very outstanding and very popu~ lar student. She had served as photographer for the Academy yearbook, participated in three school plays, been elected queen of the Queen of Hearts Pageant, been a member of several voca~ tionaI and departmental clubs, and worked as a volunteer at the local hospital and ~ealth care center. Deanna enrolled at Harding in the fall of 1981 to pursue a double major in journalism and drama with a special interest in photography. She also demonstrated exceptional talent in art. At Harding, she was a member of Sigma Phi Mu social club. Mrs. Rod Brewer, who had known Deanna since birth, commented: "Deanna always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. In spite of the physical ailment that she hoped to overcome, she always had a positive outlook on life and strived to serve others. She was a very dedicated Christian who radiated the beauty of Christ." """ Ed Rogers J. E. (Ed) Rogers, aged 68, died Oct. 15, 1982, in a Searcy hospital following a brief illness.' He was assistant manager of the American Heritage Cafeteria, having worked at the cafeteria from the time it opened in 1965. A retired veteran of the U.s. Air Force, Rogers was a native of White County. He was one of 12 children and was born in Romance. A kind and caring man, he was "always willing to help anyone," as noted by one of his fellow workers. "It is really difficult to go on without him, because his place just can't be filled," she said. Rogers was a fishing enthusiast and spent many leisure hours enjoying the great outdoors at his favorite stream to lure in the big one. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; two daughters, Cindy Rogers Allison and Sarah Jane Rogers; three brothers and six sisters; and a grandchild. He was a member of the Westside Church of Christ. Funeral services were con~ ducted Oct. 17 at the Westside church and burial was at Romance.~ Ken Rose Before daybreak on July 18, 1982, Kenneth Terry Rose, aged 22, was drivmg to downtown Dallas to pick up copies of the daily paper which he was distributing to earn money to return to Harding for the 1982-83 school year. In keeping with his nature of helpfulnes's and service, he had stopped on a high overpass of the freeway to assist a policewoman who was investigating a minor accident. He and the officer were struck by a car whose driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Rose was catapulted over the bannister and fell to his death about 60 feet below. Kenneth, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy C Rose of Dallas, was born Oct. 29, 1959, in Dallas, Texas. Funeral services were held Aug. 21 in the Sunset Church of Christ auditorium in Dallas and interment was in Laurel Gardens Cemetery. Singing was provided by members of his social club, AGO, and other friends from Harding, and president Clifton L. Ganus, Jr., was one of the speakers. He was a member of the College Church of Christ in Searcy and was involved in community service activities. Rose graduated from Kimball High School in Dallas in 1978 where he lettered two years as manager of the football team and was elected to membership in the National Honor Society and Nu Alpha Theta. He enrolled at the University of Texas at Arlington in the fall of 1978 to pursue a preengineering major and was elected to membership in the national freshman honor society, Phi Eta Sigma. In the fall of 1979, he transferred to Harding University to pursue a chemistry major. He im· mediately became involved in campus activities while achiev· ing an ex~ellent academic record in the rigorous chemistry major. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Omega social club in which he served as athletic director and vice president. He was a beau for Chi Lambda Chi social club and was active in intramural sports. Fellow students sought his counsel and advice frequently because they recognized his mature, dedicated Christian character and commitment. A scholarship fund was started by his family and members of AGO to assist each year some transfer student who had reached senior status. Dr. Edmond Wilson served as the Harding faculty representative on this scholarship committee. Students applying for the scholarship must demonstrate qualities comparable to Rose: an orientation to serving others, perseverance in self improvement academically, physically, socially, and spiritually. Joel Ragland, senior music major and club brother, commented: "All of those who knew Ken were truly blessed. Not only was Ken a good student, but he also showed in his life his love and concern for others. He was always ready to help his friends and to serve others and thus shared Christ with others by his life." """ Kim Smith Kim Mason Smith, aged 17, died very early Sunday morning, Feb. 28, 1983, from a gunshot wound that was instantly fatal. He had returned home shortly before midnight after being with friends, selected his clothes and laid out his co-ntribution for Sun· day morning worship, and had a pleasant visit with his mother. He then told her that he was going to get his father's pistol. As he was retur"ning to the house, he apparently stepped into a hole in the yard, stumbled, and accident· ally discharged the gun. Kim was born Sept. 18, 1965, in Milton, Fla., and was the youngest of four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith of Searcy. His father, retired from the U.s. Navy, has served effectively for several years as chief of security officers at Harding University. His mother and older sister were graduated from Harding ,in May, 1982. His brother, KerW-in, and sister, Lynette, were Harding freshmen. His funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon, March 1, by Dr. Neale Pryor in the auditorium of the College Church of Christ in Searcy where he was a faithful member. Academy and former Academy students did the Singing. Kim was a junior at Harding Academy which he had attended since fourth grade. Previously, he had attended Searcy Public School through the third grade. At Harding Academy, he had lettered in both football and track. He played noseguard on the defensive unit and guard on the of· fensive unit of the football team that went to the semifinals of the 1982 playoffs. In track, he was a distance runner, doing well in both the mile and two-mile runs. His coach, Billy Ray Barden, stated, "Kim was a hustler and a very fine team member. He was a young man who was very coachable and who gave his best all the time." As a young child, Kim had battled leukemia. Although at one time he was very ill, the last several checkups showed complete remission. He was a good student academically, being a member of the Beta Club. He especially en· joyed mathematics, science, and social studies. He had planned to attend Harding University to prepare for a career either in military or government service. Ed Land, counselor at Harding Academy, commented, "K im was a very happy young man who was very outgoing in personality. He was always smiling and I never saw him with a frown on his face. He was well liked by hi s peers. He spent some bit of time helping underclassmen with their mathematics problems. He frequently stopped by my home to visit and I enjoyed my associations with him. He will be greatly missed at Harding Academy." """
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