SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES, July - September 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 3 July 2002 JACK JASON REMER Danville--Funeral services for Jack Jason Remer, 68, of Danville were held Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 2 pm at Egypt Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed at Egypt Cemetery at Blue Ball under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Remer died Saturday, June 29, 2002 at his home in Danville. He was a farmer, rancher and cabinet builder, member of Egypt Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and adult Sunday School teacher. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was preceded in death by his father, Donald Remer and a son, Adam Remer. Survivors include his wife, Joan; two sons, Jason Remer of Fairfax, Virginia and Aaron Remer of Russellville; his mother, Millie Remer of Danville; two sisters, Donna Jane Stewart of Kansas City, Missouri and Grethen Gay of Olatha, Kansas; and twenty grandchildren. Pallbearers were Glenda Vaughn, Becky Wilkins, Patricia Millard, Lisa Fowler, Sheila Millard and Shell Solley. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Leeper, Chuck Pickett, Roy Wilkins, Lonnie Apple, Shane Millard, Jackie Allen, Terry Solley and Stacy Fowler. ================================================================== Scott County Times 3 July 2002 WALETA FOSTER Harvey--Waleta Mae Foster, age 84, of Harvey, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 27 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born March 19, 1918 in Lincoln Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Etta and Walter Jost. She was married to Marion Foster on August 14, 1943 and was a retired elementary school teacher. Memorial services for Mrs. Foster were held at 10:00 am on Monday, July 1 at Gravelly United Methodist Church with Royce Savage and David Williams officiating. Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband, Marion and one son Glen of Harvey, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her son, Freeman. Memorial contributions may be made to Gravelly United Methodist Church, c/o Norma Rupe, HC 69, Box 142, Gravelly, Arkansas 72838. ================================================================== Scott County Times 3 July 2002 VIRGINIA ANN BESIER Paris--Rosary for Virginia Ann Besier, 72, of Paris was at 7 pm, Monday, July 1, 2002 at Murry Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Mass was at 10 am, Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Ratcliff with burial at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Caulksville under the direction of Murry Funeral Home of Paris. Mrs. Besier died Saturday, Jun 29, 2002 in a local hospital. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Helton; an infant son, Richard H. Helton; her parents, William and Atha Kinney; four brothers, Robert Kinney, Raymond Kinney, Douglas Kinney and Budda Kinney; and two sisters, Mary Honea and Imogene Burrios. Survivors include her husband, Elton W. Besier of Paris; three daughters, Atha Stinnett and Katrina Stengel both of Ratcliff and Cindy Thurman of Ozark; two sons, James Helton of Paris and Elton Besier, Jr. of Ozark; three sisters, Laura Stokes of Waldron, Viola Grohe of Overton, Texas and Melvonia Landry of Elk City, Oklahoma; thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Frank Thurman, Joe Thurman, James Helton, Jr., Joey Kinney, Eugene Corley and Billy Wilkins. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Gregory, Jerry Daughtery, James Kinney, Jason Varos and friends and family. ================================================================== Scott County Times 3 July 2002 DESSIE DELLA YATES Waldron--Funeral services for Dessie Della Yates, 97, of Waldron were held Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at Mulberry Baptist Church in Gravelly. Burial followed at Parks Cemetery at Nola under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Yates died Sunday, June 30, 2002 at a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Yates and a son, Galen Yates. Survivors include a son, Ernest Yates of Kansas City, Missouri; a brother, Wayland Defoor of Gravelly; and three grandchildren, Brenda Lighthill of Kansas City, Missouri, Sherry Cowell of Russellville and Linda Garvin of Kansas City, Missouri. ================================================================== Scott County Times 3 July 2002 ROBERT ORMAN HUSTON Waldron--Robert Orman Huston, 80, of Waldron died Friday, June 28, 2002 at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Talihina. He was a retired operating engineer and a decorated veteran of World War II. Services were at 2 pm Monday, July 1, 2002 at the First United Methodist Church in Waldron with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery. He was born January 9, 1922 in Little Rock, Arkansas and attended Little Rock High School. He served in the North African and European Campaigns in World War II. He built microwave and communications towers and systems worldwide. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hines Huston of Waldron; a daughter, Susan Huston Svacina of Arlington, Texas; a son, Robert James Huston of Van Buren; a brother, Patrick Huston of Newnan, Georgia; and two grandchildren, Natalie Svacina and Stephen Svacina. Pallbearers were Curtis Billings, Glen Dale Sparks, Jerry Parker, Donnie Jones, Charlie Scott, Don Frost, Harold Simpson and Randy Barnett. Arrangements were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. ================================================================= Scott County Times 10 July 2002 VIRGIE ALBERS Waldron--Virgie Martin Albers, 88, of Waldron died Monday, July 1, 2002 in her home. She was a homemaker, Baptist and the widow of Edward Albers. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 5 at 10:00 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel and with burial at Pearson Cemetery at Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Glenda Manning of Waldron and Linda Sue Bieker of Salina, Kansas. Pallbearers were great grandsons. ================================================================= Scott County Times 10 July 2002 LELA BETTLES Waldron--Lela Mae Bettles, 81, of Waldron died on Monday, July 1, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired bookkeeper, member of the China Club, a Protestant and the widow of George E. Bettles. She was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence Bettles. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Saturday, July 6 at Terry Funeral Home Chapel in Waterville, Kansas with burial at Maplewood Cemetery at Barnes, Kansas. Local arrangements were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Barlene Joyce Pendleton of Gig Harbor, Washington and Ina Rosenthal of Waldron; and one son, Ewing Lee Bettles of Livermore, California. Pallbearers were Ewing Lee Bettles, Larry Odell Rosenthal, Daniel "Danny" Lee Balch, Phillip "Pill" Glen Balch, Paul Dee Hansen and Christian "Chris" Paul Hansen. ================================================================= Scott County Times 10 July 2002 ODELL MARTINDALE Waldron--Funeral services for Odell Martindale, 70, of Waldron were held Saturday, July 6 at 2 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Martindale died Thursday, July 4, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was retired from the Forest Service and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife, Ledora; a daughter, Dana Drury of Poteau; three step-daughters; a son, James Martindale of Wister, Oklahoma; four step-sons; two sisters, Godean Cowan of California and Cecilia Pierce of Texas; a brother, Eugene Martindale of McAlester, Oklahoma; and a granddaughter, Jessica Drury. Pallbearers were Robert Silvey, Jackie Moore, Alfred Brown, Johnny Brown, Larry Brown and Stanley Brewer. Honorary pallbearers were Leo Keener, Rod Nix, Kendall Wagner, David Moore and Joey Marrone. ================================================================= The Waldron News 10 July 2002 A.D. HILL, JR. Alamogordo, NM--A.D. Hill, Jr., 77, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away July 1, 2002. He was born in Scott County, the son of the late A.D. and Vesta Young Hill. After graduation from Waldron High School in 1942, he proudly served his country during World War II on a submarine in the Pacific. Later he joined the Army and left the military with the rank of warrant officer. He retired in 1976 as chief of a missile station at White Sands Missile Range, NM. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Atha Lee Hill; his daughter, Susan Hill of Snohomish, WA; sons and daughters-in- law, Gregory Hill and Lenore of Alamagordo, NM; Larry Hill and Karen of Albuquerque, NM; sister Zella H. Strickland of Wendell, NC; and one grandson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lavaca Assembly of God Church. His ashes will be buried in the Lee family cemetery in Lavaca. ================================================================= Scott County Times 17 July 2002 TRILBA MAE SCOTT Waldron--Funeral services for Trilba Mae Scott, 87, of Waldron were held Thursday, July 11, 2002 at Needmore Assembly of God Church. Burial followed at Buffalo Cemetery at Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Scott died Monday, July 8, 2002 at the Waldron Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Needmore Assembly of God Church. She was also a member of the Home Extension Club. She was the widow of J.W. Scott and was preceded in death by a son, Sherman Scott and a daughter, Betty Mae Scott. Survivors include four sons, Eugene Scott of Bloomer, Harold Scott of Boles, C.L. Scott of Greenwood and Charles Scott of Dayton; a sister, Myrtle Garner of Barling; thirteen grand- children; twenty-five great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were James Scott, Gary Scott, J.J. Scott, Jacob Scott, Jeremy Tittle and Junior Scott. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Bowers and Travis Bowers. ================================================================= Scott County Times 17 July 2002 ETOYLE ALLIE PARSONS SIMPSON Booneville--Graveside services for Etoyle Allie Parsons Simpson, 76, of Booneville were held Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 2 pm at Dooley Cemetery at Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Mrs. Simpson died Saturday, July 13, 2002 at her home. She was a retired cook and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include five daughters, Donna Katherine Hammer of Canyon City, Colorado, Brenda Louise Shackelford of Van Buren, Dianna Judson of Billings, Montana, Pamela Jean Rutledge of Pueblo, Colorado and Cynthia Ann Cinkosky of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four sister, Ivonne Morris of Waldron, Verna Whitson of Booneville, and Corinne Sheppard and Doris Beschoner both of Fort Smith; three brothers, Denver Parsons of Waldron and Hugh Wayne Parsons and Winfred Parsons both of Freedom community; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. ================================================================= Scott County Times 17 July 2002 MARVIN BENNETT Mena--Funeral services for Marvin "Tommy" Bennett, 53, of Mena, formerly of Baltimore, were held Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 2 pm at Hall Funeral Service Memorial Chapel in Mena. Burial followed at US National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena. Mr. Bennett died Monday, July 8, 2002 in a Little Rock hospital. He was born August 31, 1948 in Piermont, New York. He served in the Korean War, receiving the Purple Heart. He attended Feed My Sheep Church. Survivors include two daughters, Toya Bennett of Mena and Michelle Bennett of Baltimore; a son, Jeff Bennett of Mena; two stepsons, Chad Edwards of Mena and Douglas Bissell of Korea; his mother, Mary Hammond of Texarkana; three sisters, Jennette Wagner of Waldron, Betty Geyer and Jane Vanderkempee both of Colorado; a brother, Stanley Bennett of Mena; a half brother, Doyle Cook of Colorado; and his former wife, Mary Francis Bennett. ================================================================= Scott County Times 17 July 2002 VERA MARGARET HENSON Waldron--Graveside services for Vera Margaret Henson, 88, of Waldron were held Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 2 pm at Palestine Cemetery in Palestine, Indiana. Local arrangements were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Henson died Tuesday, July 9, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a retired registered nurse and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Donald; two sons, Rex Dickey and Clarence Dickey both of Warsaw, Indiana; and four sisters. ================================================================= Scott County Times 17 July 2002 JERRY "PUD" JOHNSON Texas--Graveside services for Jerry "Pud" Johnson, 65, of Robert Lee, Texas, formerly of Hon, were held Monday, July 15, 2002 at 2 pm at Hon Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Johnson was born October 23, 1936 in Scott County to Ples E. and Pearl Johnson, the youngest of eleven children. He died Thursday, July 11, 2002 at Robert Lee, Texas. He had been a resident of Robert Lee for the past fifteen years. Survivors include two sisters, Jimmie Dooley of Shallowater, Texas and Lorene Millican of Robert Lee. ================================================================= The Waldron News 17 July 2002 ORAN BLYTHE Oran Blythe, 86, of Barber, Arkansas died Friday, July 12, 2002 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a retired farmer, and retired from Couch and Bedding in Fort Smith. He was also a Baptist and member of Milltown Lodge #605 F & AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Blythe. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 15 at Pine Log Church in Barber, Arkansas with burial at Pine Log Cemetery in Barber, Arkansas under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas. He is survived by one daughter, Betty Moses of Hot Springs, AR; two grandchildren, Teresa Dulaney & Terrie Flowers, both of Odessa, Texas; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Moe Jones, Gerald Martin, Charles Barton, Ferrell Gene Woods, David Sharber and Mike Nelson. ================================================================= Scott County Times 24 July 2002 ELSIE VIOLA COX Waldron--Funeral services for Elsie Viola Cox, 66, of Waldron were held Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Pilot Prairie Cemetery at Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Cox died Friday, July 19, 2002 at a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cox. Survivors include a daughter, Becky Atchley of Conway; a son, Wesley Cox of Waldron; three sisters, Louise Brown of Ione, Glenda Fair and Irma Hopper both of Waldron; a brother, M.C. Leslie Hines of Waldron; and three grandchildren, Luke Salinas, Nick Cox and Emily Cox. Pallbearers were Tom Cox, Robert Graves, Billy Helton, Nick Cox, John Cox and Bob Atchley. ================================================================= Scott County Times 24 July 2002 JOYCE WILLIAMS Joyce Ann Jeffery Williams of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away July 17th at Sparks Medical Center, Ft. Smith, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 26, 1952. She was a former employee of the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Forest Service and Bank of Waldron. She was a member of the Waldron Assembly of God Church. She was a Waldron High School graduate and attended Arkansas Tech University. Joyce loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She home schooled her daughters for several years. She had a natural ability for the arts and loved to pencil sketch lovely outdoor scenes and beautiful animals. Joyce is survived by her husband of nearly 25 years, Arnold, daughters of the home, Julie Nicole and Linda Michelle. Mother Elgie Tinder Jeffery. Her brothers Charles Jeffery and James Jeffery of Waldron. Also, her sisters, Dorothy Owens of Waldron and Norma Jeffery Carnahan of Little Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Williams, her father-in-law and mother-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Her father, Arthur E. (Slim) Jeffery and a sister, Shirley Ann Jeffery, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 19, 2002 at Waldron Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Ray Reynolds and Rev. Sam Waganer officiating. Interment will be at the Freedom Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Joel Goddard, Matt McCafferty, Mike Owens, Jimmy Jeffery, Phillip Holland and Bobby Owens. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons International Assoc. ================================================================= Scott County Times 24 July 2002 GEORGE RUTH George William Ruth, 62, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Wednesday, July 17, 2002 in his home. He was a retired communications operator for the U.S. Army, former member of the V.F.W. and was of the Mennonite faith. Graveside service was held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 22, 2002 at the Salem Cemetery at Plainview, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Ron Pleitner of Waldron, Arkansas and his mother, Mable Ruth of Waldron, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Jacob and Sara. ================================================================= Scott County Times 24 July 2002 ALICE BENTLEY BEASLEY Texas--Services for Alice Bentley Beasley, 83, of Lufkin, Texas were held Saturday, July 20, 2002 in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel. Randy Harshbarger and Harold Hancock officiated. Graveside services were held at 11 am, Monday, July 22, 2002 at the Pilot Prairie Cemetery near Waldron. Mrs. Beasley was born August 7, 1918 in Cauthron, the daughter of Cora Bell Bethel Bentley and Scott Arthur Bentley. She died Thursday, July 18, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Beasley was a retired supervisor for the Lufkin State School where she had been employed for more than 15 years. She was a member of the Fourth and Groesbeck Church of Christ and had resided in Lufkin for 49 years. Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Manning of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, James A. and Pam Beasley of Richmond, Virginia, and Dr. R. Scott and Paul Beasley of Nacogdoches; grandsons, Jason Beasley of Richmond, Virginia and Cory Beasley of Nacogdoches; granddaughters, Teri Padgett and Pamela Manning both of Dallas, Kathy Donahoe of Littleton, Colorado and Shannon Penn of McKinney; five great grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mrs. Beasley was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Park Beasley. Honorary pallbearers were Karl L. Williams, Arthur Sayers, Joe Dan Penn, James King, Charles Stringer and Vance Roberts. Memorials may be made to the Hospice In the Pines, 116 S. Raquet, Lufkin, Texas 75904. ================================================================= Scott County Times 24 July 2002 LUCY LORETTA NELSON Waldron--Funeral services for Lucy Loretta Nelson, 85, of Waldron were held Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 2 pm at Parks Baptist Church. Burial followed at Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Nelson died Saturday, July 20, 2002 in a local hospital. She was a homemaker, a cook and a seamstress. She was a member at Waldron First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Gerald of the home; four daughters, Nadine Watson of Waldron, Ilene Robinson and Evalyn Sue Hansan both of Kansas City, Missouri and Jonell Biembeck of Colonial Beach, Virginia; a son, Jerry DeWayne Nelson of Kansas City, Missouri; two sisters, Ivonne Biship of Birmingham, Alabama and Irene Roberson of Richmond, California; a brother, Herman Byram of San Antonio, Texas; twelve grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; and two great-great grand- children. Pallbearers were Marty Watson, David Nelson, Rick Watson, Raymond Watson, Wayne Nelson, Greg Robinson, Rod Courtney and Tim Robinson. ================================================================= The Waldron News 24 July 2002 BENJAMIN MINER BRIGANCE Benjamin Miner Brigance, 97, of Booneville, AR passed away Thursday, July 4, 2002 in a Booneville nursing home. He was a retired dairy farmer and member of Longridge Baptist Church in Carolan, AR. He was preceded in death by his wife Roxy Brigance. Funeral service was held Monday, July 8, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Longridge Baptist Church in Carolan with burial at Bloodsworth Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Buck, Jack & Mack Brigance of Booneville; two daughters, June Tate of Booneville and Judith Burrows of Havana; two brothers, Thurman & William Brigance of Booneville; one sister, Leacy Wilson of Booneville; 10 grand- children and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were his nephews. ================================================================= The Waldron News 24 July 2002 SEABORN AARON LOOPER Seaborn Aaron Looper, 86, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Friday, July 19, 2002 in a local hospital. He was a retired framer for Riverside Furniture Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Haven Heights Baptist Church and the 55 Plus Club. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at Haven Heights Baptist Church with burial at Lower Center Point Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Hon community under the direction of Putnam Funeral Home of Fort Smith, AR. He is survived by his wife Jewell of the home; two daughters, Donna Bethel of Fort Smith, AR and Lorretta Watanabe of Kent, WA; two brothers, Danny Looper of Stockton, CA and Harrell Looper of Fort Smith, AR; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dave Watanabe, Mike Kay, Mike Svenguard, Bobby Johnson, David Bethel, Tony Tidwell, Richard McAfee and Danny Holmes. Honorary pallbearers were the Havana Heights Senior Choir and Senior Sunday School classes. Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Heights Baptist Church, 7701 Hwy. 271 South, Fort Smith, AR 72908 or to the American Cancer Society, 901 North University, Little Rock, AR 72207. ================================================================== Scott County Times 31 July 2002 BARBARA CLEMENTS Barbara Jean Clements, 73, of Waldron died Saturday, July 27, 2002 in Waldron. She was a retired Registered Nurse, a Methodist, a member of the Eastern Star and an artist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sonny Clements. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by two daughters, Jeannine Clements of Pennington, New Jersey and Cynthia Clements of Gravelly, Arkansas; one sister, Dodie McSpadden of Russellville, Arkansas; one brother, Pat Patton of Lexington, Kentucky; 4 grandchildren, Will Adair of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Virginia Adair of Pennington, New Jersey, Rachael Hale of Gravelly and Lily Hale of Gravelly. Pallbearers will be Steve Smith, Mike McSpadden, Midell McSpadden, Keith Caviness, Bill Dalton, Kenny Johnston and Butch Garner. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott County Library. ================================================================== The Waldron News 31 July 2002 DENNIS GRADY BEATY Dennis Grady Beaty of Mena, Arkansas, formerly of Black Fork, Arkansas, died Saturday, July 27, 2002 in the Mena Medical Center. He was born April 11, 1943 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Grady Beaty and Nedra Denniston Beaty, his age being 59 years, 2 months and 16 days. He was united in marriage on September 15, 1966 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Jackie Benson. He was a driller in the oil fields, was of the Baptist faith and attended Waldron High School where he played football. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Beaty of Mena, Arkansas; three sons, Roger Dale and hs wife Reena Beaty of Bossier City, Louisiana, Dennis DeWayne and his wife Lisa Beaty of Eureka, California, and Weldon Frank and his wife Kathy Beaty of Mena, Arkansas; three daughters, Jacqueline Denise and her husband, Sid Burden of Mena, Arkansas, Shannon Nicole and her husband Brian Kamm of Mena, Arkansas and Nedra Louise Beaty of Mena, Arkansas; his mother, Nedra Beaty of Mena, Arkansas; two sisters, Marilyn Hooks of Mena, Arkansas and Jean Watkins of Allens, Tennessee; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, a son, Billy Don Beaty and a daughter, Donna Lavone Beaty. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2002 in the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jerrold Musgrove officiating. Interment will follow in the Johnson Creek Cemetery in Nella, Arkansas under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers will be Shannon Burden, Martin Dollarhyde, Donnie Dollarhyde, Melvin Benson, Jr., Hosea Benson and Michael McCravens. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Watts, James Foster and Monte Richey. ================================================================== The Waldron News 31 July 2002 FRANCES L. BOWLIN Frances L. Bowlin, 88, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Sunday, July 28, 2002 in Parks, Arkansas. Mrs. Bowlin passed away at the home of Gary and Carolyn Davis of Parks, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, and a loving aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Ladies Auxiliary and Fort Smith Eagles Lodge. She was the widow of Chester Bowlin. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 2002 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Arkansas under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She is survived by one sister, Dicy Delrio of Reno, Nevada and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Brian Perkins, Shane Perkins, Billy Ray Bowen, Jeremy Orick, Greg Chamblee and Steven Vandenburg. ================================================================= Scott County Times 7 August 2002 JOSEPH RUDEBECK Joseph Wilbert Rudebeck, 62, of Waldron died Monday, July 29, 2002 in his home. He was a retired dietician and a Lutheran. Funeral services were held at 10 am Thursday, August 2, 2002 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Shermaline Rudebeck of the home; two daughters, Debra Rudebeck of St. Paul, Minnesota and Diane Kumparak of Phoenix, Arizona; two sons, Joseph Scott Rudebeck and Richard McElroy both of Prescott, Arizona; one sister, Cindy Dickens of Waldron; 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers were Richard McElroy, Tony Kumparak, Scott Rudebeck, Chris Thompson, Richard Nix and James Bynum. ================================================================= Scott County Times 7 August 2002 MARK LITTLER "PATCH" STUBBLEFIELD Nella Community--A memorial service for Mark Littler "Patch" Stubblefield, 46, of Nella Community will be held Friday, August 9, 2002 at 10 am at Shiloh Baptist Church under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Stubblefield died Monday, July 29, 2002 at his home. He was a merchant seaman and attended the Chant Pentecostal Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Sandy; two sisters, Sharon Stubblefield and Kathy Blakefield both of Washington, DC; and a brother, Tom Stubblefield of New Jersey. ================================================================= Scott County Times 7 August 2002 ETHA LORRAINE DOYLE Ft. Smith--Graveside services for Etha Lorraine Doyle, 83, of Ft. Smith were held Monday, August 5, at 2 pm at Cedar Creek Cemetery at Cedar Creek under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Doyle died Friday, August 2, 2002 at a Ft. Smith nursing home. She was a WWII veteran, a retired employee of Rheem and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two daughters, Gay Shiflet and Patricia Doyel both of Ft. Smith; a step-daughter, Kathy Hope of Booneville; two sons, Kenneth Finney and wife Margaret of Waldron and Wayne Doyel and wife Misty of Aberdeen, Maryland; two step-sons, Bob Doyel and LD Doyel both of Waldron; one sister, Edna Faye Cooper of Portland, Oregon; two brothers, Lloyd Finney of Venice, California; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. ================================================================= Scott County Times 7 August 2002 A.A. WARE Abbott--Funeral services for A.A. Ware, 92, of Abbott were held Monday, August 5, 2002 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Carolan Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Ware died Friday, August 2, 2002 at his home. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wives, Lillian Ware and Della Ware; a son, Allen Ware; two grandsons and a granddaughter. Survivors include five daughters, Thelma Little of Abbott, Jean Moore of Ione, Darlene Bates of Newalla, Oklahoma, Alma Thomas of Sims and Faye Pickens of Sims; two sons, D.W. Ware and Ray Ware both of Abbott; two brothers, Alton Ware of Oregon and A.L. Ware of Perryville; twenty-two grandchildren; forty-three great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bruce Brotherton, David Hammons, Jeffery Thomas, John Allen Ware, Randy Scoma and Jeremy Watson. ================================================================= Scott County Times 7 August 2002 EDNA MAE GILBREATH Texas--Graveside services for Edna Mae Gilbreath, 87, of McKinney, Texas were held July 22, 2002 at 11 am at Ridgeview Memorial Park with Chaplain Havey Angel officiating. Mrs. Gilbreath was born September 14, 1914 in Oklahoma to Cimion H. and Maudie M. Pingleton Magers. In 1947 she married Frank Gilbreath in San Pablo, California. She died July 20, 2002. She was a machine operator and was of the Assembly of God faith. Mrs. Gilbreath was preceded in death by her husband, her parents; three brothers and four sisters. Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Kathy and James Sander of Merit, Texas, James and Lynn Sander of Plano, Kathy G. Jones of Merit, Edna Otts of McKinney and Tommy Magers of Greenville. Arrangements were under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson- Morrow Funeral Directors. ================================================================== Scott County Times 14 August 2002 FLOYD LEE SHAW Floyd Lee Shaw, 76, of Waldron died Tuesday, August 6, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired feed mill manager for Val-Mac Ind. and also retired from Wal-Mart. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Navy, and a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Thursday, August 8, 2002 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pearson Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Virgie; one daughter, Donna Engle of St. Louis, Missouri; 3 grandchildren, Shannon Slater of Waldron, Melissa Ingle of Waldron and Dianna Nordin of Clearwater, Florida; and 11 grandchildren. Pallbearers were James Montgomery, John Ingle, Mickey Slater, Manuel Berlange, Mike Yandell and William Brown. ==================================================================== The Waldron News 14 August 2002 ROSA ELLEN GIST Rosa Ellen Gist, age 102, of Mena, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2002 in Mena. She was born April 15, 1900 in Boles, Arkansas to the late Francis M. Gibson and the late Mary Jane Sumpter. She was united in marriage to Lewis Gist. Mrs. Gist lived in Scott County in the Y-City and Boles area for 50 years and lived in Mena for 52 years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mena. Mrs. Gist was a loving homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by one daughter, Ruby Stovall of Mena, Arkansas; one grandson, Daryl Cole of Mena, Arkansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sons, William Lanvie Gist and Van Don Gist, her sisters Sada Hall, Frona Keener, and Oma Turner, and her brother Willie Gibson. Graveside services were Saturday, August 10, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. at Chant Cemetery with Brother Billy John Bates officiating under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. ==================================================================== Scott County Times 21 August 2002 IRMA PUCKETT Waldron--Funeral services for Irma Puckett, 94, of Waldron were held Monday, August 19, 2002 at 2 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Puckett died Saturday, August 17, 2002 at a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and of the Apostilic faith. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Montgomery of Waldron; a son, Kenneth Puckett of Ft. Smith; a sister, Ona Shaw of Wetumka, Oklahoma; a brother, Gene Shumaker of Oregon; three grandchildren, Renee "Tuny" Hunt, Jerry Montgomery and Larry Montgomery; four great- grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry Montgomery, Jerry Montgomery, Johnny Montgomery, Robert Hunt, Bruce Yandell and Terrel Scroggins. ==================================================================== Scott County Times 21 August 2002 FREEDA MAE HAWKINS ROSE Waldron--Freeda Mae Hawkins Rose, 82, of Waldron passed away Sunday, August 18 in a Waldron nursing home. Mrs. Rose was a homemaker and widow of Jackie Rose. Funeral service will be 4 pm, Wednesday, August 21 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Holleman and Jay Hunnicutt officiating with interment in Buffalo Cemetery at Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers will be Stan Rose, Stuart Rose, Steven Rose, Eddie Hawkins, Jim Lee and Doug White. Visitation was held at 6 pm to 9 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Rose is survived by her son and his wife, Wilford and Cheri Rose of Waldron; two sisters, Eloise Jones of Mansfield and Sue Eddins of Mena; and a brother, Harlon M. Hawkins of Tulsa. Other survivors include four grandchildren, Stan Rose and his wife Terri of Greenwood, Stuart Rose and his wife Teresa of Glenwood, Steven Rose and his wife Tammie of Keener and Christy Long and her husband James of Waldron. Also surviving are six great grand- children, Zach Rose, Spencer Griffin, Leah Long, Kaylin Rose, Justin Long and Allison Rose, and several nieces and nephews. ==================================================================== Scott County Times 21 August 2002 PAUL EDWARD CURTIS Parks--Funeral services for Paul Edward Curtis, 57, of Parks were held Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 2 pm at Ouachita Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed at Chant Cemetery at Y-City under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Curtis died Saturday, August 17, 2002 at his home. He was a retired logger and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Hazel of the home; three daughters, Peggy McDaniel and Olethea Curtis both of Waldron and Paula Thompson of Parks; three sons, James Fisher of Lafayette, Indiana, Billy Fisher of Russellville and Joe David Curtis of Parks; six sisters, Lillian Cunningham of Waldron, Dorotha Broomfield of Boles, Wanda Curtis of Waldron, Rosa Wagner of Waldron, Monette Austin of Little Texas and Linda Rogers of Y-City; two brothers, John Henry Curtis of Story and Raymond Curtis of Boles; and fifteen grandchildren including Brandi Willingham of the home. Pallbearers were Joe David Curtis, Olethea Curtis, Dal White, Daniel White, Doug White, Jonathan Taylor and Jack Miner. Honorary pallbearers were Henry Bell Thompson, Bill Barker, Bill Shaddon and JT Rogers. ==================================================================== Scott County Times 21 August 2002 EVA JANELLE RICE CULBERSON Ft. Smith--Graveside services for Eva Janelle Rice Culberson, 71, of Ft. Smith were held Monday, August 19, 2002 at 10 am at Birdsview Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Culberson died Friday, August 16, 2002 at a Ft. Smith nursing home. She was an orthopedic RN in North Little Rock for thirty years and was a former resident of Shamrock, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Wanda Rice. Survivors include several cousins and friends. ==================================================================== Scott County Times 21 August 2002 PEGGY LORRAINE MAYLEN Peggy Lorraine Maylen of Wewoka, OK was born September 7, 1942 in Pharoah, Oklahoma and left this earth on August 8, 2002. One of eleven children born to Arthur "Ott" and Imogene (DeArmond) Sallee, Peggy was known for her kind heart and easy smile. On July 2, 1959 Peggy married William Charles Maylen at Hilltop Presbyterian Church in Wewoka. Peggy enjoyed reading, old movies and spending time with her family. None of the Sallee or Maylen family gatherings were complete until Peg poured up her famous "Wewoka Tea." Over the years she worked as a nurse's aide at Wewoka Municipal Hospital; a waitress at Morgan's Mug; and in the cutting room at Big Yank and Custom Size. Most recently she was employed at Elmwood Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband, Charles, of the home; 3 sons and their wives, Keith and April Maylen, Shawnee, DeWayne and Becky Maylen, Holdenville, and Danny and Valerie Maylen, Wetumka; 1 daughter, DeAnna Maylen of the home; 3 brothers, Kenneth Sallee, Wewoka; Bill Sallee, Waldron, Arkansas, and David Sallee, Holts Summit, Missouri; 7 sisters, Shirley Williams and Lucy Sallee, Waldron, Arkansas, JoAnn Dowdy, Stroud, Pat Johnson and Karla Carroll, Drumright, Glenda Condict, Cromwell, and Terry Harrell, Canute. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, one great granddaughter, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ott and Imogene Sallee and one infant son. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 10, 2002, at Stout-Phillips Chapel with Reverend Larry Chesser officiating. Peggy's nephews served as pallbearers and burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of the Stout- Phillips Funeral Home. ==================================================================== The Waldron News 21 August 2002 J.R. DENNEY J.R. Denney, age 61, of Des Moines, Iowa, died Saturday, August 17, 2002 at his home. He was a retired mechanic. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 at Hamilton Near Highland Memory Gardens. He was born at Henderson, Arkansas and was a former resident of Waldron, AR. He enjoyed going to Prairie Meadows and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Eva; three sons, Terry and Rick, both of Des Moines, and James of Waldron, AR; two daughters, Becky McCurry of Waldron, AR and Tammy McGinnis of Booneville, AR; his mother, Margie Denney of Arkansas; two sisters, Bonnie Adams and Reva McCain both of Arkansas; six grandchildren and one great- grandchild. =================================================================== Scott County Times 28 August 2002 ROBERT VERL HODSON Waldron--Graveside services for Robert Verl Hodson, 66, of Waldron were held Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 2 pm at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena. Mr. Hodson was born March 15, 1936 in Humphrey, Arkansas to Claude Glyenn Hodson and Edna Margaret Merrick Hodson and died Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at his home. He lived in Waldron 15 months, moving from Denver, Colorado. He was a veteran and a warehouse supervisor for a chemical plant. Survivors include his wife, Naomi of Waldron; a son, Robert Glyenn Hodson of Waldron; two brothers, Donald Glyenn Hodson and Rickey Hinkel both of Redding, California; a sister, Betty Stealman of Ft. Jones, California; six grandchildren and three great-grand- children. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. =================================================================== Scott County Times 28 August 2002 LAVERNE BESHEARS Pocola--Graveside services for LaVerne Beshears, 80, of Pocola were held Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 2 pm at Bloodsworth Cemetery at Tate Community under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Mrs. Beshears died Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at a Pocola nursing home. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Bruce" Beshears. Survivors include a daughter, Norma Jean Hall of Hackett; two sons, James Beshears of Pocola and Jimmy Beshears of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Clarice Norris of Ft. Smith, Joyce Habberfield of California and Winnie Phillips of Poteau; two brothers, Hoyce Solley of Greenwood and Carl Solley of Ft. Smith; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. =================================================================== Scott County Times 28 August 2002 MARION WILLIAMS Abbott--Funeral services for Marion Williams, 88, of Abbott were held Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove #2 in Abbott under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Mr. Williams died Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at his home. He was a retired sawmill operator and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a brother, Charlie A. Williams of Mansfield; three step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Jerry Carter, Nathan Hunsucker, Mike Carson, Ron Sadoski, Chloie Cross and Dwaine Harris. =================================================================== Scott County Times 4 September 2002 JEWELENE LOVETT Jewelene Lovett, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, August 28, 2002 in her home. She was a retired employee of Tyson Foods. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Alice Slater; sisters, Verna Balentine and Betty Boman; brothers, Joe Slater, Lee Roe Slater and Donald Slater. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 30, 2002 at the Friendship Pentecostal Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery in the Lamb community under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, Gaylord (Buck) Lovett; three daughters, Gayla Hudson, Barbara Isham and Brenda Coffey all of Waldron; four sons, Hershal Lovett, Jim Lovett, Bill Lovett and Bobby Lovett all of Waldron; two sisters, Wilma Smith of Waldron and Eva Denney of Iowa; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Brian Lovett, Bruce Isham, Mark Isham, Jeremy Woodard, Dustin Lovett and Steven Black. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Bullington, Charles Hays, Billie Joe Hardin, Wayne Mote and Mike Galinato. =================================================================== Scott County Times 4 September 2002 JACK BLACK Jack Ray Black, age 89, of Conway passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2002. He was born to the late Luney and Lula Ann Black on August 22, 1913 in Waldron, Arkansas. Mr. Black worked for the Corp of Engineers, was a WWII Army Air Corp veteran and served with General McArthur in New Genea and the Phillipines, one of the founding members of Sigma Tau Ganima Fraternity and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite V. Gibbs Black; son, Robert Joseph Black; two brothers, Milmo L. Black of Conway and Reno Black of Maryland. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside services by Ashby Funeral Home were held at 2:00 pm on Friday at the Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. =================================================================== Scott County Times 11 September 2002 LEODA GIMLIN HUGHES Waldron--Funeral services for Leoda Gimlin Hughes, 85, of Waldron were held Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial followed at Bush Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Hughes died Friday, September 6, 2002 at a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Cecil Hughes and Garland Gimlin. Survivors include a son, Bobby Gimlin of Greenwood; and several nieces and nephews. =================================================================== Scott County Times 11 September 2002 REVEREND CHARLES PAT SCANTLING Waldron--Funeral services for Reverend Charles Pat Scantling, 71, of Waldron were held Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 2 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery at Booth under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Reverend Scantling died Sunday, September 8, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was an electrical engineer and a minister. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles. Survivors include his wife, Lila of the home; a daughter, Patricia Collins of Mt. Ida; a son, Tony Scantling of Greenwood; a sister, April (Sue) Shumate of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; two brothers, Vernon Scantling and Bob Scantling both of Waldron; and three grandchildren, Cary Plunkett of Greenwood, Charles Phillip Scantling of Waldron and Jared Scantling of Greenwood. Pallbearers were Vernon Scantling, Bobby Scantling, Donnie Scantling, Johnnie Scantling, Jerry Armstrong and Johnny Polk. Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Bennett, Nelton Henley, Dale Kopf and Gary Offrede. =================================================================== Scott County Times 11 September 2002 BESSIE LEE STEWART Waldron--A memorial service for Bessie Lee Stewart, 78, of Waldron will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 10 am at Hon Baptist Church under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Stewart died Sunday, September 8, 2002 at a Fort Smith hospital. She was a seamstress, a homemaker and a member of Hon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Stewart. Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Harrison of Hon; two sons, Tommy Stewart and James Stewart both of Hon; a sister, Fern Baum of Mansfield; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. =================================================================== The Waldron News 11 September 2002 SISTER MARY LUCINA EDSTROM Sister Mary Lucina Edstrom, RSM, age 96, of Barling, Arkansas died September 7, 2002 in Barling, Arkansas. She was born on October 13, 1905 in St. John's, Newfoundland and was baptized Bridget Theresa Edstrom, on October 16, 1905. She entered the Sisters of Mercy at Mount St. Mary's Convent in Little Rock, AR, September 15, 1927, and made her first vows August 15, 1931. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, TX. She taught for 42 years in various schools in Arkansas from 1928 to 1974. From 1974 to 1991 she did Pastoral Care ministry at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center and retired at McAuley Convent in 1995. Rosary was at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday the 10th of September at McAuley Convent Chapel. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at McAuley Convent Chapel in Barling, AR with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by three nieces, all of St. John's, Newfoundland. ================================================================= Scott County Times 18 September 2002 LEO G. WILLIAMS Greenwood--Funeral services for Leo G. Williams, 82, of Greenwood were held Monday, Septmber 16, 2002 at 10 am at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood. Burial followed at Old Jenny Lind Cemetery at Jenny Lind under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mr. Williams died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at his home in Greenwood. He was an Army veteran of WWII, was retired from Baldor and was a member at Greenwood First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Alta of the home; two daughters, Donna Morris of Fort Smith and Saundra Coble of Ozark; five sons, Bob Williams of Kansas City, Missouri, Jerry Don Williams of Waldron, Joe Williams and Sam Williams both of Greenwood and Bill Booth of Kansas City, Missouri; four sisters, Bertha Immel of Lopaco, California, Dovie Stephens of Weatherford, Texas, Ollie Mae Srader ofPetersburg, Texas and Faye Taylor of Lubbock, Texas; a brother, Weldon Williams of Ralls, Texas; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grand- children. Pallbearers were Mark Williams, Roy Williams, Phillip Williams, Rick Powell, Chris White and Roy Hicks. =========================================================== Scott County Times 18 September 2002 MINNIE RUTH TRUMBLE Boles--Funeral services for Minnie Ruth Trumble, 92, of Boles were held Friday, September 13, 2002 at 2 pm at Boles Free Will Baptist Church. Burial followed at Chant Cemetery at Y-City under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Trumble died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired furniture factory worker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Trumble was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Tumble; a son, Leroy Trumble and three grandchildren, Lonnie Trumble, Saundra Bruton and Steven Rose. Survivors include two daughters, Doris and husband Basil Bruton of Boles and Peggy and husband Dub Rose of Boles; a daughter- in-law, Mavis Trumble of Moore, Oklahoma; three sons, TJ and wife Dixie Trumble of Portage, Indiana, Bob and wife Joann Trumble of Mt. Home and Jim Trumble of Anchorage, Alaska; thirteen grandchildren, Tom Trumble, Brenda Trumble, Barbara Cowsert, Chuck Trumble, Terry Trumble, Mike Trumble, Russell Trumble, Karem Smith, Ron Bruton, Mark Trumble, Jason Trumble, Tony Rose and Sheila Jones; twenty-three great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ron Bruton, Tony Rose, Mike Trumble, Russell Trumble, Mark Trumble and Tom Trumble. Honorary pallbearers were Matt Rose and Randy Jones. =========================================================== Scott County Times 18 September 2002 JEFFREY SCOTT GISH Mansfield--Funeral services for Jeffrey Scott Gish, infant son of Christopher Gish and Katherine Nicole Callaway were held Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 10 am at Woodlawn Memorial Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Jeffrey died Thursday, September 12, 2002 in Fort Smith. In addition to his parents he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Elaine Williams of Mansfield and David and Sherry Gish of Midland; his maternal grandparents, Mark Oliver of Waldron and Karen Gordon of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; two sisters, April Calloway and Kelsie Gish both of Waldron; and tw brothers, David Gish and Thomas Gish both of Mansfield. =========================================================== The Waldron News 18 September 2002 VIOLET ADAIR DUPONT Violet Adair Dupont, 78, of Wagoner, Oklahoma died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 in a Wagoner nursing home. She was a homemaker, widow of Louie Adair, and of the Pentecostal faith. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14 at Helton Cemetery near Booneville, Arkansas with burial under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Lillie Scoggin of Van Buren, AR; five sons, Johnny Adair and Doyle Adair both of Wagoner, OK, Jimmy Adair and Alonzo Adair both of Alma, AR, and Oscar Adair of Waldron, AR; four sisters, Irene Tedder of Panama, OK, Wilma Prince of Howe, OK, Lois Medley of Poteau, OK and Gladys Fessler of Illinois; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. =========================================================== The Waldron News 18 September 2002 JOAN MARGARET KAY Joan Margaret Kay, 68, of New Blaine, Arkansas died Saturday, September 14, 2002 in Greenwood, Arkansas. She was a retired registered nurse at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2002 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, AR under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She is survived by her husband, James Kay of the home; three daughters, Patricia Copeland of Broken Arrow, OK, Barbara Faires of Fort Smith, AR and Kim Glenn of Witcherville, AR; one son, Jimmy Kay of Fort Smith, AR; two brothers, Robert Calleja of St. Petersburg, Florida and Allen Calleja of Caithersburg, Maryland; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. =========================================================== The Waldron News 18 September 2002 MARGIE MAE MOTEL Margie Mae Motel of Modesto, CA died September 14, 2002. Loving mother of Wilda Hyer and Steven Motel of Ceres, Carol Raymond of Waterford, Kathlean Beam and Terry Motel of Modesto. Sister of Robert Terry (and sister-in-law Derelene) of Tulloch Lake and Nancy Nuki of Mi Wuk Village. She was loving grandmother of Warren Hyer, Stan Hyer, Jeff Raymond, Keri Johnson, Anthony Taylor, Vincent Taylor, Beth Geck and Karen Almadiz. She is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren. Margie was pre- deceased by her granddaughter, Kelly Raymond. At age 85, a native of Waldron, Arkansas, Mrs. Motel worked for 36 years for the State of California, her last position was Nursing Coordinator for Stockton State Hospital. She worked as Regional Director of the California State Employees Association. She was a member of Stanislaus Genealogy Society and Scott County Arkansas Genealogy Society. Services Wednesday, September 18, 11:00 a.m. at Franklin & Downs Colonial Chapel, Modesto, CA. Friends who wish may make contributions to Scott County Arkansas Historical Society, P.O. Box 1560, Waldron, Arkansas 72958. ========================================================== Scott County Times 25 September 2002 INEZ GALLIMORE Inez Levada Gallimore, 72, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Saturday, September 21, 2002 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, restaurant owner & cook. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Metcalf, a brother, Claude Metcalf, and a grandson, William Alan White. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 24 at Witcherville, Arkansas with burial at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, John Gallimore; three daughters, Laverne White of Huffman, Texas, Glenna Taylor of Witcherville, Arkansas, Kathy Price of Vian, Oklahoma; two sons, Verman Gallimore of Mansfield, Arkansas, Mike Gallimore of Witcherville, Arkansas; mother, Lessie McBride of Fort Smith, Arkansas; six sisters, Charlene Spina and Pat White of Shreveport, LA, Melba Iwamiya of Fort Smith, Joann Self of Greenwood, Jimmie Brogdin of Amarillo, Texas and Linda Etchegray of Houston, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ryan & Tyler Gallimore, Willie Ward, Greg Howard, David White and Jerrell Johnson. ========================================================== Scott County Times 25 September 2002 VIVIAN RICE Vivian O. Rice, age 61 of Austin, Texas formerly of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 19 in Austin. She was born December 26, 1940 in Waldron to the late Winston and Thelma Rice. Vivian was a paralegal for Advocacy Inc. and a Methodist. Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday, September 23 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Mollenhauer officiating. Interment was held at Birdsview Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Larry Charles Rice, Ralph Rice, Ronnie Plummer, Robert Hill, Larry Brigance and Reggie Owens. Vivian is survived by one sister, Audean Taff of Springfield, Oregon, two brothers, Winston V. Rice of Waldron and Kelly J. Rice of Springfield, Oregon. She was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Rice. Other survivors include seven nieces, six nephews, several cousins and a host of friends. ========================================================== The Waldron News 25 September 2002 VIRGINIA SANDERS Virginia Sanders, age 79, of Idabel, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2002 in Idabel. She was born April 18, 1923 in Nella, Arkansas, to the late Milton Andrew Mills and the late Nancy Vashtie Richmond Mills. She was united in marriage to Warren Sanders for 61 years. Mrs. Sanders was a seamstress and was an electronics assembler at Honeywell in California. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Warren Sanders of Idabel, Oklahoma; one son, Daniel W. Sanders of Horatio, Arkansas; two daughters, Kathleen Barnard of Alamogordo, New Mexico and Barbara Barnes of Olathe, Colorado; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Nella, Arkansas. Interment followed in the Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. ==============================================================