Blues harp master Cotton dies at 81

James Cotton, a renowned blues harmonica player who honed his craft under Sonny Boy Williamson II in Helena, died Thursday at a Texas hospital of pneumonia, his record label confirmed. He was 81.

Born on a cotton plantation in Tunica, Miss., Cotton moved with his uncle at an early age to the Arkansas Delta, where he grew up under Williamson, who was broadcasting the blues on King Biscuit Time on Helena station KFFA-AM, 1360.

By age 20, Muddy Waters had recruited Cotton to play the harmonica in his band. Cotton, who has been described as the greatest blues harmonica player ever, spent 12 years alongside the Chicago blues star.

“Anytime Muddy Waters picks you out for harmonica, you gotta be pretty damn good,” Bubba Sullivan, a longtime friend, said. Sullivan runs Bubba’s Blues Corner in Helena-West Helena, and he helped organize the first King Biscuit Blues Festival in 1986.

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BRIGGSVILLE — Ronald Paul Sullivan, 73, Briggsville, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Cornerstone Health Care-Little Rock. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017, Briggsville United Methodist Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville.

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CABOT — Jimmy Fred Stone, 63, of Cabot, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born on December 28, 1953, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Benjamin Franklin and Helen Mae Stone. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Memphis, Tenn. He worked on the Mississippi River traveling from Minneapolis, Minn., to New Orleans, La., on the Andrew Cargill MacMillan boat. Jimmy loved to collect things and was a kind, generous man whom loved spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Earl Stone, Frank A. Stone and Wanda Faye Stone.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Sue Stone of Cabot; his daughters, Sandra Kay Stone and Kathy Sue Schmidt of Cabot; and siblings, Billy E. Stone of Memphis, Tenn., Bobbie Linda Roberson of Greenville, Miss., and Mary Ellen Engle of Bakersfield, Calif.; grandchildren, Benjamin James Stone, Austin Jacob Schmidt, MaKayla Renne Brunson and MaKenzie Chevelle Brunson.

Funeral services will be Sunday, March 19, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Interment will follow at Old Austin Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CROSSETT — Lois Lynn Koone Creach, 84, of Crossett, died Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Crossett, Ark., an avid fisher, gardener, and loved life. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday, March 20, at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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DELIGHT — Graveside service for Mrs. Jere Ann Starling, age 87 of Delight, Ark., is 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Antoine Cemetery in Antoine, Ark., with Wallace Alexander officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guest register: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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EMMET — Funeral for Mrs. Mary Jane Lambert, 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home, with Bro. James Cox and Bro. Frank Henson officiating. Burial: Harmony Cemetery, Sutton, Ark. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2017, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Complete obituary: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

Cotton, known as “Mr. Superharp,” became somewhat of a regular at the King Biscuit festival, performing as recently as 2013, Sullivan said.

Cotton also sang until throat surgery forced him to scale back in the 1990s, but he never lost his flair on the harmonica.

“He had that feel on the harp you just don’t hear anymore,” Sullivan said.

Munnie Jordan, King Biscuit Blues Festival executive director, recalled listening to Cotton play a benefit show on the Memphis Queen when the festival was raising money for a permanent stage.

“He was the authentic blues,” she said. “Nowadays, all the authentic ones that chopped cotton and worked in the fields are passing away.”

During his career, Cotton shared stages with Led Zeppelin, B.B. King, Santana, Janis Joplin and Steve Miller. He recorded 30 solo albums, including his 1953 sessions with Sam Phillips at the studio now known as Sun Studio in Memphis.

In 2006, he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.

Sullivan said Cotton was as generous as he was talented.

“We lost a good one,” Sullivan said. “Those kinda guys are hard to replace.”

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FELSENTHAL — Juanita Short, 85, of Felsenthal, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. tonight at Young’s. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Huttig. Burial will follow at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FORREST CITY — Fred “Mr. Fred” Eldridge Jr., age 88, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City. Mr. Eldridge was born June 12, 1928, in Forrest City, and was the son of Fred Eldridge, Sr. and Fannie Belle Davis Eldridge. He was co-owner, with his wife, Nita, of Eldridge Tire and Wheel, and after 53 years of service he retired at the age of 84. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City, a member of the Forrest City Kiwanis Club, and of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a former scout master Troop 202; former scout master, with his wife, Nita, of the Co-Ed Explorer Post; and was a lifetime member of the Arkansas Independent Tire Dealers.

He and his wife met and served in the U.S. Navy, and he loved to take trips with his bride. He loved working with young people and many have expressed thanks for the positive influence he had on their lives. Mr. Eldridge married Nita B. Haseloff in 1954, and she survives him along with two daughters: Barbara Davis, and husband, Wayne, of Alma, and Elaine Hunthrop, and husband, Ted, of Sherwood; and several nieces and nephews. He had one daughter, Beverly Eldridge Todd, two brothers: George Eldridge and Tommy Eldridge, who preceded him in death. Special thanks to the Leonard Earl Devazier family for their friendship and support, and to all his health care providers who enabled him to play until the end.

Services for Mr. Eldridge will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 2 p.m. Friday, with burial following in Lindsey Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6 until 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home, with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorials are to be made to the St. Francis County Elves, c/o Brad Beavers, P.O. 924, Forrest City, Ark. 72336, or the Forrest City Public Library, 421 S. Washington, Forrest City, Ark. 72335. In order to honor Mr. Fred’s joy of life, the family request all to wear bright colors. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry.

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GRADY — Ruthie Jones, 77, of Grady, Ark., passed March 12, 2017. Funeral Service will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Pleasant Grove M.B. Church, Grady, Ark., with Rev. Harold Shirlee officiating. Interment: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Graveside service for Mr. William Lindsey, age 87, of Hope, 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Shiloh Cemetery in Lafayette County near Stamps, with Charles Lloyd officiating. Burial to follow. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director, Funeral Directors of Distinction. Complete obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Estha Annalene Flores, 92, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Floyd, Ark., in White County, Estha grew up in Searcy. She was living in Cheyenne, Wyo., where she met her husband, Raul Flores, Sr., who was stationed at Laramie Air Force Base. After they married in 1956, the Air Force took them to many states and countries abroad while Raul served over 30 years in the service.

After moving to North Little Rock in 1975, Estha worked 15 years for Maybelline Manufacturing in North Little Rock from 19731988. Then she and Raul spent several years traveling to many different locations, but mainly to see their grandchildren. They moved to Jonesboro in 2008, and became members of Central Baptist Church, where Estha was a member of the Glorietta Holloway Sunday School Class. Estha was an accomplished seamstress, and enjoyed sewing for her family. In addition to traveling, she enjoyed gardening and family activities — especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Estha was known by many as “Ms. Ann.” She was preceded in death by her husband, Raul N. Flores, Sr., her parents, Oscar W. and Clara Marada Gaylor Barker; a sister, Mattie Showalter; and a brother, Porter Barker.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Dialma and Martin Young of Jonesboro, and Patty and Tim Molitor of Bentonville; one son and daughter-inlaw: Raul, Jr. and Cynthia Flores of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.; six grandchildren: Amanda Young, Mason Young, Evan Flores, Anna Flores, Austin Molitor and Alex Molitor; and one great granddaughter, Klylie Ann Harvey.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday in the Mausoleum Chapel in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Larry Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 2:30 - 3:00 prior to the service. Pallbearers include Raul Flores, Jr., Evan Flores, Martin Young, Mason Young, Tim Molitor and Austin Molitor. For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Online registry at www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Gerald W. “Skip” Hill, passed peacefully from this world on March 12, 2017 at the age of 75. He leaves behind a life defined by love — a faithful love for God, a devoted love of his family, and a fierce love for his Country. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert H. and Ruth Irene Hill, his sister Patty Ruth Hunter, and his brother Ronnie Hill.

Skip is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Betty Sue Butler; daughter Melinda Sue Kimbrell; and son-in-law Larry Don Kimbrell Jr.

Skip was a patriot and served his Nation with honor as an Airman in the United States Air Force from 1962 until his retirement as a Master Sergeant in 1982. He continued to serve his community in the American Legion as a member of the Criswell Robinson Post 71 of Cabot, Ark. He was also an avid golfer and never met a golf course he didn’t have some time to play on. He loved his hat collection and his backyard birds, and will be greatly missed by the critters he always had time to feed. He was given the distinction of being an honorary Marine by the Marine Corps detachment for initial-accession students at Little Rock Air Force Base. From fishing trips to bowling and golfing, Skip was always ready to mentor and help the young Marines, and even played a convincing Santa Claus for the annual Christmas Party. Skip was a bold, generous and fearless soul, and though he is gone from our sight, he will always be in our hearts.

Services for Skip Hill will be held graveside on Saturday, March 18, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Searcy at 1 p.m. A reception will follow at Southside Church of Christ, 21 Glennwood Road, Cabot at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Criswell Robinson American Legion Post 71. Arrangements are by Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– MABELVALE — Bobby Dale Parker, age 53, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away on March 14, 2017. Born September 22, 1963 to Bobby and Linda Parker, Bobby was a talented vocalist, spending many years traveling as lead singer of a band. His song won the heart of his surviving wife, Michelle Parker. He was known for being a great singer, husband, father, and son.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Michelle; his children Bobby Jr., Dalton, Dylan, and Olivia; his parents; grandmother Margaret Parker; and a host of family and anyone fortunate enough to call him friend.

A visitation will be held in his honor from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, Alexander, Ark., followed by a memorial gathering at his parents’ home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.

To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills. com.

–––––❖––––– MAGNOLIA — Dr. Ralph Scott Boaz, 89, of Magnolia, Ark., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Paula Haile Boaz; his wonderful children, Sarah Lyn Boaz Webb, Ralph Scott Boaz (Jr.) Irwin, Rodney E. Boaz II, Charles Andrew “Andy” Boaz, and Dr. Lesley Boaz Sharon; seven grandchildren, Scotty Gaddis, Carly Diane Boaz, Mason Paul Boaz, Carson Haynes Irwin, Sarah Evelyn Irwin, Robert Scott Irwin, and Lahav Hilah Sharon. One daughter, Jan Dilly Boaz Irwin, predeceased him in death, as did his twin brother, Col. Rodney Boaz, and their parents, Col. and Mrs. Ralph Adkins Boaz.

Scott and Rod were born in Little Rock, Ark., on January 23, 1928, the twin sons of Col. and Mrs. Ralph Adkins Boaz. Scott, Rod and their father Ralph, all together, served 83 years in the military: Army, Navy, and Air Force. Scott lettered three years in football, basketball, and track as a Hot Springs Trojan. Scott’s greatest claim to fame was that he was the only male Arkansas Razorback cheerleader (up to that time) to serve four years as a cheerleader. He was also head cheerleader for two years.

Dr. Boaz served in the United States Navy during the last two months of World War II, at which time he served in the Navy Intelligence as a radio intercept operator, tracing Russian submarines around the Pacific Ocean. Scott was stationed at the “garden-spot-of-the-Pacific” (Adak, Alaska). For his outstanding and meritorious service, he was decorated with the World War II Victory Medal, and received four years of the G.I. Bill that covered his college costs at the University of Arkansas, where he was a proud member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After four years in the United States Air Force as a Russian linguist, Scott Boaz earned a Ph.D degree in Economics and Finance under one of the outstanding professors at the University of Arkansas, Dr. Harold Andrew Dulan. Scott’s son Andy was named for Dr. Dulan. Dr. Boaz taught for 30 years, and chaired the Department of Economics and Finance for 12 years at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Ark. Dr. Boaz also served as a forensic economist in over 80 cases in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Louisiana.

Scott coached his sons, Rod and Andy, and other young men, in both football and basketball at the Magnolia Boys Club for several years. He was also a member of the Magnolia Rotary Club from 1963 until his death, and was honored as a Life Member in 2013. He seldom missed a Razorback football game, at least in Little Rock. Scott was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, and a long-time member of a breakfast group of Southern gentlemen called the “Muffin Men,” led by the esteemed Archie Monroe. Scott and Paula were charter members of a group of close friends called “The Bridge and Supper Club.”

The family greatly appreciates the dedicated care provided by Dr. John Alexander and the staff at Magnolia Heath and Rehabilitation.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Mike Morgan and Rev. Ric Webb officiating, with family visitation to follow at the church fellowship hall. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Jim Kimbell, T.G. Connelly, Dr. Larry Franks, Steve Nipper, Jim Downs, Dr. David Rankin, and the members of the Muffin Men.

Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Razorback Foundation, Southern Arkansas University Foundation, Magnolia, Ark., or the First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, Ark. To sign the online guestbook visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.

–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Lewis Nathanuel Horton, 58 of Marshall, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Rhonda; daughters, Suzie (Barry) Glaspy, Holly (Jerid) Watts, Lisa (Frank) Mausser; grandchildren, Chase, Jacob, Nate, Natalie, Landon and Katelyn.

Arrangements by Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Canaan Cemetery. Family will welcome guests at 1 p.m. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/marshall.

–––––❖––––– MINERAL SPRINGS — James Leroy Sherwood, 69, passed away March 15, 2017. He was born November 9, 1947 in DeQueen, the son of Leroy and Lillie Mae Sherwood. He is survived by wife Toni Sherwood; son, Terry Sherwood (Kathie); sister, Linda Dooley (Lonnie); and a brother, Mike Sherwood (Lanetta); and will be missed dearly.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Samson L. Arnold, age 47 of Monticello, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at his home in Monticello. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, with burial in Union Ridge Cemetery #2. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Doris Adair Davis, age 91, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Belleview Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. A graveside memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Union Cemetery at Rye. A memorial luncheon will held at 12 noon at First Assembly Fellowship Hall, Building #2 in Monticello. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Sharon A. Boyer died Tuesday, March 14. Survivors: Richard Boyer; daughter: Sheila Wilbanks; brother; sister; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation: one hour prior. Services: 10 a.m., Saturday, March 17, Grace Chapel Church in Russellville. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton, Ark. Online guestbook: go to www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Carolyn Sue Jiles, 59, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed March 12, 2017. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017, at New Birth Baptist Church by Rev. Chris Briggs. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Hollis Lee Reed, Jr., 60, Pine Bluff, died March 8. Survivors: mother, Gwendolyn Dolores Reed; daughter, Vieona Payne; sons, Revel, Dylan and Landen Reed; granddaughters, Neely, Naomee and Natalee; sisters, Evelyn Harris, Belinda Lawson, Patricia Tole, Regina Staton, and Syble Livingston. Services: Friday, 1:30 p.m., Robinson’s Chapel. Online condolences: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– RISON — Curtis “Sam” Edwards, 68, of Rison died March 15, 2017. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Prosperity Cemetery in Rison. There will be a visitation prior to the service from 1 until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– RISON — Betty Jean Williams Rauls, 55, of Rison, Ark., passed March 10, 2017. Celebration of Life will be Friday, 12 p.m. at Union Hill M.B. Church, Rison, Ark., with Rev. Bobby Young officiating. Interment: Union Hill Cemetery, by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Heckle (Curley) Blagg, 87, of Russellville died Wednesday. He was born June 6, 1929, in New Albany, Miss., to Marion and Frankie Kelley Blagg. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday at Pisgah Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Online obituary and guestbook is available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– ST. CHARLES — Chester Miller Goudelock, 84, died March 16, 2017. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Pollye; two sons, Dustin and Kelly; four grandchildren; two brothers; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, St. Charles Methodist Church. Cremation arrangements by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SALEM — William W. “Bill” Newton, born in Oak Grove, La., January 8, 1939, son of William Percy and Gladys Thompson Newton, departed this life March 15, 2017.

Bill is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Marcia Crawford Newton of the home; son, Michael Lynn Newton (Melissa); grandson, Joshua Michael Newton (future granddaughter, Sarah Donahue); great-grandson, Garret Watts, all of Mountain Home, Ark.; sisters, Marie Cullever of Houma, La., Jo Ellen Manley (Herbert) of Monroe, La., and Sheila Crosby (Rayburn Eugene) of Oak Grove, La.; sister-in-law, Johni Newton Jones of Pride, La.; brothers-in-law, Thomas Vernon Crawford (Marilyn) and James Wayne Crawford (Jana), both of the Redland Community of Plain Dealing, La.; very special person in his life, Kim Tucker Floyd; many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of friends that will miss him dearly.

Bill was a member of the Salem First Baptist Church in Salem, Ark.; alderman on the Salem City Council for 21 years; member of Salem #418 Free and Accepted Mason in Salem, Ark.; 32-degree member of Scottish Ridge of Freemasonry in Valley of Little Rock Orient of Arkansas in good standing since 1976; as well as many other organizations during his lifetime. Bill retired from CenturyTel in 1996 after spending 35 years with the company. He and his crews were instrumental in providing rural telephone service throughout Fulton and Sharp counties while working for CenturyTel, now CenturyLink.

Services will be held at the Salem First Baptist Church in Salem, Ark., Sunday, March 19, 2017, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m., and Celebration of Life beginning at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salem First Baptist Church or the Salem Cemetery Association, both of Salem, Ark. Arrangements entrusted to Doty Family Funeral Service of Salem, Ark.

–––––❖––––– WATSON — Linda Lee Beatty, 69 years old, born July 28, 1947, in Decatur, Ill., passed away peacefully in her home in Watson, Ark., March 15, 2017. Preceded in death by her mother, Hattie Lee Denler, father, Earle Wayne Jeffers, and stepfather, Albert Thomas Denler. Also, two brothers, Gary Wayne Jeffers (Butch), and Clyde Davis Jeffers (Chuck).

Survivors are her husband Fred Wyatt Beatty of Watson; seven children, Crystal Lee McInerney (Glenn) of Lawndale, Calif., Gary William King (Ede) of Lonoke, Ark., Lori Lee Clark (James) of Watson, Ark., Sherry Kay Williamson (Dave) of Long Beach, Calif., Brian Wyatt Beatty (Arlene) of Long Beach, Calif., Fred Wade Beatty of North Fork, Calif., and Keith Wyatt Beatty of Long Beach, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Anna Garner, Megan King, Gary McInerney, Amanda Platz, Dallas Beatty, Greg Machut, and Daniel Machut; four great-grandchildren.

She worked as a Certified Public Accountant for Keenan & Associates in California. She and her husband were avid bowlers, playing for the Elk league and the Deer league at Palos Verdes Bowling Alley. Moving to Watson, Ark., in 1984, she and her husband along with their children opened Fred’s Place Bar and Grill, and later bought the liquor store, F&L Liquor.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2017, at Watson Cemetery. A family reunion will be arranged for later this summer. Arrangements are by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

–––––❖––––– WHITE HALL — Margaret Frances McCuan Carter, 89, of White Hall, died Tuesday. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Dennis Carrow officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial at Holly Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.