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Herschel Velbert Hice

Death by Force
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Herschel Velbert Hice, a 75-year-old male, passed away in Van Buren, Arkansas, on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Born in Paris, Arkansas, on September 13, 1938, he was a son to the late Albert and Rosebelle Hice. Throughout his life, he was known for his work as an upholsterer for Eads Brothers. He was a man who cherished his family, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories for those who knew him.

He was a beloved husband to Lillie Hice and a devoted father to his daughter, Velvet Hice of ...Read More
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  • Arkansas Online: Van Buren man claims self-defense in father's shooting
  • Herschel Velbert Hice (1938-2014) - Memorials - Find a Grave
    • Victim Details

    Herschel Velbert Hice

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Van Buren

    AR

    2014-03-13

    76

    Herschel

    Velbert Hice

    11/13/2025

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