Little River Voice

30/04/2022

Former Ashdown Panther and Arkansas Razorback Montaric Brown drafted #222 in 7th round of NFL Draft by Jacksonville Jaguars.

15/07/2021

This is great news for Ashdown and all of Little River County!

Domtar Corp. of Fort Mill, South Carolina, says it will restart its paper machine at Ashdown "to meet increasing customer demand" for copy and printer paper as workers return to the office as the pandemic ebbs.

12/07/2021

FYI: Former Ashdown Panther and current LSU Tiger Jaden Hill has been drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the second round of the MLB Draft. Hill, who was the 44th overall pick, is recovering from Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow.

06/01/2021

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02/01/2021

Ronald Carlin Perkins, 78, of Ashdown, Ark., died Thursday, December 31, 2020 in a local hospital.
He was born April 4, 1942, in Greenville, Ill., to John and Clara Perkins.
Mr. Perkins was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and a daughter-in-law, Velma Marie Perkins.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Perkins of Ashdown, Ark.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Carlin Perkins of Ashdown, Ark., and Bryian Keith and Angie Perkins of Texarkana, Texas; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown, Ark.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 5, 2021, at Madden Funeral Home with internment following at Ashdown Memorial Gardens with Travis Young officiating.

30/12/2020

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of southwest Arkansas, southeast Oklahoma and northeast Texas including Little River County. The Watch is in effect through 12 a.m. Friday, January 1, 2021, with rainfall totals of 3-6 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible.
Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas. Heavy rainfall may also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers.
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

25/12/2020

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” - Luke 2:11-14

From our family to yours, may you have a joyous, blessed and very Merry Christmas!

24/12/2020

It’s Christmas Eve and as the hours grow later, the closer Santa Claus gets to Little River County. According to the NORAD Santa Tracker, just a few minutes ago, at approximately 5:40 p.m. Santa was in London, England. Soon he will make his way to North America, the United States and eventually Arkansas and then Little River County. You can follow Santa’s progress by clicking on the link below. Also, please feel free to share your favorite Christmas memory or tradition.

Follow Santa Claus as he makes his magical journey around the world!

23/12/2020

Catherine K. Scarborough, 86, of Ashdown, Ark., died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at her home.
She was born Dec. 8, 1934 in California.
Mrs. Scarborough was preceded in death by her first husband and true love, Donald H. Clark; her second husband, Kesley Scarborough; one son, Burt Clark, and one daughter, Sandy Brent
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Brenda Clark of Louisville, Ky., Lee and Linda Clark of Foreman, Ark., and Matt and Janet Clark of Lockesburg, Ark.; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Randy Hickman of Texarkana, Ark.; 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

22/12/2020

Robert Flenoy “Bob” Evans, 82, of Foreman, Ark., died Monday, December 21, 2020, in Crossroads, Ark.
He was born September 17, 1938, in Little River County, Ark.
Mr. Evans was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of First Southern Baptist of Cross Roads and was retired from Cooper Tire.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Oleo Barton Evans; his brothers and sisters, Berma Clowers, Mary Quick, Elton Mclemore, Doyle Evans and George Evans.
Mr. Evans is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jackie Ross Evans; one daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Marty Edwards of Cross Roads, Ark.; one son, James (Rusty) Blansett of Baton Rouge, La.; one sister, Jerri Quick of Dyersburg, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Jamie, Tara (Justin), Matt (Brianna); five great grandchildren, Jaxon, Maddix, Paige, Emily “Grandpa’s Little Angel” and Little Jax; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Pauley Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Terry Hess and Bro. Audie Dawson officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home, De Queen.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pauley Cemetery or First Southern Baptist Church Quarters for kids.
The family requests that everyone wear a face mask and practice social distancing for safety.

22/12/2020

Randy Quin Hinton, 60, of Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
He was born January 30, 1960 in Ashdown, Ark., to Virginia Sue Matthews and William Elbert Hinton. He is the previous owner of a concrete business and a member of the Circle J Cowboy Church.
Mr. Hinton was preceded in death by his three brothers, Rodney, Pete and Kirk Allen Hinton.
He is survived by his wife, Dene’ Baker Hinton of Texarkana, Texas; daughter, Mitzi and John Farchette of Texarkana, Ark.; stepdaughter, Venessa Baker and a very special friend Robert Martinez of Texarkana, Texas; two sisters, Betty Brown of Texarkana, Texas and Sandra Dees of Bluff City, Ark.; two grandchildren, Hadley Farchette and Layne Sams.
Graveside services were held Monday, December 21, 2020, at Hicks Cemetery with Bro. Todd Hervey officiating under the direction of Madden Funeral Home.

21/12/2020

Billie D. Guthrie, 88, of Ashdown, Ark., died Saturday, December 19, 2020.
She was born December 30, 1931, in Gotebo, Okla., to Bonnie V. Simpson and Earl Bryan. Billie was a bus driver for the public school system.
Mrs. Guthrie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Madison “Bob” Guthrie; son, Stephen Craig Guthrie; and great-grandson, Kolt Marshall.
She is survived by one son, Bobby and Becky Guthrie of Ashdown, Ark.; one Daughter Dana Kent of Ashdown, Ark., and one daughter-in-law Dayna Jill Guthrie of Ashdown, Ark.; two sisters, Patsy Hill of Ada, Okla., Fern and Odell Enoch of Central, Okla., and one sister-in-law Judy Bryan of Ashdown, Ark.; seven grandkids, Robin and Steven, Bobby Scott and Sherry, Kristin and Derek, Amanda and Cody, Kayla and Dale, Lucas and Amber, Katie and Michael; 20 great grandkids, Kyle and Kendall, Madison and Ethan, Destin and Shannon, Kennedy, Ashlyn, Brooklyn, Bradi Kae, Karter, Klay, Gracie, Blakely, Brody, Ty, Hadley, Addison, Avery, Kelso, Kash, Coi, Halleigh Jo; two great great grandkids, Joleigh Kate and Maverick; and two special nieces, Rhonda and DeeAnn.
Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Arden Cemetery followed by graveside services with Butch Platt officiating under the direction of Madden Funeral Home.

20/12/2020

Kinsler Reece Duncan, 3 days old, passed away December 15, 2020.
He was born December 12, 2020 to Kyle Duncan and Bailey Flournoy in Texarkana, Texas.
Master Duncan is survived by his parents, Kyle and Bailey; grandparents, Glenn and Gina Duncan of Ashdown, Ark., Paul and Melanie Flournoy of Texarkana, Ark., Cindy Brown of Texarkana, Ark.; Great Grandparents, Otis and Tommye Jo Ford of Ashdown, Ark., Jim Duncan Of Ashdown, Ark., Jim and Judy Pate of Texarkana, Ark., John and Judy Smith of Fouke, Ark., Joe Purifoy of Texarkana, Ark., Patrick and Diane McDaniel of Texarkana, Texas; Aunts and Uncles, Jeff and Katelyn Wrinkle of Ashdown, Ark., Caitlin Purifoy of Texarkana, Ark., Hollyn Brown of Texarkana, Ark., Hunter Sanders of Dallas, Texas, Madison Tharp of Texarkana, Ark., and Easton Flournoy of Texarkana, Ark.
Kinsler is preceded in death by his great grandmother, Deborah Grisham.
Graveside services were held Friday, December 18, 2020 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Marietta, Texas with Bro. Don Embry officiating.

20/12/2020

Mary LaVerne Bonner Coker, 80, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world December 18, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
She was born to David Lee and Sangalli Bonner on January 29, 1940 in Texarkana, Texas. After graduating from high school, LaVerne met the love of her life, William Marion Coker, Jr. She and Marion were together for 50 years; they had two children: Darrell and Susie.
LaVerne loved spending time in her yard cultivating flowers, and in the kitchen creating delicious meals for her family whom she treasured the most in life, She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and especially loved her role as "Nan". LaVerne's vivacious personality was ever-present and was contagious to others and spread happiness wherever she went. She spent countless hours serving others through Hicks Baptist Church at bake sales and other church activities.
Mrs. Coker was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Marion Coker, Jr.
She is survived by her son, Darrell Coker and his wife, Nancy; a daughter, Susie Brown and her husband, Tim; a grandson, Brian Welch, his wife, Rachele and their children, Henry and Haddie; a granddaughter, Lauren Abney and her husband, Zane Butler and their children, Carson and Laynie; a grandson, Doyal Ray Ward III, his wife, Reala and their daughter, Moxie; a grandson, Dillon Ward III, his wife, Erin and their children, Ensley and Patton; a grandson, Brennan Brown; and two special caregivers, Maddie Covington and Missy Blankenship.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020, at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Ashdown Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Brother Jim Cross presiding.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First United Methodist Church in Ashdown or the Ashdown Scholarship Fund on her behalf.

17/12/2020

Mary Frances McKay, 90, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
She was born on October 7, 1930.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. January 16, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Ashdown.
Arrangements are under the direction of East Funeral Home of Texarkana, Texas.

17/12/2020

Betty Joe Stephens Cooper, 88, of Ashdown, passed away December 14, 2020, exactly 20 years after her husband.
She was born August 6, 1932. She was a wife, loving mother and grandmother, affectionally known around town as “Granny”. She loved shopping, going to Branson and doing crafts and was proud of the Christmas ones she had made this year. She worked as a waitress and store clerk. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She loved her family and all of her farm animals.
Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Dora, her only sister, Donnie Johnson and her husband of almost 50 years, Lowell Von Cooper.
She is survived by her only daughter, Becky Hile and husband, Ricky; her namesake and grandson, Jacob Joe Hile and granddaughter, Emma Grace Hile.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown.
Services will be held a 2 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at Madden Funeral Home with Stuart Miller officiating. Interment to follow at Blackerby Cemetery.

17/12/2020

Frances Tribble, 69, of Ashdown, Ark, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at her home.
She was born November 29, 1951 in Ashdown to the late Gilbert B. and Ruby (Gray) Ford. She was a Baptist, a U. S. Army Veteran and a retired nurse.
Mrs. Tribble is preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, officer L. C. Tribble.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Trisha Tribble; three grandchildren, Grayson, Garrison and Allison Tribble; two brothers and four sisters.
No services are scheduled at this time.

11/12/2020

Courtesy of Ronda Pounds
ASD Public Relations Coordinator

Ashdown School Board Member Rosa Bowman accepted the gavel this morning in a special ceremony and is now President of the Arkansas State School Board Association.
“We are so proud, honored, and blessed to have Mrs. Bowman serving on our local school board as well as the prestigious honor of presiding over the state board,” Ashdown Superintendent Casey Nichols said. “She is so dedicated to our students and staff and has such a heart to always make the best decisions for them. We appreciate all she does and will continue to do!”

11/12/2020

Maralynn E. Grose, 81, of Ashdown, Ark., died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her home.
She was born May 28, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to the late Charles and Lynn (Downey) Eagin.
Mrs. Grose was a member of First Baptist Church of Ashdown. She was a teacher for nearly fifty years and had a love and passion for it.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Luther Grose, and one sister, Charlotte Johnson.
Mrs. Grose is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Travis Barnes of Ashdown, Ark.; two sisters, Sherry Eagin of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Marcy Eagin of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four grandchildren, Luke, Mia, Zeke and Alyse Barnes as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown, Ark.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2020, at Blackerby Cemetery with Bro. Butch Riddle officiating.

11/12/2020

Carice Butler, 87, of Foreman, Ark., died Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at her home.
She was born July 3, 1933, to Richard and Gertie Lansdell. She worked at the senior citizens center in Foreman.
Mrs. Butler is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rayford Butler, and one grandson, Richard W. Keaton.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Nona and Richard Keaton of Ashdown, and Brenda and Michael Jones of Pittsburg, Texas; two grandchildren, Owen Jones and Julie Pate; six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Gravelly Cemetery in Foreman, Ark., with Troy Carver officiating.

16/04/2020

Carl E. Nicholson, 84, of Booneville, Ark., died Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
He was born July 2, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Claude and Stella Nicholson. He was retired from Georgia Pacific (Domtar) and was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Mr. Nicholson is survived by his wife, Frances, of the home; two daughters, Charlene Nicholson of Ashdown, Ark., and Carla Nicholson of Fresno, Calif.; a son, James Nicholson and his wife, Sheryl, of Booneville, Ark.; five grandchildren, Michael Nicholson, Breanne Nicholson Yeager, Corey Nicholson, Luke Nicholson, Olivia Nicholson Quintero; and three great grandchildren.
He will be cremated and a family held memorial service will be at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith, Ark.

20/02/2020

Nelta Hull, 86, of Ashdown, Ark., died Thursday, February 20, 2020.
She was born January 28, 1934 in Ft. Hood, Texas, to the late Gilbert and Annie Brookshire Colvin. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ashdown.
Mrs. Hull was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Null of Ashdown, Ark.; one son and daughter-in-law, Vanoy and Naomi Hull of Bremond, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Butch Riddle of Ashdown, Ark.; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Madden Funeral Home is Ashdown.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Ashdown with Bro. Butch Riddle officiating.
Interment will follow at Ashdown Cemetery.

18/02/2020

Ernest Wesley Swearengin, 75, of Ashdown, Ark., died Sunday, February 16, 2020.
He was born on August 23, 1944 in Shreveport, La., to Ernest Sr. (Tex) and Jackie Swearengin. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and proud American. Ernest married his wife, Sally Green, on July 3, 1963 and to this union, nine children were born.
Mr. Swearengin was preceded in death by his parents, two children and one grandchild.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Swearengin; three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Kathy Swearengin of Cleveland, Ga., David and Cassie Swearengin of Lula, Ga., and Sean and Shannon Swearengin of Ashdown, Ark.; four daughters and one son-in-law, Brenda and Ted Preskitt of Ashdown, Ark., Shannon Beskau of Lodi, Calif., Theresa Hensley of Foreman, Ark., and Shalynn Torelli of Ashdown, Ark.; sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He will be cremated with a memorial service at a later date.

18/02/2020

Pauline Freda Yates “Rabbit” Compton Christian, 92, of Ashdown, Ark., died Monday, February 17, 2020, at her home.
She was born September 5, 1927 in Jacksonville, Texas, to the late George and Tennie Hammonds Yates. She was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Mrs. Christian was preceded in death by two husbands, James Lee Compton and Leonard Christian; one daughter, Vickie Compton; one son, George Compton; and five sisters, Mary, Fannie, Jessie, Virginia and Ida Bell.
Survivors include one step-son, David Jodray of Texas; one daughter, Patsy Little of Ashdown, Ark.; one daughter-in-law, Rita Compton of Georgia; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Cindy and Ken Morgan of Ashdown, grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Audy and Katrin Moree, grandson, Jimmy Compton, grandson, Bradlee Compton; great-grandchildren, Rick and Ashley Gaas, Colby Gaas, Katelyn Moree, Tyler Moree, Trent Compton, Kierstin Compton and Alyssa Compton; great-great-grandchildren, Eden Gaas, Noah Gaas, Ava Compton, and Elizabeth Compton; and numerous other relatives.
Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the funeral home with Bro. Don Embry officiating. Interment will follow at Ashdown Cemetery.

13/02/2020

Glenda Gayle Bryars Wells, 84, of Ashdown, Ark., died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, in Ashdown.
She was born November 27, 1935, in Bay Minette, Ala. She was a member of the New Zion Methodist Church, a member of the Eastern Star, and caregiver and homemaker.
Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her parents and step father, Jesse Floyd Bryars and Eva Pearl Griffin McClain and Gordan McClain; one daughter, Eva Gayle Wells Patterson; two sisters, June DeMarco and Dawn Garrison; her step-mother, Lou Bryars.
She is survived by five daughters, Beth Gayle Shoemake (Randy) of Ashdown, Mary Gayle Moran (Steve) of Moucks Corner, S.C., Bobbie Gayle McQueen (David), Barbara Gayle Redmond (R.J.), and Glenda Gayle Redmond (O.L.) all of Perkinston, Miss.; grandchildren, Skeeter Shoemake, Dustin and Andria Moran, Phyllip and Satchel McQueen, Trevor and Colton Redmond, Levi and Brittany Redmond, and Luke and Simon Patterson; eleven great grandchildren; two step-sisters, Pam Young of Florence, Miss., and Marsha Young of Jackson, Miss., and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the New Zion Methodist Church in Perkinston, Miss., with Larry Bradberry officiating.
Burial followed in the New Zion Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Ark.

13/02/2020

In Ashdown next Thursday:
"Chillin' on Main" Thursday, Feb 20 from 11 - 1 at Two Rivers Museum! Homemade chili and soups with all the trimmings and dessert. $10 per order. Carryouts of 2 or more are available by calling 898-7200. Support our local museum!

10/02/2020

Betty Ruth McDowell Morton Kidd, 77, of Ogden, Ark., died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at her home.
She was born August 30, 1942 in Ogden, Ark., to the late Oscar and Nancy Barnes McDowell. Mrs. Kidd was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Ogden City Council for many years and Willing Wonders Sunday School class.
She is preceded in death by two husbands, Wayne D. Morton and H P Kidd; one son, D**k Morton; and brother, J W “Billy” McDowell.
Mrs. Kidd is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Lori Morton of Ogden, Ark.; one daughter, Dawn Morton of Ogden, Ark.; one brother, Weldon R. McDowell of Ogden, Ark.; six grandchildren, Doug Morton III, Crystle Griffin, Jessica Porter, Mindy Hendren, Noble Hendren and Walker Morton; five great-grandchildren and one special friend, Wynell Choate.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown, Ark.
Services will held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the funeral home with Bro. Butch Riddle officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery.

07/02/2020

T. K. Chilcoat, 85, of Ashdown, Ark., died Friday, February 7, 2020 in a local hospital.
He was born October 6, 1934 in Oklahoma to the late Claude and Opal Gray Chilcoat.
Mr. Chilcoat was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny Dale and Joni Chilcoat of Ashdown; one daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Michael Glen Fields of Ashdown; one sister, Bobbie Nugent; four grandchildren, Jeremy Chilcoat of Texarkana, Ark., Jason Chilcoat of Puyallup, Wash., Johnathan Fields of Texarkana, Ark., and Shannon Moeser of Palmer, Alaska; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 10, 2020, at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Wilton Cemetery.

04/02/2020

03/02/2020

Joel Randall Jones, 79, of Foreman, Ark., died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at the home of his son in Allen, Texas.
He was born January 23, 1941, in Grannis, Ark. He attended Gillham High School. He had three siblings, Edyth "Wimp" Jones, Max Jones and Barbara Kendrick. He married Kathryn Oglesby on July 13, 1962, in Idabel, Okla. He worked at Texas Instruments, MEMC and the Southland Corporation. Joel truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; drinking coffee on the porch, traveling with his wife of nearly 57 year and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joel was a quiet and humble man with an easy manner and a great sense of humor.
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Mabel Jones; his wife, Kathryn; a brother, Edyth "Wimp" Jones; and granddaughter, Elisha Billingsley.
He is survived by children Andrea (Tom) Billingsley, Linda Gauldin, Steve Williams, Jacque (Brian) Chapin, Randy (Kathy) Jones and Jennifer (Chris) Williams. He was blessed with grandchildren Heather Billingsley, Donald Wayne Gauldin, Steve Williams Jr, DawnDee Deaver, Sarah Grady, Brianna Evans, Delaney Chapin, Alyssa Jones, Alex Jones, Payton Williams and Jackson Williams. He was also blessed with great grandchildren Krystal Fowler, Rachel James, Rhiannon Poole and Claire Grady and a great-great grandson Kaiden Rhodes.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Joel touched are invited to Piney Woods Cemetery, at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020, to reminisce, grieve, and support each other.