David A. DeVault

Mr. David Alden DeVault, age 87, a resident of Lockesburg, Ark., died Friday, February 03, 2012 in  Wadley Regional Medical Center.

He was born Howard Isaac and Louise DeVault on July 7, 1924 at Blue Island, Illinois. He was a Veteran of World War II. having served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired conductor for the Rock Island railroad, and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He enjoyed building things, and helping people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Helen Janes McInness DeVault.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Jane DeVault of Jenks, Okla., A daughter, Ann Smith of Ft. Jones, California, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, and a special grandchild, Debra Grosheider of Circle Naperville, Illinois.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11th in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's witness, with Jerry Brazeal officiating. cremation arrangements under the direction of Chandler funeral Home.

David L. Rose

Mr. David L. Rose , age 94, a resident of McGehee, Arkansas, and former resident of De Queen, died Friday, February 3, 2012 in McGehee Medical Center, McGehee, Arkansas.

He was born to Cullen Henderson and Fannie Roberson Rose at Gillham, Arkansas on December 14, 1917. He was the great-grandson of Sevier County Pioneers, Levi Davis and Catherine Ann Hopkins. He was retired from Weyerhaeuser Company, and member of the First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Josephine Holder Rose, a daughter, Alice Rose, a grandson, Jared Young, two brothers, and four sisters.

He is survived by a son, David Carroll Rose of Houston, Texas, three daughters and sons-in-law, Judith Raven of Houston, Texas, Johnnie and James Young, M. D. of McGehee, Arkansas, and Mary and Max Epperson of Houston, Texas, two grandchildren, Morton David Raven, Jr. of Houston, Texas, and Dr. Jennifer Young of McGehee, Arkansas.

Funeral Services for Mr. David Rose will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home.

 Bobbie Nell Bearden Miller Jones

She was born to Robert Lee and Clara Edna Smith Bearden at Umpire, Arkansas, on April 17, 1933. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Dierks Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Glen and Wayne Bearden, her husbands, Herman Edwin Miller, and J. D. Jones..

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robbie Joe and Kelly Miller, and David Earl and Stephanie Miller all of Dierks, a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis Ann and Larry Edwards of Springdale, Ark.; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Miller, Johnny Miller, Jeremy Miller, Keith Miller, Heath Miller, Renny Miller, B. J. Baxter, and Michael Baxter, ten great-grandchildren, a sister, Juanita Goss of Dierks, Ark., and a niece, Michelle Ward of Dierks.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Bobbie Miller Jones will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 5th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Umpire, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Saturday, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M

William Paul Ruzick

He was born to John Edward, Sr., and Deborah Anita Gibson Ruzick on November 6, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He was industrial engineer, and a Roman Catholic. He enjoyed fishing, sports cars, and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John Edward Ruzick, Jr., James M. Ruzick, and Michael F. Ruzick, and a son, Johnny Ruzick, III.

He is survived by a daughter, Shannon Tooke of Mishawka, Indiana, a step-daughter, Heide Janora Doeden of Fayetteville, Ark., a sister, Judy Bara of Bloomingdale, Ill, and two grandchildren, Nate and Emily Tooke, one niece, Tina Bara and one nephew, Jeffrey Bara

Cremation was under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, and no services are planned at this time.

Robert A. “Bob” Decker

He was born to Harvey Dixon and Mamie Melissa Thompson Decker at Dublin, Texas, on February 7, 1930. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U. S. Army. He was retired owner of Bob’s Trading Post in Odessa, Texas, retiring to Horatio in 1986. He also worked for Walmart in De Queen for several years.

He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Horatio, and enjoyed wood working, fishing, and hunting.

Mr. Decker was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Kenneth Decker, and Buddy Decker and a step- daughter, Beverly Ruzin.

He is survived by his wife of over 46 years, Wanda Lawley Decker of Lockesburg, a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Rita Decker of Canyon, Texas, a daughter, Deborah Thomas of San Antonio, Texas, a step-daughter, Barbara Kurachi and her husband, George, of Austin, Texas, one brother, Thomas Brian Decker of Weatherford, Texas, a sister, Patsy Ruth Turney of Mobile, Alabama 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Bob Decker will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 4th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ralph Staggs officiating. Burial with military rites will be held in the Horatio Cemetery. Visitation will be general.

Dorothy Ann Sanderson Shockley

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Sanderson Shockley, age 85, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at her home.

She was born July 31, 1926 in Cabot, Arkansas.

Mrs. Shockley was preceded in death by her parents, Caleb and Bessie Nancy Sanderson; four brothers, John Floyd, Billy Ray, Homer Charles and Louis Claeborn “Sam” Sanderson; five sisters, Susie Lillian Nickels, Margie Earline Addibelle Reed, Jeannie Williams and Irene Hogue; and one half brother, Joe Lee Vann.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judith Nancy and Rusty Durham of De Queen, AR; one grandson, David Lane Dobbs and his wife Tammy of Cabot, AR; three great grandchildren, Justin Harrison, Anna Lauren and Ava Lane Dobbs of Cabot, AR; and one step grandson, Wade Durham of Hatfield, AR.

Memorial Services are pending.

Mary Jane Staggs Goode

Mary Jane Staggs Goode, age 89, a resident of De Queen, passed away, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in the De Queen Medical Center.

She was born on March 28, 1922 to Henry L. and Kate Willmon Staggs in the Sardis Community, near De Queen, Arkansas.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and sewing, and was among the oldest members of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church of De Queen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant sons; her husband of fifty-five years, Robert E. Goode; a daughter, Judy Packnett; a granddaughter, Lori Jane O'Connor; four brothers, Nolan Staggs, Curry Staggs, Henry (Ikey) Staggs and Ruel Staggs; five sisters, Mae Belle Staggs, Odessa Staggs, Ruby Chandler, Virginia Ruth and Vetra Faulkner.

Mrs. Goode is survived by one daughter and two sons-in-law, Glenda and Ken Rogers, and Gehri Packnett; two granddaughters, Debbie Smith, and Kendra Icenhower; four grandsons, Scott Packnett. Jeff Lipsey, Paul Lipsey, and Robert Rogers; eight great-granddaughters, Sarah Newton, Savannah Packnett, Sammi O'Connor, Ashley Torres, Morgan Lipsey, Rachel Lipsey, Lauren Icenhower, and Kaitlyn Icenhower; ten great-grandsons, Jonathan Bard, Beau Packnett, Cade Packnett, Hunter Lipsey, Tanner Lipsey, Manuel Hernandez, Cal O'Connor, Matthew Keeney, Colton Rogers, and Luke Rogers; two great-great-granddaughters; one great-great-grandson; one brother and sister-in-law, Doyle and Opal Staggs and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Goode will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen with Bro. Jason Carlton and Bro. Joe Carlton officiating.  Burial will follow in the Old Piney Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, February 3^rd at the funeral home.

Billy Jack Wallace

Ottie Vermease Cook Simmons

Mrs. Ottie Vermease Cook Simmons, age 88, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 in the De Queen Regional Medical Center.

Vermease was born October 2, 1923 in Daisy, Arkansas.  She was the youngest daughter of John and Minnie (Copeland) Cook.  She was a homemaker, devoted mother and grandmother, a very caring, loving and unselfish person.  She enjoyed cooking, quilting and gardening when she was able.  Family was very important to her and she enjoyed holidays and special occasions with them.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lockesburg and served as church secretary for many years until her disability kept her from getting out.

Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thelma Simmons; sister, Lola Barentine; brothers, Hester, Carrol, Cleo and Curtis Cook.

She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Johnny Michael Simmons and wife Anita and Timothy Kevin Simmons all of Lockesburg; one grandson, John Garrett Simmons of Lockesburg; three granddaughters, Brandi Lynn Arter and husband Logan and Dana Michele Simmons of Lockesburg and Natasha Deann Simmons of Ashdown, Arkansas; one great-grandson, Kevin Tyrell Arter and one great-granddaughter, Justtes A’Reinghs Latimer of Ashdown. Several nieces and nephews and many friends. Special friends, Tina Frost and Son Brandon of Texarkana.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Simmons will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2012 in the Lockesburg First Baptist Church with,  Bro. Jack Gilliland and Bro. Wesley Blankenship officiating.  Burial will follow in the Bear Creek Cemetery near Kirby, Arkansas under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 29^th at the funeral home in De Queen.

ReNee Emmert Roberts

Mrs. ReNee Emmert Roberts, age 68, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 26, 2012 in the Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas.

Guy Dudley Dowell
 

Guy Dudley Dowell, age 71, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas, formerly of Dierks, Arkansas died Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Dierks.

He was born July 12, 1940 in Little River County, Arkansas.  He was a former school bus driver for the Wickes School System, and a member and past master of the Oak Hill Masonic Lodge #393 in Dierks.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Caryl Sue Scott Dowell in 1995; and his parents, Charles and Helen Smith Dowell.

He is survived by one son, Glendon Dowell of Wickes; two grandchildren, Montana Deshawn Dowell and Codi Renee Winship; one sister, Charlene Kee of Kilgore, Texas; a special friend, Helen Hartness of Lockesburg, Arkansas; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Dowell will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks with Rev. Bobby Neal officiating.  Burial with Masonic rites will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 at the funeral home in Dierks.

Billy Gene Barrett, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Allen Lindsey

Robert "Bob" Allen Lindsey, age 80, a resident of Winthrop, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at his home.

He was born May 3, 1931 in Bethany, Oklahoma.  He was a mechanic, construction worker and a member of the Crossroads Church of Christ.

Mr. Lindsey was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Ethel Passmore Lindsey; three brothers, Bill, Tony, and Tommy Lindsey.

Marvin Thomas Wilemon

Edith Lelen Crawford Edwards Beck

Edith Lelen Crawford Edwards Beck, age 84, a resident of Ashdown, Arkansas died Monday, January 16, 2012 in New Boston, Texas.

She was born September 8, 1927 in Burke, Arkansas.  She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Beck was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Bertie Grooms Crawford; and one grandson, Kevin Wilson.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Beck of Ashdown; one son, Norman Edwards of Foreman, Arkansas; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Ellis Harmon of New Boston, Texas; three step-children, Sandy Galloway, Jocelynn Stone and Glenn Beck; two grandchildren, Sherri Campanini of Texarkana, Texas and Kristina McCoy of New Boston; five great-grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren and 1 step-great-grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.    

Dorothy Mae Griffin
 

She was born May 3, 1921 in Henderson, New York.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Williamson Community Church in Horatio. 

Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by one son, Harold Rolfe.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Martha and George Williamson of Horatio; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Betty Rolfe also of Horatio and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. 

Tony Allen Tucker

He was born January 23, 1968 in De Queen.  He was a dozer operator.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill J. Tucker and one brother, Royce Tucker. 

He is survived by his wife, Laura Tucker of Newhope; three daughters, Julie, Amber and Amanda Tucker; one son-in-law, Mark Ward; one grandson, Brenden Ward; his parents, Joe and Nola Feemster of Newhope; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Randy and Norma Tucker and Oneal Tucker all of Newhope; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Joan and Jim Wigley of Vega, Texas, Kathy Schaffer and friend Richard of Hugo, Oklahoma, Karen and Mike Fortenberry of Adrian, Texas and Deana and Donnie Manasco of Newhope; several nieces and nephews, including Colton Allen Coffman who is his name sake; and the mother of his children, Lisa Manning. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 in the Pleasant Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Newhope with Rev. Kenny Fant officiating. 

Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

Louise Borden Lazenby

Louise Borden Lazenby, age 91, a resident of Winthrop, Arkansas died Thursday, January 12, 2012 in De Queen, Arkansas.

Mr. Herbert Mobley, age 70, a resident of De Queen, died Tuesday, January 10th in the Brookewood Nursing and Rehab.

Mr. Bethard "Curly" Lee

Mr. Bethard "Curly" Lee, age 79 of Gillham, AR died Monday, January 9, 2012 in the Oaks Health Care Center in Poteau, OK.

He was born to Ray Field and Dollie Stafford Lee in the Kellum Community of Sevier County, Arkansas on July 4, 1932.  He was retired from Weyerhaeuser Company Dierks Mill.  He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army, and was a member of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints.  He enjoyed cows, fishing, hunting and being outside.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother: Ray T. Lee and a sister: Pearlee Lee Loafield.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Wester Lee of Gillham, a son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Debbie Lee of De Queen; a daughter and son-in law, Belinda Sue and Charles Goodwin of Poteau, OK; a sister, Lorean Black of Gilmore, TX; nine grandchildren:  Adam, Eric, Cody, Colt, Charleen, Christel, Kara, Heather and Breta; Fifteen great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Mr. Curly Lee will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 14th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel. 

Robert Van Lee

Max Edward “Mr. Max” Vail

C. W. Shepherd, Jr.

He was born to Charlie Wesley, Sr. and Mamie Bailey Shepherd, at Dierks, Arkansas, on November 14, 1935. He was a retired employee of Lewis Food Store. He was a member of the De Queen Church of Christ and the Sevier County Cattlemen’s Association. He enjoyed visiting with neighbors, and friends, and spending time with his family, especially his great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Hugh Shepherd, a sister, Viola Hill, and a great-nephew, Jeremy Frachiseur.

He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Raymond Morris of De Queen, a brother-in-law, Lawrence Hill of Dierks, two nephews and their spouses, Charles and Paula Morris of Horatio, and Ronald and Kim Morris of De Queen, four nieces and their spouses, Linda and Randy Frachiseur of De Queen, Brenda and William Hill of Wilton, Arkansas, and Debbie and Justin Seymour of Horatio, and Marie and Mark Shirro of Mena, Arkansas, and several great-nieces and nephews.

Ricky Alan Whisenhunt

Elizabeth Louise Smith (Betty) Culp

She is survived by five children, Liz Howell and husband Charlie of Searcy, Vicki Keener and husband Bob of Texarkana, Teresa Brewer of De Queen, James Culp of Texarkana, Lori Bristow and husband Jimmy of Redwater, Tex., and her brothers and a sister, Frederick Smith of Cross Roads, Nick Smith of Cross Roads, Curtis Smith and his wife Bessie Lee of Foreman, June Markwalter and her husband Charles of Hot Springs Village, and David Smith and wife Linda of Ashdown, eight grandchildren and their spouses, Dustin and Ginger Howell, and Drew and Audrey Chandler all of Searcy, Ark., Brooke Smith, Blaire and Kelly Harp all of De Queen, Matt and Amanda Brewer of Horatio, Mark and Lexie Brewer of Texarkana, Jayme Bristow and Jared Bristow both of Redwater, Texas, eight great-grandchildren, Hayden Harp, Laney Smith, Halle Harp, Griffin Chandler, Addison Chandler, McKenzie Smith, Hannah Howell, and Emmeline Howell and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was a faithful member of the De Queen Church of Christ where she taught the third grade class. She attended the University of Arkansas and was an avid Razorback fan. She devoted her early life to her children, then began working at age 50 and retired from Seal and Hodge Insurance Agency.

Lisa Renae Lansdell Voss

She was born to Truman and Judy Faye McCarra Lansdell at De Queen, Arkansas, on November 3, 1970. She was an associate with the Ashdown WalMart, as well as a homemaker. Lisa was a member of the Winthrop Baptist Church, and she enjoyed camping, working around the house, and spending time with her husband and sons.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. James Fields, and Mr. & Mrs. Guy Lansdell, a brother, Marty Glenn Lansdell, and a niece, Madison Lansdell.

She is survived by her husband of almost 19 years, Steve Voss of Foreman, two sons, Koby James Voss, and Kory Lane Voss both of Foreman, her parents, Truman and Judy Lansdell of Winthrop, a brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Brandi Lansdell of Ashdown, Lisa is also survived by her husband’s family, her father and mother-in-law, Jasper and Lila Voss of Haworth, Okla,, her brother-in-law, James, and his wife, Tedda Voss of Haworth, Okla, her sisters-in-law, Lisa and her husband, Phillip Pruitt of Texarkana, Ark., Pam Voss, Joanna Voss both Haworth, Okla., and Mary and her husband, Dusty of Checotah, Okla., and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Lisa Voss will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7th in the Crossroads Baptist Church, Winthrop, AR, with Rev. Gary Stiener officiating. Burial will follow in the Campground Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. www.chandlerfuneral.com.

Raymond D. Leard

Ester Clara Hammock Wallace
 

Debra LaVelle Roberts Trusley

Mrs. Debra LaVelle Roberts Trusley, age 54, a resident of Lockesburg, died Monday, January 2, 2012, in the Brookwood Nursing & Rehab.

She was born to Robert Lee and Jane LaVelle Wilson Roberts, on September 5, 1957 at De Queen, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her children and grandchildren, and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Norman Lee Roberts.

She is survived by a son, Jesse Gene Trusley of Lockesburg, two daughters, Regina LaVelle Trusley and Elizabeth Ann Trusley both of Lockesburg, two grandchildren, Kylie Ann Trusley and Jass’tyn Gene Trusley both of Lockesburg, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane and Mark Sims of Horatio, Arkansas, and Darla and Gene Lanicek of Dierks, Ark. and a number of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews.

Florine Harberson Ford

She was born to William Bill Harberson and Leetha Harville Harberson at Center Point, Arkansas, on January 15, 1929. She was a member of the Church on The Rock in Texarkana, and was a retired secretary for the City of Texarkana. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John Harberson, and a special nephew, Jimmy Harberson.

She is survived by a daughter, Julie Walston of Dierks, a brother, Pete Harberson of Ashdown, two grandsons, Drew and Austin Walston of Dierks, a granddaughter, Adriana Walston of Dierks,  a great-granddaughter, Raylie Walston of New Hope, Ark., and a number of nieces and nephews.

Deanna Mae Burgess

Alvin Reed Lansdell

Mildred Lovella Farley

Lucille Fisk Runnels Liggin

Mrs. Lucille Fisk Runnels Liggin, age 86, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in the Brookewood Nursing Center in De Queen.

She was born January 6, 1925 in the Provo Community in Lockesburg, Arkansas.  She was a homemaker and attended Old Union Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Liggin was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Melissa Alford Fisk; her husbands, Harvey Runnels and Walter Liggin; her step-mother, Reithie Cross Fisk; three brothers, Wade Fisk, Nelson Fisk and Elson Fisk; and one sister, Betty Porter.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Kim Runnels of De Queen, Arkansas and Willie and Melissa Liggin of Horatio, Arkansas; two brothers, Ralph Fisk, Jr. of De Queen and Fred Fisk of Malvern, Arkansas; one sister, Maude Burris of Gillham, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Tracy Runnels, Steven Runnels, Labrada Vann, Trent Liggin and Jeffery Liggin; five great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Liggin will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2011 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Donnie Davis officiating.  Burial will follow in the Avon Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the funeral home.

Roger Dale Bush

Mr. Roger Dale Bush, age 65, a resident of Foreman, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in Texarkana, Texas.

He was born July 18, 1946 in De Queen, Arkansas.  He was an attorney and a member of the Community of Christ Church in Winthrop, Arkansas.

Mr. Bush was preceded in death by his mother, Lue Anne Smith Bush.

He is survived by his father, Roland Bush of Foreman; and two sisters, Donna Barber of Shreveport, Louisiana and Carol Dew of Skelmorlie, Scotland.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Bush will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2011 in the Campground Cemetery in Winthrop with Ellis Lewis and Leroy Morgan officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the funeral home.

Joyce Aileen Spencer

Amy Nicole Hughes Higgins

Jewel Lorette Hoover Kendrick

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Burnice Hoover, and her husband, Gyne Lee Kendrick.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Debbie Knod of Nederland, Texas, two daughters and sons-in-law, Gwen and Hollis DeVasier of Horatio, and Gloria and Ron Funk of Nederland, Texas, six grandchildren, Brandon Shane DeVasier, Misty Gentry, Tammy Adaway, Lori Knod, Cory Knod, and T. J. Gray, eight great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Jewel Kendrick will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 22, 2011 in the CerroGordo Cemetery, with Bro. Charles Ligon officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 21st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Sarah Ann Perez Silva

Sarah worked at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in De Queen, AR. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Sarah was very devoted to her whole family. She was a member of the St. Barbara Catholic Church and had lived in De Queen for 25 years moving from Idabel.

She was preceded in death by her father, Manuel Perez Sr.; and her grandfather, Pete Perez.

Sarah is survived by her mother, Lupe Bridges of Idabel; her daughter, Linda Perez of De Queen, AR; grandchildren, Marissa Perez, Chris Perez, Whitney Austin and Jayden Downs, all of De Queen, AR; a great-granddaughter, Surie White of De Queen, AR; brother, Manuel Perez of Idabel; sister, Patsy Ponce of De Queen, AR; nieces, Rosenda Perez and Leticia Aguilar, both of De Queen, AR; several aunts, uncles, other relatives and a host of friends.

A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the St. Barbara Catholic Church in De Queen, AR. Interment will follow at Canfield Cemetery in Idabel.

The Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the St. Barbara Catholic Church in De Queen, AR.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2011 at the funeral home in Idabel.

Stanley Denis Klitz

He was born to Edward Lowell, Sr., and Artie Margaret Rich Klitz at De Queen, Arkansas, on March 29, 1960. He was retired from the Kansas City Southern Railroad, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and horseback riding.

He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Edward Klitz, Jr., his grandparents, Robert Lee and Sussie Cobb Rich, and Vertie Rich; Martin and Edna Dunlap Klitz.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lee Williamson Klitz of Horatio, two sons, Trent James “T. J.” Klitz of Red Water, Texas, and Andrew Jerit Klitz of Ashdown, Ark.; two step-daughters, Jada McBride of Lufkin, Texas, and Tiffanty McBride of Horatio, Ark.; his mother, Artie Margaret Klitz of Winthrop, one brother and sister-in-law, Kim and Dala Klitz of Winthrop, one granddaughter, Andrea Klaire Klitz of Foreman, Ark.; a step-grand- daughter, Jaycee Vanhoose of Horatio, and a number aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Denis Klitz will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 18th in the Pauley Cemetery with Leon Klitz and Larry Combs officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M., Saturday, December 17th.

Robert “Bobby” Buck Purtell

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Buck Purtell, age 40, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas died Tuesday, December, 13 2011 at his home.

Louis Ray Verducci

Willis Dale Archer

Daniel Lee Brown
 

He was born on May 3, 1951 at Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Harry Harland and Jean Marie Brown. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, retiring as a Tech Sergeant in the U. S. Air Force, with 20 years’ service. He was procurement specialist with Pilgrim Ind. Mr. Brown was a Lutheran, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife of over 41 years, Donna Clark Brown of De Queen, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald Harland and Mindy Brown of Herculaneum, Missouri, and Dean Lee Brown of Horatio, four grandchildren, Dennis Blake Ericson Brown of Uppsala, Sweden, Justyce Eliese Brown of De Queen, Payton Riley Brown and Preston Ray Brown both of Herculaneum, Missouri, his adopted family, Clistas Lemons of De Queen, Chinna and Gary Jones and familyof Umpire, Kevin and Kim Lemons and family of Sims, Texas, Opie Lemons of Horatio, and Lee Lemons also of Horatio.

The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Thursday, December 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cremation under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home

Jewell Frances Matthews Skaggs

Alta Rogers Durham

Charles Joseph Rochelle II

Mr. Charles Joseph Rochelle II, age 85,  a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at his home. 

He was born August 8, 1926 in Winthrop, Arkansas. He was a truck driver, gunsmith, and a World War II veteran having served 17 years in the U.S Army and a lifetime member of the NRA. 

Mr. Rochelle was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph and Willie Lee Hatter Rochelle; one daughter, Nina Leach; two sisters, Irene Adlot and Jimmy Dierks; two brothers, Audie Brock and Claudine Brock. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Trula Whisenhunt Rochelle of Lockesburg; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Stanley Joseph and Carmelita Rochelle, Samuel Joseph and Ginger Rochelle and grandson, Alex, all of Lockesburg and Charles Joseph and Kathy Rochelle of Ranger, Texas; three daughters, Linda Andrews of Boise, Idaho Janie Wallace of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Sherry Hardin of Missouri and a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Mr. Rochelle will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2011 in the Midway Baptist Church with Pastor Keith May officiating. 

Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

Dorothy Lee Clayton McCombs

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Clayton McCombs, age 80, a resident of Foreman, Arkansas, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at her home. 

She was born July 8, 1931 in Arkansas. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, working in the yard and playing with her dog.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillie Belle Sullivan Clayton; her husband, Hoyt McCombs, a granddaughter, Kara McCombs Halliday, a great granddaughter, Dallas Halliday; one sister and two brothers.  

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Sonya McCombs, of Foreman, Arkansas, Steve and Diane McCombs from Kentucky, one daughter, Rhonda McCombs of Foreman, Arkansas; a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Clayton of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, two sisters, Mary Clayton of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Martha Jackson of Hatton, Arkansas; a sister-in-law, Carla Clayton of Foreman, Arkansas; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews and a number of friends. 

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. McCombs will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in the Dollarhide Cemetery in Foreman with Chris Clayton officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, December 5th at the funeral home.

Martha Jayne Talley

Mrs. Martha Jayne Talley, age 72, a resident of Whitesboro, Texas formerly of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 in Sherman, Texas. 

She was born March 16, 1939 in De Queen, Arkansas to Amos Lee and Delia Nadine Tosh Brake.  She married Tommy Wayne Talley, October 1, 1958 in Idabel, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and retired from Weber Aircraft, Gainesville, Texas.  She loved painting, crafting and wrote a couple of children books. She loved her church and her family. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one step-grandson, Richard Lee Vail; one step-granddaughter, Laura Ann Vail Stovall and her beloved mother-in-law, Rachel Talley and father-in-law, Tommy Talley; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Gennevieve Sharp Brake and one sister, Patsy Brake Kenny.    

She is survived by two sons, Benny Keith and his wife Malaine Talley of Whitesboro and Jerry Wayne and his wife Ann Talley of Hollycreek, Oklahoma; one grandson Justin Keith and his wife Krista Talley and one great grandson Joshua Talley of Whitesboro, Texas; two step-grandsons, Max Vail II  of Glover, Oklahoma and Jimmy Hill of Texas; two step-granddaughters, Janet Vail and her husband Johnny Leigh of Golden and Holly Burgess and family of Gainesville; two sisters, Treasa Brake and husband Chris Wilson of Singleton, Texas and Melinda Brake and husband Bobby Irby of Arkansas; nine step-granddaughters, Melody Stovall Campos, Patti Stovall Chapman, Kayla Stovall and husband Willy Cook, Michelle Stovall , Lacy Stovall, Stephaine Clackum , April Clackum, Amanda Leigh Kerrin and Micky Stovall Blankship; seven step-great grandsons, Max Vail III, Mark Vail, Hank Clackum Jr. and wife Mindy, Scott Lee, James Richard Stovall, Jimmy Lee Stovall and Mitchell Stovall; eight step- great-great grandchildren, Izabelle Cook, Kayllyn Cook Heaydin Clackum, Madysin Clackum, Serena Kerrin, Isaiah Amoles, Trinity Cook and Lori Richie.  

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Talley will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in the Redmen Cemetery in De Queen, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. 

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, December 5th at the home of James and Donna Mitchell.

Jackie Lynn White

Jackie Lynn White, age 62, of De Queen, died Friday, December 2, 2011.

Bessie B. Ligon LaGrou

Mrs. Bessie B. Ligon LaGrou, age 94, a resident of De Queen, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 in the De Queen Medical Center, De Queen.

She was born October 8, 1917 in Lockesburg, Arkansas to Charlie and Della Wilson Ligon. She sold real estate in California, and Nevada.

Bessis was preceded in death by her husband, Henry LaGrou in 1979, her parents, and two brothers, Chester H. Ligon and Charles Dewey Ligon.

She is survived by one brother, Charles J. Ligon, and his wife, Reventa Ligon of De Queen, one sister-in-law, Ruth LaGrou of Santa Maria, California, two nephews, Jerry Ligon of De Queen, and Junior Ligon of Virginia, three nieces Betty and Mary of Virginia, and Rhonda Wright of Horatio.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Cremation under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.

Mary Katherine Sample Langlois

Mrs. Mary Katherine Sample Langlois, age 74, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011, in the De Queen Medical Center.

She was born to Lester and May Halter Sample at Nimmons, Arkansas, on September 26, 1937. She was a retired truck driver, as well as a homemaker.
 

She was a member of the Nimmons Church of Christ, and enjoyed Razorbacks Sports, and was an avid reader. She loved animals, especially hummingbirds, and her two dogs, Zeke and Zora.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Timothy James Langlois.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, T. J. and Susan Langlois of De Queen, and Kevin and Coty Langlois of Horatio, three daughters and sons-in-law, Kristi and Billy Lambert of Dierks, Kari and Bob Rachel and Lori and Chris Taddonio all of Arlington, Texas, a sister, Veda Strait of Hot Springs, Ark.; nine grandchildren, a special granddaughter Melissa Langlois of De Queen, Ashley Thomas of Teague, Texas, Andrea Rachel, Brittany Taddonio, Courtney Taddonio, all of Arlington, Tex., Bethany Deer of Dierks, Keiton & Kaleigh Langlois of De Queen, Dylan Langlois of Horatio, three great-grandchildren, D. J. Deer of Dierks, Rylee Thomas, and Lane Thomas both of Teague, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Langlois will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3rd in the Redmen Cemetery with Rev. Coy Arnold, and Rev. Shane Haarmeyer officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Friday, December 2nd from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

 Homer Eugene Ladd

Mr. Homer Eugene Ladd, age 76, a resident of De Queen, died Saturday, November 26th in the Brookewood Nursing and Rehab.

He was born May 31, 1935, in De Queen, Arkansas to Homer Rex and Ollie Jean Peterson Ladd. He served in the U. S. Army, and was a retired merchant marines.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by two sons, Sergeant Robert W. Ladd and Rex Ladd both of Texas, and a granddaughter, Megan Ladd Campos of Little Rock, Ark.

Funeral  services  for Mr. Homer Ladd will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 5th  at Chandler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the  Redmen Cemetery, De Queen, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home.

Hattie Oneta McDougal

Mrs. Hattie Oneta McDougal, age 94, a resident of Texarkana, Texas formerly of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in Texarkana, Texas. 

She was born August 19, 1917 in Wickes, Arkansas.  She was a member of the Church of Christ. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Buddy" McDougal; and her parents, James and Mildred Smith Sanders. 

She is survived by one son, Dr. Mickey McDougal of Texarkana, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Maude and Rodney Zachry of Camden, Arkansas; and five grandchildren, Dr. Mia Cangelose, Nancy Stokes, Jeff Zachry, Greg Zachry and Melissa Schneider. 

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. McDougal will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2011 in the Oddfellows Cemetery in Lockesburg, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 1^st at the funeral home.

Clarence Howard Christiansen

Mr. Clarence Howard Christiansen, age 92, a resident of Athens, Arkansas died Monday, November 28, 2011 at his home. 

He was born October 27, 1919 in Rockford, Illinois.  He was a carpenter and a member of the Pentecostal Church. 

Mr. Christiansen was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ruby Leatherwood Christiansen. 

He is survived by his wife, Taletta Baker Christiansen; one daughter, Lova Cook; three grandsons and their spouses, Jeff and Sheri Cook, Tim and Denise Cook and Gailin and Carolyn Cook, all of Athens; nine great-grandchildren, Eric Cook, Robin Cook, Brian Cook, Sean Scott, Autumn Jones, Shelby Scott, Haley Cook, Maddie K Cook and Abby Cook; and three great-great-granddaughters, Natalie Cook, Allie Cook and Shantel Cook. 

Funeral Services for Mr. Christiansen will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in the Wickes Pentecostal Church with Chris Burke officiating.  Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 29^th at the funeral home in Dierks.

William Henry Higgins

Mr. William Henry Higgins, age 65, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas died Monday, November 28, 2011 in the De Queen Medical Center. 

He was born March 25, 1946 in Wickes.  He was a truck driver. 

Mr. Higgins was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Effie Higgins. 

He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Chad and Kimberly Higgins of Paris, Arkansas and Michael and Beverly Higgins of Mulberry, Arkansas; one sister, Virgie Lowrey of Wickes; nine grandchildren, Kisha and  Kayla Higgins, Casondra Peak, Tyrail and Justin Higgins, Daniel and Jessica Harwood, Clinton McBee and Alisha Higgins and eight great-grandchildren. 

A memorial service for Mr. Higgins will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Baker Cemetery with Bro. Leon McCleskey officiating. 

Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

Alex Russell Dean Irvan

Alex Russell Dean Irvan, age 18, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas died Monday, November 28, 2011 in the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

He was born December 14, 1992 in Little Rock.  

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Russell and Corene Irvan.

He is survived by his parents, Kirby and Gayla Irvan of Horatio; one sister and brother-in-law, Sabrina and Rob Sidani of Rogers, Arkansas; maternal grandparents, Lowell and Neva Grelle of Valliant, Oklahoma; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 2, 2011 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Clear Creek Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be made to the Horatio High School Band, FFA, girls softball or basketball teams or boys baseball or basketball teams.

Beulah Lavern Hogan Tudor

Gabriel Cade Wilson

Kenneth Ray "Whimpy" Samuels

Betty Ruth Smith
 

Iris Jean Brewer

She was a 1945 graduate of Rogers High School and worked as a telephone operator prior to her marriage to Loy Brewer on June 24, 1950. 

She was a member of First Christian Church of Rogers and sang in the church choir for most of her adult life. Active in Democratic politics, she was an avid supporter of the Nature Conservancy. 

Survivors include her children , Teresa Mallatte and husband, Allen, of De Queen, Jim Brewer and wife Susan, of Monticello, John Brewer and wife, Kellie, of Rogers, grandchildren, Kirk Mallette and wife, Natasha,  of Bozeman, Mont., Lance Mallette and wife, Jenn, of Fayetteville, Doug Brewer and wife, Brittany, of Fayetteville, Lauren Brewer of Fayetteville; and one great-granddaughter, Navah Mallette of Bozeman, Mont. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Loy Brewer, her parents, Samuel and Carrie Elizabeth (Bush) Adams; sisters, Maurine Clark and Ruby Russell; and a brother, Warren Adams. 

A service to celebrate her life was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday August 27th at First Christian Church, 13th and Oak Streets in Rogers, officiated by the Rev. Shawn Wallace.

Lyle Dean Unruh

Mr. Lyle Dean Unruh, age 51, a resident of De Queen, died Friday, November 18,2011 at his home. He was born to Melvin and Lillian Unruh at Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma on January 27, 1960. He is survived by his parents, Melvin and Lillian Unruh of Enid, OK, a special father and mother-in-law, David and Lorene Krudwig of De Queen, three sisters and their husbands, Sonja and Kevin Eck, Connie and Michael Estes, and Andrea and Norman Kent all of Enid, Okla, as well as two other brothers-in-law, David Krudwig, and his wife, Mary of Spokane, Wash, and Samuel P. Smith of Mobile, AL. He had four nephews, Andy, Heath, Hunter and Trapper. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Tommi Denise Krudwig Unruh and two sons, Cody and Nick Unruh.

Lyle served as an active member of the United States Air Force from September 1978 until 1986, and then served his country by working actively for the next 22 years as an Air Force Reserve Jet Maintenance Technician with the 507th Air Reserve Wing/MFS at Tinker AFB, OK. He achieved the rank of Master Sergeant and received the honor and respect of many in his field. MGST Unruh was deployed several times both stateside and overseas during Operation Desert Storm, Desert Shield, and Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Among his many awards and honors, he was bestowed the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award. Master Sergeant Unruh was honorably retired from the United States Air Force Reserve on October 1, 2011.

He was a strong, dependable man and a loving husband and father to his family. He has left many behind who love him without reservation and will miss him every day. Lyle had special place in his heart for children who had to fight against the disease called cancer. He made it his mission to help in any way that he could to support these kids. One of his final requests was that instead of flowers for him, he wanted donations for the children who are left to fight cancer.

In lieu of flowers, Lyle would like for donations to be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital or St. Jude’s Hospital. Arkansas Children’s Hospital, P. O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Ark. 72201; St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 TA#22359179

Funeral Services for Mr. Lyle Unruh will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 20th in Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Toney Stowers and Van Ledbetter, Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Crosstrails Cemetery, De Queen. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Saturday, November 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Matthew J. Huffines

Matthew J. Huffines was born in Alton, Illinois on October 17, 1981 and lived in Carrollton, Illinois until moving to Broken Bow in July of 1983.
 
He went to meet the Lord on November 16, 2011 at 30 years of age.

He loved being a carpenter and felt the peace of God on top of a roof with hammer in hand.
 
He loved his friends and would do anything for them, anytime, night or day. He loved his family above and beyond, but his greatest love in life was his boys. It amazed him of the depths of love he felt about his children. Matt was always to be found outside. He was a pure country boy by heart.

He will be greatly missed by his father, Randy Huffines and his mother and stepdad, Starr and Mike Green all of Broken Bow; his brother, Joshua Huffines of Seattle, Washington and sons Kadence and Roger Huffines and their mother Traci Bailey of Idabel; grandparents Wilbur and Audra Price of Carrollton, Illinois and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, G.L. and Bennie Huffines of Broken Bow. Visitation will be held Friday, November 18, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm at Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home in Broken Bow. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 11am at the Bunch-Singleton Chapel with Pastor David Williams officiating.

Burial will follow at Watson Memorial Cemetery in the Oak Hill Community.

Shaina Renee Wigley

Shaina Renee Wigley, age 18, a resident of Wickes, Arkansas died Monday, November 14, 2011.

She was born June 18, 1993 in De Queen.  She was an employee of Pilgrims Pride. 

She is survived by her mother and step-father, Jay and James May of Wickes; her father, Tony Wigley of De Queen; one sister, Emily Gatlin and one brother, Dalton Saxour both of Wickes; her maternal grandmother, Mary Martin of Detroit, Texas; her maternal grandfather, J.W. Gatlin of Dallas, Texas; her paternal grandmother, Olivia Wigley of De Queen; five aunts, Crystal Vickers, Jerri Gatlin, Juanita Iantorno, Brandy Litchford and Savanah Patterson; four uncles, Wayne Patterson, Jay Litchford, Wyatt Vickers and Kevin Iantorno; her mee-mee and papa, Tina and Tim Litchford of De Queen:; and four cousins, Kevin “Buzz” Iantorno, Jr., Corey Iantorno, Jonathan Iantorno and Lindsee Patterson.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Pruitt officiating.

Emra Kathryn (Kathy) Grant

Emra Kathryn (Kathy) Grant was born to William Thomas and Bernice Walker Tackett on November 2, 1955 in Sweet Home, Oregon. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on November 14, 2011 at Texarkana, Texas at the age of 56 years and 12 days.

She was united in marriage to Billy Frank Grant, Sr. on September 28, 1974. They had one son, Billy Frank Grant,, Jr. She was a processor for 27 years at the Pilgrims Pride Processing Plant and was of the Nazarene Faith. She loved to go camping and fishing, and enjoyed cooking and crocheting and liked reading and doing puzzles. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and was a friend to many. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband Billy Grant of De Queen, Arkansas; Son: Billy Grant, Jr. of the United States Army; Mother: Bernice Tatum of Gillham, Arkansas; Sisters: Robin and husband Deryl Taylor of Tillmook, Oregon Janice Tatum Tucker of Poteau, Oklahoma; Brothers: William Tackett and wife Lynn of Sweet Home, Oregon Tom Tackett and wife Barbara of Sweet Home, Oregon Robert Tatum and wife Alicia of Gillham, Arkansas Lewis Tatum and wife Elisabeth of Waco, Texas ; Brothers- In-Law: Thomas Grant and wife Consuelo of Cove, Arkansas John Grant of Watson, Oklahoma; Sisters-in- Law: Rose Huff and husband Rick of Watson, Oklahoma Ruth Starr and husband Norris of Mena, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Tackett and a brother, James Tackett.

Funeral services will be Friday, November 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene Brother Bobby Tatum officiating. Interment follows in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Cove under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday evening, November 17th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be John Roberts, Keith Roberts, Glenn Roberts, Arbus “Slim” Manns, Jerry Petit, and Renzer Vance.

F.E. Hassell

Mr. F.E. Hassell passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Jacksonville, TX. He was born July 28, 1936 in Cherokee County, TX.

Mr. Hassell was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was a retired commissioner for Cherokee County, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents Lincoln James Hassell and Thelma Fay Mosley Hassell, and brother L. J. Hassell, Jr.

Survivors include daughter and son in law Connie and Dale Baker of De Queen, Ar., daughter Melissa Holman of Jacksonville, TX, daughter and son-in-law Ashley and James Bentley of Jacksonville, TX; son and daughter-in-law Ronnie and Janet Lewis of Carrollton, TX and son and daughter-in-law F. E. Hassell, Jr. and Stephanie Hassell of Jacksonville, TX; ten grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Pallbearers will be Alton Hicks, Ronnie Lee, Bill Willis, Clifford Mosley, Kenneth Gardner and Robert Underwood.

Funeral services for F. E. Hassell, age 75, of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Friendship Baptist Church, Corine Community near Jacksonville with Rev. Larry Smith officiating.

Burial will be held at Corine Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville, TX.

Morris "Coach" Hodgson

Ona Inez "Sis" Higgins Leeper

Verna Mae Lockeby Pitts

Mrs. Verna Mae Lockeby Pitts, age 73, a resident of Winthrop, Arkansas, died Sunday, November 13th at her home. 

She was born to Roy Dale and Zea Whisanhant Lockeby, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, on May 29, 1938. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, J.T., George, and Dale Lockeby, a grandchild, Charles Dickerson, and her husband , Charles Edward Pitts. 

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles Richard Pitts of New Boston, Texas, and Michael Edward and Rhonda Pitts of foreman, Ark.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and august Dickerson of Moon, Okla., Phyllis Ann and Ken Stuth of Whithouse, Tex., and Lisa Jean and Kevin Magby of foreman; nine grandchildren; Justin Dickerson, Michael Wayne Ragsdale, Brittany Ragsdale, Kolby Pitts, Cody Magby, Brandie Knighten, Daniel Jones, Chris Green and Crystal Green, four great-grandchildren, Hayden, Londyn, Bradley, and Chelsey, one brother, Luther Lockeby of Foreman; four sisters, Sue Kegley of Tom, Okla.,  Margie Hoover of Murfreesboro, Betty Pipkens also of Murfreesboro, and Juanita Lockeby of Nashville, and a number of nieces and nephews. 

Memorial graveside services for Mrs. Verna Pitts will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 19th in the Blackman Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen, Ark.

Madison Doss "Bub" Dossett

Eller Louise Lawrence Cannon Emerson

Daniel "Danny" Anderson Suttle

Edward Durand Robinson

Minnie Mae Ross

She was born November 29, 1932 in Lockesburg, Arkansas.  She was a former custodian at the Sevier County Courthouse and a member of the First Baptist Church in Cove, Arkansas.  

Ms. Ross was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Georgia Tidd Ross; companion, Leon Smith and eight brothers and sisters. 

She is survived by one daughter; Janet Darlene Smith Ross Westbrook Ernest and husband Douglas of Wichita, Kansas; one son, Lonnie Joe Ross of Mena, Arkansas; three granddaughters, Alisha Kay Westbrook Cardby and Melissa Renee Johnson both of Wickes and Mattie Joe Ross of Mena; four grandsons, Terry Allan Ross and John Henry Westbrook Johnson both of Wichita, Kansas and Wyatt John Ross and Weston Dale Ross both of Mena, Arkansas; one brother, Tommy Ross; two sisters, Elise Faye and Lillie Bell Harmon; 6 great-grandchildren, and a number of step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Graveside Services for Ms. Ross will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011 in the Redmen Cemetery in De Queen with Rev. Ron Ladd officiating.  Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 9^th at the funeral home.    

Rodney Meredith Patterson Jr.

Rodney Meredith Patterson Jr., 66, of Fort Smith , Arkansas , died Saturday November 5, 2011, in Fort Smith . He was born November 6, 1944 in Houston , Texas to Rodney M and ElFrieda Tietze Patterson. He was a minister.

Tommy Eual "Moose" Roberts

He was born December 5, 1943 in Goose Creek, Texas.  He was retired from Domtar and was a member of the Church of Christ. 

Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Gore Roberts; his wife, Alice Yvonne Roberts; and his step-mother, Farris Bernice James Roberts. 

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Tiger and Jennifer Roberts of Angleton, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Mondie and Troy Allen of Horatio, Arkansas; his father, Eldo Roberts also of Horatio; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry Don and Anita Roberts of De Queen, Arkansas and four grandchildren, Bradyn Allen, Payton Allen, Cameron Oler and Caden Roberts. 

Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Roberts will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2011 in the Millwee Cemetery with Cy Davis officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, November 4^th at the funeral home.

Imogene “Aunt Jean” Wilson

She remained in touch with her loving family and friends in DeQueen, Arkansas where she had been active in the Hospital Auxiliary, as a teacher’s aide at DeQueen Elementary School, and the Memorial Baptist Church where she loved and cared for the children in the nursery. She continued to share her ministry of Christ’s care and love at Paoli Presbyterian Church where she was known to everyone as Aunt Jean. She also served on several of the Paoli Church Ministry Teams.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Elmer Lee Wilson in 1985.

She is survived by her niece and care giver, Patricia (Pat) Arrington of Berwyn, Penn. as well as other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her husband’s family, three sisters-in-law and their husbands, Sue Wilson, Lorene and Loy Poag all of De Queen, and Corine and Dalie Hooker of Sheridan, Arkansas.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 4, 2011 in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rusty Ross officiating. In lieu of flowers, she requested donations be made to Paoli Presbyterian Church (Children’s Ministries), 225 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301.

Norma Rae Abshier Smith

Norma Rae was born and raised until the age of 13 in Kansas City, MO where she attended Horace Mann Elementary School.  She felt that she had a wonderful life with family and friends and enjoyed sports, especially skating, snow-sledding and riding her bicycle, etc.  This is also where she received her religious background and her love of the Lord and His followers.

Esther Lorene Hohmann Presson

Shirley Jean Paul

Nina Billingsley Stoker

Nina Billingsley Stoker, age 78, of Ashdown, Arkansas died at a local hospital with her children by her side on October 24, 2011. 

Mrs. Stoker was born December 25, 1932 at Billingsley’s Corner, Arkansas.  She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Ashdown.

Nina was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ruth Pauley Marston and Winchell Billingsley; and her brothers, Jim and Charles “Buck” Billingsley. 

Survivors include one son, Dick Stoker of Ashdown; one daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Dan Ritter of Hugo, Oklahoma, and ten nieces and nephews.  

A memorial service will be held Friday, October 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Baptist Church Family Life Center.

De Wayne Curtis

Mr. De Wayne Curtis, age 55, a resident of De Queen, AR died Monday, October 24, 2011 in De Queen.

He was born April 3, 1956 in Dade City, Florida. He was a manager for a radiator shop in Jacksonville, Florida. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Christian.  

Mr. Curtis was preceded in death by his father, Patrick Donald Curtis.   

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Curtis of De Queen; his daughter, Krystal De Curtis of Florida; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, James and Barbara L. Curtis, Donald and Dana Curtis and Mark Alan Curtis all of De Queen; several nieces, nephews and grandchildren, and a host of friends. 

Alise Baber Slaton

She was born July 20, 1922, in Lockesburg to Sim and Rena Butler Baber.  She was a retired truck patch farmer and poultry and cattle farmer for over 58 years alongside her husband, Charlie Ray Slaton. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, her parents, brothers, Thomas and Edward Baber, sisters, Christine Hamilton and Mary Ellen Baber. 

Ms. Slaton is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Sharron Slaton and Dudley and Vivian Slaton; one daughter, Frankie Jean Slaton, all of Lockesburg; six grandchildren, Sherry Lynn Myrick, Kay Malette Chandler, Lisa Coulter, Dudley Ray Slaton, Carlee Carver, Carrie Slaton Burner; 9 great grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. 

Funeral Services for Ms. Slaton will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in Milford Union Church with Bro. Leon Conatser officiating.  Burial will follow in the Wrights Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25^th at the funeral home. 

The family will be at 1136 Hwy 317 in Lockesburg.

Marion Harrell Sherwood

He was born to Charlie and Bessie Armstrong Sherwood on May 16, 1939, at Vandervoort, Arkansas. He was a retired truck driver, and enjoyed hunting, and spending time with his friends and family. He was preceded in death by parents, a sister, seven brothers, and a son, Charles Dale Sherwood.

He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Harrell and Lisa Sherwood of De Queen, Arkansas, Michael and Carla Sherwood of Idabel, Oklahoma, and Jeff Sherwood of Sulphur Springs, Texas, a daughter, and son-in-law, Debbie and James Travis of Heavener, Oklahoma seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Marion Sherwood will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, October 22nd in the Daniel Cemetery, with Bro. Travis Lane officiating. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Saturday, October the 22nd from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Karl Kenneth  Edmondson

Mr. Karl Kenneth  Edmondson, age 73, of Clarksville, Arkansas Died Thursday, October 20, 2011 at his home.  He was born to Clyde Francis and Lillian Ann Bell Edmondson on July 24, 1938 in Kremmling, Colorado.  He was a bus driver, heavy equipment operator and retired Tyson Foods mechanic.

Richard Lee Bell

Charlie E. Wolcott

Mr. Charlie E. Wolcott, age 78, a resident of Horatio, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 at his home.

He was born November 15, 1932 in De Queen.  He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Beacon Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Mr. Wolcott was preceded in death by his parents, Roy J. Wolcott, Sr. and Velma C. Franks Wolcott; one son, James Daryl Wolcott and one brother, Roy J. Wolcott, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Marvell Lambeth Wolcott of Horatio; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Sharon Wolcott of Hope, Arkansas; two brothers, Fred W. Wolcott of De Queen and George Wolcott of Jacksonville, Florida; two granddaughters, Jenni Massengill of Edmond, Oklahoma and Johnna Quinn of Hope; 5 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Wolcott will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the Beacon Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Dan Kaffenberger and Micah Martin officiating.  Burial will follow in the Beacon Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will be at their home, 136 Blue Bird Lane in Horatio.

 Michael Lloyd "Mickey" Cox

 Elizabeth "Betie" Purtell Hill
 

Boyce Eugene Gene Whisenhunt

Wyola Simpson McFalls

Sylvia Marie Leeper

Helen Faye Miller Lambert

Mrs. Helen Faye Miller Lambert, age 79, of Dierks, Arkansas, died Sunday, October 09, 2011 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

She was born August 4, 1932.  She was a homemaker.

Colene Jackson Massey

She was born to Jack and Anna Catherine Montgomery Jackson on November 23, 1919, in Augusta, Kansas. She was a retired nurse, as well as a homemaker. She attended the Union Community Church, and enjoyed flowers, gardening, crocheting, and canning.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jack Jackson, Jr., a sister, Freida Fletcher, and her husband, George Albert Massey.

She leaves to cherish her memory, a son and daughter-in-law, T. C. and Nancy Massey of Horatio, a grandson, Dale Massey of Thompson, North Dakota, four great-grandchildren, Jason Massey of Pennsylvania, Patrick Massey of De Queen, Tyler Massey, and Jenny Massey both of Winnipeg, Canada; a sister, Florence Holland of Marlon, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Colene Massey will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 10th in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Chandler Funeral Home on Sunday, October 9th from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. The family wishes memorials may be made to the Alzheimers’ Alliance, 1105 College Drive, Texarkana, Texas 75501

Carolee Parker Lovell

Carolee Parker Lovell, age 92, a resident of Texarkana, Texas died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in a Texarkana hospital.

 She was born October 28, 1918 in Horatio, Arkansas.  She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

 Mrs. Lovell was preceded in death by her husband, Fenton Lovell.  Her parents, James A. and Maude Gore Parker; four sisters, Lucy Moseley, Nancy Moseley, Rozelle Russell, Cathleen Parker, one brother Hamilton Parker.

 She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Dr. Leland Dodd of Texarkana, Texas and Shirley and Troy Montgomery of Robert Lee, Texas;  four grandchildren, Greg McGough of Horatio, Shannon McGough of Wake Village, Whitney Montgomery of Robert Lee, Texas and Zeke Montgomery of Robert Lee, Texas; her great grandchildren, Sidney McGough of Wake Village, Jessica and Kacy McGough of Horatio, Arkansas and Clay Montgomery of Robert Lee, Texas. Her step-granddaughter and husband and their children Kate and Dr. Travis Tokar, daughters Olivia, Annika and foster child Nichole of Ft. Worth, Texas;  two brothers, James Parker of Houston, Texas and Gene Parker of Niceville, Florida;  two sisters, Anna Mae Bland of San Jose, California and Nona Connelly of Junction City, Kansas.

 Funeral services for Mrs. Lovell will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Montgomery officiating.  Burial will follow in the Millwee Cemetery.

 The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011 at the funeral home.

Melvin Ross Nunn

Mr. Melvin Ross Nunn, age 57, a resident of Cove, Arkansas, died Tuesday, October 04, 2011, in the Brookewood Nursing & Rehab.

He was born to Fredrick Rollie and Betty Marie Reves Nunn at Lebanon, Oregon. June 3, 1954. He was a heavy equipment operator for the Rock Quarry. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watermelon suppers.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by a son, Samuel Ross Nunn of Garland, Texas, a daughter, Heather Taylor of Hatfield, Ark.;  four brothers and sisters-in-law, Rick and Frannie Nunn of Cove, Robert and Earlene Nunn of Oregon, Roger Lewis and Bretta Nunn of De Queen, and Rollie and Sadie Nunn of Vandervoort, Ark.; four sisters, Judy and Jerry Conley of Baytown, Texas, Donnel Hart of Kemp,Texas, Veronica and Marvin Moe of Lebanon, Oregon, and Linda Forest of Cove, Arkansas, two grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews, and  other family members.

A Memorial Service will be at a later date.  Cremation is under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.

Johnny Boyd Suggs