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MELBA OTWELL

NEW BOSTON, Texas—Melba Ruth Otwell, 80, of New Boston died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at her home. Ms. Otwell was born Aug. 28, 1938, in New Boston. She was a retired bookkeeper for Joe Dyke and a member and Sunday school teacher at Oak Terrace Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Debra McBrayer of Hope, Ark., and Lynne Hankins of Magnet Cove, Ark.; three sons, Mike Otwell and Steve Otwell of Emmett, Ark., and Greg Otwell of Little Rock; three sisters; three brothers; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under direction of Bates Rolf Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Oak Terrace Baptist Mission, 400 E. North, Apt. 74, New Boston, TX 75570. Online registration is at batesrolffuneralhome.com.

Published October 29, 2018

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