SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES SURNAME "E"

SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
SURNAME "E"

Scott County Times
1 February 2006
CHARLES EADS

Charles T. "Chuck" Eads, 69, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired forklift mechanic and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Funeral services were at 10:00 am Monday, January 30, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with interment in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Dyer Eads of the home; two daughters, Carol Martinez of San Bernardino, California, LaWanna Ireland of Roldand, Oklahoma; three sons, Darrell Eads of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Dennis Eads of San Bernardino, California, J.R. Hardwick of Muldrow, Oklahoma; two sisters, Edria Hart of Mansfield, Arkansas, Lola Caurtright of San Antonio, Texas; fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Darrell Eads, J.R. Hardwick, Jason Eads, Ryan Cooper, Will Eads and Richard Coelho. Memorials may be made to Peachtree Hospice.

The Waldron News
15 April 1998
GEORGIA EARLS

Georgia Earls, 91, of Waldron died Tuesday, April 7,1998 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a restaurant cook. Funeral services were held at l0: 00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include five grandchildren: Gloria Kymer, of Barling, Ron Taylor, of Van Buren, Michael Raines, of Michigan, Don Raines, of Boston, Massachusetts and Lyles Raines, of Michigan; 11 great-grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

The Waldron News
13 July 2005
GLENN "FOX" EASLEY

Glenn "Fox" Easley, 47, of Krebs, Oklahoma died Sunday, July 9, 2005 at his home. He was born April 10, 1958 in South Gate, California to Lee and Syble Juanita Britton Easley. He was raised and attended schools in Waldron, Arkansas and graduated from Waldron High School. During high school Glenn excelled in baseball, football, track and basketball. He also attended Oklahoma State College. Glenn worked in funeral service for several years in the McAlester area and later worked for Edison's Plastic Plant. He then worked for the United States Army Ammunitions Plant where he was a railroad conductor for some 14 years. Glenn was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle. He is survived by his wife, Jeanetta Easley of the home; a daughter, Summer B. Watkins of McAlester, OK; a son, Chase L. Easley of the home; two grandsons, Caleb D. Whorton and Haven L. Watkins both of McAlester, OK; his mother, Juanita Easley Miller of Krebs, OK; three brothers, Billy L. and Linda Easley of Hoover, AL, Kenneth and Leah Miller of Krebs, OK and Ben Britton of Clover, SC; a sister-in-law, Sunyea Easley of Broken Arrow, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Lee Easley and a brother, Johnie L. Easley. Graveside service was held on Tuesday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, OK under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service with Rev. Jody Domingue and Rev. Richard Semtner officiating. Pallbearers were Mike Hogan, Rick Evans, Dave Parker, Richard Semtner, Jim Harvey and John Nash. Honorary pallbearers were the railroad gang at the United States Army Ammunitions Depot, Anne Garman, Steve Stringer, Dale Perkins, Bret McClain, Greg Burnett and Gene Allen Perkins.

The Waldron News
9 September 1998
JESSE N. ECKLE

Jesse N. Eckle, of Mansfield, died September 1, 1998 in her daughter's home in Van Buren. She was a Methodist, was on the Board of Directors of Mansfield Senior Citizens, she wrote for the Mansfield Citizen newspaper and was a great domino player. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Leo Eckle, Sr., her daughter, Margaret Singleton, and son, Ralph Leo Eckle, Jr. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4 at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield. Survivors include two daughters: Carolyn Slusher and Marolyn Baker, of Van Buren; one son, Tommy Eckle, of Mansfield; four sisters: Nina Campbell, Lela Palmer, Betty Walker and Margueritte Raia, all of Texas; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grand- children and one great-great grandchild. Pallbearers were Ralph Eckle, Robert Eckle, Ty Eckle, Tom Eckle, LaRay Perkins, Kenneth Slusher, Travis Warren and Sear Redding. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.

The Waldron News
29 August 2007
EDWARD CHARLES EDENS, JR.

Edward Charles Edens, Jr., 35, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas hospital. He was born July 1, 1972 in Stuttgart, Arkansas and was of the Baptist faith. He was a self-employed mechanic and worked as a logger. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Tara of the home; one son, Skylour of the home; two step-sons, Trevor and Trey Sims of the home; his mother, Iola Essman of Waldron, AR; one brother, Richard, of Waldron, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Charles Edens, Sr. and his step-father, Roy Lee Essman.

The Waldron News
5 September 2007
EDWARD CHARLES EDENS, JR.

Edward Charles Edens, Jr., 35, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas hospital. He was born July 1, 1972 in Stuttgart, Arkansas and was of the Baptist faith. He was a self- employed mechanic. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Tera of the home; one son, Skylour of the home; two step-sons, Trevor and Grey Sims of the home; his mother, Iola Essman of Waldron, AR; one brother, Richard of Waldron, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Charles Edens, Sr. and his step-father, Roy Lee Essman. Pallbearers were Jack Coughran, Ray Shorts, James Stewart, Travis May, Billy Gossett and Shawn Boyd.

Scott County Times
1 October 2003
CLENT EDGMON

Waldron--Clent Edgmon, age 77, of Waldron passed away Saturday, September 27, 2003 in a Little Rock hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hez and Dona Edgmon and a brother, Clarence Edgmon. Clent was a retired road engineer for the US Forest Service, a veteran of World War II and a Baptist. Funeral service was at 10:30 am Tuesday, September 30 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ricky Hunt officiating. Interment services followed at 3 pm at Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Parker, Gerald Brewer, Don Frost, Willis Davis, Johnnie Frost and Rod Duguid. Clent is survived by his wife, Bobbie; three daughter, Cindy Stinson of Red Water, Texas, Karen Duguid of Wake Village, Texas and Beth Brent and her husband, Chad of Red Water, Texas. Other survivors include a brother, Clyde Edgmon of Vian, Oklahoma; one step-son and wife, Stephen and Maggie Zimmer of La Grange, Georgia; seven grandchildren; one step-granddaughter and seven great-grandchildren.

The Waldron News
11 September 2002
SISTER MARY LUCINA EDSTROM

Sister Mary Lucina Edstrom, RSM, age 96, of Barling, Arkansas died September 7, 2002 in Barling, Arkansas. She was born on October 13, 1905 in St. John's, Newfoundland and was baptized Bridget Theresa Edstrom, on October 16, 1905. She entered the Sisters of Mercy at Mount St. Mary's Convent in Little Rock, AR, September 15, 1927, and made her first vows August 15, 1931. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, TX. She taught for 42 years in various schools in Arkansas from 1928 to 1974. From 1974 to 1991 she did Pastoral Care ministry at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center and retired at McAuley Convent in 1995. Rosary was at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday the 10th of September at McAuley Convent Chapel. Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at McAuley Convent Chapel in Barling, AR with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by three nieces, all of St. John's, Newfoundland.

The Waldron News
16 January 2008
ALBERT RAY EDWARDS

Albert Ray Edwards, 69, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Thursday, January 10, 2008 in his home. He was retired from Whirlpool and a U.S. Navy veteran. Memorial service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Witcherville under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home o Greenwood. He is survived by his wife, Georgina of the home; two daughters, Regina Oliver of Waldron, AR and Lisa Moore of Mansfield, AR; two sons, Donnie Edwards of Howe, OK and Gerry Edwards of Panama, OK; two sisters, Sharon Tucker and Pat Gallimore, both of Mansfield, AR; four brothers, Gerry Edwards of Mansfield, AR, Dewayne Edwards of Hartford, AR, Roger Edwards and Lewis Edwards, both of Mansfield, AR; ten grandchildren, five step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

The Waldron News
24 March 1999
ETHEL BEATY EDWARDS

Ethel Beaty Edwards, 96, of Mena, died on Sunday, March 21, 1999 in a Mena nursing home. She was a homemaker, farmer, Baptist, and a lifelong resident of Scott and Polk Counties. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Belle Angel Beaty; brothers, Roy, Atha, Grady, Ray and Denny; sisters: Tressie Beaty and Byrd Oglesby. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 1999 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Shiloh Cemetery near Waldron. Survivors include two brothers: Huston Beaty, of Waldron and Jack Beaty, of Mena; several nieces and nephews. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

The Waldron News
31 January 2001
OPIE HAROLD EDWARDS

Opie Harold Edwards, 61, of Empire, California, died Thursday, January 25, 2001 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, CA. He was a member of the Jehovah's Witness faith. He was born in Parks, Arkansas on Dec. 15, 1939 where he was raised to the late Otis and Ruby Edwards of Parks. He lived in Empire, CA since 1952. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Hughson Kingdom Hall under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. He is survived by his wife DeAnna Karen Edwards of Empire; one son, Clint Edwards of Empire; three brothers, Thurman Edwards of Ceres, Bob Edwards of Waldron, AR and Doug Edwards of Parks, AR; several nieces, nephews and relatives.

Scott County Times
17 October 2001
EDITH EFURD

Edith Williams Efurd, age 96, of Huntington passed away Thursday, October 11, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Dayton Baptist Church. Mrs. Efurd was born August 23, 1905 in Johnson County before moving to California where she lived for several years. She returned to live in Arkansas after marrying her late husband, Jack J. Efurd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack J. Efurd, a son Donald E. Akerlind, Sr., her parents, Francis M. and Nancy Hurt Williams, brothers Tommy, Jessie, Willie and Earl, sisters Elsie and Ruby. Mrs. Efurd is survived by three step-sons, Ronnie K. Efurd of Beggs, Oklahoma, Jackson C. Efurd and Billy N. Efurd both of Huntington, four grandchildren, Margaret Craif of Nevada, Dianne Akerlind, Donald C. Akerlind and Donald E. Akerlind, Jr. [copied as written] all of California. She is also survived by a niece, Billie Crossno of Fort Smith, eight step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Memorial service was at 10 am Tuesday, October 16 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Whitledge and Billy Charles Efurd officiating. Interment was at a later date at Stilwell Cemetery in Clarksville, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Memorial contributions can be made to donors of favorite charity.

The Waldron News
14 April 1999
JACK JOHNSON EFURD

Jack Johnson Efurd, 87, of Huntington, died Sunday, April 11, 1999 in his home. He was a Baptist, a retired school administrator and a veteran of WWII. Memorial service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 1999 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield. Survivors include his wife, Edith, of the home; three sons: Bill Neal Efurd and Jackson C. Efurd, both of Huntington, and Ronnie K. Efurd of Beggs, Okla; one sister, Mary Muncey of Phoenix, Ariz; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to favorite charity. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.

Scott County Times
8 June 2005
MAUD BELL EFURD

Maud Bell Efurd, 92, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Saturday, June 4, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.O. Efurd; two sons, Gerald D. and Harrell Ray Efurd; three brothers, Lester P., Fred and Raymond Heavner; two sisters, Oma and Ester. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Witherspoon Cemetery at 3:00 pm at Vandervoort, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. She is survived by one daughter, Janet Sue Ball of Hartford, Arkansas; two sons, Raymond B. Efurd of Mansfield and Carl L. Efurd of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico; two sisters, Freda Henly of Mansfield, Arkansas and Mildred David of Mena, Arkansas; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers are Connie Efurd, Shawn Efurd, Darren Efurd, Jerry Henley, Bobby Musgrove and Gary Musgrove. Serving as honorary pallbearers are T.H. Musgrove, Mack Loyd, Jimmy Efurd, Billy Efurd, Steve Efurd and Clyde Nance.

The Waldron News
2 August 2006
LAURA VIVIAN EGGER

Laura Vivian Egger, age 91, was born May 8, 1915 in Watts, Oklahoma and went to be with her Lord Saturday, July 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, brothers and the husband she loved for 25 years, Ted Egger. She was a member of the Cherry Hill Methodist Church in Mena. She is survived by four step-children, Mary & Buck Byford of Waldron, Karen & Jerry Walters of Mena, Don & Delphia Egger of Arkadelphia, John & Jeanne Egger of Nashville; a brother, Bill Cline of California; seven step-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. For the past eight years, Vivian was loved and well cared for by the staff of Waldron Nursing Center. Graveside services were at Cherry Hill Cemetery in Mena, Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Daryl Hines officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

The Waldron News
4 April 2007
SAMMIE BELL BOYD ELAM

Sammie Bell Boyd Elam, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 30, 2007, at Sparks Hospital in Ft. Smith, AR. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Packsaddle Community Church since 1949 and a member of the Scott County Extension Homemaker's Club for over 50 years. She was born on September 2, 1926 in Hatch, New Mexico. She spent most of her early years in Vera, TX. She was married to James P. Elam on October 25, 1944, in Vera, TX. Sammie was active on the Scott County Fair Board for many years and was known to win ribbons each year in the fair. She also won many awards at the district and state fairs. The funeral service was held at the Packsaddle Community Church at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 2, 2007. Following the church service the graveside service was held at the Freedom Community Cemetery. The pallbearers were Mark Garcia, Barney McGehee, Ryan Doerr, Matt Hunsucker, James Cope, Alvin Carnahan, Steve Hattabaugh and George Griggs, honorary pallbearer. The funeral service was conducted by Bro. Don Wagner and Bro. Herman Woodard and directed by Martin Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sammy and Easter Boyd and her sister, Evelyn Koch of San Bernardino, CA. She is survived by her husband, James P. Elam of Waldron, AR; her sister, Janie McGaughy of Lubbock, TX; two daughters, Sherian Dyson of Waldron, AR and Philis Cook of Brownsville, TX; five grandchildren, Rebecca Cope of Waldron, AR, Terry Cook of Harrison, AR, Kristy Blankenship of Heavener, OK, Tonya McGehee of Brownsville, TX, and Tammy Yanez of Seattle, WA. She had eight great-grandchildren, Ryan Doerr of Ozark, AR, Taren Cook and Tyler McGehee of Brownsville, TX, Emily Christian and Ethan Cook of Harrison, AR and Amanda Phillips and Kelly Woodral of Heavener, OK. She had one great-great grandchild, Bryar Phillips of Heavener, OK.

The Waldron News
31 October 2007
VEATRICE ELDER

Veatrice Elder, 85, of Booneville, Arkansas was born June 28, 1922 in O'Neal, Arizona to Dave and Lesby (Kidwell) Tate. She passed away October 22, 2007 in Booneville, Arkansas. She was a retired seamstress and a member of the First Baptist Church of Booneville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Elder and sister, Imagene Antisdel. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Roberts Funeral Home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville, Arkansas under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Oak Manor Nursing Home Activity Fund.

Scott County Times
28 January 2004
REVEREND HAROLD ELKINS

Magazine--Robert Harold Elkins, 75, of Magazine, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2004. He was born September 7, 1928 to Reverend Robert Ray Elkins and Willie Winders Elkins. He was pastor for the Old Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Magazine, where he served for 30 years. He was a member of the Magazine Ministerial Alliance and served on the Board of the Rural Fire Department. Born in Magazine, Arkansas, he attended school in Magazine then graduated from Fort Smith High School in 1946. Harold served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He attended Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee, in preparation for the ministry in 1961. He was employed by Scott County P&M in Waldron, Arkansas for over 30 years and served as a pastor for Coop Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Mansfield and Pilot Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Waldron. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pat Elkins of the home; one son, James Robert Elkins of Magazine; one daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Bubba Arnold of Little Rock, Arkansas; two sisters, Willadeen Elkins Taylor and Dorothy Elkins Tucker, both of Fort Smith; two brothers, Roy Elkins of Van Buren and Ramon Elkins of Fort Smith. He was Poppy to five grandchildren: Dallas Elkins serving in the US Army in Iraq, Robby, Christina and Alex Elkins of St. Joseph, Missouri and Jared Arnold of Little Rock, Arkansas. Harold also leaves many other family members and friends. Services were held on Monday, January 19, 2004 at Old Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Magazine with burial in the Old Union Cemetery. Memorials may be submitted to the Old Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

The Waldron News
17 May 2000
WAYNE METZ ELLIOTT

Wayne Metz Elliott, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, May 14, 2000 in a Waldron nursing home. He was owner/operator of Elliott Hardware, a farmer, timber manager, member of the Waldron United Methodist Church and widower of Bess Elliott. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Henry Hicks of Waldron, AR; two brothers, Craig Elliott of Flint, MI and William Thomas Elliott of San Diego, CA; an uncle, Weldon Elliott of West Memphis, AR; two grandchildren, Keith Hicks of Dallas, TX and Kelly Hicks of Little Rock, AR; one great-grandson, Spencer Elliott Hicks of Dallas, TX.

Scott County Times
21 November 2001
WILLA ELLIOTT

Willa B. Elliott, age 100, of North Little Rock (formerly of the Cedar Creek community in Scott County), died Thursday. A daughter of the late William Henry and Rila Adams Buford, she was born March 4, 1901 in Briggsville, Arkansas. She was a retired schoolteacher, having taught 48 years in Yell and Scott Counties and an additional 4 years as substitute teacher and in the Head Start Program. She was a charter member of the Scott County Retired Teachers Association, Chapter 580 of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association, Scott County. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Baxter, Cecil and Bob Buford, four sisters, Lydia Cook, Selma Buford, Bertha Briggs and Inez Humphries. She is survived by two nieces, Frankie Baltz and Mary Oullette, both of North Little Rock, three nephews, O.L. Briggs, Cecil L. and Robert Buford, all of Briggsville, eight great nieces and nephews, four great- great nieces and nephews and seven great-great-great nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville with Reverend Keith Holliman officiating. Burial was by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Robert and Dr. Joe Buford, Alan Oullette, O.L. Briggs, Jack Baltz and Don Frost.

Scott County Times
24 January 2001
WILLIAM ELLIOTT

William Thomas "Nat" Elliott, 78, died December 31, 2000 at his home in San Diego, California. He was born in Cedar Creek in Scott County on June 22, 1922. His parents were Cecil and Jennie Elliott. William Thomas Elliott attended Arkansas Tech University. He joined the United States Navy in 1941 and served for 20 years. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for the Prudential Insurance Company and in real estate. Cause of death was cancer of the spine. He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma and brothrs Wingo and Wayne of Waldron. He is survived by one son, James Ralph of San Diego, California and one daughter Diane of Sacramento, California. He has two grandchildren and one great grandchild. His surviving brother is Craig Elliott of Flint, Michigan. Marilyn Hicks of Waldron is his niece.

The Waldron News
9 February 2005
JAMES RICHARD ELLIS

James Richard Ellis, age 59, of Talihina, Oklahoma, formerly of Waldron and Mena, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2005 in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was born December 23, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Richard Burt Ellis and the late Mary Laverne Thompson Ellis. He was a helicopter mechanic by profession and served in the United States Army and in Vietnam. He also worked in the carpentry and woodworking fields. Mr. Ellis was of the Baptist faith and was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by four sisters, Barbara Perry and her husband Bobby of Halls, TN, Kathy Miller and her husband George of Memphis, TN, Sandra Yarbrough and her husband Frank of Memphis, TN and Debbie Sparks and her husband Waymon of Waldron, AR; one brother, Bobby Ellis and his wife Peggy of Atoka, TN, two daughters, Lisa and Debra Ellis, his special friend, Becky Oglesby of Mena, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Friday, February 4, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waldron Freewill Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas with Brother Mike Galinato officiating. Graveside services were Monday, February 7, at 1:00 p.m. at the Woodhaven Cemetery in Millington, TN under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

The Waldron News
4 October 2006
SANDRA ELLISON

Sandra Ellison, 57, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born June 25, 1949 in Batesville, Arkansas to John and Norma Adams. She was a housewife, mother and a loving wife and a nondenominational Christian. Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Waldron Methodist Church with interment in the Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, David Lee Ellison of Waldron; a son, Jerry Patrick Adams of Waldron; a brother, Johnnie Mac Adams of Waldron; two sisters, Marilyn Sue King of Allen, Texas and Deleta Jean Lee of Spring, Texas; aunt, Deleta "Deedee" Boutwell of Cushman, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Johnnie Adams, Patrick Adams, Harrel Cabe, Mark Lee, James Van Horn and Jeff Larson. Honorary pallbearer was Tony Stark. Memorial contributions may be made to Lynn McClure of Waldron Methodist Church, 536 Featherston Street, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.

The Waldron News
15 December 1999
EDWARD LEE ELMORE

Edward Lee Elmore, 65, of Hartford, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 8, 1999 in Mansfield, Arkansas. He was a Freewill Baptist and a line worker in the box plant industry. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 1999 at Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton, AR, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. He is survived by four step-daughters, Kathy of Little Rock, AR, Ann, Blenda and Gayle of Hot Springs, AR; one son, Ricky Elmore of Hot Springs, AR; four brothers, Jim, Larry and Jerry Elmore of Hartford, AR and Cleston Elmore of Mountain Pine, AR; and several grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mike Elmore, Curtis Elmore, Jerry Elmore, Gerald Elmore, Benji Elmore and Danny Kirkham. Honorary pallbearer was Kyle Elmore.

Scott County Times
2 February 2005
GLADYS ELMORE

Gladys Marie Elmore, age 74, of Huntington died Tuesday, January 25, 2005 in her home. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by two sisters, Leona Elmore and Pauline Elmore both of Huntington; five brothers, Armond Elmore, Jesse Elmore, Paul Elmore and Jerry Elmore all of Huntington and Robert Elmore of Hartford. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Friday, January 28, 2005 at Westside Pentecostal Church with burial at Huntington Cemetery at Huntington under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.

The Waldron News
7 November 2007
HURLEY JIM ELMORE

Hurley Jim Elmore, 59, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 29, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 14, 1948. He was a farm laborer. He was preceded in death by his father Hobert, his mother, June, and his daughter, Ashley. He is survived by three sons, Harley Elmore of Wichita Falls, Texas, Wayne Elmore of Waldron, Arkansas and Jeffery Fildes of Witcherville, Arkansas; six brothers, Kenneth Elmore of Parks, Arkansas, Gerald Elmore of Mansfield, Arkansas, Don Elmore of Barber, Arkansas, Carole Elmore of Dayton, Arkansas, Ronnie Elmore of Lavaca, Arkansas and Jackie Elmore of Fairview; three sisters, Delpha McConnell of Mansfield, Arkansas, Virginia Eckle of Mansfield, Arkansas and Teresa Clark of Huntington, Arkansas. A memorial service was 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Westside Pentecostal Church in Huntington, Arkansas. His children plan a private ceremony to scatter his ashes per his request. Obituary by Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield, Arkansas.

The Waldron News
27 August 2008
JIMMY DEE ELMORE

Jimmy Dee Elmore, 70, of Hartford, Arkansas passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a member of the Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Jimmy was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of the home; daughter Jeannie Fetters of McCurtain, Oklahoma; two grandchildren Yxila and Jerry of McCurtain, OK; brothers Jerry Elmore and wife Brenda of Hartford, AR, Larry Elmore of Hartford, AR; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was 10:00 am Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church with interment at the Dayton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alvn Anglin, Mike Elmore, Scott Elmore, Benji Elmore, Curtis Emore and Jerry Elmore.

The Waldron News
29 March 2006
JUNE VIRGINIA ELMORE

June Virginia Elmore, 86, of Mansfield died Monday, March 20, 2006 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and member of Rock Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Elmore; one son, Charles Eugene Elmore; one granddaughter, Ashley Elmore. Funeral was at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 23, at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Dayton Cemetery. She is survived by seven sons, Kenneth Elmore of Parks, AR, Gerald Elmore of Mansfield, Don Elmore of Barber, Hurley Elmore of Mansfield, Carol Elmore of Dayton, Ronnie Elmore of Lavaca and Jackie Elmore of Cassville, MO; three daughters, Delpha McConnell and Virginia Eckle of Mansfield and Teresa Clark of Huntington; four sisters, one brother; 25 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

The Waldron News
14 June 2000
EDDIE EMERY

Eddie Emery, 81, of Hartford, Arkansas, formerly of the Harvey/Nola Community, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000 in a Greenwood nursing home. He was a retired carpenter and an Army veteran of WWII. Graveside service was at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2000 at Huntington City Cemetery in Huntington, Arkansas and was followed by burial under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, AR. He is survived by five sons, Robert H. Harvey of Arkansas, Leon Emery of Hartford, AR, Jimmy Emery of Brownfield, TX, Clarence Emery of Huntington, AR and Eddie Ray Emery of Brownfield, AR; one sister, Lottie Cotner of Huntington, AR; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Holmes, Leonard Emery, Brand Ebaugh and John Scantling.

The Waldron News
2 August 2006
VERA MAE EMERY

Vera Mae Emery, 82, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the Waldron Church of Christ with interment in the Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Emery of Waldron, AR; two brothers, Robert Jones of Lodi, CA and Eloyd Jones of Cedar Creek, AR; one granddaughter, Mystery Cole of Waldron, AR; two great-grandchildren, George Cole of Waldron, AR and Alexus Cole of Texas; one niece, Vickie Hadamek of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Emmanuel Prieto, Rick Metcalf, Darvin Hutchens, Paul Rainbolt, Raymond Self and Noral Stamps. Honorary pallbearer was Jim Martin.

The Waldron News
25 July 2007
GEORGIA LORA CROLEY ENGLISH

Georgia Lora Croley English was born on May 13th, 1927 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She passed from this life in a peaceful sleep the morning of July 8th, 2007, at the age of 80 years, one month and 25 days. Georgia was a retired steel worker from Teledyne Wah Change Industries in Albany, Oregon. In the blessed 80 years we had her on this earth, she held many wonderful titles: precious daughter, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, caring sister, aunt, and life long friend. Georgia was also a homemaker, a peacemaker, a business woman, a restaurant cook and a true lady at all times. She was a prayer soldier for her family and true believer in our Lord Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband Vernon "Pete" English; her parents George and Myrtle Croley; one twin sister that passed away at birth; two brothers, Richard and John Croley; and two sisters, Vivian Johnson and Thelma Longshore. Georgia leaves behind two dear sisters, Harriet Haynes of Derby, Kansas and Sue Hill of Wichita, Kansas; her children, who will forever keep her memory in their heart, are one son and daughter-in-law, Woodrow and Arlene English of Waldron, Arkansas; and one daughter of the home, Patricia McVey of Albany, Oregon. Georgia's five grandchildren have so many cherished memories of her and their many adventures together. She had four grandsons, Shawn McVey and wife Renee of Van Buren, Arkansas, Chris McVey and wife Michelle of Corvallis, Oregon, Wesley English and wife Amanda of Greenwood, Arkansas and Justin English of Springdale, Arkansas. Georgia had only one granddaughter, Angela Hunsucker and husband Todd of Waldron, Arkansas. This sweet, lovely lady also leaves behind countless nephews, nieces, cousins, and beloved friends to mourn her passing, but to also honor her life and her new found victory. The Honorary Pallbearers are her grandsons, Shawn McVey, Chris McVey, Wesley English and Justin English.

The Waldron News
16 July 2008
JUSTIN DEAN ENGLISH

Justin Dean English, 25, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life into the arms of our Lord on Monday, July 7, 2008 while traveling in a military convoy that was struck by an I.E.D. Roadside Bomb while serving his country as an E.M.T. Firefighter in Iraq. Justin is survived by his parents Woody and Arlene English of Waldron; his sister and brother-in-law Angela and Tood Hunsucker of Waldron; his brother and sister-in-law Wesley and Amanda English of Greenwood; and his girlfriend, Allie Rhodes of Springdale, AR. He leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Justin was a firefighter at station 2 in Springdale, AR, until he enlisted to serve in Iraq with the Wackenhut Company. Justin was a proud classmate of Waldron High School Class of 2001. To say that Justin loved the outdoors and animals is a tremendous understatement. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and larger than life adventures. His wonder lust and desire to try new things led him to countless expeditions that to this day fascinate family and friends. Justin has been scuba diving in the Virgin Islands, on hunting and fishing trips, sky diving, a cruise to the Caribbean, was a boxer, a football player, a paint ball player, a sail boat first mate, a gun and knife collector and an avid movie and music fan. Justin left this life leaving his Dad very proud, he was his Momma's baby boy and a small town's hero. Justin's funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Waldron Middle School Gymnasium with interment at the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. Pallbearers will be the Firefighters, Police Officers and Color Guard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Shawn McVey, Jessie Wilkes, Eddie Spence, Russell Hughes, Paul Yingling and Howard Himes. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Justin D. English memorial fund c/o The Community National Bank of Waldron, P.O. Box 788, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.

The Waldron News
23 August 2006
GARLAND ENNIS

Garland Ennis, 71, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2006 in a Van Buren nursing home. He was a member of the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 18, 2006 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with interment in the Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Estel Ennis of the home; one daughter, Phyllis Mays of Waldron, AR; one son, Gerald Ennis of Waldron, AR; one brother, Bill Ennis of Perry, OK; one sister, Juanita Faye Spivey of Redding, CA; five grandchildren, Phylisa and Sarah Mays, Bobby Lee Woodall, Elisa Woodall and Manuel Slinker; five great-grandchildren; and Juanita Calle of Jenny Lind, AR. Pallbearers were Larry Justice, Jarred Henry, Larry Lovett, Freddie Ridenhour, Kenny Johnson and Brian Parson. Honorary pallbearers were James Wagner, L.D. Powell, Johnnie Johnson and Dan Harris.

Scott County Times
6 July 2005
LOTTIE ENNIS

Lottie Ennis, age 94, of Waldron died Monday, June 27, 2005 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and attended the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God. She was preceded in death by her grandson, David Dwayne Spivey. She is survived by one daughter, Faye Spivey of Redding, California; two sons, Billy Ennis of Perry, Oklahoma and Garland Ennis of Waldron; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:00 am Friday, July 1, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Jared Henry, Brian Parsons, Larry Brown, Gerald Ennis, Mike Ennis and Curtis Ennis.

The Waldron News
21 July 2004
FRANK W. ENSEY

Frank W. Ensey, age 91, of Havana died Friday, July 16, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born May 10, 1913 in Waveland to the late George and Bessie (Chappell) Ensey. He was a farmer and a logger. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Shott Ensey, a son, George Wesley Ensey, brother, Dick Ensey, sisters, Gladys Cox and Alice Franklin. He is survived by one son, William Henry Ensey of Havana; two grandchildren, Carol and Cam Parish of Havana; William F. Ensey of Iraq/Kuwait #309 Infantry National Guard Unit, Russellville; one daughter-in-law, Mary Ensey of St. Louis, MO; sister, Lottie Ennis of Waldron; five great-grandchildren, Sara Parish, Marc Schultz, Lyndsey Parish, Dayton Parish and Samantha Parish. Funeral service was Monday, July 19, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Belleville United Methodist Church with Rev. Eddy Morton officiating. Interment was at Piney Cemetery near Waveland. Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.

Scott County Times
31 December 2003
ALVIN EPPERSON

Waldron--Alvin Walker Epperson, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2003 in his home. He was a retired owner/operator of Epperson Service Station and a Missionary Baptist. Funeral services for Alvin Walker Epperson was held at 2:00 pm Monday, December 29, 2003 at Martin Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with burial at Johnson Creek Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were grandsons. He is survived by two daughters, Bernice Grimes of Edmond, Oklahoma and Margaret Stevens of Chino Valley, Arizona; four sons, Darrel, Alton and Gary Epperson all of Waldron, Arkansas and Dale Epperson of Rogers, Arkansas; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Johnson Creek Cemetery, c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.

Scott County Times
13 March 2002
JIMMIE EPPERSON

Jimmie Walter Epperson, age 87, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Tuesday, March 5, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired service station worker and a veteran of WWII. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 8, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Johnson Creek Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by one brother, Alvin Epperson of Waldron, Arkansas and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Scott Epperson, Gary Epperson, Darrell Epperson, Dale Epperson, Tracy Epperson and Butch Grimes. Memorial contributions may be made to Johnson Creek Cemetery, c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.

The Waldron News
16 April 2008
RUTH DELOLA EPPERSON

Ruth Delola Epperson, 88, went to be with the Lord April 9, 2008. She was born March 30, 1920 in Blckfork, Arkansas to Monty Beaty and Vertie Welter Beaty. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, worked as a nursing assistant in the Waldron Nursing Home for many years, and was Baptist by faith. There will be fewer beautiful African Violets in the world now that she is gone. She was preceded in death by brothers Pershing and Herschel, sister Mae Etta, and half-brother, J.T. Survivors include her six children, Bernice Grimes of Edmond, OK, Darrel Eppersonof Waldron, Margaret Stevens of Chino Valley, AZ, Alton Epperson of Waldron, L. Dale Epperson of Rogers, AR and Gary Epperson of Waldron; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Martin Funeral Home on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor and Grandson Jerry Grimes and Pastor Robert Hicks officiating. Interment was in the Square Rock Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, www.abchomes.org, P.O. Box 552, Little Rock, AR 72203.

The Waldron News
11 February 1998
BESSIE ELIZABETH ESSMAN

Bessie Elizabeth Essman, 81, of Waldron died Friday, February 6, 1998 in a local nursing home. She was a retired Pinewood Nursing Home housekeeper and a member of the Unity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dee Essman, and a granddaughter, Anette Essman. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 9,1998 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include three daughters: Vera Artzer and Paula Piles, both of Topeka, Kansas, and Marilyn Johnson, of Russellville; four sons: Gerald Essman, of Waldron, Allan Essman, of Grantville, Kansas, Jim Essman, of Silver Lake, Kansas, and Dale Essman, of Wheaton, Kansas; one sister, Eula Essman, of Topeka, Kansas; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Gerald Essman, Allan Essman, Jim Essman, Jeff Essman, Dale Essman, Dale Johnson and Pete Essman. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Scott County Times
23 November 2005
EDGAR ESSMAN

Edgar E. Essman, 85, of Mena, Arkansas died Monday, November 14, 2005 in a Mena hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. Funeral service was held at 10:00 am November 17, 2005 at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by three daughters, Vera and Jerry Gaston of Mena, Arkansas, Patsy and George Word of Camden, Arkansas and Linda and Bryan Wyman of Mena, Arkansas; one son, Truman and Debbie Essman of Mena, Arkansas; six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Arnold Williams, Paul Williams, Glen Harrison, Matt McCafferty, James Smith and Lester Smith, Jr.

Scott County Times
18 August 2004
EULA ESSMAN

Eula Lee Essman, 97, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. She was born January 29, 1907 at Shreveport, LA, the daughter of James and Matha L. McQuiston Lewis. Eula moved to Brawley in Scott County, Arkansas at the age of seven. She moved to Topeka in October of 1951. She was married to Russell Essman on November 12, 1927. He preceded her in death in December of 1999. Also preceding Mrs. Essman was a son Samuel Essman of New Brunsfeld, Texas and a grandson Gregory in 1979. She is survived by two daughters, Violet Hill of Topeka and Mary Sue Sandow of Cartersville, Georgia; four sons, Jim Essman of Seguin, Texas, Phill Essman of Yuma, AZ, Johnny Essman and Fred Essman both of Topeka; 24 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 18 at Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission in care of the funeral home.

The Waldron News
26 June 2002
ROXIE LEE ESSMAN

Roxie Lee Essman, age 79, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 20, 2002 in Mena. She was born January 21, 1923 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Felix Smith and the late Mima Taylor Smith. She was united in marriage to Edgar Essman for 61 years. Mrs. Essman was a housekeeper at Mena Medical Center, an elderly caregiver after retiring and was a member of the Two-Mile Church of Christ. She was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Edgar Essman of Mena, AR; one son, Truman and his wife, Debra Essman of Mena, AR; three daughters, Vera and her husband Jerry Gaston of Mena, AR, Patsy and her husband George Word of Camden, AR and Linda and her husband Bryan Wyman of Mena, AR; three brothers, Melvin and his wife Betty Smith of Waldron, AR, Lester Smith of Waldron and Jessie Smith of Waldron; four sisters, Francis and her husband Davis Judy of Abbott, AR, Dovie and her husband Charlie Williams of Abbott, AR, Doria and her husband Roy Glen Harrison of Waldron, and Margaret and her husband Jerry McCafferty of Waldron, AR; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, one brother and one grandson. Funeral services were Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. at the Freedom Baptist Church in Waldron with Brother Millard Smith officiating. Interment followed in the Freedom Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were Paul Williams, Arnold Williams, Glen Harrison, Danny Harrison, Matt McCafferty and Henry Cogburn. Honorary pallbearer was Carl Foster.

The Waldron News
28 February 2007
ROY LEE ESSMAN

Roy Lee Essman, 54, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 22, 2007 in a Waldron, Arkansas hospital. He was a logger. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Iola Elizabeth Essman of the home; two step sons, Edward Charles Edens of Waldron, Arkansas, Richard Edens of Waldron, Arkansas; mother, Georgia Mae Essman of Waldron, Arkansas; two brothers, Freddie of Lake Hinkle, Arkansas, Junior Essman of Farmington, Arkansas; one step-grandchild, Skylour Edens of Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Billy Ray Lovett, Dusty Lovett, Harvel Tucker, Keith Starr, William Rogers, Johnny Stokes, Cleaston Riddle and Jeff Norwood. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Shorts and Jerry Bob Metcalf.

The Waldron News
22 December 1999
SAMUEL "RUSSELL" ESSMAN

Samuel "Russell" Essman, 93, of Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, December 17, 1999 in a Topeka hospital. He was born May 29, 1906 in Waldron, Arkansas to Stonewall and Emmaline (Stites) Essman. He resided in Topeka since 1951. He attended schools in Waldron, Arkansas and was retired from the I.H. Milling Company in 1969. He was married to Eula Lewis on November 12, 1927 in Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Eula of the home; two daughters, Violet Hill of Topeka, KS and Mary Sue Sandow of Cartersville, GA; five sons, Sam Essman and Jim Essman both of New Braunfels, TX, Phil Essman of Alpine, CA, Johnny Essman of Topeka and Fred Essman of Topeka; two sisters, Etta Tarwater and Eva Epperson both of Topeka; one brother, Lodelle Essman of Topeka; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22 at the Davidson Funeral Home with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka. Memorial contributions can be made to Topeka Rescue Mission, sent in care of the funeral home. Arrangements by Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka.

The Waldron News
30 January 2008
ROBBIE JO EUBANKS

Robbie Jo Eubanks was born in Waldron, Arkansas on February 12, 1937 and passed away in Houston on January 26, 2008. She had been a resident of Pasadena since 1955 and had worked for the Menieke Company for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eubanks and is survived by one daughter, Drenda Wayland and her husband Howard; son Brent Eubanks, Sr. and his wife Deborah; brothers, Lyndale and Thomas Harberson; sisters, Geraldine McCafferty and Patsy Jackson, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were in the Pasadena Chapel Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment was in the Grandview Cemetery.

Scott County Times
18 August 2004
BEULAH EVANS

Beulah May Evans, 79, of Waldron went to be with the Lord Friday, August 13, 2004. She was a resident at the Waldron Nursing Home. Beulah was born October 19, 1924 to Nora and Bethel Powell. After retiring from the Scott County Courthouse, Beulah loved to quilt, shop at flea markets, visit family and friends and attend church. She was a member of the Lamb Church. Beulah was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Winston Powell. Funeral services were held Monday, August 16, 2004 at 2 pm at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Friendship Cemetery in Waldron. She is survived by two sons, Tom and his wife Dianne and Jim and his wife Rhonda all of Waldron; two brothers, Audie Powell of Waldron and Grady Powell of Charleston; five grandchildren, Brad, Josh, Heath and Audry Evans and Jennifer Root; two step-grandsons, Kory and Kirk Dedmon; and seven great-grandchildren, Eryn, McKenna and Trevor Root, Sydni Evans, Easton Evans and Daniel and Kayla Button. Pallbearers were Ronnie, Rick and Russell Powell, Audry, Brad and Heath Evans. Honorary pallbearers were Josh Evans and Richie Root.

The Waldron News
22 December 1999
DOROTHY MARIE WAGNER EVANS

Dorothy Marie Wagner Evans, 62, of Boles, Arkansas died Thursday, December 16, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 1999 at Boles Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Chant Cemetery at Y-City under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by four daughters, Brenda Kincaid of Rogers, AR, Judy Barker of Boles, AR, Angela Vanriper of Fort Smith, AR and Melissa Evans of Mena, AR; two sons, Ronald E. Bowles of Seattle, WA and Clint Bowles of Rogers, AR; one sister, Phyllis Lane of Hackett, AR; five brothers, Dewayne Wagner of Houston, TX, Wesley Wagner of Waldron, AR, Wayland Wagner of Ft. Smith, AR, Bill Wagner of Little Rock, AR and Ronnie Wagner of Boles, AR; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Drake Lane, Randy Lane, Shawn Lane, Robert Slagle, Craig Wagner and Mac Wagner.

The Waldron News
31 May 2006
LAMOINE EVANS

LaMoine Evans, 79, of Heavener, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2006 in a Poteau, Oklahoma hospital. He was a timber worker and a member of the Weeks Baptist Church. Graveside funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006 at the Weeks Cemetery with interment in the Weeks Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Wynona Christine Evans of the home; three sons, Leo Warren Evans of Heavener, OK, Larry Gale Evans of Parks, AR and Arthur Evans of Lexington, MO; one sister, Ann Oliver of Waldron, AR; one brother, John Evans of Waldron, AR; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both his parents, one sister, two brothers, one son and one grandchild. Pallbearers were Bob Bowman, Bobby Bowman, Travis Evans, John Evans, Leo Evans and Thomas Tomblinson.

Scott County Times
23 February 2005
LOIS EVANS

Lois J. Evans, age 98, of Waldron died Wednesday, February 16, 2005 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband Rev. W.R. Evans. She is survived by one niece, Leona Henson of Tulsa, Oklahoma and one nephew, Bob Whiteley of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 17, 2005 at the Waldron Assembly of God Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Paul Gathright, Wayne Langley, Edwin Hutchens, Leon Dotson, David Byers and Kent Shupert.

The Waldron News
24 August 2005
M. ARTELA BLAIR BULLOCK EVANS

M. Artela Blair Bullock Evans, age 96, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2005 in her home in Conway, Arkansas, with her family at her side. She was born to Lillie Hurt Blair and James F. Blair on April 30, 1909 in Lucas, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Evans of Waldron, Arkansas, where they lived many years, her brother Joe Berry Blair of Lucas, one sister Reba Blair Merrywell of Fort Smith, and three grandsons, Gregory, Jeffery and Phillip Bullock. She is survived by her children, James H. Bullock of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Marilyn Bullock King of Conway and Artela Bullock Tyler of Houston, Texas; one sister, Arlena Blair Montgomery of Cheyenne, Wyoming; ten grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three nieces and two nephews. She was a wonderful Christian lady who exuded a quiet wisdom with her loving soft spirit, and a role model and positive influence for anyone who knew her, especially her children to whom she gave a solid, loving background. She was a lifelong Baptist and after she became a widow and moved to Conway, a member of Mayflower Baptist Church. She attended school in Arkansas and Oklahoma back when young people had to board away from home to go beyond the eighth grade. She graduated from the last Lucas School and then from Mansfield High School with the class of 1932. Following graduation, she attended a beauty school and became a licensed beautician and co-owner of a successful beauty shop in Mansfield, Arkansas until her marriage. She was an accomplished homemaker. When her husband joined the U.S. Navy, she became a WWII Navy wife and shipyard office worker until the war ended in 1945. After moving back to Arkansas and experiencing many changes, some that demonstrated her strong ability to cope, she took care of her parents in their declining years. As a single mother, she then returned to the work force until she retired in 1984 and married a Baptist minister, the Reverend John E. Evans. She made a home where the children of both families were not only welcome but loved to be. She was active in church, visiting nursing homes and checking on those who were ill as long as she was able. Pallbearers were Joel Tyler, Dennis Tyler, David Tyler, Billy Hogan, Edward Barger and Terry Jones. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 1 at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Conway officiated by Pastor Ken Reece with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas. There was a memorial service at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #2 in Abbott, Arkansas at 3:00 p.m. prior to burial.

The Waldron News
5 January 2000
WANDA YANCEY EVANS

Wanda Yancey Evans, 69, of Spring, Texas died Thursday, December 30 in a Houston hospital. She was a retired accounting secretary. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2000 at Hon Baptist Church with burial at Hon Cemetery at Hon, AR. She is survived by one son Larry B. Scott of Houston, TX; two sisters, Nadine Nicholas of Houston, TX and Lavern Owens of Copperas Cove, TX; one brother, Charles Yancey of Kansas City, KS; and two grandchildren, Stacy Scott and Melissa Parrott both of Spring, TX.

The Waldron News
6 June 2007
WYNONNA CHRISTINE EVANS

Wynonna Christine Evans, 78, of Heavener, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, May 31, 2007 in a Heavener, Oklahoma nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Weeks Baptist Church. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2007 at the Weeks Cemetery with interment under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one son, Leo Evans of Heavener, OK; two step-sons, Larry Evans of Parks, AR, LeRay Evans of Lexington, MO; four grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; six sisters, Aylene, Freda, Glenda, Maggie, Modene and Sandra; four brothers, Bob, Gary Sam and Fred, Jr.

Scott County Times
3 August 2005
BOBBYE EVATT

Bobbye Jean Brown Evatt of Waldron died Saturday, July 30, 2005. She was born November 5, 1926 at Duncan, Oklahoma, the eldest child of Paul and Martha Brown. She was a graduate of Duncan High School, Temple College, Scott and White Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and studied art at Oklahoma City University, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She was a retired Registered Nurse and professional artist. While employed in Houston at the V.A. Medical Center she had the privilege of assisting Dr. Michael DeBackey. Her art was impressionist; she utilized oils and was recognized for her mastery of color. Her work was exhibited at the Arkansas Art Center, Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Science Center, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and several private galleries in Little Rock. Her passion was for equality and she was a staunch supporter of women's rights and health initiatives for women and children. She is survived by her husband John Fred Evatt of Waldron, two sons, Joe Nathan Evatt of Bryant and John Randall Evatt of Amarillo, Texas; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three sisters, Marion Jeannetta Elmquist of Prescott, Arizona, Mary Ruth Bechtal of Canyon, Texas, Dana Rebecca Hinkle of Bend, Oregon, two brothers, Paul Dewayne Brown of Vinita, Oklahoma, Don C. Brown of Olympia, Washinton and a host of friends and members of the art community. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. Memorial may be sent to Arkansas Children's Hospital or the Pine Bluff Art League.

The Waldron News
24 April 2002
DONALD HAWTHORNE EVATT

Donald Hawthorne Evatt, 61, of Conway, Arkansas died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at the Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1941 in Waldron, Scott County, to the late Fred and Clara Hawthorne Evatt. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He was also a certified public accountant and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Conway. He is survived by his wife, Linda Reed Evatt; one son, Robert Clay Evatt of Conway; and one brother, John Fred Evatt, Jrs. of Pine Bluff. Memorial services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Conway with Rev. Philip Hathcock officiating. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, donors favorite charity, or First United Methodist Church of Conway.

The Waldron News
4 February 1998
OLA EARL EVATT

Ola Earl Evatt 86, of Waldron died Sunday, January 25, 1998 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a retired drygood sales clerk, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Waldron Church of the Nazarene. Funeral service was held Thursday, January 29, 1998 in the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Survivors include her daughter, Billye Jean Sanderfer, of Port Arthur, Texas; one son, Bobby Harold Evatt, of Mission, Texas; three grandchildren: Jeffrey Evatt, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Matthew Evatt, of Houston, Texas, and Kathy Albert, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; two great grandchildren: Michele Lawhorn and Zachary Albert, both of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; one great-great grandchild, Tyler Lawhorn, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Denver Plummer, Paul Plummer, Wayne Horn, Leon Nichols, Johnny Ward and Benny Newberry. Honorary pallbearers were Jake Liles and Danny Rhyne. Memorial contributions may be made to Waldron Church of the Nazarene. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

The Waldron News
7 June 2000
GRACE BERNICE EVERETT

Grace Bernice Everett, 90, of Waldron, AR died Sunday, May 28, 2000 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker, a retired sales clerk and a Baptist. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Janie and Charles Muehe of Fort Smith, AR; one sister, Edna Roth of LaMesa, CA; five grandchildren, James White, Larry White, Vicki Jenson, Jerry White and Donnie Rogers; one step-grandson, Sam Caskey; nine great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.

The Waldron News
6 September 2006
LINDA MARIE EVERLY

Linda Marie Everly, 41, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, August 27, 2006 in her home. Memorial service was at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2006 at the Jubilee Church in Waldron under the direction of the family. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Laura Everly; three daughters, Monica Dickens, Felicia Waehz and Jessica Hamilton; one sister, Debbie Forrester; four brothers, Terry Clifford, Tony Clifford, Joe Clifford and Robert Everly; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The Waldron News
13 September 2006
ROBERT EARL EVERLY

Mr. Robert Earl Everly, age 70, of Waldron passed away Monday, September 4, 2006 in Waldron. He was born October 2, 1935 in Blue Island, Illinois to the late Charles Everly and Virginia Pierce Everly. He was united in marriage to Laura Stump. Mr. Everly was a line worker for Tyson Foods by profession and was a veteran, serving his country in the United States Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife, Laura Everly of Waldron, AR; daughter, Debbie Forrester; sons, Terry Lee Clifford, Joseph Clifford, Tony Clifford and Robert L. Everly; brother, Frank Stump; sister, Connie Percell; 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Linda Marie Everly, a brother, Danny Stump, and a great-grandson, Hunter Ray Waeltz. Mr. Everly was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. He will lie in state for general visitation at the funeral home until Friday evening, September 8. A memorial service was held Saturday, September 9, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Parks Southern Baptist Church in Parks, Arkansas. Local arrangements were under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.