Davis West crowns king and queen at 2009 pageant

Ms. Linda Baltzell and Eugene Huckaby were recently selected as Queen and King for 2009 during the Annual King and Queen Pageant at Davis West in Davis Life Care Center. At the pageant, a panel of local judges reviewed presentation of eight king and queen candidates, four men and four women, all residents of Davis West.

The judges were Jefferson County Judge Mike Holcomb, local attorney Eugene Hunt, Nedra White, a local volunteer and Elgie Goss, former superintendent of the Pine Bluff School System. The other candidates were Linda Murphy, Rosetta Watts, Francis Rice, Henry Yarborough, Albert Thomas and William Lockett.

David Maddox, owner of Father and Sons Clothiers of Pine Bluff, emceed the event and provided clothing to the men candidates of the event. “Our senior citizens have earned our respect and we are pleased to support this event,” Maddox said.
Clothing for the women candidates was furnished by two Davis staff members, Evelyn Horton, director of admissions for Davis Life Care Center and Lynetta Martin, social activities director Davis West. Entertainment for the event was provided by Nedra White, Juanita Davenport, and Ricky Hoke, Jr. The event was well attended by families and friends.

“We sincerely appreciate the volunteers and donors who make this event possible,” said Joe D. Ratliff, executive director of Davis Life Care Center. “This event is meaningful and enjoyable to our residents.”

Davis Life Care Center in Pine Bluff, is a family of four charitable organizations providing thoughtful care and excellent accommodations for southeast Arkansans’ aging and disabled family members. The care giving organizations are Davis East, Davis West, Garden Pointe Assisted Living and Whispering Knoll Assisted Living.