Obituaries

Elmer Eugene Denton

Elmer Eugene Denton, 69, of Harrell died Tuesday February 27, 2018. Born November 8, 1948 at Yazoo City, MS, he was a son of the late John Denton and Christine Miller. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Sue McLaughlin and a son, Elmer Denton Jr. He is survived by his wife, Jerry B. Denton of Harrell; son, Telly Eugene Denton of Harrell; daughters, Tina Barnard (Dennis Ponder) of El Dorado and Heather Lees (Troy Lees) of Harrell; five grandchildren, David Brewer, Chasity Lees, Shawn Lees, Zane Denton, Laci Denton; and a great-granddaughter, Emma Rayne Shimfessel. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Hampton First Assembly of God. Burial will follow at Campground Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Hampton/Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

Published March 1, 2018

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