SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2011
SURNAME "C"
Scott County Times
12 December 2001
BOBBY CABE
Bobby Harrell Cabe, 63, of Waldron died Thursday, December 6, 2001
in a Waldron hospital. He was a member and Deacon of the Temple Baptist
Church, retired from the Waldron Furniture Factory and a poultry grower.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday, December 10, 2001 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Sehorn Cemetery
in Winfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
He is survived by one daughter, Vickie and Loyal Carter of Waldron;
two sons, Harrell and Alishia Cabe and David Cabe all of Waldron; one
sister, Hazel Frost of Waldron; three brothers, Earoll Cabe and Bill
Cabe both of Waldron and T.C. Cabe of Poteau, Oklahoma; 4 grandchildren,
Crystal Petty, Valerie Petty, Savanna Cabe and Marci Cabe all of Waldron.
Pallbearers were Jeff Cabe, Gary Shaddon, Chuck Swafford, Wesley
Patton, David Byford, Caleb Free and James and Rick Smith.
The Waldron News
7 February 2007
EAROLL RAY CABE
Earoll Ray Cabe, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 in a Waldron, Arkansas
nursing home. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Waldron. He was preceded in death by his
parents, two brothers and one great granddaughter. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 6,
2007 at the Waldron First Baptist Church with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas
under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Syble, two daughters, Debbie
Marsh and her husband Bill, Donna Laird and husband Carl, five grandchildren, Adam Laird of Eureka Springs,
Blake Marsh of Wynne, Andrea Davis of DeQueen, Amy Sullivan of Conway, Philip Marsh of Fort Smith, and
eight great-grandchildren, one sister, Hazel Frost, and one brother Bill Cabe, both of Waldron, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Blake and Philip Marsh, Adam Laird, Tony Davis, Gabe Sullivan and Harrell Cable. Honorary
pallbearers were deacons of the Waldron First Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Waldron First Baptist Church building fund, P.O. Box 247, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
The Waldron News
16 March 2005
IRIS LOIS (BABB) CABE
Iris Lois (Babb) Cabe, 81, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at Sparks Regional
Medical Center in Fort Smith. She was born February 7, 1924 in Cameron, OK and was a homemaker. Funeral
service was held on Friday, March 11, 2005 at 11:00 at Evans Chapel of Memories with Rev. Gary Haskins
and Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery. She is survived by her husband,
Tom C. "T.C." Cabe, Jr. of Poteau, OK; one son, Dr. Ray & Jannelle Babb of Tulsa, OK; one daughter, Joyce E.
& Lowell W. Hicks of Poteau, OK; one sister, Mary Lou Wetwiska of Oklahoma City, OK; one brother, Holton D.
and Hannah Primm of Greenwood, AR; one stepson, Tommy J. and Debbie Cabe of Albuquerque, NM; four
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and loved ones
and a host of beloved friends. Mrs. Cabe was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She had a passion for
cooking. She was a loving wife, mother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Franklin
and Cellie Belle Holton Primm; one husband, Ray C. Babb, of 47 years; and one sister, Jerry Bell Chronister.
Pallbearers were Corey Babb, Jonathan Studdard, Joel Hicks, Matthew Hicks, Brad Hunt and Jeffrey Primm.
Honorary pallbearers were Steve Wetwiska, Wes Wetwiska and Harrell Cabe. Arrangements under the direction
of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK.
Scott County Times
28 November 2001
MILDRED CABE
Mildred Ann Cabe passed from this life on November 25, 2001 after
suffering for years with Huntington Chorea Disease. She was a homemaker
and member of Temple Baptist Church. Mrs. Cabe was preceded in death by
her parents, John and Hazel Swafford and a brother, Jimmy Dale Swafford.
Mrs. Cabe is survived by her husband of 41 years, Bobby of the home,
one daughter, Vickie Carter and her husband Loyal of Waldron, two sons,
Harrell Cabe and his wife Alisha of Waldron, and David Cabe of Waldron.
Also surviving are four granddaughters, Crystal and Valerie Petty and
Savanna and Marci Cabe all of Waldron. Other survivors include five sisters,
Catherine Pollard, Shirley Parisi and Jean Thomas all of Booneville, Wanda
Patton of Anderson, Indiana and Ruth Tatum of Yackimaw, Washington.
Surviving are three brothers, Bobby Swafford of Booneville, John Harold
Swafford of Indianapolis, Indiana and Bill Swafford of Munds Park, Arizona.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 27 at 2:00 pm at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Van Pelt officiating,
followed by interment at Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Dwight Patton, Wesley Patton,
Chuck Swafford, Jeff Cabe, James and Rick Smith.
The Waldron News
25 October 2006
TOM C. CABE
Tom C. (T.C.) Cabe, 83, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, October 20, 2006 at the Eastern Oklahoma
Medical Center in Poteau, OK. Tom was born on May 1, 1923 in Winfield, Arkansas to Tom C. Cabe and Linus
(Douglas) Cabe. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Poteau, OK, a retired Outside Operation
Manager for the Oklahoma Gas Corporation, and a retired fire chief of the Poteau Volunteer Fire Department.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. He was preceded in
death by his wife of 12 years, Iris Lois (Babb) Cabe, his first wife of 40 years, Sue Olive Cabe, his brother,
Bob Cabe, his son, Joe M. Hunt, and his parents. Tom is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy J. and
Debbie Cabe of Rio Rancho, NM; a sister, Hazel Frost of Waldron, AR; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill
and Kathy Cabe of Waldron, AR, Earoll and Suble Cabe of Waldron, AR; a daughter-in-law, Charlotte Hunt of
Poteau, OK; two step daughters, Nancy and George Speaks and Joyce E. and Lowell W. Hicks of Poteau, OK; one
stepson and wife, Dr. Ray C. Babb and Janelle of Tulsa, OK; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;
four step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives,
loved ones and a host of beloved friends. Pallbearers were Harrell Bright, Bob Linstrom, Randy Peters,
Todd Peters, Rick Couri and John Pickle. Honorary pallbearers were the Poteau Fire Department. Funeral service
was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Poteau, OK with Reverend Phil
McGehee officiating. Interment was in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
The Waldron News
26 August 2009
VERA (SMITH) CAFFEY
April 25, 1927-August 18, 2009
Vera Smith Caffey, 82, of Nola, Arkansas formerly of Abilene, Texas passed from this life Tuesday, August 18,
2009 in a Waldron nursing home. Vera was born April 25, 1927 in Brownsville, Texas to the late John Banks
Williams and Mattie Belle (Offil) Williams. She was a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene,
Texas, a homemaker, and was self employed with her late husband, Harley Smith as distributors for White's
Electronics in Abilene, Texas. She married her childhood sweetheart May 23, 1944 in Petty, Texas. Later on,
after the death of her husband Harley, she married the late H.D. Caffey of Abilene, Texas. Her greatest joys
in life were her children and family. She loved the Lord with all her heart and taughter her children to have
faith in God and always walk in the steps of Jesus. She was a shining example of how to live life to the fullest
wtih music, singing, dancing and laughter. Vera was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Harley Smith,
a son Roy Lynn Smith, six sisters and two brothers, three granddaughters, one grandson and one son-in-love,
Dewey Buster Hines. Vera was a precious and loving mother to two daughters, Judy Hines of Nola, Arkansas and
Tonya Smith and son-in-love, Terry of Abilene, Texas. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, twenty
great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. She will be remembered by many loved ones and friends.
Vera's going home celebration was held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2009 at the Parks Cemetery at Nola,
Arkansas with Rev. Mike Shaddon officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in
Waldron, Arkansas. Vera's pallbearers was her grandsons Todd Blackburn and Taylor Smith, her great grandsons
Wesley, Rusty, Justin Brothers, Blake Hines and honorary, Brody Hines.
The Waldron News
10 February 1999
BOBBY LEE CAGLE
Bobby Lee Cagle, 65, of Bates, Arkansas died Jan. [sic] 1, in
his home. He was retired from the Ouachita Correctional Facility, a
veteran of the Korean Conflict, served in the National Guard, Navy,
and Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bessie
Cagle and a brother, Edgar Cagle.
Funeral service was from 2 p.m., Feb. 4, at Bates Assembly of
God Church with burial at Gipson Cemetery at Bates, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include his wife Betty; one son and daughter-in-law,
Bobby Allan and Rebekah Cagle of London, England; two step daughters,
Marilyn Hailey of Poteau, Oklahoma and Carolyn Boga of Vallejo,
California; two step sons, Kenneth Braziel of Pinole, California
and David Braziel of Bentonville, Arkansas; two sisters, Louise
Adams of Poteau, Oklahoma, Dessie May Hill of Mira Loma, California;
two brothers, William Cagle of Heavener, Oklahoma; James Cagle of
Heavener, Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews, cousins, brothers
and sisters in Christ; 9 step grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Terry Nix, Mike Nix, Troy Nevills, David Braziel,
Johnny Mengell, Rick Maxwell.
Viewing was from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 3 and 9 a.m. to noon
Feb. 4.
The Waldron News
22 March 2000
ELSIE CAGLE
Elsie Cagle, 94, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Monday, March 20, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital.
She was a homemaker. Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21 with burial at Dayton
Cemetery in Dayton, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. She is
survived by one son-in-law, Tom Ball of Hartford, AR; and one sister, Lona Tomlin of Greenwood,
AR.
Scott County Times
6 March 2002
JACKIE CAGLE
Jackie Everett Cagle, 67, of Bates, Arkansas died Saturday, March
2, 2002 in a Mena hospital. He was a retired timber worker and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at 2 pm at Weeks
Baptist Church with burial following in Weeks Cemetery under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by two daughters, Beverly Ann Walters of Flagstaff,
Arizona and Gloria Boon of McAlister, Oklahoma; one son, Gene Boggs of
Lepanto, Arkansas; two sisters, Louise Branum of Oklahoma City and Maxine
Needham of Garvin, Oklahoma; two brothers, Ralph Cagle of Bates and Richard
Cagle of Boles.
Pallbearers were Donnie Cox, Tracy Threatt, Mark Cagle, Terry
Thompson, Louis Payne and Charley Abbott.
Scott County Times
27 March 2002
MARK CAHOON
Carrell "Mark" Cahoon, Jr., 50, of Mansfield died Thursday, March 14,
2002 in Fort Smith. He was a graduate of Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth,
Louisiana and was a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church. He was preceded
in death by his father, Carrell "Kay" Cahoon.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 22, 2002 at the First Baptist
Church in Mansfield with burial at Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, Oklahoma under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
He is survived by one daughter, Misty Gray of Mer Rouge, Louisiana; one
son, Brandon Cahoon of Jackson, Mississippi; his mother, LaVonne Byers Cahoon
of Mansfield; two sisters, Donna Harris of Shreveport, Louisiana and Diane
Cahoon of Huntington, Arkansas; and one grandson, Corbin Cahoon of Jackson,
Mississippi.
Pallbearers were Kevin Boyd, Jason Gray, John Hunt, Austin Warren,
Doug Boyd and Paul G. Wisley.
The Waldron News
21 November 2007
LELA LUCILLE CALDWELL
Lela Lucille Caldwell, 65, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 in a Waldron, Arkansas
nursing home. She was a homemaker and attended the Lighthouse Church. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Friday,
November 16, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Nellie Davis and family; one son,
Bobby Caldwell and family; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five sisters, Evelyn Smith, Peggy
Alexander, Dorothy Rader, Sally Shandy, Iola Alexander; one brother, Donald Alexander. Pallbearers were
Rickey Franklin, Mike Franklin, Richard Smith, Glen Cook, Kenneth E. Scott, Jr. and Dennis
Alexander.
The Waldron News
21 October 1998
MARY H. CALDWELL
Mary H. Caldwell, 77, of Prescott, died Oct.15,1998 at the Pinehope
Nursing Home. She was born in Prescott, Arizona to Clarence and Georgie
Billingsley on Nov. 10, 1920. She was a housewife and a member of the
Prescott Church of Christ.
Survivors include her two sons, Bill Harbin of Hope and Bob Caldwell
of Waldron; one daughter, Elizabeth Arthur of Fulton, Texas; seven
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Nelson Caldwell in 1987;
also two daughters, Jean Canada and Mary Ann Harbin.
Burial was under the direction of the Shackleford Funeral Home of
Prescott.
The Waldron News
28 October 1998
MARY H. CALDWELL
Mary H. Caldwell, 77, of Prescott, died Oct. 15, 1998 at the
Pinehope Nursing Home.
She was born in Prescott, Arkansas to Clarence and Georgie
Billingsley on Nov. 10, 1920. She was a housewife and a member of the
Prescott Church of Christ.
Survivors include her two sons, Bill Harbin of Hope and Bob Caldwell
of Waldron; one daughter, Elizabeth Arthur of Fulton, Texas; seven
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Caldwell in 1987;
also two daughters, Jean Canada and Mary Ann Harbin.
Burial was under the direction of the Shackleford Funeral Home of
Prescott.
The Waldron News
3 August 2005
JULIA ANN CALLAWAY
Julia Ann Callaway, 99, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2005 in Poteau.
Julia was born at Packsaddle-Freedom community near Waldron, Arkansas on February 4, 1906 to
Columbus Edward and Minerva Jane Smith. Julia lived in Poteau - Gilmore area for more than
seventy-five years. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-three years, Lewis
Callaway; a sister, Bertha Ellen Goff; and a son, Don Guymon Callaway; a daughter, Clara Ann
Callahan; and her son-in-law, Jack Guthrie. Survivors include a son, Edd Callaway and wife Trudi
of Cuyama, CA; a daughter Violet Ruth Gragg and husband Jerry of Muskogee, OK; a daughter-in-law
Mary Lou Callaway of Poteau; a son-in-law, Al Callahan of Poteau, OK; six grandsons, 14 great-
grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other beloved family and friends. Services were
held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2005 at First Assembly of God Church in Poteau, with
the Rev. Keith Williams officiating. Interment followed at Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore, OK.
Services were under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Pallbearers were Jeff Callaway,
David Callaway, Daryl Callaway, Brent Callaway, Bill Ray and Robert Phillips. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made in her memory to the Poteau First Assembly of God Building Fund at P.O.
Box 571, Poteau, OK 74953.
The Waldron News
24 February 1999
ROY GENE CALLAWAY
Roy Gene Callaway, 73, of Waldron, died Friday, February 19,
1999 in a Waldron hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force,
a veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and he was a retired truck driver
of Trans States Lines and attended Waldron First Baptist Church.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February
20, 1999 in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at
Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Ann Callaway, of the home;
one daughter, Susan Thames, of Greenwood; two sons: Jerry Callaway
of Greenwood and Kevin Callaway of Waldron; eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Paul Newborn, Mark Oliver, Gary Plummer,
Glen Dale Sparks, Robert Newman and Neil Cherry.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
21 March 2001
LELA CALVERT
Lela Marie Calvert, 84, of Waldron died Thursday, March 15, 2001 in a
Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and widow of Buster J. Owens.
Funeral services were at 2 pm Friday, March 16, 2001 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Sam; two daughters, Verna Rogers and
Mavis Trumble of Waldron; two sons, Worman Owens and Donny Owens both of
Waldron; two sisters, Imogene Curtis of Hanford, California and Geraldine
Tollett of Waldron; one brother, Henry Gipson of Hanford, California; 12
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Danny Owens, Kirk Owens, James Owens, Jeff Owens,
Jimmy Rogers, Russell Trumble, Mike Trumble and Brian Jones.
Scott County Times
31 October 2001
SAMUEL CALVERT
Samuel Isac Calvert, 82, of Boles, Arkansas died Monday, October 22,
2001 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a retired postmaster, a veteran of
World War II and non-denominational.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 2 pm at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
He is survived by two daughters, Verna Rogers and Mavis Trumble
both of Waldron; two sons, Woman Owens and Donny Owens both of Waldron; 12
grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Russell Trumble, Brian Jones, Jimmy Rogers, James
Owens, Jeff Owens, Danny Owens and Kirk Owens.
The Waldron News
9 August 2006
WILLIA CALVERT
Willia Calvert, 97, of Boles, Arkansas passed away Saturday, August 5, 2006 in a Waldron hospital. She
was a homemaker and attended the Boles Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Monday,
August 7, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Chant Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by three daughters, Billye Cole
of Cave Springs, AR, Macle Wilson of Irving, TX and Nancy Stringer of Hackett, AR; one son, Pete Calvert
of Russellville, AR; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
17 January 2007
SUSAN J. CAMERON
Mrs. Susan J. Cameron, 63, of Mena, formerly of Bogalusa, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, January 13th,
2007 in Ft. Smith. She was born September 20, 1943 to the late Thomas Wilson Stillwell and Frances Rose
Spencer Stillwell. She was united in marriage to James R. Cameron. She was a homemaker and was a member of
the First Baptist Church in Mena and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is
survived by her husband, James R. Cameron of the home; one son, First Sgt. James R. Cameron, Jr. of Fort
Hood, Texas; daughters, Linda Simmons and Susan Russell both of Boles, Arkansas, Dicie Cole of Mena,
Arkansas, and Nancy Barns of Boles, Arkansas; brother, Buddy D.R. Stillwell of Baton Rouge, Louisiana;
sister, Sallye R. Huey of Green Valley, Arizona; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Cameron was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-
Wood Funeral Home of Mena. The family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 12
noon at the Boles Southern Baptist Church in Boles, Arkansas with Brother Phillip Scantley officiating.
The Waldron News
22 March 2000
PHIL R. CAMP, SR.
Mr. Phil R. Camp, Sr., 55, of Hope, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at Wadley Regional Hospital
in Texarkana, Texas. He was born September 18, 1944 in Hope, AR to Bryan and Dorthia Burns Camp. He was
a Master Electrician with Tim Jordan Company of East Camden, AR for 15 years. He was a member of First
United Methodist Church in Hope, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, Bryan Camp. He is survived
by his wife, Faye Camp of the home; one son, Phillip Camp, Jr. of Port Arthur, TX; five daughters, Donna
Ingersoll of Pine Bluff, AR, Janet Choate and Mary Anne Ward, both of Blevins, AR, Gina Staggs of Waldron,
AR and Tina Meagley of Van-Alma, AR; his mother, Dorthia Camp of Hope, AR; two brothers, Wayne Camp and
Dennis Camp, both of Hope, AR and Cathy Simmons of Brownwood, TX; twelve grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home
Chapel in Hope, AR with Rev. Paul Choate and Rev. Ralph Hale officiating. Burial was in Macedonia
Cemetery at Patmos, AR. Arrangements were under the direction of Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral
Home in Hope, AR.
The Waldron News
23 December 1998
MELBA CAMPAGNA
Melba Campagna 73, of East Moline died Dec. 14 at Illinois
Hospital, Silvis.
Funeral services were set for 1:30 p.m. Dec.17 at Van Hoe
Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline.
Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline.
Visitation was from 3-7 p.m. Dec. 16, at the Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Candle Lighters, Moline, St. Mary's
Church, East Moline or Gospel Lighthouse Church of God, Colona.
Survivors include her husband, two daughters Rose Durham of
Rock Island, Linda Lee, of Ark.; three sons, Harold Wayne Scott
of Branson, Missouri, Bernie Schreiber of Muskegon, Michigan, Gene
Lee of Ark.; one sister, Esteline Bailey of Waldron; 9 grandchildren,
Pam Bell of Texas, Rick Scott of Texas, Kim Flannigan of Missouri,
Tim Schreiber of Mississippi, Mike, Chris and Sandy Schreiber of
Michigan, Joe and Kieth Tumosa of Illinois; 7 great grandchildren.
Scott County Times
24 March 2004
AVALENE CAMPBELL
Waldron--Funeral services for Avalene Campbell, 81, of Waldron, were held Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at
2 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial followed at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Campbell died Monday, March 15, 2004 in a Waldron
hospital. She was a retired secretary for Denton Motor Company and was a member of the Waldron First
Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Sue Callahan of Waldron and Dianna Williams of
Greenwood; two brothers, Denver Plummer and Jerrel Plummer both of Waldron; two grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Paul Plummer, Wes Williams, Ronnie Campbell, Glen Dale
Sparks, Russell Sparks and Roger Sparks.
The Waldron News
28 January 1998
BETTY CAMPBELL
Betty Lou Taff Campbell died Tuesday, January 13,1998 at 67 years of
age, in a local hospital. She was born June 1, 1931. She was retired from
the Civil Service at Fort Chaffee and a member of Temple Baptist Church.
Her home was in Waldron.
Graveside service was at 2:00p.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Memorial Park
under the direction of Putman Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Charles; one daughter, Leigh Ann
Tippit, of Pocola; one son, Phillip Oliver, of Waldron, her mother,
Bertha Satterfield, of Waldron and one granddaughter, Jamie Oliver, of
Oklahoma.
Pallbearers were Gene Matlock, Jack Cagle, Jack Bard, Joe Hunt,
Grady Burk and Bill Neuenfeldt.
The Waldron News
11 March 1998
BILLY G. CAMPBELL
Billy G. Campbell, 70, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 3, 1998 in a
local nursing home. He was a retired appliance repairman, Veteran of
W.W.II and a member of Waldron First Baptist Church.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 in
Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Rocky Cemetery near Mena.
Survivors include one son, Brad Campbell, of Louisville, GA; his
mother, Ida Lamb, of Antoine; one half-sister, Bobbie Lou Hendrix, of
Antoine; two grandchildren: Julie and April Campbell, both of Louisville,
Georgia. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
8 June 2005
EARL CLARENCE CAMPBELL
Earl Clarence Campbell of Mena died Sunday, May 29, 2005 in Mena. He was born October 23,
1914 in Rocky, Arkansas Dr. Cyrus Anderson Campbell and the late Lilly Mae Boen Campbell, his
age being 90 years, 7 months and 6 days. He was united in marriage on September 30, 1939 in
Mena, Arkansas to Bernice Bales. Mr. Campbell was a self-employed timber manager contracting
out to the Scott County Lumber Company for over 25 years. He was a Sunday School teacher at
First United Methodist Church for 25 years where he was also a member. In retirement Mr. and
Mrs. Campbell traveled to all 50 states, all the Canadian provinces, many countries in Europe
and Bermuda. Mr. Campbell was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and solid
Christian man. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Campbell of Mena, AR; one son, Gary
Campbell and his wife Jo Ann of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; two daughters, Needra Campbell of
Springdale, AR and Connie Davis and her husband Steve of Mena, AR; grandchildren, Mandy Kennen
and Angie Farmer both of Springdale, AR, Jason Campbell of Pittsburgh, PA, Alexander Campbell
of Woodinville, WA, Patrick Campbell of Durham, NC, Natalie Holub and Andrew Holub both of
Mena, AR; great-grandchildren, Cameron Balusek, Colton Nations and Oliver Wade Campbell. He
was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Marcia Ann Campbell, brothers, Herbert
Campbell, Guy Campbell, Lester Campbell, Ralph Campbell, John Campbell, Doyle Campbell and
Wayne Campbell, sisters, Stella Keener, Alma Goss, Ann McMillian, Nodene Smith, Marie Brown
and Ida Lamb. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the First
United Methodist Church of Mena with the Rev. Teri Chapman officiating. Interment was in Rocky,
Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were Tim
Masters, Jerry Masters, Jason Campbell, Patrick Campbell, Mark Farmer, David Kennen and Morrell
Irvin. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Mena.
The Waldron News
3 February 2010
GLORIA ELSIE HATHAWAY CAMPBELL
Gloria Elsie Hathaway Campbell, 85, Neosho, Missouri passed from this life Tuesday, January 26,
2010 at Medicalodge of Neosho, following a long illness. Gloria was born November 14, 1924 in
Dallas, Texas to the late Arthur Edward Lee and Ottie Frances (Fisher) Lee. Gloria was a member
of the Freewill Baptist Church and loved to sing. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Warren Dale "Hank" Hathaway, April 14, 1988. She later married William Campbell in October, 1989.
William survives, in addition to a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Mary Hathaway of Neosho,
Missouri; a daughter, Sharon Kropp of Eden, Idaho; a sister, Lois Hyliard Lee of Livingston, Texas;
8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Hathaway
and Arthur Hathaway, and a brother, Arthur Francis Lee. Gloria's funeral service was held at 2:00
p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2009 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pat Ray
Biggs officiating with interment in the Needmore Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers were John Dale Hathaway, John
Warren Hathaway, Gene Hathaway, Ron Crumpton, Roger Newell and Brett Walker.
The Waldron News
20 August 2003
LONNIE D. CAMPBELL
Lonnie D. Campbell, 66, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Saturday, August 16, 2003 in
his home. He was retired from the oil and gas business and retired from real estate
for Coldwell Bankers Agency in Waldron. He was former Chairman for Arkansas Motor
Vehicle Commission, former director for Commonwealth Bank in Houston, TX, former
director Scott County Bank (Chambers Bank) in Waldron, former Board of Directors
for Mercy Hospital in Waldron and former Chairman of Scott County Republican
Committee. He was currently serving on the executive committee of the Sebastian
County Republican Committee. He was also a U.S. Air Force veteran and member of the
Fianna Hills Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,
August 20 at Fianna Hills Baptist Church with burial at 2:30 p.m. at Joplin
Cemetery in Montgomery County near Mt. Ida under the direction of Putman Funeral
Home of Fort Smith, AR. He is survived by his wife, Jean of the home; three sons,
Bruce Campbell of Little Rock, AR, Scott Campbell of Fort Smith, AR and Phillip
Campbell of Mt. Ida, AR; sisters, Nora Jean Campbell of Little Rock, AR and JoAnn
Griffin of Franklin, TN; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers are Bill Barker, Pete
Powell, Ken McKinney, Bill Franklin, Harlen Hawkins and Earl Amos. Honorary
pallbearers are the Deacon body of Fianna Hills Baptist Church, Dr. Tony Flippin,
staff at the Hembree Cancer Center and members of the Arkansas Motor Vehicle
Commission. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 901
North University, Little Rock, AR 72207.
The Waldron News
30 September 1998
LURAL "CORB" CAMPBELL
Lural "Corb" Campbell, 81, of Howe, Oklahoma died Saturday,
September 26, 1998 in a Waldron hospital. He was a long time resident of
the area. He attended the Bates Assembly of God Church, was a retired
carpenter with Lake Wister State Park and a retired farmer. Funeral
service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29 in First Assembly of
God Church in Bates with burial at Mt. View Cemetery in Howe, Oklahoma.
Survivors include one daughter, Wilma Forehand, of Bates; one
sister, Clemey Kincaid, of Happy, Texas; 2 half sisters: Goldean Keeley,
of New Mexico and Bonnie, of California; one step-brother, William Lee
Parker of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three grandchildren: Eudell Forehand, Wayne
Campbell and Penny Campbell; five great-grandchildren.
Dowden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
11 May 2011
DAVID WAYNE CANADA
David Wayne Canada Sr., 54, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in
Waldron, Arkansas. David enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding horses, spending time with his grandchildren,
he was a member of the car club and served in the Army National Guard. David was born on July 16, 1956 in
Taos, New Mexico to the late Willie Jean & Walter Clifford Canada. David is survived by his wife Belinda
Carol Metcalf of Cecil, AR; one daughter, April Nicole Fortenberry and husband Shawn Jr. of Cecil, Arkansas;
one son, David Wayne Canada Jr. and wife Nina of Waldron, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Zachary Brandon Canada,
Benjamin Joshua Canada, Nathan Dallas Canada, Trinity Rayn Fortenberry, Torrance Rayanne Fortenberry, Tavilynn
Rayleight Fortenberry; three sisters, Evelena Drain, Christine Berry and Cynthia Canada. He was preceded in
death in addition to his parents by two sisters, Edith Canada and Dawn Canada. David's funeral service will
be held at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 with
Rev. Tom Garrison officiating. Interment will follow in the Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas.
Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
David's pallbearers will be James Bynum, Donald Cairns, Blakely Metcalf, Glen Braussard, Blake Garrison,
Chuck Brothers, Jessie Phillips and Alvin Carnahan. His honorary pallbearers will be Joe Boy Brown and Leon
Jones. David's visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial
Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
16 June 1999
LULA LOUISA CANADA
Lula Louisa Canada, 93, of Bates, died Monday, June 7 in a
local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of Bates
Pentecostal Church of God.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 10 in Bates
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Gibson Cemetery in Bates.
Survivors include two sons: Guy Harberson of Bates and Tommy
Canada of Bates; six grandchildren: Loren Harberson of Heavener, Okla.,
Tiffany Nix of Heavener, Okla., Tommy G. Canada of Russellville, Tony
Canada of Bates, Tonnie Canada of Waldron and Tracy Canada of Winfield;
seven great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tony Canada, Loren Harberson, Brandon Underwood,
Mike Nix, Robert Paige and Terry Nix.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
29 September 2004
TOMMY CANADA
Tommy Canada, age 63, of Bates, died Tuesday, September 21, 2004, in a Waldron hospital. He is a retired
coal miner and factory worker and a member of the Bates Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife
Christene Canada; four sons, Tommy Canada of Russellville, Arkansas,Tony Canada of Bates, Arkansas, Tonnie
Canada of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Tracy Canada of Nellie community; one brother, Sam Page; five grandchildren,
one niece and one nephew. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Thursday, September 23, 2004 at Bates
Assembly of God Church with burial at Gipson Cemetery at Bates, Arkansas under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Terry Nix, Mike Nix, Loren Harberson, Tim Galusha,
Robert Page and Ralph Cagle. Honorary pallbearer was Clarence Smallwood.
Scott County Times
18 December 2002
WALTER CANADA
Walter Clifford Canada, age 68, of Waldron passed away
Tuesday, December 10, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was a
logger. Memorial services were held on Saturday, December 14,
2002 at 2:00 pm at the Waldron Pentecostal Church under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. He is survived by three daughters, Evelena Drain of
Winslow, Arkansas, Christine Berry of Van Buren, Arkansas
and Cynthia Canada of Homer, Michigan; one son David Canada
of Waldron; four sisters, Iceilee Jones and Heln Marsh both
of Waldron, Rose Ann McNatt of Arkoma and Wanda Lecomple of
Booneville and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
10 December 2003
LORRIE ANN CANNON
Lorrie Ann Cannon, age 36, of Plainview, died Sunday, November 30, 2003 at Chambers
Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Danville on April 16, 1967. She was a
mother, homemaker and a member of the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Plainview. She was
a 1985 graduate of Danville High School. She was preceded in death by her grandparents,
Judge and Bea Solley and grandfather, Jim Prince. Survivors include her parents, Bob
and Charlotte May Solley of Plainview; two sons, Dustin Shane and Anthony Clay Cannon
of Belleville; a sister, Regina Maughn of Fort Smith; three brothers and sisters-in-law,
Terry Lynn and Michelle Solley, Bobby and Keri Solley all of Danville and Jimmy Solley
of Rover; her grandmother, Carrie Prince of Plainview; very special friend Gary Levels
of Dardanelle; three nieces, five nephews, a great niece and nephew. Funeral services
were held Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at The Jesus Name Pentecostal Church
in Plainview with Reverend Stacy Lisenby and Reverend W.A. Gorman officiating. Burial
was in Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnathan Metcalf, James Metcalf, Nathan Gibbs,
Mark Defoor, Josh Emery and Ronnie Depriest. Honorary pallbearers were Bobo Roberson,
Mike Woodard, Pledger Dale Ball, James Potter and Billy Joe Bland.
The Waldron News
24 February 2010
CARL "C.H." CANTRELL, SR.
Carl "C.H." Cantrell, Sr., 64, of Liberty community, Oklahoma died Thursday, February 18,
2010 in Muldrow, OK. He was born October 18, 1954 in Waldron, Arkansas to William Wesley
Cantrell and Annie Mae Smith. He married Ruth Ellen Childress Cantrell on March 5, 1966 in
Arkoma, OK. He was a retired concrete finisher and supervisor for Steve Beam Construction. He
attended The House of Refuge in Gans, OK. Funeral service was on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Liberty
Assembly of God Church in the Liberty community with Bro. Kenneth Bynum and Bro. Ed O'Neal
officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Muldrow, OK. He is survived by his wife Ruth
of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia Cantrell and Bill Cox of Sallisaw, OK,
Jane Ann and Alain Buckner of Redland, OK, Janet and Douglas Tabor of Tenkiller, OK and Carla
and Roger Tabor of Long, OK; one son and daughter-in-law, Carl (Buddy) Cantrell, Jr. and Sherry
of Long, OK; eight grandchildren, Ashlee, Troy, Aliesha, Virgil, Halston, Christina, Trey and Tyler;
three sisters, Judy Reed of Long, OK, Linda Kelly of Hackett, AR and Betty Weldon of Midway, AR;
three brothers, Charles Cantrell of Greenwood, AR, William (Dub) Cantrell of Hartford, AR and
Jimmy Cantrell of Almar, AR; his faithful dog, Mickey; several other relatives and friends. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Wes and Annie Cantrell. Pallbearers were Jamie Suter,
Chucky Parrish, Dale Reed, DeWayne Reed, Paul Goodwin and Russell McLain.
Scott County Times
14 January 2004
DARLA CAPETILLO
Darla Sue Capetillo, 45, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, January 7, 2004, in Fort
Smith. She was a member of Southside Church of God in Fort Smith. Graveside service
was held 3 pm Saturday at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral
Home in Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Mandy and Melisa Batt of Fort
Smith; one son, Shawn Batt of Arkoma; her mother, Sandra Swaim of Natural Dam; one
sister, Maelena Glass of Orange, VA; four brothers, Robert Ross of Arkoma, Frank
Ross of Waldron, Rodger Ross of Fort Smith, James Pendleton of Van Buren; and three
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her
memory to the family to help with expenses.
The Waldron News
13 September 2006
DAISY M. RICE CARDWELL
Daisy M. Rice Cardwell, 91, of Fort Smith, AR died Thursday, September 7, 2006 in a local nursing home.
She was a member of Park Hill Church of Christ. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her
husbands, Grady Rice and Buddy Cardwell. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 11, 2006
at Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial at 2:00 p.m. at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, AR under
the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by daughters, June Hatley of Fort
Smith, AR, Patsy Starr of Sallisaw, OK and Beth Koprovic of Fort Smith, AR; one son, Grady Terrall Rice of
Van Buren, AR; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers
were Anthony Rice, David Koprovic, Paul Rice, Buddy Ashcraft, Fred Smith, Robert Wayne Starr, Ryan
Ashcraft and Ron Roberts. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Western Arkansas
Regional Center, 320 North Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901.
The Waldron News
19 January 2000
DEANA CARLEE
Deana Carlee, 52, of Hueytown, Alabama, passed away January 8, 2000. She was born
September 23, 1947 in Cauthron, Arkansas to Jack and Ruby White. She was a member of
Crossroads Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by both parents and two brothers,
Billy Jack and Bob White. She was survived by her husband, Sonny Carlee; two sons and
two daughters-in-law, David and Becky Carlee and Clay and Kim Carlee; three sisters,
Linda Elmore of Mena, Deana Faye McKinzie of Waldron, and Darlene Taff of Waldron; two
grandsons, Ty and Chase Carlee; and three step-granddaughters, Christa, Miranda and
Katelyn Strawbridge, all of Alabama. Graveside services were held January 11 at 10:00
a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Jimmy Bradford officiating the ceremony under the
direction of Brown Service Bessemer Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
17 June 1998
DAISY DELL CARLTON
Daisy Dell Carlton, 89, of Mansfield, died Thursday, June 11, 1998
in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of James Fork
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, and son,
Billy Joe Carlton.
Funeral service was at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Union Ridge Cemetery near
Mansfield.
Survivors include one daughter, Arlene Litchford, of Waldron; two
sons: Arley and Mary Carlton, of Mansfield and Floyd and Pat Carlton, of
Fort Smith; 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and six great-great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were David Carlton, Richard Carlton, Todd Carlton, Joe
Carlton, Donald Litchford and Russell Litchford.
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
4 May 2005
WILLA CARLTON
Willa Mae Carlton, age 74, of Mansfield died Friday, April 29, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital. She
was a nurses aid and attended the James Fork Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters,
Loretta Hope of Abbott, Donna Carlton of Ft. Smith, Kimberly Trantham of Ft. Smith, Leslie Abshere
of Greenwood; one son, Joe Wayne Carlton of Hackett; one brother, Joe Herdison of Pocola, Oklahoma;
several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 2:30 pm Tuesday,
May 3, 2005 at Coop Prairie Cemetery at Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Mansfield.
The Waldron News
21 May 2008 & 28 May 2008
ADDIE ELIZABETH CARMACK
Addie Elizabeth Carmack, 91, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008 in her
home. She was a homemaker, a member of the Waldron Assembly of God. She is survived by one
brother, Reverend Sam Waganer and wife Billie Faye of Waldron, AR; brother-in-law and sister-
in-law, Roy and Pearl Carmack of Springfield, Oregon; brother-in-law, Albert Yates of Waldron,
AR; sister-in-law, Syble Carmack of Waldron, AR; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was
preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Ira Carmack, parents Steve and Vivian Waganer,
brothers Winfred, John and Paul Waganer, sisters Alberta Yates and Ruth Tabler. Funeral service
will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in
the Duncan Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Yates, Gene Yates, Philip Yates, Harold Musgrove
and Mike Waganer.
The Waldron News
25 August 1999
GENEVA MARTHA CARMACK
Geneva Martha Carmack, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Saturday,
August 21, 1999 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker, retired
hospital cook and a Presbyterian. She was the widow of Merl Carmack.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23 at
Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Hays of Ft. Smith and
Carol Reed of Greenwood; one sister, Lavern Eppler of Kerman, CA; four
grandchildren, Michael Reed, Greg Cossey, Mike Cossey and Jim Cossey;
and two great-grandchildren, Michael Cossey, Jr. and Jennifer Carza.
Pallbearers were Michael Cossey, Greg Cossey, Floyd Cossey, Don
Cossey, Junior Barnett and Ralph Barnett.
Scott County Times
17 October 2001
IRA CARMACK
Ira Carmack,81, of Waldron died Saturday, October 13, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. He was retired from Valmac, Inc. in Waldron, a
veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II, and he served aboard the
aircraft carrier the USS Shangri-La. He attended Waldron First Assembly
of God.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Duncan Cemetery in
Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Addie, of the home; two brothers,
Odis Carmack of Waldron and Roy Carmack of Springfield, Oregon; and
several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Gary Yates, Gene Yates, Philip Yates, Bill Yates,
Mike Waganer and Charles Hughes.
The Waldron News
23 December 1998
MERL GLEN CARMACK
Merl Glen Carmack, 85, of Waldron died Dec. 19, in a Fort
Smith hospital.
He was a veteran of W.W.II, he was of the Assembly of God
Faith and a retired farmer.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Dec. 22, at the Mt. Pleasant
Methodist Church with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Waldron
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He was survived by his wife, Geneva Carmack of the home;
two daughters, Carol Reed of Greenwood, Linda Carmack Hays of Fort
Smith; three brothers, Otis Carmack of Waldron, Roy Carmack of
Arizona, Ira Carmack of Waldron; four grandsons; two great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Andy Ingle, Loe LaFoon, Sidney Hunt.,
Greg Cossey, Mike Cossey and Jimmy Cossey.
Viewing was from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21, and 9 a.m. to 12
noon Dec. 22, at the Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
13 June 2007
ODIS O. CARMACK
Odis O. Carmack, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007 in his home. He was a retired
truck driver and a Christian. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007 at the Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is
survived by his wife of 26 years, Sybil of the home; one daughter, Teddy Sue of Arizona; one brother, Roy and
wife Pearl of Oregon; one step-son, Justin of Mena, AR; one sister-in-law, Melba and husband Ronald Murphee;
eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; four nieces; one nephew, many cousins
and many, many friends. Pallbearers will be Lenny Lott, Richard Christenson, Marvin Gillean, Glen Dale Sparks,
Matt Hibbs, Buel Watts and J.D. Graham.
The Waldron News
18 May 2011
SHARON JO CARMEAN
Sharon Jo Carmean, 53, of Vicksburg, Mississippi formerly of Waldron, Arkansas passed from life Sunday,
May 8, 2011 at her home in Vicksburg. Sharon was born June 26, 1957 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Bobby Joe
and Vera Jane (McWilliams) Sehorn. Sharon is survived by her husband Chris Carmean of the home; one son, Adam
Lageveen and wife Sarah of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Gentri Lageveen of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; one
step-daughter, Sarah Alt of Alexander, Arkansas; one step-son, Jackson Carmean of Minot, North Dakota; three
step-grandchildren, Katlyn Alt, Clair Alt and Keegan Carmean. She is also survived by two sisters, Lana Sehorn
of Lavaca, Arkansas and Beverly Hunt of Waldron, Arkansas. Sharon is preceded in death by one son, Wesley Horn;
and one sister, Linda Robertson. Sharon's graveside funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2011
at the Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, ARkansas with Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the
Sehorn Cemetery. Arrangements being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron,
Arkansas.
The Waldron News
23 September 2009
THOMAS ALBERT CARMEAN
Thomas Albert Carmean, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and shade tree
mechanic died in Hospice Care on September 18, 2009. Tom was born August 24, 1920 in Carthage, MO, and was
raised in Baxter Springs, KS. As Tom was a spirited youth, he spent the end of high school years at Wentworth
Military Academy, where he bonded with several lifelong friends. After a brief try at college, Tom moved to
LA to work at Lockheed Aircraft; he then decided it was time to marry his childhood sweetheart, Jean Bell, after
the wedding they lived briefly in the LA area. The start of wWII moved them back to the KS and MO areas; then
a job opportunity brought them down to Arkansas in 1951, trailing three kids and a dog. The family grew one
more addition in El Dorado before finally settling in Camden, where they were to raise their family and live
out their remaining lives together. Tom was very active in the Camden High School Band Auxiliary, making
burgers at all home games to raise needed funds. He also was a leader in the Boy Scout Organization, courageous
enough to pack 4 boys and himself into a pickup bound for Philmont Boys Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Tom will
always be remembered by the town's youth as a wonderfully playful man with a boy's spirit. He created and ran
several business ventures before working and retiring from the US Postal Service. His shade tree mechanics
made him very popular with the teenagers and young adults - there was not much he didn't know when it came to
automobiles. The driveway and garage were always filled with youngsters with their cars, bikes, go carts and
anything that had a motor. Tom will be remembered for his sense of humor, generous heart and boyish spirit.
After Tom's wife, Jean, passed away last year, Tom moved to a Nursing Care Facility in Waldron, AR to be
watched over by his youngest son Chris and his wife Sharon. He is survived by his sons Kirk Carmean of
Longboat Key, FL and Christopher Carmean of Waldron, AR; by his daughters Karen Carmean of Spartanburg, SC and
Mary Lou Barnes of Spartanburg, SC; by his grandsons Joshua Tuberville of Los Feliz, CA, Adam Lageveen of
Waldron, AR and Jackson Carmean of Ellsworth, SD; by his granddaughter Sarah Alt of Alexander, AR, by his
great grandson Keegan Carmean; by his great granddaughter Caitlyn Alt; and by his sisters Catherine Morrisey
and Carolyn Bradley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a private family memorial as his
ashes will be laid to rest beside his wife in the IOOF Cemetery in Neosho, MO. Arrangements are being entrusted
to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
6 December 2000
HAZARD PERRY CARMICHAEL, SR.
Mr. Hazard Perry Carmichael, Sr., 75, of Mt. Ida, Arkansas died
Sunday, November 26, 2000 in Hot Springs. Mr. Carmichael was born in
Vilonia, Arkansas to the late George Washington Carmichael and the late
Maggie Bennett Carmichael. He was a cattle and row crop farmer.
Survivors include two sons, Officer Hazard Perry Carmichael, Jr.,
of Huntington, Arkansas and Dale B. Carmichael of Overland Park, Kansas;
two daughters, Cynthia Jones of Mt. Ida, AR and Anna Young of Nella, AR;
one brother, G.W. Carmichael of Los Angeles, CA; three sisters, Mabel
Albert of Pocatello, Idaho, Loudella Klimt of Alabaster, Alabama, and
Lolita Sams of Conway, AR; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral for Mr. Carmichael was at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30th
at the Sharon Freewill Baptist Church near Enola, AR with burial at Sharon
Cemetery. Arrangements by Thornton Funeral Home of Mt. Ida.
The Waldron News
28 December 2011
JOSEPH CARNAHAN
Joseph Carnahan, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Waldron Nursing Center.
Joseph is survived by two brothers, Alvin Carnahan of Waldron, Arkansas, Donald Carnahan of Russellville, Arkansas;
four sisters, Rosalee Brundeen of Wister, Oklahoma, Ruth Bridges of Austin, Arkansas, Ruby Mitts of Waldron, Arkansas,
Elva Mae Winters of Pocola, Oklahoma, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Joseph was preceded in death
by his parents, Anderson and Fern Carnahan (Dixon); three brothers, Richard Carnahan, Walter Carnahan and Sammy Carnahan.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the
Freedom Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Viewing was held on Friday, December
23, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Waldron funeral home. Pallbearers were John Clift, Darrell Mitts, Rick
Bridges, Gary Carnahan, John P. Carnahan and Billy Carnahan.
The Waldron News
10 March 1999
LYDIA AGATHA FERN CARNAHAN
Lydia Agatha Fern Carnahan, 93, of Waldron, died Sunday, March
7, 1999 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Packsaddle
Church, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anderson Carnahan and
two sons, Richard and Sammie Carnahan.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 11 in
Packsaddle Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron.
Survivors include four daughters: Rosa Lee Brundeen, of Greenwood,
Ruth Bridges, of Austin, Ruby Mitts, of Waldron and Elva May Winters,
of Pocola, Okla; four sons, Walter Carnahan, of Dinuba, Calif., Joseph
Adolph Carnahan, of Waldron, Alvin Carnahan, of Waldron, and Donald
Carnahan, of Russellville; one sister-in-law, Minnie Jones, of Waldron;
one special daughter-in-law, Marie Carnahan, of Waldron; several nieces
and nephews, 32 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and 10 great-great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Gary Carnahan, John Clift, Allen Carnahan, Darrell
Mitts, Rick Bridges and Billy Carnahan. Honorary pallbearers are her
grandsons.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
6 April 2011
MEL CARNAHAN
Melvin James "Mel" Carnahan, 85, passed away April 1, 2011 at Fianna Hills Nursing & Rehab Center, Fort Smith,
Ar. He was born September 29th 1925 Waldron, Arkansas, the son of Joe & Elva Beshears Carnahan, Packsaddle, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 55 years, Rosa Mae Mitts Carnahan, Waldron, AR. Six brothers:
Larry & Mark Carnahan, Packsaddle, AR; Denver Carnahan, Austin, Texas; Patrick Carnahan, Fowler, California; Fred
Carnahan, Bay City, Texas; one sister Melba Jo Carnahan Bellows, Booneville, AR. He is survived by one daughter,
Judy Carnahan Smittle and husband Jim Smittle, Parks, AR; one son, Dave Carnahan and wife Edna McDaniel Carnahan,
Fort Smith, AR; one brother, Ray Carnahan & wife Norma Jeffery Carnahan, Little Rock, AR. Two granddaughters,
Aubrey Carnahan Martin, Ft. Smith; Patty Gragg Burnette, Pocola, OK. Two grandsons, Grant Carnahan, Fort Smith,
AR and Jimmy Smittle, Parks, AR. Several nieces and nephews. He was of the Freewill Baptist faith. A World War II
veteran, a retired mechanic and 18 year owner of Mel's Garage in Earlimart, CA. He loved his family and spending
time with his family and friends. His earlier years when he was not working he spent building hot rods. His favorite
quote about vehicles was he likes Fords so well he puts Chevrolet engines in them. During his later years he
thoroughly enjoyed fishing & tinkering. The funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Freedom
Freewill Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Mike Galinato, south of Elm Park, AR with interment at Freedom Cemetery.
Family will receive friends 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday April 5th 2011 at Lewis Funeral Chapel, 4817 Kelly Hwy,
Ft. Smith, AR. Pallbearers will be Alvin Carnahan, Paul Carnahan, Walter Embrey, Marvin Gillean, Leon Dodson,
Jimmy Smittle and Grant Carnahan. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post 1345 & Ladies Auxiliary, P.O.
Box 128, Waldron, AR 72958.
The Waldron News
12 September 2007
ROSA MAE CARNAHAN
Rosa Mae Carnahan, born September 17, 1929 in Sundance, Wyoming, passed away August 29, 2007 in Waldron, Arkansas
at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 12 days. Rosa was a loving wife and devoted mother. She was also a
substitute teacher for several years until becoming a teacher's aide for the Waldron Public Schools. She was a
member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 1345 from July 19, 1999. She became a life member on June 24,
2001. Rosa loved doing needlework, crochet and knitting as well as being an accompolished seamstress. She was a
long-time member of the Square Rock Methodist Church. Rosa is survived by her husband of 54 years, 8 months and
one day, Mel, of Waldron; son Dave and wife Edna of Fort Smith; daughter Judy and husband Jim Smittle of Waldron;
four grandchildren, Aubrey and husband Joe Martin of Greenwood, Patti and husband Coulter Burnett of Panama, OK,
Grant Carnahan of Fort Smith and Jimmy Smittle of Waldron; sisters, Louise Griffith of Sundance, Wyoming, Jessie
VanZee of Medicine Bow, Wyoming, Helen Snell of CA, Atha Hall of Cheyenne, WY, Pauline Smith of Alma, AR; brothers
Kenneth Mitts of Douglas, Wyoming, Charles Mitts of Sundance and Butch Mitts of Douglas, Wyoming. Services were
entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel. Services were at the Square Rock Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday,
September 1, 2007. The Reverend Steve Hanse officiated. Peggy Holloway provided the music, which was beautifully
done, as always. The many flowers were also beautiful. Pallbearers were Leon Dotson, Alvin Carnahan, John
Carnahan, Walter Embrey, Buddy Snodgrass and Darrell Mitts. Burial was at the Freedom Cemetery with the Reverend
Steve Hanse again officiating. The family wishes to thank everyone who took the time to come to the services,
brought food for the family dinner at the Freedom Church or just prayed for us during our time of grief. May God
bless and keep you all.
The Waldron News
21 April 1999
ALLEN (BUD) CARPENTER
Allen (Bud) Carpenter, 77, of Y-City, died Friday, April 16 in a
Waldron hospital. He was a retired timber worker, a member of the C.C.C.
and a veteran of WWII.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Chant Cemetery in Y-City.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ella; one daughter, Carolyn Sells
of Norman; one son, Gary Allen Carpenter of Waldron; one brother, Ray
Carpenter of North Ridgeville, Ohio; two grandchildren: Chad Allen
Carpenter and Jonathon Allen Sells.
Pallbearers were Joe Bill Ward, B.D. Mays, Short Rogers, Albert
Rogers, Richard Barnett and Harvey Stuart. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
11 February 2009
JOELLA CARPENTER
JoElla Carpenter 83, of Y-City, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 8th, 2009 at Waldron, AR. Jo was born in
Mill Creek, Arkansas on April 21, 1925, the daughter of the late Alvie M. and Sadie F. (Gibson) Hall. She was
a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Waldron and a homemaker. Jo is survived by her son, Butch Carpenter and
his wife Lori of Waldron, Arkansas; a grandson Chad Carpenter and great-granddaughter, Skylyan Natalie Carpenter
of Fort Smith, Arkansas; a grandson Johnathon Sells of Seattle, Washington; two brothers, Jarome Hall of Y-City,
Arkansas, Jerry Don Hall of Y-City, Arkansas; two nieces, Brenda Charlson of Waldron, Arkansas, Linda Stuart of
Y-City, Arkansas; one nephew Mike Hall of Y-City, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years
Bud Carpenter and a daughter Carolyn Sells of Norman, Arkansas. JoElla's funeral service will be held at the
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Waldron, AR at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, with Bro. Roger
Bates officiating with interment in the Chant Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas under the direction of the Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron. Pallbearers will be Mike Austin, Mike Norman, Josh Sims, Charles Maxwell,
Dale Charlson and Dale Bates. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Hall and Harvey Stuart.
The Waldron News
16 June 1999
ARVIL JAMES "A.J." CARTER
Arvil James "A.J." Carter, 20, died on June 4, 1999.
Funeral service was on Wednesday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. in George
C. Carson & Sons Chapel with burial at Mount Washington Cemetery.
Pastor Jim Metscher officiated.
He leaves his daughter, Emily Atherton; his father, Joseph
Carter, Sr., three brothers: Joseph Carter, Jr., Jaime Carter and
Cody Carter, all of Independence, Missouri; his mother, Patricia
Carter and one sister, Teresa Canada, both of Coco, Florida.
Pallbearers were Joseph Carter II, Russell Carter, Shawn Carter,
Jamie Carter, Rick McCaslin and B.J. Newport.
Honorary pallbearers were Shane Drew, Dave Brown, Scott Reynolds,
James Brown and Ricky Carter.
Carson Funeral Home in Missouri was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
1 December 2004
BILLIE CARTER
Billie Jo Carter, age 75, of Mansfield passed away Thursday, November 25, 2004 in a Fort Smith hospital.
She was born June 30, 1929 at Tuttle, Oklahoma. She was a wife and mother, a retired farmer, member of
Mansfield First Baptist Church, a founding member of Belle Pointe Quilters Guild and a U.S. Navy wife for
24 years. Mrs. Carter is survived by her husband, Earl, three sons, Jerry and his wife Laura of Mansfield,
Gary and his wife Julie of Alexandria, Virginia and Burt of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Other survivors
include four grandsons, Michael and his wife Angie of Cameron, Oklahoma, Bryan of Mansfield, Jason and
Christopher both of Alexandria, Virginia. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Ryan
and Lexi all of Cameron, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 29 at the
Mansfield First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Ingram officiating. Burial will be at Coop Prairie
Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Serving as pallbearers
were Gary Musgrove, Bobby Musgrove, Bruce Pyles, Brooks Godwin, Ken Boyd and Marion Mathis. Serving as
honorary pallbearers were the members of the Mansfield First Baptist Church Senior Mens Sunday School
Class, Robert Armstrong, T. Godwin, Autry Basham, Fred Maass, Arnold Henson. Memorial contributions can
be made to the Billie Carter Cancer Memorial Fund, c/o Allied Bank of Mansfield,
Acct. #401-280-910.
The Waldron News
3 May 2000
BRUCE LEE CARTER
Bruce Lee Carter, 43, of Parks, Arkansas died Saturday, April 29, 2000 in a Waldron hospital.
He was a retired supervisor at Tyson Foods. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 2,
2000 at Cedar Creek Cemetery at Cedar Creek, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie and Melisa of Hackett, AR; his
father, Charlie (Bud) Carter of Parks, AR; his mother, Winnie Matheson of Waldron, AR; two
sisters, Brenda Matheson of Russellville, AR and Janet Black of Waldron, AR; two brothers,
John Carter of Parks, AR and Paul Carter of Waldron, AR.
The Waldron News
10 May 2000
BRUCE LEE CARTER
Bruce Lee Carter, 43, of Parks, Arkansas died Saturday, April 29, 2000 in a Waldron hospital.
He was a retired manifester at Tyson Foods. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 2,
2000 at Cedar Creek Church with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery at Cedar Creek, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie
and Melisa of Hackett, AR; his father, Charlie (Bud) Carter of Parks, AR; his mother, Winnie
Matheson of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Brenda Matheson of Russellville, AR and Janet Carter of
Waldron, AR; two brothers, John Carter of Parks, AR and Paul Carter of Waldron, AR; and one
granddaughter.
The Waldron News
29 September 2010
CHARLIE BUD CARTER
Charlie Bud Carter, 80, of Parks, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at his residence.
Charlie is survived by one son John Carter of Cedar Creek, Arkansas; one daughter Brenda Matheson of
Danville, Arkansas; one sister Billie Dean Angel of Amitee, Arkansas and many grandchildren, great-
grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday,
September 30, 2010 at Cedar Creek Church with interment in the Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Angel, Mike Angel, Jimmy Angel, Paul Matheson, Danny Clymer
and Steve Clymer. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Ellis, Alex Carter, Carlos Ward and Danny Smalling.
The Waldron News
30 December 1998
CORNIE CARTER
Cornie Carter, 88, of Amity, Arkansas died Dec. 27, in a
Hot Springs hospital. She was a homemaker and she attended the
Church of God.
Funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Dec.31 at Cedar Creek,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include one daughter, Billie Angle of Amity,
Arkansas; one son, Charlie Carter, Jr. of Cedar Creek, Arkansas;
11 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 5 great great
grandchildren.
Viewing will be 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 30 and 9 a.m. to noon
Dec. 31, at the Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
10 January 2007
DENCIL A. CARTER
Dencil A. Carter, age 74, of Belleville died Thursday, January 4, at his home in Belleville. Born January
4, 1933 in Ranger, he was the son of the late Damon F. Carter. He was a poultry and cattle farmer, a
1951 graduate of Danville High School, a Mason, former USDA poultry grader, a retired Sgt. in the Arkansas
National Guard, former Belleville City Council Alderman, a Democratic Committee election official for
Ferguson Township serving as a chairman, was on the board of directors for the Special School in Ola for
27 years, serving as president for most of that time and retired after 20 years as a school bus driver for
the WYC School District. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Elaine Carter. Survivors include his
wife of 51 years, Joyce P. "Polly" Hale Carter, mother, Clyde M. Smith of Danville, four sons and daughters-
in-law, Lynn Carter, Steve and Donna K. Carter, Gary and Linda Carter, all of Belleville, Darrell and Lydia
Carter of Havana, two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Danny Owens of Ola, Denise Carter of Dardanelle,
11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Services were Friday at 3:00 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel, Danville,
with Brother David Himes officiating. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.
Pallbearers were Johnathan Carter, Brent Carter, Christopher Carter, Matthew Carter, Robert Ross and Terry
Conway, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Drew Owens, Ellis Hale, Leslie "Sonny" Hale and Danny Owens.
Memorials may be made to YCSSC, PO Box 177, Ola, AR 72853 to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite
#3, Russellville, AR 72801.
The Waldron News
23 April 2008
FAYE DAVIS CARTER
Faye Davis Carter, 83, of Columbia, Missouri passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 in her home. She was a member
of the Charity Missionary Baptist Church and a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. She is survived by her husband,
Harold Carter of the home; daughter, Karen Johnson and husband Ron of Columbia, MO; granddaughter, Susan
Scott and husband Travis of Columbia, MO; great-granddaughter, Lauren Elizabeth Scott; two brothers, Bill
Davis and wife Minnie and Frank Davis and wife Marzell; three sisters, Irene Kerley, Dorothy Decker and
husband James and Stellay Toye and husband Lehman. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Davis,
son, Johnny Frank Davis and brother, Leon Davis. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with interment in the Duncan Cemetery.
Scott County Times
18 July 2001
MELBA CARTER
Melba J. Carter, 90, of Roland, Oklahoma died Sunday, July 14, 2001
in a local hospital. She was a homemaker.
Graveside services were held at 10 am Tuesday, July 17, 2001 with
burial at Dora Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van
Buren, Arkansas.
She is survived by her husband, Roy of the home; several nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers were Gearld Elmore, Jim Johnson, Jamie Johnson, Tom
Moore and Liniel Hall.
Scott County Times
13 October 2004
PAUL EDWARD CARTER
Paul Edward Carter, age 50, of Waldron, died Monday, October 4, 2004, in the Waldron Hospital. He was a
construction worker and of the Church of Christ faith. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Carter; one
daughter, Samantha Beth Carter of Mena, Arkansas; two step-daughters, Crystal Lynn Slater and Elizabeth
Mae Frazier both of Waldron; two sons, Matthew Gene Carter of Gillam, Arkansas and Paul Edward Carter, Jr.
of Horatio, Arkansas; two step-sons, Neil Allen Frazier, Jr. and Nelson Paul Frazier both of Waldron,
his parents, Charlie and Winnie Carter of Parks, Arkansas; one sister, Brenda Matheson of Danville,
Arkansas; one brother, John Carter of Parks, Arkansas and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held
at Cedar Creek Church with burial at Parks Cemetery at Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Clyde Payne, Paul Carter, Jr., Matthew Carter,
Larry Wagner, Mark Balentine and Steve Godfrey. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Paul Matheson,
Bobby Jack Scantling and John Carter.
The Waldron News
24 September 2008
RICHARD GRANT CARTER
Richard Grant "Rich" Carter, 35 of Golden, Miss. passed away Sept. 18, 2008 in Golden. Graveside services
will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ft. Smith, AR with Rev. Mary Sue Sprouse Mos
officiting. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw, OK. Rich was born April 12,
1973 in Ft. Smith, AR, the son of Richard Carter and Saundra (Sprouse) Carter. He was married to Jan Richardson.
He attended the University of Arkansas in Ft. Smith, AR. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of the Scottish Rite
and a Shriner. Mr. Carter was an insurance agent at Farm Bureau in Fulton, MS. He was an Arkansas Razorback and
Chicago Cubs fan. Survivors are: wife, Jan Richrdson Carter of the home; parents Richard and Saundra Carter of
Belmont, Mississippi; 1 brother Toodd Hays and wife Amy of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; father and mother-in-law, Gary
and Phyllis Richardson of Waldron, Arkansas; brother-in-law Mike Richardson and wife Laurie of Waldron, Arkansas;
nieces and nephews Whitney, Allie and Carter Hays and Ty and Zoe Richardson; several aunts, uncles, cousins and
many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin and Bell Carter of Ft. Smith and William Grant
"Bill" and Marjorie Sprouse of Sallisa, OK. Masonic graveside rites will be provided by Sallisaw Masonic Lodge
#120. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Rich's buddies.
Scott County Times
8 June 2005
KELLY MAC CASE
Kelly Mac Case, 63, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital.
He was a Vietnam Navy veteran and a truck driver. Memorial service was held at 2:00 pm Saturday,
June 4, 2005 at Freedom Cemetery with burial at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Louise Case
of the home; one daughter, Becky of Mt. Vernon, Texas; four sons, John of Mansfield, Arkansas,
Jimmy of Hackett, Arkansas, Steven of Mountainburg, Arkansas and Kevin of Walla Walla, Washington;
two sisters, Lou Nell Chamberlin of Canton, Texas and Sue Newby of Kingston, North Carolina; one
brother, Billy Case of Texas.
The Waldron News
6 June 2007
L.D. CASEY
L.D. Casey, 84, of Hon, Arkansas passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas hospital. He
was a retired farmer, a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and a member of the Hon Baptist Church. Funeral service was
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at the Hon Baptist Church with interment in the Hon Cemetery under the direction of
the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by three sons, Paul Casey of Rogers, Arkansas, Jerry Casey of Hon, AR,
Billy Casey of Fort Smith, AR; one daughter, Helen Marie Charton of Morrilton, AR; four sisters, Venita Sawyer
of Fort Smith, AR, Virginia Hull of Louisville, LA, Joyce Grimes Thompson of Hon, AR, Eva Mae Doyle of Hon,
AR; one brother, Jessie Casey of Fort Smith, AR; 15 grandchildren, Joe Charton, Jason Charton, Richard
Epperson, Lynn Epperson, Jesse Charton, Tena Rogers, Joshua Casey, Phillip Casey, Georgeanna Gleasen, Regina
Tedder, Melessia Feltner, Joshua Feltner, Amanda Jane Nuse, Ginger Thompson, Ashley Elizabeth Casey; and
19 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jessie Phillip Casey, Joshua Casey, Richard Epperson, Jessie Charton,
Jimmy Young, Geremy Nuse. Honorary pallbearers were Vernis McKenzie, T.H. Stuart, Cody
Holland, Jason Rogers.
Scott County Times
27 March 2002
NAOMI CASH
Naomi Gail Cash, 62, of Waldron died Friday, March 22, 2002 in a
Fort Smith hospital. She was a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church
and a homemaker.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at the
Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Coaldale Cemetery in Coaldale,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by two daughters, Paula Evans of Lavaca, Arkansas
and Colleen Cash of Fort Smith; three sons, Curt of Fort Smith, J.C. of
Waldron and Terril of Statesville, Ohio; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Curtis of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho; three brothers, Randall Curtis of Orofino,
Idaho, Merrell Curtis of Great Falls, Montana and Jim Curtis of Boise, Idaho;
7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
4 May 2011
JEFFERY FLOYD CASS, JR.
Jeffery Floyd Cass, Jr., 20, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away on April 25, 2011 at his residence. He was in
the Arkansas Air National Guard Reserves. Jeffery is survived by his wife April Cass of Hackett, Arkansas;
grandparents, Kenneth and Becky Cass of Lavaca, Arkansas, Carol Richardson of Witcherville, Arkansas; one
sister, Stephanie Pyles of Mansfield, Arkansas; two brothers, Bryan Pyles of Mansfield, Arkansas and Aaron
Cass of Lee's Summit, Missouri. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Raymond Brown, Carol Brown, Cathy
Brown; parents, Tonia Ranette Brown Cass and Jeffery Floyd Cass, Sr. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Mansfield with interment in the Dayton Cemetery under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield, Arkansas. Visitation was held on Friday, April 29, 2011
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Bryan Pyles, Aaron Cass, Levi Norris, Josiah
Sutton, Spencer Findley and Chris Little. Honorary Pallbearers were the Arkansas Air National Guard, "The Guys"
and his uncles.
Scott County Times
16 July 2003
TONIA CASS
Mansfield--Tonia Ranette Brown Cass, 32, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Friday,
July 11, 2003 in a Tulsa hospital. She was a homemaker, member of Mansfield
First Baptist Church and a member of the Transplant Support Group. She was
preceded in death by her mothers, Carol Brown & Kathy Brown, her
grandparents, Bert & Lona Brown and Grace Scantling. Funeral services were
held 10 am Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at the Mansfield First Baptist Church.
Burial followed at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Stephanie
Pyles of the home; two sons, Bryan Pyles and Jeffery Cass both of the home; one
stepson, Aaron Cass of Lees Summitt, Missouri; her father, Raymond Brown of
Mansfield; grandparents, Floyd Scantling of Story and Lester & Catherine
Stinebaugh of Dayton; four sisters, Sonia Norris of Mansfield, Susan Ferguson
of Bethany, Oklahoma, Kellie Sterling of Huntington and Vanesa Waldron of
Fort Smith; four brothers-in-law, Tommy Norris, Mark Ferguson, Larry Sterling
and Mike Waldron. Pallbearers were John Goddard, Joey Findley, Kenny Brown,
Mark Ferguson, Tommy Norris, Nathan Sterling, Tim Ferguson and Mike Waldron.
Scott County Times
5 January 2005
DON CASTLEBERRY
Don Castleberry, 65, of Waldron joined his Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital.
He hwas born July 12, 1939 in Scott County to Theodore and Louise Beyard Castleberry. He was the
retired owner and operator of Castleberry Construction. Don enjoyed building cabinets, clocks,
furniture and beautiful bowls for all his friends and family. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 4, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rickey Hunt and Rev. Michael Jordan
officiating. Burial will be at Pilot Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron. Don is survived by his wife, Shirley and a son, Jon David Castleberry of Lexington,
Kentucky. He is also survived by his family, David and Rochelle McConnell of Fayetteville, Arkansas;
Shane and Stephanie McConnell of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Clay McConnell of Y-City, Arkansas, and six
grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Bernis Rogers, Billy Richard Rogers, Gerald Essman, Bill
Barker, David McConnell and L.J. Watkins. Honorary pallbearers were Coleman Haga, Richard Cagle,
Wayne Burk and Bill Upton.
The Waldron News
30 January 2008
MAURICE MAX CATES
Maurice Max Cates of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on January 28, 2008 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a retired
truck driver. Cremation will be under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. He is survived by his wife
Nancy Colleen of the home; two daughters, Melody Boroskin of Corona, CA and Sandra Evans of Norco, CA, and one son,
Larry Evans. He also has five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
23 August 2000
BETTY CATLETT
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Catlett, 40, of Waldron died Friday, August 18, 2000 in her home. She
was a clerk in a grocery store. Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday, August 21, 2000
at the Pilot Prairie Cemetery with burial following at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Carma Steadham of
Oscela, Missouri; two sisters, Kathy Rousch of Waldron and Margaret Watson of Denham Springs,
Louisiana; two brothers, Carl Duncan and Kenneth Duncan both of Clinton, Missouri; several
aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Waldron News
19 April 2000
BETTY CAUTHERN
Betty Cauthern, 64, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, April 12, 2000 in her home. She was retired
from Tyson Foods in Waldron, AR. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2000 followed
with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is
survived by her husband, Leslie Cauthern of the home; two daughters, C.J. Allen and Kimberly K. Massongill
both of Fort Smith; one son, Martin Dewayne Massongill of Muskogee, OK; two grandchildren, Ramie Vise of Fort
Smith, AR and Matthew Poole of U.S.S. Comstock, San Diego, CA; and one great-grandchild,
Bailee Vise.
Scott County Times
17 January 2001
DEBRA CECIL
Debra Lynn Cecil, 47, of Fort Smith died January 10, 2001 in a
Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker.
Graveside services were January 12, 2001 at Liberty Cemetery
in Greenwood under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, William Mark Cecil; one daughter,
Renee Hammond of Fort Smith; one son, Ryan Fimple of the home; her
parents, Jake and Peggy Ball of Mansfield; two sisters, Trula Cook of
Greenwood and Paula Rogers of Barling; two brothers, George and John
Ball of Mansfield, two grandchildren, Hunter and Britney Hammond,
several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Kenydall and Darrell English, Daniel Hammond,
Brian Gillooley, Gary Elkins and Marcus Ashworth.
Honorary pallbearers were George and John Ball.
The Waldron News
27 August 2008
DON CECIL
Don Cecil, age 68, of Mena, passed away Saturdary, August 23, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family and
friends. He was born October 16, 1939 in Eagleton, Arkansas to the late Levi Oren Cecil and Lucille Sewell Cecil.
He was united in marriage to Brenda Yahn. He served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Cecil was the owner of
Don's EZ Pay in Mena, DeQueen and Waldron. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church and the Arkansas
Rental Dealers Association. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle
and friends. Survivors are his wife Brenda Cecil of Mena, Arkansas; daughters Rhonda Weatherford and husband Eric
of Mena, Arkansas,Tresa Craig and husband Tony of Mena, Arkansas; son Kevin Yahn and wife Shawnee of Hot Springs,
Arkansas; mother Lucille Cecil of Vandervoort, Arkansas; grandchildren Brandon Cummings and wife Audra of Mena,
Arkansas, Calvin Cummings and wife Summer of Wichita, Kansas, Aaron Cummings of Mena, Arkansas, Brandon Craig of
Mena, Arkansas, Austin Yahn of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Tristan Yahn of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Aarika Cox of Hot
Springs, Arkansas, Katelynn Yahn of Hot Springs, Arkansas; great grandchildren Brooklyn Cummings of Mena,
Arkansas, Jayden Cox of Hot Springs, Arkansas; brother Larry Cecil and wife Sandra of Cove, Arkansas; sister Sue
Shearer and husband Carroll, Sr. of Vandervoort, Arkansas; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral
services were Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 10:00 am at the United Pentecostal Church in Mena with Reverend Jack
Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Cecil Chapel Cemetery in Vandervoort under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Military honors to be performed by the United States Air Force and the Polk County
Veteran's Organization. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cecil Chapel Cemetery Fund, 906 Polk 17,
Vandervoort, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Shane Carver, Gerhard Hicks, Junior Penney, John Schlorff, Alan Cox
and Ronnie Carnley. Honorary pallbearers were Mr. Cecil's grandsons, Brandon Cummings, Calvin Cummings, Aaron
Cummings, Brandon Craig, Gregory Craig, Austin Yahn and Tristan Yahn.
The Waldron News
25 November 2009
CARLEY JEANETTE CERVENKA
Carley Jeanette Cervenka, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Saturday, November 21, 2009 in a Waldron,
Arkansas hospital. Jeanette was born August 23, 1932 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to the late Willie Loman and Lorraine
(Hathcock) Loman. She was a homemaker for the past several years, and was a member of the Saint Jude Catholic
Church. Jeanette is survived by her husband of 57 years Gilbert Cervenka of the home; one daughter, Dianna Lee of
Mansfield, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Amy Mobley of Mansfield, Arkansas; and two great-grandsons, Chase and
Jarrett Harris of Mansfield, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews. Jeanette's Mass of Christian burial was at 10:00
a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Father Neil Pezzulo officiating.
Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are bein entrusted to Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Jeanette's pallbearers will be Chase and Jarrett Harris,
Russell Cervenka, Chase Cervenka, Alton McClure and Sammy Davidson. Rosary for family and close friends was at
7:00 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
The Waldron News
3 June 2009
RUTH CESCALINE
May 20, 1925 - May 25, 2009
Ruth Cescaline, 84 years old, of Story, AR passed away May 25, 2009 at the St. Josephs Hospital in Hot Springs,
AR. She was born on May 20, 1925 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Albert Lee and Ruth Malchau Lee. She was active
in the Hwy. 27 Fishing Village for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo Cescaline,
daughter, Junie Reppe, great granddaughter, Natalie Grace Callahan, one sister, Dorthy Manfre, and one
brother, Robert Lee. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Mary Cescaline, six grandchildren
and nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers you may make contributions to the S&L Volunteer Fire Department,
Story, AR. Funeral service was Friday, May 29, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church with Father
Norbert Rappold officiating in Mt. Ida, AR. Burial was in Reed Cemetery in Story, AR under the direction of
Thornton Funeral HOme in Mt. Ida, aR. Pallbearers were Randy Smith, Roger Dye, Bill Robinson, Jim Manfre, Craig
Richardson, Ed Petrella and Allen Golden. Honorary pallbearers were all of her friends at Hwy. 27 Fishing
Village, James Blackburn, Brown Plummer, Ben Sushi and Loyal Abernathy.
Scott County Times
26 October 2005
MARY CHANDLER
Mary Ellen "Sue" Chandler, age 68 of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 in a Waldron
hospital. She is survived by one sister, Reba Schweizerhiof of Moore, Oklahoma; one brother, Robert
Chandler of Pocola, Oklahoma; two nieces and two nephews; and special family Pam Rose of Waldron,
Arkansas. A Cremation Memorial service will be at a later date.
The Waldron News
28 April 1999
EFFIE AGNES CHANEY
Effie Agnes Chaney, 86, of Waldron, died Friday, April 23, 1999
in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker.
Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27 at Chant
Cemetery in Y-City.
Survivors include one sister, Marie Linker, of Waldron; one
cousin, Betty Nealy of Oklahoma.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
19 September 2007
CHIA XOU CHANG
Chia Xou Chang, 75, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007 at his home. He was a farmer and worked
for the CIA in the Vietnam War and received the Defenders of Freedom citation July 22, 2000 from Congressman
Tom Tancredo. It read as follows: In honor of dedicated service and valiant support of the American Armed Forces
of the United States of America during the Vietnam War. This citation is in recognition of outstanding performance
of duty in action against enemy forces of primarily Military Region II, in his native country Laos. He
successfully executed primary missions for air support and combat logistics support for United States Military
Forces to include the rescuing of American air personnel during the battles in the theater of operations. The
Defenders of Freedom Citation further commemorates the Lao-Hmong of Military Region II, in Laos during the
Vietnam War. I commend you for your bravery and loyalty to the United States of America. Tom Tancredo, Member of
Congress, Sixth District of Colorado. Funeral service was 9:00 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at Parker
Plaza in Waldron, Arkansas with interment in the Pine Log Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Pang Shoua Yang; three daughters, Xae, Yee, and Ying Chang; six sons, Cher, Pang Xiong,
Joua Bee, Ge, True, Neng; three sisters, Lia Chang, Ka Chang, and Mav Chang; two brothers, Ger Chang, Sia Sang
Chang; 60 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
15 April 2009
JAMIE L. CHAPMAN
Dec. 31, 1933 - April 12, 2009
Jamie "Pat" Chapman, 75, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009 in a Waldron hospital. She
was a homemaker. She is survived by four sons, Michael W. Wright, Daryl A. Wright, Bryan A. Wright and Robert
D. Wright; two brothers, Charles Pierce and wife Barbara, John Hall and wife Robin; sister Janice Godwin, 9
grandchildren, and a special niece Sue Adams and husband John. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill
Chapman, parents Otis and Alice Hall, brother Waldo E. Hall and sister Sue E. Ogle. Graveside Service will be
1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery in Abbott, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
22 December 1999
WILLIAM STUART (BILL) CHAPMAN
William Stuart (Bill) Chapman, 75, of Waldron, Arkansas died
Tuesday, December 14, 1999 in his home. He was retired from Muskogee
County Health Department and was a Methodist.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery
in Abbott, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Pat; one son, Carl Jarnagan of
Bakersfield, CA; one brother, Floyd Chapman of Mansfield, AR; several
nieces and nephews; four grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
5 January 2000
ROBERTA CHEEK
Roberta Cheek, 64, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Friday, December
31 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the 1st Nazarene
Church of Waldron. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on J
anuary 15 at First Nazarene Church of Waldron under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Virgil (Pete);
one son, Dr. David Cheek of Waldron, AR; her mother, Mae Bell Lacy of Waldron; one sister,
Lois Dedmon of Waldron; three brothers, Halton Lacy of Mansfield, AR, Edmon Lacy of
Perkins, OK and Harold Lacy of Tucumcari, NM. Memorial contributions may be made to
Phillips Cancer Support House at 2510 Dodson Ave., Ft. Smith 72901.
Scott County Times
9 January 2002
VIRGIL CHEEK
Virgil Lee "Pete" Cheek, 81, of Waldron died Friday, December 28,
2001 in his home. He was a retired petroleum salesman, attended Waldron
Church of the Nazarene, a veteran of WWII, a member of Waldron VFW Club,
and was a Central Committeeman for Hickman Ward II in Scott County. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Lacy Cheek.
Memorial services were held at 10 am Monday, December 31, 2001 in
the Waldron Church of the Nazarene under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home.
He is survived by one son, Dr. David Cheek of Dallas, Texas; one
sister, Opal Sparks of Waldron; one brother, Floyd Cheek of Sanger,
California; and several nieces and nephews.
Scott County Times
31 January 2001
BONNIE CHEESMAN
Bonnie Dean Cheesman, 64, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Monday, January
22, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was retired from Planters in Fort
Smith, was the widow of the late Garlan Cheesman and she was preceded in
death by a daughter, Shirley Faye Cheesman along with three brothers and
one sister.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2001 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in
Waldron.
She is survived by three daughters, Donna Oliver, Lisa Been and
Cheryle Verdier all of Greenwood; three sons, Larry of Greenwood, Clifford
of Jenny Lind and Carl of Mansfield; her mother, Tennie Starr of Waldron;
four sisters, Earnestine Taff, Lela Martain, Rose Cheesman all of Waldron
and Betty Cheesman of Ravia, Oklahoma; one brother, Tommy Starr of Waldron
and 16 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Isaac Thomas, Ronald Oliver, Jimmy Cheesman, Anthony
Branum, Johnny Oliver and Clifford Oliver.
The Waldron News
29 July 2009
DEMPSIE R. CHEESMAN
March 17, 1948 - July 16, 2009
Dempsie Ray Cheesman, 61, of Hartford, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009
in his home. He was a loving husband, father, brother and papa. Dempsie is survived by his
wife of 39 years, Patricia Cheesman; two children, Kevin and wife Lacey Cheesman of Waldron,
AR, Geana and husband Jerry Ruth of Hartford, AR; six sisters, Barbara Scott of Waldron,
Mayrene Pain of Waldron, Mary Ann Manning of Parks, Lewise Swafford of Mansfield, Judy Cox
of Waldron and Jane Underwood of Waldron; four brothers, David Cheesman, Edd Cheesman,
James Arnold Cheesman and Raydean Cheesman, all of Waldron; his mother Maxine Cheesman of
Waldron; two granddaughters, Mackenzie and Tanesha, and two grandsons, Justin and Blake.
Dempsie is preceded in death by his father Dempsie Cheesman, brother Jerrydale Cheesman, and
one niece, Salena Justice. Graveside service was 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2009 at the
Pilot Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
21 January 2004
JERRY DALE CHEESMAN
Waldron--Funeral services for Jerry Dale Cheesman, 58, of Waldron were held Thursday,
January 15, 2004 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Cheesman died Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at his
home. He was a sawmill worker. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Stringer of
Garfield and Sherry McDaniel of Winfield; his mother, Maxine Cheesman of Waldron;
six sisters, Mayrene Payne, Barbara Scott and Jane Underwood all of Waldron, Mary Ann
Manning of parks, Judy Cox of Boles and Louise Swafford of Mansfield; five brothers,
David Cheesman, Arnold Cheesman, Roy Dean Cheesman and John Ed Cheesman all of Waldron
and Dempsie Ray Cheesman of Mansfield and six grandchildren.
Scott County Times
25 June 2003
LETHA CHEESMAN
Letha Jane Cheesman, 93, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, June 23, 2003 in
a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker, member of Needmore Assembly of God
Church and widow of Jack Jameson & Virgil Cheesman.
Funeral services wil be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 25 at the Needmore
Assembly of God Church with burial at Thompson-Jameson Cemetery near Parks,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by one sister, Louella Goglosh of West Hills, CA and several
nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The Waldron News
25 March 1998
MARVIN CHEESMAN
Marvin Cheesman, 74, of Waldron died Monday, March 16, 1998 in a
local hospital. He was a retired hatchery worker for Tyson Foods with 25
years of service and of the Pentecostal faith.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18,1998
in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery near
Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Rosie; four daughters: Christine
McCullah, Erma Holloway, Carolyn Burnett and Beverly Dickens, all of
Waldron; three sons: Marvin Jr., Thurman and Bobby, all of Waldron; one
sister, Pearl Scott, of Waldron; two brothers: Jerry, of Waldron and
Mearl, of Ravia, Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Homer Wilson, Howard Himes, Everett Rose, Larry
Cheesman, Larry Cheesman, Clifford Cheesman and David Cheesman.
Honorary pallbearers were Perry Holloway, Dewaine Draper, Roger
Boggs and Johnny McCullah.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
13 September 2006
ROSIE LEE CHEESMAN
Rosie Lee Cheesman, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September
13, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by four daughters, Chris McCullah,
Erma Holloway, Carolyn Burnett, Beverly Dickens all of Waldron, AR; three sons, Bobby Cheesman of Malvern,
AR, Junior Cheesman and Thurman Cheesman both of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Lela Martin of Amity, AR and
Ernestine Taff of Midland, AR; one brother, Tommy Starr of Waldron, AR; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-
grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter, Ashley Owens. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Marvin Cheesman of 55 years; two grandchildren, Nathan and Allison Dickens, and one great-grandchild, Aaron
Brian Justice. Pallbearers will be Johnny McCullah, Perry Holloway, Brian Justice, Shawn Justice, Wade
Cheesman and Thurman Paul Cheesman. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Cheesman, Floyd Rose and Dr.
Nathan Bennett.
The Waldron News
3 March 1999
EMERSON EARL CHERRY
Emerson Earl Cherry, 75, of Mansfield, died Thursday, February 25,
1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from the United States
Air Force.
Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 1 at Coop
Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield.
Survivors include one daughter, Gladys Goree, of Dumas, Tex.;
three sons, Howard Cherry, of Hartford, James Cherry of Abbott and
Richard Cherry of Fort Smith; three brothers, Jack Cherry of Mansfield,
Marlton Cherry of Mansfield and Jimmy Cherry of Virginia; 2 grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
18 August 2004
INA LEE CAUDLE CHERRY
Ina Lee Caudle Cherry went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 2004. Ina and her late husband,
Kenith, owned the Mansfield Locker Plant in the 1950's and 60's. She was a member of the American
Legion Auxiliary of Mansfield, a 4-H leader, and at the time of her death was a 75-year member of the
Primitive Baptist Church of Crossroads. Ina was preceded in death by her parents, J. Elmer and Mary S.
Bull Caudle; her husband, James Kenith Cherry; and daughter, Mary Elaine; brothers, Haskill and Virgil
and his wife, Edith; sisters, Eunice Tyler and her husband, Jep, Ethel Hamilton and her husband John,
Beatrice Caudle; brothers-in-law, D.B. Martin and Orace Holland; son-in-law Richard Wennberg. Ina was
proud of her five-generation family that includes one daughter, Janice K. Wennberg of Mena; granddaughters,
Phyllis Kay Gomez and her children, David Armstrong, Jaimelee, Clara and Feleca Gomez of Corpus Christi,
Texas, Susan Elaine Parks and her husband, Nelson and son, Daniel Foreman, Jr. of Mena, her daughter,
McKenzie Graves and husband, Justen and son, Andrew of Jacksonville, Fla. Also surviving are her sisters,
Melba Martin of Fort Smith, Bertha Holland of Arkadelphia; and a host of loving nieces and nephews.
Other survivors include her Wennberg stepgrandsons, Richard and his wife, Michelle, of Buckeye, Ariz.,
Reg and his wife, Judy, of Fort Smith, Ronnie of Greenwood; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-
great grandsons. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 7, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with
interment at Coop Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Serving as
pallbearers were Daniel Foreman, Jr., Bud Tyler, Dennis Tyler, Charles Holland, Jim Holland, Don
Spradling, Bryan McKay and Floyd Coward. Honorary pallbearers were her great grandsons, her Primitive
Baptist family, Nelson Parks, Mark Coward, Gary Coward, Dudley, Stanley and Darris Johnson. In lieu of
flowers, memorials can be made to Coop Prairie Cemetery or Coop Prairie Cemetery Pavilion Fund, c/o
Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 367, Mansfield, AR 72944.
The Waldron News
16 July 2003
MARLTON "MONK" CHERRY
Marlton "Monk" Cherry was born November 9, 1925 and died on July 11, 2003.
Monk was a retired merchant and fireman. He was a lifelong resident of
Mansfield and was an early pioneer of Lake Spur. Monk is survived by Patsy
Cherry; one daughter, Linda Gail Robbins; two step-daughters, Kathy Stephens
and Sheri Blaho. Other survivors include two brothers, Jack Cherry and Jimmy
Cherry; one sister, Valeta Murray; and seven grandsons. An informal graveside
service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 19 at Coop Prairie Cemetery
in Mansfield. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Mansfield
Fire Dept. in Memory of Monk Cherry.
The Waldron News
10 December 2008
MARIE CHILES
Marie J. Chiles was born September 22, 1909. Her parents were John W. Chiles and Leolia (Adams) Chiles. She
passed from this life on December 4, 2008. She was 99 years old. Marie was an avid reader, and especially enjoyed
mysteries and history. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for lumber companies. In her earlier years she
attended Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) aspiring to be a teacher. Due to family illness she returned
home to help her parents. She later was able to teach in the one-room school houses that were in every community.
She maintained contact with many of her students over the years. Marie is survived by cousins Jerry Townsend and
Willa, Kellow Holland and Juanita, Ken Bynum and Nita, Ruth Manning, Jimmy Beasley and Scott Beasley as well as
many friends and neighbors who will greatly miss her. Graveside services were 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008
at Pilot Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
8 September 1999
MILDRED AVA CHILES
Mildred Ava Chiles, 95, of Waldron, Arkansas died on August 30
in a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired school teacher for Waldron
Public Schools with 42 years of service. She was a piano teacher for 50
years, a member of Waldron First Baptist Church where she played the
piano and was a Sunday School teacher for several years. She was a
member of Scott County Retired Teacher Association and AARP.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery near
Waldron, AR, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Whe is survived by one sister, Marie Chiles of Waldron; several
cousins including Kenneth Bynum of Waldron, Kello Holland of Waldron,
Jerry Townsend of Okeechobee, FL, Scott Beasley of Nacogdoches, TX,
Jimmy Beasley of Denver, CO and Ruth Ellen Manning of Dallas, TX.
Pallbearers were T.M. Works, Pete Powell, Gary Plummer, Jerrel
Plummer, Randy Butler, Bob Ford, Aldon Hughes and Wayne Horn. Honorary
pallbearers were Ivan Plummer, Louie Plummer, Bill Needham, George
Griggs, David Rogers and Junior Oliver.
The Waldron News
10 January 2001
LAVEDA VIOLA VALENTINE CHISUM
Laveda Viola Valentine Chisum, 88, of Arkoma, Oklahoma died
Monday, January 8, 2001 in an Arkoma nursing home. She was a homemaker,
a Baptist, a retired nurses aid and the widow of John Chisum.
Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11,
2001 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron with burial under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kathern and
John Sherrill of Arkoma, OK; three grandchildren, Laveda Foster Burr
of Fort Smith, AR, Teresa Brown of Arkoma, OK and John Sherrill of
Almar, AR; and nine great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
29 August 2001
TRISTAN LEWIS CHISUM
Tristan Lewis Chisum of Sherman, Texas died Thursday, August 23, 2001 in
Sherman, Texas.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, at Waldo
Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roy Burpo of the Lannius Church of God officiating.
Burial was at West Hill Cemetery under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home of
Sherman, Texas.
He is survived by his parents, Kyle and Christy Chisum of Sherman, TX;
two sisters, Christina Alexis Pemberton and Cody Taylor Lynn Pemberton both of
Sherman, TX; one brother, Dakota Morgan Pemberton of Sherman, TX; grandparents,
Ronnie & Sandra Goff of Texarkana,TX and Willie & Lucille Chisum of Bonham, TX;
numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Waldron News
22 November 2006
ALTHEDA JEAN TAYLOR CHITWOOD
Altheda Jean Taylor Chitwood, 73, Woodland Park Home acitivity director in Tulsa, was born April 13, 1933
in Boles, AR. She succumbed to pneumonia on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in Tulsa, OK. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Curtis Chitwood; mother, Lou Frost Taylor, father, Henry Taylor; sisters, Fern
Taylor Biggs, Estelene Taylor Wilhite and Freeda Mae Taylor and two infant brothers. She is survived by
a daughter, Kelly Chitwood Harris; sons, Brad Chitwood and Tim Chitwood, and five grandchildren; sisters,
Opal Taylor Neeley, Von Taylor Phillips and Wanda Taylor Wilkerson; brother, Seth Taylor; and numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were handled by Moore's Southlawn,
Tulsa.
The Waldron News
2 December 1998
BLAKE CHITWOOD
Blake Chitwood, 89, of Mansfield died November 23, 1998 in his
home. He was a retired farmer and a Methodist.
Graveside service is set for 2 p.m., today, with burial at
Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield.
He is survived by his wife, Melba; one daughter, Frankie
Henson of Fort Smith; two grandchildren, David Henson of Van Buren
and Randy Henson of Poteau, Oklahoma; and four great grandchildren.
Viewing is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 25 at the Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
19 October 2005
BOBBY JOE CHRISMAN
Bobby Joe Chrisman of Waldron, Arkansas died October 16, 2005 in Waldron. He was of the Pentecostal faith
and a logger and chicken farmer. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am October 18, 2005 at Friendship
Pentecostal Church in Waldron with burial at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home, Inc. of Waldron. He is survived by his wife Doris of the home; one daughter, Carla
Darlene Dorr and husband Perry; one son, Bobby Gene Chrisman; one sister, Linda Stafford and husband Paul
of Ft. Smith; one brother, Freddy Chrisman and wife Ellen of Greenwood; many nieces and nephews and a host
of friends and loved ones.
The Waldron News
23 August 2006
ELSIE OVAL CHRISMAN
Elsie Oval Chrisman, born December 2, 1918 at Mt. Moriah, AR, and went to be with the Lord on August 14,
2006. Elsie held many occupations, but the most important was as a wife, mother and best nanny in the world!
She was loved by everyone who was lucky enough to meet her. She was known for her quick wit and great sense
of humor. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Chester Chrisman, a grandson, Larry Yates, and
a great-granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Turner. Survivors include two sons, Billy Wayne Chrisman and his
wife Tatianna, Harold Dean Chrisman and his wife Gay Lee; a daughter, Glenna Dawn Yates and her husband
Gene, all of Van Buren, AR; a loving sister, Elgie Jeffery; two brothers, Eldred Tinder and his wife Audrey
and Joe Tinder all of Waldron, AR. She leaves behind ten grandchildren, Kenneth Chrisman and his wife
Theresa of Fairbanks, AK; Jim Chrisman and his wife Caren of Edmond, OK; Bonnie Evans and her husband Greg
of Lees Summit, MO; Bruce Chrisman and his wife Stacy of Golden, CO; Michael Chrisman and his wife
Staphanie of Van Buren, AR; Rebecca Schneider and her husband Brian of Van Buren, AR; Lori Ericsson and
her husband Craig of Lenexa, KS; Angela Chrisman of Charleston, AR; Donishia Turner and her husband Danny
of Van Buren, AR, and Anthony Yates of Van Buren, AR. Nanny also leaves behind 24 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2006 at the Waldron First Assembly of God. Interment
was in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron, AR.
Scott County Times
27 October 2004
EUGENE CHRISMAN
Eugene Chrisman, age 69, of Waldron died Friday, October 22, 2004 in the Waldron hospital. He was a retired
timber contractor, a member of the Scott County Wolf and Fox Hunters Association, and attended Friendship
Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife Geraldine Chrisman; one son, Gary "Red" Chrisman of Waldron;
one sister, Linda Stafford of Fort Smith, Arkansas; three brothers, Bob Chrisman, Bill Chrisman both of
Waldron, and Freddy Chrisman of Greenwood, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Jarrod, Jennifer, Matthew and
Jace; three great grandchildren, Jesse, Joseph and Francisco. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday,
October 25, 2004 at Friendship Pentecostal Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Robert Wagner, Tom Wagner, James
Vaughn, J.D. Brothers, Verdell Wagner and Ronnie Powell. Honorary pallbearers were H.D.
Brown and Jack Nix.
The Waldron News
18 August 2010
GENE CHRISTENSEN
Gene Christensen, 86, was born November 2, 1923 in Kirkland, New Mexico to William Jesse and Vera Guymon
Walker. She died Sunday, August 8, 2010 in her home outside of Booneville. She grew up in Kirkland spending
most of her time outdoors helping her dad. She earned a degree at Eastern Arizona Junior College in Thatcher,
Arizona, where she met her husband Victor Phil Christensen. They got married in the LDS Temple in Mesa, Arizona
on September 17, 1946. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints where she served
in numerous callings including Relief Society, Ward Librarian, and Ward Missionary. She enjoyed gardening,
crossword puzzles, quilting and making beautiful treasures out of most anything. She is survived by her husband
Victor Phil Christense, cildren Vera (Alan) Spender, Raymon (Shelley) Christensen, Aleathe Beddow, Kennard (Vonda)
Christensen, Nolin Christensen, and Derrick (Kim) Christensen; sisters Florence Cluff, Loretta (Lamar) Stock, and
Netta (Larue) Crum; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents,
youngest son Wesley Christensen, brothers Taylor and William (W.G.) Walker, one sister Enid Yarbro and
granddaughter Emily Christensen. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints in Greenwood, Arkansas with interment in the Wiley Cemetery on the Christensen
farm under the direction of Martin Funeral HOme of Waldron. Pallbearers were Abram Christensen, Jacob Christensen,
Zachary Christensen, Bryant Christensen, Phillip Christensen, Jeremy Christensen, Travis Christensen, Deron
Spencer, Sean Spencer, David Beddow, Daniel Beddow, Dale Beddow and Jesse Christensen. Honorary pallbearers will be
Jonathan Christensen and Sam Christensen.
The Waldron News
18 August 2010
VICTOR PHIL CHRISTENSEN
Victor Phil Christensen, 88, passed away on August 9, 2010 at his home south of Booneville, Arkansas. He was
born on February 20, 1922 in Central, Arizona to Victor Christensen and Sarah Jane Butler Christensen. Victor
spent most of his early life in the ranching industry in Arizona. He spent his later years on a ranch in Arkansas.
He was a veteran of World War II and served honorably in both the Coast Guard and in the Navy. He served on the
USS Pettit. He also worked for the U.S. Forest Service. He worked at Phillips Dodge Copper Mine in Morenci,
Arizona, and in his spare time made knives and spurs. Victor enjoyed ranching and roping, raising cows was his
passion. He was a member of the Arkansas Cattleman's Association. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. He served as 1st Counselor and Bishop in the Bishopric in Chino Valley, Arizona. He
served as branch President and Counselor in Branch Presidency several different times, he also served for two
years as a live at home Missionary with his wife. Victor was a great example to his family and will be missed.
Victor is survived by children Vera (Alan) Spencer, Raymon (Shelley) Christensen, Aletha Beddow, Kennard (Vonda)
Christensen, Nolan Christensen, Derrick (Kim) Christensen, 24 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He is
also survived by siblings Beth (Paul) Ellsworth, Geraldine Harrison, Betty Jo (Neldon) Cook, Lot (Colleen)
Christensen, Rose Shumway, Carol (Owen) Shupe, Gary Christensen, Jane Theobald, Joy Jones, James (Susan) Christensen.
Victor is preceded in death by his wife Gene Walker Christensen, a son Wesley Christensen, a granddaughter Emily
Christensen, and two sisters Colleen Christensen and Corine Christensen. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints in Greenwood, Arkansas with interment
in the Wiley Cemetery on the Christensen farm under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers
were Abram Christensen, Jacob Christensen, Zachary Christensen, Bryant Christensen, Phillip Christensen, Jeremy
Christensen, Travis Christensen, Deron Spencer, Sean Spencer, David Beddow, Daniel Beddow, Dale Beddow and
Jesse Christensen. Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathan Christensen and Sam Christensen.
The Waldron News
16 December 1998
WESLEY NEAL CHRISTENSEN
Wesley Neal Christensen, 32, of Booneville died Dec. 11 in
a Fort Smith hospital. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints.
Funeral service was from 10 a.m. Dec. 15 at the Greenwood
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with burial at Thomas
J. Wiley Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include his Parents, Mr and Mrs. Victor
Christensen of Booneville; two sisters, Vera Spencer of Winnsboro,
Texas, Aleathe Beddow of Taylor, Arizona, four brothers, Raymond
Phil Christensen of Moccasin, Arizona, Kennard Christensen of
Booneville, Nolin Christensen of Wichita, Kansas, Derrick
Christensen of Booneville; 22 nieces and nephews; and 10 great
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were the nephews.
Viewing was from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, at the Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
12 November 2003
RAYMOND L. CHRISTIAN, SR.
Raymond L. Christian, Sr., age 69, of Groton, died Sunday morning, November 27,
2003 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Jaffrey, New
Hampshire on March 4, 1934 the son of Homer and Olivine Cote Christian. Raymond
married Lorraine Rafferty on October 30, 1954 in Groton. She died September 18,
1996. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Raymond had worked as a fireman
and a rigger at Pfizer in Groton retiring in 1991. A member of the Groton Lodge
of Elks he was named Elk of the Year for 1994-1995. He was a hard worker, a loving
family man and enjoyed woodworking, painting, dancing and doing crossword puzzles.
He is survived by a son, Raymond L. Christian, Jr. of Groton, two daughters, Lori
Abell of Mystic and Nancy Stewart of Waldron, Arkansas; a brother Richard Christian
of Manchester, NH; three sisters, Beverly MacDonald of Keene, NH and Laura Pratt
and Bertha Record both of Jaffrey, NH; a sister-in-law, Mary Ackley and her
husband John Ackley, Jr. of Groton; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Christian. A funeral service was held
on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 11:00 at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home with military honors
in Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic. Donations in his memory may be directed to Hospice
of SE Ct., P.O. Box 902, Uncasville, CT 06382.
Scott County Times
16 April 2003
REBA IRENE CHRISTIAN
Waldron--A memorial service for Reba Irene Christian, 84, of Waldron will be
held at a time to be announced at a later date.
Mrs. Christian died Sunday, April 13, 2003 in a Waldron nursing home. She was
a homemaker, a Protestant and the widow of Lamont Christian.
She was preceded in death by a son, Benny Christian, and a daughter, Patsy
Irene Christian.
Survivors include two sisters, Ruby Redding of Waldron and Ruth Presson of
Longview, Washington; and a brother, Bill Heavener of Waldron.
Memorial contributions may be made to Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield,
Arkansas. Arrangements were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
The Waldron News
20 May 1998
DOVIE MAE STOVALL CHRONISTER
Dovie Mae Stovall Chronister, 72, of Boles died Saturday, May 16,
1998 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Boles Southern
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Hays Stovall
and William Chronister, and one son, Thomas Stovall.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Birdsview Cemetery
in Waldron.
Survivors include four daughters: Betty Atchley and Hazel Curtis,
both of Parks, Joyce Miner, of Y-City and Bobbie Gilchrist, of Pearcy;
three step-daughters: Pat Melson, of Georgetown, Delaware, Karen Rogers,
of Princess Ann, Delaware and Elizabeth Norskow, of Waldron; four sons:
Junior Stovall, of Subiaco, Albert Stovall, of Killeen, Texas, Allen
Stovall, of Boles and Walter Stovall, of Royal; three step-sons: William
Chronister II; of Clarksville, Tennessee, Charles Chronister, of White
Sands, New Mexico and Kenneth Chronister, of Georgetown, Delaware; one
sister, Dorothy Hutchens, of Waldron; three brothers: Charles Ferguson,
of Modesto, California, Henry Ferguson, of Springfield, Oregon and Walter
Ferguson, of Waldron; 22 grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren, 21 great-
grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bill Shaddon, Mike Shaddon, Henry Thompson, Steve
Miner, Bill Slagle and Darrell Burdess. Martin Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
Scott County Times
13 August 2003
FRANCES OLDAKER CHRONISTER
Hunter, OK--Frances Oldaker Chronister, 88, of Hunter, Oklahoma formerly of
Waldron, died Saturday, August 2 in Hunter. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Ann Freddy; one son,
William A. Chronister; one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 10 am Wednesday, August 6 at the graveside with burial
at Kirk Cemetery in Cauthron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. She is survived by four daughters, Clara Lee McCray of Hunter,
Betty Jorgensen of Parlier, California, Joyce Ann Carnelison of Greenwood and
Mary J. Sparks of Waldron; three sons, Owen Cliffton Chronister of Selma,
California, Tommy J. Chronister and Charles D. Chronister both of Waldron; two
sisters, Mary Duncan of Cauthron and Pinky Scroggins of Parlier, California;
one brother, Clyde Oldaker of Cauthron; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-five
great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great grandchildren.
Scott County Times
25 July 2001
REBECCA CHRONISTER
Rebecca Christine Chronister, the 2 month old daughter of Russell
and Tamara Chronister of Waldron died Monday, July 16, 2001 in a Fort
Smith hospital.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday, July 21, 2001 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Mt. Pleasant
#3 Cemetery in Waldron.
She is survived by her parents, Russell and Tammy of the home; her
grandparents, Danny and Betty Sims of Waldron and Tommy Chronister and
Debbie McKinney both of Waldron and two sisters, Brittany and Tiffany of
the home.
Pallbearers were Russell Sims and D.J. Ratliff with honorary
pallbearers bein Ben Chronister and Shawn Higham.
The Waldron News
20 December 2006
TOMMY JACK CHRONISTER
Tommy Jack Chronister, 58, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, December 17, 2006 in a Waldron,
Arkansas hospital. He was a retired truck driver. Memorial graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 21, 2006 at the Kirk Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Russell Owen Chronister of
Waldron, Arkansas, Owen Benjamin Chronister of Waldron, Arkansas; two daughters, Danielle Lynn Chronister
of Waldron, Arkansas, Denise Marie Wright of Waldron, Arkansas; two brothers, Owen Clifton Chronister of
Waldron, Arkansas, Charles Dewayn Chronister of Waldron, Arkansas; four sisters, Mary Jo Sparks of Waldron,
Arkansas, Clara McCray of Hunter, Oklahoma, Joyce Caronson of Greenwood, Arkansas, Betty Jorgenson of
California; twelve grandchildren, one great grandchild.
The Waldron News
3 February 2010
BOBBY JOE CLAUNTS
Bobby Joe Claunts, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 at his home. Bobby
is survived by his wife of 55 years Royce Mae Claunts of the home; two daughters, Denece Hunt of Waldron,
Debbie Rameriz of California; two sons, Amos Claunts of Waldron, Bruce Claunts of Oregon; 13 grandchildren,
Seth, Faith, Tonya, Michelle, Danny, Trista, Britney, Billy, Sandy, Annette, Richie, Cecilia, John Robert
and many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Jim Claunts, Jerry Claunts and Lee
Claunts; and a sister Thelma Fay Cagle. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Jake Claunts and Jessie
Pendergraft; one daughter, Doris Jackson; three brothers, Rickey, Carl and Delbert Claunts; sister Delma
Battle; one grandson Keith. Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Square Rock
Cemetery with interment to follow in the Square Rock Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron. Pallbearers were Michelle Egan, Mark Cagle, Mark Cagle Jr., Wilburn Hunt Jr., Amos Claunts
and Tonya Blevins.
The Waldron News
4 April 2007
DELBERT RAY CLAUNTS
Delbert Ray Claunts, 56, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007 at a Waldron
hospital. He was retired from Tyson Foods. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi Claunts of the home; two daughters, Kim Moore of Cauthron, and
Kathy Couch; one son, Russell Claunts of Cauthron, AR; one sister, Thelma Cagle of Bates, AR;
four brothers, Bob Claunts of Waldron, AR, Lee Claunts of AZ, Jim Claunts of OR, and Jerry Claunts
of Y-City, AR; five grandchildren, Josh Claunts, Jim Moore, Jr., Aaron Moore, Kinsey Couch, and
Brett Couch; two step-grandchildren, Ronnie Murphey and Kayla Murphey. He was preceded in death
by his mother, Jessie Claunts; father, Jake Claunts; two brothers, Ricky Claunts, Carl Claunts;
and one sister, Delma Battles.
The Waldron News
16 September 2009
ALVIN H. CLEMENT
Born on Sept. 22, 1921 in Scott County, Arkansas, the son of Charles M. Clement and Eulalia (Lala) Lee
Bailey Clement and the grandson of John Richard McFadden Bailey and Susan Anne Trigg Bailey. He received
a BS in Geology-Physics from the University of Arkansas in 1949. He spent forty-seven years working in
oil exploration in the U.S., North Afrida, West African Coast, North Sea, Indonesia and Coast of Brazil. He
loved family genealogy and history; was recognized as a major researcher of Bailey-Clement ancestry. He was
the author of three books of poetry and short stories. Following a stroke almost three years ago, he has
lived with his daughter Carla Schiller and her family in Montgomery, Texas. Other survivors are a daughter,
Karen Ingram of Mims, Flordia; a sister, the Rev. Anne Clement, Sapulpa, OK; four grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren. A son Kenneth preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held at Center Point
Cemetery in the Hon community, West of Waldron, 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19.
Scott County Times
31 July 2002
BARBARA CLEMENTS
Barbara Jean Clements, 73, of Waldron died Saturday, July
27, 2002 in Waldron. She was a retired Registered Nurse, a
Methodist, a member of the Eastern Star and an artist. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Sonny Clements.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, July
31, 2002 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parks
Cemetery in Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home.
She is survived by two daughters, Jeannine Clements of
Pennington, New Jersey and Cynthia Clements of Gravelly, Arkansas;
one sister, Dodie McSpadden of Russellville, Arkansas; one
brother, Pat Patton of Lexington, Kentucky; 4 grandchildren, Will
Adair of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Virginia Adair of Pennington,
New Jersey, Rachael Hale of Gravelly and Lily Hale of Gravelly.
Pallbearers will be Steve Smith, Mike McSpadden, Midell
McSpadden, Keith Caviness, Bill Dalton, Kenny Johnston and Butch
Garner. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott County
Library.
The Waldron News
29 April 2009
ANTHONY GENE CLIFFORD
Anthony Gene Clifford, 47, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 20, 2009 at his home. He
was born July 15, 1961 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Loura Lee (Stump) Everly of Waldron, Arkansas and
the late Lyle Ewin Clifford. He was a former employee of Tyson Foods in Waldron, Arkansas. Anythony
is survived in addition ot his mother by a son and daughter-in-law, Brandon Clifford and wife Roberta
of Waldron, Arkansas; a sister and brother-in-law, Debra Ann Forrester and husband Rich of Benton,
Missouri; three brothers, Joseph of Waldron, Arkansas, Terry of California, Robert Everly and wife
Missy of Waldron, Arkansas and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step-
father Robert E. Everly, and sister Linda Marie Everly. Anthony's memorial service will be Thursday,
April 23, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron. A private graveside
service was held at the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Heritage Memorial
Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
15 September 2004
LOEDA CLOPTON
Loeda Clopton, 62, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, September 5 in a Waldron hospital. She was a
homemaker and a Baptist. Graveside services were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, September 7 at Duncan Cemetery in
Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one step
daughter, Monica Hamilton of Waldron; three sons, Randy Atnip of Marlow, Oklahoma, Gene Atnip of Seymour,
Texas, and Danny Atnip of Wichita Falls, Texas; mother, Ruby Allen of Jonesboro, Arkansas; three sisters,
Mary Music of Owensboro, Kentucky, Bonnie Burton of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Junita Robinson of Bono,
Arkansas; five brothers, Junior James of Michigan, Ronald James of California, Donald James of Romance,
Arkansas, Leon James of Smyrna, Tennessee and Kenny James of Jonesboro, Arkansas; fourteen grandchildren
and two step grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
12 November 2003
LOIS CLOPTON
Waldron--Lois Clopton, 71, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, November 5, 2003 in
a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, Pentecostal, and widow of Nolan Clopton.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 pm Friday, November 7, 2003 with burial at
Huntington Cemetery in Huntington, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one son, John Clopton of Waldron,
Arkansas; and one sister, Lavelle Moore of Ozark, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
11 November 1998
NOLAN EDGAR CLOPTON
Nolan Edgar Clopton, 70, of Waldron, formerly of Mansfield,
died Nov. 3, 1998 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired sawmill
worker.
Graveside service was at 10 a.m., Nov. 6, at Huntington City
Cemetery with burial at Huntington City Cemetery under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Survivors include his wife, Lois of the home; one son, John
Clopton of Waldron; two sisters, Jessie Tankersley of Alma, Marie
Smith of Bismark; four step-sisters, Bestine Reese of Arkoma, Oklahoma,
Pauline Ewing of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Arline Stewart of Dover, Arkansas,
Connie (no last name given) of Kansas City, Missouri; one brother,
Opal Clopton of Fort Smith; and 27 nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
20 February 2008
TOM CLOUD
Tom Cloud, 70, of Dover, died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at his home. The son of Lee and Dora Dean Carter Cloud,
he was born September 20, 1937 in Dover. he was a 1955 graduate of Dover High School. Tom and Ina Lay were married
on November 4, 1955 at Dover. Tom's career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture spanned 35 years as a poultry
grader, retiring in 1994. He was a lifetime member of the Cloud Deer Camp which he also operated for 8 years. He
was a founding member of the Ouachita Mountain Wood Carvers Association and was an avid bluegrass music fan. He
was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, including Waldron and Dover where he taught Sunday School
Class for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Ina Cloud of Dover; two
sons and two daughters-in-law, Douglas & Rhonda Cloud of Dover and Danny & MaryAnn Cloud of Dover; five grandchildren,
DeiDre, Deborah and Nick Cloud and Shawn Price all of Dover, Misty Lackey and her husband of Vilonia; a great
granddaughter, Emma Lackey of Vilonia; a sister, Joyce Walters of Dover. Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Dover United Methodist Church. The Honorable Bill Wilson and Reverend Donna Alberts
will officiate. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will also
receive friends Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and service time at the church. Memorials may be mde in lieu of flowers to
Dover Methodist Church, P.O. Box 322, Dover, AR 72837.
The Waldron News
25 March 2009
CLARICE I. COCHRAN
Clarice I. Cochran, 97, of Lucas, Arkansas died Sunday, March 22, 2009 in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker, a member
of Lucas Community Church and a lifelong Cumberland Presbyterian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl
Cochran. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, AR
with burial at Pine Log Cemetery in Barber, Arkansas under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. She is survived
by one daughter, Nell Hattabaugh of Booneville, AR; one son, Donald Cochran of Alma, AR; one sister, Tracy Woods of
Greenwood, AR; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy Hattabaugh, Kenny Hattabaugh,
Derrick Morgan, Brenton Townsend, Logan Cochran and Greg Cochran.
The Waldron News
10 June 1998
NANCY MARIE COCHRANE
Nancy Marie Cochrane, 67, of Waldron, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998
in a Waldron Nursing Home. She was a Veteran of the Korean War and a
Presbyterian. The body was cremated.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Portman, of Mansfield; two
sons: Michael Cochrane, of Savannah, Georgia and David Cochrane, of
Camarillo, California; one sister, Connie Nelson, of Dixon, Illinois; one
brother, Harley Hollis, of Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
16 October 2002
RICHARD LANDON "RICHIE" COCKBURN
Richard Landon "Richie" Cockburn, 38, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas died Sunday, October 13, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was the manager of a meat market and a member of the Elks Lodge.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by a companion, Brandy Diez of Ft. Smith, AR; his parents, C.L. and Patsy Cockburn of Mena, AR; one sister, Terri Keith of Melbourne, FL; one brother, Kyle Cockburn of Medicine Park, OK; one niece and nine nephews.
The Waldron News
25 April 2007
ROY LYNN COCKBURN
Roy Lynn Cockburn, 80, of Harvey, Arkansas died Monday, April 16, 2007 at Baptist Hospital in Little
Rock, Arkansas of stomach cancer. He was born January 20, 1927 in Gravelly, Arkansas, Yell County, to
Charley Quinton Cockburn and Beulah Cockburn. Roy worked as a timber contractor at Forrester for Dierks
Lumber Company until their mill closed in 1952, and Weyerhauser in Springfield, Oregon. He spent most of
his life as a private timber contractor and his retirement years selling fruit and vegetables in Scott and
Yell Counties in Arkansas and bordering counties in Oklahoma. Roy thoroughly enjoyed visiting with the many
people he met and talked about their friendship. He liked to fish for perch, catfish, take drives down
roads in the national forest. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley Quinton Cockburn and Beulah
Oller Cockburn, a brother Leonard Cockburn of Springfield, Oregon, a sister Louise Maxey of Waldron, a son
Glenn Ray Cockburn and nephews, Bobby Maxey and Richie Cockburn. He is survived by two daughters, Linda and
Bobby Mills of Dardanelle, Trisha Sikes of Danville; two brothers, C.L. Cockburn of Mena, AR and Winston
Cockburn of Little Rock, AR; a sister, Corene White of Tulsa, OK; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, at Cedar Creek Cemetery at Cedar Creek, AR.
Pallbearers were M.L. Morgan, Kyle Cockburn, Billy Maxey, Mike Qualls, David Williams and Robert
Blankenship. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Scott County Times
6 April 2005
LLOYD COGBURN
Lloyd Lee Cogburn, age 66 of Waldron died Wednesday, March 30, 2005 in his home. He was a logger. He
is survived by two daughters, Shelia Lashear of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Velma Stewart of Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma; three sons, Robert Cogburn and Dallas Cogburn both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; William
Cogburn, Sr. of Waldron; four sisters, Lois May Ponder of Langley, Arkansas; Patsy Hamilton and Virginia
Cogburn both of Fancy Hill, Arkansas; Paulien Herring of Glenwood; three brothers, Frank Cogburn of
Oregon; Gene and Jerry Joe Cogburn both of Fancy Hill, Arkansas and fourteen grandchildren. Graveside
services were held at 3:00 pm Monday, April 4, 2005 at Peace Valley Cemetery near Norman, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Dallas Cogburn,
Robert Cogburn, Sam Cogburn, Wayne Horn, Gene Hunt, David Cogburn and Andy Cogburn.
Scott County Times
9 October 2002
MARVIN E. COINER
FT. SMITH--Funeral services for Marvin E. Coiner, 85, of Ft. Smith were held Monday, October 9, 2002 at 9 am at
Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at US National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Mr. Coiner died
Thursday, October 3, 2002 in Fort Smith. He was a retired salesman for the Broadview Lumber Company, a WWII
Army veteran, a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church, the United Commercial Travelers and American Legion.
He taught Sunday school for the junior boys at Grand Avenue Baptist Church, served on the building committee
for the church, was a member of the Jolly Travelers at Grand Avenue and was in charge of transportation for
the senior citizens. He was also a member of the United Commercial Travelers and the Militaries 979th Military
Police Company in Germany. His life revolved around family, church and friends. He was preceded in death by
Harve E. Coiner of Jasper, Missouri; Myrtle Owen McCracken of Carthage, Missouri and Lloyd Coiner of Carthage,
Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two daughters, Nancy Catherine Honeycutt of Van Buren and Janice
Sue Pearson of Alma; a son, Ronald Earl Coiner of Mountain Center, California; a brother, Harvey J. Coiner of
Lebanon, Missouri; six grandchildren, J. Marvin Honeycutt and Katherine Honeycutt of Van Buren, Holley Motley of
Waldron, Christen House of Alma, Sgt. Blain Pearson of Lawton, Oklahoma and Heather Coiner of Toronto, Canada;
eight great grandchildren, Jess, Sam, Ben and Cara Honeycutt of Van Buren, Kane Knight and Chase Pearson of
Lawton, Oklahoma, and Kobe Motley of Waldron; and many nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers were members
of Department 10 Sunday School Class at Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Arrangements under the direction of Edwards
Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
Scott County Times
24 September 2003
KELLOW COLE
Parks--Kellow Cole, 78, of Parks, Arkansas died Saturday, September 20, 2003 in
a Waldron hospital. He was a retired furniture factory worker. Funeral services
were held 10:00 am Monday, September 22, 2003 at the Parks Baptist Church with
burial at Parks Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie
and Gaye Cole of Terrell, Texas and Kelly and Linda Cole of Parks, Arkansas; one
sister and brother-in-law, Noma and Otis Meadows of Lodi, CA; one sister-in-law,
Adenial Miller of Parks, Arkansas; one brother and sister-in-law, Buford and
Billie Cole of Bentonville, Arkansas; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Harvey Combs, Bobby James Crump, Bill Frost, Don Frost, Wallace
Hill and Danny Morran.
Scott County Times
19 July 2000
OUIDA MAE COLE
Ouida Mae Cole, 74, of Parks, Arkansas died Thursday, July 13, 2000, in her home. She was a
retired shirt factory worker and a member of Parks Baptist Church. Funeral services were held
Saturday, July 15, 2000, at the Parks Baptist Church with burial following at Parks Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Kellow Cole; two
sons, Ronald Cole of Terrell, Texas and Kelly Cole of Parks; two sisters, Missie Franklin and
Adenial Miller, both of Parks; 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were
Brian Cole, Brent Cole, Lance Cole, Steven Cole, Bill Franklin and Wallace Hill.
The Waldron News
11 August 2010
MARGUERITE N. COLLINS
Marguerite N. Collins, 84, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, August 8, 2010 in a Fort
Smith nursing home. She was born February 7, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Floyd and Shirley (Sisson) Nichols. She
was of the Unitarian faith. Marguerite is survived by one son, Steve Audritsh of Atlanta, Georgia. She was
cremated and interment will be in the Duncan Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
6 January 1999
WILLIAM EUGENE CONGO
William Eugene Congo, 67, of Fort Smith died Dec. 31, in his
home in Fort Smith.
He was a Member of AFLCIO Union, a retired construction worker
and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Scott County Times
24 October 2001
DONA CONLEY
Dona Conley, born on August 15, 1930 [sic] in Cantralia, Illinois
to Graffin and Marie Frost Rogers, went to be with the Lord on September
29, 2001 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 62. Dona is survived by her
mother, Marie Frost Rogers; daughter Brenda Conley; son David Conley and
wife Sharron; sister Patsy Wagner and husband Arnold; four grandchildren
and two great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held at Forest Park The Woodlands Chapel on Tuesday, October 2, 2001.
Interment followed at Forest Park the Woodlands Cemetery.
Dona lived with her mother, Marie Frost Rogers, in the Boles
community from 1991 to 1999. While in Scott County Dona was a member of
the Boles Extension Homemakers Club, the Boles Community Center Board of
Directors, and the Scott County Democratic Women. She performed countless
hours of volunteer service and research at the Scott County Historical and
Genealogical Society. She also donated her time to the Scott County Fair
and received recognition for her beautiful cross-stitch work.
Scott County Times
10 March 2004
AGNES ESTELLE COOK
Maumelle--Funeral services for Agnes Estelle Cook were held Friday, March 5, 2004 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Sanders Cemetery in Cedar Creek, Arkansas under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Agnes Estelle Cook of Maumelle, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 2,
2004 in Little Rock. She was a homemaker, member of Chruch of God and widow of Erchel Cook. She is
survived by two sons, Gary Cook of Little Rock, Arkansas and Don Cook of Spring, Texas; one brother,
Harold Scott of Waldron, Arkansas; and one grandchild.
Scott County Times
30 August 2000
ERCHEL COOK
Erchel Micklebury Cook, 87, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Cedar Creek, Arkansas, died
Tuesday, August 22, 2000 in a Little Rock hospital. He was a veteran of World War II and a
member of the Church of God. He was retired from the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Friday, August 25, 2000 at the Martin Funeral Home
Chapel in Waldron with burial at Sanders Cemetery in Cedar Creek. He is survived by his wife,
Agnes Estelle Cook of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Gary and Donna Cook of Little
Rock and Don Cook of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Gladys Thompson of Parks and Maud Montgomery
of Hot Springs, Arkansas and one grandchild, Taylor Ann Cook. Pallbearers were Bobby Carter,
Charley Williams, Joe Laird, Gordon Thompson, Harold Scott and Jerry Carter.
The Waldron News
9 May 2007
ESTHER BANISTER COOK
Esther Banister Cook, age 102, of Danville, died Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in
Danville. Born March 10, 1905 in Clinton, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Rev. William & Mandy
Chandler Maddox. She was a homemaker, mother and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Plainview,
TX. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rufus Banister and Milton Cook; a son, Floyd Banister, brothers
Coniver Maddox, Kinslow Maddox, Hurley Maddox, sisters, Mildred Godfrey and Joy Hodges. She is survived by
daughters, Winnie Sills of Danville, Shirley Limbocker of Danville, sisters Jearl Hodges of Plainview, TX,
Wanda Webster of Lubbock, TX; grandchildren, Winfred Banister, Wendell Limbocker, Glenda Limbocker Vaughn
and Ricky Sills; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Services were Monday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Egypt Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Godfrey
officiating. Burial was at Egypt Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Lemons, Larry Gee, Chris Vaughn, Leslie
Vaughn, Todd Rood and Tony Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers were Winfred Banister, Wendell Limbocker and Ricky
Sills. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Scott County Times
5 October 2005
GRADY COOK
Grady Cook, 79, of Robbinsville passed away Saturday, September 17, 2005 at Valley View
Nursing Center in Andrews. He was a native of Wicks, Arkansas and the son of the late Benjamin
Franklin Cook and Laura Oglesby Cook. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife Mildred Wilson Fair Cook of Robbinsville; son, Harley Cook of Pocahontas,
Arkansas; daughters, Frances Henson of Del Norte, Colorado, Kathy Wolfe of Piedmont, Oklahomas;
step-daughters Kathy Fair of Rocky Mount, Sharron Caudill of Lovington, New Mexico; sisters, Ida
Cook of Iowa and Martha Welcher of Arkansas; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 20 at the Carver Cemetery where a Flag Presentation
of Military Rites was conducted by Carringer Webster VFW Post 8635 and Eller Rogers Post 192. The
Rev. Daniel Stewart officiated. Townson-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
The Waldron News
6 May 1998
JAMES OTTO COOK
James Otto Cook, 83, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Waldron, died
Thursday, April 30, 1998 in an Arkadelphia nursing home. He was a retired
convalescent home operator, a Mason and a member of the Lake Ouachita
Baptist Church.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 1998 in
Lake Ouachita Baptist Church in Mt. Ida with burial at Duncan Cemetery in
Waldron at 2:00 p.m.
Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Peterson, of Hot Springs; two
sons: James O. Cook, Jr., of Camden and Timothy Henry Cook, of England,
Arkansas; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Martin Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
17 December 2003
MARY EFURD COOK
Mary Virginia (Clouse) Efurd Cook, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday,
December 13, 2003 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired poultry farmer and widow of
Lloyd John Efurd and Clyde D. Cook. She was preceded in death by one daughter,
Judy Ann (Efurd) Crossno. Graveside services were held Monday, December 15, at
2:00 pm graveside with burial at Buggy Hill Cemetery near Mansfield, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. She is survived
by one daughter and her husband, Linda K. and Jack Parish of Mansfield; two sons,
Roy Efurd of Aurora, CO and James Efurd and wife Qujette of Mountainburg, Arkansas;
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
14 April 2010
WILLENE COOK
Willene Cook, 83, beloved, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was a member of the Cedar Creek
Baptist Church. Willene is survived by her daughter Marilyn Laird and husband Joe of Parks; two sons
Daymond Cook and wife Philis of Waldron, and David Cook and wife Trula of Greenwood; 10 grandchildren,
21 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren. She was also survived by three brothers Billy Don
Hunt of Blackfork, Waymon and Monty Hunt both of Parks; and an aunt Helen Yandell of California. Willene
was preceded in death by her husband Hilton Cook, brothers M.D. and Wilburn Hunt, and her parents Nola and
Retha Hunt. Funeral service was Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Cedar Creek,
AR with the Rev. Grady Parker and Rev. Waymon Hunt officiating. Interment was in the Cedar Creek Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Terry Cook, Lance Cook, Tom
Laird, Mike Laird, Randy Bennett, Zack Owens and Mark Garcia.
The Waldron News
23 June 2010
DOROTHY PEARL COOLEY
Dorothy Pearl Cooley, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Monday, June 14, 2010 in a Fort Smith
hospital. Dorothy was born March 8, 1931 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late William Lewis Speaks and Lucy Ann
(Sherrill) Speaks. She was a retired cosmetologist. Dorothy is survived by three daughters, Judy Poole of
Waldron, Arkansas, Vanessa Piper of Boles, Arkansas, Lisa Hicks of Augusta, Arkansas; four grandchildren;
two sisters, Lillie Mae Speaks of Boles, Arkansas, Wanda Miller of Cedarville, Arkansas. She was preceded
in death by her daughter, Lorena Jo Cooley; two sisters, L. Bonnie Perry (only 1 sister listed); three brothers,
Lester Speaks, William Lewis Speaks and Charlie Speaks. Dorothy's funeral service was Thursday, June 17, 2010
at the Boles Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Interment followed in the Chant
Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in
Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Matthew Poole, Brian Hicks, Jason Hicks and nephews, Jim
Miller, Joey Miller, Johnny Miller.
Scott County Times
26 October 2005
GARY COOPER
Gary Wayne Cooper, age 49, of Y-City, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 20, 2005 in his home. He was
born October 3, 1956 in Fontana, California to Robert "Bob" and Wanda Cooper. He and his wife moved to
Scott County in 1984 to raise their family. He has been a poultry grower since that time. He was a loving
father and husband. He enjoyed fishing, singing and dancing, and spending time with family and friends. He
was very kind, hospitable and generous, always willing to give (to) others. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses
and shared his faith with others. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Alan
Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Melinda; three sons, Micah Cooper of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Jacob
Cooper and Levi Cooper, both of the home; three daughters, Jessica and her husband Joshua Sims of Waldron,
Arkansas, Coreena and her husband Jason Harbison of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Meriah Cooper of Fort Smith,
Arkansas; one brother, Thomas Cooper and his wife Karron of Waldron; two sisters, Diane Cooper of
Washington and Linda Cooper of California; five nephews including Robert Cooper of Barling, Arkansas who
was like a son to him and Zachary Cooper of Fontana, California; seven nieces, including Darla Mortimore
and her husband Clint of Waldron; one grandson, Gabriel Sims of Waldron; several great nieces and nephews
and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 3:00 pm
at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Waldron with Bro. Joe McDaniel officiating. Burial at Chant
Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Clint
Mortimore, Bruce Tinsley, James Grotjohn, John Grotjohn, Mike Norman and Zachary Cooper.
The Waldron News
3 March 2010
MYRTLE COOPER
Myrtle Cooper, 92, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010. She was born on
December 2, 1917 to Maude and John White. She graduated DeQueen High School as the Salutatorian of her
class. She received a BSEd degree from the University of Arkansas and taught high school in Paris,
Arkansas, Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was a lifelong Presbyterian. Myrtle
is survived by her daughter Mary Cooper of Fayetteville, AR; son Charles Cooper and wife Rebecca of Trumann,
AR, and two granddaughters Elizabeth and Sarah Cooper. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 1,
2010 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with interment to follow in the Coop Prairie Cemetery under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
The Waldron News
6 May 1998
DALBERT WAYNE COPELAND
Dalbert Wayne Copeland, 67, of Waldron died Tuesday, April 28, 1998
in a Waldron Nursing Home. He was retired from the U.S. Army and a veteran
of the Korean and Vietnam War.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30,1998
in Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola.
Survivors include his mother, Syble Slater, of Waldron; two sisters:
Dorothy Putman, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Peggy Brothers, of Waldron;
two brothers: Fred Copeland, of Waldron and Teddy Copeland, of Tulsa,
Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
30 December 2009
MARTHA MAGDALENE COPELAND
Martha Magdalene Copeland, 81, of Cooper passed away Saturday, December 26 in Sulphur Springs. Graveside
services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28 in the Chant Cemetery in Y-City, Ark. Burial followed under
the direction of the Delta Funeral Home. Mrs. Copeland was born in Chant, Arkansas on August 3, 1928, the
daughter of Robert and Mary (Inks) Byford. She married Dennis Copeland, who preceded her in death in 1978.
She was a homemaker and had lived in Cooper since 1983. She was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters:
Robert, Dean, Theo and Leroy. Survivors include four sons: Larry West of Coldspring, TX; Ricky Copeland and
Mike Copeland, both of Cooper, and Jimmy Copeland of Pacio; three brothers, Bill Byford of Chicago, Ill.,
Arnold Ray Byford and Doug Byford, both of Waldron; two sisters, Levena Halligan of Norfolk, Va., and
Armel Mae Davis of Mena, AR; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
16 March 2011
SALLY CAROLYN (VAUGHN) COPELAND
Sally Carolyn (Vaughn) Copeland, 85, of Arkoma, Oklahoma passed away on March 8, 2011 at the residence of her
grandson David Bakley and his family. She was born May 25, 1925 in Overton County, Tennessee. Sally is survived
by one daughter Jennie Bakley of Arkoma, Oklahoma; two sons, Lloyd W. Copeland of Lewisburg, Tennessee, James
Copeland of Hartford; two brothers, Daniel Vaughn of Rock Island, Tennessee and Billy Vaughn of McMinnville,
Tennessee. Sally was loving granny to 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Lee Copeland, one daughter Carolyn N. Steelsmith and one grandson,
Lloyd Lee Copeland II. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Martin Funeral Home
Chapel in Mansfield with interment in the Hartford Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
in Mansfield, Arkansas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Chris Bakley, David Bakley, Jr., Cody Bakley, Mitchell Davis, Levi Wigginton
and William Morris.
The Waldron News
1 April 1998
SUZUE COPELAND
Suzue Copeland, 70, of Waldron died Saturday, March 28, 1998 in
local nursing home. She was a nurse's aide. A memorial service will be
announced at a later date.
Survivors include her husband, Delbert Copeland; two sisters:
Hideko Brickhouse, of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Fusako Sakai, of
Nagoya, Japan; one brother, Shiyogo Ono, of Nagoya, Japan. Martin
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
26 February 2003
VELMA L. CORDELL
Velma Cordell, 84, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away at
Central Arkansas Hospital in Searcy on Sunday, February 23,
2003. She was born March 8, 1919 at Abilene, Kansas and was
the daughter of Jess and Nellie Parsons. Preceding her in
death were her parents, one brother and one sister. She
still has one living brother, Leo Parsons of Sun City,
Arizona and one sister, Alyce Dickerson of Liberal, Kansas.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, the
Reverend Britt Cordell, who was pastor of the Waldron United
Methodist Church from 1964 to 1968. They were married April
11, 1936 and to this union was born two sons, Dr. Lon
Cordell and Francis Cordell, who preceded her in death.
There remain two daughters, Carolyn Juhnke and her
husband, Don, of Springdale, Arkansas, and Sharon Albert
and her husband, Clifford, of Beebe. She is also survived
by seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
She was a faithful minister's wife for 64 years,
willing to go where ever he was sent and worked diligently
for the Lord.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on
Wednesday at the Methodist Church in Antioch, Arkansas.
Memorials can be made to Catch Division, Heifer
Project, 1015 Louisiana, Little Rock, AR 72202 or Arkansas
United Miethodist Children's Home, c/o Waldron United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 279, Waldron, Ark. 72958.
The Waldron News
11 June 2008
EVERETT ALLEN "BUCK" CORNELIUS
Everett Allen "Buck" Cornelius, long time resident of Waldron, died June 8, 2008 in Fredericksburg,
Texas. Buck, born March 15, 1916 in Garwood, Texas to Luther Elmer Cornelius and Lydia Krumholz
Cornelius, was married for 51 years to Waldron native Helen Marie May and they had one child, Evelyn
May Cornelius Gallerano. From 1934 until his retirement in 1981, he worked in oil fields throughout
the United States as uperintendent of drilling rigs. Buck is survived by his daughter Evelyn and
husband, A.J. Gallerano; granddaughter, Kelly G. Abdo and husband George E. Abdo III, and Wendy G.
Dalton and husband Michael p. Dalton; great-grandchildren, G. Ellis Abdo IV, Elizabeth Bailey Dalton
and M. Park Dalton, Jr.; sister, Dorothy C. Bresler; sister-in-law, Michael Bresler and Patric Bresler,
Lorene May; nieces and nephews, Marion Ward, Robert My. A memorial service will be held Saturday at the
Waldron united Methodist Church and interment will be at the Duncan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Duncan Cemetery, c/o First National Bank of Waldron, P.O. Box 2260, Waldron, aR 72958.
The Waldron News
28 October 1998
AMON CARL COSSEY
Amon Carl Cossey, 76, of Oden, died in his home in Oden, Arkansas,
Oct. 19, 1998.
He was born on May 8, 1922 in Heavener, Oklahoma to the late John
Cossey and Clara Lovett Cossey.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Lenard Cossey of Oden; three sons,
Kenneth Cossey of Mena, Gary Cossey of Waldron, Carl Cossey of
Springfield, Missouri; three sisters, Gladys Tompkins of Boles, Fern
Ammons and Melba Henry of Waldron. Other members of his family include
Gene and Sue Spurling of Pine Ridge, Paul and Mary Spurling of Oden,
Junior and Peggy Spurling of Oden, Joel and Mary Lou Spurling of Oden,
Billy and Mary Ann Damazio of Oden, a host of grandchildren, and four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Irene and daughter Kathy, also
two brothers, Floyd and Gene Cossey.
Services were at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Methodist Church in Oden,
with the Rev. Dale Green officiating. Burial was in the Oden Cemetery
under the direction of Thorton Funeral Home of Mt. Ida.
The Waldron News
7 November 2001
LEROY COSSEY
Leroy Cossey, 62, of Springdale, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 2,
2001 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Born June 23, 1939 in Mena, he was the son of Floyd and Bessie Isom
Cossey. He served in the U.S. Army, was a truck mechanic and was a member
of House of Worship near Hindsville. He married in 1960.
Survivors include his wife, Lily Main Cossey of the home; a son,
Terry L. Cossey of Springdale; five brothers, Floyd Ray Cossey, Jerry
Cossey and Don Cossey, all of Greenwood, Charles Cossey of Jenny Lind and
Bill Cossey of Siloam Springs; four sisters, Jean Brigance and Dora Rhyne,
both of Waldron, Sarah Parsons of Greenwood and Juanita Fields of Mammoth
Springs; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 29 at Sisco Funeral Chapel
at Springdale with the Rev. Bill Williams officiating. Burial was at Bluff
Cemetery.
The Waldron News
22 July 1998
LILLIE IONA COSSEY
Lillie Iona Cossey, 71, of Waldron, died Sunday, July 19, 1998 in a
local hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in
death by her daughter, Frances Wood and her brother, Johnny Durham.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks.
Survivors include one daughter, Geraldine Young, of Ada, Oklahoma;
six sons: Darrell Mackey, of Konawa, Oklahoma, Eldon Mackey, of Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, Ronnie Mackey, of Ada, Oklahoma, Tommy Mackey, of
Seminole, Oklahoma., David Mackey and Jimmy Mackey, both of Waldron;
three sisters: Eva Lee Durham, of Konawa, Oklahoma, Wanda Bundy, of
Konawa, Oklahoma and Louise Johnson, of Duncan, Oklahoma; one brother,
Harley Durham, of Greenwood; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jonathan Mackey, Dennis Mackey, Todd Young, Philip
Henry, Bill McAnally and Leon Hatton.
Honorary pallbearers were Jack Owens, Leonard Ridenhour, John
Willsey, Eddie Bundy, Dewayne Bundy, Raymond Clopton, Jerrell Plummer,
Larry Rice and friends at the Rock Cafe.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
1 August 2007
LOTTIE MAE COTNER
Lottie Mae Cotner, 85, of Huntington, Arkansas died Sunday, July 22, 2007 in her home. Funeral service was
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas with burial under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Fury of Huntington, AR; two sons,
Douglas Drewrey of Mansfield, AR and Ronald Drewrey of Greenwood, AR; five grandchildren; and nine great
grandchildren.
Scott County Times
14 March 2001
ROY COTNER
Roy V. Cotner, 86, of Mansfield, Arkansas died March 7, 2001 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired farmer.
Graveside services were held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 10, 2001
at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton, Arkansas under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield.
He is survived by one sister, Pauline Holland of Mansfield; one
brother, Carroll Cotner of Tulsa, Oklahoma and several nices and nephews.
Scott County Times
9 June 2004
RALPH COTTINGHAM
Ralph Cottingham was born March 29, 1919 in Washburn, Arkansas to William and Roma Cottingham. He
died June 4, 2004 in Athens, GA. He was the son of William Cottingham and Roma Wade Cottingham. He
was a veteran of World War II beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor in which his ship, the USS
Utah was lost and then participating in many naval engagements throughout the Pacific as Fire
Controlman aboard the USS Ralph Talbot which participated in the greatest number of actions of any
destroyer in WWII. After the war he was active in many civic and fraternal organizations and lived
in Mansfield, Arkansas, prior to moving to Athens, GA. He is survived by his brothers, Jim of
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Paul of Norman, Oklahoma; daughters Jan Cottingham and Karen Rader, both
of Little Rock, Arkansas; and son, Bruce Cottingham of Athens, GA; one grandson, Adam of Redondo
Beach, CA; and a granddaughter, Sarah Cottingham of Rogers, Arkansas. Funeral services were held
11:00 am Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Burial services were held
at the French Prairie Cemetery in Ione, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
2 February 2011
DONNA M. COTTON
Donna M. Cotton, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life January 28, 2011 in the Waldron Nursing Center.
Donna was born March 9, 1930 in Leslie, Michigan to the late Isaac Graves and Cecil (Walker) Graves. Mrs.
Cotton was a retired Home Health CNA. Donna is survived by one daughter, Sherri Keener of Waldron, Arkansas;
one son, Ralph Cotton of Booneville, Arkansas and one grandchild, Riley Cotton of Parks, Arkansas. She is
preceded in death in addition to her parents by her husband Carlton E. Cotton. A private memorial service will
be held at a later date. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in
Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
8 January 2003
ROBERT DOTSON COWARD
Robert Dotson Coward, 79, of Fort Smith,
Arkansas died Friday, December 27, 2002 in his home.
He was a retired public works employee and veteran of
World War II.
Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday,
December 30 at Pine Log Cemetery near Booneville,
Ark. with burial under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Mansfield, Ark.
He is survived by one niece, Mary Jo Jones
of Booneville, AR and two nephews, Lee Austin and
Thomas Austin, Jr., both of Booneville, AR.
The Waldron News
22 April 1998
BESSIE JUANITA COX
Bessie Juanita Cox, 71, of Waldron died Wednesday, April 15, 1998 in her
home. She was a homemaker and a Pentecostal.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 1998 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in
Waldron.
Survivors include her husband, Sidney, of the home; two daughters:
Marie Payton, of Waldron and Ann Brown, of Fort Smith; two sons: John D.
Cox and John Robert Cox, both of Waldron; four sisters: Elsie Cox and
Inna Hopper, both of Waldron, Louise Brown, of Ione and Glenda Lamproe,
of Mena; one brother, M.C. Himes, of Waldron; nine grandchildren, six
step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren
and one great-great grandchild.
Pallbearers were Billy Joe Brown, Billy John Brown, Billy Jack
Brown, Billy Jason Brown, Wayne Adamson and Sammy Harwell.
Honorary pallbearers were M.C. Himes, Ed Williams, Wayne Payton,
Tony Phillips, Adam Ray Cox, Joe Boy Brown and Jerry Lasiter. Martin Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
24 October 2001
BLANCHE COX
Blanche Agnes Cox went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October
14, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Cox, of the
Freedom community in Arkansas. She was born in Moline, Illinois July 5,
1912, the daughter of Katherine and Jacob Mohr and sister of Alvin,
Lloyd, Norbert, Berdell, Richard and Robert, all of whom have preceded
her in death. She was also the sister of Loretta Dewitt of Bettendorf,
Indiana, Theresa Shelangouski of Rapid City, Illinois and Lucille
Kepple of Moline, Illinois.
She is survived by daughters, Kathy Wood and husband Larry of
Booneville, Joan Franklin of Greenwood and Mary Ann Womack of Hartford,
Arkansas, and sons Jerre Cox and wife Cindy and Ken Cox all of Freedom
community. She was preceded in death by sons, Raymond of Bluffton,
Arkansas, Tom of Bradenton, Florida and Richard of San Bernardino,
California, and grandson, Stephen Greet of Booneville.
She is survived by grandchildren, Gary, Debbie, Melody, Jennifer,
Monica, Bobby, Valerie, Jennifer, Tim, Paula, Brenda, Susie, Jeremy,
Shawna, Michael, Laura, Rose, Billy, David and Kenny and 35 great-
grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and a multitude of nieces
and nephews.
She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Waldron and
had been attending Our Lady of Assumption Church in Booneville. Mass
was Friday, October 19, 2001 at 10:30 am at St. Jude Catholic Church
in Waldron with burial at Freedom Cemetery under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. Rosary was Thursday, October 18,
2001 at 7 pm.
She was our mother, grandma and best friend and will be sorely
missed.
The Waldron News
11 November 1998
CHESTER LEON COX
Chester Leon Cox, 60, of Waldron, died Nov. 5, 1998 in his home.
He was a retired cowboy and a Baptist.
Funeral service was set for 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Martin Funeral
Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
Survivors include two sisters, Louise McDonald of Lavaca and
Bessie Ferguson of Springfield, Oregon.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Allen, Macky Inklebarger, Garland Ennis,
Tom Kluck, C.J. Miller and Tom Evans.
The Waldron News
16 February 2000
DELEMA COX
Delema Cox, 70, of Rudy died Monday, January 31, 2000 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She
retired as a LPN and was a member of the Church of God Seventh Day. Memorial services
were held at the Church of God Seventh Day on Massard Road in Ft. Smith with burial of
the cremains at Antiock Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel
of Ft. Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Cox, Jr. and a son, Howard. She
is survived by one daughter, Sandra Rasha of Arkoma; four sons, Johnny and Robert, both
of Van Buren, Kenneth and Roy and wife Diana, both of Rudy; one sister, Verma Lee Rodgers
of Rudy; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
10 May 2006
EARL D. COX
Earl D. Cox, 58, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, May 4, 2006 in a Waldron, Arkansas hospital.
He was a member of the Waldron United Pentecostal Church of God, a Vietnam Navy veteran and was retired
from Tyson Foods in Waldron, Arkansas. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the French Prairie Cemetery under the direction of the Martin
Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Deanna Blount of Paris, AR; one son, Darin Cox of Fort
Smith, AR; one step-daughter, Cindy Miranda of Booneville, AR; one step-son, Gary LaDon Whitehead of
Greenwood, AR; 12 grandchildren; his parents, Delmer and Mary Cox of Booneville, AR; three brothers,
Tom Cox of Booneville, AR; Deewayne of Booneville, AR and David Cox of Magazine, AR. Honorary pallbearer
will be James Kanagy.
The Waldron News
7 April 1999
EDEZ TURNER COX
Edez Turner Cox was born January 6, 1912 in Nola. She slipped
from this life peaceably on March 25, 1999 at her residence in Dallas,
Tex. where she had lived for over 55 years. She leaves a loving family
who will forever cherish the many fond memories they have of "Mom,"
"Nana" an "Sis." These include her daughter, Lee Gillespie, of Dallas,
Tex; granddaughter, Lee Rockway, of Dallas, Tex; sister, Bennie Lee
Bruton, of Lake Tawakoni, Tex; two nieces, Hilda Thornton, of Katy,
Tex. and Roe Wilson, of Houston, Tex. She leaves many friends in the
Mayfair Unit of Monticello-West where she lived for three years.
Funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 29 at the
Heritage Chapel. Mr. Randy Reagon was officiating minister. Entombment
followed in the Hillcrest Mausoleum in Dallas, Tex.
Heritage Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
24 July 2002
ELSIE VIOLA COX
Waldron--Funeral services for Elsie Viola Cox, 66, of Waldron were held Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Pilot Prairie Cemetery at Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mrs. Cox died Friday, July 19, 2002 at a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cox.
Survivors include a daughter, Becky Atchley of Conway; a son, Wesley Cox of Waldron; three sisters, Louise Brown of Ione, Glenda Fair and Irma Hopper both of Waldron; a brother, M.C. Leslie Hines of Waldron; and three grandchildren, Luke Salinas, Nick Cox and Emily Cox.
Pallbearers were Tom Cox, Robert Graves, Billy Helton, Nick Cox, John Cox and Bob Atchley.
The Waldron News
23 August 2006
GOLDIE FAYE COX
Goldie Faye Cox, 69, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, August 19, 2006 in a Waldron hospital.
She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. She is survived by four sons, Jimmy Cox of Port Angeles, WA,
Bobby Cox of Idaho Falls, ID, Radford Cox of Pine Bluff, AR, and Frank Cox of Mena, AR; one daughter,
Mary Forrest and husband Stanley of Waldron, AR; one sister, Doris Moore of Poteau, OK; 20 grandchildren
and 18 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
30 August 2006
HENRY RAY COX
Henry Ray Cox, 60, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2006 in his home. He was a farm
laborer. He is survived by two brothers, Gilbert Cox of Vidor, TX and Weldon Cox of Waldron, AR; one
sister, Regina Claunts of Buckeye, AZ.
Scott County Times
5 April 2006
HOWARD COX
Howard J. Cox, Sr., age 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006 in Mercy
Hospital of Scott County. He was a veteran of WWII, homebuilder and owner and operator of Big
Pine Lumber. Memorial services were held Friday, March 31, 2006 at 10:00 am at the Martin Funeral
Home Chapel. He is survived by three children, Sherry Gilmore of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Jessie Cox
of Waldron, Arkansas, Diana Lyn Hughes of Waldron, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Danni Smith,
Howard Erler, Jarrod Hughes, Jordan Hughes and Angie Cox; two great-grandchildren, Mason Dozier
and Charley Slagle; three brothers, Bill Cox of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, Jack Cox of Shawnee, Oklahoma and
Harold Cox of Norman, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by Kathrine Monroe and Jessie
"Pooh" Cox III.
The Waldron News
19 April 2000
JAMES BERRY COX, JR.
James Berry Cox, Jr., 83, of Waldron died Wednesday, April 12, 2000 in Waldron. He was a naval
aviator during World War II, a cattleman, real estate agent and editor and co-owner of the Advance
Reporter newspaper. He was a founding member of the board of directors of Scott County Bank. Funeral
services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 14 in Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at Duncan
Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Homes of Waldron and Mansfield. He is survived by two
daughters, Katharine Wilson of Batesville and Claudette Kleinke of Portland, OR; one son, James O. Cox of
Greenwood and five grandchildren, Laura Day of New York City, Katherine Cox and James Benjamin Cox of
Greenwood and James B. Kleinke and Erin Kleinke of Oregon. He was a lifelong resident of Waldron and the
youngest of 11 children born to James B. Cox and Samantha Davenport Cox. He was a lifelong member of Waldron
United Methodist Church. He attended Hendrix College and graduated from Oklahoma City University, where he
met his wife of 40 years, Josephine, who predeceased him. Pallbearers were Bob Lewis, Bob Smoot, Scotty Jones,
Roy Franklin, Joe Huie and Henry Hicks.
The Waldron News
5 October 2011
HOWARD JESS COX, JR
Howard Jess Cox, Jr. passed from this life Saturday afternoon at his home in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his
family. He was born December 25, 1944 in Norman, Oklahoma to the late Howard Jess and Thelma Lucille (Edwards)
Cox. He was 66 years of age. Jessie was a dare devil with a love for his horses, motorcycles and Country Music.
Jessie is survived by his wife, Sadie Ann Cox of the home; one step-daughter, Angelia Fontenot of Waldron,
Arkansas; one step-son, Rodney Davis of Greenwood, Arkansas; three sisters, Sherry Gilmore of Sallisaw, Oklahoma,
Diana Hughes of Waldron, Arkansas, Donna Featheroff of Newalla, Oklahoma; one brother, Wesley Wallace of Newalla,
Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews. Jessie was preceded in death in addition to his parents by one son,
Howard Jess "Pooh" Cox, III. Jessie's family will hold a private graveside service in celebration of his life.
Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron,
Arkansas. Jessie's family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society,
c/o Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, P.O. Box 358, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
Scott County Times
25 August 2004
JESSIE "POOH" COX
Howard Jess "Pooh" Cox III, 32, of Waldron died Thursday, August 19, 2004 in Waldron. He was a
member of New Life Center in Waldron. Memorial services were held at 10 am at the New Life Center
in Waldron. He is survived by his parents, Sherry Cox of Ft. Smith and Howard Cox, Jr. of Waldron,
grandparents, Elzie and Juanita Aynes of Waldron and Howard Cox Sr. of Waldron; one brother, Rodney
Davis; aunt and uncle who lovingly became his other set of parents, Janice and Leonard Jones of
Waldron; two uncles and one aunt, Donnie and Kay Owens and Troy Aynes all of Waldron; one niece and
two nephews, Caleb, Caitlin and Kyler Davis of Waldron. Memorial contributions may be made to
Community Services Clearing House for the Meals for Kids Program.
The Waldron News
2 September 2009
Funeral Held For Woman With Local Ties Serving in Navy
(LORRIE COX)
By Dustin Faber
Respected by her peers, and loved by her family, 39-year-old Lorrie Cox, Musician First Class in the United
States Navy, died at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tenn., outside of Memphis, on August 24. Lorrie, who is
survived by her loving husband Adam Cox, originally from the Waldron area, earned the respect of her peers and
commanding officers with her great work ethic. "She had a great personality," said Lt. Junior Grade C.S. White,
a director in the prestigious Navy Band mid-south. "She was very dedicated to her music, to her other jobs, her
family and various endeavors. She had a positive impact on everybody in the band." MUCS Keith Gill commended her
dedication as well as her work ethic. "She has to be one of the tops as far as her organizational skills and
dedication," Gill said, attributing her success to her days as a yeoman in the Navy Reserves. Gill said she'd take
younger sailors under her wing, and taught them what it took to make the Navy a career. "She paid meticulous
attention to detail. She was extremely organized and gave 110 percent any time she was asked to do a job or task,"
Gill said. The Navy Band mid-south band has 35 members, with Gill saying that the audition process was very
difficult. Cox was an accomplished clarinetist, saxophonist and musician with the United States Navy for the past
18 years. Cox's interment at Pilot Prairie Cemetery, which followed the 2 p.m. funeral on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, had full military honors. Lorrie's pallbearers were members of the United States
Navy Honor Guard. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home owner Sam Callahan said it was a humbling honor to get to serve a family that has given part
of their life to give us our freedom. Cox was born May 20, 1970 in Abilene, Kansas to Dr. John Edward Dunn and
Martha Dunn. In addition to her musical endeavors, Lorrie was devoted to her family and found time to volunteer
with numerous Navy and civilian organizations. She always had time for her family and so many others as well as
working on her doctorate at the University of Phoenix. Along with her husband Adam, Lorrie is survived by one
daughter, Sydnee Rylee Cox, who was the love of her life; her mother, Martha Dunn of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and one brother,
Darrell Dunn of Phoenix, Arizona. Lorrie's visitation was Sunday and Monday, with family receiving friends at the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to the Dr. John
Edward Dunn Memorial Scholarship in Chadron, Nebraska.
The Waldron News
4 November 2009
NANCY ANGELINE COX
Nancy Angeline Cox, 94, passed away on October 31, 2009. She was born on August 23, 1915 in Yocana, AR to the
late Isom Andrew Appleton Joseph Posey and Emily Levine Howard Posey. She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband Ratford B. Cox, and daughter Mararet Hood. Nancy is survived by children Radford Cox, Leo Cox, Jessie
Cox, Omer Cox, Ira Cox, Emily Jones, Barbara Mattson and Debra Cox, 41 grandchildren and multiple great-
grandchildren. Graveside services were Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Chant Cemetery in Y-City with Brother Bill Shaddon
officiating and under direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida.
The Waldron News
18 July 2001
RICHARD "DICK" COX, JR.
Richard "Dick" Cox, Jr., 54, of Booneville, Arkansas died July 16,
2001 in a Ft. Smith hospital. he was in the Marines, a Vietnam veteran and
will have military honors by District 7 Burial Detail.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. July 19, 2001 at French
Prairie Cemetery with burial at French Prairie Cemetery in Ione, Arkansas
under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Arkansas.
He is survived by one daughter, Heather Moore of Dardanelle, AR;
two sons, Andy and Donald Cox both of Dardanelle, AR; parents, Richard and
Jacqueline Cox of Booneville; three sisters, Susan Topham, Janet Schneider
and Marie Holbrook all of Booneville, AR; one brother, Randy Cox of Claremore,
OK; five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Johnny Schneider, Randy Topham, James Black, Earl
Cox, Dwayne Cox and Tommy Cox.
The Waldron News
10 May 2006
RUBY BONNETTE COX
Ruby Bonnette Cox, 56, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, May 7, 2006 in a Waldron hospital. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Cox. She was a member of the Waldron United Pentecostal Church
and was employed by Tyson Foods in Waldron. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the French Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Cinday Miranda of Booneville, Arkansas; one step-daughter,
Deanna Blount of Paris, AR; one son, Gary LaDon Whitehead of Greenwood, AR; one step-son, Darin Cox of
Fort Smith, Arkansas; three sisters, Tammy Kanagy of Paris, AR, Brenda Bennet of Caulksville, AR, June
Wakeley of Chipley, FL; one step-sister, Ann Cowan of CA; one brother, Dennis Henry Wallis of Linwood,
MI; three step-brothers, John Herman, Robert Herman and Jim Herman all of Magazine, AR; and 12
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
4 August 1999
TOMMY COX
Tommy Cox, 68, of Blue Earth, MN, died on Tuesday, July 20, 1999
in Blue Earth, MN. He was an Army veteran. Graveside service was at 2
p.m. on Friday, July 30, 1999 at Duncan Cemetery with burial at Duncan
Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by three daughters, Lori Devoe of Blue Earth, MN,
Barbara Evans of South Bend, IN and Pam Cox of Winona, MN; four sons,
Kevin Cox of Lino Lakes, MN, James Cox of Fond DuLac, WI, Shawn Cox of
Blue Earth MN, and Shannon Cox of Moose Lake, MN; two sisters, Maudell
Collings and Dorothy Elliott both of Springdale, AR; three brothers,
J.C. Cox of Springdale, AR, Bobby Cox of Mcrae, AR and Donald Cox of
New Mexico; and eight grandchildren.
The Waldron News
8 December 2010
ROY COYLE
Roy Coyle, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Friday morning, December 3, at a Waldron hospital.
Roy was born September 26, 1930 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Joe Warren Coyle and Bertha Edith (Heckard)
Coyle. Roy is survived by his wife, Judith Coyle of the home; one daughter, Cheryl Mathews of Bentonville,
AR; one son, Randy L. Coyle of Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren, Jacqueline DuPriest, Brandi Lynn Wallace,
Hollyanna Mathews; two great grandchildren, John Meeks, Hunter James Wallace. Roy is also survived by two step
grandchildren, Hailey Wallace, Bobby Wallace; two sisters, Thelma Lawrence, Edith Wright, both of Waldron, AR.
Roy is preceded in death by three sisters, Lois Hutchens, Dortha Hutchens and Hazel Taff; two brothers, Warren
Coyle and Raymond Coyle. Roy's funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday, December 6, 2010 at the Heritage Memorial
Chapel with Rev. Mike Dugan officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove #3 cemetery. Arrangements
are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. His pallbearers were Jim
Knighten, Rick Black, Stanley Brewer, Joe Boy Brown, Verdell Wagner and Tom Wagner. Roy's visitation was 2
p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. His family
received friends at the funeral home from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday evening.
Scott County Times
1 March 2006
WARREN COYLE
Warren Franklin Coyle, 82, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 25, 2006 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was a retired iron worker, a Baptist and a Mason. Funeral service was held at 10:00 am Tuesday,
February 28, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery under
the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Ruby of the home; two sons, Ronny Dan
Coyle of Waldron, Arkansas, Donnie Clyde Coyle of Lavaca, Arkansas; one stepdaughter, Joyce Lunsford of
Waldron, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edith Wright of Waldron,
Arkansas, Hazel Taff of Waldron, Arkansas, Thelma Lawrence of Waldron, Arkansas; one brother, Roy Coyle of
Waldron, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by two sons, Ronnie Clyde and Rick Morgan. Pallbearers were Wes
English, Brian Horn, David Whiteaker, Larry Taff, David Coyle, Clay Hunt and Jonathan Coyle. Honorary
pallbearers were Randel Taff and Randy Powell.
Scott County Times
30 November 2005
DALLAS CRABTREE
Dallas Fern Crabtree, infant, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, November 21, 2005 in Mena Hospital.
He is survived by his parents, Mike and Diana Crabtree of Waldron; paternal grandmother Lois Zanyk of
Visalia, California; two sisters, Cheyenne and Blandian Crabtree; three brothers, Micheal, Brandon and
Dakota Crabtree. Graveside service was held at 2:00 pm Monday, November 28, 2005 at Square Rock
Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Scott County Times
3 September 2003
FAYE LAVOYNE CRAIG
Faye Lavoyne Craig, 78, of Waldron died Wednesday, August 27, 2003 in Waldron. She
was a retired cook and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by
her husband, George Craig, a daughter, Georgianne Staggs, two sons, Parker Leon and
Leroy Craig, and her parents, Odis and Leta Ammons. Funeral services were held at 10
am Friday, August 29, 2003 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church with burial following
at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Waldron under the direction Martin Funeral Home. She is
survived by one daughter, Linda Hutchens of Waldron; two sisters, Evelyn Huff of
Roland, Oklahoma and Marcene Blatt of Ft. Smith; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-
grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mark Watkins, Rory
Watkins, Terrell Moore, Phillip Sherrill, Rusty Craig and Josh Hutchens.
The Waldron News
5 July 2006
JIMMYE JANELL CRAIG
Jimmye Janell Craig, 78, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 30, 2006 in a Waldron
nursing home. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, TOPS, and a homemaker. Funeral
service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2006 at the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with interment
in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one
daughter, Alesia Craig of Waldron, AR; three grandchildren, Cathrine Ward, Emily Cox and Ashleah
Craig; one sister, Barbara Barnett of Waldron, AR; and one brother, Don House of Thomas, OK. Pallbearers
were nephews, Rudy Barnett, Randell Barnett, Mike House, Steve House, James House and Gary
Richmond.
Scott County Times
16 January 2002
LEROY CRAIG
Leroy Craig, age 42, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Friday, January
11th, 2002 in his home. He was a poultry farmer and a member of the N.R.A.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 14th at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial following at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by one son, Rusty Craig of Waldron, AR; mother,
Lavoyne Craig of Waldron, Arkansas, one sister, Linda Hutchens of Waldron,
Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Graham, Dewayne Harris, Mark Harris, J.D.
Newberry, Terrell Moore, Dewayne Hutchens and Phillip Sherrill.
Scott County Times
4 Jun 3 2003
ROBERT CRAIG
Robert Craig, 80, of Waldron died Friday, May 30, 2003 in a Waldron nursing
home. He was a retired electrician and attended Waldron Assembly of God
Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 2, 2003 at 10 am at Martin Chapel
with burial following at Mt. Pleasant in Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Jimmye; one daughter, Alesia Craig of Waldron;
one sister, Beulah Hicks of Waldron, and 3 grandchildren, Catherine, Emily
and Ashleah.
The Waldron News
22 September 1999
SARA EMILY RIDDLE CRAIG
Sara Emily Riddle Craig, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Monday,
September 20, 1999 in her home. She was a retired nurses aid, a member
of the Waldron First Baptist Church, and a volunteer for the Scott
County Senior Citizen Center for over 20 years. She was preceded in
death by her husbands: Bill Riddle and Carl Craig.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
September 22 at Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Shiloh
Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron.
She is survived by four daughters, Billie Sehorn of Arkoma, OK,
Christine Thomas of Grandbury, TX, Bertha Swanner of Las Vegas, NV and
Sabrina Traylor of Hartford, AR; one step-daughter, Kay Lemarr of
Waldron; one son, Charlie Riddle of Waldron; one sister, Laverne
Fleming of Pryor, OK; one brother, Aaron Churchill of Chickasha, OK;
14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Thomas, Lance Sehorn, Ronald Sehorn,
Odell Finney, Ryan Riddle, Ray Traylor and Troy Keech.
The Waldron News
31 October 2007
DESSIE MAE McENTIRE LOVETT CRAIN
Dessie Mae McEntire Lovett Crain was born October 20, 1922 in the Lamb community. She died October 26, 2007
at Mercy Hospital in Waldron, Arkansas. She is in God's hands. She was the daughter of T. Dewey McEntire who
died September 26, 1973 and Lue Ella Burnett McEntire. Her ashes will be interred in Lamb Cemetery and on
her land. She wanted to be with her friends and loved ones. She was 85 years and 6 days old. She was a very
proud and loved lady. Dessie married Ellis Lovett June 17, 1938. They had three children, Peggy Lovett Crain
Dedmon, Patsy Lovett Crain Ray Sehorn and Dewey Lovett Crain. They were adopted by Dessie's second husband,
Hershel F. Crain on April 12, 1956 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She also leaves one son-in-law, Richard Sehorn,
whom she loved like a son. Dessie had ten grandchildren, Marcy Lovett Crain, Lisa Dedmon, Marnie Lovett Crain
Means Olia, Shannon Ray, Simone Ray, Dewey Lovett Crain, Jr., Tracy Dedmon, Ramsey Lovett Crain, Richie
Sehorn and Dana Sehorn; five great-grandchildren, Nicole Dedmon, Brianna Means, Mackenzie Means, Connor
Means and Xavier Lovett Crain; one great-great grandchild, Leeson Dedmon; nephews, Larry and wife Emma
Brown, Shelby and wife Kathy McEntire and Melvin McEntire. No flowers. Donations may be sent to the Heart
and Lung Foundation.
The Waldron News
21 December 2005
FAITH and HOPE CRANE
Faith and Hope Craine, infant daughters of D.J. and Nichole Crane of Danville passed away on December 15,
2005 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. They were preceded in death by their paternal
grandfather, Dennis Crane. They are survived by their parents, D.J. and Nichole Crane of Danville; one
sister, Hudson Lynn Crane of Danville; maternal grandparents, Terry and Phyllis Bewley of Danville; paternal
grandmother, Debbie Crane of Paris; maternal great-grandmother, Edith Hudson of Danville; maternal great-
great grandmother, Lahoma Bewley of Danville; maternal great-grandfather, Gaylord Lovett of Waldron; and
paternal great-grandparents, Delmar and Willene O'Bar of Paris. Graveside funeral was at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 17, 2005 at McKendree Cemetery near Scranton with Bro. Terry Wayne Bewley officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
The Waldron News
6 October 1999
GRACE LEONA SCOTT CRASE
Grace Leona (Scott) Crase, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on
Thursday, September 30, 1999 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a
homemaker, a member of Hon Baptist Church and the widow of Charlie
Scott.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hon Cemetery in Hon,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas.
She is survived by her husband, Verne Crase of the home; one
daughter, Charlene Crase of Waldron, AR; two sons, Charles Scott of
Mena, AR and Almus Scott of Waldron; three sisters, Evelena Steele of
Waldron, Rose Perando of El Reno, OK and Lucy Hayden of Lawton, OK;
one brother, Johnny Roberts of El Reno, OK; seven grandchildren and
11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Charles Yandell, Danny Sims, Lance Drager,
Willie Newman, Junior Newman, Jack Brown and Anthony Perando.
Scott County Times
4 August 2004
VERNE CRASE
Verne Crase, 87, of Waldron died Friday, July 30, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired machinist
and a Seventh Day Adventist. He was preceded by his wife Grace Crase. Graveside service was held at 10 am
on Monday, August 2, 2004 with burial at Hon Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. He is survived by one daughter, Grace Mohoney of South Dakota; one son, Lyndon Crase of
Waldron; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
14 July 2010
HORACE PALMER CRAVENS
Services for Horace Palmer Cravens, 78, of Morrilton was July 10, 2010 at the Egypt Cemetery under the
direction of the Cornwell Funeral Home. He was born January 31, 1932 in Magazine, Arkansas to John P. Cravens
and Mary Malinda Martin Cravens. Palmer worked in the poultry industry for many years. He was a member of the
New Hope Baptist Church in Dardanelle. He was a disabled Korean veteran, having been deployed to Japan and
Korea with the 217th Medical Collecting Company of Booneville in 1950. Surviving are his son Jackie L. Cravens
and wife Cindy of Paris, his daughter Patty Sue Cravens of Russellville, one brother John P. Cravens, Jr. and
wife Dorothy of Cherry Hill, NJ.
The Waldron News
2 January 2008
HAROLD DEAN CRAWFORD
Harold Dean Crawford, 66, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 21, 2007 in a Waldron,
Arkansas hospital. He was a Vietnam veteran. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The body
was cremated under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Helen Crawford; one
son, Rocky Dean Crawford; five grandchildren, Nichole, Christopher, Denise, Montana, Rocky, Jr., all of
Eagletown, Oklahoma; three sisters-in-law, Sherry and Albert Rogers of Y-City, Arkansas, Inez and Jerry
Barns of Waldron, Arkansas, Bobbie Crawford of Locksburg, Arkansas; one special nephew, Charles Lefton of
Eagletown, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by one son, Brian Crawford; his parents, Roscoe and Ivy
Crawford, and one brother, J.B. Crawford.
The Waldron News
1 July 1998
JAMES ARNOLD CRAWFORD
James Arnold Crawford, a former resident of Waldron, was born July
1, 1914 in Magnolia, Arkansas to the late W.F. Crawford and Rena Aubrey
Crawford.
He attended the Magnolia schools, graduating in 1932. He attended
Magnolia A&M one year.
He was married to Mary Elizabeth Neill, of Waldo, on December 22,
1939. To this union there were two daughters born. They had one daughter
through adoption, Sandra Kay Garrison, who preceded him in death.
He served as sales manager of J.E. Speer Lumber Co. of Stamps,
Arkansas and Waldron Lumber Co. He was a retiree of Deltic Timber of
Waldo, Arkansas. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Cherokee
Village, Arkansas.
He was baptized into his Lord in 1926 in Homer, Louisiana. He
served as an elder in the Waldo Church of Christ and the Waldron Church
of Christ.
He departed this life on June 24, 1998 in his home in Cherokee
Village. He leaves his devoted wife and best friend, Elizabeth, of
Cherokee Village; two daughters: Ann Preston, of El Dorado and Becky
Jennings, of Jonesboro; two sisters: Eloise Kelly Lucile Staggs, of
Magnolia; one brother, Aubrey, of Bossier City, Louisiana.
His cherished grandchildren are David Preston, of Del Mar,
California, Jonathan and Matthew Preston, Corey and Jamie Jennings,
students at Harding University, and Leah Garrison, of Broken Arrow,
Oklahoma; two great-grandchildren: Dallas and Noah Preston, of Plano,
Texas.
Funeral service was held in Waldo at Lewis Funeral Home. Burial
will follow at Columbia Cemetery in Waldo.
The Waldron News
6 April 2011
EDWARD CREEK
Edward Creek, 92, of Greenwood died Friday, April 1, 2011 in Greenwood. He was a retired school custodian, a Sergeant
in the U.S. Army Air Corps, a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Echo Assembly of God Church. Funeral service
was 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 4 at McConnell Funeral Chapel in Greenwood, with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in
Waldron. Viewing was 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where the family visited with friends from
2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Betty; one daughter, Sheryl Creek of Greenwood; four sons, Edward
Creek of Huntsville, Steven Creek of Lavaca, George Creek of Danville and Jeffery Creek of Caulksville; one brother,
James Creek of Tulsa, OK; twleve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons.
The Waldron News
30 July 2003
BETTY REE McCAFFERTY CROSBY
Betty Ree McCafferty Crosby departed this life on Sunday, July 27, 2003. She
was born on August 20, 1923 to Lee and Orpha McCafferty in Boles, Arkansas.
She married William E. Crosby on September 27, 1942. Betty graduated from
Waldron High School in Waldron, Arkansas. In the sixty years of her marriage,
Betty and Bill lived in many places but spent the last forty years in Austin.
She loved to cook and was a homemaker and wonderful mother and grandmother. She
was even grandmother to the neighborhood children. She spent several years as a
mentor at Walnut Creek Elementary School. She spent many years in the Walnut
Creek Garden Club. A charter member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, she
volunteered weekly giving out food from its Love Box Food Pantry. Betty was
preceded in death by her parents, and one grandson, Dale Bryson. Betty is
survived by her husband, William (Bill); her daughters, Carolyn Anne Bryson
and her husband Jerry, Betty Lee Crosby, Kathryn Jo Crosby and by her son,
William E. Crosby, Jr. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Debbie Monzo
and Renee Slominis and her husband Marty; and her great-grandchildren, Ryan
and Dustin Monzo and Stone and Pierce Slominis. She is also survived by a
sister, Aldena Harris of Ontario, California and brothers, Gene and Paul Eddie
McCafferty. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday,
July 30, 2003 at Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at
11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2003 in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden
Funeral Home with Reverend Georgia D. Stone, Pastor of St. Mark United
Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital
Parks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Love Box,
Food Pantry, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 601 W. Braker Lane, Austin,
Texas 78753. Her family will remember her for her unselfish giving of love
to them and as a good wife, good mother, and good person. She is beloved and
is now with her Lord. Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Funeral
Home, 6100 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78752 (512) 454-5611.
The Waldron News
8 November 2006
WILLIAM E. CROSBY
William E. Crosby, age 87, of Austin died Saturday, November 4, 2006. Mr. Crosby was born June 27, 1919
in Waldron, Arkansas. Bill was a retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Air Force, graduated UC Berkeley, and
attended MIT, University of Arkansas and UT Austin. He was also a history teacher and lawyer. Bill was
the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Survivors are his daughters,
Carolyn Bryson and husband Jerry of Smiths Creek, Michigan, Betty Lee Crosby and Kathryn Jo Crosby both
of Austin, a son, Bill Crosby, Jr., of Jonestown, TX; two granddaughters, Debbie Monzo of Port Huron,
Michigan and Renee Slominis of Chesterfield, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ree
Crosby in 2003 and a grandson, Dale Bryson. Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, November
5, at the Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 N. IH 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660. A memorial service
was held Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 601 W. Braker
Lane, Austin, TX 78753. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Love Box Food
Bank, c/o St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 601 W. Braker Lane, Austin, Texas 78753.
The Waldron News
4 January 2006
GEORGANNA CROSS
Georganna (Bigelow) Cross, 71, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 2, 2006 in a Waldron hospital.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents George and Vilda Bigelow. Georganna was a nurse at St. Edward
Mercy Medical Center and the Scott County Hospital where she was the director of medical records. She was also
a poultry farmer and a member of the Temple Baptist Church. Memorial service was at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,
January 4, 2005 at the Temple Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jack Cross of the
home; one son, Mark Cross of Waldron, Arkansas; and one daughter, Lisa Cross of Waldron, AR.
The Waldron News
4 April 2001
ANDREW DAVID "ANDY" CROSSETT
Andrew David "Andy" Crossett, age 66, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas
died Thursday, March 29, 2001 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little
Rock. He was born July 27, 1934 at Pine Bluff, a son of the late Earnest
Lee Crossett and Thelma McGuyer Crossett.
He was reared and educated at Pine Bluff, and graduated from
Watson Chapel High School. He also attended the University of Arkansas
at Monticello.
Mr. Crossett was the Jefferson County District Conservationist
for the Soil Conservation Service and retired in 1989 after 33 years of
service. He also owned and operated Andy's Land Leveling Instrument
Service for the past 13 years.
He was an active member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist
Church, where he had served as a past chairman of the Administrative
Board and a Sunday School teacher for 30 years. He enjoyed coaching
baseball, and was the former coach of the IP Supervisors team at Pine
Bluff National League, alone with Babe Ruth League teams.
He was also a past member of the board of Pine Bluff Junior
Babe Ruth League. He was currently serving on the University of Arkansas
Foundation Board as UAM representative, and as a member of the University
of Arkansas at Monticello Alumni Board.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sue Henry Crossett; two
sons, David Crossett of Pine Bluff and Jon Crossett of West Helena; one
daughter, Andra Crossett LeNarz of White Hall; two brothers, Harry
Crossett of Monticello, AR and Richard "Buddy" Crossett of Waldron,
AR; one sister, Mamie Carter of Dardanelle, AR and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were on Sunday, April 1, 2001 at 2:30 pm
at Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church with Dr. Randall Reddin
and Rev. Jay Culpepper officiating. Burial was in Providence Cemetery
in Jefferson County by Charles E. Fuller Funeral Company.
Memorials may be made to Sulphur Springs United Methodist
Church Building Fund, 9238 Sulphur Springs Road, Pine Bluff, AR 71603.
The Waldron News
12 March 2008
GLORIA CROSSLEY
Gloria Crossley, 63, of Boles, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in a Waldron hospital. She was a
homemaker. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with
interment at Dooley Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her daughters,
Paul Fisk and Robin Boggs, both of Boles, AR; two sons, Ronald Bates of Waldron and Mark Fisk of Boles, AR;
two brothers, Jack and Chet Ingram of Binghamton, New York; two sisters, Lean Ingram and June Cooper; nine
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, Rodney Bates and grandson,
Dylan Fisk. Pallbearers were Mike Forrester, Mac Barker, Eric Redmon, Clyde Payne, Kirk Sneed, Teddy Sneed
and David Talmadge.
The Waldron News
18 August 1999
GUSSIE M. CROW
Gussie M. Crow, a resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was born
on October 8, 1907, in Harvey, Arkansas, a daughter of John Knox and
Nola (Kelley) Monroe. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 16,
1999, in her home at the age of 91.
Gussie was a member of the Methodist Church in Eureka Springs.
She owned and operated the Ford Dealership and Garage in Eureka Springs
for several years.
She is survived by five nieces, Helene Taylor of Omaha, Texas,
Lorraine Bates of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Marie Wing of Waldron, Arkansas,
Lillie Arnett of Waldron, Arkansas, and Margaret Parker of Georgia; and
many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ehrle Crow, her parents, four brothers, and four sisters.
Graveside funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June
19, 1999 at the Eureka Springs Cemetery with Rev. Leslee Phillips
officiating. Interment followed in Eureka Springs Cemetery under the
direction of Nelson Funeral Service.
Scott County Times
20 October 2004
BEULAH F. CRUMP
Beulah Frances Crump, age 94, of Waldron died Thursday, October 14, 2004 in the Waldron Hospital. She was
a retired grocery store owner and operator. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arley Crump; parents,
R.W. and Geretta Reed; sisters, Georgia Hunt, Julia Curtis and Ellen Wilson; brothers, W.J. Reed and Henry
Reed. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, October
16, 2004 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery at Waldron, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Reed O. Hunt, Billy Charles Hunt, Tony Reed,
Sidney Hunt, Roger Hunt and Robert Hunt.
Scott County Times
15 February 2006
BOBBY CRUMP
Bobby Albert Crump, 66, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 16, 2006 in a Fort Smith hospital.
He was a member of the Elks and Eagle Lodge, a long distance truck driver and a constable of the Mountain
Township. Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel
with interment in the Chant Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife,
Alma Crump of the home; two sons, Albert Brian Crump of Okmulgee, Oklahoma and Robert Aaron Crump of
Henryetta, Oklahoma; step-mother, Jewell Crump of Furlow, Arkansas; two step-sisters, Lavone McDonald of
Furlow, Arkansas and Madge Vann of Furlow, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Starla Dawn, Fiona Rachel, Realene
Nicole, Brianne Louise, Brent Allan; four great-grandchildren, Devin, Caden, Riley, Ashland; numerous cousins
and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucile Mae Anthony Crump and Albert Bob Crump,
and one sister, Louise Childers. Pallbearers were Doug Sims, Matt Meisner, Pete Calvert, Preston Ison,
Wayne Langley and Butch Perry.
The Waldron News
16 June 1999
HETTIE (HETTY) CATES CRUMP
Hettie (Hetty) Cates Crump, 97, of Tyler, Tex., formerly of
Dumas, Ark., died Monday, June 7, 1999. She was 97 years, ten months
and 26 days old. She was born on July 10, 1901 in Boles to Bob and
Mollie Ward Cates. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl
Crump and a son, Sedric Crump.
Funeral service was on Thursday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. in First
Assembly of God Church with burial at Walnut Lake Cemetery in Dumas.
Survivors include two sons: Bryce Crump and Bobby Crump, both
of Monroe, Louisiana; three daughters: Lucille Guitierrez of Durant,
Okla., Euva Scott of Tyler, Tex. and Doris Ross of Dumas; seventeen
grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and two great-great
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church in Dumas.
Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
2 August 2000
LEO CRUMP
Leo Crump, 52, of Waldron died July 25, 2000 in Waldron. He was born January 28, 1948 to
Evelyn and the late Charlie Crump. He was a member of the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God
and a retired sawmill worker. Funeral services were held at 10 am on Thursday, July 27, 2000
at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with Brother Larry Seabolt, Brother Rickey Hunt and
Brother Ted Matlock officiating. Burial followd at Friendship Cemetery under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home. Leo is survived by his wife, Jeanie of the home; two daughters, Leajeana
Morgan of Holdenville, Oklahoma and Rebecca Brown of Waldron; his mother, Evelyn Crump of
Waldron; two brothers, Reno Crump of Hartford, Arkansas and Larry Joe Crump of Waldron; four
grandchildren, Charlotte and Kandis Morgan of the home and Amber and Shane Brown of Waldron;
several nieces, nephews and other family members and a host of friends. Pallbearers were Robert
Wagner, Kenny Finney, Sam Cogburn, John Millard, Brad Evans and Darrell Piles. Honorary
pallbearers were James Wagner and Frank Shaddon.
The Waldron News
2 October 2002
ROBERT "BOB" R. CRUMP
Robert "Bob" R. Crump, 77, of McMinnville, OR died Monday, September 30, 2002 at McMinnville, OR. He was born February 20, 1925 in Waldron, AR to Rufus and Christian A. Rose Crump.
He was raised and schooled in Waldron, Arkansas and graduated from Waldron High School in 1944. He married Joyce Cooper (who was raised in Mena, AR) July 15, 1944 in Waldron, AR. He was in the Naval Reserve from 1951 to 1952. He attended Oakland Junior College, San Jose City College, Chemeketa and Linfield College from 1956 to 1963.
After marriage he moved to Hayward, CA and then to Fremont, CA in 1950. He moved to Sheridan in 1961 and to McMinnville in 1964. He began working for Field Emission in 1961 which was later purchased by Hewlett-Packard Corp., retiring in 1986. While working for H-P, he was a model maker, tooling engineer and design draftsman.
He was a charter member, Deacon, and Honorary Elder of Community Christian Church, McMinnville. He was a member of the Oregon Pilots Association during which time he built his own airplane and was a flight instructor; member of Yamhill County Sheriff's Air Posse. He received his Life Membership Certificate from the Masonic Grand Lodge of Oregon in 2000 and was the Worshipful Master for the local Lodge #43 in 1972. He was active in the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Association and was part of the Mavericks Band which played for many activities in the county as well as retirement homes in the area.
His hobbies included camping, flying, repairing and building musical instruments, playing musical instruments, and his family said that he had a strong Christian faith, loved his family, and was a friend to everyone.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin Crump and Ambers Crump and a sister, Georgia.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Crump of McMinnville, OR; one son, Bob L. Crump of Post Falls, ID; one daughter, Margie Myers of McMinnville, OR; one brother, Elvert Crump of Oklahoma City, OK; and one sister, Nellie Lewis of Chowchilla, CA; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 3 at Community Christian Church with
Pastor Jim Kirby and Pastor Jim Stark officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park
Mausoleum in McMinnville, OR. Contributions may be made to Community Christian Church or Health
Dynamics Hospice, c/o Macy & Son Funeral Directors.
The Waldron News
17 January 2007
WILLIAM ANDREW CRUMP
William Andrew "Bill" Crump, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 13, 2007 in a Waldron
nursing home. He was a retired Waldron Furniture Factory worker. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the Ouachita Missionary Baptist Church with interment in the Chant Cemetery
at Y City, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one sister, Zelma
McAnally of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; one brother, Bruce Crump, Sr., of Waldron, Arkansas; several cousins,
nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Deltha Crump, brothers, Ben Crump
and Jay Crump. Pallbearers will be Stewart Staggs, Eddie Staggs, Danny Scantling, Jay Scantling, Eddie
Atnip and Russell Davis.
Scott County Times
1 March 2006
GRADY CRUMPTON
Grady L. Crumpton, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 25, 2006 in a Fort Smith hospital.
He was a retired crop druster and rancher, a veteran of WWII and a member of the Boles Freewill Baptist
Church. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at the Boles Freewill Baptist
Church with interment in the Needmore Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived
by his wife Dorcie L. Crumpton of the home; three daughters, Janet R. and husband Joe Wilson, Martha A.
Whitaker, Kimberly S. Crumpton; two sons, Ronald D. and wife Rubye S. Crumpton, Brad W. and wife Hey Young
Park Crumpton; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and [blank] great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jim Penny, David Whitaker, Trent Godfrey, Mike Roguso, Donald Fittin and Raymond
Hathaway.
The Waldron News
1 April 1998
EVELYN "MIDGE" CRUTCHFIELD
Evelyn "Midge" Crutchfield, 87, of Waldron died March 28,1998 in
a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired restaurant owner and operator
and a Baptist, and the widow of Clawson Crutchfield.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 1998 in
the First Baptist Church in Waldron with burial at Sehorn Cemetery.
Survivors include one sister, Retha Ferguson, of Muskogee, Oklahoma; two
nieces: Linda Bell, of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Carol Marshall, of Midland,
Texas; two great-nephews: Barrett Bell and Craig Marshall.
Pallbearers were W.W. "Dick" Davis, Bill Black, Clyde Audas,
J.A. Dalton, Tully Works and Bill Taylor. Martin Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
21 October 2009
FAUSTINO BALBUENA CRUZ
Faustino Balbuena Cruz, 32, of Danville, Arkansas passed from this life Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Danville,
where he had lived for seven years. He was born February 15, 1977 in Mexico City, the son of Marcos Balbuena and
Isabel Cruz. He was employed by OK Food in Heavener, Oklahoma, a member of the Catholic Church of Saint Andrew in
Danville, Arkansas. Faustino is survived by two sons, Marc Antonio, Leonardo David of VaraCruz, Mexico; his mother
Isabel Cruz of Mexico City; two sisters, Isabel of Mexico City, Alejandra of Danville, Arkansas; one brother,
Andres of Havana, Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Leonor of Mexico City; maternal grandparents, Leonel Cruz and
Senorina Alonso of VeraCruz; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Faustino's Mass of Christian Burial was Friday,
October 16, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at the Catholic Church of Saint Andrew in Danville, Arkansas with Father Neil
Pezzulo officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron,
Arkansas.
The Waldron News
26 January 2011
SARA PAIGE PEARSON CRUZ
Sara Paige Pearson Cruz, 28, of Fort Smith, Arkansas formerly of Greenwood, Arkansas left to be with the Lord
on Saturday January 15, 2011 at Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on
July 21, 1982 to Mike and Nancy Pearson. She was raised and went to school in Greenwood where she was involved
in cheerleading as the high school mascot. She married Carlos Cruz and they were blessed with two beautiful
daughters, Izabel Cali and Daily Michal who were the love of her life. She is also survived by her husband Carlos
Cruz of Fort Smith, Arkansas, mother Nancy Pearson Kremers of Greenwood, Arkansas, two sisters, Jana Newberry
Sanders of Greenwood, Arkansas, Sydney Pearson of New York, one brother Corey Newberry of Greenwood, Arkansas. Sara
is preceded in death by her father Michael Pearson. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 20,
2011 at the Victory Temple. Cremation will be under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas.
Please send flowers to Victory Temple, 3912 Brooken Hill Dr., Ft. Smith, AR 72908.
Scott County Times
21 August 2002
EVA JANELLE RICE CULBERSON
Ft. Smith--Graveside services for Eva Janelle Rice Culberson, 71,
of Ft. Smith were held Monday, August 19, 2002 at 10 am at Birdsview
Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mrs. Culberson died Friday, August 16, 2002 at a Ft. Smith
nursing home. She was an orthopedic RN in North Little Rock for
thirty years and was a former resident of Shamrock, Texas. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Wanda Rice. Survivors include several cousins and friends.
The Waldron News
13 May 2009
GARNETT LEE "BUFF" CULLEFER
Oct. 22, 1962 - May 5, 2009
Garrett Lee "Buff" Cullefer, 46, of Van Buren, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 at his home. Garnett
was born in Teague, Texas on October 22, 1962, the son of Bernie W. Cullefer and Ouida D. (Duncan) Siegmund. He
attended the Tatetown Church. Garnett is survived by his wife Jana of the home; two daughters, Audra D. Cullefer
of Waldron, Arkansas, Kamryn J. Cullefer of Van Buren, Arkansas; a son, Andrew L. Cullefer of Fort Smith,
Arkansas. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Monica Fisk of Waldron, Arkansas; his mother, Ouida Siegmund
and husband Ed of Orange Grove, Texas; his father, Bernie and wife Patsy of Sandia, Texas; and his maternal
grandmother, Willa Dean Duncan of Corpus Christi, Texas. Garnett's memorial service will be held at Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16th with Rev. John Hale officiating. A private
graveside service was held at Gibson Cemetery in Bates, Arkansas under the direction of the Heritage Memorial
Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
7 July 2010
GLEN CULLERS JR.
Glen Leon Cullers Jr., age 40, of Waldron died Wednesday, June 30, 2010. He was born August 12, 1969 at Kirksville,
Missouri to Glen Leon Cullers Sr. and Betty Stull. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Betty
May Stull and his stepfather, Jerry Mitch. Survivors include his mother Betty Mitch of LaPlanta, Missouri; father,
Glen Leon Cullers Sr. of Edina, Missouri; daughter Jerilyn Cullers of Waldron; sisters, Glenda Himes of Kirksville,
Missouri and Betty Sellers of Dover. A private burial was held Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Rushing Cemetery in
Dover.
Scott County Times
22 November 2000
SUE CULVER
Sue (Balentine) Culver, 69, of Fort Smith died November 15, 2000 in
a local hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in
death by her husband, J.W. Culver.
Funeral services were November 18, 2000 at Lewis Funeral Home
Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith.
She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Brown of Van Buren; two
sons, Jackie of Huntington and Steve of Fort Smith; three sisters, Melba
Balentine of Fort Smith, Lynn McKee of De Funiak Springs, Florida and
Jo Ann Whitworth of Advance, Missouri; six half-sisters, Paula Balentine
of Lawton, Oklahoma, Diane Balentine of Wichita Falls, Texas, Joan
Motsenbocker of Quanah, Texas, Karen Longbine of Esteoline, Texas and
Mona and Tina Balentine of Arizona; one brother, Bill Balentine of
Waldron; five half-brothers, Jesse Mac and Ron Balentine both of Wichita
Falls, Johnny Balentine of Lawton, Oklahoma, Jimmy Balentine of Altus,
Oklahoma, Gary Balentine of Denison, Texas; seven grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; one aunt, Mary Wisley of Mansfield.
Pallbearers were Pat Sharp, Peter Barry, Glen Amos, Farris Blythe,
Bruce Hainley and Jackie Brown.
Scott County Times
12 March 2003
DELMAR LEONA CUNNINGHAM
Delmar Leona Cunningham, 87, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 5,
in a Greenwood nursing home. She was a homemaker and member of Mansfield Church
of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Cunningham and
a son, Sam Cunningham.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 8, at Mansfield Church
of the Nazarene with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
7 January 2009
DOROTHY ANN CUNNINGHAM
Dorothy Ann Cunningham, 61, of Kingston, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009 at her
home in Kingston. She was born August 16, 1947 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Joe Lee Folsom
and Leighlea Sarah Caswell Folsom. Dorothy was raised in Waldron and later moved to Hot Springs,
Arkansas. In 1983 she moved to Caney Creek where she lived the rest of her life. Dorothy was
affiliated with Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking, playing with her dogs, listening to music
and watching movies. Her greatest joy was being with her grandkids. She is survived by daughters:
Tracy Cunningham of Kingston, Oklahoma, Terry Holt and husband Allin of Kingston, Oklahoma; sons,
Ricky Cunningham of Kingston, Oklahoma and Joe Cunningham of Edmond, Oklahoma; granddaughters,
Brittany Dollar of Madill, Oklahoma and Bethaney Cunningham of Glen Dale, Arkansas; grandsons
Corey Chavis of Madill, Oklahoma and Trey Holt, Kingston, Oklahoma; great grandson Eric Dollar of
Madill, Oklahoma, Jodyn Rilee Dollar of Madill, Oklahoma and Christian Joy Smith of Durant,
Oklahoma; brothers, Joe Folsom of Van Buren, Arkansas, Art Folsom of Van Buren, Arkansas and Floyd
Folsom of Mena, Arkansas; friend Kirk tucker of Kingston, Oklahoma. Dorothy was preceded in death
by her parents. Funeral services were Monday, January 5, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the Watts Funeral Home
in Kingston, Oklahoma. Floyd Folsom officiated the services. Interment was at the Kingston Cemetery,
Kingston, Oklahoma. Services were under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill, Oklahoma. Casket
Bearers were Jason Asbaugh, James McCuan, Bill Simpson, Keith Johnson, Joe Thompson, David Bolay,
Billy Wolf and Scotty McCorstin.
The Waldron News
22 December 2010
NORMA DEAN CUNNINGHAM
Norma Dean Cunningham, age 77, of Mena passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 in Mena. She was born
March 9, 1933 in Rocky, Arkansas to the late Josh Scott and the late Hulda Reynolds Scott. She was united
in marriage to James Grant Cunningham. Mrs. Cunningham was a loving homemaker, mother, grandmother, great
grandmother, great great grandmother, aunt, and friend. Survivors are: son, James "Jim" Cunningham of
Waldron, Arkansas; daughters, Thelma Thompkins of Waldron, Arkansas, Mary "Maxine" Stark of Gillham,
Arkansas, Maggie Stark of Waldron, Arkansas, Agnus Parnell of Mena, Arkansas; 19 grandchildren, numerous
great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Josh and Hulda Scott; a son, Earnest Cunningham; a daughter, Kathryn "Penny" Wax; a brother, Bill Scott, and
3 sisters, Frona Fryer, Willie Pruitt and Aileen Thacker, and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services were
Friday, December 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Richard Larue
officiating. Mrs. Cunningham will be sent for cremation following the service under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Mrs. Cunningham's grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to the account of Norma Cunningham at the Union Bank of Mena.
The Waldron News
13 August 2008
RICHARD (DICK) ALLEN CUPPLES
Richard (Dick) Allen Cupples, 72, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was an accountant. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Cupples, 1 son
David and wife Trish of Hackett, Arkansas, 2 sisters Margaret Lacour of Hillsboro, Texas, Alice Vaughn
of Eulas, Texas, many nephews, nieces and other relatives. Funeral service was 2:00 pm Wednesday,
August 6, 2008 at the United Methodist Church with a cremation to follow the service. Pallbearers
were Jim Williams, Royce Jones, Mike Metcalf, Robert Pennington, Advell Ricks and Jim Baxter.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Moore, Neil Jones, Bob Leach and nephews.
Scott County Times
27 March 2002
HARRISON CURRIER
Harrison Douglas Currier, 84, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 19, 2002
in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired butane owner and operator and a
member of the Pentecostal Church of God.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 22, 2002 at 3 pm at the
Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial following at Hon Cemetery in
Hon, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by two daughters, Donna Currier and Gretta Newman both
of Fort Smith; one son, Burl Wayne Bottoms of Fort Smith; two brothers, Jim
Currier and Paul "Bill" Currier both of Waldron; and two grandchildren,
Mitchell and Douglas Bottoms.
Pallbearers were Bobby Bottoms, Earl Bates, Tom McCann, Robert Newman,
Worman Owens and Jessie Stringer.
Scott County Times
28 March 2001
NADA LEE CURRIER
Nada Lee Currier, 72, of Waldron died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in
her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in
Waldron.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Friday, March 23, 2001 at the
Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron,
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband Jim Henry Currier of the home, one
daughter, Sharon Ann Rice of Waldron; one sister, Ann Oiver of Waldron;
three brothers, John Evans of Waldron, Leon B. Evans of Huntsville,
Alabama and Lamoine Evans of Heavener, Oklahoma; one grandchild and
grandson-in-law, Jennifer Deanne and Jack London of Searcy, Arkansas; and
one great-grandchild Hanna Grace London.
Scott County Times
13 November 2002
PAUL C. CURRIER
Paul C. "Bill" Currier, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas died
Friday, November 8, 2002 in a Waldron nursing home. He was an
Army veteran of World War II, retired co-owner & operator of
Currier Brothers Butane Company, and retired civil service at
Fort Chaffee in maintenance.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Monday, November
11, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas
with interment at the Duncan Cemetery.
He is survived by one brother, Jim Henry Currier of
Waldron, Arkansas; three nieces, Gretta Ann Newman and husband
Bobby of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Sharon Ann Rice of Waldron,
Arkansas, Donna Jean Currier of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one
nephew, Wayne Bottoms of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one great niece,
Jennifer London and husband Jack of Searcy, Arkansas, and one
great-great niece, Hannah London of Searcy, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were John H. Evans, Ted Lowry, Paul Stevens,
Charles Wayne Lowe, Paul Davis and Robert Newman.
Scott County Times
19 January 2005
DENNIS CURTIS
Dennis Curtis, age 62, of Boles, Arkansas passed away January 11, 2005 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He served
in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by
his parents George and Ima Jean Curtis. Burial was Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Dooley Cemetery in Boles,
Arkansas under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife
Gracie Curtis of the home; four step-sons, Billy Elliott of Ratcliff; Wayne Elliott of Blue Mountain; Carl
Elliott of Bixby, Oklahoma and Thomas Elliott of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one step-daughter, Connie Bliss of
Parks, Arkansas; three brothers, Jerry Curtis of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Kenneth Walls of Hot Springs,
Arkansas and Ronnie Curtis of Boles, Arkansas; one sister, Carolyn Curtis of Boles, Arkansas and eleven
grandchildren.
Scott County Times
21 August 2002
PAUL EDWARD CURTIS
Parks--Funeral services for Paul Edward Curtis, 57, of Parks
were held Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 2 pm at Ouachita Missionary
Baptist Church. Burial followed at Chant Cemetery at Y-City under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Curtis died Saturday, August 17, 2002 at his home. He
was a retired logger and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel of the home; three daughters,
Peggy McDaniel and Olethea Curtis both of Waldron and Paula Thompson
of Parks; three sons, James Fisher of Lafayette, Indiana, Billy
Fisher of Russellville and Joe David Curtis of Parks; six sisters,
Lillian Cunningham of Waldron, Dorotha Broomfield of Boles, Wanda
Curtis of Waldron, Rosa Wagner of Waldron, Monette Austin of Little
Texas and Linda Rogers of Y-City; two brothers, John Henry Curtis of
Story and Raymond Curtis of Boles; and fifteen grandchildren
including Brandi Willingham of the home.
Pallbearers were Joe David Curtis, Olethea Curtis, Dal White,
Daniel White, Doug White, Jonathan Taylor and Jack Miner.
Honorary pallbearers were Henry Bell Thompson, Bill Barker,
Bill Shaddon and JT Rogers.
Scott County Times
12 December 2001
WILLIAM CURTIS
William Earl Curtis, 62, of Mansfield died Monday, December 10, 2001
in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a carpet store owner.
Memorial services were at 3 pm Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Curtis of Apple Valley, California
and David Curtis of Norman, Oklahoma; his mother, Edna Snyder of Colorado
Springs, Colorado; two sisters, Judy Johnson and Barbara Graham both of
Atkins, Arkansas; one brother, Jim Long of Enid, Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
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