Nerdish Parker

Merdis Parker, 84, El Dorado, departed this life Sept 23. Survivors five sons; five daughters. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Watch Baptist Church, El Dorado, Ark. Visitation one hr prior to services. Interment 11 a.m. Monday, AR State Veterans Cemetery, NLR. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock. 565-1800. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com .