SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES, July - September 2001 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 4 July 2001 MILDRED NEWLIN Mildred Rudell Newlin was born January 2, 1924 near Elida, New Mexico and died June 26, 2001 at Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Willard Warren Newlin of Waldron; their son, Daniel Allen Newlin and wife, Mary Lou; also one grandson, Japheth Reid Newlin, all of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a brother, Wesley Eugene Messick and a sister, Dorothy Sue Coppock, also residents in Waldron. There are two nieces, Joann Studdert of Carrollton, Texas and Vicki Lynn Burr of Beaumont, Texas. The Newlins were married September 9, 1944 in Austin, Texas. Rudell was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in the early 1940's and spent over half a century sharing with others the wonderful truths about God's kingdom promises that she found recorded in His Word, the Bible. The Newlins moved to Waldron in 1965 and over the years owned several businesses here in Waldron. First, they built and operated the "Downtown Speed Wash." After this Mr. Newlin became a real estate agent and Mrs. Newlin ran the "Jean Shop." In more recent years they have owned and managed the "Frontier Village and Trailer Park" on North Main Street. Mrs. Newlin was loved and respected by many and will be missed. Funeral services were held at 9 am Thursday, June 28, 2001 in the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Interment was at Chant Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers were: Jarrell Ward, Douglas White, Dale Bates, Kenneth Brewery, Charles Maxwell and Marvin Ward. ===================================================================== Scott County Times 4 July 2001 TOM ADAMS Thomas Clayborn Adams, Jr., 54, of Waldron died June 30, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a Lutheran and an employee of Tyson Foods. Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday, July 2, 2001 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Mary of the home; one son, Eric of Waldron; and one sister, Judy Odam of Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the cancer fund or the chairty of your choice. ======================================================================== Scott County Times 11 July 2001 DELLA MEREDITH Della Mae Meredith, 69, of Waldron died Wednesday, July 4, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired CNA and a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday, July 7, 2001 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron. She is survived by her husband Montaing of the home; one son, Monty of Waldron; two sisters, Alla Doyel and Sharon Goodner both of Waldron; three brothers, Delmer Langston of Blachard, Idaho, Tommy Langston of Oklahoma City, and B.J. Langston of Waldron; one grandson and his wife, Eric and Kim Meredith of Redfield, Arkansas and one granddaughter, Nikki Meredith of Redfield, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Thomas Langston, Paul Langston, David Doyel, Ronald Doyel, Nathan Goodner and Mike Meredith. ======================================================================== Scott County Times 11 July 2001 MORGAN STAGGS Morgan G. Staggs, 50, of Fort Smith died Friday, June 29, 2001 in his home. He was employed by Beshears Construction Co. and a member of the Charter Hog Motorcycle Club. Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at Harford Memorial Park in Hartford, Arkansas with burial following under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He is survived by his wife Pam G. Conger of the home; two sons, Morgan R. Skaggs of Fort Smith and Logan T. Skaggs of Mansfield; one step- son, Nicholas G. Conger of Fort Smith; and one sister, Rayma Jean Freitas of Hackett, Arkansas. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 11 July 2001 DELORES ANN DEHART Delores Ann Dehart, 55, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Thursday, July 5, 2001 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a former resident of Heavener, Oklahoma and of the Baptist faith. Graveside service was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2001 with burial at Memorial Park in Heavener, OK under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma. She is survived by one son, Kenny Dehart of Unionville, Virginia; four sisters, Laura Hill of Waldron, AR, Bonnie Wilson of Monroe, OK, Sally Taylor of Chester, AR and Sharlene "Sheny" Cleveland of Texas; six brothers, Jerry Cleveland of Elkriver, Minnesota, Ronnie Cleveland of Hamlake, Minnesota, Denny Cleveland of Coonrapids, Minnesota, and Larry Cleveland of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Earl Cleveland of Calumet, OK and Randy Goodin of Purdy, Missouri; and two grandchildren. ======================================================================== Scott County Times 18 July 2001 TENNIE STARR Tennie A. Starr, 96, of Waldron died Sunday, July 15, 2001 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker, of the Pentecostal faith and the widow of Thomas Starr. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie Cheesman and one son, James Himes. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, July 19, 2001 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron. She is survived by four daughters, Lela Martin of Parks, Ernestine Taff of Midland, Betty Cheesman of Ravia, Oklahoma and Rosie Cheesman of Waldron; one son, Tommy Starr of Waldron; 54 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Darrell South, Clifford Oliver, Johnny Oliver, Ronald Oliver, Anthony Barnum and Jimmy Cheesman Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Gean Starr, Robert Taff and Brad Denny. ======================================================================== Scott County Times 18 July 2001 RUTH PRESSON Ruth Presson, 78, of Huntington died Monday, July 9, 2001 in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a retired restaurant owner and operator. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Presson, one son, Wendell and one grandson, Richard. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, July 12, 2001 at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Arkansas with burial at Huntington City Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Charles of Mansfield, Robert of Greenwood, Jerry of Huntington and Larry of Fort Smith; four brothers, Bill Richmond and James Richmond both of Huntington, Jack Richmond of Bates, and Bob Richmond of Fort Smith; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Josh Falt, Ricky Richmond, John Richmond, Kenny Richmond, Richard Risner and Rusty Risner. ======================================================================== Scott County Times 18 July 2001 JEWELL BROWN Jewell Brown entered into rest July 14, 2001 at the local hospital. She was born June 2, 1913 to the late Tom and Mary Elizabeth Cheek. Jewell grew up in the Waldron area. She accepted the Lord as her personal Savior and became a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church at the age of 13 where she has remained a member for 75 years. July 4th, 1931 she married Mack Brown. Into this union there were four children. Three sons and one daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack, of 58 years, one grandson, Jeffrey Coldren, and one great grandson, Jeffrey Derek Coldren. She is survived by three sons, Tommy and Bob Brown of Waldron and Charles Brown of Greenwood, and one daughter, Elizabeth Coldren of Waldron. Six grandsons: Gregg Brown of Springdale, Arkansas, Michael Brown of Bentonville, Arkansas, Bobby Brown of Muskogee, Oklahoma, keith Brown of Beebe, Arkansas, Jerry Coldren of Hanford, California, and Steven Coldren of Tulare, California. Two granddaughters, Lynn Metcalf of Waldron and Lynn Hunnicutt of Gravelly, Arkansas. Three step-children, Gene Ray and Keith Dedmon of Waldron and Loretta Jordan of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Sixteen great grandchildren, nine step-great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Two brothers, Floyd Cheek of Sanger, California and Virgil (Pete) Cheek of Waldron, one sister, Opal Sparks of Waldron. Three nephews, Glen Dale Sparks, Gerald Sparks and David Cheek of Waldron and one niece, Diane Rehrman of Fresno, California. Her grandsons had the honor of serving as her pallbearers, and her great grandsons served as honorary pallbearers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 10 am at Haw Creek Baptist Church in Waldron. Interment will be at Pearson Cemetery by the Haw Creek Baptist Church. ======================================================================== Scott County Times 18 July 2001 MELBA CARTER Melba J. Carter, 90, of Roland, Oklahoma died Sunday, July 14, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a homemaker. Graveside services were held at 10 am Tuesday, July 17, 2001 with burial at Dora Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, Roy of the home; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Gearld Elmore, Jim Johnson, Jamie Johnson, Tom Moore and Liniel Hall. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 18 July 2001 FAY BEATY Graveside services were held Fay Beaty at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 12th at Green Wood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rough & Ready Hwy. in Grass Valley, California. He passed away Monday morning, July 9, 2001. He was 72 years old. He was born in Arkansas on Dec. 12, 1928 to Atha & Ida Beaty. He married Anna Jett, July 17th, 1950 in Waldron, Arkansas. They moved to California where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was active in the California Houndsmen for Conservation and North Central Houndsmen. He enjoyed bear hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Fay is survived by his wife Anna; daughters & sons-in-law, Sharon & Bill Serene and Brenda & Gary Arnold. Grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Richard & Robert Hamilton; grandson Brian Arnold, granddaughter Kristie Arnold and great-granddaughter Elizabeth Hamilton, all of Penn Valley; siblings, Bill Lane of Denver, CO and Connie Herron of PA. He was preceded in death by his brother, Basil Beaty. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 18 July 2001 REBA LEA BUCKNER Reba Lea Buckner, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, July 12, 2001 in her home. She was a homemaker. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2001 at Martin Funeral Chapel with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband Larry Buckner; one son, Larry Lee Buckner of Pittsburgh, Texas; one brother, Cyrel Roach of Pittsburgh, Texas; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were George Harrison, Herbert Snider, Dave Snider, Rick Black, Bink Johnston and Bruce Buckner. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 18 July 2001 RICHARD "DICK" COX, JR. Richard "Dick" Cox, Jr., 54, of Booneville, Arkansas died July 16, 2001 in a Ft. Smith hospital. he was in the Marines, a Vietnam veteran and will have military honors by District 7 Burial Detail. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. July 19, 2001 at French Prairie Cemetery with burial at French Prairie Cemetery in Ione, Arkansas under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Arkansas. He is survived by one daughter, Heather Moore of Dardanelle, AR; two sons, Andy and Donald Cox both of Dardanelle, AR; parents, Richard and Jacqueline Cox of Booneville; three sisters, Susan Topham, Janet Schneider and Marie Holbrook all of Booneville, AR; one brother, Randy Cox of Claremore, OK; five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Johnny Schneider, Randy Topham, James Black, Earl Cox, Dwayne Cox and Tommy Cox. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 18 July 2001 L.B. JACKSON L.B. Jackson, 57, of Magazine, Arkansas died July 15, 2001 in a Booneville hospital. He was a member of Solid Rock Pentecostal Holiness Church in Magazine, AR. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at Roberts Memorial Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Jackson of the home in Magazine, AR; four daughters, Georgia Wilson of DeMoines, Iowa, Lisa Muck of New Caney, Texas, Ann Wiley of Splendora, Texas, and Susan Wright of Waco, Texas; two step daughters, Konya Ashley and Jada Crossland both of Booneville, AR; one son, David Jackson of Splendora, TX; three stepsons, Ray Silcox of Austin, TX, Paul Silcox of New Caney, TX and Gene Dobson of Ardmore, OK; one sister, Charlotte Shepard of Tennessee; one brother, Michael Jackson of California; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tim Shepard, William Dewitt, Jerry Davis, Bill Tucker, Bobby Scharboe and Randy Bryan. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 18 July 2001 LORENE PETTIT Lorene Pettit, 92, longtime Williams resident, died June 29, 2001 at Flagstaff Medical Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1908 in Parks, Arkansas, the daughter of Jim and Fannie Jameson. Mrs. Pettit and her husband, Ben, brought their family to Arizona in 1953. Ben worked in construction and made a big impact on the development of Williams and the surrounding area. Mrs. Pettit worked and cared for many as a loving mother caring for her children, then her grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1981, her parents, five sisters and two brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Daphine Holleman of Waldron, Ark; two sons, Jim Pettit and Bill Pettit of Williams; six sisters, Vida Hoffman of Parks, Ark., Victoria Porter and Joanna Rhyme, both of Waldron, Ark., Kathleen Morrison, Katherene Murray and Edna Watson, all of San Diego; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 2 at First Baptist Church with interment following in Williams Cemetery. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 18 July 2001 KATHLEEN SANDERS Kathleen Sanders, 52, of Huntington, Arkansas died Saturday, July 14, 2001 in her home. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God and was an employee of Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001 with burial at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. She is survived by one daughter, Kathrine Walker of Midland, AR; one son, Aaron Sanders of Huntington, AR; two sisters, Mary Sue Trosper of Redlands, OK and Peggy Dime of Ft. Smith, AR; six brothers, Jim Elmore of Greenwood, AR, Ted Elmore, Darren Elmore of Huntington, AR, Fred Elmore of Booneville, AR, Johnny Elmore of Roland, OK and Bobby Elmore and four grandchildren. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 18 July 2001 BILLY W. YARBER Billy W. Yarber, 53, of Booneville, Arkansas died Saturday, July 14, 2001 in Booneville, Arkansas. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. July 18, 2001 at Sugar Grove Cemetery at Sugar Grove, AR followed with burial under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Arkansas. He is survived by five sisters, Darlene Jones of Little Rock, AR, Carolyn Freeman of Sugar Grove, AR, Crystal Tyner of Booneville, AR, Teresa Heissler of Booneville, AR and Hester Scott of Booneville, AR; three brothers, Glendon Yarber of Booneville, AR, Wendol Yarber of Little Rock, AR and Willibey Jr. Yarber of Booneville, AR. Pallbearers will be Charlie Smith, Thomas Smith, Jackie Wilkins, Homer Wilkins, Rex Davis and Walker "Dinky" Scott. ========================================================================= Scott County Times 25 July 2001 AARON GODWIN Aaron Bradley Godwin, 12, of Mansfield died Monday, July 16, 2001 near Mansfield. He was a student at Mansfield School and a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, July 19, 2001 at Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial following at Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery near Abbott, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his parents, Terry and Stuart Godwin of Mansfield; his maternal grandparents, Martha and Jerry Webb of Hackett, Arkansas and John Claypool of Boles, Arkansas; his paternal grandparents, Peggy and Sam Godwin of Mansfield; his maternal great-grandmother, Madge Roberts of Booneville, Arkansas; his paternal great-grandfather, Wayne Gardenhire of Mansfield; and two brothers, Nathan Ryan Godwin and Blake Mikel Godwin both of the home. Pallbearers were Brooks Godwin, Levi Godwin, Chris Godwin, Bruce Pyles, Shannon Ruth, Billy Shivley and Chris Smith. ========================================================================= Scott County Times 25 July 2001 L.B. PERRY L.B. Perry, 77, of Boles, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 18, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. She was a Jehovah's Witness and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Perry; one daughter, Debra Sue Perry; and two brothers, Lester Speaks and Lewis Speaks. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, July 21, 2001 at Boles Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Chant Cemetery in Y-City under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by six sons, Larry of Boles, Eddie of Little Rock, Jabo of Sherwood, Arkansas, Bobby of Clarksville, Arkansas, Thomas of Alma, Arkansas and Johnny of Bryant, Arkansas; three sisters, Lilly Mae Speaks of Boles, Dorothy Speaks of Waldron and Jean Miller of Cedarville, Arkansas; one brother, Charles "Sonny" Speaks of Boles; 15 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. ========================================================================= Scott County Times 25 July 2001 REBECCA CHRONISTER Rebecca Christine Chronister, the 2 month old daughter of Russell and Tamara Chronister of Waldron died Monday, July 16, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday, July 21, 2001 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Mt. Pleasant #3 Cemetery in Waldron. She is survived by her parents, Russell and Tammy of the home; her grandparents, Danny and Betty Sims of Waldron and Tommy Chronister and Debbie McKinney both of Waldron and two sisters, Brittany and Tiffany of the home. Pallbearers were Russell Sims and D.J. Ratliff with honorary pallbearers bein Ben Chronister and Shawn Higham. ========================================================================= The Waldron News 25 July 2001 ELISHA WILLIAM BROWN Elisha William Brown, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, July 19, 2001 in his home. He was a retired farmer, veteran of WWII and a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 23 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by one sister, Robbie Brown of Waldron, Arkansas and several nieces and nephews. ========================================================================= The Waldron News 25 July 2001 L.B. JACKSON L.B. Jackson, 57, of Magazine, Arkansas died July 15, 2001 in a Booneville hospital. He was a member of Solid Rock Pentecostal Holiness Church in Magazine, Arkansas. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. July 18, 2001 at Roberts Memorial Chapel with burial in Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Ruby Jackson of the home in Magazine, AR; four daughters, Georgia Wilson of DeMoines, Iowa, Lisa Muck of New Caney, Texas, Ann Wiley of Splendora, Texas, Susan Wright of Waco, Texas; two stepdaughters, Konya Ashley and Jada Crossland both of Booneville, Arkansas; one son, David Jackson of Splendora, TX; three stepsons, Ray Silcox of Austin, Texas, Paul Silcox of New Caney, Texas, Gene Dobson of Ardmore, OK; his mother, Flovel Jackson; one sister, Charlotte Shepard of Tennessee; one brother, Michael Jackson of California; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ========================================================================= The Waldron News 25 July 2001 RUBY MAE JONES Ruby Mae Jones, 73, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, died Friday, July 20, 2001 in a Broken Arrow nursing home. She was a retired dental receptionist and a Baptist. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Janie Gonzalez of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two sisters, Phyllis Jones of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Veletta Richey of Vian, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Kenneth Gonzalez and Audra Gonzalez-Huynh; and two great grandchildren, Hailey Gonzalez and Blake Gonzalez. ========================================================================= The Waldron News 25 July 2001 HAROLD DEWAYNE KEY Harold Dewayne Key, 66, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Friday, July 20, 2001 in his home. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2001 at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. He is survived by his wife, Noveline of the home; one daughter, Louann Niblett of Huntington, Arkansas; one son, Wayne Key of Murfreesboro, Texas; one sister, Billie Jean Roundtree of Orval, Washington; six grandchildren, Terry, Amanda and Traci Parish, April Renig, Shauna and Ray Key; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Hubert Taylor, Loyd Hattabaugh, Jerald Hattabaugh, Paul Key, John Smith and Donnie Niblett. Honorary pallbearers were the Hattabaugh brothers. ========================================================================= The Waldron News 25 July 2001 ELSIE SALES Elsie Sales, 77, of Bates, Arkansas died Monday, July 16, 2001 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She was a long time resident of the area and a member of the First Baptist Church in Bates, Arkansas. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001 at the First Baptist Church in Bates, AR with burial at Reichert Cemetery in Heavener, OK under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, OK. She is survived by five daughters, Mary Taylor of Gravett, AR, Marian Tipton and JoAnn Farley both of Bates, AR, Carol Shadwick of Grain Valley, MO and Shirley Stone of McCloud, OK; two sons, Millard Sales of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Jack Sales of Killen, Texas; four brothers, Joe Forehand of Georgia, Emmett and Carl Forehand both of Bates, AR and Audrea Forehand of McAlester, OK; 25 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. ========================================================================== Scott County Times 1 August 2001 CHARLENE BRIGANCE Charlene Brigance, 80, of McAlester, Oklahoma died Monday, July 23, 2001 in McAlester. She was a retired restaurant owner, a member of Quinton First Baptist Church and the widow of Herbert Brigance. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, July 26, 2001 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Jean Hugo of Oklahoma City and Janice Gale Watson of Wilburton, Oklahoma; two sons, Herbert Clifford Brigance of Quinton, Oklahoma and James Randall Brigance of Panola, Oklahoma; one sister, Joyce Matthew of Waldron; one brother, W.R. "Bud" Rice of Waldron; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Derek Watson, Greg Brigance, Sean Hugo, Mark Hugo, Rowland Glenn and Kelly Sandmann. ========================================================================== The Waldron News 1 August 2001 RUBY JEAN HOGUE Ruby Jean Hogue (formerly Ruby Jean Jones) died Monday, July 16, 2001 in Montclair, California. She was born August 1, 1911 in Scott County, the daughter of W.V. and Lue Ella Jones of Scott County. She was married to William M. Hogue of Mansfield, Arkansas. Ruby moved to California in the early 1930's where she met Bill and was married and raised her family. She remained in California until her passing. She is survived by her son, Gary and his wife Gayle; grandson Kevin and his wife Denise; granddaughter Carrie and her husband Duane; great- grandson Connor; brothers Delmar Jones and his family of Fort Smith and Olen Jones and his family of Huntington Park, CA and all her loving friends. Services were held July 16, 2001 at Oakdale Memorial Park in Glendora, California. ========================================================================== The Waldron News 1 August 2001 SHARON GIBSON KELLEBREW Sharon Gibson Kellebrew, 51, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, July 24, 2001 in her home. She was a homemaker. The body was to be cremated under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, Claud of the home; two daughters, Tina Williams of Waldron, AR and Claudia Cole of Waldron, AR; three sisters, Rita Gibson of Tennessee, Patsy Johnson of Tulsa, OK and Charolette Gibson of Tulsa, OK; two brothers, Everett Gibson and Rex Gibson both of Tulsa, OK; and five grandchildren. ========================================================================== The Waldron News 1 August 2001 ROBERT JOE "JOEY" THOMAS Robert Joe "Joey" Thomas, 26, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Sunday, July 29, 2001 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Beason Stevens. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at Moores Chapel with burial in Waveland, Arkansas under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Arkansas. He is survived by one son, Joshua Thomas of Greenwood, AR; his father, Virgil Thomas of Havana, AR; step father, Steve Stevens of Huntington, AR; paternal grandfather, Robert J. Thomas of Havana, AR; maternal grandparents, Joe and Barbara Beason of Booneville, AR; one step sister, Laurel Thomas of Havana, AR; one brother, Lloyd Rushing of Port Orchard, Washington; one step brother, Wesley Thomas of Havana, AR; his aunt Lynn and her husband, Paul Brewer; and one uncle, Tommy Beason. Pallbearers are Lloyd Rushing, Paul Brewer, Paul McCalister, Mark Brewer, Tim Ballinger and Jason Shelton. ========================================================================== Scott County Times 8 August 2001 PATRICIA MACERO Patricia Mary Macero, 47, of Waldron died Saturday, August 4, 2001 in her home. She was a surgical technicianand a Southern Baptist. Memorial services ill be at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Francis Macero; one daughter, Jennifer Macero of Waldron; two stepsons, Francis Macero, Jr. and Matthew Macero both of Seymore, Connecticut; her parents, Roland and Linda Pumphrey of Kissimmee, Florida; two brothers, Steven Pumphrey of Seymore and Michael Pumphrey of Kissimmee; and 2 grandchildren ========================================================================== Scott County Times 8 August 2001 LARRY BUCKNER Larry Buckner, 88, of Waldron died August 4, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a Mason and a retired Hardwood Lumber Inspector. Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesdy, August 7, 2001 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry Lee and Mary Buckner of Pittsburg, Texas; one sister, Ina Mae Harrison of Waldron; 2 grandchildren Bruce Buckner and Renee Shirley; 2 great-grandchildren, Brittany and Courtney Shirley; and several nices and nephews. Pallbearers were members of the Waldron Masonic Lodge Number 132 F & AM. ========================================================================== Scott County Times 8 August 2001 WAYNE GARDENHIRE Wayne Gardenhire, 89, of Mansfield died Monday, July 30, 2001 in his home. He was a retired service station owner, a member and Deacon of Mansfield First Baptist Church and a veteran of WWII. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at the Mansfield Baptist Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Sam Godwin of Mansfield; 7 grandchildren, Chris Godwin, Susan Pyles, Brooks Godwin, Stuart Godwin, Cullen Gardenhire, Kelly Mouton and Kim Bentley; and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Chris Godwin, Brooks Godwin, Stuart Godwin, Levi Godwin, Bruce Pyles, Michael Freeman, Joshua Burton and Cullen Gardenhire. ========================================================================== The Waldron News 8 August 2001 WILLIAM "BILL" STINSON William "Bill" Stinson 74, of Howe, Oklahoma died Wednesday, August 1, 2001 in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was a long-time resident of the area, a member of the Monroe Church of Christ where he often led singing, and was a member of the Ridge Runners Singing Group. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2001 at the Church of Christ in Monroe, OK with burial at Howe Cemetery in Howe, Oklahoma under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, OK. He is survived by his wife, Blanch; son, Donald Randy Stinson and daughter-in-law Pam of Tonkawa, OK; two sisters, Eupha Thompson and her husband Dale of Bates, AR and Mona Brothers and her husband Alfred of Bates, AR; one brother R.E. Stinson an dhis wife Rose of Ft. Gibson, OK; three grandchildren, Caleb, Ethan and Emily Stinson all three of Tonkawa, OK; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Don Stinson. ============================================================================ Scott County Times 15 August 2001 MARIE WALKER Marie Lois Walker, 76, of Waldron died Sunday, August 12, 2001 after a 79 day stay in the hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church. Funeral services were at 10 am Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at the Waldron Assembly of God Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Donald of the home; two daughters, Donna McCurry of Waldron and Patty Walker of South Haven, Mississippi; one sister, Ruth Lemmon of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one brother, Robert Walker of Windsor, Mississippi; and two grandchildren, Heather Smith of Waldron and Jessica Stine of South Haven, Mississippi. Pallbearers were LeonNichols, Eldred Tinder, Eddie Hutchens, Billy Biggs, Pat Ray Biggs and Glen Dale Wagner. ============================================================================ The Waldron News 15 August 2001 BOBBY JOE JONES Bobby Joe Jones, 65, of Magazine, Arkansas died Tuesday, August 7, 2001 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas hospital. He was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church of God in Paris, Arkansas. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2001 at Faith Pentecostal Church of God in Paris with burial at Carolan Cemetery in Booneville, AR under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Jones of the home in Magazine, AR; two daughters, Debbie Jones of the home and Patricia Weaver of Paris, AR; five sons Jody Jones of Houston, TX, Roy Jones of Ozark, AR, David Jones of Leport, TX, J.L. Jones of Paris, AR and Wesley Jones of Paris, AR; three sisters, Lou Scantling of Booneville, AR, Janie Waganer of Huntington, AR and Pat Sehorn of Waldron, AR; and 12 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dennis Jones, Nicky Sehorn, Vernon Jones, Rich Mercer, Tobe Waganer and Jay Weaver. ============================================================================ The Waldron News 15 August 2001 DOROTHY LOUISE HUTCHENS Dorothy Louise Hutchens, 76, of Dinuba, California died Friday, August 10, 2001 in Clovis, California. She was a homemaker. Graveside service will be Wednesday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. at Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba, California. She is survived by her husband, Tillman Ray Hutchens of Dinuba, CA; three sons, Harold Hutchens of Boise, Idago, Cecil Hutchens of Raymond, California and Gary Hutchens of Madera, California; four daughters, Barbara Yarbro and Donna Nelson both of Dinuba, CA, Lorraine Hutchens of Biloxi, MS, and Joyce Romero of Reedley, CA; two brothers, Warren Coyle and Roy Coyle both of Waldron, Arkansas; four sisters, Lois Hutchens of Dinuba, CA, Thelma Lawrence, Edith Wright and Hazel Taft all of Waldron, Arkansas; 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 22 August 2001 LEAJEANA MORGAN Leajeana Ann Morgan, 33, of Waldron died Saturday, August 18, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. She was a Pentecostal and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Leo Crump. Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Friendship Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband John Morgan; two daughters, Charlotte and Kandis Morgan of the home; her mother Jeanie Crump of Waldron; her paternal grandmother, Evelyn Crump of Waldron and the late Leo Crump; her maternal grandmother, Nova Allen of Waldron and the late Ed Allen; and one sister, Rebecca Brown of Waldron. Pallbearers were Wilson Kennedy, Jeff Cabe, Todd Crump, Marcus Crump, David Jones and Sam Cogburn. Honorary pallbearers were Joe and Richey Allen. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 22 August 2001 LINDA WAITE Linda Sue Waite, 54, of Mena, Arkansas died Friday, August 17, 2001 in a Mena hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mena First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael L. Anderson and one daughter, Kristy D. Page. Graveside services were held at 10 am Saturday, August 18, 2001 at Buffalo Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, James Waite, Jr; one daughter, Jamie L. Pearcy of Mena; her mother, Marcille Blair of Waldron; two sisters, Melania Daffron of Midland, Arkansas and Cathy Bingham of Waldron; and two grand- children, Tyler Page of Mena and J.T. Anderson of Hermitage, Arkansas. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 22 August 2001 JULIA BAILEY Julia Lee Bailey, 90, of Waldron died Sunday, August 19, 2001 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker. Interment will be in the Arthur Bailey Cemetery in Prosperity, West Virginia. Local arrangements were made by Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Ferrell of Valparaiso, Indiana, Shirley Cox of Waldron and Betty Shieler of Fayetteville, West Virginia; two sons, Donald Bailey of St. Petersburg, Florida and Jack Bailey of Brook Park, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 29 August 2001 JOHN PARISH John Leroy Parish, ENC (SS) US Navy, 63, of Waldron died Saturday, August 25, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from US Navy, owned and operated an insulation and air conditioning company and was of the Church of Christ faith. He was a Vietnam and Cuban Crisis veteran. He retired with 20 years service in the Navy, he was a member of VFW, a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and an active member of USS Seacat Committee. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Jane of the home; one daughter, Debra Parish Leonard of Lewisville, Texas; five sons, Mike of Ocala, Florida; Paul of Huntington, Arkansas; Russell, John and Randal of Mansfield; his father, Homer William Parish of Waldron; one sister, Minnie Jane Robinson of Morrilton, Arkansas;two brothers, Steve Parish of Hackett, Arkansas and Jack Parish of Mansfield; ten grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Stella Bingham of Waldron. Pallbearers will be his sons, Mike, Paul, Russell, John, Randal and grandson Randy Parish. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 29 August 2001 ZADIE DEDMON Zadie C. Dedmon, 82, of Booneville, Arkansas died Monday, August 27, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. She was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Dedmon. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, August 30, 2001 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Pearson Cemetery in Waldron. She is survived by three daughters, Nettie Scott of Lake Jackson, Texas; Davella Todd of Zephyrhills, Florida and Frankie Sue Seamans of Magazine, Arkansas; two sons, David Button of Sydney, Texas and Joe Button of Birmingham, Alabama; one step-son, Eugene Dedmon of Waldron; four step- daughters, Barbara Cannady of Tulsa, Leona Qualls, Linda Olive and Hilda Oliver all of Heavener, Oklahoma; four sisters, Etta Vaughn, Ada Oliver, Madie Plum and Florence Walker all of Waldron; one brother, James Wagner of Waldron; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 29 August 2001 CHARLES THOMPSON Charles Ray Thompson, 56, Wickes, Arkansas died Sunday, August 26, 2001 in his home. He was a retired construction worker, a Baptist and an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Thompson and one daughter, Pamela Thompson. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Friday, August 31, 2001 at Kirk Cemetery at Caughron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is surived by his wife, Sue of the home; two daughters, Cristi and Cody Dunn of Mena and Cindy Beauregard of Phoenix, Arizona [copied as written]; three sons, David Jackson of Kingman, Arizona, Rodney Thompson of Phoenix, Arizona and Allan Thompson of Cooper, Texas; his mother, Edith Thompson of Waldron; two sisters, Edna Sanford of Greenwood and Joyce Wilson of Dierks, Arkansas; and 10 grandchildren. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 29 August 2001 BETTY TARANTINO Betty Ruth Bailey Tarantino, 51, of Pocahontas, Arkansas died Wednesday, August 22, 2001 in a Little Rock hospital. She was a secretary. Graveside services were held at 10 am Saturday, August 25, 2001 at Cedar Creek Cemetery with burial following under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Gary of the home; one daughter, Carla Fay Williams of Pocahontas; two sons, David Alan Williams, Jr. and Shannon Wayne Williams both of Pocahontas; her mother and step-father, William H. and Irma Fay Blackwell Arms of Antlers, Oklahoma; three sisters, Lois Jean Bailey Tabor of Parks, Arkansas, Velina Fay Manus of Wildomar, California and Polly Fay Arms of Oklahoma City; four brothers, Larry Wayne Manus of Long Beach, California, Kenneth Ray Manus of Seattle, Washington, Gary Wayne Arms and Ronald Alan Arms both of Antlers, Oklahoma; and two grandchildren, Kyra Fay Williams and Azacia Ruth Williams. ============================================================================= The Waldron News 29 August 2001 TRISTAN LEWIS CHISUM Tristan Lewis Chisum of Sherman, Texas died Thursday, August 23, 2001 in Sherman, Texas. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, at Waldo Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roy Burpo of the Lannius Church of God officiating. Burial was at West Hill Cemetery under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home of Sherman, Texas. He is survived by his parents, Kyle and Christy Chisum of Sherman, TX; two sisters, Christina Alexis Pemberton and Cody Taylor Lynn Pemberton both of Sherman, TX; one brother, Dakota Morgan Pemberton of Sherman, TX; grandparents, Ronnie & Sandra Goff of Texarkana,TX and Willie & Lucille Chisum of Bonham, TX; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. ============================================================================= The Waldron News 29 August 2001 MATTHEW DOUGLAS OXFORD Matthew Douglas Oxford, 17, of Booneville, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2001, near Paris. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Arkoma and a student at Booneville High School where he was a member of the Bearcat football team. He was employed at CV's Grocery in Booneville. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 at First Baptist Church in Booneville with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. He is survived by his parents, father Doug and fiancee Sherri Owens of Booneville and mother Michelle and Donald Keyes, Jr. of Fort Smith; maternal grandparents, Joe and Linda Dix of Arkoma; maternal great-grandparents, Eugene and Nell Mathew of Arkoma; paternal great-grandparents, Audie Harris of Spiro, Okla; maternal great-grandparents, Arnold and Odell Dix of Spiro; a step-sister, Jayme Bynum of Waldron; two brothers, Andrew Oxford of South Carolina and Corey Keyes of the home; three step-brothers, Dakota Owens of the home and Scott and Josh Bynum of Waldron; and other relatives and numerous friends. Pallbearers were Scott Bynum, Andrew Evans, Jessie Harris, Dietrich Busbee, Marty Oxford, Matt Evans, Stanley Cottrell, Jessie Mathewsand Kyle Mathews. Honorary pallbearers were the Bearcat Football Team and Coaching Staff. ============================================================================= The Waldron News 29 August 2001 BOBBY JOE SHIPMAN Bobby Joe Shipman, 59, of Mountain Pine, Arkansas died Saturday, August 25, 2001. He was born March 11, 1942 in Waldron, Arkansas. He was a member of Waldron Grove Community Church, a former pastor and Sunday School teacher and served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Belzora Shipman. He is survived by his wife Edna Shipman of Mountain Pine, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy & Leo Baker of Kalamazoo, MI and Lou Ann & Billy Whitman of Ft. Worth, TX; two sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby & Lisa Shipman of Booneville, AR and James Shipman of Mountain Pine, AR; two sisters, Joan Owens of Chicago, IL and Evelyn Saba of Bluebell, CT; one brother, Doyle R. Shipman of Seattle, WA; three grandsons, Bryan Shipman, Cordell James Shipman and Tyler Shipman; and two granddaughters, Holly Ray Whitman and Louise Annette Whitman. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at Walnut Grove Community Church with Rev. Johnny Bratton and Rev. Roger Harper officiating. Burial was at Rock Springs Cemetery in Buckville, AR under the direction of Caruth Village Funeral Home. Full military honors were provided by Thaddeus H. Caraway VFW Post #2278 Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Charlie Paul Baisle, Earl Brunk, Edison Jones, Ronnie Turner, Jeff Waggoner and Jason Zeman. Honorary pallbearers were Hospice Home Care Nurses, members of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, members of Walnut Grove Community Church and members of Avant Community Church. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 5 September 2001 JUSTIN MORGAN Justin Wayne Morgan, 38, of Mansfield, Arkansas died August 31, 2001 in Hartford, Arkansas. He was a Baptist, a member of the Civil War re-enactment group, on the Mansfield City Council and was a member of the Mansfield Fire Department. Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at the First Baptist Church in Mansfield with burial following at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by his wife, Lauren, of the home; his father, Jerry Morgan of Greenwood; and two sisters, Malinda Holt of Lake Worth, Texas and Marilyn Manas of Greenwood. Pallbearers were Michael Smith, Jackie Smith, Daren Trantham, Rich Thomas, Rick Schenck and Ronald Morris. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 12 September 2001 R.J. SHORES R.J. "Buddy" Shores, 50, of Waldron died Saturday, September 8, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a charcoal plant manager, an Army veteran and a Pentecostal. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Shores and a brother, Raymond Shores. Funeral services were at 3 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God, with the burial at the Friendship Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Stacy Shores and her husband, Randy Bossert of Waldron; son Christopher Shores of Waldron; father and stepmother, Sonny and Etta Shores of Royal, Arkansas; sister, Lorene Hale of Waldron; two brothers, Arnold and Junior Shores, both of Waldron, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Billy Shores, Rick Black, Randy Shores, Jimmy Ray Sims, Floyd Brown, and Brian Gates. Honorary pallbearers were Chris Black and W.L. Black. Viewing was 3 pm to 9 pm on Monday, September 10 at Martin Funeral Home. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 12 September 2001 MYRTLE HAWKINS Myrtle Hawkins, 93, of Moffett, Oklahoma, formerly of Waldron, died Wednesday, September 5, 2001 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a retired cook in the school cafeteria and a Nazarene. She was born December 7, 1907 in Mena, Arkansas to Walter H. and Leona Foster Reavis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. G.E. Hawkins, three sisters, Esther Reavis, Erma Manus and Ruby Heller, and three brothers, L.Z., Sherman and Frelin Reavis. Funeral services were held at 10 am, Friday, September 7, 2001 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas. She is survived by three sisters, Rada Berry and Freida Chilers both of Fort Worth, Texas and Almeda Jones of Springdale, Arkansas; one brother, Elmer Reavis of Roland, Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 12 September 2001 FLORENCE FRENCH Forence M. French, 63, of Booneville, Arkansas died Friday, August 31, 2001 in Booneville. She was a homemaker and a member of the Victory Baptist Church of Booneville. Funeral services were held at 10 am, Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at Victory Baptist Church in Booneville with burial at French Prairie Cemetery in Ione, Arkansas under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She is survived by her husband, Derrel of the home; three sons, Derrel Dewayne French of Waldron, Jimmy Dale French of Booneville and George Fredrick French of the home; three sisters, Dottie Riley of Booneville, Blanche of Oklahoma and Viola of Texas; four brothers, Earl, Chester, Johnny and Butch Hess all of Texas; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ray Gossett, Dean Jefferries, David Stone, Richard Myers, Walter Scott, Sr. and James Graves. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 12 September 2001 TIFFANY DROZDOWSKI Tiffany Leigh Drozdowski, 5 months, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Sunday, September 2, 2001 in a Little Rock hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 am, Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, David and Lisa Drozdowski, Jr. of the home; one brother, Anthony Drozdowski of the home; paternal grandfather, David Drozdowski, Sr. of Y-City, Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Margo Parish of Huntington, Arkansas; paternal step-grandmother, Carolyn Drozdowski of Y-City, Arkansas; paternal step-grandfather, Paul Parish of Huntington, Arkansas; paternal step-great grandmother, Wanda Parish of Waldron; paternal step-great great grandmother, Stella Butler of Waldron; maternal grandparents, Marilyn and Charles Beals of Cedarville, Arkansas; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 12 September 2001 JERRY POTTER Jerry Dean Potter, 59, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Friday, September 7, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a truck driver and a Baptist. Funeral services were held at 10 am, Tuesday, September 11, 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. He is survived by his wife, Carole; one daughter, Nina Marie Pitts of Mansfield; five sons, Jeff Potter and Tim Potter both of Tuolumne, California, Allan Gillette of Modesto, California, Michael Pitts of Mansfield, and John Everett Marshall of Oakdale, California; his father, Ernest Correa of Mariposa, California; one sister, Venice Sullivan of Fair Oaks, California; one brother, Richard Potter of Loom Lake, California; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Newman, Jim Bolin, Bobby James, Mike Roach, Ken Boyd and Lonnie Brown. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 12 September 2001 PHILLIP LEGER Funeral services were held Saturday, September 1, 2001 at 1:00 pm Mass in St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Carencro for Phillip Leger, age 41, who died Wednesday, August 29, 2001 in St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Interment was in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Carencro. The Rev. Bill Melancon, Pastor of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church officiated at the services. Musical selections were provided by Valarie Andrus. The songs were Wind Beneath my Wings, Just a Closer Walk With Thee, On Eagles Wings, You'll Never Walk Alone and Hail Mary, Gentle Woman. Mr. Leger was a native of Lafayette and a resident of Bates, Arkansas for the past year. He attended Carencro High School. Survivors include his wife, Sherri Johnston Leger of Downsville, Louisiana, five sons, Jeremy Guillory Leger, Phil Guillory, Cody Cormier of Bates, Michael Cormier and Mathew Cormier of Carencro; two daughters, Catrina Guillory of Carencro and Tabitha Cormier of Bates; four step-sons, Jeremy Parker, Jason Parker, Brandon Parker and Dustin Parker, all of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; three step-daughters, Virginia Rodrigues and Crystal Parker both of Bates, Arkansas and Danielle Guillory of Cecilia, Louisiana; his mother and step-father, Evelyn Venable Castille and Norman Castille of Carencro; three brothers, Leeward Leger and his wife, Cathy of Carencro, Allen Leger and his wife, Elizabeth of Gulf Shores, Alabama and Carrol Castille and his wife, Stacey of Carencro; and one sister, Patsy Leger of Cankton. He was preceded in death by his father, Pearly Leger. A rosary was recited at 8:00 pm Friday at the Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jeremy Guillory Leger, Russell Cormier, Del Leger, Jeremy Leger, Jeremy Parker and Phil Roger. Honorary pallbearers were Ricky Castille and Elton Thibodeaux. Melancon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= The Waldron News 12 September 2001 WINDY LYNN REMER Windy Lynn Remer, age 9 of Danville, died Friday, August 30, 2001. Windy was born June 26, 1992 in Russellville, Arkansas. She was a student at S.C. Tucker Elementary School in Danville and attended the First Baptist Church in Danville. She was preceded in death by her father, Adam Remer and grandparents, Myrle and Blaine Reece. Survivors are her mother, Linda Reece Remer; two brothers, Donald Jack Remer and Michael Blaine Remer; four sisters, April Dawn Remer, Millie Jane Remer, Marilyn Joan Remer and Charlie Mechelle Remer all of Danville; grandparents, Jack and Joan Remer of Blue Ball and great-grandmother, Millie Remer of Danville. Services were Saturday, September 1, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Danville, with Rev. Delton Beall officiating. Interment was in Egypt Cemetery in Blue Ball by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Donald Remer, Aaron Remer, Terry Solley, Rick Milsap, Eric Wilkins and Joe Hissom. ============================================================================= The Waldron News 12 September 2001 SAMMY D. WITCHER Sammy D. Witcher, 64, of Huntington, Arkansas died Sunday, September 2, 2001 in a Nashville, Arkansas hospital. He was born March 13, 1937 at Mansfield, Arkansas, the son of Mary Nell and Carl Witcher, Sr. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at Lovelace Cemetery in Witcherville, AR with burial under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Frances and Carl Witcher, Jr. of Fort Smith, AR. ============================================================================= Scott County Times 26 September 2001 DEWEY HINES Dewey Wesley Hines, 68, of Harvey, Arkansas died Sunday, September 23, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Army, a veteran of Korea Conflict and Vietnam, and a member of Chant Pentecostal Church. Funeral services were at 2 pm Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at Chant Pentecostal Church with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Judy; one daughter, Teri L.Brothers of Harvey; two sons, Madison F. "Buddy" Hines and Douglas D. Hines both of Odessa, Texas; one sister, Theresa Ann Garrett of Mena, Arkansas; one brother, Bill Hines of Pahrump, Nevada; 6 grandchildren, Wesley, Rusty, Krystal, Justin, Blake and Tera. Pallbearers were Donny Austin, J.D. Brothers, Joe Maxey, Roy Austin, J.B. Wagner and Bill Shaddon. ============================================================================= The Waldron News 26 September 2001 LILLIAN J. OLIVER Lillian J. Oliver, 85, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Friday, September 21, 2001 in her home. She was a homemaker, a member of Temple Baptist Church and T.O.P.S. AR #5. Funeral service was at 1:30 p.m. Monday,September 24, 2001at Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, AR. She is survived by one daughter, Sondra McGinnis of Fort Smith, AR; one son, Stephen Ray Oliver of Overland Park, KS; one sister, Robbie Roberds of Fort Smith, AR; three grandchildren, Randy McGinnis, Mark McGinnis and John McGinnis all of Fort Smith, AR; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy McGinnis, Mark McGinnis, John McGinnis, Kevin Gravett, Jerry Graham and Jim Wright. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 5100 South 31st, Fort Smith, AR or the charity of your choice. ============================================================================= The Waldron News 26 September 2001 OLA MAE HUDSON PHILLIPS Ola Mae Hudson Phillips, age 92 of Danville, Arkansas died Thursday, September 20, 2001 at her home. She was born April 27, 1909 in Olio, Arkansas to the late Samuel Washington and Lena Miller Hudson. She was a homemaker, mother, wife and retired poultry farmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson Phillips, four brothers, William, Ted, Leon and Robert Hudson. She is survived by three daughters and son-in-law, Betty and Norman Gangluff of Hattieville, AR, Reba Sanders and Mary Millard of Danville, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Anna Lea and Tobe Horn of Danville; three sisters-in-law, Edith Hudson of Danville, Marie Hudson and Christy Hudson Johnson both of Waldron, AR; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren, several nephews, nieces and cousins. Services were Sunday, 2:00 p.m. September 23, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Dennis Horn officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were her grandsons. ============================================================================= The Waldron News 26 September 2001 KATHERINE A. WENGERT Katherine Amelia Wengert, infant daughter of Kirk and Laurie Wengert of Fort Smith, Arkansas died September 20, 2001 in Little Rock. Burial was September 24, 2001 in Anacoco, Louisiana. She is survived by her brother, Jack Marfar and numerous relatives; maternal grandparents are Keith and Debra Carver of Anacoco, LA and Danny and Wendy Cedars of Anacoco, LA. Paternal grandparentsare Jack and Emma Wengert of Waldron. =============================================================================