O. B. Gladden

O B Gladden, age 69 of Heber Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Dyess, Arkansas, died Saturday at his home surrounded by his family. He is a member of the Church of Christ. He retired as owner of Gladden’s Grocery after nearly 29 years. He also worked several years for Trojan Luggage Co. and the Osceola Shoe Factory. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Luvenia Gladden; one daughter, Carolyn Gladden of the home, two sons, Barry Gladden and wife Kim of Searcy, David Gladden and wife Gail of Osceola; four grandchildren, Shane Gladden of Searcy, Jamie Gladden of Portland, Oregon, Allyson Feather and husband Koby of Searcy, Blake Gladden of Searcy; one sister, Delores Smith and husband Lynn of Wilson, two brothers, Jerry Gladden and wife Linda of Germantown, Tennessee, Larry Gladden and wife Mary Jane of Glendale, Arizona; and a host of other loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Olen B. and Bertha Gladden.