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Mary Mildred Brake Wilkison Mary Mildred Brake Wilkison was born December 13, 1920 in rural Sevier County, Arkansas. She passed away on August 27, 2010, in Baytown, Texas. She is survived by two sons, Charles Brake Wilkison and his wife Shelly,of Liberty Hill, Texas; Kyle Grant Wilkison and his wife Debra, of Plano,Texas; Five grandchildren, Jenny Padget, Fate, Texas; Mitchell Leathers of Royce City, Texas; Birk Wilkison, San Antonio, Texas; Claire Wilkison, and Katie Wilkison of Liberty Hill, Texas. She is also survived by 5 great grandchildren and three brothers, Floyd Brake, Harlan Brake and Darrell Brake and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Bessie Brake, and her father, Arthur Wade Brake, as well as two sisters, Elsie Bogan and VilaSloan, and brothers Amos, Calvin, Dub, and Donald Brake. Ms. Wilkison spent her life in the service of her Lord and Savior JesusChrist. As an independent evangelist and missionary she traveled to all the continents of the world, all 50 states of the U.S. She delivered bibles and clothes to impoverished people everywhere using the opportunity to witness and share her faith. Funeral Services for Ms. Wilkison will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 2, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.
Royal William "Jodie" Krantz Mr. Royal William "Jodie" Krantz, age 88, a resident of Dierks, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in the Dierks Health and Rehab Center.
He was born January 26, 1922 in the Burg Community in Howard County, Arkansas. He was retired from the construction business and a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Mr. Krantz was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jackson and Margaret Lou Davis Krantz; one son, Bobby Krantz; five brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by one son, Michael Krantz and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Krantz will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 2, 2010 in the Burg Cemetery with Scott Kitchens officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Justice Marie Norwood On January
Justice lived her life as we all should, as if noting could ever stop her. Love and kindness was her every moment. She loved her sister more than anyone. On Justice’s last day she smiled and her courage was for her Mother and I. God took away all her pain, her illness, and all of the worldly things she suffered from. She runs in the grace of God playing, dancing and never will she get tired again. Our Father in Heaven holds her in his arms as we did on earth. Justice smiles down on us from Heaven. Our flower planted in heaven to make it beautiful. We miss you and will join you in Heaven in due time. She is survived by her parents Jeremy and Chrissy, three brothers, Cameron, Darren and Hayden Norwood all of Horatio, and one sister, Liberty, "Libby" Norwood of Las Cruses. Also surviving her are her maternal grandparents, Karen and Billy Landers of Las Cruces and Leonard and Debra Van Valkenburg of Waterville, Maine; Maternal great grandmother, Myrtle Dell Hanson of Las Cruces; Paternal grandparents, John and Jeanie Norwood of Lockesburg, Arkansas; paternal great grandmothers, Lilly Norwood of De Queen, Arkansas and Beverly Ann Mills of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Justice is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 3, 2010 in the Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
David Lee “Uncle Dave” Sanders Mr. David Lee “Uncle Dave” Sanders, age 56, a resident of Lockesburg, died Saturday, August 28th in the Christus St.Michael Hospital. He was born to Wilbur Jene and Dotty Mae Clark Sanders at Twin Falls, Idaho on August 20, 1954. He was a construction worker, and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his mother, Dotty Mae Sanders of Cabool, Mo, a nephew, Rick and his wife, Tammy Clark of Lockesburg, Ark.; nine brothers and sisters, as well as other family members. Cremation is entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, and no services are planned.
Joe Bruce Baker, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Jean Thompson Baker. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Catherine Weathers Baker of Idabel, Oklahoma; two sons, John Weathers of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Justin Buck of Ashdown; his father Joe Baker, Sr. of Crossroads, Arkansas; one sister, Kathy Knighten of Crossroads; three brothers, Eddie Baker and James Baker of Crossroads and Shane Baker of Ashdown and his former wife, Leanne Tucker of Idabel, Oklahoma. Memorial Services for Mr. Baker will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 2010 in the Foreman First Baptist Church with David Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in the Gravelly Cemetery. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
Ruby Dell Waldrop Meeks
She was born January 2, 1916 in Comanche, Texas. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Mrs. Meeks was preceded in death by her husband, George Washington Meeks on August 6, 2007; her parents, Claiborn Pink and Lula Barcroft Waldrop; five sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by one son, Doyle Neal; two daughters, Netty Wilson and Pauline Lingo all of Dierks; one special friend Barbra Johnson; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Mrs. Meeks will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in the New Bethel Cemetery near Lockesburg, Arkansas with Bro. Bobby Neal officiating under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 at the funeral home in Dierk s.
Tonya Robb
Mrs. Tonya Lea Dixon Robb, age 49, a resident of Vandervoort, Ark., died Friday, August 27th from injuries received in an automobile accident north of DeQueen on Highway 71. She was born to Amos Wesley and Anna LaVonne Ibitson Dixon on January 1, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Okla. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, bottle feeding animals, and especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Don Robb of Vandervoort, Ark.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Brandy and Jessie Sanchez, LaTisha Robb, and Kayla and Isaac Chambers all of Vandervoort, Ark.; her parents, Amos Wesley and Anna LaVonna Ibitson Dixon of Hatton, Ark.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, DeWayne and Doris Dixon of Hatton, Ark; and Henry and Edna Dixon of Cove, Ark.; two sisters Rhonda Pollard of Smithville, Okla.; and Karla Baker of Choctaw, Okla.; six grandchildren, Bailey Robb, Jeremiah Sanchez, La Brayla Robb, Jaydon Sanchez TyLynn Robb, and Jayna Sanchez; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Tonya Robb are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, and will be held at 2:00p.m., Monday, August 30th in the Baker Cemetery, Wickes with Rev. Walter "Billy Bear" Williams officiating.
Lonnie Shane Eudy
Lonnie Shane Eudy, 39, of Dierks, died
Tuesday, August 24, 2010, in an automobile accident. He was born January
19, 1971, at De Queen, AR, the son of Lonnie Gene and Cheryl Helms Eudy.
Lula Simpson Ms. Lula Louise Simpson, age 84, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in a Texarkana Hospital. She was born to William and Lucy Greenlee Simpson at Lockesburg, Ar. on April 23, 1926. She was Certified Nurses assistant, where she worked for the V.A. Hospital until her retirement. and she was a member of the Gospel Mission Baptist Church of Kansas City, and enjoyed her church, singing, sewing, gardening, and reading. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Nathan Hershel Simpson, Surrie Simpson, Earnest Simpson, and a sister, Elmira Holmes. She is survived by her ex-husband, George Edward Johnson of Lockesburg, three sons and daughters- in-law, Dallard E. Johnson and Margaret Ann Kerr, and Lynn Douglas Johnson all of Los Angeles, Calif. and Aaron Michael Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri, Three daughters and sons-in-law, Portia Ann Taylor of Topeka, Kansas, Priscilla and Kerry Lance Greenwood of Lockesburg, Ar, and Lucinda Syliva and Howard Christopher Gray of California, Maryland, one brother, Dr. Brewel S. Simpson of Lockesburg, Ar., two sisters, Wyola McFalls of Lockesburg, and Beulah Marie Luckett of Kansas City, Missouri, nine grandchildren, Timothy Dupree, Lashelle Johnson, Joshua Kelly, Yvette Renee Johnson, Ian Thomas Johnson, Joshua Ryan Gray, Carlin Marie Gray, Kyrstyn Michaela Gray, and Miles Xavier Gray, twelve great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Ms. Lula Simpson are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, Arkansas and will be held at 2:00p.m., Saturday, August 28th in the New Zion Baptist Church, Lockesburg, Arkansas. with Rev. Anthony Ealy, great-nephew, officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Lockesburg. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 27 at the Chandler Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Kathy Hallmark Stapp
Mrs. Kathy Hallmark Stapp, age 56, a resident of Dierks, AR died Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in Dierks. She was born June 17, 1954 in Nashville, AR. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Stapp was preceded in death by her father, Mack Hallmark.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Stapp of Dierks; one son, Andy Shelton of Magazine, AR; one daughter, Christi Smith of Nashville, AR; her mother, Margaret Hallmark of Nashville; one sister, Becky Harberson of Lockesburg, AR; one brother, Randy Hallmark of Murfreesboro, AR; one step-son, Jason Stapp and one step-daughter, Angie McBride, both of Dierks; 10 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Stapp will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks. Burial will follow in the County Line Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 at the funeral home in Dierks.
Jeremy Allen Royal
Jeremy was born Dec. 2, 1979 in De Queen. Jeremy loved living life to the fullest. He was a member of the National Guard. He worked for Little River County, was an Owner Operator, Diesel Mechanic for Hanson Gravel, and currently was employed by By-Pass Diesel. Jeremy was preceded in death by his Grandmother’s Johnnie Mae Cowan and Wanda Faye Holt; Great grandparents Dude and Mary Foran; Cousin Paul Foran. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Royal of Ben Lomond; son, Austin Royal, daughter, Erin Royal of Winthrop, Ar; stepsons Andrew and Dalton of Ben Lomond; Mother Susan Hill (Dee) of Plano, Tx; Father Jamie Royal and Rhonda of Foreman, Ar; Brother Kyle Royal and Amanda of Sherman, Tx; Grandfather Sidney Cowan and Rachel of Republic, Wa.; Roseanna Royal Winthrop, Ar., stepbrothers David and Thomas and Stepsister Tiffany of Plano, Tx; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Funeral Services for Jeremy Allen Royal will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the First Southern Baptist Church of Crossroads at 1608 Hwy 41, Winthrop, AR with Rev. Stuart Miller officiating, under the direction of Madden Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Gillham Cemetery.
Mrs. Jimmie Dickson
Mrs. Jimmie Dickson, age 93, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Monday, August 23, in the De Queen Medical Center. She was born in Hamilton, Texas, March 20, 1917, and has been a resident of De Queen since 1945. Ill health forced her to move to her son’s home in Texas in 2005. She moved back this year into Brookewood Nursing Home. She was a dedicated Christian, and a member of First Baptist Church of De Queen. One of her greatest joys was teaching a Sunday School Class at First Baptist for many years. She was given to hospitality, and opened her home to many ministers and missionaries through the years. She was affectionately known as "Mama Jim" by most of her descendents, and many of their friends. Mrs. Dickson was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd T. Dickson, and her son, Carol Boyd Dickson, both in 1999. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Carolyn Dickson, of Burleson, TX in 1983, and a grandson, Kenneth Ray Bizzell of Umpire, AR, in 2007. She is survived by her son, James M. Dickson and daughter-in-law, Jeanne of Aquilla, Texas, her daughter, Nancy Stafford and son-in-law, Jeff of Independence, KY, and her daughter, Gemmie Gladys Dickson/Dellinger and her son-in-law, James Dellinger of Wake Village, TX. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Dickson epitomized the qualities of the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Dickson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 30, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Dickson officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 29th at the funeral home.
Fred Hall Bandy
Mr. Fred Hall Bandy, age 83, a resident of Jefferson, Texas died Thursday, June 10, 2010 at his home. A native of Hope, Mr. Bandy grew up in De Queen and was preceded in death by his parents, Louis H. and Louise Hall Bandy of De Queen, and a sister, Marilyn Bandy Williams of Little Rock. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marie Anne Guilbeau Bandy of Jefferson; four children, Steven Bandy of Rayne, La., Susan Horaist of Spring, Texas; Patrick Bandy of Santa Monica, Calif., and Kevin Bandy of Murrieta, Calif.; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A graveside memorial service for Mr. Bandy will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Redmen Cemetery with Rev. David Williams officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
J.C. Hendrix
Mr. J. C. Hendrix, age 71, a resident of Eagletown, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, August 24th in the De Queen MedicJ. C. Hendrixal Center. He was born to Buck and Effie Ella Crosnoe Hendrix at Grannis, Arkansas, on July 5, 1939. He was a former administrator of Ridgeview Nursing Home, and was retired from Tucker Appliance. He was a Baptist, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. J. C. was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Dexter. He is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Wannette “Pete” Simpson Hendrix of Eagletown, Okla.; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence Hendrix of De Queen, D. A. and Martha Hendrix of Dallas, Texas, Darrell Gene Hendrix, Lee and Debbie Hendrix, and Jerry Wayne and Lonnie Hendrix all of Ashdown, Ark.; a sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Leon Klitz of Crossroads, Ark., their adopted grandchildren, Kayla Cook of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Michelle Montgomery of Broken Bow, Okla., Lacey Stovall, and James Stovall both of Redland, Okla., and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, and will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 26th in the West Otis Cemetery with Leon Klitz and Cy Davis, ministers officiating.
Arthnea “Tina” Marie Martin
Arthnea “Tina” Marie Martin, age 43, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Friday, August 20th at her home. She was born May 17, 1967 at Springfield, Ohio, and was the daughter of Norman L. and Virginia Ann Alexander Martin. She attended the Chapel Hill Baptist Church, and enjoyed crafts, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, Virginia Martin of Salem, Arkansas, a brother, William Martin of Salem, one nephew, Michael Martin of Harrison, Arkansas, and two nieces, Virginia Williams of Salem, Arkansas, and Fara Cheever of West Plains, Missouri. Cremation is entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, and a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00P.M., Tuesday, August 24th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E. A. Edwards officiating.
Michael David “Mike” Bingham
Mr. Michael David “Mike” Bingham, age 62, a resident of De Queen, died Friday, August 20th in the De Queen Medical Center. He was born to Thomas Wilkins and Agnes Faye Hamby Bingham at Amarillo, Texas. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U. S. Navy. He attended the Faith and Deliverance Church, and enjoyed bicycling, singing, and archeology. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and Kenny Williams of Foreman, Ark.; one niece, Angela Lands of Douglasville, Georgia, two nephews, Aaron Harrison of Louisville, Kentucky, and Matthew David Harrison of Texarkana, Arkansas, two great- nephews, Layne Williams and Trevor Williams both of Foreman, Ark. and a number of aunts and uncles. Cremation was entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, and a memorial service for Mike Bingham will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 24th in the Faith and Deliverance Church with Pastor Grant officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery.
Durl Milton Taylor
Mr. Durl Milton Taylor, age 81, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Saturday, August 21, 2010 at his home. He was born February 8, 1929 in De Queen. He served in the U.S Army for 3 years, worked for Western Auto for 25 years, and was the owner of Taylor Small Engine Service in De Queen from which he retired in 1988. He was a rancher and a member of the First Baptist Church in De Queen. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence E. and Lucretia Stubbs Taylor; his first wife, Katherine Dinwiddie Taylor; four brothers, Burl, Earl, Murl and Rubert, and one sister, Ruby. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Taylor of De Queen; one son, Geary Taylor of Howe, Oklahoma,; three daughters and sons-in-law, Fred and Jill Wetzel of Woodbridge, Virginia, Rick and Jena Fowler and Matt and Sarah Hooper, all of De Queen; 7 grandchildren, Joshua, Savannah, Jonathan, Jacob, Dakota, Hannah, and Noah and 3 great-grandchildren, Zoe, Ella and Caleb. Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Taylor will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 23, 2010 in the Redmen Cemetery with Rev. Charles Hebert officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Joe Roark Mr. Joe Roark of Grannis, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010 in De Queen. Services are pending and will be announced by the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Nora Deane Payne Williamson Nora Deane Payne Williamson, age 87, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 in Dierks Health and Rehab. She was born April 17, 1923 in Centerpoint, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dierks Church of Christ. Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jack and Helen Rooks Payne; one son, William Michael Williamson; three sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her husband, William Loyd Williamson of Dierks; one brother, H.J. Payne of Hope, Arkansas; two grandsons, Mark Williamson of Texarkana and Matthew Williamson of Dierks and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Williamson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2010 in the Centerpoint Cemetery with Kelly Brown, minister officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19th at the funeral home in Dierks.
Layne Eugene Frachiseur Layne Eugene Frachiseur, 6 day old son of Dustin Eugene and Laura Elizabeth Suggs Frachiseur, residents of De Queen, died Wednesday, August 18th in the Christus St. Michael Hospital. He was born Thursday, August 12, 2010 in Texarkana. Besides his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Jack and LaFonda McCoy of Horatio, Ricky and Bobbi Frachiseur of Nashville, and Jimmy and Debbie Suggs of Nashville, his great-grandparents, Del and Fredia Litchford of Horatio, Howard and Nadine Frachiseur of Gillham, Jerry and Linda Hill of Nashville, and Lottie Suggs of Horatio, his aunts and uncles, Stacy Frachiseur of Nashville, Cassey and Todd Morris of Nashville, and Jennifer and Emmett Ray of Horatio, as well as cousins. Funeral Services for Layne Frachiseur are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home and will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 19th in the Old Center Church with Bro. Jerry Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Center Cemetery, Horatio, Ark
Ollie Belle Green Davis
Ollie Belle Green Davis was born March 4, 1935, in the King Ryder Community in Little River County, Arkansas. She passed from this life after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 75 on August 15, 2010, in Texarkana, Texas with her family by her side. Born the fourth of five children to Arthur and Iona Wright Green, Ollie Belle learned the importance of hard work and faith in God. She attended the Winthrop School before her family moved to Foreman, where she graduated from Foreman High School and was a member of the class of 1954. At Foreman, she was a fierce forward on the Lady Gator basketball team, as well as cheerleader. She was widely respected and known for her beauty and upbeat personality, which led to her being voted Homecoming Queen by the Gator Football team. On July 11, 1954, she married the love of her life Charles Andrew Davis. Together they raised three children while farming cotton and cattle in the Richmond bottoms. A constant provider for her family, she worked on the P and Q lines at Lone Star Ammunition Plant among other things. During Charles’s lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis, she never left his side and was a tireless caregiver until his death in 1982. After his passing, she continued the dream and further expanded the family farm. One of her favorite things was going down to the “Big Herd” to see her crossbred Brahma cows. Later in life, she partnered with her son and ventured into the chicken house business. Known as “Memmaw” to her seven grandchildren, she was their biggest fan and supporter. She was an excellent cook and took pride in caring for her family. Auntie Ollie Belle’s house was the center and place to gather for holidays and family get-togethers. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Ashdown, and an avid NBA and Razorback fan. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, as well as, one sister, Bama Weed Turner. She was so proud of her family and left to cherish her memory is one son, Charles Andrew “Chuck” Davis Jr. and wife, Joan; two daughters, Doris Denise “Dee Dee” Ward and husband, Steve, and Deana Jo Akins and husband, Mike, all of Ashdown. She loved each of her grandchildren, Charles Andrew “Chas” Davis III and wife, Tisha, Tyler Ernest Davis, Dugan Davis Ward, Will Cleveland Ward, Andrea Denise Akins, Michael Alan Akins II, and Wesley Andrew Akins, all of Ashdown. Also, left to cherish her memory are her older sisters, Thelma Jo Owen of Ashdown, and Geraldine Vann of Gillham, Arkansas, her baby brother, Billy Ray Green of Foreman, Ark., and her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that she loved so much. Honored to be her pallbearers will be her grandsons: Chas, Tyler, Dugan, Will, Michael, and Drew. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17, in the auditorium of the Church of Christ, Ashdown. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Church of Christ with David Formby, John Hall and Virgil Romine officiating. Burial was in the Ashdown Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown. The family will receive friends and loved ones at the home located at 739 Highway 32 West.
Lee Edward Lemons
Mr. Lee Edward Lemons, affectionately called, “Big Lee”, age 75, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas died Monday, August 16, 2010 at his home. He was born to Elijah Lee and Mary Madeline McKee Lemons at Fittstown, Oklahoma, on August 3, 1935. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the U. S. Army. He was an employee of Pilgrim’s Pride Hatchery, retiring in 2001 with 23 years service, and was pastor of the Word of God Church. He was preceded in death by his father, and his step-father, Doug Lyon. He is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Clista Lowry Lemons of Horatio, three sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Kim Lemons of Simms, Texas, Opie and Trina Lemons, and Lee and Kim Lemons, all of Horatio, Ark.; one daughter and a son-in-law, Chinna and Gary Jones of Umpire, Arkansas, his mother, Mary Lyon of Hot Springs, Ark.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbra and Buster Brown of Lovington, NM, and Judy and Johnny Slusser of Kilgore, Texas, a sister-in-law, Lucille and Max Cowart of Umpire, Arkansas, seventeen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Mr. Lee Lemons will be held Wednesday, August 18,2010 at 10:00 at Old Center Cemetery in Horatio, Ar. Rev. Keith Jordan officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday August 17,2010 at Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
Nel Elizabeth Leeper
She was born December 20, 1927 in De Queen. She was a retired photographer and studied under Ansel Adams.
Miss Leeper was preceded in death by her parents, John C. and Cadenza W. Leeper.
She is survived by her brother, Charles K. Leeper and his wife Miki Leeper of Middletown, Virginia; two nephews, David S. Leeper and his wife Rene Leeper and their son Christopher Leeper of Hickory, North Carolina, Gregory Leeper of Los Angeles, California; and one niece, Rebecca Leeper Sargent and her husband Andrew Sargent and their daughters Sylvia and Miranda Sargent of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Funeral Services for Miss Leeper will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in the First Baptist Church in De Queen with Rev. Charles Hebert officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Dwan Ann White Koelzer
Mrs. Dwan Ann White Koelzer, age 69, a resident of De Queen, died Monday, August 9, 2010 at her home. She was born September 30, 1940 in New Hope, Arkansas. She was a member of the St. Barbara's Catholic Church in De Queen. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Fidelis "Phill" Koelzer; one son, Mike Koelzer; and three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Leslie Tallant, Phyllis and Randy Bradley and Carolyn and Paul Maurer all of De Queen; one sister and brother-in-law, Jodie and Elmer Reynolds of Springdale, Arkansas; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass for Mrs. Koelzer will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in the St. Barbara Catholic church with Father Salvador Marquez-Munoz officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at 6:00p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00p.m. Tuesday, August 10th at the funeral home.
Paul E. Nuttall
He was born December 14, 1930, in Caney, Oklahoma. He was a self employed welder and U.S. Army engineer, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Dierks. Mr. Nuttall was preceded in death by his parents, William Cleveland and Maude Lee Ramey Nuttall. He is survived by his wife, Olive Hall Nuttall of Dierks; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Carol Nuttall of Dierks; one brother, William Garrett Nuttall of Claude, Texas; two grandsons, Tye Nuttall and his wife Nikki of Magnolia, Arkansas and Caleb Nuttall of Dierks. Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Nuttall will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2010, in the Dierks Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Neal and Rev. Doyle Clifton officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, August 9th at the funeral home in Dierks.
Michael Harvey Jordan Michael Harvey Jordan, age 72, a resident of Lockesburg, AR died Thursday, August 5, 2010 in De Queen, AR. He was born February 14, 1938 in Arkansas. He was a steel worker for Mid-Continent Steel. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Jordan and Gail Jordan. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Dickettes Jordan; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark and Alyshia Jordan of Lockesburg and Michael Mark Jordan of Kentucky; a brother, Paul Jordan of Broken Bow, OK; a sister, Eva Jordan, also of Broken Bow; three granddaughters, Macayla, Amber and Alana. Memorial services for Mr. Jordan are pending.
Opal Watson Hogg
Mrs. Opal Watson Hogg, age 87, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas died Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Dierks, AR.
She was born July 25, 1923 in Howard County, Arkansas to John L and Caroline Bard Watson. She was the former owner of the Burger Hut in Dierks and a member of the Dierks Methodist Church.
Mrs. Hogg was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hogg on May 2, 2004, a son, Ronald Hogg; six brothers, Hubert Watson, Kelsie Watson, Wesley Watson, Lawrence Watson, Lake Watson and Nelson Watson; three sisters, Stella Alexander, Della Alexander and Lois Shelton.
She is survived by a son and daughter–in-law; Don and Bonnie Hogg of DeQueen, AR; two grandchildren and their spouses, Jeff and Suzanne Hogg of Tyler, TX and Jennifer and Scott White of Magnolia, AR; three great- grandchildren, Savannah Hogg, Jenson White and Lawson White, and a number of nieces and nephews
Funeral Services for Mrs. Hogg will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 9, 2010 in the Dierks Methodist Church with and Robert Lyons officiating. Burial will follow in the Green’s Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the funeral home in Dierks, AR.
Archie Cothren
Archie Cothren of Dierks, Arkansas, passed from this life into eternal life at 10:05P.M., on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at the John L. McClellan Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was 93 years, 6 months, and 29 days old. Archie was born in Center Point, Arkansas on January 6, 1917, to Virgil and Dora (Payne) Cothren. He moved to Dierks in 1919, and has lived there ever since. He attended school at Dierks and graduated in 1934. On December 4, 1941, Archie joined in the World War II war effort. He joined the United States Army Air Corps. He was a member of the 92nd Bomb Group; 407th Squadron and served as a Staff Sergeant. He was a waist gunner on a B-17 Bomber known as the Flying Fortress and was a part of the first heavy bomb group to ever fly overseas in formation. On, October 9, 1942, he was hit by anti-aircraft fire over France. He was taken prisoner of War and spent 31 months in German Prisoner of War Camps. He was the first American Prisoner of War to step foot in Stalag 17B. He received the 17th Purple Heart issued in Europe in World War II. He boosted the prisoners’ morale by organizing sports and activities to occupy their time, hearts, and minds. He was liberated by the Russian Army on May 8, 1945. He received the E.A.M.E. Campaign Medal with one Bronze Battle Star, the Purple Heart, the Victory Medal, the American Theater Medal, and the American Defense Service Medal. He is a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2256 in Benton and was a member of the American Legion. Archie served his community, county, and state in various ways upon returning. He coordinated Veterans’ programs in Dierks, helped in the 1952 gubernatorial race, and served as Justice of the Peace for 46 years and performed over 150 marriage ceremonies. He started officiating football games in 1938, and officiated for 57 years. He holds the record for the longest football officiating career in the world. He received state and national awards including being inducted into the Arkansas High School Hall of Fame in 1996. Archie was an insurance agent, served as a municipal judge, quartermaster of the Dierks VFW Post, Boy Scout Master, assisted with the Dierks Medical Association, served on the Howard County Library Board, and was awarded the Dierks Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Service Award. Archie was preceeded in death by his first wife Martha Isabel (Wynn) Cothren, his second wife Martha Maude (Edwards) Cothren, his father and mother Virgil and Dora Cothren, his brothers Duncan Cothren and Wat Cothren, and his sister Rose Beryl (Cothren) Reese. He is survived by his daughter Martha Rose Cothren; his son and daughter in law Archie Wynn “Cotton” and Holly (Harris) Cothren; three grandchildren Sarah Isabel Cothren, Charlotte Devereux Cothren, and John Patrick Cothren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends from all over the nation. Archie was a national hero who helped this country win World War II and rebuild into the strongest nation on earth. Funeral Services for Mr. Cothren will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2010 in the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Driggers and Doyle Clifton officiating. Burial with Military Honors by VFW Post 2278 will follow in the Centerpoint Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 7th at the funeral home in Dierks.
Cary Neil Leverett Cary Neil Leverett, age 39, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at Bauxite, Arkansas. He was born January 21, 1971, in De Queen, Arkansas, was a graduate of Henderson State University, and a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Crossroads, Winthrop, Arkansas. He worked as a Millwright and Pipefitter for several construction firms across the United States. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Reverend Russell and Mrs. Dorothy Armer and Mr. and Mrs. Fay Leverett. He is survived by his parents, Gene and Louise Armer Leverett of Horatio, Arkansas, one brother, Kevin W. Leverett of Queen City, Texas, one sister, Gena Leverett Sannes and her husband Tony Sannes of Bauxite, Arkansas; three nieces, Keagan Leverett of Queen City, Texas, Kristal Leverett of New Boston, Texas, and Elle Sannes of Bauxite, Arkansas, two uncles and three aunts. Funeral Services for Mr. Leverett will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2010, at First Southern Baptist Church of Crossroads with Reverend Gary Steiner officiating. Burial will follow in the Horatio Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, August 6th at the funeral home.
Phyllis Dunlap Hankins
Her husband, Herman H. Hankins Jr. and her father, William Buryl Dunlap preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter, Hope Hankins of Arkadelphia, AR; her mother, Nola Belle Dunlap of Arkadelphia AR; her sister, Sherry Hancock and husband, Paul of Ft. Worth, TX; her brother, Buryl Keith Dunlap and wife, DeLynn Hearn of North Little Rock, AR; her sister, Theresa Bowles and husband, Clint of Rogers, AR; her sister-in-law, Jean Ellen White of Hot Springs, AR; her brother-in-law, Dr. James W. Hankins and wife Beverly of Arkadelphia, AR; her son-in-law, Paul Oder of North Little Rock, AR; special family friend, Robert Hancock of Little Rock, AR; along with many other beloved family and friends.
We thank Phyllis for her faithfulness to God, her family, friends, community and First Presbyterian Church. She will be greatly missed.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 8th at First Presbyterian Church of Arkadelphia with Rev. Kendall Land officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Arkadelphia, Volunteer Council for the Arkadelphia Human Development Center, Diamond Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross or to Clark County Humane Society. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com
Glendon Bryan Youngblood
He was born December 14, 1975 in Mena, AR. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in De Queen and an avid hunter and fisherman.
Glendon was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bryan and Helen Musgrave and Will and Minnie Youngblood.
He is survived by his wife, Mandy Kesterson Youngblood; one son, Lyndon Youngblood; one daughter, Rylee Youngblood; his parents, Gaylen and Claudette Youngblood, all of Gillham; one sister, Gayla Morphew of De Queen; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in De Queen with Rev. Charles Herbert officiating. Burial will follow in the Duckett Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00p.m to 8:00p.m.on Sunday, August 1, 2010.
Glenda Jane Hollers
Glenda Jane Hollers 58, of Sulphur Springs passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Home Place Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. She was born in De Queen, AR on August 29, 1951 the daughter of J.C. and Chloe Ransom Gentry.
She married Richard William Hollers in Sulphur Springs on March 16, 2007. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs.
She is preceded in death by her father, J.C. Gentry and brother, Joel Gentry.
She is survived by her children, Amanda Kimmel & husband, Sonny of De Queen, AR, Angie Carvajal & husband, Raul of Allen, Alisha Canada & husband , Jason, of Allen, Brian Hollers & wife, Kresta of Lufkin, and April Lee & husband, Brent of Lufkin; mother, Chloe Hawthorne of De Queen,AR; brothers, Don Gentry of West Blockton, Al, Johnny Gentry & wife, Joyce of Texarkana, Benny Gentry & wife, Faye of De Queen, AR, Lyndell Gentry of De Queen, AR, Garren Gentry &wife Vickey of De Queen, AR; sisters, Lorretta Lake of RockHill, SC, Barbara Darity & husband, Phillip of Sulphur Springs, Charlotte Arivett & husband, Timmy of DeQueen, AR and Karen Gentry of Nashville; grandchildren, Jacob & Destiny Kimmel, Alec & Gracie Canada, Layal & Braiden Hollers, Camryn, Madison, & Gavin Lee; mother-in-law, Bobbie Hollers of Lufkin.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, July 31, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will be at 5:00 pm, Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Garden of Memories in Lufkin with Brian Hollers, Anthony Darity, Phil Darity, Jim Burrous, Dan Smith and Jim Butler serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 30, 2010 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, Texas 75701. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Carl Lester Ward
He was born March 5, 1948 in
Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his parents,
Elmer and Willie Mae Watkins Ward; one son, C.L. Dering; and three
brothers, Donny Dering, Bill Dering, Jr. and Elmer Ward, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannine Terrell
Ward of Grannis; four sons, Billy Dering of Alaska, Robert Lewis Dering
and Terrell Edward Dering both of Grannis, and Christopher Andrew
Terrell of Russellville, Arkansas; four daughters, Jeanie Broach and
Kellie Warren of Grannis, Tiffany Terrell and Jennifer Terrell both of
Russellville; three brothers, Rocky Dering of Grannis, Ray Dering of
Carthage, Texas and Benton Ward of Colorado City, Texas; three sisters,
Vivian Collins of Snyder, Texas, Charlene Gaddis of Colorado City, Texas
and Betty Lou Dering of Dallas, Texas and 15 grandchildren.
Memorial services for Mr. Ward are pending and
will be announced later by Wilkerson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00
p.m., Friday, July 30th at the funeral home in De Queen.
Charlie Ray Slaton
Charlie Ray Slaton, age 90, a resident of Lockesburg, AR died Monday, July 26, 2010 in Texarkana, TX. He was born April 21, 1920 in the Red Colony Community to George W. and Carlee Ray Slaton. He was a retired truck patch farmer and poultry and cattle farmer for over 58 years. In the early 1970s his family won farm family of the year. He also served on the board of directors of the Sevier County Farmers Cooperative for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, Dave, Dol Boy and Jim; his sisters, Kate Smith, Daisy Zachry, JoAnn Keaster, Eve Baber and Florence Zachry. He is survived by his wife of over 67 years, Alise Baber Slaton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Sharron Slaton and Dudley and Vivian Slaton, all of Lockesburg; one daughter, Frankie Jean Slaton also of Lockesburg; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Slaton will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010 in the Milford Union Church. Burial will follow in the Wrights Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the funeral home.
Lillian Bonnell Davis
Lillian Bonnell Davis, age 51, a resident of Ashdown, Arkansas, died Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Texarkana, Texas. Mrs. Davis was born December 6, 1958 at Mena, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Jenell Rogers Davis. She is survived by two sons, Joe Davis of Killeen, Texas and Seth Crow of Foreman, Arkansas; her father, Leonard Davis of Foreman; two sisters, Lawanda Knighten and Lynnell Cleghorn both of Foreman; three grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for Mrs. Davis will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
Herbert Lyn Routh
He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Geraldine Bryan Routh of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Scott Routh, and Jerry and Sharron Routh all of De Queen, three daughters and sons-in-law, Gwenda and Jesse Lacefield of Broken Bow, Oklahoma Brenda and Ray Butler of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and Nancy Davis of Plano, Texas, a sister, Dorothy Jamison of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Chris Lacefield, Bradley Lacefield, Brandon Routh, Brent Butler, Kevin Butler, Stephanie Smith, Robbie Rehkoph, and K’leen Thompson; seven great-grandchildren, Savannah and Autumn Richards, Darrell Smith, Brailea Routh, Anna Beth Smith, Jonathan and Jordan Rehkoph, a special friend, Ruger “Buckshot” Richbourg, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Herbert Routh will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 25th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Neil Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Ida Cemetery, De Queen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, July 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Foy “Kitty” Holden Pedley
Mrs. Foy “Kitty” Pedley went to meet the Lord on July 21st, 2010. Kitty was preceded in death by her husband George and all her siblings including her twin sister Floy who passed away recently. Kitty is survived by her two daughters, Gigi McRae and her husband Herman of Foreman, AR, Kathe Lundhagen and her husband Wayne of Golden, CO and four grandchildren, Steven McRae of Little Rock, AR, Angel McRae of Ashdown, AR, Scott Lundhagen of New York State, and Christopher Lundhagen of Denver, CO and many dear friends. Beloved Mother, Nana, Grandmother and Friend. Kitty was born Foy Holden in 1915 to L.D. and Leona Isibella Holden in Burkburnett, TX; grew up near Moyer’s OK and then lived on her farm near Gillham, AR for 70 plus years. Her birthday was celebrated July 11th with family and friends. Kitty loved her family, her friends, her home, her pets, gardening, fishing and painting. During the years when Kitty could still garden, a visitor always left with vegetables, flower cuttings and a fresh bouquet of flowers. This gave her great pleasure. Her paintings were shared with family and friends and will always be treasured by those who have them. Funeral Services for Mrs. Pedley will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen with Dan Ford officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, July 23rd at the funeral home.
Allie Frances Billingsley
She was a teacher at Haworth, OK, a member of the Little River Club and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Crawford and Nina Lewis Billingsley. She is survived by one son, Joseph Garrett Billingsley of Oklahoma City, OK; a granddaughter, Masea Billingsley of Lockesburg, AR; a sister, Margaret Billingsley Merritt of Kilgore, TX; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial Services for Mrs. Billingsley will be held 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2010 in the Billingsley Cemetery at Billingsley Corner, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
Richard Lee Dickinson
He was born February 8, 1936 in Horatio, Arkansas and was a Navy Veteran. Mr. Dickinson was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Gray, Dorothy Dickey Dickinson and sister Celeste Dickinson. He is survived by his four children, Richard Wade Dickinson, Gordon Bret Clermont Dickinson, Elizabeth Renee Moore and Bo Cody Dickinson; three sisters, Sherry Gray Pankonien, Dorothy Kay Fedro and Gigi Dickinson; six grandchildren, Liz M. Moore, James E. Moore, Richard Tyler Dickinson, Ian Gray Dickinson, Evan Dickinson, Skyler Cody Dickinson; aunt Flo Dickinson and uncle Aut and aunt Bet Horne; his lifelong friend Jay Gamble and two close friends, Dorothy Louise McQuarrie and Ann Dickinson. Dick Dickinson was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Funeral Services for Mr. Dickinson are pending and will be announced at a later date by Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen, Arkansas.
Massie Daniel Liggan, Jr
Mr. Liggan was preceded in death by his parents, Massie Daniel Liggan, Sr. and Virginia Atkins Liggan; three brothers, Larry Liggan, Jerry Liggan and Greg Liggan; two sisters, Birdie "Pinkie" Neff Pusker and JoAnn Liggan.
He is survived by his wife, Melba Lee Lester Liggan of Newhope; two sons, Gary D. Liggan of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Samuel E. Turner of Newhope; two daughters, Bea Bea Hedstrom of Naples, Florida and Becky Reed and husband, Tim of Newhope; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Turner of Newhope, Travis Turner and fiancé Amy Semmler of Dierks, Arkansas, Meegan Roger and Dan of Denver, Colorado, Gretchen Grant and Jeff of Naples, Florida, Marlee Stapp, Karley Stapp, Mickenzie Stapp, McKenzie Reed, Turner Reed, Kloe Knighten all of Newhope and Summer Liggan of Santa Fe, New Mexico; four great-grandchildren, Kason Dougan of Old Washington, Arkansas, Reese Roger and Henry Roger both of Denver, Colorado and Seth Cole Liggan of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Liggan will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 16, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks with Kenny Fant officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 15th at the funeral home in Dierks.
Dorcus Marie Bush
Mrs. Dorcus Marie Bush, age 91, a resident of Winthrop, AR died Monday, July 12, 2010 in the Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas. She was born June 20, 1919 in Winthrop. She was a homemaker and a member of the Community of Christ Church in Winthrop. Mrs. Bush loved gardening, working in the yard and quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lucy Dossett Garrett; her husband, Hubert Lee Bush; one daughter, Cathy Lee Bush and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Doris Marie (Doyle) Whisenhunt of Foreman, AR and Bettie Louise Eastridge of Dover, AR; ten grandchildren, Douglas Eastridge of Clinton, AR, Bobby Eastridge of Jerusalem, AR, Melissa Stanley of Morrilton, AR, Christine Davis of Jonesborough, TN, Chuck Davis of Foreman, AR, Dave Davis of Ashdown, AR, Penny Gardner of Foreman, AR, Mike Whisenhunt of Arkinda, AR, Danny Whisenhunt of Sacramento, CA and Mitch Whisenhunt of New Braunfels, TX; 12 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Bush will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2010 in the Community of Christ Church in Winthrop. Burial will follow in the Campground Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 15th at the funeral home.
Lola Mae Rainbolt Williams Cook
She was born in Texas, on July 19, 1919. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, and was a retired accountant, and music teacher. She loved music and was an accomplished musician, and enjoyed flowers. She is survived by special friends, Joyce and Clyde McCown of De Queen, Angie Long, and Cloe and Ed Hawthorne all of De Queen. Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Cook are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen and will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 13th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joyce McCown and Rev. Billy Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, July 14th
Bobby Lynn Roberts
Bobby Lynn Roberts, age 55, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Thursday, July 8, 2010 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
He was born December 22, 1954 in El Paso, Texas. He was a horse trainer and attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his mother, Ernestine Pate and one sister, Anita Pate.
He is survived by his father, Millford G. Roberts and step-mom, Sandra Roberts of Camas, Washington; his children, Bobi Chanti Roberts and Terry Lynn Roberts both of Texas, Ricki Roberts of Lockesburg, Jesse Roberts of Camas, Washington and Katie Lois Parker of Portland, Oregon; his step-children, Senta Anderson and Mistie Dawson both of Texas, James Roberts, Kenny Roberts and Cody Roberts all of Washington; two brothers, Butch Roberts of Horatio and Bruce Pate of Dierks; one sister, Debbie Smith of Newhope, Arkansas; 13 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Roberts will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in the Dierks Cemetery with Greg Revels (who ministered to Bobby when he was in De Queen) officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, July 12th at the funeral home in Dierks.
Stanley Phillip McMickle
Stanley Phillip McMickle, age 43, a resident of Murfreesboro, Arkansas died Thursday, July 8, 2010 in the Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville, Arkansas.
He was born March 4, 1967 in Dermott, Arkansas. He was a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Edison and Bernice Inez McMickle and two brothers, Larry and Ray McMickle
He is survived by his wife, Donna Lee Carter McMickle; two step children, Charlie Carter of Nashville, AR and Jackie Carter Lingelbach of Hot Springs, AR; eight brothers, Jessie McMickle of Washington DC, Milton McMickle of Turlock, CA, Clifton McMickle of Pine Bluff, AR, David McMickle of Dermott, AR, Steven McMickle of Oak Harbor, WA, Marshall McMickle and Brian McMickle both of Charleston, SC and Kenneth McMickle of Dermott, AR; four sisters, Mary Jo Black of Pine Bluff, AR, Gloria Pennington of Murfreesboro, AR, Barbara Ivy of Pine Bluff and Susan Hendren of Gentry, AR.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010 in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, AR with Troy Carroll and Larry Hendren officiating.
Dorothy Dean "Dottie" Turner Phillips
Mrs. Dorothy Dean "Dottie" Turner Phillips, age 82, a resident of Little River Club near Winthrop, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in the Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas.
She was born December 15, 1927 in Childress, Texas. She was a payroll clerk for Western Electric and a homemaker.
Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emma Turner, her husband, James Harold "Jim" Phillips and two brothers, Pete and Buddy Turner.
She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in law, Tex and Sharon Phillips of Little River Club, AR, Cody and Annette Phillips of Horatio, AR and Jay Phillips of Horatio, AR; one daughter and son-in-law L'Jon and Dennis Hill of Selma, Alabama; her sister, Sandra Turner of Little River Club; seven grandchildren, Sharla Varner, Dustin Hill, Jessica Cody Phillips, Michelle Woods, Jay Phillips, Mandy Phillips and Kelly Strain; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services for Mrs. Phillips will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Horatio Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Horatio Fire Department or the charity of your choice.
John Bair Nimmons
He was born to Wells Freeling and Inez Bair Nimmons at Lincoln, Kansas, on November 5, 1921. He was a veteran of World War II, and was a retired salesman. He was a member of the Elks Club, and a lifetime member of VFW. He enjoyed traveling, and had visited all the continental United States except Maine and New Hampshire. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Ruth Rich. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Laura Lee Hudson Nimmons of De Queen, two sons and a daughter-in-law, William Roger “Bill” Nimmons of De Queen, and John J. and Gloria Nimmons of Stratford, Calif., one daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Charles Lee of De Queen, four grandchildren, John Brandon Nimmons of Stratford, Ca, Laura Crowell of Nashville, Amanda Sisoukrath of Alexandra, Ark. and David Lee of Fayetteville, Ark.; and four great-grandchildren. Cremation is entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the home of Charles and Sandy Lee, 189 Lee Lane, De Queen, on Friday, July 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Stanley Brian Dailey
He was born December 3, 1952 in Dallas, Texas. He was a Hydrocarbon engineer for Geosite Corp, a U.S. Army veteran of Desert Storm and a born again Christian.
Mr. Dailey was preceded in death by his father, Aubrey Lee Dailey and his twin sister, Starla Dene.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Reid Dailey of Texarkana; one son, Daniel Dailey of Sayre, Oklahoma; three daughters, Julie Ann Dailey, Sarah Beth Dailey and Dr. Stacey Hendershott, all of Texarkana, Texas; his mother, Nellie Ruth Rogers Dailey of Parsons, Kansas; five brothers, Dale Dailey of Texarkana, Don Dailey of Parsons, Kansas and Tom Dailey of De Queen; Mike Dailey and Bernard Robinson both of Dallas, Texas; three half-sisters, Linda Shaw, Barbara Sparks and Vicky Clifton all of Dallas; one grandson, Trevor Hendershott; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Dailey will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen with Scott Neathery officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery.
Billie Juanita Stone Gordon Mrs. Billie Juanita Stone Gordon, age 76, a resident of Lockesburg, died Friday, July 02, 2010, at her home. She was born to William Trent and Annie Mae Liggin Stone at De Queen, Arkansas, on February 3, 1934. She was a member of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed painting, writing poetry, fishing, and playing the organ. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Philip Gordon, Sr., a daughter-in-law, Tava Gordon and a brother Travis Stone, and a great-grandson, P. J. Smith. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Philip C. Gordon, Jr. of Lockesburg, Donald ray and Peggy Gordon of Bryan, Texas, Paul Trent and Yvonne Gordon of Pittsburg, Texas, and Billy Jonathan Gordon of Lockesburg, a daughter and son-in-law, Jeannie and Glen Rogers of San Antonio, Texas, six grandchildren, Sissy Golden, Anna Wray, Rose Dean, Ray Gordon, Steven Richardson, and Ronnie Scarbrough, and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Billie Gordon are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, and will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 5th in the Old Missionary Baptist Church, Lockesburg, with Bro. Wesley Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Union Cemetery.
Doyle Jack Moore
Mr. Doyle Jack Moore, age 85, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas died Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Dierks Health and Rehab.
He was born July 19, 1924 in Newhope, Arkansas. He was a truck driver for Weyerhaeuser; he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Dierks Methodist Church.
Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Janie Lowery Moore; seven brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Earnestine McAlister Moore of Dierks; a special friend, Shawn Kirkpatrick of Athens, Arkansas and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Moore will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2010 in the Dierks Cemetery with Dany Partlow officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2010 at the funeral home in Dierks.
Memorials may be made to the Dierks Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 117, Dierks, AR 71833 or a charity of your choice.
Aaron Kyle Reed
Aaron Kyle Reed 24 of Ashdown, AR passed away June 27, 2010 in Oklahoma. Aaron was born January 9, 1986 in Texarkana, Texas to Wayne and Brenda Reed of Ashdown, Arkansas. He was employed by UPS in Texarkana as a supervisor and was also employed at Super One Foods in Texarkana. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Ashdown. He is survived by his mother and father, Wayne and Brenda Reed of Ashdown; one brother, Trent Reed of Ashdown; one sister and brother-in-law Misty and Danny Young of Ashdown; two nieces, Chloe and Gracie Young of Ashdown; maternal grandparents, Floyd and Margie Cox of Ashdown and paternal grandmother, Katie Reed of Ashdown. Church services for Aaron will be Friday, July 2, 2010 at 10:00 am in the First Baptist Church of Ashdown with Rev. Donnie Deloney officiating . Interment to follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Ashdown, AR under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.
Essie Westbrook Eudy
Mrs. Essie Westbrook Eudy, age 100, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in Dierks Health and Rehab.
She was born February 14, 1910 in Dierks. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.
Mrs. Eudy was preceded in death by her parents George C. and Susie Gowen Westbrook; her husband, Ruby Eudy; one son, Herschel Eudy; two daughters, Clarice Roden and Janice Duggan; one brother and four sisters.
She is survived by two sons, Vernon Eudy of Sherwood, AR and Charles Eudy of Norman, AR; one daughter, Audrey House of Dierks; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Eudy will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 2, 2010 in the Bethany Baptist Church in Dierks with J.W. Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1st at the funeral home in Dierks.
Herbert J. Leeper
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Lloyd and Alberta Leeper; and his grandparents who raised him, Erastus and Jessie Leeper. Survivors include his daughters, Shawnda Culbertson of Lenexa, KS and Shannon (Jeff) Johnson of Olathe, KS; granddaughters, Erica Culbertson of Overland Park, KS, Taylor and Halle Johnson of Olathe, KS; and former wife, Ellen Leeper of Lenexa, KS. He also leaves behind extended family in Arkansas and on the East coast. Share online condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by Broadway Mortuary.
Lois Jean White
She was born October 9, 1926 in the Liberty Hill Community in Howard County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Burg Church of Christ. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Henry and Rosie Choate Hill; her husband, Kemel D. White and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Ginger White of Nashville; one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and John Tomblin of Umpire; one brother and sister-in-law, Dillard and Ila Hill and one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Cleatus Brock all of Dierks; three grandchildren, Shawn Tomblin and Matt and his wife, Tonja Tomblin all of Umpire and Ben White of New Orleans, Louisiana; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Abigail Tomblin and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. White will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks with Gerald Eaton officiating. Burial will follow in the Burg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 29th at the funeral home in Dierks
Ray Stinnett
Wilma McCoy Warford
Wilma McCoy Warford, age 79, a resident of Horatio, AR died Saturday, June 26, 2010 in the De Queen Medical Center. She was born November 22, 1930 in Eagletown, OK to Lonnie and Irene Hadley Todd. She was retired from Southwest Arkansas Development Council, which was a job she loved and missed. She loved to fish, crochet, sell fireworks, and visit with friends on the front porch. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Horatio. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Burl E. “Runt” McCoy and Lester Warford; her son, Jimmy McCoy; a granddaughter, Jessica Wax; and her siblings, Ima Lee Wagnon, Lonnia Faye Brakeville, Melba Roan, and Ronnie Todd. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Nancy McCoy of Gillham, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Gary Wax of Horatio, Pam and Donnie Davis of Dierks, AR, and Cindy McCoy of Haworth, OK, and one considered a son, Kane Underwood of Austin, TX; 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Warford will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Alan Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the West Otis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, June 28th at the funeral home.
Milton M. Hart
He was born to Dewey Delmon and Gertrude Mossman Hart at Dexter, Missouri, on July 13, 1927. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U. S. Navy, was retired owner of Hart’s Saw and Cycle. He enjoyed gardening and fishing, and spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jimmy Dale Hart, and a sister, Phyllis Witt. He is survived by his wife of over 61 years, Laura Gray Hart of De Queen, two sons and daughters-in-law, Brad and Teri Hart of De Queen, and Andrew Brian and Meg Hart of San Antonio, Texas, one daughter, Debra Ann and Andy Ellzey of Rogers, Arkansas, five grandchildren, Ben and his wife, Mystee Hart of Vicksburg, Miss., Carrie Lynn and her husband, Jimmy Wright of Lowell, Ark.; Hunter Hart, Hayden Hart, and Houston Hart all of San Antonio, Texas, four great-grandchildren, Kenton, Lexie, and Kenzi Hart, and Ayden Wright, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Milton Hart are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home and will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel.
Leo Kenneth Youngblood, Jr.
Leo Kenneth Youngblood, Jr., age 53, a resident of Lockesburg, AR died Friday, June 25, 2010 in Texarkana, TX. He was born December 8, 1956 in Texas City, TX to Leo Kenneth and Donna Lee Wilson Youngblood. He was a mechanic, worked at Mission Plastics in Nashville, AR and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife Pamela Gale Harmon Youngblood of Lockesburg; one son, Ricky Youngblood of Clarksville, TN; one brother, Randy Youngblood of Birchtree, MO; one sister, Paula Snare of Medicine Park, OK; two nieces and two nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Betty Lou McKiever
Betty
Lou McKiever, 58, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday at De Queen Medical
Center in De Queen. She was born August 20, 1951 in Malvern. She was the
daughter of the late Gene McCormick Wylie, Sr. and Audrey Marjean
Walpole Wylie. Her last days were spent with her children and
Grand-children who she cherished most.
Laxmiben Parbhubhai Desai
She was born in Timba, Gujarat, India on February 17, 1918 to Lallubhai H. and Nathiben L. Patel. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking, working, and reading. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Kantilal P. and Bhartiben K. Desai of De Queen, Two grandsons and their wives, Sunny K. and Anju Desai, and Amit K. and Roma Desai, all of De Queen, two great-grandchildren, Isha Sunny Desai, and Riya Amit Desai, both of De Queen. Funeral Services for Mrs. Laxmiben Desai are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, 1015 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, Ark. and will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 24th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with a family friend officiating. Cremation will follow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 23rd from 6: to 7:30 p.m.
Joyce Ellen Ustby Youngblood
She was born on January 28, 1942 at Blair Wisconsin. She was retired from Lewis Food Center, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, and enjoyed fishing, yard sales, and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sons, David Youngblood, and Jeffrey Scott Youngblood. She is survived by her husband, George Youngblood of De Queen, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Darrell Dean Youngblood of Tulsa, Okla., and Randall Lee and Christina Youngblood of Temecula, Calif., a daughter, Jennifer Youngblood of Little Rock, Ark.; three brothers, Wayne Ustby of Wisconsin, Dennis Ustby of Arizona, and Jerome Ustby of Oregon, one sister, Verna Stange of Wisconsin, one half-sister, Beverly Illian of Wisconsin, eight grandchildren, Andrew, Blaze, Jeffrey, Christopher, Anthony, Cheyenne, Heather, and Kassandra, three great-grandchildren, Kaylyn, Sara, and Emmalee, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Joyce Youngblood are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, and will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 23rd in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shane Haarmeyer officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Dale Walters Thomas
Mr. Dale Walters Thomas, age 74, a resident of Dierks, died Thursday, June 17, 2010 in the Dierks Health and Rehab.
He was born March 16, 1936 in Dierks. He was a retired welder for Weyerhaeuser and a member of the Grandview Baptist Church. Mr. Thomas loved to hunt and fish, he also had many other hobbies including gardening, making beautiful quilts and knives.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. "Foot" and Lois Iva Walters Thomas; and one son, Raymon Scott Thomas.
He is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Kelly Comer and Jerri and David Brock all of Dierks and Jacki Thomas and John Spezzano of Prairie Grove, AR; one sister, Devonda Ford of Dierks; 8 grandchildren, Ashley Goodin, Allana Lott, Andrea Panks, Jake Comer, Chas Wilson, Dakota Campos, Trenten Wallace and Colt Thomas; 3 great-grandchildren; Sandra Thomas and his best friend, Edward Short.
Funeral Services for Mr. Thomas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 20, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks with Rev. J.W. Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in the Green’s Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 19th, at the funeral home in Dierks.
Renee Lynn White Driver
Renee Lynn White Driver, age 57, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas died Monday, June 14, 2010 at her home.
She was born November 14, 1952 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was a homemaker, LPN and a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Driver was preceded in death by her parents, Ruble and Sophie Stacey White; and one brother, Terry White.
She is survived by her husband, John Driver of Lockesburg; two daughters, Geishla Driver of Mena, Arkansas and Susan Driver of Lockesburg; one son, Andy Long of De Queen, AR and two grandchildren, Austin and Allie Driver both of Mena.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Driver will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen with Buster Dellinger officiating. Burial will follow in the Wrights Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, June 17th at the funeral home.
Jimmie Joe Lyle
He was born to Cleve Columbus and Effie Elizabeth Turnbough Lyle in the Orr Community of Ringling, Oklahoma, on August 29, 1933, and moved to Arkansas in 1934. He was a retired employee of Mountaire Poultry, where he was a truck driver, as well as a poultry farmer. He was a member of the Wickes Pentecostal Church, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings; Virgie Lyle, Gladys Price, George Lyle, Loyd Lyle, Faye Whitley, Shirley Powell, Leola Lyle; a son-in-law, James Walker; and his wives; Joyce Mayo Lyle in 1986, and Pauline Roberson Bradley Lyle in 2007. He is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Randall Martin of Grannis, Janet Walker of Grannis, Bonita and Earl Flint, Jr. of Wickes, Rhonda and Terry Paul Holman of Wickes, and Dena and Cesar Rodriguez of Grannis, two step-sons and their wives, Kenneth and Teresa Bradley of Hot Springs, and Steve and Debbie Bradley of Wickes, two step-daughters and their husbands, Shirley and Ronnie Todd and Linda and Reggie Saddler all of Wickes, one sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Wayne Fruen of Hatfield, a sister-in-law, Mae Lyle of Mena, Ark. twenty-two grandchildren, Jimmy Wayne, Jess, Manuel, Apryl, Brandon, TaNesha, Tabitha, Lyle, Anthony, Joey, Jeremy, Sabrina, Kyle, Dana, Rodney, Richard, Jennifer, Allen, Rebecca, Rachel, Heather, and Heath, thirty-five great-grandchildren, Carter, Ethan, Danielle, Colton, Remington, Coen, Brock, Cody, Brody, Makayla, Ariel, Alexia, Andrew, Callie, Christian, Robert, Jackie, Travis, Adam, Lindsay, Cade, Presli, Richie, Colby, Shannon, Dariane, Brooke, Brent, Jessina, Kayla, Hyland, Nevaeh, Shonna, Addison, and Lexi, three great-great-grandchildren, Austin, Eli, and Reese, and a number of nieces and nephews,and a special friend, Sherry Goss. Funeral Services for Mr. Jimmie Lyle are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, and will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 18th in the Wickes Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Chris Burke officiating. Burial will follow in the Baker Cemetery, Wickes. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 17th.
Michael Lee Hunt
Michael Lee Hunt, age 45, a resident of De Queen, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 in Howard County with his wife, Terri and friends Carl and Carolyn Davis.
He was born September 18, 1964 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He was the owner and operator of Cossatot Builders, Inc. Michael enjoyed riding motorcycles, flying, and spending time with family and friends.
Michael is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Steven Chandler and one son, Clayton Hunt, all of De Queen; his parents, Raymond and Gloria Wise Hunt of Plainview, Arkansas; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Greg and Gretchen Hunt and Stanley and Angela Hunt all of Russellville, Arkansas; one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Jamie Beavers of Clinton, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Logan and Audrey Chandler; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Michael and Terri celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary this year. They were not only husband and wife, but best friends. They loved to travel and spending time with their family and friends. They will be greatly missed.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010 in the First Baptist Church of De Queen with Coy Arnold and Scott Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 17th at the funeral home.
Terri Juanita Hunt
Terri Juanita Hunt, age 46, a resident of De Queen, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 in Howard County with her husband, Michael and friends Carl and Carolyn Davis.
She was born November 30, 1963 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. She was the owner and operator of Anything Grows Nursery and Greenhouse and she taught art at De Queen and Horatio Schools for seven years. Terri loved gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
Terri was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Garrison Henson.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Steven Chandler and one son, Clayton Hunt, all of De Queen; her father, Jessie Henson of Plainview, Arkansas; one sister Renae Humphreys and one brother, Monty Henson both of Plainview, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Logan and Audrey Chandler; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Michael and Terri celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary this year. They were not only husband and wife, but best friends. They loved to travel and spending time with their family and friends. They will be greatly missed.
Funeral
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010 in the First
Baptist Church of De Queen with Coy Arnold and Scott Miller officiating.
Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 17th at the funeral home.
Carolyn Sue Davis
Carolyn Sue Davis, age 51, a resident of De Queen, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 in Howard County, Arkansas, with her husband, Carl in an airplane accident.
She was born February 25, 1959 in Seattle, Washington. She was the owner and operator of C&C Glass in De Queen and a member of the De Queen Church of Christ. Carolyn enjoyed shopping and helping others.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, William Earl Trusley.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and LeAnne Davis; one daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Chip Wilkerson all of De Queen; her mother, Helen Trusley; two brothers, Billy Trusley and Jimmy Trusley; one sister, Sandy Gabbard all of De Queen; four grandchildren, Jacie Wilkerson, Jaden Billings, and Adriana and Alexander Davis and a number of nieces and nephews.
Carl and Carolyn enjoyed spending time with each other, traveling and working together. They loved cooking crawfish and spending time with friends. But most of all they loved their children and grandchildren. They were loved by everyone and will be deeply missed. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00a.m., Friday, June 18,2010 in the DeQueen Church of Christ with Van Ledbetter officiating. Burial will be in the Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral home in DeQueen. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 17th at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the De Queen Church of Christ, P.O. Box 312, De Queen, AR 71832 or the charity of your choice.
Carl Edwin Davis
Carl Edwin Davis, age 52, a resident of De Queen, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 in Howard County, Arkansas, with his wife, Carolyn in an airplane accident.
He was born November 30, 1957 in De Queen. He was the owner and operator of C & C Glass in De Queen and a member of the De Queen Church of Christ. He was active in the jail ministry and Choctaw Nation. He enjoyed the outdoors and helping others.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Johnice Peek Davis.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and LeAnne Davis; one daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Chip Wilkerson all of De Queen; one sister, Judith Leonesio of Austin; four grandchildren, Jacie Wilkerson, Jaden Billings, and Adriana and Alexander Davis and a number of nieces and nephews.
Carl and Carolyn enjoyed spending time with each other, traveling and working together. They loved cooking crawfish and spending time with friends. But most of all they loved their children and grandchildren. They were loved by everyone and will be deeply missed. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced later by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00a.m., Friday, June 18,2010 in the DeQueen Church of Christ with Van Ledbetter officiating. Burial will be in the Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral home in DeQueen. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 17th at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the De Queen Church of Christ, P.O. Box 312, De Queen, AR 71832 or the charity of your choice.
Morris Allen Noey
Mr. Morris Allen Noey, age 84, a resident of Lockesburg, died Monday, June 14th in the Christus St. Michael Health System. He was born to Chess Murphy and Minerva Fadelia Noe Noey at De Queen, Arkansas, on August 14, 1925. He was a veteran of World War II, where he was a POW, having served in the U. S. Army. He was a retired carpenter, and a member of the Geneva Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Brenda Treat, a sister, Nellie L. Martin, brothers, Freeman, Ernest, Charlie, Clovis, and Harold Noey, and his wife, Lorene Noey. He is survived by five sons, Chess Allen Noey Matney of Yellville, Ark.; Morris Dewayne Noey Matney also of Yellville, Ark., Henry Mitchell Noey Matney of Fayetteville, Ark.; Jimmy Lee Noey Matney of Horatio, and Daniel Dwight Noey Matney of Berryville, Ark.; three daughters, Linda Caruthers of Calif, Martha Noey of Wahington, and Marsha Ann Martinez of Lockesburg, a brother, Lewis Noey of De Queen, and a sister, Ethel Shuffield of Ben Lomond, Ark.; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Morris Noey are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home and will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 17th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel With Bro. Travis Lane officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in the Wofford’s Chapel.
Robert Lee Petty
He was born October 13, 1964 in De Queen, AR. He was a diesel mechanic. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Lee McKenzie, and his parents, Bobby Jackson and Estelle Darity Petty. He is survived by two sons, Robert Petty of Van Buren, AR Bradley Petty of Mulberry, AR; four sisters, Jackie Noey, Ola Comer and Radonna Brandon, all of De Queen, and Micki McKenzie of Wickes, AR; two brothers, Alvin J. McKenzie, Jr. and Milton Eugene McKenzie, both of Grannis, AR; a number of nieces and nephews; and his life long friend, Michael Higgins. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Petty will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2010 in the Millcreek Cemetery with Don McKinney officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2010 at the funeral home.
Thelma Ruth Boan McAnelly
She was born September 18, 1915 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a member of the Green’s Chapel Methodist Church. Mrs. McAnelly was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Farie Harder Boan; her husband, Ivan McAnelly; three brothers, Jesse Boan, Ernest Boan and Noal Boan; one sister, Dorothy Davis; two granddaughters, Whitney Robinson and Teresa Beltrani; and one grandson, Mikie Beltrani. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bud McAnelly and Wendell and Pam McAnelly all of Green's Chapel; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Denver Sherman of Mesquite, Texas and Wanda and Jack Robinson of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one special niece, Brenda Beltrani and her husband, Mike of De Queen; five grandchildren, Gary Sherman, Kim Klumb, Melissa Ragar, Michael Robinson and Heather Withers; 10 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. McAnelly will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010 in the Green’s Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Danny Partlow officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Rodger Dale Robinson
He was born November 24, 1955 in De Queen to W.W. "Buddy" and Nora Josephine Ruckman Robinson. He was a heavy equipment operator.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Nora Robinson; one daughter and son-in-law, Tessa and Casey White, all of Wickes; three sisters, his twin sister, Rhonda Bice of De Queen, Shirlene Robinson of De Queen, and Ruth Pearce of Choctaw, OK; two brothers, Howard Robinson of South Dakota and Kenneth Robinson of De Queen; two grandchildren, three step grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. L. Walker officiating. burial will follow in the Avon cemetery.
The family will receive friends form 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, June 11th at the funeral home.
Sandra Louise Slade Williams Sandra Louise Slade Williams, age 52, a resident of De Queen, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at her home. She was born January 5, 1958 in Poplarville, Mississippi. She was a member of the Grannis Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Williams; one sister, Sheila McDaniels and her father, Tommy Terrell. She is survived by her mother, Marie Terrell of De Queen; her children, Marissa Hinagar, Michael Hinagar and Jessica Hinagar all of Nashville, Tennessee; two sisters, Mary Kay Terrell of De Queen and Cindy Forman of Springfield, Oregon; one brother, John Terrell of De Queen; and 13 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010 in the Grace Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson funeral Home.
Betty L. Dinger Stout
Mrs. Betty L. Dinger Stout, age 67, a resident of Gillham, Ark., died Tuesday, June 8th in the Christus St. Michael Health Center, Texarkana, Tex. She was born to Ernest and Mary Frances Miller Dinger at De Queen, Arkansas, on December 3, 1942. She was a retired employee of Wal Mart, as well as a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, painting, and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, James and Lawrence Dinger. She is survived by her husband of almost 47 years, Charles Stout of Gillham, two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Rebekah Stout of Vilonia, Ark.; and Steven and Angela Stout of Gillham, four grandsons, Mason, Noah, Ethan, and Mathew Stout, two granddaughters, Emily and Abigail Stout, one brother, Tony Dinger of De Queen, three sisters, Lynda Phillips of Gilmer, Texas, Nessie Gore of Gillham, and Teri Hart of De Queen, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty Stout are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home and will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 11th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Shawn Hicks and Bro. Gordan Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Avon Cemetery. Visitation will be general.
Donna Jean Booth
Donna Jean Booth, 49, of Ashdown died Sunday, June 6, 2010, in
Texarkana, Texas.
Mary Lee Pickens McClendon
Mrs. Mary Lee Pickens McClendon, age 84, of Wilton, AR died Sunday, May 30, 2010 in De Queen, AR. She was born January 27, 1926 at Ashdown, Arkansas. She was a farmer, a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Wilton. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Fletcher Pickens Sr. and Aubrey McClendon; her parents, Maggie Sharp and Fred Hedgecock; one sister, Margaret Seybold and one brother, Billy Hedgecock. She is survived by four children, Mary Ann Neely and her husband Murray of De Queen; Evelyn Cunningham and her husband Steve of Lockesburg, Arkansas; Nancy Fuller and her husband Richard of Jenks, Oklahoma; and Fletcher Pickens Jr. and his wife Earline of Lockesburg; seven grandchildren, Mary Katherine Runnels, William Cunningham, Christina Fuller, Kevin Cunningham, Jessica Paroubek, Jeremy Fuller and Haley Pickens; one great grandchild, Eli Cunningham. Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. McClendon will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 3, 2010 in the Bellville Cemetery with Rev. Ray Reynolds officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Maudeen Brinkley
Maudeen Brinkley age 90, a resident of Horatio, AR died Saturday, May 29, 2010 in the Crystal Falls Nursing Center in De Queen, AR.
She was born June 7, 1919 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Jim and Maude Brinkley of Horatio. She established her photography service and taught school in the local area. She served in the US Naval Corps during W.W.II, stationed in Hawaii. She was elected mayor of Horatio and served on the Quorum Court. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Horatio. Her hobbies included gardening, golf and travel with friends.
She is survived by her cousins, Marcia Buford of Horatio, Marianne Leeper of Athens, Texas and O.T. Brinkley III of Hot Springs, Arkansas, along with numerous friends.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Brinkley will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday June 1, 2010 in the Horatio Cemetery with Coy Arnold and Borden Neel officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Monday, May 31th at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Horatio.
Lillie Chandler Emerson
She was born to Joshua B. and Rosetta Lingo Chandler at Horatio, Arkansas, on April 19, 1924. She was a homemaker, and member of the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, sewing, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Will, Roy, Clarence, Arthur, and Joe Chandler, her sisters, Leddie Yandell, and Lyda Ramsey, a daughter, Myra Lynn Emerson, and in 1989, her husband Earl Emerson. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Earl Wayne and Marion Emerson of De Queen, two daughters and a son-in-law, Lois and Earl Simpson of Conway, Ark.; and Janet Sue Barnett of Little Rock, Arkansas, five grandchildren and their spouses; Anita Lynn and Glen Cooper of Conway, Ark., Andy and Kim Milam of Maumelle, Ark.; Kyle and Ashley Milam of Little Rock, Ark.; Earl Wayne Emerson, Jr. of De Queen, and Aaron and Rebecca Emerson of De Queen, five great-grandchildren, Mason, Abby, Zac, Andrew, and Emma, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Lillie Emerson are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home and will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 30th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Earl Emerson and Lawrence Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 29th.
Mary Marie Ellis Griggs
Mrs. Mary Marie Ellis Griggs, age 89, a resident of Horatio, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in the Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas.
She was born March 12, 1921 in Crittendon Co., Arkansas to Calvin William and Minral Leak Rhyne Ellis. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Pentecostal Church of God in De Queen for 40 years.
Mrs. Griggs was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Wesley Griggs; and two brothers.
She is survived by her children, James Wesley Griggs of Horatio, AR, Mary Ann Martin of Atlanta, Georgia, Shirley Pat Smith of Texarkana, Texas, and Tim Griggs of Benton, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Andrea Cleghorn, Teresa Fischer, Sheri Roberts, Shirley Griggs Kung, Kimberly Michelle Griggs, and Timothy Wesley Griggs, eight great-grandchildren; and three sisters.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Griggs will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010 in the First Pentecostal Church of God in De Queen with Pastor James Lewis, Rev. Eddie Schlinker and Rev. J. C. Seward officiating. Burial will follow in the Clear Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the funeral home.
Lillie Allene Mayo Kirton Mrs. Lillie Allene Mayo Kirton, age 97, a resident of De Queen, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at her home. She was born July 22, 1912 in Umpire, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in De Queen. Mrs. Kirton was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Della Parsons Mayo; her husband of 67 years, Paul C. Kirton and one grandson, Randy Godwin. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Wendel and Betty Kirton of Coppell, Texas; four daughters and sons-in-law, Dexta and T.L. McRae of Cedar Hill, Texas, Juanita and Russell Toye of De Queen, Myrna and Roy Staggs of Ashdown and Linda and Dick Warren of De Queen; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Kirton will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro Joe Carlton and Bro Jason Carlton officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 25th at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Anthony Lance McCleskey, Jr.
He was born at Mena, Arkansas, on January 1, 2009. Lance enjoyed running and playing and watching TV commercials, and game shows. Besides his parents, Lance is survived by his grandparents, Leo McCleskey of Wickes, AR, Christine McCleskey and Jim Pearce of Mena, and Jim and Kathy Worley of De Queen, one uncle, Eric McCleskey of Ft. Smith, Ark.; four aunts, Katherine Chambers of Wickes, Amy Zuniga of Arkadelphia, Ark.; Julie Strickland of De Queen, and Mary Beth Worley of Nashville, Ark., and a number of cousins. Funeral Services for Lance McCleskey are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, and will Be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 25th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Homer Frachiseur officiating. Burial will follow in Daniel Cemetery, Wickes, Ark. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Monday, May 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Edith Norene Walker Fox
Mrs. Edith Norene Walker Fox, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Friday, May 21, 2010, in the Howard Memorial Hospital at Nashville, Arkansas. She was born November 3, 1923, in Ridgeway, Texas. She was a homemaker, she loved working with flowers, and she was a member of the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Dierks. Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by her parents, William Dunbar and Viola Creamer Walker; husband, Lavere Otto Fox on April 3, 1986; three sisters, Bessie Malone, Burnis Gaddis and Sylvia Rawlinson; and one brother, William “Jack” Walker. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jessie Fox of Dierks; one daughter and a son-in-law, Donna and Gene Simmons of Dierks; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Tammi and Richard Leach of Valliant, Oklahoma; Paul and Misti Fox of Holly Creek, Oklahoma; Sarah and Matt Smith of Nashville, Arkansas; Yvette Brady of Emmett, Idaho; Rebecca and Matt Hill of Dierks; Angie and Benny Gibson of Linden, Texas; and Eric and Sabrina Kuykendall of Dierks; twelve great grandsons and two great granddaughters; two great great grandsons; eleven nieces and nephews; more than a dozen great nieces and nephews; and countless friends and church family. Funeral Services for Mrs. Fox will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2010, in the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Doyle Clifton and Bro. Gary Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in the Bluff Springs Cemetery near Nashville, Arkansas, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sunday, May 23 at the funeral home in Dierks.
Robert Dewayne Williams
He was born to Charles Collins and Margaret Edith Taylor Williams at Gillham, Arkansas, on May 4, 1935. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the U. S. Navy. He was a retired electrician, and a member of the Grace Baptist Church. He enjoyed word puzzles, watching TV, his cat, Rinkum, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Miller Williams of De Queen, a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Cody Williams of Victoria, Texas, three daughters and a son-in-law, Rhonda Kay Satterfield of Calf., Sherri Lynn Weitzel of Conway, Ark., Kathy and Lucio Leon of De Queen, two sisters, Mary Helen Dossett of Muskogee, Okla, and Margaret Ann Brake of Georgetown, Texas, seven grandchildren, Misty Scott, Steven Butcher, Selena Leon, Cameron Williams, and Kensey Shoemake, Katheyrn Shirl Ledesma and Jessica Renee Lininger; three great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Dewayne Williams are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home and will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 20th in the Avon Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Johnson officiating. Visitation will be general.
Michael DeWayne Chaney
He was born to Derald and Edna Lingo Chaney at Idabel, Oklahoma, on June 21, 1955. He was an employee of E-Z Mart of Horatio, and had served in the U. S. Army. He enjoyed playing the guitar, video games, coin collecting, and his cat. He was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by a son, Christopher Chaney of Washington, two daughters, Linda Michelle Chaney and Lavada Starr Chaney both of Oregon, his father, Derald Chaney of Mineral Wells, Texas, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Shari Chaney and Paul and Shera Chaney all of Horatio, and a number of nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements for Mr. Mike Chaney are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. A memorial service will be held at the home of his brother, Gary Don Chaney, 811 Central Road, Horatio, on Saturday, May 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Danny James Tipton
He was a retired mechanic for Weyerhaeuser. Mr. Tipton was preceded in death by his parents, O.D. and Mildred Tipton; and his wife, Ninette Tipton on August 15, 2005. He is survived by two daughters, Heather Kesterson of Panama City, Florida and Rachel Gardner of Athens; one son, James Tipton of De Queen; two brothers, Neal Tipton of Umpire and Glenvil "Red" Kesterson of Lockesburg; two sisters, Marilyn Keith of Umpire and Sherry Hammock of Athens; four grandchildren, Zack and Zoe Kesterson and Grace and Carson Gardner; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 20, 2010 in the Athens Cemetery with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Karl Kenneth "Rosco" Vann, Jr.
Karl Kenneth "Rosco" Vann, Jr., age 52, a resident of Cove, AR died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at his home.
He was born June 16, 1957 in Woodville, Texas to Karl Kenneth and Altha Self Vann. He was a truck driver and a member of the Cove First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Vann of Cove; his children, Brittany Vann of Caddo Gap, AR, Trey and Teagan Vann of Cove and Billy Vann; one brother, James Burl Vann of Woodville, TX; four sisters, Bonnie Feedler of Shreveport, LA, Carol Smith of Alexandria, LA, Helen Judelet of Woodville, TX and Bea Beck of Norman, AR; his mother Altha Vann of Mt. Ida, AR, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, with special thanks to his nieces, Michelle Black & Nicole Evans and their spouses, Evan Black and Tell Evans. Memorial services for Mr. Vann will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in the Cove First Baptist Church with Bro. Ron Ladd officiating. An account has been set up at the Union Bank of Mena for donations for the family.
Will “Bill” Willis
He was born January 4, 1932 in Glenflora, Texas. He was the owner of Bill’s Welding service in Wickes since 1968. Mr. Willis was preceded in death by his parents, Collin DeLoy “Pete” and Rotha Fay Wilson Willis; two brothers, Jack and Denver Willis; and one daughter, Donna Marie Cary. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Billy D. and Georgia Willis of Wickes; two daughters, Juanita Walling of De Queen and Rebecca Hulse of Canyon Lake, Texas; a special friend, John Loyd of Grannis; six sisters and four brothers-in-law, Frances and Earl Ellis and Dorothy Fay Plott, all of Paris, Texas, Mary and Dale Roden of Sawyer, Oklahoma, Laquita Sharp of Texas, Ann and Ray Cannon of Wickes, Eileen and Dave Boggs of Vasco, Texas; one brother, David Willis; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2010 in the Daniel Cemetery in Wickes with Chris Burke officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen
Marion E. “Mike” Walker
Mr. Marion E. “Mike” Walker, age 83, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Monday, May 10, 2010 in De Queen Medical Center. He was born at Paris, Texas on November 30, 1926. He was a retired with from U. S. Navy, where he served as Lieutenant Commander, and a member of the St. Barbara’s Catholic Church. He was a member of the Sevier County Quorum Court for 8 years, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Downs Walker Mangold, a brother, Floyd Walker, a son, Gary Walker, and a daughter, Diane Hicks. He is survived by his wife, Gail Conlon Walker of De Queen, a son and daughter-in-law, Robert M. and Peggy Walker of York, South Carolina, his father, Earl Mangold of De Queen, three sisters and a brother-in-law, Elizabeth Hooker of Little Rock, Betty and Thomas Lutz of De Queen, and Jenny Langtry of Tucson, Arizona, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mr. Mike Walker are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, and will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 14th at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church with Father Jose Orellana officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in the Redmen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Thursday, May 13th from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., and a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.
Bettie Imogene "Jean" Sackett Bettie Imogene "Jean" Sackett, age 84, a resident of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Monday, May 10, 2010 in Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana.
She was born March 31, 1926 in Winthrop, Arkansas. She was a supply clerk for Rockwall International, a Baptist and had a passion for music and gardening.
Mrs. Sackett was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron "Bud" and Fannie Sharp Morgan; and two grandsons, George Russell "Rusty" Venable and Rodney Glen Hooper II.
She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Darlene and George Venable and Evelyn and Bobby Whitfield, all of Texarkana, Texas, Carolyn Sackett of Hooks, Texas and Debbie and Darrell Santifer of Taylor, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 19 step-great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Sackett will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen with Rev. Audie Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Campground Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 13th at the funeral home.
Dora Lovell Ward Mrs. Dora Lovell Ward, age 91, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Sunday, May 9, 2010 in the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She was born September 30, 1918 in Billstown, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Dierks.
Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sarah Lockeby Worley; her husband, Andy Ward in 1987; her eldest son, Earnest Ward; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Nancy Ward of Commerce, Georgia, Clyde and Mary Ward of Dierks, Charles and Diane Ward of Rocky Face, Georgia, Thomas and Ellen Ward of Dierks, Clifton and Brenda Ward of Dierks, Louise and Harold George of Dardanelle, Arkansas, James Ward of Umpire, Earl and Susie Ward of Dierks, Patricia Kelly of Sherwood, Arkansas, Linda and Randy Hulsey of Falcon, Colorado; 28 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 47great-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ward will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church with Gary Welch officiating. Burial will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 11th at the funeral home in Dierks.
Shirley Juwan Parker Smith
Mrs. Shirley Juwan Parker Smith age 71 a resident of Valliant, Oklahoma, died Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Paris, Texas.
She was born September 14, 1938 in Dierks, Arkansas. She was a self employed rancher, certified nurses assistant at the Valliant Nursing Home; she did janitorial work for the Corp of Engineers. She enjoyed gardening, working with her cattle, and spending time outside.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Virgie Snoe Kitchens Parker and her beloved husband Ronnie Smith.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Mariea and Tommy McCary of Wright City, Oklahoma; a brother and sister-in-law, Von and Nora Sue Parker of Dierks, Arkansas; one grandson, Jarrod Jake McCary and one niece Connie Parker of Austin, Texas.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Smith will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks with Troy Ruffin officiating. Burial will follow in the Burg Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, May 10th at the Dierks Funeral Home.
Daniel Martin Kinney Mr. Daniel Martin Kinney age 57 a resident of Mena, Arkansas, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at his home.
He was born April 13, 1953 in Mena, Arkansas. He was a musician, sound engineer and a Christian.
Mr. Kinney was preceded in death by his mother, Dathnie Teritto.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Kinney of Denton, Texas; two brothers, Blackie Nall and Larry Burns; two sisters, Sarah Stillwell and Beth Yarborough and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Contact Melissa Kinney at 940-735-7388.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
Kassi Loren Hinton
She was born to Loren, Jr. and Glenda Fay Mills Hinton at Texarkana, Texas, on August 18, 1985. She was a 2004 graduate of De Queen High School, and was a member of the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. She loved being with people and going to church. She enjoyed karaoke, swimming, amusement park rides, and swinging. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Loren Bob Hinton in 1985, and her grandmother, Frances Evelyn Mills in 1996. She is survived by her parents, Loren and Glenda Hinton of De Queen, a sister, Kirbi Hinton of De Queen, her grandparents, Betty Ann Hinton of Winthrop, and Weaver, Jr. and Gerry Mills of New Boston, Texas, one uncle, Phil, and his wife, Pam Mills of Texarkana, Texas, one aunt, Tammy “TaTa”, and her husband, James Bates of Winthrop, four cousins, Todd, and his wife, Melissa Mills, Brittany Mills, Zach Bates, and Jaden Bates, and a host of friends. Funeral Services for Kassi Hinton are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, and will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 10th in the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, De Queen, with Bro. Jason Carlton and Bro. Joe Carlton officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Saturday, May 8th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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2008 Justice Marie Norwood, a little redhead full of fire came to this
earth. Soon we would find out that she was born with a broken
heart. God would take her hand and a miracle took place. The world’s
greatest heart doctor with hands blessed by God repaired Justice’s
little heart. Every one that she met along the way was amazed at the
strength, joy and courage of our tiny opera singer. Music was the
center of Justice’s life from the start. Anyone who saw our little
redhead smile had no choice but to smile as well. If ever God
placed a child on this earth to light up people’s lives, Justice
was that child. We have always called her our firecracker; beautiful,
amazing to watch, and explosive. 
Joe Bruce Baker, Jr.,
age 46, a resident of Ashdown, Arkansas, died Saturday August 28, 2010
in Texarkana, Texas. Mr. Baker was born June 11, 1964 in De Queen,
Arkansas.
Mrs.
Ruby Dell Waldrop Meeks, age 94, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas died
Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Dierks.
Jeremy Royal, age 30, a
resident of Ben Lomond, Ark., died Wednesday, August 18, 2010, close to
Malvern Ark in a truck wreck.
Nel
Elizabeth Leeper, age 82, a resident of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of De
Queen, Arkansas, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 in the Wadley Regional
Medical Center in Texarkana.
Mr.
Paul E. Nuttall, age 79, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas died Sunday,
August 8, 2010, in the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock,
Arkansas.
Phyllis
Dunlap Hankins age 59 of Arkadelphia died Tuesday, August 3,
2010 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
after a year-long battle with cancer. She was born April
15, 1951, the daughter of William Buryl and Nola Belle Dunlap.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Henderson
State University in 1974. She was a member of First
Presbyterian Church of Arkadelphia and worked at the Arkadelphia
Human Development Center for 28 years. Phyllis was
committed to community affairs and actively volunteered for the
Diamond Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Clark
County Humane Society, was a member of the Clark County
Strategic Plan Healthcare Subcommittee, and served as president
of the Arkadelphia School Board. She was also a Kiwanis
Club member, served the Girl Scouts as leader and advisor, was a
member of Friends of AETN, and was dedicated to her work
with the Volunteer Council for the Arkadelphia Human Development
Center.
Glendon
Bryan Youngblood, age 34, a resident of Gillham, Arkansas died Saturday,
July 31, 2010 in De Queen.
Mr.
Herbert Lyn Routh, age 82, a resident of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and
former resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Thursday, July 22nd in the
Wadley Regional Medical Center. He was born to Earl and Hattie Mae
Cummings Routh at Redland, Oklahoma, on November 13, 1927. He was
retired from the D&E TO&E Railroad, and was a member of the Assembly of
God. He enjoyed riding horses, and team roping. He was preceded in death
by his parents. 
Allie
Frances Billingsley, age 85, a resident of Little River Club, Winthrop,
Arkansas, died Thursday, July 15, 2010 at her home.
Mr.
Richard (Dick) Lee Dickinson,
age 74, a resident of Danbury, Texas died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at his
home.
Mr.
Massie Daniel Liggan, Jr. age 83, a resident of Newhope, Arkansas, died
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in the St. Joseph’s Mercy Health Center in Hot
Springs, Arkansas.He was born July 6, 1927 in Prince Edward County,
Virginia. He was a bricklayer and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Mrs.
Lola Mae Rainbolt Williams Cook, age 90, a resident of De Queen,
Arkansas, died Monday, July 12, 2010 in the De Queen Medical Center, De
Queen. 
Mr.
John Bair Nimmons, age 88, a resident of De Queen, died Wednesday, in
the Brookwood Nursing & Rehab. 
Mr.
Stanley Brian Dailey, age 57, a resident of Texarkana, Texas died
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at his home.
Herbert
J. Leeper,
Mrs.
Lois Jean White, age 83, a resident of Dierks, died Monday, June 28,
2010 in the Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville.
Ray
Stinnett, 53, of Mtn. View, AR entered into rest on Saturday June 26,
2010 in Mtn. View, AR. Ray was born July 14, 1956 in De Queen, AR to
Hershel Ray Stinnett, Sr. and Jimmie Mills Stinnett. He was a member of
First Baptist Church in Mtn. View and was branch manager of First
National Bank of Izard County in Mountain View. He was a loving husband,
father, son and uncle.
Mr.
Milton M. Hart, age 82, a resident of De Queen, died Friday, June 25,
2010, in the De Queen Medical Center. 
Mrs.
Laxmiben Parbhubhai Desai, age 92, a resident of De Queen, Ark., died
Tuesday, June 22, 2010, in the De Queen Medical Center. 
Mrs.
Joyce Ellen Ustby Youngblood, age 68, a resident of De Queen, died
Saturday, June 19th, in a Little Rock Hospital. 
Mr.
Jimmie Joe Lyle, age 76, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas, died Wednesday,
June 16, 2010 at his home after a long battle with cancer. 
Robert
Lee Petty, age 45, a resident of Alma, AR died Thursday, June 10, 2010
at his home.
Rodger
Dale Robinson, age 54, a resident of Wickes, AR, died Monday, June 7,
2010 at his home.
Mrs.
Lillie Chandler Emerson, age 86, a resident of De Queen, died Thursday,
May 27th in the Brookewood Nursing and Rehab. 
Anthony
Lance McCleskey, Jr., 16 month old infant son of Anthony, Sr., and
Leslie Ann Worley McCleskey, residents of De Queen, went to Heaven to be
with his Lord and the angels on Saturday, May 22, 2010. 
Mr.
Robert Dewayne Williams, age 75, a resident of De Queen, died Tuesday,
May 18th in the De Queen Medical Center. 
Mr.
Michael DeWayne Chaney, age 54, a resident of Horatio, Ark., died
Monday, May 17th at his home. 
Mr.
Danny James Tipton a resident of Umpire, Arkansas, died Sunday, May 16,
2010 at his home.
Mr.
Will “Bill” Willis, age 78, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas, died
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in the V.A. Medical Center in Little Rock.
Kassi
Loren Hinton, age 24, a resident of De Queen, died Thursday, May 6th in
Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock.