• Jimmy Sowards, 82, husband of Sara Sowards, died Wednesday. Graveside 1 p.m. Friday at the Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Alexander & Royalty.

• Ruth Ward Lovett, 89, of Junction City, passed away Tuesday. Funeral services 12 p.m. Saturday at Preston Pruitt Spurlin Funeral Home. Visitation Friday 5-8 p.m.