SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
SURNAME "W"
Scott County Times
14 May 2003
TIMOTHY WADDLE
Timothy Leon Waddle, 41, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Monday, May 5, 2003 near
Waldron. He was a brick layer and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held 10:00 am on Thursday, May 8, 2003 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron, arrangements
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Irene; two daughters, Erica and husband Nathan
Brown of Waldron and Heather Waddle of the home; parents, Tom and Loretta
Waddle of Elm Park; father-in-law, Leroy Bowman; one sister, Darla and her
husband Scott Davis of Elm Park; one brother, Jay Waddle of Howe, Oklahoma;
and two grandchildren, Payton and Devon Brown. His extended family including
Debbie and Thurman Cheesman, Delta Dunagan, James and Judy Bowman, several
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers were: Jeffery Waddle, Jerhome Waddle, James Brown, Darrell Jones,
Clyde Payne and Nathan Brown.
The Waldron News
18 July 2007
TOM WADDLE
Tom Waddle, 70, of Elm Park, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 9, 2007 at his home. He was a U.S. Army
veteran and a member of the Packsaddle Church. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife Loretta of the home; one
daughter, Darla and husband Scott Davis of Elm Park, AR; one son, Jay and wife Sheila Waddle of Elm Park,
AR; two brothers, Bruce Waddle of Needmore, AR and Harvey Waddle of Hodgen, OK; five grandchildren, Erica
Brown and fiancee Jeffery Manning, Jeffrey and Rhonda Waddle, Jonai and Ricky Bates, Jerhome Waddle, Heather
and Chuck Thomas, six great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by one
son, Timothy Waddle. Pallbearers were Snoopy Shrum, Greg Aynes, James Hattabaugh, Jerry Don Hattabaugh, Ronnie
Coyle and Daryl Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Evans, Winfried Parsons, Donnie (Do Good) Jones, Jackson
Smith and Bruce Eutsler.
Scott County Times
21 January 2004
GLADDEN CLEM WADE
Greenwood--Funeral services for Gladden Clem Wade, 92, of Greenwood, formerly of
Waldron, were held Friday, January 16, 2004 at 10 am at Mt. Moriah Church. Burial
followed at Union Hill Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Mr. Wade was born March 21, 1911 at Muley, Oklahoma near Ardmore in
Carter County to Clem and Mary Rodgers Wade. The family moved to Arkansas in 1913
settling in Scott County east of Waldron where he resided until 1989 when he moved
to Greenwood. Mr. Wade died Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at a Greenwood nursing home.
He was retired from the Arkansas Highway Department and was a veteran of the Army's
7th Mounted Cavalry. He was a Mason, attending the William J. Parks Masonic Lodge
in Gravelly, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ocie Wilson
Wade. Survivors include a daughter, M. Janette Miller of Sand Springs, Oklahoma;
two sons, Jerry R. Wade and Richard A. Wade both of Hackett; three sisters, Wanda
Wade and Juanita Holland both of Waldron and Syble Hummel of Ft. Gibson, Oregon;
eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Grandsons and nephews were
pallbearers.
The Waldron News
26 September 2007
WANDA M. WADE
Wanda M. Wade, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 20, 2007 in a Mena nursing home. She
was a cancer researcher and an x-ray technician. She is survived by two sisters, Juanita Holland and Syble
Hummel. Funeral service was Tuesday, September 25 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Church with Pastor Diane Miller
officiating. Burial was at Union Hill Cemetery.
Scott County Times
5 November 2003
GRACE LUCILLE WAGANER
Grace Lucille Waganer, age 90, of Waldron passed away Saturday, November 1 at
a Waldron hospital. She was born October 9, 1913 in Winfield, Arkansas to Clifford
and Zella Mae Denton. Mrs. Waganer was a homemaker and charter member of Temple
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Winfred,
and her daughter, Donna Sue. Mrs. Waganer is survived by one daughter, Sharon
Waganer of Waldron, grandson and his wife, Charley and Diana Hughes of Waldron,
son-in-law Don Martin of Mansfield, grandson and his wife, Chris and Kim Martin
of Howe, Oklahoma, granddaughter and her husband, Beth and Kerry Plummer of
Poteau, Oklahoma. Other survivors include great grandchildren, Jarrod Hughes of
Russellville, Jordan Hughes of Waldron, Caleb and Taylor Martin of Howe,
Oklahoma, Kyler and Tayley Plummer of Poteau, Oklahoma, Marsha and Ryan Horne
of Witcherville, great-great grandchildren, Triston Nason and Charley Slagle.
Also surviving are two sisters, Selma Moore of Waldron, Mildred Woodcock of
McGhee, Arkansas, two nieces and a host of special friends. Funeral services
were held at 10:00 am Monday, November 3 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with
interment at Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Charley Hughes, Jarrod
Hughes, Jordan Hughes, Chris Martin, Bill Hunt and Caleb Martin. Honorary
pallbearers were Don Martin, Charles Hunt, Aneta Hunt, Jack Maxwell and Charles
Maxwell. Memorial contributions can be made to the Van Fund for the residents
of Waldron Nursing Ceneter, c/o Martin Funeral Home, PO Box 785, Waldron, AR
72958.
The Waldron News
29 December 1999
JOHN WAGANER
John Waganer died Saturday, December 4, 1999 at the age of 80. John
was born January 20, 1919 in Logan County, Arkansas. He was a resident of
Ukiah for 41 years. He worked at Masonite for 21 years and was a veteran
of WWII in the U.S. Navy. He spent his life working to keep his family,
his church and his country safe.
A Charter member of Grace Lutheran Church, John drove many of the
nails that hold our church together both physically and spiritually. A
man with abiding faith and deep family values, John, with his Esther have
been in church almost every Sunday since we opened our doors in 1960.
His faithfulness in good times and bad has been one of the rocks
on which our Church is built. The wooden Nativity set in the lobby as you
enter is just one of the projects that John did to help beautify our Church
home and make our worship more meaningful. Its simplicity and the care and
craftsmanship in construction are a good symbol of his Christ centered faith.
John is survived by his wife, Esther; his children, John E. Waganer
of Williams, Arizona, and Elizabeth Ward of Oakridge, Oregon, Sandra Petty
of Ukiah; a brother, Sam Waganer of Waldron, Arkansas; and sisters, Addie
Carmack and Alberta Yates, both of Waldron, Arkansas, and Ruth Tabler of
Texas. He also leaves six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
In the forty years since the founding of Grace Lutheran Church, John
has always been with us, reminding us of who we are, why we founded this
Church and the faith in which we are baptized. What we know by faith John
now knows fully. Well done good and faithful servant.
The Waldron News
24 June 1998
WINFRED S. WAGANER
Winfred S. Waganer, 85, of, Waldron, died Friday, June 19, 1998 in a
Waldron nursing home. He was a charter member and deacon of Temple Baptist
Church and retired parts manager for Harris Motor Company.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Lucille; one daughter,
Sharon Waganer, of Waldron; son-in-law Don Martin, of Mansfield; grandsons
and their wives: Charley and Diana Hughes, of Waldron, Chris and Kim
Martin, of Huntington; granddaughter, Beth Glenn, of Witcherville; great-
grandchildren Jerrod and Jordan Hughes, of Waldron, Howard Erler, of
Oklahoma, Marsha Glenn, of Witcherville, Caleb and Taylor Martin, of
Huntington; three sisters: Addie Carmack and Alberta Yates, both of
Waldron, and Ruth Tabler, of Atlanta, Texas; two brothers: John Waganer,
of Ukiah, California and Rev. Sam Waganer, of Waldron.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Sue Hughes Martin.
Pallbearers were Charley Hughes, Jerrod Hughes, Jordan Hughes, Don
Martin, Chris Martin, Charles Hunt, Bill Hunt and Aneta Hubbard.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
11 February 1998
DESTEEN WAGGONER
Desteen Waggoner, 79, of Mansfield died Saturday, February 7, 1998
in a local nursing home. She was a retired furniture factory worker and a
member of Mansfield Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Eugene Waggoner.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Mansfield Church of Christ with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in
Mansfield.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law and son: Genie and Jay Lee
Gill of Rudy; one sister Altha Damron, of Greenwood; two grandchildren:
Roxanne Brewer of Altus, Oklahoma and Lucas Gill, of Waldorf, Maryland.
Pallbearers were Hugh Lowrimore, Mike Carson, Hal Lacey, Howard
Brownfield, Jack Parrish and Murle Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers were Gary Colley and Harold Gross.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mansfield Church of Christ
Building Fund.
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
16 October 2002
ALTA WAGNER
WALDRON--Funeral services for Alta Dora Wagner, 88, of Waldron were held on Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 10:00 am at Waldron First Baptist Chuch. Burial followed at Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wagner died Wednesday, October 9, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband William Theo Wagner, Sr.
Survivors include one daughter, Sue Goss of Mena; one son William Theo Wagner, Jr. of Waldron; two brothers, Raymond Beecham of Greenwood and Edward Beecham of Eurich, MO; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Scott Wagner, Greg Goss, Nathan Howard, Brian Clay, Don Williams and Sam Martin.
Scott County Times
11 August 2004
ANNA MAE WAGNER
Funeral services for Anna Mae Wagner were held at 2:00 pm Friday, August 6, 2004 at James Fork Baptist
Church with burial at Coop Prairire Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. Anna Mae Wagner, 73, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 4,
2004 in Lamar, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the James Fork Baptist Church. She is survived
by three daughters, Glenda Minnich of Jefferson City, Missouri, Janice Wagner Holt of Lamar, Arkansas and
Laura Gillis of Mansfield, Arkansas; one son, William A. Wagner of Bee Branch, Arkansas; two sisters,
Geraldine Newman and Dessie Draper both of Waldron, Arkansas; one brother, Frankie Newman of McCloud,
Oklahoma; thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Minnich, Jerry Holt,
Mark Gillis, Joshua Holmes, Landen Holmes and David Draper. Honorary pallbearers were Lloyd Holmes, Matthew
Gillis, Ryan Gillis and Donald Draper.
The Waldron News
17 January 2001
CAREL E. WAGNER
Services for Carel E. Wagner, 88, of Andrews, Texas were at 4:00
p.m., Monday, January 15, 2001 in Maranatha Assembly of God Church with
Rev. Robert Burns, pastor and Rev. Donnie Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas
officiating. Burial followed in the Andrews West Cemetery under the
direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Carel died Saturday, January 13, 2001 at his residence. He was
born December 15, 1912 in Waldron, Arkansas. He married Nora Frances
Sparks on November 1, 1931 in Waldron, Arkansas. They lived in Seminole
before moving to Andrews in 1989.
Carel was a custodian for the Seminole Schools before retirement.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death
by his wife Nora, on August 24, 1999.
He is survived by one son, Buffard Wagner of Andrews, TX; one
daughter, Clara Nell Franklin of Dallas, TX; one brother, James Wagner
of Waldron, AR; five sisters, Florance Walker, Zadie Deadman, Maddie
Plum, Ada Oliver and Etta Vaughn, all of Waldron, AR; four grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
25 November 25, 1998
CASSIE LILLIE WAGNER
Cassie Lillie Wagner, 88, of Kansas City, Kansas died
Nov. 21, 1998.
She was a daughter, sister, friend, Christian, wife,
homemaker, neighbor, Samaritan, mother, mother-in-law, seamstress,
grandmother, caregiver and great-grandmother.
She was an active member of the Church of Christ for
70 years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests sending gifts
to a memorial fund, in her name, to the Westside Church of Christ,
Kansas City, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence
Wagner. Survivors include her two sons, Cled Wagner of Kansas City,
Roy Wagner of Burlison, Tennessee; six grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside service was 10 a.m. Nov. 24, at Parks Cemetery,
in Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
Scott County Times
15 February 2006
CLARENCE WAGNER
Clarence Wagner, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 5, 2006 in a Waldron hospital. He
was of the Pentecostal faith and a farmer and rancher. Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Wednesday,
February 8, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Friendship Cemetery under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Annie Wagner of the home; one daughter,
Beverly Burton of Jenks, Oklahoma; one brother, T.G. Wagner of Waldron; two grandchildren, Justin Burton
and Alisha Burton.
Scott County Times
19 May 2004
DEWAYNE WAGNER
Dewayne B. Wagner, 61, of Houston, Texas died Sunday, May 9, 2004 in Houston, Texas. He was a retired
truck driver, a Baptist and a veteran of the Marines. Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Wednesday,
May 12, 2004 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Chant Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters,
Sherrye Wagner of Las Vegas, NV and Belinda Wagner of Little Rock; two sons, Landon Wagner of Houston,
Texas and Bernice Wagner of Wichita Falls, Texas; one sister, Phylis Lane of Hackett; four brothers,
Bill of Bryant, Arkansas, Wesley of Waldron, Ronnie of Needmore and Wayland of Waldron. Pallbearers were
Jimmy Wagner, Drawon Lane, Randy Lane, Sean Lane, Clint Bowles and Ronnie Bowles.
The Waldron News
18 February 1998
J.B. WAGNER
Mr. J.B. Wagner, of Mena, died Monday, February 9, 1998 in the Mena
Medical Center.
He was born July 23, 1935 in Booth. His age being 62 years, six
months and 16 days.
Mr. Wagner was the son of the late Bud Wagner and the late Tinnie
Mae Phillips Wagner. He was united in marriage to Eunice Whisenhunt on
July 14, 1956 in Poteau, Oklahoma.
He made his home in Mena for the past 42 years. He was a self-
employed cement contractor for 40 years, a member of the Oak Avenue Church
of Christ for 23 years, and was a member and former Chief of the Acorn
Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice Wagner, of Mena; two sons: Jimmy
Wagner, of Mena, and Stanley Theron Wagner, of Oden; two daughters: Karen
Ellison, of Acorn, and Lynette Shaw, of Wagner, Oklahoma; five brothers:
Dewayne Wagner, of Texas, Wesley Wagner, of Waldron, Billy Eugene Wagner,
of Benton, Waylon Wagner, of Waldron, and Ronnie Wagner, of Needmore; two
sisters: Dorothy Evans, of Huntington, and Phyllis Lane, of Hackett; 14
grandchildren and his mother-in-law, Ruth Whisenhunt, of Acorn.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14
in the Northside Church of Christ with Rev. Garland Lipe and Rev. Drew
Ratcliff officiating.
Interment will be in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of
Hall Funeral Service of Mena.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Wagner, Waylon Wagner, Bill Wagner,
Jimmy Miner, Gerald Ward, and Butch Callahan.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Valentine, Ronnie Wagner and
Dewayne Wagner.
Scott County Times
17 August 2005
LEON WAGNER
Leon Wagner, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 11, 2005 in a Waldron hospital.
He was a truck driver and attended the Friendship Church. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm
Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Friendship Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by one daughter,
Glenda Stinson of Waldron; three sons, Tom Wagner, Larry (Goob) Wagner and Jim Wagner, all of
Waldron; one sister, Gladys Keener of Waldron; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Thompson, Paul Harvey Thompson, Freddie Chrisman, Mondell Wagner, Joe
Holleman and Curtis Vandeliele. Honorary pallbearers were his nephews.
The Waldron News
26 March 2008
MARK WAGNER
Mark Wagner, age 49, of Gravelly, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was
born September 8, 1958 in Hot Springs to J.B. & Margaret Pounds Wagner. He was a retired mechanic for Wayne Farms
nd retired Danville EMS Fire & Rescue. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lester & Ala Mae Wagner and
Haze & Wilma Pounds. Survivors include parents, J.B. & Margaret Wagner of Gravelly; daughter and son-in-law, Brandi
& Tim Tyra of Danville; son, Colt Wagner of Danville; sister & brother-in-law, Tammy & Roger Sparks of Waldron;
brothers & sisters-in-law, Bruce & Mickey Wagner of Maumelle, John & Shelly Wagner of Scranton, Robert & Libby
Wagner of Mansfield; granddaughter, Lily Paige Tyra of Danville; friend, Vicki Jones of Danville, and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in
Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Scott County Times
5 July 2000
MATTHEW WAGNER
Fort Smith--Matthew Dewayne (Matt) Wagner, 34, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Sunday, July 2,
2000 in his home. He was a cook and a member of the Mount Moriah Church. Funeral services
will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, July 5, 2000 at the Mount Moriah Church with burial following
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Matt was survived by his mother, Ann Wagner of
Fort Smith; his father, Bud Wagner of Waldron; his grandmother, Mildred Wagner of Waldron; four
sisters, Regina Mailand of Barling, Judy Bullington of Fort Smith, Kortney Wagner and Kinnley
Wagner, both of Waldron; two brothers, Mike Wagner of Iowa Park, Texas and Mark Wagner of
Waldron; four nephews, four nieces, two great nieces and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Audie Powell, Greg Owens, C.L. Scott, Bill Frost, Kent Ridener and Jesse
Yutterman.
Scott County Times
22 March 2006
MILDRED WAGNER
On March 17, 2006, Mildred Inez Wagner, better known to most as Jack and Ninnie, passed from this life to
join her husband Leonard, and her grandsons, Matt and Jace, in Heaven. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Mt. Moriah Community Church. Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at the Mt.
Moriah Community Church with interment in the Union Hill Cemetery in Union Hill, Arkansas under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her children, Loretta Daggs and husband Jim, Bud
Wagner and wife Lucinda, and June Owens and husband Royce Don. She will be greatly missed by her 11
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Her legacy of Christian living has
impacted countless lives and she will be greatly missed. Pallbearers were Mike Wagner, Mark Wagner, Jason
Daggs, Greg Owens, Myrtie Owens, Johnny Benefield, Donnie Fowler and Phillip Sherrill.
Scott County Times
8 June 2005
NELDA F. WAGNER
Nelda Fern Wagner, 70, of Waldron, AR died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 in her home. She was a retired
bookkeeper, a member of the Friendship Pentecostal Ladies Association and Gospel Bell singing
group. Funeral service was held at 10:00 am Friday, June 3, 2005 at the Friendship Pentecostal
Church of God with interment at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home in Waldron, AR. Survivors include her husband, James Wagner of the home; one son,
Robert Wagner of Waldron, AR; three daughters, Sharon Earls and husband Donnie of Waldron, AR;
Kathy Powell and husband Ronnie of Waldron, AR; Judy Hitchcock and husband Mike of Waldron, AR;
14 grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one brother, John Prindle of Houston, Texas; three
sisters, Lora Myers of Enid, Oklahoma, Wanda Payne of Odessa, Texas and Elizabeth Times of
Seagraves, Texas. Pallbearers were Mark Harris, Dustan Wagner, Levi Hitchcock, Mitchell
Hitchcock, Brad Jett, George Crump, Daniel Hitchcock and Tony Lech. Honorary pallbearers
were Mondell Wagner, Verdell Wagner and Carl Wagner.
The Waldron News
1 September 1999
NORA FRANCES WAGNER
Funeral services for Nora Frances Wagner, 91, of Andrews, Texas,
were held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 1999 at McNett Funeral
Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Robert Burns, Pastor of Maranatha
Assembly of God Church in Andrews officiating and Rev. Donnie Wagner
of Waldron, Arkansas, assisting. Burial was in Andrews West Cemetery
under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.
She died Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at Permian General Hospital in
Andrews, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1908 in Waldron, Arkansas.
She married Carel Wagner on November 1, 1931 in Waldron, Arkansas.
They moved to Seminole in 1952. She was a member of the First Assembly
of God Church in Seminole. They moved to Andrews in 1989 from Seminole.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband Carel Wagner of Andrews; one son,
Buffard Wagner of Andrews; one daughter, Clara Franklin of Dallas; one
sister, Josie Walker of Waldron, Arkansas; one half-sister, Thelma
Phillips of Parks, AR; 3 half-brothers, Waymon, Milton and Melvin
Sparks, all of Waldron, AR; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and
3 step great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to: Maranatha Assembly of God Church,
c/o Building Fund, PO Box 748, Andrews, Texas 79714.
The Waldron News
23 January 2008
PAT WAGNER
Pat Wagner, 62, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008 in a Mena hospital. She was a homemaker,
a member of the Waldron Assembly of God Church. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2008 at the
Friendship Pentecostal Church of God with interment in the Lamb Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home. She is survived by her husband Tommy Wagner of the home; one daughter, Brenda Curtis of the home; two
grandchildren, Jason Silvey of Little Rock, Arkansas, Devin Curtis of the home. Pallbearers were Fred Chrisman,
Randy Shores, Gary Chrisman, Donny Wagner, Verdell Wagner, Johnny Wagner. Honorary pallbearers were Mondell
Wagner, Vernon Lunsford and James Vaughn.
The Waldron News
9 January 2002
ROY E. (SLIM) WAGNER
Roy E. (Slim Wagner, 73, died Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at his
home in Oklahoma City, OK. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, January 5th at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with burial at
Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Oklahoma City.
Roy was born September 29, 1928 in Nola, Arkansas to Sam and
Etta Wagner. He has lived in the Oklahoma area for more than 50 years.
He worked for Aero Commander in Oklahoma City until he started his own
lawn mower repair service. Roy loved the outdoors and until his illness
he never lost his love of coon hunting.
He is survived by his wife Madeline (Hunt) Wagner of the home;
three daughters, Terry Hilgenberg and husband Darrell, Gail Homerding
and husband Mark, Robin East and husband John; one granddaughter, Jessica
Homerding all of Oklahoma City. Also, two brothers Floyd and Harlan of
California; and a sister, Lois Jean Angel of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Hershel,
Doug, R.V. and Udell, and two sisters, Geneva Thompson and Marie Franklin.
Pallbearers were David Dykeman, John East, Darrell Hilgenberg,
Mark Homerding and Lucky Hunt.
The Waldron News
5 September 2007
TRESSIE MAE WAGNER
Tressie Mae Wagner, 79, was born February 1, 1928 at Friendship in Scott County, Arkansas to Claude and
Flara Self. There she lived out her life. She leaves three sons, Tom Wagner and wife Pat, Larry "Goob" Wagner
and wife Deanna, and Jimmy Wagner all of Waldron, Arkansas; one daughter, Glenda Stinson and her husband Jimmy
of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Melba and Mavin Hathaway; seven grandchildren, Brenda Curtis, Mike and Lance
Stinson, Johnny, Dakota, Jaylee and Jordan Wagner; three great grandchildren, Jason Silvey, Devin Curtis
and Lidge Stinson; and many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Tressie enjoyed life and doing for
others. She worked in Mena at the shirt factory, retired from Tyson in Waldron but she continued to work at
Country Express and Jif-E-Mart, then Rice Furniture. She will be remembered by many for her fine food, fried
and cream pies. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Friendship Church with
interment at the Lamb Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Larry Rice,
Paul Rice, Frank Parsons, Rick Davis, David Jones and John Mock. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Rice, Tommy
Nichols, Gary Ashford, Eugene Taff and Pepper Mitchell.
The Waldron News
13 January 1999
TRULIE TILITHA WAGNER
Trulie Tilitha Wagner, 88, of Waldron died in a local nursing
home. She was a homemaker and attended Friendship Pentecostal Church of
God.
Funeral service was from 10 a.m. Jan. 12, at Friendship Pentecostal
Church of God with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron, under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wagner.
Survivors include three daughters, Ledora Martindale, Anna Silvey
and Leverda McCafferty all of Waldron; 5 sons, Carl Dean, Mondell,
Verdell, Donnie, all of Waldron, Archie Dean of Texarkana, Arkansas;
three sisters, Nora Wagner of Odessa, Texas, Joyce Walker and Thelma
Phillips both of Waldron; three brothers, Waymon, Milton and Melvin
Sparks all of Waldron; 27 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; 6
great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Johnny Ray Brown, Alfred Lee Brown, Larry Gene
Brown, Jamie Wagner, Jimmy Wayne Wagner, Glen Dale Wagner, Marvin Edward
Wagner, Kendall Darren Wagner.
Viewing was from 11 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers were Carl Walker, Edgar Walker, Ted Slater and
James Wagner.
Scott County Times
4 April 2001
VELMA WAGNER
Velma Rhea Wagner, 86, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 27,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired furniture factory worker,
she attended Jubilee Church and she was the widow of Dale Wagner. She
was preceded in death by one daughter, Melba Mourton and one son, D.J.
Wagner. Funeral services were held at 10 am Thursday, March 29, 2001
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Slaughterbeck of
Waldron; one son, Billy Wayne Wagner of Waldron; one brother, W.J.
Jones of Waldron; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
19 June 2002
WILMA S. WAGNER
Hot Springs--Wilma S. Wagner of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away
Sunday, June 16, 2002 after a long illness. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church, the Emblem Club and the Uniontown, PA Chapter of the
Eastern Star.
Mrs. Wagner is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and
Bill Cabe of Waldron; a son, Richard Wagner of Little Rock; three
grandchildren, Jennifer Shaddon and husband Gary of Y-City, Jeff Cabe
and wife Angel of Waldron and David Wagner of Conway. Other survivors
include four great-grandchildren, Vanessa Shaddon, Jamie Shaddon, Kyler
Cabe and Katie Cabe; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held 3 pm Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at
Crestview Cemetery in Hot Springs under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Visitation will be held 3 pm to 9 pm Tuesday and 9 am
to 11 am Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Kidney Foundation
or Gideon International.
Scott County Times
1 January 2003
ESTHER WAGONER
A memorial service for Esther Wagoner of Ukiah, California
was held December 23 at Ukiah Grace Lutheran Church. Inurnment
will be at Ukiah Cemetery.
She died at home December 20, 2002.
Mrs. Wagoner was born August 19, 1921 in Scott County,
Arkansas. She had been a resident of the area for 44 years.
She was a homemaker, wife and mother.
Her accomplishments she was most proud of was being a
seamstress making beautiful garments for friends and family.
She was a Charter member of the Grace Lutheran Church.
She will be remembered as being a very loving, kind and
caring mother and person.
She is survived by her daughters: Elizabeth and Jim Ward
of Oakridge, Oregon; Sandra and Rick Petty of Ukiah, California.
Sister: Louise Burr of Windsor, California. Grandchildren: Mike
and Jolena Ward of Grants Pass, Oregon. Shannon and Noel Loza
of Rohnert Park, California. Stephanie and Ted Kovack of Willows,
California. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.
Mrs. was preceded by her husband John in 1999.
Arrangements and care are under the direction of Eversole
Mortuary.
Scott County Times
22 August 2001
LINDA WAITE
Linda Sue Waite, 54, of Mena, Arkansas died Friday, August 17, 2001 in
a Mena hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mena First Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael L. Anderson and one
daughter, Kristy D. Page.
Graveside services were held at 10 am Saturday, August 18, 2001 at
Buffalo Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, James Waite, Jr; one daughter, Jamie L.
Pearcy of Mena; her mother, Marcille Blair of Waldron; two sisters, Melania
Daffron of Midland, Arkansas and Cathy Bingham of Waldron; and two grand-
children, Tyler Page of Mena and J.T. Anderson of Hermitage, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
23 May 2001
CARL WALKER
Carl J. Walker, 81, of Waldron died Tuesday, May 15, 2001 in his home.
He was a retired timber worker, a veteran of WWII and a member of the Mt.
Moriah Church.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday, May 21, 2001 at Mt. Moriah
Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife Jose of the home, three daughters, Anna Hines
of Waldron, Josephine Frost of Parna, Idaho and Irene Barstch of Grass Valley,
California; one son, Jerry Walker of Lincoln, California; seven sisters, Fern
Powell, Allie Dickason, Estell Ennis, Lorene Lovett and Betty Johnston all of
Waldron, and Dorthy Lovett of Sander, California and Margie Lasiter of Spokane,
Washington; two brothers, Edgar Walker of Waldron and Perry Walker of Worland,
Wyoming; 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bob Chrisman, Robert Silvey, Butch Morgan, Richard
Brown, L.D. Powell and Tommy Hill. Honorary pallbearers were Elmo Morgan,
Ellis Hale, Max Kamerer, Mel Kenner and Buck Garner.
Scott County Times
11 January 2006
DONALD WALKER
Donald E. Walker, age 89, of Waldron, Arkansas went to join his beloved wife Marie Thursday, January 5,
2006 at a Waldron nursing home. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Waldron Assembly of
God Church. Funeral service was held at 10:00 am Monday, January 9, 2006 at the Waldron Assembly of God
Church with interment in the Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived
by three daughters, Paulette Galiano of Olatha, Kansas, Donna Brown of Waldron, Arkansas and Patty Walker
of South Haven Mississippi; one brother, Victor Walker of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; two grandchildren,
Jessica Stine and very special granddaughter Heather Epperson; one great grandchild Devon Isaac Austill.
Serving as pallbearers were Max Smith, Robert Newman, Eddie Hutchens, Bryan Brown, Shawn Epperson and
Bill Cabe.
The Waldron News
24 December 2003
EDGAR WALKER
Edgar Walker, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas, died Monday, December 15, 2003 in his home. He
was a retired oil field worker, of the Pentecostal faith and widower of Florence
Walker. Funeral service was at 2:00 pm Friday, December 19 at New Life Center with
burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron. He is survived by three daughters, Nada Thacker of Snyder, TX, Wanda Brown
of Waldron and Sue Stewart of Cullman, AL; one son, Donald Walker of Gardendale, TX;
seven sisters, Fern Powell of Waldron, Dorthy Lovett of Sanger, CA, Margie Lasiter of
Spokane, WA, Allie Dickason of Waldron, Estel Ennis of Waldron, Lorene Lovett of
Waldron and Betty Johnston of Waldron; one brother, Perry Walker of Worland, WY; seven
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Donnie Wagner, Robert
Wagner, David Hines, Neel Vincent, Stanley Sims, Jerry Isham and Randy Stewart.
Scott County Times
9 April 2003
FLORENCE VADA WALKER
Waldron--Funeral services for Florence Vada Walker, 86, of Waldron were held
Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 2 pm at New Life Center. Burial followed at Pilot
Prairie Cemetery at Waldron under the direciton of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
Mrs. Walker died Friday, April 4, 2003 in a Waldron hospital. She was a
homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Lavada Welch; and a son, Johnny Wayne Walker.
Survivors include her husband, Edgar; three daughters, Nada Thacher of
Snyder, Texas; Jody Brown of Waldron and Sue Stewart of Coleman, Alabama;
a son, Donald Walker of Gardendale, Texas; two sisters, Etta Vaughn and
Madie Plum both of Waldron; a brother, James Wagner of Waldron; seven
grandchildren, Matt Weis, Mike Weis, Richard Neel, Tony Neel, Sgt. Johnny
Stewart, Pfc Keith Stewart and Christopher Crawford; and five great
grandchildren, Nickol Neel, Daton White, Mykayla Crawford, Abby Crawford
and Spencer Weis.
Pallbearers were Neil Vincent, Heath Wright, Richard Brown, Donnie Wagner,
Robert Wagner, Shawn Boyd, Chester Vaughn and Keith Brown.
The Waldron News
21 April 2004
JERRY C. WALKER
Jerry C. Walker, born June 12, 1956 in Bakersfield, CA was tragically taken from life on March 17,
2004. Jerry was a correctional officer with the state of California for nine years. He was a man of
many talents, music being his passion. He toured the state as well as Nevada, Washington and Oregon
performing his famous Garth Brooks and Jimmy Buffet impersonations. He performed with his wife, Mandy
with their band "Days Ride" for which they were honored with a Sacramento Area Music Award for Best
Country Band in the area. Jerry's other talents included his knowledge of computers, graphic arts
and videotaping. He volunteered his time and energies effortlessly to numerous charities. He donated
his musical talents to local organizations and his videography skills to Lincoln High School. Jerry
enjoyed water skiing, fishing and was a licensed pilot and youth minister. His greatest passion was
the life he and his wife were building together. He was a good, kind, decent man and a loving husband.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 14 years, Mandy; his son, Bryan and grandson, Jordan; his mother,
Josie Walker of Waldron, Arkansas; sisters, Irene Bartsch of Grass Valley, Anna Hines and her husband
Dave of Waldron, Arkansas, and Josephine Frost and her husband Otis of Washington; numerous nieces and
nephews. He will be greatly missed by all. Services were held at the McBean Pavilion in Lincoln, CA
on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requested that donations be
made to the California Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CCPOF) at P.O. Box 348390, Sacramento,
CA 95824-8390.
Scott County Times
15 August 2001
MARIE WALKER
Marie Lois Walker, 76, of Waldron died Sunday, August 12, 2001 after a
79 day stay in the hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly
of God Church.
Funeral services were at 10 am Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at the Waldron
Assembly of God Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, Donald of the home; two daughters,
Donna McCurry of Waldron and Patty Walker of South Haven, Mississippi; one
sister, Ruth Lemmon of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one brother, Robert Walker
of Windsor, Mississippi; and two grandchildren, Heather Smith of Waldron and
Jessica Stine of South Haven, Mississippi.
Pallbearers were LeonNichols, Eldred Tinder, Eddie Hutchens, Billy Biggs,
Pat Ray Biggs and Glen Dale Wagner.
Scott County Times
20 December 2000
PAIGE WALKER
Paige Walker, 6, of Midland died December 10, 2000 in Little Rock.
She was a first grade student at Hartford Elementary and attended
Midland First Baptist Church. She was a member of Flame Gymnastics in
Fort Smith and was active in athletics at South Sebastian County Youth
Organizations and T-Ball Suburban League.
Funeral services were December 14, 2000 at First Baptist Church
in Midland with burial at Mount Olive Cemetery in Midland under the
direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.
She is survived by her parents, Brad and Shelly Walker of Midland;
two brothers, Taylor and Chance of Midland; her maternal grandparents,
Jim and Judy Thompson of Midland; her maternal great-grandmothers,
Elouise Buccella and Lorene Orr, both of Midland; her paternal grand-
mother, Donna Walker of Hartford; her paternal grandparents, Gary and
Vickie Walker of Midland; her paternal great-grandparents, Harold and
Effie Nell Plunkett of Hartford; her paternal great-grandmother, Mildred
Walker of Midland.
Pallbearers were Todd Michael, Todd Bolton, Todd Colburn, Jackie
Dunn, Alan Holt and Refus Caldwell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Children's
Hospital, P.O. Drawer 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203.
The Waldron News
7 February 2007
PERRY GREGORY WALKER
Perry Gregory Walker, 79 year old Worland resident, died Monday, January 29, 2007 at the Washakie
Medical Center. He was born on December 23, 1927 in Waldron, Arkansas, a son of George & Irtely (Hutchens)
Walker. He was the 6th of 12 children. His parents and three brothers preceded him in death. Perry
married Lenora Marie Smith on August 6, 1947 in Maysville, Oklahoma. Perry served his country from
1946 through 1947 in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged after receiving a Victory Medal during
WWII. He held numerous jobs in his lifetime from ranching at Enblem, Wyoming, butchering at Triangle
Packing of Worland to working in the oil fields in the Big Horn Basin. Then he became a rock crusher
foreman for Gilpatrick Construction before retiring with the Wyoming State Boys School of Worland. In
his spare time, Perry's passions included gardening, especially tomatoes, rock hunting, making bent
willow furniture, hunting and spending time with his family. Perry had four children, Linda Darlene (G.W.)
Farris of Worland, Judy Dolores (Wendell) Basil of Peabody, Kansas, Mary Dee Ann (Gary) Ybarra of
Borger, Texas and Melvin Lee (Darr Lea) Walker of Worland. He is also survived by his wife Lenora of
Worland; sisters, Betty Smith, Allie Dickerson, Fern Powell, Estel Ennis and Lorene Lovett all of
Waldron, Arkansas, Dorothy Lovett of Greenwood, CA, and Margie Lasiter of Spokane, Washington; 14
grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 1, 2007
at 11:00 a.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church. VFW Post 44 was in charge of military honors.
Burial of the cremains was to be held at a later date in Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church or the Washakie County Search & Rescue in
care of Bryant Funeral Home of Worland, WY, P.O. Box 524, Worland, WY 82401.
The Waldron News
8 November 2006
ROBERT EARL WALKER
Robert Earl Walker, 77, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Friday, November 3, 2006 in his home. He was born
October 29, 1929 in Heavener, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Melva Walker. Mr.
Walker was a lifelong resident of Arkansas and started his printing career in El Dorado, Arkansas. He
later worked for the Daily Leader in Stuttgart before establishing a weekly newspaper, The Stuttgart
Standard. he continued in the printing business until his retirement in December 1992. He was an avid
Arkansas Razorback fan and supported local high school sports and American Legion Baseball wherever he
lived. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jenks, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Shirley Jehlen Walker; two sons and their wives, Mike and Patt Walker of Tulsa, OK, John and Rhonda
Walker of Humphrey, AR; one daughter and her husband, Brenda and Greg Niemeyer of Texarkana, AR; his
sister, Mrs. Dorothy Jones of Waldron, AR and his aunt, Mrs. Lorene May of Waldron, AR; three grandsons,
four granddaughters and seven great grandchildren. Graveside funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday,
November 6, 2006 at the Sehorn Cemetery with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
30 May 2007
JOSEPH DANIEL WALL
Joseph Daniel Wall, 84, of Waldron, AR died Thursday, May 25, 2007 at Washington Regional Medical Center in
Fayetteville, AR. The family will have private services at a later date. Cremation arrangements were handled
by Beard's Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Fayetteville.
Scott County Times
13 April 2005
MARK WALLACE
Mark Wayne Wallace, age 31, of Waldron died Thursday, April 7, 2005 near Waldron. He was born
July 10, 1973 and went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2005. He was preceded in death by his
father, Bill Wallace; his sister, Darlene Moore and his grandmother, Lucille Kinsey. He was a truck
driver for Kastl Trucking. He is survived by one daughter, Maraih Wallace of Waldron; mother, Pat
Wallace of Waldron; grandfather, A.E. Earl Kinsey of Dardanelle; one sister Diana and her husband
Jerry Bob Metcalf of Waldron; one brother, Billy and his wife Lorlla Wallace of Waldron; three
nieces, Amanda, Cheyenne and Britany; two nephews, Jeremy and Dustin; one great niece; two great
nephews; aunt Jan and Dewey Jo Lewis of Dardanelle; Betty Sue and James, Kalene, Kim and families;
uncle Bob and Pat Sinsey of Dardanelle; Ileen and Andy Wallace and Kelli and family; uncle Pete
and Betty Wallace; Lucille Turnbow and family; Walter, Mary and Joy all of Dardanelle. Funeral
services were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial
at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Serving as pallbearers were Bobby Kinsey, Billy Wallace, Jeremy Metcalf, Jerry Bob Metcalf, Dusin
Wallace and Matthew Cox. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Daniel Cox, Jason Cox, Robert Marsh,
L.C. Marsh, Brent Smith, Bobby Broussard, John Stone and Johnathon Stone.
The Waldron News
9 June 1999
CHARLES (CHUCK) WALTERS
Charles (Chuck) Walters, 72, of Cedar Creek Community died
Saturday, June 5, 1999 in his home. He was a retired builder and
school bus driver, a minister, president of Sonshine Fellowship
International, a veteran of WWII, a member of the Living Word Training
Center, a foster parent and avid gardener. He married Mary Lou Stafford
on January 25, 1946 in Tampa, Florida.
Funeral service was at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8 in Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Cedar
Creek Community.
Survivors include his wife, Lou Walters of the home; two
daughters, Donna Hellman of Hillsboro, Oreg. And Terri Thompson of
Redlands, Calif; three sons, Howard Walters of Westerville, Ohio,
Mark Walters of South Jordan, Utah and Craig Walters of Lafayette,
Oreg; one brother, Vernon Walters of Ridge Manor, Florida; 14
grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Howard Walters, Mark Walters, Craig Walters,
Rodney Walters, Jr., Chris Walters and Kevin Walters.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
7 March 2001
CLYDE FLOYD WARD, SR.
Clyde Floyd Ward, Sr., 60, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, March 4,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a carpenter and a veteran of the U.S.
Navy.
No services were held. Burial was at Salem Cemetery at Eagle Mills,
AR following cremation under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of
Greenwood, AR.
He is survived by three daughters, Annette Constantino of Fresno,
CA, Alisha Rousseau of Waldron, AR and Denise Ansel of Fresno, CA; three
sons, Clyde Ward, Jr. of Greenwood, AR, Dennis Ward of Huntington, AR and
David Ward of Clovis, CA; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
23 January 2008
DARREL LEE WARD
Darrel Lee Ward of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 15, in the Mena Regional Health System. He was born
August 19, 1935 in Y City, Arkansas. His age being 72 years, 4 months and 27 days. Mr. Ward was the son of the late
James Hester Ward and the late Martha Dona Ward. He was united in marriage to Clarene Wiles on May 7, 1955 in
Mena, Arkansas. He was an electrician, as well as air conditioner and refrigeration repair. He was a veteran
serving with the Air Force. Served on the Mena City Council for 8 years, and was a member of the Southside Church
of God. Survivors are his wife, Clarene Ward of Mena, Arkansas; sister, Patsy Wright of Y City, Arkansas; two
special great nephews, Nicolas and Macah Cannon; brothers and sisters-in-law and spouses, Ralph and Betty White,
Cora Ann and Larry Bolton, Erma Jean Parker, Geneva Wiles; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his parents, son, James Keith Ward, sister, Lathel Saddon. Funeral services was held at 2:00 pm Friday, January
18, in the Southside Church of God, with Bro. Kenny Posey officiating. Interment was in the Pinecrest Memorial Park
under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena. Pallbearers were Brooks Barron, Jim Harner, Floyd Streeter,
Bernie Mize, Jerry Montgomery and Phil Wolfenbargar.
Scott County Times
9 January 2002
FLOYD WARD
Mr. Floyd "Skinny Daddy" Richard Ward of Mena, Arkansas passed
away Thursday, December 27, 2001 at his home. He was born May 13, 1931
in Boles, Arkansas. His age being 70 years, 7 months and 14 days.
Mr. Ward was the son of the late William Carroll Ward and the
late Josie Hensley Ward. He was united in marriage to Betty Weatherby
on June 24, 1955 in Talihina, Oklahoma. He lived in Mena most of his
life and was disabled.
He is survived by his wife Betty of Mena; five sons, Mike, Gary,
Jason, Johnny K. "Duke" and Brian all of Mena; two daughters, Karen Ward
of Mena and Ellen Thacker of Countyline, Oklahoma; five brothers, Johnny
Ray, Jerrell, Marvin and Joe Bill all of Waldron and George of Mena; two
sisters, Juanita Maxwell of Waldron and Kathy White of Parks; 12 grand-
children and 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday, December 31 in the
Hall Memorial Chapel with Bro. David McCord officiating. Interment was
at the Rocky Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Service.
The Waldron News
5 October 2005
FRANCIS "TANK" WARD
Francis "Tank" Ward, 91, of Boles, Arkansas died Wednesday, September 28, 2005 in the Waldron
Nursing Center. He was retired from the AHTD at the age of 65. He was also a self-employed welder
at his home for many years until about two years before his death. He loved to fish, turkey hunt,
deer hunt and was an avid fiddle player, more so in his younger years. He was also a very good yodeler.
If you closed your eyes, you might think you were hearin' the ole Blue Yodeler himself, Mr. Jimmy
Rodgers. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Marie "Boren" Ward of the home; one daughter,
Ella Beth Watkins of Waldron, AR; two grandchildren, Keith Watkins and his wife Mandy of Cabot, AR and
Kandis Hunsucker of Waldron, AR; four great-grandchildren, Heather Hunsucker of Fayetteville, AR, Heath
Hunsucker and his wife Mandy of Waldron, AR, Joshua Watkins of Cabot, AR and Whitney Watkins of Cabot,
AR; and one great-great grandchild, Carson Hunsucker of Waldron, AR. He was preceded in death by one
daughter, Frances Louise Ward, one son, James Marion Ward, and one son-in-law, Donald Lee Watkins of
Waldron. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Mike Shaddon and Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Interment was at Chant Cemetery at Y-City,
AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Joe Bill Ward, Grady Mack
Rose, Kevin Wright, Troy House, Ronnie Bruton, Basil Bruton, Gary Lynn Shaddon and
Bill Slagle.
The Waldron News
9 April 2003
GEORGE ALLEN WARD
George Allen Ward, age 32, of Mena, passed away Friday, March 28, 2003 at
Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith.
George Allen was born May 6, 1870 in Mena, Arkansas to Brenda Reed and the
late George F. Ward. He was a construction worker, a loving son, father and
brother. He was very loved and will be missed by many.
Survivors include his wife, Missy Ward of Booneville, AR; daughters, Brittany
and Aleighsha Ward of Booneville, AR; his mother, Brenda Reed of Arkoma, OK;
two sisters, Lisa Dunigan of Mena, AR and Sally Ward of Mena, AR; one nephew,
Cody Dunigan of Mena, AR; his grandmother, Lida Ruth Jones in Waldron Nursing
Home in Waldron, AR; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father George F. Ward of Mena and his
grandparents, Carrell and Josie Ward of Boles, AR.
Graveside services were on Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Chant
Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas under the direciton of the Beasley-Wood Funeral
Home in Mena.
Honorary pallbearers were Duke Ward, Ken Ward, Chad Pyle, Dougie White, Dal
White, Daniel White, Danny Sanchez, Gerald Aleshire, Brandon Meadors, Paul
Prebus, David Jones, David Buffington, Jim Brook, Rick Walls, Dale Lee
Harmon and Duane Scroggin. Online guest book at 222.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
Scott County Times
13 March 2002
GEORGE WARD
George F. Ward, age 60, of Mena passed away Monday, March 11, 2002
in his home.
He was born July 14, 1941 in Cedar Creek, Arkansas to the late
Carrell Ward and the late Josie Hensley Ward. Mr. Ward served in the
U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a well-known construction worker
and businessman, recently retired due to health reasons. He was a Jehovah's
Witness and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mena. He
will be loved and remembered by his friends and family.
He is survived by one son, Allen Ward of Booneville; two daughters,
Lisa Dunigan of Mena and Sally Ward of Fort Smith; four brothers, Johnie,
Jerrell, Marvin and Joe Bill all of Waldron; two sisters, Juanita Maxwell
of Waldron and Kathy White of Parks; three grandchildren, Cody Dunigan of
Mena, Alisha Ward and Brittany Ward both of Booneville; several nieces and
nephews, several great nieces and great nephews and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrell and Josie Ward and
by his brother, Floyd Ward.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 2 pm at the
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mena with Bill Bates officiating.
Interment will follow in the Chant Cemetery in Y-City under the direction
of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena.
Pallbearers will be George Allen Ward, Dougie White, Dal White,
Daniel White, Joe Bill Ward, Steven Taylor, Duke Ward and Grundy Wimberly.
Honorary pallbearers will be Johnie Ward, Jerrell Ward, Marvin Ward, Mark
Bates, Charles Maxwell, Doug White, Curtis Lane, J.L. "Burrhead" Miner,
Philip Smith, Samy Bissell and Carl "Quilli" Jameson.
Scott County Times
27 March 2002
GLADYS WARD
Gladys Marie Ward went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2002. She
always had a smile on her face and a postivie attitude. She will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Waldron Ward and her sister-in-
law, Ruthanne Harrison. She is survived by her brothers, William Harrison,
Robert and Alice Harrison; one son, Waldron Dean and daughter-in-law,
Alexandra Dean; her grandkids, Monica, James, April, Crystal, Vanessa,
Desirie and Ana Dean; her great grandkids, Malachi and Alaura Larson.
A private memorial service was held March 22, 2002 at the Scott County
Senior Citizens Center, at 11:00 a.m.
Scott County Times
28 September 2005
JERRELL WARD
Jerrell E. Ward, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas died September 25 of 2005 at St. Edwards Hospital in
Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jerrell was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jerrell was preceded in death by
his parents Carrell and Josie Ward, two brothers, Floyd and George F. Ward, and one nephew George
Allen Ward. Jerrell is survived by one daughter Paula Cook of Greenwood; two sisters and brothers-
in-law Juanita and Charles Maxwell of Waldron, Arkansas and Kathy and Doug White of Parks, Arkansas;
three brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnie and Marion Ward of Waldron, Arkansas, Marvin and Diann
Ward of Waldron, Arkansas and Joe Bill Ward of Mena, Arkansas. Jerrell has twenty-two nieces and
nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. They all loved and adored him greatly. Jerrell as a
Jehovah's Witness believed if he had to go to sleep in death that he would wake up in the resurrection
soon. Friends and family will long remember him for his caring and generous spirit and will have
fond memories of him playing that fiddle he loved so much. Funeral will be held at the Kingdom Hall
of Jehovah's Witnesses on Wednesday, September 28 of 2005 at 3:00 pm.
The Waldron News
15 September 2004
LENORA SHOOK SUITS WARD
Lenora Shook Suits Ward, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away September 5, 2004 in Waldron, Arkansas. She
was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. September
9, 2004 at the United Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron with burial in Carolan Cemetery near Booneville,
under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Ward of the home; one
daughter, Helen Hurley of Mena, AR; grandsons, Mike Green and his wife Walda of Booneville, AR and Jerry
Green of Muldrow, AR; her granddaughter, Sharon Pack and her husband Bob of Mena, AR. Pallbearers were Jim
Shook, Jerry Green, Bob Pack, Josh Pack, Jack Sims, Robert Van Horn, Mike Green and Matt
Glover.
The Waldron News
2 April 2003
THURL WARD
Thurl Ward, 93, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at
Sparks Regional Medical Center. He was born April 8, 1909 in Carland,
Arkansas, the son of John and Estella Ward.
A long-time resident of Mansfield, he was a retired cattleman and former
co-owner of Mansfield Hardware. He served on the Poteau River District
Soil Conservation Board from 1961 to 1987.
He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church No. 2 where he served as a Deacon for 50 years.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth; a son, John, of Greenwood,
AR; a brother, Seaman, of Bakersfield, CA; three grandchildren, John
Daxton of Greenwood, Captain Courtney Finkbeiner of Colorado Springs,
CO, SSgt. Blair Ward of Camp Pendleton, CA and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was at 10:30 am Saturday, March 29 at Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church No. 2 with interment at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Cemetery in
Abbott under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Pallbearers were Elmer Quick, Vanis Sigman, Jack Livingston, Butch
Butcher, Eddie Ward and Donnie Ward.
The Waldron News
19 September 2007
TYRESSA MARIE WARD
Tyressa Marie Boren Ward, 90, of Boles, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in a Waldron, Arkansas
hospital at the age of 90 years and 16 days. For the past four years, she had been a resident in the Waldron
Nursing Center. She was born August 26, 1917 in Wolfe City, Texas. Marie was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by one daughter, Ella Beth Watkins of Waldron, AR; two grandchildren, Keith and wife Mandy Watkins
of Cabot, AR and Kandis Hunsucker of Waldron, AR; four great-grandchildren, Joshua Watkins of Cabot, AR and Whitney
Watkins of Cabot, AR, Heather Hunsucker of Fayetteville, AR, Heath Hunsucker of Waldron, AR; one great-great
grandchild, Carson Hunsucker of Waldron, AR; one sister, Faye McKaughan of Sacramento, CA. Marie was preceded in
death by her husband of 72 years, Francis (Tank) Ward, one daughter, Frances Louise Ward and one son, James Marion
Ward both of Boles and one son-in-law, Donald Lee Watkins of Waldron, AR. Also her parents, Benjamin Walter and
Ida Gregston Boren of Mena, AR, one sister, Joyce Asher of Lincoln, AR, three brothers, Walter Francis of Texas,
Charles Edward Boren and Andrew Elmo Boren, both of Y-City, AR. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September
15, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Chant Cemetery in Y-City, AR with Rev. Mike Shaddon
and Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Services were under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers were
Grady Mack Rose, Billy Joe Slagle, Larry Boren, Wayne Boren, Gary Lynn Shaddon, Joel Asher, Jr. and Joe Bill Ward.
The Waldron News
27 August 2008
VIRGINIA WARD
Virginia Ward, 84, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 in a Waldron hospital. She was born
March 31, 1924, known as "Sis" to family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvel and son Larry.
She is survived by one sister Nellie Faria of Waldron, AR; three brothers, John Smith of Waldron, Max Smith and wife
Louanna of Waldron, Millard Smith and wife Delta of Booneville, AR, daughter-in-law Pam Ward of Fort Smith, AR;
granddaughter Kayce Peters and husband Harold of Fort Smith, AR; great-grandsons Justin and Joshua Peters of Fort
Smith, AR; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 2:00 pm Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Freedom Baptist
Church with interment at the Freedom Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Smith, Jackie Smith, Steve Farie, Greg
Smith, Jerry Goff and Terry Goff. Honorary pallbearers were Matt Smith, Ernie Goff, Ronnie Goff,Stephen Smith,
Danny Goff and Rick Smith.
Scott County Times
7 August 2002
A.A. WARE
Abbott--Funeral services for A.A. Ware, 92, of Abbott were
held Monday, August 5, 2002 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial followed at Carolan Cemetery in Booneville under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Ware died Friday, August 2, 2002 at his home. He was
a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by
his wives, Lillian Ware and Della Ware; a son, Allen Ware; two
grandsons and a granddaughter.
Survivors include five daughters, Thelma Little of Abbott,
Jean Moore of Ione, Darlene Bates of Newalla, Oklahoma, Alma
Thomas of Sims and Faye Pickens of Sims; two sons, D.W. Ware
and Ray Ware both of Abbott; two brothers, Alton Ware of Oregon
and A.L. Ware of Perryville; twenty-two grandchildren; forty-three
great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bruce Brotherton, David Hammons, Jeffery
Thomas, John Allen Ware, Randy Scoma and Jeremy Watson.
Scott County Times
11 June 2003
ALMA WARMATH
Alma Anita Warmath, 75, of Waldron died June 7, 2003 in her home. She was a
nurse and of the Presbyterian faith. She attended Waldron First Baptist
Church and was a member of the Rockett's Club.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
She is survived by one daughter, Paige Bethel of Waldron; two sons, Gary
Warmath of Anchorage, Alaska and Marris Warmath of Phoenix, Arizona; three
sisters, Demetra Gummeshire of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Suzie Goldsmith
of Mt. Home, Arkansas and Olie Weeks of Piggott, Arkansas; 6 grandchildren;
7 great-grandchildren and one cousin, Lois Gilbert of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Paul Newborn, Bill Black, Rick Jeffery, Bill Bethel,
Kenny Johnston and J.C. Cash.
Scott County Times
7 April 2004
THOMAS WARREN
Thomas Austin Warren, 67, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 31, 2004 in Fort
Smith. He was a retired welder, a Baptist, a Viet Nam veteran. He was preceded in death
by three sons, Ronnie Warren, Billy Warren and Thomas Ray Warren. Graveside services were
held at 3:00 pm Saturday, April 3, 2004 with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. He was survived
by four daughters, Vicki Peterson of Greenwood, Kathy Grayson of Huntington, Ellen Jones of
Huntington and Misti Vargus of Sulphur Springs, Texas; one son, Douglas Boyd of Huntington;
two brothers, Lane Warren of New Castle, Kentucky and Merle Rodgers of Parker, Arizona;
twenty-one grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Jason Sheldon, Trey
Langford, Johnny Turner, Andy Taylor, Ronnie Roberts and Jim Hoffman.
The Waldron News
9 January 2008
EMMA LOU COLE WATKINS
Emma Lou Cole Watkins, 77, of Nevada City, California, formerly of Weed, California and Parks, Arkansas, passed
from this life on December 31, 2007 at a Marysville, California hospital. She is survived by her husband of 56
years, Alton Eugene Watkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon K. and Raymond DiLorenzo of Nevada City,
California; one son, Craig D. Watkins of Grass Valley, California; one grandson, Joshua J. Trumbo of Nevada
City, Californa; one great-grandson, Britain A. Trumbo of Nevada City, California; and one brother, Johnny K.
Cole of Van Buren, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady L. and Oma M. Cole, one brother,
Lonzo L. Cole, and two sisters, Opal M. Cole Nelson and Joyce F. Cole VanDeWiele Vaught. A memorial service in
Weed, California is pending at this time.
Scott County Times
19 May 2004
GENEVA WATKINS
Geneva Watkins, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 11, 2004 in a Waldron nursing home. She was
retired from the Waldron Furniture Factory. She was preceded in death by her husband Thurman Watkins
and grandson Chad Watkins. Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Thursday, May 13, 2004 at the Waldron
Church of the Nazarene with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter and husband Deloras and Larry
Horn of Waldron, Arkansas; two sons, Charles and wife Janice of Waldron and Ronald Watkins of Waldron;
five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Brian Horn, Thurman Watkins, Wayne
Watkins, John Davis, Larry Brown and Bennie Newberry.
The Waldron News
6 May 1998
LEONARD JOE (L.J.) WATKINS
Leonard Joe (L.J.)Watkins, 53, of Waldron, died Saturday, May 2,
1998 near Mansfield. He was a truck driver for Tyson Foods, member of Haw
Creek Baptist Church, and an army veteran.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Tracy, and mother, Annie.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; one son and daughter-in-law:
Randell and Tracey Watkins, of Waldron; his father, Clarence Watkins, of
Heavener, Oklahoma; two sisters: Gladys Cryer, of Tipton, Oklahoma and
Norma Jean Elmore, of Fredrick, Oklahoma; one brother, Edward Watkins, of
Heavener, Oklahoma; three grandchildren: Kyle, Kenny and Kristopher.
Pallbearers were Larry Taft, Joey Lee, Paul Soloman, Bruce Keener,
Leaman Piles and Jack Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Roger Ehlen, Dale
Suttles and Paul Osborne. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
29 August 2007
LINDEN WATKINS
Linden Watkins, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 at his home. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007 at the Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with interment at the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived
by his wife of 48 years, Wanda Watkins; three daughters, Denise wright and husband Mike of Waldron, AR, Denan
Cagle and husband Gaylon of Mountainburg, AR, and Donna Roberts and husband Eric of Springdale, AR; one son,
Randy Watkins and wife Vicki of Waldron, AR; eight grandchildren; one brother, L.J. Watkins and wife Sue of
Mena, AR; one sister-in-law, Elabeth Watkins of Waldron, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belton
and Nannie Watkins, four brothers, Gordon Watkins, Oval Watkins, Eldon Watkins and Don Watkins. Visitation will
be Wednesday, August 29, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
23 October 2002
OVAL D. WATKINS
Waldron--Funeral services for Oval D. Watkins, 79, of
Barling, Arkansas were held on Friday, October 18, 2002 at 2:00
pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Duncan
Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
Mr. Watkins died Tuesday October 15, 2002 in a Ft. Smith
hospital. He was a retired supervisor for Forsgren Inc. He was an
Air Force veteran of WWII and a member of Haven Heights Baptist
Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Watkins and
daughter Pat Webb.
Survivors include one daughter, Lynda Cowan of Van Buren,
Arkansas; two brothers, Linden Watkins of Waldron and L.J. Watkins
of Mena; five grandchildren, Lyle Lorenson of Greenwood, Liz Persall
of Spiro, Oklahoma, Cindy Brown of Springdale, Arkansas, Chad Keener
of Charleston, Arkansas, and Jacey Little of Van Buren, Arkansas;
five great grandchildren, Luke Lorenson of Greenwood, Sara Brown of
Springdale, Logan, Ryan and Mason Keener all of Charleston.
Pallbearers were Chad Keener, Lyle Lorenson, Ronnie
Keener, Luke Lorenson, Buster Brown and Leon Lorenson.
The Waldron News
14 December 2005
ZACHERY HEATH WATKINS
zachery Heath Watkins, age 23, of Conway, formerly of Cave City, died Saturday, December 3, 2005 at North
Little Rock. He was born August 12, 1982 at Batesville, Arkansas to Boyce and Becky (Marlin) Watkins, a
student at UCA and a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his mother, Becky
(Marlin) Goodwin and his paternal grandfather Kermit Watkins. Survivors include one son, Hunter Watkins of
Conway; fiancee Lily Brooks of Conway; his father and stepmother, Boyce and Yvonne Watkins of Waldron;
stepfather Johnny Goodwin of Ash Flat; one sister and brother-in-law, Kandus (Kandy) and Jamie Chandler of
Greenbrier; one step brother, Jared Carlton of Prim; one step sister, Julie Carlton of Fayetteville;
paternal grandmother Rhodella Watkins of Poughkeepsie; maternal grandparents Mordecai and Joy Marlin of
Cave City, one nephew Kade Chandler and one niece Grace Chandler, both of Greenbrier and a host of relatives
and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel
in Cave City with Troy Henley officiating. Burial followed in the Powells Chapel Cemetery located at
Poughkeepsie with arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Pallbearers were Dustin Westmoreland,
Seth Westmoreland, Derek Marlin, Colten Marlin, Jeremiah Woehl and Justin Mondoza. Honorary pallbearer was
Jamie Chandler.
The Waldron News
26 December 2001
DORIS A. WATTS
Doris A. Watts, 67, of East Peoria, Illinois died Tuesday, December
18, 2001 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born January
18, 1934 to Argus T. Taff and Emily F. Gimlin Taff in Scott County,
Arkansas. She married Raymond M. Watts on August 7, 1950 in Scott County,
Arkansas.
Doris was a Camp Ranger at Kickapoo Council Girl Scout Camp
Tapawingo, a member of First Baptist Church of East Peoria, leader of
Girl Scouts for 25 years, and a member of Whirl-a-way Square Dance Club of
Mortor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond on July 7, 1988
in Scott County, AR. She was also preceded in death by her parents,
grandparents, one brother and two sisters.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. &
Mary Watts of Yates City, IL; one daughter and son-in-law, LaVonna L. &
Greg Sams of East Peoria, IL; four grandchildren; one great grandchild;
onebrother, Larry Taff of Waldron, AR; one sister-in-law, Hazel Taff; one
brother-in-law, Dimon Sparks of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Marcine Newberry
and Louise Holt both of Waldron, AR.
Memorial service was at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 at Faith
United Presbyterian Church, 107 West Bishop, Yates City, IL. The service
was officiated by Rev. Mary Babcock. Cremation rites were accorded.
In lieu of flowers by family's request memorial contributions may
be made to American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or
Girl Scouts Kickapoo Council.
Scott County Times
1 November 2000
IDA MAY WATTS
Ida May Watts, age 94, of Mena, formerly of Black Fork, passed
Wednesday, October 25, 2000 in the Mena Manor Nursing Center.
She was born August 30, 1906 in Black Fork, Arkansas to the
late Greenberry Davis and the late Nancy Jane Clark Davis. October 4,
1925, she was united in marriage to Squire Robert Watts in Beauchamp,
Arkansas. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Black
Fork. She was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
She is survived by her sons Garland and his wife Patsy Watts
of Black Fork, Arkansas, Donald and his wife Linda Watts of Rosboro,
Arkansas; two daughters, Hattie Thomas of Waldron, Arkansas, Thelma and
her husband James Hearn of Glenwood, Arkansas; one sister, Dorothy
Burns of Fort Worth, Texas; 37 grandchildren; numerous great and great
great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Squire
Rober Watts, sons Eugene Watts, Leonard Watts and Ralph Watts, 4
brothers and 2 sisters.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, October 28, 2000 at
2 pm in the Piney Cemetery in Black Fork. Arrangements are under the
direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
The Waldron News
20 June 2001
JODIE LYNN WATTS
Jodie Lynn Watts, 61, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Saturday, June 16,
2001 in her home. She was a security officer for Burn's International and
a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church.
Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2001 at Putnam
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, AR
under the direction of Putnam Funeral Home of Fort Smith, AR.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Adair of Fort Smith, AR and
Angel Dawn Huber of Killeen, TX; one sister, Audrey Kuhn of Millbrook, AL;
three brothers, Loyal Watts of Eustis, FL; Truel Watts of Millbrook, AL
and Duane Watts of Waldron, AR; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Danny Kinney, Robert Benton, Delbert King, Gary Jones,
Joey Page, Nathan Huber, Richard McGuire and Captain Jerry Snook.
Scott County Times
2 August 2000
LEONARD WATTS
Leonard Watts, 72, of Mena died Tuesday, July 25, 2000 in Mena. He was born March 7, 1928 in
Scott County, Arkansas to the late Bob Watts and Ida May Davis Watts. He was a logger by
profession and of the Pentecostal faith. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 29, 2000
at 2 pm at the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Pastor Perry Heart officiating. Burial followed in the
Piney Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. He is survived by his children,
Barbara Kay Venable, Roger Watts, Jerry Watts, David Watts, Preston Watts, Robert Watts,
Christine Magness, Maedean Roark all of Mena and Jayme Underwood of Heavener, Oklahoma; his
mother, Ida May Watts of Mena; his siblings, Hattie Thomas of Waldron, Garland Watts of Black
Fork, Donald Watts of Rosboro, Arkansas and Thelma Hearn of Glenwood, Arkansas; 19 grand-
children and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, his son Albert
Dale Watts, brothers Eugene Watts and Ralph Watts.
The Waldron News
10 February 1999
LORENE WATTS
Lorene Watts, 76, of Waldron died Feb. 4 in a local hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Winfield Baptist Church.
Funeral service was from 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Winfield
Baptist Church with burial at Oliver Cemetery near Waldron under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include four daughters, Janice Ehlen of Tyler,
Texas, Shirley Watkins of Waldron, Phyllis Suttles of Waldron,
JoAnn Osborn of Booneville; two sisters, Katherine Billings of
Waldron, Irene Graham of Waldron; 7 grandchildren; 11 great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Nelson, Gerald Essman, Bryan Kopf,
Bill Sanders, Jimmy Stinson and Bradley Warren.
Viewing was from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 5 and 9 a.m. to noon
Feb. 6.
Honorary pallbearers were James Kopf, Rainey Ridenhour and
Earl Craig.
Scott County Times
15 January 2003
MILLIE WATTS
Millie Jane Watts, 94, of Stephensville, Virginia
died January 10, 2003, Friday in Front Royal, Virginia.
She was a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church and a
homemaker.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 am Monday,
January 13, 2003 at Pilot Prairie Cemetery under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by one daughter, Naoma Kelley of
Stephensville, Virginia; three grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
4 August 1999
RALPH WATTS
Ralph Watts, 69, of Heavener, Oklahoma died on Wednesday, July 28,
1999 in Muskogee, OK. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of American
Legion and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Graveside service was
held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 1999 at Piney Cemetery in Waldron,
AR with burial following, which was under the direction of Dowden Funeral
Home of Heavener, OK.
He is survived by five daughters, Joyce Myers of Howe, OK, Ramona
Woodral of Forrester, OK, Nancy Oliver of Heavener, OK, Loretta Ross of
Wilburton, OK and Teresa Watts of Oklahoma City, OK; four sons, Donald,
C.J., R.J., and Henry all of Heavener, OK; his mother, Ida Mae Watts of
Mena, AR, two sisters, Hattie Thomas of Waldron, AR and Thelma Hearn of
Glenwood, AR; three brothers, Leonard of Mena, AR, Garland of Blackfork,
AR and Donald of Rosboro, AR; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
21 February 2001
RICHARD WEATHERLY
Richard Lavern Weatherly, 68, of Boles, Arkansas died Thursday, February
15, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a farmer for Tyson Foods, a retired
truck driver and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, one sister and three grandsons.
Funeral services were held at 4:30 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2001
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Grove Hill Memorial Park
in Dallas, Texas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda
and Joey Baker of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Deidre and Leonard Ridenhour and
Margaret and Chris Glenn all of Boles; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard
and Linda Weatherly of Boles and Jack Williams of Waldron; one brother, Johnny
Don Weatherly of Quinlan, Texas; 15 grandchildren, Tracy Williams, Misti Vaughn,
Sissy Cox, Crystal Henry, Douglas Mays, Craig Vaughn, Cassie Baker, Wade
Ridenhour, Leann Morgan, Jack Williams, Jr., Michael Williams, Joseph Williams,
Lisa Bailey, Beth Rhoads, Mitch Ridenhour; 6 great-grandchildren, Austin Vaughn,
Trey Williams, Tiffany Pierce, Tyler Henry, Michael Henry and Dustin Mays.
Pallbearers were grandsons.
The Waldron News
5 April 2000
KAREN SUE WEAVER
Karen Sue Weaver, 59, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 29, 2000 in her home.
She was a secretary for Unical/Tasco Oil Company and attended Haw Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2000 at Haw Creek Baptist Church
with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Lynn Ridenhour of
Waldron, AR; two sons, Dwayne Kelch of Alaska and Richard Kelch of Oregon; her mother,
Margaret Grace of Chico, CA; one sister, Janice Cault of Yuba City, CA; one brother,
Jerry Hayes of Oroville, CA; four grandchildren. Pallbearers Dwayne Kelch, Richard Kelch,
Fred Ridenhour, Shawn Ridenhour.
The Waldron News
29 August 2007
LEE EDWARD WEBB
Lee Edward Webb, 91, of Van Buren, Arkansas died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 in a Little Rock hospital. He
was a member of the Van Buren First Baptist Church, a retired truck driver and bus driver for the Van Buren
Schools. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2007 at Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, AR
with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by four nieces, three nephews and their families and a host of good friends. Pallbearers were
Bill Dodson, Jack Hunley, Don LaRue, Bill Alexander, Dan Deffenbaugh and Ron Selby. Honorary pallbearers were
Mike Hurst Sunday School Class.
The Waldron News
8 August 2007
LLOYDE IMOGENE BEAM WEBB
Lloyde Imogene Beam Webb, 87, of Van Buren, Arkansas passed away Friday, August 3, 2007 in Benton, Arkansas. She
was retired from Bethany Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, a member of the Van Buren First Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at the Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren,
Arkansas with interment in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home. She is survived by her husband, Lee Webb of Van Buren, Arkansas; five nieces, six nephews and their
families. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Eva Beam; two brothers, Lewis Beam and George
Marlow Beam, Jr. Pallbearers will be Ron Selby, Hill Alexander, Don LaRue, Bill Dotson, Dan Deffenbaugh, and
Mike Hurst. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Hunley, Mike Hurst and the Men's Sunday School Class. Visitation
will be Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to the funeral hour at Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren,
Arkansas.
Scott County Times
10 October 2001
PAT WEBB
Pat Webb of Fort Smith passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2001 in
her home. Mrs. Webb was retired from Rheem, a member of Harvest Time
Tabernacle, a volunteer at the Miller Branch Public Library and a loving
mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna
Watkins.
Pat is survived by two daughters, Lizabeth Persal and her husband,
Marty of Spiro, Oklahoma, Cindy Brown and her husband, Buster of Fort
Smith, one son, Lyle Lorenson of Greenwood. Also surviving are her
father, Oval Watkins of Fort Smith and one sister, Lynn Cowan of Van
Buren, two grandchildren, Luke Lorenson and Sara Brown.
Funeral services were at 10:00 am Friday, October 5, 2001 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Duncan Cemetery under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Scott County Times
2 August 2000
MARY WEBSTER
Mary W. Webster, 58, of Waldron passed away Thursday, July 20, 2000 in her home. Mrs. Webster
was a homemaker and a member of the Bates Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 pm
Saturday, July 22, 2000 at the Bates Baptist Church with the Reverend Joe Hayden Hall and
Reverend Danny Staggs officiating. Interment followed at Weeks Cemetery under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Survivors were her husband, Charles; step-children, Frances
Beck of Palm Harbor, Florida, Charles Webster, Jr., of Pineville, Louisiana, Stephanie Sosebee
of Atlanta, Georgia, Stacy Mills of Charlotte, North Carolina and Leslie Troxler of Durham,
North Carolina; her sister, Margaret Northcoll of Waldron; two brothers, Lewis W. Whitson of
Shawnee, Oklahoma and Donald W. Whitson of Pelzer, South Carolina; ten step-grandchildren,
two nieces and six nephews. Pallbearers were Pat Edwards, Terry Rice, Buster Snellgroves,
Larry Huddleston, Gerald Oakes and Kenneth Nevills.
The Waldron News
9 September 1998
MERNIE MARY WEDGE
Mernie Mary Wedge, 89, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, September 1,
1998 in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Mansfield Assembly of God Church.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4 in Mansfield
Assembly of God Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Edwards, of Bonanza; two
sons: Junior Wedge, of Hackett and Bobby Wedge, of Paris; five
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 December 2001
LAVADA WELCH
LaVada Welch, 62, of Andrews, Texas passed away Sunday, November 25,
2001 at Hospice House in Odessa.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at
McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiated. Burial was in
Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
LaVada was born October 8, 1939 in Boonsboro, Arkansas. She moved to
Andrews as a young girl and graduated from Andrews High School. She owned
the Main 66 Cafe in Andrews, and later owned and operated the Pat Walker
Salon until she retired in 1987.
She married Clyde Welch on January 19, 1985 in Andrews.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde of Andrews; her parents, Edgar
and Florance Walker of Waldron, Arkansas; two sons, Mike Weis of Andrews
and Matt Weis of Odessa; step-daughter, Linda Davis of Andrews; one
brother, Donald Walker of Gardendale; three sisters, Nada Walker of Snyder,
Jody Brown of Waldron, AR and Sue Stewart of Coleman, AL; and four grandsons.
The Waldron News
18 July 2007
JACK P. WENGERT
Jack P. Wengert, 67, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas
hospital. He was born June 29, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Hugo and Magdelena Wengert. He grew up in
North Indiana and attended St. John Lutheran Grade School and Condoria Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne.
He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Forestry and spent the next 30 years as part of the
U.S. Forest Service "Family." He worked in three locations in Idaho, also Thompson Falls, Montana, Dickenson,
North Dakota, Anacoco, Louisana and Waldron, Arkansas. He was a member of the Waldron United Methodist Church,
Scott County Boys and Girls Club, Lions Club and Men's Breakfast. Memorial service was 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
July 14, 2007 at the Waldron United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Emma Jamerson
Wengert; three children, Brent and wife Carol and grandson Kyle, Jeremy, Kellie and two great grandchildren,
Layla and Tyner; Kirk and wife Laurie and grandson Jack; Carol and husband Allen Adams and grandchildren,
Shawn Madewell, Chad Millard, Miora Adams; one sister, Mary Metzger; one brother, Richard Wengert. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Magdelena Wengert, and two granddaughters, Emmalee Alaine Wengert
and Katherine Amelia Wengert. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Waldron United Methodist Church
or the Scott County Boys and Girls Club.
The Waldron News
26 September 2001
KATHERINE A. WENGERT
Katherine Amelia Wengert, infant daughter of Kirk and Laurie Wengert
of Fort Smith, Arkansas died September 20, 2001 in Little Rock. Burial was
September 24, 2001 in Anacoco, Louisiana.
She is survived by her brother, Jack Marfar and numerous relatives;
maternal grandparents are Keith and Debra Carver of Anacoco, LA and Danny
and Wendy Cedars of Anacoco, LA. Paternal grandparentsare Jack and Emma
Wengert of Waldron.
The Waldron News
10 November 1999
RICHARD ANDREW (DICK) WENNBERG
Richard Andrew (Dick) Wennberg, 70, of Mena, Arkansas died
November 6, 1999 at the home of his son in Greenwood, AR. He was born
May 24, 1929 in Anaheim, California, the son of Eric and Helen Wennberg.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, a Korean War
veteran, a building contractor and was retired after twenty years as
the building trades instructor at Rich Mountain Community College in Mena.
He is survived by his bride of twenty three years, Jan of the home;
three sons, Rich Wennberg and his wife Michelle and children, Allison,
Cassandra, Jessica and Justin and grandsons Thomas and Shane, of Phoenix,
Arizona, Reggie Wennberg and his wife Judy of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Ron
Wennberg and children Ashlee and Austin of Greenwood, AR; the mother of
his sons, Spellma Dee Goss Wennberg of Mena; two step-daughters, Phyllis
Kay Gomez and children David Armstrong, Jaimilee, Clara and Felicia Gomez
of Alice, Texas, Susan Logan Parks and husband Nelson and children
McKenzie and Daniel of Mena, AR; his mother and step-father, Helen
and Joe Wennberg of Clear Lake, California and one brother, Don Wennberg
of Clear Lake, California.
Visitation was from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Martin
Funeral Home in Waldron and 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Beasley-
Wood Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November
10, at the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church with interment in Mansfield,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
The Waldron News
1 February 2006
INEZ WEST
Poteau--Inez Louise Mathews West, 83, of Poteau died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006 in Oklahoma City. She was a
licensed practical nurse from 1965 to 1998. Graveside service was at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hill Cemetery in
Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. She is survived by two sons, Jerry West
of Denver and Dennis West of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Imogene Stacy of Fort Smith and Atha Sims of Waldron;
five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
16 June 1999
ROBERT (BOB) WEST
Robert (Bob) West, 62, of Mansfield, died Friday, June 11 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired furniture upholsterer.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Lovelace Cemetery in
Witcherville.
Survivors include two daughters, Laura Powell and Susan West,
both of Greenwood; two sisters, Juanita Bailey of Witcherville and
Ellen McAfee of Fort Smith; four grandchildren: Josh, Nicole, Caitlin
and Boyd.
Pallbearers were Carl Powell, Teddy Moore, Todd Meeh, Joshua
Meeh, John Jones, Kent Ridner and Audie Powell.
Honorary pallbearers were Mike Bailey, Gene Bailey and Bob Sallee.
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
19 March 2003
RALPH "OLLIE" WESTFALL
Ralph "Ollie" Westfall, 76, of Heavener, Oklahoma died Sunday, March 16, 2003
in Fort Smith, AR. He was a lifelong resident of the area, member and Deacon
of the Loving Baptist Church and veteran of WWII.
Funeral service will be at 2;00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Loving Baptist
Church with burial at Loving Cemetery in Heavener, OK under the direction of
Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, OK.
He is survived by his wife, Willa Jean Westfall; three daughters, Sandy Massey
of Heavener, OK, Melinda Sommers and husband Jerry of Bokoshe, OK and Becky
Steelman and husband Robin of Heavener, OK; two sons, Allen Westfall and wife
Karen of Springdale, AR and Joe Westfall and wife Belinda of Poteau, OK; one
sister, Fern Brown of Bridgeport, TX; two brothers, Chester "Bud" Westfall of
Tulsa, OK and Joseph Wayne Westfall of Ulyesses, KS; 11 grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
4 February 2004
ARLON R. WHITE
Arlon R. White, 82, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 31, 2004
in a local hospital. Arlon was a retired truck driver for 56 years and a graduate
of Bolas Tech. He was best known by his friends and family as "Boss Man." He was
a wonderful, loving father and the best person you would ever want to know. Funeral
services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Marlin Douphit officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers
were James A. White, II, Buggar White, Carl Greenwood, Danny Fout, Greg Harrison and
Joshua McClendon. Honorary pallbearers were Double L, Moccasin, Carrot Top and Dirt
Dobber. He is survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Linda White
of Pocola, Larry and Karen White of Fort Smith and Jerry Don and Janice White of Van
Buren; daughter, Vickie Jenson of Fort Smith; sisters, Madge of Kansas City and Faye
of Barstow, CA; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
9 May 2007
CORINE COCKBURN WHITE
Corine Cockburn White, 71, of Tulsa passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007 in a Tulsa, Oklahoma hospital. She was
retired after 35 years from C.R. Anthony Department Stores, and 18 years at Wal-Mart. Graveside funeral
service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007 at the Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by a son, Jeffrey White of Tulsa, OK; a grandson, Michael
White of Fort Worth, TX; four brothers, Leonard Cockburn of Springfield, OR, Roy Cockburn of Harvey, AR,
Winston Cockburn of Little Rock, AR and C.L. Cockburn of Mena, AR; two nieces, Linda Mills of Dardanelle, AR
and Trish Sikes of Danville, AR. She was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Maxey, three nephews, Bobby
Maxey, Glen Ray Cockburn and Richie Cockburn. Pallbearers were Billy Maxey, John Maxey, Martin White, Jeffery
White, M.L. Morgan and C.L. Cockburn.
Scott County Times
7 April 2004
JESSIE WHITE
Waldron--Jessie Thomas White, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, April 2, 2004 in his
home. He was retired from the Arkansas State Hwy. Dept. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Dorothy Lee, parents, Thomas and Edna White, sisters, Alma Arlington and Virginia
White, brothers, Terry White and Thomas White, infant son and infant daughter. Graveside
services were held at 10:00 am Monday, April 5, 2004 at Duncan Cemetery with burial at
Duncan Cemeter, Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas. He is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Jones and husband Bill of Waldron,
Arkansas and Joyce Parker and husband Jerry of Waldron, Arkansas; one son, Jessie Thomas
White (Tommy) and wife Barbara of Rocky Point, NC; one sister, Amanda Pearson of Vienna,
MO; four brothers, Marion White of Van Buren, George White of Mayfield, KY, J.C. White of
Brea, CA, and William (Bill) White of Mena; seven grandchildren, Vicky Boren, Ricky Perry,
Jerry Parker, Jr., Christal Ridenhour, Chris Perry, Tommy White and Shasta McLean; twelve
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Ricky Perry, Chris Perry,
Andy Boren, Jerry Parker, Jr., Tommy White and Dan Ridenhour. Honorary pallbearers were
I.T. "Buddy" Gray, Ed Slaughterbeck, Earl Bates, Vicky Boren, Christal Ridenhour and
Shasta McLean.
The Waldron News
8 December 2004
MARION SAMUEL WHITE
Marion Samuel White, 82, of Van Buren, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 1, 2004 in a local
hospital. He was born June 8, 1922 in Waldron, AR and was a long-time resident of Van Buren. He
was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of WWII, was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Agee Dairy.
Cremation was under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Arkansas. He is survived by
his wife, Sidona White of the home; one sister, Amanda Pearson of Vienna, MO; two brothers, Bill
White of Mena, AR and George White of Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
25 February 1998
MARY RUBY WHITE
Mrs. Mary Ruby White of Waldron, formerly of Mena, died Friday,
February 20, 1998 in the Pinewood Nursing Home.
She was born December 13, 1907 in Dardanelle. Her age being 90
years, two months and seven days.
Mrs. White was the daughter of the late James Ivey and the late
Made Patterson Ivey. She was united in marriage to William Jack White on
April 22, 1931 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Mr. White preceded her in death on
May 28, 1982.
She spent most of her life in the Arkansas 0klahoma area. She did
odd jobs in her life and worked as a cook in a well known college. She
was best known as being best wife and mother, which was what she wanted.
She raised five children, the first born, Wanda Lee, died at the age of
five. Then she lost another child at birth. She loved her husband very
much, was of the Baptist faith, raised large gardens and canned a lot,
and babysat.
Survivors include four daughters: Laveina Carlee, of Hueytown,
Alabama, Linda Elmore, of Mena, Darlene Taff and Deana McKinzie, both of
Waldron; one daughter-in-law, Donna White, of Parsons, Kansas; 12
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons Billy Jack White and Bobby Lee
White, and one great-grandchild, Christopher Wayne Elmore.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23 in
the Oak Hill Cemetery in Kiowa, Oklahoma with Bro. Ricky Hunt officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena.
The Waldron News
27 June 2007
ROBIN DENISE WHITE
Robin Denise White, 44, of Greenwood, AR passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007 in a Fort Smith hospital. She
was a receptionist at Greenwood High School and a member of Greenwood First Baptist Church. Memorial service
was 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Greenwood First Baptist Church with a private interment service at
Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, AR. She is
survived by her husband, James White of the home; two sons, Brian White of Fayetteville and Hunter White of
the home; one daughter, McKinzie White of the home; her parents, Dennis and T.J. McKinzie of Fort Smith;
one brother, Tony McKinzie of Oklahoma and a special aunt, Patty Martin of Waldron.
The Waldron News
20 May 1998
TERRY BRUCE WHITE
Terry White, 61, Operations Manager at the Weston office of TCI of
West Virginia, died Sunday, April 5, 1998 at his home in Weston, following
a brief illness.
He was born September 29,1936, in Anniston, Missouri, son of the
late Thomas B. and Edna White, of Waldron. He was married to the former
Irene Stump, who survives at home.
He was a former resident of Waldron and graduated from Waldron High
School on May 24, 1954. Following graduation, he was employed in
Washington, D.C. with the FBI.
Following employment in Washington, D.C. he moved to Weston, West
Virginia and was affiliated with WHAW, WSSN Radio for 25 years, serving
as manager of the radio station for several years. He left the local
community in 1984, and later returned to the Weston community of TCl of
West Virginia in July 1994.
He was a former member and president of the Lewis C. School Board
of Education, president of the Lewis Co. Chamber of Commerce, Weston
Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club and the Lewis Co. Shriners Club. He was actively
involved in the start-up of the educational Channel 20 at the Lewis
County High School.
Also surviving are two daughters: Ginger Lough, of Jane Lew, West
Virginia, and Dorothy (Dottie) Neal, of Indiana, Pennsylvania; one son,
Terry B. White II, of Weston, West Virginia; one sister, Amanda Pearson,
of Vienna, Missouri; five brothers: Tom White, of Waldron, Marion White,
of Van Buren, George White, of Mayfield, Kentucky, John White, of Brea,
California and Bill White, of Mena; six grandchildren: Adam, Jessica,
Benjamin, Andrew and Matthew Neal of Pennsylvania and Katelyn Lough, of
Jane Lew, West Virginia.
The body was cremated. Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home in Flatwoods was
in charge of arrangements.
The family requests that donations may be made to the American Heart
Association or the American Diabetes Association in Mr. White's name.
Scott County Times
14 December 2005
MADGE WHITFIELD
Madge Whitfield, age 93, of Waldron died Tuesday, December 5, 2005 in a Sallisaw, Oklahoma nursing
home, where she had resided for the last year and a half. She was born January 16, 1912 in Waldron,
Arkansas to Ed and Letha Dunn. She graduated Heavener High School in 1931. She moved to Waldron and
married Loyd Ellison in July of 1936. He died in 1943. She later married C.M. Whitfield in July of 1951;
he preceded her in death in November of 1977. Madge was a hairdresser for 48 years until blindness forced
her to retire. She and Whit ran the Scott Theater for 25 years. She also sold it because of blindness. She
resided in her home with the help of Home Health and a lot of close friends until June of 2003. She was
a member of the First Baptist Church of Waldron for 60 years. To pass the time she crocheted coat hangers.
She gave them to everyone who came to see her. She had hangers in every state except Nebraska and Maine.
She crocheted hangers for staff at the nursing home until six months ago when arthritis forced her to
give it up. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Willine Ellison of Sallisaw, OK;
one granddaughter and her husband, Danette and Travis Gerred of Muldrow, OK; one great granddaughter
Cadence Gerred and one great grandson Clay Gerred of Muldrow; OK; one brother, Ray Dunn of Benton, AR
and several nieces and nephews and her very special friends Wayne and Laura Bass of Waldron, AR. Funeral
services were held 2:00 pm Friday, December 9, 2005 at the First Baptist Church with interment in the
Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Billy Oldham,
Gene Jones, Bill Silson, Wayne Bass, Jerry Parker and Randy Butler. Serving as honorary pallbearers were
Danny Rhyne, Glen Dale Sparks and Carl Grandstaff.
Scott County Times
1 November 2000
AYLENE WHITMIRE
Aylene Whitmire, 85, of Waldron died Friday, October 27, 2000 in
a Waldron hospital. She was a Baptist and a homemaker and the widow of
Ofal Whitmire. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Sparks.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on October 31, 2000 at the Hon
Baptist Church with burial at Sehorn Cemetery at Waldron under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by two grandsons, Roger and Russel Sparks of
Waldron; two great grandchildren, Kayla and Court Sparks of Waldron;
two sisters, Elsie Denton of Fort Smith and Bea Jones of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Ray Nevills, M.G. Long, Jr., Bill Tull,
Bill Murray, Robert Newman and Jerrell Plummer.
The Waldron News
7 January 1998
MARGIE LEE WHITMIRE
Margie Lee Whitmire, 91, of Waldron, Arkansas died January 1, 1998
in a Waldron nursing home. She was retired from Tyson Industries and was
a member of United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Kirk Cemetery in Cauthron.
Survivors include one sister, Chloe Rhyne, of Waldron and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Steve Rhyne, Jimmy Rhyne, Mitch Rhyne, Danny
Rhyne, Rhyne Goble and Kenny Johnston. Honorary pallbearers were Harold,
Jack and Gerald Oaks.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
16 April 2003
MARY NELL WHITSON
Oklahoma--Funeral services for Mary Nell Whitson, 78, of Seminole, Oklahoma
were held Friday, Arpil 11, 2003 at 2 pm at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel
in Seminole. Burial followed at Little Cemetery.
Mrs. Whitson died Wednesday, April 9, 2003 in an Oklahoma City hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Chris; a daughter, Brenda Payne of Seminole;
a son, Phil Mizeru of Claremore, Oklahoma; a step-daughter, Vickie Russell
of Green Valley, Arizona; a step-son, Bob Whitson of Montgomery, Texas; a
sister, Charlene Simmons of Waldron; four brothers, Otis Bottoms, Horace
Bottoms and Bob Bottoms all of Waldron and Malcolm Bottoms of Bakersfield,
California; four grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; three great
grandchildren and ten step-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
10 November 2004
TRISTAN JAMES WHITTEN
Tristan James Whitten, infant son of Aaron and Crystal Whitten of Rogers, passed away Saturday, November 6,
2004 at Arkansas Children's Hospital of Little Rock. He was born September 23, 2004 in Fayetteville, AR. Tristan
is survived by grandparents, James D. and Virginia Whitten of Rogers, Robert and Sylvia Tomlin of Waldron,
AR, and Brenda Sullivan of Fayetteville, West Virginia; great grandparents, Lee and Pearl Pike of Rogers,
Jean Coffelt of Centerton, and Oather Smith of Fayetteville, West Virginia. He is also survived by aunts:
Debra Allen of Waldron, AR, Donna Sallee of Russellville and Brandy Kavanaugh of Cave Springs; and uncles,
Jacob Whitten of Centerton, Robert Tomlin, Jr. of Greenwood and Donald Chattin of Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with Pastor
Heathe Pendergraft officiating. Burial was in Tuck's Chapel Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.
mem.com.
The Waldron News
11 October 2000
ERNEST E. WHORTON
Ernest E. Whorton, 66, of Sugar Loaf Lake, died Monday,
October 9, 2000 in his home. He was a former basketball coach,
retired commercial title contractor, member of Midland United
Methodist Church, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean conflict.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m Wednesday, October 11,
2000 at Midland United Methodist Church in Midland, AR under the
direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ft. Smith.
He is survived by his wife and best friend, JoAnn Whorton
of the home; two sons, Louis Wayne Whorton of Alma, AR and Joe
Whorton of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jeremy
Whorton of Ft. Smith, AR and Ernie Whorton II of Ft. Leonard Wood,
MO.
Memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Children's
Home, Attn: Pam Stephens, P.O. Box 4848, Little Rock, AR 72214-4848.
Scott County Times
3 December 2003
MONELL WIGGANS
Mrs. Monell Wiggans of Harrisonville, Missouri was born September 30, 1929
in Nola, Arkansas the daughter of Lonzo Peter Preston and Gertie (Ammons) Wagner.
She departed this life Monday, November 24, 2003 at the Crown Care Center,
Harrisonville at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 4 days. On August 6, 1947
Monell was united in marriage to Thomas Carter in Nola, Arkansas. Later she was
united in marriage on February 12, 1981 to Robert Wiggans in Miami, Oklahoma.
Monell was employed as an assembler for Ennis Printing Company, Ft. Scott,
Kansas. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Argentine, Kansas. Monell had
lived in Hot Springs and Waldron, Arkansas, Ft. Scott and Kansas City, Kansas
before moving to Harrisonville in February of 2002. Besides her parents she
was preceded in death by her first husband, Tom Carter on October 7, 1979; her
second husband, Robert Wiggans; a step-son, Tony Gene Carter; a step-daughter,
Tomelen Hayes; a brother, Armon Wagner; a sister, Alene Walkins. She is survived
by a son, Ron G. Carter and wife Julie, Harrisonville, Missouri; a daughter,
Diane Roberts and husband Duke, New Hope, Alabama; six grandchildren; four step-
grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a brother, Willie Wagner, Kansas City,
Kansas; two sisters, Elmo Hayes, Turner, Kansas and Winnie Matheson, Waldron,
Arkansas; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00
am on Saturday, November 29, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at
Parks Cemetery at Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
The Waldron News
5 January 2000
WILLIAM LEE (BILLY) WILCOX
William Lee (Billy) Wilcox, 41, of Parks, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 28, 1999
near Parks, Arkansas. He was a truck driver and a Freewill Baptist. Funeral services
were at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 31 at Keener Freewill Baptist Church with burial
at Parks Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived
by his wife, Eula Mae; two daughters, Tabitha Miller of Arcadia, OK and Beth Ann Wilcox
of the home; one son, William Floyd Beshears of Oklahoma City, OK; his mother, Gertrude
Cleon Shelton of Boles, AR; one half-sister, Rhonda Tarkington of Mena, AR; one step-
sister, Darlene Warner of Jackson, CA; one half-brother, Wade Martin of Y-City, AR;
two step-brothers, David Evens of Ink, AR and Kent Shelton of Sutter Creek, CA; two
grandchildren, Samantha Miller and Nicholas Beshears; several nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were Tim Wagner, Lester Thompkins, Donnie Summit,
Floyd Watkins, Monty Hunt and Phillip Holloway. Honorary pallbearers were Andy Edge,
Glenn Beshears and Ed Thompkins.
Scott County Times
9 January 2002
CHARLOTTE WILES
Charlotte Louise Wiles, 75, of Harvey, Arkansas died Saturday,
January 5, 2002 in her home. She was a retired owner and operator of
a grocery store and a Catholic.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 10 am
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with interment at Chant
Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband John Wiles of the home; one son,
James (W.T.) Jones of Harvey, Arkansas; one sister Christine Nelms of
McAlister, Oklahoma; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Scott County Times
27 July 2005
JOHN WILES
John A. Wiles, age 76, of Harvey, Arkansas died Sunday, July 24, 2005 in a Little Rock hospital. He
was a member of the William T. Parks Lodge #376, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a Shriner. He is survived
by one son, James (W.T.) Jones of Pearcy, Arkansas; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel, Waldron,
with burial at Chant Cemetery at Y-City, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
The Waldron News
12 January 2000
ESTLENE "KAY" WILHITE
Estlene "Kay" Wilhite, 74, of Hayward, California, died Monday, January 3, 2000 in a
Hayward, CA hospital. She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at Chant Cemetery at Y-City, AR with burial following
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by her
husband, Raymond of the home; two sons, Rick Wilhite of Pleasanton, CA and Steve Wilhite
of San Leandro, CA; five sisters, Freeda Taylor of Waldron, AR, Von Phillips of Springfield,
OR, Opal Neely of Springfield, OR, Wanda Wilkinson of Roseburg, OR and Jean Chitwood of
Tulsa, OK; one brother, Seth Taylor of Boles, AR; and three grandchildren, Matthew,
Melissa and Christopher.
The Waldron News
20 June 2007
LENA WILLHITE
Lena Willhite, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas died June 11, 2007 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker. Funeral
service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2007 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial in Parks
Cemetery in Parks under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one son, Harold
L. Morris of Van Buren, AR; two sisters, Gertrude Freeman and Ruby Thurman both of Ft. Smith, AR; six
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
The Waldron News
30 June 1999
PEGGY LOU WILKETT
Peggy Lou Wilkett, 65, of Mansfield, Arkansas, died on Thursday,
June 24, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was retired from Tyson
Industries. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June
26 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Kirk
Cemetery in Cauthron, Arkansas.
She is survived by four daughters, Shirley Paulette Brewer,
Carolyn James, and Cindy Cunningham, all of Mansfield, AR and Janis
Poldo of Van Buren, AR; two sons, Sonny Wilkett and Marc Wilkett, both
of Mansfield; one sister, Mary Litchford of Huntington, AR; 19
grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Darren Elmore, Jimmy Elmore, Johnny Elmore,
Johnny James, Donnie Niblett, Charlie Brewer, Steve Duncan, and Richie
Holt. Funeral services were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Mansfield, AR.
The Waldron News
25 February 2004
ALIE MERLE "ELLER" WILLIAMS
Alie Merle "Eller" Williams, 84, of Springfield, Oregon, died Thursday, February 19, 2004. She
was born in Waldron, Arkansas to Hiram and Ida (Hutchens) Bottoms. She married her husband,
William E. Williams in Waldron, Arkansas on April 15, 1934. Throughout her life she lived in
Waldron until 1943, then in Reedley, CA in Orange County until 1954. She then lived in Springfield,
OR until 2001 and moved to Eugene, OR until her death. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker, waitress,
and a winery assembly line worker. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crochet work, country music,
dancing, good jokes, gardening, and all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren. She received an education in elementary school and the school of hard knocks. Graveside
service was at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 23 at Springfield Memorial Gardens with burial under the
direction of Springfield Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. She is survived by two daughters, Lanora
Slanga of Albany, OR and Dessie N. Williams of Salem, OR; two sons, Don Williams of Eugene, OR and
Roger D. Williams, Sweet Home, OR; three sisters, Vernell Beyard of Waldron, AR, Lucille Williams of
Reedley, CA and Bess Bobbitt of Arkansas; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren and nine
step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Williams, daughter,
Wanda Dean, a grandchild, Eric Slanga, and seven brothers and sisters.
The Waldron News
3 April 2002
BEULAH MAE AMMONS-WILLIAMS
Beulah Mae Ammons-Williams, born March 21, 1918 in Nola,
Arkansas died Friday, March 8, 2002 in Community Hospital in San
Bernardino, California due to perforated gastric ulcer.
She was buried March 16 in Barstow, California. She joins
her parents, Rosa Mae Ammons and James T. (Jim) Ammons, a sister,
Bonnie Marie, a brother Edgar, a sister-in-law Clemmie, her
husband Elmer Williams, infant son Charles, a son, Marion David (M.D.),
a daughter Wanda June and a grandson, Justin in heaven.
Grandmother to eight surviving grandchildren, 13 great-
grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren. She is survived by
her daughter Sharon and her son James; and the family of Edgar and
Clemmie Ammons.
Correspondence can be sent to Sharon Williams-Hughes, 7
Oaklands Rd., Mt. Eden, Auckland, New Zealand; or e-mail ENZEDDA@xtra.co.nz.
Arkansas is forever in our hearts.
The Waldron News
13 June 2001
REVEREND BILLY D. WILLIAMS
Reverend Billy D. Williams, 58, of Ozark, Arkansas died Thursday, June 7,
2001 at his homein Ozark, Arkansas. He was a retired pastor of several
Pentecostal Churches in the area.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2001 at Shaffer
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Highland Cemetery in Ozark, AR under the
direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Laurie Williams, of Ozark, AR; daughters
Robbin Archer of Cabot, AR and Gwen English of Altus, AR, Hope Van Lauvan of
Clarksville, AR; stepdaughter, Terri Pullen of Ozark, AR; two stepsons, David
Pullen of Ozark, AR and Jonathan Pullen of Ozark, AR; his mother, Joyce Marie
Williams of Ozark,AR; sisters, Brenda Huntsinger Stacy of Ozark, AR and Linda
Flores of Waldron, AR; one brother, Nick Williams of Ozark, AR; 13 grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Rev. Joe Lancaster, Rev. Jim McElhaney, Rev. Lonnie
Sheppard, Rev. Carl Sory, Rev. Larry Willis, and Rev. Billy Paul Roberts.
Scott County Times
30 May 2001
BLANCHE WILLIAMS
Blanche M. Williams, 72, of Waldron died Tuesday, May 22, 2001 in a
Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, a member of the Mercy Hospital
Auxiliary and on the Scott County Fair Board.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday, May 26, 2001 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Freedom Cemetery in
Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Donald H. Williams of the home; two
sons, Richard of Fulton, Missouri and Scott of Panama City, Florida; and
three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were David Smith, Terry Rice, Richard Brigance, David
Williams, Glen Boggs and Wayne Langley.
The Waldron News
10 June 1998
BRYCE N. WILLIAMS
Bryce N. Williams, a former resident of Waldron, died June 4,1998 in
Paris, Texas after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held on Monday, June 8 at I 1:00 a.m. at the
Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. Rev. Keith Holleman was the officiating
minister and assisted Melba Owens with the music. Burial was in the Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery. Kenneth Deatherage, Denver Jones, Clyde Audas, Bob
Huston, Charles Newberry, and Cyrel Roach served as pallbearers.
Mr. Williams was born in Hodgens, Oklahoma and grew up in Waldron,
the son of Dennis C. Williams and Dora P. Farnsworth, who were from
pioneer Scott County families. He was a veteran of World War II, serving
as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He attended Purdue University and the
University of Houston, and was an engineer. He was retired from Brown &
Root and also worked for Texas Eastman Company. He was a member of the
Methodist Church.
Mr. Williams is survived by a son, Stephen Thomas Williams, of
Indiana; two daughters, Carole Williams Brown, of Washington, D.C. and
Donna Jean Williams, of Fairfax, Virginia; two grandchildren: Christopher
and Susannah Brown; brother, Melbern D. Williams, of Mesa, Arizona; a
sister, Joyce William Roach, of Pittsburg, Texas; niece an nephews Cindy
Strube and Jon Roach of Mt. Pleasant, Tex. and Philip Roach, of Houston,
Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Loren Williams.
He also leaves several cousins in this area and a host of friends.
Bates Cooper Robison Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, Texas was in
charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
30 March 2005
BURL WILLIAMS
Burl Williams, age 86, of Waldron died Thursday, March 24, 2005 in a Waldron hospital. He was born
July 10, 1918 in Scott County. He was a very busy welder for fifty years and an active member of several
churches over the years. Burl loved to fish and will be missed by many friends and several nieces and
nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Allie (Knowe) Williams and
son, Fred Williams. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Norma Jo; one daughter, Shirley and husband
James House of Waldron; one daughter-in-law, Sharon Williams of Waldron; two sons, David and wife Annette
Williams of Reno, Nevada; James and wife Carol Williams of Fremont, California; eleven grandchildren and
twenty great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Carolan Cemetery near Booneville under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Glen Boggs, Jimmy Graham, Steve Hattabaugh, Roger Milton,
Ronnie, Rick and Mike Metcalf. Serving as honorary pallbearers were men of Temple Baptist
Church.
The Waldron News
5 September 2007
CHARLIE ALLEN WILLIAMS
Charlie Allen Williams, 90, of Mansfield, Arkansas died August 27, 2007 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a
heavy equipment operator. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2007 at Freedom Church with burial
at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived
by his wife, Dovie of the home; two sons, Arnold Williams of Mansfield, AR and Paul Williams of Mansfield, AR;
four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Nick Evans, Glen Harrison, Davy Lowery, Kevin
Jolly, Mack McCafferty and Lester James Smith, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry and Allen
Williams.
Scott County Times
8 October 2003
DONALD HUGH WILLIAMS
Waldron--Donald Hugh Williams, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, October 4,
in Waldron. He was a retired machinist, retired from the U.S. Navy, veteran of Korean
and Vietnam, Baptist, former president of Scott County Farm Bureau, member of
Masonic Grand Lodge of Mineola, Texas. The funeral service will be held 11:00 am
Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at 2:00 pm
interment service at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie
Riddle, Richard Barnett, Tom Cox, Dick Goodgame, Dewey Hatcher, Wayne Langley,
Terry Rice, Caleb Free and Eddie Hooper. He is survived by two sons, Richard
Williams of Fulton, Missouri and Scott Williams of Panama City, Flordia; and three
grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society,
c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
Scott County Times
24 October 2001
JESSIE WILLIAMS
Jessie Sue Williams, 80, of Waldron died Thursday, October 18, 2001
in the Waldron Nursing Home. She was a homemaker, a Baptist and the 1996
Queen of Pinewood Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Wednesday, October 24, 2001
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Pleasant
Grove #2 Cemetery in Abbott, Arkansas.
She is survived by her nursing home family and friends.
Pallbearers were Worman Owens, Donnie Owens, Jim Nelson, Randy
Butler and Ralph Butler.
Scott County Times
24 July 2002
JOYCE WILLIAMS
Joyce Ann Jeffery Williams of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away July 17th at Sparks Medical Center, Ft. Smith, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was born April 26, 1952. She was a former employee of the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Forest Service and Bank of Waldron. She was a member of the Waldron Assembly of God Church. She was a Waldron High School graduate and attended Arkansas Tech University.
Joyce loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She home schooled her daughters for several years. She had a natural ability for the arts and loved to pencil sketch lovely outdoor scenes and beautiful animals.
Joyce is survived by her husband of nearly 25 years, Arnold, daughters of the home, Julie Nicole and Linda Michelle. Mother Elgie Tinder Jeffery. Her brothers Charles Jeffery and James Jeffery of Waldron. Also, her sisters, Dorothy Owens of Waldron and Norma Jeffery Carnahan of Little Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Williams, her father-in-law and mother-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
Her father, Arthur E. (Slim) Jeffery and a sister, Shirley Ann Jeffery, preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 19, 2002 at Waldron Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Ray Reynolds and Rev. Sam Waganer officiating. Interment will be at the Freedom Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Pallbearers were Joel Goddard, Matt McCafferty, Mike Owens, Jimmy Jeffery, Phillip Holland and Bobby Owens.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons International Assoc.
The Waldron News
14 February 2007
JOYCE MARIE WILLIAMS
Joyce Marie Williams, 84, of Ozark, Arkansas died Thursday, February 8, 2007 in Ozark, Arkansas. She was
a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Williams and three sons, Billy Dewayne
Williams, Eugene Williams and Harvey Allen Williams, Jr. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church
of Ozark, AR and a member of the Red Hat Society - Ladies in Red. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday,
February 10, 2007 at Assembly of God Church of Ozark, AR with burial at Highland Cemetery in Ozark under
the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Huntsinger Stacy
of Ozark, AR and Linda Flores of Waldron, AR; one son, Nick Williams of Ozark, AR; two sisters, Wanda
Sears and Geneva Pickel of Cabot, AR; two brothers, R.C. Hughes of Ozark, AR and Scott Hughes of Biscoe,
AR; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Nicky
Williams, Jason Flores, Allen Goines, Rudy Acosta, Nathan Rodriguez, and Ben Williams. Honorary
pallbearers were Richard Wright, Luis Flores, Chris Hillard, Gary English, Kyle Goines, Dillon Goines
and Erik Hutchens.
Scott County Times
18 September 2002
LEO G. WILLIAMS
Greenwood--Funeral services for Leo G. Williams, 82, of Greenwood
were held Monday, Septmber 16, 2002 at 10 am at McConnell Funeral Home
Chapel in Greenwood. Burial followed at Old Jenny Lind Cemetery at Jenny
Lind under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
Mr. Williams died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at his home
in Greenwood. He was an Army veteran of WWII, was retired from Baldor
and was a member at Greenwood First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alta of the home; two daughters,
Donna Morris of Fort Smith and Saundra Coble of Ozark; five sons,
Bob Williams of Kansas City, Missouri, Jerry Don Williams of Waldron,
Joe Williams and Sam Williams both of Greenwood and Bill Booth of
Kansas City, Missouri; four sisters, Bertha Immel of Lopaco, California,
Dovie Stephens of Weatherford, Texas, Ollie Mae Srader ofPetersburg,
Texas and Faye Taylor of Lubbock, Texas; a brother, Weldon Williams
of Ralls, Texas; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grand-
children. Pallbearers were Mark Williams, Roy Williams, Phillip Williams,
Rick Powell, Chris White and Roy Hicks.
Scott County Times
7 January 2004
LETHA WILLIAMS
Letha M. Williams, 88, of Parks, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 31, 2003 in
a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Parks Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Friday, January 2, 2004, Martin Funeral Home
Chapel with burial at Parks Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Eula
Mae Wilcox of Parks, Arkansas; one niece and one nephew.
The Waldron News
11 October 2006
LORA BELL WILLIAMS
Lora Bell Williams, 94, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 2, 2006 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vestil A. Williams. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #3 in Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by a brother, Floyd Hutchens of
Weiser, Idaho; a sister, Ethel Horn of Waldron, AR; a special niece of her late husband, Vivian Gerry
Wilson of Oklahoma City, OK; and several other nieces and nephews. The body is being cremated under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. A memorial service was planned for Saturday, October
7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #3 near Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
24 September 2003
LOUISE WILLIAMS
Danville--Louise Williams, age 69 of Danville died Monday, September 15, 2003 at
her daughters home in Mt. George. Mrs. Williams was born March 10, 1934 in Olio,
Scott County, Arkansas to the late Clyde and Frances Almedia Elzadie Wilkins
Miller. She was a retired cook for Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville and
Wayne Farms. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil C. "Kip" Williams.
Survivors are one son, Gary Williams of Mt. George; three daughters and sons-
in-law, Belinda and Reece Lowell of Mt. George, Sheila and David Chrisman of
Waldron and Amber and Rick Mahffey of Blue Ball; three brothers, Sheldon Miller
of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Thomas Miller of Kingston and Bobby Miller of Waltreak;
a sister, Karen James of Waveland; seven grandchildren, Tel Millard of Danville,
Billy Chrisman of Waldron, Jeff Reece of Pontoon, Lora Beasley of Ola and Lacey
Chrisman, Amy Chrisman and Katelyn Chrisman all of Bluffton; four great-grandchildren,
Kelli Reece and Kala Reece both of Pontoon, Shelby Beasley of Ola and Brandon
Mahffey of Waldron; one great-great granddaughter, Sydney Lexie Alexander of
Pontoon; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Services
were held Wednesday, September 17, 2003, 10:00 am at Waltreak Church with Elder
Dennis Horn officiating. Interment was at Egypt Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home
of Danville. Pallbearers were Roger Owens, Austin Jacob, Virgil Lee Wilkins, Lance
Wilkins, Roy Underwood and Clifton Reece. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Bagwell,
Rube Williams, Jim Williams, Larry Williams and Doug Gibbs.
Scott County Times
28 August 2002
MARION WILLIAMS
Abbott--Funeral services for Marion Williams, 88, of Abbott
were held Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 10 am at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel in Mansfield. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove #2 in
Abbott under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Mr. Williams died Wednesda