SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES SURNAME "V"

SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
SURNAME "V"

The Waldron News
19 September 2007
MILDRED ELOISE VAN CLEAVE

Mildred Eloise Van Cleave (Pollard), 84, journeyed to the next life on September 1, 2007 in Phoenix, AZ with her daughter and granddaughters beside her after a brief illness. Services were held at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10:00 a.m. Eloise is survived by daughter, Patsy Ann Duty (Bailey); two granddaughters, Pamela Duty and Denae Steeves and one son-in-law, Clint Steeves, all of Phoenix, AZ. Eloise lived in Waldron most of her life and was preceded in death by her sister, Doris, father and mother, Fred and Lottie Pollard. Eloise will join her loved ones in her final resting place, Duncan Cemetery. Eloise had many dear and close friends from her passion for bingo and horse races at Oaklawn. She was proud that she crossed both oceans, Pacific to the Phillippines and Atlantic to Germany. She owned a business in Harker Heights, TX with her husband Steve.

Scott County Times
9 November 2005
CHARLIE VAN DE WIELE

Charlie "Mr. Rodeo" Van De Wiele, Sr., age 88, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, November 6, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired truck drive, a member of the Birdsview Methodist Church and president of the Waldron Rodeo Club for 20 years. He is preceded in death by his wife Elva and a granddaughter. He is survived by three daughters, Judith Thompson, Jean Brooks and Joyce Dye all of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; three sons, Charles, Jr. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Earl of Sapulpa, Oklahoma and Curtis of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Louise Newberry of Waldron, Arkansas; ten grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.

Scott County Times
1 June 2005
ELVA VANDEWIELE

Elva Vandewiele, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, May 28, 2005 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and member of Birdsview Church. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter. Graveside services were held at 10 am Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at Square Rock Cemetery with burial following under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband Charlie; three daughters, Judith Thompson, Jean Brooks and Joyce Gaston all of Ft. Smith; three sons, Charles Jr. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Earl of Supulpa, Oklahoma and Curtis of Waldron; one brother, Paul Doyle of Sandsprings, Oklahoma; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Scott County Times
4 February 2004
RAYMOND LEE VAN DE WIELE

Oklahoma--Funeral services for Raymond Lee Van De Wiele, 74, of Tulsa were held Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at Aubry United Methodist Church in Tulsa. Burial followed at a Tulsa, Oklahoma cemetery. Mr. Van De Wiele was born May 11, 1929 at Waldron, Arkansas and died January 15, 2004 at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa. Survivors included his Katrina of the home; a daughter, Teresa Martin of Tulsa; a son, Bobby Van De Wiele of San Francisco, California; two grandchildren, Maggie Martin of Tulsa and John Christopher Martin of Kentucky; a sister, Louise Newberry of Waldron; a brother, Charley Van De Wiele; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

The Waldron News
10 October 2007
GARY VAN OFFREDI

Gary Van Offredi, 56, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, September 1, 2007 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a construction worker and a veteran. Memorial service was on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007 at Lake Hinkle. He is survived by his wife, Mae Offredi of the home; one step-son, Ryan Byford of the home; one sister, Nancy Offredi of Pennsylvania; four brothers, Albert Offredi, Bruce Offredi, and David Offredi all of Pennsylvania and Carl V. Offredi of Virginia.

The Waldron News
1 November 2000
ROLAND KELLY VARNADO

Mr. Roland Kelly Varnado I, of Nella, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2000 in Scott County. He was born July 25, 1947 in Gulf Port, Mississippi. His age being 53 years, 2 months and 29 days. Mr. Varnado was the son of the late Chester A. Varnado and the late Kella Rainey. He was united in marriage to Linda Sudduth on November 26, 1994 in Mena, Arkansas. He made his home in Nella for the past 20 years, was a farmer and a mechanic, was a member of the New Life Center Church in Waldron, and was active in the choir. He is survived by his wife, Linda Varnado of Nella, AR; three children, Roland Kelly Varnado II of Baton Rouge, LA, Regina K. Matlock of Edna, TX and Richard Kyle Varnado of Nella, AR; two step-sons, Michael Gebhardt of Hamilton, NJ and Joshua Gebhardt of Cherry Hill, AR; one brother, Chester A. Varnado, Jr. of Walker, LA; one sister, Cessise V. Lee of Watson, LA; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 27 in the Shiloh Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Isham and Bro. Jerry Isham officiating. Interment was in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Service.

Scott County Times
26 January 2005
CHARLES VARNER

Charles Dan Varner, age 71 of Huntington, died Sunday, January 23 in his home. He was a retired A.B.C. agent for the State of Arkansas, a member of Dayton Baptist Church, a 32nd Degree Mason, a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a member of the Arkansas Travelers for President Clinton. He is preceded in death by one son, Lance Dan Varner, a grandson, Austin Scott Varner, his parents, Urban and Ora Varner and a brother, Bobby Varner. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Witcherville with Rev. Gary Martin and Rev. Bill Whitledge officiating. Burial will follow at Dayton Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Whittaker, Rex Kilgore, Ed Wolfe, Alex Sylvester, Bill Morris and Ed Wilderson. Charles is survived by his wife, Merle; one daughter, Amy Jo Reather and her husband Randall of Witcherville; two sons, Scott Varner and his wife Debbie of Charleston and Britt Varner and his wife Shelia of Greenwood. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Curtis Varner, Cody Varner, Shelby Varner, Jacob Varner, Colby Varner, Logan Reather and Landan Reather. Other survivors include five step-grandchildren, Steve Christenson, Trent Kittrell, Shannon Neal, Kelly Simkins, Felicia Reather and three step-great- grandchildren, Sydnye Neal, Preslye Neal and Joey Santoro. Memorial contributions can be made to Dayton Cemetery, c/o Lewis Ferguson, 5616 Meadowview Road, Huntington, AR 72940 or Dayton Baptist Church, 2305 Apple Blossom Road, Mansfield, AR 72944.

The Waldron News
18 October 2000
ROBERT LEE VAUGHN

Robert Lee Vaughn, age 78, of Nola, Scott County, Arkansas died Friday, October 13, 2000 at his home. Mr. Vaughn was born October 17, 1921 in Bluffton, Arkansas to the late John and Myrtle Bottoms Vaughn. He was a retired sanitation worker for Wayne Poultry and a WWII Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ava Jewell Spears Vaughn, one son, Mickey Lee Vaughn and a grandson, Mark Walker. Survivors are one son, Joe Kim Vaughn of Havana, AR; two daughters, Gail Vaughn of Nola, AR and Vickey Gaston of Gravelly, AR; three brothers, J.C. Vaughn and Elmer Vaughn both of Danville, and Raymond Vaughn of Plainview, AR; one sister, Lillie Pethy of Briggsville; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial was Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery by Rev. Charley Jones. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville.

Scott County Times
6 November 2002
JOYCE VAUGHT

Joyce Faye Vaught, 64, of Waldron passed from this life Wednesday, October 30, 2002, in her home. She was employed at Waldron Middle School for 23 years and a member of Waldron Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Ona Cole, one brother Lonzo Cole, one sister, Opal Nelson and her first husband, Glen Van De Wiele. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 2, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Holleman, Rev. Brad Kuhl and Rev. James Rector officiating. Interment was at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron with Rev. Ben Jackson and Travis Plummer officiating under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Joyce is survived by her husband, Tony, a daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Terry Plummer of Waldron, two grandsons, Travis Plummer of Conway, Arkansas and Trey Plummer of Waldron, one brother, Johnny Cole of Ft. Smith, one sister, Emma Watkins of Weed, California and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She is also survived by four foreign exchange grandchildren, Dean of Norway, Ainhoa of Spain, Anna of Germany and Marta of Switzerland. Pallbearers were Stanley Brewer, Kerry Barnett, Charlie Riddle, Bill Yates, Dale Kopf and Shane Medford. Honorary pallbearers were Herman Atchley, Kelly Ashford, Bill Needham, John Clyma, Wayne Davis, Harold Carter, James Kopf, Kenny Hanna, Jerry Williams, Brent Keener, Phil Ayers, Brother Herbert Rogers, Dr. Mark Bailey, Billy Hiaumel, and the entire staff of Waldron Middle School. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, or Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 So. "M," Fort Smith, Arkansas.

The Waldron News
4 June 2008 & 11 June 2008
DENNIS "D" VINCENT

Dennis "D" Vincent, 51, of Mountain Harbor Resort died Friday, May 30, 2008 in a local hospital. He was born on June 22, 1956 in Dumas, AR to the late Emory C. and Lillian Tarlton Vincent. He did various jobs at Mountain Harbor Resort. He was predeceased by his parents, and one brother, Carroll Vincent. He is survived by his four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Mickey and Pam Vincent of Hot Springs, Lynn Vincent of Hot Springs, Tim Vincent of Hot Springs and Perry and Bridgett Vincent of Waldron, AR and his step-mother, Madie Vincent Plum of Waldron, AR. Honorary pallbearers were the staff and employees of the ICU Unit at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Arkansas Hospice, Bill Barnes and the employees of Mountain Harbor Resort. Burial will be at a later time in the Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, AR. Hot Springs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 14, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, AR. Hot Springs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Scott County Times
4 May 2005
EMMA VINES

Emma Vines, 71, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 25, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Abbott First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Steven L.D. Vines. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, April 28, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel of Waldron, Arkansas with burial at Dooley Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, L.D. Vines of the home; seven daughters, Dianna Posey of California, Shirley Bradley of Florida, Nancy McConnell of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Sherry Sibary of Van Buren, Arkansas, Lena Gattis of Roland, Oklahoma, Lauri Burdett of Braynt, Arkansas and Debbie Bell of Washington; three sons, James Vines of Greenwood, Arkansas, Steven Sibary of Van Buren, Arkansas and Randy Vines of Mansfield, Arkansas; one sister, Fran Collins; two brothers, Joe and Emil Heinz; twenty-four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Andrew Burdett, Joseph Vines, Brandon Davis, Preston Ison, Leon Windom and Herbert Rose. Honorary pallbearers were Darwin Sibary and Jerry Goodnight.

Scott County Times
27 November 2002
FRANCES LEE VINES

Frances Lee Vines, born January 16, 1926 in Asher, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Monday, November 18, 2002. She and her husband Bird Vines of Y-City, Arkansas were owners of Midway Park Restaurant and Gift Shop for 48 years. Mrs. Vines was a former board member of the Arkansas Restaurant Association for a number of years; founding board member of Scott County Hospital; former board member of Sodie Davidson Park and a member of Eastern Star. Her interests included gardening, crafts, quilting, fishing and camping. She was proud to have played on the 1943 Oklahoma State Basketball Championship team of the Asher High School Indians. She is survived by her husband Bird Vines, a daughter Nancy Carol Roach and her late husband Gary Roach of Blanchard, Oklahoma, two sons, Gary Richardson and wife Phyllis of Waldron, Bert Wayne Vines and wife Lisa of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Annette Shepard and a grandson Jerry Lynn Roach. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Dooley Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Leon Windham, Ronnie Odell, Larry Odell, Ricky Bryan, Mike Richardson and Mike Keenum.

The Waldron News
7 November 2007
HERBERT L.D. VINES

Herbert L.D. Vines, 75, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 2, 2007 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas hospital. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Abbott and a retired baker. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with interment in the Dooley Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Vines of the home; four children, Jim Vines, Laurie Burdett, Debbie Bell, Randy Vines; four step-children, Diane Posey, Shirley Bradley, Steven Sibary, Sherry Sibary; grandchildren, Jeffrey Vines, Jennifer Lembree, James L.D. Vines, Jared Vines, Joseph Vines, Kristin Burdett, Andrew Burdett, Brian Bell, Christopher Bell, Erin Dooley, Chas Bell, Kristen Vines, Arica Vines, Maria Vines, Christopher Bradley, Casey Bradley, Brandon Davis, Dustin Davis, Darwin Sibary, Shanise Sibary, Alisha McConnell, Tiffnay McConnell; great-grandchildren Cameron Vines, Reese Vines, Tyler Lembree, Justin Lembree, McKenzie Vines, Ellie Jo Vines, Rianne Dooley, Keira Dooley, Charles Bell, Justin Bell, Cali Dooley, Juliette Bradley; siblings, Bird Elias Vines, Lillie Mae Yoder, Veda Imogene Paulsen, Arria Jane Stroud and thirty-six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one child, Steven L.D. Vines; two step-children, Nancy McConnell, Lena Gattis; six siblings, Earl Eugene Vines, Virgie Frost, Iva May Sizemore, Alma Nancy Rose, Violet Sylvia Ison, Jessie Lee Vines. Pallbearers will be Preston Ison, Leon Windham, Joseph Vines, Jared Vines, Eddie Creekmore, Jerry DeWitt. Honorary pallbearers were Jeffrey Vines, James L.D. Vines, Andrew Burdett, Brian Bell, Christopher Bell, Chas Bell.

The Waldron News
11 December 2002
THELMA VINES

Thelma Vines, age 89, of Stamps, Arkansas died Sunday, December 8, 2002 at the Magnolia Hospital in Magnolia, Arkansas. She was born July 2, 1913 in Columbia County, AR. Mrs. Vines was a homemaker and member of the North Acres Baptist Church in Magnolia, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Vines in 1982. She is survived by one son, Charles W. Vines of Columbia, SC; one daughter & son-in-law, Doris & James Goodwin of Stamps, AR; two sisters, Idelle Talley of Magnolia, AR and Marvie Whatley of Oil City, LA; one grandson & wife, Charlie & Kay Goodwin of Stamps, AR; and one great granddaughter, Kasey Goodwin of Stamps, AR. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with the Rev. Bobby Sibley and Rev. Mike Turner officiating with burial in the Lakeside Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps, AR.

The Waldron News
14 November 2001
WILLIAM DANIEL (DANNY) "SPIDER" VOGLIOTTI

William Daniel (Danny) "Spider" Vogliotti, 36, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, November 1, 2001 in his home in Waldron. He was a truck driver for Stampco. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Vogliotti of the home; two daughters, Tasha Ping and Ashley Shoemake of the home; his mother, Joyce Helker of Hartford, AR; three sisters, Chairmaine Rothlis of Hartford, AR, Yvonne Vogliotti of Clarksville, TN and Cathy Cooper of Hartford, AR; one brother, Gary Helker of Bonanza, AR; and several nieces and nephews.

The Waldron News
8 March 2000
PHILA VONGPHACHANH

Phila Vongphachanh, 46, of Waldron, Arkansas died February 24, 2000 in a Little Rock hospital. He was a poultry farmer and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Souanenaly; three sons, Sourinha Vongphachanh of Fort Smith, AR, Anousack Vongphachanh and Souraphone Vongphachanh both of Waldron, AR; one sister, Boualong Senesomxay of Alma, AR; and two brothers, Sopha Vongphachanh and Vincent Kiatawong both of Springdale, AR. Pallbearers were Sourinha Vongphachanh, Anousach Vongphachanh, Souraphone Vongphachanh, Sopha Vongphachanh, Khamdeng Senesomxay and Vincent Kiatawong.

Scott County Times
4 December 2002
DAVID RAY VORPAGEL

Waldron--Funeral services for David Ray Vorpagel, 43, of Waldron were held Friday, November 29, 2002 at 9 am at Waldron First Baptist Church. Burial followed at the US National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Vorpagel died November 25, 2002 at a Little Rock hospital. He was an employee of St. Edward Mercy Medical Center, attended Waldron First Baptist Church and was a veteran of the US Navy. Survivors include his wife, Esther of the home; a daughter, Syndeea of the home; two sons, Keith and Richard both of the home; a step-daughter, Kellie Timmons of Springfield, Illinois; his father, Donald Vorpagel of Sterling, Oklahoma; three sisters, Debbie Newton of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Pat Parsley of Cyril, Oklahoma and Wanda Houghtaling of Watertown, New York; three brothers, Donnie of Duncan, Oklahoma, Kenneth of Sterling, Oklahoma and Tommy of Elgin, Oklahoma; and one grandson, Isaac.