Obituaries

Notice of Passing LEO RUCKS

Leo Rucks, 82, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at St.Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock.

Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home.

Reminder of Services SHIRLEY H. SMITH

Services for Shirley Hogue Smith, 62, of Hampton, will be at 2 p.m. today at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery.

Obituaries C. TODD BLAYLOCK

Charles “Todd” Blaylock, 50, a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, died Friday, April 21, 2017.

He was born Oct. 14, 1966, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Charles and Nelda Blaylock. Todd worked in construction and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Herbert and Nell Neal; and his paternal grandparents, Oscar and Polly Blaylock.

Todd is survived by his parents, Charles and Nelda Blaylock; a sister, Kristi Kelley; a brother, Paul Blaylock and his wife, Brenda; three nieces; two nephews, all of El Dorado and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors and with Rev. Carly Davis officiating.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Smackover, Family Life Center, 201 W. Seventh St., Smackover, AR 71762.

An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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