SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
SURNAME "H"
The Waldron News
17 January 2001
EDWARD MORRIS HACKWORTH
Edward Morris Hackworth, 58, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday,
January 13, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a lineman for Western
Union and attended Tatetown Church.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2001 at
Tatetown Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery at Union Hill, AR
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Walrdon, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Hackworth of the home; two
daughters, Jana Cullefer and Marcee Wagner both of Waldron, AR; two sons,
David Hackworth and Carvin Hackworth both of Waldron; one sister, Shirley
Wheeler of Ozark, AR; and seven grandchildren.
Scott County Times
7 November 2001
VELMA HADAMEK
Velma Mae Hadamek, 87, of Parks, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 31,
2001 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired waitress and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Friday, November 2, 2001 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Hawkins Cemetery in
Parks. She is survived by one daughter, Vicki Hadamek of Waldron; one sister,
Vera Mae Emery of Waldron; two brothers, Eloyd Jones of Parks and Elmo
Jones of Lodi, California; and 2 grandchildren, Mysteri Hadamek Cole and
Alexis Cole.
The Waldron News
24 October 2007
VICKIE D. HADAMEK
Vickie D. Hadamek, 57, of Waldron, Arkansas died September 14, 2007 in her home. She was a retired farmer.
Memorial service was 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2007 at New Life Center in Waldron, Arkansas. She is
survived by one daughter, Mystery Paieto-Olivares of Houston, TX; her father, Odell Donahoo of Nebraska;
three sisters, Dixie, Darcie and Dallas Donahoo all of Nebraska; one brother, Monty Donahoo of Nebraska and
three grandchildren.
The Waldron News
29 November 2006
REV. FRITZ HAGA
The Rev. Fritz Haga, 66, of Waldron died Friday, November 24, 2006, in his home. He was retired from the
Waldron Police Department and was the pastor of Cauthron Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Joyce
Haga of the home; three sons, Danny and Timmy Haga both of Waldron, AR, and Johnny Haga of Cedar Creek; a
sister, Josie Cox of Gilmer, Texas; a brother, Emmett Haga of Winster, CA; four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 27, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers
were members of the Waldron Police Department and Jimmy Doster.
The Waldron News
2 April 2008
MARY RUTH HAGOOD
Mary Ruth Hagood, 61, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008 in her
home. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Payne of Newbern,
North Carolina and Frank Hagood of Kermit, Texas; four daughters, Christine Payne of
Waldron, AR, Marsha Payne of New Haven, Vermont, Patricia Rainwater of Marshall, Texas
and Cynthia Napier of Waldron, AR; brother, James Thomas of Kermit, Texas; 16
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents,
Frank and Maybell Thomas and two brothers, Ray Gene Thomas and Frank Franklin Thomas,
Jr. A private memoria service will be held by the family at a later date.
Scott County Times
19 April 2006
BETTY HAHN
Mrs. Betty Hahn, daughter of Ruby and Lewis Belcher, passed away April 11, 2006 at Sparks Regional Medical
Center. Mrs. Hahn is survived by her brother, Lewis Belcher and wife Janice of Van Buren, Arkansas and her
sister, Mary Martine of Charleston, Arkansas. Also surviving are her five children, Jerry Bob Lee and wife
Clara of Waldron, Arkansas, Sandra Louise Thompson of Charleston, South Carolina, Michael Lewis Luongo and
wife Marianne of Media, Pennsylvania, Joann Davida Johnston and husband David of Olympia, Washington and
Elizabeth Lee MacPherson and husband Doug (Incomplete)
The Waldron News
15 December 1999
LENORA HAINLEY
Lenora Elizabeth Scott Hainley, 89, of Perryville died December
6, 1999 in a Morrilton hospital. She was a Baptist and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Diamond Hainley.
Funeral services were December 8, 1999 at Cherry Hill Community
Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Perryville.
She is survived by two daughters, Ida Lena Hixon and Glynda Ellen
Newell both of Perryville; one son and daughter-in-law, Bruce Diamond
and Gaile Hainley of Mansfield; four grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Danny Dalmut, Jennie Stutsenberg, Bernard Bull,
James Lauderdale, Chuck Cagle and Shane Etzberger.
The Waldron News
11 June 2008
MARGIE MAY HAKALA
Margie May Hakala, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 6, 2008 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was a grocery clerk. She is survived by her husband Raymond Hakala; one son Randy Helms; one daughter
Judy Wyatt; one brother Edward Staggs of Waldron; two sisters Patsy Hawkins of Waldron and Delphia Brooks
of Phoenix, AZ; three grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be on Wednesday, June
11, 2008 at Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
18 February 2004
BARBARA JANE HALE
Barbara Jane Hale, 53, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, February 14, 2004 in her
home. She was a home health aid and attended the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18 at Waldron Pentecostal
Church of God with burial at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by three sons, Keith Brown, Shawn
Boyd and Heath Wright all of Waldron, AR; one step-daughter Nicki Sims of Waldron,
AR; her mother, Madie Plum of Waldron, AR; her father, L.C. Hale of Conway; two
brothers, Jessie Hale of Madera, CA and Perry Vincent of Waldron, AR; three step-
sisters; seven step-brothers and 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lloyd Brown,
Chester Vaughn, Freddie Chrisman, Verdel Wagner, Robert Wagner, Donnie Yandell and
Richard Brown.
The Waldron News
8 September 1999
BESSIE HALE
Bessie Hale, 94, of Waldron, AR died on Monday, August 30, 1999
in a Waldron nursing home. She was the widow of Ed Hale, a homemaker
and a former Sunday School teacher at Mt. Moriah Church for several
years.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 1, at Tatetown
Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery near Waldron, AR under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by five daughters, Lila Rook James of Blue Ball,
AR, Mary Ann Hewes of Siloam Springs, AR, Edna Mae Ingram of Harrison,
AR, Imogene Mitchell of Waltreak, AR; five sons, Jakie Roe Hale of
Booneville, AR, Don Hale, Wendell Hale, Wayne Hale and Charles Hale
all of Haletown, AR; three sisters, Juanita Holland of Waldron, AR,
Wanda Wade of Fort Smith, AR, and Syble Hummel of Tulsa, OK; one brother,
Gladen Wade of Greenwood, AR; 23 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren
and 16 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
The Waldron News
21 November 2007
ELLIS S. HALE
Ellis S. Hale, 83, of Danville, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away Nov. 17,
2007 at his home. Ellis was born July 8, 1924 in Olio to Roy E. and Verla V. Hale. He attended school
at Dutch Creek and high school in Waldron. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in World War II. He attended
McAllister College, St. Paul, Minn. He was an electronic supervisor at Boeing Aircraft, Wichita, Kan. In
1959, Ellis and Nadine moved to their new home on their farm at Dutch Creek. He raised chickens for a
short time. He worked for Martin Marietta when the titan silos were installed in a ring around Little
Rock in the early '60s. In 1968 he purchased Gatlin Farm Agency and Insurance. The real estate firm
featured national advertising. Ellis and his fellow salesmen were intrumental in introducing many good,
new citizens to Scott County. In 1969, 1971 he was appointed agent for Farmers Insurance. Ellis served as
building fund chairman when a new sanctuary was built at Mount Moriah Community Church. He also served as
Sunday School superintendent for 25 years. He was very proud of all his children. LuAnn, his eldest, was
talented in art. He helped secure an art teacher for private lessons in Waldron before art was introduced
as a subject in Waldron. Ellis was an avid fisherman and elk hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents
and a brother, Roy J. Hale and a sister, Audry Hale Tinder. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 54
years, Nadine L. Wilson Hale; two daughters, LuAnn Hale and husband Bill Grams of Denver, Colo., Lorilee and
Preston Cooper of Benton; two sons, Carl Edward "Buddy" Hale of Waldron and Link Hale and wife Susan Ridenhour
Hale of Benton; and seven grandchildren, Will Cooper of Fayetteville, Rachel Lee Hale of Laramie, Wyo., Lily
Jeanine Hale of Gravelly, Parker Ray Hale of Benton, Caitlin Elizabeth Cooper of Benton, Ian Harrison Grams
and Kharis Faith Grams of Denver. Ellis is also survived by two brothers, Ira L. Hale and wife Jean Hale of
Harpers Ferry, W.Va. and Leslie "Sonny" Hale; two sisters, Joyce Pauline Carter of Belleville and Carolyn and
her husband Tommy J. Hill of Waldron. A large extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Ellis
was a member of Arkansas and National Cattlemen's Association, Realtor, Gideon, VFW, American Legion, Arkansas
Forestry Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce. Pallbearers are Danny Roe
Hale of Stella, Mo., Pete Powell, Donald Goodner, John Willsey, Tommy Hill of Waldron, Arkansas and Jack
Charvat of Tulsa. Honorary pallbearers will be Hershel Sims, Eldred Tinder, Wayne Hale, Jim Hale, Jake Hale,
Troy House, Butch Morgan, Mel Kenner, Joey Marrone, Richard Moore and Lucky Wade. Visitation will be Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service to be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Mount Moriah
Community Church with Pastor David Hines and Doyle Reynolds officiating. Interment service will be at Union
Hill Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Memorial may be made to the Mount Moriah Community
Church Building Fund or the Gideons.
The Waldron News
26 May 1999
GRACE HALE
Grace Hale, age 101 years 11 months and ten days, died Monday,
May 17, 1999 at Pinewood Nursing Home in Waldron. She was born in Bexar
County, Texas on June 6, 1897. She was the daughter of the late Robert
and Matilda Kirby Peterson. She was the widow of Harlon Hale and a
housewife.
Memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. in
Mt. Moriah Church.
Survivors include her nephew, George Peterson of San Antonio, Tex;
four nieces, Nellie Peterson of San Antonio, Tex., Doris Hunt, Louise
Peterson of Lytle, Tex. and Ruth Neal of Zavalla, Tex; two step-children:
John Hale of Jacksonville and Doris Hale Ewert of California; several
grandchildren, relatives and many friends.
Cornell Funeral Home of Danville was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
21 June 2000
REVEREND JACK W. HALE
Reverend Jack W. Hale passed away June 16, 2000 at Antioch, California.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. June 23 at the First Assembly of God,
there will be viewing from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
The Waldron News
Sept 2, 1998
MAVIS HALE
Mavis Hale, 56, of Fort Smith died Friday, August 28 in a Fort Smith
hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle.
Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Duncan
Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include her husband, Mack Hale; two sons: Greg Hale and
Reggie Hale, both of Fort Smith; two sisters: Uveda Ferro, of Elko, Nevada
and Gloria Brogden, of Carson City, Nevada; one brother: Charles Cuddy, of
Sparks, Nevada; four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Wayne Langley, Pat Ray Davenport, Jerry Don
Davenport, Larry Ray, Harold D. Chrisrnan, Billy Wayne Chrisman.
Honorary pallbearer was George Carpenter.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
8 January 2003
MERVIE HALE
Mervie Dilly Bayrd Hale, 90, of Waldron,
Arkansas died Monday, December 30, 2002 in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Mt. Moriah church and widow of Loyd Hale.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on
Thursday, January 2, 2003 at Mt. Moriah Church with
burial at Union Hill Cemetery at Union Hill, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas.
She is survived by two daughters, Eheln June
Mitchell and Janet Etah Charvat of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
one sister, Ruby Morgan of Waldron, Arkansas; four
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and three
great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tom McCord, Patrick McCord,
Cary Charvat, Jack Charvat, Ron Roach and Butch
Morgan.
Honorary pallbearers were Elmo Morgan, Ellis Hall, William P. Shunkey and Mel Kenner.
The Waldron News
1 February 2006
MILDRED A. HALE
Mildred A. Hale, 76, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006 in a Tulsa, Oklahoma
hospital. She was a secretary and a protestant. Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 27,
2006 at the Mt. Moriah Church with interment in the Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two sons, Jason Hale of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Lee
Ferguson; and two grandchildren, Alyssa Hale and Blake Hale.
The Waldron News
21 November 2001
ROY J. HALE
Roy J. Hale, 67, of Dardanelle was born March 16, 1934 to Roy E.
and Verla Wade Hale in Scott County. After a year of battling cancer he
went on to be with his Lord, his parents and daughter, Cindy, on the
16th day of November, 2001.
Roy founded and operated Hale Oil Company in Waldron, Clarksville
and Ft. Smith for twenty six years before selling and retiring to
Dardanelle in 1994. He was an Air Force veteran, a 32nd Degree Mason,
was instrumental in the formation of the Scott County Bank and served
as a Director for many years. He was a current member of the Chambers
Bank Board of Directors and attended the Dardanelle First Assembly of
God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Kennedy Hale of the home;
five daughters, Vickie Hale of Barling, Jan Borden of Greenwood, Renee
Hix of Booneville, Christy Johnson of Waldron and Melanie Rhodes of
Levasy, MO; two sons, Wesley Hale of Shawnee, OK and Russell Hale of
Waldron; three sisters, Audrey Tinder and Carolyn Hill of Waldron,
and Polly Carter of Belleville; three brothers, Ellis Hale and
Leslie (Sonny) Hale of Waldron, and Lindy Hale of Harper's Ferry, W.V;
eleven grandchildren.
Roy enjoyed the friendship of many through the years and especially
looked forward to his daily golf games with his "Over the Hill" golfing
buddies, fishing was always Roy's favorite entertainment and little else
brought him as much pleasure as fishing with his best friend, Johnny
Chambers. Roy will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but he
leaves to all of us that knew him a legacy of love, trust and his example
of a never faltering trust in the Lord.
Funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Mt. Moriah Church with
Pastor David Hines and Reverend James Lowe officiating. Burial was in
Union Hill Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at
Dardanelle Funeral Service.
Pallbearers were nephews and honorary pallbearers was board members
of Chambers Bank.
The family asked that in lieu of flowers, any memorial donations be
made to the Romanian Orphanage in care of the Mt. Moriah Church, HCR 67,
Box 112, Waldron, AR 72958.
Arrangements by Dardanelle Funeral Service.
The Waldron News
26 October 2005
WILMA LOU HALE
Wilma Lou Hale, age 89, of Mena, Ark., died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 in a Mena nursing
home. She was a member of the Mt. Moriah Community Church. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Tommy Stewart of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Freddie Hubby of Mt. Home,
Ark; one son, Danny Roe Hale of Mena, Ark; one sister, Mildred Wagner of Waldron, Ark;
eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005 at Mt. Moriah Community Church. Interment was held at Union Hill
Cemetery, Union Hill, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Ark.
The Waldron News
9 July 2008
GREGORY HALL
Gregory Hall, 43, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was
a former member of First Baptist Church in Malvern, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Hall and
children Marcias, Michael, Coreana and Jylynn Hall all of Waldron; and son Jonathon Scholles. His parents
Harlon and Blanche Russey Wills of Malvern, Arkansas; brother Erick and wife Vivett Hall of Rockford,
Illinois; Jeffery and wife Nancy Hall of Little Rock, Arkansas; Jon and wife Dorothy Hall of Shreveport,
Louisiana; Harold Wills of Platte, Missouri; sisters Linda and husband Benny Crawford of Rockford, Illinois;
Laveta and husband Eric Hale of Little Rock, Arkansas; step sisters Carla and husband Michael Brown of
Monticello, Arkansas; Sherby Frazier of Monticello, Arkansas; step brothers Richard Wills of Houston,
Texas; Harlon L. Wills of California; Roger Wills of Norfolk, Virginia and Jermy and Nathan Hunt both
of Waldron, Arkansas. Funeral service was 1:00 pm Monday, July 7, 2008 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel.
Pallbearers were Jeff Evans, Danny Wade, Gary Brown, Jon Nelson and Calvin Banks.
Scott County Times
4 October 2000
JEAN HALL
Jean Hall, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, September
28, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired secretary and a
member of the Waldron United Methodist Church.
Funeral was held at 2 pm on Monday, October 2, 2000 at the
Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at Kirk Cemetery in
Cauthron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband Bob Hall of the home; one son
Rick Hall of Dardanelle, Arkansas; one sister, Beulah Riley of Poteau,
Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Kyle Hall and Christopher Hall both of
Russellville, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
16 November 2005
LOYCE HALL
Loyce Hall, 81, of Live Oak passed away Friday, October 21, 2005 in the Suwannee Health Care Center,
Live Oak, FL after a long illness. The Suwanee County native was a bookkeeper and of the Baptist faith.
She lived in Waldron for several years and will be remembered as Loyce Giles, widow of B.A. "Jocko" Giles
who was co-owner of Waldron Furniture Mfg. Corp. until his death. Survivors include her husband, Jesse Hall
of Live Oak, FL; two step-daughters, Melody Alridge of DeLand, FL and Joy Herring of Valdosta, GA; one
step-son, Scott Hall of Seymour, TN; and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Daniels Memorial Chapel in Live Oak, FL with Rev. Quincy Simmons and Rev.
Justin Young officiating. Interment was in Rocky Sink Baptist Church in Live Oak. Daniels Funeral Home
of Live Oak was in charge of all arrangements.
The Waldron News
16 July 2003
RUBY "LORETTA" CALLAHAN HALL
Ruby "Loretta" (Retta) Callahan Hall, 63, of Hanahan, South Carolina, wife of
Ralph Douglas "R.D." Hall, passed away July 14, 2003 at a local hospital. A
funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at Carolina
Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, burial to follow
in Carolina Memorial Park. Born October 25, 1939 in Scott County, Arkansas, she
was the daughter of the late Harry Callahan and Woodard Callahan. Mrs. Hall was
a homemaker and a former loan officer for Heritage Trust Credit Union. Mrs.
Hall was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her husband, Ralph "R.D."
Douglas of Hanahan; two daughters, Delisa T. McCoy and David of Charleston,
Nikki Hall Parker and her husband Ryan of Charleston. Flowers will be accepted
or memorial made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North
Canton, Ohio 44720. Carolina Memorial Funeral Home is serving the Hall family.
Scott County Times
4 October 2000
THOMAS HALL
Thomas Willard Hall, 53, of Helena, Arkansas died September 29,
2000 in Helena. Thomas was born October 14, 1946 to Albert and Velma
Hall. He was a graduate of Central High School in 1964, a manager of
Tri-County Fair, president of Tri-County fair association, 52nd Degree
Mason, former administrator of Phillips County jail and a member of
Helena-West Helena Jaycees, a deputy sheriff, member of Fairs and
Exposition and he was an avid duck hunter.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Stevens Hall of the home; one
son, James Hall of Waldron; one daughter, Rebecca Hall of Helena; one
brother, George Hall of Statsuma, Alabama; one sister, Patsy Melton of
London, Arkansas; his mother, Velma Hall of Helena; and one granddaughter,
Madison Hall of Waldron. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Donny Hall and James Hall and his father Albert Hall.
Services were held at 2 pm on Monday, October 2, 2000 at the
Roller-Citizens Chapel with the Reverend Jim Harrison officiating with
burial following at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena.
Pallbearers were Neal Byrd, Jim Hubbard, Jimmy Victory, Monty
McIntosh, Mark Lynn, Billy Ray Brogato, Dan Qualls and Jerry Howard.
Scott County Times
31 December 2003
WANNIE HAMBLETON
Waldron--Wannie Hambleton, 60, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 23,
in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired manager of Waldron Pizza Hut and a member of
Denton Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Kathern Thompson, her
father, Richard Dees, step-father, Burl Thompson and sister, Carolyn Davis. Funeral
services for Wannie Hambleton were held at 2:00 pm Friday, December 26 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Gipson Cemetery in Bates, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, James W.
Hambleton, Sr; one daughter, Bridget Larsen of Dallas, Texas; four sons, Ken and wife
Wendy Hambleton of Austin, Texas, James Jr. and wife Janet Hambleton of Springfield,
Missouri, Jeffrey and Anthony Hambleton both of Waldron, Arkansas; three sisters, Delma
Young of Waldron, Arkansas, Betty Randle of Garden City, Kansas, Donna Hess of Sharpe,
Kansas; three brothers, Thad Thompson of Winnsboro, Louisiana, Don and wife Cynthia
Hambleton of Waldron, Arkansas, Dick and wife Brenda Hambleton of Corpus Christi,
Texas; special aunt, Dorothy Coleman of Winnsboro, Louisiana; four grandchildren,
Aaron Cole Hambleton of Austin, Texas, Reva Ann Hambleton of Topeka, Kansas, Keven
Schaeffer of Kingsville, Texas and Robin Ellyson of Dallas, Texas.
The Waldron News
1 November 2006 & 8 November 2006
PAUL E. HAMLIN
Paul E. Hamlin, son of Lee and Edna (Thomas) Hamlin, was born Feb. 20, 1939 at the family farm
in the Honey Hill community of Stillwell, OK. He passed from death into eternal life after a
courageous battle with cancer at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 8 days. He served his country
proudly in the United States Army in Germany. he was a dedicated employee to the Kansas City
Southern Railroad. He also farmed, raising cattle and horses on the family farm in Honey Hill.
Paul retired in 1999, at which time he and Lynda moved to Howe. He enjoyed his role both as
husband, father and Papa. Paul met the Lord on Oct. 18, 2005 and was faithful to attend the First
Step of Faith Church in Poteau. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Boyd "Gabby"
Hamlin. He is survived by his faithful wife, Lynda, of the home in Howe; his daughters, Charla
Richards and husband Randy, Jodi Simmons and husband Jack and Paula "Sam" McCarter and husband
Randy; his grandchildren, Dustin Petree, Chad Richards, Eryn West, Spencer Simmons, Cody McCarter and
Cannon McCarter; and great-grandsons, Hunter and Austin Petree, all of Stillwell, Okla. Paul is also
survived by one brother, Bill Hamlin and wife Helen of Owasso, OK; five sisters, Effie Pettigrew,
Pearl Duck, Faye Isaacs and Juanita Miggletto, all of Stillwell, OK; two brothers-in-law, James
Lynch and wife Jeanette of Poteau and Glen Lynch and wife Pat of Wister; sister-in-law, Ann Pottridge
and husband Gary of Bates, aR; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. Funeral
service will be Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Christian Worship Center in Stillwell, OK,
with Bro. Leon Glenn officiating. Interment will follow at Honey Hill Cemetery under the direction of
Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Stillwell, OK.
The Waldron News
4 January 2006
SHELLI ANN "SELF" HAND
Shelli Ann "Self" Hand, 40, of Aurora, CO, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2005 in Aurora, CO. She was
a software tester. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Wayne Self. Funeral service was at 2:00
p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with interment in the Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Hand of
the home; four daughters, Elizabeth Davis of Aurora, CO, Emily Davis of Aurora, CO, Anna Black of Littleton,
CO and Rachel Witt of Aurora, CO; two sisters, Amy Lester of Fort Smith, AR and Carrie Self-Dowdy of Van
Buren, AR; three brothers, Darin Self of Fort Smith, AR, John Self of Van Buren, AR and Thomas Rotenberry
of Greenwood, AR; mother, Jo Ann Rotenberry of Greenwood, AR; paternal grandparents, Ruth and Bill Self of
Waldron, AR.
The Waldron News
19 November 2003
TRIXIE HANEY
Trixie Haney, 83, of Heavener, OK died Monday, November 17, 2003 in Poteau,
OK. She was a long time resident of the area, member of the Big Creek Baptist
Church and Haw Creek Quilting Club. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Dowden Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Reichert
Cemetery in Heavener, OK under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of
Heavener. She is survived by three sisters, Laura Wofford of Webbers Falls,
OK, Faye Mayo of Tulsa, OK and Estell of Shawnee, OK; two brothers, George
Dedmon of Salina, OK and L.D. Dedmon of Tulsa, OK; several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Haney and three
brothers.
The Waldron News
21 April 2004
JOE O. HANNA, JR.
Joe Hanna passed away at home, surrounded by the family that loved him and he loved, on April
14, 2004. He was 82. He was a tough, quiet, gentle, loving man. He was born in Gainesville,
Texas on September 23, 1924, the oldest child of Joe o. and Lillie (Martin) Hanna. In life,
he helped deine and was defined by, the Greatest Generation. He endured the Great Depression
as a young man, helping his family farm in hardscrabble East Texas. he joined the Army in
September, 1941. he was trained for artillery and, in that capacity, witnessed the surprise
attack on Pearl Harbor from nearby Schofield Barracks. he remained in the Pacific Theater until
he volunteered for flight school in early 1944. He arrived at Fort Hood, Texas among the flood
of volunteers that were mostly reassigned to infantry. He was trained to administer field
hospitals and spent the remainder of the war working in the 119th General Hospital in England
that treated wounded from the European theater. He was discharged in late summer 1945, shortly
after VE day. After the war he met Gracie Beatrice "Bea" (Hunt) Hanna, the love of his life, and
married her on September 14, 1946 in Mena, Arkansas. He moved west from rural Arkansas, first to
California and then in 1954 to Springfield, Oregon. He worked for and retired from Weyerhauser's
Springfield timber operations. He spent 24 years as a timber faller. He moved to Lakeside, Oregon in
1988 after retirement and fished, watched the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed his family. He moved to
Salem, Oregon in 2003 to be nearer to his children. He is survived by Bea Hanna, his wife of 57
years; his children, George Owens (wife Mary) of Bend, OR, Jean McKinney of Astoria; Joe T. Hanna
(wife Judy) of Eugene, Gresielda "GR" Castillo of Salem, and Gordon Hanna of Salem; nine grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Jim Hanna, Willis "Butch" Hanna and
Jerry Hanna, all of Waldron, Arkansas; and sisters Betty Byford of Boles, AR, Billie Cox of Fort
Smith, AR, Joyce Byford of Waldron, AR and Peggy Collins of Paragould, AR. There was a graveside
service at Springfield Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Oregon. His family will miss the twinkle in
his eye and the mischief in his grin.
Scott County Times
20 August 2003
KENNY HANNA
Waldron--Kenneth Bryan Hanna was born December 12, 1960 in Paragould, Arkansas
and died Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort
Smith at the age of 42 years, 8 months and 1 day. Kenny married Carolyn Davis
on August 1, 1980 and they happily made their home near Waldron their entire
married life. He loved his Lord, his family, being a farmer and playing music
with all his friends. Kenny was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church but
for the last 20 months had made Waldron Free Will Baptist his church home. While
there, he was a beloved member of The Lighthouse Gospel Singers where he played
his fiddle and doghouse bass. He was a former employee of Waldron Tractor, the
State Highway Department, and former owner of Hanna Shavings. He and Carolyn own
Redbud Valley Farm and for 16 years have grown pullets for OK Farms. Besides
playing music, there wasn't anything he loved doing more than growing chickens
and taking care of his cows. Services were held Saturday, August 16 at Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mike Galinato and Brother Pat Ray Biggs officiating.
Burial was at Square Rock Cemetery near his home in Waldron. He was preceded in
death by his son, Christopher; and all his grandparents, Joe and Lillie Hanna, Ray
and Helen Fortson and Lillie Fortson, formerly of Monette, Arkansas. He is survived
by his wife and best friend of 23 years, Carolyn; his son, Michael, 9; his parents,
Jim and Lea (Fortson) Hanna of Waldron; his mother-in-law, Lorene Davis of Waldron;
a sister, Elainea and Joe Allen of Parks; one brother, James and Ginger Hanna of
Fort Smith; nephews, Brad Davis, Brian Davis, Jimmy Hanna, Charlie Allen and Indy
Luther; nieces, Belinda Davis, Traci Davis, Jenny Hanna, Hannah Allen and Montana
Hanna; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of dear friends. Pallbearers
were Brian Davis, Brad Davis, Darwin Bickfor, John Barry Laird, Bill Needham and
Glen Dale Sparks. Honorary pallbearers were Burl Williams, James Hogge, Bill
Sanders, Harry McMahan, David Powell, Steve Flemming and Stan Brewer. Memorial
contributions may be made to Scott County's Relay for Life team Kenny's Krusaders/
Charlie's Angels (account at Chambers Bank), Square Rock Cemetery Fund or the
Gideon Bible Ministry c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, AR 72958.
His wonderful fellow classmates of the Waldron High School Class of 1979 have also
set up a Michael Ray Hanna Educational Fund for his son's college education at
Community National Bank in Waldron.
Scott County Times
21 March 2001
WYNEMA HANNA
Wynema Hanna, 86, of Hemet, California, formerly of Mansfield died
March 11, 2001 in Hemet. She was a homemaker and a Baptist and the widow
of Kermit Hanna.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, March 15, 2001 in the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Forest Park Cemetery
in Fort Smith.
She is survived by one daughter, Melba Stugart of Hemet, California;
one son, Jack Hanna of Newberry Springs, California; one brother, Lister
Stinebaugh of Dayton, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Billy Stugart and
Jennifer Casseli; four great-grandchildren, Heather and Stephanie Stugart
and Catelin and Michael Casseli.
Scott County Times
2 July 2003
GERALD HAPTONSTALL
Waldron--Gerald Vinson Haptonstall, 32, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday,
June 24, 2003 in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was a construction worker, a Baptist
and is preceded in death by his son Jerry Jr. A private funeral service will
be held with burial at Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. [Copied as written.] He
is survived by his wife, Stephanie; one daughter, Selena of the home; parents,
Lonny & Bonnie Haptonstall of Waldron; one sister, Lori Gilliam of Sioux City,
Iowa; two brothers, Mark Haptonstall of Ft. Smith and Tim Haptonstall of Dallas,
Texas.
The Waldron News
June 10, 1998
BERNICE DIANA HARBERSON
Bernice Diana Harberson, 86, of Waldron, died Thursday, June 5, 1998
in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of Boles
Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Bush Cemetery near
Waldron.
Survivors include five sons: Bobby Harberson, of Boles, Billy
Harberson, of Pensacola, Florida, Kenneth Harberson, of Cabot, Charles
Harberson, of Searcy, and Douglas Harberson, of Houston, Texas; 12
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bill Slagle, Troy House, Carl Reed, Wally Strother,
James Russell and Allen Stovall. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Harberson
and Tommy Williams. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
3 August 2005
WILMA MAE HARBERSON
Wilma Mae Harberson, 92, of Waldron,Arkansas died Tuesday, July 25, 2005 in her home.
She was a Baptist. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2005 at Bush
Church with burial at Bush Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Nell Hunicutt of
Gravelly, Arkansas; one sister, Honor Bunt of McCray, Arkansas; one brother, Carthel
Hughes of Waldron, Arkansas; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers
were Shawn Green, Mike Sayre, Eric Green, Aaron Green, John Ferguson and Bobby Harberson.
Honorary pallbearers were Stephen Sayre and Ron Sayre.
The Waldron News
June 10, 1998
NADINE ALEXANDER HARDIN
Nadine Alexander Hardin, 74, of Poteau, Oklahoma died Friday, June
5, 1998 at her residence. She was a former resident of Heavener and a
member of the Perry Chapel Baptist Church.
Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 1998 at
Memorial Park in Heavener, Oklahoma.
Survivors include one son, Raymond Grimes, of Fayetteville,
Arkansas; two sisters: Beulah Raley, of Poteau, Oklahoma and Jean Hall,
of Waldron; one sister-in-law, Wanda Alexander, of Poteau, Oklahoma; two
grandchildren: Teresa Turner and Brenda Collins; several nieces and
nephews and three great-grandchildren.
Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma was in charge of
arrangements.
Scott County Times
18 December 2002
ROBERT HARDIN
Robert Leroy Hardin, age 63, of Needmore, Arkansas,
passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2002 in his home.
He was born October 25, 1939, in Atoka, Oklahoma,
to the late Roy Lawrence Hardin and the late Edith Self
Hardin. He was united in marriage to Linda Wray. Mr. Hardin
was the District Representative for Pacific Gas and Electric.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Waldron Lodge, a Shriner,
a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Order of
the Eastern Star. He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Hardin was sent for cremation. A memorial service
was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 3 pm at the
Ouachita Mountain Missionary Baptist Church in Needmore
with Brother George Crump officiating. Arrangements were
made under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home
of Mena.
He is survived by his wife Linda Hardin of Needmore,
Arkansas; one son Robert J. and his wife Teresa Hardin of
Needmore, Arkansas; two brothers, Billy Joe Hardin and
John Hardin both of Gilroy, California and one grandson,
Tucker Lawrence Hardin of Needmore, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
14 May 2003
EDGAR HARP
Edgar James (E.J.) Harp, 76, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Saturday, Mary 10,
2003 near Mansfield. He was a resident of County Road 203 where he was born
and raised. He loved his family home place so much he took over the family
farm and became an avid farmer and cattle rancher. He was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Mansfield where he took an active role for over
forty years.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at the
Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in
Mansfield, arrangements made under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Mansfield.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille; three daughters, Anna Lou Graves of
Abbott, Arkansas, Lavonn Thompson of Mansfield and Elaine Greene of Ft.
Smith; two sons, Billy E. Harp of Bakersfield, California and Johnny J.
Harp of Hartford, Arkansas; two sisters, Loeva Simpson of Ft. Smith, and
Nona Lee Little of Mansfield; fourteen grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bruce Pyles, Floyd Coward, Stuart Gowin, Brooks Godwin,
Eddie Jo Wooten and Dorell Elmore. Honorary pallbearers were Senior Adult
Mens Searchers Sunday School Class.
The Waldron News
Sept 2, 1998
ELSIE EARL HARRINGTON
Elsie Earl Harrington, 80, of Bienville, Louisiana, died Monday,
August 24, 1998 in a Ruston, Louisiana hospital. She was a homemaker and
a Methodist.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29 in Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in
Waldron.
Survivors include three daughters: Shirley Haga, of California,
Margie Sue Bottoms, of Bienville, Louisiana and Wanda Bobo, of Ratcliff;
five sons: Earl Stanley Bottoms, of Nashville, Tennessee, Bobby Ray
Bottoms, of California, Arthur Lewis Bottoms, of Conroe, Texas, Ronnie
Bottoms, of Boston, Massachusetts and Larry Allen Moore, of California;
two sisters: Barbara Huston, of Waldron and Betty Jo Lee, of Waldron;
several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Brian Bottoms, Robert Bobo, Ralph Cherry, Chris
Bobo, Alan Brown and Adam Bobo.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
August 26, 1998
ELSIE EARL HINES HARRINGTON
Elsie Earl Hines Harrington, formerly of Waldron, passed away on
Monday, August 24, 1998 at Ruston, Louisiana.
She is the daughter of the late Emmett E. Hines, of Waldron.
Funeral services are pending, internment will be at the Pilot Prairie
Cemetery in Waldron.
The Waldron News
8 November 2006
GUY DEWAYNE HARRIS
Guy Dewayne Harris, 48, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 3, 2006
in a Waldron, Arkansas hospital. He was a construction worker, a logger and of the
Baptist faith. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Lower Center Point Cemetery under the direction
of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Harris of the home; one
daughter, Myra Crump and husband George of Waldron, Arkansas; one son, Mark Harris and
wife Tiffany of Waldron, AR; three step children, Trista Richmond of Waldron, AR, J.D. Cox
of Waldron, AR and Kelley Cox of Waldron, AR; four grandchildren, Cameron Harris, Carley
Harris, Clayton Crump and Ben Crump; his mother, Ruby Harris of Waldron, AR; one sister,
Alice Carmack and husband David of Oden, AR; one niece, Crystal Hill and husband Carl;
four nephews, Bucky Harris, Guy M. Harris, Logan Harris and Calan Carmack; one great niece,
Kirsten Hill; one great nephew, Jacob Hill; one sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Harris. He was
preceded in death by his father, Guy Junior Harris and one brother, Clyde Lee Harris, Sr.
Pallbearers were Rusty Craig, Logan Harris, J.D. Newberry, Mark Harris, George Crump, Mark
Oliver, Greg Davis and Guy Harris. Honorary pallbearers were J.D. Cox, William Owens, Buck
Harris, Junior Newman, J.C. Helms, Roger Leeper, J.T. Helms, Calan Carmack, Carl Hill,
Jeremy Metcalf and Jerry Bobby Metcalf.
The Waldron News
7 March 2007
HELEN CAVINESS HARRIS
Helen Caviness Harris, born November 14, 1910 in Gravelly, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday,
February 28, 2007 in a Dardanelle, Arkansas nursing home. She was the wife of the late Fred E.
Harris and the daughter of an early pioneer Yell County family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Caviness of
Gravelly, Arkansas. She was a Waldron resident for 66 years. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Good Morning Group. She served as treasurer for
several years for the United Methodist Women. She attended the Academy at Central College in Conway,
Arkansas for two years, and then transferred to the University of Central Arkansas also in Conway. She
was a charter member of the Waldron Garden Club and served as president for 4 years. She organized the
Junior Garden Club of Waldron and served as their sponsor. She enjoyed playing Bridge and belonged to
the same club from 1933 to 1955. She taught school in Gravelly, her first year and then in Forester where
she met Fred. They were married in 1933 and celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 1983. Helen and Fred
didn't have any children, but they do have a foster son, Shane Bennoch, who Fred met in Ireland when Shane
was 4 years old. They kept in touch with him and his family until Shane was 18 years old then he came (to)
live with them. He is now a Doctor in Boliver, Missouri. He has two children Shannon of Seattle, Washington
and Kevin of Fayetteville, Arkansas. She has many nieces and nephews, Georgiana Tatum, Betty Grace Brown,
Virginia Ann Bobrick, Bob Caviness, Fred Burnett, Jr., W.E. Stevenson, Bette Newborn, Bill Cox, Emily Gilbert,
Susan Richmond, Patsy Vaughn and Sally Butler; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment
following at the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
31 January 2001
MARION HARRIS
Marion Harris, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, January 26,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired sawmill worker, a veteran
of WWII and a Pentecostal.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Lois Harris, one daughter
Carolyn Jo and son-in-law Donald G. Hill of Waldron, Arkansas, one son,
Kenneth E. and daughter-in-law Karren Harris of Waldron, Arkansas, six
sisters, Cleo Wiles of Ochelata, Oklahoma, Emma Barringer of Bartlesville,
Oklahoma, Frankie Thacker of Howe, Oklahoma, Mollie Liska of Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, Eva King of Heavener, Oklahoma, and Lavonne Dehart of Heavener,
Oklahoma, four grandchildren, Donald J. Hill, Teresa Long, Tonya Parson,
Amber Harris, all of Waldron, Arkansas, eight great-grandchildren, Darlynda,
Wendi, Calvin, Tyler, Lanie, Dennis, Amanda and Jason.
A graveside service was held Monday, January 29, 2001 at 2:00 pm
with burial at Duncan Cemetery, Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Pallbearers were Donald J. Hill, Carl Long, Frank Parsons, Rusty
Craig, John Kuhlman, David Jett and Robert Jett.
Scott County Times
6 December 2000
NOLAN HARRIS
Nolan Ray Harris, 56, of Huntington, died December 1, 2000 at his
home in Huntington. He was of the Assembly of God faith and was preceded
in death by his son, Lyndell Harris.
Funeral services were December 4, 2000 at Huntington Assembly of God
Church in Huntington with burial at Huntington City Cemetery under the
direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; one son, Mark Harris of Mansfield;
four [only 3 listed] sisters, Irma Hunt, Nova Powell, and Shirley Walker all
of Huntington; four brothers, Billy, Bobby and Johnny Harris all of Huntington
and Dolan Harris of Morrow, AR; two grandchildren, Chase and Jarrett Harris
of Mansfield. Pallbearers were Eric, Allen, Shannon and Sheldon Kannady, Robert
Horne and Jerry Gossett.
The Waldron News
Sept 23, 1998
WILLIAM P. (BILL) HARRIS, JR.
William P. (Bill) Harris, Jr., 78, of Waldron, died Thursday,
September 17,1998 in his home. He was retired from Harris Motor Company,
a life-time member of Waldron First Baptist Church, a member of Blue
Lodge #132 having received his 50 year pin last year, Western Arkansas
Scottish Rite, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of Schmitar Shrine. Mr.
Harris was a naval aviator during World War II and received two
presidential citations, having flown missions from two famous aircraft
carriers, the "Bunker Hill" and "Essex". He was a recipient of the
Distinguished Flying Cross Medal and attained the rank of Lieutenant. He
was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeff Richmond.
Memorial service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19 in
Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at a later date in the National
Cemetery in Fort Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; three daughters and
their husbands: Susan and Johnny Richmond, of Glenwood, Patsy and Charlie
Vaughan, of Waldron and Sally and Jim Butler, of Sulphur Springs, Texas;
one sister, Ida M. Stevenson, of Little Rock, four grandchildren: John
Patrick Richmond, of Kansas City, Missouri, Will Vaughan, of Fort Smith,
Charlie Vaughan, of Waldron and Savanna Vaughan, of Waldron; two great-
grandchildren: Reece Vaughan and Jackson Richmond.
Honorary pallbearers were Waldron First Baptist Church Adult 4
Sunday school class.
Memorial contributions may be made to Waldron First Baptist Bus
Fund, Waldron Methodist Church, The Gideons, Duncan Cemetery in care of
Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron AR or charity of donor's choice.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
July 1, 1998
BILLY L. HARRISON
Billy L. Harrison, 66, of Huntington, died Saturday, June 27, 1998
in a local hospital. He was a retired saw mill worker.
Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July I at
Dawson Cemetery in Milltown, Arkansas.
Survivors include his wife, Betty, and one brother, Robert Harrison,
of Mansfield. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
15 September 2004
EDNA ELIZABETH GRAY HARRISON
Edna Elizabeth Gray Harrison, 89, of Waldron passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2004 in
North Little Rock.She was born January 2, 1915 in Bates to Thomas J. Gray and Beulah Ann
Bethal Gray. She was preceded in death by her husband Claud W. Harrison; one brother,
Thomas J. Gray, Jr., and one sister, Cordelia Matthews. She is survived by her daughters,
Claudia J. Hamilton and her husband Jack of Little Rock and JoAnn Richmond and her husband
Andy of North Little Rock; four grandchildren, Keith Hamilton and his wife Laura, Todd
Richmond and his wife Leanna, Chad Richmond and his wife Lisa, and Jonathan Richmond and
his wife Lauren; and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Jean
Roderick of Houston, Texas; one brother, Buddy Gray of Waldron and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Harrison attended Waldron schools and Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. She
spent her working career as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Eastern Star, Garden Club and
Bridge Club. She was a longtime member of Waldron Methodist Church and taught a children's
Sunday School Class. Her interests included fishing, cooking, flower gardening and feeding
the many birds in her yard. She loved being with children -- especially her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She enjoyed caring for them, playing with them, and watching them grow.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all. A memorial service was
held Friday, September 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home followed by
burial at Duncan Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Baptist Memorial
Hospital in North Little Rock for their care and kindness. Memorials may be made to the
Waldron Methodist Church or Alzheimer's Arkansas at 10411 West Markham, Suite 130, Little
Rock, Arkansas 72205-1409.
The Waldron News
29 August 2007
INA MAE HARRISON
Ina Mae Harrison, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church. Funeral service will be
2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007 at the Waldron First Baptist Church with interment in the Duncan
Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Zondra Ramey
and husband James of Mt. View, AR; two sons, Eddie Harrison of Waldron, AR and George Harrison and wife
Janey of Scranton, AR; six grandchildren, Marsha Ross of Charleston, AR, Brad Harrison of Plainview, AR,
Chris Harrison of Fayetteville, AR, Allen Harrison of Scranton, AR, John Ramey of Tuscaloosa, AL and
LeeAnn Farmer of Arley, AL; six (great) grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be
Wednesday, August 29, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
1 May 2002
LARRY HARRISON
Larry Don Harrison, 62, of Waldron died Thursday, April 25, 2002
in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired farmer and the owner of Harrison
Contractors and a member of the Winfield Baptist Church. He was preceded
in death by his father, Harley Harrison and a sister, Brenda Hutchens.
Memorial services were held at 2 pm Saturday, April 27, 2002 at the
Waldron United Methodist Church under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home.
He is survived by his wife Mary Sue; two daughters, Debbie
Harrison of Mustang, Oklahoma and Shara Saucier of Fort Smith; one step-
daughter, Nicole Falconer of Waldron; three sons, Jalon, Allen and Logan
Falconer of the home; his mother, Juanita Harrison of Waldron; one
brother, Jimmy Harrison of Greenwood, Arkansas; three grandchildren;
and his aunt and uncle Huston and Della Beaty of Waldron.
Scott County Times
24 January 2001
PAULINE HARRISON
Pauline Harrison, 83, of Huntington, Arkansas [died] on Wednesday,
January 17, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, a member
of the Huntington United Methodist Church for 65 years, a member of the
Huntington Cemetery Association and the widow of Edward Harrison, Jr.
Funeral services were held at 10 am on Saturday, January 20, 2001
at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Arkansas with burial at
Huntington City Cemetery in Huntington under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Reed of Mansfield; one son,
Paul Harrison of Keller, Texas; one sister, Leona Repass of Huntington;
4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Johnny Repass, Charles Repass, Donald Williams,
Joe Bonds, Larry Waggoner, Winston Waggoner and John Reed.
The Waldron News
21 July 2004
JOHN ROBERT HART
Word was received here of the death of John Robert Hart. He was born January 31,
1897 in Waldron,Arkansas. He passed away Friday, July 2, 2004, Muskogee, Oklahoma
at the age of 107. Funeral services were held at the United Pentecostal Church in
Okemah, Oklahoma on Tuesday, July 6 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Bill Shirel officiating.
Interment was at Likowski Cemetery in Pharoah, Oklahoma with the funeral directed
by Parks Brothers Funeral Home of Okemah, Oklahoma. Uncle John was born in Waldron,
Arkansas. His mother died at his birth. He said an aunt took care of him at the
beginning. He weighed only two and a half pounds at birth but was destined to live
in three centuries. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church and the American
Legion. He served his country with the United States Army during World War I. He left
Waldron at age 13 to go to Okemah to work on a farm. In fact he proved to be a man of
the soil until retirement. Even growing large patches of vegetables after he moved into
town. He came back to Waldron, for a time where he married his first wife. They had a
son, J.C. Hart. That marriage failed. He and his young son headed back to Oklahoma and
the farm. Working on the same farm was a family by the name of Martin. They had a
daughter, Myrtle, who also worked there. Like the Biblical story of Ruth and Boaz, John
wanted to make her work a little easier and worked harder to do this. As they became
better acquainted they found they had other things in common. Each had a previous
marriage and each had a child. On March 16, 1966, John, 49, and Myrtle, age
23, were married. Besides his parents, Thomas Allen Hart and Rose M. (Dipboye) Hart and
several siblings, John is preceded in death by two sons and one daughter. He is survived
by his wife, Myrtle of 57 years, seven sons and four daughters, 28 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The Waldron News
1 March 2000
JOANN ALINE HARVEY
JoAnn Aline Harvey, 56, of Hartford, Arkansas died Monday,
February 28, 2000 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member
of the Packsaddle Church.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 29 at
Packsaddle Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by three daughters, Liz Jamison of Sand
Springs, OK, Dawn Deaton of Hartford, AR and Laura Hyde of Hartford,
AR; two sons, James Harvey and Larry Harvey both of Waldron; her
mother, Effie Beck of Tulsa, OK; two sisters, Martha Probes of
Tulsa, OK and Debra Ballew of Oak Hurst, OK; four brothers, Larry
Newman of Sapulpa, OK, Rick Newman of Bixby, OK, Johnny Newman of
Sapulpa, OK and Steve Newman of Tulsa, OK; and 17 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Don Rogers, Allan Plowman, Brian Justice,
William Himes and Bradley Himes.
The Waldron News
21 November 2007
BETTY E. HARWELL
Betty Harwell, age 76 of Muskogee died on Saturday, November 17th, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital
in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services was held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 at the
Southeast Baptist Church in Muskogee with Reverend Monty Baggett officiating. Burial was at 3:30
p.m. at the Untington Cemetery in Huntington, Arkansas. Betty was born to John Frederick and Rose
Lee (Bryant) Floyd on April 9, 1931 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Betty moved to Muskogee, Oklahom in
1966 from Checotah. She was a member of the Southeast Baptist Church in Muskogee and she worked as
the church secretary for 11 years. Betty was married to Jim Harwell for over 43 years. Prior to
Jim's death in 1993, Betty worked with Jim for 10 years at Automotive Incorporated. She was an avid
Razorback fan and she loved basketball. She enjoyed being outdoors working in the yard when she could
get the opportunity. Betty was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was preceded in
death by her parents, husband Jim, brother Larry Floyd and sister Nadine Button. She is survived by
one daughter, Teri Jacobs and her husband Bruce of Muskogee. One brother, John Floyd and wife Linda of
Rochester, New York. Two sisters, Linda Fields and husband Gerald of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Freda
Strang and husband Bill of Uniontown, Arkansas. One grandchild, Lacy Jacobs. Numerous nieces, nephews,
other relatives and a host of friends who are sure to miss her. The family has requested memorials to
the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 6465 S. Yale, Ste. 623, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 or the
Southeast Baptist Church building fund at 2511 S.E. Hancock, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74403. Honorary
pallbearers will be Floyd Damme, Jack Fletcher, Bruce Jacobs, Bob Lee, Bryant Walker and Dennis
Watson. Funeral service arrangements were under the direction of Shipman's Muskogee Funeral Service,
1325 North York Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Public visitation for Betty will begin on Monday afternoon
until 8:00 p.m.
The Waldron News
November 25, 1998
EARNEST M HARWELL
Earnest M. Harwell, 81, of Waldron died Nov. 18, in his home.
He was a retired timber worker and a Veteran of W.W. II.
Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21, at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel of Waldron.
Survivors include one daughter, Sue Bicker of Kansas; one
nephew, Billy Harwell of Waldron; two sisters, Mary Bearden of
Benton, Arkansas, Betty Lassiter of Benton, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were William Harwell, Cecil Harwell, Steve Harwell,
C.J. Miller, James Yandell, and Tom Evans.
Scott County Times
18 December 2002
EUTHA HARWELL
Eutha Mae Harwell, age 54, of Waldron passed away
Wednesday, December 11, 2002 in her home. She was a child
care provider and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Friday December 13, 2002
at 2:00 pm at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial
at Bush Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband Billy Harwell; three
sons, James Harwell of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Steve Harwell
and Allen Harwell both of Casa, Arkansas; her mother, Betty
Brasher of Blue Mountain; one sister Bobby Berry of Driggs,
Arkansas; three brothers, Dale Dickens of Blue Mountain,
Don Dickens of Magazine and Bill Brasher of Blue Mountain
and three grandchildren.
The Waldron News
14 July 2004
JAMES HARWELL
James (Jim) Harwell was born on July 31, 1939 in Waldron, Arkansas to James Madison and
Madlien Mary VanDeWeile Harwell and passed away on July 10, 2004 in Dallas, Texas. Jim was
an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved hacking at a golf ball! He was
retired from Availl and Pratt & Whitney Dallas Aero Space. He served in the U.S. Army from
1957 until 1966 and was stationed in Korea and Germany. He was preceded in death by his
parents; one sister and two brothers. He is survived by his wife Sharon Harwell, son Jason
Harwell, brothers William Harwell and his wife Sandra, Billy Harwell; sisters Mary Mays and
spouse Johnny, Ann Bingham; and numerous other family members. Graveside service was at 10:00
a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Restland Memorial Park and a Memorial Service for Jim will
also be held on Monday, July 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Restland Memorial Chapel. In lieu of
flowers memorials in Jim's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8900 Carpenter
Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247.
The Waldron News
13 September 2006
JERRY DALE HARWELL
Jerry Dale Harwell, 63 year old resident of Highfill, Arkansas, died September 1, 2006 at his
residence. Born October 4, 1942 in Boothe, Arkansas, he was the son of Gerald Duane and Nadine
Trotter. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School in 1961. He moved to Highfill, Arkansas in
1966. He worked as a mechanic for his own business. He also served as mayor of Highfill for eight
years, on the Highfill city council for over 20 years, and he started the volunteer fire department
for Highfill. He served as the transportation supervisor of Gentry Public Schools and on the Gentry
School Board for five years. He was a member of Highfill Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Charlotte of the home; two daughters, Pam Harwell of Highfill, Arkansas and Stacie Williamson and her
husband David of Highfill, Arkansas; three special kids - Lee Bramlette and wife Tami of Texas, Ryan
Holland and his wife Lukie of North Platte, Nebraska, and Eric Holland and his wife Amy of Whiteman
Air Force Base; three grandchildren, Landon Harwell, Gary David Williamson III, and Austin Dale
Williamson, all of Highfill, Arkansas; four sisters, Joyce Qualls and husband PeeWee of Greenwood,
Arkansas, Melba Holland and husband Howard of Greenwood, AR, Sharon Martin and husband Jim of
Greenwood, AR, and Kay Brown and husband Kenny of Mansfield, AR; one brother, Sam Harwell of Freedom,
Arkansas; mother-in-law, Betty "Nanny" Holland of Highfill, AR; brother-in-law, Roger Holland of
Cincinnati, Ohio; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Phil and Carolyn Bramlette of Westville, OK; lifelong
friend, Johnny Wayne and Melba Cockrall of Fort Smith,Arkansas and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Highfill Methodist Church, Highfill, Arkansas
with Rev. Dewey Dikes and Rev. Bruce Holland officiating. Burial followed at Springtown Cemetery in
Springtown, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
8 October 2003
EVA LOU HATTABAUGH
Eva Lou Hattabaugh, 69, of Freedom Creek Community, Arkansas died October 3,
2003 in a Waldron hospital. She was a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle Church
in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Monday, October 6,
2003 at the Freedom Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery at Freedom, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived
by her husband, Lloyd A. Hattabaugh of the home; one son, David Ray of Elm Park,
Arkansas; four sisters, Della Maye Smith of Booneville, Delta Smith of Sugar Grove,
Loretta Anzar of Peoria, AZ and Dorothy Posey of Peoria, AZ; three brothers, Hoyt
Scantling of Freedom Creek, Donald Scantling of Boise, Idaho and Ronnie Scantling
of Bentonville, AR; one grandchild, John David Hattabaugh of Elm Park, and two
great-grandchildren, Haley and Jessica Hattabaugh. Pallbearers were John Beasley,
Darrell Pyles, Gary Ashford, Darrell Hawthorne, Sam Harwell and Gene Brewer.
The Waldron News
October 7, 1998
JAMES E. HATTABAUGH
James E. Hattabaugh, 86, of Lamont, California, formerly of this
area, died August 17, 1998 in California. He was a member of the Lamont
Jehovah Witness Church. He was the son of the late Van and Homey
Hattabaugh. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Florence
Hattabaugh; a daughter, Dolly, and a son, Clifton; sister, Annie Key;
two brothers Sonny and Jerry Hattabaugh.
Funeral service was August 20, 1998 at the Arvin Funeral Home with
burial at Arvin Cemetery in California.
He is survived by two daughters: Alice Doctoler, of Lamont,
California and Evelyn and son-in-law Archie Selbaugh, of Lamont,
California; two sons and daughter-in-laws: Bill and Joyce Hattabaugh, of
Lamont, California and James and Judy Hattabaugh, of New Mexico; two
sisters: Ruby Brewer, of Booneville and Della Fay Scantling, of Waldron;
six brothers: Buddy, Lloyd, Van Jr., Howard Lee Hattabaugh, of Booneville,
Bobby Hattabaugh, of Panama, Oklahoma and Kenneth Drewery, of Mansfield,
12 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and five great-great
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
5 March 2008
JEAN HATTABAUGH
Jean Hattabaugh, 39, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 22, 2008
in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mansfield First
Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 29, 2008 at the
Mansfield First Baptist Church with interment at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Mitchell
Hattabaugh and daughter, Evani Riley, both of Mansfield; brothers and sisters,
Marlee Pinaula of Guam, Mathew Omengebar of Huntsville, TX, Helen Jones of
Fayetteville, AR, Fred Bloom of North Richland, TX, Bernie Omengebar of Guam, Rod
Bloom of Oklahoma City, OK, Debra Neas of Palau, Donald J. Hill of Waldron, AR, and
Elizabeth Montgomery of Waldron, AR; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She is preceded in death by her son, Rhinehart Silas. Pallbearers were Donald J. Hill,
Fred Bloom, Rod Bloom, Quinton Tallmadge, Cleon Omengebar, Greg Aynes and Josh
Edwards.
The Waldron News
February 25, 1998
JERRY LEE HATTABAUGH
Jerry Lee Hattabaugh, 61, of Elm Park, Arkansas died Saturday,
February 21,1998 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a dump truck driver, a
Baptist and a retired Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 1998
in Freedom Baptist Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery with military
honors, near Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Marie, of the home; one daughter, Paula
Walker, of Fort Smith; three sons: Jerald Hattabaugh and Jerry Don
Hattabaugh, both of Elm Park, and James Hattabaugh, of Booth; two sisters:
Ruby Brewer, of Elm Park, and Della Fay Scantling, of Waldron; six
brothers: Ervil, of Bakersfield, California, Charles, of Lucus, Arkansas,
Lloyd, Van and Howard Lee, of Elm Park, and Bobby, of Roland, Oklahoma;
four grandchildren: Jared Hattabaugh, Shawn Hattabaugh, Jasmine Hattabaugh
and Misty Horn; one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Steve Hattabaugh, Randy Hattabaugh, Mitchell
Hattabaugh, Danny Hauabaugh, Gene Brewer and Lance Hattabaugh.
Honorary pallbearers were Edmond Brewer, Garry Hattabaugh, Bobby J.
Hattabaugh Jr., Robert Dale Hattabaugh and Kenny Hattabaugh.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
August 5, 1998
AARON BENOISE HAWKINS
Aaron Benoise Hawkins, 69, of Greenwood, formerly of Waldron, died
Sunday, August 2, 1998 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a teacher and a
member of the First Baptist Church in Greenwood.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Buffalo Cemetery in
Boles.
Survivors include his wife, June, of the home; two daughters and
sons-in-law: Donna Rogers and David Rogers, of Fayetteville and Carol
Whitson and Donnie Whitson, of Greenwood; one son and daughter-in-law:
Eddie Hawkins and Andrea Hawkins, of Greenwood, three sisters: Freeda
Rose, of Parks, Eloise Jones, of Midland, Arkansas and Susie Eddins, of
Diamond Head, Mississippi; two brothers: Hersel Hawkins, of Santa Clara,
California and Milmo Hawkins, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; six grand children:
Josh and Sarah Whitson, Michael and Erin Hawkins and Sam and Hannah
Rogers; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jackie Gilbert, Albert Rogers, Tommy Harberson,
Bobby Harberson, Darrell Burdess and Booster Hawkins.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Marchewski Sunday
School Class of the First Baptist Church in Greenwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buffalo Cemetery.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
8 December 1999
BOOSTER RENO HAWKINS
Booster Reno Hawkins, 64, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Saturday,
December 4, 1999 in a Murfreesboro, Arkansas hospital. He was a Baptist,
a veteran of the Korean War, a rancher, owner of a construction company
and former Judge of Scott County.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 7 at
Waldron Church of the Nazarene with burial at Buffalo Cemetery in
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife Maxine of the home; three daughters,
Effie Marie Hawkins of Atlanta, Idaho, Stacy Annette King of Woodland,
Washington and Carrisa Suzette Hawkins of the home; one son, Bennie
Ollis Hawkins of Waldron, AR; two step-daughters, Bobbie Brown of
Waldron, AR and Tammy Lazenby of Russellville, AR; one step-son,
Jimmy Knox of Waldron, AR; one brother, John Henry Hawkins of
Russellville, AR; four grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and
one nephew, John Benjamin Hawkins.
Pallbearers were Eddie Hawkins, Bennie Hawkins, Doug Brown,
Jimmy Knox, Greg Lazenby and Nathan Franklin. Honorary pallbearers
were James Yandell, John Ben Hawkins, David Hawkins, Joe Edd Hawkins,
Dwaine Franklin, Wilford Rose, Patric Trevors, Bruce Campbell, Bobby
Hudson and Wade Day.
Scott County Times
6 June 2001
CHARLES HAWKINS
Charles Hoyt Hawkins, 68, of Waldron died Thursday, May 31, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. He was a retired dental lab technician and an Air Force
veteran.
No services were held as requested by the deceased. The body was
cremated under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Dr. Linda Hawkins of the home; four
daughters, Debbie Bryan and Lisa Jordan both of Fort Worth, Texas, Jane
Roa of Reston, Virginia, and Robin Morris of Excelsior, Arkansas; one son,
Russell Wallace of Excelsior, Arkansas; one sister, Nancy King of Fort Worth,
Texas; one brother, David Hawkins of Fort Worth, Texas, 10 grandchildren and
1 great-grandchild.
The Waldron News
29 October 2003
EVALEE DAVIS HAWKINS
Evalee Davis Hawkins, formerly of Parks, Arkansas, died Friday, October 24, 2003
in West Sacramento, California. Interment was Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at
Eastlawn Cemetery, Sacramento, California. She is survived by one son and
two daughters, all of West Sacramento, CA.
The Waldron News
18 June 2008
GLENN HAWKINS
Glenn Hawkins, 94, of Parks, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 in a Waldron hospital.
She was a cook. She is survived by 2 sons, Wayne Davis of Waldron, AR and Waymon Davis of Marlow,
OK, 1 daughter, Betty Garner of Carrollton, TX, 1 step-daughter, Wanda Cherry of Waldron, AR, 11
grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral service was 2:00
p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the Keener Freewill Baptist Church with interment at Hawkins
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Cherry, Brett Cherry, Mike Davis, Jay Davis, Chuck Ellery and
Matt Davis.
The Waldron News
2 August 2006
HARLON HAWKINS
Harlon Hawkins, 79, of Parks, Arkansas passed away Friday, July 28, 2006 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was a member of the Parks Methodist Church, a county agent for the University
of Arkansas for eight years, a member of the Scott County Retired Teachers Association,
teacher for 30 years, a cattle farmer for 46 years, WWII veteran and taught veterans farm
management. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the Parks Baptist
Church with interment in the Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lavern Hawkins; two daughters, Gayla Law
of Greenwood, AR and Jeannie Patterson and husband Wayne of Murphy, TX; one son, Tim Hawkins and
wife Ellen of Fort Smith, AR; seven grandchildren, Holly King and husband Jason, Whitney Law,
Cara Patterson, John Harlon Patterson, Joy Hawkins, Kendyll Hawkins, Emmaleigh Hawkins; one
great granddaughter, Isabella Marie King; one sister, Bonnie Hill and husband Wallace of Parks,
AR. Pallbearers were Troy Buck, John Harlon Patterson, Adam Buck, David Vickers, John Wright
Jameson, Damon Hill, Daniel Adams and Brady Adams. Honorary pallbearers were Dalton Hawkins,
Travis Buck, Wayne Patterson, Wallace Hill, Max Adams, Horace Adams, Sam Stout, Bill Franklin,
Noyce Brutton, Joe Allen and Bob Winnes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boman and
Helen Hawkins of Parks, AR.
The Waldron News
10 November 1999
HERSEL B. HAWKINS
In Santa Clara, CA on November 5, 1999 at the age of 78 years,
Hersel B. Hawkins died. He was the loving husband of Eva Lee Hawkins
for 55 years, beloved father of Michael Hawkins & wife Yoshiko, Janelle
Pierce & husband Guyburt and Brenda Kay Duncan & husband Gordon all
of West Sacramento. Grandfather of Adam, Amy, Chrisie, Craig, Kazie &
Makoto and great-grandfather of Hannah Rene.
Survived by sister Freida Rose of Parks, AR, Eloise Jones of
Mansfield, AR & Bonnie Sue Eddins of Diamond Head, MS and brother Milmo
Hawkins of Tulsa, OK. He was a resident of Santa Clara, CA and a native
of Parks, AR.
He was a member of the American Legion - Post 419 for 12 years,
and a lifetime Assembly of God church member. Friends and family are
invited to attend Cryptside service at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery,
43rd & Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA on Friday, Nov. 12, 1999 at 2 p.m.
Private interment will follow. Flowers may be sent to East Lawn
Memorial Cemetery at the address above or in lieu of flowers donations
may be made to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society. Hersel
will be deeply missed by family and friends alike.
The Waldron News
2 March 2005
REV. J.B. HAWKINS
Rev. J.B. Hawkins (Bro. Hawk), 70 of Hendersonville, TN died February 21, 2005. He
served as a Pastor with the Pentecostal Church of God for 47 years and was presently
the Assoc. Pastor at Miracle Temple Pentecostal Church of God. He is survived by his
wife, Vivian Hawkins; sons, Michael Andrew Hawkins and Doyle Amber Hawkins; daughters,
Christina Ann Freeman and Diane Alleene Freeman; sisters, LaClara Grant and Faye McCoy;
eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 22 at Miracle Temple Pentecostal Church of God with Pastor Scott Long,
Pastor Brian Taylor, Dr. Jeff Steele and Bishop J.D. Moore officiating. Family and friends
served as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family request that Memorial Donations be
made to the Hawkins Memorial Fund, c/o Miracle Temple Pentecostal Church of God at 1335
Plum Street, Madison, TN 37115.
Scott County Times
18 December 2002
JAMES DILLARD HAWKINS
Waldron--Funeral services for James Dillard Hawkins,
68, of Waldron were held Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at
Parks Methodist Church. Burial, with military honors,
followed at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Hawkins died Saturday, December 14 at his home.
He was a retired electrical supervisor, a member of
Parks Methodist Church, a veteran of the US Navy, a member
of VFW Post #1435, was a past Waldron City Councilman,
was a bus driver for Waldron Public Schools and was
involved in many civic, veteran and children's organizations.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; two
daughters, Melynda Morace of Oceanside, California and
Kimberly Spencer of Fort Worth, Texas; a son, James
Hawkins of San Diego, California; three sisters, Geneive
Dailey of Waldron, Doris Lamon of Bull Shoals and Elgivia
Lisle of Fort Smith; three brothers, Paul Hawkins of Olathe,
Kansas, Bill Hawkins of Little Rock and Clifford Dailey
of Waldron; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Paul Hawkins, Bill Hawkins,
Clifford Dailey, Bill Lamon, Drake Hawkins and Dane
Hawkins. Honorary pallbearers were Ouachita Mountain VFW Post #1435.
The Waldron News
19 July 2006
LINDA R. HAWKINS
Linda R. Hawkins, 54, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Thursday, July 6, 2006 in a Ft. Smith nursing
home. She was a member of the Charleston United Methodist Church. Memorial service was at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas with burial under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Christy Dawn Isbell; her mother
Dorothy L. Hawkins; one sister, Marsha Wilcox; one brother, David Hawkins; and one grandson, Matthew
Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, P.O. Box 17000, Fort Smith, Arkansas 71917-7000.
Scott County Times
12 September 2001
MYRTLE HAWKINS
Myrtle Hawkins, 93, of Moffett, Oklahoma, formerly of Waldron, died
Wednesday, September 5, 2001 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a retired cook
in the school cafeteria and a Nazarene. She was born December 7, 1907 in
Mena, Arkansas to Walter H. and Leona Foster Reavis. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Rev. G.E. Hawkins, three sisters, Esther Reavis, Erma Manus
and Ruby Heller, and three brothers, L.Z., Sherman and Frelin Reavis.
Funeral services were held at 10 am, Friday, September 7, 2001 at Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks,
Arkansas.
She is survived by three sisters, Rada Berry and Freida Chilers both of
Fort Worth, Texas and Almeda Jones of Springdale, Arkansas; one brother, Elmer
Reavis of Roland, Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
11 August 1999
REV. RAYMOND HAWKINS
Rev. Raymond Hawkins, 80, of Charleston, Arkansas, formerly of
Waldron, died on Monday, August 2, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He
was a Methodist minister and a veteran of W.W.II. Funeral services were
held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 5 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel
in Waldron with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, AR under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the home; two daughters,
Marsha Wilcox of Texarkana, aR and Linda Hawkins of Charleston, AR; one
son, David Hawkins of Danville, AR; two sisters, Luretha Lloyd of Parks,
AR and Millie Craft of Wyle, TX; one brother, Claude Hawkins of Sand
Springs, OK; four grandchildren, Amy, Mark and Todd Wilcox and Christy
Wyers; one great-grandchild, Matthew.
Pallbearers were Don Frost, David Hawkins, George Hawkins, John
Dewey Hawkins, Wallace Hill, and Chris Woomer. Honorary pallbearers
were Ministers of the North Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist
Church.
The Waldron News
6 August 2008 & 13 August 2008
BILLY JOE HAWTHORNE
Billy Joe Hawthorne, 81, of Mansfield, Arkansas died August(sic: July 31) 31, 2008 in his home. He was a rancher
and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral service was 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2008 at
Calvary Baptist Church with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Abbott, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ida Hawthorne; two daughters,
Cheryl Hunsucker of Katy, TX and Deborah Kuchmas of Mansfield, AR; three sons, Darrell Hawthorne of the
home, Dennis Hawthorne of Mansfield, AR and Bruce Hawthorne of Van Buren, AR; grandchildren Melissa
Morton, Sonia Travcott, Michael Hodges, Kristy Cantu, Jeremiah Hawthorne, Sloane Kuchmas, Jacob Hawthorne
and Lacey Hawthorne; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Dale Hawthorne.
Pallbearers were David Millard, Dan Clark, Dale Phillips, Bobby Dewitt and Todd Garzon.
The Waldron News
21 March 2007 & 28 March 2007
LYDA ELOISE HAYES
Lyda Eloise Hayes, 97, of Grain Valley, Missouri (formerly of Scott County, Arkansas) passed
away on March 17, 2007 at her home in Grain Valley, Missouri. She was born the 25th of May 1909
in the house built by her grandfather, James Gray Sanders, located near Cedar Creek, Arkansas. She
attended public schools in Cedar Creek and Parks. She is survived by her son, James Wesley Hayes of
Woodville, TX; two daughters, Iris Jean Koehlar of Topeka, KS and Eloise Ernestine Combs of Grain
Valley, MO; one sister, Lillie Dayle Oliver of Fort Smith, AR; three grandsons; six granddaughters;
eight great-grandsons; four great-granddaughters; one great-great-grandson and two great-great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Gray Sanders and Lillian Elizabeth Sanders; brothers,
Loyd Dexter Sanders, Winton Lorraine Sanders, Lynn Waymon Sanders, Glen Raymond Sanders, Ellis Earl Sanders,
James Buckley Sanders and Grant Dalton Sanders; sisters, Carmon Audrey Clymer, Melba Lucille Sanders and
Sallie McTigritt; her husband, Ernest Roscoe Hayes and one great granddaughter. Funeral service was at 10:00
a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the Cedar Creek Community Church with interment to follow at the Sanders
Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Joshua Curtis, Nathan
Curtis, Michael Champaene, Joseph Champaene, Ronald Combs and Mark Hayes. Memorial contributions may be made
to Cedar Creek Cemetery Fund.
The Waldron News
26 March 2008
MARY RUTH HAYGOOD
Mary Ruth Haygood, 61, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008 in
her home. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Payne of
Newbern, North Carolina and Frank Haygood of Kermit, Texas; four daughters, Christine
Payne of Waldron, AR, Marsha Payne of New Haven, Vermont, Patricia Rainwater of
Marshall, Texas and Cynthia Napier of Waldron, AR; brother, James Thomas of Kermit,
Texas; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her
parents, Frank and Maybell Thomas and two brothers, Ray Gene Thomas and Frank
Franklin Thomas, Jr. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a
later date.
Scott County Times
12 November 2003
JAMES ORVILLE HEAD
Midland--James Orville Head, 65, of Midland, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 4, 2003
in his home. He was retired from Riverside Furniture after 33 years of service.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Friday, November 7, 2003 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Arkansas.He is survived by his wife,
Vicki Head of the home; two daughters, Angela Rackley of Springdale, Arkansas and
Sabrina Daws of Poteau, Oklahoma; one son SSgt. Jamie Gilbert of Shreveport,
Louisiana; four sisters, Billi Beene of Bokoshe, Oklahoma, Daphne Moore of Fort
Smith, Arkansas, Rita Cusic and Laura Pryor both of Arkoma, Oklahoma; four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Robert Hill, Bob Hill,
Charles Brown, Roy King, Joe Irwin and Tommy McClain.
Scott County Times
30 April 2003
ISABELLE HEATH
Isabelle Heath, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Monday, April 21, in a
Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and member of Waldron United Methodist
Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will & Mary House Self;
one sister, Madge Barnett; one brother, Waymon Self.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Thursday, April 24, at Mt. Pleasant
Methodist Church with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by one son: Steven Heath of Evanston, WY; one sister: Beatrice
Hanf of Brewerton, NY; two brothers, Wayford Self of Ft. Smith and Tade Self
of Waldron and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Phillip Holland, Mike House, Lanny Richmond, Joe Richmond,
Bruce Self and Joe Caldwell.
The Waldron News
April 29, 1998
XENIA "AUDIE" HEFNER
Services for Xenia "Audie" Hefner of Hobbs, New Mexico were held at
10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 1998 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witness under the direction of Smith-Rogers Funeral Home. Minister Larry
Breen officiated. Burial was at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Lovington.
Mrs. Hefner, 83, died April 18 at Columbia Lea Regional Medical
Center. She was born September 6, 1914 in Lexington, Oklahoma. She
practiced nursing for many years in the Scott County area. She was a
resident of Boothe from 1969 to 1992.
Survivors include her sons Ray Carr, of Hobbs and Leonard Hefner,
of Boothe; two daughters: Jean Ritter, of Oklahoma and Latrelle Fallis,
of Texas; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and eight great-great
grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers.
She was preceded in death by two husbands and two daughters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lea County, P.O.
Box 249 Hobbs, New Mexico 88241.
Scott County Times
17 December 2003
BARBARA HEGAN
Barbara Hegan, 55, formerly of Waldron passed away on December 9, 2003 at St. Mary's
Hospital in Russellville from a massive heart attack suffered on November 21. She
was born March 5, 1948 in Twin Fall, ID. She is survived by one son, Eric V. Hegan II
of Russellville; one brother, Jim Lauber of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Teddie Anne
Umfleet of Waldron, Arkansas; three nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in
death by her husband Eric V. Hegan and one brother, Owen Burdick of Texas and her
parents. Central Arkansas Funeral Services of Conway handled the arrangements. There
were no services held.
The Waldron News
9 May 2008
EDITH ALYLENE NICHOLS HEGAR
Edith Alylene Nichols Hegar was born June 18, 1929 in Scott County, Arkansas. Alylene
received her Bachelor's Degree from Texas Technological University, Lubbock, Texas;
Master's and Doctorate from University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. She was a long-
term employee of the Dallas County Community College District having served as
Counselor and Professor of Psychology. She was licensed as a Psychologist by the
State of Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Virgie Nichols of
Parks, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband John Hegar and Eva Steele; grandchildren:
Brittany Hegar, Colton Sanders and Mason Hegar; brother, Ralph Nichols and wife Sharon;
sister, Eva Jo Phillips and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Service will
be held at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, Texas on Monday, May 5,
2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Forney, Texas.
The Waldron News
30 July 2008
JERRY EWELL HELM
Jerry Ewell Helm, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 in a Waldron
hospital. He was a Staff Sergeant air craft mechanic in the Airforce. He is survived by his
wife of 50 years Patsy Helm of Waldron, 1 daughter Cindy Cook of California, 2 sons Greg and
Jerry Helm both of California, and 6 grandchildren. Graveside service was 2:00 pm Wednesday,
July 23, 2008 at Bush Cemetery with interment at the Bush Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jerry Helm, Jr., Gregory Helm, Travis Cook, Jared Helm and Michael
Nimon.
Scott County Times
27 February 2002
ALVIS HELMS
Alvis Wayne Helms, 67, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of
Waldron, died Monday, February 18, 2002 at Arkansas Hospice Center.
He was born December 22, 1934 near Waldron to the late Joe and
Annie Lynch Helms. Mr. Helms had worked as a farmer. Survivors include
his friend and care-giver, Sheila Shelton, his friends at Southwest
Nursing Center, and several cousins. Memorial services were Friday at
7:00 p.m., February 22, 2002 at the Corner Stone Baptist Church of
East End by Brother Jerry Miller. Burial was at North Centerpoint
Cemetery by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
12 February 2003
MIDGE HELMS
Annie Midge Helms, 79, of Hon, Arkansas died Sunday,
February 8, 2003 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a
homemaker and member of Hon Baptist Church. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Earl Helms and a daughter, Wanda
Deboer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday,
February 12, 2003 at the Hon Baptist Church with burial at
Lower Center Point Cemetery in Hon under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by two daughters, Georgia Coatney
and Wilma Sanderfer both of Greenwood; two sons, J.C. Helms
and J.T. Helms both of Hon; two sisters, Jewel Looper of
Fort Smith and Ruby Harris of Waldron; 13 grandchildren; 30
great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honoray pallbearers
will be grandchildren.
Scott County Times
27 June 2001
BEVERLY KASTL HELTON
Beverly Ann Kastl Helton, 53, of Waldron died Tuesday, June 19, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was
a retired clerical worker. Cremation was under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by
her husband, George Helton, Jr. of the home; one daughter, Tracy Lynn Brixey of Casa, Arkansas; one son,
Dustin Carter of Waldron; her mother, Juanita Kastl of Waldron; two brothers, Nubbin Kastl of Waldron and
George J. Kastl of Albany, Oregon; and three grandchildren, Jermey Mayo, Levi West and Austin Carter.
The Waldron News
12 January 2005
CHESSIE LIMBOCKER HELTON
Chessie Limbocker Helton, 89, of Blue Ball, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in her home. She
was a homemaker and was preceded in death by one daughter, Doyle Helton, two brothers, Chet and Robert
Limbocker, and one sister, Virgie Farnsworth. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2005
at Martin Chapel with burial at Helton Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Earle Lemons and husband, Ron Lemons of Greenwood and Mary
Helton Viera of Waldron; one brother, Edwin Limbocker of Oklahoma City, OK; four grandchildren, Doyll Alan
Garner, Theresa Bradbury, Melvin Ray Gregg and Steven Earls; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Billy, James, Johnny, Charlie and Glen Dale Farnsworth and Bobby Limbocker.
Honorary pallbearers were Melvin Gregg, Steve Earls, Wendell Limbocker, Todd Rood, Billy Ray Crawley and
Bruce Bradbury.
Scott County Times
7 May 2003
LEWIS THOMAS HELTON
Waldron--Funeral services for Lewis Thomas Helton, 84, of Waldron will be
held Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 10 am at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Helton died Sunday, May 4, 2003 in a Waldron hospital. He was a
retired carpenter, a veteran of WWII and attended Mt. Pleasant Methodist
Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Helton.
Survivors include his wife, Nora; two daughters, Sue Harp of Aurora,
Colorado and Elaine Hinkley of San Diego, California; a step-daughter,
Cathy Vaughn of Greenwood; four sons, Tom Helton of Oceanside, California,
Mike Helton of Kingsland, Georgia, Fred Helton of San Diego, California and
Frank Helton of Spring Valley, California; three step-sons, Randy Godfrey of
Greenwood and Johnny Godfrey and James Godfrey both of Waldron; two sisters,
Beatrice Norton of Columbia, Missouri and Burnetta Richmond of Waldron; three
step-sisters, Mary Gray of Booneville, Hazel Cleveland of Warren, Arkansas and
Johnnie Sheppard of Booneville; one brother, John Helton of Lavaca; a step-
brother, Nathan Franklin of Booneville; sixteen grandchildren; nine great
grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be John Dee Helton, Shane Millard, Mike House, Mitchell
Rose and Danny Richmond. Honorary pallbearer will be Lonnie Henderson.
Scott County Times
26 June 2002
MARGARET HENDERSON
Arizona--Margaret Ann Henderson, 82, of Mesa, Arizona passed away
on June 14, 2002.
Margaret Ann is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Ann and
David Eagle Burger.
She is also survived by two grandsons, Matt Eagle Burger and his wife
Megan and their son Jack; Casey Eagle Burger and his wife Nicole and
their son Buck.
Margaret Ann was preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Buelah
Rice; her son Hugh David Burnett; and her husband Leming Henderson.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Waldron.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Child Crisis Center-
East Valley Inc., 604 W. 9th St., Mesa, Arizona 85201.
The Waldron News
January 21, 1998
MRS. BETTY RUTH HENDRICK
Mrs. Betty Ruth Hendrick, of Mena,, died Tuesday, January 13, 1998
at the Mena Medical Center.
She was born on September 11, 1922 in Charlotte, Texas Her age
being 75 years, four months and two days.
Mrs. Hendrick was the daughter of the late Rhim Love and the late
Betty Stinson Love. She was united in marriage to Curtis Hendrick on May
28, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas.
She made her home in Mena for the past six months moving from
Waldron, was a school teacher, a member of the Eastern Star, and the First
Baptist Church of Waldron.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis Hendrick, of Mena; one
daughter, Jane Pate, of Mena; one son, Curtis Edward Hendrick, of Granite
Bay, California; two sisters: Margaret Youngman, of Dale, Texas and Louise
Walker, of Gonzales, Texas; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Lucy Wheeler and Mary
Newman.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16 in the
Calvary Baptist Church with Brother Terry Dwiggins officiating. Interment
will be in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Hall Funeral
Service of Mena.
The Waldron News
20 January 1999
WAYNE W. HENLEY
Wayne W. Henley, 83, of Mansfield died Jan. 15, in a Van Buren
hospital. He was a Baptist, and was retired from the US Navy and
retired from Clark County Fire Dept. in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was also
a Veteran of WW Two and the Korean War.
Funeral service as at 11 a.m. Jan. 19 at Rock Creek Baptist Church
in Mansfield with burial at 1 p.m. at National Cemetery in Fort Smith
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
He was survived by his wife, Freda; two sons, Gerald and Terry
Henley of Mansfield; two sisters, Bonnie Gragson and Gertie Watts of
Las Nevas, Nevada; three grandchildren, Dawn Price, Rachael Kenney and
Thorin Henley.
Pallbearers were Connie Efurd, Craig Wright, Nelton Henley,
Bill Conaway, Robert Schlinker, Ernest Schlinker and honorary
pallbearer was Clifford Criswell.
Viewing was 3 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18.
Scott County Times
21 November 2001
ERMAN HENRY
Erman Leon Henry, age 77, of Waldron passed away Tuesday, November
13, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired furniture factory
worker and a member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church.
Erman is survived by his wife, Melba of the home; one daughter,
Gloria Borrego of Bonham, Texas; one sister, Virgie Ray of Waldron,
Arkansas; two grandchildren, Brian Jones of Fort Smith, Arkansas and
Shelia Page of Sallisaw, Oklahoma and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Thursday, November 15, 2001 at the Harmony
Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Brian Jones, Chuck House, Bill Ray, Wayne Henry,
Ryan Page and Vaughn Drum.
The Waldron News
23 May 2007
MELBA HENRY
Melba Henry, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on May 15, 2007 at her home in Waldron,
Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. She is
survived by her daughter, Gloria Borrego of Bonham, Texas; two grandchildren, Brian Jones
of Fort Smith, AR, Sheila Jones of Sallisaw, OK; two great-grandchildren, Vincent Alwine
and Madeline Alwine of Sallisaw, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erman Henry
of Waldron, AR. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Martin Funeral Home
with interment at the Duncan Cemetery under direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Pallbearers were Steven Moore, Chuck House, Ryan Page, Jerry Cossey, Floyd Ray Cossey and
Tommy Mackey.
Scott County Times
17 July 2002
VERA MARGARET HENSON
Waldron--Graveside services for Vera Margaret Henson, 88, of Waldron were held Tuesday,
July 16, 2002 at 2 pm at Palestine Cemetery in Palestine, Indiana. Local arrangements
were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Henson died Tuesday, July 9,
2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a retired registered nurse and was of the Baptist
faith. Survivors include her husband, Donald; two sons, Rex Dickey and Clarence Dickey both
of Warsaw, Indiana; and four sisters.
The Waldron News
20 November 2002
JOHNNIE L. HERNREICH
Johnnie L. Hernreich, 77, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died
November 17, 2002 in a local hospital. She was the semi-retired
President and Financial Officer of Esquire Jewelers, Inc.,
having spent the last 50 years there.
Johnnie was a long standing member of the Jeweler's
Board of Trade, a member of the Bonneville House, an original
board member of Sister Cities Committee with Cisterna, Italy.
She was a former member of Business and Professional Women's
Club, and a former Trustee of the Sparks Hospital Board.
She was a driving force along with George Hernreich, in
operating KFPW Radio Fort Smith, KAIT TV Jonesboro, KZNG Radio
Hot Springs and Channel 40 Fort Smith. She was preceded in
death by her husband George Hernreich and her son, Bill G.
Jones.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday,
November 20, 2002 at Goddard United Methodist Church with
burial at Roselawn Cemetery next to her beloved husband of
20 years, George Gernreich under the direction of Edwards
Funeral Home.
She is survived by her son, Larry Murry and daughter-
in-law Linda Murry both of Fort Smith; one sister, Mildred
Stephens of Fort Smith; one brother, Verdell Jones of Lawton,
OK; three grandsons, Matt Murry of Cabot, AR, Scott and Brett
Murry of Paris, AR; and three great-granddaughters, Caylie,
Summer and Ashley Murry of Cabot, AR, as well as many dear
friends and extended family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Goddard United
Methodist Church, 1922 Dodson, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901;
Arkansas Children's Hospital, P.O. Drawer 2222, Little Rock,
AR 72203 or The Children's Diabetes Research Association,
212 Natural Resource Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
The Waldron News
Sept 30, 1998
BENJAMIN HERRIN
Benjamin Dale Herrin, 75, of Welch, Oklahoma died Tuesday, September
22, 1998 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri after a short
illness.
Mr. Herrin was born August 20, 1923, ad Cedar Creek. He attended
school in Parks. He lived most of his life in Scott County and moved to
Welch 11 years ago from Grangeville, Idaho where he had lived for 2-1/2
years. He was a retired farmer and cattleman.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
in Commerce, Oklahoma and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Welch. He was a
U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean War, achieving
the rank of corporal and serving as a machine gunner and tank driver.
He married Colleen Jones on Oct. 5, 1946 at Gravelly. She survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Thomas Herrin, of Bluejacket,
Oklahoma and Troy Dale Herrin, of Seattle, Washington; two sisters: Eva
Herrin, of San Francisco, Calif. and Vera Herrin Hand, of Claremont,
California; two step-granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.
Joint services for Mr. Herrin and his brother-in-law, Clay Jones,
was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Thomas Funeral Home in Welch. The Rev.
Orville Moody and Brad Canham, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in
Rogers Cemetery, west of Welch.
Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Northeast
Oklahoma Veteran's Funeral Detail.
Thomas Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 February 2003
COLLEEN HERRIN
Former Welch, Oklahoma resident Colleen Herrin, 73,
passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003 at Eastwood Manor in
Commerce, after a long illness.
Mrs. Herrin was born on July 29, 1929 in Gravelly,
Ark., to Samuel J. and Emma Mae Thornton Jones. She grew
up and attended school in Nola. In 1945 she became the
wife of Benjamin Herrin. Their union lasted until Mr.
Herrin passed away in September 1999. Mrs. Herrin devoted
her life to her husband, children, and home. She was a
wonderful friend and neighbor. Throughout her life she
enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. In later years
she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She
was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband,
five brothers and one sister.
Survivors include two sons, Tom Herrin and wife,
Vickie of Bluejacket, and Troy Herrin of Clarkson, Idaho;
two brothers, Bill and Wendell Jones, both of Waldron,
Ark; two sisters, Willene Hutchens of Waldron, Ark., and
Roberta Ormsby of Moses Lake, Wash; two granddaughters,
Melissa Stogsdill of Commerce and Cheryl Hurt of Beecher,
Minn; and six great grandchildren.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, in
the Thomas Chapel in Welch. Serving as pallbearers were
Clarence Fair, Denny McCord, Jim Thomas, Joe Mayfield,
David Packer and Lonnie Stogsdill. Interment was in the
Rogers Cemetery, west of Welch. The services were under
the direction of the Thomas Funeral Home of Welch.
The Waldron News
11 October 2006
EVA HAZEL HERRIN
Eva Hazel Herrin was born December 29, 1921 in Cedar Creek, Arkansas to Benjamin Harrison
Herrin and Nancy Ellen (Easily) Herrin. She passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 in
Citrus Heights, California at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her sister, Verla
(Herrin) Hand and brother, Benjamin Dale Herrin, also originally from Cedar Creek. Eva left
the farm as a young adult after briefly teaching school. She joined the Navy at the age of
24 and proudly served until the war ended. She settled in San Francisco and lived there almost
50 years. She worked for a major insurance company and shipyard company until retiring in the
1980's. She traveled extensively after retirement with friends and family. She was much loved
and will be missed. She is survived by her niece Deborah (Hand) Brown of Claremont, CA; three
nephews, Bob Hand of Lincoln, CA, Troy Herrin of Clarkston, Idaho and Tom Herrin of Blue Jacket,
OK; and two great nephews, Cory Brown and Cameron Brown. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, October 5, graveside at the Cedar Creek Cemetery in Parks, AR with burial under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Walrdon, AR.
The Waldron News
18 January 2006
GARY WENDELL HERRIN
Gary Wendell Herrin, 59, of San Antonio, Texas passed away Friday, January 6, 2006 in San Antonio,
TX. He was a retired chief master Sergeant in the Air Force. He was born November 24, 1946 at
Forester, AR to Fred and Ruby Herrin. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2006
at the Cedar Creek Community Church with interment in the Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Herrin of the home; two daughters, Melissa
Herrin of Topeka, Kansas and Wendy Henderson and her husband John of Oceanside, CA; two step children,
David Anderson and Angela J. Moore; one brother Billy R. Herrin and his wife Norma of Hector, AR; one
sister, Rose Smalling of Cedar Creek, Arkansas; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Larry Herrin. Pallbearers
were the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Herrin, Danny and Jackie Smalling,
Jerry and John Carter, Larry Brooks and Cal Walker.
The Waldron News
24 August 2005
CHARLES L. HICKERSON
Charles L. Hickerson, 86, of Arkoma, OK died Friday, August 19, 2005 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was retired from the Postal Service after 40 years, an Army veteran of
WWII and a member of Arkoma Assemby of God Church. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Fern. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24th at McConnell
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas
under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He is survived by two
daughters, Jeannie Fitting of Ft. Smith, AR and Jan Richardson of Arkoma, OK; one
son, Gary Hickerson of Arkoma, OK; and one grandchild. Pallbearers were Joe Erwin,
James Hickerson, Josh DeLeon, Darrell Fuller, John Repass and Eric Fitting.
Scott County Times
2 January 2002
HETTIE HICKERSON
Hettie Lee Hickerson, age 79, of Mansfield was born August 31,
1922. She went to be with her late husband, James Lee Hickerson on
Wednesday, December 19, 2001. Mrs. Hickerson was a homemaker and a
Nazarene.
She is survived by one son, James Lee Hickerson and his wife,
Betsy Lee of Mansfield. Other survivors include one daugher-in-law,
Elizabeth Hickerson of Indiana, one sister, Glenda Wade of California;
one brother, Johnny Carpenter of Germany; four grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by one son, Charles Douglas Hickerson.
Funeral services were held at 11 am Saturday, December 22,
2001 at the Mansfield Church of the Nazarene with interment at Coop
Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home.
Pallbearers were Jackie Smith, Michael Smith, Daron Trantham,
Roger Ball, Gus Thompson and Rick Thomas.
Scott County Times
21 February 2001
WILLIE HICKMAN
Willie H. Hickman, 77, of Parks, Arkansas died February 12, 2001 in
his home. He was a logger and a World War II veteran. Funeral services were Saturday,
February 17, 2001 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Buffalo Cemetery near
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife
Sue Hickman; two daughters, Gwenda Hickman of Show Low, Arizona and Beverly Moler of Madera,
California; one brother, Lenard Hickman of Ft. Collins, Colorado; five grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Shane Rogers, Michael Rogers, Ramon Espinosa, Kenneth
Preston, Jimmy Dean Lee and Paul Rainbolt. Honorary pallbearer was Herman Atchley.
The Waldron News
15 September 2004
FRED DANIEL HICKOX
Fred Daniel Hickox, age 70, died Monday, September 6, 2004 in his home at Y-City. He was born
September 8, 1933 in Hoboken, Georgia and was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was a member
of the Living Word Church in Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters,
Debbie and her husband David Williams of Farmerville, Louisiana, and Danene and her husband Robert
Abney of Gilmer, Texas; two step-sons, Kevin Scott of Johnstown, New York, Brian and his wife Dawn
Scott of Lexington, South Carolina; four step-daughters, Leslie and husband Willie Bailey of Columbia,
South Carolina, Susan and husband Robert Stover of Oakgrove, Louisiana, Teri and her husband Eric Terry
of Magazine, Arkanas, Amy and her husband John Schenk of Norfolk, Virginia. Other survivors include 20
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawton and wife Nona of Carroll, Georgia, Russell
and wife Mary of Waynesville, Georgia; three sisters, Effie and husband James Griffin of Waycross, Georgia,
Inez Stokes of Hoboken, Georgia, Myrtis (Landell) Hickox of Aztec, New Mexico along with several nieces
and nephews. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9 at Chant Pentecostal Church with
Rev. Waymon Hunt and Rev. Grady Parker officiating. Interment followed at Buffalo Cemetery near Boles,
Arkansas under the directionof Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Delton Stover,
David Byrd, Daniel Stover, Michael Bailey, Willie Bailey, Brian Scott, John Schenk and Eric Terry.
The Waldron News
27 October 2004
BEULAH MAE HICKS
Beulah Mae Hicks, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 20, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. She was
a housekeeping supervisor at Mercy Hospital and attended the Jubilee Church. She was preceded in death by
her husband of 50 years, James A. Hicks. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2004 at Jubilee
Church with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by three daughters, Patsy Goff of Bastrop, TX, Dottie Blackmon of Waldron, and Brenda Mock of
Waldron; two sons, James P. Hickms of Waldron and Phillip Hicks of Waldron; nine grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Stephen Goff, Tony Blackmon, Robert Blackmon, Daniel Mock, Brandon Jones and
Tommy Franklin. Honorary pallbearer was Tommy Waddle.
Scott County Times
18 June 2003
CHARLES HICKS
Ft. Smith--Charles Henry Hicks, 57, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas died Saturday,
June 14, 2003 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a retired car salesman and
of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services were held 2:30 pm on Monday, June 16, 2003 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery near Waldron under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by two daughters, Tracy Roberge and Kealy Hicks both of
Bokoshe, Oklahoma; two sons, Charles Hicks and Shannon Hicks both of Ft. Smith;
two sisters, Catherine Heathcock of Ft. Smith and Lori Johnson of Oklahoma
City; one brother, William Hicks of Jacksonville, Alabama; and nine
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Robert Casey, Shannon Hicks, Gerald Davis, Mike Cole, Steve
Roberge and Sean Hicks.
The Waldron News
28 July 1999
FRANKIE MARCELL HUTCHENS HICKS
Frankie Marcell Hutchens Hicks, 52, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died
Sunday, July 25, 1999 in a Tulsa hospital. She was a receiving clerk
for Fadler Co., and a member of Pilot Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Hutchens.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 at
Pilot Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial at Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Hicks; one son, Clayton
Hicks of the home; her mother Willene Hutchens of Waldron, two sisters,
Ann Binkley of Hot Springs, AR and Linda Conway of Lima, Ohio; five
nephews, Stan Binkley of Fort Smith, Paul Binkley of Waldron, Cliff
Binkley of Huntsville, AL, Jeremy Jameson of Virginia Beach, VA and
Will Conway of Lima, Ohio; one great nephew, Adam Binkley; and one
great niece, Ashley Binkley.
Pallbearers were Stan Binkley, Paul Binkley, Greg Sanders, Jerry
Montgomery, Tommy Selkirk and Terrill Scroggins. Honorary pallbearers
were Will Conway, Eugene Lawson and Cliff Binkley.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Hospice, c/o
St. Johns Medical Center, 1923 S. Utica Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104-6502.
The Waldron News
21 February 2001
MARIAN FRANCIS DENADEL HICKS
Marian Francis Denadel Hicks, 67, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Saturday,
February 3, 2001 in Leflore County, Oklahoma. She was a rental property
operator.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 16 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Charles; one daughter, Kealy Michelle
Hicks of Fort Smith, AR; one step-daughter, Tracy Michelle Roberge of Spiro,
OK; two step-sons, Charles H. Hicks of Fort Smith and Shannon Dewayne Hicks of
Mena, AR; two sisters, Reba Lea Bogham of San Bernardino, CA and Anna Howard
of Pottsville, AR.
Scott County Times
6 March 2002
THOMAS HICKS
Thomas David Hicks, 89, of Waldron died February 26, 2002 in a
Waldron nursing home. He was a retired logger.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 2 pm
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at
Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron.
He is survived by one step daughter, Ester Wagner of Waldron; two
step-sons, Ben Killion of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Roy Killion of
Greenforest, Arkansas; five nephews, Tommy Waddle, J.P. Hicks, Phillip
Hicks, Sonny Hicks and Henry Hicks; eight nieces, Margaret Finney, Dottie
Blackmon, Brenda Mock, Patsy Goff, Flora Bell Lawson, Juanita Scroggins,
Velma Castleberry and Minnie Hicks; six step-grandchildren and six step-
great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Sonny Hicks, Henry Hicks, J.P. Hicks, Phillip
Hicks, Glen Dale Wagner and Randy Shores.
The Waldron News
11 June 2003
KYLE WAYNE HIGGINBOTHAM
Kyle Wayne Higginbotham was born on September 17, 1998 in Merced, California
and passed away May 22, 2003 in Madera, California.
Kyle was a very strong boy and put up a fight all the way through. He
touched everybody's life that he met and is so deeply loved by all his
family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all. He enjoyed being
surrounded by his family & friends. He loved planting, picking & smelling
his flowers. He would go out in the gardens and plant his flowers. He loved
carrying his family pictures, mum-mum, alcohol pads, stuffed animals and
stickers, he also loved writing letters to family and friends. Kyle always
considered Children's Hospital as a second home. He always enjoyed being
with the staff and patients there. Everybody at Children's Hospital considered
him family. Kyle even named the hospital Debbie's House after his favorite
nurse's assistant (PCT.)
Kyle is survived by his parents Thomas & Kelly Higginbotham, and a sister
Emma Dawn Higginbotham all of Merced, California. Grandparents Donovan Wayne
& Annabelle Higginbotham of Winton, California. He is also survived by his
grandfather Revis Grisham & step-grandmother Carole Grisham. Also a great-
aunt & great-uncle Betty & Earl Craig of Waldron, Arkansas. Godparents Bryan
& Sue Hofman of Modesto, California. Moreover, numerous aunts, uncle, cousins,
family and friends.
Kyle is preceded in death by his grandmother Dawn Gail Grisham and great-
grandfather Calvin Grisham. He is also survived by his great grandmother Lillian
Rushton of Mariposa, CA & a great grandmother Peggy Grisham of Planada, CA.
A funeral service was held Friday, May 30, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of
Christ in Merced, CA followed by burial at Plainsburg Cemetery. All services
were under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced, CA.
Scott County Times
10 April 2002
JOHN HIGGINS, SR.
John Emmett Higgins, Sr., son of the late Dorris and Gladys
Blevins Higgins, was born July 22, 1932 in Coaldale, Arkansas.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Joann Crittendon on
February 15, 1959 at Malden, Missouri. She preceded him in death on
June 22, 2000. On September 21, 2001 he was united in marriage to
Kathleen Adams at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
John Emmett Higgins, Sr. died March 16, 2002 at Methodist
Hospital North in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 69 years, 7 months
and 22 days.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Higgins of West Helena,
Arkansas; two sons, Martin Harold and wife Cindy Higgins of DeSoto,
Missouri and John E. and wife Lori Higgins, Jr. of Kennett, Missouri;
one daughter, Tanya and husband Paul Robinson of Bethalto, Illinois;
4 stepsons, Ted and wife Janie Johnston of Bates, Arkansas, Carl and
wife Sheila Johnston, Kenny and wife Kathy Johnston, Terry and wife
Cheryl Johnston, all of Waldron; two step-daughters, Debbie Johnston
of Waldron and Diana and husband Jerald Hattabaugh of Mansfield; 3
grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 1 step-great-grandchild and a
host of other family and friends.
Scott County Times
24 September 2003
BIRD HIGHFILL
Bird Highfill, 81, of Waldron died Sunday, September 21, 2003 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a retired seamstress and member of Boles Southern Baptist Church. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Harding Highfill and a daughter, Ruth Davis.
Visitation was held Tuesday, September 23, 2003 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the
funeral home. She is survived by two daughters, Tim Highfill of Boles, Arkansas
and Gene & Phyllis Highfill of Springfield, Oregon; and one sister, Tish Rogers of
Boles, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association,
320 N. Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901.
The Waldron News
23 February 2000
JESSE A. HIGHFILL, JR.
Jesse A. Highfill, Jr., 82, of Springfield, Oregon died
February 20, 2000. He was born on March 30, 1917 in Blue Ball, AR
to Jesse and Lulah (Taylor) Highfill, Sr. He was a former resident
of Los Angeles, Cypress and Corona, CA.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. February 23 at Buell Chapel
in Springfield, Oregon with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery under the
direction of Buell Chapel of Springfield, OR.
He was married to Etta J. Webb on May 26, 1956 in Las Vegas,
NV. He was a U.S. Army Cavalry member mounted on horseback in 1938.
He was a carpenter and in general construction. He was a life member
of the Carpenters Union #803. He enjoyed gardening, church activities
and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by one brother, Ferrell (Vicky) Highfill of
Montebello, CA; one sister, Bird Highfill of Boles, AR; two nieces,
Ricky three nephews, Gene (Phyllis) Highfill of Springfield, Theo
Highfill of Texas and Tim Highfill of Boles, AR. [Copied as published;
possibly one line missing.]
The Waldron News
29 September 1999
WILLIAM HERMAN HIGHFILL
William Herman Highfill, 89, of Poteau, Oklahoma died on Tuesday,
September 21, 1999 in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Heavener, Oklahoma. He was a long time resident of
Poteau and a retired Minister of the Baptist faith. He was preceded
in death by his parents, William E. and Barbara Highfill and two
brothers, Claude and Bruce Highfill.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 24
at First Baptist in Heavener, OK with burial at Hill Cemetery in
Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Highfill of the home;
three daughters and sons-in-law, Lora Ellen and Thomas Shriver of
Dallas, TX, Dr. Marilyn Joyce and James Porter of Crowley, TX and
Helen Virginia and Paul Emert of Burleson, TX; 3 sons and daughters-
in-law, Dr. William Carl and Dr. Patricia Highfill of Auburn, AL,
Reverend Donald Bryan and Erma Highfill of Uberlandia, Brazil and
Kem David Highfill of Savannah, GA; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law,
Lois and Charles Graves of Poteau, OK and Virginia and Reverend
Kenneth King of Lufkin, TX; one sister-in-law, Edna Highfill of
Poteau, OK; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; numerous
nieces and nephews and a host of friends and children in the faith.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First
Baptist Church Building Fund of Heavener, OK, Kiamichi Baptist
Assembly of Talihina, OK or Oklahoma Baptist Childrens Home through
First Baptist Church of Heavener, OK.
The Waldron News
10 July 2002
A.D. HILL, JR.
Alamogordo, NM--A.D. Hill, Jr., 77, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather
passed away July 1, 2002. He was born in Scott County, the son of the late A.D. and Vesta
Young Hill. After graduation from Waldron High School in 1942, he proudly served his country
during World War II on a submarine in the Pacific. Later he joined the Army and left the
military with the rank of warrant officer. He retired in 1976 as chief of a missile station
at White Sands Missile Range, NM. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Atha Lee Hill;
his daughter, Susan Hill of Snohomish, WA; sons and daughters-in- law, Gregory Hill and
Lenore of Alamagordo, NM; Larry Hill and Karen of Albuquerque, NM; sister Zella H. Strickland
of Wendell, NC; and one grandson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13 at
2:00 p.m. at the Lavaca Assembly of God Church. His ashes will be buried in the Lee family
cemetery in Lavaca.
The Waldron News
1 September 2004
ARCHIE BUELL HILL
Archie Buell Hill, 93, of Parks, Arkansas passed away August 26, 2004 at his home. He was born
March 17, 1911 at Blue Ball, Arkansas, the sn of William Newton Hill and Mary Jane McLain Hill.
Archie was a member of the Parks Baptist Church where he taught an adult Sunday School class for
thirty one years. He retired in 1973 from the Waldron Public School System as a teacher and administrator
with thirty years of service. Archie was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Ruby Allen and his
beloved wife, Mary. Archie is survived by his son, Wallace and daughter-in-law, Bonnie of Parks, his
grandson, Damon of Fayetteville, Arkansas, his granddaughter, Jennifer Vickers and her husband David
of Parks, one great-granddaughter, Brittany Vickers and one great-grandson, David Lee Vickers of Fort
Smith. Other survivors include one niece Barbara Allen of Waldron, one nephew, Donald Allen of Texarkana
and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28 at the
Parks Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Yeoman officiating. Interment followed at Parks Cemetery under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Don Frost, Billy John
Franklin, John Laird, Danny Morran, Richard McLain and Donald Allen. Honorary pallbearers were Alvin
Papasan, John Trumble, Holland Piles, Howard Holleman, Harlon Hawkins and L.K. Robertson.
The Waldron News
28 January 2008
ATHA HILL
Atha Hill, age 79, of New Mexico, died on January 19, 2008. Atha is preceded in death by
her husband of 54 years, A.D. Hill, Jr. and is survived by their three children, Larry,
Gregory and Susan Hill of New Mexico. Locally, she is survived by her brothers and
sisters-in-law, Sam and Loreen Lee of Alma, Tom and Lorraine Lee of Barling, Dorothy Lee
of Lavaca, Martha Lee Taylor of California and 17 nieces and nephews. Atha was the
daughter of Mena residents, Sam and Eva Heath Lee. Her husband, A.D., was the son of
Doss and Vesta Hill of Mena and later Mansfield. Atha, born near Mena, graduated from
Cherry Hill High School and married in 1947. The couple moved with their three children to
New Mexico in 1957. A memorial service and reception will be held for all friends and
family at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 2nd at the Assembly of God Church in Lavaca.
The Waldron News
13 April 2005
CAROLYN HILL
Carolyn Hill, 62, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, April 7, 2005 in a Waldron hospital. She
was a homemaker and a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, AR with burial under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Donald Gene Hill of the home; one son, Donald
Joe and wife Angie Hill of Waldron, AR; her mother, Audrey Harris of Waldron, AR; grandparents, Jean
and Evani Riley; one brother, Ken and his wife Karen Harris of Waldron, AR; and two grandchildren,
Darlynda and Wendi Hill of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were John Kuhlman, Robert Jett, David Jett, Tim
Jett, Rusty Craig and Carl Long.
The Waldron News
27 October 1999
DELLA JANE ROBERTS HILL
Della Jane Roberts Hill, 60, of Pensacola, Florida, died Sunday,
October 17, 1999 at Baptist Hospital.
She was born in Waldron, Arkansas on November 23, 1938, the
daughter of Joe and Pauline Austin Roberts. Her mother, father and
brother Dr. William Joseph Roberts of Charleston, Arkansas preceded
her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Roy Hill Jr., one daughter,
Kimberlee Dwyer of Loxahatchee, Fla; three sons, Patrick Shawn Flanagan
of Stuart, Fla., Michael Austin Flanagan of Ft. Lauderdale, Ala.,
Christopher Hampton Holton of Pearl Harbor, HI; two stepsons, Hardy
Hill and Alex Hill; two step daughters, Dee Crowell and Sheryl Baxter;
seven grandchildren, Joseph Francis Dwyer III, Heather Erin, Shannon
Marie, and Sean Patrick Flanagan, Michael Charles and Austin Joseph
Flanagan and Brendon Christopher Holton; four nephews, Keith Roberts,
Brad Roberts, Travis Roberts, Wade Roberts, and one niece Rachael
Bentley Roberts.
She was a mother of 42 years and a practicing LPN nurse. She
was a two-time survivor of cancer and died of a heart attack.
She was buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas
in her family plot on Friday, October 22, 1999 with a small service
held at the cemetery.
The Waldron News
10 May 2006
DONALD GENE HILL
Donald Gene Hill, 67, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 8, 2006 in a Waldron, Arkansas
hospital. He was retired from Tyson Foods as a service manager and was a member of the Haw Creek
Baptist Church. Graveside funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the
Duncan Cemetery with interment in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Jean Hattabaugh and husband Mitchell of
Mansfield, Arkansas; one son, Donald Gene Hill and wife Angie of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Dorothy
Ritter of Plainview, AR, Shirley Brown of Red Oak,OK; mother-in-law, Audrey Harris; brother-in-law,
Ken Harris and wife Karen of Waldron, AR; three granddaughters, Darlynda and Wendi Hill of Waldron,
AR, Evani Riley of Mansfield, AR; life long friends, John and Wanda Kuhlman of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers
will be Mitchell Hattabaugh, Robert Jett, David Jett, Quienton Tallmadge, Rusty Craig and Carl
Long. Honorary pallbearer will be John Kuhlman.
Scott County Times
4 October 2000
HERMAN HILL
Herman Lee Hill, 82, of Mena, Arkansas, died Friday, September
29, 2000 in his home. He was a member of the Blackfork Baptist Church
and a rancher.
Graveside services were held at 10 am Monday, October 2, 2000
at Haw Creek Cemetery with burial following under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Ann Hill of the home; 6
daughters, Wanda Joyce Rieker of Little Rock, Patsy Ann Powell of
Mena, Stella Louise Benjamin of Floydada, Texas, Sandra Kay Harvey of
Mena, Peggy Sue Carter of Mena, Brenda Marie Doyle of Haw Creek,
Oklahoma; 4 sons, Daris Gene Hill of Bates, Arkansas, Larry Dean Hill
of Bates, Darryl Wayne HIll of Page, Oklahoma, Jeffery Dale Hill of
Mena; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
28 January 2004
JEFFERY "BOZ" MYLES HILL
Oklahoma--Funeral services for Jeffery "Boz" Myles Hill, 25, of Cameron, Oklahoma
were held Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 2 pm at Bates Assembly of God Church. Burial
followed at Gipson Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Hill died Friday, January 23, 2004 in Red Oak, Texas. He was a lifetime resident
of Waldron, a horse trainer and member of the PRCA rodeo circuit. He attended Bates
First Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his father and mother,
Donald AJ and Sally Ann Hill. He is survived by his mother, Debby Howery of Waldron;
five sisters, Crystal Hattabaugh and husband Mitchell, Tammy Nevills and husband
Troy all of Waldron, Jackie Hunsucker and Marie Basham of Mansfield and Pat Branham
of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one brother, Donnie Hill and wife Laura of Waldron; and several
nieces and nephews and cousins. Pallbearers were Paul Rice, Jeremy Rice, Toby Nix,
Jerod Nix, Caleb Free, Daniel Free and Josh Free.
The Waldron News
15 February 2006
JIMMY HILL
Jimmy Hill, 71, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, Febr