Obits

EDWARD COLEMAN
July, 15, 1930 - Oct. 27, 2016

Edward Coleman, 86, of Douglassville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in a Texarkana nursing home.
He was born July, 15, 1930, in Ranger, to Luther and Louise Coleman. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Pearl of Great Price Church in Douglassville. He was servant minded doing what he could to help others. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Coleman; daughter, Abby Coleman; two grandsons, Brandon Hale and Daniel Emmons.
He is survived by four sons, Eddie Coleman and wife Ramona of Manassas, Va., Stephen Coleman and wife Sandy of Nashville, Tenn., Michael Coleman and wife Sharon of Conroe and Jimmy Drinkard of Junction; two daughters, Susan Emmons and husband Glenn of Douglassville and Connie Nudelman and husband Scott of Medford, N. Y.; seven grandchildren, Lois Ross, Chris Coleman, Michelle Thompson, Bryan Coleman, Timothy Emmons, Mary Pettit and Ronald Drinkard; 11 great-grandchildren, Hylari Broadway, Trevor Broadway, Reagan Coleman, Jordan Coleman, Samuel Coleman, Ronnie Emmons, Ethan Emmons, Camden Emmons, Griffin Pettit, Austin Pettit and Mitchell Pettit; one great-great-grandson, Tresston Broadway; and a number of other relatives.
Visitation was from 11 to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Tim Brown officiating.
Those wishing to memorialize Mr. Coleman may make contributions to the charity of your choice.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

OZELLA RUTH EVANS
May 13, 1937 - Oct. 22, 2016

Ozella Ruth Evans, 79, of Diana, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at County Line Baptist Church in Diana. Interment followed at County Line Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Ore City. 

JAMES ALLEN ‘JACK’ BELOTE
Oct. 28, 1941 - Oct. 30, 2016

James Allen “Jack” Belote, 74, of Bivins, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital-Atlanta.
He was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Cass County, to James and Cora Belote. He was retired from Jet Welding Oil Company and was a member of the Savannah Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Billy Bob Belote.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce Belote of Bivins; daughter, Tammy Norman of Gladewater; son, Chris Belote of Marshall; three sisters, Hazel Snellgrove of Atlanta, Sybil Allen and husband Eugene of Stonewall, La., and Joyce Kelly and husband Hack of Little Rock, Ark.; three grandchildren, Logan, Shane and Allice of Gladewater; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Kildare Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Barry Allen officiating.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

JO SELF SELLARS
April 16, 1932 - Oct. 29, 2016

Jo Self Sellars, 84, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at Hospice of Texarkana.
She was born April 16, 1932, in Corley, Texas, to Charlie and Alta Adcock. She was retired from CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System and was a member of the Atlanta Church of God. She loved spending time with family and at church, as well as crocheting, cooking and shopping.  
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Raymond “Billy” Self; daughter, Daryl Jo Self-Payne; two great-grandsons, Preston Maxwell and Kason Drake.
She is survived by her husband, Vernon Sellars of Atlanta; son, Stan Self of Texarkana, Ark.; two daughters, Deborah Prator and husband Mark of Wasilla, Alaska, and Pat Stanley and husband Lee of Atlanta; step-son, Kenneth Sellars of Baltimore, Md.; four step-daughters, Golda Williamson and husband Harry of Laurel, Del., Barbara Dunbar and husband Dwayne of Drexel, Mo., Marie Kasper and husband Dave of Tulsa, Okla., and Sue Wilson and husband John of Stanton, Ky.; nine grandchildren, Todd Self, Jessica Johnson and husband Mark, David Prator, Laura Maxwell and husband Kyle, Brandon Stanley and wife Andrea, Lindsey Drake and husband Jason, Bryant Stanley and wife Heather, Lauren Allday and husband Frank and Adam Self; great-grandchildren, Damon Lee Stanley, Brynnlee Self, Emma Maxwell, Kolt Prator, Karson Prator, Madeline Corn, Autumn Meserole, Landin Drake, Lane Drake, Bryson Stanley and Anna Stanley; 17 step-grandchildren; 34 step-great-grandchildren, with one on the way in 2017; and two step-great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Atlanta Church of God under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Bro. Chris Miller officiating. Interment will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens in Texarkana under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Those wishing to memorialize her may make contributions to the Atlanta Church of God, 19730 FM 1841, Atlanta, Texas 75551; or to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.

SUE HALL
July 15, 1946 - Oct. 28, 2016

Sue Ferrell Hall, 70, of Texarkana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in a Houston hospital. 
She was born July 15, 1946, in Linden. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who found true joy in her family and lived her life for others. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Texarkana.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Charles G. Hall; and her parents, Orval and Dorothy Ferrell. 
She is survived by her two daughters: Sherry Young of Texarkana and Karen Hall of Texarkana; one brother, Larry Ferrell and wife Ann of Linden; two grandsons: Chris Young and John Young of Texarkana; and a host of friends and other relatives. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel in Nash with Rev. Larry Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Association for Independent Living, 2826 Storey Lane # 100, Dallas, Texas 75220 or www.afildfw.org. 
Guest registry is available at www.chapelwoodfuneralhome.com.

GEORGE SCOTT HICKS
Aug. 6, 1975 - Oct. 13, 2016

George Scott Hicks, 41, of Dallas, formerly of Queen City, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at his residence.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Courtland Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.