Kenneth Roger Citty, age 64, of Ashdown, Arkansas, formerly of Texarkana, died Thursday, December 18, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Citty was born November 12, 1944, at Texarkana, Arkansas. He was retired from the Garland, Texas School District, and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Survivors include: one son, Mitchell Citty of Enid, Oklahoma, two daughters, Teresa Peek of Chickasha, Oklahoma, and Renea McMillen of Memphis, Tennessee, one sister, Sherryl Powell of Orlando, Florida, one brother, Keith Citty of Texarkana, Arkansas, four grandchildren, and one special friend, Helen Burks of Ashdown, Arkansas.
	Dale Clark [Deceased]		Dale Clark Dale ? Papaw? Clark, age 64, of Texarkana, Arkansas died Sunday, September 13, 2009 at his home. Mr. Clark was born December 12, 1944 in Hempstead County Arkansas and lived most of his life in Texarkana. He was a retired from Cooper Service and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Arkansas, and served in the Army National Guard. Dale was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. He was also, an avid fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death by two granddaughters: Heather Johnston and Madison Jade Clark; one great granddaughter: Meredith Elliott. He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Dale Wayne and Rhonda Clark, of Genoa, Arkansas, Tommy and Linda Clark, of Doddridge, Arkansas, Brian and Bobbi Clark, of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Christopher Clark, of Texarkana, Arkansas, two daughters and one son-in-law, Kimberly and Josh Ross, of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Leslee Lanphier, of Atlanta, Texas, two sisters and brothers-in-law: JoAnn and Jay Jones, Texarkana, Texas, Gail and James Scoggins, of Texarkana, Texas and one brother and sister-in-law: Jimmy and Doris Warford, of Springdale, Arkansas, twelve grandchildren: Bobby and Kellie Lafayette, Sondra Garrison, Thomas and Brittany Clark, Jesse and Alisha Thompson, Ashley Clark, Tanner Clark, Dakota Woodson, Skyler Clark, Dayne Clark, Mackenzie Clark, Brian Clark, Jr. Madeline Lanphier; eight great grandchildren: Cheyenne Lafayette, Hailey Lafayette, Trevor Wells, Jessy
	Gayle [Clark] Scoggins [Deceased]		Gale Scoggins, 71, of Nash, TX passed away February 11, 2016 in Hooks, TX. Mrs. Scoggins was born December 12, 1944 in Hope, AR. She was retired from Linrock Nursing Center as the activity director and was a Pentecostal. Survivors include her husband James Scoggins of Nash, TX; sons, James Willis of Texarkana, TX, and Dale Willis of Mississippi; daughters, Kimberly Larson and Christy Ward both of Hooks, TX; sister, Jo Ann Jones of Texarkana, AR; brother, Jimmy Don Warford of Springdale, AR; nine grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
	Paul H. Clark [Deceased]
	Judy [Clingan] Hughes [Deceased]		Judy Ann Hughes, 69, of Texarkana, born August 1, 1944, passed away April 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Clingan; and mother, Berniece Edwards. Judy is survived by her husband, Kenneth Hughes. She is also survived by her son, Scott Hughes; grandchildren, Scott Zachry Hughes Jr. and Jackson Hughes; daughter-in-law, Kristina Hughes; and cousin, Michael Atkins.
	Barbara [Coffee] Cooper [Deceased]		Barbara Ann Coffee Cooper, 72, of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly of Texarkana, Ark., died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in a St. Louis, Mo., hospital. Mrs. Cooper was born Jan. 18, 1944, in Texarkana. She was retired from Albertson's and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, James Cooper of Hot Springs; two daughters and one son-in-law, Christina McMellon and Audra and Phillip Shumate of Hot Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, William and Susan Bradford of Texarkana; two sisters, Pat Fincher of Ozark, Mo., and Carolyn Thomas of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, John Coffee of Texarkana; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives
	Glenda J. [Collins] Hardin [Deceased]		Birth: Nov. 18, 1944 Death: Sep. 29, 2011 GLENDA JEAN HARDIN Glenda Jean Hardin 66, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Hardin was born November 18, 1944 in Texarkana, Texas. She was a bookkeeper and was a member of Pinson Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester F. Hardin, Jr. and one brother, Lacy Collins. Survivors include her children, Lester Ray Hardin of Jonesboro, AR, Jimmy and Michelle Hardin of Wake Village, TX and Cathy and Ronnie Seay of Texarkana, AR; a sister, Abbie Wilburn of Texarkana, AR; brothers, Dr. Stan Collins and Phillip Collins of Texarkana, AR; grandchildren, August and Phillip Broberg, Victoria Hardin, Opal and Samatha Seay; step grandchildren, Deno and Crystal Seay and one great grandchild, Bailey Broberg.
	Gary Corzine [Deceased]		March 31, 1944-June 30, 2020 After a courageous and hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer, Gary died at his home in The Woodlands on June 30. He was 76 years old. He was born in Natchez, MS, but grew up in Texarkana, AR. Gary met the love of his life, Sharon Middlebrooks, at a high school football game in 1962 in Texarkana. She was 15 and he was in his first year at Texarkana Junior College on a football scholarship. During their 58 years together and 56 years married, they never parted. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nellie Corzine, and sister, Priscilla Archer. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; loving sons, Kelly and wife Jennifer and Jason and his wife Laurie; and three terrific grandchildren, Erin Allgood, Randall Allgood and Dane Corzine. He is also survived by sisters, Candy Stone of Texarkana, TX and Lois Dundee (Sam) of Maumelle, AR; and brother in law, Wayne Middlebrooks of Little Rock, AR. Gary served in the Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He will be buried at the Houston National Cemetery. Early in Gary's oil and gas career, he was a landman for several large Houston companies. He eventually went out on his own starting his own companies, Clay Energy and Clay Exploration. He enjoyed a wonderful career, even with all the ups and downs of the energy business. This past Spring, he closed his office in The Woodlands, TX, after 40 years and with the same Administrative Assistant for 33 years, Christie Barnes. Gary and Sharon built their dream home in 1990 in Bentwater on Lake Conroe. They were one of the first houses built in Bentwater and lived there for nearly 30 years. They enjoyed many years of boating, golf, and fun times with friends and family. Gary pursued his love of golf, cooking, and dogs. Advising on nearly all subjects, his words so convincing, he was lovingly known as, "Tips from the Top"! They eventually moved to The Woodlands to be closer to family and the office. There were several beloved dogs thru the years, who were especially fond of Gary. He was always known to be giving bites of whatever he was eating to them.
	Johnny Cowart [Deceased]		John S. Cowart, 74 of Texarkana, TX. passed away in Atkins, AR. on May 11, 2018. Mr. Cowart was born March 18, 1944 in Orange, TX. He was a retired Texarkana Police Officer and began his law enforcement career at the Miller County Sheriffs office and retired from the Texarkana Texas Police Dept. in 1998. He then served with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Dept. He was an avid classic car enthusiast, loved restoring antique juke boxes and radios. Loved volunteering at Cornerstone Baptist Church where he was a member. Preceded in death by a brother Jimmy Cowart, Sr. and a sister Clydine Cowart Watson. Survived by his sister and brother-in-law Jo and Ira Taylor of Atkins, AR; nephews Jimmy Cowart, Jr. and USMC Colonel John David Cowart both of Fouke, AR; Mark Taylor, Chris Taylor and Brent Taylor all of Pope County Arkansas. USN Chaplain Heath Taylor of Camp Pendleton, CA; one niece Missy Taylor Hooten of Pope County Arkansas. Numerous other nieces, nephews, great nephews, great nieces and friends.
	Billie J. (BJ) [Cox] Murphy [Deceased]		Birth: Jun. 5, 1944 McAlester Pittsburg County Oklahoma, USA Death: Feb. 26, 2012, USA Billie Jean "BJ" Murphy departed this earth on Sunday, February 26, 2012 after a six month battle following complications from surgery. BJ was born June 5th, 1944 in McAllister OK to Edgar "Sonny" and Lamaria Jean Cox. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jean and Sonny Cox and one daughter, Cathy Johnmann. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bo Murphy; her daughter, Jamie Finley; her son, Kelly Murphy and, two grandchildren, Lexie Nichole Anderson and Stephanie Catherine Finley.
	Calvin Creamer [Deceased]
	Larry Davis [Deceased]
	Tennette [Dees] Ferguson [Deceased]		Tenette Ferguson, Salem, Oregon formerly of Athena, passed away November 17, 2015 at the Over the Rainbow Care Home in Salem at the age of 71 years. Tenette was born January 13, 1944 in Shreveport, LA the daughter of J.W. and Marjorie Haynie Dees. She graduated from Texarkana High School before attending Texarkana Junior College. She then obtained her Bachelor Degree in English and Social Studies from the Henderson State Teachers College in Arkansas. From 1966-1967 she taught English at Weston High School and then moved to Blue Mountain Community College where she worked in the reading lab for three years. On June 10, 1967 she married Nolan Ferguson in Athena, Oregon and the couple were married 48 years. Tenette then took time off to care for her children in their early years. She later resumed working as a substitute teacher. She spent the last eight years working in personnel at the post office in Salem before retiring. Tenette was an avid reader of mystery novels and she enjoyed going to antique shows, looking for items to add to her Coca-Cola collection. She also enjoyed watching her daughter and son compete in athletic events and performing in theatre productions at school. A great joy of hers was traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Tenette was a member of the Athena Baptist Church.
	Pat [Derrick] Vanderbilt [Deceased]		PATRICIA VANDERBILT Patricia Ann Derrick Vanderbilt, 65, of Texarkana, Ark., died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at her home. Mrs. Vander-bilt was born Nov. 19, 1944, in Springhill, La. She was a retired registered nurse and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Vanderbilt of Texarkana; one daughter, Lisa Lavender Culp of Texarkana; one son, Joseph Derrick Lavender of Texarkana; one stepson, Joe Vanderbilt of Irving, Texas; her parents, George Gardner and Dorothy Derrick of Texarkana; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a number of other relatives.
	Kemp DuCote [Deceased]
	Ralph Earhart [Deceased]
	Dwight Melvin Favre [Deceased]
	Dora D. [Freeman] Coston [Deceased]
	Cheryl [Grayson] Schoen [Deceased]		Cheryl Ann Schoen, 75 of Texarkana, AR passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 18, 1944 in Hot Springs, AR. Cheryl attended Arkansas High School where she was a member of the Latin Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Junior Red Cross Representative (2 years), Red Jackets, Marching Band (Flute) and Majorette for 3 years and Senior Play Committee member. Cheryl was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church where she served in the women’s Altar Society and Silver Circle, supported and volunteered for the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and many other church volunteer opportunities providing fellowship and support. Early in her career, Cheryl worked at a local fabric shop, gradually becoming a professional seamstress and was well known for her tailoring, alterations, costume designs and wedding gown adornments. She later worked for the Arkansas Department of Corrections-TRCC as a Bookkeeper, played on the TRCC Bowling Team and retired after 25+ years. Cheryl was a champion of our Freedom of Speech and the Right to Vote and during election years she would take vacation time to “do some campaigning”. She could be seen at different campaign headquarters over the years where she identified locations and events to conduct phone banking for state representative campaigns, distributed campaign material to the public, collected signatures and other campaign needs for her chosen candidates. Cheryl recounted the story many times of meeting then Governor Bill Clinton for the second time at the Arkansas State Democratic Convention where he remembered her because of her “Big and Sparkly Earrings”. Cheryl loved to collect and display bird curiosities throughout her home including beautiful vintage art prints of birds in their natural habitats. She was especially fond of Hummingbirds and she enjoyed “Bird Watching” from her back-yard patio with Harry, her devoted husband of 58 years. Christmas was Cheryl’s favorite time of year. She loved Christmas Trees, Santa Claus figures, and Christmas Parties. Over the years she and Harry hosted many Christmas Dinner Buffet’s for family and friends where her homemade Salsa always ran out and her famous Chicken Spaghetti was the star. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with friends and family and going to outdoor venues such as summer swimming at the Elks Club, Arkansas State Fair, vacationing at Gulf Shores, various Live Music Concerts and Events like George Strait and Merle Haggard, Red River Revel, Canton Trade Days, antiquing in Jefferson, Texas and the Jonquil Festival at Washington, Arkansas. Over the past twelve years, she was particularly fond of going to Mardi Gras at Jefferson, Texas and was drawn to the extravagance of the outfits, beads and jewelry and outlandish hats – of which she fashioned her own each year. She had a good eye for art and antique treasures and enjoyed collecting various prints of well-known Texarkana landmarks. Cheryl’s outgoing and spirited personality naturally drew her to outlandish “Bling Jewelry” and she was well-known for wearing layers of sparkly jewelry and colorful attire. Cheryl will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving wife and mother, Wednesday Rummy Card Games with “the girls”, avid 50’s/60’s Rock-n-Roll music aficionado, her favorite song, “Blueberry Hill” by Fats Domino, her love affair with York Peppermint Patties and Fried Bologna Cornbread Sandwiches from Kitts Kornbread & Pie Bar, and after church family dinners at Zapata’s. She was at times direct and blunt, sometimes antagonistic and cynical; yet she loved to laugh, had a smile and country drawl that could disarm you in 10 seconds and she was fiercely loyal and doted on those she loved – that love she shared with family and friends was deep and unwavering and will be remembered always. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kim Schoen Hughes and mother Betty Tidwell, step-father Thomas Grayson, brother Frank Grayson and special grandmother, Edna Gillham. Survivors include her husband Harry Schoen of Texarkana, AR; grandson Levi Hughes of Texarkana, AR; two brothers and sister-in-law, Richard and Diana Grayson of Dallas, Tx and Glen Grayson of Texarkana, AR; sister and brother-in-law, Anna Jean and Randy Gard of Alabama a number of nieces and nephews and special friends.
	Ronald Hackett [Deceased]		Ronald S. Hackett, 67, of Hooks, Texas, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in a local nursing home. Mr. Hackett was born Oct. 30, 1944, in Texarkana, Ark. He was retired from Red River Army Depot and a member of Myrtle Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Perot of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Winston and Cherry Hackett of Nixa, Mo., and Claude Wayne and Shelia Hackett of Hooks; one granddaughter, Brittany Perot of Nashville; three special friends, Clyde Gentry, Ronnie Foltz and Billy Wright; and a number of other relatives.
	Davetta [Hamilton] Clark [Deceased]		Davetta Hamilton Clark, 72, of Wake Village, TX passed away March 9, 2017 in a local hospital. Mrs. Clark was born January 5, 1945 in Texarkana, AR. She worked as a telephone operator for GTE; and worked for Dillards for 20 years. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Lynne Clark Warren and James Warren; sons, Thomas T. Clark, Jr. and Aaron Lee Clark; father, Lemuel David Hamilton; sisters and brother-in-law, Ida Jean Kennedy and her husband C. B. and Judith Ann Hamilton Ervin; grandchildren, Daniel Clark Warren and Michelle Warren; and many nieces and nephews.
	Doug Harrison [Deceased]		Roy Douglas Harrison was born on January 15, 1944 and passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. He was a resident of Queen City, Texas.
	Roy Jerald Henry [Deceased]		Roy Jerald Henry, 64, of Texarkana, Ark., died Thursday, July 17, 2008, in a local hospital. Mr. Henry was born Jan. 13, 1944. He was retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. and a Pentecostal. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Henry of Texarkana; two sons and daughter-in-law, George and Laura Henry of Delight, Ark., and Matthew Henry of Big Cedar, Okla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Doug Wegner of Mena, Ark., and Tammy and Greg Vandiver of Texarkana; his mother, Ina Mae Henry of Texarkana; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a number of other relatives.
	David L. Herrington [Deceased]		Mr. David Lee Herrington, age 73, of Texarkana, Arkansas, was called Home on Saturday, October 7, 2017, in a local hospice facility. Mr. Herrington was born September 26, 1944, at Texarkana, Arkansas, and had lived all of his life in Texarkana. He was a member of Highland Church of Christ and was retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company. He enjoyed woodworking and attending craft shows in his retirement and served as secretary/treasurer of the Texarkana Coin Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Geneva Herrington, and two sons David Lee Herrington, Jr. and Joseph Lee Herrington. Survivors include his wife, Rena Hicks Herrington of Texarkana, Arkansas, three daughters and sons-in-law, Renee and Vance Dycus of Magnolia, Arkansas, Karen and Mark Diles of Texarkana, Texas, and Gena and Jeff McKerlie of Texarkana, Arkansas, one daughter-in-law, Lisa Herrington of Texarkana, Arkansas, and five grandchildren, Morgan Diles, Emily Diles, Amber Dycus, Patrick McKerlie, and Jordan McKerlie
	Martha E. [Hickerson] Parker [Deceased]
	James D. Hicks [Deceased]		James Davis Hicks, 69, of Texarkana, Ark., died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at his home. Mr. Hicks was born Feb. 9, 1944, in Long Beach, Calif. He was retired from Southwestern Transportation Co. and Domtar, a Methodist and a Vietnam War Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Judy Hicks of Texarkana, Ark.; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Michelle Hicks of Texarkana; one daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Clay Roberts of Texarkana; five grandchildren; Katelyn Hicks, Kelsey Hicks, Matthews Roberts, Michael Roberts and Christopher Roberts of Texarkana; and a number of other relatives.
	Rose Marie Hubnik [Deceased]
	Bobby Allen Long [Deceased]		Bobby Allen Long, age 75, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in a local hospital. Mr. Long was born October 14, 1944 in Texarkana, Arkansas and was a lifetime resident of Texarkana. He was self employed entrepreneur.
	Gary R. Matthews [Deceased]		Gary R. Matthews, age 72, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015, in a local hospital. Mr. Matthews was born December 9, 1942, in Texarkana, Texas and had lived in Texarkana, Arkansas all of his life. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, was retired from Red River Army Depot, and was a retired painting business owner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank I. Matthews and Effie Baldwin Matthews, two brothers, Ray and Jimmy Matthews, and one son, Gary Rodney Matthews, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Matthews of Texarkana, Arkansas, six children, Vivian K. Moore of Nash, Texas, Susan and Joseph Millis of Texarkana, Arkansas, Carol and Jim Woods of Conway, Arkansas, Terry D. Matthews of Gurdon, Arkansas, Jeff and Janie Fowler of Hooks, Texas, and Michelle and John Johnston of Cabot, Arkansas, four brothers, Robert (Bob) Matthews of Texarkana, Arkansas, Frank Matthews, Jr. of Chitina, Alaska, Danny Matthews of Henderson, Nevada, and Charles Matthews of Hot Springs, Arkansas, four sisters, Marjorie Colbey-Morris of Texarkana, Arkansas, Joyce Parsons of Texarkana, Texas, Lois Ryan of Texarkana, Texas, and Joan Terry of Midland, Texas, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
	Sharon Middleton [Deceased]
	Quinton W. Miner [Deceased]		Mr. Quinton Wayne Miner, Sr., age 73, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Miner was born January 8, 1944, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Verna and Woodrow Miner. He was a 1962 graduate of Arkansas High School and was a graduate of Henderson State University. He was a member of Beech Street First Baptist Church and was retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company after thirty years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved camping at Narrows Lake. He was a former volunteer and coach with local baseball and soccer teams. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Dolores Miner Baird, and a bother-in-law, Bill Waits. Quinton was a smiling, happy person who was generous with everyone. He loved a one-liner, just like his father, and could tell jokes at the appropriate moment. He had a good mind that he used to help people and perform tasks. He could remember people and places, and had an uncanny sense of direction. He will be remembered with love! Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Miner of Texarkana, Arkansas, two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dr. Quinton Miner, Jr. and Stacey of Annapolis, Maryland, and Derek A. Miner of Corsicana, Texas, one step-son, Kyle Shuemaker of Texarkana, Texas, one step-daughter and her husband, Hannah and Nick Hernandez of Texarkana, Texas, one step-grandson, Lincoln, one sister, Cindy Miner Waits of Texarkana, Arkansas, and the mother of his children, Barbara Miner of Texarkana, Ar
	Faye [Murphy] Smead [Deceased]		Oretha Faye Sanford, age 75 of Texarkana Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. Mrs. Sanford was born March 9, 1944 in Texarkana Arkansas. She was a Homemaker, member of Calvary Assembly of God, Texarkana, Texas and is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, late husband, Terry Smead and a great granddaughter, Sophie Lair. Survivors include her husband Kenneth Sanford of Texarkana, Arkansas, three daughters and 2 sons in law, Debra Steward of Texarkana, Texas, Sherri and Dudley Zerbel of Neosho, Missouri, Shannon and JD Daniel of McAlester, Oklahoma, one son and daughter in law, Brad and LeAnn Smead of Texarkana, Arkansas, one brother and sister in law, Ridgell L. and Cathy J. Murphy, Sr of Texarkana, Texas, 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.
	Peggy [O] Robertson [Deceased]		Patricia "Peggy" Robertson, 71, of Little Rock, AR, formerly of Texarkana, AR, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Russellville Nursing & Rehab in Russellville, AR. The daughter of Patrick and Norma Jean Davis O'Neal, she was born January 25, 1944 in Long Beach, CA. She was an Administrative Assistant with U.A.M.S. for several years. Peggy was a Baptist and a wonderful cook. In her spare time she enjoyed Sewing, Embroidery and other Crafts. She loved to watch old movies especially musicals. Peggy’s greatest joy was spending time with her granddaughter Anna. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughter, Dr. Sarah Robertson of Russellville; one granddaughter, Anna Katherine Liles of Russellville; one brother, Thomas E. O'Neal (Betty) of Charlotte, NC; three sisters, Diane O'Neal Cook of Rogers, AR., Pamela O'Neal (John Clardy) of Bellingham, WA., Mary Lou O'Neal Goodson (Mike) of Russellville; former husband, Claude Richard Robertson of Jacksonville, AR; many loving nieces, nephews, caring friends and extended family.
	June [Oswald] Hightower [Deceased]
	Shelby Porier [Deceased]
	James Ramsey [Deceased]		James Alfred “Rambo” Ramsey, Jr, age 76, of Genoa, Arkansas, died Monday, July 13, 2020 in a local hospital. Mr. Ramsey was born September 27, 1943 in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was retired from Red River Army Depot after thirty-six years of service, was a thirty-nine-year veteran of the Arkansas Army National Guard, and was a member of the Foundation Baptist Church. James was known by his friends and acquaintances as “Rambo” because of his love for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and spending time on his lake fishing. James also loved spending his free time cooking meals for his family and friends and it has been said “he could feed an army”. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend and his love was unconditional. Rambo was an experienced trap shooter, an excellent firearms instructor, and shared his knowledge and wisdom with anyone willing to learn or listen. In the spring he planted a garden and shared his harvest with everyone. It is said by his family, that James was an avid history buff and a walking encyclopedia. The most important part of Rambo’s life was his grandchildren, who called him “Gramper.” Survivors include his wife of forty-four years, Donna Overstreet Ramsey of Genoa, Arkansas; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jody Hogg of Texarkana, Texas, Stacy and Tammy Hogg of Sherman, Texas; one sister, Freddie Hackler of Texarkana, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Damon Hogg (Mallory) and Ashely Hogg; one niece, Brenda Sisco (Bill), a number of other relatives and friends, and his unofficially adopted family, Tony and Rhonda Johnson and children.
	Jerry Richardson [Deceased]
	Pat Robertson [Deceased]
	Edward Schanfish [Deceased]		Edward Schanfish, 77, of Texarkana, AR passed away August 26, 2020 in a local hospital. Mr. Schanfish was born March 18, 1943 in Beaumont, TX. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Survivors include his sons, Rick Schanfish and Edward Dwayne Schanfish; daughters, Wendy Schanfish and Dickey Burkeen and Lisa Schanfish; brothers, Leslie Schanfish and Kenneth Schanfish; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will have a private burial at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.eastfuneralhomes.com
	Clara [Scott] Emerson [Deceased]
	Champ C (CC) Sewell [Deceased]		Champ Clark “CC” Sewell, age 73 of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Mr. Sewell was born November 30, 1943 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Rose Lee and Champ Clark Sewell, Sr. He enjoyed being with his family and friends. Mr. Sewell also enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially duck hunting. Mr. Sewell was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Anita Robertson; two brothers, Tommy Sewell and Hansel Sewell; and one grandson, Hunter Sewell. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Sewell of Texarkana, Arkansas; two sons, Herman Sewell and Pennie of Texarkana, AR and Chad Shelton and wife, Jennifer of Texarkana, TX; three brothers, Jerry Sewell, Max Sewell and wife, Gayla, and William Sewell all of Texarkana, AR; seven sisters, Sue Baughn, Carmileta Kinder, Kathleen Hensley and husband, Buster, Agnes Butler and husband, Dwayne, Desiree Johnson and husband, Jym, Stephanie Dodson and husband, Rodney, and Laquita Rose and husband, Tom all of Texarkana, AR; five grandchildren, Devin Sewell, Hannah Sewell, Tye Shelton, River Shelton, and Charlotte Shelton; two great grandchildren, Noah and Karson; brother and sister-in-law, James Shelton and Lala Bassett; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
	Douglas Michael Shroyer [Deceased]		Douglas M. Shroyer of Jacksonville passed away February 18, 2016. A beloved husband and father, Mike was an Air Force veteran and retired employee of Dassault Falcon Jet. He is survived by his wife Patricia, brothers, James S. Shroyer of Maumelle, and Gary E. Shroyer of Grand Rapids, Michigan, a daughter Teresa , sons, Matt, Jacob, Tad, JW Owen and Andre Webb, granddaughters Jessica, Jennifer, and Ellie, and grandsons Caden and Troy plus nieces and nephews.
	David R. Sinclair [Deceased]		Mr. David Rodney Sinclair, age 72, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Monday, October 30, 2017, in a local hospital. Mr. Sinclair was born November 30, 1944, in Miller County, Arkansas. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and was retired from Day and Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Lee Sinclair, his father, Wesley Sinclair, and his brother, Charles (Chuck) Sinclair. Survivors include his wife, Mary Montgomery Sinclair of Texarkana, Arkansas, two daughters and one son-in-law, Claudette Olson of Avon, South Dakota and Melissa and Don Dorsa of Texarkana, Arkansas, one stepson and his wife, Jonathan and Rachel Montgomery of Douglassville, Texas, his mother, Flauzell Sinclair of Texarkana, Arkansas, one sister, Nettie Solley of Texarkana, Arkansas, four grandchildren, Brittany Kelly, Lexi Olson, Dorian Dorsa, and Delanie Dorsa, one great-grandchild, Katelyn Kelly, two step grandchildren, Abigail Montgomery and Alex Jones, and a number of other relatives and friends.
	Joe Paul Smith [Deceased]
	Margaret C. (Peggy) [Spence] Mikkelsen [Deceased]
	Troy Steele [Deceased]		Troy Marvin Steele, age 70, of Bauxite, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014. He was born April 11, 1944 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Mr. Steele was a Dispatch Supervisor for Safeway/Harvest Foods and was a member of Brooks Bethel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert G. and Effie Steele and a brother, Milbren Hickman. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Cobb Steele of Bauxite; son, Clinton Wade Steele of Bauxite; three brothers, Gene Hickman and wife Irene of Arkadelphia, Robert Leo Steele and wife Betty of Texarkana and Marion Lee Steele of Little Rock; sisters, Mary Venable and husband John of Alexander, Julia Sewell and husband Jesse of Ashdown and Judy Pate and husband Roy of Texarkana; daughter-in-law, Terry Steele of Little Rock; sister-in-law, Marjorie Hickman of Royce City, Texas; sister-in-law, Linda Hall of Hot Springs; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Venita Sampson of Las Vegas, Nevada; three grandchildren, Amos, Rachel and Rebecca Steele; cousins, Jimmy and Sue Blackwood of Trophy Club, Texas and JoAnn Young of Edmond, Oklahoma; lifelong friends, Danny and Bolita Stewart of Little Rock and numerous nieces and nephews.
	Donna K. [Swindler] Miley [Deceased]
	David Thomas [Deceased]		David Leroy Thomas, age 74, died Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his home. Mr. Thomas was born January 4, 1942 in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife Annie Lou Thomas. He is survived by one son, Michael Thomas; one daughter, Helen Bruce; four grandchildren, Taylar Simmons, Dakota Thomas, Stevon Bruce, and Anderia Christianson; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Loretta Cates, Earline Wood , and Shelia Keever, other relatives and friends.
	Bailey Toland [Deceased]
	Phillip Tommey [Deceased]
	Bobby Treece [Deceased]		Bobby Wayne “Bob” Treece, age 71, of Texarkana, Texas died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in a local nursing home. Mr. Treece was born August 28, 1944 in Hope, Arkansas. He was a truck driver and a member of Flower Acres Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ruby Treece, and two brothers, Charles and Donnie Treece. Survivors include his four children, Patti Wilkins, of Shreveport, Louisiana, Bobby Treece, Jr. of Shreveport, Louisiana, Christa Chastain of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Cari Treece of Wake Village, Texas; two sisters, Juanita Worthington of Texarkana, Arkansas and Barbara Sparks of Lafayette, Louisiana; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren
	Johnny D. (Butch) Wardlaw [Deceased]
	Mary [Whitefield] Collins [Deceased]		ARKSVILLE, La.—Mary Florence Whitefield Collins, 73, of Marksville died Sunday, May 28, 2017. Ms. Collins was born March 10, 1944. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie "Speed" Juneau of Marksville; two sisters, Carolyn Whitefield McDowell and Geneva Whitefield of Texarkana, Ark.; one brother, James "Jimmy" Rayburn Whitefield of Texarkana; and a number of other relatives.
	James Barry Whittenburg [Deceased]		Mr. James Barry Whittenburg, age 75, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Thursday, February 16, 2017, in a local hospice facility. Mr. Whittenburg was born January 5, 1942, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and had lived in Texarkana for most of his life. He was a member of Beech Street First Baptist Church, was retired from Red River Army Depot, and was an employee of Southwest Arkansas Development Council. He had served in the Arkansas National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Maureen Ward Whittenburg of Texarkana, Arkansas, two daughters, Lisa Graves of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Lori Whittenburg of Fouke, Arkansas, three grandchildren, Bailey Graves, Kylie Graves, and Landon Graves, one sister, Wanda Howell of Dallas, Texas, one brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Ann Whittenburg of Texarkana, Arkansas, and a number of nieces and nephews.
	Charles Wilhite [Deceased]		Charlie Wayne Wilhite, age 69 of Texarkana, Arkansas, died February 23, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Wilhite was born October 4, 1943, in Texarkana, Arkansas. He was the retired owner of Superior Machine. He is preceded in death by his parents Clinard and Lola Wilhite; four brothers James "Elkey" Wilhite, Sonny Wilhite, J.D. Wilhite and Johnny Wilhite; and his first wife Estelle. He is survived by his wife Cathy Wilhite of Texarkana, Arkansas; one daughter and son-in-law Dawn and Randy Mills of Antlers, Oklahoma; two sons and daughters-in-law Chuck and Kay Wilhite of Texarkana, Arkansas and Chris and Renada Sliger of Yorktown, Texas; one brother and sister-in-law, Elizabeth and Bill Abston of Texarkana, Arkansas and Hazel Pierce of Texarkana, Arkanas; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
	George M. (Mike) Winkles [Deceased]		George Michael “Mike” Winkles, age 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior May 6, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends. Mike was born in Fort Worth, TX to Jesse Dean Winkles and Mary Daisy Starke Winkles. He loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed many activities such as bowling, dancing, golf, model airplanes and watching movies. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Preceding Mike in death was his parents; one brother, Jesse Winkles, Jr. and his beloved wife, Beverly Winkles. Survivors include his daughter, Cathy Winkles and husband, Lance Higdon; granddaughter, Mary Rose Winkles-Luper; grandson, William Dean Grant; brother, Joe Winkles and wife Melissa; two nieces; two nephews and a host of friends.
	Dennis Youngblood [Deceased]