Obituaries from Scott County Times 5 July - 16 Aug 2000 ******************************************************************** Submitted by: Delaine Edwards Date: 16 Aug 2000 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ******************************************************************** Scott County Times 5 July 2000 MATTHEW WAGNER Fort Smith--Matthew Dewayne (Matt) Wagner, 34, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Sunday, July 2, 2000 in his home. He was a cook and a member of the Mount Moriah Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, July 5, 2000 at the Mount Moriah Church with burial following under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Matt was survived by his mother, Ann Wagner of Fort Smith; his father, Bud Wagner of Waldron; his grandmother, Mildred Wagner of Waldron; four sisters, Regina Mailand of Barling, Judy Bullington of Fort Smith, Kortney Wagner and Kinnley Wagner, both of Waldron; two brothers, Mike Wagner of Iowa Park, Texas and Mark Wagner of Waldron; four nephews, four nieces, two great nieces and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Audie Powell, Greg Owens, C.L. Scott, Bill Frost, Kent Ridener and Jesse Yutterman. ================================================================== Scott County Times 5 July 2000 MARGARET MASH Margaret Elizabeth Mash, 99, of Waldron died Sunday, July 2, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker, a Baptist, a seamstress and an Eastern Star. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Monday, July 3, 2000, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Laural Land Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Margaret is survived by two daughters, Sarah Weatherly of Boles and Opal Stevenson of Euless, Texas; and ten grandchildren including Deida Ridenhour, Margaret Glenn, Richard Weatherly Jr. all of Boles, and Linda Baker of Sulpher Springs, Texas; 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. ================================================================== Scott County Times 5 July 2000 JOHNNIE NELSON Bonanza--Johnnie E. Nelson, 82, of Bonanza died Thursday, June 29, 2000 in his home. He was retired from civil service, a member of the Bonanza Assembly of God and an army veteran of World War II. Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Monday, July 3, 2000 at Bonanza Assembly Of God Church with burial at Hartford Memorial. He is survived by his wife, Sarah (Onie Slater) Nelson; one son, Elmer Nelson of Bonanza; two sisters, Marie Furnatter of Edessa, Texas and Hilda Plumlee of Garland, Texas; one brother, Roland Nelson of Bismark; four grandchildren, Laurie Beam, Larry and Ricky Nelson and Cindy Ledbetter, and eight great-grandchildren. ================================================================== The Waldron News 12 July 2000 HARLEY FERGUSON, JR. Harley Ferguson, Jr., 72, of Mt. Ida, Arkansas passed away on July 1, 2000. He was born on May 11, 1928 in Harvey, Arkansas to the late Harley Ferguson, Sr. and the late Freida Martin Ferguson. He was married to Wilma Johnson Ferguson on May 28, 1949 in Parks, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Wilma Ferguson; one son, Thomas Ferguson; two brothers and one sister-in-law, John and Hazel Ferguson of Alma, Arkansas and Claude (Joe) Ferguson of Tacoma, Washington; a very special niece and family, Ramona, Wade and Waylon Abernathy of Mt. Ida, Arkansas. Services were held on Monday, July 3, 2000 at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Ida, Arkansas with Bros. Mark Lashley and Willis Summitt officiating. Burial was at the Monroe Cemetery in Harvey, Arkansas under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mt. Ida, AR. Pallbearers were Derial Hollender, L.D. Yandell, Jeff Graham, Charles Bates, Jr., Gene Howard, George Forthman, Gene Bridges. Honorary pallbearers were the Mens Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Ida, Arkansas. ================================================================== The Waldron News 12 July 2000 THELMA HAWKINS MANN Thelma Hawkins Mann, 81, a retired real estate manager, died Saturday, July 1, 2000 in Fort Worth, Texas. Thelma Hawkins was born on September 11, 1918, in Parks, Arkansas. Her family later moved to Waldron, AR where she grew up. Thelma moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 1941, where she managed several businesses and became involved in rental property before retiring. A memorial service was held at 3:30 pm Thursday, July 6 in Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth, Texas. She is survived by one daughter, Glynda Clark; grandchildren, Bryan Clark, Sherri McDaniel, Melinda Clark and Scott Clark; great- grandchildren, Christopher, Kyle, Hayden and Chayenne. Memorial contributions can be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place Suite 500, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. ================================================================== Scott County Times 12 July 2000 LORRAINE BATES Lorraine Monroe Bates of Fort Smith, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, departed this life July 5, 2000, in her home. She was born December 27, 1918 in Nola, Arkansas to the late Bascom (Bass) and Irene Oller Monroe. Prior to a long illness, she was a secretary for the Scott County Judge. Though suffering a stroke eighteen years ago, Lorraine remained courageous and undaunted. She counted each day a blessing and even through her pain and affliction, she was always without complaint. A beloved mother and grandmother, Lorraine was a true inspiration to all those whose lives she touched. Although she has gone through the gates to be with our heavenly Father, Lorraine's family is comforted in knowing that she will always be with them in their hearts and in their memories. Lorraine will forever be a living presence and a Guardian Angel to her loved ones. A devoted wife and mother, Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan Bates; a son, William Hugh Bates; three grandchildren, John Kenneth Harberson, Jr., Teresa Ann Harberson, and Ricky Shelby; and a brother, Knox Monroe. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Kay Harberson of Cabot, Arkansas, and Maria Shelby of Fort Smith; a son, Bill Bates of Waldron; two sisters, Marie Wing and Lille Arnett, both of Waldron; four grandsons, Kyle Harberson of Monroe, Louisiana, Greg Aynes of Waldron, David Aynes of Fort Smith, Sammy Bates of Waldron; one granddaughter, Heather Shelby of Fort Smith; four great-grandchildren, Farrah and Lucas Aynes of Waldron and Jonathan and Matthew Bates of Roswell, New Mexico. Funeral was held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at the Martin Funeral Chapel of Waldron. Reverend Ricky Hunt officiated. Pallbearers were Kyle Harberson, Greg and David Aynes, Sammy Bates, and Jimmy and Mike Arnett. ================================================================== Scott County Times 12 July 2000 J.A. DALTON J.A. Dalton, 76, of Waldron died Wednesday, July 5, 2000 at St. Edwards Hospital in Fort Smith. J.A. was born the oldest son of Pat and Margie Dalton on August 20, 1923 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He later moved with his family from Norman to Waldron. He served in the Marine Corp. during World War II. He returned to Waldron and was involved in the trucking and lumber business. He later served as President and Manager of the Hughes Insurance Agency for 53 years. He also served on the board of directors at the Bank of Waldron. His true passion in life was his love of horses and the "Rodeo." He will long be remembered as Area Governor and Executive Board Member of the International Professional Rodeo Association. He is survived by one son, William P. Dalton of Benton, Arkansas; two daughters, Cissi Hamilton of San Francisco, California and Susan Adams and husband, Tommy, of England, Arkansas; a sister, Joann Dozier of Waldron; four granddaughters, Jennifer Dalton of Missoula, Montana, Leslie Dalton of Sarasota, Florida and Lauren and Layne Adams of England, Arkansas; three nephews, Miles and Allen Dozier of Waldron, and Bart Dalton of Owassa, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 am at the First Baptist Church in Waldron. Burial was at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith on Monday, July 10. ================================================================== Scott County Times 12 July 2000 VERNA SHOOK Verna B. Shook, 92, of Waldron died Sunday, July 9, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired teacher, postal worker and member of the Waldron Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lincoln, Nebraska at 11 am Friday, July 14. Verna is survived by several nieces and nephews. ================================================================== Scott County Times 19 July 2000 OUIDA MAE COLE Ouida Mae Cole, 74, of Parks, Arkansas died Thursday, July 13, 2000, in her home. She was a retired shirt factory worker and a member of Parks Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 15, 2000, at the Parks Baptist Church with burial following at Parks Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Kellow Cole; two sons, Ronald Cole of Terrell, Texas and Kelly Cole of Parks; two sisters, Missie Franklin and Adenial Miller, both of Parks; 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Brian Cole, Brent Cole, Lance Cole, Steven Cole, Bill Franklin and Wallace Hill. ================================================================== Scott County Times 19 July 2000 BENJAMIN DALE MILLARD Benjamin Dale Millard, 80, of Waldron died Wednesday, July 12, 2000 in a Waldron nursing home. Dale was a retired truck driver for Big Pine Lumber Company and a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Daisy Millard; one brother, Gwin Millard; two granddaughters, Sheila K. Riddle and Sarie Stewart; and one great-grandson, Payton Paul Lee. Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Friday, July 14, 2000 at the Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Lorine; two daughters, Rouella Roberts of Hartman, Arkansas and Louanna Smith of Waldron; a son- in-law, Max Smith of Waldron; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. ================================================================== Scott County Times 19 July 2000 BERTHA MAE GORDON Bertha Mae Gordon, 73, of Harvey, Arkansas died Sunday, July 16, 2000 in a Danville hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Gravelly Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 10 am Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at the Gravelly Methodist Church with burial at Monroe Cemetery in Harvey, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Bertha is survived by her husband, R.R. Gordon of the home, one sister, Sarah Jo McAnnally of Megargel, Texas; two brothers, Robert Benton Anderson, Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Mack Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were David Anderson, Bradley Pickens, Rod Rupe, Joe Pickens, Roy Lee Austin and Spence Allen. ================================================================== Scott County Times 26 July 2000 CURTIS JOHNSON Curtis Grover Johnson of Waldron, born October 26, 1908, age 91, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000 in the Waldron Nursing Home. He was a retired carpenter and of the Methodist faith. Funeral services were held at 10 am on Saturday, July 22, 2000 at the Methodist Church in Parks with burial at Hawkins Cemetery. The Reverends Pat Frost and Jesse Hill officiated. Funeral arrangements were nder the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Curtis is survived by his wife, Allie Jane (Hawkins) Johnson of 70 years. They were married in Parks, Arkansas on November 1, 1930. He is also survived by one son, Jerry Loyd Johnson of Pinetop, Arizona; two daughters, Charlene Hill of Greenwood, Arkansas and Sharon Slagle of Y-City, Arkansas; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Janice Aline Johnson; two great-great grandsons, Zakary Lee McEntire and Christopher Ray Zimmer; three brothers, Chester, Ray and Rufus Johnson and one sister, Alta Johnson. Pallbearers were Dillard James Hawkins, David Johnson, Edmond Hawkins, Harlon Hawkins, Johnny Godfrey, Billy Hawkins and Paul Waymon Hawkins. ================================================================== Scott County Times 2 August 2000 LEO CRUMP [Photograph included] Leo Crump, 52, of Waldron died July 25, 2000 in Waldron. He was born January 28, 1948 to Evelyn and the late Charlie Crump. He was a member of the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God and a retired sawmill worker. Funeral services were held at 10 am on Thursday, July 27, 2000 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with Brother Larry Seabolt, Brother Rickey Hunt and Brother Ted Matlock officiating. Burial followd at Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Leo is survived by his wife, Jeanie of the home; two daughters, Leajeana Morgan of Holdenville, Oklahoma and Rebecca Brown of Waldron; his mother, Evelyn Crump of Waldron; two brothers, Reno Crump of Hartford, Arkansas and Larry Joe Crump of Waldron; four grandchildren, Charlotte and Kandis Morgan of the home and Amber and Shane Brown of Waldron; several nieces, nephews and other family members and a host of friends. Pallbearers were Robert Wagner, Kenny Finney, Sam Cogburn, John Millard, Brad Evans and Darrell Piles. Honorary pallbearers were James Wagner and Frank Shaddon. ================================================================== Scott County Times 2 August 2000 GLADYS REDING Gladys M. Reding, 89, of Pleasant Valley, Iowa, formerly of Mansfield, Arkansas, died July 23, 2000 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. She was a homemaker and the widow of Alfred H. (Doc) Reding. Funeral services were held at 10 am Friday, July 29, 2000 at Pine Log Church with burial at Pine Log Cemetery in Booneville, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She was survived by one daughter, Sharon Moritz of Rock Island, Illinois; two sons, Donald Reding of Wichita, Kansas and Forace Reding of LeClaire, Iowa; three sisters, Wanda Lewis and Oleta Roe of Mansfield and Jewel Damron of Springdale, Arkansas; three brothers, Norman Presson of DeWitt, Iowa, Granville Presson of Fort Smith and Calvin Presson of Palm Springs, California; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. ================================================================== Scott County Times 2 August 2000 MARY WEBSTER Mary W. Webster, 58, of Waldron passed away Thursday, July 20, 2000 in her home. Mrs. Webster was a homemaker and a member of the Bates Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, July 22, 2000 at the Bates Baptist Church with the Reverend Joe Hayden Hall and Reverend Danny Staggs officiating. Interment followed at Weeks Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Survivors were her husband, Charles; step-children, Frances Beck of Palm Harbor, Florida, Charles Webster, Jr., of Pineville, Louisiana, Stephanie Sosebee of Atlanta, Georgia, Stacy Mills of Charlotte, North Carolina and Leslie Troxler of Durham, North Carolina; her sister, Margaret Northcoll of Waldron; two brothers, Lewis W. Whitson of Shawnee, Oklahoma and Donald W. Whitson of Pelzer, South Carolina; ten step-grandchildren, two nieces and six nephews. Pallbearers were Pat Edwards, Terry Rice, Buster Snellgroves, Larry Huddleston, Gerald Oakes and Kenneth Nevills. ================================================================== Scott County Times 2 August 2000 LEONARD WATTS Leonard Watts, 72, of Mena died Tuesday, July 25, 2000 in Mena. He was born March 7, 1928 in Scott County, Arkansas to the late Bob Watts and Ida May Davis Watts. He was a logger by profession and of the Pentecostal faith. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 2 pm at the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Pastor Perry Heart officiating. Burial followed in the Piney Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. He is survived by his children, Barbara Kay Venable, Roger Watts, Jerry Watts, David Watts, Preston Watts, Robert Watts, Christine Magness, Maedean Roark all of Mena and Jayme Underwood of Heavener, Oklahoma; his mother, Ida May Watts of Mena; his siblings, Hattie Thomas of Waldron, Garland Watts of Black Fork, Donald Watts of Rosboro, Arkansas and Thelma Hearn of Glenwood, Arkansas; 19 grand- children and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, his son Albert Dale Watts, brothers Eugene Watts and Ralph Watts. ================================================================== Scott County Times 2 August 2000 JIM LASSITER James Hugh (Jim) Lassiter, 55, of Waldron died Saturday, July 29, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired school teacher, former State Legislator, former Mayor of Waldron and member of the First Baptist Church in Waldron. Mr. Lassiter was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Sue Lassiter. Mr. Lassiter is survived by one sister, Nancy Hobson and her husband, Ray, of Maumelle, Arkansas; two nephews, David Sparks and his wife Tiffany of North Little Rock, Jeff Sparks and his wife Danielle of Maumelle, and one great nephew, Tucker Jameson Sparks of North Little Rock. Funeral services were held at 11 am Tuesday, August 1, 2000 at the First Baptist Church in Waldron with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church, Main & Church Sts., Waldron, AR 72958 or Duncan Cemetery Fund, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 105 W. 4th St., Waldron, AR 72958. ================================================================== The Waldron News 2 August 2000 JOAN FAY DEMOREST Joan Fay Demorest, 54, of Waldron was called to our Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2000. She was predeceased by her her brother, Stanley; twin sister Jean and parents, Lillie and John Demorest. Survivors include four sisters, Lacel Thurber of Little Rock, Ruth Champagne of Bandon, Oregon, Johnnie Sue Johnson of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, Lidth Cheesman of Waldron and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Graveside services were at 3:00 pm Sunday, July 23, 2000 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Perryville, with Bro. Cliff Springer officiating. Pallbearers were Wesley, Chapman and Chris Thurber, Allan Sr., Aaron and Allan Englis, Jr., Charles Holbrook and Kevin Brothers. ================================================================== The Waldron News 2 August 2000 WILLIAM DUDLEY WILLIAMS William Dudley Williams, 75, of Ozark, Arkansas died Monday, July 24, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a cattle farmer, member of Altus First Baptist Church, a member of the Cattlemen's Association, a Navy veteran of WWII who served as a firefighter of the USS Yorktown, and was retired from the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Viola Williams. Funeral services were 10:00 am Thursday, July 27 at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Nichols Chapel Cemetery in Altus, AR under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark, AR. He is survived by one daughter, Lisa McFadden and husband, Harold, of Ozark, AR; one son, Gary Williams and wife Kelly of Waldron, AR; one brother, Kay Williams of Dadeville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Jeremy Williams, Harold W. McFadden, Heather McFadden, Justin Williams and Chastin Williams, Pallbearers were Dennis Harris, Kyle Masingale, Terry Masingale, Wayne Brison, Jody White and Walter Smith. ================================================================== Scott County Times 9 August 2000 BETTY JO ISHAM Betty Jo Isham, 67, of Waldron died Sunday, July 30, 2000 in Waldron. She was a homemaker and attended the New Life Center. Jo was born to Charles Ezra and Jessie Isham on October 17, 1932 in Duncan, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 2, 2000 at 2 pm at the New Life Center with burial following at Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Jo was survived by two daughters, Lesta Helms and Rita Grogan both of Lawrence, Kansas; one son, Kerry Horn of Carson, California; four sisters, Maxine Williams, Jean Powell and Kay Hatton all of Waldron and Paula LaCroix of Montgomery, Louisianna; five brothers, Sanford Isham of Duncan, Oklahoma, Jack Isham of Dierks, Arkansas, Jim Isham of Waldron, Charlie Isham of Magazine, Arkansas and Floyd Isham of Waldron; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Jason Helms, Scott Helms, Joe Helms, Gary Isham, Rick Isham, Jerry Don Isham, Dale Williams, Todd Isham, Rick Powell, Heath Hatton, B.J. Adair, Jimmy Isham, Joe Isham, Ronnie Powell and Steve Williams. ================================================================== Scott County Times 9 August 2000 STELLA RUTH RHYNE Stella Ruth Rhyne, 79, of Seneca, Kansas, formerly of Waldron died Sunday, August 6, 2000 in Seneca. She was a homemaker and the widow of Hoyle Rhyne, Jr. Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday, August 8, 2000 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron. She was survived by one daughter, Sharon Bredemeter from Seneca, Kansas; two sisters, Rubylea Wright of Danville, Arkansas and Lucille Moore of Ardmore, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Kevin Caskey of Seneca, Kansas and Jonna Simmons of Lawrence, Kansas and two great-grandchildren, Brett and Kamerin. =================================================================== The Waldron News 9 August 2000 RUTH McDANIEL Ruth McDaniel, 85, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Monday, July 31, 2000 in her home in Mansfield, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and member of the Dayton Church of Christ and was preceded in death by one son, Randy McDaniel. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 3 at Dayton Church of Christ in Dayton, Arkansas with burial at Dayton Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, Orby McDaniel of the home; three daughters, Marilyn Pinney of Pensacola, Florida, Carolyn McDaniel of the home and Janelle Graves of Arkoma, Oklahoma; one son Glenn McDaniel of Greenwood, Arkansas; 14 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were her nephews. ==================================================================== Scott County Times 16 August 2000 KATRINA SOWELL Katrina Ann Sowell, 21, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas formerly of Waldron and Mansfield died Monday, August 7, 2000 in Greenbrier, Arkansas. She was an assistant manager of a deli and a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Reverend Glen Wagner. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 10, 2000 at 2 pm at the Jamesfork Baptist Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Joey; one daughter, Madison Brielle of the home; her mother and step-father, Jolene and Gary Epperson of Waldron; her father and step-mother, William and Sue Wagner of Shirley, Arkansas; her grandparents, Ann Wagner of Mansfield and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Plummer of Waldron; great-grandmothers, Marie Newman of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Edna Northrip of Shawnee, Oklahoma; one sister Wendy Jean Wagner of Waldron and one brother, Brandon Golden of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Brandon Golden, Beau Nixon, Landon Holmes, Josh Holmes, Danny Reaves and Brian Caldwell. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Hawkins and Brett Cherry. ======================================================================