Auatin Vern Howell

Austin Vern Howell, age 64, of Arkadelphia died Monday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Alpine. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Sign on line at www.ruggleswilcox.com.