SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES, January - March 2002 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 2 January 2002 HETTIE HICKERSON Hettie Lee Hickerson, age 79, of Manfield was born August 31, 1922. She went to be with her late husband, James Lee Hickerson on Wednesday, December 19, 2001. Mrs. Hickerson was a homemaker and a Nazarene. She is survived by one son, James Lee Hickerson and his wife, Betsy Lee of Mansfield. Other survivors include one daugher-in-law, Elizabeth Hickerson of Indiana, one sister, Glenda Wade of California; one brother, Johnny Carpenter of Germany; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Douglas Hickerson. Funeral services were held at 11 am Saturday, December 22, 2001 at the Mansfield Church of the Nazarene with interment at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jackie Smith, Michael Smith, Daron Trantham, Roger Ball, Gus Thompson and Rick Thomas. ===================================================================== Scott County Times 2 January 2002 FREELON JETT Freelon Rufus Jett, 71, of Waldron died Monday, December 24, 2001 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a Baptist. Graveside services were held at 2 pm Saturday, December 29, 2001 at Parks Cemetery at Parks under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Debbie Hillman of Houston, Texas; one step-daughter, Kay Montgomery of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Rita Dean Sikes of New Orleans, Louisiana; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. ===================================================================== Scott County Times 2 January 2002 JAMES HOLLINGSHEAD James A. Hollingshead, 39, of Mansfield died Tuesday, December 25, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a Baptist. Funeral services were held at 10 am Friday, December 28, 2001 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial following at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Abbott, Arkansas. He is survived by his grandmother, Mae Hollingshead of Greenwood; two aunts, Kathryn Hollingshead of Mansfield and Ellen Schnitzius of North Fork, California. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 2 January 2002 ALLIE DOUTHIT Allie Douthit, age 82, of Gravelly, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born September 17, 1919 at Gravelly, Arkansas to the late Cecil and Lula Hunnicutt Gwin. She was a livelong native of Gravelly, a homemaker, a school teacher and Sunday school teacher. She attended Mulberry Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Loyd Douthit; two sisters, Beatrice Garner Yeats of Gravelly and Eunice Kendrick of Dardanelle; a brother, Troy Lee Gwin of Dardanelle; two brothers-in-law, Floyd Douthit of Fort Smith and Emmett and Lois Douthit of Lonoke; 13 nieces and nephews, Garry Garner, Jerry Ferguson and Rodney Gwin all of Gravelly; Rodney Garner of North Little Rock; Peggy Pickens of Pickens, AR; Linda Michaels of Bentonville; Doris Stokes and Ann Holley of Fort Smith; Peggy Dowdy of Carlisle; Margie Ennis of Russellville; Rhonda Gwin of Dardanelle; Harold Rousseau of Louisiana and C.D. Gwin of Oklahoma. Graveside funeral services were Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Parks Cemetery in Gravelly with Rev. Jim Bates officiating, assisted by Garry Garner. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were John Holley, Bill Stokes, James Dowdy, Garry Garner, Rodney Garner and Hal Rosseau. ===================================================================== Scott County Times 9 January 2002 LAURA THOMAS Laura Ann Thomas, 91, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, January 6, 2002 in Waldron. She was a retired nurses aid, a member of Waldron Assembly of God Church and the widow of Earl Thomas. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, January 10, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas. She is survived by two daughters, Christine Lees of Waldron and Earline Williams of Abbott, Arkansas; two sisters, Lee Ora Haga of Waldron and Ratha McCord of Camden, Arkansas; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ray Lees, Mike House, Don Holmes, Pete Reyman and Don Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be Loren Dickens, Charles D. Williams, Kenneth Barnett and Chris Herron. ===================================================================== Scott County Times 9 January 2002 FLOYD WARD Mr. Floyd "Skinny Daddy" Richard Ward of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 27, 2001 at his home. He was born May 13, 1931 in Boles, Arkansas. His age being 70 years, 7 months and 14 days. Mr. Ward was the son of the late William Carroll Ward and the late Josie Hensley Ward. He was united in marriage to Betty Weatherby on June 24, 1955 in Talihina, Oklahoma. He lived in Mena most of his life and was disabled. He is survived by his wife Betty of Mena; five sons, Mike, Gary, Jason, Johnny K. "Duke" and Brian all of Mena; two daughters, Karen Ward of Mena and Ellen Thacker of Countyline, Oklahoma; five brothers, Johnny Ray, Jerrell, Marvin and Joe Bill all of Waldron and George of Mena; two sisters, Juanita Maxwell of Waldron and Kathy White of Parks; 12 grand- children and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday, December 31 in the Hall Memorial Chapel with Bro. David McCord officiating. Interment was at the Rocky Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Service. ===================================================================== Scott County Times 9 January 2002 CLAUDE SINGLETON Claude Singleton, age 91, of Boles, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 5, 2002 in Fort Smith. He was born September 14, 1910 in Oden, Arkansas to the late Zef D. Singleton and the late Ida Posey Singleton. On March 9, 1930 he was united in marriage to his wife Mattie in Nella, Arkansas. He served in the US Army during World War II. Mr. Singleton was a truck driver by profession. He is survived by five sons, Herman, Lee and Vernal all of Boles, Earl D. of Willits, California and Rilday Singleton of Tuolumne, California; one sister, Louvinia Harvey of Texarkana, Texas; 30 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his son Herbert and his daughter Julitte. Graveside memorial service will be held Friday, January 11 at 1:00 pm at Chant Cemetery in Y-City with Reverend Mike Shaddon officiating. Arrangements will be under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. ===================================================================== Scott County Times 9 January 2002 VIRGIL CHEEK Virgil Lee "Pete" Cheek, 81, of Waldron died Friday, December 28, 2001 in his home. He was a retired petroleum salesman, attended Waldron Church of the Nazarene, a veteran of WWII, a member of Waldron VFW Club, and was a Central Committeeman for Hickman Ward II in Scott County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Lacy Cheek. Memorial services were held at 10 am Monday, December 31, 2001 in the Waldron Church of the Nazarene under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Dr. David Cheek of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Opal Sparks of Waldron; one brother, Floyd Cheek of Sanger, California; and several nieces and nephews. ===================================================================== Scott County Times 9 January 2002 RUTH BROWN Ruth Brown, 83, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, January 5, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and was a Jehovah's Witness. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 2 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness with burial following at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by three daughters, Billie Faye Underbrink and her husband Harold of Riviera, Texas, Zola Mae Scantling and her husband Bobby Gene of Waldron, and Joy Elliott and her husband David of Freeport, Texas; two sons, James L. Brown and his wife Jean of Waldron and Rodney Glen Brown and his wife Teresa of Arkoma, Oklahoma; one sister, Beatrice Allen of Canyon, Texas; one brother, Charles C. Ferguson and his wife Maxcine of Tomball, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Marvin Ward, Jerrel Ward, Charles Maxwell, Douglas White, Chester Jones and Richard Singleton. ===================================================================== Scott County Times 9 January 2002 CHARLOTTE WILES Charlotte Louise Wiles, 75, of Harvey, Arkansas died Saturday, January 5, 2002 in her home. She was a retired owner and operator of a grocery store and a Catholic. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 10 am at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with interment at Chant Cemetery. She is survived by her husband John Wiles of the home; one son, James (W.T.) Jones of Harvey, Arkansas; one sister Christine Nelms of McAlister, Oklahoma; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 9 January 2002 CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN GISH Christopher Austin Gish of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, January 3, 2002 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was the infant son of Christopher Gish and Katherine Nicole Callaway. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 7, 2002 at Woodlawn Memorial Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Arkansas. He is survived by his parents, Christopher Gish and Katherine Nicole Callaway; paternal grandparents, Elaine Williams of Hartford, AR; David and Sherry Gish of Midland, AR; Mark Oliver of Waldron, AR and Karen Gordon of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; one sister, April Callaway of Waldron, AR; three brothers, Michael David Gish of Abbott, AR, Thomas Gish of Abbott, AR and Kelsie Gish of Waldron, AR. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 9 January 2002 JOSEPH FRANKLIN McCAIN Joseph Franklin McCain, age 85, of Dardanelle, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 3, 2002 at his home. Born in Okeeman, OK on July 23, 1916, he was the son of the late Harrison and Naomi Cates McCain. He was retired from the Forest Service and cattle farming. He attended the Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary McCain of Dardanelle; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Patsy McCain of Hot Springs, Roy and Bobbie McCain of Pocola, OK and Earnest McCain of Ft. Smith; one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Merle Metcalf of Mena; two brothers and three sisters all of Arizona; 11 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Funeral service was Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Thomas Morris officiating. Burial was at 2:00 p.m. in Hawkins Cemetery, Parks, Arkansas by Cornwell Funeral Service in Dardanelle. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 9 January 2002 ROY E. (SLIM) WAGNER Roy E. (Slim Wagner, 73, died Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at his home in Oklahoma City, OK. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 5th at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with burial at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Oklahoma City. Roy was born September 29, 1928 in Nola, Arkansas to Sam and Etta Wagner. He has lived in the Oklahoma area for more than 50 years. He worked for Aero Commander in Oklahoma City until he started his own lawn mower repair service. Roy loved the outdoors and until his illness he never lost his love of coon hunting. He is survived by his wife Madeline (Hunt) Wagner of the home; three daughters, Terry Hilgenberg and husband Darrell, Gail Homerding and husband Mark, Robin East and husband John; one granddaughter, Jessica Homerding all of Oklahoma City. Also, two brothers Floyd and Harlan of California; and a sister, Lois Jean Angel of Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Hershel, Doug, R.V. and Udell, and two sisters, Geneva Thompson and Marie Franklin. Pallbearers were David Dykeman, John East, Darrell Hilgenberg, Mark Homerding and Lucky Hunt. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 16 January 2002 LEROY CRAIG Leroy Craig, age 42, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Friday, January 11th, 2002 in his home. He was a poultry farmer and a member of the N.R.A. Funeral services were held Monday, January 14th at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by one son, Rusty Craig of Waldron, AR; mother, Lavoyne Craig of Waldron, Arkansas, one sister, Linda Hutchens of Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Jimmy Graham, Dewayne Harris, Mark Harris, J.D. Newberry, Terrell Moore, Dewayne Hutchens and Phillip Sherrill. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 23 January 2002 DOUG STARK Thomas Douglas "Doug" Stark, age 52, a resident of Pottsville, Arkansas, died after a brief illness Friday, January 18, 2002 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on May 11, 1949 in Russellville, Arkansas to J.D. and Neva Dane (Jones) Stark. Mr. Stark was a retired State Trooper with the State of Arkansas as well as a retired Army National Guardsman. He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Stark, and mother, Neva Dene Stark Price. Doug was a member of Masonic Lodge #333, the Scott County Fox & Wolf Hunters Association, Waldron Volunteer Fire Department and the Mars Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Crow Mountain (Pottsville.) He is survived by his wife, Joanne G. Stark of Pottsville, Arkansas, two sons and daughters-in-law, Jason Douglas and Kathleen Stark of Subiaco, Arkansas and Scott Thomas and Kerry Stark of Russellville, Arkansas, one granddaughter, Sadie Ann Stark of Subiaco, Arkansas, two brothers, Donnie Stark of Pottsville, Arkansas, Danny Keith Stark of Heber Springs, Arkansas, his grandfather, Benton Thomas Jones of Crow Mountain, Arkansas, his step-father, A.J. Price, Pottsville, Arkansas, two step-sisters, Sandy Pugh of Russellville, Arkansas and Sherrie Orr of Dumas, Texas, four nieces and seven nephews. Funeral services were held 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. Eldon Thomas and Rev. Bill Moody. Masonic services and burial services were held at Bowden Cemetery (Crow Mountain) under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Tommy Brown, Vernon Dollar, Shannon Hudgens, Joe E. Jones, Joe Dean Norris, Brad Stamps, Gary Thompson, Pete Westerman, Freddy Bowden, Greg Brown, Tommy Goates, David Harkey, Jimmy Hudgens, Sheldon Hudgens, Rick Metcalf, Dean Nichols, Steve Thompson, John Paul Tucker, David Tull, Steve Tull and Carl Warren. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 23 January 2002 HELEN HOLLEMAN Helen Louise Holleman, 62, of Waldron died Friday, January 18, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, Tyson employee and a Pentecostal. Funeral services were held at 10 am, Monday, January 21, 2002 at Waldron United Pentecostal Church with burial at Waylon Cemetery near Deer, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Joe; one daughter, Susan Kay Shelbrock of South Carolina; one son, Randy Henderson, Sr. of South Africa; three sisters, Irene Klentz of Huntington, Janette Dyer and Rose Burnette of Tontitown, Arkansas; one brother Don Nagy of Dallas, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy Henderson, Jr., Tommy Burnette, Adam Henderson, Aaron Henderson, Daniel Henderson and Gary Daniels. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 23 January 2002 GARLAND EUGENE STRINGER Garland Eugene Stringer, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 16, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a custodian for Fresno Unified School District, a member of Hon Baptist Church in Hon, AR and an Army veteran of WWII. A memorial service was at 2:00, Saturday, January 19th at Hon Baptist Church in Hon, Arkansas under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, AR. He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Stringer of the home; three daughters, Barbara Phillips of Coleville, CA, Donna Kaiser of Galt, CA and Geneva Null of Sacramento, CA; two sons, Charles Stringer of Eugene, OR and Albert Stringer of Berlin, Germany; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 23 January 2002 BILL TOBE WOODARD Bill Tobe Woodard, age 60, of Danville, Arkansas died Thursday, January 17, 2002 at his home in Danville. Mr. Woodard was born August 28, 1941 to the late Grady and Lonie D. Kitchens Woodard. He was a farmer, logger and a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Woodard Limbocker, two brothers, Hayes Woodard and Drexel Woodard. Survivors are his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Morgan Woodard; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Bubba Woodard of Danville, Marty Woodard of Danville and Morgan Woodard of Walnut Ridge; a brother and sister-in-law, Deanie and Betty Woodard of Danville; three grandchildren, Callie Woodard, Kayla Woodard and Steven Woodard all of Danville; two nieces, three nephews and a host of family and friends. Services were Monday, January 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Morgan Woodard, Rev. Kelvin Limbocker, Rev. Bill Howard and Rev. Delton Beall officiating. Interment was in Egypt Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service in Danville. Pallbearers were Mark Avery, Ricky Yandell, Chock Carr, Bill Tackett, Johnny Baker and Terry Callahan. Honorary pallbearers were the Adult Four Mens Sunday School Class, Gene Scott, Robert Thacker, Clinton Kimbrough and Jimmy Woodall. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 30 January 2002 VONZULA McKINZIE Vonzula (Von) McKinzie, age 81, of Hon, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 23, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hon Baptist Church. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 at Hon Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by two daughters, Loretta Waddle of Waldron, Arkansas and Janiene Eastin of Crystal Springs, Arkansas; three sons Galen Yarbrough of Angleton, Texas, Dennis McKinzie of Poteau, Oklahoma, Vernis McKinzie of Waldron, Arkansas; three sisters, Flovel Jackson of Waldron, Arkansas, Irma Dean Waldrop of West Memphis, Arkansas and Mazie Garrett of Little Rock, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were the grandchildren. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 6 February 2002 BRENDA GROSZ Brenda (Kay) Grosz, age 56, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, January 31, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hunt Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Remling of Seguin, Texas; two sons, Sherman Johnson of Craig, Colorado and Bill Johnson of Abilene, Texas; her mother, Vera Mae Billingsley of Waldron; two sisters, Lameda Lunsford of Waldron and Jean Lunsford of Russellville, Arkansas; one brother, Kenneth Billingsley of Ola, Arkansas and nine grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Randy Lunsford, Steve Lunsford, C.B. Lunsford, Don Lunsford, Stacy Fowler and Shane Millard. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 6 February 2002 JACKIE ROSE Jackie F. Rose, age 83, of Waldron passed away Sunday, February 3 in Waldron. He was a retired furniture factory worker, a farmer and a member of the Keener Freewill Baptist Chuch. Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elizabeth Barker Rose, five brothers, Duff, John, Luke, Tom and Rob Rose and two sisters, Effie Hawkins and Nancy Holleman. Mr. Rose is survived by his wife, Freeda, one son, Wilford and his wife Cheri Rose of Waldron, three grandsons and their wives, Stan and Terrie Rose of Greenwood, Stuart and Teresa Rose of Glenwood, and Steven and Tammie Rose of Hot Springs. Other survivors include four great-grandchildren, Zachary, Spencer, Leah and Kaylin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Buffalo Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wade Eddins, Danny Rhyne, Jim Lee, Doug White, Wayne Davis and Herbert Rose. Arrangements were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 6 February 2002 OMER SIMS William Omer Sims Sr., 80, of Howe died Monday, January 21, 2002, at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 24 in Waldo Funeral Chapel in Sherman. The Rev. Roger Tidwell of the First Baptist Church of Howe officiated. Pastor Leroy Bill delivered the eulogy. Burial was at Cedarlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Sims was born on September 5, 1921 in Boles, Arkansas, the son of Herbert and Dove Watson Sims. He graduated from schools in Boles, Arkansas. He married Ruth Simkins on November 7, 1946 in Waldron, Arkansas. Omer Sims fought in the Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion during World War II, serving in the Philippines and Australia. In 1952, he joined Johnson and Johnson and worked as a mechanic until his retirement in 1987. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Howe and the Disabled American Veterans. Pallbearers will be Tony Freeman, Hank Skaggs, Timmy Skaggs, Jamie Freeman, Zachary Sims and Dean Skaggs. Surviving are his daughters, Lynda Langley and husband Ron of Hereford, Arizona and Pam Skaggs and husband Dean of Howe; sisters, Betty Payne of Boles, Arkansas, Evelyn Crawley and husband Bud of Boles, Arkansas, Catherine Pace and husband Tommy of Delray Beach, Florida, Jean Barker of Boles, Arkansas, and Sue Watkins and husband L.J. of Mena, Arkansas; brothers, Buddy Ray Sims and Doug Sims and wife Gwinda, all of Boles, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth in 1999, and a son, Willie Sims Jr. in 2000. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 735, Sherman, Texas 75091. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 6 February 2002 CHARLES RICHEY Charles Henry Richey, age 61, of Blackfork, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 30, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was a Baptist and a timber worker. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. February 2, 2002 at Walnut Grove near Blackfork, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by five sisters, Celia Dehart of Howell, Oklahoma, Louise Workman of Soper, Arkansas, Jan Hunt of Blackfork, Arkansas, Pat Simmons of Little Rock, Arkansas and Betty Thaxton of El Dorado, Arkansas; one brother, Bob Richey of Wilburton, Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 6 February 2002 BAXTER PHILLIPS Baxter Phillips, age 74, of Parks, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 30, 2002 in a Hot Springs hospital. He was a retired carpenter, farmer and attended the Freewill Baptist Church and a veteran of WWII. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hawkins Cemetery near Parks, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife Ruby and two nieces. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 6 February 2002 JOETTA ATCHLEY Joetta Rae Atchley, age 64, of Waldron passed away Friday, February 1, 2002 at a Fort Smith hospital. Joetta was a graduate of Kansas State Teachers College and Arkansas Tech and served as a public school teacher 28 years. She was a member of the board of directors of the Scott County Boys and Girls Club and served as its first executive director. Joetta was a member of the Waldron United Methodist Church where she served on numerous committees and was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She was Scott County Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year and designed the City of Waldron's flag. Joetta is survived by two daughters, Ann McEntire of Waldron and Michele Sears of Fayetteville, one son, Paul Atchley of Waldron. Other survivors include six grandchildren, Garrett Atchley, Josh Atchley, Levi McEntire, Evan Sears, Tell Sears and Lucas McEntire. Also surviving are two brothers, Richard Hahn of Hiawatha, Kansas and Harvey Hahn of St. Louis, Missouri. Joetta was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Atchley. Joetta's friends and family were invited to a Life Celebration Fellowship at 12 noon Monday, February 4 at the Waldron United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with a memorial service following at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Scott County Boys and Girls Club, c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 6 February 2002 WILMA METCALF Wilma Sue Metcalf, age 71, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 30, 2002 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and attended Primitive Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2002 at Primitive Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron, under the directionof Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, S.H. Metcalf; three daughters, Belinda Canada of Waldron, Arkansas, Shelia Bane of Van Buren, Arkansas, Rhonda Deer of Nashville, Arkansas; five sons, Larry of Waldron, Tommy of Bluffton, David of Germany, Henry of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and Scottie of Booneville, Arkansas; one sister, Nemo Grammer of Booneville, Arkansas and special friend, T.H. Stuart. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 6 February 2002 CORDELIA MATTHEWS Cordelia Gray Matthews, 85, of Midland, Texas, formerly of Waldron, passed away February 2, 2002 in Midland, Texas. She was born December 18, 1916 in Bates, Arkansas to Thomas J. Gray and Beulah Ann Bethel Gray. She was predeceased by her son, Gary Gray Burnett of Midland, Texas, who was surived by his wife Susie B. Burnett. She is survived by her son, James L. Burnett and his wife Shiu Lng Burnett of Midland, Texas. She is survived by her grandchildren John Gray Burnett of Washington, D.C., Shannon Sue Fagan of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, James Bryan Burnett of Brandenton, Florida, Jerry Allen Burnett of Midland,Texas. She had eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her brother Tom Gray, Jr., and survived by her sisters, Edna Harrison of Waldron, Arkansas and Jean Roderick of Houston, Texas and her brother, Buddy Gray of Waldron, Arkansas. Cordelia attended Waldron High School and graduated from Harper's Beauty Culture Academy, Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1941. She was a champion bowler during the 1940's having won numerous tournaments and awards in San Diego, California and Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was loved dearly by all of her family, and especially by her grand- children and her many nieces and nephews who enjoyed her free spirit, sense of humor, kindness and generosity to all. A rememberance service was held at Martin Funeral Chapel for friends and family and the burial was at Duncan Cemetery. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 6 February 2002 RUBY DAVIS Ruby Davis, 89, of Waldron died Tuesday, January 29, 2002 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker, a Methodist and a member of the Eastern Star. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2002 at Lower Center Point Cemetery at Hon under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by two sons, Billy Gene Davis and wife Ann of Russellville, Arkansas and Jerry Davis and wife Kary of Clinton, Arkansas; 6 grandchildren, Kelly Davis of Harrison, Arkansas, Toby Ridenhour and Traci Rood both of Russellville, Jeffery Davis of Fort Smith, Jonathan Davis of Clarksville and Abby Henry of South Carolina; 12 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 13 February 2002 WILLIAM PARISH, SR. William Homer Parish, Sr., 91, of Waldron died Monday, February 11, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was retired from Boeing Aircraft and farming, a veteran of WWII where he was a sharpshooter and fought in the Battle of the Bulge and he was a member of the Mansfield Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Friday, February 15, 2002 at the Mansfield Church of Christ with burial at Carolan Cemetery in Booneville, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by one daughter, Jane Robinson of Waldron; four daughters-in-law, Wanda Parish of Waldron, Freeda Parish, Loreida Parish and Janie Parish all of Mansfield; two sons, Joel and his wife Mary of Hackett, Arkansas and Jack and his wife Linda of Mansfield; one sister, Estelle Frank and her husband Harold of Sun Valley, Arizona; 27 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. ====================================================================== Scott County Times 13 February 2002 CARLTON ROBERDS Carlton Roberds, 89, of Waldron died Wednesday, February 6, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Forest Service, former Mayor and city councilman of Waldron and attended the Mt. Moriah Church. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, February 9, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Grenade Cemetery in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Audrey of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Jerry Williams of Waldron; one sister, Grace Lightfooot of Longview, Washington; one brother Deward Roberds of Tillamook, Oregon; 2 grandchildren, Eric Williams of Magnolia, Arkansas and John David Williams of Fort Smith, and 4 great grandchildren. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 13 February 2002 MARY LUCILLE BOURNS Mrs. Mary Lucille Bourns, age 87, a resident of Valliant, Oklahoma died Sunday, February 10, 2002 at the McCurtain Memorial Hospital at Idabel, Oklahoma. She was born on October 3, 1914 in Dodge City, Kansas to the late Jesse and Irene Colclasure Barnacascel. She was retired from Lane Poultry in Grannis, Arkansas and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gillham, Arkansas. Mrs. Bourns was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Bourns on April 8, 1991, a daughter, Shirlee Bourns Brown, and three brothers, Bud Barnacascel, Richard Barnacascel and Jesse Barnacascel. She is survived by one son, Gregory Lee Bourns of Waldron, Arkansas; three daughters, Lynda Roady of Valliant, Oklahoma, Ila Montgomery of Shreveport, Louisiana and Mary Lynn Reese of Longview, Texas; five sisters, Pauline Berschart of Toppenish, Washington, Eva Brazelton of Hayden, Colorado, Anna Stump of Ephrata, Washington, Betty Little of North Highland, California and Patty Daniels of Richland, Washington; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Bourns will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at the Mineral Cemetery in Gillham, Arkansas with George Wormington officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home of DeQueen. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 13 February 2002 EDWIN LARANCE BROWN Edwin Larance Brown, known to his friends as "Mokus," of the Packsaddle community died on February 10, 2002 while visiting relatives in Fremont, California. He was a retired truck drive, a restaurant owner and a member of the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by his wife, Helen Brown of Packsaddle; three daughters, Raydene Firestone and Chesney Grant of California and Merina Gibson of Packsaddle; one son, Edwin Brown of California. Mr. Brown had eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Ralph Brown of Oregon, Coy Brown of Arkansas and Bud Fuller of Packsaddle; and three sisters, Juan Fuller and Jean Fuller of Packsaddle and Johnnie Lee Cole of Oklahoma. Funeral services and cremation will be in California. Mr. Brown's ashes will be flown to Arkansas for graveside service and burial at the Freedom Cemetery north of Packsaddle. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 13 February 2002 CHARLES E. TAYLOR Omaha, TX--Charles E. Taylor, 85, of Omaha, Texas, formerly of Rosemead, California, died Monday, February 4, 2002 in Omaha. Mr. Taylor was born December 29, 1916 in Blueball, Arkansas. He and his cousin, Ferrell Highfill, were owners of C.B. Bradley Roofing Co. Both retired in 1986. Taylor was a member of Omaha United Methodist Church, the American Legion and was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Taylor in 1980. Survivors include his wife, Helene Parsley Thigpin Taylor of Omaha; one son, Harvey Lee Taylor of Upland, California; two step- sons, Harold L. Parsley of Rockdale, TX and Bill M. Parsley of Conway, AR; three sisters, LaVerne Campbell of Phoenix, AZ, Faye Willman of San Dimas, CA and Wilma Pinsak of Fontana, CA; one sister- in-law, Arlena Taylor of Long Beach, CA; three granddaughters, Debra Lee Sanchez of Delano, CA, Veronica Taylor of East Hampton, NY and Pamela Lopez of Pixley, CA; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at a later date in Blueball, AR at Union Hill Cemetery with his cousin, Bro. Pat Ray Biggs of Boles, AR and Dr. Cecil McLoud of Mt. Pleasant, TX officiating. Memorials may be made to Cyprus Basin Hospice, Mt. Pleasant, TX or First United Methodist Church of Omaha, TX. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 20 February 2002 HENRY RITTER Henry Taft Ritter, 92, of Coaldale, Arkansas died Sunday, February 17, 2002 in his home. He was a farmer and attended the Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by 3 sons: Sam, Freddie and Oscar Paul as well as 3 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm February 20, 2002 at Coaldale Cemetery with burial following under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Lura of 74 years; three daughters, Edith and husband Alex Dill of Muskogee, Oklahoma; Lavida Klassen of Heavener, Oklahoma, and Mary Baker of Bates, Arkansas; two daughters- in law, Wanda Ritter of Plainview, Arkansas and Betty Deer of Waldron; three sons, Clifford and Nina of Coaldale, Phillip and Loumae of Dardanelle, Arkansas and Jerry and Dorothy of Ola, Arkansas; one sister, Jean Bryant of Muskogee, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren; 3 step- grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; 20 great-great grandchildren; 6 step-great-great grandchildren. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 27 February 2002 ALVIS HELMS Alvis Wayne Helms, 67, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, died Monday, February 18, 2002 at Arkansas Hospice Center. He was born December 22, 1934 near Waldron to the late Joe and Annie Lynch Helms. Mr. Helms had worked as a farmer. Survivors include his friend and care-giver, Sheila Shelton, his friends at Southwest Nursing Center, and several cousins. Memorial services were Friday at 7:00 p.m., February 22, 2002 at the Corner Stone Baptist Church of East End by Brother Jerry Miller. Burial was at North Centerpoint Cemetery by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 27 February 2002 GRACE MORGAN Grace Thelena Morgan, 90, of Natural Dam, Arkansas, formerly of Mansfield died Wednesday, February 20, 2002 in Van Buren. She was a homemaker and member of Mansfield Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elzie Morgan and grandson David. Funeral services were held Friday 22 at 10:00 a.m. at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Clark's Chapel Cemetery near Witcherville, Arkansas, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. She is survived by two daughters, Elwanda Loggins of Natural Dam and Janice Delp of Mansfield, Arkansas; two sons, Jerry Don Morgan of Greenwood and Autry Lee Morgan of Mansfield, Arkansas; one sister, Vera Elmore of Brentwood, California; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dewayne Morgan; David Morgan; Roger Morgan; Wesley Morgan; Gary Morgan; Jimmy Morgan; Reece Morgan; Mark Efurd and Andy Sanders. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 27 February 2002 DOLLIE McENTIRE Dollie Ann McEntire, 82, of Waldron died Friday, February 22, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a retired waitress and attended Lamb Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2002 at the Lamb Freewill Baptist Church with burial following at Lamb Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, Donnie McEntire of Spiro, Oklahoma; four sisters, Rosie Denton of Macon, Missouri, Ozie Brothers of Olton, Texas, Viola Rader of Modesto, California and Cora Hooper of Dallas, Texas; 4 grandchildren, Gene McEntire, Charley McEntire, Jamie McEntire and Michael McEntire all of Mena, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Gene McEntire, Randy Murphy, Bob Bottoms, J.D. Burnett, Gaylord Dogsby and Matthew Wallace. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 27 February 2002 ELSIE DENTON Elsie Maude Denton, 98, of Ft. Smith, formerly of Waldron died Sunday, February 24, 2002 in a Ft. Smith nursing home. She was a homemaker, a Baptist and a member of the Eastern Star. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Sehorn Cemetery in Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Isabelle Redding of Ft. Smith and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jerrell Plummer, Roger Sparks, Russell Sparks, Wayne Plummer, Larry Denton and Dakota Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Denver Plummer, Joe Plummer, Glen Dale Sparks and Otis Denton. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 27 February 2002 DALE TIMOTHY RODGERS Mr. Dale Timothy Rodgers of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 22, 2002 at his home. He was a retired local businessman and cattle rancher. He was born August 15, 1921 in Oden, Arkansas, his age being 80 years, 6 months and 7 days. Mr. Rodgers was the son of the late Robert L. Rodgers, Sr. and the late Iva Wimberly Rodgers. He was a life-long resident of Mena and served in the United States Army from 1942 - 1945. After coming back to Mena, he and his brother, Vernon, started Rodgers Dry Goods & Grocery which they later sold in 1950. In 1947 he bought the Leach-Hurlburt Lumber Company and changed the name to Dale Rodgers Lumber Co. He manufactured yellow pine lumber. He operated the mill with his brothers and father. The mill closed in 1993, and today the Wal-Mart Supercenter is located at this location. During the 1960's he also operated the Rodgers-Killian Lumber Co. in Norman, Arkansas. He was associated with and owned the majority of the Union Bank of Mena from 1957 - 1969. He later owned the First National Bank in Nashville, Arkansas from 1973 - 1978. He also owned the Bank of Waldron, Waldron, Arkansas from 1977 - 1991. He started the Northside Shopping Center with C.S. Williams in the early 1970's and later purchased Mr. Williams' interest in the shopping center. The Rodgers Family Limited Partnership still operates the shopping center. In the 1905's he entered the polled hereford cattle business, and later commercial steers and cow/calf pairs. He operated the Dale Rodgers Ranch until his death. The City of Mena and Polk County have always been very important to him, whether working to provide jobs for the community, a health care facility, a reliable natural gas source or scholarships for local students. In 1950 the Polk County Industrial Board was formed by Mr. Rodgers and several local businessmen. They were instrumental in recruiting and raising money to bring the Renovo Factory to Mena, and also U.S. Electrical Motors. In 1980 he also worked very hard to reach an agreement with Arkla Gas Co. that provided a reliable source of natural gas for Polk County. In 1977 Dale and C.S. Williams purchased and donated land for the Mena Medical Center. In recent years he and members of his family started the Dale Rodgers Family Endowed Scholarships at Rich Mountain Community College. He felt that the access to a good education was vital to a community and was very proud to be able to provide scholarships for local students. He was a long time member of the Mena School Board. He was also a past member of the Arkansas Forestry Commission having been appointed by then Governor Dale Bumpers. In 1997 he was chosen the Citizen of the Yar by the Chamber of Commerce. He is still currently a member of the Polk County Industrial Board and the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by three daughters, Carole Martin and husband Otis of Menta, AR, Janice Akers and husband Robert of Mena, AR, and Sharon Wimberly of Fayetteville, AR; one brother, Robert L. Rodgers, Jr., of Mena, AR; six grandchildren, Sam D. Snead of Mena, AR, Emily Akers of Senatobia, MS, Amy Phelps and husband, Chris, Fenn Kimberly, Kem Wimberly and Susand Wimberly all of Fayetteville, AR; two great-grand- children, Hollee Dale Phelps and Nicholas Robert Phelps both of Mena, AR. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred L. Hooper and a brother, Vernon Rodgers. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, in the First United Methodist Church with Pastors Fred Hunter, Gaylon Cope, Jack Smith and Charley Wiles officiating. Interment was in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Hall Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers please make donation to the Dale Rodgers Family Scholarship Fund at RMCC, the First United Methodist Church, or the Polk County Library. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 6 March 2002 THOMAS HICKS Thomas David Hicks, 89, of Waldron died February 26, 2002 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a retired logger. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 2 pm at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron. He is survived by one step daughter, Ester Wagner of Waldron; two step-sons, Ben Killion of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Roy Killion of Greenforest, Arkansas; five nephews, Tommy Waddle, J.P. Hicks, Phillip Hicks, Sonny Hicks and Henry Hicks; eight nieces, Margaret Finney, Dottie Blackmon, Brenda Mock, Patsy Goff, Flora Bell Lawson, Juanita Scroggins, Velma Castleberry and Minnie Hicks; six step-grandchildren and six step- great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Sonny Hicks, Henry Hicks, J.P. Hicks, Phillip Hicks, Glen Dale Wagner and Randy Shores. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 6 March 2002 JOHN McENTIRE John Thomas McEntire, 59,of Waldron died Friday, March 1, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was a Pentecostal and a saw mill operator. Funeral services were held Monday, March 4, 2002at 2 pm at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Maggie of the home; two daughters, Sunday Vincent and Shannon Brown both of Edmond, Oklahoma; two sons, Todd of Waldron and Steve of Edmond; his mother, Hilda Hamilton of Del City, Oklahoma; one sister Gayla McClannon of Norman, Oklahoma; and 5 grandchildren, Mandy and Savannah McEntire, Nicholas Vincent, Geoffry and Samantha Brown. Pallbearers were Wayne Langley, Richard Sehorn, Larry Don Brown, Dee Blylock, Mike Wright and Bob Coker. Honorary pallbearers were Bennie Hawkins, Vernon Barrett, Richard Cagle, Melvin McEntire, Shelby McEntire and Kenny Stanfill. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 6 March 2002 FUELL McCRAW Fuell Hampton McCraw, 88, of Parks died Tuesday, February 26, 2002 in a Little Rock hospital. He was a member of the Parks Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Pauline Black McCraw. Funeral services were held Friday, March 1, 2002 at 2 pm at Parks Baptist Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by one daughter and her husband, Lou Nell and Don Davis of Lamar, Arkansas; two sisters, Treva Lacefield and Wanda Holbert both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one brother, John McCraw of Parks; 4 grandchildren, Danny Davis, Camille Langford, Katie Conley and Amy Davis; and 6 great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Don Frost, Mac Davis, Garry Davis, Shane Davis, Chad Henderson and Billy John Franklin. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 6 March 2002 MARGARET NORTHCOTT Margaret Northcott, 65, of Waldron died Friday, March 1, 2002 in Waldron. She was a retired dietician. Graveside services were held Monday, March 4, 2002 at 10 am at Weeks Cemetery with burial following under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter and her husband, Stacey and Cecil Williams of Howe, Oklahoma; two sons and their wives, Tracy and Judi Threatt of Waldron and Vance and Kathy Threatt of Charlotte, North Carolina; two brothers, L.W. Whitson of Shawnee, Oklahoma and Don Whitson of Pelzer, South Carolina; and 5 grandchildren. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 6 March 2002 JACKIE CAGLE Jackie Everett Cagle, 67, of Bates, Arkansas died Saturday, March 2, 2002 in a Mena hospital. He was a retired timber worker and a Baptist. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at 2 pm at Weeks Baptist Church with burial following in Weeks Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by two daughters, Beverly Ann Walters of Flagstaff, Arizona and Gloria Boon of McAlister, Oklahoma; one son, Gene Boggs of Lepanto, Arkansas; two sisters, Louise Branum of Oklahoma City and Maxine Needham of Garvin, Oklahoma; two brothers, Ralph Cagle of Bates and Richard Cagle of Boles. Pallbearers were Donnie Cox, Tracy Threatt, Mark Cagle, Terry Thompson, Louis Payne and Charley Abbott. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 6 March 2002 MISS WILLARD STRICKLAND Miss Willard Strickland, 81, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died February 26, 2002 in Fort Smith. She attended Hon Baptist Church in Hon, Arkansas. She was a retired secretary for various law firms and was a WWII veteran with the U.S. Army as a member of the Women's Army Corp. Funeral service was at noon on Thursday, February 28, 2002 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hon Community under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. She is survived by one sister, Betty Jo Strickland Richardson of Buffalo Grove, IL; two nieces, Helen Craig of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Agnes Marcus of Buffalo Grove, IL; one nephew, Charles Richardson of Genoa, IL; two great nieces, Kimberly Goulding of Streamwood, IL, Melissa Marcus of Buffalo Grove, IL; one great nephew, Chris Iverson of Rolling Meadows, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 13 March 2002 JIMMIE EPPERSON Jimmie Walter Epperson, age 87, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Tuesday, March 5, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired service station worker and a veteran of WWII. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 8, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Johnson Creek Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by one brother, Alvin Epperson of Waldron, Arkansas and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Scott Epperson, Gary Epperson, Darrell Epperson, Dale Epperson, Tracy Epperson and Butch Grimes. Memorial contributions may be made to Johnson Creek Cemetery, c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 13 March 2002 ELMO TAFT Elmo Taft, 82, passed away Friday, March 8, 2002 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Elmo was born to Elmore and Frances (Owens) Taft on September 5, 1919 in Hon, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Louise (Sehorn) Taft of the home, and several nieces and nephews. Elmo served in the U.S. Army. He was a Tulsa resident since 1947 and he owned and operated the Ace Pickup and Delivery Service in Tulsa for about 25 years. Services were at 10:30 am Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Tulsa, and graveside services at 3:30 pm at the Sehorn Cemetery in Waldron. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 13 March 2002 DELVIN PHILLIPS Delvin "B" Phillips, born November 22, 1919 in Mansfield, Arkansas left this earth February 23, 2002 in Springfield, Oregon. Memorial Services were held at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Saturday, March 2, 2002 at 11 am with Pastor Glen Zimmerman officiating. "B" has relatives and friends in the Waldron area. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 13 March 2002 LEONARD MOORE Leonard Moore, age 57, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, March 3. He was born October 29, 1944 to the late Ruby and Lloyd Moore. He was a member and deacon of Faith Baptist Church in Jenny Lind and was an employee of Rheem for 32 years. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kay, four daughters and two sons-in-law, Melissa and Greg Lindsey of Tulsa, Tricia Moore of Greenwood, Kerry and Jarrad Ward of Charleston and Becky Moore of Russellville. Also surviving is his twin brother, Leon of Mansfield, and brothers Howard and Terrell both of Waldron, four sisters, Jane Yancey, Darlene Jacobs and Charlene Alewell all of Kansas City, Kansas and Julia Ann Barnard of Crossville, Tennessee. Other survivors are his grandsons who were his pride and joy, Garrett and Bryce Lindsey of Tulsa, Brett Ward of Charleston. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Thursday, March 7 at Faith Baptist Church in Jenny Lind with a 12:00 noon interment service at Pearson Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Memorial contributions can be made to Faith Baptist Church Building Fund, 14511 Old Jenny Lind Loop, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72916. Pallbearers were Howard Moore, Terrell Moore, Steve Leonard, Doyle Fielding, Doyle Fielding, Jarrad Ward and Greg Lindsey. Honorary pallbearers were Leon Moore and Deacons of Faith Baptist Church. ======================================================================= Scott County Times 13 March 2002 GEORGE WARD George F. Ward, age 60, of Mena passed away Monday, March 11, 2002 in his home. He was born July 14, 1941 in Cedar Creek, Arkansas to the late Carrell Ward and the late Josie Hensley Ward. Mr. Ward served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a well-known construction worker and businessman, recently retired due to health reasons. He was a Jehovah's Witness and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mena. He will be loved and remembered by his friends and family. He is survived by one son, Allen Ward of Booneville; two daughters, Lisa Dunigan of Mena and Sally Ward of Fort Smith; four brothers, Johnie, Jerrell, Marvin and Joe Bill all of Waldron; two sisters, Juanita Maxwell of Waldron and Kathy White of Parks; three grandchildren, Cody Dunigan of Mena, Alisha Ward and Brittany Ward both of Booneville; several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and great nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrell and Josie Ward and by his brother, Floyd Ward. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 2 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mena with Bill Bates officiating. Interment will follow in the Chant Cemetery in Y-City under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. Pallbearers will be George Allen Ward, Dougie White, Dal White, Daniel White, Joe Bill Ward, Steven Taylor, Duke Ward and Grundy Wimberly. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnie Ward, Jerrell Ward, Marvin Ward, Mark Bates, Charles Maxwell, Doug White, Curtis Lane, J.L. "Burrhead" Miner, Philip Smith, Samy Bissell and Carl "Quilli" Jameson. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 13 March 2002 WREX BARKER Wrex Barker, age 71, of Augusta, Kansas died Sunday, March 3, 2002. He was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a 1st Sergeant serving in both Vietnam and Korea. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of DAV. He was preceded in death by his brother Cecil, sister Elsie Hawkins and parents, Edward & Dora Barker. Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2002 at First Baptist Church in Augusta, KS with burial in Elmwood Cemetery in Augusta under the direction of Dunsford Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Pat Barker of Augusta, KS; one son, Monty and his wife Joan Barker of Mt. Home, Arkansas; one daughter, Lenita and her husband Bob Lohman of Augusta, KS; two brothers, Mitt Barker of Oak Ridge, TN and Wheeler Barker of Wichita, KS; three sisters, Meddie McCafferty of Waldron, AR, Glea Norris and Bernice Proffitt both of Wichita, KS; four grandchildren, Brice Lohman and Brandon Lohman both of Augusta, KS, Ashley Barker and Jordan Barker both of Mt. Home, AR; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Augusta or Toys For Tots. ========================================================================== Scott County Times 20 March 2002 JIMMY DAVIS Jimmy L. Davis of Greenwood passed away at his home surrounded by his wife, family and friends Friday, March 15, 2002. He was born January 19, 1929 in Pampa, Texas. He was of the Baptist faith, an Army veteran, serving four years during the Korean War in Okinawa and Germany. He retired from Arkansas Glass and Mirror in 1994 and was a member of VFW Post #6527. Jim loved and respected the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting and just being in the woods. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew B. and Elva Davis and a brother, Billy Davis. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Jim is survived by his wife Lucy of the home, son and daughter-in-law Roger and Lisa Davis of Fort Smith, daughters and sons-in-law Joni and Cleve Linam of Greenwood, Tracey and Tom Carter of Lake Tenkiller, Sharon and Dennis Perryman of Barling, step-daughter, Rochelle Buttress of Shady Point, Oklahoma, step-son and daughter-in-law Bob and Lois Buttress of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Also surviving is a sister, Anna M. Davis of Waldron, nephew and his wife, Michael and Carla Douglas of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, grandchildren Ryan and Trent Davis, Stacy and James Carter, Angela Stuart, Jimmy, Melanie and Clinton Morgan and Bryce Ray Perryman, step-grandchildren, Amanda and Chelsea Linam, Vickie and Brian Partridge, great-grandchildren Braxton Carter and Savannah Morgan, step-great-grandchildren Maddie and Hunter Linam, Charles, Marshal, Leah and Rachel Partridge. Pallbearers were Kenny Johnston, Steven Black, Bob Buttress, James Carter, Reggie Owens and Ed Slaughterbeck. Honorary pallbearers were Jim's huntin' and fishin' buddies. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. ========================================================================== Scott County Times 20 March 2002 RUBY SILVEY Ruby Silvey, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Monday, March 11 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, member of Waldron Assembly of God Church, and widow of Oscar Silvey. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14 at the Waldron Assembly of God Church under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by two daughters, Louise Kuykendall of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Linda Wimberly of Van Buren, Arkansas; four sons, Charles Silvey, Roy "Bub" Silvey, Robert Silvey of Waldron, Arkansas and Ronnie Silvey of Boothe, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Bobby Kuykendall, Duane Silvey, Mike Silvey, Chris Silvey, Hank Kuykendall, Darris Silvey, Kevin Silvey, Shawn Silvey, Brent Silvey, Steven Silvey and Dusin Silvey. ========================================================================== Scott County Times 20 March 2002 CHRIS SHORES Christopher "Porkchop" Shores, 25, of Boles, Arkansas died Saturday, March 16, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was the son of the late R.J. "Buddy" and Carolyn Shores. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends. He was a farm worker and also attended the Pentecostal Church. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church with burial at Friendship Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother Carolyn Shores of Boles; his grandfather Clifford Shores of Hot Springs, Arkansas; one sister and her husband, Stacy and Randy Bossert of Boles. Pallbearers were Brian Gates, William Shores, Austin Hunt, Floyd Brown, Jimmy Ray Sims and Chris Black. Honorary pallbearer was Shane Rose. =========================================================================== Scott County Times 27 March 2002 IRENE GRAHAM Irene Graham, 81, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 2 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Alliene and George "Skip" Harrod of Waldron; one son and daughter-in-law, J.D. and Bobbie Graham of Waldron; one sister, Katherine Billings of Waldron; 4 grandchildren, Carleva James, Chris, Clinton and Carlton Graham, and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were C.H. Woodall, David Jones, Charles Maxwell, Coy Butler, Donnie Shaddon and Eddie Swisher. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Maxwell, M.C. Yandell, Doice Preston and Curtis Billings. =========================================================================== Scott County Times 27 March 2002 MARK CAHOON Carrell "Mark" Cahoon, Jr., 50, of Mansfield died Thursday, March 14, 2002 in Fort Smith. He was a graduate of Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, Louisiana and was a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Carrell "Kay" Cahoon. Funeral services were held Friday, March 22, 2002 at the First Baptist Church in Mansfield with burial at Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, Oklahoma under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by one daughter, Misty Gray of Mer Rouge, Louisiana; one son, Brandon Cahoon of Jackson, Mississippi; his mother, LaVonne Byers Cahoon of Mansfield; two sisters, Donna Harris of Shreveport, Louisiana and Diane Cahoon of Huntington, Arkansas; and one grandson, Corbin Cahoon of Jackson, Mississippi. Pallbearers were Kevin Boyd, Jason Gray, John Hunt, Austin Warren, Doug Boyd and Paul G. Wisley. =========================================================================== Scott County Times 27 March 2002 GLADYS WARD Gladys Marie Ward went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2002. She always had a smile on her face and a postivie attitude. She will be missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waldron Ward and her sister-in- law, Ruthanne Harrison. She is survived by her brothers, William Harrison, Robert and Alice Harrison; one son, Waldron Dean and daughter-in-law, Alexandra Dean; her grandkids, Monica, James, April, Crystal, Vanessa, Desirie and Ana Dean; her great grandkids, Malachi and Alaura Larson. A private memorial service was held March 22, 2002 at the Scott County Senior Citizens Center, at 11:00 a.m. =========================================================================== Scott County Times 27 March 2002 DELMA BAYRD Delma Bates Bayrd was born October 23, 1908 in Waldron, Arkansas. Her parents were the late Lottie Williams Harvey and James Barto Harvey and her step-mother was the late Mary Sherrill Harvey. She was 93 years and 5 months old. She was married to the late Calvin Chevis Bates. They have four living children, Collette Bates Piles of Fort Smith, Harvey Dale Bates of Norman, Oklahoma, Vera Ann Hughes of Waldron, and Lottie Scott of Branson, Missouri. She has a total of 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death also by her second husband, the Rev. George Bayrd. She is also survived by two step-daughters, Mervie Hale and Ruby Morgan, both of Waldron. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Waldron. In her younger years she was active in the Womens Group of the church. She is a retiree of the Scott County Department of Human Services. She was an active volunteer for the Scott County Senior Citizens and was an officer in the Scott County Chapter of the AARP. Funeral service was 2:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2002 at the First United Methodist in Waldron with interment at the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Rick Scott, James Bates, Terry Flannigan, Billy Bell, Mike Gallimore and Butch Morgan. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Lewis, Elmo Morgan, Johnny Morgan, Mel Kenner, Benny Newberry, Jim Piles, Floyd Watkins, Jerry Ferguson, Buddy Crossett, Bill Sanders, Larry Shores, Kenneth Bynum, James Hughes and Wayne Swaim. =========================================================================== Scott County Times 27 March 2002 HARRISON CURRIER Harrison Douglas Currier, 84, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired butane owner and operator and a member of the Pentecostal Church of God. Funeral services were held Friday, March 22, 2002 at 3 pm at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial following at Hon Cemetery in Hon, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Currier and Gretta Newman both of Fort Smith; one son, Burl Wayne Bottoms of Fort Smith; two brothers, Jim Currier and Paul "Bill" Currier both of Waldron; and two grandchildren, Mitchell and Douglas Bottoms. Pallbearers were Bobby Bottoms, Earl Bates, Tom McCann, Robert Newman, Worman Owens and Jessie Stringer. =========================================================================== Scott County Times 27 March 2002 CORY STARR Cory Matthew Starr, infant son of Tommy and Lisa Starr of Waldron, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 23, 2002 at Square Rock Cemetery with burial following under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his parents, Tommy G. and Lisa Marie Starr of the home; his godparents, James and Janett Bynum of Waldron; his grandparents, Tom and Jean Starr of Waldron, Mildred Croft of Greenwood and Larry and Annie Fullen of Pocola, Oklahoma; two sisters, Ashley Starr and Paige Starr of the home and two brothers, Ryan Starr and Cody Starr of the home. =========================================================================== Scott County Times 27 March 2002 CHRISTENA HODGES Christena Lynn Hodges, 28, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 in her home. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at Martin Funeral Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Buggy Hill Cemetery in Mansfield. She is survived by two daughers, Amber Lynn Hodges of the home and Kimberly Ann Balentine of the home; one son, Steven Ray Edgar of the home; her mother and step-father, Lela and Jim Martin of Parks; her father, Bill Balentine of Waldron; 4 sisters, Marilyn Sue Frazier and Lori Ann Powell both of Waldron, Sandra Jean Parks of Winthrop, Arkansas and Pamela Gale Scantling of Fort Smith, Arkansas; 3 brothers, Randall Wayne Balentine of Decatur, Texas, Jerry Douglas Balentine of Sumner, South Carolina and Mark Lee Balentine of Waldron. =========================================================================== Scott County Times 27 March 2002 NAOMI CASH Naomi Gail Cash, 62, of Waldron died Friday, March 22, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church and a homemaker. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at the Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Coaldale Cemetery in Coaldale, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Paula Evans of Lavaca, Arkansas and Colleen Cash of Fort Smith; three sons, Curt of Fort Smith, J.C. of Waldron and Terril of Statesville, Ohio; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Curtis of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho; three brothers, Randall Curtis of Orofino, Idaho, Merrell Curtis of Great Falls, Montana and Jim Curtis of Boise, Idaho; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. =========================================================================== The Waldron News 27 March 2002 PAM HILL Pam Hill, age 56, of Hot Springs, Arkansas died Friday, March 22, 2002 in a local hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 30, 1945 in Scott County, the daughter of Clarence O. and Etta Hawkins Gibson. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Dr. Sam H. Hill, Jr. of Hot Springs; one son and daugher-in-law, Sam and Frankie Hill of Hot Springs; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Traci and Michael Chavez of Bastrop, Texas, Kim and Lee Parris of Cabot, Sammi Kay Wilson of Hot Springs, and Beverly and Kenny Copeland of Texarkana, Texas; nine grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Memorial services were held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2002 in the Davis-Smith/Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel. ===========================================================================