SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
SURNAME "P"
Scott County Times
18 October 2000
GREG PACE
Gregory William Pace, 46, of Boles, Arkansas died Saturday,
October 14, 2000 in Waldron. He was a construction worker and member
of Boles Free Will Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 17, 2000, at
the Boles Free Will Baptist Church with burial at Dooley Cemetery in
Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by four sons, Aaron of Salinas, California,
Chad of Huntington Beach, California, Taylon and Donovan both of
Waldron; his parents Tommy and Catherine Pace of DelRay Beach,
Florida; five brothers, Tom of Santa Barbara, California; Mickey
of Boles, Dennis of Turlock, California, Randy of Santa Ana,
California and Rocky of Long Beach, California; and several aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Scott County Times
19 October 2005
CHARLES PAGE
Charles Page, 60, of Bates, Arkansas died Tuessday, October 11, 2005 in a Waldron hospital. He was
retired from the hardwood plant. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Zora and Brian
Page and two brothers, Pete and Bob Page. Graveside services were at 10:00 am Thursday, October 13,
2005 at Gipson Cemetery with burial at Gipson Cemetery in Bates, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Audrey Page of the home; one
step-daughter, Barbara Francis of Howe, Oklahoma; one step-son, Thomas Lantrip of Dumas, Arkansas;
three sisters, Wanda Doyle of Bates, Arkansas; Janice Sanders of Heavener, Oklahoma and JoNita Treadwell
of Plainview, Arkansas; one brother, Harris Page of Bates, Arkansas; six step-grandchildren and four
step-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were his nephews.
Scott County Times
9 November 2005
EVELYN PAGE
Evelyn Ruth Page, age 83, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, October 15, 2005 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a retired RN. She was a member of the Waldron United Methodist Church. She is survived
by three daughters, Paula of Charleston, South Carolina, Bonnie of Houston, Texas and Pamala of
Charleston, South Carolina; one son, David of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Eleanor Parrish of
Kimberling, Missouri; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at
12 Noon Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Oakland Hills Memorial
Gardens in Novi, Michigan under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
16 February 2005
KYLIE NACHAIE PAGE
Kylie Nachaie Page, infant daughter of Dusty and Tamara Williams Page, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2005.
She is survived by her parents, Dusty and Tamara Williams Page of Waldron, AR; paternal grandparents, Tammy and
Daniel Billy of Monroe, OK and Kimberly and Malcolm Page of Boles, AR; maternal grandparents, Gary and Stacy
Williams of Waldron, AR; paternal great grandmothers, Mary Baker of Bates, AR and Patsy Dunigan of Shady Point,
OK; maternal great-grandfathers, Frank Sunderman of Manitoba, Canada and Herman Singleton of Y-City, AR; and
maternal great grandmother, Linda Smith of Bettendorf, Iowa. Graveside service was held Monday, February 14,
2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gibson Cemetery in Bates, AR under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of
Mena.
The Waldron News
10 June 1998
MARGARET ELOISE PALSA
Margaret Eloise Palsa, 78, of Fort Smith, died Sunday, June 7, 1998
in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker, a retired farmer and member of
Mansfield First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Joe, and her son, Bobby Palsa.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 in
the Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial at Huntington City Cemetery
in Huntington.
Survivors include six daughters: Betty Simpson, of Mt. Ida, Martha
White, of Hot Springs, Helen Skipper, of Carlisle, Linda Harding, of Fort
Smith, Diane San Nicolas, of Fort Smith, Judy Litchford, of Greenwood;
one son, David Palsa, of Lavaca; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
9 February 2000
ADA PANTANO
Ada Pantano, 93, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 1, 2000 in her home.
She was a homemaker and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Hartford. Graveside
services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5 with burial at Memorial Park in Hartford,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. She is survived by
one daughter, Carole Potter of Mansfield, AR; two sisters, Violet Caccuri of Chicago
Heights, IL and Anita Cameli of Las Vegas, NV; one brother, Connie Lisciani of Oak Park,
IL; three grandsons, Allan Gillette, Michael Pitts and John Marshall; nine great-
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Scott County Times
24 August 2005
ALVIN PAPASAN
Alvin Papasan, age 83 of Danville died Monday, August 15 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in
Danville. Mr. Papasan was born April 22, 1922 in Guion, Texas to the late Marvin and Odie Nevada
McMillon Papasan. He was a construction inspector for the Arkansas State Highway Department and
a member of the First Baptist Church for 52 years. Alvin was always athletic and participated in
basketball and track at his tiny high school in Ovala, Texas. He won events at the Texas High
School State Track Meet in 1937. Because of his size and speed he accepted a full football
scholarship to New Mexico A & M. He started at halfback in the first football game he ever saw.
His greatest joy in his later years was watching his grandkids play their ballgames. His hobby
for many decades was raising registered foxhounds. He and Jo operated Fourche River Kennel as
long as he was able. His kennel produced what is considered one of the greatest foxhounds of all
time in "Fourche River Rambler." Jo will continue to hold the license to their kennel. He was
preceded in death by a grandson, Donnie Eppler; stepmother, Lucy Papasan. Survivors are his wife
of 66 years, Jo Papasan; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Dorothy Papasan of McAlester,
Oklahoma; Tommy and Christy Papasan of Danville; daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Dale Eppler of
Tyler, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Melba and N.T. Conner of San Angelo, Texas; nine
grandchildren, Gregg Eppler, Brett, Matt, Drew, Billy, Clifton, Clinton and Carmen Papasan,
Stormy Bryant and twelve great-grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, August 17, 2:00 pm
at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Jamie Staley and Rev. John McAnally officiating.
Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were grandsons.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 552, Little Rock, Arkansas
72203.
Scott County Times
22 November 2000
MARY PARENT
Mary Naomi Parent, of Chouteau, Oklahoma, age 88 past this life on
Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at Wagoner Community Hospital. She was born to
Douglas and Margaret Hill Parent on August 22, 1912 at Cauthron, Arkansas.
Naomi was the second child of ten children in her family. Before her
health failed her, she was very active and a hard worker. She attended
church regularly as long as she was able.
Naomi valued her family and enjoyed the time shared with them. She
is survived by four brothers, Omer Parent of Muskogee, Douglas Parent, Jr.
and Jerrel Parent of Chouteau, Otis Parent; five sisters, Laura Ritter of
Coaldale, Arkansas, Talitha Wilson of Webbers Falls, Elsie Byrd, and
Virgie of Chouteau, Oklahoma, Helen Wood of Wagoner and their spouses and
a host of nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Funeral services were held at 10 am at Shipment Funeral Home of
Wagoner with Reverend Scott Simson officiating. Interment was in Elmwood
Cemetery in Wagoner, Oklahoma.
Scott County Times
8 November 2000
JAMES PARISH
James Parish, 66, of Mansfield died Wednesday, November 1, 2000 in
his home. He was retired from Whirlpool, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and
the Korean War and a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Friday, November 3, 2000 at
the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Arkansas with burial at
Old Union Cemetery in Hackett, Arkansas under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Freida Parish of thehome; one daughter,
Kathy Spillman of Wilmington, Delaware; two sons, Bill Parish of Mansfield
and Danny Parish of Senatobia, Mississippi; his father, Homer Parish of
Waldron; one sister, Jane Robinson of Morrilton, Arkansas; three brothers,
John L. Parish of Waldron, Steve Parish and Jack Parish both of Mansfield
and two grandchildren, Sarah Parish and Audra Spillman.
Pallbearers were Paul Parish, John Parish, Jeff Parish, George
Schlinker, Darrell Schlinker and Howard Robinson.
Scott County Times
29 August 2001
JOHN PARISH
John Leroy Parish, ENC (SS) US Navy, 63, of Waldron died Saturday,
August 25, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from US Navy,
owned and operated an insulation and air conditioning company and was of
the Church of Christ faith. He was a Vietnam and Cuban Crisis veteran. He
retired with 20 years service in the Navy, he was a member of VFW, a member
of the Fleet Reserve Association and an active member of USS Seacat
Committee.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Duncan Cemetery in
Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Jane of the home; one daughter,
Debra Parish Leonard of Lewisville, Texas; five sons, Mike of Ocala, Florida;
Paul of Huntington, Arkansas; Russell, John and Randal of Mansfield; his
father, Homer William Parish of Waldron; one sister, Minnie Jane Robinson
of Morrilton, Arkansas;two brothers, Steve Parish of Hackett, Arkansas and
Jack Parish of Mansfield; ten grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; 5 great
grandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Stella Bingham of Waldron.
Pallbearers will be his sons, Mike, Paul, Russell, John, Randal and
grandson Randy Parish.
Scott County Times
13 February 2002
WILLIAM PARISH, SR.
William Homer Parish, Sr., 91, of Waldron died Monday, February
11, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was retired from Boeing Aircraft and
farming, a veteran of WWII where he was a sharpshooter and fought in
the Battle of the Bulge and he was a member of the Mansfield Church of
Christ.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Friday, February 15,
2002 at the Mansfield Church of Christ with burial at Carolan Cemetery
in Booneville, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Mansfield.
He is survived by one daughter, Jane Robinson of Waldron; four
daughters-in-law, Wanda Parish of Waldron, Freeda Parish, Loreida
Parish and Janie Parish all of Mansfield; two sons, Joel and his wife
Mary of Hackett, Arkansas and Jack and his wife Linda of Mansfield; one
sister, Estelle Frank and her husband Harold of Sun Valley, Arizona;
27 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
The Waldron News
20 August 2008
CALLIE MARIE PARK
Callie Marie Park, born October 13, 1924 in Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, August 15, 2008 after
a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Rolan Cates and Virgie Freeman Cates and brother
Kellie Cates, a casualty of World War II. She attended school in Waldron and Forrester, Arkansas. She
worked for Douglas Aircraft during World War II and then went to AT&T in Ft. Smith for 35 years. Ms. Park
was a volunteer for the Scott County Historical Association, AARP Taxpayers, Boles Community Center and
worked with her daughter for many years to secure civil rights and liberties in Arkansas. She is survived
by her daughter, Carolyn Greenwood Wagner and husband Bill Wagner of Fayetteville, AR; step-daughter, Dean
Greenwood Brown and husband Dan Brown of Booneville, AR; six grandchildren, Clara Wagner Stein, William
Wagner, Susie Helton, Sandy Moses, Dana Morris and Danny Brown; great-grandchildren Sammy and Chloe Stein.
A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the Ouachita Mountain Missionary
Baptist Church.
Scott County Times
19 March 2003
EDWARD J. PARKER
California--Edward "Jack" Parker, 71, of Keyes, California, died Wednesday,
February 19, 2003 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, California following
a battle with cancer.
Mr. Parker was a native of Oklahoma and had made his residence in Keyes off and
on for the past 50 years. He had also resided in Waldron on occasion since 1973.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Keyes.
He enjoyed life very much and is survived by daughters, Michelle Parker Butler
of Ceres, California and Vicky Herman of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; two brothers,
Mack Parker of Modesto, California and Jerry Parker of Waldron; a sister, Ruby
Greathouse of Bakersfield, California and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; his parents Isham and Ollie
Parker; five brothers and one sister.
A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church in Keyes with private
burial at Ceres Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Cunningham's
Burial Service.
The Waldron News
10 May 2006
GEORGE WALTON PARKER
George Walton Parker, 87, of Russellville, Arkansas formerly of Stamps, Arkansas passed away Monday,
May 8, 2006 in a Waldron hospital. He was a member of the East Point Baptist Church in Russellville,
Arkansas and was an Army veteran of WWII. Graveside funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday,
May 10, 2006 at the Sehorn Cemetery with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by two daughters, Reba Rader of Russellville, AR, Mary Roberson of
Little Texas, AR; one son, Jerry Parker of Waldron, AR; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one
sister, Francis Nichols of Walker, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife, Letha June Parker. Pallbearers
will be Adam Rader, Danny Rader, Daniel Clark, Walley Reed, Ricky Mahurin and Billy
Roberson.
The Waldron News
5 March 2008
GLEN KENNETH PARKER
Glen Kenneth Parker, 53, of Waldron, Arkansas died February 25, 2008 in his home. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Freedom Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his daughters, Glenda Edwards of Almar, AR, Vickie Curtis of
Oklahoma City, OK and Georgia Parker of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Amanda Curtis, Jessica Edwards and Brittany
Edwards; and three great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
11 May 2005
JERREL PARKER
Jerrell Calvin Parker, age 81, of Y-City died Sunday, May 1, 2005 in his home. He
was a mechanic and attended the Living Word Tabernacle. He is survived by two
daughters, Joyce Lafleur of San Diego, California and Martha Parker of Mena,
Arkansas; one son, Grady Parker of Y-City, Arkansas; one sister, Jorene Chambers
of Camden, Arkansas; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel
with burial at Chant Cemetery at Y-City under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron.
Scott County Times
29 November 2000
LOLA PARKER
Lola Malissa Ann Parker, 72, of the Y-City community died November 20,
2000 in her home. She was a homemaker, a retired cook and a seamstress and
attended Living Word Church.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 24, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Chant Cemetery under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by her husband Jarrell Parker; one daughter, Martha
Marie Black of Mena, Arkansas; one son, Grady Lee Parker of Boles, Arkansas;
two sisters, Audrey Carter of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Mary Osa Staton of
Clovis, California; one brother Albert J. Black of Mena, Arkansas; 5 grand-
children, Grady Parker, Melissa Parker, Angela Holiday, Ben Slater and D.J.
Proctor; 3 great grandchildren, Dustin, Christi and Dylan.
Pallbearers were Ben Slater, D.J. Proctor, Grady Parker, Wade Chambers,
Brian Collier and Dustin Shores.
The Waldron News
19 March 2008
DAVID PARKHURST
David Warren Parkhurst, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2008 in his home. Born in Athens,
Illinois, Mr. Parkhurst was a retired contractor. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Wilma "Billie" Parkhurst;
four sons, Michael Parkhurst and Scott Parkhurst of Waldron, Gregory Parkhurst of Easton, Illinois and Jeffrey
Parkhurst of Springfield, Illinois; three daughters, Kathy Parkhurst of Athens, Illinois and Pamela Stuart and
Linda K. Davis both of Waldron; one brother, Richard Parkhurst of Springfield, Illinois; one sister, Mary Jane
Parks of Lincoln, Illinois and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Terry Parkhurst and one
grandson, John Parkhurst. Cremation was under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Interment will be
at Indian Point Cemetery near Athens, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Scott County First Responders, c/o P.O. Box 636, Waldron, AR 72958.
Scott County Times
25 February 2004
HUGH PARKS
Waldron--Graveside services for Hugh Parks, 94, of Waldron, formerly of Poteau, Oklahoma, were
held Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 2 pm at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau with Reverend
Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Mr. Parks was born April 5, 1909 in Booneville to James and Sally
Mae Sims Parks and died Monday, February 16, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired logger
and timberman, enjoyed watching and feeding birds, loved hunting and fishing and was a member
of the Baptist Church in Hon. Mr. Parks was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,
Richard Parks and Earl Parks; and a half-brother, Theodore Chronister. He is survived by a
sister, Opal Bunton of Waldron; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and loved ones;
and a host of beloved friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans and Miller
Funeral Home of Poteau.
The Waldron News
28 January 2004
J.C. PARKS
J.C. Parks, 83, of Harvey, Arkansas died Monday, January 19, 2004 at Chambers Memorial
Hospital in Danville, Arkansas. The son of Oliver and Martha Ann (Wicker) Parks, he was
born August 16, 1920 in Tom, Oklahoma. He was a cattleman and was a member of the
Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church in Gravelly, AR. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Betty Jo Parks and was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lola Cates,
and three brothers, Jessie, Chester and Clifford Parks. He is survived by one son,
Johnny Parks of Avery, Texas; one daughter, Dianne Hunnicutt of Nola, AR; six grandsons,
Keith VanRavensway of Waldron, AR, David VanRavensway of Ola, AR, Steven VanRavensway
of Norfolk, VA, Eric Parks of Avery, TX, Preston Hunnicutt of Waldron, AR and Nick
Hunnicutt of Danville, AR; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers, Jim Parks of
Horatio, AR, O.J. Parks of Parks, AR, Bruce Parks of Henderson, TX and Virgil Parks
of Utah; one sister, Annie Rice of Horatio, AR; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2004 at Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church
in Gravelly, Arkansas. Reverend J.A. Hunnicutt and Reverend Lavan Robinson officated.
Burial was at Monroe Cemetery at Harvey, Arkansas by Humphrey Funeral Service.
Pallbearers were Keith VanRavensway, David VanRavensway, Eric Parks, Preston Hunnicutt,
Nick Hunnicutt and Junior Marker. Honorary pallbearers were Steven VanRavensway, Dan
Allen, Dale Lambert, Tommy Vanover, Ernie VanRavensway and Larry Allen.
The Waldron News
2 November 2005
HUGH WAYNE PARSONS
Hugh Wayne Parsons, 74, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Thursday, October 27, 2005 in a local hospital.
He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Etoyle
Simpson and Ivonne Morris and his parents, James and Cleo Parsons. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 29 at Dooley Cemetery in Boles, AR with burial under the direction of Putnam Funeral
Home of Fort Smith, Arkansas. He is survived by three sisters, Doris Beachomer of Fort Smith, Corine
Shepard of Fort Smith, AR and Verna Whitson of Booneville, AR; two brothers, Denver Parsons of Waldron,
AR and Winfred Parsons of Waldron, AR; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were the military.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled Veterans, 6000 South Zero St., Fort Smith, AR 72903.
The Waldron News
9 May 2007
JESSE LEE PARSONS
Jesse Lee Parson, 26, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed from this life on May 3, 2007. He is survived by his
mother and stepfather, Georganna and Bill Mabry of Mansfield, AR; father and stepmother, Larry & Johnnie
Parsons of Booneville, AR; a sister, Nancy Slater of Sugarloaf; two brothers, Dustin and Trenton of Mansfield,
AR; maternal grandparents, Vester and the late Dorothy Hutchens of Waldron, AR; paternal grandparents, Glenda
& Denver Parsons of Waldron; three step-sisters, Maria Mabry of Fort Smith, AR, Missy Alsip of Eureka Springs,
AR; Monica Whithurst of Booneville, AR; three step-brothers, Ethan Mabry of Huntington, AR, Ricky Slusher of
Fort Smith, AR and Tommy Slusher of Dallas, TX. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2007 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Dooley Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were cousins, Denver, Duke, Danny, Dennis, Travis, Chris, Jason, Eric and Andrew Parsons. Honorary
pallbearers were cousins, Brian, Kelly, Autumn, Crystal, Niki, Terri, Aaron, Andy, J.B., Louanna, Tonya, Lauren,
Tyler, Amanda, Austin, Dawn, Stacia, Heather, Janet, Ramie, Ashley, Brittany, Nicole, Patricia, Amanda and
Danielle.
The Waldron News
18 February 2004
VERGIE PARTAIN
Vergie Young Partain, 90, of Franklin, formerly of Clarksville, TN died Thursday,
Jan. 15, 2004 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home, with Revs. John David Laida, Bill Morris and Roger
Freeman officiating. Burial was in First Baptist Church of Woodlawn Cemetery. She
was born Oct. 19, 1913 in Hontubby, Okla., daughter of Clarence and Bess Fuller
Young. She was the widow of Archie Leon Partain. Mrs. Partain was a retired
teacher with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and a member of
First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Clarence Leon Partain of Franklin
and Larry Dean Partain of Los Angeles, Calif; five grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren. Pallbearers were the deacons from First Baptist Church of
Clarksville, TN.
The Waldron News
23 February 2000
WILLIAM LOUIS PATRICK
William Louis Patrick, 44, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, February 16, 2000 in
his home. He was a truck driver. Memorial services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,
February 19 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron, AR. [Copied as published.] He is survived by two daughters, Mariah Patrick
of Memphis, TN and Sarah Patrick of Memphis, TN; his mother, Betty Jean Patrick of
Waldron, AR; one sister, Sandra Powell of Denver, CO; one grandchild, Jeremiah McCall
of Memphis, TN; and one niece, Jean Boyett of Fort Smith, AR.
The Waldron News
7 July 1999
ELIZABETH L.W. PATTERSON
Elizabeth L.W. Patterson, 78, of Mansfield, AR, died on Tuesday,
June 28, 1999 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Mansfield First Baptist Church.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 2 at First
Baptist Church in Mansfield, AR with burial at Memorial Park in
Hartford, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
She is survived by one son, Danny Patterson of Mansfield; three
grandchildren Lisa Carmona of Hesperia, Calif., Virgil Patterson of
Torrance, Calif., and Larua Patterson of the home; and four great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Eddie Joe Wooten, Jimmy Wilson, Sam Smith, Bill
Newman, Pete Reano, and Mike Reano.
The Waldron News
15 September 1999
ROBERT FULTON PATTERSON
Robert Fulton Patterson was born July 29, 1907 in Winfield,
Arkansas and departed this life September 9, 1999 in Poteau, Oklahoma
at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 10 days. His father was Dr. Lindsey
Oliver Patterson, his mother was Molly Elvira Patterson. His grandfather
was Lindsey Oliver Patterson, a circuit Baptist preacher who helped
establish several Baptist Churches in Western AR and Eastern OK before
and after statehood.
His grandmother was Mary Jane Baines who bought and sold livestock,
had the crops planted and generally provided a living for the family.
His grandparents died about 6 months apart and are buried in the Seahorn
cemetery near Waldron.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters, Eula
Crutchfield, Ila (Dixie) Spencer, Grace McKinney, Fern Wilson and two
brothers, Dewey and Floyd Patterson.
Robert graduated from Heavener High School in 1929, and attended
Southwestern State Teachers college in Durant. He taught school for 14
years in various schools in Southeast Oklahoma. He was working as a
social worker for the Department of Public Welfare when he was drafted
for service in March of 1942.
He married Juanita H. Teeter on July 6, 1942 in Abilene, TX. He
was injured in the Battle of the Bulge in January of 1945, and was
given a discharge in July of that year. He was awarded the Purple Heart
& Bronze Star. After his discharge, he taught 30 months in the Poteau
School system, he resigned because of bad health. He was a devout
Baptist and a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, also a
life time member of the American Legion and the D.A.V. organization.
He was a former resident of Norman, OK, and had been a resident
of Poteau since 1989. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Poteau, a member of Heavener Masonic Lodge, American Legion and the
D.A.V. He was also a Veteran of W.W. II, a retired school teacher and
was a disabled veteran. He is survived by his wife, Juanita and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11 at
First Baptist Church in Heavener, OK, with burial at Heavener Memorial
Park in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.
Scott County Times
15 November 2000
IMOGENE PATTON
G. Imogene Patton, 72, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Parks,
Arkansas died Thursday, November 9, 2000 in Oklahoma City. She was retired
from Oklahoma Publishing Co. and a member of the Oklahoma City First
Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 13, 2000 at Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She was survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Rick
Dye of Oklahoma City; one sister, Virgie Thomas of Mena; two brothers,
Cecil Hayes of Fort Smith and Edmond Hayes of Kansas City, Kansas; two
grandchildren, Tony Cleek of Oklahoma City and Jeff Cleek of Guthrie,
Oklahoma.
The Waldron News
15 November 2000
RODNEY R. PATTON
Rodney Ray "Rod" Patton, 46, of Anderson, Indiana died unexpectedly
on Nov. 6, 2000 at his residence.
He was born June 4, 1954 in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong
Anderson resident. He was a trainer at White Castle for one year and was
employed at Pizza Hut for a number of years. He taught computer technology
at Ivy Tech State College in Anderson and Muncie for six years.
He was a member of the Lapel American Legion and Phi Theta Kappa
Fraternity. He liked old western TV shows, his favorite was John Wayne. He
loved to read Louis Lamar. He loved eagles and wolves. He served in the U.S.
Marines at the end of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Carolyn Bagshaw Patton, whom
he married July 31, 1990, in Anderson; son Andrew Patton of Anderson;
adopted daughter, Angel Patton of Anderson; two stepchildren, Sherri (husband,
Chuck) Presser and Jesse (wife, Cindy) Glover, all of Anderson; five step-
grandchildren, Ross Glover and Madison Presser, Joshua Hamel, Matthew Owens
and Tiffany Owens, all of Anderson; two step-great-granddaughters, Katley
Hamel and Kristi Hamel of Anderson; four brothers and three sisters-in-law,
Dwight & Diana Patton of Bedford, Edward & Linda Patton of Anderson, Wesley
& Judy Patton of Booneville, Ark., and Clark Patton of Pendleton; a sister,
Linda Faye Patton of Anderson; mother & stepfather, Wanda Patton and Gene
Misner of Anderson; mother-in-law, Ruby Bagshaw of Anderson; brother-in-
law, Robert (wife, Jessie) Bagshaw of White Pigeon, Mich., and several
nieces and nephews.
Also surviving is a very special friend, Debbie "Duder" Tooley.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Vinton Patton.
Services were at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at Rozelle-Johnson
Funeral Service with the Revs. Danny St. Clair and Luke St. Clair officiating.
Burial was in East Maplewood Cemetery where military graveside rites were
conducted by Lapel American Legion.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association
and American Heart Association.
The Waldron News
8 March 2006
CHARLES RAY PAYNE
Charles Ray Payne, 64, of Malvern, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 at a local nursing home after a
long illness, and he was cherished by the nursing staff and residents. He was born October 14, 1941 at Nola,
Arkansas to the late Auston Payne and the late Ella Defoor Payne. He was a former employee of Clark Machinery
in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is survived by one sister, Faye McKenzie of Germantown, TN; and several nieces
and nephews. Interment was in Parks Cemetery located at Nola, Arkansas. Arrangements were under the direction
of Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern.
Scott County Times
2 July 2003
WILLA DEAN PAYNE
Willa Dean Payne passed away the evening of Sunday, June 22, 2003 at her home
at the age of 70 years. Mrs. Payne was born January 18, 1933 in Sasakwa, Oklahoma
to John and Katie (Crump) House. She was married to Lee McKinley Payne on March
20, 1948 in Dennison, Texas. They celebrated 53 years of marriage together until
Lee preceded here in death on April 21, 2001. Mrs. Payne lived in the Konawa area
for 29 years before moving to Burns, Tennessee in July 2002. She enjoyed canning
vegetables fresh out of the garden, a good game of dominoes and spending time with
her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a longtime member
of the Assembly of God Church in Sasakwa and was currently attending Cornerstone
Church of God in Dickson, Tennessee. Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her
husband, Lee Payne; her parents, John and Katie House; two brothers: Robert
House and R.H. House; six children: Joe, Glenda, Bobby, Kenneth, Wilma Dean
and Donald Lee Payne. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Friday, June 27,
2003 at the Sasakwa Assembly of God Church with Reverend Wesley Martin
officiating. Interment was followed at Crossroads Cemetery in Sasakwa under
the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home of Holdenville. Survivors were
grandson: Bruce Lee Payne of the home; children: Virginia Tull and husband Bill
of Hon, Arkansas; Phyllis Beeler and husband Jerry of Holdenville; Randy Payne
and wife Cathy of Waldron, Arkansas; Gary Payne and wife Arlene of Burns,
Tennessee; Donnie Payne and wife Christy of Burns, Tennessee; Bruce Payne and wife
Mary of Sulphur; sister, Alta Mae Wright of Ft. Worth, Texas; brothers: Ben
House of Camden, Arkansas; John House of Clarksville, Tennessee; Paul House of
Oklahoma City; Jessie House of Tyler, Texas. Also surviving were twenty-three
grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The Waldron News
24 August 2005
DANIEL DEAN PENA
Daniel Dean Pena, age 17, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2005 in Waldron.
He was born August 11, 1988 in Tulare, California to Santos Pena and Virginia Singleton Jones. He
was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Jones
of Waldron, AR; his father, Santos Pena of Tulare, CA; brothers, Kenny Singleton of Waldron, AR and
David Pena of Waldron, AR; paternal grandmother, Maria Pena of Tulare, CA; maternal grandfather,
Herman Singleton of Waldron, AR; great-grandmother, Iona Burns of San Diego, CA; numerous nieces,
aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Chant
Pentecostal Church in Y-City with Brother Mike Shaddon officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Online obituary available at www.beasleywoodfuneralhoms.com.
The Waldron News
21 January 2004
WILLIAM DAVID "JUNIOR" PENDERGRAFT
William David "Junior" Pendergraft, Jr., age 86 of Danville, AR, died Friday,
January 16, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Mr. Pendergraft was
born August 20, 1917 in Booneville to the late William David Sr. and Bessie Powell
Pendergraft. He was a retired carpenter and poultry grower and a member of the Danville
Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Don Lee Pendergraft. Survivors
include his wife of 66 years, Mildred Finney Pendergraft; two sons, Jerry Pendergraft
of Danville and Bill Pendergraft of Russellville; three daughters, Thelma Ball of
Danville, Mary Knutson of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Carol Millard of Waldron; 14
grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, Janury 19, 2004 at
10:00 a.m. at the Danville Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie King and Rev.
Ricky White officiating. Interment was in Russell Cemetery in Belleville by Cornwell
Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Monty Ball, Michael Ball, David Millard,
Dane Millard, Brian Kerr, Kevin Pendergraft, Lance Pendergraft, Steven Pendergraft
and Danny Pendergraft.
The Waldron News
10 February 1999
JEWELL PENNINGTON
Jewell Pennington, 93, of Ola, Arkansas died Feb. 2, in a
Danville hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ola
Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert,
one son, Lynol and one daughter, Billie Ann.
Funeral service was from 2 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Ola Church of
Christ with burial at Shepard Cemetery at Dardanelle, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include one brother-in-law, Garlin and Delena
Pennington of Dardanelle, Arkansas; one niece, Judy Bennett of
Dardanelle, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Odean Parker, Hartsell Lewis, Harlon Porter,
Bob Bottoms, Warren Birkhead, Richie Tippin.
Viewing was from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Feb. 3, at the Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
7 February 2007
HADA PERALTO
Hada Peralto, age 84, died in a Waldron nursing home on February 3, 2007. She was a native of Honduras
and was the mother of six. She is survived by one daughter, Mirna Bain of Heavener, OK; one son, Israel
Oseguera of Heavener, OK; one sister, Maria Miralda of Honduras; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren
and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Peralto was cremated under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron. Memorial services were held at 7:00 p.m. on February 7, 2007 at La Primara Iglesia Bautista
Hispana, in Heavener, Oklahoma.
Scott County Times
10 January 2001
ARTHUR PERKINS
Arthur Elmer Perkins, 75, of Waldron, died Wednesday, January 3,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired landscaper, a veteran of
WWII and a member of the Waldron Pentecostal Church.
Funeral services were held at 11 am Saturday, January 6, 2001
at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Elinor Perkins of the home; four
daughters, Penny Perkins of Naples, Florida, Cindy Perkins of Woodruff,
Wisconsin, Stephanie Perkins of Bonita Springs, Florida and Louise
Perkins of Woodruff, Wisconsin; two sons, Pat Perkins of Spring Stead,
Wisconsin and Art Perkins, III of Naples, Florida; three sisters,
Adaline Pogorelski of Woodruff, Wisconsin, Joann Bellevean of Eagle
River, Wisconsin and Jerri Below of Bonita Springs, Florida; two
brothers, Jim Perkins of Naples, Florida and John J. Perkins of
Rogers, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were David Jones, Frank Shaddon, Nicky Sehorn,
Darrell Pyles, Kenney Finney and Jerry Ray Hutchens.
Scott County Times
12 January 2005
RAY PERKINS
Ray Felle Perkins, age 85, of Mansfield died Tuesday, January 4, 2005 in a local hospital. He was retired
from FMC Corp., a veteran of WWII, member of Northside Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a private
pilot and taught Ground School at Modesto Jr. College in Modesto, California. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Frank and Lettie Perkins, three sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Sue;
one daughter, Lynda Alstorre of Texarkana, Arkansas; one step-granddaughter, Marsha McCurter and husband
Tim of Waldron; one son, Larry Perkins and wife Peggy of Phoenix, Arizona; five grandchildren, Brian Gray
and wife Tonya of Maud, Texas; Melissa Lee and husband Alden of Ceres, California; Jodi Hutchison of
Texarkana, Arkansas; Laura Urguart of Pasadena, California; Karen Perkins of Santa Barbara, California,
and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Thursday, January 6, 2005 at Pleasant
Grove #2 Baptist Church with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Abbott, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Serving as pallbearers were John Gallimore, Marion Mathis, Farris
Blythe, Mike Blythe, Tim McCurter and Danny Heydenrich. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Vincent Jones
and the men of Mansfield Sr. Citizens Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Mansfield Sr. Citizens
Center.
Scott County Times
27 June 2001
TOM PERKINS
Tom Perkins, 89, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Tuesday, June 19, 2001 in
a Fort Smith hospital. He was a farmer.
Funeral services were at 2 pm Friday, June 22, 2001 at the Martin Funeral
Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield.
He is survived by one daughter, Peggy Kohlar of Modesto, California;
two sons, Thomas of California and Roy Frank of Little Rock; one sister,
Marjorie Rice of Waldron; one brother, Ray Felle of Mansfield; 8 grandchildren;
and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Elzie Barnett, Buel Perkins, Floyd Coward,Bruce Hainley,
Dewayne Hope and Donald Williams.
Scott County Times
25 July 2001
L.B. PERRY
L.B. Perry, 77, of Boles, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 18, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. She was a Jehovah's Witness and a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Perry; one daughter, Debra Sue
Perry; and two brothers, Lester Speaks and Lewis Speaks.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, July 21, 2001 at Boles
Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Chant Cemetery in Y-City under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by six sons, Larry of Boles, Eddie of Little Rock,
Jabo of Sherwood, Arkansas, Bobby of Clarksville, Arkansas, Thomas of Alma,
Arkansas and Johnny of Bryant, Arkansas; three sisters, Lilly Mae Speaks of
Boles, Dorothy Speaks of Waldron and Jean Miller of Cedarville, Arkansas;
one brother, Charles "Sonny" Speaks of Boles; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
17 June 1998
NORA MAE PETERSON
Nora Mae Peterson, 77, oft Waldron, died Friday, June 12, 1998 in a
Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15 in Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Friendship Cemetery near Waldron.
Survivors include three daughters: Dorothy Mae Smith and Clara Mae
Smith, both of Waldron, and Pearl Mae Graham, of Merced, California; four
sons: Benjamin James Cox, of Pryor, Oklahoma, Robert Joel Cox, of Oil
City, Louisiana, Joe Lee Peterson, of Waldron and Donald Raymond Peterson,
of Waldron; one brother, Dee Yandell, of Booneville; 13 grandchildren and
5 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Donnie Wagner, James Wagner, Verdell Wagner, Gary
Ashford, William Slater and Jim Wilson.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
8 November 2006
BILLY RAY PETTIT
Billy Ray Pettit, "Catfish," artist, husband and father, passed away in his home in Williams on
October 26, 2006 at the age of 59. Billy Ray was born in Waldron, Arkansas, Oct. 15, 1947, and moved to
Williams with his parents in 1953. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorene Pettit, and his
father, Ben Pettit. A father, artist and long time cowboy character, Billy Ray touched the lives of
many on both local and international levels, entertaining tourists with his flamboyant personality
and his inspirational sculptures. He is best known for his sculpting of the Bill Williams Mountain Man
Monument which greets all visitors to the area and has become a Route 66 national symbol. Billy Ray,
owner of S&P Tax service and Grand Canyon Railway cowboy character, also instructed art at Northern
Arizona University for a time in the late 1970's. He is survived by his wife, Laurha Pettit; brother
Jim Pettit (both of Williams), sister, Daphine Holleman, Waldron, AR; sons, Chris and James Pettit;
daughters, Yvette Wages of Columbia Lakes, TX and April Gonzales of Mesa. Step-children include Chris
Smith of Williams, Marlon Bruno of Flagstaff, AZ, Erik Bruno of Reno, NV, Cassaundra Pettit of San
Antonio, TX; and 13 grandchildren. Services were held at the foot of the Bill Williams Mountain Man
Monument.
The Waldron News
18 July 2001
LORENE PETTIT
Lorene Pettit, 92, longtime Williams resident, died June 29, 2001
at Flagstaff Medical Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1908 in Parks, Arkansas,
the daughter of Jim and Fannie Jameson.
Mrs. Pettit and her husband, Ben, brought their family to Arizona
in 1953. Ben worked in construction and made a big impact on the development
of Williams and the surrounding area. Mrs. Pettit worked and cared for many
as a loving mother caring for her children, then her grandchildren, great-
grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1981, her parents, five
sisters and two brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Daphine Holleman of
Waldron, Ark; two sons, Jim Pettit and Bill Pettit of Williams; six sisters,
Vida Hoffman of Parks, Ark., Victoria Porter and Joanna Rhyme, both of Waldron,
Ark., Kathleen Morrison, Katherene Murray and Edna Watson, all of San Diego;
eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held June 2 at First Baptist Church with
interment following in Williams Cemetery.
Scott County Times
12 April 2006
ERMA PHELAN
Erma "Morris" Phelan, age 76, of Waldron passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was a homemaker. Memorial service was held at 10:00 am Friday, April 7, 2006 at the Evening Shade
Baptist Church under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband Ansel
Phelan of the home; three daughters, Debra Humphreys of Waldron, Cindy Cato of Hot Springs Village and
Ronnah Johnson of Waldron; one son Butch Phelan of Poteau, Oklahoma; three brothers, Al Morris of Fort
Smith; Jimmy Young of Waldron and Jack Young of Booneville; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren
and one great-great grandson.
Scott County Times
20 November 2002
MARVIN EDWARD PHELPS
Marvin Edward Phelps, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas passed
away Wednesday, November 13, 2002 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He
was the former president of the Bank of Waldron, Perry County
Bank, Bank of Arkansas, Citizens Bank of Batesville and Merchants
Bank of West Memphis. He was also a past member of the Lions
Club, Chamber of Commerce, Sodie Davidson Park Board, Waldron
Country Club as well as several other civic clubs. He was a
veteran of WWII, serving in the Navy and a member of the Waldron
Methodist Church.
Local arrangements were made by Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron, Arkansas. Graveside services were held at 2:00 pm at
Mt. Olivet Cemetery of McKenzie, TN under the direction of
Brummitt Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife Mary Frances Phelps and one
son Edward Lynn Phelps of Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
7 November 2007
MARY FRANCES PHELPS
Mary Frances Phelps, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 2, 2007 in the Waldron Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker and member of the First Methodist Church of Waldron, Arkansas. Mary was the widow of Marvin
Phelps, a former Bank of Waldron banker, from Gleason, Tennessee. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Olive
Cemetery in McKenzie, Tennessee on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. The graveside service will be under the
direction of Brummitt Funeral Home of McKenzie, Tennessee. Mary is survived by her son, Eddie Phelps, of Waldron,
Arkansas and one sister, Ina Mae Berryhill of McKenzie, Tennessee. Mary was born on April 12, 1918 and grew up in
Hinkledale outside of McKenzie, Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Samuel (Pap) and Sally Houston of
Hinkledale. Mary liked to please her family. She loved her husband and son. Mary married Marvin in 1932. She was
married 64 years to her husband. She liked to keep a clean house and have a nice looking yard. She will be missed
by her son.
Scott County Times
6 February 2002
BAXTER PHILLIPS
Baxter Phillips, age 74, of Parks, Arkansas died Wednesday,
January 30, 2002 in a Hot Springs hospital. He was a retired carpenter,
farmer and attended the Freewill Baptist Church and a veteran of WWII.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2002 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hawkins Cemetery near Parks,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife Ruby and two nieces.
Scott County Times
13 March 2002
DELVIN PHILLIPS
Delvin "B" Phillips, born November 22, 1919 in Mansfield, Arkansas
left this earth February 23, 2002 in Springfield, Oregon.
Memorial Services were held at the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church Saturday, March 2, 2002 at 11 am with Pastor Glen Zimmerman
officiating.
"B" has relatives and friends in the Waldron area.
Scott County Times
20 December 2000
HESTER PHILLIPS
Hester Nancy Ann Phillips, 88, of Booneville died Tuesday, December
12, 2000 in a Booneville hospital. She was a member of Lakeview Pentecostal
Church of God.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Lakeview Pentecostal Church of God
with burial at Antioch Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of
Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville.
She is survived by three daughters, Flora Mae Evelyn Goff and Lorene
A. Shackleford, both of Booneville, and Rethalee Matilda Moore of Mansfield;
two sons, Louie George Phillips of Chickasha, Oklahoma and Robert L. Phillips
of Gage, Oklahoma; three sisters, Vera Calemae Williams of Booneville and
Minnie Lavada Cooper and Geneva Louise Collins, both of Fort Smith; one
brother, W.C. "Dub" Beckett of Booneville; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-
grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Alton Shackleford, John D. Moore, Jerry and
Earnest Goff, Kevin Sales and Tim Harper.
Scott County Times
27 November 2002
JAMES MILTON PHILLIPS
Parks--Funeral services for James Milton Phillips, 74,
of Parks were held Monday, November 25, 2002 at 10 am at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial followed at
Hawkins Cemetery at Parks under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Phillips died Friday, November 22, 2002 at his
home. He was a retired Air Force CMSgt., a veteran of
WWII and Korea. He was a member of Knight Templar, was a
Mason, and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in
Lubbock, Texas. On July 26, 1960 and March 25, 1965 he
received the Air Force Commendation Medal and on June 25,
1964 he received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
Survivors include his wife, Eva of the home; three
nephews, Brian Phillips and wife Beverly of San Jose,
California, Michael Phillips of Marysville, Washington and
Brandon Phillips; two nieces, Linda Whitman and husband Ron
of Camano Island, Washington and Brenda Truss; four great
nephews, Austin Phillips, Tyrell Truss, Zacharia Whitman
and Joshua Whitman; three great nieces, Kristi Whitman,
Anastashia Phillips and Shayna Truss; one sister-in-law,
Mrs. Bob Phillips of Marysville, Washington; and one
brother, Charles Odean Phillips of Rio Dell, California.
Pallbearers were a Military Honor Guard.
Scott County Times
29 October 2003
JOYCE EVELYN PHILLIPS
Joyce Evelyn Phillips, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, October 26, 2003, in
Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waldron,
Rockette Breakfast Club, Adult III Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death
by her mother Essie May Jones; husband, Vernon G. Phillips; sister, Sue Lisiewki;
niece, Pam Richardson; great grandson, Bradley James Colvert; and brother-in-law,
Charlie Fryar. Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel of Waldron with burial at 2 pm Thursday at Forest Hills
Memorial Park, Little Rock, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda and Don Gates of
Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, Julia and Steve Massey of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Sherry
Lopez of Palm Springs, California; three sisters, Daisy Fryar of Waldron, Arkansas,
Sharon Petit of Wenatchee, Washington and Maggie Ellis of Federal Way, Washington;
one brother, Ray McKinney of Springdale, Arkansas; nine grandchildren and seventeen
great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
26 September 2001
OLA MAE HUDSON PHILLIPS
Ola Mae Hudson Phillips, age 92 of Danville, Arkansas died Thursday,
September 20, 2001 at her home. She was born April 27, 1909 in Olio, Arkansas
to the late Samuel Washington and Lena Miller Hudson. She was a homemaker,
mother, wife and retired poultry farmer. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Thomas Jefferson Phillips, four brothers, William, Ted, Leon and
Robert Hudson.
She is survived by three daughters and son-in-law, Betty and Norman
Gangluff of Hattieville, AR, Reba Sanders and Mary Millard of Danville, AR;
one sister and brother-in-law, Anna Lea and Tobe Horn of Danville; three
sisters-in-law, Edith Hudson of Danville, Marie Hudson and Christy Hudson
Johnson both of Waldron, AR; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;
six great-great grandchildren, several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Services were Sunday, 2:00 p.m. September 23, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel
in Danville with Rev. Dennis Horn officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd
Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Scott County Times
16 June 2004
THELMA PHILLIPS
Parks--Funeral services for Thelma Phillips, 76, of Parks were held Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 2 pm
at Keener Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed at Parks Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Phillips died Sunday, June 13, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. She was a
member of the Keener Freewill Baptist Church, a seamstress and an employee of Parks Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Phillips. Survivors include two daughters, Lois Staggs
of Parks and Fran Broomfield of Waldron; a sister, Josie Walker of Waldron; two brothers, Waymon
Sparks and Milton Sparks both of Waldron; three grandchildren, Tessa Rose, Kassie Blackmon and David
Adaway; four step-grandchildren, Doug Staggs, Stephanie Smith, Ashley Hogan and Trey Broomfield; one
great grandchild and two step-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randal Broomfield, Athel Staggs,
Trey Broomfield, Floyd Rose, Dale Sparks and Brandon Sparks. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Lee, Mark
Standridge, Dalton Standridge, Buddy Morgan, Wilf Rose, Steve Rose and James Long.
Scott County Times
31 January 2001
BETTY JEAN PHILPOT
Betty Jean Philpot, 62, of Hartford, Arkansas died Monday, January
8, 2001 in [a] California hospital. She was a retired cook.
She is survived by two daughters, Jeanie Marshall of Arkansas and
Janie Bastardo of California; five sons, Jeff Marshall and Troy Marshall
both of Hartford, Arkansas, Timmy Marshall and Andy Marshall both of
California, and Eddie Marshall of Oregon; two sisters, Sherry Viallibos
of Arkansas and Billie Philpot of Regon; three brothers, Terry Philpot of
Oregon, Junior Philpot of Arkansas and Jim Philpot of Oklahoma; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Friday, January 26, 2001 at Hartford Memorial
Park, in Hartford, Arkansas with burial at Hartford Memorial Park in
Hartford, Arkansas under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of
Greenwood, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
14 July 2004
DICK PIERCE
Waldron--Graveside services for Dick Pierce were held at 10:00 am Monday, July 12, 2004 at Young
Gravelly Cemetery in Gravelly, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Dick Pierce,
82, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away friday, July 9, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired
tractor mechanic, a Baptist and a Mason. Mr. Pierce is survived by his wife, Freda; one daughter,
Annette Cossey of Miltown, Arkansas; five sons, Phillip of Gravelly, Dale of Conway, Mark of Bluffton,
Arkansas, Glen of Little Rock, and Ronnie Holleman of Waldron; four sisters, Reba Buice of Conway,
Norma Lures of Alabama, Donna Pierce of Alabama and Lee Riley of Ola, Arkansas; ten grandchildren
and twelve great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ronnie Holleman, Jerry Cossey, Chris Pierce, Greg
Pierce, Jamie Pierce and Jerry Ruth.
Scott County Times
8 May 2002
HAROLD E. PIERSON
Mansfield-Funeral services for Harold E. Pierson, 89, of Mansfield
were held Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 2:30 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel
in Mansfield with burial at Coop Prairie under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Mr. Pierson died Saturday, May 4, 2002 at the Waldron hospital. He
was a Baptist, a farmer and rancher and was retired from General Electric.
Survivors include his wife, Willie; two daughters, Nell Farris of
Shawnee, Oklahoma and Elaine Cotner of Mansfield; one sister, Jimmie
Brown of Visalia, California; five grandchildren and twelve great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Brantley Farris, Brian Farris, Buck Titsworth,
Jeff Cotner, Herbert Cotner and Kevin Cotner.
The Waldron News
29 July 1998
HENRY LLOYD PIGMAN
Henry Lloyd Pigman, 83, of Waldron, died Monday, July 27,1998 in a
Waldron nursing home. He was a Protestant.
Funeral service will be at 10:00a.m. on Wednesday, July 29 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include one sister, Nettie Lazinbat, of Siloam
Springs; several nieces and nephews including: Virginia Storms, of Lamar,
Shirley Willis, of Colcord, Oklahoma and Valdon McMillen, of Chelsea,
Oklahoma.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
21 January 1998
ELIZABETH DALY (BETTY) PILES
Elizabeth Daly (Betty) Piles, 98, of Waldron died Monday January 12,
1998 in her home. She was a member of Waldron First Baptist Church, former
owner/operator of Waldron Flower Shop, a retired real estate agent of
Strout Realty, co-owner of Hughes Insurance Company, a member of Waldron
B&PW, a lifetime member of P.T.A. and a former school teacher.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include two daughters: Betty Lee Holter and Billye Rhea
Dalton, both of Waldron; one adopted son, James Patrick McQuery, of
Wichita, Kansas; three grandsons: Terrel Lee Robertson and Edwin Lee
Holter, both of Waldron, and William Patrick Dalton, of Benton; two
granddaughters: Virginia (Sissi) Hamilton, of San Francisco, California,
Susan Jane Adams, of England, Arkansas; eight great-granddaughters and
five great-grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made to Duncan
Cemetery Association. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
28 January 2004
FERN CHEEK PILES
Waldron--Funeral services for Fern Cheek Piles, 87, of Waldron were held Monday,
January 26, 2004 at 2 pm at First Baptist Church. Burial followed at Duncan Cemetery
in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Piles died
Saturday, January 24, 2004 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired salesperson
and a member of Waldron First Baptist Church. Fern's three loves in life were the Lord,
her family and her church. And in turn they loved her. She will be sorely missed by all
of them. She always had a song in her heart and a smile on her face and lived her
life with dignity. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Olen Piles.
Survivors include three sons, Dewayne Piles and wife Colette of Ft. Smith, Jimmy
Piles of Waldron and Rodney Piles of Tulsa; a brother, Wilton Cheek of Heavener,
Oklahoma; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren and a new great grandchild is
expected soon. Pallbearers were Danny Piles, Todd Piles, Mike Gallimore, Glen Dale
Sparks, Byran "Buzz" Sigman and Kenneth Vaughan. Honorary pallbearers were Dr.
Russell Young, Golden Rule Sunday School Class and the Deacons of First Baptist
Church.
Scott County Times
15 November 2000
FLARA SLATER PILES
Flara Lillian Slater Piles, 94, of Harvey, Arkansas died Friday,
November 10, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired nurses aid,
homemaker and a member of the New Bethel Assembly of God Church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 2 pm
at the Harvey Assembly of God with burial at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by two daughters, Margie Allen of Harvey and
Ella Jenson of Fort Smith; one step-daughter, Earlene Martin of Greenwood;
two sons, Eugene Slater of Kansas City, Kansas and Euldene Slater of Fort
Smith; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons.
The Waldron News
7 February 2007
OLEN DEWAYNE PILES
Olen DeWayne Piles, 71, Fort Smith, Arkansas formerly of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday,
January 31, 2007. He was born January 10, 1936 at Waldron to Olen Bryan Piles and Fern Gladys Cheek.
He was a lifetime member of the Waldron First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Collette Piles
of the home; one son Larry W. Piles of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one daughter Karen Gallimore and her
husband Mike of Greenwood, Arkansas. He had four grandchildren, Tara Sallee Clifford of Greenwood,
Arkansas, Josh Sallee and wife Kathy of Greenwood, Arkansas, Ryan Gallimore of Witcherville, Arkansas
and Tyler Gallimore of Greenwood, Arkansas. He is also survived by three great grandchildren, Lexie
and Sadie Clifford and Gracie Sallee of Greenwood, Arkansas. He is also survived by two brothers,
Jim Piles of Waldron, Arkansas and Rodney Piles of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a self employed road
contractor for 43 years for Arkhoma Sand and Gravel. All the employees of Arkhoma Sand and Gravel are
special friends and are encouraged to be honorary pallbearers. The graduation class members of 1953
are requested to be honorary pallbearers. The eight active pallbearers are Ryan Gallimore, Tyler Gallimore,
Josh Sallee, Roger and Russell Sparks, Wayne Langley, Kenneth Bynum and Don Jones. Honorary pallbearers
will be J.D. Martin, Larry Shores, Bob Lewis, Robert Lewis, Wormon Owens, Dr. Leo Davenport, Linden
Bailey, Billy Maurice Newborn, Paul Newborn, Benny Newberry, Charles "Dutch" Bliss, Jack Oakes, Don
Frost, Jerry Parker, Jerry D. Parker, Billy Jack Black, Ben Thompson, Gary Ashford, Clyde Hawkins,
Thurman Franklin, Johnny Ray Ward, Kelly Langley, Sr., Kelly Langley, Jr., Terry Plummer, James Hughes,
Wayne Swain, Mel Kenner, Johnny Morgan, Butch Morgan, Don Smith, Eddie Phelps, Clyde Audas, Gary Plummer,
Ronnie Plummer, Jerry Hunsucker, Gerald Essman, Bernis Rodgers, John Gallimore, Sr., Curtis Taylor,
Herbert Taylor, Wayne Langley, Floyd Watkins, Glen Dale Sparks, Wm. T. "Junior" Wagner, Kennth Vaughn.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with
interment in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
17 January 2007
PAULA ESSMAN PILES
Paula Essman Piles, 62, died peacefully on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007 at her home at the Presbyterian Manor with
her family by her side. Paula was born Nov. 19, 1944 in Scott County, Arkansas the daughter of Dee and
Bessie (Lewis) Essman. Paula was baptized in the Jones Creek in an old-fashioned group baptism with her
siblings. She was married to Rodney R. Piles in 1962. They were divorced. Paula is survived by two sons,
dan Piles and his wife Jane; grandchildren Riley, Sydney and Mac Piles of Topeka, KS and Todd Piles, his wife
Carol and grandchildren Carson and Adrian Piles of Tulsa, OK. Paula is also survived by four brothers and
three sisters, Allen Essman (Sonya) of Grantville, KS, Dale Ssman of Van Buren, AR, Jim Essman (Monica) of
Silver Lake, Gerald Essman (Joanie) of Waldron, AR, Janice Weston (Clyde) of Royal, AR, Vera Artzer (Don)
of Topeka and Marilyn Johnson (Dale) of Russellville, AR. Graveside services and interment were held at
Rochester Cemetery on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan
Fund at Topeka Presbyterian Manor, 4712 SW 6th, Topeka, Kansas 66606 or to Heart of America Hospice, 3715
SW 29th, Suite 100, Topeka, Kansas 66614.
The Waldron News
4 June 2008
VIRGIE INEZ PILES
Virgie Inez Frost, 88, of Parks, Arkansas passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008 in the home. Virgie Inez Frost
Piles was born to William Fletcher Frost and Lillie Alma Teddar on December 13, 1918 in Parks, AR in the Frost
Community. She was the eighth child of nine children. She grew up across the Fourche River in the Frost
Community. She met and married Holland Piles on May 11, 1940 in Mena. They lived in Hon, where Holland grew
up, and for a short time in Texas and California. The rest of her life was spent at the end of Frost Lane
surrounded by a large and loving family. She was a member of the Parks Baptist Church for over 70 years where
she held many positions. She passed away peacefully at home on the farm where she was born. She was a mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, housewife, farmer, and truck driver. She raised chickens for over 35 years,
helped her husband haul shavings for many years and ran a cattle farm. She grew a large garden every year and
shared it with her familyand neighbors. She is survived by her husband Holland of 69 years, one daughter Donna
Stanfill and husband Glenn of Mena, AR, two sons, Keith Piles and wife Rhonda of Parks, AR, Leamon Piles
and wife Edna of Parks, AR. One sister-in-law Betty Frost of Parks, AR. Seven grandchildren, Stephanie Piles
of Harrison, Tanya Fretz of Mena, Richie Piles of Ft. Smith, Kris McCullah of Charleston, Jason Piles and
Karla Scott of Parks, AR, Keri McCafferty of Waldron. Thirteen grat-grandchildren and many loving nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her oldest and dearest grandson Russell Rogers of Waldron. Pallbearers
were nephews Jimmy Piles, Bill Frost, Harvey Combs, Tim Combs, Danny Morran, Joe Frost, Wallace Hill and JW
Cleland. Honorary Pallbearers were grandsons Jason Piles, Richie Piles, Mark Fretz, Kris McCullarh, Randy
McCafferty and James (Buster) Scott. Family and friends John Elmore, Wayne Langley, Doug Nix, Pat Ray Frost,
Bill Franklin, Jr. White, Jerry Beaty, Larry Piles, Troy Don Rippy, Keith Dean, Howard Holleman, Thurman
Franklin, Jim Laird, Seth Taylor and Kelley Joe Cole. Funeral service was held at the Parks Baptist Church
on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks.
The Waldron News
13 December 2006
STEPHANIE ANNETTE "KOPF" PINION
Stephanie Annette "Kopf" Pinion, 46, of Winfield, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 7, 2006 in a
Waldron hospital. She was employed by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and was a
member of the Ione Baptist Church. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at the
Winfield Baptist Church with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home. She is survived by her dad and mother, James and Nadine Kopf of Winfield, Arkansas; one sister,
Debbie Nelson of Winfield, Arkansas; one brother, Bryan Kopf of Winfield, Arkansas; one nephew, four
nieces, three great nephews and three great nieces. Pallbearers were Bruce Bell, James Nelson, Gerald
Essman, Dean Nichols, Stanley Brewer and Wesley Nelson.
The Waldron News
20 October 1999
VICKY PINKEPANK
Vicky Pinkepank, 43, of Sweet Springs, Missouri died Monday,
October 11, 1999 in Bentonville, Arkansas as a result of an auto
accident. She was born July 14, 1956 and was married on June 15, 1985
to Marty Pinkepank. She lived in Sweet Springs since June of 1999,
moving from Kingman, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William Joseph Garrison.
She had worked at TA Truckstop in Concordia and at the Petro Truckstop
in Kingman as a Fuel Desk Cashier.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 14 at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sweet Springs with Rev. David M. Ritoch
officiating. Music was by Lois Heilman, organist.
Sure is survived by her husband, Marty of the home; three sons,
Maxwell Scott Jackson of Tucson, AZ, Jamie Lee Jackson of Crocker, MO
and Cody Lee Pinkepank of the home; one daughter, Deidra Renee
Whisenhunt of Independence, MO; two brothers, Alan Garrison of
Jefferson City, MO and Tom Garrison of Waldron, AR; one sister,
Barbara Connors of Las Vegas, NV; four grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Leon Sylvester, Rick Brown, Scott Jackson,
Jamie Jackson, Cody Pinkepank and Marty Pinkepank.
The Waldron News
10 May 2000
DORIS IRENE PLATT
Doris Irene Platt, 43, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, May 1, 2000 in her home. She was a
homemaker and attended the Holiness Revival Center. Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m.,
Thursday, May 4 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, William Chris Platt; one daughter, Karen
Renee Cash of Waldron, AR; two sons, David Lee Robbins and Daniel Paul Robbins both of Waldron,
AR; her mother, Maryann Louise Cox of Avondale, AZ; one sister, Uvelta Jean Cox of Elkton,
Maryland; one brother, Alan Cox of Waldron, AR; and three grandchildren.
Scott County Times
20 November 2002
RUTH HUMBLE PLEMMONS
Waldron--Funeral services for Ruth Humble Plemmons, 93,
of Waldron were held Monday, November 18, 2002 at 2 pm at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Duncan Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mrs. Plemmons died Friday, November 15, 2002 at a Waldron
hospital. She was a retired owner and operator of a dry goods
store and a member of Waldron United Methodist Church. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Plemmons.
Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Henley of
Waldron and Carolyn Horton of Springfield, Missouri; one
sister, Gerri Garrett of Memphis, Tennessee; two brothers,
Roland Humble of Benton and Terry Humble of Harrison; four
grandchildren, Marsha Dance of Park Hill, Oklahoma, Amanda
Gail Ward of Indianapolis, Indiana, Debbie Cooper and Meegan
Henley both of Little Rock; eight great grandchildren and five
great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Allen Dozier, Bobby McGaugh, Moe Shores,
Robert Lewis, Rufus Shores and Steve Hattabaugh.
Honorary pallbearers were Bud Rice, Bob McGaugh, Howard
Cox, Leonard Fuson, Clyde Audas, Bob Lewis and Bill White.
Memorial contributions may be made to Duncan Cemetery
Fund, Waldron Methodist Church, Waldron Library or donors
charity of choice.
The Waldron News
14 May 2003
LISA ELIZABETH "BETH" BYFORD PLOWMAN
Mrs. Lisa Elizabeth "Beth" Byford Plowman, age 24, a resident of Dierks,
Arkansas died Saturday, May 10, 2003 in the St. Joseph's Regional Health
Center in Hot Springs.
She was born on July 7, 1978 in Houston, Texas to Virginia Byford Reed.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. View Baptist Church in Umpire.
Mrs. Plowman is survived by her husband, Chuck Plowman and two sons,
Chuckie and Darin Plowman all of Dierks.
Funeral services for Mrs. Plowman were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003
at Mt. View Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Bizzell officiating. Burial
followed in the Athens Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral
Home.
Scott County Times
23 March 2005
DOTTIE PLUMMER
Dottie Plummer, age 89, of Waldron died Saturday, March 19, 2005 in her home. She was a sales
clerk and attended Hon Baptist Church. She was cared for in her final days by Thomas and Jessica.
She is survived by four nephews, Tommy Grigsby of Hon; Bill R. Oldham of Mulberry, Arkansas; Karol
Hall of Springdale, Arkansas and Terry Hall of California; several great nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at Hon Baptist Church with burial at Lower Center
Point Cemetery at Hon under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers
will be Tommy Grigsby, Robert Grigsby, Thomas Grigsby, Billy Ray Oldham, Karol Hall and Gary Plummer.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Don Helms, Willie Newman, Bill Scarbrough, Leonard
Russell, Dewayne Logan and William Greene.
The Waldron News
18 April 2001
GLADYS PLUMMER PASSES AWAY AT AGE 97
By Leonard Lowell Plummer
Gladys Plummer (Doyle) born at Hon passed away March 22, 2001
on her 97th birthday, in Newellton, Louisiana, where she and her husband
Clyde Doyle moved in 1935 to work Will Poe's plantation. Clyde Doyle was
from the Doyle and Poe families of Scott County.
Gladys was the first child of eleven children from the marriage
of Lester Plummer and Annie Mae Snodgrass. The family was living at her
birth in the house built in 1880 by her grandfather Leonard B. Plummer.
The 121 year old house is still occupied but the Log Cabin behind the
house, used as residence of Mr. Plummer while he was building the home.
[Copied as written; evidently a line is missing.]
Clyde and Gladys Doyle owned and raised their eight children
and her brother Leon in "Winter Quarters." The house
was one of the few spared by General Grant prior to his attack on
Vicksburg. It was used as winter winter quarters by General Grant. The
house is now on the Historical Register of the U.S. Department of Interior.
The Plummer families of Scott County are descendants of Francis
Plummer, who brought his family from England in 1635 and was one of the
original settlers of Newbury, Massachusetts. The family later moved to
the Colony of North Carolina; to North Georgia; and in 1870, following
the devastation of the Civil War, brothers Samuel and Alfred Berton
Plummer left Georgia with their families and purchased land in Scott
County near Winfield and Hon.
A copy of the book "Colonial Plummer Families and their Plummer
Descendants, 1991" by Leonard Lowell Plummer is in the Public Library in
Waldron. Lowell, after the death of his parents was raised by his aunt
Estella Plummer and husband John White. They lived on an 80 acre farm
just across the railroad from Gary Plummer's restaurant.
Paul Plummer of Hon is of the Samuel Plummer family and the
other Plummers of Scott County are of the Alfred Berton Plummer family.
These include Luie, Glen, Terry, Ronnie and Gary Plummer.
Surviving brothers and sisters of Gladys are George Leon of
Tacoma, Washington; Ruby Mae of Little Rock, and Leonard Lowell of
Overland Park, Kansas.
The Waldron News
19 January 2000
IVAN PLUMMER
Ivan Plummer, 87, of Waldron, Arkansas, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was the retired owner of Plummer's Grocery Store, a member of Waldron First
Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, former chairman of the Board of Deacons, former
Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School teacher and former member of the Waldron
School Board. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14 at Waldron
First Baptist Church with burial at Lower Center Point Cemetery near Waldron under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Lois Plummer of
the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Mac Lee of Waldron; one son and daughter
-in-law, Donnie and Barbara Plummer of Hot Springs, AR; two brothers, Glen Plummer and
Louie Plummer both of Waldron, AR; grandchildren, Lisa and Todd Pennington, Cindy and
Jason Mitchell and Sara Plummer; great grandchildren, Mandi, Jake and Lucas Pennington
and Jackson Mitchell. Pallbearers were Johnny Ward, Jim Henry Currier, Odell Staggs,
Wayne Bass, Ray Rice and Eddie Harrison.
Scott County Times
7 February 2001
JEAN PLUMMER
Jean Plummer, 70, Waldron passed away Friday, February 2, 2001 in a
Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Haw Creek Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her father, R.A. Northrip, twin brother,
Dee Northrip, and granddaughter, Katrina "Wagner" Sowell.
Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Monday, February 5, 2001 in the Haw
Creek Baptist Church with the interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Plummer of the home, three
daughters, Kristie Lunsford of Waldron, Arkansas; Jolene Epperson of
Waldron, Arkansas and Jeannette Hawkins of Mansfield; three sisters, Odell
Barkley of Shawnee, OK, Adell Thompson of Sanger, CA and Vicky Bekne of
Muleno, OR; one brother, Floyd Northrip of Shawnee, OK; five grandchildren,
Wendi Wagner, Amanda Hawkins, Jeremy Hawkins, Seth Lunsford, Alyson Plummer;
one great-grandchild, Madison Sowell; four step-grandchildren, Richard
Epperson, Becky Epperson, Lynn Epperson, Bryant Epperson and two special
grandchildren, Brian Lott and Brandon Lott. Also surviving, Edna Northrip
of Shawnee, OK. Pallbearers were Freddie Ridenhour, Lenny Lott, Jack Smith, Billy
Lunsford, Robert Newman and Mike Stringer.
Scott County Times
3 December 2003
JOE PLUMMER
Joe Plummer, 78, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 25, in his home. He
was a farmer, a decorated Army veteran of WWII, member of Haw Creek Baptist
Church and widower of Jean Plummer. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter,
Katrina Sowell, a sister, Doris Wolleson, and his parents, O.C. & Ida Plummer.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Monday, November 21, at the Haw Creek
Baptist Church with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by three
daughters and sons-in-law, Jolene and Gary Epperson of Waldron, Jeanette and Steve
Hawkins of Abbott, and Kristie and Heath Lunsford of Waldron; one sister, Avalene
Campbell of Waldron; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Denver and Pansy Plummer of
Waldron, and Jerrel and Jean Plummer of Waldron; five grandchildren, Wendy Wagner,
Seth & Alyson Lunsford, Amanda & Jeremey Hawkins; five step grandchildren, Richard
Epperson, Lynn & Scott Robertson, Bryant Epperson and Aubree Hope; two special
grandchildren, Brian & Brandon Lott; two great-grandchildren, Branna Little &
Madison Sowell; two step-great-grandchildren, Hunter & Jade Robertson; four nieces
and one nephew. Pallbearers were Dalton Hawkins, Lenny Lott, Freddie Ridenhour,
Robert Newman, Rick Templeman and Gary Plummer. Honorary pallbearers were Waldron
All Star Baseball Team and Bob Bottoms.
The Waldron News
11 April 2007
LOIS IRENE PLUMMER
Lois Irene Plummer, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 8, 2007 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church, a homemaker and retired grocery store owner. Funeral
service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at the Waldron First Baptist Church with interment
in the Lower Center Point Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one
daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Mae Lee of Waldron, AR; one son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Barbara
Plummer of Hot Springs, AR; three grandchildren, Lisa and Todd Pennington, Cindy and Jason Mitchell, Sara
and Blake Small; seven great grandchildren, Mandi, Jake and Lucas Pennington, Jonathan and Jackson Mitchell,
Mathew and Hannah Small. Pallbearers will be Deacons of the Waldron First Baptist Church.
Scott County Times
18 January 2006
LOUIE PLUMMER
Louie Plummer, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2006. He was born
January 13, 1916 at Lower Center Point. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church and a veteran
of World War II. Having been retired for many years offered him time to spend with two of the things he
loved most: his family and his garden. Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 12, 2006 at
the Waldron First Baptist Church with interment in the Lower Center Point Cemetery under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evilee; three sons, Gary and wife Jeanine,
Ronnie and wife Sherry, Terry and wife Glenda; one daughter, Elodee Cash and husband J.C. all of Waldron,
Arkansas; and one brother, Glen Plummer of Waldron. He also leaves seven grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons, Travis and Trey Plummer, Jon Plummer, Cole Cash and grandsons-
in-law, Darriell Mathis and Steve Wolf.
The Waldron News
4 January 2006
BILLIE RUTH POE
Billie Ruth (Grandstaff) Poe, 68, of Fort Smith passed away December 31, 2005 in a local hospital to be
with her lord and savior Jesus Christ. She was born January 10, 1937 at Waldron, Arkansas. She is the
widow of Dr. McDonald Poe, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Lola Grandstaff. She was
a member of Rye Hill Baptist Church. She was a retired registered nurse. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Rye Hill Baptist Church with burial at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of
Edwards Funeral Home. She is survived by four children and spouses, Joni Linam and husband Cleve of
Greenwood, AR, Traci Carter and husband Thomas of Florida, Roger Davis and wife Lisa of Fort Smith, AR and
Sharon Perryman and husband Dennis of Barling, AR; two brothers and spouses, Bo Sikes and wife MaeDell of
Cherry Hill, AR and Carl Grandstaff and wife Darlene of Greenwood, AR; nine grandchildren and six nephews.
Pallbearers were nephews, David, Donald, Bruce and Keith Sikes and Richie and T-Ray Grandstaff. Honorary
pallbearers were the Deacons of Rye Hill Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Rye Hill Baptist Church,
11512 Old Highway 71, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901.
The Waldron News
2 November 2005
BUFORD J. POE
Buford J. Poe, formerly of Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Park Centre,
Newton, Iowa. Buford Poe was born January 27, 1913 to Alfred Caleb Poe and Mary Ethel Park Poe of
Waldron, Arkansas. He graduated from Waldron High School with the class of 1929. He followed his
sisters and brothers to the University of Arkansas where he received a B.S. from the School of
Agriculture in 1935. He began working for the Department of Agriculture with the Soil Conservation
Service in 1935 at Conway, Arkansas. Buford entered the U.S. Navy in 1944, serving in the Pacific
Theater until 1945. He returned to the Soil Conservation Service, ending his career in 1974 as the
Director for 10 counties in Northwest Arkansas. He married Rutha Mouser of Hope, Arkansas in 1937.
Three children were born to this couple, William Buford, John Nathan and Rebecca Anne. Buford and
Rutha were members of First United Methodist Church, Fort Smith and dedicated members of the
Aldersgate Sunday School Class. Buford was an avid photographer, always taking photos of others. He
loved growing roses, attending Razorback football and basketball games and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
Even in his final years, he enjoyed watching his beloved Razorback teams. In retirement, he spent his
best days on his boyhood farm watching his Hereford cattle grow and mature. Because of declining
health, Buford moved to Newton, Iowa to be near his son John in 2003. Buford is survived by his
children, John and spouse Sylvia of Chariton, Iowa, Rebecca and her spouse Jim Townsend of Maitland,
Florida, his daughter-in-law Charlotte Poe of Evans, Georgia, seven grandchildren and four great
grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Rutha, his son, Bill Poe, his parents,
his sister Daisy Hamilton and his brothers, Donald, Sam and Willie Poe. Funeral service was held at
10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Roebuck Chapel of the First United Methodist Church, Fort
Smith, with interment at Oak Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home, Fort Smith,
Arkansas. Nathan Poe, Evan Poe, Patrick Bowen, grandsons and grandsons-in-law, Brent Doonana and
Justin Frederickson and grand nephew Bill Holman served as pallbearers. The family requested that
memorials be given to First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith,
AR 72901.
The Waldron News
14 November 2001
RUTHA M. POE
Rutha M. Poe, 88, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Tuesday, November
6, 2001 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, a retired secretary
for the Fort Smith Public School System, a member of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, the First United
Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Aldergate Sunday School
Class. She was preceded in death by a son, William B. Poe.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2001 at
First United Methodist Church, Roebuck Chapel with burial at Oak Cemetery
in Fort Smith, AR under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort
Smith, AR.
She is survived by her husband, Buford Poe of Fort Smith, AR; one
daughter, Rebecca A. Poe Bowen of San Francisco, CA; one son, John N.
Poe of Prairie City, Iowa; one sister, Marion Mouser McRae of Little Rock,
AR; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Brent Doonan, Bill Holman, Nathan Poe, Evan Poe,
Jack Poe and Patrick Bowen. Honorary pallbearers were Aldergate Sunday
School Class of First United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church,
Heifer Project International, 200 North 15th, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or
Alzheimer's Association, 322 North Greenwood, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
The Waldron News
29 December 1999
DELLA MAE POLLARD
Mrs. Della Mae Pollard, 89, of Danville, widow of Horace Pollard,
died on Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at her home. Mrs. Pollard was born
March 6, 1910 in Izard County, Arkansas to the late William and Annie
Scruggs Sipes. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church, a homemaker
and mother. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlene Pollard.
She is survived by four sons, Roy Templeman of Muskogee, OK; Loyd
Pollard and Bobby Pollard both of Blue Ball, AR and Lt. Pollard of
Gravelly, AR; six daughters, Etheleen Garner of Quinton, OK, Faye Stockton
and Sue Wilkens of San Diego, CA, Madge Hunt of Waldron, AR, Ann Holmes of
Plainview, TX and Rose Howell of Blue Ball, AR; 31 grandchildren, 53 great-
grandchildren and a host of great-great grandchildren.
Services were Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at Tatetown
Community Chapel with Rev. Doyle Reynolds and Rev. Ricky Hunt officiating.
Interment was in Hunt Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Pallbearers were Stacy Fowler, Joe Howell, Scott Howell, Jack Remer, Brad
Pollard and Tim Defoor.
The Waldron News
7 June 2000
LEILA PAULINE POPE
Leila Pauline Pope, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, June 5, 2000 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Pope. Funeral
service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2000 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron
with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Dale and Darlene
Pope Wood of Waldron, Arkansas and Dean and LaJuan Pope Wheeler of Tishomingo, Oklahoma; six
sons and daughters-in-law, Rayford and Bertie Pope of Amarillo, Texas, Gene and Imogene Pope
of Mathis, Texas, Kenneth and Dorothy Pope of Waco, Texas, Boyd and Jennie Pope of Dallas,
Texas and Harvey and Janet Pope of Crockett, Texas; one twin sister, Lena Phelps of Texas; 21
grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
21 June 2006
EARLENE WILLIAMS PORTER
Earlene Williams Porter of Sheridan, was born in Tulare, California on October 21, 1939, the daughter of
the late Earl Wayne and Rosie Lou McCain Williams. She died on June 17, 2006 at Sheridan Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center in Sheridan at the age of 66 years. She was a private care-giver, an Army veteran
and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael McKinnen, and a grandson, Patrick
McKinnen. Survivors are two daughters, Brenda McKinnen Beller of Bosque Farms, New Mexico, and Lena
McKennon Glandron of Hot Springs, AR; five sisters, Betty Fielding Ward of Sheridan, Mary Lou Williams
Langrell of Bryant, Sue Williams Jackson of Little Rock, Carol Williams Billings of Sheridan and Janice
Williams Erwin of Sheridan; and five grandchildren. Graveside service was at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 19,
2006 at Hawkins Cemetery near Parks, Arkansas (Scott County) with Michael Walton officiating. Arrangements
were by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home at Sheridan.
Scott County Times
18 January 2006
REV. JACK ARCH PORTER
Rev. Jack Arch Porter, 85 year-old resident of Charleston, Arkansas died January 8, 2006 at Northwest Medical
Center of Washington County, Springdale, Arkansas. Born January 8, 1921 in Excelsior, Arkansas, he was the
son of Carl Porter and Zelpha Carlisle Porter. He was an Army veteran and served as a pastor for 55 years in
a number of Southern Baptist churches in Arkansas. He played professional football and professional baseball
for the Cardinals and Giants. He married Marjorie Frances Scovel in Long Beach, California on September 28,
1945. Survivors include his wife Marjorie of 60 years; two sons, Danny Porter and wife Marla of Clarksville,
Arkansas, Tim Porter and wife Sabra of Searcy, Arkansas; one daughter, Debi Batchelor and husband Ron of
Siloam Springs, Arkansas; ten grandchildren, Dan Porter, Jr., Luke Porter, Josh Porter, Jessica Porter, Bryan
Batchelor, Brandon Batchelor, Ben Batchelor, Brad Batchelor, Hannah Porter and Drew Porter; eight great
grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Wilkerson of Lexington, Kentucky. Visitation was 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Monday,
January 9, 2006 at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday,
January 10, 2006 at Harvard Avenue Baptist Church Chapel, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with Rev. Ron Batchelor
officiating. Private burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be
given to the Gideon's International, P.O. Box 273, Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761. To sign the online guest
book, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam
Springs, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
12 September 2001
JERRY POTTER
Jerry Dean Potter, 59, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Friday, September 7,
2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a truck driver and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 10 am, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at the
Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial at Hartford Memorial Park in
Hartford, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
He is survived by his wife, Carole; one daughter, Nina Marie Pitts of
Mansfield; five sons, Jeff Potter and Tim Potter both of Tuolumne, California,
Allan Gillette of Modesto, California, Michael Pitts of Mansfield, and John
Everett Marshall of Oakdale, California; his father, Ernest Correa of Mariposa,
California; one sister, Venice Sullivan of Fair Oaks, California; one brother,
Richard Potter of Loom Lake, California; 12 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bill Newman, Jim Bolin, Bobby James, Mike Roach, Ken
Boyd and Lonnie Brown.
The Waldron News
5 May 2004
DOSS EDWARD POTTRIDGE
Doss Edward Pottridge, 61, of Bates, Arkansas died Tuesday, April 27, 2004 in Bates, Arkansas. He was
a long time resident of the area. He was a great outdoor sportsman. Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 29, 2004 at Howe Cemetery in Howe, Oklahoma with burial under the direction of Dowden
Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma. He is survived by four sisters, Betty and Bob Stafford of Bates,
Arkansas, Twilla Mae Maxwell of Wister, Oklahoma, Shirley Brothers of Plainview, Arkansas and Linda and
Gene Hill of Heavener, Oklahoma; two brothers, Gene and Joy Pottridge of Heavener, Oklahoma and Gary and
Ann Pottridge of Bates, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews and a host of loved ones and friends. He
was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Tabitha Pottridge and one brother, Leon and one sister,
Peggy Bennett.
The Waldron News
17 January 2007
AUDIE POWELL
Audie Powell, 67, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 14, 2007 restfully in his home. He
was a Baptist by faith and a farmer. He is survived by his wife Sandy Powell of the home; sons Carl
Powell and wife Cindy, Russell Powell and wife Lori, and Patrick Powell all of Waldron; six grandchildren,
Kyla Stenson, Laci, Jed, Taylor, Rachel and Boyd Powell; numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.
Funeral services was Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with
interment in the Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Carl
Powell, Russell Powell, Bang Brown, Rick Powell, Jason Brown and Ronnie Powell. Honorary pallbearers
were Brad Evans, Bob Dedmon, Bob Wagner, Robert Weaver, Terry Davis, Bob Edwards and
Johnny Mize.
The Waldron News
1 March 2006
BETTY IMOGENE POWELL
Betty Imogene Powell, 71, of Waldron passed away Friday, February 17, 2006 at the home of her daughter in
Idabel, Oklahoma. She was born December 9, 1934 at Norman, Arkansas to Elie and Gladys "Crump" Markham. She
was a member of the United Pentecostal Chrch, enjoyed embroidering, quilting and sewing. She was preceded in
death by her parents, her husband, Troy Gene Powell and her sister, Irene Curry. She is survived by her
daughter, Sandra Dee Markham of Ida Bell, Oklahoma; two grandsons, Juan Markham and Jose Hernandez both of
Idabel; a sister, Betty Williams of Norman, AR; two sisters-in-law, Sue Barnett and Mona Murphy both of
Waldron; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Also her best friend and beloved cat "Lucky." Funeral
service was held Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at the Conley-White Chapel in Idabel, officiated by Bro. Robert
Cooper. Interment was at Denison Cemetery in Idabel, Oklahoma.
The Waldron News
13 December 2006
GRADY GENE POWELL
Grady Gene Powell of Charleston, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 8, 2006 in a Fort Smith hospital.
He was a Baptist by faith. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2006 at the Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with interment in the Friendship Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Larna Powell of the home; one son, John
Powell of Frt Smith, Arkansas; one daughter Kathy Griffin and husband Howard of Bloomer, Arkansas; one
brother, Audie Powell of Waldron, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of beloved friends. He
is preceded in death by his sister, Beulah Evans, and one brother, Winston Powell. Pallbearers were
Thomas Wayne Evans, Jimmy Dale Evans, Ronny Powell, Preston Ison, L.D. Powell, Jack Wallace. Honorary
pallbearers will be Brad Evans, L.D. Vines, Howard Griffon, Bob Ross.
Scott County News
21 December 2005
LILLIE POWELL
Lillie Mae Powell, 97, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 16, 2005 in a Waldron, Arkansas
hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron Church of Christ. She was born June 2, 1908 to
John and Laura Hunt McCormack at Little Texas, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51
years, Seaborn E. Powell and a son Troy Gene Powell. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Monday, December
19, 2005 at the Waldron Church of Christ with interment in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Sue and her husband Arthur Barnett and
Mona and her husband Durrel Ell of Waldron; seven grandchildren, Kerry and Emmet Barnett of Waldron, Michele
Pyle of Lincoln, Arkansas, Kim Read of Springdale, Arkansas, Becky Kanzler of Lamont, Washington, Debby
Older of Richland, Washington and Laura Harley; fourteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were A.G. Morrison, Kerry and Emmet Barnett, Derek
Barnett, Dale Sparks, Jonathan Shockey, L.D. Powell, Bobby Reed.
The Waldron News
20 May 1998
TROY GENE POWELL
Troy Gene Powell, 66, of Waldron died Monday, May 18, 1998 in his
home. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Graveside service
will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20 in Duncan Cemetery. Survivors include
his wife, Imogene, of the home; three daughters: Debra Older of Richland, Washington,
Rebbeca Kanzler, of Lamont, Washington and Laurah Haley, of Cameron, Oklahoma; one
stepdaughter, Sandra Markham, of Idabell, Okla.; his mother, Lillie Powell, of Waldron;
two sisters: Sue Barnett, of Waldron and Mona Murphy, of Lowell; nine grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jack Engle, Kerry Barnett, Emmet Barnett and M.C. Himes.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
25 December 2002
DONALD POWERS
Donald Leonard Powers, 48, of Waldron passed away
Sunday, December 15, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He
was a former nursing home employee.
He is survived by his wife Barbara; sister Judy
Faye Young of Thornton, Arkansas; three brothers, Billy
Grant of Longview, Texas, Randall Grant of Fordyce,
Arkansas and Timmy Grant of Texas.
The Waldron News
6 October 1999
EDNA MURIEL POWERS
Edna Muriel Powers, 82, of Rogers, Arkansas, died on Tuesday,
September 28, 1999 in a Rogers hospital. She was a retired cook, a
member of the Cauthron United Methodist Church and the widow of Dennis
Powers.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 2
at Cauthron United Methodist Church with burial at Kirk Cemetery in
Cauthron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron, AR.
She is survived by one daughter, Lona Goff of Rogers, AR; four
sons, Jim Powers of New London, Wisconsin, Coy Powers of Carlsbad, NM,
W.L. "Von" Powers of Rogers, AR and Donnie Powers of Rogers, AR; one
sister, Hazel Kirk of Waldron, AR; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Keith Dedmon, Gene Dedmon, Stuart Goff, Morris
Goff, Tommy Kirk, Wayne Kirk and Gary Jordan.
The Waldron News
19 November 2003
NORMAN ELMER POWERS
Norman Elmer Powers, 67, of Winslow, Arkansas died Saturday, November 15, 2003
at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born January 3,
1936 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Elmer and Mary Ola Stotts Powers. He retired
from SWEPCO in 1992. He was a member of the Arkansas Bluegrass Association.
He was an avid outdoor sportsman, elite fast pitch softball pitcher with a
great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by one brother, Max Powers and
one son-in-law, Gary Stephens. Survivors include his wife, Louise "Lou" Powers
of the home; one son, Marty Powers of Rogers, AR, two daughters, Deborah Stephens
of Fayetteville, AR and Rebecca and her husband Van Ivey of Fayetteville; two
step-sons, Shane Thorpe of Bentonville, AR and Jeff and his wife JOana Thorpe
Fayetteville; one brother, Deryl and his wife Lula Belle Powers of Springdale,
AR; one sister, Clovita and her husband Clarence Rice of Little Rock; grandchildren,
Ryan Letz, Lauran Williams, Adam Ivey, Allison Ivey, Alexander Ivey, Jordan Powers,
Hannah Powers, Carly Powers, Michael Thorpe, Bailey Thorpe, Austin Thorpe, Keagan
Thorpe, Alisha Thorpe and Ashton Thorpe, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 10:00 Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at Beard's Funeral Chapel in
Fayetteville. Burial was in Fairview Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Scott
Powers, Ryan Lerz, Adam Ivey, Alex Ivey, Steve Pianalto and Van IVey. Honorary
pallbearers were Eugene Dillard, John Jenkins, Shane Mhoon, Earl Newman, Mike
Jones, Butch Watson and Tom Liles. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kansas 66601-1563,
or USSA Fast Pitch Softball, c/o Billy D. Austin, 5660 Fountain, Fayetteville,
AR 72704.
The Waldron News
26 February 2003
BILLIE JO PRESSON
Billie Jo Presson, 65, of Mansfield, Arkansas died
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 in her home. She was a retired
cattle rancher. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles Presson.
Memorial service was at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February
22, 2003 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, AR
under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
She is survived by her children, Joyce Weaver and her
husband Lynn of Booneville, AR and Bud Brannam and his wife
Carolyn of Huntington, AR; four grandchildren, Misty Quick
and Mike Weaver, both of Booneville, AR and Tara and Amy
Brannam, both of Huntington, AR; three brothers-in-law,
Robert Presson and his wife Carol of Greenwood, AR, Jerry
Presson and his wife Beverly of Huntington, AR and Larry
Presson and his wife Sandy of Fort Smith, AR; one sister-
in-law, Judy Presson of Huntington, AR and several nieces,
nephews and a host of friends.
Scott County Times
18 July 2001
RUTH PRESSON
Ruth Presson, 78, of Huntington died Monday, July 9, 2001 in a
Fort Smith nursing home. She was a retired restaurant owner and operator.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Presson, one son, Wendell
and one grandson, Richard.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, July 12, 2001 at the
McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Arkansas with burial at
Huntington City Cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Charles of Mansfield, Robert of
Greenwood, Jerry of Huntington and Larry of Fort Smith; four brothers, Bill
Richmond and James Richmond both of Huntington, Jack Richmond of Bates, and
Bob Richmond of Fort Smith; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Josh Falt, Ricky Richmond, John Richmond, Kenny
Richmond, Richard Risner and Rusty Risner.
The Waldron News
1 August 2007
WILMA LEE PRESTON
Wilma Lee Preston, 92, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 23, 2007 in a Waldron nursing home. Graveside
services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at the Parks Oliver Cemetery under the direction of
the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her son, Doice Preston of Waldron, AR; three grandchildren, David
Preston of Poteau, OK, Adam Sloniker of Waldron, AR and Dawn Gifford of Lewiston, Idaho; 10 great grandchildren,
and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were J.D. Graham, Charles Maxwell, Billy Maxwell, Sidney Howard,
Junior Helton and Adam Sloniker. Honorary pallbearers were John D. Reed, James Earl Helton, Edward Howard and
Eric Maxwell.
The Waldron News
11 March 1998
MINNIE INEZ PRIEST
Minnie Inez Priest, 92, of Waldron, died Monday, March 2, 1998 in
Oregon City, Oregon. She was a member of the Waldron United Methodist
Church, she was born to L.A. and Donna Murphree, February 27,1906 in
Murphrees Valley near Birmingham, Alabama. The family moved to western
Oklahoma in 1909, then in 1912 moved to Scott County, near Waldron where
she had spent all of her adult life. She was actively engaged in the
Methodist Church through the years as a Sunday school teacher, and through
the women's work of the church. She had served the church on District
level.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 1998 in
Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in
Waldron.
Survivors include one granddaughter, Mrs. Kenneth Mazur, of Oregon
City, Oregon; two great-grandchildren: Kelly Hatfield, of Vancouver,
Washington and Kacy Mazur, Oregon City; one great-great-granddaughter,
Clara Hatfield, of Vancouver, Washington; one sister: Mrs. W.F. Munoz, of
Santa Maria, California; one brother, C.H. Murphree, of Castro Valley,
Calif. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
28 April 2004
BONNIE D. PRINDLE
Services for Bonnie D. Prindle, 101, were Sunday, April 4, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Assembly
of God Church in Seagraves, TX with Rev. L.D. Hinson officiating and Rev. Royce Barker and Rev. Glen
Beaver assisting. Personal arrangements were under the direction of Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors
of Seagraves. Mrs. Prindle passed away late Tuesday evening, March 30, 2004 in Mineral Wells, TX. She
was born on March 31, 1903 to John and Viola Pruitt in Wills Point, TX. Mrs. Prindle married the love
of her life, Marvin Gilbert Prindle in 1928 in Lubbock County. They moved to Gaines County in the
early 1930's. He preceded her in death in 1971. Bonnie devoted her life to her family and to the work
of our Lord Jesus Christ. Through her efforts, many have had the opportunity to hear about and receive
Jesus as their Savior. She worked with the Spanish speaking people and African Americans. In word and
deed, she has made a practice of "Telling the world about Jesus." She has been a member of the First
Assembly of God Church in Seagraves for 67 years. In 1950, Bonnie and her husband Marvin began a
Spanish Mission in Seagraves which later developed into what is now known as "Sendero de La Cruz," an
Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin, one son, Laurence Ray, three
sisters, Gertrude Minyard, Mattie Bradshaw and Mary Peters; and two brothers, Farmer and Grady Pruitt.
Left behind to cherish her Godly example include one son and his wife, John and Margaret Prindle of
The Woodlands, TX; four daughters and their husbands, Wanda and Bill Payne of Mineral Wells, Nelda
and James Wagner of Waldron, AR; Lora and Ralph Meier of Enid, OK and Donna and Wayne Timms of
Seagraves; 18 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. She also leaves
behind one brother, Mark Pruitt of San Diego, CA; two sisters, Georgia Cochran of Tulare, CA and
Jonnie Waldron of Granbury, TX, and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Family requests
memorials to First Assembly of God in Seagraves, Sendero de La Cruz or your favorite
charity.
The Waldron News
7 June 2000
JOHN DAVID PRUITT
John David Pruitt, 69, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, formerly of Huntington, AR, died Tuesday, May
30, 2000 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was a musician and veteran of the Korean War. Funeral
service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 2 at Huntington First Baptist Church with burial at
Cedar Grove Cemetery at Boothe, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Mansfield, AR. He is survived by two daughters, Felicia Fox of Little Rock, AR and Carla
Henderson of Okmulgee, OK; three sons, Steven Pruitt and Gary Pruitt both of Huntington, AR
and Dennis Pruitt of Fort Smith, AR; two half sisters, Rosie Elmore of Mansfield, AR and
Minelee Parker of Prattville, AL; two half brothers, Claud Fain of Morris, OK and Richard
Fain of Waldron, AR; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The Waldron News
4 April 2007
RAYMOND N. PRUITT
Raymond N. Pruitt, age 88, of Danville, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Mitchells Nursing Home in
Danville. He was born in Bailey Branch, Arkansas on September 25, 1919 to W.O. & Laura Watson Pruitt.
He was a WWII Army veteran, retired school bus driver, farmer, and a member of the Danville Masonic
Lodge #41 for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and infant son, Raymond Eudell
Pruitt, foster son, Willis Darnell, seven brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his wife of 70
years, Ezelle Woodard Pruitt; son & daughter-in-law, Lloyd Ray & Nell Pruitt of Russellville; daughter
Betty Pruitt Hale of Waldron; daughter-in-law, Shirley Darnell of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; sister,
Lottie Wigley of Coquielle, OR; grandchildren, Kim & Cliff Hale Parks of Fort Smith, Judy & Tracy
Hale Threatt of Bates, Rick Hale of Fort Smith, Karoline & David Pruitt Whorton of Houston, TX, Jim
Darnell, Kelly Darnell, Bob & Debbie Weird, Chriss & Michelle Darnell of South Dakota; great-grandchildren,
Kyle, Chad, Zack, Amy & Scott Parks, Seth & Grace Hunt, Ty Hale, Matthew & Ashley Whorton, Alisha Darnell,
Zachary, Nicholas & Ashley Weird, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral was Tuesday, April 3, at
2:00 p.m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville. Officiating was Rev. David Hines. Pallbearers
were Henry David Damon, Raymond George, Larry Wayne James, Lance Wilkins, Roy Wilkins and Deanie
Woodard. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Scott County Times
28 January 2004
MARY PRYOR
Oklahoma--Mary Pryor, born Mary Sue Peterson on August 9, 1936 in Waldron, Arkansas,
passed into the arms of her Savior on Monday, January 12, 2004, after a two year
battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's.) Mary was an active member of Ketchum (Oklahoma) Church
of Christ where she was dedicated to her Christian family. Mary was a tireless worker
and dedicated 30 years of service to Brookside State Bank of Tulsa where she retired
as Senior Vice President and Cashier. Mary was preceded in death by her parents,
Lee and Maggie Peterson and two sisters, Patsy Ruth Peterson and Judy Blair. She is
survived by her husband of 49 years, Gene Pryor of Ketchum; two sons and daughters-
in-law, Steve and Tina Pryor of Tulsa and Scott and Marcy Pryor of the Woodlands,
Texas; a sister, Jean Austin; two brothers-in-law, Don Austin and Delbert Blair, all
of Ketchum; three grandchildren, Mariel, Jordan and Connor; nieces and nephew, Debbie,
Mike and Terry. Mary was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend to many. According
to Mary's request there will be no funeral or graveside service. A small prayer service
was held at 7 pm, Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at Ketchum Church of Christ. In lieu of
flowers the family request donations in Mary's name to St. Francis Hospice, 6600 S.
Yale, Suite 350, Tulsa, OK 74136. Arrangements were under the direction of Ninde
Funeral Directors, Garden Chapel, 918-742-5556.
The Waldron News
21 July 1999
ANTHONY PRZYBYSC
Anthony Przybysc, 63, of Mansfield, Ark., died on Saturday, July
17, 1999 in his home. He was a retired machinist from Eaton Controls of
Crystal Lake, Ill. and currently was employed at Central Industries. He
was a veteran of the Korean War and was a Catholic.
Rosary was held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 20 at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, AR. Funeral service was held at
10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 21 at Saint Leo Catholic Church in
Hartford, AR with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, AR
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Przybysz of the home; four
daughters, Sherry Alejandro of New Mexico, Tina Bachelor of Olympia,
Washington, Patty Osborne of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Brenda
Przybysz of Belvidere, Ill; three sons, Tony of Woodstock, Ill., Frank
of Belvidere, Ill., and Michael of the home; four sisters, Chris Beta of
Chicago, Ill., Kathy Darkin of Homestead, Ill., Jean Bortz of Orange
City, Florida, and Mary Muncey of Chicago, Ill; three brothers, Billy
Przybysz of Wisconsin, Larry Przybysz of Fort Smith, AR, and Bobby of
Chicago, Ill; and 15 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dennis Stoddard, Rick Johnson, Frank Przybysz,
Michael Przybysz, John Przybysz and John Shulfer.
Scott County Times
21 August 2002
IRMA PUCKETT
Waldron--Funeral services for Irma Puckett, 94, of Waldron were
held Monday, August 19, 2002 at 2 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mrs. Puckett died Saturday, August 17, 2002 at a Waldron
nursing home. She was a homemaker and of the Apostilic faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Montgomery of Waldron; a
son, Kenneth Puckett of Ft. Smith; a sister, Ona Shaw of Wetumka,
Oklahoma; a brother, Gene Shumaker of Oregon; three grandchildren,
Renee "Tuny" Hunt, Jerry Montgomery and Larry Montgomery; four great-
grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Larry Montgomery, Jerry Montgomery, Johnny
Montgomery, Robert Hunt, Bruce Yandell and Terrel Scroggins.
Scott County Times
17 January 2001
MARVIN PUCKETT
Marvin C. Puckett, 91, of Huntington died January 9, 2001 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired mechanic for the Greenwood Schools,
a farmer and a coal miner, a member of Valley View Church of Christ,
member of Pulliam Masonic Lodge #133, F&M. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Ruby Puckett.
Funeral services were January 12, 2001 at McConnell Funeral Home
Chapel with burial at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home of Greenwood.
He is survived by one daughter, Doris Jones of Greenwood; four sons,
Eugene of Booneville, Byron of Mansfield, Jo Dan of Benton and Don of
Greenwood; two sisters, Laura King of Greenwood and Velma Cole of
Witcherville; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Larry Don, Gary Don, Marty, David and Barney
Puckett and Coy Jones.
Scott County Times
21 July 2004
ETTA LAURA PUGH
Mansfield--Graveside services for Etta Laura Pugh were held at 11:00 pm Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Coop
Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield,
Arkansas. Etta Laura Pugh, 97, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 13 in a Greenwood
nursing home. She was a homemaker, member of Mansfield Nazarene Church and the widow of Myrrel Pugh.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews including Debbie Henley of Mansfield, Connie Ledbetter
of Mansfield and Marecia Metcalf of Excelsior, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
7 July 2004
GEORGE PUGH
George Dewayne Pugh, 78, of Fort Smith died Sunday, June 27, 2004 in a Dallas, Texas hospital.
He was born September 19, 1925 to the late Myrrel Pugh and Thelma (Nibblett) Pugh in Waldron,
Arkansas. He retired in 1982 from Caterpillar Tractor Company in Peoria, Illinois after working
many years as a semi-truck driver. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy as a Motor
Machinist Mate on the U.S.S. PCS 1397 in the Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion,
U.A.W. Retirees Local #974 and the Methodist Church. George is survived by his wife, Melba June,
one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Gail and Tom Downs of Hot Springs, Arkansas, two sons and
daughters-in-law, Jerry Wayne and Lynne Pugh of Houston, Texas and Randy Allen and Hazel Pugh of
Rosenburg, Texas. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Lacy Anne Downs of Hot Springs, Arkansas
and Jessica Burgund of Chillicothe, Illinois and three nephews. Funeral services were held at
2:00 pm Friday, July 2 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Birdsview
Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Scott County Times
1 February 2006
MALACHI PULLIAM
Malachi James Pulliam, 4 month old son of Mark and Rebecca Pulliam of Texarkana, Texas, died Monday, January 23,
2006 at his residence. Malachi was born August 29, 2005 in Texarkana. He was preceded in death by his grandfather,
Danny E. Pulliam. He is survived by his parents; a brother, Carter Laufenburger of Texarkana, Texas; his
grandparents, Henrietta "Penney" Pulliam of Texarkana, Texas, Leslie and James Powell of Bloomburg, Texas, and
James Laufenburger of Anchorage, Alaska; his great-grandparents, Mary Smith of Tucson, Arizona, Jackie and
Tom Monzingo of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jerry Patton of Austin, Texas; a number of great aunts and uncles,
Kathryn and Harold (missing) Texarkana, Texas, Marcey and Sam Allen of Wake Village, Texas, Sandee Carr of
North Carolina, Shirley and Curtis Vandewillie of Waldron, Arkansas, Dan and Sharon Soderling of Atlanta,
Texas, Glen and Rene Soderling of Waldron, Arkansas, Richard and Trish Soderling of Texarkana, Texas, Sue and
Rick Bice of Waldron, Arkansas, and Vicki and Ray Rider of Waldron, Arkansas; and a number of cousins. Memorial
services were held at 11;30 am Saturday at the North Garden Chapel at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens, under the
direction of the Chapelwood Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
29 November 2000
LARRY PYLE
Larry Eugene Pyle, 30, of Waldron died Thursday, November 23, 2000
in his home. He was an electrician and served in the Nation Guard Co. A212
Signal Battalion. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gene and
Willie Lorene Eagle.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, November 29,
2000 at the Waldron Church of the Nazarene with burial at Pyle's Prairie
Cemetery in Kemp, Texas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
He is survived by his parents, Terry and Cindy Pyle of Waldron; his
grandparents, Bill and Betty Pyle of Chandler, Texas; one brother and
sister-in-law, Chad and Kim Pyle of Greenwood, Arkansas; one niece, Alexa
Pyle; two nephews, Storm and Chase Pyle; aunts and uncles, Joe and Carol
Gaston of Hurst, Texas, Haney and Lynnelle Rea of Bedford, Texas, Billy and
Kathy Eagle of Azle, Texas, Sherolyn and Tim Smiley of Irving, Texas, Roger
and Belinda Honea of Huntsville, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Jason Rodgers, Barry Richardson, Brian McCullah,
Mike Godfrey, Donald Brown, Billy Black, Honda Smith, Allen Ward and Todd
Hayes.
The Waldron News
22 August 2007
ELMER "PAT" PYLES
Elmer "Pat" Pyles of Huntington, Arkansas died August 19, 2007 at his home. He was a retired truck driver, a
Baptist and an avid hunter. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Huntington
Cemetery in Huntington, Arkansas, with burial under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is
survived by two daughters, Carol Owens of Abbott, AR and Sissy Scroggins of Mansfield, AR; two sons, Donnie
Pyles of Huntington, AR and Darrell Pyles of Waldron, AR; one brother, Ernie Pyles of Mansfield, AR; nine
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be D.J. Pyles,
Jerrel Hattabaugh, Lloyd Hattabaugh, Donald Pyles, Richie Pyles, Stanley Shrum and Kerry Shrum. Honorary
pallbearer is Tim Shrum.
The Waldron News
14 October 1998
EMMER JEAN PYLES
Emmer Jean Pyles, 69, of Huntington died Oct. 9,1998, in a Ft. Smith
hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
A funeral service is set for 10 a.m. Oct. 13, at Martin Funeral Home
Chapel in Mansfield, with burial at Huntington City Cemetery in
Huntington, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include husband, Elmer Pyles; two daughters, Carol Ann
Owens of Abbott and Helene Scroggins of Mansfield; two sons, Donnie Pyles
of Huntington and Darrell Pyles of Boonville; one sister, Flora Watkins of
Boonville. Also,11 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Donald Pyles, Richie Pyles, Stanley Shrum, Kerry
Shrum, Larry Shores, and Jerald Hattabaugh.
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