SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES, July - September 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. ===================================================================== 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. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 23 August 2000 LORA BURDEN Lora Lucille Burden, 92, of Waldron died August 15, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired owner and operator of a snack bar near Waldron schools, Baptist and the widow of Lester Burden. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 17, 2000 at 10 am at First Baptist Church with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ken Vaughn of Waldron; two sisters, Elva Newborn and Naomie Solomon both of Waldron; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gladys and Wilson Cole of Sherman, Texas; a sister-in-law, Ruth Burden; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Elaine and Marvin Standridge of Russellvile, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Regina Hutchens of Greenwood, Arkansas; three great- grandchildren, Zachary Hutchens, Ashley and K.J. Standridge. Pallbearers were Lyndy Holland, Roger Brigance, Johnny Ward, Jimmy Piles, Johnny Evans and Glen Dale Sparks. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 23 August 2000 ELSIE ROBERSON BLUFFTON--Elsie Elizabeth Roberson, 88, died Wednesday, August 16, 2000 in a Danville nursing home. She was a member of the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker. Funeral services were held at 10 am Friday, August 18, 2000 at the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola, Arkansas under the directionof Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by two daughters, Martha Defoor of Harvey, Arkansas and Mary Blackwell of Jesseville, Arkansas; two adopted daughters, Lasonia Brooks and Barbara Austin; four sons, Newt of Bluffton, Dan of Jesseville, Jim of Bluffton, and Tommy of Waldron; one brother, Bob Brown of Waldron; 17 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 23 August 2000 BETTY CATLETT Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Catlett, 40, of Waldron died Friday, August 18, 2000 in her home. She was a clerk in a grocery store. Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday, August 21, 2000 at the Pilot Prairie Cemetery with burial following at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Carma Steadham of Oscela, Missouri; two sisters, Kathy Rousch of Waldron and Margaret Watson of Denham Springs, Louisiana; two brothers, Carl Duncan and Kenneth Duncan both of Clinton, Missouri; several aunts, uncles and cousins. ======================================================================== Scott County Times 23 August 2000 MINNIE JONES Minnie Marie Jones, 102, of Waldron died Friday, August 18, 2000 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker, member of Waldron First Baptist Church, former Sunday School teacher, member of the home demon- stration club. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Jones; one son, Price Jones; one daughter, Anna Hawthorne; one granddaughter, Linda Jones Oliver. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Monday, August 21, 2000 at the Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Booth, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is surived by one daughter-in-law, Edyth Jones of Waldron; her grandchildren and spouses, Anna Jean and J.D. Sims of Waldron; Carl and Florence Dewitt of Alma, Arkansas, Darrell and Melva Dewitt of Boone- ville, Arkansas, Clydene and James Hughes of Waldron, and Scotty and Anita Jones of Fort Smith, Arkansas; 14 great-grandchildren and 12 great- great grandchildren. ========================================================================= Scott County Times 30 August 2000 ESTELLE HOOTEN Mrs. Estelle McIntosh Hooten expired on July 1, 2000 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, where she spent her later years so that she could live near her twin brother, Estes and his family. He was a rancher there. Funeral services were held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 3, 2000 at the First Methodist Church in Cooper, Texas, where she was a member along with her husband, Clovis, who preceded her in death. She was laid to rest in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of the Delta Funeral Home. Estelle was the last of a family of 15 siblings born to Arthur Lea and Grace Bourland McIntosh. Estelle was ordained a deaconess in the United Methodist Church. She served many years in Scott County, where she did a wonderful work with the youth of the rurual churches and also with First Methodist Church of Waldron. She was loved and respected by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Was very active with Girl Scouts, Waldron Business and Professional Women's organization, Waldron Area Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. She was past president of Waldron BPW organization. Everyone knew her as "Miss Mac" when she was in Scott County as she was still single at that time. She remained active in the Chamber of Commerce of Delta County and was selected as "Woman of the Year" in 1974. After her husband's death, she served as house mother of East Texas State University then as Social Director of Blanton Gardens in Dallas until she moved to Sulphur Springs where her twin brother, Estes lived. She was privileged to enjoy he and his family for several years. She is survived by a lovely step-daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Clester McKinneny of Austin, Texas, two step granddaughters, Margaret and Kim, five great grandchildren, a niece, Gracie Weston and numerous other nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends who loved her. ========================================================================= Scott County Times 30 August 2000 SAMMY LYNN Sammy Joe Lynn, 59, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Friday, August 25, 2000 in his home. He was retired from A.A.F.E.S. Graveside services were held Monday, August 28, 2000 at Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery in Abbott, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. He is survived by his companion, Shirley Lynn of Merced, California; one daughter, Pamela Cairncross of Atwater, California; one son, Ryder Joe Lynn of Merced, California; one sister and brother-in-law, Carroll and June Cass of Mansfield, Arkansas, one brother, James Lynn of Coos Bay, Oregon; three grandchildren, Samantha, Nikki, Katie all of Merced, California; and several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. ========================================================================= Scott County Times 30 August 2000 JONATHAN GODDARD Jonathan Paul Goddard, 43, of Waldron died Tuesday, August 22, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. He was a member of the Sanger Pentecostal Church of God. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Goddard and a sister Judy Haywood. A memorial service will b at a later date. He was survived by one daughter, Jennifer Kitt of Visalia, California; one son, Jason Goddard of Avenal, California; his mother, Cleta Goddard of Waldron; four sisters, Barbara Hulsey of Waldron, Kerry Payne of Merced, California, Donna Ono of Mililant, Hawaii, and Patricia Goddard of Waikiki Hawaii; two brothers, Joel Goddard of Waldron and David Goddard of Abbot; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Jerry Kitt. ========================================================================= Scott County Times 30 August 2000 ERCHEL COOK Erchel Micklebury Cook, 87, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Cedar Creek, Arkansas, died Tuesday, August 22, 2000 in a Little Rock hospital. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Church of God. He was retired from the Arkansas Department of Human Services. Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Friday, August 25, 2000 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Sanders Cemetery in Cedar Creek. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Estelle Cook of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Gary and Donna Cook of Little Rock and Don Cook of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Gladys Thompson of Parks and Maud Montgomery of Hot Springs, Arkansas and one grandchild, Taylor Ann Cook. Pallbearers were Bobby Carter, Charley Williams, Joe Laird, Gordon Thompson, Harold Scott and Jerry Carter. ========================================================================= Scott County Times 30 August 2000 SADIE SELF Sadie Marie Self, 95, of Waldron passed away Sunday, August 27, at a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Mrs. Self was preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Self, Sr. and two daughters. Mrs. Self is survived by two sons, R.D. Self, Jr. and Raymond Self both of Waldron; two daughters, Athadean Weir of Springdale, Arkansas and Paulene Mitchell of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Other survivors include ten grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and two great-great grand- children. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, August 30, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers for Mrs. Self are R.L. Self, Dennis Mitchell, Jim Weir, Michael Cox, Drew Weir and Jeff Mitchell. ========================================================================= The Waldron News 30 August 2000 REV. WILLIS BROTHERS Rev. Willis Brothers, age 78, of Houston, Arkansas, pastor of Ada Valley Community Church went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2000. He pastored at Houston Assembly of God for 14 years as well as Union Assembly of God in Paris, White Oake Assembly of God in Bearden, Star City First Assembly of God, Bauxite First Assembly of God, and Oak Grove Assembly of God in Urbana. He has been in full time ministry for 51 years. Bro. Willis is survived by his loving wife, Mildred, of 58 years. He is also survived by three sons, Douglas Brothers of Houston, Donnie Brothers (Beverly) of Conway, Dalton Brothers (Susanne)of Bryant, and one daughter, Delores Cain of Houston. He was blessed with nine grand- children and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Florie Pyles of Harvey. He has touched many lives during long ministry and is now receiving his heavenly rewards. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 23, at Houston Assembly of God with Bro. Buddy Wroten, Bro. Don Borland, Bro. Floyd Williams, Bro. Stan Wallace, Bro. Clay Stubbs, and Bro. John Chapman officiating. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, August 24, at Monroe Cemetery in Harvey, Arkansas. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Pallbearers were Buford Gipson, Dewayne Williams, Bobby Lawson, Bill Hill, Harold Simmons and Dale Birdwell. Honorary pallbearers were Oliver Lawson and Guy Paul Vaught. ======================================================================== Scott County Times 6 September 2000 ATHA MAE STARR Atha Mae Starr, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas died August 29, 2000, in Blacksburg, Virginia. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by two daughters, Floyie Sue Kopf and Doris Delane Trout. Funeral services were held at 10 am on Saturday, September 2, 2000, at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Baxter Starr of the home, one son and daughter-in-law, Doyle Wayne and Peggy Starr of Alexander, Arkansas; two sons-in-law, J.M. Kopf of Blacksburg and Benny Trout of Little Rock, Arkansas; one sister, Clarie House of Waldron; three brothers, Arthur Barnett, Ralph Barnett and Junior Barnett all of Waldron; 4 grandchildren and spouses, Jerry Michael and Chris Kopf of Blacksburg, Debra Sue and Tommy McClendon of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Randy Kopf of Blacksburg and Tammy Trout of Marietta, Georgia; two great-grandchildren, Jennifer M. Kopf of Newport News, Virginia and Jonathan M. Kopf of Blacksburg. Pallbearers were J.M. Kopf, Jerry Kopf, Dale Kopf, Emmet Barnett, Kerry Barnett and Roger Rice. ======================================================================== Scott County Times 6 September 2000 DORRIS RICHMOND Dorris Jane Woods Richmond, 73, of Waldron died Thursday, August 31, 2000 in Waldron. She was the widow of Merl Richmond, a retired cafeteria worker for Waldron Public Schools, a member of the Waldron Church of Christ, a member ow Waldron VFW Auxiliary and a member of the Waldron Doll Club. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, September 5, 2000, at the Waldron Church of Christ with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Joleen Joslin of Jackson, Tennessee; four sons, Merl Eugene Richmond of Fritch, Texas, Elvin Richmond of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Gary Dean Richmond and Marcus Edward Richmond both of Waldron; five sisters, Bonnie Becknell of Vancouver, Washington, Vetra Hutchens of Weiser, Idaho, Orphalea Matthews of Garden Grove, California, Carol Duff of Tacoma, Washington and Margaret Allen of Tacoma, Washington; three brothers, Edward Woods of Weiser, Idaho, Allen Woods of Boise, Idaho and Warren Woods of Vancouver, Washington; 12 grandchildren, Rex H. Lott, Sean A. Lott, Kent D. Lott, Katrina Mohr, Christina Renee Richmond, Elvin Merl Richmond, Jr., Trylan Richmond, David Wayne Richmond, Gary Dale Richmond, Miranda Elizabeth Richmond, Shane Marcus Richmond, Kreg Richmond, 5 step-grandchildren, Sean McLain, James McLain, Albert McLain, Cathi Joslin, and Michelle Joslin and 7 great-grandchildren. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 6 September 2000 MICHELLE SUSANNE OWENS Michelle Susanne Owens, 28, died August 25, 2000 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO. A memorial service was held at 4 pm Monday, August 28 at Village Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be made to the Michelle Owens Pediatric Rocking Chair Fund and sent to the McGilley Memorial Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145. Michelle was born June 1, 1972 in Shawnee Mission, KS, and is survived by her parents Will and Ruth Ann Owens of Leawood; a brother, Michael of Seattle, WA and his wife, Robin; an uncle, Ron Pippert, his wife Mary and their sons, John of Overland Park and Bob of Lenexa. She was the granddaughter of the late Frank and Gladys Pippert of Lawrence, KS, and of the late Paul and Vicki Owens, formerly of Lawrence and Waldron, AR. Michelle was a member of Village Presbyterian Church. Michelle graduated cum laude from Texas Christian University with a major in communications and attended the University of Kansas Law School for graduate studies. At the time of her death she was completing a Bachelors of Nursing degree at Saint Luke's Nursing College, and was serving as Vice President of the Missouri Nursing Student Association. Michelle was the recipient of a Zeta R. Giles Academic Scholarship and the Fuld Fellowship. She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission South High School Class of 1990. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She was invited, at age 10, to train with the San Francisco Ballet School; and spent the following six summers with the New York City Ballet. Volunteer activities included Saint Luke's Hospital Children's Spot, Children's Mercy Hospital, Children's Defense Fund and the Children's Rights Foundation in Washington, and the Sexual Violence Unit of the Justice Department in Washington. Michelle served as an assistant to the Social Secretary at the White House, and later, served as a program coordinator for The Washington Center. When she returned to Kansas City, she was an event coordinator for The Event Group and for the March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation. Arrangements by McGilley State Line Chapel. Ule and Gean Horn, Betty Blume, and Wayne Horn of Waldron, Virginia Sizemore of Conway & Shirley Rose of Maumelle attended the funeral of their niece Michelle Owens on Aug. 28. She was the great-granddaughter of the late Martin & Ida Horn of Waldron. ========================================================================= Scott County Times 13 September 2000 LINDA DOWNS Linda Jean Downs, 48, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Friday, September 1, 2000, in a Booneville hospital. She was a homemaker. Cremation was under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by two daughters, Juli DesOraeaux of Mansfield and Vikki Jones of Monroe, Oklahoma; one son, James Downs II of Mansfield; one sister, Donna Ola Dunlap of Norridge Walk, Maryland; and one grandchild, Caitlin. ========================================================================= Scott County Times 13 September 2000 PETE KELLEY Pete Kelley, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, September 10, 2000 in his home. He was a retired oil field worker, former employee of Hardwood Manufacturing, a Baptist and an avid fisherman. Funeral was held at 2 pm Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Kirk Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Kelley of the home; one daughter Roberta Passmore of Waldron; one son Clarence Kelley of Waldron and daughter-in-law, Sherrie Kelley; two sisters, Martha Pepper of Bates and Youvonne Kelley of Washington; two brothers, J.C. Kelley of Texas and Jessey Kelley of Waldron; 3 grandchildren, Steven Passmore, Jasper Kelley and Christopher Hickman. Pallbearers were James Marlon Kelley, Kelvin Kelley, Don Yandell, Bruce Dorr, Steve Passmore and James Hickman. ========================================================================= The Waldron News 13 September 2000 MARY CATHERINE JENKINS Mary Catherine Jenkins, 67, of North Little Rock, formerly of Waldron, died Friday, Setp. 1, 2000. Mrs. Jenkins was a native of Bearden, Ark., but has lived in North Little Rock since 1973. She graduated from St. Vincent's School of Nursing in 1953 and worked in Public Health as County Health Nurse of Scott County and Director of Lonoke County Health Department for 24 years. In 1994 she was recognized as Arkansas Public Health Nurse of the Year. Mrs. Jenkins was a charter [member] of Pinnacle Chapter of Questers International Study Organization. She loved to travel and visited most of the world. She was a member of Bearden United Methodist Church. Mrs. Jenkins is survived by three sons, Jeff Jenkins and wife, Cindy, of Cabot, Jon Jenkins and wife, Elvira, of Aliso Viejo, Calif. and Steven Jenkins of North Little Rock; one brother, Dr. Ramond R. Mahan and wife, Elsie, of Ashdown; three grandchildren, Josh, Jacquelyn and Jennifer; and father of her children, Dr. James A. Jenkins of Mt. Ida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Jennie Vance Mahan. Funeral services were at 10 am Tuesday, Sept. 5 at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at 2 pm at Moss Cemetery, Bearden. ========================================================================= The Waldron News 13 September 2000 DAVID L. NELSON David Nelson was born on May 4, 1940 at Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the son of Robert and Rose Zornes Nelson. He grew up at St. Ignace, MI and graduated from high school. He then attended business college at Bay City, MI. David worked for Computer Services Corporation and DNR Development Corporation. His work took him to Pakistan from 1970-1975 and then to Iran until 1978. David was married to Kay Tarrant on December 1, 1976 in Tehran, Iran. In 1978, they moved to Elk City, OK where they owned a motel for three years. David was the Vice-President with Dalon Enterprises from 1981 - 1986. He then worked for Simon Engineering in Norman, OK. He was a pastor from Arkansas from 1993 - 1998. David and Kay moved to Sioux Falls in May of 1999. David passed away at Sioux Valley Hospital after a long bout with cancer on August 26, 2000 at the age of 60. David liked to hunt and fish, and he enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling. Grateful for having shared in his life is his wife, Kay; parents, Robert and Rose Nelson of St. Ignace, MI; four sons, Ric Nelson and Mike Nelson, both of Everett, WA, Mark Cress of Edmonds, WA, John Cress of Ozark, Arkansas; three daughters, Kimberly Hillier of Everett, WA, Mary Lawrence of Sioux Falls, Patti Severson of Tea; 9 grandchildren, Allen Nelson, Jennifer Hillier, Mike Hillier, Derek Cress, Tiffany Cress, Tabitha Cress, Darrell Severson, Troy Lawrence and Tim Lawrence; one great grand- daughter, Kassidy Kay Lee; one brother, Jim Nelson of Tucson, AZ; one sister, Jo Ann Brohl of Wyandotte, MI; and a host of extended family and friends. Pallbearers were Richard Severson, Darrell Severson, Troy Lawrence, Kelly Ward, John Cress and Jim Nelson. ========================================================================= The Waldron News 20 September 2000 RANDY LYNN WRIGHT Randy Lynn Wright, 41, of Greenwood, Arkansas died in a Mesa, Arizona hospital on August 20, 2000. He is survived by two children, daughter, Leigh Ann Wright and son, Pryce Wright of Lemoore, California; his mother, Shirley Evans of Greenwood; his father, Jack Wright and his wife Ina and daughters; one brother, Gary Shepher of Greenwood; one sister, Darla Spechnij and husband Joe; two nephews, Casey and Coty Spechnij and niece, Lexey Spechnij; three cousins, Kathy Wells of Mesa, Arizona and Cindy Lepock & husband Greg of Big Pine Key, Fla. and Kathy Wells of Mesa, AZ; an aunt, Thelma Gavin of Big Pine Key, Fla; step-mother, Susie Golden & husband, David Golden of Mesa, Arizona; two step-brothers, Chris Evans and Tommy Bort. ========================================================================== Scott County Times 27 September 2000 ROBERT SHORES Robert Samuel Shores, 95, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, September 18, 2000 in the Waldron Nursing Home. He was a retired mill worker. Funeral services were held at 10 am Thursday, September 21, 2000, at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Louretha Hathaway of Waldron; two sons, Cliford Shores of Royal, Arkansas and Bobby Don Shores of St. Peters, Missouri; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jim George, Jason Nelson, Larry Shores, Charley Tharp, Jerry Duran and Brandon Sparks. ========================================================================== Scott County Times 27 September 2000 FRANKLIN FULLER Franklin Pierce Fuller of Waldron was born to the late Thomas Monroe and Elnora Williams Fuller on July 3, 1909 in Packsaddle, Arkansas. Frank married Maxine Rogers on September 26, 1937. He worked as a carpenter and owned a sawmill that was located on his farm in Packsaddle. Frank was preceded in death by all his siblings and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jennie Ann Maxine Fuller, and his children, Shirley Jean Diamond and her husband Clyde of Magazine, Arkansas, Roger Fuller and his wife Susan of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Carole Marie Rose and her husband Bobby of Boles, Arkansas, Sharon Ann Stubbs and her husband Dr. L.D. Stubbs of DeQueen, Arkansas, Rhonda Kaye Piles and her husband Keith of Parks, Arkansas, Anitra Denise Barnett and her husband Rudy of Hope, Arkansas. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 11 am Tuesday, September 26, at Waldron Church of Christ. Memorial can be made to the Waldron Church of Christ for the children's home. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. =========================================================================