SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES, JULY - SEPTEMBER 1998 Contributed by Charlene Holland. 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. ======================================================================== The Waldron News July 1, 1998 Page 2 Obituary JAMES ARNOLD CRAWFORD James Arnold Crawford, a former resident of Waldron, was born July 1, 1914 in Magnolia, Arkansas to the late W.F. Crawford and Rena Aubrey Crawford. He attended the Magnolia schools, graduating in 1932. He attended Magnolia A&M one year. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Neill, of Waldo, on December 22, 1939. To this union there were two daughters born. They had one daughter through adoption, Sandra Kay Garrison, who preceded him in death. He served as sales manager of J.E. Speer Lumber Co. of Stamps, Arkansas and Waldron Lumber Co. He was a retiree of Deltic Timber of Waldo, Arkansas. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Cherokee Village, Arkansas. He was baptized into his Lord in 1926 in Homer, Louisiana. He served as an elder in the Waldo Church of Christ and the Waldron Church of Christ. He departed this life on June 24, 1998 in his home in Cherokee Village. He leaves his devoted wife and best friend, Elizabeth, of Cherokee Village; two daughters: Ann Preston, of El Dorado and Becky Jennings, of Jonesboro; two sisters: Eloise Kelly Lucile Staggs, of Magnolia; one brother, Aubrey, of Bossier City, Louisiana. His cherished grandchildren are David Preston, of Del Mar, California, Jonathan and Matthew Preston, Corey and Jamie Jennings, students at Harding University, and Leah Garrison, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two great-grandchildren: Dallas and Noah Preston, of Plano, Texas. Funeral service was held in Waldo at Lewis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Columbia Cemetery in Waldo. The Waldron News July 1, 1998 Page 2 Obituary BILLY L. HARRISON Billy L. Harrison, 66, of Huntington, died Saturday, June 27, 1998 in a local hospital. He was a retired saw mill worker. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July I at Dawson Cemetery in Milltown, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Betty, and one brother, Robert Harrison, of Mansfield. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 1, 1998 Page 2 Obituary COADY "LEON" HUDSON Coady "Leon" Hudson, 74, of Waldron, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998 in a local hospital. He was a retired logger and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by two brothers: William David Hudson and Theodore Rosevelt Hudson. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 1998 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Waltreak Cemetery in Waltreak, Arkansas. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Judy and Charlie Tindall, of Danville and Phyllis and Terry Bewley, of Danville; two sons and daughters-in-law: C.L. and Peggy Hudson, of Bluffton and Ricky and Gayla Hudson, of Waldron; two sisters: Anna Lea Horn and 0la Phillips, both of Danville; one brother, Robert Hudson, of Waldron; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Opal Don Horn, Lewis Wayne Horn, Curtis Odene Hudson, Bobby Wayne Hudson, Ronnie Lee Hudson and L.E. Hudson. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 1, 1998 Page 2 Obituary ROGER DALE LITCHFORD Roger Dale Litchford, 49, of Huntington, died Friday, June 26, 1998 in Greenwood. He was a Pentecostal, a disabled Veteran of Vietnam and a member of the American Legion. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, in Huntington Westside Pentecostal Church of God with burial at City Cemetery in Huntington. Survivors include one daughter, Margie Litchford, of Tucson, Arizona; one son, Bryan Litchford, of Fort Smith; his mother, Mary Litchford, of Huntington; one sister, Mary Louise Burns, of Huntington; one brother and sister-in-law: Eddie Joe and Debra Starr Litchford, of Las Vegas, Nevada; one grandson, Andrew; four nieces and nephews: Mark, Eddie Jr., Jimmy Don and Crystal. Pallbearers were Jimmy Elmore, Johnny Elmore, Mark Wilkett, Jimmy Litchford, Johnny Litchford and Donny Niblett. Honorary pallbearers were Sonny Wilkett and Jerry Paul Litchford. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 8, 1998 Page 8 Obituary MARY ANNETTE BROWN Mary Annette Brown, 69, of Waldron, died Tuesday, June30, l998 in her home. She was a homemaker. A memorial service will be announced at a later time. Survivors include one son, Larry Brown, of South Lake Tahoe, California; one sister, Ruth Wiess, of Concord, California; six grandchildren: Michael Brown, of Reno, Nevada, Shane Brown, of Hawaii, Matt Brown, of Walnut Creek, California, Alex Brown, of South Lake Tahoe, California, Sadie Brown, of South Lake Tahoe, California and Peter Brown, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 8, 1998 Page 8 Obituary LORETTA DUNCAN Loretta Duncan, 64, of Waldron, died Thursday, July 2,1998 in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and a Pentecostal. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6 in Bates Assembly of God Church with burial at Kirk Cemetery in Cauthron. Survivors include her husband, Loyd; one daughter, Rose Bates, of Waldron; two sons: Dennis Duncan and Carl Duncan, both of Waldron; two sisters: Doris Webb, of Chelan, Washington and Martha Pepper, of Bates; four brothers: M.C. Kelley, of Waldron, Charlie Kelley, of Texas, I.C. Kelley, of Texas and Jessie Kelley, of Cauthron; four grandchildren: Loyd Lee Bates, Alyssa Rose Duncan, Jordan Polk and Amber Polk. Pallbearers were Jimmy Kelley, Rick Page, Run Urban, Mike Duncan, Jeff Duncan and James Stuart. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 8, 1998 Page 8 Obituary FRANK M. GREEN Frank M. Green, 88, of Parks, died Monday, June 29 in his home. He was a retired cemetery groundskeeper, a member of Garden City First United Methodist Church, a veteran and a member of the American Legion. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Fern; one son, John Green, of Wichita, Kansas; one sister, Bernice Pace, of Garden City, two grandchildren: Leland Green, of Wichita, Kansas and Lance Green, of Lawrence, Kansas. Memorial contributions can be made to Scott County Hospice and Home Health Agency. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 8, 1998 Page 8 Obituary ICIE JONES Icie Jones, 92, of Waldron, died Tuesday, June 30, 1998 in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one son, James Jones. Funeral service was held at 10:00 .m. on Friday, July 3 in the Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Frances Caenen, of Tonganoxie, Kansas; two sons: Leonard Jones, of Waldron and Douglas Jones, of Olathe, Kansas, six grandchildren: Terri Hattabaugh, of Booneville, Justin Jones, of Booneville, Leslie Jones, of Olathe, Kansas, Nicole Jones, of Lees Summit, Missouri, Larry Caenen, of Tonganoxie, Kansas and Gary Caenen, of Randall, Kansas; two great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Leonard Jones, Douglas Jones, Justin Jones, Henry Caenen, Gary Caenen and Larry Caenen. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 8, 1998 Page 8 Obituary RUBY MURIEL LAIRD Ruby Muriel Laird, 84, of Cedar Creek, died Friday, July 3, 1998 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6 in Cedar Creek Church with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Cedar Creek. Survivors include one daughter, Doris Darosset, of Cedar Creek; three sons: John, Jim and Joe Laird, all of Cedar Creek; one brother, J.C. Hodges, of Elizabeth Town, Kent.; seven grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tom Laird, Mike Laird, Barry Laird, James Laird, Jeff Owens and Todd Gragg. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 8, 1998 Page 8 Obituary ARLENA CARLTON LITCHFORD Arlena Carlton Litchford, 68, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, June 30, 1998 in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mansfield Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, and children: Violet Smothers, Mary Jane Smothers and Haskell Wayne Smothers. Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield. Survivors include two daughters: Kay Ruberry, of Mt. Home, Idaho and Margie Key, of Mansfield; two sons: Don Litchford, of Greenwood and Russell Litchford, of Mansfield; two brothers: Floyd Carlton, of Fort Smith and Arley Carlton, of Mansfield; 13grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ricky Carlton, Brian Litchford, Allen Thompson, Joe Carlton, Matt Barker and Johnny Litchford. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Litchford and Nathan Muchmore. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon International. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 8, 1998 Page 8 Obituary BETTY J. ROSE Betty J. Rose, 57, of Waldron, died Thursday, July 1, 1998 in her home. She was a certified nurses aid, a Baptist and a VISTA volunteer. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include her husband, Orval; one daughter, Tonyia Funk, of Waldron; two sons: Paul Salmon, of Waldron and Wesley Salmon, of Huntington; three sisters: Eva Cross, Stroud, Oklahoma, Donna Gibbs, of Stroud, Oklahoma and Edith Jett, of Little Rock; one brother, Danny Powers, of Stroud, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren: Robert, Mandy, Jackie, Dusty, Jesse, Micki and Calissa. Pallbearers were Eldon Funk, Floyd Rose, Gerald McGahan, Bruce Keener, Don Metcalf, Merle Metcalf and Everett Rose. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 15, 1998 Page 2 Obituary JULIA ANN STEIFER Julia Ann Steifer, 53, of Mt. Pine, Arkansas. died Wednesday, July 8, 1998 in Hot Springs. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 at Cedar Creek Cemetery . Survivors include four sisters: Erma Fay Arms, of Atlers, Oklahoma, Leila Higgins, of Booneville, Jessie Salisburg, of Green Rivers, Wyoming and Diane Sutterfield, of Antlers, Oklahoma; one brother, Doug Blackwell, of Jessieville; several nieces and nephews. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 15, 1998 Page 2 Obituary JOHNNIE L. TATE Johnnie L. Tate, 73, of Waldron, died Wednesday, June 24 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired painter and operated the Lion Station in Waldron for several years and a member of the First Baptist Church in Waldron. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 1998 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include two daughters: Johnnie Sue Brown, of Havana and Ann Hunt, of Waldron; three sons: Gary Tate, of Waldron, Larry Tate, of Havana and Bill Tate, of Panama, Oklahoma; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Russell Brown, Tony Tate, Shawn Hunt, Clay Hunt, Lincoln Tate, Ron Jackson and Allen Craig. Honorary pallbearers were Bob McNabb, Delmar Jones, Randy Moore and Jeff Smith. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 22,1998 page 2 Obituary LILLIE IONA COSSEY Lillie Iona Cossey, 71, of Waldron, died Sunday, July 19, 1998 in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Frances Wood and her brother, Johnny Durham. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks. Survivors include one daughter, Geraldine Young, of Ada, Oklahoma; six sons: Darrell Mackey, of Konawa, Oklahoma, Eldon Mackey, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ronnie Mackey, of Ada, Oklahoma, Tommy Mackey, of Seminole, Oklahoma., David Mackey and Jimmy Mackey, both of Waldron; three sisters: Eva Lee Durham, of Konawa, Oklahoma, Wanda Bundy, of Konawa, Oklahoma and Louise Johnson, of Duncan, Oklahoma; one brother, Harley Durham, of Greenwood; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jonathan Mackey, Dennis Mackey, Todd Young, Philip Henry, Bill McAnally and Leon Hatton. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Owens, Leonard Ridenhour, John Willsey, Eddie Bundy, Dewayne Bundy, Raymond Clopton, Jerrell Plummer, Larry Rice and friends at the Rock Cafe. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 22,1998 page 2 Obituary THEODORE REDING Theodore R. "Ted" Reding, 86,of Waldron died Saturday, July 11, 1998 in a Mena hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; two sons: John D. Smoot, of San Antonio and Joe H. Reding, of Lyons, Oregon; one sister, Ruby Blythe, of Dallas; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Reding served as an Army Combat Medic in W.W.II. He was 100% disabled as a result of injuries received during the South Pacific campaigns. He was a lifetime member of the D.A.V., American Legion, V.F.W. and the First Baptist Church of Waldron. The Waldron News July 22,1998 page 2 Obituary WINIFRED M. KEIM Winifred M. Keim, 62, of Waldron died Thursday, July 16, 1998 in a Waldron hospital. She was a secretary. Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20 in Pierson Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include three daughters: Diana Moore, of Waldron, Robin Williams, of California and Sammy Keim, of the home; one son, Armin Williams, of California; her mother, Dorothy Newton, of Florida; two sisters: Mary Shoff and Marge Peer, both of Florida.; two brothers: Richard Shoff, of North Carolina and David Newton, of New York; three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jacob Moore, Joshua Moore, Ronnie Nelson, Butch Hannah, Howard Moore and Darrell Peer. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News July 29, 1998 Page 2 Obituary HENRY LLOYD PIGMAN Henry Lloyd Pigman, 83, of Waldron, died Monday, July 27,1998 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a Protestant. Funeral service will be at 10:00a.m. on Wednesday, July 29 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include one sister, Nettie Lazinbat, of Siloam Springs; several nieces and nephews including: Virginia Storms, of Lamar, Shirley Willis, of Colcord, Oklahoma and Valdon McMillen, of Chelsea, Oklahoma. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News August 5, 1998 page 2 Obituaries AARON BENOISE HAWKINS Aaron Benoise Hawkins, 69, of Greenwood, formerly of Waldron, died Sunday, August 2, 1998 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a teacher and a member of the First Baptist Church in Greenwood. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Buffalo Cemetery in Boles. Survivors include his wife, June, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law: Donna Rogers and David Rogers, of Fayetteville and Carol Whitson and Donnie Whitson, of Greenwood; one son and daughter-in-law: Eddie Hawkins and Andrea Hawkins, of Greenwood, three sisters: Freeda Rose, of Parks, Eloise Jones, of Midland, Arkansas and Susie Eddins, of Diamond Head, Mississippi; two brothers: Hersel Hawkins, of Santa Clara, California and Milmo Hawkins, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; six grand children: Josh and Sarah Whitson, Michael and Erin Hawkins and Sam and Hannah Rogers; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Jackie Gilbert, Albert Rogers, Tommy Harberson, Bobby Harberson, Darrell Burdess and Booster Hawkins. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Marchewski Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church in Greenwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buffalo Cemetery. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News August 5, 1998 page 2 Obituaries OPAL TAFF Funeral services for Opal Taff, 90, of Eakly, Oklahoma were at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 1998, at the United Methodist Church in Eakly with Roger Parker of Eakly officiating. Burial was in the Eakly Cemetery in Eakly under the direction of the Lockstone Funeral Home of Weatherford, Oklahoma. Opal was born on the family farm west of Waldron on October 29, 1907, youngest of four children of George and Molly (Anderson) Smith and died on Thursday morning, July 23, 1998 at the Weatherford Living Center in Weatherford, Oklahoma. As a child she attended grade school west of Waldron and then Waldron High School. She taught all eight grades between her junior and senior years of high school On November 1, 1926, Opal married Earl Taff, in Benton. They lived in Waldron for two years and then came to the Hydro, Oklahoma area to farm. They lived and farmed in Hydro, Elm Grove and Eakly area. They then moved to the Eakly area in 1941. Opal was active in the Eakly United Methodist Church, holding several offices, playing the piano and teaching Sunday school classes. She was also active in the Eakly United Methodist Women and the district UMW. She was one of the three people instrumental in starting the Eakly Senior Citizens' meetings. Memorials may be made to the Eakly United Methodist Church. Opal is survived by her sons: Ivan Earl Taff, of Fallbrook, California and Dale Taff and his wife Neva Jo, of Eakly, Oklahoma; her daughter: Mona Jean Suter, of Weatherford, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren: Kathy Taff White, of Canyon Country, California, Kenneth Taff, of San Francisco, California, Brenda Taff Henry, of Fallbrook, California, Sheryl Suter Springer and her husband Rango, of Dumas, Texas, Kim Suter Stutzman and her husband Tim, of Weatherford, Oklahoma, Robyn Taff Harris and her husband Lance, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Brady Taff, of Weatherford, Oklahoma and Dusty Taff, of Eakly, Oklahoma; seven great grandchildren: Ivan and Autumn Taff, Janet Henry, of California, Brandon, Chase, and Tessa Stutzman, of Weatherford, Oklahoma and Glen Springer, of Dumas, Texas; four nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl in 1970; her parents; her sister; Med Money; two brothers: Claude and Glyn Smith; one son-in-law, Glen Suter; one grandson, David Earl Taff and great-grandson, Richard White. The Waldron News August 5, 1998 page 2 Obituaries PEARL BELL ROBINSON Pearl Bell Robinson, 90, of Waldron, died Thursday, July 30, 1998 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 3 in Lamb Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include one son, Ellis Robinson, of Waldron; one niece, Charlene Smith, of Fort Smith; three nephews: Kenneth Allen, of Arizona, Dan Allen, of Harvey and Frank Allen, of Mulberry. Pallbearers were C.H. Woodall, Troy Anderson, Pete Powell, Dale Kopf, Robert Zimmer and Steve Hattabaugh. Honorary pallbearers were Leonard Ridenhour, Amos Zimmer, Bob Bottoms and Dale Bottoms. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News August 12, 1998 Page 2 Obituaries MARGIE JONES DALTON Margie Jones Dalton, 99, of Waldron, died August 6, 1998, in Waldron. She was preceded in death by her husband Pat Dalton and a son Bert Dalton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was a choir member for many years. Until her retirement, she was Director of Social Work for Scott County. She was a member of the Arkansas State Employees Association; the Waldron Business and Professional Women's Club, where she was voted Woman of the Year; and the Waldron Home Extension Club. Funeral Services, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home, were Monday at the First Baptist Church. Internment was at Black Springs Cemetery at Black Springs. Survivors are a daughter and a son: Joann Dozier and J.A. Dalton, both of Waldron; six grandchildren: Billy Pat Dalton of Benton, Cissi Hamilton of San Francisco, Calif., Susan Adams of England, Miles Dozier and Allen Dozier of Waldron, and Bart Dalton, of Owasso, Oklahoma; and eight great-grandchildren: Jennifer and Leslie Dalton; Lauren and Layne Adams; Berek Dalton; Ashley, Jessica, and Dalton. Dozier. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Waldron or, Black Springs Cemetery Fund. The Waldron News August 19,1998 Page 2 Obituaries ROXIE LEONA BROTHERS Roxie Leona Brothers, 94, of Fort Smith, formerly of Waldron, died Saturday, August 15, 1998 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include three daughters: Tressie Reed, of Little Rock, Betty Smith, of Story and Shirley Jameson, of Fort Smith; five sons: Claudie Brothers, of Nola, Charles Brothers, of Waldron, Vernon and Willie Brothers, both of Benton and Buddie Brothers, of Muldrow, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News August 19, 1998 Page 2 Obituaries LOUVEDA FROST Louveda Frost, 82, of Parks, died Tuesday, August 11, 1998 in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker, a member of the Parks Baptist Church and a former church pianist. Funeral services were on Friday, August 14 at Parks Baptist Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery near Parks. Survivors include her husband, Pat, of the home; three sons: Pat Ray Frost, of Parks, Joe Frost, of Austin, Texas and Bruce Frost, of Como, Texas; three sisters: Vera Mae Emery and Velma Hadamek, both of Waldron and Ruby Massey, of Lubbock, Texas; two brothers: Eloyd Jones, of Cedar Creek and Elmo Jones, of Lodi, California; 19 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry Frost, Edward Thiems, Kevin Frost, Jesse Zambrano, Tommy Dreschler and Bill Battles. Honorary pallbearers were Ralph Ruckman and Bruce Frost, Jr. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News August 19, 1998 Page 2 Obituaries RUBY KELLEY Ruby Kelley, 94, of Mansfield, died Monday, August 10 in a local nursing home. She was a retired waitress and a Baptist. Graveside service was on Thursday, August 13 at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Kelley; one sister, Imogene Jenkins, of Puryear, Tennessee; one niece. Pallbearers were Bob Cliff, Tom Cliff, John Cliff, Reginald Seely, Eddie Joe Wooten and Neil Jones. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News August 19, 1998 Page 2 Obituaries SHIRLEY B. SEVIER Shirley B. Sevier, 85, of Waldron, died Sunday, August 16, 1998 in a Waldron Nursing Home. She was a Baptist a retired LPN from Pinewood Nursing Home, and a past member of The Eastern Star with a fifty year pin. She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Cordy Mayfield, two brothers and two sisters. Her husband, Harlen L. (Bud) Sevier was killed in W.W.II. Funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18,1998 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Don and Joan Sevier, of Russellville; one step-son: Bill Sevier, of Quince, California; one granddaughter and family: Dr. Blaine and Julie Leeds and great grandsons Brandt and Brennan Leeds, of Clarksville. Pallbearers were Bill Black, Dutch Bliss, Jim H. Currier, Dick Davis, Clyde Audas and Kenny Jones. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News August 26, 1998 Page Obituaries REV. SIDNEY DWAINE DRAPER Rev. Sidney Dwaine Draper, 64, of Waldron, died Saturday, August 22, 1998 in at Sparks Regional Medical Center. He was a Baptist minister who pastored several churches in the Buckner Association, a retired saw mill worker, and a member of Hon Baptist Church. He was born at Boles on May 11, 1934. He was the son of the late Rev. Oliver Sidney and Laura Mandy Draper. He was preceded in death by daughter, Darla Draper and sister, Wilma Robinson. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Nelms, Rev. Johnnie Dorr and Rev. Gary Martin officiating. Burial was a Lower Center Point Cemetery near Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Dessie Mae, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Delinda Ann and Joey Fuller, of Greenwood; two sons: David Wayne Draper, and Donald William Draper, both of Waldron; mother- in-law: Marie Newman, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; six sisters: Mildred Deer, of Dierks, Oma Lee Manis, of Monticello, Mary Hurst of Dumas, Lorane Crook, of Dumas, Willivia Bunting, of Burkman and Jeanie Fish, of Dumas; one brother, Norman Draper, of Pine Bluff; 48 nieces and nephews; 147 great and great-great nieces and nephews. He also had many loving friends. Pallbearers were Johnny Barnett, Wallace Aspinwall, Glen Soderling, Curtis Billings, Dois Gene Preston and Elzie Gene Barnett, Honorary pallbearers were Norman Draper, Bryant Newman, Johnny Smith, Terry Sherrill and Bobby Cheesman. The Waldron News August 26, 1998 Page 2 Obituaries ELSIE EARL HINES HARRINGTON Elsie Earl Hines Harrington, formerly of Waldron, passed away on Monday, August 24, 1998 at Ruston, Louisiana. She is the daughter of the late Emmett E. Hines, of Waldron. Funeral services are pending, internment will be at the Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron. The Waldron News August 26, 1998 Page 2 Obituaries DONALD DAVID THOMPSON Donald David Thompson, 55, of Odessa, Florida passed away on August 18,1998. He was born in Brownwood, Texas. He was a manager of a department store. Mr. Thompson moved to the Tampa Florida area in 1985. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Thompson, of Odessa, Florida; one son, David Evan Thompson, of Laverne, Tennessee; two daughters: Carol Thompson Byrd, of Nashville, Tennessee and Donna Yarborough, of Memphis, Tennessee.; his mother, Dorothy Thompson, of Mena; four grandchildren. Services were August 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Refuge Baptist Church in Story, Arkansas with Bro. Tommy Jones officiating and burial was in the Breshears Cemetery in Story under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mt. Ida. The Waldron News August 26, 1998 Page 2 Obituaries WILLIAM WALLACE O'NALE William Wallace O'Nale, Sr. died February 2, 1998 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FIorida, after a long bout with cancer. Wallace was born July 27, 1929 to Nick and Ina O'Nale in Harvey, Arkansas. He graduated Waldron High School in 1948 and attended Arkansas State Teachers College and S.E. Oklahoma A&M, then enlisted in the Air Force. He assumed the duties of General Agent for the John Hancock Life Insurance Co. in 1964 and retired in 1991. Wallace was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert Wayne (his twin), Harold and Robert Harry; sisters: Louise and Muriel. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Maryanne; his sons and daughters-in-law: William W. O'Nale, Jr. and Ann and Bryan H. O'Nale and Joy; his grandchildren Michelle, Lindsay, Ashley and William III; one brother, John Paul, of Beebe, Arkansas; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law: Grace and Ruby. A service will be held at the family burial plot in Monroe Cemetery, September 5, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. for friends and family. The Waldron News Sept 2, 1998, page 2 Obituaries MAVIS HALE Mavis Hale, 56, of Fort Smith died Friday, August 28 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include her husband, Mack Hale; two sons: Greg Hale and Reggie Hale, both of Fort Smith; two sisters: Uveda Ferro, of Elko, Nevada and Gloria Brogden, of Carson City, Nevada; one brother: Charles Cuddy, of Sparks, Nevada; four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Wayne Langley, Pat Ray Davenport, Jerry Don Davenport, Larry Ray, Harold D. Chrisrnan, Billy Wayne Chrisman. Honorary pallbearer was George Carpenter. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 2, 1998, page 2 Obituaries ELSEE EARL HARRINGTON Elsie Earl Harrington, 80, of Bienville, Louisiana, died Monday, August 24, 1998 in a Ruston, Louisiana hospital. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29 in Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include three daughters: Shirley Haga, of California, Margie Sue Bottoms, of Bienville, Louisiana and Wanda Bobo, of Ratcliff; five sons: Earl Stanley Bottoms, of Nashville, Tennessee, Bobby Ray Bottoms, of California, Arthur Lewis Bottoms, of Conroe, Texas, Ronnie Bottoms, of Boston, Massachusetts and Larry Allen Moore, of California; two sisters: Barbara Huston, of Waldron and Betty Jo Lee, of Waldron; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Brian Bottoms, Robert Bobo, Ralph Cherry, Chris Bobo, Alan Brown and Adam Bobo. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 2, 1998, page 2 Obituaries MYLA MAE SMITH TAYLOR Word has been received of the death of a former Scott County resident. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 11, 1998 at the Winans Funeral Home Chapel with Lindsay Paty officiating. Burial followed in the Maysville Cemetery under the direction of John Williams of Winwis Funeral Home in Maysville. Myla Mae Smith Taylor was born April 1, 1905 in Scott County to Charley and Minerva Pendergraft Smith and passed away Thursday, July 9, 1998 at the Norman Regional Hospital at the age of 93. Mrs. Taylor had been a long time resident of this area. She married Jim Taylor on May 14, 1922 at Freedom. Together they moved from Arkansas to Paoli in 1932 and to Maysville in 1953. The family farmed and Jim also worked for Narramore Construction. Myla worked at Pat's Plants in Maysville. In 1926 she joined the Freedom Baptist Church at Freedom and more recently attended the Victory Baptist Church in Pauls Valley. Survivors include one daughter, Velma James, of Lindsay, Oklahoma; three sons: Francis Taylor, of Pauls Valley, James, of Maysville and Glen of Ft. Worth, Texas; one brother, Edward Smith, of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters: Florence Millsap, of Hinton, Oklahoma and Juanita Eaton, of Modesto, California; 16 grandchildren, 43 great- grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Taylor in 1982; two brothers: Otis and Esque Smith; two sisters: Mozel and Wanda and grandchildren: Zachary, Michael and Joan. Area survivors include Maudie Taylor, sister-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. The Waldron News Sept 2, 1998, page 2 Obituaries LAURA MAE DAVIS Laura Mae Wooley-Jenkins-Jones Davis, 66, of Ririe, Idaho passed away on August 19,1998 at Columbia Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho of heart complications. Laura was born on August 16, 1932 at Tridell, Utah to Arlo A. Wooley and Mabel Darling Wooley. She married Edward Wayne Jones, Sr. on September 2, 1949. They were later divorced in August 1979. She married John Norman Davis on November 11, 1980. Both husbands preceded her in death. Survivors include her five daughters and sons-in-law: Mae Bailey (Harold), and Dorothy Birch (Morgan) of Ririe, Idaho, Ramona Bosworth, of Yakima, Washington, Ruby Jones (Harry Burke), of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Wilma Thompson (Larry) of Waldron; three sons: Edward Wayne Jones, Jr. (Mary Jane Strickland) of Caldwell, Texas, Benjamin Jones (Lorna Cotterell), of Ririe, Idaho and Pete Davis (Neta), of Idaho Falls, Idaho; two sisters: Erma Brown, of Idaho Falls and Gwen Wooley, of Rifle, Colorado; one brother, Donald Jenkins, of Idaho Falls; 46 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Laura was the maternal grandmother of Billy Cox and Gary Cox and Lindsy Thompson of Waldron, Bryan Thompson, Amy Thompson Davis (Jason), Billy Shane and Dakota Lane Davis, John Thompson and Ben Thompson, of Heavener, Oklahoma. Funeral service was held on Monday, August 24 at Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby, Idaho at 1:00 p.m. Burial was in the Annis Little Butte Cemetery. Laura lived in Waldron in 1981, 1983 and 1984. She was a frequent visitor to the Senior Citizen's Center located at the Memorial Hall. The Waldron News Sept 9, 1998, page 2 Obituaries HERMAN (STUBBY) BRAZIL Herman (Stubby) Brazil, 76, of Waldron, died Friday, September 4, 1998 in his home. He was a retired bus driver for Waldron Public Schools, World War II Veteran and a Baptist. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Lois, of the home; two step-daughters: Janell Stamps and Phyllis Reed, both of Waldron; one step-son, Dale Lambert, of Danville; two sisters: Flo Taylor, of Waldron and Freda Hunt, of Fort Smith; several nieces and nephews; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Waldron Public Schools bus drivers. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 9, 1998, page 2 Obituaries JESSE N. ECKLE Jesse N. Eckle, of Mansfield, died September 1, 1998 in her daughter's home in Van Buren. She was a Methodist, was on the Board of Directors of Mansfield Senior Citizens, she wrote for the Mansfield Citizen newspaper and was a great domino player. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Leo Eckle, Sr., her daughter, Margaret Singleton, and son, Ralph Leo Eckle, Jr. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4 at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield. Survivors include two daughters: Carolyn Slusher and Marolyn Baker, of Van Buren; one son, Tommy Eckle, of Mansfield; four sisters: Nina Campbell, Lela Palmer, Betty Walker and Margueritte Raia, all of Texas; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grand- children and one great-great grandchild. Pallbearers were Ralph Eckle, Robert Eckle, Ty Eckle, Tom Eckle, LaRay Perkins, Kenneth Slusher, Travis Warren and Sear Redding. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 9, 1998, page 2 Obituaries LEXY FROST Lexy M. Frost, 69, of Edmond, Oklahoma died Tuesday, September 1, 1998 in Oklahoma City. She was the widow of Elllis Frost. Graveside service was at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks under the direction of Bagerley Funeral Home of Edmond. She is survived by two daughters, Linda George, of Van Buren and Judy Christopher, of Coppell, Texas; two stepsons, Donald R. Frost and Joe E. Frost; two sisters, Gussie Seitsinger and Pauline Beard; two brothers, Butch and Burle Beard, and 12 grandchildren. Local arrangements made by Martin Funeral Home. The Waldron News Sept 9, 1998, page 2 Obituaries MERNIE MARY WEDGE Mernie Mary Wedge, 89, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, September 1, 1998 in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mansfield Assembly of God Church. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4 in Mansfield Assembly of God Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Edwards, of Bonanza; two sons: Junior Wedge, of Hackett and Bobby Wedge, of Paris; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 9, 1998, page 2 Obituaries VERNA MAE GODDARD Verna Mae Goddard, of Waldron, died Saturday, September 5, 1998 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a Methodist and a retired cook in a restaurant. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Chant Cemetery south of Waldron. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Sisson, of Siloam Springs; two sons: Kenneth McKiski, of Rockford, Illinois and Dennis McKiski, of Waldron; six sisters: Betty Rhoads, of La Canton, Florida., Bernice Tessmar, of Belvidere, Illinois, Joann Small, of Cherry Valley, Florida., Margie Bloise, of Roscoe, Illinois, Mary Braun, of Belvidere, Illinois, Patricia Tierman, of Wauconda, Illinois; eight brothers: Lyn Love, of Belvidere, Ill., Kenneth Love, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, Walter Love, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, Robert Love, of Hesperia, California, Jack Love, of Venice, Florida., George Love, of Beloit, Wisconsin., James Love, of Edgerton, Wisconsin, and Lyn Love, of Haines City, Florida.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 16, 1998, page 2 Obituaries MUFFREY ARENE "MUFFY" ARMSTRONG Muffrey Arene "Muffy" Armstrong, 78, of Blue Ball, died Tuesday, September 1 at Ami St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. Mrs. Armstrong was born January 2, 1920 in Blue Ball to the late William Thomas "Tom" and Oshie Garner Wilkins. She was a homemaker and mother, charter member of the Gravelly Chapter #580 Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Union Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by four sisters: Dottie Wilkins, Isabell Hicks, Monette Morgan and Lois Millard. Survivors are her husband, Tom Armstrong; son, David Armstrong, of Blue Ball; daughter, Clara Sue Chambers, of Blue Ball; two brothers: Bill Wilkins and Roy Wilkins, both of Danville; five sisters: Elzadie Miller, Elvie James, Veoria Morgan and Betty Sue Woodard, all of Danville and Geneva Self, of Waldron; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were on Thursday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Egypt Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be Hunts Cemetery in Blue Ball. Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 16, 1998, page 2 Obituaries RANDALL ALBERT BONNER, SR. Randall Albert Bonner Sr., 80, of Waldron, died Sunday, September 6, 1998 in his home. He was a retired carpenter and a Baptist. Funeral service was at Palmer, Alaska. Survivors include two daughters: Dorothy Russell, of Waldron and Diane Hays, of Palmer, Alaska, four sons: Randall Bonner Jr., of Waldron, Charles Bonner, of Montgomery, Texas, Earl Bonner, of Corinth, Mississippi and Michael Bonner, of Palmer, Alaska; one sister, Julia Beard, of Louis; four brothers: Robert Bonner, of New Jersey, Clyde Bonner, of Florida, L.E. Bonner, of Scotland, Arkansas and Ray Bonner, of Eudora; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren Martin Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 16, 1998, page 2 Obituaries RAMONA FAE LYLES Ramona Fae Lyles, 57, of Madison, Tennessee, died Tuesday, September 8, 1998 in Nashville, Tenn. She was a homemaker and of Pentecostal faith. Funeral service was at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11 in Waldron Assembly of God Church with burial at Buffalo Cemetery in Boles. Survivors include her husband, Louis; three daughters: Yalonda House, of Texarkana, Rhonda Medlock, of Nashville, Tennessee and Tina Medlock, of Nashville, Tennessee; three sisters: Ozell Davis, of Waldron, Louise Johns, of Dallas, Texas and Janine Jarvis, of Texas; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 23, 1998, page 2 Obituaries WILLIAM P. (BILL) HARRIS, JR. William P. (Bill) Harris, Jr., 78, of Waldron, died Thursday, September 17,1998 in his home. He was retired from Harris Motor Company, a life-time member of Waldron First Baptist Church, a member of Blue Lodge #132 having received his 50 year pin last year, Western Arkansas Scottish Rite, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of Schmitar Shrine. Mr. Harris was a naval aviator during World War II and received two presidential citations, having flown missions from two famous aircraft carriers, the "Bunker Hill" and "Essex". He was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal and attained the rank of Lieutenant. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeff Richmond. Memorial service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19 in Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at a later date in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; three daughters and their husbands: Susan and Johnny Richmond, of Glenwood, Patsy and Charlie Vaughan, of Waldron and Sally and Jim Butler, of Sulphur Springs, Texas; one sister, Ida M. Stevenson, of Little Rock, four grandchildren: John Patrick Richmond, of Kansas City, Missouri, Will Vaughan, of Fort Smith, Charlie Vaughan, of Waldron and Savanna Vaughan, of Waldron; two great- grandchildren: Reece Vaughan and Jackson Richmond. Honorary pallbearers were Waldron First Baptist Church Adult 4 Sunday school class. Memorial contributions may be made to Waldron First Baptist Bus Fund, Waldron Methodist Church, The Gideons, Duncan Cemetery in care of Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron AR or charity of donor's choice. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 23, 1998, page 2 Obituaries BILLY AUSTIN ATCIHSON Billy Austin Atchison, 67, of Parks, died Sunday, September 20, 1998 in Fort Smith. He was retired from Equitable Life Assurance Society after 35 years of service, member of Parks Methodist Church, and an army veteran. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23 in Parks Methodist Church with burial at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery in Jackson, Mississippi. Survivors include his wife: Margie, of the home; one daughter, Michele Etgen, of Columbus, Ohio; one son, Thomas Austin Atchison, of Charlotte, North Carolina; one sister, Louise Johnston, of Waldron. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 23, 1998, page 2 Obituaries CHARLES LEE MAHURIN Charles Lee Mahurin, 58, of Waldron, died Tuesday, September 15, 1998 in his home. He was a logger and attended the Assembly of God Church. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18 at the Bates Assembly of God Church with burial at Kirk Cemetery in Cauthron. Survivors include his wife, Connie Mahurin, of the home; four daughters: Brandi and Nikkita Mahurin, of the home, Lisa Brown, of Mansfield and Betty Reed, of Waldron; four sons: Greg Duncan, Vince Duncan, Aaron Duncan and Rick Mahurin, all of Waldron; two sisters: Mary Smith and Dean Stuart, both of Waldron; one brother, Danny Mahurin, of Waldron; eight grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jerald Hattabaugh, J.T. Helms, Jerry Don Hattabaugh, Terry Nix, James Hattabaugh and Mike Nix. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 30, 1998, page 2 Obituaries LURAL "CORB" CAMPBELL Lural "Corb" Campbell, 81, of Howe, Oklahoma died Saturday, September 26, 1998 in a Waldron hospital. He was a long time resident of the area. He attended the Bates Assembly of God Church, was a retired carpenter with Lake Wister State Park and a retired farmer. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29 in First Assembly of God Church in Bates with burial at Mt. View Cemetery in Howe, Oklahoma. Survivors include one daughter, Wilma Forehand, of Bates; one sister, Clemey Kincaid, of Happy, Texas; 2 half sisters: Goldean Keeley, of New Mexico and Bonnie, of California; one step-brother, William Lee Parker of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three grandchildren: Eudell Forehand, Wayne Campbell and Penny Campbell; five great-grandchildren. Dowden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 30, 1998, page 2 Obituaries CLAY JONES Clay Jones, 60, of Welch, Oklahoma died Monday. Sept. 21, 1998 in his home after a sudden illness. Mr. Jones was born April 28, 1938, in Scott County. He was a Christian. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a paratrooper with the 81st Division. He retired from the Army after receiving the rank of first sergeant. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (five awards), Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, the Army Commendation Medal, Master Parachutist Badge, Bronze Star, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Survivors include a daughter. Paula Jones, of Dallas, Texas; a son, Brad Jones, of Dallas, Texas; three sisters: Colleen Herrin, of Commerce, Oklahoma, Willene Hutchens, of Waldron and Roberta Ornsby, of Moses Lake, Washington; two brothers: Wendill Jones and Bill Jones, both of Waldron. Joint services for Mr. Jones and his brother-in-law, Benjamin Dale Herrin, was at 2.00 p.m.. on Friday at Thomas Funeral Home in Welch. The Rev. Orville Moody and Brad Conham, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, west of Welch. Pallbearers were Mike Mayfield, Danny Gibson, Rusty Jergenson and Kevin Pitcher. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Northeastern Oklahoma Veterans' Funeral Detail. Thomas Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements The Waldron News Sept 30, 1998, page 2 Obituaries BENJAMIN HERRIN Benjamin Dale Herrin, 75, of Welch, Oklahoma died Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri after a short illness. Mr. Herrin was born August 20, 1923, ad Cedar Creek. He attended school in Parks. He lived most of his life in Scott County and moved to Welch 11 years ago from Grangeville, Idaho where he had lived for 2-1/2 years. He was a retired farmer and cattleman. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Commerce, Oklahoma and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Welch. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean War, achieving the rank of corporal and serving as a machine gunner and tank driver. He married Colleen Jones on Oct. 5, 1946 at Gravelly. She survives. Additional survivors include two sons, Thomas Herrin, of Bluejacket, Oklahoma and Troy Dale Herrin, of Seattle, Washington; two sisters: Eva Herrin, of San Francisco, Calif. and Vera Herrin Hand, of Claremont, California; two step-granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Joint services for Mr. Herrin and his brother-in-law, Clay Jones, was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Thomas Funeral Home in Welch. The Rev. Orville Moody and Brad Canham, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, west of Welch. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Northeast Oklahoma Veteran's Funeral Detail. Thomas Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 30, 1998, page 2 Obituaries BERTHA SATTERFIELD Bertha Satterfield, 91, of Waldron died Friday, September 25, 1998 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Evening Shade Baptist Church since 1929. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 28 in the Evening Shade Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include one granddaughter, Leigh Ann Tippit, of Pocola, Oklahoma; one grandson and wife: Phillip and Jenna Oliver, of Waldron; one great-granddaughter, Jamie McReynolds, of Norman, Okla.; one sister, Retha Frasier, of California; two nieces: Ruby Leming and Cheryl Kopf, both of Waldron. Pallbearers were Lonnie Taff, Buddy Slaten, Dale Kopf, Gary Leming, Bill Murry and Worman Owens. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Waldron News Sept 30, 1998, page 2 Obituaries JAMES L. TANNER James L. Tanner, 80, formerly of Waldron, passed away on September 22, 1998. Funeral services were held on September 25 at the Demaine Funeral Home in Alexandria, Virginia, followed by burial in Quantico Veterans National Cemetery. He served his country in W.W.II and was a member of the Church of Christ. A mechanic by trade since the age of 12, Mr. Tanner eventually owned and operated his own "Tanner's Garage" in Waldron. He retired in 1980 to live the good life on his cattle farm. However, due to his wife's, Eulane S., failing health, the Tanners moved to Alexandria in 1992 to live with their daughter, Yvonne, and her family. Mr. Tanner was preceded in death by his wife, Eulane. His survivors are: his daughter, Yvonne; his granddaughter and great granddaughter, Gwendolyn M. and Stephanie M. Shoemaker; and his grandson, Terrence L. Tucker.