SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
SURNAME "M"
Scott County Times
8 August 2001
PATRICIA MACERO
Patricia Mary Macero, 47, of Waldron died Saturday, August 4, 2001
in her home. She was a surgical technicianand a Southern Baptist.
Memorial services ill be at a later date.
She is survived by her husband, Francis Macero; one daughter,
Jennifer Macero of Waldron; two stepsons, Francis Macero, Jr. and Matthew
Macero both of Seymore, Connecticut; her parents, Roland and Linda Pumphrey
of Kissimmee, Florida; two brothers, Steven Pumphrey of Seymore and Michael
Pumphrey of Kissimmee; and 2 grandchildren.
The Waldron News
7 July 2004
GERALD MADDOX
Gerald Maddox, 71, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away June 30, 2004 in Fort Smith. He was a
retired grocery store owner; he had numerous grocery stores in Mansfield, Mena, Waldron, Greenwood,
Prescott, Booneville and Mt. Ida, Arkansas and Sallisaw, Stillwell and Cushing, Oklahoma. He also
served in the National Guard. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Georgia Riddle. Memorial
Service was at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Edwards
Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Geraldene Maddox; two daughters, Deb Nowell and husband
Don of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Pamela Ann Thompson of Fort Smith; three sons, Doug Maddox and
wife Cher of Mena, Arkansas, Steven Vernon Womble of Fort Smith, Arkansas and James Everett
Womble and wife Jennifer of Mena, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Lance Gibson, Michelle Saveall,
Ty Thompson, Brady Cagle, Aja Vaught, Dania Efird and Billy Brewer; and seven great-grandchildren,
Marley Ortiz, Karson Fleming, Adam Saveall, Linley Saveall, Xavier Efird, Naia Efird and Isabella
Vaught. Memorials may be made to Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support, 3324 South M Street, Fort
Smith, Arkansas 72903. To place an online tribute please visit www.mem.com.
The Waldron News
4 August 2004
RITA BURNETT MADELEY
Rita Burnett Madeley, 59, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away July 26, 2004 in a Galveston,
Texas hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of New Wine Fellowship Church in Corpus
Christi, Texas. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 29 at Metcalf Funeral
Home Chapel in Conroe, Texas, with burial at Copeland Chapel Cemetery in Conroe, Texas.
She is survived by her husband Walter; one daughter, Lisa Kay and husband Robert Wood of
Waldron; one son, Jeffery Lee and wife Kimberly of Edna, TX; one step-daughter, Sharon Bodie
of Hornbeck, LA; two step-sons, Walter Madeley III of Biloxi, MS and Jerry Madeley of Vidor,
TX; three sisters, Shirley Kirkland and husband J.W. of Channelview, TX, Jean Ballard of
Channelview, TX and Linda Harrison and husband Ralph of Houston, TX; two brothers, W.A.
Burnett and wife Shirley of Waldron, and J.C. Burnett of Palestine, TX; grandchildren,
Bethany Brooke Wood, Brooke Nickol Madeley, Ousia Hays, James Bodie, Jerry Bodie, Jerry
Bodie and Walter (Rusty) Madeley IV; and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
16 April 2008
LANORA DEAN MAGGARD
Lanora Dean Maggard, 86, of Booneville, Arkansas was born March 11, 1922 in Knox City, Texas
to Omer Dewey and Grace Leona (Wooley) Starling. She passed away April 8, 2008 in Fort Smith,
Arkansas. She was a retired nurse and a member of the Union Hope Baptist Church in the Tate
Community near Booneville. She was known as "Ma Maggard" or "Grandma Maggard" to those that
knew and loved her. She as a true prayer warrior and enjoyed crocheting. She is preceded in
death by her husband, Cody Hollie; her parents, son James Hollie, daughter Judith Maggard and
brother, Omer L. Starling. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008 at
Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville with burial at Bloodsworth Cemetery near the Tate
community, near Booneville, Arkansas, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. She is
survived by three daughters, Elaine Shook of the Tate Community, AR, Dorinda Thornsberry of
Jackson, TN and Roxie O'Hagan of the Tate Community, AR; one son, Dave Riley of Tate
Community, AR; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Burleigh Grimes, Zach O'Hagan, Wayne Preston, Riley Maggard, Darryn
Thornsberry and Rick Owens. Honorary pallsbearers were Jeff Shook, James R. Shook, Mark,
Derek, Chris and Todd Thornsberry.
The Waldron News
19 March 2008
LOWELL MORGAN MAHAFFEY
Lowell Morgan Mahaffey, 62, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 in a Ft. Smith hospital. Funeral
service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the New Life Center with interment at Sehorn Cemetery under
the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his two daughters, Lisa Mahaffey of Bentonville, AR,
Latrina Mahaffey of Oklahoma City, OK; one son, Rickey Mahaffey and wife Amber of Danville, AR; mother, Lola
Mahaffey of Waldron, AR; three sisters, Elaine Mahaffey and Wilma Butler both of Waldron, AR, Floraine Valentine of
Gatewood, MI; two brothers, James and William Mahaffey both of Waldron, AR; four grandchildren, Asia and Steven
Vongphakdy of Bentonville, AR and Brandon and Brittney Mahaffey of Waldron, AR. He is preceded in death by his
father, William Mahaffey. Pallbearers were Steven Vongphakdy, Dennis Butler, Martin Myers, Lenny Bailey, Brad
Jett and McLaine McEntire.
The Waldron News
14 June 2006
BERTHA MAE MAHURIN
Bertha Mae Mahurin, 65, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, June 5, 2006 in a Waldron hospital. She was
retired from Tyson Foods and a Pentecostal by faith. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Friendship Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Clifton Mahurin of the home; one daughter,
Wanda Thompkins of Waldron, AR; one son, Ronnie Mahurin of Waldron, AR; three grandchildren, Jennifer Thompson of
Waldron, AR, Dennis Copeland of Waldron, AR and Heather Hutton of Wister, OK; and seven great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Justin Shores, Billy Shores, Shelton Huffa, Dennis Copeland, Randy Cogburn and Michael
Garrison. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Thompkins and Joe Cogburn.
The Waldron News
23 September 1998
CHARLES LEE MAHURIN
Charles Lee Mahurin, 58, of Waldron, died Tuesday, September 15,
1998 in his home. He was a logger and attended the Assembly of God Church.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18 at
the Bates Assembly of God Church with burial at Kirk Cemetery in Cauthron.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Mahurin, of the home; four
daughters: Brandi and Nikkita Mahurin, of the home, Lisa Brown, of
Mansfield and Betty Reed, of Waldron; four sons: Greg Duncan, Vince
Duncan, Aaron Duncan and Rick Mahurin, all of Waldron; two sisters: Mary
Smith and Dean Stuart, both of Waldron; one brother, Danny Mahurin, of
Waldron; eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jerald Hattabaugh, J.T. Helms, Jerry Don
Hattabaugh, Terry Nix, James Hattabaugh and Mike Nix.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
26 July 2006
MAEBELLE JACKSON MAHURIN
Maebelle Jackson Mahurin, 95, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away July 18, 2006 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was a homemaker, and a Baptist by faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chestley Mahurin,
two brothers, Enoch "Shorty" Jackson, Harvey Jackson, one sister, Cleo Carmack Morgan and two grandchildren,
Bobby Gaston and Janice Harrison. Funeral service was at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2006 at the Brushy
Cemetery with interment in the Brushy Cemetery in Oden, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Christine and Curtis Gaston of Jessieville, AR; Bernice
and James Wood of Waldron, AR; one sister, Bessie Abernathy of Mt. Ida, AR; seven grandchildren, Terry
Gaston, Cathy Crain and husband Wilford, Carl Ray Gaston and June, Judy Edwards and husband John, Arly
Harrison, Robert Wood and wife Lisa, Cassie Coben and husband Bill; 14 great-grandchildren, Cammie Bishop
and husband Timothy, Philicia Chase and husband Scott, Susan Crain, Tosha Baum, Bradley Gaston, Sherry
Edwards, Kenneth Crain, Jeremy Crain, Bethany Wood, Danica Coben, Chestley Gaston and wife Sandy, Mary
McNeely and husband Russell, John Edwards III and wife Karen, Bridget Meny and husband Michael; 16
great-great grandchildren, Chelsey Gaston, Jr., Brittany Gaston, Dakota Gaston, Amy Gaston, Michael
Gaston, Elizabeth Gaston, Russell Thomas, Franklin Tidwell, Tiffany Bishop, Chanse Bishop, Michelle
Chase, Dylan Baum, Cameron Kingery, Sean Meny, Jacob Meny and Kevin Meny. Pallbearers were
the grandsons.
The Waldron News
26 February 2003
OMA LEE DRAPER MANES
Oma Lee (Draper) Manes, 73, of Monticello, went to be
with our Lord February 14, 2003 at Little Rock.
She was born December 23, 1929 in Oklahoma, a daughter
of the late Oliver Sidney Draper and Laura Mandy Sherrill
Draper.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Oak Assembly
of God Church at Monticello. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Jackie Manes, a brother, Dwaine Draper, two
sisters, Wilma Roberinson and Bea Bunting, two nephews,
Robert Deer and Bruce Deer, and one niece, Darla Draper.
Survivors include one son, Stevie Manes of Collins;
three daughters, Lolly Blackwell of Cove, Kathy Johnson of
Star City, and Melissa Kamza of Las Vegas; one brother,
Norman Draper of Pine Bluff; four sisters, Mildred Deer
of Dierks, Mary Hurst, Lorene Crook and Jeanie Fish, all
of Dumas; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 17, at
2:00 p.m. at the Dumas First Assembly of God Church with
Rev. Terry Newman officiating. Burial was at Walnut Lake
Cemetery by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. Her nephews
served as pallbearers. Memorial may be made to the charity
of donor's choice.
The Waldron News
8 August 2007
RUBY ALICE MANGUM
Mrs. Ruby Alice Mangum, age 94, of Quitman, La. died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at Northern Louisiana Medical
Center in Ruston, La. following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Mangum was born Dec. 22, 1912 in Comanche, OK to the
late James Adam Middleton and the late Mary I. (Copeland) Middleton. Funeral services were held 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 4, 2007 at Jonesboro First Assembly of God Church in Josesboro, La. with Reverend Phil
Middleton and David Womack officiating. Interment services were held at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, AR
under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Mangum was preceded in death by her
husband, Clyde William Dowda; son, Michael Lynn Dowda; four great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Richard L.
Womack and second husband, Johnny Mangum. She is survived by two daughers, June Womack of Quitman, LA. and
Claudia Brown and husband Bill of Ridgecrest, CA; two sons, Jim Dowda and wife Norma Jean of Spokane Valley,
WA and Don Dowda and wife Shelia of LaFayette, GA; daughter-in-law, Georgina Thrasher of Holiday Island, AR;
sixteen grandchildren; forty-three great-grandchildren; twenty-six great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. Grandsons and great-grandsons served as
pallbearers.
The Waldron News
12 July 2000
THELMA HAWKINS MANN
Thelma Hawkins Mann, 81, a retired real estate manager, died Saturday, July 1, 2000 in Fort
Worth, Texas. Thelma Hawkins was born on September 11, 1918, in Parks, Arkansas. Her family
later moved to Waldron, AR where she grew up. Thelma moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 1941, where
she managed several businesses and became involved in rental property before retiring. A
memorial service was held at 3:30 pm Thursday, July 6 in Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth,
Texas. She is survived by one daughter, Glynda Clark; grandchildren, Bryan Clark, Sherri
McDaniel, Melinda Clark and Scott Clark; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Kyle, Hayden and
Chayenne. Memorial contributions can be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place
Suite 500, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.
The Waldron News
5 April 2006
CHARLES GORDON MANNING
Charles Gordon Manning, 71, of Mena, Arkansas died Thursday, March 30, 2006 in Waldron Nursing Center.
He was a retired line worker at Tyson and a member of Tatetown Pentecostal Church. Funeral service was
at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Union Hill Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by five daughters, Charlene Pabst of Tupelo,
MS, Bridgett Kems of Waldron, AR, Sandra Glade of Texas, Lynda Johnson of Waldron, AR and Doris Barrett
of Fayetteville, AR; one son, Charles Manning, Jr. of Kansas; three sisters; one brother, 22 grandchildren
and 14 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Gary Johnson, Joe Johnson,
Allen Poluman, Lon Manning, Joe Barrett and George Johnson.
The Waldron News
26 January 2000
WANDA NELL MANNING
Wanda Nell Manning, 59, of the Blackfork community of Arkansas died Wednesday, January
19, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and a Pentecostal. Funeral services
were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at
Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived
by her husband, Charles; five daughters, Lynda Gail Johnson of Waldron, Doris Nell Barrett
of Conway, AR, Sandra Ruth Glade of Ottawa, KS, Bridgett Kerns of Viola, AR and Charlene
Marie Pabst of Jacksonville, AR; one son, Charles Gordan Manning, Jr. of Ottawa, KS; 20
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
26 December 2007
ANN MANOUS
Callie Ann Yandell Manous, born August 11, 1925 joined her husband Louis Howard Manous and her son Gary in
Glory December 17, 2007. She is survived by five children, Eva Rogers, Joan Dugan and Stephen Tolbert of
Waldron, Arkansas, Michael Tolbert of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Sharon Garrison of Bella Vista, Arkansas;
eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Nathan McMellon, Steve Tolbert, Hunter
Nevills, Chuck Dugan, Mike Rogers and Wes Garrison. Graveside service and burial was at
Duncan Cemetery.
The Waldron News
10 May 2000
JOHNNY MARCHANT
Johnny Marchant, 59, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, May 7, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. He
was a private investigator and a supervisor for Globe Security in Florida. His body will be
cremated under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas. He is survived
by his wife Annie Mae of the home; one daughter, Millie Ann Kozak of Social Circle, GA; two
sons, Johnny G. Marchant of Greenwood, AR and Keith R. Marchant of Moss Point, Mississippi;
one sister, Evelyn; one brother, James Marchant of Clyo, GA; three grandchildren and four
step-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
3 October 2001
LALA MARKUM
Lala L. Markum, 90, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma died Wednesday,
September 26, 2001 in Broken Arrow. She was a retired secretary and
bookkeeper, a member of Berean Baptist Church of Tulsa and the widow
of Eric Markum.
Graveside services were held at 2 pm Saturday, September 29,
2001 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home.
She is survived by 4 nieces, Joy Holleman of Parks, Georgina
Goolsby of Stockton, California, Dorothy Taylor of Willard, Missouri
and Betty Clark of Texas; one nephew, James Elwyn McCafferty of Parks;
and several great nieces and nephews.
Scott County Times
18 June 2003
PAUL P. MARRONE, SR.
Waldron--Paul P. Marrone, Sr., 56, of Waldron, Arkansas passed into Glory to
be with his Savior on June 11, 2003. He was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to
Peter and Frances Marrone on November 19, 1946, living there until he moved
to Waldron, Arkansas in November of 1989. He attended Community Bible Church
in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he was a Sunday School teacher.
The services were held at 10:00 am on June 16, 2003 at Community Bible Church
in Fort Smith with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of
Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
Paul is survived by two daughters, Traci O'Connor and her husband Tom of
Boyertown, Pennsylvania and Jennifer Marrone of Fort Smith; three sons, Paul
Marrone, Jr. of Los Angeles, California, Joey Marrone and wife Stacy of Waldron,
and Michael Marrone of Boyertown, Pennsylvania; one sister, Patricia McCarron
of Ardmore, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Joseph and Francis Marrone; and
grandchildren, Tommy O'Conner age 7, Tara O'Connor age 2, Hannah Marrone age 5,
Nicholas Marrone age 4, and Jacob Marrone age 1. Dad and PopPop is loved and
will be greatly missed.
Pallbearers were Paul Marrone, Jr., Michael Marrone, Joseph Marrone, Jim Kolp,
Randy Keen, Jerry Lovins, George Campbell and Jamie Johnson. Honorary pallbearers
were Mark Rouse, Herbert Rose, Cary Toby, Steven Criter, Doug Williams and
Lawrence Fitting.
Scott County Times
17 January 2001
G.T. (BUDDY) MARRS
G.T. (Buddy) Marrs, 96, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, January
12, 2001 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a retired heavy equipment
operator and a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by two sons, Joe David Marrs of Duncanville, Texas
and John William Marrs of San Diego, California and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was Monday, January 15, 2001 at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Joe David Marrs, David Marrs, Darvon Hutchens, Paul
Rainbolt, Noral Stamps and Tommy Williams.
The Waldron News
16 May 2001
LOIS MARIE MARSH
Lois Marie Marsh, 83, of Booneville, Arkansas died Friday, May 11,
2001 in her home. She was a housewife and a mother.
Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2001 at Carolan
Cemetery with burial under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of
Booneville, Arkansas.
She is survived by one daughter, Jo Ann Brown of Booneville, AR; three
sons, Bobby L. Marsh and Ralph N. Marsh, both of Waldron, AR and Jerry W.
Marsh of Kingwood, TX; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers
were her grandsons.
The Waldron News
8 November 2006
MARIE MARSH
Marie Marsh, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 1, 2006 in a Waldron, Arkansas
hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron First United Methodist Church. Funeral
service was 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at the Waldron First United Methodist Church with
interment in the Birdsview Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived
by two daughters, JoAnn Black of Waldron, AR and Barbara Boren of San Antonio, TX; two sons, George
Marsh of Andres Island, Bahama, Bill Marsh of Waldron, AR; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Blake Marsh, Phillip Marsh, Mike Simpson, Blade Simpson, Brad Black, Gabe Sullivan
and Tony Davis.
Scott County Times
4 April 2001
ALBRO MARTIN
Albro Franklin Martin, 78, of Waldron died Wednesday, March 28,
2001 in his home. He was a retired machinist and foreman for Potlach
Corp., a veteran of WWII, a member and former deacon of the Stuttgart
Southside Baptist Church and former member of the C.C.C.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, March 31, 2001 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola,
Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline; two sons, Walter Paul
Martin of Cabot, Arkansas and Tommy Lee Martin of Truman, Arkansas;
five sisters, Irene Monroe of Harvey, Lorene Mitchell of Clarksville,
Arkansas, Inez Lundry of Hooks, Texas, Patsy Lindsey of Oklahoma City
and Varnell Cobb of Greenwood, Arkansas; one brother, Walter Martin of
Ashdown, Arkansas; and 3 grandchildren.
The Waldron News
5 January 2000
ARDELL MARTIN
Ardell Joseph Martin, 85, of Mansfield, Arkansas, died Tuesday, December 28, 1999
in a local hospital. He has been a member of the Mansfield First Baptist Church since
the 1940's. He was a consignee for Mobil Oil Company for fifteen years. After that he
was branch manager for Production Credit Association for eighteen years. Throughout all
his working years he was a cattleman and horse trader. He was a member of the Mansfield
Masonic Lodge and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a charter member of the Mansfield Lion's
Club. He served on the Farmer's Home Administration Board, the Arkansas Baptist Family
and Child Care Services Board and most recently the Area Agency on Aging Board. Funeral
services were at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30 at Mansfield First Baptist with burial
at Coop Prairie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jewell; one daughter, Treva Mathis
of Mansfield; one son, Dallas of Arkadelphia; one brother, C.T. of Houston, Texas; four
grandchildren, Stanley Mathis of Mansfield, Cynthia Mathis of Fayetteville, Rod Martin
of Little Rock and Paul Martin of Stanford University; and two great-grandchildren, Sarah
and Joseph Mathis of Mansfield. Pallbearers were Dennis Tyler, Phillip King, Autury Basham,
Eddie Joe Wooten, Dr. Charles Sears, Bill Stanfill, Robert Joyce and honorary pallbearers
were members of his Sunday school class. Memorial contributions may be made to the First
Baptist Church, Mansfield building fund.
Scott County Times
23 June 2004
BETTY MARTIN
Betty Ann Martin, 68, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Thursday, June 17, 2004 in a Greenwood nursing
home. She was a homemaker and attended Waldron Pentecostal Church. She was the widow of Julius
Martin. Graveside services were held 10:00 am Monday, June 21, 2004 at Houston Cemetery with burial
at Houston Cemetery near Altus, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
She is survived by three daughters, Terry Newman, Carolyn Piles of Huntington and Barbara Goodwin of
Greenwood; two sons, Jackie Irby of Alma and Floyd Irby of Huntington; nine grandchildren, thirteen
great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Scott County Times
16 February 2005
CURTIS MARTIN
Curtis Wade Martin, 39, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, February 10, 2005 in his home. He was preceded in
death by his father, Curtis Wayne Martin, a half brother, Billy Wilcox, and uncle, Jimmy Woodrum. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parks
Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived
by his ex-wife, Seanna Martin; two daughters, Harley Martin and Lacey Martin of the home; one stepdaughter,
Kendra Thornsberry; one stepson, Chris Thornsberry; mother Jarol Sue Hutchins of Texas; maternal grandparents,
Sam and Pauline Davis of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Paulette Vining of Tacoma, Washington; several cousins,
nieces and nephews; and one very special nephew of Waldron, Arkansas, Jeremy Hunt. Pallbearers were Butch
Carpenter, Christ Thornsberry, J.D. Woodrum, Corey Milligan, Jimmy Mackey and Cody Woodrum. Honorary pallbearers
were Sam Davis, Tara Nix, Dustin Milligan, Jeremy Hunt, John Paul Hunt and Daniel Taff.
Scott County Times
25 January 2006
E.L. MARTIN
E.L. "Curly" Martin, age 81, of Huntington, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2006 in a Waldron,
Arkansas hospital. He was a retired construction worker and a Navy veteran of World War II. Graveside funeral
services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 21, 2006 at the Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield with interment
in the Coop Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by his
wife Violet Martin of the home; three brothers, Robert Martin of Kansas City, Missouri, Larry Martin of Independence,
Missouri and Tom Martin and wife Marlene of Gravois, Missouri; one sister, Ruth Palmer and husband Ed of Gravois,
Missouri; sister and brothers-in-law, Jeannine Martin of Homeland, California, Ronnie and Mary Ann Richmond of
Witcherville, Arkansas, Bill and Kay Carter of Huntington, Arkansas and Charles Cusick of Yoken, Oklahoma.
Serving as pallbearers was nephews, Kevin, Steven, Gary, James, Stanley, Bobby, Chris and
Tommy.
The Waldron News
24 November 1999
GRACE MARTIN
Grace Martin, 92, of Mansfield, Arkansas, died Friday, November
19, 1999 in a Dallas hospital. She was a homemaker, a Baptist and was
the widow of Bill Martin.
Funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 22 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in
Mansfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Mansfield, AR.
She is survived by two daughters, Virginia Wooten of Shreveport,
LA and Elizabeth Hartsell of Mansfield, AR; one son, Bill Martin of
Cedar Hill, TX and 20 grandchildren.
The Waldron News
19 May 1999
GRACE PAUL MARTIN
Grace Paul Martin, 88, of Waldron died Thursday, May 13, 1999 in
a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired civil service employee and a
member of Waldron First Baptist Church.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in
Waldron.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 September 2007
HELEN MARIE MARTIN
Helen Marie Martin was called home September 9, 2007 to join her friends and family that had preceded her; husband
Kenneth Eugene Martin; son, Lloyd Nolan Martin; son, Kenneth Lee Martin and parents, two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the Lamb Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by daughters, Jeanne and husband Darrell French, Mary and husband Jerry Efurd,
and Edith and husband Luther (blank); adoptive daughters, Marie "Sis" Hewitt and Elaine Showl and husband Tim;
six brothers, Ves, John, Dean, Wayne, Vaughn, Baugh and Billy Clarks; sister, Dolly; 19 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
18 August 2004
ROGER L. "BILL" MARTIN
Memorial services for Roger L. "Bill" Martin will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at
Parks Baptist Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery near Parks under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Roger L. "Bill" Martin, 56, of Parks, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 15, 2004 in
a Fayetteville hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jewell Martin. He is survived by his
father and step-mother, Jim and Lela Martin of Parks, Arkansas; two sisters, Mary A. Witchey and husband
Doug of Fort Worth, Texas and Kimberly Ann Balentine of Parks, Arkansas; three brothers, Ronnie and his
wife Myrna of Jones Creek, Texas, David L. of Yosemite, California, and Gary D. and his wife Nancy of
Atwater, California; and several nieces and nephews.
Scott County Times
10 July 2002
ODELL MARTINDALE
Waldron--Funeral services for Odell Martindale, 70, of Waldron were held Saturday, July 6 at 2 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Martindale died Thursday, July 4, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was retired from the Forest Service and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his wife, Ledora; a daughter, Dana Drury of Poteau; three step-daughters; a son, James Martindale of Wister, Oklahoma; four step-sons; two sisters, Godean Cowan of California and Cecilia Pierce of Texas; a brother, Eugene Martindale of McAlester, Oklahoma; and a granddaughter, Jessica Drury.
Pallbearers were Robert Silvey, Jackie Moore, Alfred Brown, Johnny Brown, Larry Brown and Stanley Brewer.
Honorary pallbearers were Leo Keener, Rod Nix, Kendall Wagner, David Moore and Joey Marrone.
Scott County Times
5 July 2000
MARGARET MASH
Margaret Elizabeth Mash, 99, of Waldron died Sunday, July 2, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. She
was a homemaker, a Baptist, a seamstress and an Eastern Star. Funeral services were held at
3 pm Monday, July 3, 2000, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Laural Land Cemetery
in Dallas, Texas. Margaret is survived by two daughters, Sarah Weatherly of Boles and Opal
Stevenson of Euless, Texas; and ten grandchildren including Deida Ridenhour, Margaret Glenn,
Richard Weatherly Jr. all of Boles, and Linda Baker of Sulpher Springs, Texas; 13 great-
grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
20 December 2006
BEN MASON
Ben Mason passed away Saturday, December 15, 2006. He turned 18 years old on August 17, 2006. Ben was
planning his first semester of college to begin in January, 2007. Funeral services will be handled by
Martin Funeral Home and a graveside service will be held at Cedar Creek Community Church located on
Highway 28 East. Ben is survived by his father, Richard Mason of Miami, Florida; his mother, Dr. Maria Mason
of Van Buren; sister, Raquel Masaon of Van Buren; step-father, Kevin Smalling of Van Buren, and numerous
uncles, aunts, cousins and grandparents.
Scott County Times
20 June 2001
JEFFERY MASON
Jeffery Alden Mason, 28, of Huntington, Arkansas died Monday, June 11,
2001 in his home. He was a crane operator at Mac Steel in Fort Smith and a
Pentecostal.
Graveside services were held at 10 am Thursday, June 14, 2001 at Hills
Chapel Cemetery in Ozark with burial following under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield.
He is survived by one son, Taylor Mason of Holdenville, Oklahoma; his
mother and step-father, Terry and James Newman of Mansfield; his grandmother,
Betty Martin of Huntington; step-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Newman of
Waldron, one step-sister, Kathy Walters of Mansfield; four brothers, Billy
Mason and Christ Black both of Waldron, Larry Mason, Jr. of Paris, Arkansas
and Neil Newman of Mansfield.
Scott County Times
22 May 2002
ARVIN MASSENGALE SR.
Arvin Theodore Massengale, Sr., 88, of Harrison died Tuesday, May 14,
2002 in the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Harrison.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16 at Holt
Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jerry Scitern officiating.
Burial was in Alpena Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons.
The son of the late William Thomas and Nancy Jane "Nanny" Hoover
Massengale was born on July 5, 1913 in Wilkerson. He was a retired farmer,
businessman and minister. He was owner-operator of M & M Equipment Company.
He was a member of Gideon International and First Baptist Church of
Harrison.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Luella; daughter,
Charlene Kelton; brothers, Tilford, Sanford and Arkie Massengale, and
sisters, Delphia Henderson, Dovie Shaddox and Ava Bailey.
He is survived by four sons, F.M. Massengale of Green Forest, Arvin
Massengale, Jr. of Hartman, Carroll Lee Massengale of Cedarville and
Garrie Massengale of Searcy; three daughters, Wanda Cozort of House
Springs, Mo., Rita Vaught of Scranton and Anna Jo Smith of Waldron; two
sisters, Sylvia Wilson of Rogers and Anna Mae Crow of Harrison; 19
grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
4 August 1999
LUELLA MASSENGALE
Luella Massengale, 82, of Harrison, AR died Thursday, July 29,
1999 at her home. She was born September 29, 1916 in Alpena, AR and
was a daughter of Fred and Elvia (Dillingham) Bailey. She was preceded
in death by her parents, a sister and a daughter, Charline Kelton.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Arvin Massengale, Sr.
of the home; four sons, F.M. Massengale of Green Forest, AR, Arvin
Massengale, Jr. of Clarksville, AR, Carroll Lee Massengale of Cedarville,
AR, and Garrie Massengale of Searcy, AR; three daughters, Wanda Cozort
of House Springs, MO, Rita Vaught of Casper, WY, and Anna Jo Smith of
Waldron, AR; two sisters, Delsie Massengale of Pickney, MI and Essie
Snow of Alpena, AR; 19 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and five
great-great grandchildren.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Harrison, AR. Services
were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 1999 at Holt Memorial
Chapel with burial in Alpena Cemetery. Rev. Terry Scitern officiated.
The Waldron News
12 May 1999
GLORIA ODESSA CRAVENS-MASSEY
Mrs. Gloria Odessa Gravens-Massey, 52, of Kewanna, Indiana,
formerly of Danville, died Wednesday, April 28 at Pulaski Memorial
Hospital in Winamac, Indiana. She was born October 22, 1946 in Blue
Ball to the late Clifton and Leona Garner Millard. Mrs. Massey was a
homemaker and mother and a member of the First Baptist Church in
Danville. She was preceded in death by a son, Edward Layton Cravens,
a brother, James "Boy Blue" Millard, two sisters, Sandy Millard and
Patsy Ann Millard, and a step-mother, Marie Millard.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Dean Massey; one daughter,
Patty Sue Cravens of Kewanna, Indiana; two sisters, Christine Branham
of Belleville and Debbie Whala of Bluffton; her brother, John Quince
Millard of Danville; a step-brother, Odis Grimes of Atkins; three step-
sisters: Melba Riley of Hector, Juanita Barnett of Waldron and Gail
Brown of Fort Smith; one step-son, Jackie Cravens of Paris; two step-
grandsons, one step-granddaughter, and the father of her daughter,
Palmer Cravens, of Kewanna, Indiana.
Services were Monday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. in First Baptist Church
in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment was in Egypt
Cemetery in Blue Ball by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Pallbearers were Deanie Woodard, Timothy Wagner, Rick Wiser, Ray
Branham, John Boyce Millard, Shad Whala and Tim Sherrill.
The Waldron News
31 October 2007
J.T. MASSEY
J.T. Massey, 61, of Waldron, Arkansas was born November 22, 1945 in Porum, Oklahoma to John D. and Dollie
Marie (Puckett) Massey. He passed away October 17, 2007 in Durango, Colorado. He was a father and a
furniture maker. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Massey. Graveside service
was 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Hawkins Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Roberts Funeral Home. He is survived by four daughters, Ameda Nowlin of Waldron, AR, Tina Marsh of Waldron,
AR, Melissa Watts of Mena, AR and Jeanie Bass of Mena, AR; three sisters, Geneva Adamson of Barling, AR,
Susie Adamson of Florida and Wandy Miley of Flordia; four brothers, Mike Massey of Lonoke, AR, Bob Massey
of Arkansas, Ross Massey and John Massey of Texas. Obituary by Roberts Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
11 July 2007
MARIE MASSEY
Marie Massey, 85, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 28, 2007 in her home. She was a Pentecostal
by faith and a homemaker. Graveside service was Monday, July 2, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hawkins Cemetery
at Parks, Arkansas with interment at Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She
is survived by three daughters, Geneva Adamson, Sue Burgett and Wanda Miley; five sons, John, J.T., Bob,
Michael and Ross Massey; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is
preceded in death by son, W.A. Massey and her father, John D. Massey.
Scott County Times
6 April 2005
C.B. MASSONGILL
C.B. "Hack" Massongill, age 70, of Fort Smith, AR, formerly of Waldron died Wednesday, March 30,
2005 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a truck driver and a protestant. He is survived by his wife,
Era Massongill of the home; one daughter, Sarah Zimmer of Fort Smith; one son, Steven B. Massongill
of Fort Smith; one sister, Mary Rose of Waldron; one brother, Ben Massongill of Broken Arrow,
Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Terry and Gary. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Friday, April 1,
2005 at Walnut Grove Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron.
The Waldron News
10 May 2000
DOYLE MARTIN MASSONGILL
Doyle Martin Massongill, 69, of Beauchamp, Arkansas died Wednesday, May 3, 2000 in a Little
Rock hospital. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War and B.M.C.S. Retired U.S. Navy.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2000 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron,
Arkansas with burial at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. He is survived by two daughters, C.J. Allen and Kimberly Massongill both of
Fort Smith, AR; one son, Martin D. Massongill of Muskogee, Oklahoma; one sister, Mary Rose of
Waldron, AR; two brothers, Cleveland (Hack) Massongill of Beaucamp, AR and Ben Masongill of
Broken Arrow, OK; two grandchildren, Ramie Bise of Fort Smith, AR and Matthew Poole of the
U.S.S. Comstock LSD 45 in San Diego, CA; and one great-grandchild, Bailee Bise of Fort Smith,
AR.
Scott County Times
27 October 2004
WINNIE MATHESON
Winnie V. Wagner Matheson, age 69, of Waldron died Tuesday, October 19, 2004 in the Waldron Hospital. She
was a homemaker and a member of the Nola Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Matheson
of Danville, Arkansas; one son, John Carter of Parks, Arkansas; one sister, Elmo Hayes of Kansas City,
Missouri; one brother, Willie Buck Wagner of Kansas City, Missouri; and a special friend, Charlie Carter.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 23, 2004 at Cedar Creek Church with burial at Parks
Cemetery at Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers
were Bobby Ellis, Paul Matheson, Larry Wagner, Carlos Ward, Jimmy Angel and Mike Angel. Serving as honorary
pallbearers were Map Brown and John Carter.
Scott County Times
25 February 2004
CLIFFORD MATHEWS
Clifford Mathews of Marysville, California, died at his home in Marysville on Thursday,
February 19. He was born December 22, 1930 in Heavener, Oklahoma and graduated from
Heavener High School in 1948. He is survived by three daughters, Katrina Mathews of Boulder
City, Nevada; Sabrina Torblaa of Henderson, Nevada and Kim Weir of Orangevale, California and
three grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Atha Sims of Waldron, Arkansas,
Imogene Stacy of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Inez Bartlett of Oklahoma.
Scott County Times
11 August 2004
DEBRA PARSONS MATLOCK
Debra Ann Parsons Matlock, 47, of Fort Smith, died Saturday, August 7, 2004 in a Ft. Smith hospital.
She was a retired cafeteria and laundry (worker) for Sparks Hospital and a Baptist. Graveside services
were held 10:00 am Tuesday, August 10, 2004 with burial at Dooley Cemetery near Boles, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by parents, Denver and
Glenda Parsons of Waldron; one sister, Linda Brock and husband Dan of Boothe, Arkansas; six brothers,
Barney Parsons and his wife Delane of Midland, Alan Parsons and his wife Polly of Waldron, Larry Parsons
and his wife Johnnie of Booneville, Frank Parsons and his wife Tonya of Waldron, Brian Parsons of
Waldron, Harold Parsons and his wife Anna of Waldron; thirteen nieces; thirteen nephews; several great
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Denver, Jason, Andrew, Dustin,
Chris and Duke Parsons. Honorary pallbearers were Danny, Eric, Travis, Trenton, Dennis and Jessie
Parsons.
Scott County Times
6 February 2002
CORDELIA MATTHEWS
Cordelia Gray Matthews, 85, of Midland, Texas, formerly of
Waldron, passed away February 2, 2002 in Midland, Texas. She was
born December 18, 1916 in Bates, Arkansas to Thomas J. Gray and
Beulah Ann Bethel Gray. She was predeceased by her son, Gary Gray
Burnett of Midland, Texas, who was surived by his wife Susie B.
Burnett. She is survived by her son, James L. Burnett and his wife
Shiu Lng Burnett of Midland, Texas. She is survived by her grandchildren
John Gray Burnett of Washington, D.C., Shannon Sue Fagan of Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, James Bryan Burnett of Brandenton, Florida, Jerry Allen
Burnett of Midland,Texas. She had eight great-grandchildren and one
great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her brother Tom Gray, Jr.,
and survived by her sisters, Edna Harrison of Waldron, Arkansas and
Jean Roderick of Houston, Texas and her brother, Buddy Gray of
Waldron, Arkansas.
Cordelia attended Waldron High School and graduated from Harper's
Beauty Culture Academy, Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1941. She was a
champion bowler during the 1940's having won numerous tournaments
and awards in San Diego, California and Fort Smith, Arkansas. She
was loved dearly by all of her family, and especially by her grand-
children and her many nieces and nephews who enjoyed her free spirit,
sense of humor, kindness and generosity to all.
A rememberance service was held at Martin Funeral Chapel for
friends and family and the burial was at Duncan Cemetery.
The Waldron News
1 January 2003
LOYD WILLIAM MAUGHN
Loyd William Maughn, age 63, of Danville died Friday,
December 27, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville.
Mr. Maughn was born March 16, 1939 in Danville to the
late George Maughn and Marie Power Wehunt. He graduated from
Mountain View High School in Mountain View, California where
he was a High School All-American.
Mr. Maughn was the Police Chief for the City of
Danville from 1999 to present, he was the Yell County Sheriff
from 1993 to 1998, the chief deputy under Yell County sheriff
Denver Dennis for nine years. He began his law enforcement
career in 1964 with the Russellville City Police Department
and then moved to Little Rock and served on the Little Rock
Police Department for 12 years.
He was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church,
Fraternal Order of Police, Arkansas Sheriff Association,
Arkansas Municipal Police Association, National Police
Association and Yell County Cops for Kids. He delivered meals
on wheels for the Yell County Senior Citizens for 12 years.
He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Delena Robinson
Knight.
Survivors include his wife, Hellen Robinson Maughn;
daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Tommy Papason of
Danville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Beth
Maughn of Belleville, Mark and Joy Maughn of Danville;
brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Yvonne Maughn of
San Jose, California; sister, Mary Hograve of Wilson,
North Carolina; two brothers-in-law and sister-in-law,
Sam Knight of Dardanelle, and Harold and Patsy Robinson
of Danville; step-father, Vernon Wehunt of Danville; aunt,
Dovie Hefner of Danville; uncle, Jesse Maughn of Verdale,
Washington; seven grandchildren, Brent, Matt, Drew Papasan,
Dusty Catlett all of Danville, Jessica Catlett of Fayetteville,
Anthony Maughn of Ft. Smith, David Cupp of Bigelow.
Services were Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 2:00
p.m. at First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. David
Hawkins and Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment was
in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Pallbearers were Brett Papasan, Matt Papasan, Drew
Papasan, Anthony Maughn, Johnny Chambers, Steve Pfeifer,
Carroll Ramey, Jim Lloyd, A.D. Morris, Dr. L. Compton George.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Danville,
Dardanelle, Ola, Plainview and Yell County Police Department,
Arkansas State Police, County Sheriffs and the Danville
City Council and employees.
The Waldron News
15 April 1998
LOUIS FRANKLIN (BUD) MAXEY
Louis Franklin (Bud) Maxey, 74, of Waldron died Thursday, April 9,
1998 in his home. He was retired from Arkansas State Highway Department,
a veteran of W.W.II serving three years in India, a member of Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church #3, a member of American Legion and a former member
of Montgomery County Farm Bureau.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pencil Bluff Cemetery in Pencil
Bluff.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo; one daughter, Susan Brashier,
of Waldron; one grandson and wife: Sgt. Daniel and LaVonda White, of
Midway Park, N.C.; one great grand- daughter, Kristian White, of Midway
Park, N.C.; six sisters: Virginia Yandell and Patsy Owens, both of Harvey,
Maxine Brown, of Y-City, Ann Wise, of Grannis, Linda Yandell and Norma
Pierce, both of Gravelly; two brothers: Don Maxey, of Mt. Pine and
Joe Maxey, of Harvey.
Pallbearers were M.C. Himes, Wayne Hopper, Kevin Brown, Billy
Williams, John Simms and Horace Lawrence.
Honorary pallbearers were Comrades of 252nd Port Co., members of
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #3, John Heinin, Bro. Mike Shaddon, Sister
Frances, St. Edwards Hospice Team and Aids and Scott County Home Health
Nurses and Aids. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
3 October 2001
LOUISE MAXEY
Louise Maxey, 72, of Waldron died Tuesday, September 25, 2001
in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a sales clerk and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Thursday, September 27,
2001 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at
Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
She is survived by one daughter, Debbie Maxey of Waldron; one
son, Billy Maxey of Mena; one sister, Corine White of Tulsa, Oklahoma
four brothers, Lenard Cockburn of Springfield, Oregon, Roy Lynn
Cockburn of Harvey, Arkansas, C.L. Cockburn of Mena and Winston
Cockburn of Little Rock; and three grandchildren, Brandon Whit Maxey,
Jonathon Andrew Maxey and Kelli Ann Maxey.
Pallbearers were Ritchie Cockburn, Kyle Cockburn, Kevin Brown,
Jeffrey Brown, Mac Lee and Stanley Brewer.
Scott County Times
18 May 2005
REECIE MAXEY
Reecie Florence Maxey, age 88 of Waldron died Monday, May 16, 2005 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Loretta Hall. She is
survived by one sister, Virgie Black of Waldron; one brother, Paul Woodard of Booneville;
one son-in-law, granddaughter, great granddaughter, all of South Carolina; several nieces
and nephews. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron.Serving as pallbearers will be Randall Woodard, Rick Black, W.L. Black and
Stanley Brewer.
The Waldron News
8 April 1998
LUCILLE LORENE MAXWELL
Lucille Lorene Maxwell, 77, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 31, 1998
in a Waldron Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Temple
Baptist Church.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3 in the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include two sons: Charles Maxwell and Billy Jack Maxwell,
both of Waldron; three sisters: Georgia Mae Sidwell, of Kansas City,
Missouri, Jeanetta Martin, of Dallas, Texas and Patsy Witt, of Booneville;
six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Pallbearers were Don Lunsford, Wayne Henry, Joe Helton, James Young,
James Yandell and J.D. Graham. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
24 May 2000
NADA MAXWELL
Nada Maxwell, 75, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, May 17, 2000 in a Mena hospital. She was
a homemaker. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 19, at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron,
followed with burial under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived
by three sisters, Bernice Goddard of Waldron, AR, Thelma Playford of Oklahoma City, OK and
Billie Bottoms of Waldron, AR. Honorary pallbearers were Ronald Lee Goddard, Danny Ray Goddard,
Johnny Leon Goddard, Larry James Goodard, Jerry Don Bottoms and David Bottoms.
Scott County Times
2 March 2005
HARVEY MAY
Harvey Glen "Skip" May, age 84, of Waldron died Friday, February 25, 2005 in a Little Rock hospital. He
was a veteran of W.W. II and Korea, member of the VFW and attended the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. He
is survived by his wife, Gertrude May of the home; one daughter, Betty Jean Deer of Booneville; one step
daughter, Beverly Palser of Greeley, Colorado; two sons, Glen Dale May and Larry Hugh May both of Mena;
three step sons, Clifford Ackerman of South Korea, Lonnie Ackerman of Rockford, Illinois and Jim
Ackerman of Greeley, Colorado; twenty-four grandchildren, many great and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Friday, March 4, 2005 at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial
at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as
pallbearers will be Ken Bynum, Jim Shauffer, Ira Yeoman, Charley Clemons, Paul Gathright, Ed Williams,
John Trumble and Terry McMellon.
The Waldron News
4 October 2006
UNA HOLLIS MAY
Una Hollis May, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 in a Waldron
Nursing Center. She was born August 6, 1916 at Hampton, Arkansas. However, she had been a long-
time resident of Waldron for many years. She was the wife of J. Kelly May, who preceded her in
death in 1961. Her living relatives are Becky Grinder of Birmingham, Alabama and Michael McKenzie
of Sugarland, Texas and several local in-laws. She was a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church.
She was active in Civic and Political affairs. She was Waldron's first woman mayor and achieved
many important projects for Waldron and Scott County. The most important achievement during her
term was the new City Lake, its water supply was very vital for poultry industry as well as other
industries. Una was instrumental in getting Junction Rest Stop, the only rest area in Scott County
at that time and at present. She was employed with Waldron Construction Company at that time. She
also worked with others to maintain the branch line of the Kansas City Southern Railway to Waldron,
which benefitted many Scott County industries. Another worthwhile accomplishment was serving as
State President of the Business and Professional Women's Organization and her interest in Women's
rights in the work place. Pallbearers will be Robert Kelly May, Steve Ward, Larry C. Rice, Terry
Rice, Glen Dale Sparks and Eddie Harrison. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5,
2006 at the Waldron First Baptist Church with interment in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas
under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to the
Una May Scholarship for training of nurses.
The Waldron News
7 March 2007
THOMAS F. MAYER
Thomas F. Mayer, 68, died February 16, 2007 at the residence of his daughter, Jennifer Jordan in Pottsville,
Pennsylvania. He was born in Evanston, Ill., was a son of the late Chester and Agnes Rusch Mayer. He was an
Air Force veteran. He was employed as maintenance worker and bill collector in Illinois before his retirement.
He was a black belt instructor for Tackwondo in Arkansas and was a member of the U.S. Tackwondo Association
and the American Tackwondo Association. He was also active in the YMCA of Park Ridge, Ill. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Linda Lee Reder Mayer, on December 24, 1977. Also surviving are two more daughters,
Kristin McPeak of Nashville, TN and LeeAnne Courtney of Harrisburg; a son, Michael Mayer of Atlanta, GA; two
brothers, Lawr Mayer of Arkansas and Peter Mayer of California; a sister, Judy Rosen of Illinois, and eight
grandchildren. A celebration of his life took place on Saturday, February 24 at 715 Pinewood Circle. Interment
was private. Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. of Pottsville was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
21 August 2002
PEGGY LORRAINE MAYLEN
Peggy Lorraine Maylen of Wewoka, OK was born September 7, 1942
in Pharoah, Oklahoma and left this earth on August 8, 2002.
One of eleven children born to Arthur "Ott" and Imogene
(DeArmond) Sallee, Peggy was known for her kind heart and easy
smile. On July 2, 1959 Peggy married William Charles Maylen at
Hilltop Presbyterian Church in Wewoka. Peggy enjoyed reading, old
movies and spending time with her family. None of the Sallee or
Maylen family gatherings were complete until Peg poured up her
famous "Wewoka Tea." Over the years she worked as a nurse's aide
at Wewoka Municipal Hospital; a waitress at Morgan's Mug; and in
the cutting room at Big Yank and Custom Size. Most recently she
was employed at Elmwood Manor Nursing Home.
She is survived by her husband, Charles, of the home; 3
sons and their wives, Keith and April Maylen, Shawnee, DeWayne
and Becky Maylen, Holdenville, and Danny and Valerie Maylen,
Wetumka; 1 daughter, DeAnna Maylen of the home; 3 brothers, Kenneth
Sallee, Wewoka; Bill Sallee, Waldron, Arkansas, and David Sallee,
Holts Summit, Missouri; 7 sisters, Shirley Williams and Lucy Sallee,
Waldron, Arkansas, JoAnn Dowdy, Stroud, Pat Johnson and Karla
Carroll, Drumright, Glenda Condict, Cromwell, and Terry Harrell,
Canute. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, one great
granddaughter, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host
of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ott and Imogene
Sallee and one infant son.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 10,
2002, at Stout-Phillips Chapel with Reverend Larry Chesser
officiating. Peggy's nephews served as pallbearers and burial
followed at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of the Stout-
Phillips Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
12 March 2008
DAVID W. McBRIDE
David W. McBride, 54, of Hartford, Arkansas died Thursday, March 6, 2008 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a
retired electrician. Funeral service was at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at McConnell Funeral Home
Chapel in Hartford, AR with burial at Huntington Cemetery in Huntington, AR under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home of Hartford. He is survived by his wife, Marlaine of Fort Smith, AR; four daughters, Christie
Akins, Brandy Brown and Brittney McBride all of Waldron, AR and Madison McBride of Mansfield, AR; three sons,
David McBride, Jr. and Winston McBride of Sugar Loaf, AR and Daniel Anderson of Fort Smith, AR; his mother,
Christine McBride of Huntington, AR; three brothers, Dewayne McBride of Hartford, AR, Michael McBride of Fort
Smith, AR and Mitchell McBride of Huntington, AR, and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers were David McBride, Jr.,
Winston, Mitchell, Dewayne and Anthony McBride and Jackie Elmore.
Scott County Times
30 November 2005
LESSIE McBRIDE
Lessie Irene McBride, age 95, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, November 23, 2005 in a Ft. Smith nursing
home. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She is preceded in death by her daughter,
Inez Gallimore and her son, Claude Metcalf. She is survived by six daughters, Char Spina of Shreveport,
Louisiana, Melba Iwamiya of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Pat White of Shreveport, Louisiana, Linda Etchegaray of
Houston, Texas, Joann Self of Greenwood, Arkansas, Minnie Brogdin of Amarillo, Texas; twenty five
grandchildren; thirty four great grandchildren and thirteen great great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held at 10:00 am Monday, November 28, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel-Mansfield with burial at
Freedom Cemetery near Mansfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield,
Arkansas. Serving as pallbearers were Greg Howard, David White, Mike Gallimore, Ryan Gallimore, Verman
Gallimore and Willie Ward.
The Waldron News
9 June 1999
WILMA W. SMITH McBRIDE
Wilma W. Smith McBride, 56, of Conway, died Saturday, May 29,
1999 in the University of Arkansas Medical Center. She was born on
January 3, 1943 in Pine Bluff to A.E. Boyt Smith and the late Millard
Vain Smith. She was reared and educated in Pine Bluff. She was a
graduate of Watson Chapel High School. After high school, she attended
Ouachita Baptist University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
and English, she then went to Arkansas State University where she
received her Master's Degree. Ms. McBride has been a high school
counselor and teacher most of her life to the present, including Fort
Smith. She was a counselor at Waldron from 1989 to 1998. She enjoyed
gardening and reading.
Survivors include one son, Matthew McBride of Houston, Tex; one
daughter Michelle McBride of San Francisco, Calif; mother, A.E. Boyt
Smith of Pine Bluff; two brothers, Steve Smith of Conway and Mike Smith
of Memphis, Tenn; a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in
death by a sister, Cassandra Smith.
Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1 in Chapel of
Ralph Robinson and Son.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society
by calling 1-800-ACS-345 or writing American Cancer Society, 901 North
University, Little Rock, AR 72207.
Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home in Pine Bluff was in charge
of arrangements.
Scott County Times
17 December 2003
ZELMA McBRIDE
Waldron--Zelma Iduma McBride, 101, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 10,
2003 in a Waldron hospital. She was preceded in death by one son, Silas Hermann and two
grandchildren. Funeral service was held 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at
Chapel Hill Memorial Garden Chapel with burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Garden in
Freeport, Illinois with local arrangements by Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is
survived by one son, Wayne E. Hermann and his wife Marion of Austin, Texas; one
daughter-in-law, Lois Hermann of Waldron, Arkansas; four grandchildren, seventeen
great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Scott County Times
10 October 2001
JAMES McCAFFERTY
James Elwyn McCafferty, 70, of Parks, Arkansas died Monday,
October 1, 2001 in his home. He was a retired paper mill worker, a
member of the Parks Baptist Church, an Army veteran and a Gideon.
Funeral services were held at 10 am, Thursday, October 4,
2001 at Parks Baptist Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by four daughters, Gaylene Palstrol of Deer
Park, Texas, Marilyn Veazey of Houston, Texas, Teresa McDonald of
Little Rock, Arkansas and Donna Barron of Pasadena, Texas; three sons,
James Edward, Tim and Mark Daniel McCafferty all of Pasadena, Texas;
two sisters, Georgina Goolsby of Stockton, California and Joy Holleman
of Parks, Arkansas; 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were sons and grandsons.
The Waldron News
6 October 1999
LUCIAN K. McCAFFERTY
Lucian K. "Mac" McCafferty, 72, died Friday, October 1, 1999 in
Wichita, Kansas. He is formerly of Wichita, Kansas and a resident in
Mission, Texas. He was a retired buyer for Watkins, Inc. He was born
on November 30, 1926 in Waldron, AR to Lucian and Marion McCafferty
who preceded him in death. He was married to Barbara Jean Brooks on
July 4, 1950.
He is survived by his wife Barbara of the home; sons Michael L.
and Patrick D. of Wichita, KS; brother, Jack of Hot Springs, AR; sister,
Barbara Jean Francis of Wichita, KS; and 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4 at the
West Heights United Methodist Church in Wichita, KS. Interment was on
Wednesday, October 5 at 3:00 p.m. at the Monroe Cemetery in Harvey,
Arkansas.
The Waldron News
1 March 2000
RITA LOIS McCAFFERTY
Rita Lois McCafferty, 54, of Harvey, Arkansas died Monday, February 21, 2000 in a Fort
Smith hospital. She was a teacher's aid for Fourche Valley School for 24 years and attended
Harvey Assembly of God Church. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 24
at Harvey Assembly of God Church with burial at Monroe Cemetery at Harvey, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by her husband, Kelly
Jack McCafferty of the home, two daughters, Beth McCafferty of Tyler, Texas and Lisa Miller
of Cedar Creek, AR; one son-in-law, Shawn Miller of Cedar Creek, AR; her mother-in-law, Lucille
McCafferty of Waldron; four sisters, Anna Mae Palmer of Ingleside, TX, Martha West of Briggsville,
AR, Barbara Cooley of Batesville, AR and Sandra Billingsley of Roland, AR; two grandchildren,
Tristan Miller and Kiley Miller, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Joe Pickens,
Nathan Franklin, Robert Minton, Rod Rupe, J.B. Wagner and Joe Maxey.
The Waldron News
9 January 2002
JOSEPH FRANKLIN McCAIN
Joseph Franklin McCain, age 85, of Dardanelle, Arkansas, died
Thursday, January 3, 2002 at his home. Born in Okeeman, OK on July 23,
1916, he was the son of the late Harrison and Naomi Cates McCain. He
was retired from the Forest Service and cattle farming. He attended the
Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary McCain of Dardanelle; three
sons and two daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Patsy McCain of Hot Springs,
Roy and Bobbie McCain of Pocola, OK and Earnest McCain of Ft. Smith;
one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Merle Metcalf of Mena; two brothers
and three sisters all of Arizona; 11 grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren.
Funeral service was Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Cornwell Chapel in
Dardanelle with Rev. Thomas Morris officiating. Burial was at 2:00 p.m.
in Hawkins Cemetery, Parks, Arkansas by Cornwell Funeral Service in
Dardanelle.
Scott County Times
14 February 2001
CALVIN E. "GENE" McCANN
Born March 21, 1923 in Donaphin, Missouri, passed away February 3,
2001. A resident of the South Bay for 60 years, Gene was Superintendent
of the Beacon Light Mission in San Pedro for many years, having served
them for more than 50 years working with more than 30 churches on behalf
of homeless men. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda; daughter, Mary
Ann (George) Eaton; son, Mark Eugene McCann; granddaughter, Rebecca Ann
Eaton; brother, Tom McCann of Waldron, Arkansas; sisters, Betty Campbell
of Bakersfield, Kelsie Taff of Waldron, Arkansas and Wanda Lee Young of
Trinidad, Colorado.
Funeral services were on Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at 10 am at
McNerney's Colonial Mortuary. Interment was held at Green Hills Memorial
Park at 10:45 am and proceeded on Avalon Blvd., in order to pass by
Wilmington Square, which is where Gene met so many men in his work for
Beacon Light. The services then concluded at Green Hills Memorial Park
in Rancho Palos Verdes.
The Waldron News
10 May 2000
MELVIN C. McCANN
Rev. Melvin C. McCann of Bryant, Arkansas died Tuesday, April 11, 2000. He was 73. He was born
August 21, 1926 in Doniphan, Missouri, and was reared in Waldron, Arkansas. He served in the
U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a Southern Baptist minister and pastored churches in both
California and Arkansas. After serving his last pastorate of 15 years in Corcoran, California,
he retired and moved to Arkansas in 1991. He then had the privilege of serving the First
Southern Baptist Church in Bryant as minister to senior adults. His ministry covered a
span of 32 years. He is survived by his wife, Colene McCann of Bryant; one son, Rickey Gene
McCann of Marysville, California; two daughters, Melody Anderson of Bellflower, California and
Linda Chastain of Panama, Oklahoma; two brothers, Thomas McCann of Waldron, Arkansas and
Eugene McCann of Carson, California; three sisters, Betty Campbell of Oildale, California,
Kelsie Taff of Waldron, AR, and Wanda Young of Trinidad, Colorado; one grandson, Lt. Rickey
Gene McCann, Jr; two great granddaughters, Shania and Cheyene (twins) all of Great Falls,
Montana; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were on Saturday,
April 15 at First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant with Dr. Jim Lagrone officiating. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to First Southern Baptist Church of Bryant Building Fund.
The Waldron News
5 June 2002
CURT McCHRISTIAN
Curt McChristian, 89, of Greenwood and Mansfield, Arkansas died
May 29, 2002 in a Fort Smith retirement home. He was a member of
Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star and Lions International. He was retired
from Mansfield Volunteer Fire Department and Southwestern Electric
Power Company.
Graveside service was at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002 at
Liberty Cemetery with burial under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Mansfield, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Thurza; one daughter, Ginger McCutchen
of Fort Smith, AR; two sons, J.C. McChristian of Fort Smith, AR and
Bill McChristian of Mena, AR; six grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Mansfield School
Scholarship Fund.
Scott County Times
23 April 2003
THURZA McCHRISTIAN
Thurza Virginia McChristian, 88, of Barling, Arkansas died Tuesday, April 15,
in a Ft. Smith nursing home. She was a homemaker, member of Mansfield Methodist
Church, the Eastern Star, and widow of James McChristian.
Graveside services were held Friday, April 18, at 11:00 am at the Liberty
Cemetery in Greenwood, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Mansfield, Arkansas.
She is survived by one daughter, Ginger McCutchen of Ft. Smith; two sons,
J.C. McChristian of Ft. Smight, Arkansas and Bill McChristian of Mena,
Arkansas; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great
grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mansfield High School Scholarship Fund
or charity of donor's choice.
The Waldron News
10 March 1999
RAYMOND G. McCLAIN
Raymond G. McLAIN, of Pauls Valley, Okla. was born on April 2,
1912 to Miles Alonzo and Ada Pendergast McLain in Howard, Ark., and
passed from this life on Sunday, February 28, 1999 at the Pauls Valley
General Hospital at the age of 86 years.
Graveside services were scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday,
March 4 in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Services were under the
direction of Wooster Funeral Home in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.
[Note: Name was spelled McClain in headline; McLain in the body of
obituary.]
Scott County Times
12 December 2001
ALLIE McCONNELL
Allie Mae McConnell, 89, of Mena, Arkansas died Thursday, December 5,
2001 in a Hot Springs hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Graveside services were held at 11 am Saturday, December 8, 2001 at
Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary McConnell of Burleson, Texas
and Louise Willis of Apopka, Florida; one son, Harley McConnell of
Brownsville, California; 36 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren and
several great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
9 August 2006
DAVE McCONNELL, SR.
Dave McConnell, Sr., 70, of Boles, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2006 in a Fort Smith hospital.
He was a member of the Mt. Ida Presbyterian Church, and the Scott County Fox and Wolf Hunters Association.
He supported the youth of Scott County helping with Peewee Baseball, Football and other sports. Funeral
service was at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the
Chant Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. He is survived by three sons,
David and Rachelle McConnell of Fayetteville, AR, Shane and Stephanie McConnell of Fayetteville, AR and
Clay McConnell of Y-City, AR; four brothers, Roger McConnell of Bonneville, AR, Clark McConnell of Danville,
AR, Bruce McConnell of Whitehall, AR, Craig McConnell of Vilonia, AR; three sisters, Kathy Ellison of Oden,
AR, Reba Seward of Siloam Springs, AR, JoAnn McConnell of Rogers, AR; four grandchildren, Kalie McConnell,
Deric McConnell, Sydney McConnell and Mason McConnell, all of Fayetteville, AR and many nieces, nephews
and friends. Pallbearers were Carlton McConnell, Jack Nix, Buck Ellison, Lance Ellison, Bernis Rogers and
Larry Boren. Honorary pallbearers were Doug Nix, Clarence McConnell, Norman Miner, Troy House, Glendale
Sparks and E.C. Ellison. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Scott County Boys & Girls
Club at 595 W. 6th St., Waldron, AR 72958.
Scott County Times
25 October 2000
HACK McCONNELL
Haskill "Hack" McConnell, 88, of Waldron died Tuesday, October
17, 2000 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a retired timber worker and
a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Thursday, October 19,
2000 at the Harmony Free Will Baptist Church with burial at Duncan
Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Nellie McConnell; one daughter, Era
Massongill of Beauchamp community; one son, Clarence McConnell of Y-City;
one sister, Irene Fuller of Redding, California; one brother, Troy
McConnell of Lake Shasta, California; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Freddie Joe McConnell, Carlton McConnell, John
Warren, Richard Brigance, Steven Massongill and Larry Zimmer.
Scott County Times
15 February 2006
NANCY McCONNELL
Nancy Louise (Sibary) McConnell, 51, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away in a Fort Smith nursing home. She
was retired from retail sales. Memorial service was held at 10:00 am Thursday, February 9, 2006 at Dooley
Cemetery near Boles, Arkansas with interment in the Dooley Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Mansfield. She is survived by three daughters, Christy Wilson of Briscoe, Texas, Alicia Drew of
Springdale, Arkansas and Tiffany McDonnell of Modesto, California; three grandchildren; three brothers,
Randy Vines of Mansfield, Arkansas, Steven Sibary of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Jim Vines of Greenwood,
Arkansas; five sisters, Sherry Sibary of Van Buren, Arkansas, Shirley Bradley of Fort Smith, Arkansas,
Diana Posey of California, Lourie Burdett of Little Rock, Arkansas and Debbie Bell of
Washington.
Scott County Times
14 April 2004
NELLIE ANNIE McCONNELL
Waldron--Graveside services for Nellie Annie McConnell, 84, of Waldron were held Tuesday,
April 13, 2004 at 2 pm at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Mrs. McConnell died Saturday, April 10, 2004 in a Waldron nursing home. The
widow of Hack McConnell, she was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Era Massongill of Waldron; a son, Clarence McConnell of Y-City;
two brothers, Zeb Playford of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Charles Playford of Maryville,
Tennessee; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Richard Brigance,
John Warren, Carlton McConnell, Brett McConnell, Heath McConnell and Freddy McConnell.
Scott County Times
6 July 2005
ROSIE McCONNELL
Rosie Joan "Kemp" McConnell, 67, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas died Monday, June 27, 2005, at a
Mt. Ida nursing home. She was born March 23, 1938 at Haw Creek, Arkansas. She was preceded
in death by her parents, William Allen Kemp and Janie Mae Josephine "Floyd" Kemp, her husband
Fred J. McConnell and her brother Jack Kemp. She is survived by her children, Fredrick and
Bonnie McConnell of Mt. Ida, Arkansas, Ann Sanchez of Cherry Hill, Arkansas, Jennie and Craig
Pate of Board Camp, Arkansas, Lynnie and Bobby Strother of Oden, Arkansas, Heath and Della
McConnell of Mt. Ida, Arkansas. Grandchildren, Lee McConnell, Zach Jordan, Jeremy Elder,
Lyndon Elder, Mortisha Standridge, Michelle McAnally, Samantha Stovall, Tommy Strother, Robby
Strother and Amy Samuels, 13 great grandchildren, two brothers, Levi Kemp of San Angelo, Texas,
Bill Kemp of Pencil Bluff, three sisters, Dorothey Roseberry of New Mexico, Joyce Playford of
Tennessee and Willie Mae Helms of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas. Serving as pallbearers were Jeremy
Elder, Tommy Strother, Robby Strother, Michael Strovall, Rickey Leonard and Daniel Samuels.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, June 30, 2005 at the Pencil Bluff Baptist
Church with interment in the Pencil Bluff Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. She was a member of the Pencil Bluff First Baptist Church, a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother. She was employed at Munro Shoe Factory before her retirement.
Scott County Times
6 April 2005
JOSEPH McCORMICK
Joseph H. McCormick, age 86, of Waldron died Saturday, April 2, 2005 in a Waldron hospital. He was
preceded in death by a son, Robert and grandson, David Cherry. He is survived by one daughter, Joann
Cherry of Mansfield; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at
10:00 am Monday, April 4, 2005 at Coop Prairie Cemetery at Mansfield under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield.
The Waldron News
21 January 1998
MARGARET BARBARA McCORMICK
Barbara McCormick, 74, of Mansfield died Friday, January 16, 1998 in
her home. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.
Graveside services were Monday, January 19 at Coop Prairie Cemetery
in Mansfield.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph, of the home; two daughters:
Joann Cherry, of Waldron and Margueritte Castinernas, of New York state;
one brother, Roy Kiernan, of New York, five grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
25 May 2005
TOMMIE McCOY
Tommie Clifford McCoy, age 77 of Overland Park, Kansas died Tuesday, May 17, 2005 in an Overland
Park nursing home. He was a forklift operator for Safeway. He was preceded in death by his parents
and his sister, Vivian Preston. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie of the home; one step daughter,
Judy Gardner of Grove, Oklahoma; one step son, Richard Brown of Eudora, Kansas; one sister, Joyce
Hattabaugh of Mansfield, Arkansas; one brother, Aubrey McCoy of Belle Plaine, Kansas; five step
grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Friday,
May 20, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Taylor Cemetery near Booneville under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Rick, Randy, J.R. and
Tony Preston, Mitch Hattabaugh and Gary Hattabaugh. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Billy
Wayne, Deral Preston and Howard Lee Hattabaugh.
Scott County Times
3 January 2001
ARNOLD McCRAW
Arnold Lee McCraw, 73, of Tulsa, Oklahoma went to be with the
Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2000 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa.
Arnold was born on February 2, 1927 to G.E. and Beulah Mae McCraw in
Parks, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Arnold married
Louella Neal on September 2, 1950, and had lived in Tulsa since 1957.
After retiring from many years in several management positions, most
notably personnel management, Arnold was self-employed in the real
estate rental business. He was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Tulsa.
Arnold had a strong work ethic, and was known and respected as
a man of integrity. However, the most important part of Arnold's life
was his family. Arnold was completely devoted to Louella, and they
celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary this year. Though he had
lived in Tulsa for over forty-three years, Arnold still maintained
close ties with his extended family and many friends in Arkansas whom
he loved dearly.
Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, G.E. and Beulah
Mae McCraw, and his brother, Eugene A. McCraw. He is survived by a
loving family including his wife, Louella McCraw; two sons, Larry
David McCraw and his wife, Ann, of Little Rock, and Ronald Lee McCraw
and his wife, Anna, of Fayetteville; two sisters, DeLois Tidwell of
Mt. Ida and Doyce McDaniel of Mountain Home; and six grandchildren,
Matthew, Kyle and Luke McCraw of Little Rock, and Ryan, Laura and
John McCraw of Fayetteville.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 30
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with the Reverend Pat Ray
Frost officiating, followed by interment in Parks Cemetery at Parks,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions can be made to Parks Cemetery Fund in c/o Martin Funeral
Home, PO Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
Scott County Times
18 October 2000
BO McCRAW
Elva "Bo" James McCraw passed away Friday, October 13, at a
Waldron nursing home. She was born September 30, 1914, at Dutch
Creek, Arkansas to Levi and Mary Rogers Watson. Elva spent most of
her life in Wichita Falls, Texas where she retired from Wichita
Falls Health Clinic. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl
James. After retiring, Elva returned to the Waldron area and became
a member of the Parks Baptist Church.
She is survived by her former husband, John McCraw of Parks;
one brother, Jake Watson of Iowa Park, Texas; five nieces, Betty
Hahn and Eloise Van Cleve both of Waldron, Mary Sue Martine of
Charleston, Eva Jane West of Boulder, Colorado, and Elva Jean Cary
of Waco, Texas. Also surviving are two nephews, David Paul Roy of
Denver, Colorado and Lewis Belcher of Van Buren, Arkansas.
Funeral services were held at 3 pm Monday, October 16, at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Sam Waganer officiating.
Interment was in Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Lewis Belcher, Jeff
Belcher, Rodney Bynum, Jerry Lee, Thoms Lee and Joe Martine.
Scott County Times
6 March 2002
FUELL McCRAW
Fuell Hampton McCraw, 88, of Parks died Tuesday, February 26, 2002
in a Little Rock hospital. He was a member of the Parks Baptist Church
and was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Pauline Black McCraw.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 1, 2002 at 2 pm at Parks
Baptist Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by one daughter and her husband, Lou Nell and Don
Davis of Lamar, Arkansas; two sisters, Treva Lacefield and Wanda Holbert
both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one brother, John McCraw of Parks; 4 grandchildren,
Danny Davis, Camille Langford, Katie Conley and Amy Davis; and 6 great-
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Don Frost, Mac Davis, Garry Davis, Shane Davis,
Chad Henderson and Billy John Franklin.
The Waldron News
13 June 2007
JOHN THOMAS McCRAW
John Thomas McCraw, 87, of Greenwood, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, June 3,
2007 in a Greenwood, Arkansas nursing home. He was an Army veteran of WWII, a Baptist and a former Scott County
Judge and Arkansas State Senator. Graveside funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at the
Monroe Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Jane Alverson
of Van Buren, Arkansas; one son, John Thomas McCraw, Jr. of Canada; five grandchildren; three great-
grandchildren; two sisters, Treva Lacefield of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Wanda Holbert of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers were Clyde Audas, Roy Franklin, Dick Huie, Sup Austin, Steve Smith and Larry Shores. Memorials
may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329.
The Waldron News
23 May 2007
BEULAH MARY McCULLAH
Beulah Mary McCullah, 87, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Martin
Funeral Home with interment at the Chant Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is
survived by one daughter, Mary Sparks of Winfield, AR; two sons, David O. McCullah of Waldron, AR and Eugene
McCullah of Fort Smith, AR; one sister, Ruby Hunt of Union Hill, AR; two brothers, Floyd Smith of Waldron,
AR and Carl Smith of Mena, AR; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and several
step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Everett McCullah. Pallbearers were Emmett
Barnett, Gary Roper, Nathan Franklin, Dale Sparks, Jerry Bob Smith and J.D. Graham. Honorary pallbearers were
her grandchildren.
Scott County Times
19 March 2003
WENDELL McCULLAH
Parks--Funeral services for Howard Wendell McCullah, 59, of Parks were held
Saturday, March 15, 2003 at 2 pm at Parks Baptist Church. Reverends Mike
Shaddon and Billy Harwell officiated and burial followed at Hawkins Cemetery
near Parks. Wendell was born March 1, 1944 at Forester to John Manuel and June
Tinsley McCullah and died Thursday, March 13, 2003 in a Fort Smith hospital.
Wendell was a 1962 graduate of Waldron High School. He married Miki Baggs on
June 28, 1969 at Parks.
He was a retired upholsterer from Waldron Furniture Factory, served as a Scott
County Justice of the Peace, sitting on the Quorum Court for District #5 from
1997 to 2000. After helping to organize and establish the Parks Volunteer Fire
Department, he served as their first Fire Chief for a number of years. He was
an active member of Parks Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Miki; one daughter, Wendi Johnson and husband Joe
of Hot Springs; two sons, Brian McCullah of Waldron and Daniel McCullah of
Fayetteville; one grandson, Cole Johnson of Hot Springs; one sister, Faye and
husband Charles "Short" Rogers of Y-City; four brothers, John and wife Marline
McCullah of Marquette, Michigan, James and wife Mary Lou McCullah of Grand
Junction, Colorado, Loyd and wife Christine McCullah of Waldron and Floyd "Hump"
McCullah of Cedar Creek, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and
a host of friends.
Pallbearers were John Elmore, Danny Morran, Don Ellis, Jerry Pennington, James
"Buster" Scott and Travis Plummer. Honorary pallbearers were JW "Dub" Cleland,
Bill Franklin and Phil Stinson. Arrangements were under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron.
Scott County Times
16 April 2003
WALTER McCULLOUGH
Walter Lloyd McCullough, age 79, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, April 13,
in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired repairman and of the Pentecostal faith.
Memorial service to be announced at a later date. Arrangements made under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; two daughters, Wanda Lanning
of Waldron, Arkansas and Mabel McCullough of Dover, Arkansas; one son, Lloyd
McCullough of Dover, Arkansas; one brother, Ralph McCullough of Sapulpa,
Oklahoma, and eight grandchildren.
Scott County Times
20 October 2004
WANDA McCURLEY
Wanda Keith McCurley, age 91, of Waldron died Sunday, October 10, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. She was a
retired owner of a Handicap Children's Home and a member of the Temple Baptist Church. She is preceded in
death by her husband, John McCurley; son, Arthur Leon McCurley and sister Isabelle Chapman. She is survived
by two daughters, Lois Zanyk of Visalia, California, Grace Dorr of Waldron, Arkansas; one son, Melvin
McCurley of Fruita, Colorado; twelve grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:30 am Thursday, October 14, 2004 at Temple Baptist Church
with burial at Tahlequah City Cemetery at 3:00 pm in Tahlequah, Oklahoma under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Serving as pallbearers were the grandsons and great
grandsons.
The Waldron News
16 April 2003
W.J. "JIM" McCUTCHEON
Graveside services for Mr. Windred James "Jim" McCutcheon were held at 2:00
p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2003 in Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas, under
the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Mr. McCutcheon, 65, of Natchitoches, died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Christus
Schumpert Health Systems in Shreveport, following heart surgery.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, a native of Copeland, Arkansas,
a retired educator, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was owner and
president of DoubleJay, Inc., whose chief activity was repair and restoration
of band musical instruments. He was an adjunct faculty member of the music
department at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, a judge and
clinician at musical events in several states, an advisory council member of
the American Music Educator's Repair Association and of the Ed Myers Company,
an instrument repair tool and supply manufacturer. He maintained his music
professional affiliations after retirement, and was an avid supporter of
music education at all levels.
He was known as "Wimpy" to friends and family while growing up in Waldron. He
was a member of the "Class of '55," whose members were dear to him.
Mr. McCutcheon was preceded in death by his parents, Shelby Blan "Mack"
McCutcheon and Eva Lee Ann "Bee" Hodges McCutcheon, and by his brother,
Albert Rvilla McCutcheon.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Safford McCutcheon of Natchitoches; one sister,
Alma McClendon of Arizona; three nieces and one nephew.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Clark, Marshall Hughes, Richard Keyton, Richard
Poche, Joe Thomas, Lynn Weaver, other family members and professional
associates.
The Waldron News
3 January 2007
ANNIE SUE BARRETT-McDANIEL
Annie Sue Barrett-McDaniel, 58, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2006 in a
Fort Smith nursing home. She was a Pentecostal by faith and a secretary at a hospital. She is survived
by three sisters, Fayreen Vaughn of Union Hill, Arkansas, Mary Brothers of Waldron, Arkansas and Mae
Slater of Waldron, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews and her husband, Joe McDaniel. Funeral services
were Thursday, December 28, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at the Friendship
Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Richie
Brothers, Steve Lunsford, Tony Vaughn, Chris Vaughn, Blake Garrison and J.D. Brothers. Honorary
pallbearers will be Rusty Brothers, James Speaks, Leslie Vaughn, Charles Edgar and Leon Vaughn, She is
preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Rosie Yandell; her husband, Paul Barrett; sister, Dorothy
Barrett, and brother, Allen Yandell.
The Waldron News
23 February 2000
DOUGLAS DUNCAN McDANIEL
Douglas Duncan McDaniel, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 15, 2000 in a
local nursing home. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Square Rock Methodist Church.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2000 at the Square Rock Methodist Church
with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron, AR. He is survived by his wife Clara of the home; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial
contributions may be made to Square Rock Cemetery or Square Rock Methodist Church c/o Martin Funeral
Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, AR 72958.
The Waldron News
28 November 2001
GERALD R. "MAC" McDANIEL
Gerald Ross "Mac" McDaniel, 80, Gladstone, MO passed away November 23,
2001 at North Kansas City Hospital.
Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, at the
McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City, MO, with burial
in the White Chapel Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions be made to Northcare Hospice or
the American Heart Assoc.
Mr. McDaniel was born March 29, 1921 in Waldron, AR. He had lived
in the Kansas City area since 1946. He was a veteran of World War II and
served in the 4th Marine Artillery Division in the south Pacific, Seipan,
Tinain, and the Marshall Islands invasions.
Mr. McDaniel worked as a plant security guard for the Ford Motor
Co., Claycomo, for 37 years. He was a member of the Roanridge Church of
Christ and was a preacher for more than 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.A. and Ethel Richmond
McDaniel, a brother Lloyd McDaniel and a sister, Elois Wells.
Survivors include his wife, Beatrice H. McDaniel of the home, a
son, Michael McDaniel and his wife Susan, Kansas City; a daughter, Patti
Best and her husband Delbert, Lexington, MO; 2 brothers, Gaylen McDaniel,
St. Charles, MO and Ray McDaniel, Arkadelphia, AR; a sister, Matha
Fulkerson, Shawnee, KS; 4 grandchildren, Kathryn Sweetwood, Patrick
McDaniel, Jo Houseworth, Chris Byrd and 7 great grandchildren.
McGilley Antioch handled the arrangements.
The Waldron News
2 August 2006
HAIRETT A. McDANIEL
Hairett A. McDaniel, 84, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 in Centralia, WA. She was born December 21, 1921 to
Samuel R. & Rosetta (Traylor) Trotter in Booth, AR. Hairett spent her youth in Arkansas. She moved to
Niles, CA in 1950 and then to Longview, WA in 1984. Hairett has lived in Chehalis since 1994. She liked
to crochet and travel. She particularly enjoyed going to Hawaii. She adored time with her family,
especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hairett is survived by her four sons and daughters-
in law, Darris & Shirley of Chehalis, Sammie & Lynn of Newman, CA, Ronnie & Elaine and Gary & Bell all of
Chehalis; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonita & Winston Farmer of Irving, TX and Jewel & W.J. Jones of
Waldron, AR; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents,
brothers L.A., Arvel, Aulton and Olus Trotter and sisters, Oneta DeHart and Nadine Harwell. A funeral
service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2006 at Sticklin Funeral Chapel. Interment will
follow at Hudson Park Cemetery in Rainier, Oregon.
Scott County Times
6 June 2001
JULIA McDANIEL
Julia Irene McDaniel, 82, of Waldron died Friday, June 1, 2001 in a
Fort Smith hospital. She was a retired grocery store clerk and a Baptist.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at Duncan Cemetery
with burial following under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by two daughters, Janice Bennett of Waldron and Velma
Brown of Wisconsin; one son, Clyde McDaniel of Phoenix, Arizona; 7 grand-
children and 12 great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
23 June 2004
LORENE LOYCE McDANIEL
Checotah, OK--Graveside services for Lorene Loyce McDaniel were held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 19, 2004
at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron followed by burial under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron. Lorene Loyce McDaniel, 83, of Checotah, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2004 in a
Checotah nursing home. She was a retired secretary for the US government and a member of the Southside
Baptist Church in Poteau. She is the widow of Dougal McDaniel and was preceded in death by an infant
daughter, Jane, her parents, and five brothers. She is survived by four sisters, Gladys Woods and husband
Lonnie of Visalia, California, Marge Squires of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Lee Sutmiller and husband Ray of
Poteau, Oklahoma, and Ann Hilson of Miami, Florida; two sisters-in-law, Norma Knox of Desoto, Kansas and
Billie Knox of Poteau, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
9 August 2000
RUTH McDANIEL
Ruth McDaniel, 85, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Monday, July 31, 2000 in her home in Mansfield,
Arkansas. She was a homemaker and member of the Dayton Church of Christ and was preceded in
death by one son, Randy McDaniel. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 3 at
Dayton Church of Christ in Dayton, Arkansas with burial at Dayton Cemetery under the direction
of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, Orby McDaniel
of the home; three daughters, Marilyn Pinney of Pensacola, Florida, Carolyn McDaniel of the
home and Janelle Graves of Arkoma, Oklahoma; one son Glenn McDaniel of Greenwood, Arkansas;
14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her nephews.
The Waldron News
7 April 2004
FLOYD McDONALD
Floyd McDonald, 59, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with the Lord March 18, 2004 in
Roseburg, OR. He was a hearing specialist for 30 years and was an ordained minister. He
is survived by his wife JoAnn McDonald of Waldron; one daughter, LoAnn Hemenway of Salem,
OR; one step-daughter, Wendy Hubby of CA; two step-sons, William Clay of Waldron and Chris
Kirkley of CA; one sister, Alice Helton of Waldron; and one brother, Dennis McDonald of CA;
aa grandchildren and one great-grandson.
The Waldron News
7 June 2006
JOANN C. McDONALD
JoAnn C. McDonald, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, May 29, 2006 in a local hospital. She was born
July 27, 1937 in Dearborn, Michigan. She was a beautician and former employee of Yucaipa Hearing Aide
Center. The body was cremated under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, AR. She is
survived by one daughter, Wendy Hobby of Temecula, CA; one daughter-in-law, Alice Helton of Waldron; two
sons, Chris Kirkley of Redland, CA and William Kirkley of Waldron, AR; one sister, Margarite O'Brien of
Colfax, CA; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Scott County Times
27 February 2002
DOLLIE McENTIRE
Dollie Ann McEntire, 82, of Waldron died Friday, February 22, 2002
in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a retired waitress and attended Lamb
Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2002 at
the Lamb Freewill Baptist Church with burial following at Lamb Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by one son, Donnie McEntire of Spiro, Oklahoma;
four sisters, Rosie Denton of Macon, Missouri, Ozie Brothers of Olton,
Texas, Viola Rader of Modesto, California and Cora Hooper of Dallas,
Texas; 4 grandchildren, Gene McEntire, Charley McEntire, Jamie McEntire
and Michael McEntire all of Mena, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Gene McEntire, Randy Murphy, Bob Bottoms, J.D.
Burnett, Gaylord Dogsby and Matthew Wallace.
The Waldron News
2 December 1998
FRED McENTIRE
Fred McEntire, 63, of Waldron died Nov. 27, in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was a retired Real Estate Salesman, a rancher and a
Baptist. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Nov. 30, at Lamb Baptist
Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery by Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He was survived by his wife, Winna; two daughters, Beverly
Robertson of Waldron, Brenda Barker of Waldron; three sons, Greg
McEntire of Waldron, Michael McEntire of Belton, Texas, Freddie
McEntire of Waldron; one sister, Edna Slater of Parks; 13
grandchildren, Trenton McDaniel, Jill McDaniel, Barrett Barker,
Emily Barker, Jessie Scott, Levi McEntire, Luke McEntire, Chelsea
McEntire, Daniel McEntire, Taylor McEntire, Cassandra McEntire,
Kirk McEntire.
Pallbearers were Marvin Franklin, W.D. Ray, Roy Franklin,
Eugene Chrisman, Joey McEntire, Alvin Carnahan, Charles Leoy Slater,
and Raymond Slater.
Viewing was from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Funeral
Home.
Scott County Times
6 March 2002
JOHN McENTIRE
John Thomas McEntire, 59, of Waldron died Friday, March 1, 2002 in
a Waldron hospital. He was a Pentecostal and a saw mill operator.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 4, 2002at 2 pm at the
Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Duncan Cemetery in
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Maggie of the home; two daughters,
Sunday Vincent and Shannon Brown both of Edmond, Oklahoma; two sons,
Todd of Waldron and Steve of Edmond; his mother, Hilda Hamilton of
Del City, Oklahoma; one sister Gayla McClannon of Norman, Oklahoma;
and 5 grandchildren, Mandy and Savannah McEntire, Nicholas Vincent,
Geoffry and Samantha Brown.
Pallbearers were Wayne Langley, Richard Sehorn, Larry Don Brown,
Dee Blylock, Mike Wright and Bob Coker. Honorary pallbearers were
Bennie Hawkins, Vernon Barrett, Richard Cagle, Melvin McEntire, Shelby
McEntire and Kenny Stanfill.
Scott County Times
18 June 2003
CHARLEY McFARLAND
Waldron--Charley Woodrow McFarland, Sr., 83, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday,
June 13, 2003 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired electrician and a
Jehovah's Witness. He was preceded in death by wife, Bessie and a son, David.
Memorial service will be Wednesday, June 18, at the Waldron Jehovah's Witness
Kingdom Hall under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian; two daughters, Helen Nelson and husband
Ed of Waldron and Betsy Charleville and husband Dan of St. Louis, Missouri;
one sister and 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 4 great-great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Parker, Johnny Parker, Matthew McFarland, Shawn
McFarland, Chad McFarland, David Kent, Sherri Dwinwells, Darwina Williams,
Kristal Merseal, Tyson Akins, Amber Polen, Jeremy McFarland, Chris Akins,
Tiffany McFarland and David Merseal.
The Waldron News
27 May 1998
THOMAS MARTIN McGRATH
Thomas Martin McGrath, 73, of Waldron, died Wednesday, May 20, 1998
in a Waldron Nursing Home. He was a Catholic and a retired tree trimmer.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 1998 in
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include one sister, Caroline Bird, of Waldron and one
brother, James, McGrath, of Florida. Martin Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 March 2008
EARL McGAUGH
Earl McGaugh, 87, known as "Arkie" to his many friends, family and loyal Takhoma Burker customers passed
away peacefully from this world on February 25, 2008. Earl was born June 5, 1920 in Waldron, Arkandas. He
proudly served during WWII with the U.S. Army and was honored to be featured as one of "Hatteburg's People."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mildred McGaugh of Waldron, Arkansas, brother Chester of
Fallbrook, California, Dewey of Waldron, Arkansas, Ralph of Ft. Worth, Texas, Lendon of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
sisters Mary Campbell of Waldron, Arkansas and Josephine Morris of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He is survived by his
wife, Virgie; daughters Lauren King of Wichita and Joyce Fleming of Reston, VA; brothers, Robert McGaugh of
Waldron, AR, Hervey McGaugh of St. Joseph, MO; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral service
was Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary Chapel in Wichita, Kansas. Pallbearers
were Duane Moore, Darrell King, Kenneth Head, Michael Frost, Matthew McCormick and Eric Torkleson. Honorary
pallbearer was Leon Girrens. The loss of "Arkie" will be felt by many and he will be deeply
mourned.
Scott County Times
10 August 2005
J.D. McGAUGH
J.D. McGaugh, 66, of Waldron entered into rest at his home on August 5, 2005. He was born November
12, 1939 to Robert and Annie McGaugh in Plainview, Texas. J.D. was a livestock inspector for the State
of Arkansas for 22 years when he retired in 1988. He continued raising cattle for a total of 31 years
when he retired in 2003. He was a devoted husband, father and a member of the Haw Creek Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of 34 years, a daughter Janette McGaugh and her husband Jim Sewell
of Little Rock, Arkansas; a son Jayson McGaugh and his wife Diane of Huntington, Arkansas; a granddaughter,
Theone Sewell, and grandson Jayson Douglas McGaugh; his sister Louise Poppell of Augusta, Georgia; and
brother J.R. McGaugh of Waldron, Arkansas. Funeral services were held Monday, August 8 at 10:00 am at
the Haw Creek Baptist Church, followed by burial at Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin
Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Stuart Byford, Bobby Neihouse, Marvin Gillian, Matt Hibbs,
Lenny Lott, Mike Stringer, Bobby Bottoms and Buck Byford. Memorial may be made to the Hospitality
Apartments in Houston, Texas, American Cancer Society or Hospice.
The Waldron News
31 January 2007
LENDON C. McGAUGH
Lendon C. McGaugh of Mid-West City, Oklahoma, passed away January 18, 2007 at age 83. He is survived by
two sons, Robert of Mid-West City and Mike of Edmond, OK; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Wilma, his parents, Earl and Mildred; brothers, Chester, Dewey and Ralph; sisters,
Mary Campbell and Josephine Morris. He is survived by three brothers, Earl (Fish) of Wichita, KS, Hervey
of St. Joseph and Bob of Waldron, Arkansas.
The Walrdon News
13 July 2005
WILMA LOUISE McGAUGH
Wilma Louise McGaugh, 79, of Midwest City, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2005. She
was born to Harmon Dewey and Katie Mae (Bruton) Adams on June 25, 1926 in Wister, OK. She was a
homemaker making sure her husband and children's needs were always met. She came to Midwest City
in 1968, previously living in Boston, MA. Wilma married Lendon C. McGaugh on June 29, 1946 in
Waldron, AR. She is survived by her husband, Lendon of the home; two sons, Mike and Rob McGaugh
both of Edmond; five grandchildren, Angel, Kevin, Misty, Scott and Brian McGaugh. Wilma was
preceded in death by her parents, infant son Lawrence, brother Virgil Adams, and sister Thelma
Griffin. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at Barnets & Johnson
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Kolb Cemetery under the direction of Barnes & Johnson Funeral
Home of Midwest City, OK.
The Waldron News
8 August 2007
RETHA RAE THOMPSON McGEE
Retha Rae Thompson McGee of Little Rock, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died July 30, 2007 at
Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She gave everything she had with a true servant spirit in life,
and leaves a cherished legacy in death. Retha was born December 3, 1928 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Coy C.
Hayes and Byron S. Thompson. She attended schools in North Little Rock and graduated from Fayetteville High
School in 1946. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
in 1950. Following graduation, Retha began her teaching career at Siloam Springs High School, where she met and
married the love of her life, J.D. McGee, on December 23, 1950. She taught Girls' P.E. for two years in Siloam
Springs before temporarily retiring to raise her family. Retha stood by her husband throughout his coaching and
teaching career, and moved with J.D. to Little Rock in 1954, where they lived until 1981. She was a faithful
member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where she served as a children's Sunday School teacher for 17 years, as
well as WMU Director, Baptist Women's President and G.A. Leader. In 1979, Retha returned to teaching at Horace
Mann Jr. High, where she taught Girls' P.E. and coached the cheerleading and gymnastics squads. In 1981, Retha
and J.D. moved to Waldron, Arkansas, where he served as Superintendent of Schools until 1986. She was a member
of Pleasant Hill Extension Homemakers Club of Scott County, serving as president. In 1985-86 she served as
Scott County Council President. In 2001, Retha was named Homemaker of the Year by Scott County Home Economists.
Her love for the Lord led her to be actively involved at First Baptist Church, Waldron, where she again taught
an adult women's Sunday School class and served in the WMU. She completed a five year term on the Arkansas
State Baptist Women's Committee during this time, and served as a volunteer at the Baptist Migrant Center in
Hope. Other community services and interests in Waldron included the Garden Club, Retired Teachers Association
of Scott County, nursing home volunteer, and Laubach Literacy teacher. In 1996-97, Retha served as the state
president of the Arkansas Retired Teachers' Association. J.D. and Retha moved back home to Little Rock in 2002,
where they spent five wonderful years at Parkway Village. Retha quickly became involved in the fitness classes
and served on the Acitivities Committee. She was known for remembering most all the Parkway residents with
birthday cards. Retha was once again a devoted member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Sewing had long been Retha's
hobby, but in recent years, quilting had become her favorite. She won numerous First Place and Best of Show
ribbons for her quilts. She lovingly crafted quilts for each of her grandchildren, and presented the ninth
quilt on the day before she died. Retha was an excellent cook, and her Thanksgiving dinners will be forever
etched in our minds. She and the entire family enjoyed outings at Lake Ouachita for many years. Retha always
lived "as unto the Lord" and will eternally be remembered for her perpetually encouraging attitude and selfless
acts of kindness to everyone she knew. Her greatest joy in life was her four children, their spouses and eleven
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Kaye T. Bracken. She leaves to cherish
her memory her husband of 56 years, J.D. McGee; three daughters, Sharon Hallmark and husband Robert of Little
Rock; Sandra Kurosaki and husband Ryan of Benton; Paula Pope and husband David of Little Rock; one son, Jim
McGee and wife Janith of Stuttgart; and eleven grandchildren, Rob, Wes and Beth Hallmark of Little Rock; Jason
Kurosaki of Chicago, Illinois; Drew (fiancee Ashley Swaffar) and Aaron Kurosaki of Benton; Meredith, Holly and
Jay McGee of Stuttgart; and Nicole and Andrea Pope of Little Rock. Retha is also survived by a brother, John C.
Thompson and wife Dennis of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Sybil Edmondson and husband Justus of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
brother-in-law Neil McGee and wife Lyla of Mabelvale, and sister-in-law Evelyn Torbett and husband Dan of
Richmond, Kentucky. Her large, extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews will miss Retha, as well. Pallbearers
were her grandsons, Rob, Jason, Wes, Drew, Aaron and Jay, and son-in-law David. There was a private family
burial at Forest Hills Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Immanuel Baptist Church auditorium for all
of her friends and family on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist
Church Library or Building Fund, First Baptist Church of Waldron Building Fund, or Arkansas Retired Teachers
Association, (Parkways Towers, 1200 Commerce St., Little Rock, 72202).
The Waldron News
12 May 2004
EARL THOMAS McKAY
Earl Thomas McKay, age 79 of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2004 in his home. He
was born February 28, 1925 in Story, Arkansas to the late Roy B. McKay and the late Ruby Stewart McKay.
On September 4, 1964 he was united in marriage to Louella Counts in Oden,Arkansas. He served in the
United States Navy during World War II. Mr. McKay was a forester with the United States Forest Service
and was a member of the Brushy Baptist Church in Oden. He is survived by four brothers, Ernest and his
wife Helen McKay of Story, AR, Leon and his wife Billie McKay of Hot Springs, AR, William "Bill" and his
wife Joyce McKay of Story, AR and Howell and his wife Johnny Faye McKay of Waldron, AR; one sister, Wanda
Fay and her husband Delmer Qualls of Story, AR; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other family
and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his son Reginald McKay, his brother
Pelman McKay, and his sisters Cuba Jean McKay and Connie Lou McKay. Funeral service was Saturday, May 8,
2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Brushy Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Brushy Cemetery in Oden under
the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
American Heart Association. Online guest book at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
Scott County Times
16 July 2003
RAYMOND McKINNEY
Waldron--Raymond McKinney, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, July 10,
2003 in a Waldron hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force, was a
Mason and member of Masonic Lodge #265 in Tampa, Florida. Funeral services
were held 2:00 pm Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel, with
burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Flo of the
home; one daughter, Linda and husband Mike James of Blue Springs, Missouri;
one sister, Wanda Wilburn of Highland, California; two sisters-in-law, Louise
McKinney of Gans, Oklahoma and Sue McKinney of Drumright, Oklahoma; two
granddaughters, Tracey Snell and Nicole Snell; and several nieces and
nephews.
Scott County Times
30 January 2002
VONZULA McKINZIE
Vonzula (Von) McKinzie, age 81, of Hon, Arkansas died Wednesday,
January 23, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member
of the Hon Baptist Church.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 at
Hon Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas.
She is survived by two daughters, Loretta Waddle of Waldron,
Arkansas and Janiene Eastin of Crystal Springs, Arkansas; three sons
Galen Yarbrough of Angleton, Texas, Dennis McKinzie of Poteau, Oklahoma,
Vernis McKinzie of Waldron, Arkansas; three sisters, Flovel Jackson of
Waldron, Arkansas, Irma Dean Waldrop of West Memphis, Arkansas and
Mazie Garrett of Little Rock, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-
grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were the grandchildren.
Scott County Times
14 April 2004
IRMA KATHERYN McKITRICK
Huntington--Graveside services for Irma Katheryn (Holden) McKitrick were held at 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 10, 2004 at Huntington Cemetery with burial at Huntington Cemetery in Huntington
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Irma Katheryn (Holden) McKitrick, 62,
of Huntington, Arkansas died Wednesday, April 7, 2004 in a Ft. Smith nursing home. She was born
December 23, 1941 in Mt. View, Missouri to Everett and Myrine Holden. She passed from this life
April 7, 2004 after a long bout with cancer. She is preceded in death by her mother, father,
brother, sister and two grandsons. She was an inspector for Tyson Foods. She is survived by her
husband, John B. McKitrick; six step-daughters; six sons, Doug, Pete and wife Rita, Danny and
wife Pattie, Clay Arden and wife Kristina, Randy and wife Stephanie; two step-sons; five sisters;
three brothers; eleven grandsons and seven granddaughters; several great grandchildren and step
grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
23 July 2008
DIANE McLAIN
Diane McLain, 48, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008 in her home. She was a
journalist. She is survived by her mother Allie Dickason of Waldron, Arkansas, 1 daughter Georgina
McLain of Waldron, Arkansas 1 sister Jan Burnett of Van Buren, Arkansas, 2 brothers Perry Mercer of
Waldron, Arkansas, Dan Mercer of Fargo, North Dakota. She was preceded in death by her father, Loyale
Mercer and brother Gary Mercer. Funeral service was 10:00 am Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Martin Funeral
Home Chaepl with interment at the Pilot Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral HOme of
Waldron. Pallbearers were Doug Caufield, Sam Waganer, Joe Alexander, Bob Burnett and Edward Sardifer.
Scott County Times
28 May 2003
HELEN McLAUGHLIN
Helen Kate McLaughlin, 86, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in
Fort Smith. She was a homemaker, was of the Assembly of God faith and the
widow of John McLaughlin.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday at Union Hill Cemetery
near Waldron under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.
She is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Dupuis of Tulsa; a son, Sam Jagger
of Fort Smith, a sister Elgin Dickens of Waldron; three brothers, Jack and
Ules Owens, both of Waldron, and Body Owens of Paramount, California.
Scott County News
21 December 2005
FRED McLEOD
Fred McLeod, age 86, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 in his home. He was a retired
plumber and an Army veteran and of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife Rosie of the home; five
children, Jennifer and Susan of Waldron, Mike of California, Rick of Idaho, Sandra of Iowa; one sister Vinnie
of Louisiana; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Cremation under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
17 October 2007
ROBERT LEROY MEDLIN
Robert LeRoy Medlin, 64, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 5, 2007 in a Fort Smith,
Arkansas hospital. Memorial service was at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at the Duncan Cemetery
under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Bobby Joe Medlin; two sisters,
Kathy Tate of Dayton, Ohio, Ramona Kuhn of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Ed Medlin of Mena,
Arkansas.
The Waldron News
14 June 2006
D.A. MEEKS
D.A. Meeks, 75, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at his home in Muskogee. He was born September 3, 1930 in Haskell,
Oklahoma to Dave and Pearle (Thurman) Meeks. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. D.A. and Nellie
Shelton married on June 7, 1953. He worked on bridge construction and tree trimming. His hobby was lawn work.
D.A. was basically a workaholic. He loved his children and enjoyed fishing, swimming and playing baseball with
them. He often had barbecues for the family. He enjoyed decorating during the Christmas season and being with
the family. D.A. was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Nellie of the home; four sons, Willie Meeks, Robert Jack Meeks, Frank Meeks and Tim Meeks, all of
Muskogee; three daughters, Willa Louise Sims of Muskogee, Peggy Meeks of Roland, OK, and Melva Long of Tulsa;
special sister-in-law, Willa Dean Hawkins of Roland, OK; two sisters, Rachel Thomas of Coweta and Violet
McKee of California; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren; cousins, Raymond Clopton, Roberta Shores
and Tearrell Scroggins, all of Waldron, AR. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, at
Fosters' Ivory Chapel with Bro. Allen Lester officiating. Interment followed in Ft. Gibson National Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Willie Meeks, Frank Meeks, Timothy Meeks, Rusty Prock, Kelly Walker and Mike Forrest.
Honorary pallbearer was Peggy Meeks. Military honors were presented at the graveside by members of the
American Legion Post 15. Funeral service arrangements were under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral
Home.
The Waldron News
14 February 2007
NICHELLE NORRIS MENCHACA
Nichelle Norris Menchaca, 38, of Port Lavaca, Texas passed away Friday, February 9, 2007. She is
survived by her husband, Alfonzo Menchaca of Port Lavaca, Texas; two children, Nicholas Varnado of
South Carolina, Toni Varnado of Walker, Louisiana; three step-children, Eric, Sarah and Macrus
Menchaca all of Port Lavaca, Texas; three grandchildren, Darmain Varnado of Walker, LA, Bruce and
Seth of Port Lavaca, TX; mother, Ruth Ann Norris of Waldron, AR; three sisters, Jodi Houston, Liz
Houston and Lily Norris all of Waldron, AR; three brothers, Jeffery Norris, Jr., Nathaniel Norris
and Joshua Norris all of Waldorn, AR. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Lillian
Johnson of Waldron, AR; Paul and Eloise Norris of Wilmington, Delaware; and her father, Jeffery K.
Norris, Sr. of Waldron, AR. Funeral service was Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Waldron Nazarene Church with interment in the Buffalo Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home. Pallbearers were Jeffery Norris, Jr., Nathaniel Norris, Joshua Norris, David Escalante, Eric
Menchaca and Bebo Menchaca.
The Waldron News
18 July 2007
GARY L. MERCER
Gary L. Mercer, 50, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, June 21, 2007 in his home. He was a Pentecostal
and a retired laborer. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 25 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with
burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is
survived by his mother, Allie Dickason of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Janice Burnett of Van Buren, AR and
Diane McLain of Waldron, AR; two brothers, Daniel Mercer of Omaha, NE and Perry Mercer of Waldron, AR.
Pallbearers were Rick Mercer, Larry Lovett, L.D. Powell, Vernon Jones, Joe Goddard and
Brad Goddard.
Scott County Times
11 July 2001
DELLA MEREDITH
Della Mae Meredith, 69, of Waldron died Wednesday, July 4, 2001
in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired CNA and a member of the Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday, July 7, 2001 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Birdsview Cemetery
in Waldron.
She is survived by her husband Montaing of the home; one son,
Monty of Waldron; two sisters, Alla Doyel and Sharon Goodner both of
Waldron; three brothers, Delmer Langston of Blachard, Idaho, Tommy Langston
of Oklahoma City, and B.J. Langston of Waldron; one grandson and his wife,
Eric and Kim Meredith of Redfield, Arkansas and one granddaughter, Nikki
Meredith of Redfield, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Thomas Langston, Paul Langston, David Doyel,
Ronald Doyel, Nathan Goodner and Mike Meredith.
The Waldron News
5 December 2007
PEARL KATHRYN MERGEN
Pearl Kathryn Mergen, 96, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007 in a Waldron,
Arkansas nursing home. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the EHC Club. Graveside service was
11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2007 at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia, Missouri with interment in
the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by
one daughter, Margaret Watts of Waldron, AR; one son, Edward Mergen of Waterloo, IL; one brother, Chester Logan
of Columbia, MO; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Joseph R. Mergen and one son, Charles R. Mergen.
The Waldron News
9 July 2003
WESLEY EUGENE MESSICK
Wesley Eugene "Gene" Messick was born September 27, 1920 in Roswell, New
Mexico. He died July 4, 2003 in Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by one
sister, Dorothy Sue Coppock of Waldron; one sister-in-law of Beaumont, Texas;
one brother-in-law, Willard W. Newlin of Waldron, AR; two nieces, Joann
Studdert of Carrollton, Texas and Vickie Lynn Burr of Beaumont, TX; one
nephew, Daniel Alan Newlin of Tulsa, OK; also two grand-nieces and one
grand-nephew along with one great-grand niece. He spent his first years of
school in Floydada, Texas where his father and uncle had purchased a home-
steam laundry. In the late 1920's the family moved to Austin, Texas area
where he grew up. He married Peggy Lou Turner in December, 1942 and from that
union came a daughter, Peggy Jean, born November 19, 1943 and died in July
of 1946. After a few years in the Beaumont and Houston, Texas vicinity they
moved to Mena, Arkansas in 1965 spending the next 34 years there. Among
other things he worked for Walker Construction as a brick mason. He later
was a real estate salesman at Holly Springs Real Estate in Mena for a
number of years. After the death of his wife in April, 1999 he sold his
place in Mena and moved to Waldron to be near his sisters. Mrs. Rudell
Newlin, his oldest sister preceded him in death two years ago. Mr. Messick
was one of Jehovah Witnesses for over 55 years. He was a mild tempered, kind
man and had many friends. He loved the earth and looked forward to the time
when the "Lord's Prayer" will be fulfilled and Jehovah's will is done here
on earth as the Bible says at Matt. 6: 9 & 10. He felt that time is near
and tried to encourage others by sharing that hope with them. A memorial
service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Waldron
on Friday, July 11, 2003, at 10 a.m. Brother Norman Miller of Booneville,
Arkansas will officiate. After cremation interment was in Chant Cemetery
at Y-City, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
13 August 2003
ANNA METCALF
Greenwood--Anna Belle Metcalf, 86, of Greenwood died Thursday, August 5, 2003
in a Greenwood nursing home. She was a retired laundry worker and a member of
the Midland Assembly of God. Graveside funeral services were held at 3 pm
Friday, August 8, 2003 at Mt. Olive Cemetery with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery
in Midland, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
She is survived by four daughters, Mary Cusick of Greenwood and Betty Allen,
Pauline Smith and Wanda Bartlett all of Fort Smith; ten grandchildren; twenty-
one great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
The Waldron News
19 May 1999
DONALD JOE METCALF
Donald Joe Metcalf, 54, of Waldron, died Thursday, May 13, 1999
in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from National Automatic
Sprinkler Fitters Local #669, owner of Metcalf Braford Cattle Farm,
and he was a mason. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert
Metcalf.
Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 17 in Waldron
United Methodist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Metcalf of the home; three
daughters: Ashley Metcalf of the home, Sherri Powers of Oceanside,
Calif. and Kim Metcalf of Stigler, Okla; one son, 2nd Class Petty
Officer Jeff Metcalf of Honolulu, Hawaii; his mother, Neta Metcalf
of Waldron; one brother, Merle Metcalf of Mena.
Pallbearers were members of the Lynch Prairie Masonic Lodge #568
F. & A.M.
Honorary pallbearers were J.B. McHendry, Lt. Col. Jeffery Powers,
Paul Frazier and Dewey Frazier.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 September 2007
S.H. METCALF
S.H. Metcalf, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at his home. He was of the Baptist
faith, the Charter President for the Arkansas Veterans Service Club and American Legion. Funeral service was
10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 6, 2007 at the Packsaddle Church with interment in the Square Rock Cemetery under
the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by three daughters, Belinda Canada of Waldron, Arkansas,
Sheila Bane of Van Buren, Arkansas and Rhonda Deer of Waldron, Arkansas; five sons, Larry of Waldron, Arkansas,
Tommy of Bluffton, Arkansas, David of Florida, Henry of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and Scottie of Booneville, Arkansas;
one brother, Coleman of Danville, Arkansas; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
24 December 2003
TED METCALF
Waldron--Funeral services for Ted Metcalf, 84, of Waldron were held Tuesday, December
23, 2003 at 2 pm at Martin Chapel in Waldron. Burial followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery
near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Metcalf died
Saturday, December 20, 2003 in a Benton hospital. He was a retired farmer and a veteran.
Survivors include a daughter, Sondra Milton of Benton; a son, Mike Metcalf of White
Hall; five sisters, Mary Ann Knox of Stockton, California, Evelyn Williams of Fremont,
California, Ruth Williams of Mansfield, Betty Smith and Joyce Hattabaugh both of Elm
Park; four grandchildren, Andrea Bird, Matthew Metcalf, Joyce Dugan and Shawn Traylor;
and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ricky Metcalf, David Smith, Steve
Hattabaugh, Gene Brewer, Edmond Brewer and Howard Lee Hattabaugh.
Scott County Times
6 February 2002
WILMA METCALF
Wilma Sue Metcalf, age 71, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday,
January 30, 2002 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and
attended Primitive Baptist Church.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2002
at Primitive Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery near
Waldron, under the directionof Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, S.H. Metcalf; three daughters,
Belinda Canada of Waldron, Arkansas, Shelia Bane of Van Buren, Arkansas,
Rhonda Deer of Nashville, Arkansas; five sons, Larry of Waldron, Tommy of
Bluffton, David of Germany, Henry of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and Scottie of
Booneville, Arkansas; one sister, Nemo Grammer of Booneville, Arkansas
and special friend, T.H. Stuart.
Scott County Times
8 March 2006
ALVA MILLARD
Alva Mae Millard, age 93 of Danville, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2006 at Waldron Nursing Center. She
was born in Blue Ball on August 4, 1912 to Wiseman and Sarah E. Beam Hunt. She was a member of the Egypt
Freewill Baptist, and was active in the Tate Town Community Church for several years. She was preceded in
death by her parents and husband, James Lewis (Jim) Millard. She is survived by three children, Jimmie Lee
Allen and Larry Pat Millard of Blue Ball and Patsy Lee Beggerstaff of Pocola, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren and
eighteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at Egypt Freewill Baptist
Church with James Kelly Mitchell officiating followed with burial in Hunt Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were
grandchildren, Chris Allen, Tracey James, Lewis James, Clay Mitchell, Patrick Millard, Amanda Biggerstaff,
Kathy Morton, Donald Morton and Herbert Davis. Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral
Home.
Scott County Times
19 July 2000
BENJAMIN DALE MILLARD
Benjamin Dale Millard, 80, of Waldron died Wednesday, July 12, 2000 in a Waldron nursing home.
Dale was a retired truck driver for Big Pine Lumber Company and a member of the Waldron First
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Daisy Millard; one brother,
Gwin Millard; two granddaughters, Sheila K. Riddle and Sarie Stewart; and one great-grandson,
Payton Paul Lee. Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Friday, July 14, 2000 at the Waldron
First Baptist Church with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Lorine; two daughters, Rouella Roberts of Hartman,
Arkansas and Louanna Smith of Waldr