A woman from the deepest, most southern part of Arkansas went into the local newspaper office to see that the obituary for her recently deceased husband is written.

The obit editor informed her that the fee for the obituary was 50 cents a word.

She paused, reflected and then said, "Well, then, let it read, 'Billy Bob died.'"

Amused at the woman's thrift, the editor said, "Sorry ma'am, there is a seven -word minimum on all obituaries."

Only a little flustered, she thought things over and in a few seconds said, "In that case, let it read, 'Billy Bob died - 1983 Pickup for sale.'"