Downs Services for Mildred Faulkner Downs, 90, of Avinger were held Dec. 19, at the First Baptist Church of Avinger. Interment was in Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Downs Funeral Home of Marshall. Mrs. Downs was born Nov. 18, 1923, in Frankston, to Troy Clifton and Clemie Gay Faulkner, and died Dec. 15. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Avinger, and was a Sunday school teacher. She married Arthur E. Downs on Oct. 31, 1942, in Avinger, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 2013. Mrs. Downs retired from First State Bank of Avinger as vice president and cashier in 1999 after 37 years of service. She was the treasurer of the Avinger Cemetery Association for about 20 years. Mrs.