SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES, 2000 Contributed by Delaine Edwards USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 BREWER BELL Brewer Bell, 77, of the Blackfork community near Mena, died Tuesday, December 28, 1999 in a Mena hospital. He was a 30 year veteran of the Navy, serving during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a rancher in the Blackfork community. His body will be cremated and will be interred in the National Cemetery in Ft. Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Alberta; one son, Bruce Bell of Demotte, Indiana; two sisters, Sarah Francis Ham of Fayetteville, Georgia and Charlotte Collins of Alabama; one brother, Harold Bell of Newnan, Georgia; and two grandchildren, Tiffany and Jessica Bell. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 ROBERTA CHEEK Roberta Cheek, 64, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Friday, December 31 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the 1st Nazarene Church of Waldron. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on J anuary 15 at First Nazarene Church of Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Virgil (Pete); one son, Dr. David Cheek of Waldron, AR; her mother, Mae Bell Lacy of Waldron; one sister, Lois Dedmon of Waldron; three brothers, Halton Lacy of Mansfield, AR, Edmon Lacy of Perkins, OK and Harold Lacy of Tucumcari, NM. Memorial contributions may be made to Phillips Cancer Support House at 2510 Dodson Ave., Ft. Smith 72901. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 WANDA YANCEY EVANS Wanda Yancey Evans, 69, of Spring, Texas died Thursday, December 30 in a Houston hospital. She was a retired accounting secretary. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2000 at Hon Baptist Church with burial at Hon Cemetery at Hon, AR. She is survived by one son Larry B. Scott of Houston, TX; two sisters, Nadine Nicholas of Houston, TX and Lavern Owens of Copperas Cove, TX; one brother, Charles Yancey of Kansas City, KS; and two grandchildren, Stacy Scott and Melissa Parrott both of Spring, TX. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 ARDELL MARTIN Ardell Joseph Martin, 85, of Mansfield, Arkansas, died Tuesday, December 28, 1999 in a local hospital. He has been a member of the Mansfield First Baptist Church since the 1940's. He was a consignee for Mobil Oil Company for fifteen years. After that he was branch manager for Production Credit Association for eighteen years. Throughout all his working years he was a cattleman and horse trader. He was a member of the Mansfield Masonic Lodge and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a charter member of the Mansfield Lion's Club. He served on the Farmer's Home Administration Board, the Arkansas Baptist Family and Child Care Services Board and most recently the Area Agency on Aging Board. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30 at Mansfield First Baptist with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jewell; one daughter, Treva Mathis of Mansfield; one son, Dallas of Arkadelphia; one brother, C.T. of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Stanley Mathis of Mansfield, Cynthia Mathis of Fayetteville, Rod Martin of Little Rock and Paul Martin of Stanford University; and two great-grandchildren, Sarah and Joseph Mathis of Mansfield. Pallbearers were Dennis Tyler, Phillip King, Autury Basham, Eddie Joe Wooten, Dr. Charles Sears, Bill Stanfill, Robert Joyce and honorary pallbearers were members of his Sunday school class. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Mansfield building fund. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 BETTY JUNE GREGORY Betty June Gregory, 64, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at her home. She was born June 5, 1935 in Prue, Oklahoma to the late Oscar William Cramer and Ida Morrison Cramer. She was a cook for a nursing home facility. Ms. Gregory was of the Baptist faith and a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Walter Gregory of Waldron, AR; one son, Walter Eddie Gregory III of Waldron, AR; five daughters, June Hunt of Perry, OK, Kay Bozarth of Gage, OK, Dorene Smallwood of Heavener, OK, Janice Benson of Heavener, OK and Sherrie Matthews of Clarksville, AR; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 2, 2000 in the Ouachita Missionary Baptist Church in Waldron with Reverend George Crump officiating. Burial followed in the Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Mike Matthews, Jessie Lee Benson, Earnie Bozarth, Josh Hunt, Davey Bozarth, J.R. Smallwood and Ricky Bozarth. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 RUBY NULL Ruby Null, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas died December 28, 1999 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Chester O. Brothers and Oliver Null and two sons, R.L. Brothers and Billy Wayne Brothers. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 31 at Waldron Assembly of God Church with burial at Monroe Cemetery at Harvey, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two sisters, Virgie Jones of Waldron, AR and Mildred Brothers of Houston, AR; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 RAY SIMMONS Ray Simmons, 83, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, December 31 in a Waldron hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Navy. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2000 with burial following at Bush Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Charlene; one son, Larry Simmons; two sisters, Sue Rosamon of Jacksonville, TX and Dorothy Kerr of Franklin, TX; and one brother, George Simmons of Palestine, TX. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 WILLIAM LEE (BILLY) WILCOX William Lee (Billy) Wilcox, 41, of Parks, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 28, 1999 near Parks, Arkansas. He was a truck driver and a Freewill Baptist. Funeral services were at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 31 at Keener Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Parks Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Eula Mae; two daughters, Tabitha Miller of Arcadia, OK and Beth Ann Wilcox of the home; one son, William Floyd Beshears of Oklahoma City, OK; his mother, Gertrude Cleon Shelton of Boles, AR; one half-sister, Rhonda Tarkington of Mena, AR; one step-sister, Darlene Warner of Jackson, CA; one half-brother, Wade Martin of Y-City, AR; two step-brothers, David Evens of Ink, AR and Kent Shelton of Sutter Creek, CA; two grandchildren, Samantha Miller and Nicholas Beshears; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were Tim Wagner, Lester Thompkins, Donnie Summit, Floyd Watkins, Monty Hunt and Phillip Holloway. Honorary pallbearers were Andy Edge, Glenn Beshears and Ed Thompkins. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 WYATT DEWAIN LIPHAM Wyatt Dewain Lipham, 27, of Hon, Arkansas died Sunday, December 26, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a sales clerk and attended the Assembly of God. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Egypt Cemetery in Blue Ball, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by one daughter, Shyla Renee Lipham of Fort Smith, AR; one step-daughter, Ray Lynn Young of Fort Smith, AR; his father, Roger Lipham and his wife, Cheryl of Hon, AR; his mother, Beverly Taylor of Glenn Heights, TX; grandparents, Irvin and Addie Wampler of Lubbock, TX, Julian and Joyce Lipham of Texarkana and Evalena Phillips of Waldron, AR; one sister, Dena Rowland of Amarillo, TX; two half-sisters, Brandy Hamilton of Glenn Heights, TX and Erica Lipham of Hon, AR; three half-brothers, Robin Taylor and Ed Simmons both of Amarillo, TX and Chris Lipham of Hon, AR. Pallbearers were Brandon Jones, Travis Buchanan, Dane Millard, David Millard, David Gassman and Vince Jr. Gassman. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 JAMES J. LASTER James J. Laster, 84, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Sunday, January 2, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. He was retired from the Mansfield Public Schools, and a member of the Mansfield First United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 4 at Mansfield First United Methodist Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, AR. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruby Laster of the home; two daughters, Jo Marie Hullender of Waldron and Becky Tyler of Springdale, AR; five grandchildren, Darla Jeffery of Waldron, Delena Bass of Ft. Smith, Nick Tyler of Springdale, Scott Tyler of Springdale and Russ Tyler of Ft. Smith; and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Nick Tyler, Scott Tyler, Russ Tyler, Roy Bass, Rick Jeffery, and Earl Overton. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 5 January 2000 LOIS VEDA RUPE Lois Veda Rupe, 96, of Waldron, Arkansas, died Tuesday, December 28, 1999 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 30 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by one son, Carl Rupe of Waldron, AR; one brother, James Hollister of Huntington, AR; four grandchildren, Cheryl Peavy of Spring, TX, Cokie Nutt of Pasadena, TX, Rod Rupe of Gravelly, AR and K.C. Rupe of Wilson, NC; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 12 January 2000 WINNIE GRAY Winnie Gray, 81, of Booneville, Arkansas, died January 5, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. He was of the Assembly of God faith. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 10, 2000 at Grayson Assembly of God Church in Booneville with burial at Helton Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. He is survived by his wife, Retha Gray of the home in Booneville, AR; one daughter, Patricia Ann Engelman of Mesa, AZ; two sons, Alvester "Ves" Gray of the home in Booneville and Clyde Dwayne "Moose" Gray of the home; seven grandchildren, Larry, Gary, Cody and Russell Engelman, Lindy Shuman and Sherry Valdiquez; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Darrell, Dennis, Darvin, Delmar, Adam and Wade Gray. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 12 January 2000 ESTLENE "KAY" WILHITE Estlene "Kay" Wilhite, 74, of Hayward, California, died Monday, January 3, 2000 in a Hayward, CA hospital. She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at Chant Cemetery at Y-City, AR with burial following under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by her husband, Raymond of the home; two sons, Rick Wilhite of Pleasanton, CA and Steve Wilhite of San Leandro, CA; five sisters, Freeda Taylor of Waldron, AR, Von Phillips of Springfield, OR, Opal Neely of Springfield, OR, Wanda Wilkinson of Roseburg, OR and Jean Chitwood of Tulsa, OK; one brother, Seth Taylor of Boles, AR; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa and Christopher. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 19 January 2000 IVAN PLUMMER [Photograph included] Ivan Plummer, 87, of Waldron, Arkansas, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was the retired owner of Plummer's Grocery Store, a member of Waldron First Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, former chairman of the Board of Deacons, former Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School teacher and former member of the Waldron School Board. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14 at Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Lower Center Point Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Lois Plummer of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Mac Lee of Waldron; one son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Barbara Plummer of Hot Springs, AR; two brothers, Glen Plummer and Louie Plummer both of Waldron, AR; grandchildren, Lisa and Todd Pennington, Cindy and Jason Mitchell and Sara Plummer; great grandchildren, Mandi, Jake and Lucas Pennington and Jackson Mitchell. Pallbearers were Johnny Ward, Jim Henry Currier, Odell Staggs, Wayne Bass, Ray Rice and Eddie Harrison. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 19 January 2000 THELMA IONE ATCHLEY Thelma Ione Atchley, 92, of Parks, Arkansas, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000 in her home. She was a retired sales clerk, a member of Keener Freewill Baptist Church where she was the former secretary and treasurer, and founder of Hawkins Cemetery perpetual care fund. She was preceded in death by her husband M.L. Atchley; three sons, Thurston, Harley and Maurice; two grandchildren, Paul Keener and Sharon Rowe and her parents, brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14 at Keener Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery at Parks, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by one daughter, Bernice Keener of Parks, AR; three daughters-in-law, Joetta Atchley of Waldron, Dorothy Atchley of Parks and Carol Atchley of Amarillo, TX; 35 grandchildren including Perry Atchley of Colorado Springs, CO and Tommy Atchley of Parks, AR; 16 great-grandchildren including Larry Atchley of Parks, AR; and 15 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made to Keener Freewill Baptist Church or Hawkins Cemetery Fund c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, AR 72958. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 19 January 2000 THOMAS J. GRAY, JR. Thomas J. Gray, Jr., 71, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died Monday, January 10, 2000 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born November 20, 1928 in Waldron, Arkansas to Beulah Gray and Thomas J. Gray, Sr. He was retired from the U.S. Army after serving for 32 years. He served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was preceded in death by his parents, his second wife and one sister. He was a member of VFW Post #3246 of Mountain Home, Alley White American Legion Post #32 of Mountain Home, Disabled American Veterans, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1953 of Mountain Home, he was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Special Forces Association of Little Rock, Arkansas. He also was a member of the Methodist faith. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Baxter Memorial Gardens. Graveside Military services will be provided with the VFW Post #2278 of Hot Springs, Arkansas as Honor Guard. He is survived by two sons, Thomas J. Gray III and his wife, Karen of Goose Creek, South Carolina and Terrance L. Gray and his wife, Judy of Sanford, North Carolina; one daughter, Margaret G. Edwards and her husband, Frank of Wilson, North Carolina; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Buddy Gray and his wife, Bonnie of Waldron, Arkansas; three sisters, Edna Harrison, Cordelia Matthews and Jean Starnes, all of Waldron, Arkansas; two stepsons, Lawrence W. Baggett and his wife, Barbara J. of Colorado Springs, CO and William Baggett of Cheyenne, Wyoming; one stepdaughter, Sharon Kaplan and her husband, Bob of Colorado Springs, CO; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gray enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors, and being with his family. He especially enjoyed his career in the military. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 19 January 2000 MONDELL WALTER OWENS Mondell Walter Owens, 79, died January 11, 2000 in his home in Waldron, Arkansas. He was born December 3, 1920, the son of Lillie Smith Owens and George A. Owens. He was a life-long resident of Scott County, having lived most of his life in the Parks community. He served as a 1st Class Petty Officer in the United States Navy on a minesweeper in the invasions of the South Pacific Islands during World War II. He served as President of the Scott County Farm Bureau, chairperson of the Scott County Hospital Board, Justice of the Peace for Keener Township, and he was a board member of the Poteau River Conservation District. He also was Sunday School Superintendent, chairperson of the Board of Trustees and teacher in the Parks United Methodist Church. Mondell's family was the Scott County Farm Family of the year during the 1950's. He was a retired cattle rancher and retired from the United States Soil Conservation Service. Survivors include his wife Melba of the home; two daughters, Patricia Owens Richmond of Waldron and Louise Owens Finney of Fort Smith; four grandchildren, Reshia Hudson of Parks, Stephanie McConnell of Fayetteville, Clayton Owens Finney of Houston, TX and Lee Anna Finney of Fayetteville; three great-grandchildre, Victoria and Gaines Hudson of Parks and Sydney McConnell of Fayetteville; one brother, Buel A. Owens of Copperas Cove, TX; four sisters, Berniece Herrin of Victoria, TX, Treva Leeper of Fort Smith, Clarodean Willmes of Coulterville, CA and Maxine Garvin of Wagoner, OK; and 14 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 15, at 2:00 p.m. in the Parks Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Thompson-Jameson Cemetery in Parks. Pallbearers will be Clayton Finney, Gary Finney, Randy Garvin, Paul Garvin, Jeff Hudson, Gary Leeper, Shane McConnell, George Owens, and Sam Owens. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Brashier, Bob Cather, Clyde Garvin, Milton Gilbreath, George Steven Hawkins, Harlon Hawkins, Carl Jameson, Thomas L. Lloyd, Rainey Ridenhour and Gordon Thompson. Memorial contributions may be made to Parks United Methodist Church, Route 4, Box 142, Waldron, Arkansas 79258. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 19 January 2000 LOUIE M. HOLLAND Louie M. Holland, 86, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 12, 2000 in a Greenwood nursing home. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15 at Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. She is survived by her husband, Olaf of the home; two daughters, Roena Tucker of Mt. Vernon, TX and Barbara Thomas of Witcherville, AR; three sons, Bobby Holland of TX, Howard Holland of Greenwood, AR and Phillip Holland of Mansfield, AR; six sisters, Era Mae Black and Gail Wilsey of Greenwood, AR, Pat Wynn of McCloud, OK, Dottie Sanderson of Granada Hills, CA, Verla Nichols of Northridge, CA and Ruth Phillips of Terra Bella, CA; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 19 January 2000 VIRGINIA ADALI BYRD Virginia Adali Byrd, 73, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, January 15, 2000 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a WAC during WWII, a community service worker and a non-denomination Christian. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two sisters, Delores Robertson of Waldron and Lucille Inserro of Fort Worth, TX; three brothers, Bobby Ray Jones of Springfield, MO, Douglas Jones of Missouri and James Lee Jones of Fort Smith, AR; eight nieces; four nephews; six great nieces and four great nephews. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 19 January 2000 DEANA CARLEE Deana Carlee, 52, of Hueytown, Alabama, passed away January 8, 2000. She was born September 23, 1947 in Cauthron, Arkansas to Jack and Ruby White. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, Billy Jack and Bob White. She was survived by her husband, Sonny Carlee; two sons and two daughters-in-law, David and Becky Carlee and Clay and Kim Carlee; three sisters, Linda Elmore of Mena, Deana Faye McKinzie of Waldron, and Darlene Taff of Waldron; two grandsons, Ty and Chase Carlee; and three step-granddaughters, Christa, Miranda and Katelyn Strawbridge, all of Alabama. Graveside services were held January 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Jimmy Bradford officiating the ceremony under the direction of Brown Service Bessemer Funeral Home. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 26 January 2000 MARCELLA ALCANTER Marcella Alcanter, 64, of Booneville, Arkansas died Monday, January 17, 2000 in Van Buren Health/Rehab. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2000 followed by burial at Helton Cemetery in Booneville, AR under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. She is survived by one daughter, Theresa Bradbury of Havana, Arkansas; one son, Doyle Garner of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two sisters, Mary Gregg and Judy Earls of Waldron, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Natalie, Christopher and Jessie; and two great-grandchildren, Blake And Raylee. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 26 January 2000 WILLIE CLINTON "BO" BROTHERS Mr. Willie Clinton "Bo" Brothers, age 57, of Haskell-Benton Died Saturday, January 15, 2000. He was born on September 22, 1942 in Gravelly, AR in Yell County. Mr. Brothers was employed at Arkansas Face and Veneer Co. in Benton for 38 years and was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by two sons, Steve Brothers of Tull-Benton and Robert Wade Brothers of North Little Rock; one daughter, Regina Michelle Whiterford of Dekalb Junction, New York; three brothers and sisters- in-law, Vernon and Mary Brothers of Benton, AR; Buddy and Sue Brothers of Oklahoma and Charles and Judy Brothers of Waldron, AR; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Tressie and John Reed of Little Rock, AR, Betty and Royal Smith of Story, AR and Shirley Jameson of Fort Smith, AR; and four grandchildren. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at the Ashby Funeral Home Chapel in Benton with a 1:00 p.m. Saturday graveside service at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Waldron, AR. Ministers were Hascel Coop, Tim Davis. Pallbearers were Larry Hubbard, Jessie Hill, Larry Marshall, Tom Syder, Archie Harbison, Ollie Allen, Warren Jackson and Yogi Fisher. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 26 January 2000 WANDA NELL MANNING Wanda Nell Manning, 59, of the Blackfork community of Arkansas died Wednesday, January 19, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and a Pentecostal. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Charles; five daughters, Lynda Gail Johnson of Waldron, Doris Nell Barrett of Conway, AR, Sandra Ruth Glade of Ottawa, KS, Bridgett Kerns of Viola, AR and Charlene Marie Pabst of Jacksonville, AR; one son, Charles Gordan Manning, Jr. of Ottawa, KS; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 26 January 2000 MYRTLE ELIZABETH MOORE Myrtle Elizabeth Moore, 79, of Mansfield, Arkansas, died Wednesday, January 19, 2000 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, was retired from Seaman's Store and was a member of James Fork Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 20 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel of Mansfield with burial at Pine Log Cemetery in Barber, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. She is survived by her husband, Dossy Moore of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Kathy Moore of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one sister, Joyce Nance of Farmington, AZ; and one grandson, Shayne Clark of Wheaton, MO. Pallbearers were Nelton Henley, Josh Henley, Doyne Elmore, Doyle Cockran, J.C. Hamilton, Charles Moore. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 26 January 2000 BETTY ANN SMITH Betty Ann Smith of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Saturday, January 22, 2000 in Fort Smith. She was a member of First Christian Church and also the 6th Armored Division Association. She was a homemaker and a machine operator for Dixie Cup. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Smith and her grandson, Jason Smith. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 25 at First Christian Church with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, AR. She is survived by five sons, George F. Smith of Solon Spring, Wisconsin, Josephe R. Smith of Fort Smith, AR, Ron Smith of Fort Smith, AR, Don Smith of Waldron, AR and Ralph Smith, Jr., of Tulsa, OK; eight living grandchildren and one in heaven (Jason Smith) and six great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Don Oglesby, H.C. Varadore, Derek Smith, Travis Miles, Tim Moran and Mac Respess. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 26 January 2000 IVAN EARL TAFF Born August 10, 1927 in Waldron, Arkansas, Ivan Earl Taff died Tuesday, December 14, 1999 of a heart attack in Fallbrook, California, where he lived for 40 years. Ivan served as a gunner aboard the U.S.S. Wilkes Barre during World War II. Following the war, Ivan married Joyce Collier of Oklahoma and reared four children: Kathy, Kenneth, Brenda and David. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers since 1948 and a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1924 and the Fallbrook Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his son, David Earl Taff and his Grandson, Richard Dennis White. Ivan is survived by Joyce; his brother Dale Taff and his sister, Mona Jean Suter; his children, Kathy Lee Clark, Kenneth Darrel Taff and Brenda Joyce Henry; his grandchildren Janet Kathleen Henry, Ivan Nathaniel Taff, Autumn Taff, Velvet Rose Taff, Dakota Blue Taff; and his great grandchildren Makayla Taff and Anthony Kessler. Also survived by aunts, Nadine Center and Atha Taff; cousins, Paula Sparks, JoAnn Bush, Kenneth Lee Taff and Luella Blalock. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 2 February 2000 ALAN (BUCK) HOWARD Alan (Buck) Howard, 55, of Tyler, Texas died January 22, 2000 in Tyler. He was born June 12, 1944 in Longview, TX. He was a Navy veteran and an automobile salesman for Classic Toyota in Tyler. He lived in the Tyler area for 12 years and was a former resident of Newton and Houston. He was a member of the T.R. Bonner Masonic Lodge in Mt. Sylvan. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Howard, his mother, Aileen Howard and a brother, Dale Strickland. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30 at Tyler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Douglas Turner officiating. Burial was at Tyler Memorial Park. Arrangements were under the direction of Tyler Memorial Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Erika Smith Howard of Tyler; two daughters, Anna Miller and Kitty Howard, both of Denver, CO; his father, Clarence Strickland of Waldron, AR; one brother, Van Howard of Tyler, TX; three sisters, Fay Ellen Clark of Minneapolis, MN, Debbie Kay Strickland of Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada and Carol Anne Hess of Conway, AR; four step-sons, Randal Smith, Harold Lee Smith and James Smith, all of Tyler and Douglas Smith of Houston; two step-daughters, Anita Phillips of Tyler and Candi Mann of Houston; and 11 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joshua Ryan Knight, Ronnie North, Cory Howard, James Smith, Tommy Allen, Tom Howard and Paul Boland. Memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas, 3800 Paluxy, Suite #560, Tyler, TX 75703. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 2 February 2000 BESSIE ALMA ROSE Bessie Alma Rose, 94, of Boles, Arkansas died Friday, January 28, 2000 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 at Boles Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Buffalo Cemetery at Boles, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by one son, Bobby Charles Rose, Sr. of Boles; one granddaughter, Annette Yancy; two grandsons, Bobby Charles Rose, Jr. and Shane Rose. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 9 February 2000 ROBERT L. BYFORD Robert L. Byford, 78, of Boles, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 1, 2000 in his home. He was an Army veteran of WWII and landed in Normandy, France during D-Day and was a former employee of a lumber company and poultry company. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, AR with burial at Chant Cemetery at Y-City, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Betty L. Byford of the home; four daughters, Lilly Boothe of Winfield, AR, Mary Jane Sims of Waldron, AR, Sue and Jon Young of Y-City, AR and Mae Byford of Waldron, AR; three sons, Clinton and Jeanetta Byford of Waldron, Joe and Beverly Byford of Waldron and Ryan McKay Byford of Y-City, AR; three sisters, Martha Copeland of Cooper, TX, Lavena Halligan of Stigler, OK and Armel Davis of Little Rock, AR; five brothers, Theo Byford of Winfield, AR, Bill Byford of Waupaca, WI, Buck Byford of Waldron, AR, Doug Byford of Winfield, AR and Roy Byford of Winfield, AR; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bobby Byford, David Byford, Carl Halligan, Stuart Byford, Joe Lee Hanna, Jerry Staggs, Ricky Byford and Kenny Hanna. Honorary pallbearers were James Hanna, Bud Cox, Don Bartlett and VFW members. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 9 February 2000 LONZO "DUTCH" DENTON Lonzo "Dutch" Denton, 82, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Friday, February 4, 2000 in his home. He was a retired salesman for Denton Welding Supply, a member of Community Bible Church of Fort Smith and an active golfer at Fort Smith Country Club. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 7 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth (Lee) Denton; two daughters, Lee Cole and her husband Jason of Springdale, AR and Connie Christiansen and her husband Patrick of Fort Smith, AR; two sisters, Marie Duncan and Treva Carroll both of Oklahoma City, OK; and two grandchildren, Bart Kincannon and his wife Susan of Fort Smith, AR and Katey Christiansen of Bixby, OK. Pallbearers were Mike Lee, Richard Lee, Mack Lee, James Lee, Jim Duncan and Mike Carroll. Honorary pallbearers were Senior Golfers at Fort Smith Country Club. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Preferred Choice, 2910 Jenny Lind - #6 Boston Square, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or the Junior Golf Program at Hardscrabble Country Club, 5211 South Cliff Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72903. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 9 February 2000 LOUISE JOHNSTON Louise Johnston, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas, died Wednesday, February 2, 2000 in her home. She was a retired childcare provider and a member of the Waldron United Methodist Church. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 4 at Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at Brearly Cemetery in Dardanelle, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by her husband, Bink of the home; two daughters, Teresa Culpepper of Heavener, OK and Darla Ridenhour of Waldron, AR; one son, Butch Johnston Waldron, AR; eight grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Pallbearers were Butch Johnston, Chad Houston, Gene Culpepper, Mikey Johnston, Michael Boren and Mitchell Ridenhour. Honorary pallbearers were Glen Dale Sparks, Bill Churchill, Fritz Morales and Bill Brashears. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 9 February 2000 KATHERINE GESSLING Katherine Gessling, age 85, of Waldron passed away Friday, January 28, 2000 in Waldron. She was born April 24, 1914 in Sheffield, Alabama to the late Thomas C. Garrett and the late Mary Lee Wyman Garrett. She resided in the Pinewood Nursing Home in Waldron for the past seven years. She was preceded in death by her husband Irvin Gessling in 1984. The two of them met and were married in June of 1936. Katherine graduated from Mt. Vernon Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a practical nurse in that hospital. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Gessling of Dalton, Ohio and Richard Gessling of Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, February 2, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Reverend David Crooks officiating. Burial followed in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 9 February 2000 DOSSY ALLEN MOORE Dossy Allen Moore, 82, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Sunday, February 6, 2000 in his home. He was a retired sales clerk and a Baptist. Graveside service and burial were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8 at Pine Log Cemetery in Barber, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Kathy Moore of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and one grandchild, Shane Clark of Wheaton, MO. Pallbearers were Nelton Henley, Doyne Elmore, J.C. Hamilton, Doyle Cockran, Phil Lowe and Mathew Richardson. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 9 February 2000 ADA PANTANO Ada Pantano, 93, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 1, 2000 in her home. She was a homemaker and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Hartford. Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5 with burial at Memorial Park in Hartford, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. She is survived by one daughter, Carole Potter of Mansfield, AR; two sisters, Violet Caccuri of Chicago Heights, IL and Anita Cameli of Las Vegas, NV; one brother, Connie Lisciani of Oak Park, IL; three grandsons, Allan Gillette, Michael Pitts and John Marshall; nine great- grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 9 February 2000 BESSIE ALMA ROSE Bessie Alma Rose, 94, of Boles, Arkansas died Friday, January 28, 2000 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1 at Boles Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Buffalo Cemetery at Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by one son, Bobby Charles Rose, Sr. of Boles; one granddaughter, Annette Yancy; two grandsons, Bobby Charles Rose, Jr. and Shane Rose. Pallbearers were Shane Rose, Bobby Charles Rose, Jr., Grady Mack Rose, Jack Yancey, Troy House, Cody Fuller. Honorary pallbearers were John McCraw, Don Frost, Charlie Vaughan and Worman Owens. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 16 February 2000 DELEMA COX Delema Cox, 70, of Rudy died Monday, January 31, 2000 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She retired as a LPN and was a member of the Church of God Seventh Day. Memorial services were held at the Church of God Seventh Day on Massard Road in Ft. Smith with burial of the cremains at Antiock Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Ft. Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Cox, Jr. and a son, Howard. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Rasha of Arkoma; four sons, Johnny and Robert, both of Van Buren, Kenneth and Roy and wife Diana, both of Rudy; one sister, Verma Lee Rodgers of Rudy; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 16 February 2000 JOSEPH FULLER Joseph Clinton Fuller, 68, of West Memphis died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000 in a West Memphis hospital. He retired from the Air Force and was a systems analyst, he was a member of the American Legion No. 40 and 8, VFW Post 5225 and Ingram Blvd. Baptist Church. He was a Mason and the widower of Vera Virginia Fuller. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Crittendon Memorial Park in Marion, Ark. under the direction of Roller Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. He is survived by one daughter, Jeanie Laws of Little Rock; three sons, Joseph Wayne and DeLinda Fuller of Greenwood, Michael Clinton Fuller and Thomas Andrew Fuller, both of West Memphis; one sister, Murlene Walker of West Helena; one brother, Mayo Fuller of West Memphis; and three grandchildren. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 16 February 2000 BILL TAFF Calvin C. (Bill) Taff, 99, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, February 11, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. He was a farmer and a member of the Birdsview Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nova and two children and one grandson. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 14 at Birdsview United Methodist Church with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by one daughter, Peggy Ann White of Mena, AR; three sons, Frank D. Taff of Topeka, KS, Robert W. Taff of Choctaw, OK and Calvin C. Taff of Oklahoma City, OK; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Marshall White, Tom White, John White, Tim Taff, Chris Taff and Misty Johnson. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 16 February 2000 MICHAEL BRUCE LAURIE Michael Bruce Laurie, age 42, of Danville died Tuesday, February 8, 2000. Mr. Laurie was born June 12, 1957 in Dallas, Texas to Elouise Castleberry Laurie and the laste Charles A. Laurie. He was a 1975 Danville High School graduate, attended Ouachita Baptist University and was a 16 year employee for Yell County working in various capacities. He was a devoted husband, father and son, and an avid sports fan and a member of the Danville Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Beecher and Cordia Castleberry and an uncle, Robert B. Castleberry. He is survived by his wife, Stacey Stamps Laurie; one daughter, Madison Alexis Laurie of Danville; his mother, Elouise Castleberry Laurie of Danville; one uncle, Bill W. Castleberry of Danville; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Nora D. and Janell Lambert Stamps of Waldron; and his brother-in-law, Brad D. Stamps of Waldron. Funeral services were held Friday, February 11, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the Danville Church of Christ with Brother John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were David McCormick, Dee McCormick, Ritchie Mathis, Brad Stamps, Jerry Payne, Ronnie Davis, Kenny Bell and Mike Gault. Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Sloan, Paul Wilson, Judge Jimmy Witt and Montie Amrine. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 23 February 2000 TREVA ETTA BOYD Treva Etta Boyd, 82, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 15, 2000 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Denton Baptist Church. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 17 at Denton Baptist Church with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by her husband, Carold (Perry) Boyd of the home; two daughters, Carole Lewis of Fort Smith, AR and Judy Kastl of Waldron, AR; two sons, Clarence Boyd of Waldron, AR and Bill Boyd of Greenwood, AR; one sister, Verla Stovall of Waldron, AR; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers Ronnie Nelson, Harley McCurry, Bryan Kopf, James Kopf, Danny Brown and Brad McCurry. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 23 February 2000 TROY RAY DEFOOR Troy Ray Defoor, 67, of Blue Ball, Arkansas died Saturday, February 19, 2000 in his home. He was retired from Tyson Foods and a veteran of the Korean War. Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 21 at Hunt Cemetery with burial at Hunt Cemetery in Blue Ball, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Defoor of the home; one daughter, Delores Pollard of Danville, AR; three sons, Tim Defoor, Troy Russell Defoor and Mark Defoor, all of Danville, AR; two sisters, Melba Miller of Granite City, IL and Geraldine Hall of Danville, AR; and 12 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Virgle Wilkens, Paul Wilkens, Norman Hunt, B.J. Pollard, Rick Yandell and Melvin Yandell. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 23 February 2000 JESSE A. HIGHFILL, JR. Jesse A. Highfill, Jr., 82, of Springfield, Oregon died February 20, 2000. He was born on March 30, 1917 in Blue Ball, AR to Jesse and Lulah (Taylor) Highfill, Sr. He was a former resident of Los Angeles, Cypress and Corona, CA. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. February 23 at Buell Chapel in Springfield, Oregon with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Buell Chapel of Springfield, OR. He was married to Etta J. Webb on May 26, 1956 in Las Vegas, NV. He was a U.S. Army Cavalry member mounted on horseback in 1938. He was a carpenter and in general construction. He was a life member of the Carpenters Union #803. He enjoyed gardening, church activities and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by one brother, Ferrell (Vicky) Highfill of Montebello, CA; one sister, Bird Highfill of Boles, AR; two nieces, Ricky three nephews, Gene (Phyllis) Highfill of Springfield, Theo Highfill of Texas and Tim Highfill of Boles, AR. [Copied as published; possibly one line missing.] ===================================================================== The Waldron News 23 February 2000 DOUGLAS DUNCAN McDANIEL Douglas Duncan McDaniel, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 15, 2000 in a local nursing home. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Square Rock Methodist Church. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2000 at the Square Rock Methodist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. He is survived by his wife Clara of the home; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Square Rock Cemetery or Square Rock Methodist Church c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, AR 72958. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 23 February 2000 WILLIAM LOUIS PATRICK William Louis Patrick, 44, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, February 16, 2000 in his home. He was a truck driver. Memorial services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 19 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. [Copied as published.] He is survived by two daughters, Mariah Patrick of Memphis, TN and Sarah Patrick of Memphis, TN; his mother, Betty Jean Patrick of Waldron, AR; one sister, Sandra Powell of Denver, CO; one grandchild, Jeremiah McCall of Memphis, TN; and one niece, Jean Boyett of Fort Smith, AR. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 23 February 2000 CLARENCE W. SYKES Clarence Wilton "C.W." Sykes, 76, of Yuba City, CA died Saturday, February 12, 2000 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Clarence was born in Ione, AR to Andrew Jackson and Mary Sykes. One of three children, he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Sykes. His surviving sister, Clara Dark, lives in Santa Paula, CA. Son in law to Jim and Mattie Lunsford, Clarence married Lois Lunsford of Dutch Creek, AR in 1940. They have two sons, Bill R. Sykes of Yuba City, CA and Clarence D. Sykes of Lakeview, OR. Other surviving relatives include his wife, Lois, of Yuba City, CA; two sons, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16 at the Sutter Cemetery in Sutter, CA. The Reverend Chuck Stifle officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Chapel of the Twin Cities in Yuba City, CA. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 1 March 2000 JOANN ALINE HARVEY JoAnn Aline Harvey, 56, of Hartford, Arkansas died Monday, February 28, 2000 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Packsaddle Church. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 29 at Packsaddle Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by three daughters, Liz Jamison of Sand Springs, OK, Dawn Deaton of Hartford, AR and Laura Hyde of Hartford, AR; two sons, James Harvey and Larry Harvey both of Waldron; her mother, Effie Beck of Tulsa, OK; two sisters, Martha Probes of Tulsa, OK and Debra Ballew of Oak Hurst, OK; four brothers, Larry Newman of Sapulpa, OK, Rick Newman of Bixby, OK, Johnny Newman of Sapulpa, OK and Steve Newman of Tulsa, OK; and 17 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Don Rogers, Allan Plowman, Brian Justice, William Himes and Bradley Himes. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 1 March 2000 RITA LOIS McCAFFERTY Rita Lois McCafferty, 54, of Harvey, Arkansas died Monday, February 21, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a teacher's aid for Fourche Valley School for 24 years and attended Harvey Assembly of God Church. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 24 at Harvey Assembly of God Church with burial at Monroe Cemetery at Harvey, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by her husband, Kelly Jack McCafferty of the home, two daughters, Beth McCafferty of Tyler, Texas and Lisa Miller of Cedar Creek, AR; one son-in-law, Shawn Miller of Cedar Creek, AR; her mother-in-law, Lucille McCafferty of Waldron; four sisters, Anna Mae Palmer of Ingleside, TX, Martha West of Briggsville, AR, Barbara Cooley of Batesville, AR and Sandra Billingsley of Roland, AR; two grandchildren, Tristan Miller and Kiley Miller, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Joe Pickens, Nathan Franklin, Robert Minton, Rod Rupe, J.B. Wagner and Joe Maxey. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 1 March 2000 PAT YANDELL Pat Yandell, 93, of Booneville, Arkansas died February 25, 2000 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a father, husband, and a Deacon at the Victory Baptist Church in Booneville. He ran the San Shop at the Tuberculosis Sanitorium for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Easter Yandell. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28 at Victory Baptist Church in Booneville with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. He is survived by his wife, Margie Yandell of the home; three daughters, Patricia Presson of Ft. Smith, AR, Betty Woods of Greenwood, AR and Sabra Jenkins of Sherwood, AR; one step-daughter, Nita Haas of Cabot, AR; one stepson, Gerald White of Bryant, AR; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Ray Gossett, Granville Presson, Ferrel Woods, Byron Jenkins, Rick Woods and David Woods. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 8 March 2000 EZRA BURROUGHS Ezra Burroughs, 85, of Hot Springs, Arkansas died Thursday, March 2, 2000 in a local hospital. He was born February 16, 1915 in Bismarck, AR. He was a member of Bismarck United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Marie Burroughs and a son, Arnold E. Burroughs. He is survived by two daughters, Carrie Lou Sparks of Waldron, AR and Francis Sue Duffey of Katy, TX; three brothers, William Burroughs of Shreveport, LA, Maurice Burroughs of North Little Rock, AR, and Calvin Burroughs of Hot Springs, AR and seven grandchildren, Carol Hanna, Susan Henry, Scott Connelly, Deborah Stowe, Michael Duffey, Melissa Duffey and Gregory Duffey; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were on Sunday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Bismarck United Methodist Church with burial at Fourche Loupe Cemetery. Reverend Norman Carter officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Gross Funeral Home of Hot Springs, AR. Pallbearers were Randy Burroughs, Gary Burroughs, Doug Green, Dennis Connelly, Tim Burroughs, Wayne Cook, Farrell Whitfield, Brandon Rowland. =================================================================== The Waldron News 8 March 2000 WILLIE G. LEE Willie G. Lee, 81, of Parsons, Kansas died Thursday, March 2 at her home. She was born April 12, 1918 at Hackett, Arkansas to William Trotter and Zelda (McGlaughlin) Trotter. She grew up and attended schools in the Hackett area. She completed nurses training at Colonial Hospital in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. In 1958, she moved to Parsons. She first worked at Mercy Hospital and then later at the Labette County Medical Center. She was a member of the New Voice Club. She enjoyed gardening and baseball. She and Thurman Lee were married on June 21, 1941 in Mena, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1991. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Carland of Parsons, KS; one step-son, Darrell Holsted of Moore, OK; three granddaughters, Michelle Almond of Parsons, Susan Correll of Mound Valley and Bridget Price of Parsons; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Plymouth Trotter of Hackett, AR and Dude Trotter of Sacramento, CA; one sister, Sybil Sale of Carson, CA; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters and two sons. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 4 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Martin officiating. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery. =================================================================== The Waldron News 8 March 2000 PHILA VONGPHACHANH Phila Vongphachanh, 46, of Waldron, Arkansas died February 24, 2000 in a Little Rock hospital. He was a poultry farmer and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Souanenaly; three sons, Sourinha Vongphachanh of Fort Smith, AR, Anousack Vongphachanh and Souraphone Vongphachanh both of Waldron, AR; one sister, Boualong Senesomxay of Alma, AR; and two brothers, Sopha Vongphachanh and Vincent Kiatawong both of Springdale, AR. Pallbearers were Sourinha Vongphachanh, Anousach Vongphachanh, Souraphone Vongphachanh, Sopha Vongphachanh, Khamdeng Senesomxay and Vincent Kiatawong. =================================================================== The Waldron News 8 March 2000 ODA WOODRAL Oda Woodral, 86, of Heavener, Oklahoma died on Sunday, March 5, 2000 in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was a life long resident of Heavener and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Bates, Arkansas. Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2000 with burial at Hontubby Cemetery in Heavener, OK under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, OK. He is survived by six daughters, Dorothy Underwood, Della LeFlore, Pauline Smallwood, Shirley Smallwood and Henryetta Smallwood all of Heavener, OK and Rosie Miller of Wister, OK; one son, Jimmy "Buddy" Woodral of Heavener, OK; three sisters, Mildred Benson of Heavener, OK, Louise Hill of Blackfork, AR and Eva Janway of Hodgen, OK; one brother, Orvil Woodral of Hodgen, OK; 34 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. =================================================================== The Waldron News 15 March 2000 CHARLES LEE JONES Charles Lee Jones, 72, of Purcell, Missouri, formerly of Waldron, AR died Thursday, March 9, 2000 in a Carthage, Missouri hospital. He was former owner of Jones Slaughterhouse, was retired from the Fort Chaffee Fire Department and was a Navy veteran. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 13 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Janice of the home; one daughter, Susan Young of Cabot, Arkansas; one son, Larry Jones of Coppell, Texas; one brother, Eugene Jones of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and three grandchildren. =================================================================== The Waldron News 15 March 2000 OSCAR COYLE SILVERY Oscar Coyle Silvey, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 8, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired logger and attended Assembly of God Church. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; two daughters, Linda Wimberly of Van Buren, AR and Louise Kuykendall of Fort Smith, AR; four sons, Charles, Roy "Bub," and Robert Silvey all of Waldron, AR and Ronnie Silvey of Booth, AR; one sister, Estalee Smokes of California; four brothers, Ernie and Ellis Silvey, both of Eugene, OR, Ray Silvey of Eagle Point, OR and Eldon Silvey of Prineville, OR; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bobby Kuykendall, Duane Silvey, Mike Silvey, Chris Silvey, Hank Kuykendall, Darris Silvey, Kevin Silvey, Shawn Silvey, Brent Silvey, Steven Silvey and Dustin Silvey. =================================================================== The Waldron News 22 March 2000 ELSIE CAGLE Elsie Cagle, 94, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Monday, March 20, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker. Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21 with burial at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. She is survived by one son-in-law, Tom Ball of Hartford, AR; and one sister, Lona Tomlin of Greenwood, AR. =================================================================== The Waldron News 22 March 2000 PHIL R. CAMP, SR. Mr. Phil R. Camp, Sr., 55, of Hope, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at Wadley Regional Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. He was born September 18, 1944 in Hope, AR to Bryan and Dorthia Burns Camp. He was a Master Electrician with Tim Jordan Company of East Camden, AR for 15 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hope, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, Bryan Camp. He is survived by his wife, Faye Camp of the home; one son, Phillip Camp, Jr. of Port Arthur, TX; five daughters, Donna Ingersoll of Pine Bluff, AR, Janet Choate and Mary Anne Ward, both of Blevins, AR, Gina Staggs of Waldron, AR and Tina Meagley of Van-Alma, AR; his mother, Dorthia Camp of Hope, AR; two brothers, Wayne Camp and Dennis Camp, both of Hope, AR and Cathy Simmons of Brownwood, TX; twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel in Hope, AR with Rev. Paul Choate and Rev. Ralph Hale officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery at Patmos, AR. Arrangements were under the direction of Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope, AR. =================================================================== The Waldron News 22 March 2000 DANIEL PRESTON DUNSON Daniel Preston Dunson, 40, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, March 13, 2000 in Waldron, Arkansas as a result of an auto accident. He was in maintenance at Tyson Foods. Funeral service was a 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2000 at Waldron First Assembly of God Church with burial at Egypt Cemetery at Blue Ball, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Dunson of the home; three daughters, Kristy Dunson of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Terri Garzon of Lawton, Oklahoma and Tamma Phillips of Waldron, Arkansas; one son, Scott Dunson of the home; his mother, Jonnie Dunson of Magazine, AR; his father, Warren Clifton Dunson of Lubbock, TX; one sister, Delaine Dewitt of Magazine, AR; two brothers, Warren Dunson of Lubbock, TX and Joe Hawkins of Russellville, AR; and three grandchildren, Tarri, Kneesha and Kyna. =================================================================== The Waldron News 22 March 2000 DELORES D. ROBERTSON Delores D. Robertson, 66, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 15, 2000 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. Memorial service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Martin Funeral Home Chapel of Waldron, AR. She is survived by three daughters, Frances Stell of Mansfield, JoAnn Bade of Colorado Springs, CO and Candice Prather of Fort Worth, TX; one son, Warren Robertson of Wylie, TX; one sister, Lucille Inserro of Grand Prairie, TX; three brothers, James Jones of Fort Smith, AR, Bobby Jones of Springfield, MO and Douglas Jones; and six grandchildren. =================================================================== The Waldron News 22 March 2000 BESSIE FERGUSON The funeral was held Feb. 3 for Bessie L. Ferguson of Springfield, who died Jan. 31 of heart failure. She was 69. She was born June 1, 1930, in Chickasha, Okla., to Dewey and Glyds Ensey Cox. She married Henry Ferguson in Waldron, Ark., on April 23, 1948. She moved with her family to Arkansas, where she lived until moving to Oregon in 1952. She moved to Reedley, Calif. in 1957, returned to Springfield 29 years ago and settled in the Marcola area. Ferguson worked as a cook at the McKenzie Café, Larry & Kathy's Café and Barney's Café. She also owned the Airport Café at the Springfield Airport for a year. She enjoyed sewing, doll-making, fish[ing], church and spending time with family. She was a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God, serving as president of the Pentecostal Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Judy Drue of Great Falls, Mont., and Debra Strickland of Portland; two sons, Calvin of Marcola and Roger of Springfield, a sister, Louise McDonald of Lavaca, Ark., 13 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Burial was at Springfield Memorial Gardens. =================================================================== The Waldron News 22 March 2000 ORVILLE DUANE SILSBY Orville Duane Silsby, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, March 13, 2000 near Waldron. He was a retired construction worker, veteran of WWII and a member of VFW. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by one daughter, Gina Silsby of Claremore, OK; one son, Charles Silsby of Florida; one sister, Gladys Graves of Morrow Bay, CA; a special friend, Pearl Owens of Waldron, AR; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. =================================================================== The Waldron News 22 March 2000 ROGERT LAFOLLETTE TULLER Robert Lafollette Tuller, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, March 17, 2000 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a retired aircraft mechanic, veteran of WWII and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirlee Tuller. Mr. Tuller's body was cremated under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by one son, Terry Tuller of California; one brother, Jess Tuller of Beloit, Wisconsin; one grandson, Michael Tuller of Portland, OR; and three nieces, Bonnie Burdick and Ginger Skaife both of Beloit, Wisconsin and Patti Roets of Waldron, AR. =================================================================== The Waldron News 29 March 2000 LILLIAN DAVIS Lillian Davis, 80, of Mena passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2000 in Mena. She was born February 17, 1920 in Black Fork, Arkansas to the late William Campbell and the late Della Gatlin Campbell. She was united in marriage to the late Charlie Davis. Ms. Davis was a loving mother and grandmother and she was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by two sons, Bennie Davis of Waldron, AR and Leonard Davis of Foreman, AR; four daughters, Eloise Stobaugh and Erma Lynn both of Mena, AR, Charlene Harris of Earle, AR and Marie Hill of Garland, TX; 10 grandchildren, Bonell Crow, Lawanda Jackson, Lynnell Cleghorn, Russell Davis, Ricky Davis, John Hill, Brian Hill, Billy Harris, Jaree Lynn and Voyt Lynn; 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother, August Campbell, sisters Alcie Barnes, Elgie Davis, Vivian Lane, Minnie Brown and Luie Morrison. Funeral services were Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Bill Bowen and Brother Dillard Miller officiating. Burial followed in the Piney Cemetery in Black Fork, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Russell Davis, Ricky Davis, John Hill, Brian Hill, Billy Harris and Voyt Lynn. =================================================================== The Waldron News 29 March 2000 KATIE SEHORN DENTON Katie Sehorn Denton, 97, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, past member of Calvary Baptist Church and Midland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, M.C. Denton. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 24 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sehorn Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Patterson of Arkansas; one son, Otis Denton of Fort Smith, AR; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry Denton, Brent Wagner, Aaron Wagner, Michael Wagner, Joe Plum and Jim Patterson. =================================================================== The Waldron News 29 March 2000 IRIS ADILEE FRENCH MOTT Iris Adilee French Mott, 93, of Ione, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 28, [sic?] 2000 in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a mother, a homemaker and a member of the Ione Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Omer Theodore Mott. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 25 at Ione Baptist Church with burial at French Prairie Cemetery in Ione under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Arkansas. She is survived by two sons, Omer Thelder Mott, Sr. and Freddy Lee Mott, Sr. both of Ione, AR; several nieces and nephews; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Freddy Lee Mott II, Jason Freddy Mott, Craig Murphy, Mike Mott, O.T. Mott, Jr., and Gary Mott. ===================================================================