SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES, 1999 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. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 7 April 1999 JO ANN ASHFORD Jo Ann Ashford, 63, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, formerly of Waldron, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in her home. She was co-owner of Kerwin's Hardware Store, and Treasurer of Sol Del Mar Homeowner's Association. She was a graduate of Southeastern Illinois University and a former special education teacher in Hartsville, South Carolina. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 5 in Waldron First United Methodist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include her husband, Kerwin Ashford; one daughter and son-in-law: Laralei and Fred Thomas, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina; one son, Raymond E. Ashford, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; parents, Raymond and Mildred Rackley, of Waldron; one sister, Becky Gardner, of Crossett; one granddaughter, Samantha Ashford. Pallbearers were Dutch Bliss, Ben Thompson, Rick Jones, Randy Jones, Jason Jones, Gary Ashford, Richard Gardner and Jay Gardner. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice of Horry County, P.O. Box 1409, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 316, Conway, SC 29526. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 7 April 1999 MARY PAULINE BAUCUM Mary Pauline Baucum, 83, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at Sunrise Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 11, 1915 in Taylor, Ark. She was the daughter of James Leonard Smith and Mary Frances Dotson Smith, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Torby Haynes and Dan Richard Baucum, Jr. She was a Jackson Methodist and a librarian. Services were at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 3 in Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Old Shongaloo Cemetery. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Gene and Billie Haynes, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn; three sisters: Vera Cherry, of Taylor, Ark., Josephine Theviault, of Terryville, Conn. And Cora Whitehead, of Taylor Ark; one granddaughter, Paige Hodnett and her husband, Stuart, of Somerville, Tenn; two great-grandchildren, Luke and Lane Hodnett, of Somerville, Tenn. Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 7 April 1999 EDEZ TURNER COX Edez Turner Cox was born January 6, 1912 in Nola. She slipped from this life peaceably on March 25, 1999 at her residence in Dallas, Tex. where she had lived for over 55 years. She leaves a loving family who will forever cherish the many fond memories they have of "Mom," "Nana" an "Sis." These include her daughter, Lee Gillespie, of Dallas, Tex; granddaughter, Lee Rockway, of Dallas, Tex; sister, Bennie Lee Bruton, of Lake Tawakoni, Tex; two nieces, Hilda Thornton, of Katy, Tex. and Roe Wilson, of Houston, Tex. She leaves many friends in the Mayfair Unit of Monticello-West where she lived for three years. Funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 29 at the Heritage Chapel. Mr. Randy Reagon was officiating minister. Entombment followed in the Hillcrest Mausoleum in Dallas, Tex. Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 7 April 1999 WILLIAM LAVOY HORN William Lavoy Horn, 69, of Lawrence, Kansas, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 in his home. He was born on September 10, 1929 in Blue Ball to Loy Rubin Horn and Evelyn Z. (Garner) Horn. He grew up and attended schools in Blue Ball and Oklahoma City, Okla. and worked for Union Carbide in California and retired as Expediter in 1984. He then moved to Arizona and to Lawrence in 1998. Mr. Horn was a member of Primitive Baptist Church in California. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Isham, of Lawrence, Kansas; one son, Kerry Horn, of Carson, Calif; one step-son, Michael Meditz, of Phoenix, Ariz; two daughters, Lesta Helms and Rita Grogan, both of Lawrence, Kansas; two step-daughters, Marie Gass, of Billings, Montana and Marilyn Meditz, of Pamona, Calif; two brothers, Billy D. Horn, of Greenwood and Donnie L. Horn, of Redondo Beach, Calif; eight grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 5 in Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 7 April 1999 LENA SHELTON Lena Shelton, 80, of Heavener, Okla., died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 in Heavener. She was a long time resident of the area and a member of the Pentecostal faith. She was a retired nurses aid. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, in Dowden Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Fairview Cemetery in Panama, Okla. Survivors include seven daughters: Shirley Webb and Pricilla Harrison, both of Huntington, Rebecca Holt, of Marlow, Okla., Ruth Carnell, of Fremont, Calif., Dona Holland, of Tulsa, Okla., Bea Heydenreich, of Fort Smith and Martha Scott, of Heavener, Okla; two sons, Carl, of Heavener, Okla. and Randy, of Monroe, Okla; two sisters, Hazel King and Betty King, both of Phoenix, Ariz; 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, Okla. was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 14 April 1999 CLAUDIE BROTHERS Claudie Brothers, 73, of Harvey, died Thursday, April 8, 1999 in a Dardanelle hospital. He was a timber worker and a member of the Harvey Assembly of God Church. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12 in Harvey Assembly of God Church with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola. Survivors include his wife, Alice Brothers, of the home; two sons: Edward Lynn Brothers, of Dardanelle and Floyd Alan Brothers, of Harvey; two daughters-in-law: Cindy Brothers, of Harvey and Beverly Brothers, of Dardanelle; three sisters, Tressie Reed, of Little Rock, Shirley Jameson, of Fort Smith and Betty Smith of Story; four brothers: Vernon Brothers and Willie Brothers, both of Benton, Charles Brothers of Waldron and Buddy Brothers of Roland, Okla; three grandchildren: Chandra LaNell Brothers of Dardanelle, Chantal Brothers of Harvey and Mikaela Gayle Brothers of Harvey; several nieces and nephews. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 14 April 1999 MARY LORENE BURNETT Mary Lorene Burnett, 80, of Waldron, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired grocery store clerk and a Pentecostal. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include three daughters: Lisa Wood and Shirley Burnett, both of Waldron and Cynthia Shupert of Fort Smith; three step-daughters: Shirley Kirkland and Jean Ballard, both of Channelview, Tex. and Rita Madely of Corpus Christi, Tex; one son, Gregory Burnett of Greenwood; two step-sons: W.A. Burnett of Waldron and J.C. Burnett of Palestine, Tex; one sister, Edness Calderon of Buda, Tex; several nieces and nephews; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Burnett. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 14 April 1999 JACK JOHNSON EFURD Jack Johnson Efurd, 87, of Huntington, died Sunday, April 11, 1999 in his home. He was a Baptist, a retired school administrator and a veteran of WWII. Memorial service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 1999 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield. Survivors include his wife, Edith, of the home; three sons: Bill Neal Efurd and Jackson C. Efurd, both of Huntington, and Ronnie K. Efurd of Beggs, Okla; one sister, Mary Muncey of Phoenix, Ariz; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to favorite charity. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 14 April 1999 BETTY JANE LAWTON Betty Jane Lawton, 65, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 in her home. She was a Methodist and a homemaker. Funeral service was at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Buggy Hill Cemetery in Mansfield. Survivors include her husband, Harry E. Lawton, of the home; mother, Rena Ball, of Millville, Penn; four sisters, Ina (Mrs. Francis) Engel, Erma (Mrs. James) Miller, Neval Ball, all of Millville, Penn., and Joyce Campbell of Bloomsburg, Penn; one brother, George Ball of Mansfield; several nieces and nephews. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 14 April 1999 PETE W. NANCE Pete W. Nance, 86, of Waldron, died Thursday, April 8, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired construction contractor and attended the Haw Creek Baptist Church. Memorial service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 at Haw Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ada Nance, of the home; two sons: Robert J. Taylor of Palmdale, Calif. and Stephen L. Taylor of Ojai, Calif; one sister, Rita Warren of Camarillo, Calif; six grandchildren: Karen D. Kelton, Larry Kelton, Max Taylor, Allie Taylor, Sherry Taylor, all of California, and Shawn L. Taylor of Fort Hood, Tex; two great- grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 14 April 1999 OPAL OLIVER NEAL Opal Oliver Neal, 86, of Waldron, died Saturday, April 10, 1999 in a Waldron hospital. He was a farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church where he was a deacon. He was past president of Scott County Farm Bureau. Mr. Neal was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Neal. Funeral service was at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 1999 in First Baptist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Neal Erwin of Dallas, Tex; two sons: William Oliver Neal of Dallas, Tex. and Thomas Earl Neal of Carbondale, Ill; eight grandchildren: William Russell Neal, Allison Lee Neal, David Earl Neal, Kent Alan Neal, Patrick Shawn Neal, Canssandra Ann Sabel, Kimberly Ruth Hasty and Pamela Jane Jones; 13 great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kent Neal, Shawn Neal, Russell Neal, Billy Hasty, Jeff Sabel and Keith Roberts. Honorary pallbearers were W.J. Rimmer, L.R. Sawyer and Curtis Oliver. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 14 April 1999 DELLA O'DONNELL Della O'Donell, 92, of Y-City, died Monday, April 5, 1999 in her home. She was born in Swinsford, Mayo County, Ireland. She was a homemaker and attended the St. Jude Catholic Church in Waldron. A rosary service was at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7 at the funeral home. Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 in St. Jude Catholic Church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, Ill. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and John Heinen of Y-City; several nieces and nephews; one grandchild, Chris Heinen of Dardanelle; one great-grandchild, Kirstie Heinen. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 14 April 1999 PEARL ELIZABETH SCOTT Pearl Elizabeth Scott, 63, of Waldron, died Monday, April 12, 1999 in Hartford. She was a homemaker and attended Waldron Pentecostal Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Scott. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14 in Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include three daughters: Gwinda Sims of Boles, Debra Wright of Hartford and Clara Carter of Witcherville; one son, Randy Scott, of Waldron; two brothers, Jerry Cheeseman of Waldron and Mearl Cheeseman of Ravia, Okla; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= The Wadlron News 14 April 1999 THOMAS RAY TUCKER, SR. Thomas Ray Tucker, Sr., 69, of Lowell, formerly of Waldron, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 in his home. He was retired from the U.S. Marines, a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam wars. He was a Baptist, a member of the American Legion, Elk Club and a member of the Retired Marine Corp. Association. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 10 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks. Survivors include his wife, Lou Ann Tucker of the home; two daughters, Jo Ann Tyler of Springdale and Connie Jean Janczys of Rogers; one son, Thomas Ray, Jr., of Blytheville; two sisters, Marie Marrable of El Dorado and Relda Langley of Longview, Tex; six grandchildren: Matthew and Tracy Tyler, Thomas Ray and Nichoulas Tucker, and Caitlin and Tristin Janczys. Pallbearers were Walter Janczys, Dale Tyler, Matt Tyler, J.C. Cash, Terry Plummer and Alton Epperson. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 21 April 1999 HENRY WILLIAM BLEVINS Henry William Blevins, 77, of Waldron, did Wednesday, April 14, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from Tyson Foods, a veteran of WWII and a Pentecostal. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16 in Friendship Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Blevins, of the home; one step- daughter, Freda Garrett, of Harvey; two step-sons, James Vaughn and Kenneth Vaughn, both of Waldron; two sisters, Mamie (no last name given), of Bakersfield, Calif. and Mildred Edwards of Cartersville, Ill; three brothers, Willie Blevins of Wakeman, Ohio, Ruben Blevins of Van Buren and Bill Blevins of Little Rock; nine grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ronald Beyard, Douglas Beyard, Edward Vaughn, Nathan Blevins, Jason Garrett and Travis Garrett. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 21 April 1999 ALLEN (BUD) CARPENTER Allen (Bud) Carpenter, 77, of Y-City, died Friday, April 16 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired timber worker, a member of the C.C.C. and a veteran of WWII. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Chant Cemetery in Y-City. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ella; one daughter, Carolyn Sells of Norman; one son, Gary Allen Carpenter of Waldron; one brother, Ray Carpenter of North Ridgeville, Ohio; two grandchildren: Chad Allen Carpenter and Jonathon Allen Sells. Pallbearers were Joe Bill Ward, B.D. Mays, Short Rogers, Albert Rogers, Richard Barnett and Harvey Stuart. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 21 April 1999 DOROTHY LEWELLEN Dorothy "Dot" Anna Muntz Espinel Lewellen, 54, of Waldron, a food packer for Tyson Foods for 13 years, died Sunday, April 18, 1999, at her home. She was born August 6, 1944 in Jersey City, New Jersey to George and Mildred (Sidel) Muntz. She has lived in Waldron for the past eight years moving here from Wister. Dorothy was a member of the Catholic faith. She married Russell K. Lewellen on June 3, 1997 in Kokomo, Ind. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21 at the Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister with Reverend Fred Woodral and Reverend John Heimen officiating. Survivors include her husband, Russell Lewellen of the home; one son, George Esinel and his wife Cheri, of Wister; one step-son, Christopher Kent Lewellen, of North Little Rock; her father, George Muntz of Wister; one sister, Mildred Trautz of Oklahoma City, Okla; two grandchildren, George Michael and Lynsey Breanna Espinel, both of Wister; one aunt, Marilyn Muntz of Oceola, Calif; her mother-in-law, Eva Roberson of Waldron; one niece, Mildred Owens; one great-niece, Marchell Owens; one great-nephew, Michael Owens, all of Oklahoma City; and a host of other friends and loved ones. Services are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home in Poteau, Oklahoma. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 21 April 1999 HARRY RAYMOND WRIGHT Harry Raymond Wright, 85, of Mt. Lori Drive, Highlands, died Tuesday, February 23, 1999 in the Highland-Cashiers Hospital. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Charles Nicholas and Helen Pauline Cabe Wright. He is survived by his wife, Sara N. Moore Wright. They had been married for 60 years on December 17, 1998. He was retired as regional forester for Timber Management for the Southeast Region of the United States Forest Service. He was former Mayor of Highlands, president of the Harry R. Wright Development Corporation and was a 1935 graduate of the North Carolina State University with honors. He was former treasurer of the Highlands Lions Club, president of the 1975 Centennial Commission and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Highlands. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Charles Robert Wright of Highlands and David Preston Wright of Alexandria, Va; a daughter-in-law, Marlene Foster Wright of Deltona, Fla; a sister, Maxie Wright Duke of Walhalla, S.C; two brothers, Thomas Barak Wright of Clemson, S.C., and Vernon Ross Wilson of Belton, S.C; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Harry Anthony Wright. Funeral service was in First United Methodist Church in Highlands with the Rev. Carl Lindquist and the Rev. Ryan Seawright officiating. Burial was in the Highlands Memorial Park. Tommy Coffeen, Richard Melvin, Dominic Sanchez, Vernon Brown, Tom James and Harvey Downs were the pallbearers. Herb James, Bruce Bryant, Allan Marsh, Neville Bryson, Hank Alldrich, John Cleveland, Jim Dobson and John Baumrucker were honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Highlands United Methodist Church, 315 Main St., Highlands, N.C. 28741. Bryant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 28 April 1999 JAMES STANLEY AUDAS James Stanley Audas, 46, of Fort Smith, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999 in his home. He was manager of The Cobbler shoe store, a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church and a U of A football alumni. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 26 in Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include his mother, Pauline Audas, of Waldron; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were John Keith Warren, Brad Rotert, Larry Tate, Billy Tate, Gary Tate and Raymond Clopton. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 28 April 1999 EFFIE AGNES CHANEY Effie Agnes Chaney, 86, of Waldron, died Friday, April 23, 1999 in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker. Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27 at Chant Cemetery in Y-City. Survivors include one sister, Marie Linker, of Waldron; one cousin, Betty Nealy of Oklahoma. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 28 April 1999 FLARABEL DOZIER Flarabel Dozier, 95, of Waldron, died Sunday, April 25 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Waldron First Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by two sons: Wando Newberry and Frankie Newberry. Funeral service was at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include one daughter, Martha Watkins of Waldron; three sons: Jerry Newberry of Crosby, Tex; Charles Newberry of Waldron and Dickie Newberry of Waldron; one sister, Donnie Shipley of Kansas; 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were J.D. Newberry, Mark Watkins, Jerry Don Newberry, David Newberry, Dean Brown and Brent Keener. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 28 April 1999 GEORGE J. MUNTZ George J. Muntz, 80, of Wister, Okla. passed away Tuesday, April 20 at the Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Mr. Muntz was born on February 3, 1919 in North Bergen, NJ to Victor and Margaret (Delsie) Muntz. Mr. Muntz was a member of the Catholic faith and a WWII veteran. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2648, the American Legion Post 0305 and the AARP. Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23 at the Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister with the Reverend Fred Woodrall officiating. He married Mildred Seidel in Union City, New Jersey on September 7, 1940, she preceded him in death in 1985. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Dorothy Lewellen, on April 18, 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Mildred Trautz, of Oklahoma City, Okla; two grandchildren: George Espinel and his wife Cheri, of Wister, Okla., and Mildred Owens of Oklahoma City, Okla; four great-grandchildren: Michael and Marchelle Owens, both of Oklahoma City and George Matthew and Lynsey Breanna Espinel both of Wister, Okla; one son-in-law, Russell Lewellen of Waldron. Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 28 April 1999 ANETTA MAE NICHOLS Annetta Mae Nichols, 78, of Waldron died Wednesday, April 21 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired furniture factory worker, a homemaker and a Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Nichols, and a son, John Thomas Nichols. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Fran and Floyd Isham of Waldron; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Carolyn Nichols of Waldron; one daughter-in-law, Marilyn Nichols of Waldron; one sister, Fern Yandell of Waldron; one brother, Everett Ison of Mena; several nieces and nephews; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joe Wigton, Gabe Mizell, David Yandell, Alvin Carnahan, William (Bill) Ray and Dwayne Watkins. Honorary pallbearers were Todd Isham, Curt Dickey, Mike Yandell and Frank Shaddon. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 28 April 1999 JOHNNY LEE SMITH Johnny Lee Smith, 53, of Greenwood, died Thursday, April 22 in his home. He was an employee of Whirlpool Corp. and he was a Baptist. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 in Freedom Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron. Survivors include two daughters: Missy Musgrave of Van Buren and Mandy Smith of Fort Smith; one son, Steven Smith of Greenwood; his mother, Pearl Owens of Waldron; two sisters, Jo Ann Harrison of Waldron and Delores Beran of Greenwood; one brother-in-law, Ronnie Beran of Greenwood; a special friend: Vonda Mason of St. Louis; a host of friends at Whirlpool Corp; two grandchildren: Matthew Musgrave and Zachary Musgrave. Pallbearers were Les Strong, Don Baker, Tom Cotner, Johnny Harris, Bobby McKinney and Ronnie Hatley. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 28 April 1999 ESTON (WOODY) WOODARD Eston (Woody) Woodard, 72, of Waldron, died Friday, April 23, 1999 in a local hospital. He was a retired farmer and musician, and a member of the Evening Shade Baptist Church. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Woodard of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law: Brenda and Ray Patton of Booneville, Janet and Reggie Owens of Waldron and Pam and Luther Bailey of Springdale; two sons and daughers-in-law: Mike and Debbie Woodard of Van Buren and Jamie and Glenda Woodard of Waldron; two sisters: Wilma Metcalf of Waldron and Nemo Grammar of Charleston; 11 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Pallbearers were Mike Woodard, Shawn Woodard, Martin Patton, Byron Owens, T.J. Bailey, Derek Owens and John Patton. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 5 May 1999 HERMAN LEWIS SPEAKS, SR. Herman Lewis Speaks Sr., 90, of Waldron, died Tuesday, April 27 in a Waldron hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Forest Service, a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church and a widower of Nora Dell Speaks. Funeral service as at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 29 in Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include three sons: Herman Speaks Jr. of Greenwood, Jerry Dan Speaks of Dallas, Tex. and George Speaks of Houston, Tex; one sister, Juanita Aynes of Waldron; one brother, Van Don Speaks of Tulsa, Okla; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 12 May 1999 ROSIE YANDELL ISHAM Rosie Yandell Isham, 88, of Waldron, died Thursday, May 6, 1999 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Friendship Pentecostal Church of God. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Charlie Yandell and Charles Isham; a son, Allen Yandell; a daughter, Dorothy Barnett; a granddaughter, Carla Kozak; a great-grandson, Anthony Vaughn; her parents, two sisters and four brothers. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8 in Friendship Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Friendship Cemetery near Waldron. Survivors include four daughters: Mae Slater, Mary Brothers, and Sue Barrett, all of Waldron, and Fayreen Vaughn of Waltreak; two sisters, Leona Burnett of Morrilton and Mary Griffith of Oklahoma City, Okla; 12 grandchildren, several step-children and step-grandchildren, 22 great- grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tony Vaughn, Jefferey Vaughn, Rickie Brothers, Chuck Brothers, Michael Garrison and Russell Speaks. Honorary pallbearers were Leslie Vaughn, Chris Vaughn and Blake Garrison. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 12 May 1999 GLORIA ODESSA CRAVENS-MASSEY Mrs. Gloria Odessa Gravens-Massey, 52, of Kewanna, Indiana, formerly of Danville, died Wednesday, April 28 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, Indiana. She was born October 22, 1946 in Blue Ball to the late Clifton and Leona Garner Millard. Mrs. Massey was a homemaker and mother and a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville. She was preceded in death by a son, Edward Layton Cravens, a brother, James "Boy Blue" Millard, two sisters, Sandy Millard and Patsy Ann Millard, and a step-mother, Marie Millard. Survivors include her husband, Robert Dean Massey; one daughter, Patty Sue Cravens of Kewanna, Indiana; two sisters, Christine Branham of Belleville and Debbie Whala of Bluffton; her brother, John Quince Millard of Danville; a step-brother, Odis Grimes of Atkins; three step- sisters: Melba Riley of Hector, Juanita Barnett of Waldron and Gail Brown of Fort Smith; one step-son, Jackie Cravens of Paris; two step- grandsons, one step-granddaughter, and the father of her daughter, Palmer Cravens, of Kewanna, Indiana. Services were Monday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment was in Egypt Cemetery in Blue Ball by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Deanie Woodard, Timothy Wagner, Rick Wiser, Ray Branham, John Boyce Millard, Shad Whala and Tim Sherrill. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 19 May 1999 THELMA JEAN JOHNSTON Thelma Jean Johnston, 51, of Waldron, died Thursday, May 13, 1999 in Waldron. She was a homemaker and attended the New Life Center Church. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17 in the New Life Center Church with burial at Buffalo Cemetery in Boles. Survivors include two sons: Randal Broomfield of Waldron and Steven Godfrey of Mena; her mother, Bonnie Scott of Waldron; five sisters: Aldena Tinder of Waldron; Geneva Piper of Mena; Linda Hill of Nashville, Ark., Edna Piles of Parks and Teresa Rodebush of Fayetteville; one brother, Aaron Scott of Boles; three grandchildren: Trey Broomfield, Ashley Broomfield and Chase Godfrey. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 19 May 1999 GRACE PAUL MARTIN Grace Paul Martin, 88, of Waldron died Thursday, May 13, 1999 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired civil service employee and a member of Waldron First Baptist Church. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 19 May 1999 DONALD JOE METCALF Donald Joe Metcalf, 54, of Waldron, died Thursday, May 13, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from National Automatic Sprinkler Fitters Local #669, owner of Metcalf Braford Cattle Farm, and he was a mason. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Metcalf. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 17 in Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Rita Metcalf of the home; three daughters: Ashley Metcalf of the home, Sherri Powers of Oceanside, Calif. and Kim Metcalf of Stigler, Okla; one son, 2nd Class Petty Officer Jeff Metcalf of Honolulu, Hawaii; his mother, Neta Metcalf of Waldron; one brother, Merle Metcalf of Mena. Pallbearers were members of the Lynch Prairie Masonic Lodge #568 F. & A.M. Honorary pallbearers were J.B. McHendry, Lt. Col. Jeffery Powers, Paul Frazier and Dewey Frazier. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 19 May 1999 LARRY PAUL SPEAKS Larry Paul Speaks, 43, of Fort Smith, died Sunday, May 16, 1999 in his home. He was a contractor, a Baptist and an Army veteran. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19 in Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks. Survivors include one daughter, Crystal Speaks of Kingwood, Tex; his mother, Rita McGrew of Fort Smith; his father and step-mother, Herman Speaks, Jr. and Joyce Speaks of Greenwood; grandmother, Virgie Frost of Waldron; two sisters, Pamela Stebbins of Little Rock and Susie Carr of Muldrow, Okla; three brothers, Gary Speaks of Greenwood, Jerry McGrew of Houston, Tex., and Shaun Speaks of Greenwood. Pallbearers were Wayne Langley, Greg Langley, Brian Stebbins, Don Frost, David Bailey and Jim Wilcox. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 19 May 1999 LILLIE JEAN TAFT Lillie Jean Taft, 89, of Waldron, died Tuesday, May 11, 1999 in a Waldron Nursing Home. She was a retired home health care provider and a member of the Evening Shade Baptist Church. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Elmo and Louise Taft of Tulsa, Okla; several nieces and nephews. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 26 May 1999 ABBYE DALE LEMING GEORGE Abbye Dale Leming George, 97, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Waldron, died Wednesday, May 19, 1999 in Olathe, Kansas. She was a member of the Grand Avenue United Methodist Temple of Kansas City, and was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon and son, Stephen. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 27 at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Evelyn George; one son and wife, Rev. Walter and Laverl, of Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren: Leigh Anne, Eric, Rebecca and Christopher. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 26 May 1999 GRACE HALE Grace Hale, age 101 years 11 months and ten days, died Monday, May 17, 1999 at Pinewood Nursing Home in Waldron. She was born in Bexar County, Texas on June 6, 1897. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Matilda Kirby Peterson. She was the widow of Harlon Hale and a housewife. Memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. in Mt. Moriah Church. Survivors include her nephew, George Peterson of San Antonio, Tex; four nieces, Nellie Peterson of San Antonio, Tex., Doris Hunt, Louise Peterson of Lytle, Tex. and Ruth Neal of Zavalla, Tex; two step-children: John Hale of Jacksonville and Doris Hale Ewert of California; several grandchildren, relatives and many friends. Cornell Funeral Home of Danville was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 26 May 1999 ARTHUR LEON RIDENHOUR Arthur Leon Ridenhour, 59, of Waldron, died Saturday, May 22 in Dallas, Tex. He was a poultry and cattle farmer and a member of the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26 in Freedom Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; daughter and son-in-law Dana and Mark Curtis of Waldron; daughter, Stacey Ridenhour of Van Buren; one son and daughter-in-law Greg and Jennifer Ridenhour of Freedom Community; mother, Lucille Ridenhour of Waldron; one sister, Barbara Woodard of Waldron; one brother, James Ridenhour of Waldron; three grandchildren: Lacey Ridenhour, Alec Curtis and Erin Curtis. Pallbearers were Rick Black, Glen Boggs, Bill Bethel, Delmar Schaper, Steve Hattabaugh and Cody Fuller. Honorary pallbearers were Donnie Jones, Edmond Brewer, Gene Brewer, Buddy Smith, James Graham and Arnold Howard. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 26 May 1999 WALTER TAYLOR SHANNON Walter Taylor Shannon, 80, of Waldron, died Friday, May 21, 1999 in Palestine, Texas. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was retired after 20 years of service with the Santa Fe Railroad. After retirement Mr. Shannon did hand engraving on guns. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Duncan of Palestine, Tex. and Mary Rollins of Fort Worth, Tex; one son, Jimmy Shannon of Tulsa, Okla; grandchildren: Donald Wayne Berry and Holli Payblas, both of Fort Worth, Tex., Stephanie Watkins and Jennifer Smith, both of Palestine, Tex., Michael Duncan of Waldron, Michelle Shannon of Convers, Georgia, Brandy Carnes of Conroe, Tex., Ben Shannon of Duncan, Okla. and Edgar Shannon of Tulsa, Okla. Pallbearers were Glen Dale Sparks, Jim Isham, Bob Bottoms, Shelby McEntire, Malvin McEntire and Clyde Hawkins. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 9 June 1999 TONYA L. BROWN Tonya L. Brown, 21, of Waldron, died Friday, June 4, 1999 in Sallisaw, Okla. She was a homemaker and a Pentecostal. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include her mother and father: Michael and Marylin Pickens, of Waldron; step-father Ricky Christmas of Waldron; grandmother Rebecca Rice of Plainfiew; grandfather, Tony Burfieldof Ola; one sister, Kimberly Metcalf, of Waldron; three brothers: Michael Pickens 2nd, Wesley Pickens and Ricky Todd Roberts, all of Waldron. Pallbearers were Tony Burfield, William Burfield, Tony C. Burfield, Wade Cheesman, Kenny Lynch and Ricky Metcalf. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 9 June 1999 TREVOR RAY OPAL BROWN Trevor Ray Opal Brown, 4, of Waldron, died Friday, June 4, 1999 in Sallisaw, Okla. He was preceded in death by Ercle Brown and Verna Woodard. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 1999 in Friendship Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include paternal grandparents: David and Kathy Nichols, of Waldron and Johnny and Debra Brown of Waldron; maternal grandfather Michael Pickens of Waldron; maternal grandmother Marilyn Burfield of Waldron; great-grandparents: Verla Woodard of Waldron, Ledora Martindale of Waldron, Rebecca rice of Plainview; great-grandfather Tony C. Burfield, Sr., of Ola; father and step-mother, Nathan and Erica Brown of Russellville; several aunts and uncles. Pallbearers were Michael Nichols, Mickey Brown, Wesley Pickens and Michael Pickens. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 9 June 1999 WESLEY HORN Wesley Horn, 21, of Waldron died Friday, June 4, 1999 in Sallisaw, Okla. He was a Pentecostal, a student and a farm hand. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Vera Sehorn and aunt, Linda Roberson. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 7 in Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield. Survivors include his mother and step-father: Sharon and Chris Carmean of Waldron; his father Phillip Horn of Fort Smith; one son, Hayden Horn of Waldron; maternal grandfather Bob Sehorn of Waldron; paternal grandparents Wayne and Ethel Horn of Waldron; one brother, Adam Lageveen of Waldron. Pallbearers were James Miles, Marty Nelson, Nicky Sehorn, Travis Moore, Nicky Hunt and Sam Cogburn. Honorary pallbearers were Aaron Vanwormer, Matt Johnson and Mark Johnson. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 9 June 1999 J. JOLENE HUNT J. Jolene Hunt, 37, of Mansfield, died Saturday, May 29, 1999 in her home. She was a LPN student at Kiamichi Vo Tech, worked as a health care provider, was active in youth cheerleading and softball, and attended Mansfield United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Chambers and her maternal grandfather, Tom Milligan. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1 in Mansfield United Methodist Church with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Midland. Survivors include her husband, Paul Hunt; one daughter, Laura Hunt, of the home; two sons, Billy Nichols and Bradley Nichols, both of Roland, Okla; mother and stepfather, Joyce and Jerry Gilbreath of Vian, Okla; maternal grandmother Alta Milligan of Warner, Okla; paternal grandparents Oliver and Evelyn Chambers; three brothers: Mike Gilbreath of Oklahoma City, Okla., Tom Gilbreath of Vian, Okla., and Jerry Gilbreath of Vian, Okla. Pallbearers were Harlis Milligan, Jimmy Chambers, Johnny Chambers, Lonnie Chambers, Jack Chambers, June Chambers and Mark Webster. Honorary pallbearers were the classmates of the Kiamichi Vo Tech LPN Program. Memorial contributions may be made to Jolene Hunt LPN Student Scholarship, c/o the Bank of Mansfield, P.O. Box 387, Mansfield, AR 72944. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 9 June 1999 WILMA W. SMITH McBRIDE Wilma W. Smith McBride, 56, of Conway, died Saturday, May 29, 1999 in the University of Arkansas Medical Center. She was born on January 3, 1943 in Pine Bluff to A.E. Boyt Smith and the late Millard Vain Smith. She was reared and educated in Pine Bluff. She was a graduate of Watson Chapel High School. After high school, she attended Ouachita Baptist University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and English, she then went to Arkansas State University where she received her Master's Degree. Ms. McBride has been a high school counselor and teacher most of her life to the present, including Fort Smith. She was a counselor at Waldron from 1989 to 1998. She enjoyed gardening and reading. Survivors include one son, Matthew McBride of Houston, Tex; one daughter Michelle McBride of San Francisco, Calif; mother, A.E. Boyt Smith of Pine Bluff; two brothers, Steve Smith of Conway and Mike Smith of Memphis, Tenn; a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Cassandra Smith. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1 in Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society by calling 1-800-ACS-345 or writing American Cancer Society, 901 North University, Little Rock, AR 72207. Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home in Pine Bluff was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 9 June 1999 LOUIS LEE NAPIER, SR. Louis Lee Napier, Sr., 57, of Booneville, died May 31, 1999 in a Booneville hospital. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Booneville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Napier. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on June 4, 1999 in First Freewill Baptist Church in Booneville with burial at Lick Creek Cemetery near Booneville. Survivors include his wife, Johnnie Napier, of the home; two daughters, Debbie Napier of Mansfield and Ronda Young of Booneville; one step-daughter, Mollie Kennedy of Booneville; two sons, Louis "Tootie" Napier and Andy Napier, both of Booneville; three step-sons, Clay Holbrook of Grand Prairie, Tex., Scott Holbrook of York, Virginia and Dale Johnson of Booneville; his parents: Jack and Jimmye Napier of Booneville; two sisters, Jackie Brown of Florida and Sarah Jane Ramsey of Fort Smith; one brother, Harry Napier of Booneville; nine grandchildren and 16 step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and five step-great-grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 9 June 1999 CHARLES NEWBERRY Charles Newberry, 71, of Waldron, died Friday, May 28, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired car salesman, a Baptist, and a member of the Arkansas Blue Grass Association. He was preceded in death by his mother, Flarabel Dozier, and his brothers, Wando and Frankie. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Marcine, of the home; three daughters, Patsy Walker of White Hall, Sharon Williams of Stuttgart and Pamela Davis of Waldron; two sons, Jerry Newberry of Waldron and David Newberry of Fort Smith; one sister, Martha Lou Watkins of Waldron; two brothers, Jerry Newberry of Crosbyton, Tex. and Dickie Newberry of Waldron; ten grandchildren: Rusty, Angie, Vicki, Tammy, Tresha, Shawn, Sonya, Travis, Brian and Brad; 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Sanders, Ira Yeoman, Glen Dale Sparks, Robert Newman, Clyde Garvin and Lester Tucker. Honorary pallbearers were James Richmond, Herman Atchley, Fred Morton, Boone Carlton, Bill Needham. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 9 June 1999 CHARLES (CHUCK) WALTERS Charles (Chuck) Walters, 72, of Cedar Creek Community died Saturday, June 5, 1999 in his home. He was a retired builder and school bus driver, a minister, president of Sonshine Fellowship International, a veteran of WWII, a member of the Living Word Training Center, a foster parent and avid gardener. He married Mary Lou Stafford on January 25, 1946 in Tampa, Florida. Funeral service was at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8 in Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Cedar Creek Community. Survivors include his wife, Lou Walters of the home; two daughters, Donna Hellman of Hillsboro, Oreg. And Terri Thompson of Redlands, Calif; three sons, Howard Walters of Westerville, Ohio, Mark Walters of South Jordan, Utah and Craig Walters of Lafayette, Oreg; one brother, Vernon Walters of Ridge Manor, Florida; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Howard Walters, Mark Walters, Craig Walters, Rodney Walters, Jr., Chris Walters and Kevin Walters. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 9 June 1999 BERTHA ALMA SMALLWOOD Bertha Alma Smallwood, 92, of Waldron died Thursday, May 27, 1999 in a Waldron Nursing Home. She was a homemaker. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 29 in Jubilee Church with burial at Buffalo Cemetery in Boles. Survivors include one daughter, Marcille Blair of Waldron; one brother David Riley of Anaheim, Calif; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Guy Bingham, Jim Waite, Pete Daffron, and Lenny Lott. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ==================================================================== The Waldron News 16 June 1999 LULA LOUISA CANADA Lula Louisa Canada, 93, of Bates, died Monday, June 7 in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of Bates Pentecostal Church of God. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 10 in Bates Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Gibson Cemetery in Bates. Survivors include two sons: Guy Harberson of Bates and Tommy Canada of Bates; six grandchildren: Loren Harberson of Heavener, Okla., Tiffany Nix of Heavener, Okla., Tommy G. Canada of Russellville, Tony Canada of Bates, Tonnie Canada of Waldron and Tracy Canada of Winfield; seven great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tony Canada, Loren Harberson, Brandon Underwood, Mike Nix, Robert Paige and Terry Nix. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== The Waldron News 16 June 1999 ARVIL JAMES "A.J." CARTER Arvil James "A.J." Carter, 20, died on June 4, 1999. Funeral service was on Wednesday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. in George C. Carson & Sons Chapel with burial at Mount Washington Cemetery. Pastor Jim Metscher officiated. He leaves his daughter, Emily Atherton; his father, Joseph Carter, Sr., three brothers: Joseph Carter, Jr., Jaime Carter and Cody Carter, all of Independence, Missouri; his mother, Patricia Carter and one sister, Teresa Canada, both of Coco, Florida. Pallbearers were Joseph Carter II, Russell Carter, Shawn Carter, Jamie Carter, Rick McCaslin and B.J. Newport. Honorary pallbearers were Shane Drew, Dave Brown, Scott Reynolds, James Brown and Ricky Carter. Carson Funeral Home in Missouri was in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== The Waldron News 16 June 1999 HETTIE (HETTY) CATES CRUMP Hettie (Hetty) Cates Crump, 97, of Tyler, Tex., formerly of Dumas, Ark., died Monday, June 7, 1999. She was 97 years, ten months and 26 days old. She was born on July 10, 1901 in Boles to Bob and Mollie Ward Cates. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Crump and a son, Sedric Crump. Funeral service was on Thursday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. in First Assembly of God Church with burial at Walnut Lake Cemetery in Dumas. Survivors include two sons: Bryce Crump and Bobby Crump, both of Monroe, Louisiana; three daughters: Lucille Guitierrez of Durant, Okla., Euva Scott of Tyler, Tex. and Doris Ross of Dumas; seventeen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church in Dumas. Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas was in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== The Waldron News 16 June 1999 GEORGE WASHINGTON SMITH George Washington Smith, 68, of Waldron, died Monday, June 14, 1999 in his home. He was a retired forklift operator for Scott County Lumber Co. and Big Pine Lumber Co., a member of Jubilee Church and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 17 in Jubilee Church with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron. Survivors include his wife Mary; two sons: George Richard Smith of Waldron and George Wayne Smith of Mena; one adopted son, Richard Ray Smith of Waldron; one brother, Samuel D. Smith of San Gabriel, Calif; five grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== The Waldron News 16 June 1999 ROBERT (BOB) WEST Robert (Bob) West, 62, of Mansfield, died Friday, June 11 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired furniture upholsterer. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Lovelace Cemetery in Witcherville. Survivors include two daughters, Laura Powell and Susan West, both of Greenwood; two sisters, Juanita Bailey of Witcherville and Ellen McAfee of Fort Smith; four grandchildren: Josh, Nicole, Caitlin and Boyd. Pallbearers were Carl Powell, Teddy Moore, Todd Meeh, Joshua Meeh, John Jones, Kent Ridner and Audie Powell. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Bailey, Gene Bailey and Bob Sallee. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== The Waldron News 23 June 1999 RAYMOND THOMAS DAVIS Raymond Thomas Davis, 81, of Parks, died Friday, June 4, 1999 in a local hospital. He was retired as a heavy machine operator for Scott County Road Department, and he was a veteran. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 1999 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hawkins Cemetery near Parks. Survivors include five sisters: Lorene Plummer of Waldron, Clara Taff of Oklahoma City, Okla., Rhea Thomas of Waldron, Faye Brown of Camden and Lea Wikle of Oklahoma City, Okla; four brothers: Jack Davis of Bakersfield, Calif., Robert Davis of Waldron, Leon Moore of Tucson, Ariz. and Carl Moore of California; a host of nieces and nephews. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== The Waldron News 23 June 1999 WILLIS MICHAEL (MIKE) GILLIAM Willis Michael (Mike) Gilliam, 54, of Marlin, Tex., formerly of Waldron, died Sunday, June 13 in his home. He was a prison warden for Corrections Corporation of America, 32nd Degree Mason, and a member and deacon of Marlin First Baptist Church. A Masonic graveside service was held on Friday, June 18 with burial at Hawkins Cemetery near Parks. Survivors include his wife, Sheila; one daughter, Amanda Blaine Gilliam of Marlin, Tex; one son, Clifford Warren Gilliam of Marlin, Tex; two aunts: Claudia Morgan of Waldron and Joyce Leslie of Fort Smith; one uncle, Richard McLain of Parks; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers were Donny Meadow, Bernis Rogers, Gary Davis, Billy McPherson, Ted Welch and Don Ellis. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ===================================================================