from the Nov. 9, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette:

HOLLY GROVE William W.J. Spurlock, 58, died Friday. Survivors, mother, Devue Spurlock, Holly Grove; brother, Tress Spurlock, West Memphis. Preceded in death by father, Robert Spurlock; brothers, Dennis Spurlock, Lealdon Spurlock; sisters, Edna Brannan, Gwen Spurlock.
Visitation: Monday, 10-12, Fowler Funeral Home, Brinkley. Graveside services, Monday, 2 p.m., Franks Cemetery, Holly Grove.