Stories from Monday, January 8, 2018

Mervil Ervin, 81, of Clarkton, Mo., passed away January 4, 2018, at his home. He was born on December 10, 1936, in Corning, Ark., and was the son of Fred and Bessie Irene (Hefner) Ervin. He was united in marriage to Beulah Kattie Cashion on Jan. 19, 1990...

A celebration of life was held for Cleadis Dalton Newman, 76, on Friday, October 20, 2017, in Houston, Tex. He got his angel wings on October 9, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rev. Bill Cole, Sagemont Church, officiated and sang “Amazing Grace” and “I Will Rise.” The eulogy was given by his oldest daughter; his four siblings each shared a fond memory of their brother; and Mr. ...