SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2021
SURNAME "G"
The Waldron News
4 May 2016
LOUANNA MARIE GAINES
LouAnna Marie Gaines, 44, of Greenwood passed away April 15, 2016 in Fort Smith. LouAnna was born August 10, 1971 in Mena and was a State Auditor. She is survived by her spouse William
Gaines, two sons William Gaines and Riley Gaines, all of the home; her parents, Jay and Louella Brigance; two brothers Andy Brigance of Springfield, MO and Jared Brigance of Russellville,
AR and one sister Tonya Bush of Clarksville, AR. Funeral service was at 10:00 Tuesday, April 19, at Greenwood First Baptist Church with interment at Taylor Cemetery in the Tate
Community, Arkansas. Viewing was Monday from 1-8 p.m. at the funeral home where family visited with friends from 4-6 p.m. Pallbearers were Marty Nelson, Butch Briggs, Brian Hutchens,
Clint Morris, Jeff Gaines and Tom Johns. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of troop and pack 1989 at Farmers Bank or Arvest Bank in
Greenwood.
Scott County Times
25 September 2002
INEZ GALLIMORE
Inez Levada Gallimore, 72, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Saturday, September 21, 2002 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, restaurant owner & cook. She was preceded in death
by her father, Charlie Metcalf, a brother, Claude Metcalf, and a grandson, William Alan White. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 24 at Witcherville, Arkansas with
burial at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, John Gallimore; three daughters,
Laverne White of Huffman, Texas, Glenna Taylor of Witcherville, Arkansas, Kathy Price of Vian, Oklahoma; two sons, Verman Gallimore of Mansfield, Arkansas, Mike Gallimore of Witcherville,
Arkansas; mother, Lessie McBride of Fort Smith, Arkansas; six sisters, Charlene Spina and Pat White of Shreveport, LA, Melba Iwamiya of Fort Smith, Joann Self of Greenwood, Jimmie Brogdin
of Amarillo, Texas and Linda Etchegray of Houston, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ryan & Tyler Gallimore, Willie Ward, Greg Howard, David White and
Jerrell Johnson.
The Waldron News
20 February 2019
JOHN GALLIMORE
John Gallimore, 93 of Mansfield passed away Friday February 15, 2019 at Pink Bud Nursing Home in Greenwood, Arkansas. John was born May 13th 1925. He grew up in and around the Scott
county area. He was a carpenter, farmer and self-employed business owner. He was a member of James Fork Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Lee & Mattie Viola
(Jones) Gallimore, his wife Inez Gallimore, an infant son Carrol Gallimore, sisters Lucille Johnson, JoAnn Rotenbery, and Linda Etchgarry. One daughter Glenna Sue Taylor and a grandson
Billy White. Survived by three sisters; Eva Brooks and Jimmie Brodgin of Texas, Johnnie Sue Rogers, of Waldron, Arkansas, one Brother Eddie Frank Haskins of California. Two sons; Verman
Gallimore and wife Pat of Mansfield, Michael Gallimore and wife Karen of Greenwood. Two daughters; Laverne White and husband Bill of Huffman, Texas and Kathy Price of Vian, Oklahoma.
Eight grandchildren; David Lee White and wife Deanna of Huffman, Texas, Susan Bush and husband Michael of Rogers, Arkansas, Stephanie Jeffrey and husband Paul of Rogers, Arkansas,
Melanie Carman and husband Greg of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Heather Albertson and husband Barnnie of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Ryan Gallimore and wife Emily of Lowell, Arkansas, Tyler Gallimore
and wife Brittany of Greenwood, Arkansas, Mindy Graham and husband Justin of Vian, Oklahoma. Also 19 great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation memorial with family and friends at
the Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield, Arkansas Tuesday February 19th from 5 until 8 pm. No service will be held at this time, cremation under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. A
family held graveside service will be held at a later date.
The Waldron News
21 October 2009
MARY FRANCES GALLOWAY
Mary Frances Galloway, 85, of Conway went to be with our Lord Sunday, October 18, 2009. She
was born August 9, 1924 in Conway to the late William Thomas Irby and Alma Agnes Dickens Irby.
She was preceded in death by her husband, T.O. Galloway; son, Larry O. Galloway; 3 brothers
and 10 sisters. She was a dedicated member of the Second Baptist Church of Conway where she
served as senoir choir director. She was a Registered Nurse and served as the Scott County Health
Nurse for 12 years and retired from the VA Hospital after 20 years of service. She is survived by
her daughter, Linda Skrmetti and husband Paul of Conway; 4 grandchildren, Paul and Tina Galloway,
Rob and Nickie Galloway, Keely and Scott Montgomery, Holly Barnard; 9 great-grandchildren, Ryan and
Isabella Galloway, Jackson, Collin and Grace Galloway, Gavin and Talan Montgomery, Brandon and
Chloe Barnard and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Wednesday at
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to
8:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
The Waldron News
2 July 2014
KENNETH "KENNY" ODELL GANN
Kenneth "Kenny" Odell Gann of Heavener was born July 3, 1989 in Poteau and departed this life June 23, 2014 near Idabel, Oklahoma at the age of 24. Funeral service was held
at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Church of God Seventh Day in Wister. Burial followed in Conser Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of
Heavener, Oklahoma. Viewing was from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the funeral home. The family visited with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday. In lieu
of flowers, the family has a memorial account set up in Linda Baker or Viola Capell's name, account number 576654 at Central National Bank.
Scott County Times
8 August 2001
WAYNE GARDENHIRE
Wayne Gardenhire, 89, of Mansfield died Monday, July 30, 2001 in
his home. He was a retired service station owner, a member and Deacon of
Mansfield First Baptist Church and a veteran of WWII.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at
the Mansfield Baptist Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in
Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Sam Godwin
of Mansfield; 7 grandchildren, Chris Godwin, Susan Pyles, Brooks Godwin,
Stuart Godwin, Cullen Gardenhire, Kelly Mouton and Kim Bentley; and 11
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Chris Godwin, Brooks Godwin, Stuart Godwin, Levi
Godwin, Bruce Pyles, Michael Freeman, Joshua Burton and Cullen Gardenhire.
The Waldron News
6 February 2008 & 13 February 2008
BUELAH B. GARDNER
Buelah B. Gardner, 93, of Hartford, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008 in a Waldron, Arkansas nursing
home. Mrs. Gardner was a homemaker and active with the Salvation Army. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Salvation Army Sergeant Major George Fox, a daughter, Elizabeth Marie and a grandson, David Lee Fox. Survivors include
five grandchildren, Chester E. Fox, Jr., Roger Allen Fox, Kathy Fox, Darlene Fox and Charlene Fox; 13 great
grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Interment was at 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 4, in the Chapel Hill
Memorial Gardens in Osceola, Indiana. Local arrangements were under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood,
AR.
The Waldron News
17 September 2008
DAVID FAIRL GARDNER
David Fairl Gardner passed away July 26, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born September 29, 1948. He is the son of
the late Dave Gardner and Eula Gardner. He is survived by one brother, Virgil Gardner, three sisters, Beverly Asbury,
Vivian Taff and Sheila Godfrey; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and cousins. We will miss our
big brother. Graveside services will be at Duncan Cemetery on September 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
The Waldron News
9 November 2011
PATTY ANN GARLAND
Patty Ann Garland, 78, died Tuesday, November 3, 2011 at her residence. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, November
7, 2011 at South Jefferson Baptist Church with Bro. Sam Jones and Bro. Tommy Oglesby officiating. Interment followed
in Macedonia Cemetery. Mrs. Garland was born January 1, 1933 in Cromwell, Okla. to George Floyd Patterson and Mary
Beatrice Bumgarner Patterson. She was a member of South Jefferson Baptist Church; she was also the owner and operator
of a saw mill for many years. She was an interior designer. She is survived by her husband, Bill Garland of
Pittsburg; three daughters, Sandra Kay Smith of Rogue River, Ore., Sharon Garland Sweeten of Atlantic City, N.J., Leigh
Ann Garland of Austin; six grandchildren, Chelsea Kelly, Jordan Palamar, Ernie Smith, Kathryn Wesson, Mason Smith,
William Smith; two great-grandchildren, Blane Wesson and Cody Wesson; a brother, Raymond Collins of McAlester, Okla.;
two nieces, Kathy Bea Marshall and Sherry Brooks; two nephews, Curt Collins and Kelley Preston; and numerous other nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Ray Callier; and two sisters, Juanita Preston
and Maggie Sue Collins. The family received friends between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Erman
Smith Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
13 June 2007
BETHEL "BUCK" GARNER
Bethel Jorgson Garner, age 84, of Danville died Sunday, June 10, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in
Danville. Born August 5, 1922 in the Tate Town Community, Scott County, Arkansas. He was the son of the
late Ace and Ida Woodard Garner. He was a farmer, logger, Free Will Baptist minister, and a WWII Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three children, Danny, Ray, Jerry and Sheila Garner; two
brothers, Velo and Jethel Garner; two sisters, Minnie Hunt and Rosie Limbocker. Survivors include his wife,
Robbie James Garner, brothers, Ace Garner of Quinton, OK, Monroe Garner of Dardanelle, AR; sister, Lillie
Yandell of Havana; 12 nephews and nieces. Funeral service was Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Cornwell
Funeral Chapel in Danville, with Bro. Rickey Hunt and Pat Millard officiating. Interment was in Hunt Cemetery
at Tate Town by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were David Damon, John Haggard, David Garner,
James "Bo" Garner, Mitchell Garner, Rox Garner, Larry Garner and Dewayne Garner.
The Waldron News
16 November 2011
GARY LYNN GARNER
Gary Lynn Garner, 63, went home to be with the Lord at 8:35 pm, November 8 surrounded by his loving wife of 45 years
and his children. Gary was born Jun 21, 1948 in Berkeley, California to the late Helen Garner. He moved to Danville,
Arkansas when he was a teenager and met the love of his life, "his lady," Sandra Doster. They were married December
18, 1966. He then became the proud father of his 6 children, and father of many spiritual children. Thirty nine years
ago, the call to the ministry that burned deep began. He pastored Ascension Life Christian Fellowship and traveled
the world preaching his passion, the gospel, the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and what that means to us.
Those left to cherish the memory of Gary are his wife, Sandra, and seven children: Tracie Adams of Waldron, Arkansas,
Lynn Garner of Danville, Arkansas, Wynema and husband Jeremy Clark of San Antonio, Texas, Monique Cook of Waldron,
Arkansas, Aaron and wife Traci Garner of San Antonio, Texas, Andrea and husband Rusty Alexander of Russellville,
Arkansas and Joshua Garner of Russellville, Arkansas. He also leaves to cherish his memory eight grandchildren, Ben
and Hannah Clark, Scotty and Lily Garner, Madison and Blaze Alexander, Lauren Cook, and Reagan Adams and two sisters,
Glynel Pool and Sharee Gorman. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Glen Garner. Gary's life celebration
service was held at 2:00 pm. Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Ascension Life Christian Fellowship in Danville, Arkansas
with Pastor Ron Clark officiating. Arrangements and cremation were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
6 May 1998
GRACE M. GARNER
Grace M. Garner; age 85 of Waldron, died Sunday, May 3, 1998 in
Health South Rehabilitation Hospital in Fort Smith. Mrs. Garner was born
on November 21, 1912 in Blancett, Arkansas. to Joseph and Mollie Heath.
She was married to Eloyce J. Garner on July 25, 1934 at Waldron.
She was a homemaker her entire life and was a member of the Waldron First
Baptist Church. Mrs. Garner was preceded in death by her husband, Eloyce
J. Garner who died November 15, 1997. Also preceding her in death was
twin daughters, her parents, Joseph and Mollie Heath, two sisters, Dora
Carey and Viola Allen, three brothers, Burle Heath, Lyndon Heath and
Clarence Heath.
Mrs. Garner is survived by one son, Larry J. Garner, of Muskogee,
Oklahoma, one granddaughter, Michelle Garner, of Muskogee, Oklahoma and
a special friend, Sue Schoonover, of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Also surviving
are two sisters, Bertha Satterfield, of Waldron and Retha Frazier, of
Fresno, California, two nieces, Cora Brown and Dora Jean Wright, both of
Okmulgee, Oklahoma. A nephew, Wade Sherrill, of Overland Park, Kansas, a
great-nephew, Phillip Oliver of Waldron and several other nieces and
nephews of California along with a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Waldron
First Baptist church with Rev. Lynsol Richmond officiating. Interment will
be at Square Rock Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
Pallbearers for Mrs. Garner are Earl Cabe, Ray Rice, Jim Henry
Currier, Ivan Plummer, Bernard Ferguson and Houston Beaty.
The Waldron News
20 April 2005
LARRY J. GARNER
Larry J. Garner, 65, of Muskogee died Friday, April 15, 2005 at Muskogee Regional Medical Center.
Larry was born June 8, 1939 in Waldron, Arkansas to E.J. and Grace (Heath) Garner. Larry grew up
in Arkansas where he was educated, graduating from Waldron High School in 1957. That same year he
won the state championship in cattle grading. In 1958 he moved to Muskogee and became a truck
driver for Arkhola Sand and Gravel and later drove for Consolidated Forwarding. He later served
as Secretary-Treasurer and Business Manager of Teamsters Local Union #516. Larry was also the
President of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Conference of Teamsters for many years. Larry retired after
more than 30 years with the Teamsters. Larry was a proud citizen of his country, serving in the
U.S. Army from 1961-1963. He also gave his time to the community as a member of the Alpha Masonic
Lodge #12 in Ft. Gibson since 1964. For the past three years Larry served as Worshipful Master. His
Masonic involvement led him to be a member of the Tulsa Valley Scottish Rite and the Bedouin Shrine
Temple in Muskogee. Larry was also a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and accepted Christ as his
Savior on March 5, 2003. On May 9, 1964 Larry was married to Carol Ann Ayers of Ft. Gibson. They
were blessed with a daughter named Michelle. Larry owned L & E Ranch west of Muskogee. He loved to
ranch and enjoyed his horses and cattle. He also had a passion for hunting and fishing, especially
pheasant hunting in Kansas. In June 2003 Larry married Donna Sue Schoonover in Muskogee. Their short
time together was both loving and enjoyable. Mr. Garner is survived by his wife, Donna Sue of the
home, daughter Michelle Garner of Muskogee; step-son Josh Schoonover of Tahlequah; step-daughter
Tiffany Schoonover of Ft. Gibson; three cousins, Jean Wright, Cora Smart and Wade Sherrill. Larry
was loved by many and left behind a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and
twin sisters. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev.
Larry Lashley officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Bob Luellen, Terry Raulston, John Rogers, Ellison Gilliland, Morris Eddings and James Dennis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Haskell McFarland, Matt Munding, John Luton, Lloyd McCarty and Loyd
Fairchild. Funeral services are under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
12 March 2003
LESSIE GARNER
Lessie Inez Garner, 90, of Euless, Texas died Saturday, March 1, 2003 in Euless,
Texas. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ and widow of
Lowell Garner.
Graveside services were held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 5, 2003 with
burial at Parks Cemetery, Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ruth Jemison of Euless, Texas; one son,
Donald Wayne Garner of Cobden, Illinois; two sisters, Marie Lile and Oneta Love,
both of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one brother, J.T. Jones of Van Buren, Arkansas;
seven grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
17 March 1999
GARY WAYNE GARRETT
Gary Wayne Garrett, 43, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 9, 1999
in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a boilermaker and a member of the
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders,
Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, Local 69.
Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 12 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra, of the home; two sons,
Trenton Garrett and Brandon Garrett, of the home; three sisters, Helen
Wilson, of Hot Springs, Pat Benefield, of Plainview and Rita Metcalf,
of Waldron; two brothers, George Garrett, of Park Forest, Ill. and
Jerry Garrett of Nola. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nobie
Garrett.
Pallbearers were Earl Wilson, Phillip Wilson, Glen Wilson, Bruce
Patterson, Tommy Patterson, Jason Garrett, Travis Garrett, Lynn
Patterson and Larry Wagner. Honorary pallbearers were members of
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders,
Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers - Local 69.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
17 August 2005
KOHL GARRETT
Kohl Allen Paul Garrett, 19 months, of Coushatta, Louisiana, passed away August 8, 2005 in
Coushatta, Louisiana Hospital. He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather,
Paul Thompson and paternal great grandmother, Lillie Blevins. Funeral service was held at 2:00
pm Friday, August 12, 2005 at Friendship Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his parents,
Amanda and Jason Garrett of Coushatta, Louisiana; maternal grandparents, Carla and Glen Wagner
of Waldron, Arkansas; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Freeda Garrett of Nola, Arkansas; and
maternal great grandmother, Ann Thompson of Heavener, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Dusty Hampton,
David Rupe, Chris Ellis, Mike Hunt, Matt Pye and John Mark Hickey.
The Waldron News
7 March 2007
MELVIN GARRISON
Melvin Garrison, 75, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away March 5, 2007 in a Waldron, Arkansas hospital. He
was a retired Air Force veteran and served in Korea and Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart, Medal of
Honor and numerous other honors. He loved his family and his country. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with interment in the Friendship Cemetery
under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Mickey Garrison, two daughters,
Barbara Conners and Barbara Templeman both of Waldron, AR; two sons, Alan Garrison of Jefferson City, MO
and Tom Garrison of Waldron, AR; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, and a host of other family and
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Rosella Garrison, a daughter, Vicky Pinkepank,
son William Garrison, a grandchild Maxwell Scott DePugh, sister Roselea Knight, brothers Tuni, Billy,
Gerald, Dale, Charles, Robert, L.A., Francis and Johnny Garrison. Pallbearers will be Michael Blake, Jason
and Jacob Garrison, Jimmy Morgan and Rick Templeman. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Trager, Mark Dye,
Jimmy Houston and Clyde Morris. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, at the funeral home.
The Waldron News
11 February 2015
MICKEY RENE GARRISON
Mickey Rene Garrison of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, February 2, 2015 in Waldron, Arkansas. Mickey was born August 16, 1948 in California. Mickey was
66 years, 5 months and 17 days old. Mickey's hobbies were gardening and writing. She enjoyed taking care of her animals. Mickey loved both of her husbands, Guy and Mel, as well as all
her family. Mickey leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters, Barbara K. Templeman and Barbara Goolsby, three sons: Vernon Beck, Tom Garrison and Allen Garrison, a special
friend, baby girl, Leslie Boyd, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mickey is preceded in death by her first husband, Guy Baker; second husband, Melvin Garrison; two
infant sons; one daughter, Vicky Pinkeypank; and one son, William Joseph Garrison. Mickey's memorial life celebration was at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Tom Garrison officiating. Arrangements and cremation were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
The Waldron News
1 October 2003
LEO GARVIN
Leo Garvin, age 91, of Mena, formerly of Waldron, died Wednesday, September 2,
2003 in Mena. He was born in Appleton, Arkansas on November 26, 1911, son of the
late Virgil L. and Bertha Wallace Garvin. He was a retired sawmill owner and
operator. He was preceded in death by his wife Delena Garvin. He is survived by
a son and daughter-in-law, Shorty and Ann Garvin of Mena; six grandchildren, Thomas
E. Garvin of Haslet, Texas, James W. Garvin of Burkburnett, Texas, Peggy G. McCullers
of Mena, Arkansas, Vicky D. White, Ted L. Maxwell, Mark E. Maxwell, all of Alford,
Texas; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were
Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with Pastor
Perry Hart officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements
by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR.
The Waldron News
27 June 2007
LARRY CHARLES GARZINI
Larry Charles Garzini, 59, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 23, 2007 at his home. He was a
retired construction worker and a Missionary Baptist. Graveside service was 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 25, at the
Square Rock Cemetery with interment in the Square Rock Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home. He is survived by his wife, Elva Jean Garzini of the home; two daughters, Dana Lenae and husband
Kevin Wright of Waldron, Arkansas and Toni Denae and husband Todd VanDeWiele of Waldron, Arkansas; one
sister, Linda and husband Ron "Bubba" Sarenius of Ukiah, California; four grandchildren, Kolten Ray Wright,
Darci Raquel Wright, Tristan Denae VanDeWiele, Taylor Renae VanDeWiele; one brother-in-law, Bruce Rosenthal
and wife Beth; father and mother-in-law, Lance and Jerlene Rosenthal; nieces, Debi Stephens, Amy and Britney
Rosenthal; nephew, Paul Sarenius; great nephew, Aden Stephens; great nephew, Matthew Sarenius. Pallbearers
were Todd VanDeWiele, Kevin Wright, Bruce Rosenthal, Larry Rosenthal, Larry Brown and Darrell Epperson.
Honorary pallbearers were Randy Barnett, Charlie McCann, James Scott, Junior Franklin, Kolten Wright and
Thomas Wright.
The Waldron News
26 April 2006
Former Texas Playboy dies after lengthy cancer battle
By Dennis McCaslin
GENE GASAWAY
Over the years, more than 600 musicians took to the stage as member of Bob Will and his Texas Playboys,
the premier western swing in the history of the music genre. One of those musicians parlayed a great
music career with the likes of Hank Thompson, Ray Price, Mel Tillis and Leon McAuliffe into two different
stints as a member of the Playboys. A native of Huntington, Gene Gasaway remained a resident of the south
Sebastian County town for much of his life before passing away last week at the age of 74 after a battle
with cancer. Gasaway, who had a five year stint with the band from 1962 through 1967 and rejoined a
reorganized version of the outfit in 1980, was a stellar musician who traveled the world and played some
of the top music ventures in a career that started in 1948. Born Gene Cleaver Gasaway, Sept. 1, 1931, in
Huntington to J.E. "Bud" and Stella Gasaway, at the age of 12, Gasaway started playing "fiddle" and by
the age of 17 was performing with the legendary Hank Thompson. Gasaway recorded and traveled with Thompson
for eight years and was an instrumentalist on early Thompson hits like "Humpty Dumpty," "Green Light" and
"Whoa, Sailor." In 1952 Thompson has his first #1 recording with "The Wild Side of Life," a song that
inspired the hit that launched Kitty Wells' career: "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky-Tonk Angles." Subsequent
Thompson chartmakers of the 1950s included "Waiting in the Lobby of Your Heart," "Rub-A-Dub-Dub," "Yesterday's
Girl," "Wake Up, Irene," "Honky Tonk Girl," "Most of All," "The Blackboard of My Heart," and "Squaws Along
the Yukon," all in the Top Ten. In 1956, Gasaway joined the Ray Price band and it's been said that
Gasaway's defining fiddle on the live version of eventual #1 hit "Crazy Arms" is lauded as one of the top
moments in western swing history. In 1962, Gasaway began his first stint with the Bob Wills troupe, which
had been a viable organization since the early 30's. Wills suffered a heart attack in 1962 and in 1963
"sold" the band for $10,000. Gasaway continued to play with the Playboys until 1967 until he rejoined the
Ray Price band and from 1976 through 1980 toured and played with Mel Tillis. In 1980, the Playboys reorganized
and Gasaway spent the remainder of his on-road career with that organization. According to Gasaway's obituary,
he also had many years of teaching music and tuning pianos. He played for three U.S. presidents and worked in
such venues as Carnegie Hall the Smithsonian Institute, Telecommunications Convention in Switzerland and
International Cultural Exchange in Russia. He entertained troops in Germany, France, Italy, Yugoslavia and
the Middle East. Gasaway was part of several movie soundtracks and recorded for Liberty, MCA and Columbia
records over the years. He also appeared at the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Western Swing Hall
of Fame in California, Oklahoma and Texas. Funeral services were held for Gasaway Saturday at the Faith
Baptist Church in Jenny Lind with interment in the Huntington Cemetery. Gasaway was survived by his wife,
Dorothy Gasaway; their children, Wade Gasaway of Huntington, Warren Gasaway and wife Melissa of Waldron
and three grandchildren, Tyler Gasaway, Ethan Gasaay and Elise Gasaway of Waldron.
The Waldron News
8 December 1999
ALEX GASPAR
Alex Gaspar, 62, of Waldron, died Sunday, November 27, 1999 in
Waldron. He was a brick mason and a Catholic.
Funeral services were held in Buckeye, Arizona. Local arrangements
by Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Gaspar is survived by his wife, Karol Ann; three daughters,
Sandra Cox of Waldron, Linda Kovacs of Peoria, AZ, and Shondora Gaspar
of Avandale, AZ; three sons, John Gaspar of Lompoc, CA, Ron Gaspar of
Republic, KS and Steve Gaspar of Buckeye, AZ; and nine grandchildren.
The Waldron News
9 September 2015
CLARENCE CECIL GASS JR.
Clarence Cecil Gass Jr. of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Waldron, Arkansas. Cecil was born December 10, 1960 in Mamou, Louisiana. He was 54 years,
7 months and 6 days old. Cecil enjoyed the outdoors. He especially loved to be on a bankside or in a boat with a fishing pole in hand. When he couldn't be fishing he worked with his
hands doing any kind of construction. Cecil leaves behind to cherish his memory, a special friend, Judy Self of Waldron, Arkansas; one daughter, Destiny Gass and one son, Shayne Gass
and three step-children, Beverly White, Nikki Silvey and Renee Self Pablo. Cecil will forever remain in the hearts of many grandchildren. He will be missed by all that knew him and
the many whose lives were impacted by him. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
8 November 2006
MARY LOU GASSEN
Mary Lou Gassen, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2006 in her home. She was
a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. The body will be cremated under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Slover of Pleasant Hill, Missouri;
two sons, Reyna Lea Gassen of Waldrdon, Arkansas, Paul Gassen of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; three grandchildren;
four great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
19 March 2014
SHERYL LYNN GASSEN
Sheryl Lynn Gassen passed from this life Friday, March 14, 2014 in Waldron, Arkansas. Sheryl was born January 28, 1964 in Passaic, New Jersey to Dennis James McIninch and Zelda Sue
Sunderman. Sheryl was 50 years, 1 month and 14 days old. Sheryl loved to cook and to quilt, work in her flower beds and garden. She enjoyed being outside and messing with her chickens.
Most of all she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and family. Sheryl leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband Reyna of the home, one daughter, Allyssa Moore and
husband Shawn of Waldron, Arkansas, one son, Joseph Martin II of Waldron, Arkansas. Nanni will be missed by her grandchildren, Lydia Moore and Shane Moore. Sheryl will forever remain in
the hearts of her mom, Zelda and stepdad Nick York of Valley Springs, California, one brother Dennis McIninch of Napa, California, one half brother, Ryan McIninch of Belmar, New
Jersey and one half sister, Shannon McIninch of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Sheryl is also survived by one brother in law and sister in law, Mike and Joyce Slover of Pleasant Hill,
Missouri and one brother in law, Paul Gassen of Higginsville, Missouri. Sheryl will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives were impacted by her including many family
members across the United States and numerous social networking friends around the world. Sheryl is preceded in death by her father, Dennis McIninch and one brother, Shawn Sunderman.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Family of Sheryl Gssen, c/o Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Waldron, AR 72958.
The Waldron News
20 July 2011
CHARLOTTE KAY GASTON
Charlotte Kay Gaston, 68, of Parks, Arkansas passed from this life Monday, July 18, 2011 in a Fort Smith,
Arkansas hospital. Charlotte was born November 7, 1942 in Forester, Arkansas to the late Mack and Monette
(Ferguson) Gaston. She was a Christian, retired from Whirlpool after 33 years and was a loving friend. Charlotte
is survived by her friend, Pam Winford of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one sister, Jacquie M. Scott of Edgar, Arizona;
one brother, Reggie Gaston, Raton, New Mexico; two cousins, James Ted Gaston of Hartford, Arkansas, John
Ferguson of Alma, Arkansas, and one aunt, Robbie Pantona of Neosho Rapids, Kansas. Charlotte's memorial
service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
with Pastoral Associate Kathy O'Brien officiating. Cremation and Memorial arrangements are being entrusted to
the Heriage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
28 August 2019
CHRISTINE GASTON
Christine Gaston, age 86 of Jessieville, Arkansas passed away August 5, 2019. She was born on February 9, 1933 in Mauldin, AR to the late Chestley and MaeBell (Jackson) Mahurin. She is
preceded in death by her parents, husband of 63 years, Curtis Gaston, Jr.; sons, Bobby Glenn Gaston and Terry Gaston; daughters, Cathy Crain and Janice Harrison. Survivors include her
son, Carl Gaston (Cindy); daughter, Judy Edwards; sister, Bernice Wood; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Christine enjoyed sitting on the
front porch watching the wildlife, having company at her house, and talking on the phone to her friends. She loved watching westerns on television, her puzzle books, and talking to her
birds. Visitation was held 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Caruth-Village Funeral Home Chapel with service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial followed at Shiloh Cemetery in Jessieville,
Arkansas. Pallbearers included Brad Gaston, Kenneth Crain, Michael Meny, Jacob Meny, Dylan Baum and Cameron Edwards. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Wood, Bill Coben and Arlie
Harrison.
The Waldron News
1 August 2012
CURTIS GASTON JR.
Curtis Gaston, Jr., 84, of Jessieville passed away Monday, July 23, 2012. He was born March 16, 1928 in Sulphur
Springs, Arkansas to Curtis Gaston, Sr. and Lessie Tedford Gaston. Curtis was a retired logger. He loved to hunt and
garden. Curtis was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by his
family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; son, Bobby Glen Gaston; daughters, Janice Harrison and Cathy
Crain; and brothers, Billy and Jack Gaston. Curtis is survived by wife, Christine Gaston; sons, Terry Gaston and
and Carl (Cindy) Gaston, both of Jessieville; daughter, Judy (Johnny) Edwards of Jessieville; sisters, Linda Faye
Bean, Glenda Mae Ballard, both of Jessieville and Opal Griggs of Texarkana, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren and
numerous great grandchildren, and sister-in-law Bernice Wood and husband James of Waldron. Funeral service was held
10:00 a.m. Friday at Caruth Village Funeral Home with burial following in Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers included
Scott Chase, Arlie Harrison, Michael Meny, John Edwards, Brad Gaston and Kenneth Crain. Honorary pallbearers include
Darrell Oats, R.C. Crumpton, Bobby Ragsdale, Johnny Edwards, Doug Blackwell and his co-workers at Weyerhaeuser.
Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The Waldron News
21 November 2007
MONETTE F. GASTON
Monette F. Gaston, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at a Waldron, Arkansas
hospital. She was a retired teacher, homemaker, and a Baptist. Graveside service was 10:00 a.m. Friday,
November 16, 2007 at the Monroe Cemetery with interment in the Monroe Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by two daughters, Jacquie Scott of Eagar, Arizona,
Charlotte Gaston of Greenwood, Arkansas; two sons, Reggie Gaston of Waldron, Arkansas, Gregory Lyn of Waldron,
Arkansas; fourteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Mack Gaston; one son, Larry Mack Gaston; her parents, John Mark Ferguson and Mary Alice
Chaney Ferguson.
The Waldron News
2 May 2007
VICKEY LOU GASTON
Vickey Lou Gaston, age 51, of Waldron, AR left this earth to be with our Lord and Savior on April 24,
2007. Vickey was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Vaughn, mother, Ava Jewell Vaughn, one brother,
Mickey Lee Vaughn, and one nephew, Mark Edward Walker. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Reggie
Gaston; sons, Jason Ray Gaston and Randy Gaston; one daughter, Connie Gaston; three grandchildren, Justin
and Brittney Cox and Destiny Gaston; one sister, Gail Vaughn; one brother, Joe Vaughn; and a host of
nephews and nieces. Our mother will be greatly missed and though we all hurt we know she is with our
Father in heaven where there is no more pain or sadness as God is holding her in his loving arms.
The Waldron News
2 September 2020
ALBERTA GATHRIGHT
Alberta Gathright, 96, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on August 27, 2020. She was born February 22, 1924 in Imperial Valley, California to the late James C. and Dorothy E. (Russell)
Mealey. Alberta is survived by six children; Helen and husband J C Helms, Billie Jean McKinzie, Beth and husband Billy Suits, Paul and wife Darla Gathright, Leonard and wife Peggy
Russell, Peewee and Kim Russell all of Waldron, Arkansas, 11 grandchildren; Tammy Gardner, Bobby Helms, Tina Duncan, Wendy Long, Matthew Long, Misty Kelley, April Gathright, Dr. James
Russell, Charla Hutchens, David Russell, Jimmy Russell, one brother Edwin Mealey of California and by numerous nieces, nephews friends and other family. She is preceded in death by her
parents, two husbands; William Frank Gathright, Leonard Jackson Russell, one grandson Vernis McKinzie and by six siblings. Visitation will be Friday August 28, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00
pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 29, 2020 at Hon Baptist Church with Bro. Rob Harrington officiating. Cremation and
memorial service will be under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
13 July 2022
ANGELA (JAMESON) GATTIS
Angela Kay (Jameson) Gattis, 52, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on July 4, 2022 at her home. She was born May 13, 1970 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Charles Buford Jameson (deceased)
and Shirley Jean (Brothers) Jameson. She is survived by three sons; David, Nathan and Matthew Gattis, one grandson Gavin Gattis, mother Shirley Jean Jameson, one brother Jimmy and wife
Angela Jameson, nieces; Amber and Hannah Jameson and one nephew Josh Jameson and by a host of friends and other family. She is preceded in death by her father Charles Buford Jameson.
Graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 9, 2022 at Hawkins Cemetery. Cremation is under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
9 November 2005
LENA GATTIS
Lena Marie Gattis, age 45, of Muldrow, Oklahoma died Monday, October 31, 2005 in a hospital. She
was a member of the Jubilee Church in Van Buren, and she worked at Baldor. She was preceded in death
by one brother Steven Vines and mother Emma Vines. She is survived by her husband Paul Gattis of the
home; five sons, Brandon Davis of Van Buren, Dustin Davis of Van Buren, David, Nathan and Matthew
Gattis all of Muldrow, Oklahoma; six sisters, Sherry Sibary of Van Buren, Shirley Bradley of Ft.
Smith, Nancy McConnell of Ft. Smith, Diana Posey of California, Laurie Burdett of Little Rock and
Debbie Bell of Washington; three brothers, Steve Sibary of Ft. Smith, Randy Vines of Mansfield and
Jim Vines of Greenwood; and two grandchildren, Shelby Davis and Dalton Davis. Funeral services were
held at 10:00 am Thursday, November 3, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Dooley
Cemetery in Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Serving as pallbearers
were Brandon Davis, Dustin Davis, David Gattis, Jerry Goodnight, Doyle Webb and Billy Archer. Serving
as honorary pallbearer was Darwin Sibary.
The Waldron News
6 August 2003
JUANITA GENTRY
Juanita Gentry, 78, of DeSoto, Texas was born August 17, 1924 in Dallas and her
parents were Bert and Lora Crane. She passed away July 25, 2003 from cancer. She
married Lee Gentry on December 23, 1949 in Dallas. She was a lifetime member of
the Baptist Church and currently a member of Hampton Road Baptist Church in
DeSoto. She was an active member of the DeSoto Stars Square Dance Club. She was
preceded in death by her parents and son, Michael. She is survived by her loving
husband Lee Gentry; several cousins and many dear friends. Services were held
Monday, July 28, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at West/Hart Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jerry R.
Raines officiating. Interment was in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas. The family
requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Building Fund at
Hampton Road Baptist Church, 400 N. Hampton Rd., DeSoto, TX 75115.
The Waldron News
26 May 1999
ABBYE DALE LEMING GEORGE
Abbye Dale Leming George, 97, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of
Waldron, died Wednesday, May 19, 1999 in Olathe, Kansas. She was a
member of the Grand Avenue United Methodist Temple of Kansas City,
and was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon and son, Stephen.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 27 at
Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Evelyn George; one son
and wife, Rev. Walter and Laverl, of Kansas City, Missouri; four
grandchildren: Leigh Anne, Eric, Rebecca and Christopher.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
28 June 2017
EVELYN BEATRICE COTNER GEORGE
Evelyn Beatrice Cotner George, 76, of Huntington, Arkansas left joyfully to be with her Lord on Monday June 19, 2017. She was born March 18, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Wesley Clyde
and Beatrice Spitler who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Joe B. Cotner and her brothers, twins, Richard and Edward Spitler. Evelyn is
survived by her husband David George, her son, Joe W, Cotner and daughters; Karen Jones and husband Mark and Carmen Oxford and husband Jeff. She is also survived by her sisters, Ann
Mae Sibley and husband Bob and Liz Bulleri and husband Jerry. She will be missed dearly by her grandchildren; Ashley Alderson, Michael Jones, Josiah Cotner, Lacey, Sydney and Lilly
Oxford and by her great-grandchildren Audree and Kynlee Alderson and Presley Cotner. She leaves behind a large family of cousins and a very large family of friends that she gathered
in her basket of life who cherished her smile, her laughter, her willingness to pray and her ability to listen and who will all miss her dearly. Evelyn did work office jobs throughout
her life but her greatest work in this life was her commitment to her family, the love, grace and friendship she extended to everyone she met and her ministry to Her Lord through
playing the organ and singing at churches she attended and her devout commitment to be a spiritual warrior on behalf of anyone who asked her to pray. She was a blessing to all who
came into contact with her. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Friday June 23, 2017 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Witcherville, Arkansas with burial to follow at Hartford Memorial
Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield.
The Waldron News
20 July 2011
MARVIN E. GERDES
Malvin E. Gerdes, 68, of Howe, Oklahoma passed from this life Sunday, July 17, 2011 in his home. He
was born December 12, 1942 in Downey, California to the late Malvin Jessie and Imogene (Dunn) Gerdes. He was
a retired maintenance supervisor of Fontana Unified School District. He is survived by his wife Tammy Gerdes, and
11 children, Dianna Hrabak, Tammy Parrott, Malvin Gerdes, Jr., Danny Gerdes, Amanda Michal, Kenneth Gerdes,
Holley McMullen, Danielle Lively, Carl Gerdes, Melanie Gerdes and Crystal Gerdes. Two sisters, Billie Melhase
and Suzie Huckabee, two brothers, Mike Gerdes and Mark Gerdes, along with 25 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren
and 12 nieces and nephews. No service is scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are being entrusted to
the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
9 February 2000
KATHERINE GESSLING
Katherine Gessling, age 85, of Waldron passed away Friday, January 28, 2000 in Waldron.
She was born April 24, 1914 in Sheffield, Alabama to the late Thomas C. Garrett and the
late Mary Lee Wyman Garrett. She resided in the Pinewood Nursing Home in Waldron for the
past seven years. She was preceded in death by her husband Irvin Gessling in 1984. The
two of them met and were married in June of 1936. Katherine graduated from Mt. Vernon
Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a practical nurse in that hospital. She is
survived by two sons, Thomas Gessling of Dalton, Ohio and Richard Gessling of
Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral
services were Wednesday, February 2, 2000 at 2 p.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with
Reverend David Crooks officiating. Burial followed in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under
the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
6 October 1999
BOBBY LEE GIBBS
Bobby Lee Gibbs, formerly of Waldron, passed away September 13,
1999 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
He leaves behind a wife of 43 years, Wanda Slater Gibbs; two
sons, Danny Gibbs of Tonganoxie, Kansas and Mike Gibbs of Arkansas;
three sisters, Ola Mae Yandell of Waldron, AR, Jenny Wagman of Mineral
Wells, TX and Edith Scarbrough of Rodeo, CA; and five grandchildren.
Bobby worked for Certainteed Fiberglass in Kansas City, Kansas
for 39 years before retiring in 1995. Funeral services were arranged
by Kansas City Funeral Directors.
The Waldron News
27 June 2012
ANNA JEAN GIBSON
\Anna Jean Gibson of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, June 24, 2012 in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded
by her loving family. Anna was born September 22, 1925 to Dolph Edgar Whitmire and Beulah Mae (Watson) Whitmire in
Waldron, Arkansas. Anna was 86 years, 9 months and 2 days old. She was of the Baptist faith. As a young woman, Anna
would work on the family farm helping to work the cows, garden and whatever else was needed. She never complained because
she knew it was the way it had to be. As she grew older Anna had many outside jobs to include AVI, Waldron Furniture Factory
and after retirement she could be seen helping out at the flower shop. Anna's favorite past time was fishing and piecing
together quilts. Her passion was taking care of her grandchildren and family. She really enjoyed doing things for her
neighbors and all those she knew. Anna leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters, Linda Long and husband M.G. of
Waldron, Arkansas and Debra McCurry and husband Harley of Nella, Arkansas. Granny will be forever missed by seven grandchildren:
David, James, Harley, Brad, Josh, Lance and Michelle. Granny has touched the lives of ten great grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren. Anna is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. Anna is preceded in
death by her parents, Dolph and Beulah Whitmire,one son, Edward Lee Gipson, two sisters, Retha Tull and Avanell Nevills,
and three brothers, Haston Whitmire, Milburn Whitmire and Ofal Whitmire. Anna's life celebration was 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,
June 27, 2012 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Clyde Traylor and Rev. Collins Lane
officiating. Interment followed in the Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Anna's pallbearers were Bobby Don Helms, Stan Cottrell,
David Long, James Long, Brad McCurry and Joshua McCurry. Honorary pallbearers were Billie Cox, Wilma Edgar, Harley McCurry III,
Charles Maxwell and Clarence Gibson. Anna's visitation was Tuesday, June 26, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Anna's family received friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Scott County Times
15 January 2003
BURL RAY GIBSON
Greenwood--Funeral services for Burl Ray Gibson,
84, of Greenwood were held Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at
2 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield. Burial
followed at Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery at Abbott under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Mr. Gibson died Saturday, January 11, 2003 at a
Greenwood nursing home. He attended Abbott Baptist Church.
Survivors include his brother, Harold Gibson of
Mansfield and three nieces, Shirley Moore of Huntington,
Kathy Stevenson of Avinger, Texas and Vicie Stinson of
Waldron. Pallbearers were Paul Moore, Jack Livingston,
Shawn Stinson, Forrest Livingston, Jerry Carter and
Coy Butler.
Scott County Times
5 April 2006
HAROLD GIBSON
Harold Edward Gibson, age 85, of Huntington, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006 in his
home. He was a member of the Mansfield Assemby of God, veteran of WWII, VFW and American Legion.
Graveside service will be at 2;00 pm Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery under
the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by three daughters, Shirley and
Paul Moore of Huntington, Arkansas, Cathy and Perry Stevenshon of Anvenger, Texas, Vickie and Homer
Stinson of Waldron, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
1 October 2008
JAMES O. GIBSON, JR.
James O. "J.O." Gibson, Jr., 76, of Harrison, Arkansas died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Hospice of the
Hills Hospice House in Harrison, AR. He was born July 21, 1932 in Waldron, Scott County, Arkansas to James O.
& Montie (Harrison) Gibson. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Harrison. He worked for the
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. He was a member of the Jordan
Milan Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Retired County Agents Association and the Disorganized
Bird Club (DOBC). J.O. received the National Cooperative Extension Service Distinguished Service Award of the
year in 1976. He holds Emeritus status from the University of Arkansas. He holds Emeritus status from the
University of Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived
by his wife, Sally Jo (Foster) Gibson of the home; son and daughter-in-law James O. Gibson, III and Dorothy of
Cabot, AR; daughters & sons-in-law, Janet & Frank Salman of Victorville, CA, Carolyn & Don Hubbell of Batesville,
AR, Sally & Dan Hennard of DeQueen, AR; sister, Virginia Jensen of Twin Fall, ID; eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at First United Methodist
Church. Graveside service was 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 29 at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Adam Hubbell, Mark Gibson, Ben Gibson, Derek Hubbell, Don Hennard and Don Hubbell, Honorary
pallbearers were Christine Watson, Allie Hennard, Kittie Hennard and Montie Hennard. Memorials may be made to
Edith Martin Scholarship Fund, c/o First United Methodist Church, 1100 W. Bower, Harrison, AR 72601; Hospice
of the Hills Hospice House, PO Box 1927, Harrison, AR or the Square Rock Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Robert Davis,
Rt. 2, Box 320, Waldron, AR 72958.
The Waldron News
19 June 2013
KENNETH J. GIBSON
Kenneth J. Gibson, born December 22, 1938, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 7, 2013 and to the loving
arms of his mother and father, Helena and Kenneth Gipson and 8 siblings. Kenny passed at home in Pioneer, CA
surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Merina Gibson, of Pioneer, CA, loving
daughter, Kelley Gibson of Pleasanton, CA, and sister Lorraine McEvoy of Petaluma, CA. After returning home from the
Marine Corp. he joined the Sheriff's Dept. in Contra Costa County, CA. He was a part owner in Curley's Restaurant in
Danville, CA and later a microwave engineer and before retiring, owner of Packsaddle Depot Restaurant in Waldron, AR for
22 years. A celebration of life will be held at the Blue Moon Cafe in Pine Grove, CA on June 23, 2013 at 12 noon.
The Waldron News
20 July 2016
LEE ROY GIBSON
Lee Roy Gibson of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his family. Lee Roy
was born March 8, 1926 to Troxie Lee Gibson and Cordlia Mae (Ashford) Gibson in Waldron, Arkansas. Lee Roy was 90 years, 4 months and 5 days old. He was
a long time member of Temple Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas. Lee Roy proudly served a time in the United States Navy during WWII. Lee Roy leaves
behind to cherish his memory, two daughters: Linda Long and husband M.G. and Debra McCurry all of Waldron, Arkansas. Grandpa will forever remain in the
hearts of his grandchildren: Harley McCurry III, Bradley McCurry, Joshua McCurry and James Long as well as numerous great grandchildren. Lee Roy is also
survived by two sisters, Agnes (Ess Mae) Bennett of Arizona and Lucille Richmond of Waldron, Arkansas. Lee Roy will be missed by all that knew him and the
many whose lives he impacted over the years, including an extended family of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Lee Roy was preceded in death by his
parents, Troxie and Cordlia Gibson, one son, Edward Lee Gibson, three brothers: Floyd Gibson, Louie Gibson, S.T. Gibson and sisters: Erma McElyea, Faye
Hunt, Marie Speaks and Mildred Thomas. Lee Roy's life celebration was at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Temple Baptist Church in Waldron,
Arkansas with Rev. Jack Smith officiating. Interment followed in the Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Lee Roy's pallbearers were Harley McCurry III, Bradley McCurry, Joshua McCurry, Rory Wadkins, Ray
Sparks and Marc Sparks. Lee Roy's visitation was Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron,
Arkansas where Lee Roy's family received friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Scott County Times
10 November 2004
VIRGINIA CASS GIBSON
Virginia B. Cass Gibson, age 82, of Purvis, Mississippi formerly of Mansfield, Arkansas, died Monday,
November 1, 2004 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was a retired dietician and a Baptist. She is survived
by one daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Dave Love of Purvis, Mississippi, two sons and daughters-in-law,
Kenneth and Becky Cass of Lavaca, Arkansas and Carrol and June Cass of Mansfield, Arkansas; ten grandchildren;
seventeen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm
Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Coop Prairie Church with burial at Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery near Abbott, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
28 January 2009
VIVIAN DICKSON GIBSON
Vivian Dickson Gibson, 85, of Kingsland, Texas formerly of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 20,
2009 at the Kingsland Hills Care Center. She had been sick for many years; she was a good Christian and
attended the Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her three daughters, Ida and Ray Elmore of Huntington,
AR, Joy and Marvin Houghling of Texas, Paula and Lester Norris of Texas; two sons, Sevoy and Betty Pennel of
Idaho, Bill and Donna Decker of Missouri; nine grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her mother and father Ida and Jim Dickson of Mansfield; a twin sister Lillian Hershock, and two
brothers, Albert Dickson of Dayton, AR and Lloyd Dickson of Booneville, AR. Funeral service was 1:30 pm
Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Union Ridge Cemetery in
Mansfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Pallbearers were Jeffery Elmore,
Shay Elmore, Sevoy Elmore, Kevin Elmore, Cody Elmore, Christopher Rogers, Garrett Norris, all grandsons, and
Thomas Dickson her nephew.
The Waldron News
6 February 2008
BLANCHE (HOOTEN) GIDDENS
Blanche (Hooten) Giddens, age 95, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Indian
Rock Village. Born in Old Settlement, now part of Shirley, Arkansas on May 3, 1912, she was the daughter of the late
Martin and Anna (Eaton) Hooten. The Hooten family were pioneer settlers of Van Buren County. Mrs. Giddens was a
graduate of the Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. She began her teaching career in the rurual schools of
Van Buren County and later taught in Shirley and El Dorado. Mrs. Giddens moved to Waldron in 1947 and retired in
1973 from the Waldron School System after thirty-four years of teaching. She was a member of the Arkansas Retired
Teachers Association and the Literary Club. Mrs. Giddens had been a resident of Fairfield Bay for 35 years and
participated in many community activities after moving there in 1983. She was a member of the Fairfield Bay Baptist
Church and had served in the Women's Missionary Union with the Church and Association and was a member of the Joy
Sunday School Class. Mrs. Giddens was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor Giddens, on March 24, 1989. She was
also preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and four sisters. Survivors include her son, Sam Giddens of
Fairfield Bay. Mrs. Giddens is also survived by other relatives and her many friends. Funeral services will be held
Monday, Feb. 4, at 2:00 p.m. in the Shirley First Baptist Church with the service officiated by Bro. Bobby Ward and
music by Kyle and Amy Blanton. Interment will follow in Woodland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Kelton Jones,
Roger Jones, Mike Hall, Bob Hensley, Don Hensley and Ben Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Den Dempsey, James
Beavers, Joe Lee, Roger Rorie, Jim Burnett and Dyke Johnson. Arrangements are by Olmstead
Funeral Home, Inc.
The Waldron News
19 March 2008
CAROLYNN GILBERT
The family of Carolynn Gilbert are sorry to say that on March 11, 2008, Carolynn went to meet the Lord. Mrs.
Carolynn, at the age of 78, is survived by three children; her oldest daughter, Carol Wilmoth of Memphis,
Tennessee and son-in-law Harvey and their three sons, Chris, Jeff and Alan, and five great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Carolynn's son, Jay Gilbert, her only son, of Collierville, Tennessee; and her daughter, Mary Moody and her
husband, William Moody of Scott County and their children, Catherine, Robert and Marie who attend school
locally. An invitation is extended to all friends of the family to attend a memorial service to be held at
the Packsaddle Church on the afternoon of March 21st at 1:00 p.m. Carolyn said, "Let go and let God." Flowers
& condolences can be sent to Mary's Design on Main St. in Waldron prior to the Memorial
Service.
The Waldron News
11 October 2000
JOHN HERMAN GILBERT
John Herman Gilbert, age 78, of Tennessee, formerly of
Waldron, born in Darden, Tennessee, died on Sunday, October 8,
2000 in Crossville, TN.
He graduated from Lexington, TN High School, served in the
U.S. Navy in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He lived in Tennessee, Alaska,
Arkansas and retired to Memphis, Tennessee.
He is survived by his brother, Kermitt Gilbert of Darden,
TN; one sister, Mable Bevins of North Pole, Alaska; one son, Jay
Raymond Gilbert of Memphis, TN; daughters, Yvette Hagy of Crossville,
TN, Judalon of Colorado, Carol Wilmoth of Memphis, TN and Mary
(Missie) Moody of Waldron, AR; lots of grandsons and granddaughters
and 5 great-granddaughters.
Scott County Times
7 August 2002
EDNA MAE GILBREATH
Texas--Graveside services for Edna Mae Gilbreath, 87, of
McKinney, Texas were held July 22, 2002 at 11 am at Ridgeview
Memorial Park with Chaplain Havey Angel officiating.
Mrs. Gilbreath was born September 14, 1914 in Oklahoma
to Cimion H. and Maudie M. Pingleton Magers. In 1947 she married
Frank Gilbreath in San Pablo, California. She died July 20, 2002.
She was a machine operator and was of the Assembly of God faith.
Mrs. Gilbreath was preceded in death by her husband, her
parents; three brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews including
Kathy and James Sander of Merit, Texas, James and Lynn Sander of
Plano, Kathy G. Jones of Merit, Edna Otts of McKinney and Tommy
Magers of Greenville. Arrangements were under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-
Morrow Funeral Directors.
The Waldron News
20 April 2005
GUSSIE MAE GILBREATH
Gussie Mae Echols Gilbreath, age 88, of Mena passed away Monday, April 11, 2005 in Mena. She was
born November 13, 1916 in Glenwood, Arkansas to the late W.F. Echols and Sarah Etta VanHorn Echols.
She was united in marriage to Mr. O.K. Gilbreath on October 9, 1936. She was a teacher by profession
and also worked as a grocery clerk for 40 years. Mrs. Gilbreath was a member of the First Christian
Church and was a Sunday School teacher for 25 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
friend. She is survived by one daughter, Joy Carmean of Waldron, AR; grandchildren, Jackson Carmean
and his wife Erin of Spangdalhem, Germany and Sarah Carmean of Waldron, AR, and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and six brothers. Funeral services
were held on Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Mena. Interment
followed at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Online obituary available at www.beasley-woodfuneralhome.com.
The Waldron News
8 February 2012
HATTIE LEE TREECE GILBREATH
Hattie Lee Treece Gilbreath, 88, entered into rest February 1, 2012 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born December
19, 1923 in Batesville, Arkansas to James Sherman and Hattie Treece. She was a school teacher and when her children
were born, was able to remain home and take care of her children. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church
in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Hattie is survived by her husband of 65 years, Milton Gilbreath of the home; daughter Mary
Jo Gilbreath Hales of Tulsa, Oklahoma; son, Steven Gilbreath and wife Terry of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one grandson, Steven
Alan Gilbreath of Fort Smith, Arkansas; her sister-in-law, Katherine Hays Treece of Little Rock, Arkansas, daughter and
"son of the heart" Rita and John Rissinger; cousins by the dozens; nieces and nephews. Hattie was preceded in death by
two children, Ronald and Marilyn Gilbreath; by her parents, James Sherman and Hattie Treece; brothers, Sherman G. Treece,
Jr., Garrett S. Treece, Robert G. Treece, Clyde C. Treece and sisters, Betty Jo Treece Basden and Vivian Treece. Funeral
service was Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. in the Thompson Jameson cemetery in Parks, Arkansas. Visitation was
from noon until 2 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, 1879 West 6th in Waldron, Arkansas, day of the service.
Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral in Waldron, Arkansas. Memorials may be sent to the Methodist
Children's Home in Little Rock, Arkansas care of Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 Phoenix Ave., Fort Smith AR
72901
The Waldron News
4 May 2016
MILTON ODON GILBREATH
Milton Odon Gilbreath departed this life on May 1, 2016 at PeachTree Hospice at Sparks Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at 94 years of age. A long-time resident of Fort Smith,
Arkansas, Milton Gilbreath was born in Scott County, Arkansas on September 8, 1921 to Luther Milton Gilbreath and Victoria O'Neal Thompson Gilbreath. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Hattie Lee Treece Gilbreath; two children, Ronald Gilbreath and Marilyn Gilbreath; his parents, Luther Milton Gilbreath and Victoria O'Neal Thompson Gilbreath; his sister, Melba
Gilbreath Owens, and his brother-in-law and close friend, Mondell Owens. He is survived by two children, Mary-Jo Gilbreath Hales of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Steven Milton Gilbreath of
Fort Smith, Arkansas; one grandchild, Steven Alan Gilbreath of Fort Smith, Arkansas; daughter and son "of the heart," Rita Rissinger and John Rissinger; nieces, nephews, great nieces,
great nephews, cousins by the dozens, and many dear friends. Milton Gilbreath served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II as Pharmacist Mate 1st Class on the USS
Knox (APA 46), a troop transport ship which was used by the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific arena. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, with a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in
Agriculture, Mr. Gilbreath taught Agriculture for several years at Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Arkansas. During that time, he also served as the FFA Sponsor for the Greenwood
FFA. Starting in 1960, Mr. Gilbreath taught Science at Ramsey Junion High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas, until his retirement in 1987. As a Science teacher, Mr. Gilbreath became
interested in ecology long before it was a well-known topic, and began working after school, on Saturdays, and during the summer to create order and beauty in yards and gardens for
people throughout the Fort Smith area. Mr. Gilbreath's funeral will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 2:00 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 Phoenix Avenue, Fort Smith,
Arkansas. Visitation will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church starting at 1:00 pm that same day. A private graveside service will be held at the Thompson Jameson Cemetery in
Scott County, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Steven Alan Gilbreath, Kelvin Rissinger,
Gary Finney, Danny Pinion, Mike Moody and Randy Hilmer. Honorary pallbearers are John Rissinger, John Lane, M.D. and Harley Strang. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to
Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 Phoenix Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901 or to the Thompson Jameson Cemetery, c/o Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Waldron,
Arkansas 72958. Additionally, the family would like to thank John Lane, M.D., and PeachTree Hospice at Sparks Medical Center for the wonderful care of our adored father during the
last few weeks of his life.
The Waldron News
14 December 2011
JOHN B. GILCREASE
John B. Gilcrease, 63, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in Little Rock, AR. John is
survived by his wife Linda Gilcrease of the home; children John Paul Gilcrease, Karen Gonzales, and Stephanie
Covarrubis; 6 grandchildren; brother James Gilcrease and wife Debbie; and sister Ann Duke and husband Jack.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2011 at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR with
interment to follow under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Viewing was held Sunday,
December 11, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Waldron News
5 May 2021
JOY MAE STANLEY GILCHRIST
Joy Mae Stanley Gilchrist, age 90, died Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Marcia Gilchrist Johnson in Waldron, Arkansas. Joy was born November 2, 1930, in Marshalltown,
Iowa to C.P. (Bill) Stanley and Maggie Kelly Stanley. She graduated from Marshalltown High in 1948 and worked at Smith Music Company, before her marriage to James Gilbert (Jim) Gilchrist
in Marshalltown on June 20, 1950. Jim preceded her in death, on October 23, 2018, also in Waldron, AR. Jim had careers at both Lennox Industries and Fisher Controls in Marshalltown and
was active in community recreational and athletic activities. Joy was a loving, fun mom, and is survived by her seven children. They include James Jay (Pam) Gilchrist of Fort Smith AR;
Mike (Elaine) Gilchrist of Toledo IA; Joni Gilchrist of Des Moines IA; Janet (Mark) Bierwirth of Kansas City MO; Marcia (Jon) Johnson of Waldron AR; Maureen (Shawn) Hodson of
Marshalltown; and Mary (Tom) Anderson of Davidson NC. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren: Matthew Gilchrist, Anna Gilchrist Murphy, Joel Gilchrist, Joe Gilchrist, Peter Gilchrist,
Jessica Vereb, Jerry Joe Bloom, Dustin Bierwirth, Alexis "Ale'" Johnson, Travis Gummert, Seth Gummert, Molly Gummert, Landi Hodson, Jeremiah Moore (Andrea Hansen), Rachel Anderson, Ben
Anderson, and Nick Anderson. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren: Adelaide "Ada" Gilchrist, Augustin "Austin" Gilchrist, Jamizen Murphy, Naomi Gilchrist, Allison Gilchrist,
Joey Bloom, Lillian Bloom, Memphis Bierwirth, Journey McCart, Isaiah Moore, Adyn Moore, Emma Hansen, and Joscelyn Weig. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her
brother, William R. Stanley. She has a surviving sister, Wilma Lakey of Marshalltown, and a brother, Jim Stanley of Pueblo, CO. In addition to mothering seven children, Joy worked at
various times at the Marshall County DHS Food Assistance Office, Lowe's Flowers, and babysitting. She was a published poet, and always kept a notebook of lyrics about family, nature, and
life. Despite affliction with dementia in her final years, she continued with poems, notes, and crossword puzzles. She and Jim traveled frequently during retirement, to the Gulf Coast,
to visit grandchildren and friends, and to Arkansas where they eventually settled with their daughter. Joint funeral services for Joy and Jim Gilchrist will include: a visitation on
Thursday, April 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, a Vigil Service Thursday, April 29 at 7:30 PM at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home and a Mass
of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM Friday, April 30 at St. Henry's Church in Marshalltown. A reception will follow in the parish hall. A picnic for family and friends will be held Saturday,
May 1 at 1:00 PM at the Kiwanis Park shelter. Masks will be required at all events. Friday's services will be streamed online at https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-
99280714047/. Joy will be buried with her husband, James Gilchrist, "Gilly," at the Garden of the Cross in Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Arrangements are being coordinated between
Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown and Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.
The Waldron News
23 October 2002
CLARA BELL GILL
Clara Bell Gill, 88, of Booneville, Arkansas died Sunday,
Oct. 20, 2002 in an Ozark hospital. She was a homemaker, member
and Sunday school teacher at Union Hope Baptist Church in Tate,
AR and a member of the Home Demonstration Club. She was preceded
in death by one son and two daughters, James Dwain Gill, Wilma Jo
McBee and Martha Jane Gill.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October
23, 2002 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, AR with
burial at Taylor Cemetery in Tate, AR under the direction of
McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, AR.
She is survived by her husband, James Arbert Gill of the
home; one daughter, Mary Ann Taylor of Mulberry, AR; one son, Jerry
Don Gill of Alma, AR; three sisters, Bertha Preston of Booneville,
AR, Ruth Pierce of Reedley, CA and Dolly Skinner of Palmdale, CA;
one brother, Robert Wilson of Jacksonville, AR; 10 grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bucky Brigance, Neal Preston, Dale,
Delbert, Omer and Dr. R. Lane Wilson.
The Waldron News
26 November 2003
JAMES ARBERT GILL
James Arbert Gill, 93, of Alma, formerly of Tate Community in northern Scott
County, died Friday, November 21, 2003 in Ozark. He was retired from the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and was a farmer. He was a member of the Union Hope
Baptist Church at Tate. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Bell Wilson
Gill; a son, James Dewain Gill, two daughters, Wilma Jo Gill McBee and Martha
Jane Gill. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2003 at
McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Tate Cemetery in
Tate, Arkansas. He is survived by a son, Jerry Don Gill of Kibler, a daughter,
Mary Ann Gill Taylor of Mulberry; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Benny M. Brigance, Neal Preston, Todd Preston, Delbert Wilson,
Omer Wilson and Dr. R. Lane Wilson.
The Waldron News
11 May 2016
DORA M. GILLEAN
Dora M. Gillean, age 90, of Poteau, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 in Poteau, Oklahoma. She was born August 11, 1925 in Havana, Arkansas to the late Edward Chambers and
Alice Rogers Chambers. She was united in marriage to Olen F. Gillean on April 22, 1946 and happily married for 57 years. Mrs. Gillean loved to crochet, play bingo, go fishing and
sightseeing. But, first and foremost in her life were her children and grandchildren. They were always her first priority. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great
grandmother, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed by all. Survivors are: Son: Marvin Gillean and wife Alma of Waldron, Arkansas; Daughters: Mary Graham of El Reno, Oklahoma;
Martha Sprabery of Poteau, Oklahoma; Margie Gillean of Poteau, Oklahoma; Marcia McInerney and husband Robert of Marble City, oklahoma; Grandchildren: Garland Graham, Dondra Graham,
Nathan Graham, Trina Wellman, Joe Sprabery, James Sprabery, William Robertson, Kimberly Archey, Josh Call, Whitney Call, Kesha McInerney, Jarred Gillean, Aaron Gillean; 20 great
grandchildren, 20 great great grandchildren and 1 nephew, J.E. Bochell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Alice Chambers, her husband, Olen Gillean, 3 brothers and
2 sisters. Funeral services was Tuesday, May 10, 2016 10:00 a.m. in the Beasley Wood Chapel, Mena, Arkansas. Interment followed in the Pine Ridge Cemetery under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation was Monday, May 9, 2016, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pallbearers were Jarred Gillean, Aaron Gillean, Caleb Archey, Travis Sprabery, Lance Sprabery and
Adam Sprabery.
The Waldron News
23 December 1998
OLEN GILLEAN
Olen Gillean, 80, of Heavener, died Dec. 15 in Poteau, Oklahoma.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion and
was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his wife Dora Gillean of Heavener; one son,
Marvin Ricky Gillean of Waldron; four daughters, Mary Graham of Poteau,
Martha Sprayberry of Heavener, Margie Gillean of Heavener, Marcia
Gillean of Salisaw; one sister, Dorothy Gillean Lenard of Houston,
Texas; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel
with Brother Don Corbitt officiating. Interment will be in the Pine
Ridge Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Joe Sprayberry, James Sprayberry, William
Robertson, Nathan Graham, RobertMcInerney and Kirk Archey.
The Waldron News
7 November 2007
LARRY WAYNE GILLESPIE
Larry Wayne Gillespie, 46, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, November 3, 2007 in his home. He attended Waldron
Assembly of God Church. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Union Hill Cemetery
at Union Hill, Arkansas with burial under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his
mother and step-father, Patsy and Richard McFarland of Waldron, AR, and his father Grady Gillespie of Fort Smith,
AR.
The Waldron News
31 August 2011
DOROTHY GILLEY
Dorothy Gilley, 65, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011 at her home. Dorothy is survived
by two sons, Billy Sherrill, Timothy Sherrill and wife Phebe; five grandchildren, Nick Sherrill, Casandra Herrera,
Georgia Sherrill, Christian Sherrill, Patience Sherrill; mother Iva Irons; five sisters, Doris Hendrickson, Kathy
Weast, Brenda Harrison, Janice Harrison, Lisa Williams and one brother, Edward Irons. She was preceded in death by
her father Fred Irons, four sisters, Joyce Weast, Annice Irons, Marie Rice, Peggy Sue Irons; two brothers, J.D.
Irons and J.E. Irons. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Martin Funeral Home
Chapel with interment in the Pleasant Grove #3 cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas. Viewing was Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers were
Anthony Nick, Christian, Ridge, Dylan and Junior.
Scott County Times
31 December 2003
LENA GILLEY
Oklahoma--Lena Marie Gilley, 56, of Pocola, Oklahoma died Friday, December 26, 2003
in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a waitress. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am
on Monday, December 29, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Chant
Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas. She is survived by three sons, Jay Gilley, David Gilley and Darrin Gilley
all of Pocola, Oklahoma; one sister, Monica Hamilton of Waldron, Arkansas; one
brother, Bill Clopton of Huntington, Arkansas and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were
Barry Kilpatrick, Brent Alexander, Dan Vincent, Kendall Estes and Eric Hamilton.
The Waldron News
30 March 2005
BRENDA GILLIAM
Brenda Gilliam, 59, of Fort Smith died Friday, March 25, 2005 in a Little Rock hospital. She was a member
of the Greenwood First Baptist Church, office manager for the Gilliam Agency, and co-owner of Gilliam
Properties, Gilliam Express, Oak Creek Village and the Greenwood OTASCO Store. Funeral service was held
at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28 at the Greenwood First Baptist Church, with burial at Dawson Cemetery
in Milltown under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Survivors are her husband, Gary
Gilliam of the home; two sons, Kyle Gilliam and wife Jackie of Benton, AR and Blaine Gilliam and wife Laura
of Greenwood; one brother, Paul Plummer and wife Reita of Waldron; parents, Denver and Pansy Plummer of
Waldron; and five grandchildren, Grayson, Madison, Kirby, Grant and Lexie. Pallbearers were John Paul
Walker, Charlie Miller, John Ray Williams, Clifton James, Bill Hutchinson and Greg Beshears. Honorary
pallbearers were Roger Corbin, Bob Sunvee, Rick Keisman, Don Harrison and Daniel Robins. Memorials may
be made to the Arkansas Cancer Research Center.
The Waldron News
23 June 1999
WILLIS MICHAEL (MIKE) GILLIAM
Willis Michael (Mike) Gilliam, 54, of Marlin, Tex., formerly of
Waldron, died Sunday, June 13 in his home. He was a prison warden for
Corrections Corporation of America, 32nd Degree Mason, and a member
and deacon of Marlin First Baptist Church.
A Masonic graveside service was held on Friday, June 18 with
burial at Hawkins Cemetery near Parks.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila; one daughter, Amanda Blaine
Gilliam of Marlin, Tex; one son, Clifford Warren Gilliam of Marlin,
Tex; two aunts: Claudia Morgan of Waldron and Joyce Leslie of Fort
Smith; one uncle, Richard McLain of Parks; several nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Pallbearers were Donny Meadow, Bernis Rogers, Gary Davis, Billy
McPherson, Ted Welch and Don Ellis.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
26 November 2003
BOBBY GIMLIN
Waldron--Bobby Leon Gimlin, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, November 17,
2003 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired truck drive, a Vietnam veteran
and a Baptist. Funeral service was held at 10:00 am Friday, November 21, 2003
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel of Waldron with burial at Bush Cemetery near Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is
survived by his wife, Sharon Gimlin of the home; one son, Bobby Joe and wife
Susan Gimlin of Greenwood, Arkansas; one step son, Tim Lovell of Pocola,
Oklahoma and three step grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tom Taylor, Bill Bates,
Walter Buckles, Reyna Gassen, Ron Nelson and Erwin Sims.
The Waldron News
16 February 2011
GLEN D. GIMLIN
Glen D. Gimlin, 78, of Mena, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Mena Regional Hospital. Glen
is survived by two sisters, Oramae Davis and husband Louis of Yuma, Arizona, Helen Reynolds and husband Charles
of Mena, Arkansas and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Eunice
Gimlin, one sister, Lucille Newman, one brother, Earl Gimlin. Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February
14, 2011 at the Bush Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral HOme of Waldron, Arkansas. Viewing was held
on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Scott County Times
14 November 2001
BETTY GIPSON
Betty Gipson (Granny) age 67 of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday,
November 7 in her home. She was born April 15, 1934 in Barber, Arkansas
in the Pine Log community. Betty was the daughter of the late Ben and Etta
Moore. She was preceded in death by one sister, Zetta Mae and four brothers,
Oda, Worley, Loyd and Wesley Moore. Betty was a homemaker and retired from
Rockmont.
Betty is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Karen
Gipson of Mansfield, two daughters, Judy Glover of Fort Smith and Brenda
and her husband Ken Boggs of Greenwood. Other survivors are two sisters,
Ruby Ferguson of San Fernando, California, Dora Montgomery of Fort Smith
and one brother, Charles Moore of Mansfield. Also surviving are five
grandchildren, Tonya and her husband Joe Kaelin of Fort Smith, Michael
and Miranda Gipson of Mansfield and Matthew and Cassie Boggs of Greenwood,
along with several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were at 10:00 am Saturday, November 10, 2001 at
Pine Log Cemetery with John Thomas officiating under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Pallbearers were Michael Gipson, Joe Kaelin, Matthew Boggs, Randy
Shackelford, David Thomas and Mike Gipson.
The Waldron News
9 January 2002
CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN GISH
Christopher Austin Gish of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday,
January 3, 2002 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was the infant son of
Christopher Gish and Katherine Nicole Callaway.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 7, 2002 at
Woodlawn Memorial Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in
Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort
Smith, Arkansas.
He is survived by his parents, Christopher Gish and Katherine
Nicole Callaway; paternal grandparents, Elaine Williams of Hartford,
AR; David and Sherry Gish of Midland, AR; Mark Oliver of Waldron, AR
and Karen Gordon of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; one sister, April Callaway
of Waldron, AR; three brothers, Michael David Gish of Abbott, AR,
Thomas Gish of Abbott, AR and Kelsie Gish of Waldron, AR.
Scott County Times
18 September 2002
JEFFREY SCOTT GISH
Mansfield--Funeral services for Jeffrey Scott Gish, infant son of
Christopher Gish and Katherine Nicole Callaway were held Tuesday,
September 17, 2002 at 10 am at Woodlawn Memorial Chapel in Fort Smith.
Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Fentress
Mortuary of Fort Smith.
Jeffrey died Thursday, September 12, 2002 in Fort Smith.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his paternal
grandparents, Elaine Williams of Mansfield and David and Sherry Gish
of Midland; his maternal grandparents, Mark Oliver of Waldron and
Karen Gordon of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; two sisters, April Calloway
and Kelsie Gish both of Waldron; and tw brothers, David Gish and
Thomas Gish both of Mansfield.
The Waldron News
14 August 2002
ROSA ELLEN GIST
Rosa Ellen Gist, age 102, of Mena, passed away Wednesday,
August 7, 2002 in Mena.
She was born April 15, 1900 in Boles, Arkansas to the late
Francis M. Gibson and the late Mary Jane Sumpter. She was united in
marriage to Lewis Gist.
Mrs. Gist lived in Scott County in the Y-City and Boles area
for 50 years and lived in Mena for 52 years. She was a member of the
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mena. Mrs. Gist was a loving
homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by one daughter, Ruby Stovall of Mena, Arkansas;
one grandson, Daryl Cole of Mena, Arkansas; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sons,
William Lanvie Gist and Van Don Gist, her sisters Sada Hall, Frona
Keener, and Oma Turner, and her brother Willie Gibson.
Graveside services were Saturday, August 10, 2002, at 10:00
a.m. at Chant Cemetery with Brother Billy John Bates officiating
under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena.
The Waldron News
13 June 2007
BETTY JO GOBER
Betty Jo Gober, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas answered the call to heaven on Friday, June 8, 2007 at St.
Vincent's Hospital. Born August 24, 1929 in Oklahoma and raised in Pike City, Arkansas. She was a retired
Safeway employee, member of the UFCW and a member of the Waldron Freewill Baptist Church. She was renowned
for her charitable spirit and unconditional love. Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 11, 2007
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Pastor Mike Galinato officiating. Secondary
funeral services to be held at the Redfield Missionary Baptist Church at 5:00 p.m. in Redfield, Arkansas
with Pastor Micah Deaton officiating with interment in the Redfield Cemetery with Pastor Grady May
officiating under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She was preceded in death by
her daughter, Leenita Sue Gober; parents, Alfred and Mable Crutchfield; sister, June Thomas and brother,
Poe Crutchfield. She is survived by her her husband of 49 years, John Gober; three daughters, Brenda and
husband Sam Tipton of Little Rock, AR, Donna and husband Velton French of Benbrook, TX and Becky Gober of
the home; with two raised grandson, John David and wife Tammy Simpson of Fort Worth, TX, Jonathan Keith
Gober and partner Mark Norwine of Little Rock, AR; five additional grandchildren, Troup Bryant, Dane Reed,
Douglas French, Kyle Tipson and Annette San Felepe; 15 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and
a multitude of beloved nices, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers were Keith Wright, Mike Wright, Thomas
Boggas, Joe Wigdon, Gerald Ennis, Brayar Parson, Mac Lee and Ted Johnston. Pallbearers in Redfield were
Dennis May, Rob Wilson, Donald Norton, John Vales, Donald Sontag, Wade Hall, Bubba Polk and
J.W. Nichols.
The Waldron News
4 August 2010
JOHN LEWIS "BIG JOHN" GOBER
John Lewis "Big John" Gober, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Saturday, July 31, 2010 in a Waldron,
Arkansas hospital. John was born in Redfield, Arkansas on February 20, 1930 to the late Rev. Gideon Jackson Gober and
Rosa (Bateman) Gober. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy on October 14, 1954 and was awarded the following
service ribbons, National Defense, China, Good Conduct, United Nations and Korean Service. He was a member of the
American Legion, VFW, NRA and Farm Bureau. He was a retired sheet rock hanger and farm-ranch owner. John is survived
by one daughter Becky Ann Gober of Waldron, Arkansas; two step-daughters, Brenda Kay Wilson Tipson and husband Sam of
Little Rock, Arkansas, Donna Lynn Wilson French and husband Velton of Benbrook, Texas; four grandchildren, Troop Benton
Bryant of Conway, Arkansas, John David Simpson of Waldron, Arkansas, Robert Dane Reed and wife Holly of Whitehall, Arkansas,
and Jonathan Keith Gober and partner Mark Norwine of Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo
Gober; one daughter, Leenita Sue Gober Cothran; two sisters, Madgeline Gober Harper and Anna Sue Gober Tornow. John's
funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Hertigage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Mike Jordon officiating. A second funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the Redfield Missionary Baptist
Church with Rev. Micah Deaton officiating. Interment will follow in the Redfield Cemetery with military honors in Redfield,
Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. His pallbearers in
Waldron will be Thomas Boggus, Ted Johnston, Joe Wigdon, Mike Wright, Brian Parsons and Mack Lee. Pallbearers in Redfield
will be Robert Crossett, Wade Hall, Brian Parsons, Mike Wright, Johnny (Bubba) Polk and Eddie Sandifer. Honorary pallbearer
will be Keith Wright. John's visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2010 at the funeral home.
The Waldron News
31 August 2016
PAULETTE RHYNE GOBLE
Paulett Rhyne Goble went to be with her Lord and Savior, after a lengthy illness, Friday, August 26, 2016 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by
her loving family. Paulette was born July 16, 1943 in Waldron, Arkansas to Ed Rhyne and Chloe Kirk Rhyne. She was a member of Boston Avenue Methodist
Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Paulette attended Waldron High School, where she was president of her senior class, Class of 1961. She ultimately became
instrumental in creating a very active alumni program planning class reunions. She graduated from Draughon Business College in 1962. She was an office
manager in the medical field, followed by a successful career in marketing. Paulette was very involved in genealogy and loved socializing with her many
friends. She loved to travel and spent countless hours cheering on her grandchildren at their various activities. Spending time with her family was more
precious than anything to Paulette. She loved making memories to always be cherished with each of her loved ones. Paulette leaves behind to cherish her
memory, her loving husband, Charles Eugene Goble of the home; two daughters, Gena Goble Myers and husband Chris of Rogers, Arkansas, Page Goble of Rogers,
Arkansas; one son, Rhyne Goble of Springdale, Arkansas. Nana will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Conrad Myers, Greyson Goble, Duncan
Myers, Hudson Goble, Winston Myers, Chloe Snook, Sloane Goble and Collins Goble. Paulette is also survived by three brothers, Danny Rhyne of Waldron,
Arkansas, Kirk Rhyne of Fresno, Ohio and Mitchell Rhyne of Tulsa, Oklahom. Paulette will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she
impacted, including a host of extended family, friends and loved ones dear to her heart. Paulette was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Chloe Rhyne,
and one brother, James Lee Rhyne. Paultte's life celebration will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2016 at the Boston Avenue Methodist Church
in Tulsa, Oklahoma with Dr. Bill Tankersley officiating. Interment and graveside service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2016 at the Coop
Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas with Jim Lee officiating. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron,
Arkansas. Paulette's pallbearers will be Bill Crutchfield, Paul Plummer, Tommy Selkirk, Herman Woodard, Arthur Lee Hunt and Mac Lee. Honorary pallbearers
will be Jimmy Stinson, Roy Killion, Dennis McKenzie, Billy Wayne Wagner, Tommy Harberson, Jerry Hunsucker and Preston Isom. All are members of Waldron
High School graduating class of 1961. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcomb Blvd., Houston,
TX 77030, in Memory of Patient #108733 (Paulette Goble).
Scott County Times
19 March 2003
BILLY GODDARD
Billy Mack Goddard, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 12, in his home.
He was a retired cattle rancher, a Baptist, a veteran of WWII and a member of the
American Legion.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Friday, March 14, at Bush Church with burial
at Bush Cemetery near Waldron, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his companion, Francis Hunt; one step-daughter, Becky Howard
of Fort Smith; two step-sons, Wilburn Hunt of Waldron and Harold Hunt of Needmore,
Arkansas; two brothers, Valton Goddard of Waldron and Jim Bell Goddard of Bakersfield,
California; eight step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
3 December 2003
CLETA GODDARD
Cleta Mae Goddard, 78, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 25, in a Waldron
nursing home. She was a homemaker, member of First Pentecostal Church of Sanger,
CA and widow of Clifton Goddard. She is preceded in death by daughter, Judith Haywood
& son Jonathan Goddard. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 29
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Bush Cemetery near Waldron, under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by four
daughters, Donna Ono of Miliani, HI, Patrice Goddard of Honolula, HI, Barbara Hulsey
of Waldron and Kerry Payne of Merced, CA; two sons, David Goddard of Abbott and Joel
Goddard of Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
30 August 2000
JONATHAN GODDARD
Jonathan Paul Goddard, 43, of Waldron died Tuesday, August 22, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. He
was a member of the Sanger Pentecostal Church of God. He was preceded in death by his father,
Clifton Goddard and a sister Judy Haywood. A memorial service will be at a later date. He was
survived by one daughter, Jennifer Kitt of Visalia, California; one son, Jason Goddard of
Avenal, California; his mother, Cleta Goddard of Waldron; four sisters, Barbara Hulsey of
Waldron, Kerry Payne of Merced, California, Donna Ono of Mililant, Hawaii, and Patricia
Goddard of Waikiki Hawaii; two brothers, Joel Goddard of Waldron and David Goddard of Abbot;
and two grandchildren, Matthew and Jerry Kitt.
Scott County Times
18 October 2000
JONATHAN GODDARD
There will be a graveside memorial service at 10:30 am on
Saturday, October 21, 2000 at Bush Cemetery for Jonathan Paul
Goddard who passed away on August 22, 2000.
The Waldron News
8 October 2014
PATRICE DANELLE GODDARD
It is with great sadness that the Goddard family announces the passing of our sister, Patrice Danelle Goddard, in Honolulu, Hawaii at age 55. Patrice was the youngest child of Clifton and
Cleta Goddard. Patrice was preceded in death by her life partner, Richard Naciemento; sister Judith and brother Jonathan. Left to cherish her memory are sisters Donna Ono of Mililani,
Hawaii, Kerry Payne of Merced, California, Linda Anderson of Clovis, California and Barbara Hulsey of Waldron, Arkansas and her brothers, David Goddard of Mansfield, Arkansas and Joel
Goddard of Waldron, Arkansas. Patrice was a retired homemaker and a wonderful cook who often cooked and distributed food to the homeless in the area. She made her home in Honolulu for
the last 30 years. A private service for Patrice was held on September 20 at North Shore, Hawaii and was attended by friends and family at sunrise.
The Waldron News
25 October 2006
R. WILTA GODDARD
R. Wilta Goddard, 84, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 21, 2006 in a Waldron hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Bush Community Church. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday,
October 24, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Bush Cemetery under the direction
of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by four daughters, Joann Johnson of Waldron, AR, Robbie Wright
of Waldron, AR, Doris Houston of Waldron, AR and Sally Szabo of Springfield, MO; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-
grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; four sisters, Eloise Stowe and Wilma Robertson both of California,
Rosalie Johnson and Ruth Herrin both of Florida; one brother, Willie Johnson of Prescott, AR. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Robert Goddard; a son, Jackie Goddard; her parents and a brother.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Richard Wright, Terry Wright, Danny Houston, Jarrod Houston and Mike
Houston.
Resident Press
14 January 2022
RONALD GODDARD
Ronald Lee Goddard of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, January 14, 2022 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ron was born February 15, 1952 in Mena, Arkansas to
Volton Goddard and Bernice (Flynn) Goddard. He was 69 years old. Ron leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 48 years, Libby Goddard of the home, three children: Tracy
Williams (Jack) of Waldron, Arkansas, Nathan Goddard (Lindsey) of Florida and Matthew Goddard (Colleen) of Russellville, Arkansas. Granddad will forever remain in the hearts of his
grandchildren: Trey Williams (Shelby), Braden Williams (Rheagan), Kaley Goddard, Chase Goddard, Wheeler Goddard, Wyatt Goddard and two great-grandchildren Quade Williams and Paisley
Williams. Ron is also survived by his siblings: Danny Goddard (Sherry) of Booneville, Arkansas, Johnny Goddard of Waldron, Arkansas, Larry Goddard (Krystle) of Tennessee and Patricia
Hall of Waldron, Arkansas. Ron will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of extended family, friends and neighbors he loved dearly. Ron
was preceded in death by his parents, Volton and Bernice Goddard. Ron’s celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron,
Arkansas with Cindy Franklin officiating. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Ron’s family will receive
friends and family at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2022 the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
The Waldron News
9 September 1998
VERNA MAE GODDARD
Verna Mae Goddard, of Waldron, died Saturday, September 5, 1998 in
a Waldron nursing home. She was a Methodist and a retired cook in a
restaurant.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Chant Cemetery south of Waldron.
Survivors include one daughter, Susan Sisson, of Siloam Springs;
two sons: Kenneth McKiski, of Rockford, Illinois and Dennis McKiski, of
Waldron; six sisters: Betty Rhoads, of La Canton, Florida., Bernice
Tessmar, of Belvidere, Illinois, Joann Small, of Cherry Valley, Florida.,
Margie Bloise, of Roscoe, Illinois, Mary Braun, of Belvidere, Illinois,
Patricia Tierman, of Wauconda, Illinois; eight brothers: Lyn Love, of
Belvidere, Ill., Kenneth Love, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, Walter Love, of
Poplar Grove, Illinois, Robert Love, of Hesperia, California, Jack Love,
of Venice, Florida., George Love, of Beloit, Wisconsin., James Love, of
Edgerton, Wisconsin, and Lyn Love, of Haines City, Florida.; nine
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
31 October 2012
VOLTON GODDARD
Volton Goddard of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Waldron, Arkansas
surrounded by his loving family. Volton was born July 6, 1923 to Jim Bell Goddard and Mary Lou (Warren) Goddard in the
Bush community near Waldron, Arkansas. Volton was 89 years, 3 months and 19 days old. In 1943 Volton joined the United
States Army. He proudly served in the Infantry Division until 1946. While in the Army he received two Bronze Stars. After
his tenure in the military, he married the love of his life, Bernice. Together, Volton and Bernice raised their children
and became grandparents. Volton was devoted to his family and loved each and every one of them. H was very proud to be a
grandpa. Volton leaves behind to cherish his memory, his bride of 61 years, Bernice Flynn Goddard of the home, four sons,
Ronald Lee & wife Libby of Waldron, Arkansas, Danny Ray & wife Sherry of Booneville, Arkansas, Johnny Leon of Waldron,
Arkansas and Larry James & wife Tracy of Tontitown, Arkansas, and one daughter, Patricia Lynn Hall & husband Jimmy of
Waldron, Arkansas. Poppaw will forever be missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren: Tracy & Jack Williams, Jennifer
& Kevin Adams, Nathan & Lindsey Goddard, Jessica & Jesse Plummer, Jered & Keely Goddard, Matthew & Colleen Goddard, Deven
Goddard, Whitney Weaver, Sidney Duerr, Kelsey Adams, Ethen Adams, Trey Williams, Braden Williams & Madison Goddard. Volton
will also be missed by many friends and loved ones. Volton is preceded in death by his parents, Jim Bell and Mary Goddard
and two brothers, Billy Mack and Jimmy Dale Goddard. Volton's life celebration will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2012
at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with the Rev. Robert Hicks officiating. Interment will
follow in the Bush Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home
& Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Volton's pallbearers will be Nathan Goddard, Jered Goddard, Matthew Goddard, Deven
Goddard, Jack Williams, Trey Williams, Jim Hall, Kevin Adams, Jesse Plummer and Jerry Bottoms. Volton's visitation will be
Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Resident Press
1 September 2021
CHRISTOPHER MARK GODFREY
Christopher Mark Godfrey of Barling, Arkansas passed from this life, Monday, August 23, 2021 in Barling, Arkansas. Christopher was born August 10, 1961 in Shreveport, Louisiana
to William E. Godfrey and Sharon K. (Campbell) Godfrey. He was 60 years old. Christopher was a mechanic by trade. He loved working on motorcycles. When he wasn't busy with motorcycles,
he enjoyed going hunting and being out in the woods. Christopher leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children: Kristi Brock, Dustin Godfrey, Nicholas Godrey and Paige Purvis all
of Texas, his mother, Sharon Godfrey of Shreveport Louisiana and his siblings: Angie Wallen and Nikki Hammonds both of Bosier City, Louisiana, Shane Godfrey of New Orleans, Louisiana
and Keith of Coushatta, Louisiana. Christopher will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of extended family, friends and neighbors.
Christopher was preceded in death by his father, William Ed Godfrey. Christopher's visitation will be Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial
Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
21 October 2015
GREGGORY ALLEN (BUBBA) GODFREY, JR.
Greggory Allen (Bubba) Godfrey, Jr., of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away from this life Friday, October 9, 2015 in Hollister, Missouri. Greg was born October 31, 1995 in Fort Smith,
Arkansas. He was 19 years, 11 months and 9 days old. Greg loved to fish, hunt, and ride four wheelers, go to the races, enjoy time with family and friends. Greg was always a caring
person who would always help anybody in need and not expect anything in return. Greg leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother/dad, Betty (Jeanie) and Thomas Lee of Waldron;
one sister and her husband Heather and Zach Kelley of Waldron, with three nephews, William, Robby and Elijah of Waldron, Arkansas; his step-sister, Brandy Montgomery of Elm Park,
Arkansas with niece and nephew, Destiny and Harley of Elm Park, Arkansas; two step-brothers, David Lee of Hollister, Missouri with nephew Austin Lee of Hollister, Danny Lee of Waldron,
Arkansas; father and step-mother, Gregory Godfrey, Sr. and Juanita of Waldron, Arkansas; half-sister, Haylee Godfrey of Waldron, Arkansas; maternal grandparents, Danny and Betty Sims
of Waldron, Arkansas; paternal grandparents, Johnny and Elaine Godfrey of Waldron, Arkansas; grandparents, Jerry and Clara Lee of Waldron, Arkansas. Greg will be missed by many nieces
and nephews and friends that knew him. Greg was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Oden Graham, his great-grandmother, Nora Godfrey Helton. Greg's memorial life celebration
was 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas. Craig Straight officiated. A second memorial life celebration was 2:00
p.m. Friday, October 16, 2015 at the Evening Shade Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas, Rev. Charles Whedbee officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Stoney Martin and Eric Carter.
The Waldron News
4 August 2010
JAMES GODFREY
James R. Godfrey, 67, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at his home in Waldron,
Arkansas. James was born January 17, 1943 at Parks, Arkansas to William Sam Godfrey and Nora Mae (Hawkins) Godfrey.
He is survived by two sons, Steve Godfrey of Waldron, Arkansas, James Wesley Godfrey of Russellville, Arkansas; two
grandchildren, Steven and Chase Godfrey; mother, Nora Helton of Greenwood, Arkansas; one sister, Kathy Vaughn of
Greenwood, Arkansas; three brothers, Johnny Godfrey of Waldron, Arkansas, Randy Godfrey of Greenwood, Arkansas, and
William Godfrey of California. James was preceded in death by his father, William Sam Godfrey; two sisters, Louise
Murray, Lucille Watkins; two brothers, William E. Godfrey and Danny Godfrey. James' memorial service was held at 2:00
p.m. Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Julie Wells officiating. Interment
was in the Hawkins Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
The Waldron News
25 April 2018
MARILYN FRAZIER GODFREY
Marilyn Frazier Godfrey, 59, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away April 18, 2018 in Waldron. She was born December 19, 1958 to Bill Balentine and Lela (Starr) Balentine. She was dedicated
to helping people for most of her life as a Certified Nursing Aid. Marilyn is survived by her husband Steve Godfrey, three children; Bo Frazier of Amity, AR., Nelson Frazier and Elizabeth
(Ellie) Frazier both of Alma, AR., two sisters; Sandra Parks and husband Michael of Amity, AR., Pam Sickles and husband John of Fort Smith, AR., three brothers; Mark Balentine of Amity,
AR., Randy Balentine and wife Traci of Fort Worth, TX., Jerry Balentine and wife Pam of Sumter, SC., and by several nieces, nephews, friends and other family. She is preceded in death by
her daughter Crystal Slater, father Bill Balentine and by two sisters; Lori Powell and Christena Balentine. Visitation was held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday April 22, 2018 at Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Funeral was held 2:00 PM Monday April 23, 2018 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Buggy Hill Cemetery in Mansfield under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield. Pallbearers wre Mark Balentine, Bo Frazier, Darren Slater, Michael Parks, James Parks and Nelson Frazier.
Scott County Times
25 July 2001
AARON GODWIN
Aaron Bradley Godwin, 12, of Mansfield died Monday, July 16, 2001
near Mansfield. He was a student at Mansfield School and a member of the
First Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, July 19, 2001 at Mansfield
First Baptist Church with burial following at Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery near
Abbott, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his parents, Terry and Stuart Godwin of Mansfield;
his maternal grandparents, Martha and Jerry Webb of Hackett, Arkansas and John
Claypool of Boles, Arkansas; his paternal grandparents, Peggy and Sam Godwin
of Mansfield; his maternal great-grandmother, Madge Roberts of Booneville,
Arkansas; his paternal great-grandfather, Wayne Gardenhire of Mansfield; and
two brothers, Nathan Ryan Godwin and Blake Mikel Godwin both of the home.
Pallbearers were Brooks Godwin, Levi Godwin, Chris Godwin, Bruce Pyles,
Shannon Ruth, Billy Shivley and Chris Smith.
Scott County Times
26 October 2005
AVA GOEBEL
Ava Rose Goebel, age 78, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, October 23, 2005 in a Waldron hospital. She
was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Lynn Scantling and husband Vernon Scantling, Jr. of
Waldron; one step daughter, Mary Ann Schoate of Alaska; three grandchildren, Angelena Stacey of
Praguce, Oklahoma, Amanda Lyons of Waldron and Vernon Scantling III of Waldron. Funeral services will be
at 10:00 am Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Donald Wayne Scantling, Bobby Jack Scantling,
Johnny Ray Scantling, James Stacey, Jeremy Lyons and Vernon Scantling III. Honorary pallbearers will
be Steve Vaughn and Tuscon Arz.
The Waldron News
21 February 2001
BELLE GOFF
Belle Goff, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, February 18, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. She was a retired nurses aide, a member of Holiness
Revival Center and the widow of the late Foy Goff.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21 at Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Ernie & Ann of
Waldron, Danny & Kathy of Poteau, OK, Ron & Sandy of New Boston, TX, Jerry
Goff of Waldron, and Terry & Cherie of Little Rock, AR; two sisters, Virginia
Ward of Waldron and Nell Faria of Turlock, CA; three brothers, John Smith of
Waldron, Millard Smith of Sugar Grove, AR and Max Smith of Waldron; nine
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
19 July 2006
MARTHA GOFF
Martha Lillian Goff, 81, of Booneville died Thursday, July 6, 2006 in Little Rock. She was born Oct. 21,
1924 in Waldron. She was a homemaker, a member of VFW Auxillary in Booneville and the widow of Benjamin
Goff. Graveside service was at 2 p.m. Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of
Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. She is survived by a daughter, Judy Widener of Havana; a son, Ben Goff
of Fort Smith; two sisters, Ella Harvill of Pine Bluff and Lorene Davis of Waldron; five grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her nephews.
The Waldron News
16 September 2009
RODGER GOFF
Rodger Goff of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009 in his home. Rodger was
survived by one son, Rodger Goff of Waldron, Arkansas. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September
17, 2009 at Freedom Cemetery. Cremation is under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Scott County Times
20 June 2001
JERRY GOINES
Jerry Goines, 68, of Mansfield died Friday, June 15, 2001 in a Van Buren
nursing home. He was a retired construction worker and veteran of the Korean
War.
Graveside services were held at 2 pm June 16, 2001 at Slate Cemetery in
Mansfield with burial following under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by one son, Richard Goines of Tulsa; two sisters, Ruby
McClusky of Black Canyon, Arizona and Charm Ray of Florida; three brothers,
E.J. Goines of Witcherville, Bill of Clear Lake, California and Perry Goines of
Uniontown, Arkansas; and 5 grandchildren.
The Waldron News
25 November 1998
REUBEN T. GOLDEN
Reuben T. Golden, 76, of Sun Valley, California., formerly of
Mansfield died Nov. 14, 1998 in Panorama, California.
He was retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and was of the
Jewish faith.
Graveside service was at 2 p.m. Nov. 19, at Coop Prairie
Cemetery with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Golden of Long Beach,
California; one daughter, Linda McConoughy of Long Beach, California;
two sons, Elton Golden of Tujunga, California, David Golden of Quatz
Hill, California; one brother, Paul Golden of Desert Hot Springs,
California.
The Waldron News
16 March 2016
HARLAND MILTON GOODNER
Harland M. Goodner, 80, of Benton, passed away March 6, 2016. The son of Orval K. Goodner & Effie Taylor Goodner began his life on Christmas Day 1935 in Boles, Arkansas. He is survived
by his wife of 58 years Marlene, a son Keith and a daughter Sherri Hearn (Scott), a brother Hoyt of Havana, a sister Oleta Lewis (Harrell) of Cabot, many nephews and nieces and his deeply loved
feline children. Graduating from Waldron High School at 16, with honors while never missing one day of school, Harland attended Arkansas Polytechnic College (Arkansas Tech) graduating
in 1956 with a business degree. Originally recruited on campus by Burroughs Corporation, in 1960 he began his long career in computer programming & operations with a subsidiary of IBM.
In 1972, Harland and good friend, Jim Maxwell, decided to build their own homes. After buying land in Benton, they would spend the next year driving from Little Rock every single day
after work and every weekend until the home in which he resided for the next 43 years was completed. The following year they began all over again on the Maxwell's home. In 1977, he and
his partner Hettie Ingram, founded International Data Processing of America in Little Rock doing custom programming and computing for Falcon Jet, General Dynamics and many other
businesses large and small, until his retirement in 2010. As a member for 43 years of First United Methodist Church in Benton, Harland served on several boards and committees developing
a strong bond with many church members and he greatly valued a special rapport and the unswerving support of Senior Pastor David Jones. As a proud member of the Roundtable Sunday School
group, through his regular emails of various news and events, he became affectionately known to the members as "The Great Communicator." Harland was a member of the National Guard,
former member of the Little Rock Lions Club and member of "The Coffee Group," where each week members met to solve all the problems of the world. He loved his family; time spent with
his many friends, traveling, computers and his treasured iPhone. With enormous patience and a great sense of humor Harland was not a man who told you how to live with his words, he
showed you how to live with his daily conduct, and by doing so positively affected the lives of many people throughout his professional and personal life. Visitation was at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, March 11, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church of Benton, 200 N. Market St. followed by a Memorial service at 4:00 p.m. The family requested, in lieu of flowers, donations
be made to the First United Methodist Church of Benton, 200 N. Market St., Benton, AR 72015 or the Saline County Humane Society, 7600 Bauxite Hwy., Bauxite, AR 72011.
The Waldron News
9 December 2020
HOYT GOODNER
Hoyt Goodner, 86, of Waldron, passed from this life on Monday, November 30, 2020 in a Waldron nursing home. The son of Orval K. Goodner and Effie Taylor Goodner, he was born June 24, 1934
in Boles, Arkansas. Graduating from Waldron High School in 1951, Hoyt attended Arkansas Polytechnic College (Arkansas Tech) and Arkansas State Teachers College (University of Central
Arkansas). After serving in the U.S. Army and National Guard, his career path was varied...he was a Sales Representative for Southwestern Bell in Stillwater, OK, Administrator at Scott
County Hospital/Pinewood Nursing Home in Waldron, and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Havana where he was a rural mail carrier. Hoyt was a member of Havana United Methodist
Church. Hoyt enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and golfing. Working crossword puzzles was another passion of Hoyt’s until his vision declined. But above all else,
Hoyt loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Preceding Hoyt in death were his parents, Orval and Effie Goodner, and brother, Harland Goodner. He is survived by daughter,
Karan Rogers (Joe Don) of Waldron, son, Greg Goodner (Carolyn) of Greenwood, granddaughters, Kayleigh Hill (Michael) of Arlington, TX, Darby Knox (Taylor) of North Little Rock, Madison
Goodner of Greenwood, and great-granddaughter, Kameryn Hill of Arlington, TX. Hoyt is also survived by his sister, Oleta Lewis (Harrell) of Cabot, sister-in-law, Marlene Goodner of
Benton, and the mother of his children, Linda Goodner of Waldron, as well as, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, December 4, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home
Chapel in Waldron. A private family committal service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Havana United Methodist Church in care of Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786,
Waldron, AR 72958
The Waldron News
9 June 2021
SHERRY LEE (FRAZIER) GOODNER
Sherry Lea (Frazier) Goodner, 75, was born March 31, 1946 in the Center Point Community, about 3 miles west of Hon, Arkansas. Sherry passed away on May 29, 2021 after a long battle
with Alzheimer disease. Sherry was born in her grandmothers home on highway 28 and delivered by her grandmother, Mary Phipps Stewart. Sherry contracted Rheumatic Fever and missed the
entire 6th grade. Back then there was no medicine and it was frequently fatal but she survived. When she returned to school her principal, Mr. Rackley, and her teacher Mrs. Wilson,
had an argument over who was to grade her test to see if she could be promoted to the 7th grade. The principal pulled rank, wadded up the test, threw it in the trash and said she passed.
That was what her teacher was going to do. They were correct because Sherry went on to be valedictorian of her class of 1964. Sherry attended the University of Arkansas where she met her
future husband her first week there. They married in 1966 and returned to Waldron in 1968 and formed Scott County Title Corporation where she worked. Later she was one of the founders of
Arkansas Title Insurance Company, a statewide title insurance underwriter and was also on their board of directors for several years. Sherry is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years,
Donald Goodner, a son Douglas Goodner and wife Rebekah, daughter Bethany Ingle and husband Toby, son Nicholas Goodner and wife Lindsey, nine grandchildren; Ryan Goodner, Haley Ingle,
Ross Goodner, Morgan Ingle, Riley Ingle, Lily Goodner, Harrison Goodner, Joel Cagle and Benjamin Cagle. She is also survived by great-grandchildren; Kaiden Malone, Wyatt Goodner and
Emryn Goodner. Kamryn Goodner is due in July. She is also survived by one sister Joann Jericho and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Frazier and Linda Frizzell. She is preceded in death by
her parents, Allen Frazier and Melba (Stewart) Frazier, two brothers, Paul Frazier, Johnny Frizzell and one sister Mary Sue Harrison. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday
June 3, 2021 at Waldron United Methodist Church. Burial will follow the services at Lower Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Wes Goodner, Ryan Goodner, Ross Goodner, Morgan Ingle, Benjamin Cagle and Joel Cagle. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Goodner, Kaiden Malone, Wyatt Goodner,
Haley Ingle, Riley Ingle, Emryn Goodner and Lily Goodner. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Kamryn George, Kim Lane and Jenny Marshall who helped make it possible
to keep her at home longer, also to the Waldron Nursing and Rehab Center for the wonderful care she received the last three months.
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JETTIE GOODSON
31 August 1936 - 9 March 2015
Jettie V. Goodson, 78, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Mt. Pine, Arkansas passed away on March 9, 2015 in Hot Springs. She was born August 31, 1936 in Little Texas, Arkansas
to the late Joseph Harold and Fannie (Moorehead) Goodson. Jettie is survived by three siblings; Ila Faye Reed, Robert Goodson, Treva Smith all of Hot Springs, five nephews; Jimmy
Reed, Harold Reed, Kevin Reed, Denny Goodson and Kenneth Humphreys. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Iva Mae Humphreys and one niece Janice Faye Ward. Graveside
service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday March 13, 2015 at Parks Cemetery at Nola under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Robert Goodson, Denny
Goodson, Kenneth Humphreys, Harold Gene Reed, Clint Reed and Gerald Westpheling.
Scott County Times
18 January 2006
GARY D. GOODWIN
Gary Goodwin was born in Waldron, Arkansas on January 24, 1955. He was a resident of Fresno for 40 years and
worked as a Social Worker in Fresno for ten years, five of which were with Westcare. He is survived by his
wife, Debbie Goodwin of Fresno; sons, Justin and Christopher Neil of Fresno; father and mother, Jack and
Norma Cockrall of Fresno; and brothers, Jerry Goodwin of Fresno and John Cockrall of Madera. A funeral service
was at Yost & Webb Chapel on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. (Died at Fresno, California on December
23, 2005.)
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JERRY DON GOODWIN
Jerry Don Goodwin of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas with his loving family by his side. Jerry was born August 16, 1958
in Mena, Arkansas to Jackie Dale and Billie Ruth Goodwin. He was 61 years old. Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing. However, most importantly, he was a loving dad and grandfather. His
family was his world and he cherished every minute he got to spend with his grandchildren making memories and sharing good times to be treasured. Jerry leaves behind to cherish his
memory, two sons, Brandon Goff and wife Darla and Rodger Goff and wife Jamie all of Waldron, Arkansas. "Poppy" will forever remain in the hearts of his 6 grandchldren: Madison, Michael,
Saylor, Levi, Charley and Austyn. Jerry leaves a legacy of memories with one sister, Kathy Fruen of Hatfield, Arkansas and one brother, Mike "Moody" Goodwin and wife Sharon of Waldron,
Arkansas. Jerry will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including special nieces, Amanda Stewart and husband Daniel, Stacy Shores and special nephew,
Brandon Goodwin and a host of friends and loved ones dear to his heart. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Jackie and Billie Goodwin, one sister, Carolyn Shores, one brother,
Rockie Goodwin and one nephew, Chris Shores. Jerry's graveside memorial life celebration will be at 10:00 a.m. at the Oliver Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas with Bro, Terry Goff
officiating. Interment will follow. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
8 April 1998
NOEL DUNCAN GOODWIN
Noel Duncan Goodwin, 85, of Parks died Sunday, April 5, 1998 in his home. He was a farmer, a veteran of W.W.II
and a Baptist. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 in Cedar Creek Community Church with
burial at Parks Cemetery. Survivors include three nieces: Paula Smalling, of Parks, Johnnie Railey, of Rudy and
Wanda Kenney, of Mulberry; two nephews: Ralph Bobbitt, of Hartford and Robert Bobbitt, of Houston, Texas; several
great-nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Ralph Bobbitt, Adam Bobbitt, Rusty Smalling, Steve Smalling, John
Laird and Jim Laird. Honorary pallbearers were John McCraw, Fuell McCraw, Dub Smalling, Darrell Smalling, Danny
Smalling and Dick Buck. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
21 August 2019
ROCKIE GOODWIN
Rockie Goodwin, 63, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on August 16, 2019. He was born March 27, 1956 in Poteau, Oklahoma to the late Jackie and Billie Ruth (Hill) Goodwin. Rockie is
survived by one daughter, Amanda Stewart and husband Daniel of Fort Smith, two brothers, Mike Goodwin and wife Sharon of Waldron, Jerry Don Goodwin, one sister, Kathy Freun, soul mate
Mary Vaughn, two dear friends, Margaret Fleming and Tony O'Keefe, nephew Brandon Goodwin, niece Stacy Shores, by his grand dog Doc and a host of other friends and family. He was preceded
in death by his parents, sister Carolyn Shores and nephew Chris Shores. The family will have a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday August 24, 2019 at Mary's house.
The Waldron News
7 May 2008
GEORGIANA McCAFFERTY GOOLSBY
Georgina McCafferty Goolsby passed away April 27, 2008 in Stockton, California. She was a native of Parks,
Arkansas and was born July 2, 1925 to Elwell and Lois Anderson McCafferty. She was a homemaker and a Christian.
Goolsby is survived by four sons, James, William, Lloyd and Earl and their respective families, all of
California and one sister, Joy Holleman of Parks, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband, Glen, one sister, Lois Denman, and four brothers, Robert Anderson McCafferty, Joe McCafferty, Elwyn
McCafferty and David Sutton. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 1, at 12:00 noon at the Michigan
Heights Baptist Church followed by private burial in Stockton. Memorials may be made to either Duncan or
Monroe Cemeteris' funds in care of Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, AR 72958.
Scott County Times
19 January 2005
KEVIN GOOLSBY
Kevin Knox Goolsby, age 23, of Waldron died Saturday, January 15, 2005 near Waldron. He was born
December 20, 1981 in Fort Smith. He is a graduate of Waldron High School in 2000, a graduate of N.A.D.C.
Automotive School and an automotive technician for J. Pauley Toyota. He is survived by his parents,
Tony and Debra Goolsby of Waldron; grandmother, Rosamond Osborn of Waldron; one sister, Jenny Huffmaster
of Van Buren, Arkansas; one brother, Anthony Goolsby of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three nieces, Emily Goolsby,
Katy Huffmaster, Amy Huffmaster and one nephew, Chandler Goolsby. Graveside services will be held at
2:00 pm Thursday, January 20, 2005 with burial at Center Point Cemetery near Waldron under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Huffmaster, Erik Williams, Casey
Lunsford, Albert Popp, Johnny Davis, Sr. and Brian Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Daniel
Perez, Homer Perez and Kyle Goolsby.
The Waldron News
12 June 2019
TONY W. GOOLSBY
Tony W. Goolsby, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019 in Waldron. Tony was born June 1, 1949 in Lodi, California to the late Knox W. and Lura (Morgan) Goolsby.
Tony is survived by his wife of 44 years Debra, two children; Anthony and wife Cynthia Goolsby of Orosi, California, Jenny and husband Lance Marshall of Waldron, Arkansas, four
grandchildren; Emily Goolsby, Katie Huffmaster, Chandler Goolsby, Amy Huffmaster, two sisters; Arlene Sweat of Fremont, California, Doyce Nasalroad of Orange Cove, California, several
nieces, nephews, friends and other family. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son Kevin Goolsby, three sisters and one brother. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday
June 14, 2019 at New Life Center with burial to follow in Lower Center Point Cemetery. Cremation will be under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
11 March 1998
WILLIAM "GLEN" GOOLSBY
William "Glen" Goolsby, 73, of Stockton, California, formerly of
Parks died January 22, 1998 in Stockton, California.
Funeral service was at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 1998 in
Cherokee Memorial Park Evergreen Chapel with burial at Cherokee Memorial
Park in Lodi, California.
Survivors include his wife, Georgina Goolsby, of Stockton,
California; four sons: James Goolsby, of Seal Beach, California, William
Goolsby and Loyd Goolsby, both of Stockton, California and Earl Goolsby,
of Manteca, Calif.; two brothers: Herrell Goolsby, of Penn Grove,
California and George Goolsby, of Cameron Park, California; six
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home of Stockton, California was in charge of
arrangements.
Scott County Times
19 July 2000
BERTHA MAE GORDON
Bertha Mae Gordon, 73, of Harvey, Arkansas died Sunday, July 16, 2000 in a Danville hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of Gravelly Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at
10 am Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at the Gravelly Methodist Church with burial at Monroe Cemetery
in Harvey, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Bertha is survived by her
husband, R.R. Gordon of the home, one sister, Sarah Jo McAnnally of Megargel, Texas; two
brothers, Robert Benton Anderson, Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Mack Anderson of Fort
Worth, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were David Anderson, Bradley Pickens,
Rod Rupe, Joe Pickens, Roy Lee Austin and Spence Allen.
Scott County Times
3 April 2002
ROZIER GORDON
Rozier Riggs Gordon, 89, of Harvey, Arkansas died Friday,
March 29, 2002 in Dardanelle, Arkansas. He was a farmer, a member of
Gravelly Methodist Church and widower of Bertha Gordon.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Monday, April 1, 2002 at
Gravelly Methodist Church with burial at Monroe Cemetery in Harvey,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by one sister, Ila Pearl Carpenter of Waterloo,
Arkansas; one brother, Luther Dillard Gordon of Texarkana, Arkansas;
one nephew, Danny Riggs Gordon of Texarkana, Arkansas; one niece,
Alice Bennett of W. Monroe, Louisiana.
Pallbearers were Jim Roberson, Roy Lee Austin, Rod Rupe, David
Anderson, Spencer Allen and Allen Ray Austin.
Scott County Times
19 May 2004
RYAN FAITH GORMAN
Ryan Faith Gorman, infant daughter of Nathan and Monique Cook Gorman of Waldron died Thursday, May 13,
2004 at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She is survived by her parents, Nathan
and Monique Gorman of Waldron; one sister, Lauren Hart Gorman, Waldron; paternal grandparents, Leslie
and Sharee Gorman of Danville; maternal grandparents, Barbara Cook and Dennis Cook both of Portland,
Oregon; and extended grandparents, Gary and Sandra Garner of Danville. Graveside services were held
Monday, May 17, 2004, 2:00 pm at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, Arkansas. Arrangements made under the
direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
The Waldron News
8 April 2015
DEE N. GOSS
Mr. Dee N. Goss, age 89, Pencil Bluff, AR, passed away March 27, 2015 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital, Hot Springs, AR. He was born August 12, 1925 in Oden, AR to George Dewey Goss and
Nora McKay. Mr. Goss served in the U.S. Navy as Seaman First Class aboard the Battleship USS North Carolina in the Pacific during WWII from 1941-1946. He worked for the US Forest
Service, Ouachita National Forest till retirement, marking timber, as a firefighter, and Forest Protection Office at Albert Pike Recreational Area. Mr. Goss consistently served God and
his community as a minister and vocalist, well known for his harmonica music. He served as Pastor of Grenade Church, Pencil Bluff and Union Hill Church, Story, and delighted nursing
home residents with his music. Mr. Goss is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Gladys Cagle, Glenis Stacey, Inez Bright and Selwyn Goss. He is survived by son, David Goss,
Hot Springs, AR; daughter Martha Kuhlmann, Atlanta, GA; grandchildren Jeffrey Goss (Kathleen), Shawna Nedved (Rodney), and Ernest Wayne Looney, Jr. (Elizabeth); six great grandchildren;
and siblings Cortez Reynolds, Elgie Goss, Spellma Wennberg, Patricia Gideon, and Seldon Goss. General visitation was held at Thornton Funeral Home. Services were held Wednesday, April
1st, 2015 at the Oden Methodist Church in Oden, AR at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Jerry Cogburn and Chaplin Susan Miller officiating. Arrangements were made under the direction of
Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR.
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GERALD WAYNE GOSSETT
Gerald Wayne Gossett of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in Waldron, Arkansas. Gerald was born to Raphel Otto Gossett and Mary Greddle (Mize) Gossett. He
was 63 years, 9 months and 14 days old. Gerald was a kind man. He would help anyone and give the shirt off his back. He was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed what he did. He also enjoyed
hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, brother and dad. Gerald is survived by his children: Jerry Gossett of Abbott, Arkansas, Terry Gossett, Eric Gossett and Tyann Gossett all
of Waldron, Arkansas, Alisha Parnell and Matthew Phillips both of Mena, Arkansas. G-pa will forever remain in the hearts of his fourteen grandchildren and two great grand babies. Gerald
is also survived by six sisters: Brenda, Sherry, Debra(Geraldine), Joyce, Norma Jean and Virginia as well as one brother, Roger. Gerald will be missed by all that knew him and those
whose lives were impacted by him including a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. Gerald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lenny Gossett, parents, Raphel and Mary
Gossett, one sister, Peggy and one brother, Everett. Gerald's life celebration will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Gerald's visitation will be Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 8:00 a.m.
until 10:00 a.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
16 March 2005
JAMIE GOSSETT
Jamie Gossett, 26, of Boles, Arkansas died Friday, March 11, 2005 in a Waldron hospital. He was a loader
operator and loved camping and fishing. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 16, 2005
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by
his wife Julie Gossett; three daughters, Rachel Anne Gossett of Idaho, Ashleon Lenay Gossett and December
Rose Gossett, both of Boles; parents Karen Gossett of Boles and Roger Gossett of Waldron; paternal
grandparents, Mary Gossett of Waldron; maternal grandparents, Joyce Curtis of Boles and Paul Cheshire of
Sterling, Illinois; two sisters, Keesha and Lael Gossett of Waldron; two brothers, Doug Gossett of Waldron
and Evan Garland of Boles.
The Waldron News
4 May 2011
JONATHAN DOUGLAS GOSSETT
Jonathan Douglas Gossett, 22, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, April 27, 2011 in a Fort
Smith hospital. Jonathan was born December 4, 1988 in Waldron, Arkansas to Douglas Roger and Teresa Gaye
(Lunsford) Gossett. He was a mechanic. Jonathan is survived b his parents, Roger and Teresa Gossett of
Waldron, Arkansas; two sisters, Keesha Gossett of Waldron, Arkansas, Lael Holt of Waldron, Arkansas; three nieces,
Ashy Gossett, December Gossett, Rachel Crisler; four nephews, Joshua and Jace Himes, Hayden and Aaron Holt and
maternal grandfather, Charles Lunsford of Waldron, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jamie
Gossett. Jonathan's family will hold a private family memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are being
entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Jonathan's visitation will be
held from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
28 January 2009
LENNY JEAN GOSSETT
Lenny Jean Gossett, 55, of Huntington, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at a Fort Smith
hospital. She was a homemaker. She is survived by husband Gerald Gossett of Huntington, Arkansas, mother and
father F.H. Powell and Nova Davis of Huntington, Arkansas, sister Debbie Brooks and husband Ricky of Fort
Smith, Arkansas, sons Jerry Gossett, Terry Gossett, Eric Gossett, daughter Tyann Klem, eight grandchildren,
Desiree Gossett, Lauren Gossett, Sabrina Gossett, Jerry Gossett, Jr., Daulton Gossett, Ayden Gossett,
Megan Gossett and Derrick Gossett all of Huntington, Arkansas. Funeral Service was 2:00 pm Thursday, January
22, 2009 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, Arkansas with interment at Huntington Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Pallbearers were Ricky Brooks, Ricky Brooks, Jr.,
Trent Holley, Keith Moore, Robert Klem and William Walker.
The Waldron News
2 April 2008
MARY GRETTLE GOSSETT
Mary Grettle Gossett, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008
in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker. Mary was a member of Assembly of God Church,
and has gone to be with her Lord and Savior. We will dearly miss our Mother. Our loving
mother is survived by her seven daughters, Brenda Smith of Lavaca, Sherry Schmit of
Magazine, Peggy Butler of Waldron, Virginia Black of Waldron, Joyce Brothers of Waldron,
Debra Gearldine Stokes of Van Buren and Norma Lee of Hot Springs; two sons, Roger Gossett
of Waldron and Gerald Gossett of Huntington, along with 25 grandchildren, 50 great-
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; four brothers, Johnny Mize, Robert Mize,
Jimmy Mize and Devon Mize all of Waldron; three sisters, Wilma Jean Starr, Mildred
Hopper both of Waldron and Gretha Cameron of Lake City. Funeral service was at Waldron
Assembly of God Church on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Interment was at Duncan Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Michael Winberry, Billy Gossett, Daniel Butler, Mitchell Gossett, Doug Gossett and
Jarrod Holt.
The Waldron News
8 October 2014
CLINTON RAY GRAHAM
Clinton Ray Graham of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Friday, September 26, 2014 at his home. Clinton was born June 21, 1963 in Lubbock, Texas to J.D. and Bobbie (Woodall)
Graham. Clinton was 51 years, 3 months and 5 days old. Clinton was a Christian. He was a member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. He served as a deacon and the Sunday School
Superintendent. Clinton was an employee of Arkansas Valley Electric Coop, where he worked for 33 years. Working with a group of men for so long, it goes without saying they shared
some good times and some tough times. It seems only natural that the bond of friendship they all have, nicknames would come into play. Even though very few could testify how Clinton
received the name of "Moose" that was what he was most commonly known by. Outside of work Clinton was also a Mast Electrician. However, when Clinton was not working or helping someone,
he was an avid deer hunter. He also enjoyed rabbit hunting with his dogs. Lately, he had begun to take up the hobby of wood working. As active as Clinton was, he always enjoyed time
spent with his family. He loved his family and friends and the memories made with each of them were his priceless treasures. Clinton leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of
30 years, Tammy Graham of the home; one daughter Larissa House and son-in-law Dylan of Waldron, Arkansas. Grandpa will forever be missed by his grandson Weston House. Clinton will also
forever remain in the hearts of his parents, J D and Bobbie Graham of Waldron, Arkansas; two brothers, Chris Graham and wife Christy of Berryville, Arkansas, Carlton Graham and wife
Meredith of Waldron, Arkansas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eddie and Norma Swisher of Waldron, Arkansas, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Amy and Greg McEntire of Waldron,
Arkansas, nephew, Jacob Graham, and nieces, Danielle (Graham) Jameson and husband Whit of Greenwood, Arkansas, and Ryleigh McEntire. Clinton will be missed by all that knew him and the
many whose lives were impacted by him including aunts, uncles, friends and loved ones. Clinton is preceded in death by one daughter, Macy Lea Graham, grandparents, Arvel and Irene
Graham and Chester and Tiny Woodall. Clinton's life celebration was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. David
Williams and Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Interment followed in the Sehorn Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in
Waldron, Arkansas. Clinton's pallbearers were Mrytie Owens, Rick Black, Joey Brown, Mike Stringer, Chris Howe and Clay Woodall. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Arkansas Valley
Coop. Clinton's visitation was Monday, September 29, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home where Clinton's family received friends from 5:00 p.m.
until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 823, Waldron, AR 72958 or St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St.
Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Scott County Times
27 March 2002
IRENE GRAHAM
Irene Graham, 81, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 in her
home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron Pentecostal Church
of God.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 2 pm at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Sehorn
Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Alliene and George
"Skip" Harrod of Waldron; one son and daughter-in-law, J.D. and Bobbie
Graham of Waldron; one sister, Katherine Billings of Waldron; 4 grandchildren,
Carleva James, Chris, Clinton and Carlton Graham, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were C.H. Woodall, David Jones, Charles Maxwell, Coy
Butler, Donnie Shaddon and Eddie Swisher. Honorary pallbearers were Jack
Maxwell, M.C. Yandell, Doice Preston and Curtis Billings.
The Waldron News
3 July 2013
JAMES MARTIN GRAHAM
James Martin Graham, better known as Jimmy, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 30, 2013
in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born April 7, 1959 to Johnny Ray Graham and Joan (Rice)
Graham in Redlands, California. Jimmy was 54 years, 2 months and 23 days old. Jimmy attended Unity Baptist Church in Waldron,
Arkansas. As a young man, Jimmy married the love of his life, Lisa. Together they spent 35 years and raised two wonderful
children and enjoyed their grandchildren. When Jimmy wasn't working, enjoyed turkey hunting and fishing. He just loved to be
out in nature. At retirement in September of 2012, Jimmy held the position of Area Maintenance Supervisor. He had worked for
Arkansas State Hwy. & Transportation Dept. for 33 years. Jimmy was a good ol' boy that enjoyed his friends and could be counted
on for anything. He loved his family and his most treasure memories was the time he spent with them. Jimmy leaves behind to
cherish his memory, his love, his wife Lisa of the home; two daughters, Jessica Butler and husband Daniel of Waldron, Arkansas
and Lori Kelley and husband Jasper of Waldron, Arkansas. Jimmy is also survived by his mother, Joan Hutchens and husband
Bill of Waldron, Arkansas; two sisters, Terrina Lawson of Jenny Lind, Arkansas and Carrie Hattabaugh and husband James of
Boothe, Arkansas; mother in law, Imogene Slagle and husband Bob of Y-City, Arkansas and father in law, Lloyd Odean Graham of
Waldron, Arkansas. Papa will be forever missed by two grandchildren, Bryna Danielle Butler and Connor Lee Butler. Jimmy will
be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives were impacted by him including a host of nieces, nephews, extended
family, friends and loved ones. Jimmy is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Graham; grandparents, Clyde & Katherine
Graham and Carl & Louise Rice. Jimmy's life celebration will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Heritage Memorial
Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas with Bro. Mike Dugan and Ray Jett officiating. Interment will follow in the Sehorn Cemetery
near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
Jimmy's pallbearers will be Brad McCurry, Larry Lovett, Brian Parsons, Freddie Ridenhour, JD Newberry, Rusty Craig, Gerald
Ennis and Jack Yancey. Honorary pallbearers will be the Arkansas State Highway Dept. Jimmy's visitation will be Tuesday,
July 2, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
25 June 2014
JOHNNY GRAHAM
Johnny Graham, 53, of Fort Smith went to rest in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 19, 2014 in Fort Smith. He was born June 14, 1961 in Waldron, Arkansas to the
late Erving and Octa Lee Graham. He was a member of the Freedom Free Will Baptist Church with a heart for Jesus. Johnny was born with Down Syndrome, and had congestive heart failure at
age 6. He was taken to the Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR where his Dad and Mom were told he had a hole in his heart, and there was nothing they could do just take him home and
love him...AND THAT WE DID!! God gave us fifty-three miraculous years with him, and he was loved deeply and such a blessing to his family along with anyone that had the privilege of
knowing him. Johnny attended special school in Waldron. He competed in Special Olympics and graduated in 1979. When he was younger he loved to play softball, basketball, shoot pool,
go bowling, watch Rocky movies, attend rodeos and dream of being a bull rider. He loved to sing those good old Gospel songs and even sang specials at the Freedom Church. He also liked
to sing along with some of Ronnie Milsap's songs and attended his concert and visited with him back stage. His favorite trip to take was to Helena, AR to visit his mother's home place,
and spend time with relatives, especially his Uncle Willie Bailes. He is survived by a sister Betty Newell and husband Walter of Van Buren, and a brother James Graham and wife Clydella
(CB) of Fort Smith. Nieces Deanna Bishop of Van Buren, Emmy Emerson and husband Don of Rock Island, OK, nephews Aaron Newell and wife Jada, Daniel Newell and wife Samantha of Van Buren,
Dee Newell and wife Joan of Fort Smith, Larry Peugh Jr. and wife Mary of Excelsior, and numerous great nieces and nephews, along with many loving friends. A special thanks to all the
caregivers who were in Johnny's life. Glen and Betty Cagle, Sharon and Mark Hughes, Shirley Wohl, Janell Garrett, along with the Fountain of Youth and Methodist Health & Rehab. You
were such a blessing, and helped us maintain his high quality of life. The family couldn't have done it without you!!! Funeral services were Monday 2:00 p.m. at Freedom Baptist Church
with interment at Freedom Cemetery. Family received friends at Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Serving as Pallbearers were Aaron Newell, Daniel Newell,
Dee Newell, Robert Huston, Randy Lee and Jerald Hattabaugh. Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Emerson, Larry Peugh Jr., Jack Smith, Ed Hines, Glen Cagle, Sonny Tuck and Tony Hicks.
The Waldron News
22 January 2003
LESTER H. GRAHAM
Lester H. Graham, age 85, of Arizona City,
Arizona, formerly of Waldron died Monday, January 13,
2003 in an Arizona hospital.
He was a licensed pilot, owner of a RV and used
car lot, truck driver, and served in the U.S. Navy
during WWII. He was also a Mason.
He is survived by his wife, Vera of the home;
two sons, Ronnie of Iowa and Jerry Dan of Dyer, Arkansas;
one daughter, Janell Lamb of Hemit, CA; two sisters,
Evelyn Horne of Ft. Smith, AR and Bevie Moore of Van
Buren, AR; one brother, Odean Graham of Waldron, AR;
and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
11 September 2013
LLOYD ODEAN GRAHAM
Lloyd Odean Graham of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Friday, September 6, 2013 in Waldron, Arkansas. Odean was born
March 15, 1932 in Blue Ball, Arkansas to Cohen Graham and Floye (Woodard) Graham. Odean was 81 years, 5 months and 22 days
old. Odean was a man of many talents. He was a mechanic, welder, construction worker, coal miner and pulp wooder. At one
time he even owned and operated a service station and tire shop. After retirement, he enjoyed riding 4 wheelers, hunting,
fishing and camping. His favorite past time was going to deer camp with family and friends. Odean leaves behind to cherish
his memory, four daughters, Elaine Godfrey, Patti Brown, and Lisa Graham all of Waldron, Arkansas and Rhonda Hooper and
husband Kennith D. Hooper Jr. of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Odean will forever be missed by nine grandchildren: Jeffery Godfrey of
Greenwood, Arkansas, Greg Godfrey, Teresa Hardin, Crystal Scott, Jessica Butler and Lori Kelley all of Waldron, Arkansas,
Sony Godfrey of Stigler, Oklahoma, O.J. Hooper and Dewayne Hooper of Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as twenty great grandchildren
and two great great grandchildren. Odean will be missed by all who knew him and the many whose lives were impacted by him
including numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. Odean is preceded in death by his parents, Cohen and Floye Graham,
two sisters, Evelyn Horn and Beuie Moore, one brother, Lester Graham and one son in law, Jimmy Graham. A private interment
service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home
& Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
27 August 2003
OCTA LEE BAILES GRAHAM
Freedom--Octa Lee Bailes Graham, age 83, departed this earth for her Heavenly home
on August 23, 2003. She was a homemaker and wife of Erving Graham who preceded her in
death. Octa was born October 7, 1919 to Henry and Octa Bailes in Elaine, Arkansas.
She married Erving in 1944, moving from Little Rock to live in Freedom, Arkansas
where she and Erving were blessed with three children, Betty, James and a special
child from God, Johnny. She was a wonderful mother and loved her family deeply
along with her extended church family. She worked diligently in the Lord's work
and loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a member of the Freedom Freewill
Baptist Church where she served in many different roles for the church for over
fifty years. She leaves behind a loving family that cherished and loved her deeply.
Betty Newell and husband Walter of Roland, Oklahoma, James and wife Clydella (CB)
Graham of Fort Smith and Johnny of the home. Grandchildren Deanna Bishop, Aaron
and Daniel Newell, Jamie Dickson; step-grandchildren, Dee Newell, Granada Banta,
Lynde Newell, Larry (Buddy) Peugh, Emmy Emerson and sixteen great grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews and many loving friends. The funeral will be held at
Freedom Freewill Baptist Church, Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 2 pm with burial
at the Freedom Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Edmond Brewer, Sonny Tuck, Bobby
Bonds, Jerald Hattabaugh, Sam Harwell and Jerry Don Hattabaugh. Honorary pallbearers
will be Arvil "Buddy" Smith, Ed Hines, Lloyd Hattabaugh, Tom Smith and Earnest
"Earnie" Gleason. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of
Waldron.
The Waldron News
13 February 2013
JAMES "JIM" C. GRAMMER
James "Jim" C. Grammer, 85, of Boles, AR died January 13, 2013 in Tomball Hospital in Texas. Born on January 2, 1928 to
Dexter T. Grammer and Erie Wallace Grammer in Jourdanton, TX. He married Alberta Wolke on June 23, 1946 in Jourdanton, TX.
They had three children: James (Betty) of Houston, Tex, Kathy of Greer's Ferry, AR and Aaron (Erin) of Boles, AR. After
Alberta's death, James married Nemo Woodard on May 26, 1990 in Booneville, AR. Surviving siblings are a brother, John Thomas
(Shirley) of La Vernia, TX and sister, Doris of San Antonio, TX. James had 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, several
nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Scott County Times
13 April 2005
NEMO GRAMMER
Nemo Woodard Grammer of Booneville passed away April 9, 2005 in her home. Nemo was born July 1, 1938
in Waltreak, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Woodard and Myrtle Wigley
Woodard and by her beloved step-mom, Lottie Woodard. Services was held on Wednesday, April 13, at 2:00
pm in the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial immediately following at Square Rock Cemetery
north of Waldron. Conducting the funeral service was Rev. Dennis Horn and Rev. Herman Woodard.
Singing was by Sandy Pyles. She is survived by her husband James C. Grammer of the home, two
sons, James C. Grammer of Houston, Texas and Aaron L. Grammer of Clute, Texas; one daughter, Kathy
Carding of Clute, Texas; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Tommy
Metcalf, Henry Metcalf, Jamie Woodard, Mike Woodard, Michael Allen Woodard and Vestal Hutchens.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Rd. N.E., Atlanta,
GA 30329.
The Waldron News
2 August 2017
ANNA LOU GRAVES
Anna Lou Graves, 69 of Mansfield died July 27, 2017. She was born on December 4, 1947 in Fort Smith and was the widower of Lonnie (Ray) Graves. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Mansfield where she served in the children’s ministry. She was a homemaker and loved to sew and make crafts. The funeral service was held in the Martin Funeral Home Chapel
on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation was July 28, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:00 at Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Graves of
Abbott and her parents, E. J. and Lucille Harp of Mansfield. She is survived by her two brothers and their wives, Billy and Gail Harp of Bakersfield, California and Johnny and Valarie
Harp of Hartford, Arkansas; two sisters LaVonn Thompson of Mansfield, Arkansas and Elaine Greene of Fort Smith, Arkansas and her husband David; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Ethan Greene, James Greene, Jason Thompson, Chad Thompson, Matthew Harp, Paul Humphries, Shannon Willsey, Scott Long, and B. J. Lenderman.
The Waldron News
7 May 2008
GERTRUDE GRAVES
Gertrude Graves, 96, of Abbott, Arkansas passed awy Monday, May 5, 2008 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was a homemaker, a member of Dayton Church of Christ and a life long resident of Abbott, Arkansas.
She is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Gantt and husband Leland Gantt of Fort Smith, AR; one son,
Lonnie Ray Graves and wife Anna Lou Graves; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and five
great-great grandchildren. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Coop Prairie Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons. Officiating the service was Larry Bridges.
Resident Press
10 February 2021
JERRY TAFT GRAVES
Jerry Taft Graves of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday January 28, 2021 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Jerry was born October 7, 1935 in Waldron, Arkansas to
Hurman Fay Graves and Nellie Opal (Taft) Graves. Jerry was a hard working man who loved spending time with his family. He loved working with his cattle. He was a member of the Evening
Shade Baptist Church. Jerry retired from the Department of Soil Conversation but he was a self taught welder and did it as a hobby. Because of his talent he was sought after for projects
by people all over. Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Doris Jean (Barto) Graves, his son Robert Graves and wife Kara of Waldron, Arkansas, his daughter Melissa Graves
Shelton of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Papaw will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Robert Tyler Graves, Kalie Graves and wife Kimberlee, Rayan Butterworth, Nicholas Butterworth,
Aaron Butterworth. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Hurman Fay Graves and Nellie Opal “Taft” Graves. Jerry’s life celebration will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 at
Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Bobby Cagle officiating. Interment will follow. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage memorial Funeral Home in Waldron,
Arkansas. Jerry’s visitation will be Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
The Waldron News
19 January 2011
LONNIE (RAY) GRAVES
Lonnie (Ray) Graves, 75, of Huntington, Arkansas passed from this life Friday, January 14, 2011 in his home.
Lonnie was born April 24, 1935 in Cameron, Oklahoma to the late Thurman Ray Graves and Gertrude (Payne)
Graves. Before he became disabled he served in the U.S. Army from June 1956 to 1958. He worked for the
DeSota Furniture Factory in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He also enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing and
the outdoors. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Anna Lou (Harp) Graves of the home; one son Doug Graves and
wife Janie of Mansfield, Arkansas; two daughters, Holly Creel and husband Jackie of Lavaca, Arkansas, Glenda
Hurt and husband Neil of Huntington, Arkansas; one sister Charlotte Gantt and husband Leland of Fort Smith,
Arkansas; six grandchildren Jason, Tony and Curtis Palmer, Jeremy Graves, Meagan Graves and Auburn West; 6
great-grandchildren, Savannah, Kyla, Sierra and Kynleigh Palmer, Alexis and Lance Graves, and one nephew
Steve Shackleford. Lonnie's funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with Elton Pennington officiating. Interment will follow in the Coop Prairie Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Pallbearers were Roger Lewis, Chad Thompson, Jason
Thompson, Donald Williams, Mike Blythe and Mike Carson. Honorary pallbearers were Carol Slate, Johnnie Harp,
Hershel Williams and Chad Grouse.
Scott County Times
25 February 2004
MARGARET POE REAGON GRAVES
Tesas--Margaret Poe Reagon Graves, 96, of Kemp, Texas went to be with her Lord
February 3, 2004. Services were held on Friday, February 6, 2004 at the Church
of Promise in Tool, Texas with the Rev. L.H. Manning officiating and Rev. Gary
Wright assisting. Burial was in Prairie Point Cemetery in Bayette, Texas. Pallbearers
were her grandsons, Charles Collins, John Morgan, Randall Morgan, Jeff Morgan,
Mike Morgan, Jay McLain, Ralph Blount and Jerry Combs. Mrs. Graves was born in
Sagerton, Texas on October 14, 1907. She resided most of her life in Kerens,
Texas moving to Kemp in 1989. She attended Aley Baptist Church in Tool, Texas and
was a member ther. She was preceded in death by her husbands Charlie Reagon and
Johnny Graves, her granddaughter Lana Collins and a great grandson, Russell Mattix.
She is survived by daughter Helen Ritter of Kemp, Texas; daughter and son-in-law
Janelle and Richard McLain of Waldron, Arkansas; son, Chester Reagon of Mexia, Texas;
eleven grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, twenty-five great-great
grandchildren and a numer of nieces and nephews. Pachal Funeral Home, Kerens, Texas.
The Waldron News
9 December 2015
ALICE DIANE RANSOM GRAY
Family held memorial services for Mrs. Alice Diane Ransom Gray, age 77, were held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2015 at Grayson Assembly of God Church. Rev. J.R. Armstrong officiated.
She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Booneville, AR. Diane passed away at her home in the Sugar Creek community. She was born on Sept. 22, 1938 in
Bakersfield, CA to Carl Olando and Helen Dorothy Ransom. Diane was a homemaker and very devoted to her family. She was blessed with the gift of compassion and was a caretaker for several
people until their death. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, a sister and a friend. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 48 years,
Derral "Peck" Gray. Three daughters, Alice J. Gray, married to Dennis R. Gray, Della Fay, married to Craig Faye and Polly Ann White, married to Paul B. White. Three sons, Joe Rushing of
Sugar Grove, married to Carol Lynn MacAnnally-Rushing, Don Rushing of Sugar Creek and Derek White of the home. She had 10 grandchildren, Robert, Shannon and Wade Gray, Michael Rushing,
Heather Rushing-Stewart, Jessica Rushing, David Lee Cole Jr. of Ione, Kristi Sampson, Danica White-Squires and Amy White-Tuckers. She had 25 great grandchildren and 9 great-great
grandchildren. One sister, Caroline Long of Taft, CA and one brother, Cecil H. Ransom of Bakersfield, CA. Diane is preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Charlotte Lewis and
two brothers, Charles and George Ransom, all of Bakersfield, CA. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR.
The Waldron News
6 March 2019
DELMAR REX "HORSE" GRAY
Delmar Rex "Horse" Gray, 67, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 in his home. He was born on Apr. 24, 1951 to the late Albert and Mary (Franklin)
Gray. He was a retired oil field worker and was a member of the Grayson Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ann Wilkins,
and his parents as before mentioned. He is survived by his wife, Alice Gray of the home; two sons, Adam Gray (Nancy) of Booneville, Arkansas and Albert Gray (Jeanie) of Booneville,
Arkansas; one daughter, Ashley Gray of Booneville, Arkansas; two stepsons, Terry Williams and Chad Chambers; three brothers, Derral, Dennis and Darvin Gray; three sisters, Mabel
Pike of Alabama, Joan Franklin of Louisiana and Linda Roy of Oklahoma; 17 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10
a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville, Arkansas with burial in Helton Cemetery near Booneville, Arkansas under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
Visitation was Thursday, Feb. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
1 November 2006
I.T. "BUDDY" GRAY
I.T. "Buddy" Gray, 87, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, October 29, 2006 in a Waldron, Arkansas
hospital. He was a member of the Waldron First United Methodist Church, a 1938 graduate of Waldron High
School, attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville before a career with Kansas City Southern
Railroad as a brakeman and an engineer, a businessman with diverse business ventures, including First
Supermarket in Scott County, first boat dock and resort on Lake Ouachita, a cattle rancher, served on the
Waldron School Board from 1975 to 1987, and a variety of civic organizations. Funeral service will be at
2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Duncan
Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lea Hansard
Gray of the home; eight children, Lois Charlene Wade and husband Jerry of Hackett, Arkansas, Tommy Gene
Gray and wife Nancy of Norman, OK, Rose Ann Elizabeth Minor of Mt. Ida, AR, Tina Annette Holmes and
husband Leonard of Waldron, AR, Michael Anthony Gray and wife Sheila of Round Rock, TX, Jada Lea Gray of
Sheridan, AR, Torin Gray and wife Angie of Benton, AR, Lael Linan Lynch and husband Samuel of Springdale,
AR; 24 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jean Roderick of Houston, TX. Pallbearers were
Billy Taylor, Alton Epperson, Robert Newman, Robert Hunt, Gary Ashford and Larry Charles
Rice.
The Waldron News
11 March 2009
JIMMY DAIN GRAY
Jimmy Dain Gray, 75, of Abbott passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a
self-employed Intrumentation Technician. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Jerry Gray
and one sister, Carol Schuster. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Minnie Kathryn Gray; two sons,
James William Gray and his wife Brenda of Friendswood, TX, Jeffrey Charles Gray and his wife Tammie of
Greenwood, AR; two daughters, Dana Kathryn Khilling and her husband Charles of Witcherville, AR, Pamela
Diane Troutt and her husband Mark of Oologah, OK; two sisters, Barbara Gray of Littleton, CO, Kaye
Johnston of Quitman, AR; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held
at a later date on the family farm.
The Waldron News
24 June 1998
L. HELEN GRAY
L. Helen Gray, of Waldron, died in her home surrounded by her
family and friends. She was born July 25, 1920 in Charleston, Arkansas.
She is the mother of Lois Wade, of Greenwood, Tommy Gray, of Norman,
Oklahoma, Rose Ann Minor, of Benton and Tina Holmes, of Waldron. She is
also survived by 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two
brothers, Robert Ray Rawlings and Neale (Bud) Rawlings, of St. Paul,
Minnesota.
She was a retired secretary of the Martin Funeral Home. Funeral
service was held Friday, June 19, 1998, at the First United Methodist
Church in Waldron with interment in the Duncan Cemetery. Arrangements
were by the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
3 November 1999
SALLY GRAY
Sally Gray, 83, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Wednesday, October
27, 1999 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and of the Jehovah's
Witness faith.
She is survived by one daughter, Olive Kalpakoff of Boles,
Arkansas; one son, Charles Gray of Loveland, Colorado; three
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday, November 1, 1999 at the
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Waldron with burial at Buffalo
Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron.
The Waldron News
16 December 2009
SHERRON KAYE GRAY
Sherron Kaye Gray, 65, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009 in a Waldron
hospital. Sherron is survived by two sons, Robert Hinchee and wife Marsha of Muse, Oklahoma, Danny
Hinchee of Bates, Arkansas; two daughters, Valarie Mayhew and husband Michael of Sanger, Texas, Kenya
Stafford and husband Troy of Bates, Arkansas; two granddaughters, Kristen Mayhew and Valena Hinchee,
three grandsons, Robby Hinchee, Tyler Stafford, Trace Hinchee. Sherron is also survived by two brothers,
Billy Jo Cope, Eddie Ray Cope and one sister, Veema Henderson. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at New Beginnings Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Larry Free officiating
and interment in the Gibson Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
6 March 2013
THOMAS GENE GRAY
Thomas Gene Gray was born at home October 29, 1943 in Heavener, Oklahoma. He was an exceptionally wonderful husband, father
and grandfather. Tom was raised in Waldron, Arkansas. There he developed a strong work ethic by working for family businesses
from a very young age. These businesses included a grocery store, a Dairy Zest and a boat dock and restaurant on Lake
Ouachita. He was a Boy Scout and was extremely athletic. He played varsity basketball and was the quarterback of the Waldron
Bulldogs. Tom was respected, loved, loyal and known as an honorable man. Tom met his true love, Nancy Raney from Booneville,
Arkansas in high school. They were married in 1962 and were happily married for over 50 years. Tom graduated from the
University of Arkansas with a degree in Finance in 1965. They then moved to Norman, Oklahoma, where he successfully completed
a masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma in 1967. While earning his MBA, he worked as a
business consultant for the Oklahoma Economic Development Foundation. As a result, he bought into one of these businesses,
Omeco, Inc., which in turn initiated his love for entrepreneurialism. Tom acquired his real estate broker's license and
partnered in and developed several properties in Norman, including The Trails Golf Club, Prairie Creek housing addition and
others. His most exciting entrepreneurial business was Midwest Pacific Resources Corporation, a railroad contracting business
developed in 1985, operating out of Spokane, Washington. This proved to be a long-running successful partnership with
Burlington Northern Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad and Montana Rail Link. It was during these years, Tom, Nancy and family
spent much time traveling the Pacific Northwest. There Tom pursued some of his favorite hobbies of fly-fishing and snow skiing
in Montana and Idaho. Tom never fully retired because he enjoyed working. His latest ventures included investments in new
home construction with his son, Ben, and operating G&G Cattle Company with his son-in-law, Fred. He enjoyed the challenge of
conquering these new businesses and spent many hours bulldozing making land improvements on one of his properties in Konawa,
Oklahoma. His childrenJayne, Kristan and Ben, have always been actively involved in the various family businesses. Tom's
passions were his family and doing the work of the Lord. Tom was raised a Methodist and grew up learning the old hymns as his
Mema Gray played the church piano. Tom was instrumental in the formation and construction of Riverside Church where he served
as a deacon for many years and in the building projects of other churches. He had a very tender spirit and was easily touched
by those in need. He often helped those who approached him at various locations and would ask if they knew Jesus. Tom was an
exceptionally hard worker and played even harder. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, golf, snow and water skiing, basketball,
etc. His favorite places on earch were Lake Ouachita in Arkansas and Western Montana. Tom was preceded in death by his mother,
Helen Rawlings Gray; father I.T. (Buddy) Gray; granddaughter Amanda Jayne Green; brothers-in-law, Jerry Minor and Patrick
Raney; and sister-in-law Martha J. Raney. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Truett Raney Gray of the home; daughter
Nancy Jayne Gray Green and husband Fred of Washington, Oklahoma, grandsons Thomas Frederick and Luke Riley and granddaughter
Madeleine Nancy Green; daughter Jeane Kristan Gray Ringer and husband Brian of Norman, grandson Gray Michael and granddaughter
Aimee Grace; son Benjamin Thomas and wife Joanna of Norman, granddaughters Anna Marie and Sarah Jayne. Also, his sisters Lois
Wade and husband Jerry; Rose Ann Minor; and Tina Holmes and husband Leonard, all of Arkansas. Sisters-in-law Judith Wisley
of Norman and Mary Reese and husband James of Arkansas; two half brothers, Michael Gray and Dr. Tom Gray; two half sisters,
Jada Gray and Lael Lynch; one beloved uncle, Robert Ray Rawlings and wife Beverly; and many beloved nieces and nephews. The
family like to thank all of the caregivers and especially those at MD Anderson and OU Cancer Center. Memorials may be made to
Harvest Church, 6450 36th Ave. NW, Norman, Oklahoma 73072 or City Rescue Mission, 800 W. California Ave., Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73106. The Gray Family greeted friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Havenbrook Funeral
Home, 3401 Havenbrook St. in Norman. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Harvest Church, 6450 36th
Ave. NW, Norman with interment followed in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery of Norman. Arrangements for Thomas and his family were placed
in the care of the Vice Family of Havenbrook Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
19 January 2000
THOMAS J. GRAY, JR.
Thomas J. Gray, Jr., 71, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died Monday, January 10, 2000
at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born November 20, 1928 in Waldron, Arkansas
to Beulah Gray and Thomas J. Gray, Sr. He was retired from the U.S. Army after serving
for 32 years. He served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was preceded in death by
his parents, his second wife and one sister. He was a member of VFW Post #3246 of
Mountain Home, Alley White American Legion Post #32 of Mountain Home, Disabled American
Veterans, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1953 of Mountain
Home, he was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Special Forces Association of
Little Rock, Arkansas. He also was a member of the Methodist faith. Funeral services
were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel with burial
following at Baxter Memorial Gardens. Graveside Military services will be provided
with the VFW Post #2278 of Hot Springs, Arkansas as Honor Guard. He is survived by
two sons, Thomas J. Gray III and his wife, Karen of Goose Creek, South Carolina and
Terrance L. Gray and his wife, Judy of Sanford, North Carolina; one daughter, Margaret
G. Edwards and her husband, Frank of Wilson, North Carolina; 10 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; one brother, Buddy Gray and his wife, Bonnie of Waldron, Arkansas;
three sisters, Edna Harrison, Cordelia Matthews and Jean Starnes, all of Waldron,
Arkansas; two stepsons, Lawrence W. Baggett and his wife, Barbara J. of Colorado Springs,
CO and William Baggett of Cheyenne, Wyoming; one stepdaughter, Sharon Kaplan and her
husband, Bob of Colorado Springs, CO; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gray enjoyed
fishing, hunting, being outdoors, and being with his family. He especially enjoyed his
career in the military.
Resident Press
14 July 2021
TINA RONAE GRAY
Tina Ronae’ Gray 52, of Mansfield Arkansas, lost her battle with cancer Sunday, June 27, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Tina was born November 16 1968 in San Antonio,
Texas to Daniel Warren Hurt and Barbara (Walker) Goolsby. Tina had a very special relationship with her grandmother Ina Belle Hurt. She was often found sitting at the family piano
playing and singing her grandma’s favorite songs. Her grandparents raised her in Coop Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir. Tina was a very talented
lady. She was a follower of Jesus Christ and shared her love for him through her beautiful singing voice. The unique powerful harmony that Tina created when she sang would fill a
room and touch each one in a special way. Art was her other amazing talent. She could draw and paint second to none. The special hand-painted portrait ornaments are what Tina has been
known for. Tina even had one of her hand-painted ornaments featured on Good Morning America. Tina is survived by her husband of 30 years Dale Gray, three children; Tasha Day and husband
Scott, Tarah Schossow, and husband Caleb and Austin Gray of the home. Seven grandchildren; Zoey and Adrian Schossow, Kaidance, Scott, Addison, Annikah and Izac Day, her parents; Danny
Hurt and wife Sonja, Bobbie Goolsby and husband Claudio, two sisters; Candi Sikes and husband Bryan, Summer Mein and husband Grant. Tina also leaves behind her friends, several nieces,
nephews, and family members. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; Captain Pete Hurt and Ina Belle Hurt, John and Marjorie Walker, and Faye Balch. In lieu of Flowers an account
has been set up for Tina’s final expenses, at Farmers Bank. ACCT: Tina Gray Benefit account. A memorial service will be held for Tina at the Dayton Community Building, Sunday July 11th
2021 2pm.
The Waldron News
3 November 2021
WANDA M. GRAY
Wanda M. Gray, 90, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, in Waldron. She dedicated her life to her Lord and her family. In her early years, she was a
legal assistant, taught English in Japan to Japanese telephone operators, taught Sunday school, seamstress, and retired from Tinker Air Force Base Procurement and Management Division.
She graduated the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree in Psychology, History and Science. Continuing Education with a major in History and Master’s Degree
in History. She was a licensed owner/operator of Regal Realty and Dana’s Diner, was a licensed public school teacher, grant writer, fund raiser and contributing force in the building
of the Scott County Library and Founder of Scott County Historical Society, family Genealogist, Mayor of Waldron, Scott County Historian, and Arkansas State History Commissioner. Her
passions were studying the Lord’s word, world travel to South America, Europe and Japan, historical restorations of homes of Farnsworth House and former railroad agent and Mayor Thomas
Jefferson Gray, and former home of State Representative Worth S. Rice, bird watching, hiking, art, gospel and classical music, piano, archeology, writer, guest lecturer, and author. Wanda
loved her county history and had a love and dedication to her hometown of Scott County. She loved helping and guiding people all across the United States in connecting them with their
loved ones and their family history. She was a notable author of Scott County Cemeteries, Images of America Scott County, Arkansas, republished A History of Early Days of Scott County
Arkansas by P. M. Claunts: The Scott County Library Heritage Collection, Will Records, Selected Historical and Genealogical Records of Scott, Arkansas, 1930 Diary of Edna L. Duncan
Center, Civil War in Scott County, Arkansas, Graveyard Pleasant Grove #3 Annotated, Contributing Author of History of Crawford County, Arkansas, contributing author Encyclopedia of
Arkansas, archival project of digitalization of over 38,000 photos, and Channel 13 Documentary Keetowah Indians. in addition she has written over 200 newspaper articles. A native of
Scott County, Arkansas, Wanda M. Gray is a descendant of two pioneer families, Gertrude Rhyne and Harvey Lester Newberry, and grand-daughter of Eli Hoyle Rhyne Jr. and Minnie Eugenie
Center, and Benjamin Franklin Newberry and Martha Catherine Hutchison. Her early years were spent on a farm three miles east of Waldron. She is rejoicing with her mother Gertrude Newbery,
father Lester Newberry, spouse J. W. “Red” Gray Jr., sisters: Fern Oliver, Verla Dean Woodard, Shirley Jo Ammons, Edna Lee Maxell, great -grandson Jase Keaton Daggs, and granddaughter
Sheresa Lynn Benton Cash. She leaves behind to cherish her memory sons Michael Dee Gray and Dennis Jea Gray and their families, and daughters, Arleen Estes White, Darleen Benton and
husband George, and Dana Marie Anderson and families. She has an abundance of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will cherished and missed by MaryAnn Sanders, Alice Nelson,
Imajean Hunt, Lynda Sue Bates, and Ben Newberry. Visitation will be Thursday October 28, 2021 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. There will be a private burial
at a later date, cremation will be under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron.
The Waldron News
12 January 2000
WINNIE GRAY
Winnie Gray, 81, of Booneville, Arkansas, died January 5, 2000 in a Waldron hospital.
He was of the Assembly of God faith. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on
Monday, January 10, 2000 at Grayson Assembly of God Church in Booneville with burial at
Helton Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville.
He is survived by his wife, Retha Gray of the home in Booneville, AR; one daughter,
Patricia Ann Engelman of Mesa, AZ; two sons, Alvester "Ves" Gray of the home in
Booneville and Clyde Dwayne "Moose" Gray of the home; seven grandchildren, Larry,
Gary, Cody and Russell Engelman, Lindy Shuman and Sherry Valdiquez; and four great-
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Darrell, Dennis, Darvin, Delmar, Adam and Wade Gray.
The Waldron News
26 September 2012
DAKOTAH SKYE GREEN
Dakotah Skye Green, infant daughter of Anthony Dakotah Wayne Green & Ashley Nicole Catlett of Magazine, went home to
be with Jesus, Monday, September 17, 2012. She is survived by her parents Anthony Green & Ashley Catlett of Magazine;
one sister, Xoey Nicole Green of Magazine; her maternal grandfather, Daymond Catlett & special friend Leann of Magazine;
maternal grandmother, LaDonna Catlett of Waldron; her paternal grandfather, Robert Roberts of Sweetwater, Texas and
her paternal grandmother, Joni Green of Magazine. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012 at
Ellington Cemetery in Magazine under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Levi Green, B.J.
Elmore, Samantha Catlett, Randy Bryan, Robert Plemmons and Tony Preston.
The Waldron News
8 July 1998
FRANK M. GREEN
Frank M. Green, 88, of Parks, died Monday, June 29 in his home. He
was a retired cemetery groundskeeper, a member of Garden City First
United Methodist Church, a veteran and a member of the American Legion.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Fern; one son, John Green, of Wichita,
Kansas; one sister, Bernice Pace, of Garden City, two grandchildren:
Leland Green, of Wichita, Kansas and Lance Green, of Lawrence, Kansas.
Memorial contributions can be made to Scott County Hospice and Home
Health Agency.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
7 February 2001
JIMMY GREEN
Jimmy Lee Green, 35, of Mansfield, Arkansas died on January 30, 2001
in a Fort Smith hospital. He was self-employed and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held on February 2, 2001 at 1:00 pm at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Freedom Cemetery
near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield,
Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife Kim; two sons, Carl Green and Josh
Johnson of the home. Parents are mother and step-father, Peggy and Joe
LePori of Flatona, Texas; two sisters, Tammy Green of Van Buren, Debbie
Harkins of Charleston, Arkansas; two brothers, Allen and Ricky Green both
of Charleston, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Bo Lang, Cody Lang, Jeff Lang, David Morgan,
William Gwin and Mike Robles.
Scott County Times
16 November 2005
RUTH GREEN
Ruth Virginia Green, age 94, of Fort Smith died Friday, November 11, 2005 in a Fort Smith nursing
home. She was a homemaker and was a charter member of the Albert Pike Christian Church in Fort Smith.
She attended Minnesota Bible College in St. Paul, Minnesota during the beginning of the great depression.
She married Maj. Roy A. Green (Ret.) in 1950 and gave birth to her only child shortly before he was
called to duty overseas in the Korean War. She lived in Mansfield from 1956 to 1999 and in Fort Smith
until her death. She is survived by one son, Richard M. and Jeanne Green of Milton, Massachusetts.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort
Smith under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
The Waldron News
14 October 1998
THOMAS EDWARD GREEN
Thomas Edward Green, 61, of Waldron died Oct. 7,1998, in his home.
He was a member of the Haw Creek Baptist Church, veteran of the Air Force,
sec./treas. of The Scott County Jaws of Life, a former member of the
Scott County Search and Rescue, a member of the Waldron Vol. Fire Dept.,
and former city police officer for Patossi, Missouri.
Funeral service is set for 10 a.m. Oct. 12, at Haw Creek Baptist
Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery, Waldron, under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include wife, Emma Green; one daughter, Tamara
Martinez-Long of Vacaville, California; three sons, Mark of Vacaville,
California, Randy of Vacaville, California and Thomas Green, Jr. of
Vallejo, California; five step- children, Sheila Parish of Waldron, Mike
Thompkins of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Rick Thompkins of Waldron, Terry
Motley of Waldron, and eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Mark Green, Randy Green, C.B. Lunsford, Lon
Lunsford, J.D. McGaugh, Gene Spencer, Tom McCann, Jack Smith, Virgil
Wilkins.
Honorary pallbearers is the Haw Creek Men's Sunday School Class.
Scott County Times
9 October 2002
BRADLEY WADE GREENE
MANSFIELD--Funeral services for Bradley Wade Greene, 43, of Mansfield were held Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 2 pm at Fellowship Baptist Church in Witcherville. Burial followed at
Huntington City Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Mr. Greene died Monday, September 30, 2002 in a Little Rock hospital. He was a machinist for Hickory
Springs Manufacturing, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was president of Mansfield Baseball Association. He was preceded in death by his father, Wesley Greene. Survivors include
his wife Kristi of the home; three sons, BJ Greene, Jessie Greene and Chris Greene all of the home; his mother, Mary Jane Greene of Greenwood; a sister, Nancy Barnes of Hartford; and a
brother, Lynn Greene of Hawaii. Pallbearers were Glenn Elmore, Ray Loyd, Dale Barnes, Nathan Elmore, Billy Tobler, Roger Thompson, Richard Hogge, Doug Dorrough, Larry Brown and Bud
Qualls. Honorary pallbearers were Bo Hattabaugh, Larry Brown's Sunday School Fellowship Class, Hickory Springs Manufacturing employees and University of the Ozarks baseball team. Memorial
contributions may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, 111 College Road, Huntington, AR 72940.
The Waldron News
9 February 2011
MARY JANE EPPERSON-GREENE
Mary Jane Epperson-Greene, 79, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in Greenwood, Arkansas.
She was a faithful member of the Mansfield First United Methodist Church. Mary is survived by one son Lynn and wife Vivian
Greene of Hawaii; one daughter Nancy and husband Dale Barnes of Hartford, Arkansas; one daughter-in-law Kristi Greene of
Mansfield, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Randy, Wesley, Victoria, B.J., Jessie, Chris, Tyler and Trevor, and two great-
grandchildren, Christina and Maden. Mary is also survived by one sister, Relda Blythe of Kansas, one brother, Thomas
Epperson of Louisiana, and one brother-in-law, Norman Price of Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wesley
Greene; one son, Brad Greene; one granddaughter, Taylor Barnes and one sister, Betty Price. Visitation was Friday, February
4, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, February 5, 2011 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Coop Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Mansfield, Arkansas. Pallbearers were B.J. Greene, Jessie Greene, Chris Greene, Tyler Barnes, Trevor Barnes and Gerald
Elmore. Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield.
The Waldron News
23 January 2013
GARY WAYNE GREER
Gary Wayne Greer, 55, of Booneville, AR went to be with the Lord in heaven on Saturday, January 12, 2013. He was born September
24, 1957 in San Bernardino, CA. His remains have been sent to UAMS in Little Rock for medical science. Gary is survived by
his wife of 32 years, Nancy Stiles Greer, a daughter Dana Greer, a son Richard Greer and 2 grandsons, Logan and Ethan Bullock.
He also left behind his mother, Kathy McGill Wood of Booneville and 2 sisters, Debbie Cook of Muldrow, OK and Melody Paddock
of Olympia, WA. And many other family and friends. He was preceded by his brother Stephen Greer, his father Delbert Greer,
grandmother Blanche Cox, grandfather LeRoy Cox, 3 uncles, Raymond Cox, Richard Cox and Thomas Cox, a cousin Valerie Franklin
and other family members. Memorial services will be held at The Living Word Tabernacle in Booneville, AR on January 25,
2013 at 1 p.m.
The Waldron News
5 January 2000
BETTY JUNE GREGORY
Betty June Gregory, 64, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 29,
1999 at her home. She was born June 5, 1935 in Prue, Oklahoma to the late Oscar
William Cramer and Ida Morrison Cramer. She was a cook for a nursing home facility.
Ms. Gregory was of the Baptist faith and a loving mother and grandmother. She is
survived by her husband, Walter Gregory of Waldron, AR; one son, Walter Eddie
Gregory III of Waldron, AR; five daughters, June Hunt of Perry, OK, Kay Bozarth
of Gage, OK, Dorene Smallwood of Heavener, OK, Janice Benson of Heavener, OK and
Sherrie Matthews of Clarksville, AR; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 2, 2000 in the Ouachita
Missionary Baptist Church in Waldron with Reverend George Crump officiating. Burial
followed in the Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of the Beasley-Wood
Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Mike Matthews, Jessie Lee Benson, Earnie Bozarth, Josh
Hunt, Davey Bozarth, J.R. Smallwood and Ricky Bozarth.
The Waldron News
13 June 2007
WALTER EDDIE GREGORY
Walter Eddie Gregory, Sr., age 71, of Clarksville went to meet the Lord June 4, 2007 in Clarksville, Arkansas.
He was born March 15, 1936 in Bistow, Oklahoma to the late Clyde Ray Gregory and Opal Marie Passmore Gregory.
He was united in marriage to the late Betty June Gregory. He was an oil field worker by profession, and was
of the Baptist faith. Mr. Gregory was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He is
survived by: Daughters, Theresa Hunt and husband LeeRoy of Perry, Oklahoma, Lorine "Kay" Bozarth and husband
Ernie of Gage, Oklahoma, Dorine Smallwood and husband J.R. of Heavener, Oklahoma, Janice Benson and husband
Bobby of Clarksville, Arkansas, Sheri Mathews and husband Mike of Clarksville, Arkansas; 15 grandchildren;
12 great-grandchildren; brother, Ted Gregory; sisters: Janette Quils and Pam Porchaska. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Clyde and Opal Gregory, his sons Walter Eddie Gregory II and Walter Eddie Gregory III and a
daughter, Brenda Gregory. Graveside services will b eheld Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Square
Rock Cemetery in Waldron with Brother Dardanelle Townsley officiating. Arrangements were under the direction
of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were Shawn, C.J., Pat Pierce, Josh Poore, Bobby Sheeley,
Josh B., Josh Stanley, Davey Sutterfield and Jimmy Mathews.
Scott County Times
12 June 2002
WALTER EDDIE GREGORY III
Waldron-Funeral services for Walter Eddie Gregory III, 43, of
Waldron were held Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 2 pm at Martin Funeral Home
Chapel in Waldron. Burial followed at Square Rock Cemetery under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Gregory died Friday, June 7, 2002 in a Ft. Smith hospital.
He was a former Tyson employee and was a member of Heavener Pentecostal
Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; a daughter,
Treasure Nelson Gregory of the home; a son, Tyler Gregory of the home;
his father, Walter Gregory II of Clarksville, and five sisters, Theresa
June Hunt of Perry, Oklahoma, Kay Bozarth of Gage, Oklahoma, Dorene
Smallwood of Heavener, Oklahoma, Janice Benson of Des Moines, Iowa and
Sheri Mathews of Clarksville.
Pallbearers were Josh Hunt, David Bozarth, Ricky Bozarth, Jon
Nelson, Joe Walker, Ray Jett and Charles Castleberry.
Scott County Times
10 January 2001
SALLIE GRENNIER
Sally Mae Grennier, 62, of Waldron died Saturday, December 30,
2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a cook at a public school.
Memorial services were held at 11 am Sunday, January 7, 2001
at Mt. Moriah Church.
She is survived by her husband Ron Grennier of the home; one
daughter, Pam Ahlborn of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin; three sons, Tim and
Chuck Rudolph of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin and Dan Rudolph of Minocqua,
Wisconsin; step-mother, Harriett Woods of Minocque, Wisconsin; one
aunt, Leah Jones of Minocque, Wisconsin; one sister, Kathy Hoffer of
Hazelhurst, Wisconsin; two brothers, Wayne Woods of White Water,
Wisconsin and Roy Woods of Minocqua, Wisconsin; 7 grandchildren and
7 nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
15 December 2010
GLENDA FAYE GRIFFIN
Glenda Faye Griffin, 71, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at a
Waldron nursing home. Glenda was born May 5, 1939 in Weeks, Arkansas to the late Fred and Lori
(Stevens) Stafford. She was a homemaker. Glenda is survived by her husband, Robert L. Griffin of the
home; one daughter, Bonita Atnip and husband Eddie of Waldron, Arkansas; two sons, Robert F. Griffin
of Waldron, Arkansas, Boyd L. Griffin of Waldron, Arkansas; four granddaughters, Jody Osman of Alma,
Arkansas, Caramie Edwards of Huntsville, Arkansas, Kassie Anschutz of Waldron, Arkansas, Sheena Tucker
of Waldron, Arkansas; nine great-grandchildren; five sisters and four brothers. She was preceded in
death in addition to her parents by a grandson, Robert Boyd Griffin and a sister. Glenda's funeral
service was held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 10, 2010 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Robert Presson officiating. Cremation followed the service. Arrangements are being entrusted
to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
Resident Press
13 May 2020
JOYCE LUCILLE WOODARD-GRIFFIN
Joyce Lucille Woodard Griffin of Fort Smith, Arkansas (formerly of Waldron, Arkansas) went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Joyce was born
May 25, 1932, in Leachville, Arkansas to James Griffin and Alice (Mobbs) Griffin. She was 87 years old and would have turned 88 years young in 22 days. Joyce leaves behind to cherish
her memory, her husband Harold L. Griffin of the home, three daughters: Brenda Patton (Ray) of Booneville, Arkansas, Janet Owens (Reggie) of Waldron, Arkansas and Pam Woodard of Fort
Smith, Arkansas and two sons: Mike Woodard (Debbie) of Van Buren, Arkansas and Jamie Woodard (Glenda) of Waldron, Arkansas. Joyce will forever be remembered by one sister, Frieda Kniebes
of Shelby, North Carolina as well as her eleven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Joyce is also survived by her family in love, Randall Griffin (Teresa) of Ft. Smith,
Arkansas, Piper Salley (Gene) of Branson, Missouri, David Griffin (Bonnie) of Bethel Heights, Arkansas, Darell Griffin (Becky) of Jenny Lind, Arkansas and nine step grandchildren and
nine step great grandchildren. Joyce will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbors.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband of 49 years to Eston Theo Woodard, and her brother and sisters; Jake Griffin, Bobbie Johnson, James Griffin, Bill Griffin,
Fay Griffin, and Polly Padgett. Joyce's celebration of life will be Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas, with Rev.
Jerry Grimes officiating, Interment will follow in the Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Ray Patton singing, Pam Woodard reading of a poem. Pallbearers will be her grandsons:
Michael Allen Woodard, Shawn Woodard, Martin Patton, Byron Owens, T.J. Bailey, Derek Owens and John Patton. Joyce Woodard Griffin accepted Christ at a later age in life. She was a stay at
home mom for her five kids and many others until moving from Michigan to Arkansas. There she became employed at The Waldron Furniture Factory as a button maker, and then her and her
husband (Eston Wooodard) became chicken growers for Tyson. She was joined in holy matrimony on September 16, 1949, to Eston Theo Woodard for 49 years, until he passed away on April 23,
1999. They had five children. Her children can attest to the fact that she had "no patience" and "was a very stubborn woman"; however, she loved her family very much. She was also worrying
about her kids and grand kids whom she encouraged, and was so very proud of. She enjoyed the farm life, always listening to Woody, Jamie, and Ray sing, and following the band "Woody and
the Rounders" around and visiting with all the fans. She was an amazing cook and seamstress, she loved company and to talk about good times. Her favorite thing in life were sweets!! She
loved it when it was her birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas, Easter, any holiday or anyone's birthday, because she always knew there would be sweets! and family! She fought many battles in
life, cancer, losing the love of her life, diabetes, losing brothers and sisters, dementia, and much more. She was a fighter, a woman of great strength. That is one thing that we all
admire and learned from her was to be a fighter in life no matter what. TO BE STRONG!! She was strong until the end. She fought alone in ICU for 2 weeks, once moved to hospice, her
husband, kids and a grand daughter were able to visit her, she was ready to receive her angel wings and go home to heaven. She is still watching over us and will be missed forever. "I
have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 Words cannot express how much we thank you for the expressions of sympathy, and all the help
you have provided us during our moment of sorrow. We are truly grateful for your friendships and support. During these trying and difficult times, we must limit public gatherings to 10
persons in our funeral home and do our part to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Family and friends are welcome to attend the service but must remain in their vehicles. Joyce's life
celebration will be live streamed on the link by Services on her webpage and the graveside service can be heard from the comfort of your vehicle at radio station 87.9 FM.
The Waldron News
20 April 2005
CARL GRIGGS
On April 16, 2005, Carl "Chief Grey Owl" Griggs passed away. surviving him is his wife of 61 years,
Jean Griggs, as well as his six sons, Carl, Gary, Greg, Randy, Steven and Johnny. Carl served in
the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. He served in the Pacific Theatre as well as in the African
Campaign. He served aboard the USS Gene Bart in Africa and later trained and served as a member
of the U.D.T. team in the Pacific Theatre. He was discharged in 1945, but re-enlisted for three
more years. After returning home, they moved to California where they resided for 28 years before
retiring. Carl went into the retail furniture business. He worked with his sons and it became a
successful family business. After retirement Carl decided to devote his time to his Native American
heritage and became Chief of the Northern Cherokee Nation of MO & AR. He was Chief up to the time
of his death. Carl had many goals for the Cherokee people. Some he met, some he didn't. One of the
goals that was not met, but was first on his priority was to open a museum for the Cherokee people.
To see that this goal is met the Griggs family is going to donate many of Chief Grey Owl's personal
items to that cause and this will be the beginning of the museum for the Cherokee people in his
honor. He was a very loving and compassionate man and a man who was so proud of his Native American
heritage. Chief Grey Owl Griggs will be remembered as the pillar of strength for the Griggs family
and the Northern Cherokee People. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 10:00
a.m. at the Consalus Funeral Home. Mr. Griggs will lie in state on Tuesday, from noon until 8:00 p.m.
Burial will be in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Northern Cherokee Nation of Missouri and Arkansas and left in care of the funeral home.
The Waldron News
5 February 2014
GEORGE W. GRIGGS, JR.
George W. Griggs, Jr., 90, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014 in Mercy Hospital of Scott County. George was born December 14, 1923 to the late George W. Sr. and
Julia (Rhoades) Griggs in Handley, West Virginia. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. George is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jewel Griggs of the home and by a host of
other family and friends. Funeral service was held 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014 at Packsaddle Church with interment following in Freedom Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Bob Bonds, Rex Rhodes, Eric Griggs, James Hunsucker, Ray Taylor and Richard Parks.
The Waldron News
17 June 2015
MARTHA LEE GRIGSBY
Martha Lee Grigsby, 91, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on June 8, 2015 at the Waldron Nursing Center. Martha was born July 18, 1924 in Scott County, Arkansas to the late George Otto
and Julia Lucinda (Browning) Syler. She worked many years in the Waldron Elementary School cafeteria. She is survived by her son Thomas K. Grigsby of Waldron, AR; three grandchildren,
Robert Grigsby, Thomas Grigsby and wife Luretta of Waldron, AR, Jessica Chalmers and husband Charles of Waldron, AR; six great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Betty Syler Lambert and Ilene Long Strickland; one brother, Alan B. Syler, and her husband Curtis Grigsby. Visitation was held
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Lower Center Point Cemetery in
Hon, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
30 May 2007
RANDEL OTIS GRIGSBY
Yukon Review publisher Randel Otis Grigsby, 66, died Monday, May 21, 2007 at his home in Yukon. He was born
May 10, 1941 in Poteau, Okla. to Wanda and Otis Grigsby. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of
Journalism, Randel became a newspaper publisher at age 23 in 1964 when he founded the Waldron News in Waldron,
Ark. Randel and wife Karen were married on Feb. 10, 1972 in Hot Springs, Ark. The Grigsbys became publishers
of The Yukon Review in October 1983, and they later owned The Mustang News, The Piedmont Post and The Lincoln
County News. Randel is survived by his wife Karen of the home; three daughters, LaPrima Kessler of Oklahoma
City, Shannon Grigsby of Aurora, Colo., and Rhoda Olson of Tulsa; brother Donnie Grigsby of Shady Point, Okla;
two sisters, Carolyn Wasson of Spiro and Diana Butler of eastern Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Robert C. Kessler
of Oklahoma City and Jesse Grigsby of Aurora, Colo; and three beloved dogs, Thornton, Ava and Jackie. Randel
loved newspapers since he was young and turned that love into a successful lifelong career in the newspaper
business. He had a true passion for his profession and inspired his employees to produce the best community
newspaper possible. Randel was an Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash fan, and he loved his cars and clothes. He
also enjoyed reading, exercising and listening to music on the iPod that Karen got him. Randel was a member of
Western Oaks Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma City. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2007 at Western
Oaks Church of the Nazarene, 7901 N.W. 16th. Burial will follow in the Yukon Cemetery, Pallbearers will be:
Conrad Dudderar, Bart Nicholson, Larry Jones, Craig Coleman, Steve Coulter, Robert C. Kessler and Chuck
Reherman.
Scott County Times
13 December 2000
WILLIAM GRIMES
William Franklin Grimes, 64, of Hon died Saturday, December 9, 2000
in his home in the presence of his loved ones. He was a member of Hon
Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force as an Electronics
Technician and worked 29 1/2 years with Landers/General Electric/Trane of
Fort Smith. A memorial service to celebrate his life was held Wednesday,
December 13, at 10:00 am at the Hon Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Casey Grimes of Hon, and his
daughter, Susan Grimes Forgoone of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, who had
the joy of his love for over 40 years. Other family members include:
brother, Robert Grimes of Ft. Smith, brother, Charles Grimes of Greenwood,
sister Ann Bentley of Van Buren, sister Betty Stem of Ft. Smith, sister-
in-law Eva Taylor of Rudy, sister-in-law Virginia Hull of Downsville,
Louisiana, sister-in-law Venita Sawyer of Salinas, California, brother-
in-law L.D. Casey of Waldron, brother-in-law Jessie Casey of Ft. Smith,
brother-in-law T.D. Casey of Russellville and 51 nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hon Baptist Church or
the Scott County Senior Citizens Center of Waldron.
The Waldron News
30 December 2009
WILMA MARIE GROSS
Wilma Marie Gross, 94, of Branch, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was
born March 18, 1915 in Witcherville, Arkansas to Charlie and Mabel Edwards. She was retired from General
Electric and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Gross,
a son-in-law, Bill Mahl, and all of her brothers and sisters. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28
at Fellowship Baptist Church with burial at Clark's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral
Home of Greenwood. She is survived by one son, Merle Gross and his wife Kathy of Prairie Grove; one daughter,
Mona Mahl of Branch; five grandchildren, Mikr Mahl of Branch, Debbie Lewis of Brighton, Colo., John Gross of
Fayetteville, Bryan Gross of Gentry and Jeff Gross and wife Ashley of Rogers; seven great-grandchildren, LeighAnn
Hall, Tara Hall, Trisha Hall, all of Colorado, Lacy Mahl of North Carolina, Jamie Mahl of Fayetteville, Bristol
Gross and Kale Gross, both of Rogers, three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Scott County Times
6 February 2002
BRENDA GROSZ
Brenda (Kay) Grosz, age 56, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday,
January 31, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2002
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hunt Cemetery near Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Remling of Seguin, Texas;
two sons, Sherman Johnson of Craig, Colorado and Bill Johnson of Abilene,
Texas; her mother, Vera Mae Billingsley of Waldron; two sisters, Lameda
Lunsford of Waldron and Jean Lunsford of Russellville, Arkansas; one
brother, Kenneth Billingsley of Ola, Arkansas and nine grandchildren and
1 great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Randy Lunsford, Steve Lunsford, C.B. Lunsford,
Don Lunsford, Stacy Fowler and Shane Millard.
The Waldron News
8 October 2008
TERRY ALLEN GROUSE
Terry Allen Grouse, 61, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008 at his home.
He was a mechanic. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Linda Grouse of the home, three daughters, Melanie
Hutchins and husband Brian of Mansfield, Arkansas, Danae Hudson and husband Sean of Charleston, Arkansas, Nancy
Thompson and husband Robert of Mansfield, Arkansas, one son Chad Grouse and wife Lori of Shawnee, Oklahom, 10
grandchildren, Brock Grouse, Chase Grouse, Seth Grouse, Bailey Grouse, Miranda Thompson, Tori Thompson, Logan
Hutchins, Hunter Hutchins, Conner Hutchins, Siana Hudson, one sister Juanita Seatch, one aunt Claire Allen,
one sister-in-law Teri Allette, one brother-in-law Joe Allette. Funeral service was 3:00 pm Saturday, October
4, 2008 at Coop-Prairie Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons and sons-in-law.
Scott County Times
23 April 2003
WYLIE GRUBBS
Wylie Barton Grubbs, 78, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, April 14, in a
Waldron hospital. He was a cattleman, a member of the Cattlemen's Association,
and a protestant.
Funeral services were held 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 17, at Martin Funeral
Home with burial at Friendship Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements
were made under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife Janealee of the home; six daughters, Roseleta
Turner of Colorado Springs, CO, Cynthia Hall of New Caney, TX, Annette Inez
Davis of Van Cleve, MS, Wanda Hudson of Dallas, TX, Vickie Cox of Waldron and
Kimberly Garton of Waldron; three sons, Van Massey, Sr. of Waldron, Robert
Massey of Rochester, IN and Milton Massey of Waldron; one brother, Malcon
Grubbs of Portales, NM; twenty-eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren
Resident Press
12 August 2020
MICHAEL RAY GUNTER
Michael Ray Gunter of Boles, Arkansas passed from this life, Monday, August 3, 2020, with his wife, Millie and his daughter, Michelle by his side. Mike was born October 16, 1960,
in Dinuba, California to Kenneth George Gunter and Wilma Jean Gunter. He was 59 years old. Mike was a long time employee of Tyson Foods in Waldron, Arkansas where he had made many
friends over the years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed ATV riding. He enjoyed spending time with his family and having a good time. Mike leaves behind to cherish his memory, his
loving wife Millie of the home, one daughter: Michelle Johnson of Springdale, Arkansas, one son, Anton Kremer of Fresno, California and step sons: William “T” McMurray of Booneville,
Arkansas, Robert McMurry and Shawn McMurry both of California. Grandpa Mike will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Kairi Johnson, Jade, Mariah, Damian, Woody, Wizdom,
and Rozie as well as numerous great grandchildren. Mike is also survived by one brother, Mickey Gunter, 2 nephews, Matthew Gunter and John Poytress and one niece, Nicole Poytress.
Mike will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of friends and loved ones he cherished. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth
and Wilma Gunter and 2 sisters, Sheryl Gunter and Sheila Poytress. Mike’s visitation will be Friday, August 7, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home
Chapel. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Unpublished
MICHAEL GUSTIN
16 April 1959 - 15 August 2019
Michael Gustin, 60, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Thursday August 15, 2019 in Fort Smith. He was born April 16, 1959 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Marion Bernard and Joan
Audrey (Randolph) Gustin. Michael is survived by his wife of 27 years Carolyn Gustin, eight children; Joan Gustin, April Gustin, Brandy Stark, Norma Castner, Mickie Miner, Zanery Marion
and Jacqueline Gustin, fourteen grandchildren; Sophia Woodall, Wynter Gustin, Joshua Marion, April Marion, Angel Browning, Bailey Maclellan, Emma Maclellan, Jaden Miner, Izabella Shannon,
Gregory Shannon, Helena Castner, Hunter Castner, Morgan Castner, Jimmy Marion. He is also survived by six siblings; Janet Schick, Sharon Delancey, Lynetta Morrison, David Gustin, Daniel
Gustin and James Gustin. He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter Jenni Marion. Cremation will be under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
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