Stories from Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Dovie May Champ, 92, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, at the Piggott Community Hospital. She was born on October 4, 1920, in Moscow, Tenn., and was the daughter of the late Zanie Martin and Mandie Jane (Wilson) Scott. She was united in marriage to Charles Robley Champ on May 9, 1943. He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 2008...

Joe Gene Litzelfelner, Sr., age 83, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 in Keller, Texas. He was preceded in death by a son, Joe, a daughter-in-law, Janet, and a granddaughter, Celeste', his parents and eight siblings. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty; four children, Denise (Mike) Ellis, Todd (Jerry Lewis) Litzelfelner, Holly (John) Sasiadek and Jill (Vic) Zanetti; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three siblings, Jack (Judy) Litzelfelner, Phyllis (Charles) Vickrey and Barbara Gorski along with two brother-in-laws, Gary (Joy) Gilbert and Donald (Betty) Gilbert.. ...

Robert "Bob" Scott, 80 of Rector passed from this life on Monday, August 12, 2013, at the Rector Nursing and Rehab. He was born on May 18, 1933, in Pollard to the late Bill and Carolina (Householder) Scott. Bob was united in marriage to Wilma Jean (Bradshaw) Scott on July 21, 1951, in Piggott. He was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed working in his garden and working with his goats...

Thomas Henry Smart of Pollard, Ark. died August 9, 2013 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born October 15, 1944 in Piggott, Ark., and was the son of Charles Henry and Mary Jane (Thomas) Smart. He was united in marriage to Peggy Louise Smith on June 1, 1968...

Mattie R. Pleasant, 84, of Campbell, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mrs. Pleasant, daughter of Maryland and Thelda (Gregory) Mallady, was born on September 17, 1928 in Greenway, Ark. She was a retired medical technician for the General Baptist Nursing Home, a care giver and a housewife. She was a member of the Whitaker Chapel General Baptist Church...

Terry L. Donner, 74, passed away July 5, 2012, in Bartow, Fla. A memorial graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, in New Hope Cemetery at Pollard, Ark., with Loy Culver officiating. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Ark., is in charge of the arrangements...