SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
SURNAME "G"
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 FuneralHome 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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