Alene Elizabeth Whitworth James, age 70, of Arkadelphia, died Friday, May 12, 2006, at her home after a battle with cancer. Alene was born July 6, 1935, in Joan, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Walter T. & Mary E. Ray Whitworth. Alene was a volunteer of the Senior Companion Program of Clark County and the 2002 recipient of the Presidents call to service award. She was a member of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church. Alene was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary O. Davidson & Jennie L. Brown. One brother James Whitworth, two grandsons Jason K. & Eddie D. Pacheco. Survivors are three sons, J.D. Pacheco & his wife Eileen of Salisbury, NC, Eddie Pacheco & his wife Sharon of Arkadelphia. & Lester E. Brown of Arkadelphia. One daughter Connie Bonner & her husband Pete of Arkadelphia. Two sisters, Sue Moss & Reba McKinney. Three brothers, Calvin, Carroll & J.W. Whitworth. 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services are 2:00 PM Monday, May 15, 2006, at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Newsom officiating. Interment in Richwoods Cemetery by Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Family hours are 6 to 8 PM Sunday. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Richwoods Cemetery fund. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign guest book or send private condolences.