SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, January - March 2001
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Scott County Times
3 January 2001
MARY SEHORN
	Mary Adaline Sehorn, 89, of Waldron died Saturday, December 23,
2000 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker, a member of
Winfield Baptist Church and the widow of James Sehorn.
	Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday, December 26,
2000 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in
Winfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
	She is survived by one sister, Robbie Brown of Waldron; one
sister-in-law, Jewell Brown of Waldron; one brother, Elisha Brown of
Waldron and several nieces and nephews.
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Scott County Times
3 January 2001
ARNOLD McCRAW
	Arnold Lee McCraw, 73, of Tulsa, Oklahoma went to be with the
Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2000 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa.
Arnold was born on February 2, 1927 to G.E. and Beulah Mae McCraw in
Parks, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Arnold married
Louella Neal on September 2, 1950, and had lived in Tulsa since 1957.
After retiring from many years in several management positions, most
notably personnel management, Arnold was self-employed in the real
estate rental business. He was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Tulsa.
	Arnold had a strong work ethic, and was known and respected as 
a man of integrity. However, the most important part of Arnold's life
was his family. Arnold was completely devoted to Louella, and they
celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary this year. Though he had
lived in Tulsa for over forty-three years, Arnold still maintained 
close ties with his extended family and many friends in Arkansas whom
he loved dearly.
	Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, G.E. and Beulah 
Mae McCraw, and his brother, Eugene A. McCraw. He is survived by a
loving family including his wife, Louella McCraw; two sons, Larry 
David McCraw and his wife, Ann, of Little Rock, and Ronald Lee McCraw
and his wife, Anna, of Fayetteville; two sisters, DeLois Tidwell of
Mt. Ida and Doyce McDaniel of Mountain Home; and six grandchildren,
Matthew, Kyle and Luke McCraw of Little Rock, and Ryan, Laura and
John McCraw of Fayetteville.
	Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 30
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with the Reverend Pat Ray
Frost officiating, followed by interment in Parks Cemetery at Parks,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions can be made to Parks Cemetery Fund in c/o Martin Funeral
Home, PO Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
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Scott County Times
10 January 2001
HARVIE TUCKER
	Harvie Dee Tucker, 63, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, January 
1, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a construction worker and a
Baptist.
	Funeral services were held at 10:00 am January 4, 2001, Thursday
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
	He is survived by his wife Lucy Tucker of the home; one daughter,
Connie Owens of Waldron, Arkansas; two sons, Harvel and Taylor Tucker of
Waldron, Arkansas; two step-sons, Jimmy Lawler of Greenwood, Arkansas
and Charles Lawler of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Ruthie Forrest of
Waldron, Arkansas; one brother, Freddie Tucker of Waldron, Arkansas;
5 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren.
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Scott County Times
10 January 2001
ARTHUR PERKINS
	Arthur Elmer Perkins, 75, of Waldron, died Wednesday, January 3,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired landscaper, a veteran of
WWII and a member of the Waldron Pentecostal Church.
	Funeral services were held at 11 am Saturday, January 6, 2001
at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
	He is survived by his wife, Elinor Perkins of the home; four
daughters, Penny Perkins of Naples, Florida, Cindy Perkins of Woodruff,
Wisconsin, Stephanie Perkins of Bonita Springs, Florida and Louise
Perkins of Woodruff, Wisconsin; two sons, Pat Perkins of Spring Stead,
Wisconsin and Art Perkins, III of Naples, Florida; three sisters,
Adaline Pogorelski of Woodruff, Wisconsin, Joann Bellevean of Eagle
River, Wisconsin and Jerri Below of Bonita Springs, Florida; two 
brothers, Jim Perkins of Naples, Florida and John J. Perkins of
Rogers, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
	Pallbearers were David Jones, Frank Shaddon, Nicky Sehorn,
Darrell Pyles, Kenney Finney and Jerry Ray Hutchens.
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Scott County Times
10 January 2001
DELBERT JANWAY
	Delbert Janway, age 69, of Blackfork, Arkansas, passed away
Thursday, December 28, 2000 at his home.
	He was born September 30, 1931 in Blackfork, Arkansas to the
late Crowder Janway and the late Anne Oglesby Janway. He was united
in marriage to Charlene Staggs. He was a machine operator for U.S.
Motors and he was a member of the Concord Baptist Church in Ink,
Arkansas. Mr. Janway was a loving husband, father, brother, and
grandfather.
	He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlene Staggs Janway
of Blackfork; one son, Gary Janway and his wife Mary of Pittsburg,
Texas; one daughter, Judy Janway Davis and her husband C.J. of Umpire,
Arkansas; one sister, Verniece Wiseman of Harrison, Arkansas; 6
grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
	He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter
and a brother, Herman Janway.
	Funeral services were held Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 2 pm
in the Friendship Baptist Church in Blackfork, Arkansas. Burial
followed in the Blackfork Cemetery in Blackfork, Arkansas under the
direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
	Pallbearers were Jerry Staggs, Mike Staggs, Dan Staggs, Terry
Staggs, John Nelson and Hugh Keeling. Honorary pallbearers were the
Nelson Deer Camp.
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Scott County Times
10 January 2001
SHIRLEY HUDGENS
	Shirley Marie (Blalock) Hudgens, 87, of Waldron passed away
Monday, January 1, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a member of
Shiloh Baptist Church, a homemaker and the widow of Charley Hudgens.
Mrs. Hudgens was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Leola
Blalock and six brothers.
	Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Owens of Waldron and
Lea Stringer of Fort Smith and one son, Jimmy Hudgens of Waldron.
Other survivors include ten grandchildren, James Owens, Jeff Owens,
Shannon Hudgens and Shelton Hudgens, all of Waldron, Todd Stringer of
Fort Smith, Sammy Hudgens of Memphis, TN, Lisa Pace, Sherrill Jones
and Lori Jones all of Waldron, Angela Nigh of Greenbriar, AR. Seventeen
great-grandchildren, Michele Owens, Zachery Owens, April Owens, Chelsie
Owens, Casey Owens, Shauna Hudgens, Casey Hudgens, Chrissy Trampp,
Hanna Jones, Ashley Ball, Jessica Ball, Maggie Hudgens, Taylor Pace,
Donovan Pace, Clay Nigh, Austin Jones and Brody Jones. One great-
great grandchild, Loren Trampp. Also surviving are several nieces and
nephews.
	Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 4 at 
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Duncan Cemetery. Pallbearers
were James Owens, Jeff Owens, Todd Stringer, Shannon Hudgens, Sheldon
Hudgens, Brian Jones, Steven Nigh and Dennis Jones.
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Scott County Times
10 January 2001
SALLIE GRENNIER
	Sally Mae Grennier, 62, of Waldron died Saturday, December 30,
2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a cook at a public school.
	Memorial services were held at 11 am Sunday, January 7, 2001
at Mt. Moriah Church.
	She is survived by her husband Ron Grennier of the home; one
daughter, Pam Ahlborn of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin; three sons, Tim and
Chuck Rudolph of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin and Dan Rudolph of Minocqua,
Wisconsin; step-mother, Harriett Woods of Minocque, Wisconsin; one
aunt, Leah Jones of Minocque, Wisconsin; one sister, Kathy Hoffer of
Hazelhurst, Wisconsin; two brothers, Wayne Woods of White Water,
Wisconsin and Roy Woods of Minocqua, Wisconsin; 7 grandchildren and
7 nieces and nephews.
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Scott County Times
10 January 2001
VERNA THOMPSON
	Verna Lee Thompson, 84, of Witcherville, died January 6, 2001
in a Greenwood nursing home. She was a homemaker and former employee
of Gerber Products Company, member of Witcherfille Fellowship Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Homer
Thompson.
	Funeral services were January 9, 2001 at McConnell Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Mount Harmony Cemetery in Greenwood under
the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
	She is survived by one daughter, Rama Jane Martin of Greenwood;
two sons, Curtis Ben Thompson of Witcherville and Rev. William Don
Thompson of Barling; two sisters, Wanda Cusick of Witcherville and
Helen Robinson of Mansfield; one brother, Harlan Cross of Witcherville;
eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren.
	Pallbearers were Johnny Cockrall, Randy Cross, Sonny Clopton,
Bobby Johnson Gerald Puckett and Fred Thomas.
	Honorary pallbearers were grandsons.
	Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International,
P.O. Box 685, Greenwood, Ark. 72936 or Fellowship Baptist Church,
Witcherville, AR.
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Scott County Times
10 January 2001
RICHARD ANDERSON
	Richard C. Anderson, 72, of Barling, AR died January 5, 2001
in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired farmer, auto worker and
Army veteran of the Korean War.
	Graveside services were January 8, 2001 at National Cemetery
in Fort Smith under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of
Greenwood.
	He is survived by two daughters, Roberta Keck of Indianapolis,
IN and Cindy Lawson of Waldron; two sons, William Anderson of New
Jersey and Richard Anderson, Jr. of Walkerton, IN; four sisters,
Jeanette Belin of Greenwood, Laura Reed and Carol Miller of Walkerton,
IN and Dottie Vieting of Hamlet, IN; two brothers, Roscoe Anderson of
South Bend, IN and Eldon Anderson of Walkerton, IN; several grandchildren.
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The Waldron News
10 January 2001
LAVEDA VIOLA VALENTINE CHISUM
	Laveda Viola Valentine Chisum, 88, of Arkoma, Oklahoma died
Monday, January 8, 2001 in an Arkoma nursing home. She was a homemaker,
a Baptist, a retired nurses aid and the widow of John Chisum.
	Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11,
2001 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron with burial under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
	She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kathern and
John Sherrill of Arkoma, OK; three grandchildren, Laveda Foster Burr
of Fort Smith, AR, Teresa Brown of Arkoma, OK and John Sherrill of
Almar, AR; and nine great-grandchildren.
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The Waldron News
10 January 2001
JAMES "J.R." MURRAH
	James "J.R." Murrah, 74, of Weeks, Arkansas died Friday,
January 5, 2001 in Ft. Smith. He was a resident of the area since
1979, was a poultry farmer and a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist
Church in Weeks, AR.
	Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at
Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Weeks, AR with burial at Weeks Cemetery
under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, OK.
	He is survived by his wife, Ruby; one daughter, Rebecca
Meinardus of Alma, AR; two sons, Jack of Ft. Smith, AR and Heath of
Weeks, AR; five grandchildren, Travers, James & Joel Meinardus and
J.D. & Jacob Murrah.
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The Waldron News
10 January 2001
RAY STEPHENS
	Ray Stephens, 82, of Huntington, Arkansas died Monday, January 8,
2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired factory worker and a
Baptist.
	Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 10,
2001 at Fellowship Baptist Church with burial at Clarks Chapel Cemetery
in Witcherville, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Mansfield, AR.
	He is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Swearingen of
Springdale, AR; three sons, Donnie Ray of Clarks Chapel, AR, Tommy of
Kansas City, MO and Carroll of Fort Smith, AR; 11 grandchildren and
18 great-grandchildren.
	Pallbearers were Rodney Isreal, Steve Isreal, Steve Isreal, 
Shawn Stephens, Darrell Elliott, Chris Stephens and Darrin Stephens.
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Scott County Times
17 January 2001
DEBRA CECIL
	Debra Lynn Cecil, 47, of Fort Smith died January 10, 2001 in a
Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker.
	Graveside services were January 12, 2001 at Liberty Cemetery
in Greenwood under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home.
	She is survived by her husband, William Mark Cecil; one daughter,
Renee Hammond of Fort Smith; one son, Ryan Fimple of the home; her
parents, Jake and Peggy Ball of Mansfield; two sisters, Trula Cook of
Greenwood and Paula Rogers of Barling; two brothers, George and John
Ball of Mansfield, two grandchildren, Hunter and Britney Hammond,
several nieces and nephews.
	Pallbearers were Kenydall and Darrell English, Daniel Hammond,
Brian Gillooley, Gary Elkins and Marcus Ashworth.
	Honorary pallbearers were George and John Ball.
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Scott County Times
17 January 2001
BEULAH FOSTER
	Beulah Lee Ryals Foster of Mena, born January 4, 1932 in Montgomery
County, Arkansas, died of a prolonged illness on January 7, 2001. She was
69 years old. She is preceded by her husband, Samuel "J.C." Foster to whom
she was a loving wife of 50 years. Mrs. Foster was a devoted mother to
their two children.
	She [is] survived by her son, Darrel W. Foster and his wife Marsha
of North Richland Hills, Texas; by their daughter Stacy Schultz and her
husband Aaron; and Mrs. Foster's grandson, Hayden, all of Texas.
	Mrs. Foster is also survived by her daughter Ann Foster DiSylvestro
and her husband Carmen of Salisbury, Maryland.
	Mrs. Foster was a long-standing member of the Shady Grove Methodist
Church and later of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Mena.
	Alsp preceding Mrs. Foster in death are her father Mr. Flemming
Ryals and her sister Esther Ryals Wilson. Mrs. Foster is survived by her
mother Maudie Fryar Ryals; by a sister Marie Myers and husband Jakie; and
by a sister Betty Sunderman and husband Henry G. Sunderman. Mrs. Foster 
had eight nieces and nephews.
	Services were officiated by Brother Dean Egger in the Beasley-Wood
Funeral Home Chapel in Mena on Friday, January 12, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Burial
will follow in the White Oak Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-
Wood Funeral Home.
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Scott County Times
17 January 2001
G.T. (BUDDY) MARRS
	G.T. (Buddy) Marrs, 96, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, January
12, 2001 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a retired heavy equipment
operator and a member of the Church of Christ.
	He is survived by two sons, Joe David Marrs of Duncanville, Texas
and John William Marrs of San Diego, California and three great-grandchildren.
	The funeral service was Monday, January 15, 2001 at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Joe David Marrs, David Marrs, Darvon Hutchens, Paul
Rainbolt, Noral Stamps and Tommy Williams.
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Scott County Times
17 January 2001
JOHN HOLLINGSHEAD
	John Arthur Hollingshead, 70, of Mansfield died January 12, 2001
in Mansfield. He was a Lost Rider M/C honorary member and a truck driver.
	Memorial services were January 15, 2001 at Fentress Mortuary Chapel
in Fort Smith.
	He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; one daughter, Jerri Lynn
Hollingshead of Okla; three sons, Walter of Van Buren, John Dale of
Texas, and Jack of Okla; his mother, Mae Hollingshead of Greenwood; one
sister, Ellen Schnitzius of Calif; one nephew, James Hollingshead of
Greenwood; two stepsons, Charles and Joe McPeak of Okla; 13 grandchildren.
	Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's
choice.
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Scott County Times
17 January 2001
MARVIN PUCKETT
	Marvin C. Puckett, 91, of Huntington died January 9, 2001 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired mechanic for the Greenwood Schools,
a farmer and a coal miner, a member of Valley View Church of Christ,
member of Pulliam Masonic Lodge #133, F&M. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Ruby Puckett.
	Funeral services were January 12, 2001 at McConnell Funeral Home
Chapel with burial at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home of Greenwood.
	He is survived by one daughter, Doris Jones of Greenwood; four sons,
Eugene of Booneville, Byron of Mansfield, Jo Dan of Benton and Don of 
Greenwood; two sisters, Laura King of Greenwood and Velma Cole of
Witcherville; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
	Pallbearers were Larry Don, Gary Don, Marty, David and Barney
Puckett and Coy Jones.
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The Waldron News
17 January 2001
EDWARD MORRIS HACKWORTH
	Edward Morris Hackworth, 58, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday,
January 13, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a lineman for Western
Union and attended Tatetown Church.
	Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2001 at
Tatetown Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery at Union Hill, AR
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Walrdon, AR.
	He is survived by his wife, Sharon Hackworth of the home; two
daughters, Jana Cullefer and Marcee Wagner both of Waldron, AR; two sons,
David Hackworth and Carvin Hackworth both of Waldron; one sister, Shirley
Wheeler of Ozark, AR; and seven grandchildren.
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The Waldron News
17 January 2001
CAREL E. WAGNER
	Services for Carel E. Wagner, 88, of Andrews, Texas were at 4:00
p.m., Monday, January 15, 2001 in Maranatha Assembly of God Church with
Rev. Robert Burns, pastor and Rev. Donnie Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas
officiating. Burial followed in the Andrews West Cemetery under the
direction of McNett Funeral Home.
	Carel died Saturday, January 13, 2001 at his residence. He was
born December 15, 1912 in Waldron, Arkansas. He married Nora Frances
Sparks on November 1, 1931 in Waldron, Arkansas. They lived in Seminole
before moving to Andrews in 1989.
	Carel was a custodian for the Seminole Schools before retirement.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death
by his wife Nora, on August 24, 1999.
	He is survived by one son, Buffard Wagner of Andrews, TX; one
daughter, Clara Nell Franklin of Dallas, TX; one brother, James Wagner
of Waldron, AR; five sisters, Florance Walker, Zadie Deadman, Maddie
Plum, Ada Oliver and Etta Vaughn, all of Waldron, AR; four grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
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Scott County Times
24 January 2001
WILLIAM ELLIOTT
	William Thomas "Nat" Elliott, 78, died December 31, 2000 at his home
in San Diego, California. He was born in Cedar Creek in Scott County on
June 22, 1922. His parents were Cecil and Jennie Elliott. William Thomas
Elliott attended Arkansas Tech University. He joined the United States
Navy in 1941 and served for 20 years. After retiring from the Navy, he
worked for the Prudential Insurance Company and in real estate. Cause of
death was cancer of the spine.
	He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma and brothrs Wingo and
Wayne of Waldron. He is survived by one son, James Ralph of San Diego,
California and one daughter Diane of Sacramento, California. He has two
grandchildren and one great grandchild. His surviving brother is Craig
Elliott of Flint, Michigan. Marilyn Hicks of Waldron is his niece.
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Scott County Times
24 January 2001
PAULINE HARRISON
	Pauline Harrison, 83, of Huntington, Arkansas [died] on Wednesday,
January 17, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, a member
of the Huntington United Methodist Church for 65 years, a member of the
Huntington Cemetery Association and the widow of Edward Harrison, Jr.
	Funeral services were held at 10 am on Saturday, January 20, 2001
at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Arkansas with burial at
Huntington City Cemetery in Huntington under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas.
	Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Reed of Mansfield; one son,
Paul Harrison of Keller, Texas; one sister, Leona Repass of Huntington;
4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
	Pallbearers were Johnny Repass, Charles Repass, Donald Williams,
Joe Bonds, Larry Waggoner, Winston Waggoner and John Reed.
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Scott County Times
24 January 2001
MILDRED LOVETT
	Mildred Lovett of Waldron, Arkansas, formerly of the Johnson Creek
community, died Friday, January 19, 2001 in St. Edward Mercy Medical
Center in Ft. Smith.
	She was born September 12, 1922 in Johnson Creek, Arkansas to the
late Wylie Hensley and the late Nora Carpenter Hensley, her age being 78
years, 4 months and 7 days.
	She was united in marriage on April 7, 1945 in Johnson Creek, Arkansas
to the late Calvin C. Lovett. She was a member of the Holiness faith and a
homemaker.
	She is survived by one brother, Jim Hensley of Wylie, Texas; two
sisters Delia Warren of Talihina, Oklahoma and Cracie Cole of Hillsborough,
Oregon. Numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
	She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters, Josie
Ward, Estelle Johnson, Frona Bagwell, Ellen Hamilton and brothers, Sam
Hensley, John Hensley, Arlin Hensley and James Hensley.
	Funeral services were at 2 pm Sunday, January 21, 2001 in the Chant
Pentecostal Church with Brother Michael Shaddon and Brother Rick Hunt
officiating. Interment will be in the Rogers Cemetery in Y-City under the
direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
	Pallbearers were Doug White, Jr., Dal White, Daniel White, David
McConnell, Shane McConnell, Clay McConnell, Allen Ward and Mike Austin.
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Scott County Times
24 January 2001
INEZ FLANAGAN BAUGH
	Inez Flanagan Baugh of Waldron passed away Friday, January 19, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. She was born September 2, 1913 in Franklin County,
Arkansas to Ed and Clara Flanagan. Mrs. Baugh was a graduate of Ozark High
School and Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and taught school for
over 40 years mostly at the Waldron Public School. She was married in May
1936 to Vernon T. Baugh who preceded her in death in March 1998.
	Mrs. Baugh was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church
and was active in many civic organizations including BPW Club and the Garden
Club. She and her husband, Vernon, are remembered as rose growers who shared
roses with former students, organizations and churches. Along with their love
of roses, Mr. and Mrs. Baugh did volunteer work with the Boy Scout Troop #17
for over 20 years.
	Mrs. Baugh is survived by one sister, Norma Vest of Ozark and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held 2:00 pm Monday, January 22 at
the Waldron First United Methodist Church with interment at Duncan Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Memorial can be given to Duncan
Cemetery Association or Waldron First United Methodist Church.
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Scott County Times
24 January 2001
CALVERT JOYCE
	Calvert P. Joyce, 76, of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas died Sunday, January
14, 2001 in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas. He was a graduate of the University of
Arkansas as a mechanical engineer in 1950, a member of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, and was a Navy veteran of WWII.
	Memorial services were held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2001 at
McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood.
	He is survived by three sons, Keith Joyce and Kyle Joyce both of Fort
Smith and Kenneth Joyce of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one sister, Geraldine Inman of 
Medford, Oregon; one brother, Robert Joyce of Mansfield, Arkansas, and 5
grandchildren.
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Scott County Times
31 January 2001
HELEN ANN DROZDOWSKI
	Helen Ann Drozdowski, 74, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Saturday, 
January 27, 2001 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was of the Catholic faith
and a homemaker.
	She is survived by four sons, David Drozdowski of Y-City, Arkansas,
Ted Drozdowski of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Bill Drozdowski of Irving,
Texas, Michael Drozdowski of Greenwood, Arkansas, four sisters, Mary
Hamara of New Milford, Pennsylvania, Irene Bateman of West Chester,
Pennsylvania, Margaret Zvodar of Exton, Pennsylvania and Elizabeth Belko
of Slidell, Louisiana, two brothers, John Hamara of Coatsville, Pennsyl-
vania and Jake Hamara of Caln, Pennsylvania, fourteen grandchildren and
thirty great-grandchildren.
	Funeral service was held Monday, January 29, 2001 at the McConnell
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Ft. Smith,
Arkansas under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood,
Arkansas.
	Pallbearers were all family members.
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Scott County Times
31 January 2001
MARION HARRIS
	Marion Harris, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, January 26,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired sawmill worker, a veteran
of WWII and a Pentecostal.
	He is survived by his wife, Audrey Lois Harris, one daughter
Carolyn Jo and son-in-law Donald G. Hill of Waldron, Arkansas, one son,
Kenneth E. and daughter-in-law Karren Harris of Waldron, Arkansas, six
sisters, Cleo Wiles of Ochelata, Oklahoma, Emma Barringer of Bartlesville,
Oklahoma, Frankie Thacker of Howe, Oklahoma, Mollie Liska of Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, Eva King of Heavener, Oklahoma, and Lavonne Dehart of Heavener,
Oklahoma, four grandchildren, Donald J. Hill, Teresa Long, Tonya Parson,
Amber Harris, all of Waldron, Arkansas, eight great-grandchildren, Darlynda,
Wendi, Calvin, Tyler, Lanie, Dennis, Amanda and Jason.
	A graveside service was held Monday, January 29, 2001 at 2:00 pm
with burial at Duncan Cemetery, Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
	Pallbearers were Donald J. Hill, Carl Long, Frank Parsons, Rusty
Craig, John Kuhlman, David Jett and Robert Jett.
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Scott County Times
31 January 2001
JAMES STRINGER
	James Arvil "Red" Stringer, 87, of Waldron, Arkansas died on
Monday, January 29, 2001 in a Waldron hospital.
	He was a farmer and a member of the Hon Baptist Church.
	Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 31, 2001
at the Hon Baptist Church with burial at Hon Cemetery in Hon, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
	He is survived by two sons, G.W. and Freddie Stringer of Fort
Smith, Arkansas; two sisters, Rita Thomas of Waldron and Marie Starr of
Mt. Pine, Arkansas; three brothers, Turner Stringer of Corcoran, CA,
Eugene Stringer of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Jessie Stringer of Hackett,
Arkansas; five grandchildren, Mark Stringer, Todd Stringer, Regina Garcia,
Amy Stringer and Angela Nigh; four great-grandchildren.
	Pallbearers are Mark Stringer, Todd Stringer, Mike Stringer, Paul
Stringer, Kenneth Nevills and Linden Scott.
	Viewing will be Wednesday, January 31, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
noon at the funeral home.
	Memorial contributions may be made to Hon Baptist Church, c/o Martin
Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
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Scott County Times
31 January 2001
BONNIE CHEESMAN
	Bonnie Dean Cheesman, 64, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Monday, January
22, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was retired from Planters in Fort
Smith, was the widow of the late Garlan Cheesman and she was preceded in 
death by a daughter, Shirley Faye Cheesman along with three brothers and
one sister.
	Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2001 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in
Waldron.
	She is survived by three daughters, Donna Oliver, Lisa Been and 
Cheryle Verdier all of Greenwood; three sons, Larry of Greenwood, Clifford
of Jenny Lind and Carl of Mansfield; her mother, Tennie Starr of Waldron;
four sisters, Earnestine Taff, Lela Martain, Rose Cheesman all of Waldron
and Betty Cheesman of Ravia, Oklahoma; one brother, Tommy Starr of Waldron
and 16 grandchildren.
	Pallbearers were Isaac Thomas, Ronald Oliver, Jimmy Cheesman, Anthony
Branum, Johnny Oliver and Clifford Oliver.
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Scott County Times
31 January 2001
CHESTER LEE "C.L." STYLES, JR.
	Chester Lee "C.L." Styles, Jr., 76, of Greenwood, Arkansas died
Wednesday, January 24, 2001 in his home. He was a retired Miner Navy
veteran of World War II.
	He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Styles. He is survived
by one daughter, Shannon Rowe of Jenny Lind, Arkansas, one son, Mark
Styles of Jenny Lind, Arkansas, three sisters, Artie Been of Greenwood,
Arkansas, Nona Burks of Greenwood, Arkansas and Lou Ellen Ralston of
Greenwood, Arkansas, one brother, Harvey Styles of Greenwood, Arkansas,
two grandchildren, Evan Rowe and Zahziel Styles.
	Graveside service was Friday, January 26, 2001 at Liberty Cemetery
in Greenwood, Arkansas with burial at Liberty Cemetery, Greenwood, Arkansas
under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas.
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Scott County Times
31 January 2001
BETTY JEAN PHILPOT
	Betty Jean Philpot, 62, of Hartford, Arkansas died Monday, January
8, 2001 in [a] California hospital. She was a retired cook.
	She is survived by two daughters, Jeanie Marshall of Arkansas and
Janie Bastardo of California; five sons, Jeff Marshall and Troy Marshall
both of Hartford, Arkansas, Timmy Marshall and Andy Marshall both of
California, and Eddie Marshall of Oregon; two sisters, Sherry Viallibos
of Arkansas and Billie Philpot of Regon; three brothers, Terry Philpot of
Oregon, Junior Philpot of Arkansas and Jim Philpot of Oklahoma; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
	Memorial service was Friday, January 26, 2001 at Hartford Memorial
Park, in Hartford, Arkansas with burial at Hartford Memorial Park in
Hartford, Arkansas under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of
Greenwood, Arkansas.
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Scott County Times
31 January 2001
DEBORAH GAY KENNEDY
	Deborah Gay Kennedy, 51, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Saturday,
January 27, 2001 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a teacher in Greenwood
Elementary School for 30 years. She was also a member of Little Flock
Primitive Baptist Church, Mansfield, Arkansas.
	She is survived by her parents, Elder Calvin and Alice Kennedy of
Greenwood, Arkansas; three sisters, Loyce Kennedy of Greenwood, Arkansas,
Joyce and Gary Hubble of Little Rock, Arkansas, Jannet and Bobby Brown of
Greenwood, Arkansas; one nephew, Tyler Brown of Greenwood, Arkansas; five
nieces, Cadie Brown of Greenwood, Arkansas, Carmyn Ray of Conway, Arkansas,
Karyn Clifton of Benton, Arkansas [copied as written], grandchildren, Amy
Dorsey of Jay, Oklahoma, Ashley Brown of Blue Jacket, Oklahoma, and many
loved ones.
	The funeral was Monday, January 29, 2001 at 2:00 pm at the McConnell
Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Arkansas with burial at Gilliam Cemetery
in Greenwood, Arkansas under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of
Greenwood, Arkansas.
	Pallbearers were Bob McKay, Joe Green, John Wayne Boyd, John Green,
Larry Goines, and Bryan McKay.
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The Waldron News
31 January 2001
WILLA MAE ARNETT
	Willa Mae Arnett, 74, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Monday, January
22, 2001 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a retired stenographer at the
Oklahoma Welfare Department and a Baptist.
	Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 
Martin Funeral Chapel in Waldron with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
	She is survived by two daughters, Lynda Micowski of Meridian, Conn.
and Laura Roll of Milwaukee, Wis; one sister, Bobbie Harper of Phoenix,
AZ; one brother, Bill Thomas of New Iberia, LA; five grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
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The Waldron News
31 January 2001
OPIE HAROLD EDWARDS
	Opie Harold Edwards, 61, of Empire, California, died Thursday,
January 25, 2001 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, CA. He was a
member of the Jehovah's Witness faith.
	He was born in Parks, Arkansas on Dec. 15, 1939 where he was raised
to the late Otis and Ruby Edwards of Parks. He lived in Empire, CA since
1952.
	A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 3 at 2:30
p.m. at Hughson Kingdom Hall under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral
Chapel.
	He is survived by his wife DeAnna Karen Edwards of Empire; one son,
Clint Edwards of Empire; three brothers, Thurman Edwards of Ceres, Bob
Edwards of Waldron, AR and Doug Edwards of Parks, AR; several nieces,
nephews and relatives.
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Scott County Times
7 February 2001
FRED JONES
	Fred Columbus Jones, 92, of Mena passed away February 1, 2001, in
Mena. He was born June 14, 1908 in Nella, Arkansas, to the late George
Robert Jones and the late Mattie Clarie Hill Jones. On June 23, 1935, he
was united in marriage to Lois Lillian Bowen in Denton, Arkansas. He 
served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was awarded two bronze stars.
Mr. Jones was a deacon of the Calvary Baptist Church and was retired
from the U.S. Forest Service. Mr. Jones was a farmer and a loving husband,
father, brother, uncle and grandfather.
	He is survived by his wife, Lois Jones of Mena, Arkansas; two sons,
Robert and his wife Donna Jones of Acorn, Arkansas, Bill Jones of Tonti-
town, Arkansas; two daughters, Pat and her husband Odell Staggs of Waldron
and Pamela and her husband Robert Pipkin of Mena; one brother, Marvin Jones
of Mena; one sister, Audrey Mills of Waldron; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-
grandchildren; and a host of friends.
	Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Charlie
Jones and his sister Maudie Forrest.
	Funeral services were held Saturday, February 3, 2001 at 3 pm in the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Terry Dwiggins officiating.
Burial will follow in the Owens Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
	Pallbearers were William Pate, Bruce Staggs, Dean Jones, Scott Kincade,
Calvin Jones, Robert Hetland, Bobby Bunyard and Roger Metcalf.
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Scott County Times
7 February 2001
L.H. SCARBROUGH
	L.H. Scarbrough, 75, of Waldron died Thursday, February 1, 2001 in
Waldron. He was a retired sawmill worker and a Primitive Baptist.
	Funeral services were held at 10 am on Saturday, February 3, 2001
in the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
	He is survived by several cousins and friends.
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Scott County Times
7 February 2001
JEAN PLUMMER
	Jean Plummer, 70, Waldron passed away Friday, February 2, 2001 in a
Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Haw Creek Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her father, R.A. Northrip, twin brother,
Dee Northrip, and granddaughter, Katrina "Wagner" Sowell.
	Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Monday, February 5, 2001 in the Haw
Creek Baptist Church with the interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
	She is survived by her husband, Joe Plummer of the home, three 
daughters, Kristie Lunsford of Waldron, Arkansas; Jolene Epperson of 
Waldron, Arkansas and Jeannette Hawkins of Mansfield; three sisters, Odell
Barkley of Shawnee, OK, Adell Thompson of Sanger, CA and Vicky Bekne of
Muleno, OR; one brother, Floyd Northrip of Shawnee, OK; five grandchildren,
Wendi Wagner, Amanda Hawkins, Jeremy Hawkins, Seth Lunsford, Alyson Plummer;
one great-grandchild, Madison Sowell; four step-grandchildren, Richard
Epperson, Becky Epperson, Lynn Epperson, Bryant Epperson and two special
grandchildren, Brian Lott and Brandon Lott. Also surviving, Edna Northrip
of Shawnee, OK.
	Pallbearers were Freddie Ridenhour, Lenny Lott, Jack Smith, Billy
Lunsford, Robert Newman and Mike Stringer.
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Scott County Times
7 February 2001
JIMMY GREEN
	Jimmy Lee Green, 35, of Mansfield, Arkansas died on January 30, 2001
in a Fort Smith hospital. He was self-employed and a Baptist.
	Funeral services were held on February 2, 2001 at 1:00 pm at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Freedom Cemetery
near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, 
Arkansas.
	He is survived by his wife Kim; two sons, Carl Green and Josh 
Johnson of the home. Parents are mother and step-father, Peggy and Joe
LePori of Flatona, Texas; two sisters, Tammy Green of Van Buren, Debbie
Harkins of Charleston, Arkansas; two brothers, Allen and Ricky Green both
of Charleston, Arkansas.
	Pallbearers were Bo Lang, Cody Lang, Jeff Lang, David Morgan,
William Gwin and Mike Robles.
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Scott County Times
7 February 2001
JAMES YOUNG
	James Young, 63, of Waldron, Arkansas died February 3, 2001 in a Ft.
Smith hospital. He was a Southern Baptist minister and a heavy machine
operator and mechanic.
	Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m February 6, 2001 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Bush Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
	He is survived by his wife Elois; mother-in-law, Edna Angel of Waldron;
one daughter, Jennifer Skinner of Conway, Arkansas; six sons, James Young of
Waldron, David and his wife Lisa of Jefferson, Texas, Michael and his wife
Kim of Waldron, Kevin Young of Conway, Arkansas, Dennis and his wife Valarie
of O'Fallon, Ill., Paul and his wife Gloria of Anchorage, Alaska; mother,
Ina Mae Thomas of Waldron; one sister, Anna Sue Rea and her husband Herman
of Florresant, MO; three step-brothers, Harold Thomas of Waldron, Joe and
Harley Thomas of Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
	Grandchildren are Mathew and his wife Kristy, Joshua, Lindsey, Emily,
Cody, Danica, Shasta,Whitney, Jeffrey, Amber, Lauren, James, Matt and
Ashley.
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Scott County Times
7 February 2001
RUTH MURDOCK
	Ruth Hester Murdock died Tuesday, January 30, 2001 in St. Edwards
Hospital, Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born May 8, 1914 in Fairplay,
Panola County, Texas to James Joseph Hester, Jr. and Sarah Amelia Cocke
Hester. She was united in marriage to William Boyd Murdock on August 2,
1933 at the home of her parents in Seabrook, Texas.
	Ruth is survived by one son Thomas M. Murdock and his wife Patricia
Duncan Murdock of Nella, Arkansas; one daughter-in-law, Bonnie Keckler
Murdock of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas and a former daughter-in-law,
Kitty Kelly Murdock of Clinton, Arkansas; nine grandchildren and their
spouses: Jon and Glenda Murdock of Heber Springs, Arkansas, Kyle and
Tonnie Murdock of Clinton, Arkansas, Charley and Kelly Murdock Billy of
Bozeman, MT, Robert and Wendy Murdock Russ of Oxnard, CA, Bart and Melissa
Murdock of Greenwood, Arkansas, Shane and Sarah Murdock Davis of Parks,
Arkansas, Scott and Emily Murdock of Heber Springs, Arkansas and Julie
Murdock of Little Rock, Arkansas; twelve great-grandchildren: Tonya Murdock
of Wynn, Arkansas, Jonathan Murdock of Herber Springs, Arkansas, Jay
Murdock of Puyallup, WA, Janie Murdock of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, Jordan
and Courtney Davis of Parks, Arkansas, Bret and Caitlin Murdock of 
Greenwood, Arkansas, Amy and Eric Parkhurst of Cauthron, Arkansas and
Nicolas and Isaac Murdock of Heber Springs, Arkansas and two great-great
grandchildren: Devonte Murdock of Wynn, Arkansas and Brianna Murdock of
Puyallup, WA.
	She is also survived by a brother, James Joseph Hester, III of
Seabrook, Texas and two nieces: Beth Hester of LaPorte, Texas and Janet 
Hester Sherwood and her husband Steve Sherwood of LaPorte, Texas. She was 
preceded in death by her oldest son, William Boyd Murdock, Jr.
	Ruth was a Licensed Vocational Nurse and was of the Methodist
faith. She was a member of the Seabrook Methodist Church, Seabrook, Texas.
	The body will be cremated under the direction of Hall Funeral Home
of Mena, Arkansas and the remains will be buried in the Murdock plot, 
next to her husband, in the Seabrook City Cemetery, Seabrook, Texas.
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Scott County Times
7 February 2001
IVA SPARKS
	Iva Mae Sparks, 87, of Orange, California formerly of Waldron,
Arkansas died January 31, 2001 in Orange, California. She was a homemaker
and a Baptist.
	Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Winfield Baptist
Church with burial at Sehorn Cemetery at Winfield, Arkansas under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
	She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Harris of Anaheim,
California; two sons, Jerry Dewitt of Santa Rosa, California, Wayne
Sparks of San Jose, California; two sisters, Opal Fitch and Mildred
Farnsworth of Orange, California; one brother Don Neff of Santa Rosa,
California; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
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Scott County Times
14 February 2001
LINDA MOREDOCK
	Linda Sue Moredock, 43, of Rockford, Illinois died on February 3,
2001 in Wisconsin. She was a tutor and a member of the Holy Family 
Catholic Church.
	Visitation and Rosary service was held on Friday at 6:00 pm in 
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas. Graveside service
was at 10:00 am Saturday, February 10, 2001 at Cedar Creek Cemetery
with burial at Cedar Creek, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron.
	She is survived by her husband Richard Moredock of the home; two
daughters, Amanda and Jennifer of the home; parents (mother and step
father) Leila and Kyle Higgins of Booneville, Arkansas; one sister,
Wanda Randolph of Ratcliff, Arkansas; two brothers, James Brown of
Russellville, Arkansas and Andy Brown of Booneville, Arkansas; three
nieces and two nephews.
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Scott County Times
14 February 2001
CALVIN E. "GENE" McCANN
	Born March 21, 1923 in Donaphin, Missouri, passed away February 3,
2001. A resident of the South Bay for 60 years, Gene was Superintendent
of the Beacon Light Mission in San Pedro for many years, having served
them for more than 50 years working with more than 30 churches on behalf
of homeless men. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda; daughter, Mary
Ann (George) Eaton; son, Mark Eugene McCann; granddaughter, Rebecca Ann
Eaton; brother, Tom McCann of Waldron, Arkansas; sisters, Betty Campbell
of Bakersfield, Kelsie Taff of Waldron, Arkansas and Wanda Lee Young of
Trinidad, Colorado.
	Funeral services were on Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at 10 am at
McNerney's Colonial Mortuary. Interment was held at Green Hills Memorial
Park at 10:45 am and proceeded on Avalon Blvd., in order to pass by
Wilmington Square, which is where Gene met so many men in his work for
Beacon Light. The services then concluded at Green Hills Memorial Park
in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Scott County Times
14 February 2001
EULA JAMES
	Eula Rose James, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas died February 5, 2001 in
a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired home health aid, member of 
Waldron Church of Christ, and widow of N.T. James.
	Funeral services were at 10:00 am on Friday, February 9, 2001 at
the Waldron Church of Christ with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
	She is survived by one daughter, Lydia Underwood of Waldron,
Arkansas; two sons, Sam James of Waldron, Arkansas, Donald Lynn James of
Estelline, Texas; one sister, Marie Withers of St. Petersburg, Florida;
nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; five great-great
grandchildren.
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Scott County Times
14 February 2001
MARY SMITH
	Mary Lou Angeline Smith, 84, of Waldron, Arkansas died on February 8,
2001 in Waldron. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
	Funeral services were February 10, 2001 at 2:00 pm at the Freedom
Baptist Church with the burial at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas.
	She is survived by one son, Donald Smith of Midland, Arkansas; eight
grandchildren, Tracy Smith, Troy Smith, Tony Smith, Cody Long, John Long,
Ricky Long, Erma Greiner and Gerrie Sue Long.
	Pallbearers were grandsons.
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Scott County Times
21 February 2001
PAULINE WOODS
	Pauline Helen Armstrong Woods, 87, of Bakersfield, California, formerly
of Mansfield, Arkansas died February 11, 2001 in Bakersfield, California.
	She was a seamstress, a member of the Mansfield First Baptist Church,
and the widow of Woody Woods. Mrs. Woods was preceded in death by two
grandsons and one great grandson.
	Funeral services were Saturday, February 17, 2001 at the Mansfield First
Baptist Church with burial at Hartford Memorial Park in Hartford, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas.
	She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Jeanette and 
Julian of Los Angeles, California, Paula and John of Bakersfield, California
and Marian and Will of Bakersfield, California; two sisters, Geneva Dismukes
of Mansfield and Leigh Maass of Mansfield; one brother, Dr. Wade Armstrong of
North Carolina; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
	Memorial contributions may be made to Mansfield First Baptist Church
Building Fund or Choir Church Fund, c/o Martin Funeral Home, PO Box 367,
Mansfield, Arkansas 72944.
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Scott County Times
21 February 2001
WILLIE HICKMAN
	Willie H. Hickman, 77, of Parks, Arkansas died February 12, 2001 in
his home. He was a logger and a World War II veteran.
	Funeral services were Saturday, February 17, 2001 at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Buffalo Cemetery near Waldron under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
	He is survived by his wife Sue Hickman; two daughters, Gwenda Hickman
of Show Low, Arizona and Beverly Moler of Madera, California; one brother,
Lenard Hickman of Ft. Collins, Colorado; five grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.
	Pallbearers were Shane Rogers, Michael Rogers, Ramon Espinosa, Kenneth
Preston, Jimmy Dean Lee and Paul Rainbolt. Honorary pallbearer was Herman 
Atchley.
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Scott County Times
21 February 2001
RICHARD WEATHERLY
	Richard Lavern Weatherly, 68, of Boles, Arkansas died Thursday, February
15, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a farmer for Tyson Foods, a retired
truck driver and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, one sister and three grandsons.
	Funeral services were held at 4:30 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2001
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Grove Hill Memorial Park
in Dallas, Texas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
	He is survived by his wife, Sarah; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda
and Joey Baker of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Deidre and Leonard Ridenhour and
Margaret and Chris Glenn all of Boles; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard
and Linda Weatherly of Boles and Jack Williams of Waldron; one brother, Johnny
Don Weatherly of Quinlan, Texas; 15 grandchildren, Tracy Williams, Misti Vaughn,
Sissy Cox, Crystal Henry, Douglas Mays, Craig Vaughn, Cassie Baker, Wade
Ridenhour, Leann Morgan, Jack Williams, Jr., Michael Williams, Joseph Williams,
Lisa Bailey, Beth Rhoads, Mitch Ridenhour; 6 great-grandchildren, Austin Vaughn,
Trey Williams, Tiffany Pierce, Tyler Henry, Michael Henry and Dustin Mays.
	Pallbearers were grandsons.
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Scott County Times
21 February 2001
VIRGIE FARRIS
	Virgie Reed (Susie) Farris, 67, of Booneville, Arkansas died February
14, 2001 in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
	Graveside services were held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 16, 2001
with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
	She is survived by her husband, Irvin Ray Farris; four daughters, Linda
Hinson of Carson City, Nevada, Brinda Finley of Kenn, Washington, Mary Jane
Gardner of Layton, Utah and Sherry Minteer of Manteca, California; two sons,
Jim Reed of Roff, Oklahoma and Kenny Reed of Corcoran, California; two sisters,
Rene McNeely of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma and Margaret Hazel of Luther, Oklahoma;
two brothers, Marion Ashford of Midwest City, Oklahoma and Gilbert Ashford of
Burney, California; fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
	Pallbearers were Timmy Franklin, Tommy Franklin, John Brown, Blain Reed,
Steve Farris and Melvin Farris.
	Honorary pallbearers were Timothy Reed, James Gardner, David Slate,
Woody Slate and Carl Slate.
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The Waldron News
21 February 2001
BELLE GOFF
	Belle Goff, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, February 18, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. She was a retired nurses aide, a member of Holiness
Revival Center and the widow of the late Foy Goff.
	Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21 at Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
	She is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Ernie & Ann of 
Waldron, Danny & Kathy of Poteau, OK, Ron & Sandy of New Boston, TX, Jerry
Goff of Waldron, and Terry & Cherie of Little Rock, AR; two sisters, Virginia
Ward of Waldron and Nell Faria of Turlock, CA; three brothers, John Smith of
Waldron, Millard Smith of Sugar Grove, AR and Max Smith of Waldron; nine
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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The Waldron News
21 February 2001
MARIAN FRANCIS DENADEL HICKS
	Marian Francis Denadel Hicks, 67, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Saturday,
February 3, 2001 in Leflore County, Oklahoma. She was a rental property 
operator.
	Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 16 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
	She is survived by her husband, Charles; one daughter, Kealy Michelle
Hicks of Fort Smith, AR; one step-daughter, Tracy Michelle Roberge of Spiro,
OK; two step-sons, Charles H. Hicks of Fort Smith and Shannon Dewayne Hicks of
Mena, AR; two sisters, Reba Lea Bogham of San Bernardino, CA and Anna Howard
of Pottsville, AR.
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The Waldron News
21 February 2001
MADELINE M. HILL
	Madeline M. Hill, 77, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died Monday, February
19, 2001 at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1923
at Prairie Grove, the daughter of William Harrison and Ethel Weber McBroom.
	She was assistant manager of the Boston Store in Fayetteville, retiring
in 1986. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and Circle-4.
	She is survived by her husband, Tom Hill; one son, Tommy Hill of Waldron,
AR; two daughters, Beverly K. Hill and Madeline Carol Johnson, both of
Fayetteville; five grandsons and two great-grandchildren.
	Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 21 at Central
United Methodist Church with burial at Prairie Grove Cemetery under the
direction of Moore's Chapel.
	Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1106,
Fayetteville, AR 72702.
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The Waldron News
21 February 2001
FRANCES LEE RHOADES
	Frances Lee Rhoades, 71, of Gravelly, Arkansas died Sunday, February
18, 2001 in Hot Springs. She was a farmer and a member of Mt. Vernon
Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Rush & Tommye Rhoads, and a brother, George Rhoades. She was a member of
Gravelly Chapter of Eastern Star.
	Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21 at
Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church. Eastern Star Graveside Service
will be at Young Gravelly Cemetery in Gravelly, AR under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
	She is survived by several cousins. Pallbearers are Bill Hogue,
Joe Hogue, Bobby Rhoades, Aaron Rhoades, Wayne Rhoades and Harry
Wayne Rhoades.
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The Waldron News
28 February 2001
JAMES LEE "PREACHER" MORRIS
	Mr. James Lee "Preacher" Morris, age 77, of Roland, Arkansas, died
Friday, February 23, 2001 at his home.
	He is survived by his son, James Edward Morris of Dardanelle, AR;
three daughters, Judy Metcalf of Dardanelle, AR, Janis Dust of Roland,
AR and Angie Race of Atkins; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
	He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Morris and Maudie
Kester Morris, a son, James Larry Morris and a sister, Evalea Caldwell.
	Graveside services were Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at
the New Hope Cemetery with Reverend Pat Baze officiating.
	Pallbearers were Kent Davis, Dean Davis, Harlen Davis, James
Jackson, Sam Haney and Junior Haney. Honorary pallbearers were Bob
Bottoms and John Smith.
	Arrangements were in the care of Dardanelle Funeral Service.
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Scott County Times
7 March 2001
CLYDE DIAMOND
	Clyde Louis Diamond was born to Clyde and Dorothy Walls Diamond
on November 1, 1938 in Waco, Texas. Clyde Louis Diamond passed this life
on March 3, 2001, while at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith,
Arkansas. He married Shirley Fuller on February 15, 1963. From that
marriage Shana Leah Diamond and Clyde Lee Diamond were born.
	Clyde Louis Diamond grew up in Houston, Texas and attended Sam
Houston High School. In 1959 he moved to Magazine, Arkansas due to 
health complications. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde
and Dorothy Diamond. He is survived by his wife Shirley Fuller Diamond
of thirty-seven years. One daughter, Shana Simons, her husband Chad
and their children Jessica, Heather and Josh of Tennessee. One son,
Clyde Lee Diamond, his wife Lisa, and their children Heather, Chad,
Dystiny, Zacry, Justin and Zane of Magazine, Arkansas. One sister,
Barbara June Dunn, her husband Frank and their children Rodney, Rhonda,
Donna, Franky and Dottie of Harvey, Arkansas. His mother-in-law, Maxine
Fuller of Waldron, Arkansas. One brother-in-law, Roger Fuller of Hot
Springs, Arkansas. Four sisters-in-law and their husbands, Bobby and
Tillie Rose of Boles, Arkansas, Dr. Louis and Sheri Stubbs of DeQueen,
Arkansas, Keith and Rhonda Piles of Parks, Arkansas, Rudy and Anitra
Barnett of Hope, Arkansas. Uncle Lon Ed Walls of Magazine, Arkansas,
and numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews throughout the
United States.
	Funeral services for Clyde were held Monday, March 5, 2001 at
Roberts Funeral Home in Booneville, Arkansas, with burial at Evans
Cemetery in Magazine, Arkansas joining his property.
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Scott County Times
7 March 2001
WILLIAM REED
	William Hubert Reed, 81, of Waldron died February 24, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. He was a retired cannery worker, he attended
Lamb Baptist Church and his hobbies were hunting, fishing and
gardening and he was preceded in death by one daughter, Willene
Tellez.
	Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 2 pm
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Buffalo Cemetery in
Boles, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
	He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Reed of the home; two 
daughters, Gerri Lewis of Lodi, California and Linda Holden of Lodi,
California; one son, Ed Reed of Lodi, California; 10 grandchildren
and 28 great-grandchildren.
	Pallbearers were Robert Thornburg, Billy Lunsford, Charles
Lunsford, Buddy Helton, Jerry Lasiter and Darrin Milligan.
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The Waldron News
7 March 2001
CLYDE FLOYD WARD, SR.
	Clyde Floyd Ward, Sr., 60, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, March 4,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a carpenter and a veteran of the U.S.
Navy.
	No services were held. Burial was at Salem Cemetery at Eagle Mills,
AR following cremation under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of
Greenwood, AR.
	He is survived by three daughters, Annette Constantino of Fresno,
CA, Alisha Rousseau of Waldron, AR and Denise Ansel of Fresno, CA; three
sons, Clyde Ward, Jr. of Greenwood, AR, Dennis Ward of Huntington, AR and
David Ward of Clovis, CA; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Scott County Times
14 March 2001
MARIE LINKER
	Marie A. Linker, 89, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 6, 2001 in a
Waldron nursing home. She was a retired legal secretary, a Baptist and
the widow of Autrey Linker.
	Graveside services were held at 2 pm Thursday, March 8, 2001 at
Chant Cemetery in Y-City under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
	She is survived by her nursinghome family.
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Scott County Times
14 March 2001
ALTA ARRINGTON
	Alta Alma Hall Arrington, 89, of Mansfield died Tuesday, March 6,
2001 in her home. She was born January 17, 1912 at Union Ridge, Arkansas
to G.M. and Della Norried Coyle. She was preceded in death by her husbands
L.L. Hall and Otis Arrington.
	Graveside services were held at 11 am Thursday, March 8, 2001 at
Pine Log Cemetery near Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home.
	She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Crutchfield of Abbott,
Arkansas; one son, Bill Hall of Shreveport, Louisiana; one step-son, J.W.
Hall of Abbott, Arkansas; three sisters, Ruby Barlow of Panama, Oklahoma,
Lois Beshears of Tahlequah, Oklahoma and Melba Pierce of Portsmouth,
Virginia; one brother, Leon Coyle of Baron, California; 12 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
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Scott County Times
14 March 2001
ROY COTNER
	Roy V. Cotner, 86, of Mansfield, Arkansas died March 7, 2001 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired farmer.
	Graveside services were held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 10, 2001
at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton, Arkansas under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield.
	He is survived by one sister, Pauline Holland of Mansfield; one
brother, Carroll Cotner of Tulsa, Oklahoma and several nices and nephews.
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The Waldron News
14 March 2001
MARIE MOUDY
	Marie Moudy, 81, of Havana, Arkansas died Thursday, March 8, 2001
at the Waldron Nursing Center in Waldron, Arkansas.
	She was born in Sugar Grove, Logan County, Arkansas on March 2,
1920, the daughter of the late Jess and Tishie Vessel Pledger. She was
a mother, homemaker, grandmother, and a member of the Havana Assembly of
God Church.
	She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Boots" Buford
Moudy, Sr., a son, James "Jamie" Buford Moudy, Jr., and an infant sister,
Martha Nell Pledger.
	Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Bill
Needham of Waldron and Martha and Clyde Simmons of Lavaca, AR; three
sisters, Margie Moore of Skiatook, OK, Florence Davis of Fort Smith and
Joyce Sebastian of Claremore, OK; four grandchildren, Lisa and Mark Smith
of Waldron, Arlen and Missy Monday of Greenwood, AR; three great grandsons,
Stephen Smith and Caleb Smith both of Waldron and Matt Monday of Greenwood.
	Funeral services were Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at
the Havana Assembly of God Church followed by burial at Havana Cemetery.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
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The Waldron News
14 March 2001
LETHA SMITH
	Letha Smith, 77, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Thursday, March 8, 2001
in a local hospital. She was a retired nurse and a member of Eastern Star.
	Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2001 with
burial at Hartford Memorial Park in Hartford, AR under the direction of
Putnam Funeral Home of Fort Smith, AR.
	She is survived by three daughters, Carol Walters of Waldron, AR,
Idella Mullins of Clintwood, VA and Barbara Taylor of Detroit, MI; two
sisters, Hazel Short of Portsmouth, OH and Pearl Jones of Bluefield, VA;
six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may
be made to Eastern Star, c/o Fay Rogers, Box 325, HCR 69, Boles, AR 72926.
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Scott County Times
21 March 2001
LELA CALVERT
	Lela Marie Calvert, 84, of Waldron died Thursday, March 15, 2001 in a
Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and widow of Buster J. Owens.
	Funeral services were at 2 pm Friday, March 16, 2001 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
	She is survived by her husband, Sam; two daughters, Verna Rogers and
Mavis Trumble of Waldron; two sons, Worman Owens and Donny Owens both of
Waldron; two sisters, Imogene Curtis of Hanford, California and Geraldine
Tollett of Waldron; one brother, Henry Gipson of Hanford, California; 12
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
	Pallbearers were Danny Owens, Kirk Owens, James Owens, Jeff Owens,
Jimmy Rogers, Russell Trumble, Mike Trumble and Brian Jones.
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Scott County Times
21 March 2001
WYNEMA HANNA
	Wynema Hanna, 86, of Hemet, California, formerly of Mansfield died
March 11, 2001 in Hemet. She was a homemaker and a Baptist and the widow
of Kermit Hanna.
	Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, March 15, 2001 in the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Forest Park Cemetery
in Fort Smith.
	She is survived by one daughter, Melba Stugart of Hemet, California; 
one son, Jack Hanna of Newberry Springs, California; one brother, Lister
Stinebaugh of Dayton, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Billy Stugart and 
Jennifer Casseli; four great-grandchildren, Heather and Stephanie Stugart
and Catelin and Michael Casseli.
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The Waldron News
21 March 2001
ESSIEMAE OVERSTREET
	Essie Mae Overstreet, 86, of Arkoma, Oklahoma, died Sunday, March 18,
2001 in Pocola, OK. She was a retired department store sales clerk and a
member of First Baptist Church in Arkoma, OK. She was preceded in death by
her husband, John Overstreet and a son, Bob Overstreet.
	Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at First Baptist
Church in Arkoma, OK with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort
Smith, AR under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, AR.
	She is survived by four daughters, Alva Harrald of Pocola, OK, June
Freeman of Waldron, AR, Sue Shackleford of Pocola, OK and Kay Dye of Fort
Smith, AR; one son, Charles Overstreet of Arkoma, OK; one sister, Erma
Jewell Lovett of Arkoma, OK; one brother, Robert Holmes of Sherman, TX;
22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
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The Waldron News
21 March 2001
LYNN H. SHELTON
	Lynn H. Shelton, age 84, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at the home
of his daughter in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born November 18, 1916 in
Vivian, Louisiana. He was the son of the late Charles Shelton and Eurtis
Griffin Shelton.
	He graduated from high school in Artesia, New Mexico and worked in
management positions for J.C. Penney Company for sixteen years. He was a
veteran of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.
	He served as the minister for Churches of Christ in New Mexico, Texas,
Colorado, Nebraska and Waldron, Arkansas for over fifty years. His final
sermon was preached at the Crystal Springs Church of Christ last November.
He was joined in these efforts by his wife of fifty-five years, the late
Milta Newman Shelton.
	He is survived by his son, Victor L. Shelton and his wife Rita of
Springfield, Missouri and his daughter Sherra Sue Shelton Phillips and her
husband, Ronald W. Phillips of Little Rock; sister-in-law Jane Newman of
Ft. Smith, AR; grandchildren, Jenny Lynn Dunagan and her husband Steven of
Springfield, Missouri; Sunny Joy Park and her husband Michael of Lubbock,
Texas; Justin Phillips and his fiancee Shauri Taskey; and Aaron Lynn Phillips
all of Little Rock; and great grandson Brady Mac Dunnigan; and two nieces
and a nephew.
	After retiring from the church at Waldron he moved to Little Rock.
He was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. He married a very
special lady four years ago, Bessie Brown Shelton, and with this marriage
acquired a large and loving extended family which he counted as his own.
Survivors are daughters, Carolyn Wright and her husband Wayne, Danita Hart
and husband James, and Debbie Wright and husband Wally, all of the Little
Rock area, six grandchildren, Tonya Hoffman, Andrea Collatt, Scott Wright,
Jeremy Wright, Samantha Brooks, and Amanda Wright, and five great-grand-
children, Brooks Wright, Drew Collatt, Zach Groves, A.J. Collatt and Clare
Grace Wright.
	He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and golfing buddies.
He was proud of the fact that at the age of 82, he shot his age at the golf
course. He had such knowledge of the Bible, a wonderful smile which conveyed
care and kindness, concern and patience, a great shock of silver wavy hair
and love for all whose lives he touched. He was "Grandpa Shelton" to Nicholas
and Emilee Phillips, Lindsey Niesen and a lot of other children. Our bonds
of family and friendship will be everlasting in Christ.
	A special thanks to Dr. Ralph Broadwater and his staff and the nurses
and caretakers at University Hospital and the staff of the Surgery Oncology
Clinic at Arkansas Cancer Research Center.
	A Memorial Service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17th, at
Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral
Home. His cremated remains will be carried by his children for burial at
Pinon, New Mexico.
	The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to
Hospice Homecare, Arkansas Cancer Research Center, the mission fund at
Pleasant Valley Church of Christ or Central Arkansas Christian School.
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Scott County Times
28 March 2001
NADA LEE CURRIER
	Nada Lee Currier, 72, of Waldron died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in
her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in
Waldron.
	Funeral services were held at 2 pm Friday, March 23, 2001 at the
Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron,
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
	She is survived by her husband Jim Henry Currier of the home, one
daughter, Sharon Ann Rice of Waldron; one sister, Ann Oiver of Waldron;
three brothers, John Evans of Waldron, Leon B. Evans of Huntsville, 
Alabama and Lamoine Evans of Heavener, Oklahoma; one grandchild and
grandson-in-law, Jennifer Deanne and Jack London of Searcy, Arkansas; and
one great-grandchild Hanna Grace London.
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The Waldron News
28 March 2001
ELSIE L. HUNSUCKER
	Elsie L. Hunsucker, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, March 19,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker, a member of the Winfield
Baptist Church and the widow of Walker Hunsucker.
	Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2001 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in
Winfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
	She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Verna and Ron
Thompson of Wheatland, MO; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Rose
Hunsucker of Waldron, AR and Manuel and Dorothy Hunsucker of Platt City,
MO; one sister, Emmer Perez of Clearlake, CA; two brothers, George Denton
of Macon, MO and Bill Denton of Waldron, AR; five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
	Pallbearers were Earl Craig, Brandon Jones, Jerry Parker, Don
Ridenhour, Harold Johnson and Todd Hunsucker.
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The Waldron News
28 March 2001
LOTTIE LOIS (KLINGAMAN) RYE
	Lottie Lois (Klingaman) Rye was born March 28, 1901 in Oklahoma City,
Indian Territory, to Jacob Franklin and Katie Anne (Tye) Klingaman. On
February 7, 2001, in Sedona, Arizona, while the dew was on the roses, she
walked into the glorious garden of our Lord Jesus.
	Lois graduated from Oklahoma High School in 1919. On March 18, 1922
she and Mitchell C. Rye were united in marriage. The couple enjoyed life
together for over 56 years, until his passing on February 28, 1979.
	Lois retired in 1950 from Tinker Field Air Force Base in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma. The family then moved to a farm in Waldron, Arkansas, 
where they had a mill. The made molding and raised cattle. Lois had several
acres where she cultivated flowers. She was known for her passion for 
gardening and her love for her Pekingese companions; she had several 
since 1923.
	In 1981, Lois relocated to Sedona, Arizona, where she enjoyed the
red rocks until her death. Mrs. Rye touched, enriched, and inspired many
people she befriended through the years.
	Lois is survived by two granddaughters, Lacy Morgan of Coweta,
Oklahoma and Lindsay Cooper of Tulsa, Oklahoma; nieces, Elaine Deihl
of Sedona, Arizona, Lois Jane Eggers of Cabool, Missouri and Claire
Wagner of San Marcos, California; nephew, Edward Berger of Sedona, Arizona;
her dear cousin, Carolyn Smith of Tulsa, OK; many other nieces, nephews, 
cousins, other relatives and friends.
	Mrs. Rye was preceded in death by both parents, her husband, her
sisters and brother.
	Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31,
2001, at Kolb Cemetery in Spencer, Oklahoma. Shawn Bates will officiate
and services are under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home,
119 N. Chestnut, Bristow, Oklahoma.
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