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ST LOUIS — Darice Leon Pate, 86, of St Louis, Missouri, died Monday. Survivors include one son, Johnnie (Kathy) Pate; two step-grandsons, Mike Watson, Chad Watson; seven step-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, H.K. Garth. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday, January 6, at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc with graveside funeral services following at 2 p.m. at Lakeside Cemetery in Des Arc by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Donald Roy Delk, age 86, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, December 27, 2017, at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. A memorial service will be held at Gethsemane Baptist Church Saturday, January 6, at 1 p.m., followed with burial at Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HOUSTON, Texas — Louise Pitts “Mimi” Covington passed away peacefully at home in Houston, Texas, on December 27, 2017. She was born October 14, 1919, in Dardanelle, Arkansas, to the late Frank Pitts and Maudie Hulsey Pitts.

Mrs. Covington was a devoted

wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the Lord and lived a life serving others. Mrs. Covington joined Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in 1954. She served over 63 years in several organizations at PHUMC, such as Cancer Friendships, Methodist Women and the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Mimi loved to laugh and tell stories, cook meals, play bridge and watch sports. All who knew Mimi, loved Mimi.

Mrs. Covington was preceded in death by her parents Frank Pitts and Maudie Hulsey Pitts; husband of sixty-two years, Ralph Covington; and daughter, Carol Gerhart. Mrs. Covington is survived by her son, Ken Covington and his wife, Linda, of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Kindred Hospice for the excellent care given to Mrs. Covington. Also, to her son, Ken Covington and daughter-in-law, Linda, who lovingly took care of Mimi until she joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven.

Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Covington may be made to Pulaski Heights Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72205