STONE COUNTY, ARK. -- OBITUARIES USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. All copyrights reserved. These obituaries have been collected over the years by myself and by my mother, Norma Louise Wilcox Williams prior to her death in 1992. Most of the obituaries do not show a paper name or date published. But most of them came from The Stone County Leader in Mountain View, Stone County, Arkansas. If from another paper, this will be noted at the end of the obiturary. If there are no dates mentioned (as sometimes happens in older notices), I will attempt to include dates at the end. One final note, 99% of these people are all relatives. If someone makes a connection or would like the information I have, please contact me at: XLPN@aol.com (Rita Williams Holtz) CLARA WILLIAMS AVEY Clara Williams Avey, born November 15, 1918 in Stone County, Arkansas, died March 4, 1988 in Stone County medical Center at age 69. She was a homemaker and a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. Her husband, Lonnie Aveny, parents, Robert and Effie Williams, five brother, six sisters and one great grandchild preceeded her in death. Survivors are three sons, Leon Avey, J.E. Avey, and Letus Avey all of Newnata, Arkansa; two daughters, Louise Goodman, Timbo, Arkansas, Ronda Stewart, Newnata, Arkansas, five brothers, Douglas williams, Bob Williams, and Edgar Williams all of Mountain View, Arkansas, Bevin Williams, Durant, Oklahoma, Willie Williams, Missouri, two sister,s Agatha Glenn and Blanche Barnes, both of Mountain View, Arkansas, twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 PM Monday March 7 at Big Springs Baptist church with Rev. Junior Avey officiating. Burial was in Big Springs Cemetery by Crouch Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Dwaine Crynes, Troy Glenn, Johnny Max Williams, Glen Williams, Sam Williams, and Buddy Trammell. Honorary Pallbearers were Thurlo Fulks, Ken Jones, Ozell Webb, Travis Avey, glen Anderson and Venton White. LONNIE AVEY Lonnie Lewis Avey, age 72,, of Newnata died June 25, 1983. He was born in Stone County on August 25, 1910, was a World War II Veteran, a member of Rackensack Folklore Society, and D.A.V. chapter #35. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Clara Wiliams Avey; three sons, Lean, J.E., and Letus all of Newnata; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Goodman of Timbo, Arkansas and Mrs. Rhonda Stewart of Newnata, Arkansas; two brothers, Rubin Avey of Mountain View, Arkansas and Junious Avey of Dinuba, California; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his parents James Jackson Avey and Cora Long Avey and a brother, Asburn Avey. Service was 2 PM Monday, June 27, at Big Srpings Baptist Church with Rev. Junior Avey officiating. Burial was at Big Springs Cemetery by Crouch Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jimmy Anderson, glen Anderson, Ozell Webb, Ken Jones, Lynn Jones, and Erstle Avey. Honorary pallbearers were Leonard Glenn, Frank Trammell, Thrulo Long, Bob Williams, Travis Avey and Millard Avey. BLANCHE BARNES Blanche E. Barnes, age 86, of Mountain View died September 11, 1994 in comptons Oak Brove Lodge. She was born September 30, 1907 in Stone County and was a Baptist and retired from picking, grading, and packing dates in California. Her husband, Earl Barnes; a daughter, Lillian Nichols Bishop; parents, Albert and Effie Arnettie Jenkins; a brother, Guy Jenkins; a sister, Jewel Barnes; four half brothers; two half sister; three step brothers and three step sisters preceded her in death. Survivors are a son, Nat Barnes of Thousand Palm, California; a half- brother, Bob Williams and a half sister, Agatha Glenn, both of Mountain View, Arkansas; six grandchildren. Funeral service was Wednesday, September 14, at 10 am at Crouch Chapel with Rev. Randy Long officiating. Burial was in Alco Cememtery. Pallbearers were her nephews. ELBERT EARL BARNES Elbert Earl Barnes, born at Landis, Arkansas November 24, 1911, died August 14, 1988 in White River med. Center, Batesville, Arkansas at age 76 years, 8 months, and 20 days. He was a retired citrus Grove Inspecter and a member of Forty Ninty Street Baptist Church in Indio, California. His parents, Mathaniel and Janie Barnes, a setp daughter, Lillian Nichols Bishop, five sisters, and sic brothers preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife, Blanche Jenkins Barnes, Mountain View, Arkansas; a son, Mathaniel A. Barnes, Thousand Palms, California; one granddaguther, one great granddaughter, two great grandsons, five step grandchildren and several step great grandchildren all of California; one sister, Myrtle Green of Mountain View, Arkansas, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was at 10 am Thrusday at Crouch Chapel with Rev. Charlie Lee officiating. Burial was in Alco Cemetery. Pallbearers were Doyle Goodman, Kermit Taylor, Sparlin Green, Troy Glenn, Jackie Glenn and Ozell Webb. NEWTON BARNES Newton Barnes, born in Searcy County, Ark., May 9, 1900, died in Mountain View, Arkansas Nov. 11, 1976 at the age of 76. He was a Veteran of World War II and a Baptist. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Thelma Barnes; one brother, Earl Barnes of Indio, California; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Balentine of marvel, Ark; Mrs. Myrtle Green and Mrs. Floy Green both of Mtn. View; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral was held Saturday in Crouch Chapel with Rev. Orph Sutterfield officiating. Burial was in the Mtn. View Cemetery. Pallbearers wre Burrien Barnes, Kermit Barnes, Andy Rainbolt, Sparlin Green, Melvin Green and Kermit Taylor. LILLIAN MEY NICHOLS BISHOP Born: June 29, 1925, Mountain View, Arkansas Died: Indio, California, August 24, 1969 Buried: Coachella Valley Cemetery Services From: FitzHenry Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, August 26, 1969, 1:00 PM Officiating: Rev. Arthur Sutton, Southern Missionary Baptist Church (information taken from card from service) ALICE E. WHITE FULKS Mrs. Alice E. Fulks, 87, of 305 Hamilton Road, Marquette Heights, was dead on arrival at 5:05 am today at Pekin Memorial Hospital. Tazewell County Coroner Louis H. Imig said death was apparently due to natural causes. Services will be Wednesday in Flatwoods, Mtn. View, Ark., Baptist Chruch and burial will be in Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at Crouch Funeral Home at Batesville, Ark. Local arangements are by original Schmidt Funeral Parlors, East Peoria, Illinois. She was born May 18, 1884, at Mountain View, Ark., the daughter of William Thomas and Amanda Hopper White. She was married August 28, 1915 to Leonard B. Fulks at Red Stripe, Ark. He preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Avis elms, with whom she made her home in Marquette Heights, and Mrs. Fay Delancey of Rosie, Ark.; three sons, Miles and Winfield McMahan and Weldon Fulks of glasford, Ill.; one brother, Ray White of Mtn. View; and 14 grandchildren. Mrs. Fulks was prededed in death, in addition to her husband, by two daughters, four brothers, four sisters and two grandchildren. (From The Pekin Daily Times, Pekin, Illinois) J.D. GREEN J..D. Green born July 5, 1929 in Mtn. View, Ark. departed this life Feb. 5, 1976 in Batesville at age 46. He was a Baptist and a Korean Veteran. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Faye Green, Batesville; one daughter, Mrs. Colleen Lancaster, Fifty Six; parents, Mrs. and mrs. Garland Green, Mtn. View; two brothers, L.C. Green, Mtn. View and J.R. Green of Horshoe Bend; four sisters, Mrs. Jean Whitfield, Mtn. View, Mrs. Garlean Jason, Fifty Six, Mrs. June Branscum, Clinton, Mrs. Mablean Cook, Horseshoe Bend, one granchild. Funeral Services were at 2 pm Saturday at Crouch Chapel with Rev. Junior Avey officiating. Burial was in Blue Mtn. Cemetery by Crouch Funeral Home. Pallbearers were R.C. Alexander, Kenneth Crymes, Don Jones, Jewell Shipman, J.M. Green, and Thurlo Long. IDA MAE HAGER Ida Mae Hager born in Stall, Mo. November 16, 1895 died April 4, 1976 in Mountain View at age 80. Mrs. Hager was a Baptist and a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Homer Hager; one son, Paul Hager, Melbourne, Ark.; one daughter, Mrs. Nadine Carr, Coffeyville, Kansas; one brother, Floyd Lourance, Qulin, MO; four sisters, Mrs. Louis Thomas, Wolfbayou, Ark;, Mrs. Grace Williams and Mrs. Marie Bolerjack both of Mtn. View, MO, Mrs. Jessie Williams, Mtn. View, Ark.; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral was a 1 pm Tuesday at the First Baptist Church with Bro. James Scott and Bro. James Walker officiating. Burial was in Levisy Flat Cemetery by Crouch Funeral Home. GUY JENKINS Mr. Guy Jenkins of Calico Rock was born May 15, 1909 and died May 30, 1973. During Mr. Jenkins illness he was converted and made his peace with God. He is survived by his wife Eva Jenkins of Calico Rock and two sons of the home, Danny Guy and Terry, two daughters Royce Owens and Donnie Raley of Overland Park, Kansas. One sister, Blance Barnes of Indio, California, five half-brothers, Walter Williams, Douglas Williams, and Bob Wiliams, of Mtn. View, Ark.. Bevin Wiliams of Durant, Oklahoma, and Charlie Williams of Minier, Illinois, three half-sisters, Vona Trammell and Agatha Glenn of Mtn. View and Clara Avey of Newnata, two step-brothers, Willie Williams of Mtn. View, Missouri and Edgar Williams of Mtn. View, Arkansas. Mr. Jenkins had five grandsons, Tim and Ken Owens, James, John and Jeff HcHenry all of Overland Park, Kansas, one living uncle, Ray White of Mtn. View and a host of relatives and friends. (printed in the Stone County Leader on Thursday, June 7, 1973) EVA A. JENKINS Eva A. Jenkins of Calico Rock, daughter of the late Frank and Amanda Jane Carter George, was orn August 27, 1914 at Parma. She departed this life Tuesday, May 17, 1994 at her residence in Calico Rock at the age of 79 years. Eva was united in marriage to Guy W. Jenkins on august 16, 1936 in Mountain View and to this union four children were born. She was a housewife and manager of Jenkins Motel in Calico Rock. She was a member of the Assembly of God church. Eva leaves to mourn her passing two daughters, Royce June Owens and Bonnie Faye Raley; two sons, Danny Guy Jenkins and Terry Gene Jenkins, all of Calico Rock; two sisters, Essie Deason of Washington, Oklahoma and Barbara Hewitt of Purcell, Oklahoma; one brother, Geln George of Afton, Okalhoma; ten grandchildren; two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers and three sisters. Services were Friday, May 20 at 10 am at Howard Chapel in Calico Rock with Bro. Tom Taylor and Bro. Charles Baskin officiating. Pallbearers were Tim Owens, Ken Owens, Eric Jenkins, James Raley, Jon Raley, and Jeff Raley. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Don O. Wright, David Smithson, J.K. Williams, John Dixon, Ron Hall, and Don Reed. Interment was in Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View under the direction of Howard Funeral Home in Calico Rock. BARNEY THOMAS A Hopedale man was killed early Sunday morning when his car collided with a train in Minier. Dead on arrival at 12:15 am Sunday at Hopedale Hospital was Barney Ray Thomas, 37. Mr. Thomas was driving alone at the time of the mishap. His funeral will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Davis Mortuary, Hopedale, the Rev. Ivan Kauffman officiating. Burial willl be in Mennonite Cemetery. Masonic rites will be held at 8;30 tonight. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Hopedale American Legion Post. Mr. Thomas was born Nov. 19, 1930 at Mountain View, Ark., a son of Ernest and Geneiveve Williams Thomas. He never married. Surviving are his father and stepmother; two brothers, Clifford, Rockford, and Harold, Phoenix, Arizona. A brother and his mother preceded him in death. Mr. Thomas had been employed for seven years as a supervisor for Economy Builders of Princeville. He was an Air Force veteran and was a member of the American Legion and Hopedale Masonic Lodge. (Printed in The Pekin Times, Pekin, Illinois. Barney died on March 31, 1968). ERNEST O. THOMAS Ernest O. thomas, 62, of Hopedale was found dead by a search party at 11:45 pm Saturday, Nov 20, 1971, after he failed to return from a hunting trip. Mrs. Thomas called Tazewell County Sheriff at about 6 pm, when her husband did not return home. Mrs. thomas said he left at 6:30 am Saturday to go deer hunting. Search parties comsisting of about 100 men spent hours looking for the missing man. Assisting in the search were Tazewell Sheriff's deputies, Hopedale police and firemen, county Civil Defense men and volunteers from the Delavan and Hopedale area. His body was found about half a mile from his parked care about a mile west of Hopedale in a wooded area. Tazewell County Cornoer Louis Imig said an autopsy revealed cause of death was an apparent heart attack. Imig said Mr. thomas apparentsly had died Saturday morning. An authorized Homelite dealer, Mr. Thomas owned Ernie's Swap Shop at Hopedale. Services will be a 1 pm Tuesday in Hopedale Mennonite Church. Rev. Ivan Kauffman will officiate and burial will be in the Church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 pm tonight in Davis Mortuary, Hopedale, where Masonic rites will be held at 8:30 pm. Memorial contricutions may be made to Hopedale mennonite Church to the Heart Fund. He was born April 24, 1909 at Hardy, Ark., a sone of James and Mary Langley Thomas. He married Geneva Williams Feb 11, 1927, in Stone County, Ark. She died in 1941. He married Velma Nafziger Aug. 29, 1958 in Mountain View, Ark. and she survives. Other surviors are two sons, Clifford of Rockford and Harold of Phenix, Arizona; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Charles of Fennville, Mich.; four sisters, mrs. Gernice Rumsey in Missouuri, Mrs. Selma McCarty in Arkansas, mrs. Vada Breedlove in Iowa and Mrs. Mona Mae Bounds of Washington; a half- sister, Mrs. Edith McCallister and a half brother, Bevin Thomas, both in Arkansas. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by two sons, a brother, and a sister. He was a member of Hopedale Maosnic Lodge and American Legion Post, and was a veteran of World War II. (Printed in the Pekin Times, Pekin Illinois) LINDEL THOMAS Funeral services for Lindel D. Thomas, 31 year old former Hopedale resident, now of Hutchison, Kansas, were held at 2 pm at the Johnson and Sons Memorial Chapel, Hutchison. Thomas was killed Friday afternoon when the truck he was driving crashed into the Oakes Branch of a North Pacific train at Adrian, N.D. An employee of the McCue Transfer Co., of Hutchinson, he had picked up the load of oats he was carring earlier in the day at marian, N.D. The truck was demolished and six cars of the train derailed. The driver was instantly killed. State troopers said the truck's brakes apparently failed as it approached the crossing downhil. He was born June 9, 1927 at hanover, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Cecile; two sons: Ernest, 1, and Kenneth 7, Jutchison; his father,, Ernest O. Thomas, Hopedale, and three brothers, Cliffor Thomas, Hopedale, and Harold D. Thomas of St. Paul, Minn. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lonnie Smith. Music was by Ralph Nevius, soloist, and Mrs. Charles Ebeling, organist. Burial was in the memorial Park cemetery, Hutchinson, Kansas. Graveside services were held by the A.F. and A.M. Reno Lodge No. 140. VONNIE TRAMMELL Vonnie Rosetta Williams Trammell, wife of Frank Trammell, died April 19, 1984 at the Mountain View General Hospital at the age of 67. The daughter of Bob and Effie Williams, she was born February 25, 1917. She was a housewife, mother and a lifelong resident of Stone County. Survivors are her husband, Frank Trammell; a son, Buddy Trammell of Mtn. View, Ark.; two dauughers, Pat Wrinkle of Mts. View, Ark. and Geraldene Webb of Newnata, Ark.; five brothers, Douglas Williams, Bob Williams, and Edgar Williams all of Mtn. View, Ark.; Bevin Williams of Durant, Oklahoma, and Bill Williams of Mtn. View, Missouri; three sisters, Agatha Glenn and Blanch Barnes of Mtn. view, Ark.; and Clara Avey of Big Springs, Ark.; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were 2 pm Saturday, april 21 at Oak Grove Church with Rev. Junior Avey officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of North Arkansas Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Leon Avey, J.E. Avey, Jack Glenn, Troy Glenn, Max Williams, and J.K. Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Guy Trammell, Ulis Trammell and Don Thornsberry. WILLIAM T. WHITE William T. White departed this life, July 16th, 1911, aged 56 years 1 month and 9 days. He bore his suffrings for six months and died, as he had lived, in the faith in Christ, having been a member of the Baptist church for 28 years. He was born and raised in Stone County, and had many life long friends here. Mr. White was a good man and a good citizen. His death is only another reminder of the certainty of death and the uncertainty of life. The family and friends have the sympathy of the entire community and we can only emulate his life and prepare for the same ordeal which awaits us all. A Friend. (This was printed in the paper in Mountain View, Stone County, Arkansas. What the paper's name was, I do not know. William T. White was born July 6, 1855 in Arkansas. Parents were John W. White and Mary A. Wade. Me married Amanda Hopper June 10, 1879. William t. White was my great grandfather.) SAMUEL G. WADE On July 23, 1911, the death angel came and took fromour midst one of our loved ones. He was just in the bloom of life, being only 27 years, 4 months and 6 days of age. It is sad, indeed, to part with dear Sam. There is a vacant chair in his home, a voice husched and a spirit gone. He leaves a heart-broken father, brothers, and a sister with a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, but to the dear, feeble and hear broken father, we will say cheer up and look forward to the time which is not far distant when you shall clasp glad hands with all your loved ones who have gone on before to that beautiful land where there will be no more parting, no weeping, and no tears. Good bye, gone, gone forever. Amen. Minnie F. Wade (This was also printed in the early paper in Mountain View, Arkansas, which name I don't know. Minnie Wade was a sister-in-law. Samuel G. Wade was born March 18, 1884 in Stone County, Arkansas. His parents were William Alexander and Martha G. White Wade. He never married.) RAY HENRY WHITE Ray Henry White, age 83, of Compton's Oak Grove Lodge, died July 8, 1983 at Mountain View General Hospital. The son of William and Mandy Hopper White was born April 16, 1900. He was a Mason Survivors are one son, L.D. White of columbus, Gerogia, a host of nieces and nephews and friends and three grandchildren. Services were July 11, 1983 at flatwoods Church, Mountain View, with Ray Nichols officiating. Burial was in Flatwoods Cemetery with North Arkansas Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Howard Whitfield, Paul Walton, W.A. Young, Jack League, Shelby Knight and Danny Kemp. MANDA WHITE Mrs. Manda White died last Sunday night of abscess at the home of her son- in-law, R.E. Williams, where she had been making her home for some time. She was buried Monday at Flatwoods Cemetery. (Appeared in December 1918 in the local paper. Manda (Amanda) White was born 1857 in Washington County, TN. Parents were George P. and Elizabeth E. Mead Hopper. She married William T. White June 10, 1879 at Mountain View, Ark. She was my great grandmother.) WILLIAM JEREMIIAH WILCOX William Jeremiah Wilcox was born january 8, 1898 in townsend, Tenn and died February 18, 1975 at the age of 77. He professed a faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of the Vine Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Vada Selvidge of Mountain View and Grace hall of Searcy; two sons, Glen Wilcox of high Ridge, Ms. and floyd Wilcox of Mountain View. One brother Daniel Wilcox of florida, twelve grandchildren and step grandchildren and eight great grandhildren. Preceding himin death were three children, Warrne, Harold and Freda Wilcox; five sisters, Mattie, Rosie, Frankie, Lillie, and Linie, one brother Calvin Wilcox. He leaves to mourn his passing a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held February 21 at Vine Avenue Baptist Church with Bro. John Lee and Earl Gammeill officiating. Burial was in the Gayler Cemetery under the direction of North Ark. Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Barney Wilcox, Ivan Wilcox, Carrol Wilcox, Danny Wilcox, John Adams, and Alvin Bauerlien. (He married Margaret Lorwance ca 1924 Stone County, Ark. His parents were George Washington and Memma Ozella Hartley Wilcox. Her parents were W.M. and Sarah Ellsworth Lorance.) MARGARET ELIZABETH LOWRANCE WILCOX Margaret Elizabeth Lowarnce Wilcox was born January 15, 1902 in Kirksville, Missouri and died january 23, 1975 at the age of 73. She professed a faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of the Vine Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband William Jerry Wilcox of the home; two daughters, Vada Selvidge of mountain View and Grace Hall of Searcy; two sons, Glen wilcox of high ridge, Mo., and Flout Wilcox of Mountain View. Five sisters, Lois Thomas of Floral, Ark., Marie Bolerjack and Grace Williams borth of Mountain View, Mo., Ida Hagar and Jesse Williams, both of Mountain View, Ark. One brother Floyd Lowrance of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Twelve grandchildren and step grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vine Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. John Lee and Rev. Earl Gammill officiating. Burial was in the Gaylor Cemetery under the direction of North Arkansas Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Joe Stewart, John Adams, Ed Lowarnce, Ivan Wilcox, Barney Wilcox, and Danny Wilcox. EDNA EULA PIERCE WILCOX Edna Eula Pierce Wilcox departed this life Thursday, April 21, 1988 at the age of 60 years, 6 months, and 15 days. The daughter of Payton and Verlie George Pierce, she was born October 6, 1927 at Mountain View. She was a homemaker. She is survivied by her husband, William Glen Wilcox of Highridge, Missouri; five sons, William Barnie Wilcox of Afton, Missouri, Ivon Chester Wilcox of Hillsboro, Missouri, Carrol Wayne Wilcox of St. Louise, Missouri, Danny Glen Wilcox of Imperial, Missouri and Stephen Dale Wilcox of High Ridge, Missouri; four daughters, Betty Carolyn Louder of High Ridge, Missouri, Kathy Carron Gilbert of Mountain View, Elizabeth Sue Wilcox of High Ridge, Missouri, and Edna Eulah Wilcox of High Ridge, Missouri; two brothers, Dewell Pierce of Cedric, Arkansas and Eugene Pierce of Kansas City, Missouri; five sisters, Beulah Trammell of Spokane, Washington, Nova Buckley of Veradale, Washington, Hazel Richardson of Idabel, Oklahoma, Eleanor Littrel of Mountain View and Shirley Davis of Big Flat; eighteen grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral services were 2:30 pm Saturday, April 23, at North Arkansas Chapel with Rev. Johnny Lee and Rev.Alton Holt officiating. Burial was in the Gaylor Cemetery by North Arkansas Funeral Home. Pallbearers were William Barnie Wilcox, Ivon Wilcox, Carrol Wilcox, Danny Wilcox, Stephen Wilcox, and Gary Gilbert. BEVIN L. 'TINY' WILLIAMS Former city councilman and retired Durant police major Bevin L. "Tiny" Williams, 66, died September 19, 1988 at Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma in Durant after a lengthy illness. Born August 10, 1922 in Mountain View, Arkansas, he came to Durant in 1945. He retired from the police department in 1985 after 27 years of service. He had been in law enforcement for 32 years. Williams was a Baptist and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was married to the former Gladys Buchanan Noel on July 10, 1959 in Durant and she survives. Other survivors are five daughters, Mary Lea Piva of Mountain View; Joyce Bodine of Garland, Texas; Jaquita Blalock of Durant, Oklahoma; Barbara Kite of Tishamingo, Oklahoma, and Ruth Noel of Durant, Oklahoma. Williams is also survived by three brothers, Doug Wiliams, Bob Williams, and Ed Williams, and two sisters, Agatha Glenn and Blanche Barnes, all of Mountain View. Funeral serices were held at 2 pm September 22 at the Dalton-Holmes Funeral Chapel with Rev. Leroy Spradling officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery in Durant, Oklahoma. (appeared in the Stone County Leader, Wed., Oct. 5, 1988) BOBBY JUNE WILLIAMS Bobby June Williams was born June 18, 1929 at hanover. He was the son of the late Robert and Effie White Williams. He departed this life October 27, 1994 at the Stone County Medical Center at age 65 years, four months, and nine days. He attended the Red Doors Baptist Church and was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Melba Jean Barnes Williams of the home; three sons, Tony Williams of Santa Maria, California; Sam Williams and Randy Williams of Mountain View; three daughters, Bobbie Stannard of Wellsville, Kansas, Cindy Williams of Mountain View, and Lorrie Allen of Drascoe; one sister, Agatha Glenn of Mountain View; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, three half brothers, and five half sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was Saturday, October 29, at 2 pm at The Red Door Baptist Church with Bro. Elmer Fletcher officiating. Singing was by the Happy Four Quartet. Pall bearers were nephews. Burial was at Big Springs Cemetery. Funeral arrangments were made by Roller-Coffman. CHARLES WILLIAMS Charles R. Williams, 51, of Minier, area Homelite dealer and owners and operater of Williams Saw and Mower Shop, Hopedale, died at 6:30 am Sunday June 20, 1976 in Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington. Mr. Williams died of leukemia following an illness of 15 months duration. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, Michael Reese Medical Center, Chicago, for the study of myelocytic leukemia. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Wednesday at mcReynolds Funeral Home. Rev. Ron Kelley, pastor of the Minier Christian Church, will officiate and interment will be in Minier Cemetery. Military rites at graveside will be conducted by members of Post 448, the American Legion. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday. He was born at Mountain View, Ark., Feb. 3, 1925 a son of Robert and Effie White Williams. He married Normal Louise Wilcox in Mountain View, Arkansas June 1, 1946. She survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Linda Bahan of Minier and Mrs. Rita Londerville of East Peoria; a son, Charles W. "Chuck" Williams of Minier and three grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Bevin of Durant, Oklahoma, and Walter, Douglas, and Bob, all of Mountain View, Arkansas; and three sisters, Mrs. Lonnie Avey of Newnata , Arkansas, Mrs. Frank Trammell and Mrs. Leonard Glenn, both of Mountain View, Arkansas; and a half-sister, mrs. Earl Barnes also of Mountain View; two half-brothers, Ed Williams of Mountain View, Ark. and Willie Williams of Mountain View,, Missouri. A half brother and four half sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Williams was a veteran of World War II and was a member of Harry Riddle Post 448, the American Legion. (Appeared in the Dail Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois.) DAN WILLIAMS Dan Williams, of Mountain View, died march 3, 1991 in Calico Rock at age 78 years. He was born April 6, 1912 in Stone County and was a Baptist and a retired sawmill worker. His parents, Mart and Evelyn Childers Williams, and a son, Harold Williams, prededed him in death. Survivors are his wife, Loise Franks Williams; a son, Dale Ward of Georgia; two daughters, Olevia Engle and Shirley Jackson, both of Mountain View; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Graveside funeral service was 2 pm Tuesday, March 5, at Levisy Flat Cemetery with Bro. Bill Jetton officiating. Arrangements by Crouch Funeral Home of Mountain View. Pallbearers were Paul J. Craig, Big Paul Craig, Lavell Craig, Truman Craig, Carl Craig, and Leroy Craig. honorary pallbearers were Johnny Engle and Berry Bowen. EDGAR WILLIAMS Edgar Williams, age 82, of Mountain View, died December 2, 1993 in Stone County Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1911 in Richwoods Community and was the son of Robert E. Lee Williams and Maggie Kendrick Williams. He was one of 23 children. He was married to Jessie Lourance October 23, 1931. He was a Baptist, a retired farmer, a timber worker, and a former employee of the Stone County Road Department. Ed was prededed in death by his parents, a granddaughter, a great granddaughter, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors are his wife, Jessie Williams; two daughters, Nada Stewart of Mountain View and Shirley Bailey of Independence, Missouri; a brother, Bob Williams; a sister, Agatha Glenn; a half sister, Blanche Barnes, all of Mountain View; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral service was Saturday, December 4 at 10 am at Crouch Chapel with Rev. Randy Long officiating. Burial was in Case Cemetery. Pallbearers were O.D. Rodgers, Jack Morris, Steve Blackwell, Carroll Hicklin, Dan Gosser, and Ottis Barnes. EFFIE WILLIAMS Mrs. Effie Williams was born Nov. 6, 1888 in Mountain View, Ark. and died Nov 16, 1951. She was 63 years and 10 days old at time of death. She professed faith in Christ at around 15 years of age and united with the Missionary Baptist Church and lived a devoted Chriistian life. The Church she attended at the time of her deat was the First Baptist Church, Mountain View. She was the wife of Bob Williams who preceded her in death about nine years ago. Surviving her are ten children: Guy jenkins, Calico Rock; Mrs. Blanche Barnes, Indio, California; Mrs. Vona Trammell and Mrs. Agatha Glenn of Mountain View. Mrs. Clara Avey, Newnata; Biven Williams, Durant, Oklahoma; Charlie Williams, Hopedale, Illinois; Walter, Douglas, and Bobbie of Mountain View. One sister, Mrs. Alice Fulks of Mountain View. Three brothers: Jim White of Cathedral City, California and Roy and Ray White of Mountain View. Twenty-six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. And a host of other friends and relatives. Mrs. Williams had been afflicted for about ten years and bore her suffering with patience as only a child of God would. It is hard to understand why such must suffer but we feel sure that God knows best and that we will understand it by and by. Funeral services were conducted by Ray Nichols. Burial in Flatwoods Cemetery under direction of Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. A long time friend and former pastor - Ray Nichols. (Appeared in local paper. Do not know name. Her parents were William T. and Amanda Hopper White.) GRACE WILLIAMS Grace I. Williams, 80, died october 9, 1992 at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri. She was born February 5, 1912 at Mountain View, Arkansas to William and Sara Lourance. Grace married Bill Williams on September 22, 1928. Survivors include two sons: Carl and Bill Williams of Mountain View, Missouri; one daughter, Joyce McVicker of Mountain View, Missouri; two sisters, Jessie Williams of Mountain View, Arkansas and Marie Bolerjack Hoover of Mountain View, Missouri; nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday October 12, 1992 at 10 am in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Mountain View with Dr. James McCullen officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home, Mountain View, Missouri. JOHN DOUGLAS WILLIAMS John Douglas Williams, born January 25, 1920 in Stone County, passed away November 23, 1991 at his home in Mountain View at the age of 71 years. He was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church, a carpenter, and veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Effie Williams; five brothers and six sisters. Survivors are his wife, Julia Price Williams; one son, Max of the home; one daughter, Madeline and husband Ray Dean Pitts of Mountain View; three grandsons, three great grandchildren; two b rothers, Ed Williams and Bob Williams of Mountain View; two sisters, Blanche Barnes and Agatha Glenn of Mountain View; many friends and relatives. Services were Monday, November 25, at 10 am at Flatwoods Baptist Church with burial in Flatwoods Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Buddy Trammell, Jim Price, Troy Glenn, Sam Williams, Terry Stewart, and J.K. Williams. Honorary pallbearers wre Brice Poff, Leon Avey, Jackie Glenn, Gary Williams. Brothers Alton Holt and Luther Branscum officiated and music was by the Shady Grove Singers. Arrangements were by Coffman Funeral Home. SARAH FRANCES JESSEN WILLIAMS Sarah Frances Jessen Williams, wife of the late Walter Loren Williams, was born July 23, 1919. She departed this life April 18, 1994 at the age of 74 at the Stone County Medical Center. To this union were born three sons, Loren Glen Williams, Larry Dale Williams, and James Keith Williams, all of Mountain view. She leaves behind five granchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister, Georgia Lula ReRouin of California. Preceding her in deat were her father and mother, Wiley Chris and Mary E. Collins Jessen; also seven brothers and three sisters. She professed Christ at an early age and was a member of Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral service was Wednesday, April 20 at 2 pm at Flatwoods Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Long officiating. Music was privided by Flatwoods Baptist Church with burial at Flatwoods Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnny Max Williams, Sam Williams, Jackie Glenn, Terry Jenkins, Clyde Price, Buddy Trammell, and Troy Glenn and Chester Passmore were honorary pallbearers. Funeral arrangements were made by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home. WALTER LOREN WILLIAMS Walter Loren Williams born August 12, 1915 in the East Richwoods community near Mtn. View, died March 17, 1980 in Little Rock's St. Vincent Hospital at the age of 64. He had been a wood craftsman for the past 20 years. His survivors include his wife, Sarah Jessen Williams; three sons, Larry of the home, Glen and J.K. of Mtn. View; five brothers, Doug, Bob, and Edgar all of Mtn. View; Bevin of Durant, Okla.; and Bill of Mtn. View, Mo.; four sisters, Clara Avey, Agatha Glenn, Vona Trammell, and Blanche Barnes all of Mtn. View. Four grandchildren and a host of neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Charlie Williams and Guy Jenkins and four sisters, Nancy, Jewel, Geneva, and Donie. Funeral services were held Wednesday, march 19 at 2 pm at the Flatwoods Baptist Church with Bro. Thurman Gower and Rev. Ronnie Smith officiating. Pallbearers were nephews: Johnny Williams, Buddy Trammell, Danny Jenkins, Terry jenkins, Leon Avey and Troy Glenn.