Obituaries for Aug. 22 2023

RODNEY DODSON

Rodney Dodson, 74, of McNeil, AR passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Rodney was born on October 21, 1948, in Magnolia, AR to the late Doyle D. and Eunice E. Dodson. He was an equipment operator for the street department for the City of Magnolia and a member of the McNeil Methodist Church.

Rodney was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Billy Lamar "Bo" Dodson and Kenneth Earl Dodson; and step daughter, Sara L. Davis. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Dodson of McNeil; daughter, Tammy (Dennis) Gardner of Lewisville; sister, Ferrel Hero of Columbus, GA; stepson, Erik Davis of Clearfield, UT; stepdaughter, Laura Edwards of McNeil; grandchildren, Damon Gardner, Brandon Gardner, and Haley Gardner; and a host of great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the McNeil Methodist Church in McNeil, AR with Rev. David Moore officiating.

MARVIN MALLORY

Marvin "Slack" Lewis Mallory, 70 of Magnolia, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at U.A.M.S. in Little Rock.

Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Magnolia, at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at 23rd Psalms Cemetery in Magnolia, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Dr. B.J. Harris, Pastor/Eulogist.

Visitation/wake will be Friday, Aug. 25, from 5–7 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia.

WILLIE FRAZIER

Willie Bernard Frazier, 58, of Stephens, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Wentworth Place in Magnolia.

Celebration of Life services will be held Friday, August 25, 2023, at Harrison Chapel in Waterloo, at 1 p.m., with burial following at Harrison Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Rev. Victor Morgan, Eulogist.

Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 24, from 1– 3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia.

PAUL REVELS

Paul James Revels, 74, of Magnolia, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his residence.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Davis Chapel Cemetery in Waldo, at 11 a.m., under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Rev. Lee Patrick Miller, Eulogist.

Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 25, from 1–3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia.

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