SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
SURNAME "B"
The Waldron News
10 November 1999
JEAN HENDERSON BAGGS
Funeral services for Jean Henderson Baggs, 84, of Parks, Arkansas,
were held Wednesday, November 3, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Parks Southern Baptist
Church. Reverend Pat Ray Frost officiated and burial followed at Hawkins
Cemetery, south of Parks, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
Mrs. Baggs was born February 8, 1915 at St. Joe, Arkansas, the
first child of L.L. and Lillie Viola LeMay Henderson. She died October
31, 1999 at Sparks Medical Center.
On December 18, 1944, Jean married Marvin David Baggs at
Weatherford, Texas.
Mrs. Baggs, the matriarch of five generations, was preceded in
death by her husband, Marvin David Baggs, in 1967; a step daughter,
Nancy Alice Nassaf; four brothers, J.D. Henderson, Woody Henderson,
Lee Henderson and Jerry Ray Henderson; a granddaughter, Tracey Sartain
in 1985; and a great grandson, Michael Ruggere in 1998.
Mrs. Baggs was a homemaker and a member of Parks Southern Baptist
Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing, four daughters, Anna Sartain of
Weatherford, Texas, Billye Woodruff and Donna Martin both of Fort Worth,
Texas and Miki McCullah of Parks; two step daughters, Joyce Legan and
Elizabeth Riemare both of Fort Worth; one step son, Johnny Marvin Baggs
of Weatherford, Texas; eighteen grandchildren, including Vicki Ruggere
of Fort Worth, Darla Lowder of Roland, Shana Marr of Muldrow, Denise
Combs of Granbury, Texas, Christy McClain and Candice Martin both of
Fort Worth, Brian McCullah of Waldron, Wendi McCullah of Arkadelphia
and Daniel McCullah of Parks, Terry Legan and Bruce Legan both of
Missouri, Melody of Argentina, Johnny Mike Baggs and Kathy Musselman
both of Fort Worth; two sisters, Nita Lewis of Davis, Oklahoma and
Shirley Sullivan of Caravan, Texas; one brother, Bill Henderson of
Sturgis, South Dakota; a sister-in-law, Bennie Henderson of Stroud,
Oklahoma; seventeen great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren
and a host of other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers were Ron McClain, Brad Evans, Justin Duty, Bobby Ray
Slater, Terry Legan, George Marr, Travis Plummer and Reece Franklin.
Scott County Times
15 March 2006
JOHNNY BAGGS
Johnny Marvin Baggs, age 76, of Parks passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006. He was born March 28, 1929 in
Handley, Texas to Marvin David Baggs and Nancy Stroud Baggs. He was a retired aircraft supervisor for
General Dynamics and an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He had a lifelong love of flying
and airplanes. Graveside services and burial with military honors were at 2 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at
Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by
his wife Anna Baggs; four sisters, Donna Martin of Aledo, Texas, Miki McCullah of Parks, Joyce Legan of Fort
Worth, Texas and Elizabeth Rimare of Fort Worth, and their families. He was loved and will be missed by a
large extended family and friends.
Scott County Times
31 August 2005
ESTELENE BAILEY
Estelene Bailey, age 77 of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, August 23, 2005 in her home. She
was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter,
Reda Carter of Cypress, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Friday, August 26, 2005 at
Harmony Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery at Parks, Arkansas under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Richard Carter, Harold
Scott, Emmett Barnett, Kerry Barnett, Eddie Swisher and L.D. Powell.
Scott County Times
22 January 2003
JAMES BAILEY
Texas--James Michael Bailey, 53, of Lewisville,
Texas died January 13, 2003 in a Lewisville hospital.
He was an INS agent and a member of the Catholic Church.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Saturday,
January 18, 2003 at St. Jude Catholic Church with burial
at Pilot Prairie Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Belynda Bailey of the
home; mother Mary Bailey of Independence, Missouri; two
brothers, Jerry Bailey of Independence, Missouri and
William Bailey of Buckner, Missouri; one granddaughter,
Andrea Bailey of the home; three nephews, Justin and
Jarred Bailey of Independence, Missouri, and Jimmy
Bailey of Buckner, Missouri.
Pallbearers were INS agents.
Scott County Times
22 August 2001
JULIA BAILEY
Julia Lee Bailey, 90, of Waldron died Sunday, August 19, 2001 in a
Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker.
Interment will be in the Arthur Bailey Cemetery in Prosperity, West
Virginia. Local arrangements were made by Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by three daughters, Linda Ferrell of Valparaiso,
Indiana, Shirley Cox of Waldron and Betty Shieler of Fayetteville, West
Virginia; two sons, Donald Bailey of St. Petersburg, Florida and Jack
Bailey of Brook Park, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
30 June 2004
LUTHER BAILEY SR.
Luther Lux "Luke" Bailey, Sr., 68, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, June 25, 2004 in a Ft. Smith
hospital. He was retired from Bell Telephone, a Navy veteran, a member of the Waldron Church of Christ
and an avid Turkey Track Bluegrass fan. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Rufus Bailey and
Gilbert Stanley Bailey. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Monday, June 28, 2004 at the Waldron Chruch
of Christ with burial at Birdsview Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Mahala Bailey of the home; three daughters, Gwenda
Joy Bailey Self of Waldron, Arkansas, Brenda Joe Bailey of Conway, Arkansas and Carol Ann Bailey Ezell
of Sherwood, Arkansas; three sons, Luther Lux Bailey, Jr. and Terrell Wayne Bailey both of Greenwood, and
Jay Bailey of Lowell, Arkansas; one sister, Betty Jo Rose of Waldron, Arkansas; sixteen grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Luther L. Bailey, Jr., T. Wayne Bailey, Jay Bailey, T.L. Bailey,
R.L. Self, David Ezell, Jayson Bailey, Adam Bailey and Parker Bailey. Honorary pallbearers were Shannon
Hudgens, Jeff Chandler, Travis Evans and Bobby Chapel.
The Waldron News
26 April 2000
RUFUS STEVE BAILEY
Rufus Steve Bailey, 74, of North Cape May, New Jersey died April 16, 2000. He was born at
Maynard, Arkansas. He was a Navy veteran of W.W.II and a member of the American Legion of
Wildwood. He is survived by his wife Maudie; four daughters, Dixie McGuire of Tuckahoe, NJ,
Nina Kennedy of Dupo, IL, Leatrica Macomber of Villas, NJ and Janice Worrell of Seaford, DE;
one brother, Luther Bailey of Waldron; one sister, Betty Rose of Waldron, AR; 12 grandchildren
and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Diehl, Jr., his parents,
Herman and Dixie Bailey of Waldron and a brother, Gilbert Bailey of California. Funeral
services were held on Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at the Radzieta Funeral Home, Cape May
Courthouse Co. Interment was in the Cape May Co. Veterans Cemetery. He was a former resident
of Waldron, to be remembered by his friends here.
The Waldron News
2 May 2007
THURMAN E. BAIN
Mr. Thurman E. Bain, age 80, of Waldron, formerly of Mena, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007. He was
born October 24, 1926 in Mena, Arkansas to the late J.H. Bain and the late Matilda Rogers Bain. Mr. Bain
worked for Mid-South Wood Products. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a
loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by two sons, Billy Dale Bain of Magnolia,
AR and Eddie Bain of Hatfield, AR; two daughters, Ruth Lavern Dilbeck of Waldron, AR and Sandra Self of
Waldron, AR; three grandchildren and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Bain.
Graveside services were Friday, April 27, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine Ridge Cemetery with Reverend
Roy Powell officiating. Services were under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral
Home.
Scott County Times
22 November 2000
NELSON BAIRD
Nelson Thomas Baird passed away Thursday, November 9, 2000 at his
home. Mr. Baird was born in Friona, Texas October 21, 1967. Nelson
graduated Magna Cum-Laude from North Texas State University in May 1996
with a Bachelors in Fine Arts.
He is survived by his wife Laura Jean, two children Abigail Ruth
and Glen Harlan, parents Thomas Harlan and Glendell Baird of Keller, Texas,
brothers Terry Mark Baird, James Glynn Baird and wife Joanne Ruth of
Irving, Texas, and their children John Thomas and Charles Glynn. He is
also survived by his grandmother Ina Mae Baird of Lubbock, Texas, his
uncles, Michael Lee Baird of Lubbock, Texas and Dessie Morrison of Quitaque,
Texas, his uncle and aunt James Marshall and Mae Baird of Lubbock, Texas,
his uncles Mechael Lee Baird of Lubbock, Texas and Terry Don Morrison of
Quitaque, Texas. He is also survived by Zanedin Najim of Irving, Texas.
A Rosary was held at 4:30 on Sunday at Baggerley Funeral Home
Chapel. A Memorial Service was held at 10:00 am on Monday at St. Peter
and Paul Catholic Church in Kingfisher.
Scott County Times
12 December 2001
LEON BAKER
Leon Baker, 65, of Waldron died Thursday, December 6, 2001 in a Fort
Smith hospital. He was a retired construction worker, a veteran of the
U.S. Air Force honor guard and attended Waldron Pentecostal Church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 11, 2001 in the Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with burial in Amerson Cemetery in Pencil Bluff
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by one daughter, Cindy Wharton of Waldron; one son,
Mark Baker of Collinsville, Oklahoma; a great aunt, Marie Miller of
Southerlin, Oregon; and a niece, Jane Armstrong of Pottsville, Arkansas;
seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Shane Richardson, Brian Newman, Billy Bunch, Mark
Baker II, Charles Holbrook and James Long.
The Waldron News
9 February 2005
NATALIE BALDWIN
Natalie "Sis" Baldwin, 37, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, February 5, 2005 near Waldron. She was a forklift
operator for Tyson Foods in Waldron. Her body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later
date in Oregon under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one son, Levi Smith of
Oregon; her father and step-mother, Gordon Lee and Judith Ann Smith of Waldron, AR; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Al L. Everett of Glendale, Oregon; one step-sister, Becky Smith of Riddle, Oregon; one brother, Vernon Lee
Smith of Tacoma, Washington; aun and uncle, Marlene and Don Zifka of Rederwood,
Washington.
The Waldron News
15 December 1999
CLEO FRANKIE BANDY
Cleo Frankie Bandy, 89, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Tuesday,
December 7, 1999 in a retirement home in Fresno, California. She was a
Baptist and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hack
Bandy.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11 at
Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial at Hartford Memorial Park
in Hartford, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
She is survived by one daughter, Gayle Chestnut of Fresno, CA; two
sons, Jerry Bandy of Walnut Creek, CA and Keith Bandy of Merced, CA;
three sisters, Pauline Wood of Bakersfield, CA; Geneva Desmukes of
Mansfield, AR and Leigh Maass of Mansfield, AR; one brother, Wade
Armstrong of Ceredo, West Virginia; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
6 June 2001
HELEN E. BARBOE
Helen E. Barboe, 84, a long time resident of Waldron, Arkansas, died
Monday, May 22, 2001 in Gig Harbor, WA. She was born in Charles Mix County,
South Dakota on September 5, 1916 to the late Joseph and Ida Mae French.
Before retiring, she raised chickens for Tyson Foods. She loved her organic
gardening.
Survivors include her sister Natalie Worden of Gig Harbor, WA; brother,
Harold Callicott of Clarkville, TN; daughter, Joan Wilson of CA; many nieces
and nephews and grandchildren.
No services will be held. Helen and her late husband will be put to
rest in Sioux City, Iowa. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer
Society. Arrangements by Haven of Rest Funeral Home, Gig Harbor, WA.
The Waldron News
25 November 1998
LAWRENCE CLARENCE BARBOE
Lawrence Clarence Barboe, 81, of Waldron died Nov. 19, 1998 in
a Fort Smith hospital.
He was a poultry farmer. He was cremated under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Barboe of the home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society,
c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
The Waldron News
16 January 2008
CLARENCE T. BARBOUR
Clarence T. Barbour, 88, of Waldron passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008 in Waldron. He was a member of St.
Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Waldron, former auto worker for Ford Motor Company, a member of the Disabled
Veteran's and a retired dispatcher for the New Orleans Housing Authority. Rosary was 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January
15, 2008 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Waldron. Mass was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at St.
Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Waldron. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at the U.S.
National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary. He is survived by
his wife Emma Jean of the home; five daughters, Mattie of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mary Ann, Ana and Monica
all of Detroit, Michigan and Jackie of Atlanta, Georgia; three sons Clarence Barbour, Jr. and Johann Barbour both
of Detroit, Michigan and Emil Barbour of Taylor, Michigan; 20 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Memorials
may be sent to Glenmary Home Missioners, P.O. Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246-5618.
The Waldron News
11 May 2005
DOLLY JOYCE KILGORE BARD
Dolly Joyce Kilgore Bard, 50, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, May 5, 2005 in a
Ft. Smith hospital. She was retired from Riverside and a member of the Evening Shade
Baptist Church in Waldron. Funeral service was held on Monday, May 9, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.
at the Greenwood Church of Christ and 2:00 p.m. at Evening Shade Baptist Church in
Waldron with burial at White Bluff Cemetery in Bonanza under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home of Greenwood. She is survived by her husband, Martin Bard of the home; three
step-sons, Johnathon Simpson Bard of Mena, AR, Richard Simpson Bard of Waldron, AR and
Justin Bard of Alexandria, Virginia; her mother, Myra Kilgore of Pocola, OK; two sisters,
Virginia Kilgore of Pocola, OK and Mary Vasquez of Barling, AR; one step-granddaughter
and one step-great-granddaughter. Pallbearers were Jesse Nelke, Jr., Allen Kilgore,
Brian Nelke, Jesse Nelke, Sr., Roy Hamilton, Fred Kilgore.
The Waldron News
6 June 2001
HELEN DOROTHY BARD
Helen Dorothy Bard, 78, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, June 3, 2001
in her home. She was a homemaker, a member of the Evening Shade Baptist
Church, and a member of the Eastern Star.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 8 at Evening Shade
Baptist Church with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Bard of the home; one daughter,
Victoria Lee Bard of Alexandria, VA; one step daughter, Carol Bradshaw of
Bakersfield, CA; one son, Martin Bard of Waldron, AR; three step sons, Ron
Pitts and Nolan Pitts both of Lake Elsinore, CA and Jerry Pitts of Bakersfield,
CA; three grandchildren, Johnathan Bard of Waldron, AR, Richard Joseph Bard
of Salt Lake City, UT and Justin Victor Bard of Alexandria, VA.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Nichols, Charles Scott, Paul Hillier, Kevin
Hillier, John Terry and James Terry.
The Waldron News
17 November 1999
MELBA JO BARGER
Melba Jo Barger, 94, of Mansfield, Arkansas died on Thursday,
November 11, 1999 in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a homemaker,
a member of the United Methodist Church, and the widow of R.W. Barger.
Graveside services were at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 13
with burial following at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, AR under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR.
She is survived by two step-daughters, Marjorie Chandler and Nina
Dibala both of Maryland; five nieces and nephews, Genny Bond of
Washington state, Margaret Fleming of Arizona, Joy Stephens of
Louisianna, B.W. Brown, Jr. of Washington state and Stanley Brown of
New Jersey.
Memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Nursing Home or
an organization of your choice.
The Waldron News
23 July 2008
PAMELA BARHAM
Pamela Barham, 50, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in a Waldron hospital. She was a
homemaker. She is survived by her husband Jerry Barham of Waldron, Arkansas; parents Vernon and Lidth Cheesman
of Waldron, Arkansas; 1 son Fermey Barham and wife Gina of Waldron, Arkansas; 1 daughter Rebecca Crump and
husband Shawn of Claremore, Oklahoma; 6 grandchildren, Harley and Haliegh Crump, Zachary Simpson, Connor,
Alyssa and Austin Barham; 4 sisters, Kathy Brown of Waldron, Arkansas, Karen Holbrook and husband Charles of
Waldron, Arkansas, Patricia Corbin and husband Robert of Bonifay, Florida, Angi Gonzalez and husband Israel
of Waldron, Arkansas; 5 sisters at heart, Kim Crumpton of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Vickie Shores of Hot Springs,
Arkansas, Connie Lovett of Waldron, Arkansas, Dianne Kelton of Little Rock, Arkansas, Michelle Waddleton of
Hot Springs, Arkansas; several very special aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m.
on Monday, July 21, 2008 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Honorary pallbearers were Don Barham,
Larry Barham, Shawn Crump, Jim Lovett, Charles Holbrook, Israel Gonzalez, Robert Corbin and Cody Holbrook.
The Waldron News
7 November 2007
MITT T. BARKER
Mitt T. Barker, 88, of Oak Ridge died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at his home in Oak Ridge. Mitt was born May 7,
1949 in Boles, Arkansas to the late Edward and Dora Barker. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the
United States Air Force as a tail gunner in a fighter plane. He came to Oak Ridge and began working at Union
Carbide in 1950 as a security guard. He met his future wife by letter writing and they were married on February
15, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois and returned to Oak Ridge. He retired in 1983 after 33 years of service. Mitt loved
to garden and was known for his gigantic sunflowers. He loved helping others, volunteering at the NHC nursing
home in Oak Ridge for over 30 years, and spent many hours treasure hunting with his metal detector. Mitt was a
longtime member of Community Church of Oak Ridge and later a member of Central Baptist Church. Also preceded him
in death were his son Arnold, brothers Cecil and Wrex, sisters, Elsie, May and Lois. He is survived by his wife
of 56 years, Recie; his daughter Linda and husband Mike Robinson of Farragut; his son Mark and his wife Donna
Barker of Powell; daughter-in-law, Karen Barker of Oak Ridge; foster daughter, Mattie Nolan Carpenter of Clinton;
granddaughters, Melissa and husband Derrick Snyder with Emma Jane and Logan of Lexington, KY, Cassie and husband
Josh Landrum with Luke of Lexington, KY; Kristi and husband Andrew Tudor of Bowling Green, KY and grandson Taylor
Lyon of Powell. Also surviving him are his sisters, Meddie McCafferty, Bernice Proffitt, Glea Norris and brother
Wheeler Barker. In addition to their own children, Mitt and Recie provided a home for seven foster children. Funeral
services were held at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. with Dr. Bobby Mullins
officiating. Burial was Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with grandsons-in-law,
Josh Landrum and Derrick Snyder officiating. Pallbearers were Derrick Snyder, Josh Landrum, Andrew Tudor, Mike
Robinson and Steve Price. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Central Baptist Church, 130 providence Rd.,
Oak Ridge, TN 37830 or to Campus Crusade for Christ, in care of Melissa and Derrick Snyder, 1236 Spring Run Rd.,
Lexington, KY 40514.
The Waldron News
13 March 2002
WREX BARKER
Wrex Barker, age 71, of Augusta, Kansas died Sunday, March 3, 2002.
He was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a 1st Sergeant serving in
both Vietnam and Korea. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of DAV.
He was preceded in death by his brother Cecil, sister Elsie Hawkins
and parents, Edward & Dora Barker.
Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2002 at First
Baptist Church in Augusta, KS with burial in Elmwood Cemetery in Augusta
under the direction of Dunsford Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Barker of Augusta, KS; one son, Monty
and his wife Joan Barker of Mt. Home, Arkansas; one daughter, Lenita and
her husband Bob Lohman of Augusta, KS; two brothers, Mitt Barker of Oak
Ridge, TN and Wheeler Barker of Wichita, KS; three sisters, Meddie McCafferty
of Waldron, AR, Glea Norris and Bernice Proffitt both of Wichita, KS; four
grandchildren, Brice Lohman and Brandon Lohman both of Augusta, KS, Ashley
Barker and Jordan Barker both of Mt. Home, AR; several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Augusta or Toys For Tots.
The Waldron News
3 September 2008
BARBARA JEAN BROWN-BARNES
Barbara Jean Brown-Barnes, local author, was born on April 20, 1939 in Redding, CA and passed from this life
on August 21, 2008 after 18 months fighting lung cancer. Barbara graduated from Banning Union High School in
1958 and went on to college to get her PhD in Psychology. She earned a doctorate degree in counseling psychology
and was certified as a hypnotherapist and regressionist, with training as an addictions counselor. She was a
piano teacher, professional photographer and a professional model. She felt her greatest achievement was to be
a published author. Her book "The Lodestar Legend" was a great success. She was preceded in death by her mother
and father, Wayne & Alta Brown, and husband of 25 years, Merrill Barnes. Three years prior to her death she moved
to Waldron, AR. The family would like to thank Judy Threatt and the many friends who helped her through her illness.
Barbara was quite an amazing woman who touched the lives and hearts of so many people. She was a member of the
Bates Pentecostal Church. She was a wife, a mother, a sister and friend to all. She leaves behind a son, Marshall
Barnes and wife Marta of St. Joseph, MO; grandson and wife, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Barnes and great-grandson; two
sisters, Marilyn Keeton of Redding, CA and Carol Brown of Cabazon, CA; and many dear friends. She was loved and
will be greatly missed by family and friends. Her ashes will be scattered at Long Beach, CA.
Scott County Times
12 January 2005
CARL BARNETT
Carl David Barnett, age 71, of Spiro, Oklahoma died Friday, January 7, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital.
He was retired 1st Srgt. in the U.S. Army. Served in Vietnam and Korean War. He was a Special Weapons
Instructor and also retired from Fort Chaffee. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Betty Barnett of
the home; three daughters, Wanda Coker and husband Keith of Fort Smith, Linda Pelton and husband George
of Spiro, Oklahoma and Christina Harper and husband Scott of Spiro, Oklahoma; two sons, Charles Barnett
and wife Jane of Spiro, Oklahoma and Roger Barnett and wife Teresa of Spiro, Oklahoma; three sisters,
Leta Stanley and Margaret Mack both of Mansfield and Deanie Pogue of Evansville, Arkansas; three brothers,
Elzie Barnett of Mansfield, Johnny Barnett of Waldron and Tommy Barnett of El Paso, Texas; seven
grandchildren, Brian and Tiffany Barnett, Ethan Coker, Christopher Pelton, Jeffery Ireland and Zackary
and Skylar Harper. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel-Mansfield with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield.
The Waldron News
13 January 1999
NELLIE GERALDINE BARNETT
Nellie Geraldine Barnett, 85, of Mansfield, died Jan. 7, in a
Waldron hospital.
She was the wife of the late evangelist H.B. Barnett, was a
talented pianist and singer. She studied voice and piano at the Ottley
Cranston School of Music in Kansas City, Missouri for 6 years. She
studied bible at the Bible Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She
was an evangelistic singer and pianist and taught child evangelism for
21 years. She was a member of the Parks Baptist Church where she was a
Sunday School teacher.
The body was cremated with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in
Fort Smith under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Prock of Kansas City,
Missouri, Joyce Avery of Waldron, Martha Go Strealy of New York, New
York; one sister, Marjorie McClure of Kansas City, Missouri; two
brothers, Wallace Henthorne of Edwards, Missouri, George Henthorne of
Warrensburg, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pat Frost, Missionary to
Gaza, c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
Scott County Times
12 February 2003
RALPH BARNETT
Ralph Barnett, 76, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday,
February 5, 2003 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was retired from
the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission after thirty three years
of service. A veteran of WWII and a member of the Fellowship
Church of God. He was preceded in death by a sister, Atha
Mae Starr.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February
7, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two sons, Randall
Barnett of Waldron and Rudy Barnett of Hope, AR; one sister,
Clara House of Waldron; two brothers, Arthur Barnett and
Junior Barnett of Waldron; four grandchildren, Roderick
Barnett, Rebekah Barnett Griffith, Ryan Barnett, and Rustin
Barnett; one great grandchild, Abbigail Barnett.
Pallbearers were Mike House, Matt Griffith, Roderick
Barnett, Ryan Barnett, Rustin Barnett, and Dr. R. Mark Bailey.
The Waldron News
21 July 2004
MARGARITA M. BARRERA
Margarita M. Barrera, 69, of Waldron, Arkansas, formerly of Fort Smith was born June 10, 1935 and passed
away July 12, 2004 at 1:15 a.m. at Sparks Regional Medical Center. Margarita is survived by sons Hector
Barrera of Austin, TX, Victor Barrera of Austin, TX and Ralph Barrera of Arkansas; daughters, Yolanda
Moreno and Sylvia Navarro both of Waldron, AR; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral
service as at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 16 at San Jose Catholic Church in Austin, TX with burial at Assumption
Cemetery in Austin under the direction of All Faiths Funeral Home. For information and donations please
call 512-339-8878.
The Waldron News
30 December 1998
MILDRED JANE BARRETT
Mildred Jane Barrett, 87, of Waldron, died Dec. 21, in
her home. She was a homemaker.
Service was from 2 p.m. Dec. 23, at
the Friendship Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Friendship
Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Barrett;
son, Paul Barett and granddaughter, Carla.
Survivors include two sons, Fred Barrett of Choctaw, Oklahoma,
Ted Barrett of Midwest City, Oklahoma; three grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Viewing was from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 22, and 9 a.m. to
noon Dec. 23, at the Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
10 February 1999
ROBERT DEWAYNE BARTO
Robert Dewayne Barto, 51, of Waldron died Feb. 5 in El Reno,
Oklahoma. He was a truck driver, an Army Veteran and a Baptist.
Funeral serves was from 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at Evening Shade Baptist
Church with burial at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9, at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery
near Roland, Oklahoma under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
Survivors include one daughter, Roberta Kaye of Howe, Oklahoma;
one son, George Steven Herring of Howe, Oklahoma; two sisters,
Barbara Barto of Waldron, Doris Jean Graves of Waldron; several
nieces and nephews; three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Curtis Billings, Loyd Gene Billings, Steve
Wurst, Dennis Wurst, Charles Lang and Clifton Slater.
Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 8, and honorary
pallbearers were Wayne Brooks, Tommy Waddle, Bill Tull and Jim Haas.
Scott County Times
12 December 2001
DORIS BASINGER
Doris Irene Basinger, 50, of Booneville, Arkansas died Wednesday,
December 5, 2001. She was an employee of Tyson Foods and a Baptist.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, December 12,
2001 at Resthaven Park Mortuary with burial at East Resthaven Park
Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona with local arrangements being made by
Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, Rick; two daughters, Carolyn Sue and
Bobbi Joe both of the home; one son, Raymond Hedges of Booneville; her
mother, Margurite Hedges of Goodyear, Arizona; four sisters, Shirley Knox
of Litchfield Park, Arizona, Glenda Chamberlin and Carol West both of
Goodyear and Kathy Beebe of Waddell, Arizona; two brothers, Don Hedges of
Phoenix, Arizona and John Hedges of Glove, Arizona.
The Waldron News
12 July 2006
CHASE DON BATES
Our baby, Chase Don Bates, was born August 7, 2003 and went to be with our Lord and Savior on
July 4, 2006. Funeral service was at 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2006 at the Pleasant Grove #3 Church
with interment in the Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He
leaves behind his loving parents, Rickey Earl and Pamala Diana Bates; his sister Kasey Leann Bates;
grandparents, Earl & Shirley Bates and Rick & Virginia Black; great-great grandparent, Virgie Black;
great-grandparents, Rachel Taylor, Mary Gossett, Mary Ann and Bill Sanders, Billy Don Black and Linda;
two aunts, Janet Moore and Karen Marsh; Uncle Robert Marsh; first cousins Rachel Marsh, Brandy Marsh
and Levi Moore; and a host of other cousins and family members. Pall bearers were Brian Jones, Billy
Black, Steven Black and Bart Starr. Honorary pallbearers were Stanly Brewer and Junior
Helton.
Scott County Times
12 July 2000
LORRAINE BATES
Lorraine Monroe Bates of Fort Smith, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, departed this life July 5,
2000, in her home. She was born December 27, 1918 in Nola, Arkansas to the late Bascom (Bass)
and Irene Oller Monroe. Prior to a long illness, she was a secretary for the Scott County
Judge. Though suffering a stroke eighteen years ago, Lorraine remained courageous and
undaunted. She counted each day a blessing and even through her pain and affliction, she was
always without complaint. A beloved mother and grandmother, Lorraine was a true inspiration
to all those whose lives she touched. Although she has gone through the gates to be with our
heavenly Father, Lorraine's family is comforted in knowing that she will always be with them
in their hearts and in their memories. Lorraine will forever be a living presence and a
Guardian Angel to her loved ones. A devoted wife and mother, Lorraine was preceded in death
by her husband, Bryan Bates; a son, William Hugh Bates; three grandchildren, John Kenneth
Harberson, Jr., Teresa Ann Harberson, and Ricky Shelby; and a brother, Knox Monroe. She is
survived by two daughters, Brenda Kay Harberson of Cabot, Arkansas, and Maria Shelby of Fort
Smith; a son, Bill Bates of Waldron; two sisters, Marie Wing and Lille Arnett, both of Waldron;
four grandsons, Kyle Harberson of Monroe, Louisiana, Greg Aynes of Waldron, David Aynes of Fort
Smith, Sammy Bates of Waldron; one granddaughter, Heather Shelby of Fort Smith; four great-
grandchildren, Farrah and Lucas Aynes of Waldron and Jonathan and Matthew Bates of Roswell,
New Mexico. Funeral was held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at the Martin Funeral Chapel
of Waldron. Reverend Ricky Hunt officiated. Pallbearers were Kyle Harberson, Greg and David
Aynes, Sammy Bates, and Jimmy and Mike Arnett.
Scott County Times
26 June 2002
MEARL BATES
Waldron--Mearl Anthon (Blue) Bates, 59, of Waldron, Arkansas died
Tuesday, June 18, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a 31 year employee
of Arkansas State Highway Department and member of Unity Baptist Church.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 20 at the
Martin Funeral Home with the burial at Chant Cemetery at Y-City under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; two daughters, Treasa Woodard
and Stacy Singleton both of Waldron; two sons, Mike Bates and Travis Bates
of Waldron; one step-son, Vincent Johnson of Waldron; two sisters, Frankie
Hunt and Freda Ballard of Waldron; one brother, Earl Bates of Waldron; four
grandchildren, Kendra and Amy Singleton, Jordan Woodard, Kaitlyn Bates and
one step-grandson, Vincent Johnson II.
Pallbearers were Boney Hunt, Danny Moran, Mark Williams, Tracy Allen,
Lewis Wayne James, Allen James, Ray Jett and Jimmy Graham.
Honorary pallbearers were David Lawson, Charles Hunt, Bart Starr,
Ryan Byfore and Margaret Byers and employees of Arkansas State Highway
Department.
The Waldron News
6 June 2007
RODNEY BATES
Rodney Bates, 45, of Boles, Arkansas passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007 in his home. He was a retired
construction worker. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home
Chapel with cremation to follow under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother,
Gloria Crossley of Boles, Arkansas; father and step-mother, Leon Bates and wife Nancy of Chenango Forks,
New York; two sisters, Paul Fisk of Waldron, AR and Robin Boggs of Boles, AR; two brothers, Ronald Bates of
Waldron, AR and Mark Fisk of Boles, AR. Pallbearers were Eric Redmon, David Tallmadge, Randy Meyers, Ron
Curtis, Rick Williams, Bill McGuire, J.T. Rogers.
The Waldron News
7 April 1999
MARY PAULINE BAUCUM
Mary Pauline Baucum, 83, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., died Tuesday,
March 30, 1999 at Sunrise Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born
on August 11, 1915 in Taylor, Ark.
She was the daughter of James Leonard Smith and Mary Frances
Dotson Smith, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in
death by two husbands, Torby Haynes and Dan Richard Baucum, Jr. She
was a Jackson Methodist and a librarian.
Services were at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 3 in Bailey
Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Old Shongaloo Cemetery.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Gene and Billie
Haynes, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn; three sisters: Vera Cherry, of Taylor,
Ark., Josephine Theviault, of Terryville, Conn. And Cora Whitehead, of
Taylor Ark; one granddaughter, Paige Hodnett and her husband, Stuart,
of Somerville, Tenn; two great-grandchildren, Luke and Lane Hodnett, of
Somerville, Tenn.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
25 October 2006
EDITH BAUGH
Edith Baugh, 96, of Waldron, Arkansas formerly of Rochester, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, October 18,
2006 at her home. She was born July 16, 1910. She was a widow and homemaker. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Harvey Baugh; three sons, Frank Clark, Henery Clark and Charles Clark; and one daughter,
Sarah and two sisters, Margrett Cappis and Gert Kercome. She had 12 children, Helen Martin of Waldron, AR,
Billy Clark of Peoria, IL, Wayne Baugh of Winamac, IN, Vaugh Baugh of Rochester, IN, Dean Baugh of ToTo, IN,
John Baugh of Tulsa, OK, Ves Baugh of Dardanelle, AR and Lula Bell Clark. She had 37 grandchildren and 73
great and great-great grandchildren; two nephews, Larry & Jerry Cappis. There were five very special
grandchildren who helped to take care of her and make her last days easier, Marie Hewitt, Luther Harrington,
Edith Harrington, Julie Bolin and Jeanne French. Memorial service will be Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
24 January 2001
INEZ FLANAGAN BAUGH
Inez Flanagan Baugh of Waldron passed away Friday, January 19, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. She was born September 2, 1913 in Franklin County,
Arkansas to Ed and Clara Flanagan. Mrs. Baugh was a graduate of Ozark High
School and Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and taught school for
over 40 years mostly at the Waldron Public School. She was married in May
1936 to Vernon T. Baugh who preceded her in death in March 1998.
Mrs. Baugh was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church
and was active in many civic organizations including BPW Club and the Garden
Club. She and her husband, Vernon, are remembered as rose growers who shared
roses with former students, organizations and churches. Along with their love
of roses, Mr. and Mrs. Baugh did volunteer work with the Boy Scout Troop #17
for over 20 years.
Mrs. Baugh is survived by one sister, Norma Vest of Ozark and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held 2:00 pm Monday, January 22 at
the Waldron First United Methodist Church with interment at Duncan Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Memorial can be given to Duncan
Cemetery Association or Waldron First United Methodist Church.
The Waldron News
11 March 1998
VERNON TAFT BAUGH
Vernon Taft Baugh, 89, of Waldron died March 6, 1998 in a Waldron
hospital. He was a life long member of the Methodist Church and active in
church work along with civic organizations of the town. He was retired
from Waldron High School, where he was principal and teacher for many
years and was Scout Master of Troop 17 in Waldron for 23 years.
He was a graduate of Searcy High School, a graduate of the College
of the Ozarks with high honors in 1931. He went on to the University of
Arkansas at Fayetteville where he received his Masters degree. He
furthered his education at the University of Columbia at Columbia,
Missouri.
Mr. Baugh was an avid rose gardener and shared his roses with former
pupils, local organizations, churches and friends of all kinds.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 1998 in
Waldron First United Methodist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in
Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Inez; one sister, Margaret Dalton, of
Little Rock; one brother, John R. Baugh, of North Little Rock; one niece,
Judy Fox, of Plano, Texas; two nephews: John Baugh and Joe Bruce Dalton,
both of North Little Rock.
Pallbearers were Bob McGaugh, Fred Brigance, Bob Lewis, Tully Works,
Bob Brown and Ray Lankford.
Honorary pallbearers were Curtis Oliver, Buck Cornelius, Tom Sawyer,
Raymond Rackley, Joe Huie, Charles Hunt and former members of Scout Troop
17.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church
or Duncan Cemetery.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
27 March 2002
DELMA BAYRD
Delma Bates Bayrd was born October 23, 1908 in Waldron, Arkansas. Her
parents were the late Lottie Williams Harvey and James Barto Harvey and her
step-mother was the late Mary Sherrill Harvey. She was 93 years and 5 months
old. She was married to the late Calvin Chevis Bates. They have four living
children, Collette Bates Piles of Fort Smith, Harvey Dale Bates of Norman,
Oklahoma, Vera Ann Hughes of Waldron, and Lottie Scott of Branson, Missouri.
She has a total of 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded
in death also by her second husband, the Rev. George Bayrd. She is also
survived by two step-daughters, Mervie Hale and Ruby Morgan, both of Waldron.
She is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Waldron. In
her younger years she was active in the Womens Group of the church. She is a
retiree of the Scott County Department of Human Services. She was an active
volunteer for the Scott County Senior Citizens and was an officer in the
Scott County Chapter of the AARP.
Funeral service was 2:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2002 at the First United
Methodist in Waldron with interment at the Duncan Cemetery under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Pallbearers were Rick Scott, James Bates, Terry Flannigan, Billy Bell,
Mike Gallimore and Butch Morgan. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Lewis, Elmo
Morgan, Johnny Morgan, Mel Kenner, Benny Newberry, Jim Piles, Floyd Watkins,
Jerry Ferguson, Buddy Crossett, Bill Sanders, Larry Shores, Kenneth Bynum,
James Hughes and Wayne Swaim.
The Waldron News
11 March 1998
LEWIS BEAM
Lewis Beam, 87, of Monticello died Tuesday, March 3, 1998 in a
nursing home in Monticello. He was born September 16, 1910 in Hon and was
a member of St. John's Catholic Church. He was retired from S.H. Kress
Company.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 1998
in St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. James West officiating. Burial was
at Crestview Cemetery.
Gross Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
20 February 2008
MELBA ONA BEARD
Melba Ona Beard, 96, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed in her home on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 to meet her Savior.
Melba was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield, Arkansas. She loved to quilt and make pillows for her
family and others. Melba loved to garden, work in the yard and spent her life caring and giving to others. We will
miss you Mom, Grandma. Rest and work with Jesus and love and kiss all those babies. We will see you in Heaven. Melba
was preceded in death by her parents, Rolla Byron and Ona Kopf Breed, brother, Harvey Nelson Breed and a sister,
Lelah McConnell. Memorial Service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel-Paris,
Arkansas under the direction of Roller Funeral Home-Paris. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Brewer of Montgomery,
Texas; one son, John Beard and wife Lenora of Greenwood, Arkansas; sister, Loreen Thomas of El Paso, Texas; two
brothers, Rolla "Spec" Breed of Paris, Arkansas and Scott Breed of Pittsburg, California; five granddaughters, Amy
and Kristin Beard of Fayetteville, AR, Linda Yancey of Magnolia, Texas, Sharon Brewer of Pell City, Alabama, Kathy
Kimbrough of Smithville, TX; one grandson, David Brewer of Cypress, Texas; 10 great-grandchildren and 11 great great
grandchildren.
Scott County Times
24 July 2002
ALICE BENTLEY BEASLEY
Texas--Services for Alice Bentley Beasley, 83, of Lufkin, Texas were held Saturday, July 20, 2002 in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel. Randy Harshbarger and Harold Hancock officiated. Graveside services were held at 11 am, Monday, July 22, 2002 at the Pilot Prairie Cemetery near Waldron.
Mrs. Beasley was born August 7, 1918 in Cauthron, the daughter of Cora Bell Bethel Bentley and Scott Arthur Bentley. She died Thursday, July 18, 2002 at her residence.
Mrs. Beasley was a retired supervisor for the Lufkin State School where she had been employed for more than 15 years. She was a member of the Fourth and Groesbeck Church of Christ and had resided in Lufkin for 49 years.
Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Manning of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law, James A. and Pam Beasley of Richmond, Virginia, and Dr. R. Scott and Paul Beasley of Nacogdoches; grandsons, Jason Beasley of Richmond, Virginia and Cory Beasley of Nacogdoches; granddaughters, Teri Padgett and Pamela Manning both of Dallas, Kathy Donahoe of Littleton, Colorado and Shannon Penn of McKinney; five great grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mrs. Beasley was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Park Beasley.
Honorary pallbearers were Karl L. Williams, Arthur Sayers, Joe Dan Penn, James King, Charles Stringer and Vance Roberts.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice In the Pines, 116 S. Raquet, Lufkin, Texas 75904.
Scott County Times
3 November 2004
DELLA LUCILLE BEATY
Della Lucille Beaty, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2004 in a Waldron nursing
center. She was a school teacher, a homemaker and attended the Waldron United Methodist Church. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 28, 2004 at Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at
Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by her husband, Huston of the home and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Bill
Hutchens, Elliot McClanahan, Tom McClanahan, Vernon Cheesman, Odell Staggs and Ernest
Lee.
The Waldron News
7 June 2000
DELTA FAY BEATY
Delta Fay Beaty, 84, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, May 27, 2000 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a Methodist and a retired seamstress for Waldron Furniture Factory. Funeral
service was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2000 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter and
son-in-law, Jean and Jerrel Plummer of Waldron, AR; one sister-in-law, Aylene Farnsworth of
Waldron, AR; two nieces, Lillian Jones and Verna Dean Jones, both of Waldron, AR; and one
grandchild, Brandy Plummer of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Joe Barron, Chandler Barron,
Jordan Barron, Gregory Sanders, Paul Plummer and Bob Doyle.
The Waldron News
31 July 2002
DENNIS GRADY BEATY
Dennis Grady Beaty of Mena, Arkansas, formerly of Black
Fork, Arkansas, died Saturday, July 27, 2002 in the Mena Medical
Center.
He was born April 11, 1943 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the
late Grady Beaty and Nedra Denniston Beaty, his age being 59 years,
2 months and 16 days. He was united in marriage on September 15,
1966 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Jackie Benson. He was a driller in the
oil fields, was of the Baptist faith and attended Waldron High
School where he played football.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Beaty of Mena, Arkansas;
three sons, Roger Dale and hs wife Reena Beaty of Bossier City,
Louisiana, Dennis DeWayne and his wife Lisa Beaty of Eureka,
California, and Weldon Frank and his wife Kathy Beaty of Mena,
Arkansas; three daughters, Jacqueline Denise and her husband, Sid
Burden of Mena, Arkansas, Shannon Nicole and her husband Brian
Kamm of Mena, Arkansas and Nedra Louise Beaty of Mena, Arkansas;
his mother, Nedra Beaty of Mena, Arkansas; two sisters, Marilyn
Hooks of Mena, Arkansas and Jean Watkins of Allens, Tennessee;
21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, a son, Billy Don
Beaty and a daughter, Donna Lavone Beaty.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July
31, 2002 in the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brother
Jerrold Musgrove officiating. Interment will follow in the
Johnson Creek Cemetery in Nella, Arkansas under the direction of
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Burden, Martin Dollarhyde,
Donnie Dollarhyde, Melvin Benson, Jr., Hosea Benson and Michael
McCravens. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Watts, James
Foster and Monte Richey.
Scott County Times
3 August 2005
ELGIE BEATY
Elgie Beaty, age 81, of Parks died Tuesday, July 26, 2005 in his home. He was a retired farmer and
rancher and a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Lucille S. Beaty of the home; one daughter, Ann
Carter of Parks; one son, Jerry Beaty of Parks; two sisters, Gwendolyn Page of Bartlesville,
Oklahoma and Eppel Taylor of Grove, Oklahoma; one brother, Hilton Beaty of Fort Smith; five
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Friday, July 29,
2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Parks Cemetery in Parks under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Jerald Beaty, Terry
Beaty, Nathan Beaty, Steven Rose, Roy Franklin and Marvin Franklin.
The Waldron News
18 July 2001
FAY BEATY
Graveside services were held Fay Beaty at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,
July 12th at Green Wood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rough & Ready Hwy. in
Grass Valley, California. He passed away Monday morning, July 9, 2001. He
was 72 years old.
He was born in Arkansas on Dec. 12, 1928 to Atha & Ida Beaty. He
married Anna Jett, July 17th, 1950 in Waldron, Arkansas. They moved to
California where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was active in
the California Houndsmen for Conservation and North Central Houndsmen. He
enjoyed bear hunting, fishing and being outdoors.
Fay is survived by his wife Anna; daughters & sons-in-law, Sharon &
Bill Serene and Brenda & Gary Arnold. Grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Richard
& Robert Hamilton; grandson Brian Arnold, granddaughter Kristie Arnold and
great-granddaughter Elizabeth Hamilton, all of Penn Valley; siblings, Bill
Lane of Denver, CO and Connie Herron of PA. He was preceded in death by
his brother, Basil Beaty.
The Waldron News
5 April 2006
HUSTON BEATY
Huston Beaty, 95, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006 in a Mena, Arkansas
nursing home. He was a rancher, farmer and a member of United Methodist. Funeral service was at
2:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Square Rock
Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his sisters, Ethel Edwards, Byrd Oglesby and Tressie Beaty; brothers, Roy,
Athan, Grady, Ray, Denny and Jack Beaty. Pallbearers were Hilton, Randell and Jerry Beaty, Tom
McClanhan, Bill Bates and Charles Reynolds. Honorary pallbearer was Henry Taylor.
Scott County Times
1 January 2003
NEDRA BEATY
Nedra Beaty, 89, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday
December 26, 2002 in a Mena hospital. She was a retired school
bus driver for twenty six years with the Waldron Public Schools.
She was also a teacher and substitute in the school system.
During the depression she worked at Douglas Aircraft. She owned
and operated the downtown Speed Wash in Waldron for seven years.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, December 28,
2002 at 1:00 pm at Johnson Cemetery in Nella, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Beaty,
one son, Dennis Beaty and one grandson, Billy Beaty.
She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn and husband
William Hook of Blackfork, Arkansas; one daughter-in-law,
Jackie Beaty of Mena, Arkansas; ten grandchildren, Sherrie
and husband Todd Moore of Mena, Steven and wife Lavella Hooks
of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Jessie and wife Vickie Hooks of
Mena, Rhonda Jones of Waldron, Roger and wife Rennena Beaty
of Bossier City, Louisiana, Dennis and wife Lisa Beaty of
Eureka, California, Denise and husband Sidney Burden of Mena,
Weldon and wife Kathy Beaty of Mena, Shannon and husband
Brian Kamm of Mena, and Louise Beaty of Mena; forty two
great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Steve Cox, Todd Moore, Keith Wright,
Buddy Benson, Ricky McCravens and Shannon Burden.
The Waldron News
10 May 2000
VIOLET RAY BEATY
Violet Ray Beaty, 74, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, May 8, 2000 in a Waldron hospital.
She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Luther Beaty and brother, Louis Kannady. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday,
May 10 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, AR under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara
Beaty of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Alma Lee Hickman of Page, OK and Louise Hill of Bakersfield,
CA; one brother, Carl Kannady of Page, OK; several nieces and nephews.
Scott County Times
29 November 2000
ROBERT BECKMAN
Robert Paul Beckman, 75, of Waldron, Arkansas died November 21, 2000
in a Waldron hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a retired Cost
Accountant, a Methodist and member of the V.F.W.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2000
at the Pilot Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by a companion, James Meadors of Waldron; his mother
Ella Beckman of Industry, Texas; two sisters Idell Schwecke of Industry,
Texas and Jennie Mobley of Conroe, Texas and three nieces.
The Waldron News
5 January 2000
BREWER BELL
Brewer Bell, 77, of the Blackfork community near Mena, died
Tuesday, December 28, 1999 in a Mena hospital. He was a 30 year veteran
of the Navy, serving during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a
rancher in the Blackfork community. His body will be cremated and will be
interred in the National Cemetery in Ft. Smith, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Alberta; one son,
Bruce Bell of Demotte, Indiana; two sisters, Sarah Francis Ham of Fayetteville,
Georgia and Charlotte Collins of Alabama; one brother, Harold Bell of Newnan, Georgia;
and two grandchildren, Tiffany and Jessica Bell.
Scott County Times
31 December 2003
MELBA JEAN BELL
Waldron--Funeral services for Melba Jean Bell, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas were Saturday,
December 27 at Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Ms. Melba Jean Bell
passed away Tuesday, December 23 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker, attended
Waldron United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. She is
survived by two sons: Jerry David Bell of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Jerry Edward
Bell of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one brother, James Rose of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and three
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
4 October 2006
MELBA JO BELLOWS
Melba Jo Bellows passed away September 23, 2006 at the Waldron Nursing Home in Waldron,
Arkansas. She was born March 15, 1931 in the Packsaddle community of Scott County, AR. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Bellows and her parents, Joe and Elva Carnahan,
and brothers, Denver Carnahan, Fred Carnahan and Pat Carnahan. She is survived by her daughter,
Tammy Sullivan and husband Scott of Newark, Ohio and son Larry Eugene Bellows and Ramona of
Indianapolis, Indiana. Two brothers, Melvin Carnahan and wife Rose of Waldron, AR, and Ray
E. Carnahan and wife Norma of Little Rock, AR. Grandchildren, Shane Price and son Riley Price
of Newark, Ohio and Larry Eugene Bellows, Jr., Tara Bellows and Erial Bellows of Indianapolis,
Indiana. She leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Melba Jo lived most of her adult live
in Olivehurst, California, until she and Gene retired and moved to Booneville, AR for a short
time. She and Gene lived in the Assisted Living Center in Booneville and Melba Jo moved back to
Waldron Nursing Home when Gene died. Melba was a lovely homemaker and seamstress. Graveside
service at Freedom Cemetery by Lewis Funeral Home of Ft. Smith, AR was on Thursday, September
28 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,
1-800-272-3900 or www.alz.org.
The Waldron News
16 January 2008
JESSIE W. BELTER
Graveside service for Jessie W. Belter, 73, of Lawton, OK was 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Post Cemetery in Fort
Sill. Mrs. Belter died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 in Duncan. Burial was under the direction of the Becker Funeral
Home. She was born on January 29, 1934 in Forrester, Arkansas to Harvey J. and Glen H. (Neely) Davis. She married
CW4 (Retired) Henry John Belter in Waldron, Arkansas on May 23, 1953. He died on February 9, 1997. She was a
Baptist. Survivors include her mother, Glen Hawkins of Waldron, AR; two sons, John D. Belter and his wife Mariellen
of Montclair, Virginia, and Bill Belter of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; three grandchildren, Rachel, David and Jennifer
Belter; two brothers, her twin brother, John Davis and his wife Jolene of Marlow and Wayne Davis of Waldron, AR;
a sister, Betty Garner of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, father,
stepfather, Dwayne Hawkins, and a sister-in-law, Treva Davis. Memorial contributions may be made to the National
Alzheimer's Association, Oklahoma Regional Center, 5400 Grand Blvd., Suite 255, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73112.
Scott County Times
22 January 2003
CLARENCE DOUGLAS BENGE
Clarence Douglas Benge, 60, of Parks, Arkansas died
January 18, 2003. He was born July 7, 1942 at Booneville,
the son of Clarence Ray and Cornelia Christine Langham
Benge. He was a computer programmer analyst for L.T.V.
Vought Corp. in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was a licensed
minister for over 35 years and a member of the Parks
Southern Baptist Church. He was a member of the Radio
Club.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Benge of the
home to whom he married December 1, 1963; two sons,
Clarence "C.J." Benge Jr. and wife Sherry of Arlington,
Texas, and Phillip Benge of Arlington, Texas; his mother,
Christine Miller of Fort Smith; four brothers, Otis Goff
and wife Roberta of Dardanelle, David Benge and wife Carol
of Booneville, Sanford Goff and wife Linda of San Diego,
California and Dalen Goff and wife Rochelle of Lowell;
two sisters, June Goff and Darlene Jackson and Jeff all
of Ft. Smith; and three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, January 22
at Parks Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Pat Ray
Frost officiating. Burial is pending.
Pallbearers will be Don Ellis, Ray Lees, Harvey
Combs and Dalen Goff.
The Waldron News
21 June 2000
ALLEN MARTIN BENJAMIN
Allen Martin Benjamin, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2000 in Little
Rock, Arkansas. He was born December 19, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a loving
husband, brother, father and grandfather and one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived by his
loving wife Dianne of Waldron, AR; one brother, Warren Benjamin of Newport, Vermon; and
children Glenn Benjamin, Wayne Benjamin and Marie Moak all of Denver, Colorado; Patricia
Norman, James Grotjohn and John Grotjohn all of Waldron, Arkansas and Christina Enkey of
Pensacola, Florida; and four grandchildren, Breanna Moak, Aaron Benjamin, Alyssa Benjamin and
Grant Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his parents Keith and Elizabeth Benjamin
and brother Walter Benjamin. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 17, 2000 at the Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Brother Richard Singleton giving the memorial talk. Allen's
loving acts of kindness will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
The Waldron News
5 October 2005
ALMA LUCILLE BENNETT
Alma Lucille Bennett of Waldron, formerly of Tuckerman, departed this life on Tuesday, September 27,
2005 at Waldron. She was born December 28, 1927 at Swifton, the daughter of T.W. and Myrtle Ivy (Mitts)
Helms. She married Mr. William Nathan Bennett on August 18, 1945. Mrs. Bennett was born and raised
in Swifton, where she graduated high school as Salutatorian. She was baptized into Christ and a
member of the Church of Christ in Tuckerman for many years and was a member of the Church at Bald
Knob after moving to Bradford. After her husband, Nathan's death, she moved back to Tuckerman and
resumed membership there again. She enjoyed working in her garden, and with flowers. Her favorite
pastime was spoiling her grandchildren. Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-
five years, William Nathan Bennett on November 5, 2000; her parents, one brother, Chester Helms; and
one sister, Pauline Canard. She is survived by two sons, Dr. Nathan Bennett and Randy Chilton Bennett,
both of Waldron, Arkansas; two daughters, Phyllis Lou Bennett and Lisa Karyn Bennett, both of
Tuckerman, Arkansas; one sister, Helen Thompson of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; seven grandchildren,
Stephanie Ethridge and husband Clint, Erica Billings, Scott Crabb, Tara Layton, Megan Bennett, Rani
Bennett and Matthew Bennett; and three great-grandchildren, Kye Billings, Keeley Billings and Cole
Ethridge. Funeral service was held on Friday, Sept. 30, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Jackson's Newport
Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Guerry Moorer officiating. Interment was at Cheshier Cemetery in the
Elgin Community at Tuckerman, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Clint Ethridge, Scott Crabb, Jay Collom,
Clyde Canard, Gary Wayne Hopkins and Michael Brock. Honorary pallbearers were Nathan Bennett, Randy
Bennett, Bobby Brock, Elwood Fisher, Roy Turner, Edward Junior Pretty, Jim Fields, Harold Cloyes and
the staff of Waldron Nursing Center.
Scott County Times
5 June 2002
BARBARA BENNETT
Howe--Funeral services for Barbara Bennett, 63, of Howe were held
Friday, May 31, 2002 at Dowden Funeral Home Chapel in Howe with burial
at Howe Cemetery under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bennett died Tuesday, May 28, 2002 in Waldron. She was a
member of Church of God Seventh Day in Wister.
Survivors include her husband, John; two daughters, Aurelia Miller
of Covina, California and Laura Clepper of Waldron; four sons, Oscar
Benson of Farmington, New Mexico, Michael Benson of Redfield, Timmy
Benson of Midlothian, Texas and Kevin Benson of Menominee, Michigan;
a step-daughter, Connie Harrison of Sun City, California; a step-son,
Russell Bennett of Shady Point; three sisters, Joan Jolly and Wilma
Sweetman both of Winnewood, Oklahoma and Linda Graham of Maysville,
Oklahoma; two brothers, JL Whiteaker of Oklahoma City and Donald Joe
Whiteaker of Wynnewood; thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Scott County Times
13 August 2003
CHARLIE BENNETT
Mansfield--Charlie Edgar Bennett, 86, of Mansfield died Tuesday, August 5,
2003 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a 32 degree Mason, a member of the V.F.W.,
attended Rock Creek Baptist Church, was a Naval veteran of WWII. He retired
from Skinner Studios and K-Mart. He also drove a bus for the Mansfield school
system for 20 years. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 9, 2003, at
Rock Creek Baptist Church with burial Monday, August 11, 2003 at the National
Cemetery in Ft. Smith at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Mansfield. He is survived by wife, Katie; one daughter, Janet Morgan of
Columbus, Georgia; one step-daughter, Carol and her husband; his father, George
Brooks of Dequeen, Arkansas; one son, Charles Edgar Bennett, Jr. of Ft. Worth,
Texas; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Nelton
Henley, L.D. Vines, Lee English, Josh Henley, Russell Huskey and Jim Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Willowby, Ernie Schlinker and Mel Schlinker.
Scott County Times
17 July 2002
MARVIN BENNETT
Mena--Funeral services for Marvin "Tommy" Bennett, 53, of Mena, formerly of Baltimore, were held Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 2 pm at Hall Funeral Service Memorial Chapel in Mena. Burial followed at US National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena.
Mr. Bennett died Monday, July 8, 2002 in a Little Rock hospital. He was born August 31, 1948 in Piermont, New York. He served in the Korean War, receiving the Purple Heart. He attended Feed My Sheep Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Toya Bennett of Mena and Michelle Bennett of Baltimore; a son, Jeff Bennett of Mena; two stepsons, Chad Edwards of Mena and Douglas Bissell of Korea; his mother, Mary Hammond of Texarkana; three sisters, Jennette Wagner of Waldron, Betty Geyer and Jane Vanderkempee both of Colorado; a brother, Stanley Bennett of Mena; a half brother, Doyle Cook of Colorado; and his former wife, Mary Francis Bennett.
The Waldron News
23 May 2007
JOHN BERAN
John Beran, a resident of Berryville, Arkansas was born November 20, 1973 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a son
of John Charles and Joan Gail (Payne) Beran. He departed this life Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at his home in
Berryville, Arkansas, at the age of 33. Mr. Beran was a Tyson line worker. On July 26, 2000 he was united
in marriage with Alena (Peggy) Sutton who survives him, of the home. He is also survived by three sons,
Dion Beran of Mississippi, Vladinir and Dmitri Beran of Berryville, Arkansas; two daughters, Misty Tabor
of London, England and Crystal Beran of Johannesburg, Africa; two sisters, Shelly Frazier of Natural Dam,
Arkansas and Kellie Jenkner of Great Bend, Kansas; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He
was preceded in death by his parents and one infant son, Jairus Beran. Private memorial services will be
held at a later date. Memorial donations may be sent to Alena (Peggy) Beran, 3005 CR 560, Berryville,
Arkansas 72616 for funeral expenses.
The Waldron News
29 August 2007
DOROTHY MAE BERTELSON
Dorothy Mae Bertelson passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Mercy Hospital at the age of 74. She was born
May 1, 1934. She moved here from Arizona 14 years ago for health reasons and to be with her son so she could
live her life the way she wanted. Independently. She was accepted into the community and loved as well. My
mother-in-law treated me with so much love. I was very lucky to have had a mother-in-law that actually loved
her daughter-in-law. Dorothy loved to travel and go gambling. We always had a blast! Mom, thank you for loving
me just like a second mom, always, Jody Brown. Dorothy was survived by three sons, Richard and Jody Brown of
Waldron, AR, Charles Brown of Wyoming and Dareyl E. Brown and his fiancee Sandra Lora Jewell of Oregon; one
brother, one sister, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Anyone wishing to send flowers and
cards can call Richard Brown in Waldron. Burial will be in Tucson, Arizona with a memorial service in the
later part of November. Thanks to Winfield Church and my Aunt Madie Plum from Winfield.
The Waldron News
21 October 1998
A.C. BESHEARS
A.C. Beshears, 53, of Heavener, Oklahoma died Oct. 17, 1998 in a
local hospital. He was a retired timber worker and of the Pentecostal
faith.
Funeral service was set for 2 p.m. Oct. 20, at Bates Pentecostal
Church of God with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery of Waldron.
Survivors include his mother, Rilla Beshears of Bates; four sisters,
M.J. Collins of Wenatchie, Washington, Fern McDaniel of Hon, Retha Page
and JoAnn Beshears of Bates; two brothers, O.B. Beshears of Hon and Glen
Beshears of Bates; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Paul Page, Keith Miller, Lonnie McDaniel, Wesley
Beshears, Loyd McDaniel, Eugene Luce, and Lennie Joe McDaniel.
The Waldron News
8 April 1998
DELSIE L. BESHEARS
Delsie L. Beshears, 88, of Mansfield died Monday, March 30, 1998 in
a local nursing home. She attended the Church of Christ and was a
homemaker.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2 in Dayton
Church of Christ with burial at Bloodsworth Cemetery near Ione.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Beshears, of Mansfield; two
sisters: Hazel Burdett and Ola May, both of Arizona; one brother, Clyde
Richmond, of Memphis, Tennessee; ten grandchildren and several great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Rodney Beshears, Daren Efurd, Shawn Efurd and Ron
Schwartz. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
28 August 2002
LAVERNE BESHEARS
Pocola--Graveside services for LaVerne Beshears, 80, of Pocola
were held Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 2 pm at Bloodsworth Cemetery
at Tate Community under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Mansfield.
Mrs. Beshears died Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at a Pocola
nursing home. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Bruce" Beshears.
Survivors include a daughter, Norma Jean Hall of Hackett; two
sons, James Beshears of Pocola and Jimmy Beshears of Oklahoma City;
three sisters, Clarice Norris of Ft. Smith, Joyce Habberfield of
California and Winnie Phillips of Poteau; two brothers, Hoyce Solley
of Greenwood and Carl Solley of Ft. Smith; five grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
30 July 2003
PAUL BESHEARS
Paul George Beshears, 92, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 23, 2003
in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a retired welder having worked in a California
shipyard and served in WWII. He was a member of the California Longshoremans
Union and a member of Mansfield Church of Christ. Mr. Beshears was preceded in
death by his wife, Gladys Edwards Beshears; his two sisters, Bernice Beshears
and Eva Ballard; two brothers, Bruce and Gilbert Beshears; and his parents,
George and Fannie Beshears. Funeral services were held 10:00 am Saturday, July
26, 2003 at the Mansfield Church of Christ with burial at Bloodsworth Cemetery
near Elm Park under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is
survived by one sister, Beatrice Canady of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; several nieces
and nephews. Pallbearers were Jack Parish, Howard Brownfield, Bob Armistead,
Dennis Brownfield and Tim Spain.
Scott County Times
22 January 2003
RILLA BESHEARS
Rilla Beshears, 95, of Waldron, Arkansas died
Saturday, January 18, 2003 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She
was a homemaker and a member of the Bates Pentecostal
Church of God.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Tuesday,
January 21, 2003 at the Bates Pentecostal Church of God
with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery near Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by four daughters, Manda Jane
Collins of Rock Island, Washington, Fern McDaniel of
Hon, Arkansas, Jo Beshears and Retha Page of Bates,
Arkansas; two sons, Glen of Bates, Arkansas and O.B.
of Hon, Arkansas; one sister, Hetta Mae Wilson of
Paris, Arkansas; 21 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren;
and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Scott County Times
3 July 2002
VIRGINIA ANN BESIER
Paris--Rosary for Virginia Ann Besier, 72, of Paris was at 7 pm, Monday, July 1, 2002 at Murry Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Mass was at 10 am, Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Ratcliff with burial at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Caulksville under the direction of Murry Funeral Home of Paris.
Mrs. Besier died Saturday, Jun 29, 2002 in a local hospital. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Helton; an infant son, Richard H. Helton; her parents, William and Atha Kinney; four brothers, Robert Kinney, Raymond Kinney, Douglas Kinney and Budda Kinney; and two sisters, Mary Honea and Imogene Burrios.
Survivors include her husband, Elton W. Besier of Paris; three daughters, Atha Stinnett and Katrina Stengel both of Ratcliff and Cindy Thurman of Ozark; two sons, James Helton of Paris and Elton Besier, Jr. of Ozark; three sisters, Laura Stokes of Waldron, Viola Grohe of Overton, Texas and Melvonia Landry of Elk City, Oklahoma; thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Frank Thurman, Joe Thurman, James Helton, Jr., Joey Kinney, Eugene Corley and Billy Wilkins.
Honorary pallbearers were Ray Gregory, Jerry Daughtery, James Kinney, Jason Varos and friends and family.
The Waldron News
4 March 1998
GRIFFIN BETHEL
Griffin Bethel, 78, of Waldron, died February 27, 1998 in a Fort
Smith hospital. He was retired owner and operator of Bethel's Department
Store, a W.W.II veteran and a Baptist.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28,1998
in First Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Isabelle Bethel, of the home; one son,
Bill Bethel, of Waldron; two grandchildren: Tracy Luttrell and Marisa
Bethel; one great-grandchild, Jessica Paige Luttrell.
Pallbearers were Buddy Gray, Dick Davis, Clyde Audas, Bill Black,
Odell Staggs, Howard Hattabaugh, Charley Watkins and Dale Combs.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
24 March 1999
ISABELLE BETHEL
Isabelle Bethel, 74, of Waldron, died Monday, March 15, 1999 in
her son's home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, a retired
owner of Bethel's Department Store in Waldron and was preceded in death
by her husband, Carl Griffin Bethel.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17 in Waldron
First Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Paige
Bethel, of Waldron; two sisters, Mary Perkins and Normal Frizzell, both
of Abbott; one brother, John Stewart, of Alma; two granddaughters, Tracy
Luttrell and Marisa Bethel-Canada, both of Waldron; one great-grandchild,
Jessica Paige Luttrell.
Pallbearers were Gene Carson, Roger Frizzell, Danny Frizzell, Billy
M. Stewart, Rufus Stewart, John Young, Darwin Carson and Nelson Stewart.
Honorary pallbearers were her First Baptist Church Sunday School
class.
Memorial contributions may be made to Square Rock Cemetery Fund
in c/o Bank of Waldron or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 823,
Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
17 October 2007
DR. JAMES CLAUDE BETHEL
Dr. James Claude Bethel, age 80, of Benton, Arkansas died October 6, 2007 at Baptist Hospital in
Little Rock. Funeral service was October 9 at Benton First Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Grant
officiating. His graveside service was held later at Kirk Cemetery in Cauthron near Waldron. He is
survived by his wife, Pauline Reed Bethel; four children, James Reed Bethel, Claudette Bethel Ripley,
John Paul Bethel and Justin Clay Bethel; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Sally Bethel Ferguson of
Little Rock and Mrs. Marjorie Bethel Chambers of Denver, Colorado; and a cousin, Reba Nell Bethel
Bergmann of Waldron and other Bethel descendants. He was a son of Claude Bethel and nephew of Virgil
Justin and Carman Bethel, all deceased. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas Medical School
and retired from the Veteran's Hospital staff. Roller-Ballard Funeral Home of Benton was in charge of
arrangements.
The Waldron News
20 September 2006
VERA ANN BETHEL
Miss Vera Ann Bethel, age 77, the only daughter of Carman Bethel and Belva Branson Bethel (deceased) died
September 13, 2006 at Spring Arbor, Michigan where she attended college many years ago. A memorial service
will be held on Sept. 30 at the Free Methodist Church in Spring Arbor, Michigan. She was a retired editor of
Children's magazines for many years at the Methodist Publishing House at Winona Lake, Indiana and later years
at Indianapolis, Indiana. She was well read and loved to travel many places for conventions. In 1972 she made
a tour to the Holy Land for two weeks. She was a very dedicated Christian, sang in Church choirs, studied
harp lessons she enjoyed in Michigan and played the piano. She had many missionary friends and planned a trip
to Rwanda to visit a missionary there but was unable to go because the shots temporarily paralyzed her. Her
father was the oldest brother of Virgil Bethel and Justin Bethel, now deceased. Her paternal grandparents
were Henry Clay Bethel and Ida May Bales Bethel, now deceased. She is survived by Reba Nell Bethel Bergmann
of Waldron; Dr. James Claude Bethel of Bento, AR; Sally Bethel Ferguson of Little Rock, AR, Marjorie Bethel
Chambers of Denver, CO; Sue Claudine Fox of Ft. Smith, AR; Mary Bethel Isenman of Nashville, TN; Dr. Albert
W. Isenman of Chicago, IL; Tommy Isenman of Little Rock, AR; Barbara Burns Garner of Danville, AR; Virginia
Patton and Mrs. Wayne Wann both of Pocola, OK; Betty S. James of Broken Arrow, OK; Bruce Branson of Poteau,
OK, and many maternal cousins. Her memorial service will be held on the anniversary of her uncle Virgil
Bethel's death, who died Sept. 30, 1977. The J.L. Watson Funeral Home at Jackson, Michigan is in charge
of all arrangements.
Scott County Times
10 July 2002
LELA BETTLES
Waldron--Lela Mae Bettles, 81, of Waldron died on Monday, July 1, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired bookkeeper, member of the China Club, a Protestant and the widow of George E. Bettles. She was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence Bettles.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Saturday, July 6 at Terry Funeral Home Chapel in Waterville, Kansas with burial at Maplewood Cemetery at Barnes, Kansas. Local arrangements were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by two daughters, Barlene Joyce Pendleton of Gig Harbor, Washington and Ina Rosenthal of Waldron; and one son, Ewing Lee Bettles of Livermore, California.
Pallbearers were Ewing Lee Bettles, Larry Odell Rosenthal, Daniel "Danny" Lee Balch, Phillip "Pill" Glen Balch, Paul Dee Hansen and Christian "Chris" Paul Hansen.
Scott County Times
16 May 2001
JUNIOR BEYARD
Elihue Junior "E.J." Beyard, 65, of Waldron died Saturday, May 5,
2001 in his home. He was a retired truck driver and an Army veteran. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Elihue and Effie Beyard, one
brother, R.M. Beyard and one sister, Louise Castleberry.
Graveside services were held at 10 am Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at
Pearson Cemetery with burial following under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home.
He is survived by two daughters, Rebecca June Cox of Kansas and
Belinda Gale Hall of South Dakota; one son, Bobby J. Beyard of Kansas and
two sisters, Imogene Morrow of Bixby, Oklahoma and Rosemary Perkins of
Mansfield, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
12 April 2006
VERNELL BEYARD
September 11, 1926-April 6, 2006
Vernell Beyard, age 79, died at the Waldron Nursing Home in Waldron, Arkansas on Thursday, April 6. Services
were held Monday the 10th day of April (2006) at 2 p.m. at the Pentecostal Church of Waldron with Pastor
Ricky Hunt officiating. Pallbearers were Mr. Johnnie Gee Bradhurst, Jr., Mr. Ronald Harley Beyard, Jr.,
Mr. Douglas Anthony Beyard, Mr. Joe Michael Beyard, and Mr. Kevin Ray Wright, with interment at Prairie
Pilot Cemetery. (Pilot Prairie?) Mrs. Beyard was born in Waldron, Arkansas on September 11, 1926, the
daughter of Hiram Virgil Bottoms and Ida Tennessee Hutchins Bottoms. She was the youngest of 14 children.
twelve of whom lived to be adults. She was married to Harley E.C. Beyard in August of 1943 and together
they had three children. Ms. Beyard attended the Pentecostal Church of Waldron from the time that she was
a young child until the time that ill health made attendance impossible. She loved to cook and made all
welcome with her excellent southern cooking. Her house was always filled with warm mouth watering food
and welcoming hospitality. Ms. Beyard was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers
and six sisters. She is survived by her daughter Ina Jo Beyard Bradhurst and her husband John of Bakersfield,
California and her two sons, both of Fort Smith, Mr. Ronnie Harley Beyard and Mr. Vernon Keith Beyard and
his wife Sue, and by six grandchildren and their spouses, Mr. Johnnie Bradhurst, Jr. and his wife Carol
of Fairfield, California; Joanne Bradhurst Blizard and her husband Arthur of Orlando, Florida; Cynthia Jean
Bradhurst Charfauros and her husband Joe of Seaside, California; Mr. Ronald Harley Beyard, Jr., and Mr.
Joe Michael Beyard both of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and Mr. Douglas Anthony Beyard and his wife Rhoda of
Waldron, Arkansas; 11 great-grandchildren and a sister Lucille Williams of Reedley, California. She was
dearly loved by her family and friends and will be forever in our hearts.
The Waldron News
20 January 1999
JOSEPH J. BIEDIGER
Joseph J. Biediger, 55, of Corpus Christie, Texas formerly of
Waldron, died Jan. 11, in a Corpus Christie hospital. He was an RN and
a member of the St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church.
Funeral service was held Jan. 13, in Corpus Christie under the
direction of Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Service with burial at Seaside
Memorial Park, Corpus Christie, Texas.
He is survived by his wife Linda; one daughter, Christy Hattabaugh
of Mansfield; one son, Michael Biediger of Little Rock, two daughters,
Tonya and Malynda of Corpus Christie, Texas; one brother, Douglas
Biediger; one sister, Carolyn White; four grandchildren, Jeffery and
Jonathan Hattabaugh of Mansfield, Kayla Nicole and Rose Lee of Corpus
Christie, Texas.
The Waldron News
20 February 2008
MICHAEL BILLINGS
Michael Billings, 55, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008 in a Waldron hospital. He was
a construction worker and a Pentecostal by faith. Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2008 at
the Weeks Cemetery with interment in the Weeks Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his mother Kristy Klassen of Waldron, Arkansas; sister Veronica Billings of Waldron, Arkansas; and
a host of beloved relatives and friends.
The Waldron News
14 February 2007
MARLIN TYLLIS BILLY, JR.
Marlin Tyllis Billy, Jr. of Waldron, Arkansas formerly of McCurtain, OK, passed away February 2, 2007
in Waldron, Arkansas at the age of 57. He was born July 28, 1949 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Marlin and
Josephine Carney Billy, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of the home; three daughters, Angel
Billy Najar and husband Jason of Waldron, AR, Megan Billy of Waldron, AR and Natasha Collins and husband
Randy of Russellville, AR; three sons, Tylis Billy, Sr. of Waldron, AR, Dustin Billy of Pocola, OK and
Shawn Watson of Hot Springs, AR; four sisters, Ruby Terrell of McCurtain, OK, Imogene Terrell of Kinta,
OK, Ramona Baker of McCurtain, OK and Linda Mitchell of Arkoma, OK; and eight grandchildren, Tylis Billy,
Jr., Emily Billy, Jerrod Najar, Adrian Najar, LaKota Humphrey, Joshua Humphrey, Michael Humphrey, Hylan
Watson. Marlin was preceded in death by his parents, Marlin Sr. and Josephine Billy and brother-in-law,
Ernest "Corky" Balentine. He loved hunting, fishing, and playing with his grandchildren. Funeral services
were 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Eastwood Assembly of God Church with Rev. Rick Stout
officiating. Interment was in Howe Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Hattabaugh, Joseph Williams, Brett
McConnell, Robert Rodriguez, Nathan Patterson, Robert Standridge, Jeremy McFarland, Kelly Billy and
Robert Heath. Honorary pallbearers were Tylis Billy, Sr., Dustin Billy, Shawn Watson, David Hattabaugh,
Edward Mitchell and Matthew Rocha.
Scott County times
16 July 2003
JOE LEE BINGHAM
Waldron--Joe Lee Bingham, 55, of Waldron passed away Monday, July 7, 2003 in
a Waldron hospital. He was a heating & air conditioning contractor, a Vietnam
veteran and a member of Waldron Assembly of God Church. Funeral services were
held 2:00 pm Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend
Billy Harwell officiating. Interment was at Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers
were Brian Bingham, Gary Bingham, Jerry Bingham, Guy Bingham, Jr., Adell
Dickens and Larry Brigance. Visitation was 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday at
the funeral home. Joe is survived by his wife, Ann; two son, Gary Bingham and
Briang Bingham and wife Amanda all of Waldron; one granddaughter, Mackayla
Burke; and his mother, Stella Bingham Butler of Waldron. Other survivors include
one sister, Wanda Parish of Waldron; four brothers, James Bingham of Spokane,
Washington, Jerry Bingham of Huntington, Don Bingham of Kansas City, Missouri
and Guy Bingham, Jr. of Waldron.
Scott County Times
7 November 2001
TOMMY BIRKSHIRE
Tommy Dean Birkshire, 53, of Van Buren, Arkansas died Tuesday,
October 30, 2001 in his home. He was a maintenance worker, an Army veteran
and of the Assembly of God faith.
Cremation was under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is
survived by his wife, Cheryl; one step-daughter, Nikki Sims of Waldron;
one son, Aaron Birkshire of Van Buren; his father and step-mother, Ivan
and Dardenelle Birkshire of Holney, Texas; three sisters, Edie Gilmore of
Shawnee, Oklahoma, Naomi Atwood of Oklahoma City and Barbara Fay Muller of
Archer City, Texas; one brother, Ivan Birkshire, Jr. of Oklahoma City; and
three grandchildren.
The Waldron News
25 February 2004
JESSIE PRICE BURNETT BISHOP
Services for Jessie Price Burnett Bishop, 93, of Channelview, TX were held Tuesday, Feb. 17th, at
First Baptist Church, Grapeland, TX. Burial followed in Elkhart Garden of Memories Cemetery under
the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home of Grapeland, TX. Mrs. Bishop died Saturday, Feb.
14th at her residence. She was born June 4, 1910 in Houston County, TX to Albert Price and Polly
Walling Price. Mrs. Bishop was a member of First Baptist Church of Grapeland, TX and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Roy Bishop; sisters Addie Lovett and Viola Hendon;
and brothers, Leathard Price, Woodard Price, Willie Price and Charley Price; and four grandchildren.
She is survived by three daughters, Shirley Kirkland and husband J.W. of Channelview, TX, Rita Madeley
and husband Walter of Corpus Christi, TX and Jean Ballard of Channelview, TX; two sons, W.A. Burnett
and wife Shirley of Waldron, AR and Buck Burnett of Palestine, TX; and one step-daughter, Linda
Harrison and husband Ralph of Houston, TX; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild. Pallbearers were Robert Streetman, Jeffery Madeley, Ray Price, Charley Burnett, Gary
Burnett and Robert Wood. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Wagnone, Bubba Savoic, Rodney Piecznski,
Tim Howell and Ralph Harrison.
The Waldron News
20 January 1999
LUTHER JACKSON BISHOP, SR.
Luther Jackson Bishop, Sr., 86, of Mansfield died Jan. 15, in a
Fort Smith nursing home. He was a retired NASA Transportation Specialist.
Funeral service was from 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at Martin Funeral Home
Chapel - Mansfield with burial at Union Ridge Cemetery near Dayton,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Survivors include two daughters, Jan Hurt of Mansfield, Patricia
Fetner of Texas; one son, Luther Jackson Bishop, Jr. of California;
11 grandchildren.
Viewing was from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 17, and 9 a.m. to 12
noon Jan. 18, at the Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
4 September 2002
JACK BLACK
Jack Ray Black, age 89, of Conway passed away Wednesday,
August 28, 2002. He was born to the late Luney and Lula Ann Black
on August 22, 1913 in Waldron, Arkansas. Mr. Black worked for the
Corp of Engineers, was a WWII Army Air Corp veteran and served with
General McArthur in New Genea and the Phillipines, one of the
founding members of Sigma Tau Ganima Fraternity and a member of
the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Marguerite V. Gibbs Black; son, Robert Joseph Black;
two brothers, Milmo L. Black of Conway and Reno Black of Maryland.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services by Ashby Funeral Home were held at 2:00
pm on Friday at the Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
15 February 2006
CLARENCE BLACKMON
Clarence Lewis Blackmon, age 81 of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 9, 2006 in a Greenwood
nursing home. He was a member of the Jubilee Church. Funeral service was held at 10:00 am Monday, February
13, 2006 at the Jubilee Church in Waldron with interment in the Duncan Cemtery under the direction of
the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Willa Mae Blackmon of the home; one son, Duane
Blackmon and wife Dottie of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Willa Redd and husband Cowden of Elk City,
Oklahoma; two grandsons, Robert Blackmon and Tony Blackmon both of Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers were
Robert Blackmon, Tony Blackmon, James Redd, Danny Nighingale, Sean Allen and David Yandell. Honorary
pallbearers were Jerry Hutchins, Richard Edwards, Ed Slaughterbeck, Charles Nelson, Jerry Ferguson,
Ed Nelson, Tommy Franklin and Albert Morris.
Scott County Times
1 January 2003
ROY BLACKWELL
Roy Lee Blackwell, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas died on
Friday December 27 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a retired
construction worker, veteran of WWII and attended Winfield
Baptist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. He is survived by one daughter, Gail Vaughn of Waldron,
Arkansas; three sons, Ray Blackwell and Jerry Blackwell both
of Oklahoma and Roy Blackwell of California.
Scott County Times
15 June 2005
DELBERT BLAIR
Delbert Blair, age 99, of Mounds, Oklahoma died Saturday, June 11, 2005 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was a retired rural mail carrier and a member of the Church of Christ. A member of the
Waldron Red Leg Baseball Team. He is survived by one daughter, Deborah Blair Sullivan; two
sons, Gail Blair and Jerry Dan Blair; seven grandchildren, Denise, Sherry, Linda, John, Daniel,
Mari Elena and Grant and fourteen great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Blair, Danny Blair, Duane Sullivan,
Faron Sullivan, Grant Sullivan and Mark Sullivan.
The Waldron News
26 April 2000
HOMER ELLSWORTH BLAIR
Homer Ellsworth Blair, 76, of Waldron, Arkansas, died Friday, April 21, 2000 in a Waldron
hospital. He was retired from hardwood manufacturing, a Sea Bee veteran of W.W.II, a member
of the V.F.W. and attended Jubilee Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Blair.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2000 at Jubilee Church with burial at
Buffalo Cemetery at Boles, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife Marcille of the home; three daughters, Cathy Bingham of Waldron,
AR, Melania Daffron of Midland, AR and Linda Waite of Mena, AR; one brother, Benny Blair of
Farmington, AR; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
28 January 1998
JESSE HENRY BLAIR
Jesse Henry Blair, 65, of Waldron died Thursday, January 22, 1998 in
his home. He was a carpenter and a member of the Waldron Assembly of God
Church.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26,1998 in
Waldron Assembly of God Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene, of Waldron; one son, Ronald
Blair, of Waldron; two sisters: Margaret Williams and Betty Patrick, both
of Waldron; one granddaughter, Janelle Blair, of Waldron.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
27 January 1999
JOE BERRY BLAIR
Joe Berry Blair, 87, of Mansfield died Jan. 21 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was a Baptist, a Mason and a retired farmer and he also
was a retired school bus driver for Mansfield Public Schools.
Funeral service was from 2 p.m. Jan. 23, at Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Abbott,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Survivors include his wife, Mazel of the home; one daughter,
Sue Sitzler of Leesburg, Virginia; one son, Ronnie Blair of Plano,
Texas; two sisters, Tela Evans of Conway, Arkansas, Arlena Montgomery
of Cheyenne, Wyoming; four grandchildren.
The family visited with friends at 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22,
at the Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
23 April 2003
JUDY PETERSON BLAIR
Judy Peterson Blair, 77, of Ketchum, Oklahoma, formerly of Waldron,
Arkansas, died Thursday, April 17, 2003 in Grove, Oklahoma. She was a retired
bookkeeper and a member of the Ketchum Church of Christ.
Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 21 at Duncan Cemetery
in Walron, AR with burial under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Delbert; one daughter, Deborah Ellen Sullivan
of Boxby, OK; two sisters, Jean Austin and Mary Pryor both of Ketchum, OK;
and one grandchild, Grant Blair Sullivan of Bixby, OK.
Pallbearers were Duane Sullivan, Grant Sullivan, Mike Austin, Steve Pryor,
Scott Pryor and Mark Sullivan.
Scott County Times
17 October 2001
MAZEL BLAIR
Mazel Blair, 88, of Mansfield died Saturday, October 13, 2001 in
Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Grove #2 Baptist
Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday, October 17, 2001
at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Abbott, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by one daughter, Sue Sitzler of Leesburg,
Virginia; one son, Ronnie Blair of Plano, Texas; one sister, Exena
Littrell of Lubbock, Texas; 4 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bill Perkins, Jason Perkins, Thurl Ward, John
Ward, Butch Sigmon and Jack Livingston.
The Waldron News
21 April 1999
HENRY WILLIAM BLEVINS
Henry William Blevins, 77, of Waldron, did Wednesday, April 14,
1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from Tyson Foods, a
veteran of WWII and a Pentecostal.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16 in Friendship
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Blevins, of the home; one step-
daughter, Freda Garrett, of Harvey; two step-sons, James Vaughn and
Kenneth Vaughn, both of Waldron; two sisters, Mamie (no last name given),
of Bakersfield, Calif. and Mildred Edwards of Cartersville, Ill; three
brothers, Willie Blevins of Wakeman, Ohio, Ruben Blevins of Van Buren
and Bill Blevins of Little Rock; nine grandchildren, 14 great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ronald Beyard, Douglas Beyard, Edward Vaughn,
Nathan Blevins, Jason Garrett and Travis Garrett.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
28 April 2004
LILLIE BLEVINS
Lillie Blevins, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, April 23, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. She was
a retired poultry processing plant worker and a member of the Friendship Pentecostal Church. She was
preceded in death by her husbands, Ed Vaughn and Henry Blevins, as well as a daughter, Carolyn Oliver
and son, Dean Vaughn, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Monday, April 26,
2004 at Friendship Pentecostal Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Freda and husband Jerry Garrett of Harvey;
two sons, James and wife Sue Vaughn of Waldron, and Kenneth and Linda Lou Vaughn of Waldron; two
sisters, Dovie Yandell of Blueball and Gladys Keener of Waldron; one brother, Leon Wagner of Waldron;
five grandsons, Ronald Beyard, Doug Beyard, Edward Vaughn, Jason Garrett and Travis Garrett; four
granddaughters, Elaine Stobaugh, Regina Hutchens, Jamie Richie and Sonya Wagner; 19 great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Jason Garrett, Travis Garrett, Edward Vaughn, Ronald
Beyard, Doug Beyard and Tom Wagner.
Scott County Times
19 January 2005
PAULINE BLISS
Pauline Bliss, age 94, of Waldron died Friday, January 14, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born
September 2, 1910 in Shirley, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Chester
Bliss. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Jo Bobbitt of Ft. Smith; two sons, Charles
Dutch Bliss of Waldron and Harold C. Bliss of Ft. Smith; one sister, Mary Evans of California; one
brother, Charles Brown of Michigan; nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and six great-great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday, January 17, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home
Chapel with burial at Sehorn Cemetery at Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Serving as pallbearers were grandsons and great grandsons.
The Waldron News
21 November 2007
RUTH REDLING BLISS
Ruth Ridling Bliss, 72, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 16, 2007 in a Waldron,
Arkansas hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron United Methodist Church. Funeral service
will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at the Waldron United Methodist Church with interment in the
Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Charles "Dutch"
Bliss of the home; two daughters, Gyda L. Bliss Lane of Claremore, Oklahoma, Ouida Bliss Richardson of Corpus
Christi, Texas; two sons, Charley Bliss of Waldron, Arkansas, Jon Bliss of Coweta, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren;
five sister and one brother.
Scott County Times
27 December 2000
DOYLE BLOCKER
Doyle Dean Blocker, 63, of Hartford died December 19, 2000 in
Manila, AR. He was retired from Continental Can Company, an Army veteran
of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann
Blocker.
Funeral service was December 23, 2000 at McConnell Funeral Home
Chapel in Hartford with burial at Hartford Memorial Park under the
direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Hartford.
He is survived by one daughter and husband, Donya Ann and Richard
Davis of Bridgeman, Michigan; one son, William Frank Blocker of
Washington, D.C; two brothers, Frank Blocker, Jr. and Chester Eugene
Woods both of Manila, AR; two grandchildren, KaSandra Lee and James
Dean Davis; several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
3 April 2002
PHILLIP ALLEN BLOOM
Phillip Allen Bloom, 62, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away at
his home Friday, March 29th, 2002. Funeral services were held at the
Vansant-Mills Chapels, Monday, April 1, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. Burial was
in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Phillip is survived by his wife, Roberta "Bobbi" Bloom of the
home; one daughter, Georgette Rankins and husband Ronnie of Van Buren,
Arkansas; three sons, William "Bill" Bloom and wife Jennifer of Fort
Smith, AR, Phillip D. Bloom and wife Tammy of the home, and Vince "Opie"
Bloom of the home; three sisters, Ruby Conwell of Osceola, Missouri,
Wilda "Sissy" Dawson of Lowry City, Missouri, Mary Creek of Waldron, AR;
two brothers, Thomas "Tommy" Bloom and wife Carol of Oxnard, California
and Leonard Bloom and wife Ruth Ann of Waldron, AR; 11 grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews who loved him very much.
Arrangements under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home,
314 W. Jefferson, Clinton, MO.
The Waldron News
10 January 2007
CLYDE DONALD BLYTHE
Clyde Donald Blythe, 78, of Oklahoma City, OK passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in Oklahoma City. He
was born February 7, 1928 to Floyd and Lora (Little) Blythe in Waldron, AR. He graduated from Waldron
High School in 1946. He was owner of the Criss-Cross Directory Information Services in Oklahoma City,
OK. Survivors include his wife, Jerre Blythe; brother, Gary Blythe and wife Shirley; nephew, Steve
Bunting and wife Laurie and their children, Taylor and Brandon Bunting; one aunt, Mable Oliver; several
cousins; a step-son, Rick Howard and wife Lauren and their children, Holly Smith and husband Spencer and
their children of Oklahoma City. The funeral services were on Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 in Oklahoma City and
burial was at 1:00 p.m. on Jan. 6 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Guardian
Funeral Home of Oklahoma City, OK.
TheWaldron News
4 March 1998
LORA LITTLE BLYTHE
Lora Little Blythe, 87, Waldron, died Sunday, March 1, 1998 in a
local nursing home. She was a homemaker, a member of Waldron Area Chamber
of Commerce and widow of Floyd Blythe.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 4 in Martin Funeral
Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-laws: Clyde and Jerri
Blythe, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Gary and Shirley Blythe, of
Waldron; one sister, Margaret Lucille Little, of Cushing, Oklahoma; two
sister-in-laws: Vernel Little, of Carlsbad, New Mexico and Mable Oliver,
of Waldron; three grandchildren: Holly Smith, of Austin, Texas, Rick
Howard, of Oklahoma City, and Steve Bunting and his wife Laurie, of
Waldron; one great-grandchild, Taylor Bunting.
Pallbearers will be Bill Luttrell, Bill Black, Dutch Bliss, B.W.
Williams, Bo Sikes, Carl Grandstaff.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
17 July 2002
ORAN BLYTHE
Oran Blythe, 86, of Barber, Arkansas died Friday, July 12, 2002 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a retired farmer, and retired from Couch and Bedding in Fort Smith. He was also a Baptist and member of Milltown Lodge #605 F & AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Blythe.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 15 at Pine Log Church in Barber, Arkansas with burial at Pine Log Cemetery in Barber, Arkansas under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas.
He is survived by one daughter, Betty Moses of Hot Springs, AR; two grandchildren, Teresa Dulaney & Terrie Flowers, both of Odessa, Texas; and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Moe Jones, Gerald Martin, Charles Barton, Ferrell Gene Woods, David Sharber and Mike Nelson.
Scott County Times
4 October 2000
UDENE BOATRIGHT
A resident of Howe, Oklahoma, formerly of Mansfield, Arkansas. A loving mother of 6 children,
grandmother of 15, and great-grandmother of 19, Udene was born April 26, 1922 in Fanshawe,
Oklahoma to the late Oscar and Anne Pennington. She married the late L.D. Boatright on June
15, 1941 in Scott County, Arkansas and they were married 45 years. She was also preceded in
death by one son, William A. (Bill) Boatright. She was a gold star mother and a member of the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Funeral service was held at 10 am Thursday, September 28, 2000
at the Pleasant Grove #2 Baptist Church with interment in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in
Abbott under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. She is survived by her
children, Alan and Sandra Boatright of Dover, Arkansas, and their children/grandchildren,
Tami and Marc Allen and Chris Mitchell and Emily of Tigard, Oregon and Tony and Lisa Boatright
and Tyler and Austin of Beaverton, Oregon, Larry and Betty Boatright of Sallisaw, Oklahoma
the their children/grandchildren, Stefan and Lori Boatright, Christopher and Chandler and
Chrissy and Jeff Escalante, Darius and Ethan all of Mansfield, Arkansas, Kimberly and Donnie
Schockey, Taree and Codie, and Kelly and Tim McKinney, Mika and Terry all of Sallisaw, Beverly
and Jim Lyons of Mansfield, Arkansas and the children/grandchildren, Stephanie and David
Morgan, Kayla and Cheyenne, and April and Mike Robles, Michael and Cody all of Mansfield,
Brock Lyons of Mansfield, Ki and Dakota Lyons of Van Buren, Arkansas, Donna and Johnny Mac
Webb of Howe, Oklahoma and their children/grandchildren, Victoria and Chad Alphin, and Marcus
of Howe, Oklahoma and Brandy Webb and Justin Pickle also of Howe. Jim and Penny Boatright
of Mansfield, Arkansas and their children/grandchildren, Angie and John Byers and Shelby,
and Jonathan Boatright, all of Mansfield. She is also survived by four sisters and brothers-
in-law, Enid Grigsby of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Imogene and Kenneth Couch of Hartford,
Arkansas, Sue and Bill Evans of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Carole and Ed Tucker of Pocola,
Oklahoma and one brother and sister-in-law, Kirk and Betty Pennington of Hartford,
Arkansas as well as numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones.
The Waldron News
20 October 1999
BESSIE M. BOBBITT
Bessie M. Bobbitt, 87, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of
Panama, Oklahoma, died Sunday, October 17, 1999 in Ft. Smith. She
was born in Waldron, AR on May 6, 1912. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Pentecostal Church of God. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Lenard Bobbitt on June 22, 1999.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October
20, 1999 at Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, AR with burial at
Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron. Reverend Ricky Hunt and Reverend
Billy Donohoo officiated.
She is survived by one daughter, Betty Creek of Greenwood, AR;
one son, Roger Bobbitt of Huntsville, AR; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-
grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille
Williams of Reedley, CA, Eller Merl Williams of Springfield, OR and
Vernell Beyard of Waldron, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, other
relatives and loved ones and a host of friends.
The Waldron News
30 June 1999
LEONARD A. BOBBITT
Leonard A. Bobbitt, 92, of Ft. Smith, formerly of Panama, OK,
died June 22, 1999 at Methodist Nursing Home of Ft. Smith. He was a
retired minister and had been a Pentecostal Church of God pastor for
approximately 50 years.
Funeral service was a 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 1999 at
the Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron with burial at Pilot Prairie
Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Bobbitt of Ft. Smith; one
daughter, Betty Creek of Greenwood; one son, Roger Bobbitt of Huntsville;
one sister, Alta Bowen of Tulsa, OK; seven grandchildren, thirteen great
grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Steve Creek, Edward Creek, George Creek, Jeff
Creek, Adam Creek and Shawn Bobbitt.
Arrangements were under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral
Home of Poteau, OK.
The Waldron News
14 January 1998
VE LINDA SUSAN (SUE) BOGGESS
Ve Linda Susan (Sue) Boggess, 66, of Waldron died Friday, January 9,
1998 in her home. She was a member of the Cherry Hill Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12,1998
in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery in
Parks. Survivors include her husband, David Kemp Boggess, of the home; one
son, Thomas David Boggess, of the home; two sisters: Treva Boyd and Verla
Stovall, both of Waldron. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
22 March 2006
LAVERNE BOGGS
Laverne Boggs, age 84 of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2006 in a Waldron, Arkansas hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Lamb Freewill Baptist and the Eastern Star. Funeral service was held
at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Birdsview Cemetery
near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, J.L. Lamont
and wife Elizabeth of Greenwood, Arkansas; three grandsons, Travis Boggs of Cove, Arkansas, Jeff Lamont of
Florida and Shawn Lamont of Greenwood, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Shana Lamont Fox of Greenwood, Arkansas;
four great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Tressie Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas,
Melba Hathaway of Lavaca, Arkansas and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Claud and Flora Self, husband Guy Boggs and son Roger Boggs. Pallbearers were Travis Boggs, Shawn Lamont,
Donnie Coyle, Tom Wagner, Jim Wagner and Larry Wagner. Honorary pallbearers were Vigil Napier, Charlie Vaughan,
A.G. Morrison and Buck Byford.
Scott County Times
23 June 2004
ROGER "BOOGER" BOGGS
Waldron--Funeral services for Roger "Booger" Boggs, 51, of Waldron were held Friday, June 18, 2004
at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jim Isham and Bob Ammons officiated the services
and burial followed at Birdsview Cemetery near Waldron. Booger was born June 10, 1953 to Lavern
and Guy Boggs at Mena and died June 14, 2004 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a truck driver for
Tyson, was an Army National Guard veteran of Desert Storm, a member of the Greenwood VFW and attended
the New Life Center in Waldron. Roger had many interests which included a great love of animals,
especially his dog Annie and his horse Blaze. He had a great love for family and friends and loved
to socialize in any group. Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Robin; a son, Travis Boggs of
Waldron; a step-daughter, Nichole Kearney of Waldron; two step-sons, Josh Kearney and Sean Kearney
both of Waldron; his mother, Lavern Boggs of Waldron; a brother, JL Lamont of Greenwood; his church
family; and a host of great friends, as he never met a stranger. Pallbearers were Pepper Mitchell,
Kenneth Johnson, Booger Oliver, Randy Horn, Leslie Hunt and Robert Hill. Honorary pallbearers were
JP Hicks, Butch Sims and Garnett Cullafer. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral
Home of Waldron.
Scott County Times
20 October 2004
SHAWN ADAM BOGGS
Shawn Adam Boggs, 18, of Waldron went to be with the Lord Friday, October 15, 2004. He loved working on
old trucks, spending time with his buddies and helping others when needed. He was preceded in death by his
cousin Christopher Zimmer, two uncles Bimbo Slater and Rodney Nix and his "Auntie" Evelyn Hunt. Adam is
survived by his parents Sheila and Mark Nix of Waldron and Jarred and Monica Boggs of Texas; one sister,
Andrea Boggs of Waldron; a half sister, Rebecca Boggs of Texas; one step-brother, Kevin Boggs of Texas; his
grandparents, Robbie and Thomas Wright, Robert and Cathy Zimmer, Glen and Louise Boggs, Roger and LaDonna
Nix and JoAnn and Jerry Williams; his great-grandparents, Willard and Edna Slater; his aunts and uncles,
Bill and Cassie Zimmer, Mark Zimmer, Brian Zimmer, Cody and Sonya Nix, Heath Owens, Amos Zimmer, Marie
Carnahan, Sarah Owens, Kathy and Bob Slater, Ellen and Ernie Hayden and Barbie Slater; several cousins,
Amber Zimmer, Paige and Matthew Zimmer, Savanah Zimmer, Erica and Ariel Nix, Jessie Parsons, Sadie Parsons,
Kaylie McConnell, Derek McConnell, Devin Riley, Noah Riley, Amy Hattabaugh, Jaren Ridenhour, Rhoda and
Doug Beyard, Joshua, Michael and Emily Beyard, Sharla Evans, Alisha Underwood, Keith Slater, Kristie and
Kendra Underwood, Daniel and Kayla Button, Sydni Evans and Sam Slater; one special friend, Ronald Beyard;
three special pets, Punkin, Nacho and Bear; and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
October 19, 2004 at 10:00 am at the Lamb Church in Waldron with Pastor Warren Gassaway and Pastor Steve
Young officiating with special music by RoseAnn Isham, Rhoda Beyard and Amy Hattabaugh. "Knockin' On
Heaven's Door" and "I Can Only Imagine" was played. Burial followed in the Lamb Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Jarod Dickens, Joey Majors, Boney Heath, Dustin Ammons, Billy Bob Shores and Jeremy Howell. Honorary
pallbearers were Bill Zimmer, Mark Zimmer, Brian Zimmer, Keith Slater, Cody Nix, Heath Owens, Brian Mosley,
Nathan Beckman, Leslie King, Brandon Chesnut, Shaun Jett, Joey Rippy, James Hunt, Willie Ewing, Heath
Shores, Dillon Yandell, Eric Yandell, Dustin Husser, Kyle Goolsby, Gary Smith, Dustin Milligan, Keith
Dedmon, Sean Kearny, Matt Forrest, Alex Carter, Justin Scott, Moe Shore, JD Woodcock, JT Preacher and
Brian Ellenburger.
The Waldron News
21 February 2007
LEROY BOMAN
LeRoy Boman, 74, of Waldron, Arkansas died in the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lafayette on Tuesday,
February 13, 2007 at 5:45 a.m. LeRoy was born in Waldron, Arkansas on September 19, 1932. He was the
son of the late Roy and Irene Richmond Boman. LeRoy was raised and educated in Waldron, Arkansas and
has lived in Kingman for the past several years. LeRoy was an ordained minister and founder of the
World Mission Ministry. The ministry was started in 1972 and LeRoy traveled throughout the world as
an evangelist and missionary. LeRoy was a former Golden Gloves boxer and his love was preaching the
gospel. He married Janice Lucile Furr on May 16, 2003 in Kingman. She survives. Also surviving are
his son James and wife Judi Boman of Kingman; his three daughters, Debbie and husband Thurman Cheesman
and Irene Waddle, both of Waldron, AR and Delta Dunagan of Parks, AR; two step-daughters, Janet Yeoman
of Crawfordsville and Taffie and husband Brian Furr of Veerdersburg; two half sisters, Virginia Diebolt
and Delta Sutton, both of Las Vegas, NV; 39 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and three great-great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty (Slater) Boman, a brother, Ronald
Vunovich and a granddaughter, Rachel Alexander. Funeral service was Monday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m.
with Paige Norfleet officiating. Memorial services will be held in Waldron, Arkansas at the Living Word
Training Center on Saturday the 24th day of February at 1:00 p.m. LeRoy's remains will be buried at
Friendship Cemetery following the services. Memorial contributions may be made to Joel's Army Apostolic
Center, c/o Taffie Furr, 2495 S. 280 W., Veerdersburg, IN 47987.
The Waldron News
5 July 2006
PAUL ANDREW BONDS
Paul Andrew Bonds, 42, of Hot Springs went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 3, 2006. He
was born to Joe and Doris Bonds in Wilmington, CA and grew up in Arkansas. He is survived by
his wife of 18 years, Karen Kay Robbins Bonds; his sons, Andrew Gregory, 16, Justin Paul, 13,
and a daughter, Allison Elizabeth, 7, all of the home; his parents of Huntington, his mother
and father-in-law, Marvin and Irene Robbins of Van Buren, his brother and sister-in-law, Jody
and Stacy Bonds of Huntington; his siter and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Greg Garner of Springdale;
his brother-in-law Greg Robbins of Seattle, WA; three nephews, Kelton Bonds, Forrest and
Glenn Garner and a niece Summer Garner, and many, many more special family and friends. Paul
was a devoted and loving husband and daddy, a cherished son, a loved brother, a true friend and
a child of God. He grew up in Huntington, Ark. He graduated from University of Arkansas in
Fayetteville in 1987. He was hired by Wal-Mart and had a 19 year career ending as store manager
in Hot Springs Village Wal-Mart. Paul and his family had the opportunity to live in many different
places during his career and met so many dear friends. He was a member of Crossgate Church. He
spent many years as an AWANA leader teaching children the word of God. He loved hunting, fishing
and camping with his family, and of course he loved those Arkansas Razorbacks. One of Paul's
biggest attributes was he was a man of integrity. He was genuine and trustworthy. He tried to
instill that in his children. Two of his favorite quotes were, "Always do what's right even when
nobody's looking," and "Always do your "Bonds" best." Words cannot express the deep loss his
family and friends are experiencing. He will be so greatly missed. After a year long battle with
cancer, we can praise our Lord that he is safely home in Heaven. Pallbearers will be Jeff Brewer,
Gary Brown, Dewayne Harris, Ronnie Spears, Jeff Kilby and Bob McLellan. Honorary pallbearers will
be Michael Winters, Ronnie Ritter, Lee Currey, Larry Rowlsy and Charlie Broadbent, Marck Bremer
and Jackie James. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at Caruth-Hale Funeral
Home. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2006 at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Mike Finley officiating. Burial will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2006 at Huntington
Cemetery in Huntington, Arkansas. Arrangements are with Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
23 July 2008
WAYNE BONDS
Wayne Bonds, 58, of Elm Park, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in a Waldron hospital. He is
survived by his wife of 37 years Sue Bonds of the home; one son Jeff Bonds and wife Becky of Ft. Smirth,
AR; one daughter Michelle Williams and husband Chris of Greenwood, AR; 3 grandsons, Brandon, Landen
and Austin Williams; 3 brothers, Jimmy Lee Bonds and wife Cookie of Booneville, AR, Bobby Gene and
wife Minnie of Elm Park, AR, J.L. and wife Beverley of Elm Park, AR; numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents Lee Audrey and Ida Belle Bonds. Funeral service
was 10:00 am Thursday, July 17, 2008 at the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church with interment in the Freedom
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Watkins, Eugene Bonds, Sheldon Hudgens, Travis Moore, Shay Hattabaugh,
Steve Hattabaugh, Ricky Joe Metcalf, Scott Clemons. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Bob Metcalf, Danny
Metcalf, Ron Metcalf, J.L. Bonds, Bobby Bonds, Jimmy Bonds.
The Waldron News
16 September 1998
RANDALL ALBERT BONNER, SR.
Randall Albert Bonner Sr., 80, of Waldron, died Sunday, September 6,
1998 in his home. He was a retired carpenter and a Baptist.
Funeral service was at Palmer, Alaska.
Survivors include two daughters: Dorothy Russell, of Waldron and
Diane Hays, of Palmer, Alaska, four sons: Randall Bonner Jr., of Waldron,
Charles Bonner, of Montgomery, Texas, Earl Bonner, of Corinth, Mississippi
and Michael Bonner, of Palmer, Alaska; one sister, Julia Beard, of Louis;
four brothers: Robert Bonner, of New Jersey, Clyde Bonner, of Florida,
L.E. Bonner, of Scotland, Arkansas and Ray Bonner, of Eudora; 14
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 April 2000
ALLYE-MERLE BORDEN
Allye-Merle Borden died at home on April 5, 2000. Almost 100 years old, the last third
of her life was spent in Leisure World. She was born on July 4, 1900 in Waldron, Arkansas.
In 1921, she married Philip Borden, an oil company engineer in oil-boom Kansas. Her son,
Dr. Philip Summers Borden (now a resident of Leisure World) was born there. Beginning in
1929, the family lived in Kansas City, MO, for 28 years, during the last portion of which
Mrs. Borden was a purchasing executive for the city of Kansas City, honored by the mayor
at her retirement. Mrs. Borden has regularly been active in churches, and a member of
the Geneva Presbyterian Church since moving to Leisure World. Funeral arrangements and a
small chapel service are by the O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary. Interment in Duncan Cemetery
in Waldron, Arkansas in the family section set aside by her grandfather in 1897.
The Waldron News
11 October 2006
ROBERTA A. BORROR
Roberta A. "Bobbi" Borror, 71, of Garnett, KS died Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Olathe Medical Center
in Olathe, KS. She was born July 23, 1935 in Ottawa, IA to Robert Dennis Gleason and Lorena Mae (Millard)
Gleason. Bobbi had worked in the accounts receivable department of the Oak Hill Hospital in Joplin, MO.
She grew up in West Plains, MO where she graduated from high school. She lived in Neosho and Joplin, MO
most of her life before moving to Garnett, KS in 1996. She married Walter Edward Davidson, Jr. Three
children were born to this union, they later divorced. She then married Jerry Sigars, one son was born
to this union and they later divorced. She is survived by her husband, Max Borror of the home; two sons,
Mike Davidson and wife Jean of Clarksville, AR and Robert Sigars of Joplin, MO; two daughters, Catherine
Carter of Paris, AR and Janet Bynum and husband Jim of Waldron, AR; one brother, Barbara Johnson and
Donna Tomlinson both of Houston, TX, and Linda Calhoun of West Plains, MO; 14 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. Graveside service will be Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Garnett Cemetery in Garnett, KS at
2:00 p.m.
The Waldron News
18 October 2006
ARTHUR LEWIS BOTTOMS
Arthur Lewis Bottoms of Warrenton, MO, formerly of Conroe, TX, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at
St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, MO, at the age of 64 years, 8 months and 26 days. Arthur was born
to John L. and Elsie (Earl) Bottoms on January 16, 1942 in Waldron, AR. He was the grandson of the late Mr.
& Mrs. Emmett G. Hines and the late Mr. & Mrs. Hiram Bottoms of Waldron. He was united in marriage to
Patricia Ann Boyer on September 15, 1961 in Santa Ana, CA. To this union were born eight children, Arthur,
Jr., John, Christopher, David, Alan, Barbara, Angie and Susie. They celebrated 45 years of marriage. Arthur
was a retired painting contractor. He was a member of Living Faith Church in Conroe, TX, and Christ
Centered Fellowship in Warrenton, MO. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Bottoms of Warrenton, MO;
four sons, John Bottoms of Lubbock, TX, Christopher Bottoms and wife Bridget of Conroe, TX, David Bottoms
and Arthur Bottoms, Jr., both of Medway, MA; three daughters, Angie Johnson and husband Lynn of Conroe, TX,
Barbara Travis and husband Tom of Warrenton, MO and Susie Coffey and husband Marvin of Boles, AR; four
brothers, Stanley Bottoms and Bobbie Bottoms, both of Nashville, TN, Ronnie Bottoms of Boston, MA, and
Larry Moore of CA; two sisters, Sue Bottoms of LA and Wandalee Bottoms of Ratcliff, AR; 23 grandchildren,
one great-grandchild; other relatives and friends. Others surviving him are two aunts, Barbara Huston and
family and Betty Jo Lee and family, also two cousins, Bill Luttrell and family, Linda Barnett and family,
and other relatives and friends all of Waldron, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son,
Alan Bottoms, one sister, Shirley Haga, and one great-granddaughter, Kaidence Creed. Private cremation
services were under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton, MO. Memorials may be made to
the family in c/o the Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383.
The Waldron News
3 January 2007
BOBBY DALE BOTTOMS
Bobby Dale Bottoms, 76, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006 in a Waldron
hospital. He was a member of the Bush Community Church, worked 23 years for International Paper, and
15 years for the Scott County Road Department. Funeral service was held Saturday, December 30, 2006
at 2:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Bush Cemetery under the direction
of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Sue Bottoms of the home; one son, Dale Bottoms
of Fort Smith, AR; one sister, Charlene Simmons of Waldron, AR; two brothers, Malcolm and wife Anita
Bottoms of Bakersfield, CA, Horace and wife Anna Bell Bottoms of Waldron, AR. He is preceded in death
by four brothers, Otis, Glen, J.T. and George (Bud); two sisters, Glady Hughes and Mary Nell Whitsom.
Scott County Times
30 March 2005
DORIS BOTTOMS
Doris Faye Bottoms, age 76 of Waldron died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a
homemaker and a Methodist. She is preceded in death by one granddaughter, Rachel Bottoms. She is survived
by three sons, Larry and wife Lori Bottoms of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Gary Bottoms of Maumelle, Arkansas; Terry
and wife Jennifer Bottoms of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one sister, Melba June Pugh of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one
brother, Ivis Lee Gentry of Desoto, Texas; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 24, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery at Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas.
The Waldron News
21 June 2006
GARY DELBERT BOTTOMS
Gary Delbert Bottoms, 57, of Maumelle, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, AR passed away Thursday, June 15, 2006
in a Little Rock, Arkansas hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from the V.A. Hospital in
Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home
Chapel with interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is
survived by two brothers, Terry Don Bottoms of Spiro, OK and Larry K. Bottoms of Broken Arrow, OK. Pallbearers
were M.C. Himes, Scott Clemmons, Rick Sims, Herman Moore and Bill Bartholomew.
The Waldron News
13 October 1999
GEORGE LEE (BUD) BOTTOMS
George Lee (Bud) Bottoms, 71, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on
Tuesday, October 5, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired
mechanic.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 7 at Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, AR with burial at Bush Cemetery near
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Bottoms of the home; one
daughter, Linda Cole of Greenwood, AR; two sons, Jerry Bottoms of
Waldron and David Bottoms of Baytown, Texas; two sisters, Charlene
Simmons of Waldron and Mary Nell Whitson of Seminole, Oklahoma; four
brothers, Otis of Waldron, Malcolm of Bakersfield, CA, Horace and Bob
of Waldron; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The Waldron News
16 January 2008
OKALINE BOTTOMS
Okaline Bottoms, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 in a Waldron, Arkansas nursing
home. She was a homemaker and attended the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m.
Monday, January 14, 2008 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Bush Cemetery under the direction
of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by three daughters, Jean Billings and her husband Curtis of Waldron,
AR, Ann Scott and her husband Harold of Witcherville, AR, Angie Adaway and her husband David of Waldron, AR; one
son, Bobby Bottoms and his wife Gayle of Waldron, AR; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great grandchild; one sister, Nona Wagner of Waldron, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66
years, Otis Bottoms and twin daughters, Janice Jean and Jeanette Jane. Pallbearers were Daymon Scott, Garett
Scott, James Billings, Bob Jetton, Chris Brewster and Darrell Smith.
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