Obituaries

Mrs. Alanthia June Overman, age 76 of Caraway, Arkansas, died Monday March 25, 2013 at the Lakeside Nursing Home in Lake City, Arkansas. Born October 17, 1936 in Caraway, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Leland Ingram Wood and had been a longtime area resident. Mrs. Overman was a member of the Community Church in Caraway and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her step-mother: Carolyn Wood of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one son: Gary Overman and wife Dawn of Monette, Arkansas; one daughter: Kathy Polston and husband Harley of Newark, Delaware; three grandchildren: Bryce Overman of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Clint Polston of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Heath Polston of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one sister: Sharon Waugh and husband Reggie of Caraway, Arkansas. Mrs. Overman also leaves several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends. Mrs. Overman was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1:00pm at the Community Church in Caraway with Rev. Gary Earnhart and Mrs. Loretta Qualls officiating. Burial will follow in the Caraway Cemetery with Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Arkansas in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 11:00am until time of service at the church. Pallbearers will be Ronald Faulkner, Harvey Edward Faulkner, Hunter Miller, Curtis Miller, Ronald Gipson, and Don Fletcher. Honorary pallbearers will be Harvey Faulkner, George Gipson, Charles Smith, Jerry Qualls, Larry Emison, Bill Stotts, Kenny Weathers, Roger Bell and Benny Wayne Overman.