Georgia Nell Hicks Hanson 79 of Plano, Texas and formerly of El Dorado
died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 at the Medical Center of Plano.
Born May 27, 1928, in New Hope, Arkansas, she was the daughter of
Marion Shepherd and Annie Lavinia Chisholm Hicks.
She was an executive of south Central Bell Telephone Company, employed
from 1952 until her retirement in 1986 as the Traffic Manager for the
state of Alabama. She was a former member of Saint Mark United
Methodist Church in El Dorado.
Curtis Lee Allen, 60, of Smackover, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at his
home.
The son of Richard Lee Allen and L.C. Johnson, he was born Nov. 5,
1947, in Camden. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and
was awarded a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He was a member of
First Baptist Church in Smackover.
He was preceded in death by his father; his stepfather, Brady Meekins;
his grandmother, Adline Johnson; and his grandfather, Boise Johnson.
Survivors include his mother, L.C. Meekins of Smackover; three
stepsons, Veotis Davis, Stanley Davis and Machael Holmes; six brothers,
Arthur Lee Allen of Smackover, Bob Allen of Camden, Johnnie Fort of
Conyers, Ga., Charles Nettles Jr. of California, and the Rev. Samuel
Nettles and Melvin Allen-Burns of Detroit; and two sisters, Patricia
Allen and Bessie Mae Goodwin of Detroit.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, 404 MLK,
in Smackover, with the Rev. Samuel Nettles officiating. Burial will be
in Hicks Cemetery under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.
CHARLLA A. BURROW
Charlla A. Young Burrow, 40, of Conway, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008.
Born in El Dorado on June 22, 1967, she was a daughter to Charles and
Brenda (Burge) Young of El Dorado.
She was a beloved mother, daughter and sister. Charlla loved everyone
and was a person that stood out among the crowd. She loved her
children, parents, family and people, from the very core of her heart.
She befriended many in all walks of life. Her main purpose in life was
to share a unique kind of love and pass it on so that others would
learn from it and pass it on to others. Charlla was a light in all our
hearts that will never burn out; she was truly a Daddy’s girl, where he
was, she was. Charlla loved her children with a God kind of love and
she always saw the best in them. There was nothing they could not talk
to her about or she could not talk to them about. Makenzi and Tanner
were the air she breathed. All will truly miss her.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Evelyn and L.E.
Burge; paternal grandfather, Ervin Young; a sister, K.K. Young; and an
uncle, Jerry Lee Young
Survivors include her children, Tanner and Makenzi Burrow of
Greenbrier; her parents; her sisters, Jodie Sutherlin (David), Nedra
Roe (Scott); a brother, Chuck Young (Devin); paternal grandmother,
Virginia Young of El Dorado; maternal grandmother, Sue Burge; nephews,
Aaron, Austin and Ryan Young, and Josh Sutherlin and numerous aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Roller McNutt
Funeral Home, in Greenbrier. Interment will follow at Pleasant Valley
Cemetery in Wooster.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home.
On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
OLIVER FOYIL SR.
Oliver “Kendon” Foyil Sr., 86, of El Dorado, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008,
at Oak Ridge Nursing Home following a long illness.
Born on Dec. 27, 1921, in Junction City, he was the son of Walter A.
and Nettie Powell Foyil. He had worked in the oilfield and most
recently as a house painter. A World War II veteran, he was in the
Normandy invasion and Central France campaigns with the 347th
Engineers. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and
Disabled Veterans of America. He was a member of Mount Union Baptist
Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lena Hux; a
daughter, Rhonda Faye Foyil; a grandson, Tracy Kent Foyil; and his
wife, Madeline Amis Foyil.
Survivors include a son, O.K. Pete Foyil Jr. of Crane, Texas; a
daughter, Elaine Whatley of Culleoka, Tenn.; five grandsons and 16
great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Smyrna Cemetery with
the Rev. Don Travis officiating. Bailey Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Memorials maybe made to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El
Dorado, AR 71730.
CHARLES H. LINDSEY
Charles Henry Lindsey, of Kansas City, Mo., and formerly of El Dorado,
died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Kansas City.
Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home.
EARNEST MINER
Earnest Miner, 65, of Harrell, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008.
The son of Irene Burks and James Miner, he was born in Harrell.
Survivors include one son, James Miner of Harrell; two daughters,
Lashundra Hegler of Hampton and Roquell Hegler of Pine Bluff; two
brothers, Vernice Miner of Milwaukee, and James Arthur Miner of El
Dorado; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Harrell
with the Rev. Maurice Gaskin officiating. Burial will be in Ricks
Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Williams Funeral Home of Fordyce.
Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family will be at 823 Cedar St. in Hampton.
ED RICHARDSON
Ed Richardson, 63, of Columbia, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008.
He was born May 10, 1944, in Piedmont, Mo., the son of Newman and
Isabelle Richardson. He attended the University of Missouri and
graduated from Pratt Institute of Art in 1970. For the next 25 years,
he traveled the world making movies.
He served as art director or production designer for over two dozen
films including Badlands (1971), High Anxiety (1977), American Gigolo
(1979), Cat People (1982), Scarface (1983), Thief of Hearts (1984),
Blaze (1989), Avalon (1990), Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
(1991), Love Affair (1992), and Toys (1992), for which he received an
Academy Award nomination.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include two sisters, Carol Cobb of El Dorado and Geneva Crews
of Manchester, Mo.; two brothers, Dr. Rayman Richardson of Fairmont,
W.Va., and David Richardson of Seoul, South Korea; and many nieces and
nephews.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in Columbia at a
future date.
TRENIE SMITH
Trenie Smith, 87, of Strong, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at Timberlane
Health and Rehabilitation in El Dorado.
Arrangemets will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home.
GEORGE C. THURMON
George C. Thurmon, 89, of Spearsville, La., died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Born June 1, 1918, in Blanchard Springs, he was the son of Grover
Colvin and Alma Jane Patterson Thurmon. Mr. Thurmon was a farmer by
trade and a long time member of Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Stevie Overstreet;
great-grandson, Toby Wilson Jr.; sister, Ruby Pennington; brothers,
Billy Thurmon, Henry Thurmon, Frank Thurmon and Ernest Thurmon; and
son-in-law, Darden Williams.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Etta Mae Thurmon of
Spearsville; two sons, Leon Thurmon and his wife, Violet, of Junction
City, and Earl Thurmon and his wife, Patricia, of Spearsville; two
daughters, Jean Williams of Bernice, La., and Esther Mullins and her
husband, Donald, of Farmerville, La.; 15 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and numerous
nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist
Church with the Rev. Richard Methvin and the Rev. Rubin Weaver
officiating and Mr. Thurmon’s grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Interment will be in Beech Grove of Bailey Funeral Home.
The family will be at the Thurmon residence at 2110 Tucker Store Road,
Spearsville, and will receive friends for visitation from 5 until 9
p.m. today at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church.
The Thurmon family extends thanks for their loving care to Dr. Greg
Smart and staff, the staff of Professional Home Health of Bernice, and
the staff of Hospice of Caring Hearts of Dubach, La.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Caring Hearts, 463 Pea Ridge Road,
Dubach, LA 71235.
Online registry at www.baileyfuneralhome.net
LILLIAN J. WARD
Lillian J. Ward, 75, of El Dorado, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, as a
result of injuries received in an auto accident.
Born Sept. 23, 1932, in Sarah, Miss., she was the daughter of Luther H.
and Lillie Mae Campbell Jones. She was a caregiver to the elderly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lee Ward; two
sisters, Sylvia Cupples and Ruby Ratkay; and a brother, Robert Jones.
Survivors include two sons, Oren McCullough of Iraq and Paul Thomas
Whiteley of Albuquerque, N.M.; three daughters, Sylvia McCullough
Miller of Hoover, Ala., Ruth Renee Baysinger of Fort Worth, Texas, and
Evelyn Whiteley Farhan of Arlington, Texas; one sister, Velma Irene
Jones of El Dorado; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bailey Funeral
Home chapel with Paul Thomas Whiteley and the Rev. Scott Ethridge
officiating.
MAX A. WILLIAMS
Max A. Williams, 67, of Junction City, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at
Life Touch Hospice House following a brief illness.
Born May 27, 1940, in Union County, he was the son of Kirby and Elsie
Bryant Williams.
Max was a retired supervisor in several departments with Great Lakes
Chemical Co. after 35 years of employment. He was a member of First
Baptist Church in Junction City.
Following his retirement, he was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting
and fishing and being a grandfather to his special grandchildren. Max
was a man who could do most anything he set his mind to do. He worked
in road construction, as an automobile mechanic, and could fix anything
that was torn up, or at least rig it temporarily.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Dovie Williams;
and his stepfather, Billy Thurmon.
Survivors include his wife of more than 48 years and high school
sweetheart, Peggy Nelson Williams of Junction City; three sons, Keith
Williams of El Dorado, Tony Williams (Carol) of Junction City and Max
Kirby (Lil Max) Williams of Dallas, Texas. Also surviving is one
brother, Dalbert “Blackie” Williams (Norene) of Junction City.
Grandchildren surviving are Brandon Williams, Jana Norris, and Jenny
Williams; and one great-grandchild, Linley. Survivors also include a
stepsister, Peggy Thompson; brother-in-law, Bill Nelson and his wife,
Rita; sister-in-law, Patsy Owens and her husband, Glen; and many
nieces, nephews and cousins. Max’s extended family includes his special
friend and fishing partner, Earl Phillips, Jr.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of
Junction City with the Revs. Claude Patterson and Buddy Boatright
officiating.
Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City under the
direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
The family will be at 502 S. Pine and will receive friends at Bailey
Funeral Home in Junction City.
Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle,
El Dorado, AR 71730; the First Baptist Church Van Fund, P. O. Box 267,
Junction City, AR 71749; or to Roselawn Cemetery, P. O. Box 837,
Junction City AR 71749.
Funeral for Curtis Lee Allen, 60, of Smackover, will be at 1 p.m. today
at First Baptist Church, 404 MLK, in Smackover, with the Rev. Samuel
Nettles officiating. Burial will be in Hicks Cemetery under the
direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
ETHAN S. BARTON
Ethan Scott Barton, 7-week-old son of Josh and Allison Barton of El
Dorado, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2008, at his home.
Other survivors include one brother, Regan Barton; paternal
grandparents, Gary and Carol Barton of El Dorado; and maternal
grandparents, Mike and Barbara Haggard of Arlington, Tenn.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Young’s Chapel with the Rev. Scott
Etheridge officiating. Interment will be in Rehobeth Cemetery under the
direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
blic viewing will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. today at the funeral home.
CHARLES BROWN
Charles, “Chuckles,” “Dad,” “Pe-Pop,” “Paw-Po,” “Charlie” Brown, left
us on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Born Sept. 13, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., he was a graduate of the
University of Kansas City and Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary with a bachelor’s of divinity and master’s of theology. He
served as a Presbyterian minister in Troy, Mo., chaplain at the School
of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, and minister at Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Mo. He officially retired in 1993
after serving 23 years at First Presbyterian Church in El Dorado. In
his retirement he moved to Fayetteville, to be near his large family.
He continued to occasionally serve as pulpit supply for Cane Hill
Presbyterian Church, Holiday Island Presbyterian Church, and First
Presbyterian Church of Springdale. He had a great love for music and
often mixed song with his sermons and always appreciated a great choir.
He had a love for the Irish and could be seen around town sporting a
plaid “tam” hat with a red yarn ball. Known to be a “fixer-upper,” he
was unafraid to take on a variety of projects ranging from building
churches to making yo-yos.
Building projects seemed to follow him throughout his life. They
included Williams Chapel at the School of the Ozarks, Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Springfield, the South Arkansas Mental Health
Center in El Dorado, and a dormitory at Lyon College in Batesville that
was named in his honor. Always with a youthful heart, he pushed the
envelope in developing teenage hangouts within the churches he served.
To his family, all of these accomplishments pale in comparison to his
lop-sided swing-set, push cars, marble tower runs, and a sandbox made
from the roof of a three wheel mail cart.
Those in his immediate family who continue their travel here while he
travels on are his wife of 56 years, Jo Anne; his daughter, Carolyn
Powell and husband, Jamie, their children, Valerie, Richard, Russell
and his wife, Rachel; son, Steve and his wife, Karen, and their
children, Cameron, Grayson, Matt and his wife, Ingrid, and their
energetic daughter, Avery; son, Tim and his wife, Donna, and their
children, Miles, Adam, Katherine and Madeline; and son, Marty and his
wife, Stephanie, and their children, Andrew, Brad, Jon and Chelsea. He
is also survived by his sister, Myra, and her husband, Everett Beck.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at First
Presbyterian Church, 695 E. Calvin, Fayetteville. Those wishing to
celebrate his life are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Haiti
Educational Foundation, First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main, El
Dorado, AR 71730; or The Butterfield Village Foundation Scholarship
Fund, 1923 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville, AR 72703.
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown!
Condolences may be sent online to www.beardsfuneralchapel.com
JERRY D. HUNTER
Jerry Dale Hunter, 60, of Louann, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at the
Ouachita County Medical Center.
He was a Mason.
Survivors include his son, Jeff Hunter of El Dorado; daughter, Sharon
Cottrell of Tulsa, Okla.; sister, Sylvia Langley of Camden; and
grandchildren, Kaylan Hunter of El Dorado, Alyssa Cottrell, Zachary
Cottrell, Katelyn Cottrell and Nathan Cottrell, all of Tulsa.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden with
burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Kevin Cottrell will
officiate the service.
Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online
guest registry, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com
GENELL RAULSTON
Genell Raulston, 60, of Calion, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at her
home.
The daughter of Zack and Dorothy Williams, she was born May 8, 1947, in
Plain Dealing, La. She was a member of Willow Grove Missionary Baptist
Church in Calion. She was employed by Calion Lumber Co.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Isaac Nelson
Raulston; a sister; and a stepson.
Survivors include one son, Edward Armstrong of Newark, Calif.; two
stepsons, Cedric Raulston and Ivra Raulston of Little Rock; three
daughters, Angela Hill of El Dorado, Rhonda Gafford of Little Rock, and
Iris Raulston of Richardson, Texas; four brothers, Charles Holmes of
Strong, Richard Williams, Cleveland Williams, and Ray Reed of Calion;
two sisters, Lisa Moore of El Dorado, and Mary Williams of Calion; six
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Willow Grove Missionary Baptist
Church in Calion with the Rev. Kennith Juniel Sr. officiating. Burial
will be in Saint Paul Cemetery in El Dorado under the direction of
Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.
IRA D. THOMPSON
Ira Darrrel Thompson, 65, of El Dorado, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at
Medical Center of South Arkansas following a lengthy illness.
Born June 10, 1942, in Three Creeks, he was the son of Dewey Odis and
Annie Millican Thompson. He had been employed by the City of El Dorado
for 32 years and had retired as street superintendent. He was a veteran
of the U. S. Marine Corps and of the Baptist faith.
Preceding him in death, along with his parents, were a son, Todd
Wallace, and a sister, Gay Scott.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy W. Thompson of El Dorado; a son, John
W. Wallace of El Dorado; two daughters, Kimberly Reese (Mark McLemore)
of El Dorado and Samantha Dougan (Terry) of Calion; and two sisters,
Flo Cloud (Carl) of Waldo and Verda Shell of Monticello. Also surviving
are grandchildren, Terry Dougan, Jonathan Welch, Courtney Wallace,
MacKenzie Wallace, Chris Welch, Darrel Thompson, Lillian Dougan and
Zackary McLemore.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at Bailey Funeral Home
Chapel. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery under the
direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 9 p.m. today at the
funeral home.
Please sign the online registry at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.
Funeral for Charlla A. Young Burrow, 40, of Conway, will be at 1 p.m.
today at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Interment will be in
Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wooster.
LAWTON HICKMAN
Lawton “Pat” Hickman, 77, of El Dorado, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008,
at Life Touch Hospice House.
Arrangements will be announced by Young’s Funeral Directors.
TRENIE C. SMITH
Trenie Christine Smith, 88, of Strong, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2008, at
Timberlane Health and Rehabilitation Center in El Dorado.
The daughter of Mackie and Deanna Smith, she was born Aug. 7, 1919, in
Strong. She was a member of Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Church in
Strong.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Perciel Smith; a
daughter, Janice Smith Scott; three sisters, Viola Massey, Addie Smith
and Nettie Lovett; three brothers, George Lee Smith, John T. Smith and
Joe Smith; and one great-granddaughter, Jasmine Smith.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Truman Smith and his wife, Relda
Faye, and Percy Lee Smith and his wife, Cindy, all of Strong; two
sisters, Dorothy Leichmon of El Dorado, and Tressie Smith of Strong; 22
grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Church
in Strong with Elder Larry Smith officiating. Burial will be in Pine
Grove Cemetery in Strong under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
GEORGE C. THURMON
Funeral for George C. Thurmon, 89, of Spearsville, La., will be at 10
a.m. today at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard
Methvin and the Rev. Rubin Weaver officiating and Mr. Thurmon’s
grandsons serving as pallbearers. Interment will be in Beech Grove
Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
REV. CLAUDE E. TINER
The Rev. Claude Edward Tiner, 56, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at McLaren
Regional Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 23, 1951, in Camden, the son of Linnie Mae Bryant
Tiner and Chester Tiner. He attended Flint Community Schools until
joining the Army, where he completed his education. He was a member of
Judah Full Gospel Baptist Church. He was also a member of UAW Local 651
Spark Plug. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linnie and Chester
Tiner; a brother, Jimmie Bryant; and a sister, Betty Mattox.
Survivors include four sisters, Annie Sue Gordan of Chesterfield,
Mich., Corrine Richmond, Loretta Tanner and Patrice Askew, all of
Flint, Mich.; three brothers, Sammy Tiner of El Dorado, and Larry and
Nathaniel Bryant, both of Flint.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with family hour at 10:30 a.m. at
Judah Full Gospel Baptist Church, G-5380 W. Pierson Road, in Flint.
Benny Stribling will officiate.
Tiner will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home,
906 W. Flint Park Blvd., in Flint, and may be viewed from 2 until 8
p.m. Friday.
Flynn Barnes Jr., 56, of El Dorado, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at the
Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock.
The son of Flynn Barnes Sr. and Pearlene Williams Barnes, he was born
March 4, 1951, in El Dorado. He was employed as a machine operator at
Polyethylene Containers, Inc. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a
member of St. James Baptist Church, where he served as deacon,
president of the Layman, and Sunday School superintendent.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Patsy Jean
Barnes.
Survivors include one son, Flynn J. Barnes III of Jacksonville, N.C.;
two daughters, Tracy L. Barnes and Kenya D. Barnes of El Dorado; and 10
grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church with
the Rev. George Calloway Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Lott Burgy
Cemetery under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home.
The family will be at 409 W. First St.
LOIS C. BORNMANN
Lois Clanton Bornmann, 91, of Magnolia, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9,
2008, at Life Touch Hospice House in El Dorado.
She was born Jan. 6, 1917, in Columbia County, to Hugh Massey and Pearl
(Hicks) Clanton, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Magnolia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, T.W. Bornmann;
two brothers, Eugene and John Roy Clanton; and three sisters, Bernice
Wallace, Lucille Myers, and Hazel Wynns.
Survivors include two nephews, Mike Clanton and Bobby Joe Wilson, both
of Stephens; six nieces, Janelle Silliman of El Dorado, Jamye Curry of
Little Rock, LaJuana Myers Rogers of Tyler, Texas, Melanie Myers Miller
of Galveston, Texas, Cindy West of Cleveland, Ohio, and Imogene Day of
Portsmouth, R.I.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in
Magnolia, with Bro. David Watkins officiating. Burial will follow in
Mount Prospect Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of
Magnolia.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or Life Touch Hospice.
www.lewisfuneralhome.biz
L.G. HICKMAN
L.G. “Pat” Hickman, 77, of El Dorado, went home to be with the Lord
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at Life Touch Hospice House surrounded by
family.
He was born Jan. 5, 1931, in El Dorado to William Edward Hickman and
Lucille Lawton Hickman. He was a sergeant in the National Guard for
nine years of service and an area superintendent at Lion Oil Refinery
Co. He was a dedicated family man, loved fishing and the Razorbacks and
was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William E. and
William L. Hickman; sister, Molly Dean Hickman; and a grandson, Micah
Andrew Hickman.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Cates Hickman of El Dorado; sons, Bill
Hickman and his wife, Susan, of El Dorado, Kenny Hickman and his wife,
Cassie, of Bedford, Texas; daughters, Becki Skinner and her husband,
Charlie, of El Dorado, and Connie Hickman Tanner and her husband,
Scott, of Little Rock; grandchildren, Lindsey Kennebeck and her
husband, Brian, of El Dorado, Angie Childers and her husband, Clayton,
of El Dorado, Charlie Skinner of Fayetteville, Bill Hickman of El
Dorado, Josh Hickman of Bedford, Hannah Hickman of Bedford;
great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Kennebeck of El Dorado and one expected.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in Young’s Chapel
with the Rev. Faron Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at
Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral
Directors.
Visitation will be held from 7 until 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle
Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
CHARLES H. LINDSEY
Charles Henry (Bud) Lindsey, 50, of Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of
Mount Holly, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo.
The son of Charles and Thelma Kilgore Lindsey, he was born Dec. 3,
1957, in Mount Holly. He was a construction worker. He was a member of
Beech Hill Baptist Church in Mount Holly.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Lindsey of Des Moines; four sons,
Zachary Lindsey of Des Moines, Eric Talley, Charles Henry Lindsey Jr.,
and Andre Donzel Lindsey of Minneapolis; one daughter, Janica Faye
Lindsey of Minneapolis; his father, Charles Lindsey of El Dorado; two
brothers, Bobby J. Creer of El Dorado and Charles Edward Bowens of
Camden; and two sisters, Rosemary Sanders and Faye Brown of El Dorado.
Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Beech Hill
Baptist Church in Mount Holly with the Rev. Donald R. Dredd
officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Hill Cemetery in Mount Holly
under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home of El Dorado.
There will be no public viewing at the funeral home. All viewing will
be held at the church.
EMMA PORCHIA
Emma Porchia, 69, of Camden, died Jan. 8, 2008, at her home.
She worked for the Stephens School District for 33 years.
Survivors include six children, Selma Curry, Charlie Porchia, Maurice
Porchia, Callie Baker, Kennedy Porchia, and Susie Porchia; two
brothers, Charles Thompson and Willie Ray Thompson; 12 grandchildren
and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sweet Home Baptist Church in
Buena Vista with the Rev. W.L. Gardner officiating. Burial will be at 4
p.m. in Beech Hill Cemetery in Mount Holly under the direction of Marks
Funeral Home of Magnolia.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. A
wake will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today.
Funeral for Flynn Barnes Jr., 56, of El Dorado, will be at 2:30 p.m.
today at St. James Baptist Church with the Rev. George Calloway Jr.
officiating. Burial will be in Lott Burgy Cemetery under the direction
of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family will be at 409 W. First St.
CHARLES LEE
Charles Lee, 72, of Smackover, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, in
Smackover.
Wilma Dees, 69, died on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at her residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Young’s Funeral Directors in El
Dorado.
RUTH B. DODSON
Ruth B. Dodson, 96, of Magnolia, formerly of Taylor, died on Saturday,
Jan. 12, 2008, at Magnolia Hospital.
She was born on April 27, 1911, in Sarepta, La., to the late Benjamin
and Mary (Walker) Burns. She was a homemaker and a member of Asbury
United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Dodson; and
numerous brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Pat Yates and husband, Larry, of
Emerson; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Welcome Cemetery with
Bro. Eric Goble officiating.
Burial will be under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia.
Visitation will be at the graveside before the service.
Pallbearers will be Welton Bailey, George Stewart, Virgil Fields,
William Smith, Wayne Pickler and Horace Carraway.
Visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz on the Internet.
CARMEN HAIRE
Carmen Haire, 83, of Magnolia, died on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at her
home in Magnolia.
She was born on March 26, 1924, in Sayre to the late Farley and Maye
Miller. She was a homemaker and a member of North Acres Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Tommy G. Haireone
brother, J.C. Miller, and a sister, Norma Hamner.
Survivors include her husband, Arville Haire of Magnolia; daughters
Anne Wilson and husband, Jimmy, of Melrose, Fla., Pat Dyson and
husband, Shorty, of Magnolia; grandsons Alex Haire and wife, Kellie, of
Magnolia, Jeffery Wilson of St. Augustine, Florida, Gene Haire of
Magnolia, Felix Dyson of Jacksonville, Florida; great grandsons, Blake
Wilson of St. Augustine, Florida, Alexander Haire and Tanner Haire of
Magnolia; great granddaughter, Elizabeth Haire of Magnolia.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Lewis Chapel with Bro. Zane Gray
officiating. Burial will be in Philadelphia Cemetery under the
direction of Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia. Visitation was from 6 to 8
p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Tim Carter, Colby Savat, Cody Blagg, Jimmy Miller,
Paul Miller and Robert Miller. Honorary pallbearer will be Steve Savat.
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CLARA HARRIS
Clara Harris, 80, of Magnolia, died on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at
Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden.
Survivors include four sons, Almond and Paul Harris, both of Magnolia,
Jimmy Harris of Dallas, Texas, and Ron Harris of Bossier City, La.;
five daughters, Evelyn Faye Anderson of Houston, Texas, Clara Mullins
and Peggy Harris, both of Magnolia, Allison White of California and
Cindy Burkett of Kansas City, Mo.; 33 grandchildren and 25
great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday at Damascus Baptist Church in
Magnolia with the Rev. Charles Hughey officiating.
Burial will be in Damascus Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. under the direction of
Henderson’s Funeral Service in Magnolia.
MELBA H. LEE
Melba Hill Lee, 66, of Strong, died on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at
Medical Center of South Arkansas following a brief illness.
Born on April 6, 1941, in Union County, she was the daughter of Lee Roy
and Coy Stegall Brown. Mrs. Lee was a member of Lawson Baptist Church
and enjoyed sewing and playing bingo.
An avid gardener, she grew flowers and vegetables. She worked for over
20 years at El Dorado Printing.
Mrs. Lee was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Arthur
Brown.
Survivors include daughters Kristi Misenheimer and husband, Gary,
Lorrie Moudy and husband, Billy Bob, all of El Dorado; sons Michael
Hill and wife, Mary, Scott Hill, Russell “Russ” Hill, all of El Dorado;
and a brother, Ray Brown of Batesville; nine grandchildren, Amber and
Tommy McLeese, Megan Hill, Amy Ainley, Angel Ainley, Drake Moudy,
Dawson Moudy, Dillon Misenheimer, Justin Misenheimer and Amanda Snyder;
and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. on Monday in the chapel of Bailey Funeral Home
with the Rev. Don A. Travis officiating. Interment will be in Liberty
Cemetery near Lawson.
The family will receive friends at the Moudy residence, 215 Moudy Loop,
and at the funeral home from 5 to 8 tonight.
Wilma Lee Dees died on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at her home in El
Dorado.
She was born on March 26, 1938, in Vienna, W.Va. to Harry Freeman Lipps
and Velma V. Bailey Lipps. She was a member of Grace Christian Center
and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Kenneth A. Carter and Charles W.
Price Jr.
Survivors include four daughters, Betty Polley, Marie Truax and her
husband, Bill, Doris Christine Ramsey, all of El Dorado, and Kathy
Norwood of Hot Springs; four brothers: Homer F. Lipps, Thomas L. Lipps,
James F. Lipps, all of Ohio, and William H. Lipps of El Dorado; three
sisters: Patricia Reed of El Dorado, and Bonnie Lorentz and Barbara
Smith, both of Ohio; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a
host of friends.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in Young’s Chapel with the Rev.
Buzzy Sutherland officiating. Interment will be in Arlington Memorial
Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
The family will be at 409 Nick Springs Road in El Dorado.
An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
ELEANOR B. MCMENIS
Eleanor B. McMenis, 85, died on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Smackover.
Arrangements will be announced by Young’s Funeral Directors.
JACQUELINE MONTGOMERY
Jacqueline Montgomery, 51, of El Dorado, died on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2007,
at Life Touch Hospice.
William Sykes Harris, 89, of Warren, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at
his home.
The son of V.B. Harris and Luna Sykes Harris, he was born Oct. 17,
1918, in Bradley County. He received his education in the Warren Public
School System. He attended Arkansas A&M College for two years and
was a 1941 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He
served as a pilot and instructor in the Eastern Flying Command division
of the U.S. Army Corp., stationed at Moultrie, Ga., until the end of
World War II.
He worked at Sam Dixon Hardwood Flooring Co. and Bradley Lumber Co. and
founded Wilson Oak Flooring and Sykes Flooring Co. He served as past
president of the American Parquet Association for 17 years. He was past
member and president of the Warren Rotary Club, a recipient of the
Bradley County Citizen of the Year Award, a founding member and past
president of the Warren Country Club, a member of the First United
Methodist Church, and past chairman of the administrative board of the
church. He was director of Warren Bank and Trust Co. for 30 years. He
served a 10-year term on the University of Arkansas board of trustees
with two years as chairman. He was named honorary citizen of
Fayetteville and presented a key to the city. He served as director of
the University of Arkansas Foundation for 10 years, and was also a
member of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center Board. In 1993, he
received the Distinguished Service Award of the Razorback Foundation.
In 1995, he received the University of Arkansas at Monticello Alumni
Award for Achievement and Merit. He served as a director for the Cotton
Bowl Association for five years, and was awarded the Chancellors Award
from University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Steed Harris;
and a son, William Sykes Harris Jr.
Survivors include a daughter, Sally Harris Barnett of Casscoe; a
sister, Frances Harris Hedrick of Warren; five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Frazer’s Funeral Home in
Warren.
Donor choice memorials are preferred.
CHARLES B. LEE SR.
Charles Bob Lee Sr., 72, of Smackover, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at
his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Henderson’s Funeral Service of
Magnolia.
DOROTHY J. MEADOWS
Dorothy Jean Meadows, 63, of Junction City, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008.
She was born Nov. 22, 1944.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at New Life Worship and
Deliverance Center on U.S. 167 North in Junction City. Burial will
follow in Junction City Community Cemetery under the direction of
Memorial Funeral Home of Homer, La.
A wake will be held from 7:15 until 8:15 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
RACHEL L. NICHOLSON
Rachel Lanelle Mitchell Nicholson, 87, of Warren, died Tuesday, Jan.
15, 2008, at Wagnon Place Nursing Home.
The daughter of Almond Haygood Mitchell and Leona Coon Mitchell, she
was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Warren. She was a homemaker and a member of
First Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Cecil
Nicholson.
Survivors include one son, Lawrence Dale Nicholson of Little Rock; one
brother, Almond Haygood Mitchell of Warren; two grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church in
Warren. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of
Frazer’s Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 30,
Warren, AR 71671.
DOROTHY F. PERRY
Dorothy Francis Perry passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Hot
Springs.
She was born March 26, 1926, and was the daughter of Dorothy and Daniel
Wood in Chico, Calif. and was raised in Fallon, Nev. Dottie was
preceded in death by her husband, Bill Perry; her parents; daughters,
Evon Lee and Diana Marie; and her brother, Danny Wood.
Survivors include her sister, Patty Gray; eight sisters-in-law; seven
brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
After her travels as a military wife, Dottie retired to Hot Springs,
where she enjoyed life with her husband, Bill, on their horse farm. She
was a long-time resident at West Shores and a member of the First
Baptist Church of Hot Springs.
Pallbearers will be David Mitchell, Dr. Gene France, Vincent France,
Ken Daniel, Jim Daniel, and Stephen Kirsch. The family would like to
extend their thanks to Debby Mitchell and Maria Moore for their loving
care and support over the years.
Viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Caruth-Hale
Funeral Home in Hot Springs.
Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. with Dr. John McCallum
officiating.
Burial will be in Magnolia Memorial Park in Magnolia at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church
Building Fund, 2350 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Billy Charles Denton, 59, of Johnsville, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, at
his home.
The son of Wiliam M. Denton and Margaret McClain Denton, he was born
Nov. 15, 1948. He was a disabled Navy veteran.
There are no immediate survivors.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Palestine
Cemetery near Johnsville under the direction of Frazer’s Funeral Home
of Warren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
TOM HALEY
Tom Haley, 90, of Warren, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at Baptist
Medical Center in Little Rock.
The son of John Thomas Haley Sr. and Mary Crook Haley, he was born Jan.
6, 1918, in Dermott. He received his education at Dermott Schools,
Arkansas A&M, Hendrix College and George Washington University. He
served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and practiced law
in Warren in the law firm of Martin and Haley. At his retirement, he
was counsel to the firm of Haley, Claycomb, Roper and Anderson. He was
a member of the Arkansas Bar Association. He was a member and an elder
at First Presbyterian Church in Warren, where he served on the Building
Committee. He was city attorney for the City of Warren from 1948 until
1986.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William Bryan
Haley; and a sister, Mildred Haley Graves.
Survivors include his wife, Anne Crow Haley.
Committal services will be held at 3:45 p.m. Friday at Oakland Cemetery
in Warren under the direction of Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian
Church in Warren. A reception will follow the services.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 212 E. Church St.,
Warren, AR 71671; or to the Thea Foundation, P.O. Box 94234, North
Little Rock, AR 72190.
WILLIAM. S. HARRIS
Funeral for William Sykes Harris, 89, of Warren, will be at 1:30 p.m.
today at First United Methodist Church.
FRANCIS C. HICKS
Francis Carl Hicks, 67, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at
Medical Center of South Arkansas.
Arrangements will be announced by Bailey Funeral Home.
ROBERT M. JERRY
Robert M. Jerry, 42, of Smackover, died suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 16,
2008, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Bailey Funeral Home.
ELEANOR B. McMENIS
Eleanor Blair Jones McMenis, 85, of Smackover, went to be with the Lord
on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, with her loving family by her side at Life
Touch Hospice House.
She was born May 30, 1922, in Little Rock, to Homer Stacy and Nellie
(Redditt White) Jones and graduated from Little Rock High School in
1939.
Eleanor attended Little Rock Junior College and graduated from Ouachita
Baptist University in 1947 and earned her master’s degree in education
from Henderson State University in 1977. Eleanor retired as an
elementary school teacher from the Smackover School District. She was a
member of Delta Kappa Gamma and the Union County Retired Teachers
Association. She was a dedicated and faithful member of Maple Avenue
Baptist Church. Eleanor was a Baptist pastor’s wife and provided many
ministries in different churches. She served as choir director,
pianist, organist, youth director, Sunday School teacher, and was
active in the Women’s Missionary Union. She was a beloved mother and
wonderful role model who loved people unconditionally. Upon her
retirement from teaching, she followed her love of traveling and
visited many wonderful places in Europe including the British Isle, as
well as family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, James Freeman
McMenis; two brothers, J. Clyde and Victor L. White; and a sister,
Thyra White Williams.
Survivors include two sons, James E. McMenis and Robert C. McMenis and
his wife, Kathy, of Smackover; two daughters, Deborah (Debbie) McMenis
Jefcoate and her husband, Rex, of New Zealand, and Barbara McMenis
Teaster-Hancock and Jackie of Benton; sister, Margaret Wann-Jacobs and
her husband, Nelson, of Houston; sisters-in-law, Wanda McMenis and Lola
McMenis, both of Shreveport, La.; grandchildren, Julie McMenis Dodson
and her husband, Scott, of Katy, Texas, James Robert McMenis and his
wife, Jennifer, of Denham Springs, La., Jeffrey Blair McMenis and his
wife, Marcy,of Metairie, La., Chad, Todd, and Blake McMenis, all of
Smackover, Catherine, Kevin, Alice, and Lisa Jefcoate, all of New
Zealand, Susan Bott and Matthew of Springdale; great-grandchildren,
Jessica McMenis, Joseph and Jace Dodson, James Logan McMenis, Zachary
Joseph McMenis, Ryan Christopher Bott and Jye Cowley; and numerous
other relatives and a host of loving friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 unti 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at Maple Avenue Baptist
Church, 1306 Maple Ave., in Smackover, with the Rev. Lawrence Harrison
officiating. Burial will follow in Smackover Cemetery under the
direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
The family will be at 1201 Pine Circle in Smackover.
An online obituary will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
DOROTHY J. MEADOWS
Funeral for Dorothy Jean Meadows, 63, of Junction City, will be at 2:30
p.m. Saturday at New Life Worship and Deliverance Center on U.S. 167
North in Junction City. Burial will be in Junction City Community
Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Homer, La.
A wake will be held from 7:15 until 8:15 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
JACQUELINE MONTGOMERY
Jacqueline Montgomery, 51, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at
Life Touch Hospice House.
Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home.
RACHEL L. NICHOLSON
Funeral for Rachel Lanelle Mitchell Nicholson, 87, of Warren, will be
at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church in Warren. Burial
will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Frazer’s Funeral
Home.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
DOROTHY F. PERRY
Funeral for Dorothy Francis Perry will be at 10 a.m. today at
Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs with Dr. John McCallum
officiating.
Viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Magnolia Memorial Park in Magnolia at 2 p.m. today.
JOSEPH H. TURNER
Joseph Hobart Turner, 61, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at
his home.
The son of John Turner and Hosie Ealy, he was born Sept. 11, 1946, in
El Dorado. He was a 1965 graduate of Washington High School. He served
in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of Free
Union A.M.E. Church. He was employed as a custodian at Medical Center
of South Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Belinda Williams Turner of El Dorado;
one son, Sgt. Curtis Dewayne Williams of Clarksdale, Ky.; one daughter,
Anisa Michelle Hicks of Corpus Christi, Texas; six grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Free Union A.M.E. Church with the
Rev. Angela Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Free Union Cemetery
under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 1 tol 5 p.m. today and from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
L.O. WILLIAMS
L.O. Williams, 64, of Bentonville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008,
at Medical Center Parkway in Bentonville.
He was born June 25, 1943, in the Spotsville Community, to Louis Ogran
Williams Sr. and Margie Marie Smith Williams. He was a maintenance
manager for Delmar Apartments and was a member of Lawson Baptist
Church. L.O. loved fishing, spending time with his family and the
Razorbacks.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Peggy Williams; and
two grandsons, Zachery Richard Kooms and Dylan Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Riddle Williams of Bentonville; a
sister, Shirley Marie Chapman; sons, Louis Ogran Williams III and Joe
Williams; daughters, Karen Filmon, Lisa Kirkpatrick, Lori Bane, Shelia
Denise Williams Bush, LaTasha Williams, Sherry Stiles, and Vicki White;
and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Young’s Chapel with the Rev. David
Preston officiating. Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery in Village
under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
William Sykes Harris, 89, of Warren, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at
his home.
The son of V.B. Harris and Luna Sykes Harris, he was born Oct. 17,
1918, in Bradley County. He received his education in the Warren Public
School System. He attended Arkansas A&M College for two years and
was a 1941 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He
served as a pilot and instructor in the Eastern Flying Command division
of the U.S. Army Corp., stationed at Moultrie, Ga., until the end of
World War II.
He worked at Sam Dixon Hardwood Flooring Co. and Bradley Lumber Co. and
founded Wilson Oak Flooring and Sykes Flooring Co. He served as past
president of the American Parquet Association for 17 years. He was past
member and president of the Warren Rotary Club, a recipient of the
Bradley County Citizen of the Year Award, a founding member and past
president of the Warren Country Club, a member of the First United
Methodist Church, and past chairman of the administrative board of the
church. He was director of Warren Bank and Trust Co. for 30 years. He
served a 10-year term on the University of Arkansas board of trustees
with two years as chairman. He was named honorary citizen of
Fayetteville and presented a key to the city. He served as director of
the University of Arkansas Foundation for 10 years, and was also a
member of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center Board. In 1993, he
received the Distinguished Service Award of the Razorback Foundation.
In 1995, he received the University of Arkansas at Monticello Alumni
Award for Achievement and Merit. He served as a director for the Cotton
Bowl Association for five years, and was awarded the Chancellors Award
from University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Steed Harris;
and a son, William Sykes Harris Jr.
Survivors include a daughter, Sally Harris Barnett of Casscoe; a
sister, Frances Harris Hedrick of Warren; five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Frazer’s Funeral Home in
Warren.
Donor choice memorials are preferred.
CHARLES B. LEE SR.
Charles Bob Lee Sr., 72, of Smackover, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at
his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Henderson’s Funeral Service of
Magnolia.
RACHEL L. NICHOLSON
Rachel Lanelle Mitchell Nicholson, 87, of Warren, died Tuesday, Jan.
15, 2008, at Wagnon Place Nursing Home.
The daughter of Almond Haygood Mitchell and Leona Coon Mitchell, she
was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Warren. She was a homemaker and a member of
First Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Cecil
Nicholson.
Survivors include one son, Lawrence Dale Nicholson of Little Rock; one
brother, Almond Haygood Mitchell of Warren; two grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church in
Warren. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of
Frazer’s Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 30,
Warren, AR 71671.
DOROTHY F. PERRY
Dorothy Francis Perry passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Hot
Springs.
She was born March 26, 1926, and was the daughter of Dorothy and Daniel
Wood in Chico, Calif. and was raised in Fallon, Nev. Dottie was
preceded in death by her husband, Bill Perry; her parents; daughters,
Evon Lee and Diana Marie; and her brother, Danny Wood.
Survivors include her sister, Patty Gray; eight sisters-in-law; seven
brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
After her travels as a military wife, Dottie retired to Hot Springs,
where she enjoyed life with her husband, Bill, on their horse farm. She
was a long-time resident at West Shores and a member of the First
Baptist Church of Hot Springs.
Pallbearers will be David Mitchell, Dr. Gene France, Vincent France,
Ken Daniel, Jim Daniel, and Stephen Kirsch. The family would like to
extend their thanks to Debby Mitchell and Maria Moore for their loving
care and support over the years.
Viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Caruth-Hale
Funeral Home in Hot Springs.
Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. with Dr. John McCallum
officiating.
Burial will be in Magnolia Memorial Park in Magnolia at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church
Building Fund, 2350 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Billy Charles Denton, 59, of Johnsville, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, at
his home.
The son of Wiliam M. Denton and Margaret McClain Denton, he was born
Nov. 15, 1948. He was a disabled Navy veteran.
There are no immediate survivors.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Palestine
Cemetery near Johnsville under the direction of Frazer’s Funeral Home
of Warren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
TOM HALEY
Tom Haley, 90, of Warren, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at Baptist
Medical Center in Little Rock.
The son of John Thomas Haley Sr. and Mary Crook Haley, he was born Jan.
6, 1918, in Dermott. He received his education at Dermott Schools,
Arkansas A&M, Hendrix College and George Washington University. He
served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and practiced law
in Warren in the law firm of Martin and Haley. At his retirement, he
was counsel to the firm of Haley, Claycomb, Roper and Anderson. He was
a member of the Arkansas Bar Association. He was a member and an elder
at First Presbyterian Church in Warren, where he served on the Building
Committee. He was city attorney for the City of Warren from 1948 until
1986.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William Bryan
Haley; and a sister, Mildred Haley Graves.
Survivors include his wife, Anne Crow Haley.
Committal services will be held at 3:45 p.m. Friday at Oakland Cemetery
in Warren under the direction of Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian
Church in Warren. A reception will follow the services.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 212 E. Church St.,
Warren, AR 71671; or to the Thea Foundation, P.O. Box 94234, North
Little Rock, AR 72190.
FRANCIS C. HICKS
Francis Carl Hicks, 67, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at
Medical Center of South Arkansas.
Arrangements will be announced by Bailey Funeral Home.
ROBERT M. JERRY
Robert M. Jerry, 42, of Smackover, died suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 16,
2008, at his residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Bailey Funeral Home.
ELEANOR B. McMENIS
Eleanor Blair Jones McMenis, 85, of Smackover, went to be with the Lord
on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, with her loving family by her side at Life
Touch Hospice House.
She was born May 30, 1922, in Little Rock, to Homer Stacy and Nellie
(Redditt White) Jones and graduated from Little Rock High School in
1939.
Eleanor attended Little Rock Junior College and graduated from Ouachita
Baptist University in 1947 and earned her master’s degree in education
from Henderson State University in 1977. Eleanor retired as an
elementary school teacher from the Smackover School District. She was a
member of Delta Kappa Gamma and the Union County Retired Teachers
Association. She was a dedicated and faithful member of Maple Avenue
Baptist Church. Eleanor was a Baptist pastor’s wife and provided many
ministries in different churches. She served as choir director,
pianist, organist, youth director, Sunday School teacher, and was
active in the Women’s Missionary Union. She was a beloved mother and
wonderful role model who loved people unconditionally. Upon her
retirement from teaching, she followed her love of traveling and
visited many wonderful places in Europe including the British Isle, as
well as family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, James Freeman
McMenis; two brothers, J. Clyde and Victor L. White; and a sister,
Thyra White Williams.
Survivors include two sons, James E. McMenis and Robert C. McMenis and
his wife, Kathy, of Smackover; two daughters, Deborah (Debbie) McMenis
Jefcoate and her husband, Rex, of New Zealand, and Barbara McMenis
Teaster-Hancock and Jackie of Benton; sister, Margaret Wann-Jacobs and
her husband, Nelson, of Houston; sisters-in-law, Wanda McMenis and Lola
McMenis, both of Shreveport, La.; grandchildren, Julie McMenis Dodson
and her husband, Scott, of Katy, Texas, James Robert McMenis and his
wife, Jennifer, of Denham Springs, La., Jeffrey Blair McMenis and his
wife, Marcy,of Metairie, La., Chad, Todd, and Blake McMenis, all of
Smackover, Catherine, Kevin, Alice, and Lisa Jefcoate, all of New
Zealand, Susan Bott and Matthew of Springdale; great-grandchildren,
Jessica McMenis, Joseph and Jace Dodson, James Logan McMenis, Zachary
Joseph McMenis, Ryan Christopher Bott and Jye Cowley; and numerous
other relatives and a host of loving friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 unti 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at Maple Avenue Baptist
Church, 1306 Maple Ave., in Smackover, with the Rev. Lawrence Harrison
officiating. Burial will follow in Smackover Cemetery under the
direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
The family will be at 1201 Pine Circle in Smackover.
An online obituary will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
DOROTHY J. MEADOWS
Funeral for Dorothy Jean Meadows, 63, of Junction City, will be at 2:30
p.m. Saturday at New Life Worship and Deliverance Center on U.S. 167
North in Junction City. Burial will be in Junction City Community
Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Homer, La.
A wake will be held from 7:15 until 8:15 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
JOSEPH H. TURNER
Joseph Hobart Turner, 61, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at
his home.
The son of John Turner and Hosie Ealy, he was born Sept. 11, 1946, in
El Dorado. He was a 1965 graduate of Washington High School. He served
in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of Free
Union A.M.E. Church. He was employed as a custodian at Medical Center
of South Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Belinda Williams Turner of El Dorado;
one son, Sgt. Curtis Dewayne Williams of Clarksdale, Ky.; one daughter,
Anisa Michelle Hicks of Corpus Christi, Texas; six grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Free Union A.M.E. Church with the
Rev. Angela Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Free Union Cemetery
under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 1 tol 5 p.m. today and from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Friday at the funeral home.
L.O. WILLIAMS
L.O. Williams, 64, of Bentonville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008,
at Medical Center Parkway in Bentonville.
He was born June 25, 1943, in the Spotsville Community, to Louis Ogran
Williams Sr. and Margie Marie Smith Williams. He was a maintenance
manager for Delmar Apartments and was a member of Lawson Baptist
Church. L.O. loved fishing, spending time with his family and the
Razorbacks.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Peggy Williams; and
two grandsons, Zachery Richard Kooms and Dylan Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Riddle Williams of Bentonville; a
sister, Shirley Marie Chapman; sons, Louis Ogran Williams III and Joe
Williams; daughters, Karen Filmon, Lisa Kirkpatrick, Lori Bane, Shelia
Denise Williams Bush, LaTasha Williams, Sherry Stiles, and Vicki White;
and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Young’s Chapel with the Rev. David
Preston officiating. Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery in Village
under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Alvin James “A.J.” Hall, 80, of El Dorado, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008,
at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
The son of Tom and Betty Morgan Hall, he was born Jan. 7, 1928, in
Lisbon, La. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a
member of Douglas Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. and was a retired
employee of Southern Folders Co.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Alice
Johnson and Lou Ella Crow; and 12 brothers, Odie, Henry, Bobby, John
Will, Jimmy Long, James Henry, David, Dewitte, Calvin, Leon, Ivory and
Lonni.
Survivors include 11 children, Vada Smith, Christopher Paul Thomas,
Scotty Hall, Orlando Hall, Tracy Hall and Demetrius Hall, all of El
Dorado, Alvin Keith Thomas of Magnolia, Albert Moore of Minden, La.,
Pam Hall Palmer of Duncanville, Texas, Cassandra Ross of Dallas, and
Alvin James Hall of Plymouth, Minn.; one brother, T.J. Hall of El
Dorado; 30 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Douglas Chapel Missionary
Baptist Church with the Rev. D.L. Hegler officiating. Burial will be in
Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Lisbon under the direction of Andrews
Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Saturday at the funeral home.
F. CARL HICKS
F. Carl Hicks, 67, of Junction City, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at
Medical Center of South Arkansas following a sudden illness.
Born Sept. 19, 1940, in Palmetto, La., he was the son of Jonathan
“Johnny” and Thelma Golmon Hicks. A retired truck driver, he worked for
several local companies, Great Lakes Chemical and Prescolite.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Eleanor Hicks; and a
son, Timothy Hicks.
Survivors include three daughters, Ruth Williams of Strong, Michelle
Brumley of El Dorado, and Carla Hicks of Cleveland, Miss.; a son,
Michael Hicks of El Dorado; three brothers, Dan Hicks and Roy Hicks,
both of Pineville, La., and John Hicks of Shelby, Ala.; two sisters,
Janice Huffstutler of Dallas and Julia Lewis of McKinney, Texas; and
six grandchildren.
After cremation by Bailey Funeral Home, a memorial service will be held
at 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Church near Three Creeks with the Rev.
Johnny Johnstone officiating.
Memorials maybe made to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El
Dorado, AR 71730.
ROBERT M. JERRY
Robert M. “Mike” Jerry, 42, of Smackover, died Wednesday, Jan. 16,
2008, at his residence.
Born Feb. 12, 1965, in Magnolia, he was the son of Robert M. and Audrey
Payne Jerry. Jerry was the owner-operator of Heaven’s Best Carpet
Cleaners and a member of First Baptist Church of Smackover.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Jerry; and his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jerry and Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Payne.
Survivors include his mother, Audrey Simpson of Smackover; a brother,
Kenneth Jerry of Smackover; a sister, Anita Alvarado of Bryant; his
daughters, Whitney Jerry of Valley, Ala., and Katherine Jerry of
Smackover; and a son, Ryan Jerry, also of Smackover.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with the
Revs. Johnny Parrick and Vaughn Blue officiating. Interment will be in
Liberty Cemetery in Lawson under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
CHARLES B. LEE SR.
The Rev. Charles Bob Lee Sr., 72, of Smackover, died Thursday, Jan. 10,
2008, at his residence.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Lee Jr., and John Gene Pierce, both
of Smackover; four daughters, Vicki Patton and Joyce lee, both of Los
Angeles, Sharon Lee of Pine Bluff, and Ruby Billings of Smackover; two
brothers, Virgil Lee of Star City and Elbert Lee of Smackover; one
sister, Susie Lee Easter of Magnolia; and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church in
Smackover with the Rev. A.A. Howell officiating. Burial will be at 3:30
p.m. in Sweet Canaan Cemetery in Smackover under the direction of
Henderson’s Funeral Service of Magnolia.
Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
DOROTHY J. MEADOWS
Funeral for Dorothy Jean Meadows, 63, of Junction City, La., will be at
2:30 p.m. Saturday at New Life Deliverance Worship Center on U.S. 167
North in Junction City. Burial will be in Junction City Community
Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Homer, La.
A wake will be held from 7:15 until 8:15 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
DELOISE J. MIXON
Deloise Jean “DittyBop” Mixon, 57, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at
Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas.
The daughter of Ellis and Mayola Gaines Parker, she was born Oct. 27,
1950, in El Dorado. She was a member of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist
Church in Urbana. She was valedictorian of Gardner High School in 1968.
She attended Mountain View Junior College in Dallas, where she received
a realtor’s license. She was employed at Georgia Pacific in Crossett
for 14 years before she retired.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mayola Parker; two brothers,
King David Parker and Ellis Parker Jr.; and one sister, Clistine Evans.
Survivors include one son, Ricky Parker of Dallas; one daughter, Nicole
Jenkins of Dallas; her father, Ellis Parker Sr.; one brother, Curtis
Parker of Urbana; two sisters, Mary Ann Owens of Dallas and Sherry
Levingston of Urbana; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist
Church with the Rev. Daniel King officiating. Burial will be in Mount
Zion Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 11
a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Family hour will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
JACQUELINE MONTGOMERY
Jacqueline Montgomery, 51, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at
Life Touch Hospice House.
The daughter of Lacy Montgomery and Evelyn Fannie McCullar Peterson,
she was born May 1, 1956, in El Dorado. She served in the U.S. Army.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include a brother, Melbo Montgomery of Junction City; and one
sister, Yolanda Gray of Minneapolis.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. George Calloway Jr. officiating. Burial will be in New
Home Cemetery in Junction City, La., under the direction of Andrews
Funeral Home.
There will be no public viewing or visitation at the funeral home. All
viewing will be held after the service.
BOBBY J. SMITH
Bobby Joe Smith, 76, of Cabot, and formerly of Rosston, died Tuesday,
Jan. 8, 2008, at St. Vincent Hospital in Sherwood.
The son of Frank and Allie Mae Dixon Smith, he was born Jan. 21, 1931,
in Rosston. He was in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was
a member of El Dorado Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one half-brother, Charles Ray
McGraw; and one grandson, Tony Hudson.
Survivors include one son, John David Smith of Cabot; two daughters,
Brenda Faye Hudson of Calion and Jo Ann Zukowski of Mablevale; five
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rosston
Cemetery with the Rev. Don Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow. In
case of inclement weather, services will be held at Rosston Baptist
Church in Rosston. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home of
Prescott.
Alice M. Adams, 90, of El Dorado, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at Hudson
Nursing Home following a long illness. Funeral will be announced by
Bailey Funeral Home.
BILLY C. DENTON
A graveside service for Billy Charles Denton, 59, of Johnsville, will
be held at 10 a.m. today in Palestine Cemetery near Johnsville under
the direction of Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren.
DIANA K. GREEN
Diana Kay Miller Green, 50, of Plumerville, died Wednesday, Jan. 16,
2008, at her residence.
Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Shady Grove Baptist
Church with the Rev. Wendell Miller officiating. Burial will follow in
the Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Jersey City.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Young’s Funeral
Directors.
Memorials may be made to the Union County Animal Protection Society,
1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
WOODROW W. HARRIS
Woodrow W. Harris, 91, of Huttig, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at
Medical Center of South Arkansas following a long illness.
Arrangements will be announced by Bailey Funeral Home.
F. CARL HICKS
A memorial service will be held for F. Carl Hicks, 67, of Junction
City, at 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Church near Three Creeks with the
Rev. Johnny Johnstone officiating. Services are under the direction of
Bailey Funeral Home.
ELEANOR B. McMENIS
Funeral for Eleanor Blair Jones McMenis, 85, of Smackover, will be at 2
p.m. today at Maple Avenue Baptist Church, 1306 Maple Ave., in
Smackover, with the Rev. Lawrence Harrison officiating. Burial will be
in Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
The family will be at 1201 Pine Circle in Smackover.
DOROTHY J. MEADOWS
Dorothy Jean Hardy Meadows, 63, of Junction City, died Tuesday, Jan.
15, 2008.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at New Life Worship and Deliverance
Center on U.S. 167 North in Junction City. Burial will be in Junction
City Community Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of
Homer, La.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edgar Meadows; and
two brothers.
Survivors include four daughters, Mary Meadows of Fairfax, Va., Tammie
Meadows of Reston, Va., Neta Meadows of El Dorado and Sherrie Meadows
of Junction City; four sons, Micheal Meadows of Fairfax, Billy Meadows
of Arlington, Va., Charles Meadows of Alexandria, Va., and Johnny
Meadows Junction City; four sisters, Narvell Hughley of Middletown,
Ohio, Clara and Oriel Hardy of El Dorado, and Ruthel Thompson of
Haynesville, La.; three brothers, Robert Meeks of Houston, Charles
Hardy of El Dorado, and Marcus Hardy of Monroe, La.; 26 grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.
DELOISE J. MIXON
Funeral for Deloise Jean “DittyBop” Mixon, 57, will be at 2 p.m. today
at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Daniel King
officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction
of Sims Mortuary.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at the funeral home.
JERLENE SINGLETON
Funeral for Jerlene Singleton, 80, of Homer, La., and formerly of
Haynesville, La., wlll be at 2:30 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist
Church in Summerfield, La. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery under
the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Homer, La.
BOBBY J. SMITH
A graveside memorial service for Bobby Joe Smith, 76, of Cabot, and
formerly of Rosston, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Rosston Cemetery
with the Rev. Don Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow. In case of
inclement weather, services will be held at Rosston Baptist Church in
Rosston. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home of Prescott.
Alice Marie Snowden Adams, 90, of El Dorado, died on Friday, Jan. 18,
2008 at Hudson Nursing Home following a long illness.
Born in a log cabin on Sept. 21, 1917, in Lincoln County, Ky., she was
the daughter of a skilled carpenter and minister, the Rev. Charles
Irvin Snowden and Bertie Fleming Snowden. Alice grew up near Churchill
Downs in Louisville, Ky. Prior to her leaving in 1937 for Anderson
College in Anderson, Ind., she had taught Sunday School at the age of
12, and became superintendent of Sunday School at age 16 in a church
with a membership of 500. She traveled with her brother, Roscoe,
singing in various churches. She was a sharp fashion designer and
dresser, and worked for a major Louisville department store. Through
the years she directed school and church choirs, worked with children
and directed plays. Before her retirement she was an interior design
consultant in Sarasota, Fla.
Alice was a homemaker, an excellent seamstress and a devoted mother and
a creative minister’s wife. She co-pastored with her husband of 69
years, the Rev. Robert Alex Adams, in the states of Virginia, Ohio,
North Carolina, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Alabama. She
was a lifelong member of the Women of the Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ruth Snowden
Watts, all of Kentucky; and great-granddaughter Avery Brooke Markovich
of Indiana.
Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Robert Alex Adams of El Dorado;
a brother, the Rev. Roscoe Snowden of Anderson; and three children,
Robert Allen Adams and his wife, Ruth Fraysur Adams, of Henderson,
Nev., a daughter, Marilyn Sue Grubbs and her husband, Perry, of
Okolona, Miss., and a son, Charles Douglas Adams of Lake Havasu City,
Ariz.
She is also survived by four grandchildren, Frances Marie Adams Almeido
and her husband, Patrick, of Henderson, Reagan Scott Grubbs and his
wife, Andrea, of Anderson, Aleesha Quay Grubbs Ball and her husband,
William Hudson Ball III, of Carlsbad, Calif., and Alexander Snowden
Sterling Grubbs of Lake Wales, Fla. There are five surviving
great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; one nephew, Joe
Snowden and his wife, Jane, of Clearwater, Fla.; and three nieces, Pat
Watts of Lexington, Ky., Kay Watts of Casselberry, Fla., and Juanita
Watts Walker and her husband, Richard, of Granville, Ohio.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at First Church of God with the
Rev. Dalyn Helbling, former pastor, officiating. Burial will be in
Arlington Memorial Gardens under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home
in El Dorado. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on
Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First Church of God, 900 N. Mosby St. El
Dorado, AR 71730.
The family would especially like to thank the faithful people of First
Church of God for their loyal support, prayers, visitation and food. A
special thanks to Dr. Pirnique and his staff and the workers at Hudson
Nursing Home.
An online registry is available at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.
BOBBIE L. DENNIS
Bobbie L. Steed Dennis, 65, of Camden, died on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008,
at Ouachita County Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of El Dorado Missionary Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus J. (Ras) and Hazel
Wingfield Steed; five brothers; and two sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Dennis of Camden; three
daughters, Joy Word and husband, Robert, of Camden, Jan Lasater and
husband, Blake, of Bella Vista and Denise Colby and husband, Tom, of
Sparks, Nev.; a brother, Billy Don Steed of Oklahoma City, Okla.; six
grandchildren, Grant and Jonathan Colby, Dillion and Cole Word, Jacob
and Jesna Cornelius.
Proctor Funeral Home in Camden is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Monday at Timothy United Methodist Church
with burial in Caney Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. To
sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
EDDIE GLOVER
Eddie Glover, 70, of El Dorado, died on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at his
residence.
Arrangements will be announced by Sims Mortuary in El Dorado.
DIANA K. GREEN
Diana Kay Miller Green, 50, of El Dorado, died on Wednesday, Jan. 16,
2008, at her home in Plumerville.
She was born on April 1, 1957, in El Dorado to Billy Joe Miller, Sr.
and Lillis Ann Sellers Young. She was a housewife who loved her family,
her special pets Little “D” and Bambi, cooking and fishing.
Preceding her in death were her mother; nephews Jarrell and Edwin
Parker; and a niece, Kimberly Miller.
Survivors include her husband, Jay M. Green of Plumerville; her father,
Bill Miller Sr. of Three Creeks; sons Christopher Todd Anglin of
Dallas, Texas, and Marcus Colvin of Ruston, La.; daughters Kristen Ann
Colvin of Dallas, and Johannah Green of Bowden, Ga.; a brother, Billy
Miller Jr. and Sharon of Three Creeks; and a sister, Teresa Valentine
and husband, Mickey, of Smackover.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Monday at Shady Grove Baptist Church in
Jersey with the Rev. Wendell Miller officiating.
Interment will be in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the
direction of Young’s Funeral Directors in El Dorado.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to UCAPS, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
WOODROW W. HARRIS
Woodrow Wilson “Pete” Harris, 91, of Huttig, died on Friday, Jan. 18,
2008, at Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado following a long
illness.
Born on Sept. 3, 1916, in Clair, Miss., he was the son of James Edward
and Alice Elizabeth Harrison Harris. He was of the Baptist faith and
had a kind and generous heart.
Woodrow worked as a farmer in his early life. He learned how to weld
during the World War II and worked in the shipyards in Mobile, Ala.,
and Bremerton, Wash.
After the war he worked in sawmills as a welder in Crossett and later
Huttig, retiring from Riverwood International in Huttig.
He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and carpentry.
Woodrow was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Grady and Victor
Harris; a daughter, Linnie Kimbrough; an infant son, John Edward
Harris; a grandson, Jonathan Beeson; and his wife of 71 years, Floy
Harrington Harris.
Survivors are daughters Elowese Walker of El Dorado and Carol Pill of
Huttig; a sister, Estelle Edwards of Danville, Va.; eight
grandchildren, Michael and Kevin Walker, Debbie Baker, Ramona Justice,
Mary White, John Edward Beeson, Teresa Millican and Cheryl Dougherty;
14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m., on Monday in Arlington Memorial
Gardens with the Rev. Phillip Pinckard officiating.
The family will receive friends at Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado
from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday.
The family wishes to give a heartfelt thank you to Kim Breshears, the
nurses aides, and staff of Oakridge Nursing Home for the care and
kindness shown our father and grandfather while in their care.
An online registry is available at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.
F. CARL HICKS
A memorial service will be held for F. Carl Hicks, 67, of Junction
City, at 2 p.m. today at New Hope Church near Three Creeks with the
Rev. Johnny Johnstone officiating. Services are under the direction of
Bailey Funeral Home.
SAMMY R. PARKER
Sammy R. Parker, 74, of Camden, died on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008.
He was a lifetime resident of Camden. He retired after 40 years of
service with International Paper Co., in Camden.
He is remembered as an avid fisherman and camper.
His parents, Elvin and Effie Parker, and brother, Lavern Parker,
preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margie Parker; one daughter,
Marilyn Walker and husband, Gary, of Buena Vista; two sons, Richard and
Johnny Parker, both of Camden; six grandchildren, Monica and Eric
Gowie, Timothy, April, Amanda and Adam Parker; and two nieces, Bonita
Landon and Barbara Bever.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Proctor Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Bethesda Cemetery under the direction of Proctor
Funeral Home in Camden.
Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
To sign the guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com on the
Internet.
NATHANIEL PENEGAR
Nathaniel Penegar, 68, of Los Angeles, formerly of Emerson, died on
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Survivors include three sons, Nathan Penegar of Los Angeles, Michael
and James Penegar, both of Beaumont, Texas; a daughter, Sandra Wallace
of Many, La.; his mother, Jewel Penegar of Emerson; brothers Arthaniel
Penegar of Zwolle, La., Zackery Penegar Jr. of Port Allen, La., and
George Penegar of Inglewood, Calif.; two sisters, Vereasia and Penny
Penegar of Los Angeles; seven grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Forrest Grove CME Church in
Emerson with the Rev. Gladys Fields officiating. Burial will be in
Forrest Grove Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. under the direction of Henderson’s
Funeral Service in Magnolia.
JOHN W. PICKERING
John William Pickering, 87, of Snyder, Texas, died on Thursday, Jan.
17, 2008, in Claremore, Okla.
John was born in El Dorado on Feb. 28, 1920. He served his country in
the Pacific Theater during World II as a navigator aboard a C46
aircraft and was discharged as a second lieutenant from the U.S. Army
Air Corps in 1945.
John then began his career with Lion Oil Co., and moved to Snyder in
1950 to help establish the Diamond “M” Gas Plant. He retired as the
Monsanto plant manager in 1982.
He was a member of Union Methodist Church, serving as treasurer for
many years. He volunteered at the senior center.
He is survived by his wife, Velma (Bauldree) Pickering; daughters Julia
Ann Jones of San Antonio, Texas, Susan Coats of Oklahoma City and Cindy
Bissett of Claremore; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a
sister, Sarah Cameron of Parkers Chapel; and two brothers, Chuck of
Altharetta, Ga., and James of Mayflower, Ark.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Retha Lee Pickering; a son,
John William Pickering Jr.; his parents, George Dewey and Lou Anna; one
sister, Elizabeth Purdue; and four brothers, Cecil, Paul, Fletcher and
George.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday in Bell-Cypert-Seale Chapel with
the Rev. Claude McKiddy officiating.
Interment will be in Hillside Memorial Gardens under the direction of
Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home in Snyder.
JAMES M. ROSE
James M. Rose, 45, of Magnolia, died on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at
Wadley Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas.
Arrangements will be announced by Henderson’s Funeral Service in
Magnolia.