| Born on Sunday, May 19, 1940, I was determined to be a soldier. My mother, Priscilla, of the Williams family married my father, Joe Hall. Their records informed me that Lambrook was my birthing place, a small town in Phillips County, Arkansas. To their union were born, Ruby, Pearletha, Henry, and Mae; then I came along and was followed by Betty, Curly, Orins Essie, and Jessie. Lord, but would you believe that I married Joe Greer Jr. and reared seven children, Joe Jr., Charlie, Patricia, Doris Victor, Eric… A memorial service for Arvil T. Benson, 92, of Helena will be held 11 a.m. today at the Helena First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 502 Porter St., Helena, AR 72342. FAYETTEVILLE -- Adolph Wesley "A. W." Chism, 83, of Fayetteville died Oct. 25, 2008, at the Fayetteville Veterans Home. He was born March 31, 1925, in Gainesville, Texas, to Frank E. Chism and Mettie Kidd Chism.He was an officer in the U.S. Maritime Service, serving on six different ships during World War II. He was a minister for the Church of Christ for more than 55 years. He spoke at numerous college lectureships and conducted many revival meetings in the United States, Scotland, Germany and… Alex Steven Blackwood, 19, of Cabot, Arkansas, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. He was born July 26, 1989 to Steven and Cindi Blackwood. Alex was a 2007 graduate of Cabot High School and a current student at the University of Central Arkansas. Annie Opal Sullivan, 72, of Cabot passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 in North Little Rock. She was born Dec.13, 1935 to the late Leonard and Ivia Jones Mitchell. SELIGMAN, Mo. -- Anthony Oxford, 52, of Seligman died Oct. 21, 2008, at Cassville, Mo. He was born April 21, 1956, in Rogers to Virgil and Janet Reeves Oxford.He grew up in Rogers and Pea Ridge before moving to Seligman more than 25 years ago. He was a self-employed construction worker and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and music. He was a Baptist and a member of the National Rifle Association.Survivors include his son, Christopher Oxford and wife Katie of Noel, Mo.; eight brothers, John Oxford of… Funeral services for B. B. Jefferson, 30, of Helena-West Helena, formerly of Elaine will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at the Phillips, Lee, Monroe and Desha District Center at Helena Crossing with Rev. Cedric Pride officiating. Burial will be in the First Baptist Church Cemetery in Elaine. Visitation will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Jefferson was born on Sept. 8, 1978 in Elaine to Preston Lee Jefferson and Vivian (Tiny) Ann Young-Jefferson. He was… Bert Lemley, 68, of Royal, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. FARMINGTON -- Bessie Mae Simmons, 87, passed away Oct. 24, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale from an injury she suffered from a fall.She was born Nov. 3, 1920, in Conway, N.C., to Charlie and Eula Nelson Brittle. She has been a resident of Peach Tree Retirement Village since March of 2002, when she moved here to be with her family.She was preceded in death by one son, Eric G. Simmons; three brothers, J.V., Lee and Paul Brittle; and one sister, Jessie Smith.Survivors include her husband of… Betty June Jones Ford, 72, of Star City, formerly of Gould, Arkansas, died Oct. 15. Memorial services were held Oct.20, First Baptist Church, Gould, followed by burial in Weeden Cemetery, England, Arkansas. Betty Marie Allen, 81, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at home., Louise K. Brown, 73, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008., Lynn Dale “L.D.” Paul, 79, of Malvern, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in a Little Rock hospital., Helen Ruth Lemon Smallwood, 61, of Glenwood, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008., Jodi Beth Wood, 16, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Moore's Chapel.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762; or Disabled American Veterans, Att.: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45250. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.--PAID Billy Ray Kitchens Sr., 60, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at home. will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Stockdale Funeral Services of Rogers.Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Bentonville with the Rev. Rex Dickey officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Jacobs, Josh Hartsfield, Frank Whatley, and grandsons Nick Payne, Josh Wilson, and Jason Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be all past and present truck drivers for Wal-Mart.Memorials may be made in honor of Joe Bob Wilson to Miller Community… Bonnie Sutherland, 81, of Rector passed away Oct. 23 at the Belle Meade Nursing Home in Paragould, where she resided for the past year. FAYETTEVILLE -- Burl G. Hattabaugh, 58, of Fayetteville died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith.He was a wood sculptor and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.He was born May 18, 1950, in the Sunset community, the son of Albert and Oma Long Hattabaugh. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Hattabaugh.He is survived by a son, Jason Hattabaugh of Fayetteville; a daughter, Kimberly Caswell of Fort Smith; four brothers, Junior Hattabaugh of Chelan, Wash., Roger… Christine Nelson, 73, of Helena, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 in Helena. Mrs. Nelson was born June 24, 1935 in Marianna to Nellie Baynes and the late Allen V. Ingram. She leaves a daughter, Lynda Wood of Gulfport, Miss.; two sons, Dale Wayne Nelson of Arkansas and James Preston; her mother, Nellie Ellis; sisters, Geraldine Webb and Jeri Keisler; grandchildren, Logan Cudd, Kegan Wood, Marlon Floyd, Joseph Nelson and Dale Nelson; and great-grandchildren, Amanda Beal and Valerie Smith. Her father, Allen V.… Carolyn Ann Sisson of Cabot, 62, went home to see her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 17, 2008 after battling lung cancer for 15 months. Her precious life began in North Little Rock on Sept. 4, 1946. She was one of five children, born unto the late Eva Lois and Luke Sullivan Henry. BENTONVILLE -- Clifford Gordon Titus, 56, of Bentonville died Oct. 23, 2008, at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Ben and Helen Titus.He was an Army veteran, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a graduate of Wichita State University and a systems analyst for Wal-Mart at the time of his retirement.Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Victoria Titus of Bentonville; his father of Wichita, Kan.; two daughters, Marilyn Titus of Bentonville and Marion Titus of… Funeral services for Dora Lee Peercy Thomas, 78, of Helena-West Helena were held Wednesday, Oct. 15 in the Carroll–Lehr Funeral Home Chapel in Athens, Texas. Burial was in Beck’s Chapel Cemetery in Athens, Texas. Thomas, born May 12, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, died Oct. 12, 2008 at her home in Helena-West Helena. She was an avid gardener and loved animals. She leaves her husband, William G. Thomas Sr. of Helena-West Helena; a son, William G. Thomas II “Wild Bill” and Kelly of Clinton; three grandchildren;… Daniel Wilson of Conway went to be with his Lord Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at the age of 72 years, nine months, and 16 days. He was born Jan. 15, 1936, to the late Edwin Guy Wilson and Cornelia (Baldwin) Wilson of Watson. Danny Lee Rice, 73, of Corning died Oct. 23, 2008, in the VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. David “Boone” Hogan, 28, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 23, 1980 in Delhi, La., to David Allen and Susan Payne Hogan. FARMINGTON -- David Phillip Davis, 54, of Farmington died Oct. 25, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale. He was born Oct. 21, 1954, in Fayetteville to Gay Estelle and Betty Jewell Donahou Davis.He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He worked for Fayetteville Tree and Trench and was a volunteer at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.Survivors include his wife, Jayne Davis of the home; his son, David Davis of Fayetteville; his daughter, Allie Barley of Fayetteville; his… Robert Ward Carroll III, 79, of Conway, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. Dessie L. Estep, 46, of Donaldson, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in a Malvern hospital. Funeral services for Eric Williams, 22, of Bossier City, La., formerly of Helena will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel of Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. in Helena with Rev. Jarvis Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Helena-West Helena. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Williams, born Dec. 24, 1985 in Helena to Ranato Williams and Richard Hatch, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 in… will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.--Paid Edward Oliver Brandt passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 in Batesville, Arkansas at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 18 days. He was born June 30, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas to John Henry Brandt and Odene Oliver Brandt. Eliot Herrin-Allen, 35, of North Little Rock died Oct. 14. will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Beacon Baptist Church in Gravette.Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Beacon Baptist Church in Gravette with Dan Fagala officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Hiwassee with military honors by Bella Vista Veterans of Foreign War Post 9063.Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Baptist Church or the Fayetteville Veterans Administration c/o Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St. Rogers, AR 72756. Online condolences can be made at… Ernest “Jew, Les” Lassiter, 75, of Lonoke was called home to be with the Lord Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. He was born April 1, 1933 to Ernest and Hazel Lassiter. Evelyn Adams, 86, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. Faye Irene (Henry) Chadwick, 48 Faye Irene (Henry) Chadwick, 48, of Big Flat, died Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Mountain View. will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. ELKINS -- Floyd "Bud" Merriman, 90, died Oct. 24, 2008, in Fayetteville. He was born July 7, 1918, in Lincoln, Neb., to Floyd Elmer and Cora Alice Penwell Merriman.He was of the Christian faith and was a retired welder.He was preceded in death by a son, Jim Merriman.Survivors include his wife, Catherine Merriman; three sons, Larry Merriman and wife Sarah of Lincoln, Neb., Gerald "Corky" Merriman and wife Victoria of Sue City, Iowa, and Mike Merriman of Denver, Co.; and two daughters,… will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. FAYETTEVILLE -- Fred Allen Keeney, 59, of Fayetteville died Oct. 26, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1949, in Fayetteville to Guy and Edith Calico Keeney.He was employed as a sales representative for Litex Industries and was an Army veteran.Survivors include his wife, Sandy Marshall Keeney of the home; two sons, Bryan Keeney of Elkins and Chris Keeney of Fayetteville; two daughters, Elizabeth Keeney and Ashley Keeney, both of Fayetteville; five grandchildren.Services will… will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at Ozark Funeral home.Pallbearers will be Wayne Driver, Burl Driver, Harold Driver, Brian Driver, Joe Gawith, Nathan Gawith, Tim Wilhite and Karl Gawith. On-line condolences may be made at www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Ozark Funeral Home. Glen Collins, age 65, of Jasper, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25 (2008) at his home. WINSLOW -- Grace Robinson, 74, of Winslow died Oct. 25, 2008, at Winslow. She was born Jan. 7, 1934, in New Albany, Miss., to Clifford C. and Lena M. Swords Raines.She was a homemaker and a Baptist.Survivors include her husband, Hugh D. Robinson of the home; two sons, Richard Herring of Texas, Robert Herring of Winslow; two daughters, Shirley Secrest of North Little Rock, Cheryl of Maine; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Nelson-Berna… Funeral services for Henry Ruesewald, 83, of Helena will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 in the Roller-Citizens Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Audie Richardson officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Ruesewald, born Nov. 19, 1924 to Henry Francis Ruesewald and Ethel Jane Banfield Ruesewald in Weiner, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the New Beginning Church in Helena-West Helena and was affectionately… Harold Cartwright Sr., 75, of Blue Springs, Mo., formerly of North Little Rock, died Oct. 1. Harry A. McDearmon, 89, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008. Mr. Jeremy Lyn Holmes Addington, age 36 died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Mr. Jerry Wayne Miller of Swifton "Got His Wings" Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at the Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., James passed away Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at the Barnsdall, Okla. Nursing Home. James L. Drumwright, 82, of Hot Springs Village, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, in a Hot Springs hospital. James Yarbero, 80, of Malvern died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at HSC Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Regency Funeral Home. Jerry W. Middleton, 63, of Sherwood died Oct. 14. He retired from the Air Force after 26 years and then was employed by Remington for 10 years. Jewell Marie Cowles, 87, of Everton Jewell Marie Cowles, 87, of Everton, died Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Hilltop Golden Living Center in Harrison. She was born Feb. 23, 1921, at Hasty, the daughter of L.E. and Ethel (Boatwright) Hancock. Jimmy Jackson, 89, of Mount Ida, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Moore's Chapel.Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 200, Winslow, AR 72959. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.--PAID BENTONVILLE -- "Joe Bob" Wilson, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in a local health care facility. Arrangements are pending with Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers. John Anthony, 60, of Austin, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. He was born Dec. 13, 1947 in Manilla, Arkansas. God called home one of his littlest angels on Oct.19, 2008. Kohen Diego Williams, born March 8, 2005, will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Kohen lived more in 3 years of life than many do in a life time. He taught us many life lessons during the time we were blessed with him. ohen lived like there was no tomorrow and never allowed fear to keep him from doing the things he wanted to do the most. He never missed a moment to say, “I love you.” ELKINS -- Linda Sue Stafford, 60, of Elkins died Oct. 22, 2008, at her home. She was born Jan. 30, 1948, in Pasadena, Calif., to Stanley Reno and Loretta Mae Rapp Holmes.She was a homemaker, a truck driver and a member of the House of Worship near Spring Valley.Survivors include her husband, Amos Roy Stafford, whom she married June 25, 1981; three sons, William Holmes and wife Elizabeth of Bellevue, Neb., Michael Brownell of Huntsville, Aaron Brownell and wife Therese of Gridley, Calif., Kristin Holmes of… After 39 years on earth, our little angel, Lisa Michelle Pledger has returned to live with her Heavenly Father. Lisa was born July 7, 1969, to Herbert and Mary Pledger and passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. Loy J. Surber, of Pindall, was born Sept. 23, 1924, at Pindall, a son of James Wesley and Millie Lee (Smith) Surber. He died Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Ozark, at the age of 84. Mary Louise “Puddin” Crumby, 89, of North Little Rock, struggled with pneumonia and lost her earthly battle on Sunday morning, Oct. 26 to find her heavenly reward on the other side. She was a Christian homemaker, wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and loyal friend. Louise was a member of the Baring Cross Baptist Church in Sherwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Lee Crumby; both parents, Alton Byron and Martha Susan Wood; one child, Mary Lee Crumby; her brothers, Harold Kendrick Wood… Mr. Maurice R. Cravens, age 61, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in Gogama, Ontario, Canada. Madonna Marie Minard, 63, of Austin, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 in North Little Rock. She was born Aug. 1, 1945 in Chicago to the late Robert John and Grace Oliver White. will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marshal L. Oliver Memorial Scholarship Fund at John Brown University in Siloam Springs. Mary L. Finch, 86, died peacefully at home Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. Marylea Vines, 81, of Corning died Oct. 25, 2008, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Ms. Vines was a news reporter for the Clay County Courier in Corning for 62 years. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home in Anderson.Funeral services will be held at Tuesday at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home Chapel in Anderson, Mo., with the Rev. Scott Leonard officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. Military honors will by the Pineville/Jane American Legion Post 392.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at the United Methodist Church in Sheldon.Pallbearers will be Jeff Patterson, Zack Raynor, Jeremy Elliott, Thomas… Mack “Max” Laughter, age 68, of Paxico, Kan., went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 23 (2008) at the Veteran’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., Think you know Boone County? Tell us the location of this photo and be an Ozarks expert. Find Out More » Mildred Faye Bray House, 80, of Antioch, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in a Hot Springs hospital. COLCORD, Okla. -- Milton E. Crockford, 74, of Colcord died Oct. 26, 2008, at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born April 30, 1934, in Groton, N.Y., to Henry and Clara Crockford.He was an Army veteran and an auto mechanic.He was preceded in death by two daughters.Survivors include his wife, Denese Kincheloe Crockford of the home; five sons, Raymond Crockford of Illinois, Robert Crockford of Colcord and Clint Crockford of Siloam Springs, Michael Crockford of Colcord and Matthew Crockford of Siloam… Modean L. Grisham Howard, 82, of Hot Springs, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in a local nursing home. Mr. Nathaniel Balentine Sr. departed this life Oct. 21, 2008, at Harris Hospital in Newport at the age of 73. Novella Baker, 80, of Lonoke passed away Oct. 20, 2008. Patricia Kay Mollander, 40, of Cabot passed away Friday Oct. 17, 2008. She was born Aug. 8, 1968 in Bethesda Maryland to Edward T. and Kelly Jeanes Wollweaver II. She will be remembered as a people person who put others needs in front of her own. Patrick H. Bauman, 66, of North Little Rock died Oct. 15. Pauline Anderson, 79, of Harrison Pauline Anderson, 79, of Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 27 (2008) at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. “Bobbi†Stine passed away Oct. 24, 2008, at the age of 77 in Mesa, Ariz., where she resided for the past 12 ½ years. She was born in Paragould on Sept. 21, 1931, to the late Robert Hood and T. Ruth McCord Waters. She was raised by her mother and her stepfather, the late Thomas H. Waters. will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Tom Hatley will officiate.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, 72762. FAYETTEVILLE -- Ruth Lee Browning Hunt peacefully left this earth Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. She was the eldest daughter of Herschel and Nell Cowan Browning. She was born Nov. 14, 1912, in McClarin, Okla. The family moved to Muskogee and Ruth graduated from Muskogee High School where she played basketball for the Muskogee Roughers. She married Willie James Hunt on Aug. 23, 1931. During World War II, Ruth managed PX No. 1 at Camp Gruber serving the 88th Rainbow and Blackhawk Division.The family moved to… Funeral services for Sarah J. Jackson, 59, of Turner will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 in the Barksdale Funeral Home-Northeast chapel at 1120 E. State St. in Detroit. Rev. Vincent Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the Detroit Memorial Park. Family hour will be from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Barksdale Funeral Home Chapel. Jackson was born on Feb. 9, 1949 to Alan Martin and Myrtle Fason in Turner. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ezekial Jackson of Turner and other relatives and… Stanley P. Burry, 72, of North Little Rock died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008. Johnnie Sue Brantley, age 60, of Harrison, passed away Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House in Harrison. Thomas Charles DeNomie, 75, of Hot Springs Village, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008. Viola Ann Britton Holliday, 86, of Quitman, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in the Cardiac Care Unit of Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. W.J. Rimmer, 84, of Van Buren died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at his home. Walter Lee Catlett, age 54, of Donaldson, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in Hot Springs. will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Kelly Yarbrough officiating.Pallbearers will be Jerry Sewell, Gerald Sewell, Rodney Hathorn, Cody Hathorn, Cory Hathorn, and Mike White. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eddie Casebolt, Matthew White, Mark White and Butch Wiand. Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.backstrom-pyeatte.com. will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers, online at stockdalefuneral.com.A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bentonville Cemetery with Dr. Robert Schomp officiating.Memorials may be made in his honor to First Christian Church, 905 S. 13th St., Rogers, 72756. |
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Arkansas Obituaries 10/28/08
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