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Sarah Hall Matheny, 88, widow of Harry Matheny, died Friday, April 15, 2016.

White, who was 6 feet 1 inch and could dunk, was an A.A.U. all-American for 15 straight years and is in the Hall of Fame.

Mr. Ferrone counted among his authors Alice Walker, Anaïs Nin and James Beard.

From selling cheeses and meats at local fairs, Mr. Ransom went on to build an empire of specialty food stores, one sample at a time.

Myrna Madeline Sasse was born in Mitchell, on Aug. 20, 1941, to Harry and Madeline Redinger, she passed away in her home in rural Davenport, Wash., on April 13, 2016.

Doris Elaine Rosene, 87, of Spearfish, passed away on April 13, 2016, at the David M Dorsett Healthcare Center in Spearfish.

Doris Bestel, 87, of Spearfish, passed away on April 11, 2016, at Spearfish Regional Hospital.

Ardis Schacher, 83, of Spearfish, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Garden Hills Assisted Living.

Obituaries for Carol Koons, Mary Savage, James Stewart, Stephanie Whalon and Charles Wilson were published in the April 16 edition of The Herald Bulletin.

Death notices as published in the Saturday edition of The Herald Bulletin.

Funerals and visitations as published in the Saturday edition of The Herald Bulletin.

HEAVENER — L.B. Hunt, 83, of Heavener died Monday, March 28, 2016, in Phoenix. He was born Aug. 22, 1932, in Weeks. He was a contractor and a veteran of the Navy.

ARKOMA, Okla. — Clayton F. Harrison, 90, of Arkoma died Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Spiro. He was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Peno, Okla. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of First Baptist Church in Arkoma and a member of the volunteer Arkoma fire department. He was the widower of Rebecca Harrison.

Zena Bowman, 65, of Midway passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at her home after a 15-year battle with breast cancer. She was born Aug. 18, 1950, in Paris to her parents, Earl J. and Sallie Vaughn Nast. Zena was a homemaker and a retired chicken and cattle farmer of more than 30 years. She was active in the Mercy Paris Auxiliary, Community Outreach Services and Town and Country Garden Club. She loved nothing more than spending time with her sons and cherished grandchildren.

Margaret Ann Willis, 81, of Fort Smith passed away April 12, 2016, and was born Dec. 21, 1934, in Dardanelle to the late William Louis Surratt and Earlene Perry. She was a cook for the school system, worked for Area Agency many years and was a lifelong member of the Ninth Street Baptist Church and Federated Fidelity Women’s Club.

Jerry Tom Hetherington, 67, of Sallisaw passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Tulsa. Jerry was born Aug. 24, 1948, in Fort Smith to Thomas Lester and Hazel (Walden) Hetherington. He owned the Sallisaw Lumber Yard for 41 years. He was on the Carl Albert State College Board of Regents and played football at University of Oklahoma from 1966 to ­1970.

Gregory Lynn Wilson, 43, of Muldrow passed away April 14, 2016, in Muldrow. He was born Sept. 17, 1972, in Fort Smith to Earl and Anna (Allen) Wilson.

Emmalin Kay Lindsey, infant daughter of Ann and Robert Lindsey of Van Buren, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Little Rock. She was born Jan. 18, 2016, in Fort Smith.

Anna Marie Willmann, who resided in Paris, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Paris. She was born Nov. 25, 1925, in Paris to the late Willie Willmann and Lena (Forst) Willmann. She was 90 years old. She was also preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.

BARLING — Jerrod Wayne Suggs, 29, of Barling died Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in his home. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

SALLISAW — Harry Thorn, 70, of Sallisaw died Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in Sallisaw. He worked for J.B. Hunt as a loading dock supervisor, and he was a Christian. He was the widower of Paulette Thorn.

CLINTON — Rita Mickey, 78, of Rantoul, mother of a Clinton woman, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday (April 14, 2016) at Heartland Health Care Center, Paxton.

DECATUR -- Larry Meek passed away on April 13th, 2016. Larry was a proud Vietnam Veteran and American.

CHENOA — Jane Ellen Casson, 62, Chenoa, died at 1:36 p.m. Wednesday (April 13, 2016) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

BLOOMINGTON — James C. Salmon, 78, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at 10:22 p.m. Monday (April 11, 2016) at his home. He had been ill several months.

Bechtel, Mary. 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bloomington.

Apa, Terri Agee, 57, Groveland, 10:05 a.m. Thursday (April 14, 2016) at her home. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pekin.

DECATUR -- Robert E. Davis, 90, of Decatur, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, in his residence.

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LOVINGTON -- Margaret Alumbaugh, 86, of Lovington, passed away at 10:43 p.m. Thursday (April 14, 2016) in her residence.

Stepek, Suzanne Marie (Janosov) Mar. 22, 1948 - Apr. 14, 2016 Suzanne Marie (Janosov) Stepek died peacefully on April 14, 2016 after a courageous .....

Schnieders, John Lawrence Jan. 22, 1938 - Apr. 13, 2016 John Lawrence Schnieders, 78, of Venice, Fla., passed away April 13, 2016, following an .....

Schneider, William G. Nov. 16, 1946 - Apr. 12, 2016 William G. Schneider, 69, of Holmes Beach, FL, formerly of Blair, NE, died on .....

Rosequist, Jane Sep. 12, 1929 - Apr. 14, 2016 Jane Rosequist, of Venice, FL, formerly of Wareham, MA, went home to be with her .....

Richards, Doris Dec. 13, 1934 - Apr. 11, 2016 Doris Richards, 81, of Rotonda West, FL, formerly of Abington, MA, died on Apr. 11, .....

Julich, Margaret Sep. 26, 1925 - Apr. 08, 2016 Margaret Ann Julich passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016. Margaret was born on September .....

Bright, Elizabeth Ann Dec. 9, 1949 - Apr. 12, 2016 Elizabeth Ann Bright, 66, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Fort Myers, FL, died on .....

Benjamin, Grace Apr. 14, 2016 Grace G. Benjamin of Sarasota, Fl., formerly of Newport News, VA, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her .....

Mr. Sidibé’s 1960s black-and-white photos of young partygoers in his native country captured the exuberance of new freedom.

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Clyde D. Wallin, 79

RyanHoffmanLYDIA -- Ryan Hoffman, 21, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from a work related injury.Ryan was the son all parents dream of having: humble, well mannered, soft spoken, respectful and

Ruth D.GaineyPAMPLICO -- Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Arlene Davis Gainey will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Aimwell Missionary Baptist Church, Pamplico, with burial to follow in

RobertaEdwardsDARLINGTON -- Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 4 PM at Grove Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Ki

LeolaMcMillanLAKE CITY -- Funeral service for Leola McMillan will be 1:00 p m, Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Goodwill Freewill Baptist Chuch, Hebron Road, Kingstree, SC, directed by Green's Funeral Hom

James Kennedy AlexanderBISHOPVILLE -- James Kennedy Alexander, 86, husband of Ida Ruth Johnson Alexander, died Friday, April 15, 2016, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.Born December 1, 1929, in Bis

Harold Dean SmallMULLINS -- Mr. Harold Dean Small, 74, husband of Irene Snipes Small, died Friday, April 15, 2016 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.Mr. Small was born October 17, 1941 in H

GeraldinePalmerHEMINGWAY -- Funeral service for Mrs. Geraldine Palmer will be conducted 2PM Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Hopewell A.M.E. Church, 30704 County Line Rd., Hemingway, SC. Interment will follo

ELSIE LEE STACKLEYFLORENCE -- Elsie Lee Stackley, 87, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2016.Mrs. Stackley was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Troy Columbu

Clarine O. FelkelClarine O. Felkel, aged 91, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, April 15, 2016 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Funeral services will be held at Ebenezer Baptist