Melvin Baker

Melvin Baker, 84, of Searcy, died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Sheila (Clark) Baker; sons, John and David Baker; daughters, Susan Stevens, Betty Cruz, Pam Helms; one brother; five sisters; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Graveside memorial services: 2 p.m. Friday, White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy. Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.