Ernest Hodges, Jr.

Ernest Hodges, Jr., 82, of Newark, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Wilda; son, Michael (Rita); daughters, Debbie Dicus (Butch) and Kathy Carey (Tim); sister, Ann Ward; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; friends. Visitation: Newark Church of Christ, Friday at 10 a.m. Funeral following: 11 a.m. Interment: Blue Springs Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.