Herschel Velbert Hice, 75, died in Van Buren, Arkansas, on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Born September 13, 1938, in Paris, Arkansas, he worked as an upholsterer for Eads Brothers and is described as a devoted husband to Lillie Hice and a father to daughter Velvet Hice of Fort Smith and sons Eddie Hice and Terry Lee Hice of Van Buren. His extended family included four sisters, two brothers, grandchildren Joshua and Tara Hice, and great-grandchild Coda Hice.

A graveside service was held March 20, 2014, at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, with arrangements by Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home. If anyone knew Herschel or has information about the circumstances of his death, please share what is known.