SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
SURNAME "R"
Scott County Times
30 March 2005
MILDRED RACKLEY
Mildred Bernice Rackley, 93, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, March 27, 2005 in her home. She was a
homemaker and member of the United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Raymond
Rackley and one daughter, JoAnn Ashford. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 2 pm
at the Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter and her husband, Becky and Ronald Gardner of
Crossett, Arkansas; one son-in-law Kerwin Ashford of Waldron; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren
and 2 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ray Ashford, Richard Gardner, Jay Gardner, Fred Thomas,
Larry Page and Mdie McFarland. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Graves and Jason
Hackworth.
The Waldron News
22 September 1999
RAYMOND EDGAR RACKLEY
Raymond Edgar Rackley, 93, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Sunday,
September 19 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired principal for
Waldron Junior High School, a member of the Waldron United Methodist
Church, a Mason, and a member of Scott County Retired Teachers
Association. He was preceded in death by one daughter, JoAnn Ashford.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 22, at Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at
Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas, under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred of the home; one daughter,
Becky Gardner of Crossett, AR; five sisters, Ola Wadkins of
Russellville, AR, Eula Thompson of Little Rock, AR, Lenora Teeter
of Lubbock, TX, Sue Horton of Kaufman, TX, and Dana Looper of
Fairfield Glade, TN; three brothers, Rob Rackley of Plainview,
TX, Dolen Rackley of Lubbock, TX and Paul Rackley of Claremore,
OK; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers are a group of former Waldron Junior
High teachers, Ray Ashford and Fred Thomas.
The Waldron News
2 February 2005
SHARON G. RADER
Sharon G. Rader, 38, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, January 28, 2005 in Waldron. She was born Feb. 14, 1966
in Des Plaines, Ill. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Burke and two
brothers, James Daniel Burke and William Louis Burke II. A family memorial service will be held at a later
date. The body was cremated under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, AR. She is survived by her
husband, William; her father and stepmother, William and Kay Burke of Jupiter, Fla; two sisters, Barbara Burke
and her husband Lewis Ping of Waldron and Mary Burke of Columbus, N.C.; two nephews, William Corbett of Chicago,
Ill and Michael Ping of Waldron; one niece, Sarah Mosseller of Lynn, NC; and one
great-nephew, James Ping.
The Waldron News
7 October 1998
LEON FRANKLIN RAMSEY
Leon Franklin Ramsey, 65, of Spiro, Oklahoma, died Monday, October
5, 1998 in a Van Buren nursing home. He was a truck driver.
Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6 at Duncan
Cemetery. Survivors include one brother, Bill Ramsey, of Spiro, Oklahoma and
several nieces and nephews. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
10 November 2004
MATTHEW RANDLE
Matthew Vernon Randle, age 53, of Mena, Arkansas died Monday, November 1, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. He
was a retired drywall worker and attended the New Life Center. He is survived by one daughter, Eliana
Riddle of Bates, Arkansas; three sons, Donald M. Randle of Wichita, Kansas, Jessie Randle and Richard
Randle both of Waldron; one step-son, Eli Clayton of Wichita, Kansas; mother, Delma Mae Young of Mena,
Arkansas; two sisters, Diane Henderson of Aurora, Colorado and Charlene Moudy of Waldron, Arkansas; one
brother, Steve Randle of Mena, Arkansas; seven grandchildren. There will be a private family service
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Scott County Times
2 August 2000
GLADYS REDING
Gladys M. Reding, 89, of Pleasant Valley, Iowa, formerly of Mansfield, Arkansas, died July
23, 2000 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. She was a homemaker and the widow of Alfred H. (Doc)
Reding. Funeral services were held at 10 am Friday, July 29, 2000 at Pine Log Church with
burial at Pine Log Cemetery in Booneville, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home. She was survived by one daughter, Sharon Moritz of Rock Island, Illinois; two sons,
Donald Reding of Wichita, Kansas and Forace Reding of LeClaire, Iowa; three sisters, Wanda
Lewis and Oleta Roe of Mansfield and Jewel Damron of Springdale, Arkansas; three brothers,
Norman Presson of DeWitt, Iowa, Granville Presson of Fort Smith and Calvin Presson of Palm
Springs, California; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
10 March 2004
RUBY REDING
Ruby Mae Reding, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, March 5, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. She was a
homemaker, member of Waldron Church of the Nazarene, former member of the American Legion & VFW. She was
the widow of Theodore Reding. Funeral services were 10:00 am Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at Martin Funeral
Home with burial at National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by two sons, John Smoot of San Antonio, Texas and Joe H. Reding of
Salem, Oregon; one brother, Bill Heavener of Waldron, Arkansas; 6 grandchildren and 5
great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
22 July 1998
THEODORE REDING
Theodore R. "Ted" Reding, 86,of Waldron died Saturday, July 11,
1998 in a Mena hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby; two sons: John D. Smoot, of San
Antonio and Joe H. Reding, of Lyons, Oregon; one sister, Ruby Blythe, of
Dallas; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Reding served as an Army Combat Medic in W.W.II. He was 100%
disabled as a result of injuries received during the South Pacific
campaigns. He was a lifetime member of the D.A.V., American Legion,
V.F.W. and the First Baptist Church of Waldron.
Scott County Times
25 February 2004
BLAINE REED
Waldron--George Blaine Reed, 38, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, February 21, 2004
in a Waldron hospital. He was a maintenance worker for Tyson Foods. Funeral services were
held 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at Martin Chapel with burial at Sehorn Cemetery
near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his
parents, J.C. and Juanita Reed of Waldron; two sisters, Dawn Barnett and Vera Owens, both
of Waldron; two nephews, Josh Barnett and Jonathan McMillen both of Waldron and several
aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were Terry Nix, Raymond Watson, George "Wally"
Reed, John Charles Nelson, David "Bucky" Sparks and James Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers
were Paul Holland, Brad Evans, Vince Johnson and Harold Johnson.
The Waldron News
29 September 2004
CLEAT REED
Cleat "Rodel" Reed, 70, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 in a local hospital. He was born
April 29, 1934 in Cedar Creek. He was a retired auto technician and a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle.
Graveside service was at 2 p.m. Saturday at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Lewis
Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; three sons, Roger Reed of Phoenix,
Rodney and Randy Reed both of Fort Smith; a step-daughter, Barbara Matlock of Van Buren; two step-sons,
Jerry Matlock of Spiro and Jimmy Matlock of Hackett; a brother, John Reed of Waldron; four grandchildren;
nine step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jacob and Joseph Maden,
Virgil Smith, James Wortham and Charles and Kevin Hamilton.
The Waldron News
21 May 2008
GAYLON REED
Gaylon Reed, 56, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in an Oklahoma City
nursing home. He was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Waldron. He is survived by his
wife of 13 years, Phyllis Reed; one daughter, Angie Roughley and husband Brandon of Choctaw,
OK; one son, David Gardner and wife Angie of Waldron,AR; grandchildren, Zane Roughley of
Choctaw, OK, Taylor Gardner of Harrah, OK and Kaley Bowers of Waldron, AR; two brothers, George
Reed of Waldron, AR and Myron Reed of Waldron, AR. He was preceded in death by his brother,
Joe David Reed. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Temple Baptist
Church with interment in the Square Rock Cemetery. Pallbearers were Noral Stamps, Bradley
Stamps, Jamie Shaddon, Jeff Cabe and Jim Hanna.
The Waldron News
14 January 1998
JIMMY RAY REED
Jimmy Ray Reed, 57, of Mansfield died Monday, January 12, 1998 in
a local hospital. He was a factory worker for Universal Packaging.
Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14,
1998 at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include one son, Brian Reed, of Washington State; one
sister, Nell Holland, of Mansfield; three brothers: John Reed and J.C.
Reed, of Waldron and Robert Reed, of Griffin, Georgia.
Pallbearers will be Danny Gabbard, Benny Smith, Byron Richard
Corley, David Wellch, Tim Herring. Honorary pallbearer will be David
Satterfield.
The Waldron News
29 April 1998
JOHN WESLEY REED
John Wesley Reed, 70, of Blue Ball died Saturday, April 25 in his
home. He was a retired furniture factory worker, a veteran of the Korean
War, and a Baptist.
Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27,1998 at
Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby, of the home; one daughter, Vonda
Hunt, of Waldron; two sons: Johnny Dwayne Reed, of Fayetteville and
Michael Dean Reed, of Lavaca; one sister, Nell Holland, of Mansfield; two
brothers: Robert Reed, of Griffin, Georgia and J.C. Reed, of Waldron; nine
grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
11 June 2003
LINDA REED
Linda G. Smiley Reed, loving sister, mother, daughter, wife and friend
passed over on Monday, June 2, 2003; she was 38. Linda was a registered
nurse at Crawford County Memorial Hospital and previously worked at the
Sparks Intensive Care Unit. She was an ICU specialist who obtained her
degrees from Carl Albert Jr. College in 1999. Linda served twelve years
in the United States Army Reserve and was recently commissioned a First
Lieutenant in the Army Medical Corps.
Linda loved people, loved her work, and found joy and satisfaction in
serving others. She was much appreciated by her patients who frequently
wrote her notes of thanks and gratitude. She had an energetic love of
life and gave generously to those aroundher, both materially and
emotionally.
She was truly loved and cherished and will be missed by all. Memorial
contributions for her three surviving children may be made to the Linda
Reed Memorial Fund, Account #0477-341-1-11, at the Bank of Waldron,
Waldron, Arkansas.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 6 at the Martin
Funeral Home with burial at Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron and
arrangements were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Stewart; two daughters, Lauren Jo Smiley
of Ratcliff and Erika Rane Owen of Ft. Smith; one son, Elijah James Reed of
Ratcliff; her parents, Bill and Jo Ann Jones Dedman of Waldron; five sisters, Lisa Ray Smiley
of Barling, Victoria Ramsey of Van Buren, Janece Hampton and Sandra
Unangst both of Ft. Smith, and Deonne Tristan of Amarillo, Texas; three
brothers, Alan Smiley of Caracas, Venezuela, Aaron Smiley of Mechaniesville,
MD and Jason Hampton of Ft. Smith.
Scott County Times
18 January 2006
MYRTLE REED
Myrtle Leola (Lunsford) Reed, age 81 of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 14, 2006 in a
Waldron nursing home. She was retired from the Waldron Furniture Factory and a Baptist. Funeral service was
held at 2:00 pm Monday, January 16, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Friendship
Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two sons, Charles
Lunsford of Waldron, Arkansas and Vernon Lunsford of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister Lillie Johnson of Waldron,
Arkansas; seven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Willie
Lunsford and Hurber Reed, and one grandson Pacer Lunsford. Serving as pallbearers were Rick Powell, Kenny
Allen, James Montgomery, Kenneth Johnson, Tom Wagner, Larry Allen. Honorary pallbearers were Roger Gossett,
Doug Gossett and Brandon Houston.
The Waldron News
14 October 1998
ODESSA MARIE REED
Odessa Marie Reed, 68, of Waldron died Oct. 5, 1998 in her home. She
was a retired waitress. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, fishing,
bowling and spending time with her grand children & great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Willene Tellez.
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m., Oct. 9, at Martin Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial is to be at Buffalo Cemetery in Boles under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include her husband, Hubert; two daughters, Gerri Lewis of
Blanco, Texas and Linda Thornburg of Lodi, California; one son, Edward
Reed of Lodi, California; her mother, Clarice Crump of Waldron; one
brother, Bobby Crump of Woodbridge, California and 10 grandchildren and
24 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are William "Shorty" Brown, Jeff Evans, J.D. Graham,
Marvin Pearcy, Robert Thornburg Sr., and Glen Dale "Sparky" Sparks.
The Waldron News
31 March 1999
THOMAS ANDREW REED
Thomas Andrew Reed, 64, of Waldron, died Friday, March 26, 1999 in
his home. He was retired Chief Petty Officer for U.S. Navy, a member of
Waldron Church of Christ, a veteran of Korean Conflict and Vietnam, and
a former resident of Rockdale, Tex. He was the son of Arthur and Irene
Reed.
Funeral service was at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 30 in Waldron
Church of Christ with burial at 2:30 p.m. at the National Cemetery in
Fort Smith.
Survivors include two sisters: Ruth Davis, of Baton Rouge,
Louisiana and Cleo Ashby, of Georgetown, Tex; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Tommy Williams, Robert Wagner, Norel Stamps, Brad
Stamps, Sam James and Rick Metcalf.
Honorary pallbearer was Paul Jenkins and Emery Crump.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
4 March 1998
VIRGINIA DARLENE REED
Virginia Darlene Reed, 39, of Waldron, died Saturday, February 28,
1998 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 1998 at Martin
Funeral Home with cremation to follow.
Survivors include two daughters: Lisa Elizabeth Plowman, of Dierks
and Amanda Ingles, of Nola; one son, John Troy Pritchard, of Waldron; one
sister, Patricia Thomas, of Duncan, Oklahoma; one brother, Lindell Byford,
of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
7 March 2001
WILLIAM REED
William Hubert Reed, 81, of Waldron died February 24, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. He was a retired cannery worker, he attended
Lamb Baptist Church and his hobbies were hunting, fishing and
gardening and he was preceded in death by one daughter, Willene
Tellez.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 2 pm
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Buffalo Cemetery in
Boles, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Reed of the home; two
daughters, Gerri Lewis of Lodi, California and Linda Holden of Lodi,
California; one son, Ed Reed of Lodi, California; 10 grandchildren
and 28 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Robert Thornburg, Billy Lunsford, Charles
Lunsford, Buddy Helton, Jerry Lasiter and Darrin Milligan.
Scott County Times
3 July 2002
JACK JASON REMER
Danville--Funeral services for Jack Jason Remer, 68, of Danville were held Tuesday,
July 2, 2002 at 2 pm at Egypt Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed at Egypt Cemetery
at Blue Ball under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Remer died
Saturday, June 29, 2002 at his home in Danville. He was a farmer, rancher and cabinet
builder, member of Egypt Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and adult
Sunday School teacher. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was preceded in death by
his father, Donald Remer and a son, Adam Remer. Survivors include his wife, Joan; two sons,
Jason Remer of Fairfax, Virginia and Aaron Remer of Russellville; his mother, Millie Remer
of Danville; two sisters, Donna Jane Stewart of Kansas City, Missouri and Grethen Gay of
Olatha, Kansas; and twenty grandchildren. Pallbearers were Glenda Vaughn, Becky Wilkins,
Patricia Millard, Lisa Fowler, Sheila Millard and Shell Solley. Honorary pallbearers were
Robert Leeper, Chuck Pickett, Roy Wilkins, Lonnie Apple, Shane Millard, Jackie Allen,
Terry Solley and Stacy Fowler.
Scott County Times
6 August 2003
MILLIE JANE MATTOX REMER
Danville--Millie Jane Mattox Remer slipped the bonds of this earth on August 3,
2003. She was born in Burlington, Kansas to Jason and Lora Mattox on December 7,
1904, the only girl among five siblings. After several years in college, she
taught all ages in Otumwa, Kansas one room school, riding her horse for
transportation. Millie met Daniel Remer at his brother Milton's farm near
Burlington, Kansas. Married in 1927 they owned the only store at Sharp, Kansas.
Three children were born there to the union. The store burned during the 30's
depression and the family moved to El Dorado Springs, Missouri in 1935. Donald
owned a Marshalls Auto Supply store, served on the city council and both were
active in the community. Millie was teacher and superintendent of the Christian
Church. They moved to Sedalia, Missouri in the late 50's. There Millie taught
in a handicapped school for several years. Deciding to retire in Blue Ball,
Arkansas, they bought four acres adjoining their son's land. Don and Jack
designed and helped build their two story "log cabin." Millie and Don became
very active in the AARP, Senior Citizens, Eastern Star and Masonic chapters. For
several years she wrote a "memories" column for the local paper called "From
These Hills." Her husband, Donald, passed over in August 1994. Millie spent her
last years in Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, Arkansas. She was preceded in
death by her son Jack Jason; grandson, Thomas Adam; and great granddaughter Windy.
Surviving are her daughters, Gretchen Demby of Olathe, Kansas, Donna Jane Stewart
of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Joan Remer; five grandchildren and
sixteen great grandchildren. She leaves a great gift of love, compassion and
community service to all who would walk in her shoes. Beloved Mother. Visitation
will be at Martin's Funeral Home in Waldron, Thursday, August 7, 2003 from 6
to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 8, 2003 at 11 am at
Little Egypt Church in Blue Ball, Arkansas. Interment at Little Egypt Cemetery.
The Waldron News
27 January 1999
THOMAS ADAM REMER
Thomas Adam Remer, 34, of Blue Ball, Arkansas died Jan. 16 in
his home. He was a commercial pilot, a member of the Aircraft Owners
Association, a member of the National Rifle Association and attended
the Egypt Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral service was from 10 a.m. Jan. 21, at the Egypt Freewill
Baptist Church with burial at Egypt Cemetery in Blue Ball, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He was survived by the mother of his children, Linda Remer;
five daughters, Marilyn Joan Remer, Charlie Michelle Remer, Millie
Jane Remer, Windy Lyn Remer, April Dawn Remer all of Harrison,
Arkansas; two sons, Donald Jack Remer and Michael Blaine Remer both
of Harrison, Arkansas; parents, Jack and Joan Remer of Blue Ball,
Arkansas; one sister, Ora Jane Meredith of Harrison, Arkansas; two
brothers, Sherman Jason Remer and Charles Aaron Remer both of
Russellville, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Lonnie Apple, Bradley Apple, Roy Wilkens,
Terry Owens, Allen James and Virgil Wilkins.
Viewing was from 2 to 9 p.m. Jan. 20, and Honorary pallbearer
was Cledis Fowler.
The Waldron News
12 September 2001
WINDY LYNN REMER
Windy Lynn Remer, age 9 of Danville, died Friday, August 30, 2001. Windy
was born June 26, 1992 in Russellville, Arkansas. She was a student at S.C.
Tucker Elementary School in Danville and attended the First Baptist Church in
Danville. She was preceded in death by her father, Adam Remer and grandparents,
Myrle and Blaine Reece.
Survivors are her mother, Linda Reece Remer; two brothers, Donald Jack
Remer and Michael Blaine Remer; four sisters, April Dawn Remer, Millie Jane
Remer, Marilyn Joan Remer and Charlie Mechelle Remer all of Danville;
grandparents, Jack and Joan Remer of Blue Ball and great-grandmother, Millie
Remer of Danville.
Services were Saturday, September 1, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist
Church in Danville, with Rev. Delton Beall officiating. Interment was in Egypt
Cemetery in Blue Ball by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were
Donald Remer, Aaron Remer, Terry Solley, Rick Milsap, Eric Wilkins and Joe
Hissom.
The Waldron News
13 June 2007
GERALDINE REPASS
Geraldine Repass, 87, of Huntington, AR died Thursday, May 31, 2007 in a nursing home. She was a homemaker
and a member of Westside Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce. Funeral was at
2:00 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Westside Pentecostal Church with burial at Huntington Cemetery in Huntington, AR
under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She is survived by one brother, Billy McGinthia
of Greenwood. Pallbearers were Philip McGinthia, Jim McGinthia, Bobby Elmore, Ronnie Elmore, Donnie Elmore
and Kenney Noblitt.
The Waldron News
6 June 2007
JULIA LOIS FRIDAY RETTMANN
Julia Lois Friday Rettmann, age 70, a resident of Dierks, AR died Sunday, June 3, 2007 in the Dierks
Health and Rehab Center. She was born August 18, 1936 in Lockesburg, AR to Elon and Fannie Cannon Friday.
Julia was a retired librarian, a member of the D.A.R. and a Baptist. She was a devoted wife, mother and
grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Rettmann, Jr. in 2000. Julia is survived by
a son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Karen Rettmann of Waldron; two daughrers and sons-in-law, Sandra and
Dusty Currey of Gurdon, and Angie and Jeff Tipton of Dierks; four sisters, Elverna Sykes, Illene Snow and
Velma Owens, of Lockesburg, and Sharon Davis of Dierks; a brother, Ron Friday; seven grandchildren, Darren
suitor, Dustin Suitor, Lindsey Rettmann, Cameron Coston, Kyle Currey, Jaron Tipton and Calan Tipton; and
two great-grandchildren, Emma Suitor and Cecelia Suitor. Funeral services for Mrs. Rettmann were held at
2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in the First Baptist Church of Lockesburg with Rev. Don Jones officiating.
Burial followed in the Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of the Wilkerson Funeral Home of DeQueen.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. Central Arkansas Chapter, 411 S. Victory, Suite 202, Little
Rock, AR 72201.
The Waldron News
2 July 2008
JENELL REYNOLDS
Jenell "Hale" Reynolds, 74, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008 in a Waldron hospital.
She was retired from Home Health Care, and attended the Chant Pentecostal Church of God. She is survived by
her husband of 57 years, Doyle Reynolds; son Brian Reynolds of Kittitas, Washington; 2 daughters Marsha
Howell of Waldron and Jan Hunt and husband Sid of Waldron; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral
service was 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008 at the Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron with interment at
the Duncan Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Brown, Travis Burdess, kelly Crenshaw, Randell Hale, Bill Hays
and John Smoot. Honorary pallbearers were Don Hale, Jim Hunt, Joel Howell, Kenneth Howell, Butch Morgan,
Mel Keener and Stacy Fowler.
The Waldron News
21 February 2001
FRANCES LEE RHOADES
Frances Lee Rhoades, 71, of Gravelly, Arkansas died Sunday, February
18, 2001 in Hot Springs. She was a farmer and a member of Mt. Vernon
Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Rush & Tommye Rhoads, and a brother, George Rhoades. She was a member of
Gravelly Chapter of Eastern Star.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 21 at
Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church. Eastern Star Graveside Service
will be at Young Gravelly Cemetery in Gravelly, AR under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by several cousins. Pallbearers are Bill Hogue,
Joe Hogue, Bobby Rhoades, Aaron Rhoades, Wayne Rhoades and Harry
Wayne Rhoades.
The Waldron News
23 April 2008
JUNIOR HARRISON RHOADES
Junior Harrison Rhoades, age 78, of Bluffton, Arkansas died Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at his home. He was born
December 3, 1929 at Young Gravelly, Arkansas to the late George Harrison and Louise Stone Rhoades. He was a
retired pipefitter for Alcoa, a farmer, and attended Nola Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his
first wife, Lillie Mae Magness Rhoades, brother, George Herman Rhoades and sister, Clarice Kendricks. Survivors
include wife, Alice Friend Rhoades; sons and daughters-in-law, Harrison and Judy Rhoades of Benton, Wayne and
Susan Rhoades of Gravelly, Jim and Loria Rhoades of Havana, Charles and Dee Rhoades of Benton; daughter, Linda
K. Rhoades of Benton; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Nina Bird of Wichita, Kansas; step-
sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Beverly Brothers of Dardanelle, Floyd and Jeffiner Brothers of Casa,
Leroy Friend of Mena; step-daughter, Barbara Sue Friend of Mena; four step-grandchildren and three step-great-
grandchildren. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2008 at Nola Church of Christ with Mack Parks
officiating. Burial was at Young Gravelly Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steven Strong, Harry Rhoades, Jr., Jay
Rhoades, Jimmy Rhoades, Jr., Kelly Hill and Ron Sullivan. Honorary pallbearers included Austin, Billy Wayne
and Connor. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
The Waldron News
17 February 1999
QUINN McCRAW RHOADS
Quinn McCraw Rhoads, 89, of Waldron died Feb. 9 in a Fort Smith
nursing home. She was a homemaker, a member of the Waldron United
Methodist Church and a honorary member of the Goddard United Methodist
Women of Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was the widow of Silas Rhoads.
Funeral service was from 10 a.m. Feb. 13 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel of Waldron with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include one daughter and son in law, Doris Jean and
Hilton Beaty of Fort Smith; one step daughter, Lucille Stoneberger of
Waldron; one son and daughter in law, Donald and Kay Rhoads of Plano,
Texas; two sisters, Treva Lacefield of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wanda Jo
Holbert of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two brothers, Fuell McCraw of Parks,
John McCraw of Parks; five grandchildren, Marian Conrad of Fort Smith,
Leah Cheek of Plano, Texas, Lawrence Beaty of Atlanta, Georgia, Lance
Beaty of Fort Smith, David Rhoads of Plano, Texas; two step grandsons,
Allan Stoneberger of Gallipolis, Ohio and Joshua Ellis of Plano,
Texas; 14 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Lawrence, Lance and Chris Beaty, David Rhoads,
Josh Ellis, Allan Stoneberger, Dan Cheek and Patrick Conrad.
Viewing was from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
25 August 1999
EDNA JEWEL HALL RHODES
Mrs. Edna Jewel Hall Rhodes, age 90, a resident of Parks, Arkansas
died on Sunday, August 22, 1999 in Parks, Arkansas. She was born April 2,
1909 in Texas, and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Clarence Rhodes on March 8, 1976 and one son, Clarence Kindell
Rhodes on December 27, 1989.
She is survived by two daughters, Nell Sides of Parks, Arkansas and
Patsy Rhodes of Belleville, Wisconsin; three grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service for Mrs. Rhodes will be held at 2:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, August 25, 1999 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with
Elder Raymond Leard officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen
Cemetery.
The Waldron News
2 July 2008
JAMES LEE RHYNE
James Lee Rhyne, 71, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away June 26, 2008 in a Ft. Smith hospital.
He was retired Military and a member of the Waldron Nazarene Church. He is survived by his
wife Dora Rhyne of Waldron, Arkansas; his mother Chloe Rhyne of Waldron, Arkansas; 3 brothers
Danny and wife Linda Rhyne of Waldron, Arkansas, Kirk and wife Terry of Fresno, Ohio, Mitch and
wife Donna Donna of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 1 sister Paulette Goble and husband Charlie of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
5 children, Kathy and huband Kenny Johnston of Waldron, Arkansas, Teryl and Fred Jackson of Ft.
Smith, Arkansas, Jim and Angie Rhyne of Richland, Washington, Clint and Jennifer Massey of
Bentonville, Arkansas, Robert and Kate Massey of Austin, Texas; 8 grandchildren, La Shae
Johnston, Julie Johnston, Courtney Rhyne, Megan Rhyne, Jenna Rhyne, Robert Massey, Cadence Massey,
Caleb Massey; 1 great grandchild, Lane Tallmadge. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28,
2008 at the Waldron Nazarene Church with interment at the Birdsview Cemetery under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. Pallbearers were Pete Powell, Kenny Johnston, Eric Brigance, Clint
Massey, Sammy Hudson, Rhyne Goble and Robert Massey.
Scott County Times
2 May 2001
MERLE RHYNE
Merle Rhyne, 94, of Waldron died Friday, April 27, 2001 in a
Waldron hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Monday, April 30, 2001 at
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial following at Pleasant Grove #3
in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Bob Ammons, Steven Rhyne, Danny Rhyne, James
Rhyne, Benny Newberry, Tim Maxell and Mark Oliver.
Scott County Times
9 August 2000
STELLA RUTH RHYNE
Stella Ruth Rhyne, 79, of Seneca, Kansas, formerly of Waldron died Sunday, August 6, 2000
in Seneca. She was a homemaker and the widow of Hoyle Rhyne, Jr. Funeral services were held
at 10 am Tuesday, August 8, 2000 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Birdsview
Cemetery in Waldron. She was survived by one daughter, Sharon Bredemeter from Seneca, Kansas;
two sisters, Rubylea Wright of Danville, Arkansas and Lucille Moore of Ardmore, Oklahoma;
two grandchildren, Kevin Caskey of Seneca, Kansas and Jonna Simmons of Lawrence, Kansas and
two great-grandchildren, Brett and Kamerin.
The Waldron News
17 March 1999
CHESTER A. RICE
Chester A. Rice, 79, of Lee's Summit, Missouri died on Monday,
March 8, 1999 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mr. Rice was born on September 23, 1919 in Waldron. He was a
member of the Baptist Chuch. In 1971 he was the Worshipful Master of
the Kaw Lodge #272 of Kansas City, Kansas.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Fairy Rice; one son,
Chet Rice, of Kansas City, Missouri; five daughters: Mary Ann Lococo
and Nancie Spears, both of Independence, Missouri, Linda Stewart, of
Rogers, Brenda Cundiff and Renee Juhn, both of Lee's Summit, Missouri;
one sister, Vesta Taylor, of Shawnee, Kansas; 15 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung
Association of Western Missouri, 2007 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri
64108.
Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit, Missouri was in charge
of arrangements.
Scott County Times
24 December 2003
HAROLD B. RICE
Waldron--Graveside services for Harold B. Rice, 70, of Waldron, were held Monday,
December 22, 2003 at 2 pm at Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Mr. Rice died Thursday, December 18, 2003 at his home. He was a veteran
of the US Air Force. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Shaffer of Waldorf,
Maryland and Carol Blackhurst of Orlando, Flora; one son, Richard Rice of Bartlesville,
Oklahoma; one brother, Carl Rice of Waldron; and eight grandchildren.
Scott County Times
4 June 2003
HAZEL RICE
Hazel Dean Rice, born to Henry and Minnie Payne Taff September 25, 1906, left
this world to join her loved ones in Heaven on May 24, 2003. She was born in
Scott County and lived in the Birdsview community all her life. In 1924, she
married Claud Theodore "Jimmie" Rice and they celebrated 69 years together
until his death in 1993. She was also preceded in death by her daughter,
Claudean, in 1944 and son-in-law, Udell Harris in 1980.
Hazel (Mamaw) loved her family, she loved her church and she loved life.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend and displayed this
through her unconditional love, kindness, support and warm hugs. There was
always a kind word with gentleness beyond description. There was strength
beneath her softness that surpassed even our imagination. To have lived more
than 96 years, experienced war, depressions, arising to adult responsibilities
in her youth by helping her family and neighbors, raising a family and working
the farm was great accomplishment. Then, being able to continue to live at
home until her very recent illness is nothing short of miraculous strength.
She leaves a son and his wife, Ray and Vestal Rice of Waldron, a daughter,
Roberta Harris of Ft. Smith. Six grandchildren include Ralph Rice of Houston,
Texas; Sherry Plummer of Waldron; Christy Rogers of Benton; Daren Johnson of
Plano, Texas; Bobby Harris of Prairie Grove; Becky Harris of Ft. Smith; and grandson
in spirit, her neighbor, Scott Clemons. Great-grandchildren and great-great
are Jennifer London and daughter Hannah of Searcy; Tracie Mathis and daughter
Lauren of Greenwood; Jon Plummer and children Cayla and Seth of Russellville;
Haley Rogers of Russellville; Brian Taylor and children Jordan and Lauren of
Russellville; Audra and Shannon Harris of Prairie Grove; and Anna and Sarah
Johnson of Plano, Texas. She also has two nieces and two nephews.
Services were held at the Birdsview Methodist Church near Waldron Tuesday,
May 27th at 10:30 a.m. with interment following, and the Rev. Pat Biggs
officiating. Pallbearers were Ralph Rice, Ronnie Plummer, Brian Johnson,
Roger Rice, Randy Hall and Scott Clemons.
The Waldron News
18 December 2002
LUCILLE LINCKS RICE
Lucille Lincks Rice, 84, of Van Buren, Arkansas
departed this life on Saturday, December 14th, 2002
in a local hospital.
She was born September 19, 1918 in Bates,
Arkansas to William Henry and Lou Emma Sliger. She
was the widow of the late George Richard Lincks, her
first husband. She later remarried and was widowed by
the late Charles Waylen "Si" Rice of Waldron, AR.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Senior
Bowling League at Midland Bowl on both teams; Blue
Monday and 39'ers Plus. She was a member of Northpark
Baptist Church and the LLL Club at Northpark Baptist
Church.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday,
December 17th, 2002 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home
Chapel, with interment following at Forest Park Cemetery
in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma
Funeral Home, Van Buren, AR. Mrs. Rice's grandson,
the Reverend Randy Miller, with the Reverend Mike
Taylor assisting, conducted the service.
She is survived by a daughter, Mona S. Miller
of Van Buren, AR; six sons, Richard M. Lincks of
Maumelle, AR, Darrell R. Lincks of Moore, OK,
Carroll R. Moore of Tulsa, OK, D.J. Lincks of Van
Buren, AR, Jim W. Lincks of Richardson, TX, and
John H. Lincks of Broken Arrow, OK; 14 grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great grand-
children also survive her.
Pallbearers were her grandsons Eddie Dean
Miller, Harold Gene Lincks, Mark Aaron Lincks,
Danny Cox, Wesley Earl Miller, Justin Carroll Lincks,
Darrell Lincks, Jr. and John Ryan Lincks.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Sorrells,
Doyel Evans, Bud Rice, Kevin Hickman, Lee Jones
and Kurt Matthews.
Memorial contributions may be made to North-
park Baptist Church, c/o 1516 North 11th Street,
Van Buren, Arkansas 72956.
Scott County Times
9 April 2003
MARJORIE RICE
Marjorie Nell Rice, 94, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, March 30,
2003 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired cafeteria worker, a
seamstress, and widow of Bird T. Rice. She was preceded in death by one
son, John D. Rice; two sisters, Thelma & Marie; two brothers, Tom and
Jeff Perkins.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 3, with
burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by two sons, Harold Rice and Carl Rice both of Waldron;
one brother, Ray Perkins of Abbott, Arkansas; four grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
25 September 2002
VIVIAN RICE
Vivian O. Rice, age 61 of Austin, Texas formerly of
Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 19 in
Austin. She was born December 26, 1940 in Waldron to the
late Winston and Thelma Rice. Vivian was a paralegal for
Advocacy Inc. and a Methodist. Funeral services were held
at 10 am Monday, September 23 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Fred Mollenhauer officiating. Interment was held
at Birdsview Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were
Larry Charles Rice, Ralph Rice, Ronnie Plummer, Robert Hill,
Larry Brigance and Reggie Owens.
Vivian is survived by one sister, Audean Taff of
Springfield, Oregon, two brothers, Winston V. Rice of
Waldron and Kelly J. Rice of Springfield, Oregon. She was
preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Rice. Other survivors
include seven nieces, six nephews, several cousins and a
host of friends.
The Waldron News
26 September 2007
WANDA B. RICE
Wanda B. Rice, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 21, 2007 in a Waldron hospital. She was
a Methodist by faith and a homemaker. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2007 at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with interment at the Birdsview Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, Winston Rice of the home; one son, Roger Glenn Rice of Waldron, Arkansas; four
sisters, Melba Kopf of Waldron, Arkansas; Robbie McDaniel of St. Charles, Missouri, Jewel Angel of Waldron,
Arkansas, and Margaret Harrison of Waldron, Arkansas; three brothers, J.M. Kopf of Blacksburg, Virginia,
Clarence Kopf of Waldron, Arkansas and Dale Kopf of Waldron, Arkansas; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Scott County Times
6 February 2002
CHARLES RICHEY
Charles Henry Richey, age 61, of Blackfork, Arkansas died
Wednesday, January 30, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was a Baptist
and a timber worker.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. February 2, 2002 at
Walnut Grove near Blackfork, Arkansas under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by five sisters, Celia Dehart of Howell, Oklahoma,
Louise Workman of Soper, Arkansas, Jan Hunt of Blackfork, Arkansas, Pat
Simmons of Little Rock, Arkansas and Betty Thaxton of El Dorado,
Arkansas; one brother, Bob Richey of Wilburton, Oklahoma and several
nieces and nephews.
Scott County Times
24 April 2002
FRANK RICHEY
Frank Monroe Richey, 103, of Waldron died Friday, April 19, 2002
in a Waldron Nursing Home. He was a retired farmer and sawmill worker
and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Montie Richey and
four daughters.
Graveside services were held at 10 am Monday, April 22, 2002 at
Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas with burial following under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by two daughters, Robbie Richey of Boles and Ruby
Phillips of Parks; 4 sons, Frank of Mena, Arkansas, Robert of Oregon,
James of New Mexico and Bobby of Boles; 31 grandchildren; 63 great-
grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Mack Rose, Eldon Funk, Lloyd Barker, Herman
Holleman, Danny Richey and Dewey Richey.
The Waldron News
27 October 1999
CELIA ESTHER RICHMOND
Celia Esther Richmond, 95, of Waldron, AR died on Saturday,
October 23, 1999 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a
Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25,
1999 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at 4:00 p.m.
on Monday at Center Point Cemetery inWilburton, Oklahoma under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by one daughter, Opal Saner of Wichita, Kansas;
one son, Ellis Ray McClain of Wichita, Kansas; nine grandchildren;
24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
20 June 2007
CLYDE C. RICHMOND
Clyde C. Richmond, 87, of West Memphis, Arkansas died June 9, 2007 at Willowbend Nursing Home. He was a
member and elder of the Missouri St. Church of Christ, was a WWII veteran in the US Coast Guard, and
president counsel at Harding University. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 at Missouri St.
Church of Christ followed by burial at Crittendon Memorial Park in Marion, AR. He is survived by his wife,
Nenia Wright Richmond of West Memphis; two sons, Allen Richmond of Bartlesville, OK and Larry Richmond of
Garland, TX; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Memorials may be sent to Missouri St. Church of
Christ in West Memphis, AR.
Scott County Times
6 September 2000
DORRIS RICHMOND
Dorris Jane Woods Richmond, 73, of Waldron died Thursday, August 31, 2000 in Waldron. She was
the widow of Merl Richmond, a retired cafeteria worker for Waldron Public Schools, a member
of the Waldron Church of Christ, a member ow Waldron VFW Auxiliary and a member of the Waldron
Doll Club. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, September 5, 2000, at the Waldron
Church of Christ with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Joleen Joslin of Jackson, Tennessee;
four sons, Merl Eugene Richmond of Fritch, Texas, Elvin Richmond of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Gary
Dean Richmond and Marcus Edward Richmond both of Waldron; five sisters, Bonnie Becknell of
Vancouver, Washington, Vetra Hutchens of Weiser, Idaho, Orphalea Matthews of Garden Grove,
California, Carol Duff of Tacoma, Washington and Margaret Allen of Tacoma, Washington; three
brothers, Edward Woods of Weiser, Idaho, Allen Woods of Boise, Idaho and Warren Woods of
Vancouver, Washington; 12 grandchildren, Rex H. Lott, Sean A. Lott, Kent D. Lott, Katrina
Mohr, Christina Renee Richmond, Elvin Merl Richmond, Jr., Trylan Richmond, David Wayne
Richmond, Gary Dale Richmond, Miranda Elizabeth Richmond, Shane Marcus Richmond, Kreg
Richmond, 5 step-grandchildren, Sean McLain, James McLain, Albert McLain, Cathi Joslin, and
Michelle Joslin and 7 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
29 April 1998
JERRY RICHMOND
Jerry Richmond, 55, of Ogden, formerly of Waldron, died Tuesday,
April 21, 1998 in a Texarkana hospital. He was an army veteran and a
member of the Church of Christ.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Jane, of the home; one daughter, Sheila
Wagner, of Ogden; one sister, Jo Ann Morrison, of Waldron; two brothers:
James Richmond, of Waldron and Johnny Richmond, of Glenwood; three
grandchildren: Tyler Douglas, Zackary Ryan and Lauren Anette Wagner.
Pallbearers were Anthony Morrison, John Richmond, Jim Huff, Bill
Needham, Joe Adcock and Mike Creech. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
The Waldron News
26 April 2006
PATRICK RICHMOND, JR.
Patrick Richmond, Jr., 75, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in Van Buren. He was a
retired truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a prisoner of war in the Korean conflict.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 21 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with
burial at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery. Survivors are his wfie, Joann Richmond of the home; one daughter,
Teresa Henson of Greenwood; three sisters, Bonita Langley of Waldron, Verla Bullock of Waldron and
Patricia Frost of North Little Rock; one half-sister, Janice Hardin of Waldron; three grandchildren,
Brandy Davis, Jill Trozzi and Billy Henson; and four great-grandchildren, Tyler Trozzi, Mikayleigh
Davis, Grace Davis and Brayedan Davis.
Scott County Times
29 November 2000
BUD RIDDLE
Bud Riddle, age 68 of Gravelly, Arkansas died Friday, November 17,
2000.
He was born January 14, 1932 in Gravelly, Arkansas to the late
Clyde and Edith Mae Hill Riddle. He was an Army veteran and a member
of the Faith Church in Dardanelle, Arkansas. He was a truck driver for
Bibler's Lumber Company.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Gracie Lee Jacks.
Survivors: wife of 46 years, Evalena Smith Riddle; daughter and
son-in-law, Eva Genean and Terry Thompson of Russellville, Arkansas;
a sister, Elsie Hunt of Rover, Arkansas; step-mother, Nell Riddle of
Reserve, New Mexico; two half-brothers, Jake Riddle of Missouri and Leck
Riddle of New Mexico; four half-sisters, Betty Radavillas of Reserve, New
Mexico, Mary Ann Babbs of Dawson Springs, Kentucky and Lillie Laney of
Luna, New Mexico and four grandchildren.
Memorial service was Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 2 pm at the
Methodist Church in Gravelly with Reverend Redmond Eubanks officiating.
Interment was at Parks Cemetery, Gravelly, Arkansas.
Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Deanville, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
11 December 2002
GAYLE RIDDLE
Waldron--Funeral services for Gayle Riddle, 52, of
Waldron were held Monday, December 9, 2002 at 2 pm at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial followed at
Shiloh Cemetery at Nella community under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Ms. Riddle died Friday, December 6, 2002 in Waldron.
She was a member and Sunday School teacher at the Living
Word Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her father,
Ellis Riddle and a nephew, Travis Dragoo.
Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Riddle of
Waldron; a son, Robert and wife Eliana Riddle of Waldron;
a sister, Linda Dragoo of Waldron; a brother, Cleaston
Riddle of Waldron; and three grandchildren, Josheua, Tifany
and Robie.
Pallbearers were Waylon Deramus, Eli Clayton, Donnie
Scantling, Johnnie Scantling, Nathan Brown and Grady Bottoms.
Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Isom and Jessie Randle.
The Waldron News
26 May 1999
ARTHUR LEON RIDENHOUR
Arthur Leon Ridenhour, 59, of Waldron, died Saturday, May 22 in
Dallas, Tex. He was a poultry and cattle farmer and a member of the
Freedom Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26 in
Freedom Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery near
Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce; daughter and son-in-law Dana
and Mark Curtis of Waldron; daughter, Stacey Ridenhour of Van Buren;
one son and daughter-in-law Greg and Jennifer Ridenhour of Freedom
Community; mother, Lucille Ridenhour of Waldron; one sister, Barbara
Woodard of Waldron; one brother, James Ridenhour of Waldron; three
grandchildren: Lacey Ridenhour, Alec Curtis and Erin Curtis.
Pallbearers were Rick Black, Glen Boggs, Bill Bethel, Delmar
Schaper, Steve Hattabaugh and Cody Fuller.
Honorary pallbearers were Donnie Jones, Edmond Brewer, Gene
Brewer, Buddy Smith, James Graham and Arnold Howard.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
10 March 2004
JAMES RIDENHOUR
Waldron--Funeral services for James Lonnie Ridenhour were held at 10:00 am Thursday, March 4, 2004
at Winfield Baptist Church with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. James Lonnie Ridenhour, 58, of Waldron, Arkansas died
Monday, March 1, 2004 in his home. He was a retired operations supervisor for Arkansas Valley Electric,
a Vietnam veteran, life long member of the Scott County Fox, Wolf and Deer Hunters Assoc., and a member
of the Winfield Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur, and two brothers, Bob
and Leon Ridenhour. He is survived by two sons, Jeff and wife Lorrie Ridenhour and Leslie Ridenhour both
of Waldron; mother Lucille Ridenhour of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Barbara and husband James Weaver
of Waldron, Arkansas; two uncles, Rainey and Leonard Ridenhour of Waldron, Arkansas; several nieces,
nephews and cousins; four grandchildren, Jaren, Levi, Brandi and Luke Ridenhour of Waldron, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Bob Sehorn, Hambone Slater, Tom Kluck, Ed Travis, Pop Scott and Perry Holloway.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Bethel, Do Good Jones, J.D. Hattabaugh, C.J. Miller, Willie Matt Self,
Chester Scott, Smiley Bill Cross, Tommy Waddle, Dick Dluck, and Dutch Creek Camp Boys.
Scott County Times
17 March 2004
JUSTIN "ROUNDER" RIDENHOUR
Justin Lee Ridenhour, 44, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, March 13, 2004 in Waldron, Arkansas. He
was an employee of the U.S. Forest Service and a member of Winfield Baptist Church. He was an avid
outdoorsman. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at the Winfield Baptist
Church with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas. Arrangements were made under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by one daughter, Amenda Beaty of Waldron; two sons,
Brian Jones of Waldron and Brandon Jones of Mansfield; parents, Rainey and Dorothy Ridenhour of
Waldron; one sister, Elaine Hale of Waldron; two brothers, Dan Ridenhour and Don Ridenhour both of
Waldron; five grandchildren, Brook Brown, Austyn Jones, Jewelyn Beaty, Brody Jones and Bryson Jones.
Pallbearers were Bill Bethel, Brad Evans, Jimmy Graham, Joe Hanna, Larry Lovett and Bob Simmons.
Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Johnson, Rick Jeffery, Dewayne Harris, Anthony Morrison, A.G. Morrison,
Bryan Kopf, Bobby Byford, William Stearman and Danny Haga.
Scott County Times
14 July 2004
LES RIDENHOUR
Waldron--Funeral services for James Ridenhour were held at 3:00 pm Saturday, July 10, 2004 at the
Winfield Baptist Church with interment at Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron. James L. "Les" Ridenhour, 35, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2004 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was a member of Winfield Baptist Church. Les was preceded in death by his grandparents,
Arthur Ridenhour, W.B. Gatlin, Luna Bell and Hassie Whitmire and his father, James Ridenhour. His survivors
include one daughter, Brandi Ridenhour of Waldron; his mother and step father, Billye Jean and Joe Thomas
of Ft. Smith; one brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Lorrie Ridenhour of Waldron; his grandmother,
Lucille Ridenhour of Waldron; two step-sisters, Christy Patterson of Ft. Smith and Angie Graves of
Lavaca; three nephews, Jaren, Levi and Luke all of Waldron; one aunt, Barbara Weaver of Waldron; two
undles, Leonard and Rainey Ridenhour, both of Waldron;and one aunt, Leah Williams of Stuttgart, Arkansas.
He also had a special friend, Amber Tallmadge. Les had many cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Tom
Kluck, Perry Polloway, Pop Scott, Jaren Ridenhour, Don Ridenhour and Wes Breshears. Honorary pallbearers
were W.J. Jones, Do Good Jones, "Red Eyes" White, Doug Edwards and Ed Travis.
The Waldron News
16 January 2008
RAINEY W. RIDENHOUR
Rainey Ridenhour, 86, of Winfield, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008 in a Waldron, Arkansas nursing
home. He was a retired road foreman and rancher. He was a Marine veteran. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday,
January 12, 2008 at the Winfield Baptist Church with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the home; one daughter, Elaine Hale of Winfield,
Arkansas; two sons, Don Ridenhour of Winfield, Arkansas and Dan Ridenhour of Winfield, Arkansas; one brother,
Leonard Ridenhour of Waldron, Arkansas; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six step-great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by one son, Justin Ridenhour. Pallbearers were Kenneth Ridenhour, Freddie Ridenhour, Brad Evans,
David Byford, Bryan Kopf, Joe Hanna. Honorary pallbearers were Leonard Ed Ridenhour, Jimmy Dale Solomon, Bill
Bethel, Bill Dedmon, Jerry Parker, Jerry Hunsucker, Buck Byford, Jimmy Clyde Stinson.
The Waldron News
12 March 2003
GLEN A. RIDENOUR
Glen A. Ridenour, age 62, of Belleville, AR died Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at his
home in Belleville. Mr. Ridenour was born February 16, 1941 in Monroe,
Oklahoma to the late Oscar E. and Ethel Mae Chester Ridenour. He was a member
of the First Assembly of God Church in Havanna and was preceded in death by
a brother, Donnie Ray Ridenour and a sister, Lola Nelson.
Survivors are his wife of 44 years, Laverne Sherrill Ridenour; a son and
daughter-in-law, Don and Susan Ridenour of Belleville; daughter and son-in-law,
Pam and Kim Woodson of Belleville; three brothers, Charles Ridenour of Belleville,
Bobby Ridenour of Waldron, Virgil Ridenour of Rock Island, Oklahoma; one sister,
Phyllis Goines of Waldron; grandchildren, Lance Woodson, Angie Woodson, Amanda
Woodson and Nathan Ridenour all of Belleville; and several nephews and nieces.
Services were Friday, March 7, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church
in Havana with Rev. Eddy Morton and Dr. L. Compton George officiating. Interment
was in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Pallbearers were Jason Ridenour, James Ridenour, Steven Ridenour, Phillip Ridenour,
Heath Ridenour, Tim Davis, Lance Woodson and Chad Vestal.
The Waldron News
14 January 1998
FLORA LEE RILEY
Flora Lee Riley, 87, of Parks died Friday, January 9 in a local
nursing home. She was a retired telephone operator and a Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, James, of the home; one niece,
Bernnadyne Hawkins, of Waldron; two great nieces, Helen Ruth Hawkins, and
Mandy Moore, both of Waldron.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
27 August 2008
MARY RUTH RIMMER
Mary Ruth Rimmer, 84, of Van Buren, Arkansas died Monday, August 18, 2008 in a local nurshing home. She was a
homemaker and a retired secretary, a member of Van Buren First Baptist Church and a resident of Van Buren since
1977. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2008 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at
Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, AR under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. She is survived
by her husband, W.J. Rimmer of the home; two daughters, Lynnette Gore and husband Alan, both of Bartlesville,
OK and Jeanie Perkins and husband Bob both of Van Buren; one son, James Rimmer and wife Jeanne both of Naperville,
IL; one sister, Mildred Sherrill of Mt. pleasant, TX; 12 grandchildren, Kristen Gore Paulsmeyer, Rebekah Gore
Roberts, Melinda Gore, David Gore, Hannah Gore, Sarah Gore, Whitney Perkins, Wade Perkins, Rachel Perkins, Bryan
Rimmer, Lauren Rimmer and Caleb Rimmer and one great grandchild, Regan Paulsmeyer. Pallbearers were her grandsons,
David Gore, Jason Paulsmeyer, Austin Roberts, Wade Perkins, Bryan Rimmer and Caleb Rimmer. Memorial contributions
may be made to First Baptist Church of Van Buren at 1121 East Main Street, Van Buren, AR 72956.
Scott County Times
20 February 2002
HENRY RITTER
Henry Taft Ritter, 92, of Coaldale, Arkansas died Sunday,
February 17, 2002 in his home. He was a farmer and attended the
Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by 3 sons: Sam, Freddie
and Oscar Paul as well as 3 grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2 pm February 20, 2002 at
Coaldale Cemetery with burial following under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Lura of 74 years; three daughters,
Edith and husband Alex Dill of Muskogee, Oklahoma; Lavida Klassen of
Heavener, Oklahoma, and Mary Baker of Bates, Arkansas; two daughters-
in law, Wanda Ritter of Plainview, Arkansas and Betty Deer of Waldron;
three sons, Clifford and Nina of Coaldale, Phillip and Loumae of
Dardanelle, Arkansas and Jerry and Dorothy of Ola, Arkansas; one
sister, Jean Bryant of Muskogee, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren; 3 step-
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren;
20 great-great grandchildren; 6 step-great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
15 April 1998
THELMA MARIE ROACH
Thelma Marie Roach, 92, of Waldron died Friday, April 10, 1998
in Arlington, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of Pilot Prairie
Church.
Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13 in
Pilot Prairie Church with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include one daughter, Sue Dupree, of Tucson,
Arizona; one son, Ron Roach, of Plano, Texas; eight grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 December 2001
DONNA JEAN ROBBINS
Donna Jean Robbins, 48, of Hobbs, New Mexico died Wednesday, December 5,
2001 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was born in Perry, Oklahoma on February 25,
1953. She was employed at Leaders for over 10 years. Her family was very
important to her. She touched a lot of lives. She was preceded in death by
her father, A.E. Robbins, Sr.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2001 at Trinity
Free Holiness Church in Hobbs, NM officiated by Brother Gerald Anderson.
Burial was in Memory Gardens.
She is survived by her mother, Mildred Robbins of Hobbs, NM; three
brothers, Arlie Robbins, Sr. of Sequin, Texas; Albert Robbins, Jr. of
Olympia, Washington, and James Robbins of Hobbs; two sisters, Sharron Stauss
of Tahlequah, OK and Peggy Black of Seminole, Texas; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Leaders, 115 Dunnam Street, Hobbs,
New Mexico 88240.
The Waldron News
14 May 2008
AUDREY ROBERDS
Audrey Roberds, 95, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 11, 2008 in a Waldron
nursing home. She was a homemaker and attended the Mt. Moriah Community Church. She is
survived by one daughter, Doris Williams and husband Jerry of Waldron, AR; 2 grandsons,
Eric Williams and wife Darla of Magnolia, AR, John David Williams and wife Deadrea of
Ft. Smith, AR; five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Roberds. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the
Graveside Cemetery in Pencil Bluff, AR. Pallbearers were Cole Tucker, Daniel Snyder,
Richard Fisher and Kenneth Bynum.
Scott County Times
13 February 2002
CARLTON ROBERDS
Carlton Roberds, 89, of Waldron died Wednesday, February 6, 2002
in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Forest Service,
former Mayor and city councilman of Waldron and attended the Mt. Moriah
Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, February 9, 2002 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Grenade
Cemetery in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife Audrey of the home; one daughter and
son-in-law, Doris and Jerry Williams of Waldron; one sister, Grace
Lightfooot of Longview, Washington; one brother Deward Roberds of
Tillamook, Oregon; 2 grandchildren, Eric Williams of Magnolia, Arkansas
and John David Williams of Fort Smith, and 4 great grandchildren.
Scott County Times
30 July 2003
BETTY JO ROBERSON
Fort Smith--Betty Jo Carter Roberson, 70, of Ft. Smith died Thursday, July 24,
2003 at a local nursing home. She was born December 30, 1932 in Forester,
Arkansas. Services were held at 1:00 pm on Monday at Bluff Ave. Baptist Church
in Ft. Smith, with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Cedar Creek, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. She will be laid to rest
next to her parents, Jodie and Lela Carter. She is survived by three daughters,
Theresa Sturgeon and her husband Rick; Cathy Hester and her husband Joe and
Deborah Roberson of Fort Smith; a son Larry and his wife Sheryl Roberson of
Fort Smith and is preceded in death by one son, Mike Roberson. She is also
survived by one sister, Mary Winters of Fort Smith and two brothers Bob Carter
of Greenwood and Jerry Carter of Parks; seven grandchildren; four great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Chris Dukes,
Ricky Sturgeon, Shawn Griffin, Yancy Hicks, Jodie Winters and Bobby Winters. The
family visited with friends from 5 to 7 pm Sunday at Martin Funeral Home in
Waldron. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peachtree Hospice Program at
4300 Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
5 April 2006
CARROLL ROBERSON
Carroll Roberson, age 76, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 27, 2006 in a Fort
Smith hospital. He was a farmer and rancher. Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Friday, March
31, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Birdsview Cemetery under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Lois of the home; one son,
Randy and wife Deanna Roberson of Waldron, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Andrea Ridenhour,
Ashli Silvey, Michael Roberson; two great-grandchildren, Kaylyn Lile and Jaden Silvey. Pallbearers
were nephews, Gary Sisk, Dean Swint, Steven Halley, Bobby Hunt, David Darling and Tim Wells. Honorary
pallbearers were Don Thrasher and G.W. Sisk.
Scott County Times
23 August 2000
ELSIE ROBERSON
BLUFFTON--Elsie Elizabeth Roberson, 88, died Wednesday, August 16, 2000 in a Danville nursing
home. She was a member of the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker. Funeral
services were held at 10 am Friday, August 18, 2000 at the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church
with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola, Arkansas under the directionof Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by two daughters, Martha Defoor of Harvey, Arkansas and Mary Blackwell of
Jesseville, Arkansas; two adopted daughters, Lasonia Brooks and Barbara Austin; four sons,
Newt of Bluffton, Dan of Jesseville, Jim of Bluffton, and Tommy of Waldron; one brother,
Bob Brown of Waldron; 17 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
23 August 2006
CHRISTOPHER LEE ROBERTSON
Christopher Lee Robertson, 35, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, July 14, 2006 in his home. He was
a member of the Hon Baptist Church. He was survived by his wife, Amy Robertson; one daughter, Mallorrie
Renee Robertson, his parents, David and Linda Robertson and several aunts and uncles.
The Waldron News
22 March 2000
DELORES D. ROBERTSON
Delores D. Robertson, 66, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 15, 2000 in a
Waldron nursing home. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. Memorial service was at 2:00
p.m. on Saturday, March 18 at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home Chapel of Waldron, AR. She is survived by three daughters,
Frances Stell of Mansfield, JoAnn Bade of Colorado Springs, CO and Candice Prather of
Fort Worth, TX; one son, Warren Robertson of Wylie, TX; one sister, Lucille Inserro of
Grand Prairie, TX; three brothers, James Jones of Fort Smith, AR, Bobby Jones of
Springfield, MO and Douglas Jones; and six grandchildren.
The Waldron News
13 October 2004
DORIS L. "MICKEY" ROBERTSON
Doris L. "Mickey" Robertson, age 59, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2004, in Seymour, Texas. Graveside
services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2004, at the Woodmen of the World Cemetery, with Rev.
James Ezzell officiating. Services were under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home. Ms. Robertson
was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Gayle King and Brenda Lynch, both of Seymour, TX; one
son, Wayne Robertson of Elizabeth City, N.C; two sisters, Dorothy Baldwin of Sheridan, AR and Dale Yarberry
of North Little Rock, AR; one brother, Gus Kulow of Victoria, TX and 17 grandchildren. The family asks that
memorials be made to the Hospice of Wichita Fall, P.O. Box 4804, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.
Scott County Times
11 February 2004
EDWIN ROBERTSON
Oklahoma--Funeral services for Edwin Gail Robertson, 74, of Lawton, Oklahoma were
held Monday, February 9, 2004 at 11 am at Victory Baptist Church in Lawton. Burial,
with full military honors, followed at Mountain View Cemetery in Howe, Oklahoma
under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. Mr. Robertson died Friday,
February 6, 2004 in Lawton. He served his country for 21 years in the US Army and
was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen
Robertson. Survivors include four daughters, Elizabeth Threet and husband Joe of
Rogers, Arkansas, Cynthia Imhauser and husband Jay of O'Fallon, Missouri, Melody
Brown and husband Jess of Gans, Oklahoma and Donna Nelson and husband Aaron of
Waldron; three sons, Edwin Robertson of Harve de Grace, Maryland, Steven Robertson
and wife Sue of Pontiac, Michigan and Ronald Robertson and wife Kathy of Rock
Island, Oklahoma; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
13 September 2006
IRENE BYRAM ROBERTSON
Irene Byram Robertson gracefully passed away July 23, 2006 in Pinole at the age of 100 years, 9 months
and six days. Irene was born in Parks, Arkansas to James and Gertrude Byram. She went to California in
1936 with her husband and three children. They made their home in Porterville and seven years later
settled in Richmond. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Richmond for over 60 years.
Her life focas was on service to others. How many remember receiving hot soup, fresh bread or a tin full
of cookies? We truly will never know. Her love of the Lord and her friends motivated endless energy in
doing her part to help and serve others. Irene loved to cook, bake, sew and garden. She sewed most of
her own dresses as well as clothing for members of her family. She made her husband's shirts, her
grandaughter's dresses and her children's clothes. Never one to waste anything, many familiar fabrics are
found in the numerous quilts and lap robes she also created. She was preceded in death by her husband of
52 years, Bernard Robertson; by her daughters, Edna Dene Robertson and Edith Jo Olsen. She is survived by
her loving son, Tilsey Buckley Robertson and his wife Patricia Robertson of Bellingham, Washington; by her
six grandchildren, Susan Cammerer, Mark Bogard, Lisa Chandler, Marjorie Overmire, Alfred Olsen and William
Robertson; by her 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She is also survived by one sister,
Ivon Bishop of Birmingham, Alabama.
The Waldron News
16 June 2004
R.C. BUCK ROBERTSON
Mr. R.C. "Buck" (Rural Capers) Robertson, 95, a long time resident of Watson, Arkansas departed this
life in Watson, Arkansas on June 10, 2004. Born December 14, 1908 in Parks, Arkansas to the late
Will and Jessie Whisenhunt Robertson, he was a member of the Victory Baptist Church and a member of
Anderson Chapel Baptist Church. Mr. Robertson was the widower of Nellie Spires Robertson, and was
also preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Geda Robertson. Survivors are a son, Kenneth Robertson of
Watson, Arkansas; and three daughters, Charlene King of Beebe, Arkansas, Billie Jean Allen of Watson,
Arkansas and JoAnn Dewhitt of Little Rock, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Victory Baptist Church at Backgate,
Arkansas with Rev. Larry Miller officiating, interment was at 5:00 p.m. Saturday in Parks Cemetery in
Parks, Arkansas. His grandsons honored their granddaddy by serving as pallbearers. Arrangements by
Griffin Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
6 April 2005
THELMA ROBERTSON
Thelma Faye Robertson, age 85 of Hackett died Thursday, March 31, 2005 in her home. She is survived
by her husband, L.F. Robertson of the home; one son, Bill Robertson of Lake Charles, Louisiana; one
brother, Meldon Roseberry of Eugene, Oregon; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside
services were held at 10:30 am Saturday, April 2, 2005 at Duncan Cemetery at Waldron under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
5 August 1998
PEARL BELL ROBINSON
Pearl Bell Robinson, 90, of Waldron, died Thursday, July 30, 1998
in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 3 in Lamb
Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include one son, Ellis Robinson, of Waldron; one niece,
Charlene Smith, of Fort Smith; three nephews: Kenneth Allen, of Arizona,
Dan Allen, of Harvey and Frank Allen, of Mulberry.
Pallbearers were C.H. Woodall, Troy Anderson, Pete Powell, Dale
Kopf, Robert Zimmer and Steve Hattabaugh.
Honorary pallbearers were Leonard Ridenhour, Amos Zimmer, Bob
Bottoms and Dale Bottoms.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
10 December 2003
CLARENCE BASIL "UNCLE BUD" RODGERS
Waldron--Clarence Basil "Uncle Bud" Rodgers, born August 2, 1910 at Mansfield, Arkansas,
died Friday morning, December 5, 2003 at Waldron Mercy Hospital. He was the son of the
former Laura Margaret Gibson and David Albert Rodgers. He had three brothers and two
sisters, Harley Greer, Loy Lafayette and Wannie, Elsie Rodgers Moore and Irene Rodgers
Cherry, all deceased. "Uncle Bud" as most people knew him lived in the Waldron Nursing
Home for the past ten years or so. He grew up in and around Mansfield, Arkansas. He
attended the Mountain Home Schools and the Mansfield Schools. When he was fourteen he
was hit in the eye with a rock while at school and shortly after this he went blind in
both eyes. In later years he attended the Little Rock School for the Blind. He has
spent his entire life in the Mansfield and Waldron areas, except for several years in
the former Forester, Arkansas, sawmill town, where he lived with relatives. Uncle Bud
used his cane and could walk anywhere in the Mansfield and Waldron downtown areas. He
knew most people just by the sound of their voices. He has helped to raise a generation
of nieces and nephews. He taught them to put sugar and coffee on their biscuits. He
covered their ears when it thundered. He laughed with them and comforted them in their
childhood sorrows. He would take them to the drug store for cokes and ice cream and
to "Barnes Store" to buy whatever they could talk him into buying. The world would be
a better place if everyone had an Uncle Bud to lift them over the rough spots. He was
God-sent to be a caretaker, a protector, a comforter and friend. Psalm 3:3. "But You,
O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head." He is survived
by 5 nieces and 4 nephews, Frances Rodgers Dalton, Owasso, Oklahoma, Carmen Rodgers,
Fort Smith, Arkansas, Cheryl Rodgers Grable, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, Don Hall
Rodgers, Tucson, Arizona, Sharon Cherry Newborn, Waldron, Arkansas, Neil Cherry, Waldron,
Arkansas, Laura Ann Rodgers Callaway, Waldron, David Albert Rodgers, Talihina, Oklahoma,
Rodgers Moore, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Carolyn Rebeca Cherry and nephews now deceased,
Buddy Rodgers, Jimmy Rodgers and Mike Rodgers. Uncle Bod had many great nieces and
nephews and a few great, great nieces and nephews and great, great, great nieces
and nephews. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Waldron, Arkansas. Funeral
services were held Monday, December 8, 2003 at the Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield,
Arkansas at 10:00 am with interment at the Coop Prairie Cemetery.
The Waldron News
27 February 2002
DALE TIMOTHY RODGERS
Mr. Dale Timothy Rodgers of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday,
February 22, 2002 at his home. He was a retired local businessman and
cattle rancher. He was born August 15, 1921 in Oden, Arkansas, his age
being 80 years, 6 months and 7 days.
Mr. Rodgers was the son of the late Robert L. Rodgers, Sr. and
the late Iva Wimberly Rodgers.
He was a life-long resident of Mena and served in the United States
Army from 1942 - 1945. After coming back to Mena, he and his brother,
Vernon, started Rodgers Dry Goods & Grocery which they later sold in
1950. In 1947 he bought the Leach-Hurlburt Lumber Company and changed
the name to Dale Rodgers Lumber Co. He manufactured yellow pine lumber.
He operated the mill with his brothers and father. The mill closed in
1993, and today the Wal-Mart Supercenter is located at this location.
During the 1960's he also operated the Rodgers-Killian Lumber Co. in
Norman, Arkansas.
He was associated with and owned the majority of the Union Bank
of Mena from 1957 - 1969. He later owned the First National Bank in
Nashville, Arkansas from 1973 - 1978. He also owned the Bank of Waldron,
Waldron, Arkansas from 1977 - 1991.
He started the Northside Shopping Center with C.S. Williams in
the early 1970's and later purchased Mr. Williams' interest in the
shopping center. The Rodgers Family Limited Partnership still operates
the shopping center.
In the 1905's he entered the polled hereford cattle business,
and later commercial steers and cow/calf pairs. He operated the Dale
Rodgers Ranch until his death.
The City of Mena and Polk County have always been very important
to him, whether working to provide jobs for the community, a health care
facility, a reliable natural gas source or scholarships for local students.
In 1950 the Polk County Industrial Board was formed by Mr. Rodgers and
several local businessmen.
They were instrumental in recruiting and raising money to bring the
Renovo Factory to Mena, and also U.S. Electrical Motors. In 1980 he also
worked very hard to reach an agreement with Arkla Gas Co. that provided
a reliable source of natural gas for Polk County. In 1977 Dale and C.S.
Williams purchased and donated land for the Mena Medical Center.
In recent years he and members of his family started the Dale Rodgers
Family Endowed Scholarships at Rich Mountain Community College. He felt
that the access to a good education was vital to a community and was very
proud to be able to provide scholarships for local students.
He was a long time member of the Mena School Board. He was also a
past member of the Arkansas Forestry Commission having been appointed by
then Governor Dale Bumpers. In 1997 he was chosen the Citizen of the Yar
by the Chamber of Commerce. He is still currently a member of the Polk
County Industrial Board and the First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by three daughters, Carole Martin and husband Otis
of Menta, AR, Janice Akers and husband Robert of Mena, AR, and Sharon
Wimberly of Fayetteville, AR; one brother, Robert L. Rodgers, Jr., of
Mena, AR; six grandchildren, Sam D. Snead of Mena, AR, Emily Akers of
Senatobia, MS, Amy Phelps and husband, Chris, Fenn Kimberly, Kem
Wimberly and Susand Wimberly all of Fayetteville, AR; two great-grand-
children, Hollee Dale Phelps and Nicholas Robert Phelps both of Mena, AR.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred L. Hooper and a
brother, Vernon Rodgers.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, in
the First United Methodist Church with Pastors Fred Hunter, Gaylon Cope,
Jack Smith and Charley Wiles officiating. Interment was in the Pinecrest
Memorial Park under the direction of Hall Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers please make donation to the Dale Rodgers Family
Scholarship Fund at RMCC, the First United Methodist Church, or the
Polk County Library.
The Waldron News
17 April 2002
CHARLIE GRANVILLE ROGERS
Charlie Granville Rogers, age 92, of Y-City passed away Monday,
April 15, 2002 in Waldron.
He was born June 15, 1909 in Scott County, Arkansas to Eli
Rogers and Molly Martin Rogers. He was united in marriage to Cordie Mae
Blackwell. Mr. Rogers was a farmer by profession and a member of the
Chant Pentecostal Church in Y-City, Arkansas. Mr. Rogers was a loving
husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by sons, Charlie "Short" Rogers, Jr. of Y-City,
AR and Albert Rogers of Y-City, AR; grandchildren, Kathy Swift, Ron
Rogers, Howard Rogers, Sherri Taylor, Charles Wayne Rogers and Steve
Rogers; 10 great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren Pat Venable and Nina
Freeman; 10 step-great-grandchildren and 10 step-great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.
at the Chant Pentecostal Church in Y-City with Brother Mike Shaddon and
Brother Herman Woodard officiating. Burial will follow in the Chant
Cemetery in Y-City under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jimmie Rogers, Bernis Rogers, Jimmie Miner,
Clarence McConnell, Vernal Singleton and Herman Singleton. Memorials may
be made to the Chant Cemetery Fund.
The Waldron News
5 December 2007
CHARLIE "SHORT" ROGERS, JR.
Mr. Charlie "Short" Rogers, Jr., age 72, of Boles, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2007 in Waldron.
He was born June 2, 1935 in Y-City, Arkansas to the late Charlie Granville Rogers and the late Cordie Mae
Blackwell Rogers. He was married to Mary Faye McCullah Rogers for 51 years. Mr. Rogers was a retired cattle
and poultry farmer and helped establish the Y-City Fire Department of which he was a firefighter and board
member for over 25 years. He was a perpetual member of the Western Arkansas Scottish Rites at Fort Smith,
Eastern Star #253 Waldron, and a 32nd degree Mason with the Waldron Lodge #132. He was a long time member of
Scott County Fox and Wolf Hunters Association, as well as an avid deer hunter. He is survived by his wife, Mary
Faye Rogers; daughter Kathy Swift of Booneville, Arkansas; sons, Howard Rogers and wife Linda of Y-City,
Arkansas, Charles Wayne Rogers of Y-City, Arkansas; brother, Albert Rogers and wife Sherry of Y-City, Arkansas;
sister-in-law, Gertrude Freeman of Fort Smith, Arkansas; grandchildren Brian Swift of Baltimore, Maryland, Brad
Swift of Booneville, Arkansas, Jessica Lamproe of Rudy, Arkansas, Cory Rogers of Warsaw, Indiana, Kristen Rogers
of Warsaw, Indiana; nephews, Ronnie Rogers and Steve Rogers, and nieces, Sherri Taylor, Nina Freeman and Pat
Venable. He was preceded in death by his parents, Granville and Cordie Rogers, three brothers, William Freeman,
Elmer Freeman and Ernest Freeman. Pallbearers are Billy Richard Rogers, Troy House, Clarence McConnell, Bill
Shaddon, Basil Bruton, B.D. Mays, Larry Boren, Jimmy Lee Miner, Vernal Singleton and Gerald Venable. Services
for Mr. Rogers will be held Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Chant Lane Pentecostal Church of God in
Y-City, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Chant Cemetery with Brother Mike Shaddon officiating under the
direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
The Waldron News
6 August 2008
CHARLIE WOODROE ROGERS
Charlie Woodroe Rogers of Mena, Arkansas passed away Friday, August 1, 2008 in the Mena Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 26, 1914 in Chant, Arkansas, his age being 93 years, 11 months and 6 days. Mr. Rogers was the
son of the late H.C. Rogers and the late Viola Wheelus Rogers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a 32nd
Degree Mason, a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He worked for McDonald Douglas Aeronatics, retiring as
an Aircraft Machinist. He had made his home in Polk County since 2002. He is survived by two daughters, Elois
Barrett of Coweta, Oklahoma and Betty Joe and husband Kenneth Leger of North Little Rock, AR; three half-sisters,
Glenda Fay Parson of Waldron, AR, Verna Lee Ferrair of Mena, AR and Larna Jean Powell of Barling, AR; five
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and three great-great-great grandchildren.
Mr. Rogers was cremated. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Services are under the
direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena.
The Waldron News
16 March 2005
DONNY RAY ROGERS, SR.
Donny Ray Rogers, Sr., age 60, of Ozark, Arkansas was born February 10, 1945 in Y-City, Arkansas and
went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2005. He was a U.S. Army veteran with 18 years of service,
a 32nd degree Mason, member of the Ozark Masonic Lodge #79, and a member of the Disciples of Christ
First Christian Church of Ozark. A service will be held at a later date at the U.S. National Cemetery
in Fort Smith, AR. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rogers of the home; son, Donny Ray Rogers, Jr.
and wife Danelle of Fort Smith, AR; two grandchildren, Zoe Rogers and Ian Rogers also of Fort Smith;
three step-sons, Kent Rudolph of Lewisville, TX, Scott Rudolph of Ozark and Kale Rudolph of Ozark; four
sisters, Thelma Hall of Y-City, AR, Bonnie Smelley of Longview, TX, Mary Kennamer of Needmore, AR and
Ruth Korbell of Alma, AR; one brother, J.T. Rogers of Y-City, AR; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild,
and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends, Jerry and Willie. Arrangements under the direction of
Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark, AR.
The Waldron News
22 April 1998
GLADYS INEZ ROGERS
Gladys Inez Rogers, 84, of Waldron died Tuesday, April 14, 1998 in
a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a Pentecostal.
Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16 at
Chant Cemetery in Y-City.
Survivors include one son, Donald Rogers Sr., of Waldron; two
sisters: Bonnie Hamilton, of Yucca Valley, California and Connie Frazee,
of Prescott, Arizona; five grandchildren: Angela Dickens, Sandy Shaddon,
Donald Rogers Jr. and Marcia Harvey, all of Waldron, and Rose McKinney,
of Heavener, Oklahoma; 13 great-grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
5 May 2004
JIMMIE E. ROGERS
Y-City--Funeral services for Jimmie E. Rogers, 72, of Y-City were held at 2 pm Tuesday, May 4, 2004
at Chant Pentecostal Church of God. Burial followed at Chant Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Rogers died Friday, April 30, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. He was a member
of The Living Word Church and the Waldron Masonic Lodge. He was a retired SMSgt from the US Air Force
and served as a crew member of Air Force One for President Johnson and Vice President Agnew. Survivors
include his wife of fifty years, Matilda Rogers of the home; a daughter, Peggy Ann Bunn of Charleston,
South Carolina; a son, Larry David Rogers of Summerfield, Illinois; three sisters, Shirley Castleberry
of Waldron, Mary McConnell of Y-City and Bonnie Nix of Parks; two brothers, Billy Richard Rogers and
Bernis E. Rogers both of Y-City; grandchildren, Bernie Rogers, Larry Rogers, Jr., Travis Rogers, Ezekiel
Rogers, Jimmy Bunn, Jason Rogers, John Rogers, Robert Rogers, Charity Rogers, Jurger Rogers and Skylor
Rogers; and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Bunn, Travis Burgess, Steven Miner, Kevin
Wright, Larry Rogers, Jr. and Jason Rogers. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Holmes, Gary Shaddon and
Travis Rogers.
The Waldron News
7 February 2007
PAULA MARIE ROGERS
Paula Marie Rogers, 88, of Pasadena, Texas passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007 in a Pasadena, Texas
nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Boles Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral service was
at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Chant
Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one
daughter, Patsy Wagner of South Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, and several great and great-great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Graffin Rogers, daughter, Dona Conley, and
parents George and Lula Frost.
The Waldron News
19 March 2008
PHILLIP JAMES "BUD" ROGERS, SR.
Phillip James "Bud" Rogers, Sr. went to be with his Lord Thursday, March 13, 2008. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Reverend Clermon and Lola Rogers and his brother, Don Rogers. He is survived by his wife, Sally Buckles
Rogers of the home; 5 sons, Michael and Joe Don Rogers of Waldron, Phillip Rogers of Longview, Texas, Ronnie Rogers
of Gillham, Arkansas and Keith Rogers of Boles, Arkansas; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-
great grandchild. He was a retired truck driver. Graveside services will be at the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron on
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Duncan Cemetery Fund, care of Waldron
First National Bank, P.O. Box 2260, Waldron. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Ronnie Rogers, Shannon Rogers, Nathan
McMellon, Hunter Nevills, Zack Rogers and Kenneth Bohanan.
The Waldron News
27 May 1998
RUSSELL LYNN ROGERS
Russell Lynn Rogers, 36, of Waldron died Wednesday, May 20, 1998 in
his home. He was a fork lift driver and a Baptist. He was preceded in
death by his father, Jerry Rogers, and his paternal grandparents, Matt
and Elva Rogers.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sehorn Cemetery near Waldron.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Donna and Glenn
Stanfill, of Waldron; his maternal grandparents, Holland and Inez Piles,
of Parks; his sister, Tanya Fretz, of Mena; one niece, Talyssa Fretz, of
Mena; aunts and uncles: Keith and Rhonda Piles, Leamon and Edna Piles,
Rainey and Dorothy Ridenhour, a favorite pet dog, Sissy.
Pallbearers were Justin Ridenhour, Dan Ridenhour, Don Ridenhour,
Tim Combs, Richie Piles, Jason Piles, C.J. Miller and Marty Hitchcock.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
3 August 2005
SHIRLEY JEAN ROGERS
Ms. Shirley Jean Rogers of Hatfield, Arkansas passed away Monday, August 1, 2005 in the Mena
Medical Center. She was born January 31, 1947 in Parks, Arkansas. Her age being 58 years and
7 months. Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of Charlie W. Rogers and the late Ethel Elizabeth
Franklin Rogers. She lived in Hatfield for the last three years, moving from Poteau, Oklahoma,
was a Registered Nurse and a member of Christ's Church in Cove. Survivors are her father, Charlie
Rogers of Hatfield, Arkansas, and two sisters, Elois Barrett of Coweta, Oklahoma and Betty Leger
of N. Little Rock, Arkansas. Mrs. Rogers was cremated under the direction of Hall Funeral Service
of Mena.
The Waldron News
26 July 2006
SUE ROGERS
Sue Rogers, 75, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006 in a Waldron hospital. She was
a member of the First Baptist Church of Waldron and worked for the Harris Motor Company for 37 years. Funeral
service was at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is
survived by one sister, Joyce Sehorn and husband Bill of Oklahoma City, OK; one brother, Andy Richmond
and wife Joann of North Little Rock, AR; two nieces, Brenda Hill of Waldron, AR, Debbie Blalock of
Oklahoma City, OK; three nephews, Todd, Chad and Jonathan Richmond; and a host of relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lester Richmond and Rose House, and one sister, Melba Hill.
Pallbearers were Todd Richmond, Jonathan Richmond, Anthony Morrison, A.G. Morrison, Charlie Hughes and
Troy Rippy.
Scott County Times
7 November 2001
SUSIE ROGERS
Susie Rogers, 91, of Waldron died Wednesday, October 31, 2001 in
a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker, of the Pentecostal faith
and the widow of Otto Rogers. She was preceded in death by one son,
Benjamin Crump and one daughter, Bernice Rogers.
Funeral services were 10 am Friday, November 2, 2001 at the Y-City
Community Church with burial following at Chant Cemetery in Y-City under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by three daughters, Shirley B. Castleberry of
Waldron, Mary B. McConnell of Y-City and Bonny S. Nix of Needmore,
Arkansas; three sons, Jimmie E., Billy R. and Bernis E., all of Y-City;
18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Carlton McConnell, David McConnell, Shane McConnell,
Jack Nix, Clay McConnell, Wayne Crump, George Crump, Larry Rogers, Allan
Rogers and Matt Rogers.
Scott County Times
21 April 2004
TISH ROGERS
Tish Rogers, 91, of Boles, Arkansas died Monday, April 19, 2004 in a Waldron nursing home. She was
a homemaker and a member of Boles Freewill Baptist Church. She was the widow of Elmer Rogers. Funeral
services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at Boles Freewill Baptist Church with burial
following at Chant Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by two sons,
Max Rogers of Midlothian, Texas and Gordon Rogers of Arlington, Texas; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
24 May 2000
SHARON LOUISE LIMBOCKER ROOD
Sharon Louise Limbocker Rood, 56, of Tatetown, Arkansas died Thursday, May 18, 2000 in a
Little Rock hospital. She was retired from McDonnell-Douglas, a member of the Eastern Star,
and attended Egypt Freewill Baptist Church. She went to school in California and returned
to Arkansas in 1985 to live on [the] farm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale
Eric Rood and her parents, Chet and Louise Limbocker. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, May 22, 2000 at Egypt Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Egypt Cemetery in Blue
Ball, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by
her companion, Norman Lee Hunt of Tatetown, AR; one son and daughter-in-law, Todd Eric and Amy
Rood of Tatetown, AR; one sister, Peggy Nelson of Redondo Beach, CA; one brother, Larry
Limbocker of Redondo Beach, CA; and two nieces, Kinsey Nelson and Stacy Nelson, both of
Redondo Beach, CA. Pallbearers were Michael Leyden, Timmy Rief, Rick Wiser, Chris Vaughn,
Terry Owens and Roy Wilkens.
The Waldron News
15 August 2007
ALMA NANCY VINES ROSE
Alma Nancy Vines Rose, 88, born to Bert and Addie Vines in the Buffalo Community on January 11, 1919, she was
one of seven sisters and three brothers. She was an active member of Waldron Freewill Baptist Church. Alma
was greatly known for her quilts and her warm hospitality, but most of all she loved her family. Funeral
service was at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at the
Dooley Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Alma was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband Luke Rose, an infant daughter, two daughters, Betty Oliver and Treva Davis, and one brother and
three sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Geanetta Nevills and husband Kenneth of Cauthron, Arkansas;
two sons, Herbert Rose and wife Patricia of Waldron, and Fredie Rose and wife Freda of Mena, Arkansas;
three sisters, Veda Paullman of San Francisco, California, Lily May Windham of Waldron, AR and Arrie Stroud
of Fort Smith, AR; two brothers, Bird Vines of Waldron, AR and L.D. Vines of Mansfield, AR. Alma was also the
proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, and a host of
nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Ronnie Simkens, Orvaldale Sizemore, Preston Isom, Leon Windham, Randy
Vines and Gary Richardson. Honorary pallbearers were Stanley Brewer, Kelly Ashford, Bill Needham, Herman
Atchley and Joe Smith. In lieu of flowers memorials please be made to Waldron Freewill
Baptist Church.
The Waldron News
2 February 2000
BESSIE ALMA ROSE
Bessie Alma Rose, 94, of Boles, Arkansas died Friday, January 28, 2000 in her home.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services were
held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 at Boles Freewill Baptist Church with burial
at Buffalo Cemetery at Boles, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
AR. She is survived by one son, Bobby Charles Rose, Sr. of Boles; one granddaughter,
Annette Yancy; two grandsons, Bobby Charles Rose, Jr. and Shane Rose.
The Waldron News
9 February 2000
BESSIE ALMA ROSE
Bessie Alma Rose, 94, of Boles, Arkansas died Friday, January 28, 2000 in her home.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services were
at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1 at Boles Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Buffalo
Cemetery at Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is
survived by one son, Bobby Charles Rose, Sr. of Boles; one granddaughter, Annette Yancy;
two grandsons, Bobby Charles Rose, Jr. and Shane Rose. Pallbearers were Shane Rose,
Bobby Charles Rose, Jr., Grady Mack Rose, Jack Yancey, Troy House, Cody Fuller.
Honorary pallbearers were John McCraw, Don Frost, Charlie Vaughan and Worman Owens.
The Waldron News
8 July 1998
BETTY J. ROSE
Betty J. Rose, 57, of Waldron, died Thursday, July 1, 1998 in her
home. She was a certified nurses aid, a Baptist and a VISTA volunteer.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3 in Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include her husband, Orval; one daughter, Tonyia
Funk, of Waldron; two sons: Paul Salmon, of Waldron and Wesley Salmon, of
Huntington; three sisters: Eva Cross, Stroud, Oklahoma, Donna Gibbs, of
Stroud, Oklahoma and Edith Jett, of Little Rock; one brother, Danny
Powers, of Stroud, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren: Robert, Mandy, Jackie,
Dusty, Jesse, Micki and Calissa.
Pallbearers were Eldon Funk, Floyd Rose, Gerald McGahan, Bruce
Keener, Don Metcalf, Merle Metcalf and Everett Rose.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
21 August 2002
FREEDA MAE HAWKINS ROSE
Waldron--Freeda Mae Hawkins Rose, 82, of Waldron passed away
Sunday, August 18 in a Waldron nursing home. Mrs. Rose was a
homemaker and widow of Jackie Rose. Funeral service will be 4 pm,
Wednesday, August 21 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Keith
Holleman and Jay Hunnicutt officiating with interment in Buffalo
Cemetery at Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
Pallbearers will be Stan Rose, Stuart Rose, Steven Rose,
Eddie Hawkins, Jim Lee and Doug White. Visitation was held at 6 pm
to 9 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rose is survived by her son and his wife, Wilford and
Cheri Rose of Waldron; two sisters, Eloise Jones of Mansfield and
Sue Eddins of Mena; and a brother, Harlon M. Hawkins of Tulsa.
Other survivors include four grandchildren, Stan Rose and his wife
Terri of Greenwood, Stuart Rose and his wife Teresa of Glenwood,
Steven Rose and his wife Tammie of Keener and Christy Long and
her husband James of Waldron. Also surviving are six great grand-
children, Zach Rose, Spencer Griffin, Leah Long, Kaylin Rose,
Justin Long and Allison Rose, and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
18 October 2006
GINGER MARIE JONES ROSE
Ginger Marie Jones Rose, 28, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, October 15, 2006 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
She was a member of the Waldron Church of the Nazarene. Graveside service was at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday,
October 17, 2006 at Cedar Creek Cemetery at Cedar Creek, Arkansas with burial under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her father, Eloyd Jones of Waldron, AR; three sisters,
Patricia Deer of Greenwood, AR, Deborah Moreno of Houston, TX and Christina Dyer of Norman, OK; three
brothers, Steve of Arlington, TX, Larry and David of Fort Smith, AR, and several nieces
and nephews.
Scott County Times
25 October 2000
GLADYS ROSE
Gladys Beatrice Pettit Rose, 82, of Boles, Arkansas, died
Friday, October 20, 2000 in her home. She was born September 13, 1918
at Beauchamp, Arkansas to James Grover and Alvenia Aynes Pettit. She
was a homemaker and a long time member of Boles Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 23, 2000 at 10 am
at Boles Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Chant Cemetery in
Y-City, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, John T.
Rose; sisters, Josephine Pettit Rogers and Ruby Pettit Miner; brothers,
Eugene Pettit, James Pettit, Roy Pettit and John E. Pettit; and one
grandson, Steven R. Rose.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Anna Gayle and
Troy House of Boles; two sons and daughters-in-law, Grady Mack and Wanda
Rose and G.W. "Dub" and Peggy Rose both of Boles; two sisters, Nadine
Griglio of Harvey and Virgie Golden of Acorn; 8 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Gary House, Tony Rose, Doug Goodner, Billy
Black, Cody Fuller, Randy Jones and Randy Pounds.
Memorial contributions may be made to Boles Freewill Baptist
Church Building Fund, PO Box 74, Boles, Arkansas 72926.
Scott County Times
6 February 2002
JACKIE ROSE
Jackie F. Rose, age 83, of Waldron passed away Sunday, February
3 in Waldron. He was a retired furniture factory worker, a farmer and a
member of the Keener Freewill Baptist Chuch. Mr. Rose was preceded in
death by his parents, Albert and Elizabeth Barker Rose, five brothers,
Duff, John, Luke, Tom and Rob Rose and two sisters, Effie Hawkins and
Nancy Holleman.
Mr. Rose is survived by his wife, Freeda, one son, Wilford and
his wife Cheri Rose of Waldron, three grandsons and their wives, Stan
and Terrie Rose of Greenwood, Stuart and Teresa Rose of Glenwood, and
Steven and Tammie Rose of Hot Springs. Other survivors include four
great-grandchildren, Zachary, Spencer, Leah and Kaylin and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Buffalo Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wade Eddins, Danny Rhyne, Jim Lee, Doug White, Wayne
Davis and Herbert Rose. Arrangements were under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Scott County Times
14 July 2004
JERRY LEE ROSE
Waldron--Memorial service for Jerry Rose will be at 4:00 pm Saturday, July 17, 2004, at Nella Volunteer
Fire Department under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Jerry Lee Rose, 38, of Nella community,
Arkansas passed away Friday, July 9, 2004 near Waldron. He was employed by Tyson Foods, a member of the
Nella Volunteer Fire Department and a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Sarah; four step daughters,
Kendra, Jessie and Kaitlin Smith of the home, and Jennifer Beck of Waldron, Arkansas; one son, Jasper
Rose of the home; three God-Children, Daniel, Tabitha and John Stuart; mother, Joyce Rose of Story,
Arkansas, and one sister, Kay Rose Lee of Enola, Arkansas. Memorial contributions can be made to Nella
Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron,
Arkansas 72958.
The Waldron News
13 October 1999
JOHN STEPHEN ROSE, SR.
John Stephen Rose, Sr., 76, of Waldron, AR, died on Sunday,
October 10, 1999 in his home. He was an army veteran, pastor of Bush
Non-Denominational Church and was retired from Waldron Furniture
Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Ruth Rose,
two brothers, Albert and Claud and one sisters, Selma and grandson,
Stephen Ray.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 1999
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery at Waldron,
AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters and sons-in-law,
Verna and Wayne Smith of Heavener, OK and LaVonne and Rick Page of
Bates, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, John Jr. and Martha Rose
of Milledgeville, TN and Thomas Clayton Rose of Springdale, AR; three
sisters, Bonnie Forrest of Waldron, Imogene McCurry of Blancett, AR
and Betty Boggs of Ione, CA; 10 grandchildren, April Rhoads, John
Thomas Rose, Bobby Page, Jamie Page, Becky Green, Misty Rose, Thomas
Rose, Wayne Smith II, Erik Smith and Jorena Stapp; and nine great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Curtis Billings, H. Wayne Smith, Wayne Smith II,
Erik Smith, Thomas Clayton Rose II and Andy Forrest. Honorary
pallbearers were Holton and Willard Mack Goddard, Bob Bottoms, Burl
Williams, Alvin Carnahan and Denver Jones.
The Waldron News
14 November 2007
LOVIE MAE ROSE
Lovie Mae Rose went to be with her Lord Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the age of 92 years and one day. She
was a homemaker and attended Needmore Assembly of God Church as long as she was able. She was widow of Herman
Rose. She was born November 7, 1915. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the Needmore
Assembly of God Church with interment in the Chant Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She
is survived by two daughters, Ila Mae Rose of Waldron, Arkansas, Joyce and husband George McGahan of Abbott,
Arkansas; three sons, Orval Rose and Everett Rose of Waldron, Arkansas, Floyd Rose of Boles, Arkansas; four
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters,
Charity Atchley Davis, Dollie Broadrick and Daisy Curtis; one brother James Thomas; and her parents, George
Henry and Lily Mae Thomas. Pallbearers were Paul Salmon, Rex Rhodes, Rickey Himes, Leon
Moore, Jimmy Atchley, Mack Rose.
Scott County Times
6 April 2005
NORMAN ROSE
Norman "Bill" Rose, age 71, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 29, 2005 in a Ft. Smith nursing home.
He was a logger, and was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie Lee Rose, and a daughter, Janis
Lynn Rose. He is survived by one daughter, Brenda Jo Graves of Waldron; five sons, Roger Dale Rose
of Oregon; Michael Lee Rose of Waldron; Larry Wayne Rose of Waldron; Ferlon O'Niele Rose of
Waldron and Billy Dean Rose of Mt. Ida, AR; two half brothers, Lee Austin, Jr. and Thomas Austin
of Booneville; sixteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several great-great
grandchildren. Memorial service will be at a later date under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron.
Scott County Times
25 August 2004
SHANNE ROSE
Shanne LaRay Rose, 32, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, August 19, 2004 near Needmore, Arkansas.
He was a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bessie Alma Rose and
Frank and Maxine Fuller. Graveside services were held Monday, August 23, 2004 with burial at Buffalo
Cemetery near Boles, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived
by his parents, Bobby Charles and Tillie Rose of Boles; one sister, Annette Yancey and husband Jack of
Winfield; two brothers, Randy Clinton Watkins and his wife Vickie of Waldron, B.C. Rose and wife Lori
of Mena; one nephew, Brandon Rose; two nieces, Teaira Yancey and April Rose. A very special person to him,
Ginger Rose. Pallbearers were Don Frost, Dal White, Mark Ashford, Rick Owens, Mack Rose and Jamie May.
Honorary pallbearers were Joe Kalpakoff, Dougie White and Don Davis.
Scott County Times
19 December 2001
BILLY ROSENTHAL
Billy Odell Rosenthal, 63, of Waldron died Sunday, December 9, 2001
in a Waldron hospital. He was a timber worker and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 2 pm at
Square Rock Methodist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Ina of the home; one daughter, Connie
Millard of Waldron; one son, Larry Rosenthal of Waldron; two sisters,
Savana Bartholf of Redwood Valley, California and Sylvia Rosenthal of
Upper Lake, California; five brothers, Kenneth of Lakeport, California,
Lester of Cloverdale, California, Bob of Leggett, California, Lanson of
Boles, Arkansas and Carl of Upper Lake, California; 6 grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
Scott County Times
31 March 2004
JULIA ROUNSAVALL
Julia C. Rounsavall "Kelly," 75, of Booneville, Arkansas died Thursday, March 23, 2004 in her home.
She was a homemaker and member of the V.F.W. Ladies Aux. She was preceded in death by her first
husband, Leslie R. Kelly in 1966 and second husband, Aubrey Rounsavall. Memorial service was held
10:00 am Friday, March 26, 2004 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Catherine and her husband Benny Burleson of
Stockbridge, Michigan; one son, Leslie and his wife Jeanie Kelly of Mansfield, Arkansas; one sister,
Nancy Smith of Springfield, Ohio; two brothers, Vernon and Loren Cecil of Michigan; four grandchildren,
Gus and Emerson Kelly, Steven and wife Billie Jo Burleson, Kerry and husband Rick Bell, and two great-
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
30 April 2008
BETTY ROUNSAVILLE
Betty Rounsaville, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a resident of Waldron since 1997. She is survived by her brother, Dayton C. Williamson of
Madera, CA; two daughters, Cleo Frei and husband Boyd of Beaumont, CA and Carol Pennington of Branson,
MO; two sons, Jerry Pennington of Waldron, AR and Wayne Pennington of southern CA; 10 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren and many other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband
Tate Rounsaville, parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Williamson, two sisters, Ruth Dutra and Doyal Williamson
and a grandson Casey Pennington. Memorial service to be held at a later date under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
Scott County Times
21 May 2003
EDNA ROUNTREE
Edna Faye Rountree, age 85, of Waldron, Arkansas, formerly of Mena, passed
away Wednesday, May 14, 2003 in Waldron.
She was born September 17, 1917 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Floyd
Willyerd and the late Cora Blanche Gandy Willyerd. She was united in
marriage to Max Bradley Rountree. Mrs. Rountree was a real estate agent
by professions and enjoyed interior designing and fishing as hobbies. She
was of the Methodist faith. Anyone who met Mrs. Rountree commented on her
beautiful, colorful hats she wore all the time, as well as her wonderful
personality and sense of humor.
She is survived by one son, Max F. and his wife Teresa Rountree of Edmond,
OK; one brother, Jim Willyerd of Houston, TX; one sister, Jean Hasty of
Australia; one grandchild, Marky and her husband Mike Young of Arlington,
TX; two great grandchildren, Melody Young and Mayan Young both of Arlington,
TX; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brothers
Wayne Willyerd and Mike Willyerd.
Funeral services were held 2:00 pm on Friday, May 16, 2003 at Besley-
Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at the Gann Cemetery in
Potter under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena.
The Waldron News
24 May 2000
HAZEL ROY
Hazel Roy, 84, of Dallas, Texas, formelry of the Mansfield area, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000
in Dallas, Texas. She was a homemaker. Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at
Pine Log Cemetery near Barber, Arkansas followed with burial under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. She is survived by one son, Jerry Roy of Houston, Texas.
The Waldron News
13 January 1999
MELBA DEAN ROYALL
Melba Dean Royall, 58, of Robert Lee died Jan. 4.
A Memorial Service was held Jan. 7 at Robert Lee Baptist Church
with graveside services provided by Shaffer Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband James Royall of Robert Lee; father,
Claud House of Boles, Arkansas; mother-in-law, Eura Royall of Coleman;
one daughter, Brenda Skinner and husband Jimmy of Robert Lee; one son
Ricky Royall and wife Tammy of Bronte; 6 grandchildren, Rebecca Ann,
Kasie and James Zachary Skinner of Robert Lee, Ashley, Paige and Moriah
Jane Royall of Bronte; three sisters, Needa Mays of Bronte, Helen
Townsend of Belton, May Woodard of Boles, Arkansas; two brothers, Johnny
House of Dunsmere, California and Troy House of Boles, Arkansas.
Services were officiated by Rev. Garry Bivins, Rev. Ray Aldreage
and Rev. Herman Woodard.
Pallbearers were Harold Fields, Mike Umphrey, Mike Shaddon, Larry
Townsend and Gary House.
Scott County Times
5 January 2005
BILLIE RUDDICK
Billie Rose Ruddick, age 79, of Waldron died Tuesday, December 28, 2004 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was born December 19, 1925 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She is
survived by one daughter, Cheri Rose of Waldron; one granddaughter, Christy Long of Waldron; two
great grandchildren, Leah Long and Justin Long. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday,
December 31, 2004 at Keener Freewill Baptist Church with a private interment burial service at
Center Point Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
12 March 2008
ELLA IRENE RUDEBACK
Ella Irene Rudeback, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 in a Waldron hospital. She was
a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Cindy and husband Dean of Waldron; one brother, Richard Shelton of
Michigan, and one sister, Maxine McMlure (copied as written) of Long Beach, California. She is preceded in death
by her husband, Louis Rudeback and son, Joseph Rudeback. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 17 at
2:00 p.m. at the Pentecostal Church of God on Highway 80 East in Waldron.
Scott County Times
7 August 2002
JOSEPH RUDEBECK
Joseph Wilbert Rudebeck, 62, of Waldron died Monday, July 29,
2002 in his home. He was a retired dietician and a Lutheran.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Thursday, August 2, 2002
at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Square Rock
Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Shermaline Rudebeck of the home;
two daughters, Debra Rudebeck of St. Paul, Minnesota and Diane
Kumparak of Phoenix, Arizona; two sons, Joseph Scott Rudebeck and
Richard McElroy both of Prescott, Arizona; one sister, Cindy Dickens
of Waldron; 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Pallbearers were Richard McElroy, Tony Kumparak, Scott
Rudebeck, Chris Thompson, Richard Nix and James Bynum.
The Waldron News
5 January 2000
LOIS VEDA RUPE
Lois Veda Rupe, 96, of Waldron, Arkansas, died Tuesday, December 28, 1999 in a Waldron
nursing home. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m.
on Thursday, December 30 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery
in Mansfield, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived
by one son, Carl Rupe of Waldron, AR; one brother, James Hollister of Huntington, AR; four
grandchildren, Cheryl Peavy of Spring, TX, Cokie Nutt of Pasadena, TX, Rod Rupe of Gravelly,
AR and K.C. Rupe of Wilson, NC; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
11 March 1998
RUBY MAE RUSH
Ruby Mae Rush, 84, of Parks died Sunday, March 8 in a local
hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 12, 1998 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include her husband, Connie Rush, of Yarnell, Arizona;
four daughters: Leona Nalley, of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Norma DeShazo,
of Parks, Connie Neal, of Lamont, California and Barbara Sue Elrod, of
Cherry Valley; three sons: Joe Rush, of Whitman, Arizona, Bill Rush, of
Bailey, Texas and Charles Rush, of Waddell, Arizona; one son-in-law,
Tommy Peel, of Clovis, California; three brothers: Willard Housley, of
Bagwell, Texas, Elmer Lee Housley, of Kiowa, Oklahoma and O.D. Housley,
of Dinuba, California; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five
great-great grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
24 July 2002
GEORGE RUTH
George William Ruth, 62, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Wednesday, July 17, 2002 in his home. He was a retired communications operator for the U.S. Army, former member of the V.F.W. and was of the Mennonite faith.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 22, 2002 at the Salem Cemetery at Plainview, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Ron Pleitner of Waldron, Arkansas and his mother, Mable Ruth of Waldron, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Jacob and Sara.
The Waldron News
15 August 2007
MABLE LORETTA RUTH
Mable Loretta Ruth, 88, of Waldron passed away Monday, August 6, 2007 at a Fort Smith hospital. She was a
school cafeteria worker. Graveside service was 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the Salem Cemetery
under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one granddaughter, Ann Gooley and her
husband Bob of Hackett, Arkansas; nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
28 March 2001
LOTTIE LOIS (KLINGAMAN) RYE
Lottie Lois (Klingaman) Rye was born March 28, 1901 in Oklahoma City,
Indian Territory, to Jacob Franklin and Katie Anne (Tye) Klingaman. On
February 7, 2001, in Sedona, Arizona, while the dew was on the roses, she
walked into the glorious garden of our Lord Jesus.
Lois graduated from Oklahoma High School in 1919. On March 18, 1922
she and Mitchell C. Rye were united in marriage. The couple enjoyed life
together for over 56 years, until his passing on February 28, 1979.
Lois retired in 1950 from Tinker Field Air Force Base in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma. The family then moved to a farm in Waldron, Arkansas,
where they had a mill. The made molding and raised cattle. Lois had several
acres where she cultivated flowers. She was known for her passion for
gardening and her love for her Pekingese companions; she had several
since 1923.
In 1981, Lois relocated to Sedona, Arizona, where she enjoyed the
red rocks until her death. Mrs. Rye touched, enriched, and inspired many
people she befriended through the years.
Lois is survived by two granddaughters, Lacy Morgan of Coweta,
Oklahoma and Lindsay Cooper of Tulsa, Oklahoma; nieces, Elaine Deihl
of Sedona, Arizona, Lois Jane Eggers of Cabool, Missouri and Claire
Wagner of San Marcos, California; nephew, Edward Berger of Sedona, Arizona;
her dear cousin, Carolyn Smith of Tulsa, OK; many other nieces, nephews,
cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Rye was preceded in death by both parents, her husband, her
sisters and brother.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31,
2001, at Kolb Cemetery in Spencer, Oklahoma. Shawn Bates will officiate
and services are under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home,
119 N. Chestnut, Bristow, Oklahoma.
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