Iva Brown Funeral Date: 6/23/2003
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Iva Lucille Brown, age 91, of The Woodlands, Texas died Thursday, June 19, at Regent Care Center. She was born April 22, 1912 in Bradley County, Arkansas a daughter of the late Milton Pennington and Beulah Davis Pennington. She was a homemaker, a Presbyterian and the widow of Noel Clifton Brown who died November 6, 1974. Surviving is a daughter Nelda Bender and spouse Al, Malaysia; 1 sister Mary Frances Taylor, Center, Texas; 1 grandson Sean Bender, Malaysia; 1 great grandson Matthew Bender, Malaysia. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Lummye Joy Brown. Graveside services were 2:00 pm Monday, June 23, at Hickory Springs Cemetery with Rev. Wayman Mann officiating. Arrangements by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Al Bender, Sean Bender, Levan Outlaw, Wilmot Green and Matthew Pennington.
Mary Christine Brian Funeral Date: 8/25/2003
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Mary Christine “Chris” Brian, age 79, of Mineral Wells, Texas formerly of Warren, Ark. died Thursday, August 21, at Palo Pinto General Hospital, Mineral Wells. She was born August 14, 1924 at Warren, Arkansas a daughter of the late Lawrence Hughes and Lillian Brown Hughes. Surviving are 2 sons Stephen Brian and David Brian both of Mineral Wells, Texas; 1 daughter Barbara Brian, Lewisville, Texas; 1 sister Laverne Stafford, Holts Summit, Missouri; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A daughter Beverly Brian Skiles also preceded her in death. Graveside services were 10:00 am Monday, August 25, at Oakland Cemetery in Warren with Rev. Wayman Mann officiating. Arrangements by Frazer’s Funeral Home.
James "Cotton" Denton Funeral Date: 11/8/2003
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James Daniel “Cotton” Denton age 70 of Banks, Arkansas died Thursday November 6, at Bradley County Medical Center. He was born July 2, 1933 in New Edinburg, Ark. a son of the late Willis Clinton Denton and Edna Sue Owens Denton. He was a Korean Army Veteran, a Roofer and a Church of Christ member. He is survived by 2 sons Daniel Denton, Sulpher, La. and Christopher Denton, Clinton, Ark.; 1 daughter Debbie Beard, Banks, Ark.; 3 brothers Edgar Denton, Curt Denton and Billy Denton all of Warren, Ark.; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister Mary Sue Denton. Funeral services were 4:00pm Saturday, November 8, at Frazer’s Chapel by Rev Cecil Reed. Janice Sullivan was the organist. Burial was in Denton Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Danny Joe Young, Jerry Denton, Jeremy Denton, Brad Denton, Bart Goodwin and Toby Reep.
Mary Baldwin Hankins Funeral Date: 11/8/2003
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Mary Baldwin Hankins, age 93, of Little Rock, Arkansas died Sunday, November 2, at the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center @ Good Shepherd. Mary B. was born March 4, 1910 at Warren, Arkansas a daughter of the late John Rufus Starr Meek and Mary Lema Watson Meek. She received her education in the Warren Public School System and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Mary B. taught music in South Arkansas and North Louisiana and was church organist for First Presbyterian Church, Warren. Mary B. was a homemaker and a member of Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church. Mary B. married Edwin Hankins, Jr. on October 30, 1935 at Warren, Ark and he died November 30, 1985 after 50 years of marriage. Surviving is a son Edwin Hankins III, MD and spouse Sharon, Mayflower, Ark.; 2 daughters Ann Meek Hankins and spouse Jack Cole, New York City, NY and Kay Martin, Garland, Tex.; 1 sister Sarah Chenault and spouse Jack, Roland, Ark.; 5 grandchildren Rick Martin and spouse Ronda, Lampasas, Tex., Beth Ann Martin Mewbourn and spouse Don, Terrell, Tex., Jennifer Hankins Slump and spouse Steven, Independence, Mo., Amy Hankins Blanz and spouse Jeb, Fayetteville, Ark. and Edwin Hankins IV and spouse Christin, Fayetteville, Ark.; 5 great grandchildren Mackenzie Martin, Makayla Martin and Makenna Martin, Lampasas, Tex., Joseph Slump and Hannah Slump, Independence, Mo. She was also preceded in death by a brother J. R. S. Meek, Jr. and a sister Martha Meek. Funeral services were 10:00 am Saturday, November 8, at Frazer’s Chapel by Rev. Catherine Marie Bogue. Janice Sullivan was the organist. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jack Cole, John Chenault, Rick Martin, Edwin Hankins IV, Steve Slump and Jeb Blanz Memorials preferred Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church 4401 Woodlawn, Little, Rock, Ark 72205, First Presbyterian Church Warren, Ark or the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Marvin Carroll Thompson Funeral Date: 11/8/2003
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Marvin Carroll Thompson, age 86, of Warren died Thursday November 6, at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren. Born June 29, 1917 in Cleveland County a son of the late Joseph Alonzo Thompson and Effie McFarland Thompson he was a retired Potlatch Corporation employee, a chicken farmer, member Fairview Freewill Baptist Church and the widower of Minnie Lee Dyer Thompson who died August 18, 2003. They were united in marriage December 14, 1940. Also, preceding him in death were a daughter Virginia Thompson Martin, 7 brothers Ebby Houston Thompson, Odis Lee Thompson, Doyle Thompson, Dick Thompson, Harley Thompson, Troy Thompson and Bud Thompson, a sister Ruby McClellan and 4 grandchildren. Survivors are 1 son Kenneth Thompson and spouse Scarlett of Warren. 2 daughters Nancy Nichols and spouse Dean of Rye and Wilma Dean Adair and spouse Ronald Dean of Warren. 1 brother Billy Clyde Thompson of Corgan, Texas. 7 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Saturday November 8, Frazer’s Chapel by Rev. Gay Carter and Rev. Max Williams. Janice Sullivan was the organist and Travis Ivey and Danny Ivey sang and played and Kathy Williams was the soloist.. Burial was in Reaves Cemetery near New Edinburg by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Tracy Nichols, Kent Thompson, Ronnie Adair, Brandon Martin, Danny Jones and David Pyle. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Thompson and Marty Thompson.
Vaughnie Hargis Funeral Date: 11/11/2003
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Vaughnie Norris Hargis age 76, of Ingalls, Ark. died Sunday, November 9 , at BCMC. She was born March 5, 1927 in Hermitage, Ark. a daughter of the late Tom Norris and Johnie Lee Ruff Norris. She was a housewife, homemaker and a member of Union Hill Baptist Church. Surviving is her husband W.B. Hargis whom she married August 9, 1947 at Hermitage, Ark.; a daughter in law Daphne Hargis, Hermitage, Ark.; 2 brothers T.J. Norris, Angleton, Texas and Bobby Norris, Monticello, Ark.; 1 grandchild Jodi Michelle Hargis, Hermitage, Ark. She was also preceded in death by a son Mickey Dale Hargis; 2 sisters Ilene Castleberry and Marie Smith. Funeral services were 1.30 pm Tuesday, November 11 at Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. Bob Meggs and Rev. Charles Cauley officiating. Janice Sullivan was organist, pianist was Nina Harrod and Jerry Vickers was soloist. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery at Ingalls by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Danny Norris, Kerry Glenn Castleberry, Tommy Castleberry, Ricky Gates, Randy Hall, Ricky Fore and Rex Gates. Honorary pallbearers were Sonny Hines, Tommy Norris, Johnny Norris, Larry Hall and Lamar Castleberry.
Micheal Richards Funeral Date: 11/11/2003
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Micheal Steven Richards, age 52, of Hermitage, Ark. died Saturday, November 8, in an auto accident near Warren. He was born December 2, 1950 at Warren a son of Alverne Martin Richards, Hermitage, Ark. and the late Wesley Richards. He was a construction worker, a millwright and a member of First Assembly of God Church. Surviving in addition to his mother are 2 sisters Sherry Robertson, Hampton, Ark. and Rhonda Smith, Hermitage, Ark.; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services were 10.00 am Tuesday, November 11, at Lighthouse Church with Rev. Mike Anderson, Rev. Ricky Smith and Rev. Jim Bales officiating. Pianist was Dottie Smith and soloist were Wanda Williams and Dottie Smith. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery at Ingalls by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Merl Richards, Alton Richards, Jimmy Sanders, Terry Don Reynolds, Russell Richards and Bobby Mann. Honorary pallbearer was Wilson Richards.
Jocelyn Sedberry Funeral Date: 11/13/2003
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Jocelyn Velma Sedberry, age 21, of Warren, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 11, in an auto accident. She was born July 12, 1982 at Warren, Arkansas a daughter of Judy Hays Sedberry, Warren, Ark and David Ray Sedberry, North Little Rock, Ark. She was a staff member of the Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Jehovah Witness. Surviving other that her parents are 2 sisters Dannette Sedberry, Dodgeville, Wisc. And Amelia Sedberry, Warren, Ark.; paternal grandmother Myrtie Jean Sedberry, North Little Rock, Ark.; maternal grandfather and grandmother James Hays and Martha Hays, Warren, Ark.; paternal great-grandmother Dora Lawton, Warren, Ark. and a nephew Dustin Sedberry, Dodgeville, Wisc. Funeral services were 1:30 pm Thursday, November 13, at Frazer’s Chapel by Steve Mann. Janice Sullivan was the soloist and organist. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Ben Rainey, William Forrest, David Grider, Larry Kirkpatrick, Josh Barnhart and Michael Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Daniel Cooper, Jeremy turner, Josh Morman, Jay Morman, Ben Gannaway and Scott Weir.
John W. Taylor Funeral Date: 11/13/2003
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John W. Taylor, age 78, of Nevada, Missouri died Monday, November 3, at Moore-Few Nursing Center. He was born August 9, 1925 at Hermitage, Arkansas a son of the late Ev Lee Taylor and Willie Mae Scott Taylor. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Merchant Marines, a retired medical technologist, a member of the Garnerville First United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Louis Priester Lodge #1150 F&AM, Dallas, Texas. He is survived by his wife Mary Lee Shepherd Taylor; 1 son Paul Wesley Taylor, Nevada, Mo.; 2 step-daughters Mary Ann Hinchliffe, Navarre, Fla. and Geraldine Cordell, Goodrich, Texas.; 1 brother Everett L. Taylor, San Antonio, Tex. 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Masonic graveside services were 9 am Thursday, November 13, at Oakland Cemetery at Warren. Arrangements by Frazer’s Funeral Home.
Freddie Sessions Funeral Date: 11/23/2003
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Freddie Mae Sessions, age 75, of Wilmar, Arkansas died Friday, November 21, at BCMC. She was born May 1, 1928 at Banks, Arkansas a daughter of the late Fred Workman and Bessie Temple Workman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wilmar Baptist Church. She was the widow of Wiley Thomas sessions who died January 12, 1987. Surviving is a daughter Judy Elizabeth Thompson and spouse Roy, Wilmar, Ark.; 1 sister Dorothy Bass, Olive Branch. Miss.; 3 grandchildren Michelle Davis and spouse Kevin, Monticello, Ark., Cloyce L. Smith, Jr., Wichita, Kan. And Renee Satterlee and spouse Shane, Rye, Ark.; 2 great grandchildren Michael Davis, Monticello, Ark. and Samantha Satterlee, Rye, Ark. She was also preceded in death by a son Victor Thomas Sessions; 1 brother Royal Ingram and 4 sisters Beadie Shannon, Ruby Cherry, Nannie Cronin and Olie Workman. Graveside services were 2:00 pm Sunday, November 23, at Chambersville Cemetery near Fordyce with Rev. Wally Ferguson officiating. Soloist was Van Temple. Arrangements by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Active pallbearers were Jimmy Temple, Van Temple, LaRon Temple, Mancy Daniel, James Reaves, Larry Clemmons and J.R. Burks.
Joe Travis Taylor Funeral Date: 11/24/2003
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Joe Travis Taylor, age 85, of Rye, Arkansas died Saturday, November 22, at Bradley County Medical Center. He was born September 19, 1918 in Bradley County, Arkansas a son of the late Robert Bob Taylor and Ethel Pate Taylor. He served in the US Army 32nd Division in the southwest pacific during World War II, was a life long farmer and active member of Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife Flossie G. Bradley Taylor whom he married on November 29, 1954 at Hampton, Arkansas; 5 sons Joe Taylor and spouse Martie, Monticello, Ark., Tim Taylor and spouse Teresa, Rye, Ark., Bob Taylor, Rye, Ark., Edward Johnston and spouse Darcie, Rye, Ark. and Johnny Wayne Johnston and spouse Marshean, Logansport, La.; 2 daughters Glenda Johnston Proctor, Taylor, Tex. and Patricia Johnston Athey and spouse Leonard, DeQueen, Ark.; 1 brother J. C. Taylor, Rye, Ark.; 1 sister Tommie “Bill” Rhodes, Rye, Ark.; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters Vera Teague, Erma Peters and Helen Shepherd and a grandchild L. J. Athey. Funeral services were 10:00 am Monday, November 24, at Harmony Freewill Baptist Church by Rev. Victor Hunter and Rev. Bennie McKinney. Tracy Nichols played. Burial was in Union Cemetery at Rye by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Active pallbearers were David Nichols, Jimmy Dale Adair, Danny Gene Adair, Bradley Athey, Steve Harrelson Keith Taylor and Jerry Taylor. Honorary pallbearers were Thomas Bradley, James Bradley, Charles Nichols, Mike Young, Dale Taylor and Dr. Kerry F. Pennington, MD.
Carl Prather Hargis Funeral Date: 11/26/2003
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Carl Prather Hargis, age 76, of Johnsville, Arkansas died Monday November 24, at home. He was born May 13, 1927 at Ingalls, Arkansas a son of the late Lum Hargis and Maude Kitchel Hargis.. He served in the U. S. Air Corp in World War II, was the retired owner of Hargis Grocery at Johnsville and a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. He married Joyce Ferrell on December 25, 1948 and she died July 20, 1995. Surviving are 4 sons Kerry Hargis, Bearden, Ark., Larry Hargis, Monticello, Ark., Kim Hargis, Warren, Ark. and Reggie Hargis, Hermitage, Ark.; 2 brothers Rev. Cloyce Hargis, Hamburg, Ark. and Hurley Hargis, Hermitage, Ark.; 1 sister Ruthie Mae Jackson, Warren, Ark.; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Rodney Hargis and a brother William C. Hargis. Funeral services were 1:30 pm Wednesday, November 26, at Calvary Presbyterian Church by Rev. Wayman Mann. Charles Cauley played and sang. . Burial was in Calvary Cemetery at Johnsville by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Clay Lowry, Lance Ferrell, Eddie Ferrell, Danny Rainey, Casey Hargis, Sonny Rainey, Scott Sloan and Jeremy Hargis, Honorary pallbearers were Earnie Ferrell, Billy Ferrell and Donny Lowry.
Oralee Leslie Funeral Date: 11/28/2003
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Oralee Bryant Leslie, age 77, of Hot Springs died Friday November 21, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born August 12, 1926 in Fordyce, AR a daughter of the late Orie E. Bryant and Lennie Porter Bryant She was a retired math and chemistry teacher serving in the Drew Central, Pine Bluff Dollarway and Pine Bluff High School school systems, a graduate of Henderson State University earning her B.S.E. and M.S.E., a member First Presbyterian Church, Pine Bluff and Delta Kappa Gamma teaching sorority. She married Willis “Convoy” Leslie on August 25, 1948 and he died March 10, 1998. Preceding her in death was a granddaughter Tara Leslie Kortenber. Survivors are 1 son Rev. William “Bill” Leslie and spouse Brenda, Hot Springs; 1 sister Olga Bryant Boles, Nacogdoches, Texas; 2 grandchildren Dr. Brooke Leslie Whisenhunt and spouse Blaine, Springfield, MO., LT.jg Kyle Porter Leslie and spouse Misty, Corpus Christi, Texas; 1 great-grandchild Ashton Brett Leslie, Corpus Christi, Texas; brother-in-law Kenneth Leslie and spouse Charlotte, Texarkana, Texas; sister-in-law Dorothy Leslie, Springdale, Ark.; 2 Nieces Lynn Boles Howell, Nacogdoches,Texas and Robin Boles Ellis, Coldwater, Michigan; 2 great-nephews, 1 great-niece and 1 great-great nephew. Graveside services were 10:00 a.m. Friday November 28, Oakland Cemetery in Fordyce with Rev. Bill Leslie officiating. Arrangements by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Active pallbearers were Blaine Whisenhunt, Tim Howell, John Howell, Chris Howell, Steve Ellis and Jeff Adams.
Lydia Walker Funeral Date: 12/4/2003
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Lydia Mae Walker, age 93, of Warren died Wednesday December 3, at Countrywood Estates in Monticello. Born March 23, 1910 in Cleveland County a daughter of the late George Allen Taylor and Florence Jeffers Taylor she was a homemaker, member Calvary Baptist Church and the widow of Ben Walker who died April 17, 1972. Also, preceding her in death were brothers Leroy Taylor, Lester Taylor, Carl Taylor; sisters Lizzie Parrott, Stella Wherry and Dora Drake. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral services were 3:30 p.m. Thursday December 4, at Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. T. Don White officiating. Paige Grider was organist and soloist were Marlin and Donna Raines. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery near New Edinburg by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Bobby Taylor, Tommy Taylor, James Allen Taylor, Gary Grider, Bob Powell and Cecil Carmical. Honorary pallbearers were Curley Cathey, Bobby Ballentine, Buddy Weeks and Vera Weeks.
Pauline Furgerson Garrett Funeral Date: 12/5/2003
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Pauline Furgerson Garrett, age 83, of Warren died Wednesday December 3, at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren. Born February 3, 1920 at Tinsman, AR. a daughter of the late Bill Furgerson and Barbara Davis Furgerson she was a homemaker, former employee of Jack Winter, Sykes Flooring, member First Baptist Church and the widow of Kermit E. Garrett. Also, preceded in death by brothers Raymond Furgerson and Ray Furgerson. Survivors are 1 son Rick Garrett and spouse Lynn of Pensacola, FL. 1 daughter Sandra Garrett Earhart and spouse Larry of Toccoa, GA., 2 sisters Irene Smith of Conway and Lou Henley of Norphlet, AR. 3 grandchildren Garratt Earhart of Toccoa, GA, Katherine Earhart of Toccoa, GA and Matthew Garrett of Tallahassee, FL. 2 sisters in law Earline Ferrell and spouse Earnie of Godfrey Place, AR. and Helen Furgerson of Little Rock. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Friday December 5, Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. Greg Stanley officiating. June Bierbaum was organist. Burial was in Marsden Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Billy Furgerson, Jimmy Furgerson, Riley Furgerson, Jr., Phil Smith, Phil Berry, Rickey Riley, Roger George. Honorary pallbearers were Doyle Gates, Roy Gates, Millard Adams and James lee Mullins. Memorials preferred Arkansas Arthritis Foundation; 6213 Father Tribou Street; Little Rock, AR. 72205 or First Baptist Church of Warren; 310 South Main St.; Warren, AR. 71671.
Rex Edward Hammons Funeral Date: 12/5/2003
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Rex Edward Hammons, age 88, of Warren died Wednesday December 3, at Wagnon Place Nursing Home in Warren. Born December 17, 1914 in Warren a son of the late Arthur C. Hammons and Columbia Christine Robertson Hammons he was a retired boilermaker, member Local # 69 in Little Rock, World War II Army veteran and the widower of Irene Muriel Jackson Hammons who died January 7, 1996. Also, preceding him in death were brothers Robert A. Hammons and Pat Hammons and sisters Virginia Burnett and Grace Benton, a grandchild Michael Shane Hammons. Survivors are 4 sons Edward Arthur Hammons of Warren, Robert Hammons of Warren, Thomas L. Hammons of Little Rock and Michael A. Hammons of Warren. 1 daughter Darelyn Grider of Warren. 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Very special friends Pete and Shirley Godwin of Warren. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Friday December 5, at Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. Wayman Mann officiating. Burial with full military honors was in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Sam Russell, Mike Williams, Marshal Wilson, Jay Pierce, Ralph Loftus and Ed Grider. Honorary pallbearer was Pete Godwin.
Faye Black Funeral Date: 12/6/2003
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Faye Black, age 88, of Warren died Wednesday December 3, at Bradley County Medical Center. Born September 4, 1915 in Cleveland County a daughter of the late Mack Lee Raymer and Ruth Mae Carraway Raymer she was a retired beautician, member First Baptist Church and the widow of Arthur Brown Black who died June 18, 1993. They were united in marriage December 1, 1935. Survivors are 1 son Bobby G. Black, Euless, TX.; 1 brother Harold Mack Raymer, New Edinburg.\, Ark.; 2 sisters Norma Ruth Frey, Many, LA and Verna Ann Stovall, Jackson, MO.; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Saturday December 6, Frazer’s Chapel by Rev. Greg Stanley. Page Grider was the organist. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Kevin Black, Brian Griffin, Earl Stovall, Bud Frey, E. M. Reynolds, Jr. and G. B. Black.
Doris "Dot" Caplinger Funeral Date: 12/6/2003
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Doris “Dot” Caplinger, age 95, of Hermitage died Wednesday December 3, at Wagnon Place Nursing Home. Born March 8, 1908 in Santuck, AR a daughter of the late John Fred Stuart and Mattie Lee Baker Stuart she was a retired beautician, member Hermitage Baptist Church and the widow of Clarence Caplinger who died October 6, 1967. Also preceding her in death was a son Charles Greenwood, brothers Vance Stuart and H.D. Stuart and a sister Ercel Wilson. Survivors are 2 sons John Fred Greenwood of Wichita Falls, Texas and Joe Ted Greenwood of Hermitage. 1 sister Euna Stansberry of Temple, Texas. 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Saturday December 6, at Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. Bob Meggs officiating. Paige Grider was organist. Burial was in Hickory Springs Cemetery near Hermitage by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Baker Peebles, Al Wilson, Carroll Stuart, Gale Stuart, John Jordan and Jason Morton. Honorary pallbearers were Lamar Johnson and Mark Berg.
Margaret York Funeral Date: 12/7/2003
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Margaret York, age 71, of Warren, Arkansas died Friday, December 5, at the home of her daughter in Pine Bluff, Ark. She was born September 23, 1932 at Halley, Arkansas a daughter of the late Elmer T. Turner and Myrtle Annie Lewis Turner. She was a homemaker and a member of the Light House Church. She married Thomas Harold York on February 2, 1946 and he died July 24, 1994. Surviving is a son Thomas Harold “Buba” York, Jr., Warren, Ark.; 4 daughters Carol Ann Carter, Monroe, La., Lisa Johnson, Mt. Pleasant, Ark., Vickie Belin, Pine Bluff, Ark. and Jennifer York, Pine Bluff, Ark.; 1 brother Jacob “Jake” Turner, Naples, Fla.; 3 sisters Marie Skowronski, Little Rock, Ark., Eunice Parrott, Warren, Ark. and Ruby Holland, Benton, Ark.; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 2 brothers Joe Turner and John Turner and a ½ sister Willie Graves also preceded her in death. Funeral services were 1:30 pm Sunday, December 7, at Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. Tee Don White officiating. Paige Grider was organist and soloist was Jennifer York. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Greg Harrison, Jordon Hampton, Donald Hollingsworth, Stan Sharpe, Doug Thornton and Ken Goodwin. Honorary pallbearers were Milton Parrott, Thomas Turner, Jason Sharpe, Eddie Holland, Thomas Hollingsworth and Dr. Kerry Pennington.
Allie Mae Brown Funeral Date: 12/11/2003
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Allie Mae Brown, age 86, of Warren, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 9, at BCMC. She was born April 17, 1917 in Bradley County, Arkansas a daughter of the late W. W. Hamilton and Julia Addie Sled Hamilton. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church. She married Louie Jackson Brown on December 23, 1945 and he died June 7, 1996. Surviving is a brother Byron Hamilton, Hermitage, Ark.; a sister Susie Weatherly, Warren, Ark. 4 brothers William A. Hamilton, Troy Hamilton, Curtis Hamilton and Vernoy Hamilton and a sister Clarice H. Huitt, preceded her in death. Funeral services were 1:30 pm Thursday, December 11, at Frazer’s Chapel by Rev. Jerry Carter. Janice Sullivan, Ben Garner and Clara Carter provided the music. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery at Ingalls by Frazer’s Funeral Home Active pallbearers were Don Hamilton, Billy M. Hamilton, Roger Huitt, Lance Vickers, Luke Vickers, Steele Hamilton and Ted Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Huitt, Charlie Doss, Dr. Joe H.Wharton, Ben Garner, Charles Simpson, Gregg Reep, Bro. Niles Tripplet, Densil Stewart, Greg Harton, Charlie Dunham, Grady Rawls and Donnie Copeland.
Dot Essi Funeral Date: 12/13/2003
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Dorothy Marie “Dot” Essi age 92, of Warren, Arkansas died Thursday, December 11, at the Bradley County Medical Center. She was born August 11, 1911 in Warren, Arkansas a daughter of the late Floyd Bryant and Tezzie Lowe Bryant. She was a retired manager of Creekwood Place Apartments with 20 years of service, a member of First Baptist Church and the widow of Thomas Essi who died November 7, 1984. Surviving is a nephew, Bob Bryant, Anguilla, Mississippi; a sister-in-law Pearlene Bryant,Warren, Arkansas and Helen Mullin, Warren, Arkansas. She was also preceded in death 2 brothers Lawrence Bryant and Durell Bryant. Graveside services were 1:30 pm Saturday, December 13, at Oakland Cemetery by Rev. Greg Stanley. Pallbearers were Bill Hargis, James Lee Mullins, Max Givens, Bob Johnson, Leonard “Buba” Johnson and Ralph Costin. Arrangments by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren.
Morgan Charles Gullett Funeral Date: 12/13/2003
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Morgan Charles Gullett, age 80, of Italy, Texas formerly of Pine Bluff, Arkansas died Wednesday December 10, at Trinity Rehabilitation Center, Italy, Texas. He was born September 9, 1923 at New Edinburg, Arkansas a son of the late Ottie Deloach Gullett and Effie Louise Leach Gullett. He was a Baptist and a retired mechanic for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. Surviving is a son Roger Ginnett, Italy, Tex.; 1 brother Fabron Gullet, New Edinburg, Ark.; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Marvin C. Gullett, a daughter Gaylene Ann Blackmon, 4 brothers George Gullett, J. D. Gullett, James Aubrey Gullett and Robert Terrell Gullett and a sister Beatrice Moseley. Funeral services were 10:00 am Saturday, December 13, at Frazer’s Chapel by Rev. Wayman Mann. Janice Sullivan was the organist Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery near New Edinburg by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Pallbearers were James Gullett, Bryan Gullett, Freddie Gullett, Ben Gullet, Jerry Gullett and Wayne Gullett.
Frances LaNora Wolfe Funeral Date: 12/17/2003
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Frances LaNora Wolfe, age 62, of Warren, Arkansas died Friday December 12, at JRMC. She was born August 31, 1941 at Warren, Arkansas a daughter of the late Oral V. Guest and Doris Reynolds Guest. She worked at Jack Winter Co., La Dona’s, Burlington Industries and at the time of her death was employed by H. and L. Poultry. She was a member of Goodhope United Methodist Church. She married William “Bill” Wolfe on February 20, 1960 and he4 died February 24, 1993. Surviving is a son Mike Wolfe, Warren, Ark.; a daughter Mary Frances Davis and spouse David, Banks, Ark.; 3 sisters Dorothy Spraggins and spouse Harold and Alice Scott all of Warren, Ark. and Katherine Simmons and spouse Jerry, Crestview, Fla.; a sister in law Sue Clup, Woodlawn, Ark. She was also preceded in death by a sister Sarah Irene Guest. Funeral services were 10:00 am Wednesday, December 17, at Frazer’s Chapel by Rev John Kidwell and Rev. Wayman Mann. Janice Sullivan was the organist. Burial was in Moseley Cemetery near Warren by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Charles Wolfe, Jerry Weaver, Wayne Wolfe, Judson Bolland, Norman Cornish, Larry Reaves and Pete Adams. Honorary pallbearers were Doyle Gill, Wayburn Bolland, Lee Howard, Kenneth Savage, Eddie Savage, Steve Spraggins, Davis Simmons, Danny Simmons, Gregg Scott, Don Spraggins and Ricky Simmons.
Nettie Clyde Davis Funeral Date: 12/19/2003
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Nettie Clyde Davis age 91, of Warren, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 17, at Wagnon Place Nursing Center. She was born December 5, 1912 in Marsden, Arkansas a daughter of the late Samuel Russell and Frances Burr Busby Russell. She was retired from Aubert Reynolds Grocery with 40 years of service, a member of the First Assembly of God Church and widowed of Alfred Davis whom she married March 30, 1930 and he died September 21, 1992. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mary Frances Davis Black, Denham Springs, La. and Kaylon Davis Scroggins, Shreveport, La.; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Jack Davis, a brother Sam “Rusty” Russell; 2 sisters Duffy Mae Yancy and Ophelia DeArmond. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Friday, December 19, at the First Assembly of God Church by Rev. Jim Bales. Rachel Nicholson was the pianist. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Mathew Pennington, W. T. Outlaw, Leonard Hick, E. M. Reynolds, Jr., Gary Haygood and Wilburn Thornton, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Richie Black, Ryan Hicks, Andrew Hicks, Chad Haygood and Dr. Kerry Franklin Pennington, MD.
Juanita H. Woodward Funeral Date: 12/20/2003
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Juanita H. Woodward, age 86, of Barling, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 17, at Mercy Crest Retirement Center at Barling. She was born April 9, 1917 at Bearden, Arkansas a daughter of the late Sidney Dean Harris and Ethel Autry Harris. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Little Rock and a retired bookkeeper and teller for Farmers Bank, Marianna, Ark. She married William Paul Woodward on July 15, 1939 at Texarkana, Arkansas and he died on August 5, 1992. Surviving is a son Daniel Paul Woodward and spouse Pat, Central City, Ark.; 1 daughter Ann Dutcher and spouse Don, Boise, Idaho; 1 sister Joan Templeton, El Dorado, Ark.; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren. A brother Sidney Harris preceded her in death. Funeral services were 1:30 pm Saturday, December 20, at Union Hill Baptist Church at Ingalls by Rev. James Thomason. Nina Harrod was the pianist. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Frank Templeton, Rodney Harris, David Fritschie and Michael Fritschie.
James O. Wolfe, Sr. Funeral Date: 12/21/2003
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James O. Wolfe, Sr., age 81, of Camden, Arkansas died Friday, December 19, at Ouachita County Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1922 in Bradley County, Arkansas a son of the late Jessie Lloyd Wolfe and Mary Rilla Erwin Wolfe. He was a retired employee of Southwestern Bell telephone Company with 39 years of service, a member of Cullendale First Baptist Church, a member of the Warren Lodge #33, F&AM and a member of the Pioneer Telephone workers of America. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He married Carolyn Martin on July 6, 1946 at Warren, Ark. and she died on December 14, 1997. Surviving is his wife Martha Temple Kulbeth Wolfe, Camden, Ark.; 2 sons James O. Wolfe, Jr. and spouse Linda, Camden, Ark. and Thomas Martin “Marty” Wolfe and spouse Terri, Camden, Ark.; 1 daughter Jennifer Dennis and spouse Dan, North Little Rock, Ark.; 2 step daughters Pam Moseley, Cave Creek, Ariz. And Stacy Hays, Banks, Ark.; 4 sisters Margie Hilson, Pauline Jeffus and Marie Jones all of Camden, Ark. and Ruby Jackson, Banks, Ark.; a half brother Marcus Wolfe, Camden, Ark. ; a half sister Dorothy Avery, Heber Springs, Ark.; 6 grandchildren Jamie Wolfe, West Fork, Ark., Jonathan Wolfe and spouse Tracy, McNeil, Ark., Jessica Smith and spouse Mark, Sheridan, Ark., Ryan Smith and Jeremy Smith both of Little Rock, Ark. and Nicholous Smith, Sheridan, Ark, 4 great grandchildren Holton Smith, Luke Smith and Chloe Smith all of Sheridan, Ark. and Dillon Smith, Little Rock, Ark. and 3 step grandchildren Alex Kulbeth, Phoenix, Ariz., Dallas Hays, Warren, Ark. and Justice Hays, Camden, Ark. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers Cecil Wolfe, Thomas Wolfe and Ivan Wolfe; 3 sisters Reta Beard, Opal Anders and Cuba Corrine Wolfe and a grandson James O Wolfe, III. Funeral services were 1:30 pm Sunday, December 21, at Cullendale First Baptist Church at Camden by Rev. Jimmy Burks and Rev. Phillip Salmon. Burial in Williams Cemetery near Banks by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Active pallbearers were Mark Smith, Ryan Smith, Jamie Wolfe, Bill Beard, Joe Wolfe, Larry Wolfe, Dickey Jeffus, Charles Wolfe, Fay Wolfe and Odell Wolfe. Honorary pallbearers were Ovid Grice, Dale Wolfe, Otha Grice and Dean Wolfe. Memorials preferred to Ouachita Hospice, Camden, Arkansas.
Edwin "Red" Sellers, Jr. Funeral Date: 12/31/2003
Obituary:
Edwin “Red” Sellers, Jr., age 70, of Warren, Arkansas died Monday, December 29, at Bradley County Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1933 at Banks, Arkansas a son of the late Edwin Sellers and Carrie Ederington Sellers. He was a retired contractor and a member of Willoughby Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife Nadine Holt Sellers whom he married on February 2, 1963; 3 sons Robert Sellers, Stuttgart, Ark., John Sellers and Jeff Sellers both of Warren, Ark.; 1 sister Mary Coon, Calion, Ark.; 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were 10:00 am Wednesday, December 31, at Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. Victor Hunter and Rev. David Inzer officiating. Janice Sullivan was organist and soloist were David White, Kim White and Walice White. Burial was in Willoughby Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Ricky West, James Ederington, Jim Ederington, Hugh Quimby, Randy Peek, Douglas Willis, Gilbert Moring and Bobby Hargraves. Honorary pallbearers were Bailey Mack Hargis, Pat Ballentin, Thomas Peek, Dr. Kerry Pennington, Roger George, Charles White, Cotton Watson, Jesse Taylor and Harold Bryant.
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