SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2012
SURNAME "H"
The Waldron News
4 May 2011
JAMES "JIM" HAAS
James "Jim" Haas, 69, passed from this life into eternal life May 1, 2011 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was born
September 15, 1941 in Asher, Oklahoma to George and Dovie Haas. Jim was retired from Smith Chevrolet where he
worked in car sales. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Jim is survived by his wife June of the home;
son Jimmy Haas and wife Rose of Ft. Smith; daughter Mary Ann Haas of Ft. Smith; four grandchildren, Kyle Liles
of Springdale, Dallas Haas of Van Buren, Nathan Oliver and wife Amanda of Russellville, April Norris and husband
Aaron of Greenwood; three great grandchildren, Mason Oliver, Candace Norris and McKenzie Himes; sister, Mary
McQuistion and husband Jim of Norman, Oklahoma; numerous nieces, nephews, and a loving adopted daughter,
Cheryl Lee. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Ruth Etheridge, two brothers, George Haas and
Bill Haas, one son Robert Earl Oliver, and one great granddaughter, Andie Lynn Oliver. Funeral Service was at
11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron with interment at 1:00 p.m. in the
National Cemetery in Ft. Smith, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. Visitation was Tuesday,
May 3, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Bob Ammons, Steven Passmore,
Tex Beal, David McQuistion, Brian Dale Haas and Pat Fanning.
The Waldron News
17 January 2001
EDWARD MORRIS HACKWORTH
Edward Morris Hackworth, 58, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday,
January 13, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a lineman for Western
Union and attended Tatetown Church.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2001 at
Tatetown Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery at Union Hill, AR
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Walrdon, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Hackworth of the home; two
daughters, Jana Cullefer and Marcee Wagner both of Waldron, AR; two sons,
David Hackworth and Carvin Hackworth both of Waldron; one sister, Shirley
Wheeler of Ozark, AR; and seven grandchildren.
Scott County Times
7 November 2001
VELMA HADAMEK
Velma Mae Hadamek, 87, of Parks, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 31,
2001 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired waitress and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Friday, November 2, 2001 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Hawkins Cemetery in
Parks. She is survived by one daughter, Vicki Hadamek of Waldron; one sister,
Vera Mae Emery of Waldron; two brothers, Eloyd Jones of Parks and Elmo
Jones of Lodi, California; and 2 grandchildren, Mysteri Hadamek Cole and
Alexis Cole.
The Waldron News
24 October 2007
VICKIE D. HADAMEK
Vickie D. Hadamek, 57, of Waldron, Arkansas died September 14, 2007 in her home. She was a retired farmer.
Memorial service was 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2007 at New Life Center in Waldron, Arkansas. She is
survived by one daughter, Mystery Paieto-Olivares of Houston, TX; her father, Odell Donahoo of Nebraska;
three sisters, Dixie, Darcie and Dallas Donahoo all of Nebraska; one brother, Monty Donahoo of Nebraska and
three grandchildren.
The Waldron News
29 November 2006
REV. FRITZ HAGA
The Rev. Fritz Haga, 66, of Waldron died Friday, November 24, 2006, in his home. He was retired from the
Waldron Police Department and was the pastor of Cauthron Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Joyce
Haga of the home; three sons, Danny and Timmy Haga both of Waldron, AR, and Johnny Haga of Cedar Creek; a
sister, Josie Cox of Gilmer, Texas; a brother, Emmett Haga of Winster, CA; four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 27, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers
were members of the Waldron Police Department and Jimmy Doster.
The Waldron News
22 December 2010
LEE ORA HAGA
Lee Ora Haga, 97, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas formerly of Waldron passed from this life Sunday, December 19, 2010 in
her home. Lee Ora was born August 24, 1913 in Waveland, Arkansas to the late William Thomas and Fannie Nancy
Pirilla (Ensey) McGar. She was a homemaker. Lee Ora is survived by three daughters, Mabelene Frost of Avoca,
Arkansas, Lucille Collins of Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma, Ruth Haga of Rogers, Arkansas; one son, Coleman Haga of
Waldron, Arkansas; twelve grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren, and eight great-great granchildren.
She was preceded in death in addition to her parents by her husband, Otto Haga, and one daughter, Virginia Haga.
Lee Ora's funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church
of God with Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. Arrangements are
being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Her pallbearers will be
J.T. Collins, Bill Haga, Charlie Frost, Robert Knowles, Harrison Gabbard and J.D. Newberry. Honorary pallbearers
will be Lessley Hunt, Wes Collins and great-grandsons. Lee Ora's visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday,
December 22, 2010, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home. Her
family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday.
The Waldron News
2 April 2008
MARY RUTH HAGOOD
Mary Ruth Hagood, 61, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008 in her
home. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Payne of Newbern,
North Carolina and Frank Hagood of Kermit, Texas; four daughters, Christine Payne of
Waldron, AR, Marsha Payne of New Haven, Vermont, Patricia Rainwater of Marshall, Texas
and Cynthia Napier of Waldron, AR; brother, James Thomas of Kermit, Texas; 16
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents,
Frank and Maybell Thomas and two brothers, Ray Gene Thomas and Frank Franklin Thomas,
Jr. A private memoria service will be held by the family at a later date.
Scott County Times
19 April 2006
BETTY HAHN
Mrs. Betty Hahn, daughter of Ruby and Lewis Belcher, passed away April 11, 2006 at Sparks Regional Medical
Center. Mrs. Hahn is survived by her brother, Lewis Belcher and wife Janice of Van Buren, Arkansas and her
sister, Mary Martine of Charleston, Arkansas. Also surviving are her five children, Jerry Bob Lee and wife
Clara of Waldron, Arkansas, Sandra Louise Thompson of Charleston, South Carolina, Michael Lewis Luongo and
wife Marianne of Media, Pennsylvania, Joann Davida Johnston and husband David of Olympia, Washington and
Elizabeth Lee MacPherson and husband Doug (Incomplete)
The Waldron News
15 December 1999
LENORA HAINLEY
Lenora Elizabeth Scott Hainley, 89, of Perryville died December
6, 1999 in a Morrilton hospital. She was a Baptist and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Diamond Hainley.
Funeral services were December 8, 1999 at Cherry Hill Community
Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Perryville.
She is survived by two daughters, Ida Lena Hixon and Glynda Ellen
Newell both of Perryville; one son and daughter-in-law, Bruce Diamond
and Gaile Hainley of Mansfield; four grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Danny Dalmut, Jennie Stutsenberg, Bernard Bull,
James Lauderdale, Chuck Cagle and Shane Etzberger.
The Waldron News
11 June 2008
MARGIE MAY HAKALA
Margie May Hakala, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 6, 2008 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was a grocery clerk. She is survived by her husband Raymond Hakala; one son Randy Helms; one daughter
Judy Wyatt; one brother Edward Staggs of Waldron; two sisters Patsy Hawkins of Waldron and Delphia Brooks
of Phoenix, AZ; three grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be on Wednesday, June
11, 2008 at Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
18 February 2004
BARBARA JANE HALE
Barbara Jane Hale, 53, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, February 14, 2004 in her
home. She was a home health aid and attended the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18 at Waldron Pentecostal
Church of God with burial at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by three sons, Keith Brown, Shawn
Boyd and Heath Wright all of Waldron, AR; one step-daughter Nicki Sims of Waldron,
AR; her mother, Madie Plum of Waldron, AR; her father, L.C. Hale of Conway; two
brothers, Jessie Hale of Madera, CA and Perry Vincent of Waldron, AR; three step-
sisters; seven step-brothers and 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lloyd Brown,
Chester Vaughn, Freddie Chrisman, Verdel Wagner, Robert Wagner, Donnie Yandell and
Richard Brown.
The Waldron News
8 September 1999
BESSIE HALE
Bessie Hale, 94, of Waldron, AR died on Monday, August 30, 1999
in a Waldron nursing home. She was the widow of Ed Hale, a homemaker
and a former Sunday School teacher at Mt. Moriah Church for several
years.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 1, at Tatetown
Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery near Waldron, AR under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by five daughters, Lila Rook James of Blue Ball,
AR, Mary Ann Hewes of Siloam Springs, AR, Edna Mae Ingram of Harrison,
AR, Imogene Mitchell of Waltreak, AR; five sons, Jakie Roe Hale of
Booneville, AR, Don Hale, Wendell Hale, Wayne Hale and Charles Hale
all of Haletown, AR; three sisters, Juanita Holland of Waldron, AR,
Wanda Wade of Fort Smith, AR, and Syble Hummel of Tulsa, OK; one brother,
Gladen Wade of Greenwood, AR; 23 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren
and 16 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
The Waldron News
8 July 2009
BONNIE F. HALE
February 10, 1931 - June 30, 2009
Bonnie F. Hale, 78, of Hackett, Arkansas went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in a
Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker, quilter, furniture builder and greatly enjoyed arts and
crafts. Beonnie was a firm believer in our Lord and Savior and is now in heaven with our Father and
Jesus Christ. Bonnie is survived by two sons Richard Hale of Hackett, Arkansas, Jack Hale of Waldron,
Arkansas; one grandson, Travis Hale of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; one great-grandchild, and one sister,
Sophie Mickey of Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husband Glen Hale, one brother Ted Zeck
and her parents. Cremation under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
21 November 2007
ELLIS S. HALE
Ellis S. Hale, 83, of Danville, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away Nov. 17,
2007 at his home. Ellis was born July 8, 1924 in Olio to Roy E. and Verla V. Hale. He attended school
at Dutch Creek and high school in Waldron. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in World War II. He attended
McAllister College, St. Paul, Minn. He was an electronic supervisor at Boeing Aircraft, Wichita, Kan. In
1959, Ellis and Nadine moved to their new home on their farm at Dutch Creek. He raised chickens for a
short time. He worked for Martin Marietta when the titan silos were installed in a ring around Little
Rock in the early '60s. In 1968 he purchased Gatlin Farm Agency and Insurance. The real estate firm
featured national advertising. Ellis and his fellow salesmen were intrumental in introducing many good,
new citizens to Scott County. In 1969, 1971 he was appointed agent for Farmers Insurance. Ellis served as
building fund chairman when a new sanctuary was built at Mount Moriah Community Church. He also served as
Sunday School superintendent for 25 years. He was very proud of all his children. LuAnn, his eldest, was
talented in art. He helped secure an art teacher for private lessons in Waldron before art was introduced
as a subject in Waldron. Ellis was an avid fisherman and elk hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents
and a brother, Roy J. Hale and a sister, Audry Hale Tinder. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 54
years, Nadine L. Wilson Hale; two daughters, LuAnn Hale and husband Bill Grams of Denver, Colo., Lorilee and
Preston Cooper of Benton; two sons, Carl Edward "Buddy" Hale of Waldron and Link Hale and wife Susan Ridenhour
Hale of Benton; and seven grandchildren, Will Cooper of Fayetteville, Rachel Lee Hale of Laramie, Wyo., Lily
Jeanine Hale of Gravelly, Parker Ray Hale of Benton, Caitlin Elizabeth Cooper of Benton, Ian Harrison Grams
and Kharis Faith Grams of Denver. Ellis is also survived by two brothers, Ira L. Hale and wife Jean Hale of
Harpers Ferry, W.Va. and Leslie "Sonny" Hale; two sisters, Joyce Pauline Carter of Belleville and Carolyn and
her husband Tommy J. Hill of Waldron. A large extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Ellis
was a member of Arkansas and National Cattlemen's Association, Realtor, Gideon, VFW, American Legion, Arkansas
Forestry Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce. Pallbearers are Danny Roe
Hale of Stella, Mo., Pete Powell, Donald Goodner, John Willsey, Tommy Hill of Waldron, Arkansas and Jack
Charvat of Tulsa. Honorary pallbearers will be Hershel Sims, Eldred Tinder, Wayne Hale, Jim Hale, Jake Hale,
Troy House, Butch Morgan, Mel Kenner, Joey Marrone, Richard Moore and Lucky Wade. Visitation will be Tuesday
6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service to be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Mount Moriah
Community Church with Pastor David Hines and Doyle Reynolds officiating. Interment service will be at Union
Hill Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Memorial may be made to the Mount Moriah Community
Church Building Fund or the Gideons.
The Waldron News
26 May 1999
GRACE HALE
Grace Hale, age 101 years 11 months and ten days, died Monday,
May 17, 1999 at Pinewood Nursing Home in Waldron. She was born in Bexar
County, Texas on June 6, 1897. She was the daughter of the late Robert
and Matilda Kirby Peterson. She was the widow of Harlon Hale and a
housewife.
Memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. in
Mt. Moriah Church.
Survivors include her nephew, George Peterson of San Antonio, Tex;
four nieces, Nellie Peterson of San Antonio, Tex., Doris Hunt, Louise
Peterson of Lytle, Tex. and Ruth Neal of Zavalla, Tex; two step-children:
John Hale of Jacksonville and Doris Hale Ewert of California; several
grandchildren, relatives and many friends.
Cornell Funeral Home of Danville was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
25 November 2009
JACK DONALD HALE
Jack Donald Hale, 57, of Waldron passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the Waldron Nursing Center. Jack
is survived by his brother Richard Hale, a nephew Travis Hale, and a great nephew Grant Hale. Jack never complained
about his trial and tribulations and has now returned to his heavenly father and is rejoicing with his brothers and
sisters in Christ. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm thru 8:00 pm today at the Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
21 June 2000
REVEREND JACK W. HALE
Reverend Jack W. Hale passed away June 16, 2000 at Antioch, California.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. June 23 at the First Assembly of God,
there will be viewing from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
The Waldron News
Sept 2, 1998
MAVIS HALE
Mavis Hale, 56, of Fort Smith died Friday, August 28 in a Fort Smith
hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle.
Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Duncan
Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include her husband, Mack Hale; two sons: Greg Hale and
Reggie Hale, both of Fort Smith; two sisters: Uveda Ferro, of Elko, Nevada
and Gloria Brogden, of Carson City, Nevada; one brother: Charles Cuddy, of
Sparks, Nevada; four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Wayne Langley, Pat Ray Davenport, Jerry Don
Davenport, Larry Ray, Harold D. Chrisrnan, Billy Wayne Chrisman.
Honorary pallbearer was George Carpenter.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
8 January 2003
MERVIE HALE
Mervie Dilly Bayrd Hale, 90, of Waldron,
Arkansas died Monday, December 30, 2002 in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Mt. Moriah church and widow of Loyd Hale.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on
Thursday, January 2, 2003 at Mt. Moriah Church with
burial at Union Hill Cemetery at Union Hill, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas.
She is survived by two daughters, Eheln June
Mitchell and Janet Etah Charvat of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
one sister, Ruby Morgan of Waldron, Arkansas; four
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and three
great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tom McCord, Patrick McCord,
Cary Charvat, Jack Charvat, Ron Roach and Butch
Morgan.
Honorary pallbearers were Elmo Morgan, Ellis Hall, William P. Shunkey and Mel Kenner.
The Waldron News
1 February 2006
MILDRED A. HALE
Mildred A. Hale, 76, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006 in a Tulsa, Oklahoma
hospital. She was a secretary and a protestant. Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 27,
2006 at the Mt. Moriah Church with interment in the Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two sons, Jason Hale of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Lee
Ferguson; and two grandchildren, Alyssa Hale and Blake Hale.
The Waldron News
21 November 2001
ROY J. HALE
Roy J. Hale, 67, of Dardanelle was born March 16, 1934 to Roy E.
and Verla Wade Hale in Scott County. After a year of battling cancer he
went on to be with his Lord, his parents and daughter, Cindy, on the
16th day of November, 2001.
Roy founded and operated Hale Oil Company in Waldron, Clarksville
and Ft. Smith for twenty six years before selling and retiring to
Dardanelle in 1994. He was an Air Force veteran, a 32nd Degree Mason,
was instrumental in the formation of the Scott County Bank and served
as a Director for many years. He was a current member of the Chambers
Bank Board of Directors and attended the Dardanelle First Assembly of
God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Kennedy Hale of the home;
five daughters, Vickie Hale of Barling, Jan Borden of Greenwood, Renee
Hix of Booneville, Christy Johnson of Waldron and Melanie Rhodes of
Levasy, MO; two sons, Wesley Hale of Shawnee, OK and Russell Hale of
Waldron; three sisters, Audrey Tinder and Carolyn Hill of Waldron,
and Polly Carter of Belleville; three brothers, Ellis Hale and
Leslie (Sonny) Hale of Waldron, and Lindy Hale of Harper's Ferry, W.V;
eleven grandchildren.
Roy enjoyed the friendship of many through the years and especially
looked forward to his daily golf games with his "Over the Hill" golfing
buddies, fishing was always Roy's favorite entertainment and little else
brought him as much pleasure as fishing with his best friend, Johnny
Chambers. Roy will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but he
leaves to all of us that knew him a legacy of love, trust and his example
of a never faltering trust in the Lord.
Funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Mt. Moriah Church with
Pastor David Hines and Reverend James Lowe officiating. Burial was in
Union Hill Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at
Dardanelle Funeral Service.
Pallbearers were nephews and honorary pallbearers was board members
of Chambers Bank.
The family asked that in lieu of flowers, any memorial donations be
made to the Romanian Orphanage in care of the Mt. Moriah Church, HCR 67,
Box 112, Waldron, AR 72958.
Arrangements by Dardanelle Funeral Service.
The Waldron News
26 October 2005
WILMA LOU HALE
Wilma Lou Hale, age 89, of Mena, Ark., died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 in a Mena nursing
home. She was a member of the Mt. Moriah Community Church. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Tommy Stewart of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Freddie Hubby of Mt. Home,
Ark; one son, Danny Roe Hale of Mena, Ark; one sister, Mildred Wagner of Waldron, Ark;
eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005 at Mt. Moriah Community Church. Interment was held at Union Hill
Cemetery, Union Hill, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Ark.
The Waldron News
9 July 2008
GREGORY HALL
Gregory Hall, 43, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was
a former member of First Baptist Church in Malvern, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Hall and
children Marcias, Michael, Coreana and Jylynn Hall all of Waldron; and son Jonathon Scholles. His parents
Harlon and Blanche Russey Wills of Malvern, Arkansas; brother Erick and wife Vivett Hall of Rockford,
Illinois; Jeffery and wife Nancy Hall of Little Rock, Arkansas; Jon and wife Dorothy Hall of Shreveport,
Louisiana; Harold Wills of Platte, Missouri; sisters Linda and husband Benny Crawford of Rockford, Illinois;
Laveta and husband Eric Hale of Little Rock, Arkansas; step sisters Carla and husband Michael Brown of
Monticello, Arkansas; Sherby Frazier of Monticello, Arkansas; step brothers Richard Wills of Houston,
Texas; Harlon L. Wills of California; Roger Wills of Norfolk, Virginia and Jermy and Nathan Hunt both
of Waldron, Arkansas. Funeral service was 1:00 pm Monday, July 7, 2008 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel.
Pallbearers were Jeff Evans, Danny Wade, Gary Brown, Jon Nelson and Calvin Banks.
Scott County Times
4 October 2000
JEAN HALL
Jean Hall, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, September
28, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired secretary and a
member of the Waldron United Methodist Church.
Funeral was held at 2 pm on Monday, October 2, 2000 at the
Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at Kirk Cemetery in
Cauthron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband Bob Hall of the home; one son
Rick Hall of Dardanelle, Arkansas; one sister, Beulah Riley of Poteau,
Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Kyle Hall and Christopher Hall both of
Russellville, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
14 September 2011
JEROME HALL
Jerome Hall, 91, of Y-City, Arkansas passed from this life Monday, September 5, 2011 in a Waldron, Arkansas
hospital. Jerome was born November 9, 1919 in Y-City, Arkansas to the late Alvie and Sadie (Gipson) Hall. He
is survived by one brother, Jerry Hall of Y-City, Arkansas; two nieces, Linda Stuart, Brenda Charlson; two
nephews, Mike Hall and Butch Carpenter. Jerome was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Alice (Mays)
Hall; one sister, Jo Ella Carpenter, and one niece, Carolyn Sells. Jerome's graveside funeral service was held
at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Chant Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas with Brother Charles Maxwell
officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Chang Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Jerome's pallbearers were Harvey Stuart, Mike
Hall, Dale Charlson, Rick Barnett, J.T. Rogers and Robert Slagle. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon,
Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
16 November 2005
LOYCE HALL
Loyce Hall, 81, of Live Oak passed away Friday, October 21, 2005 in the Suwannee Health Care Center,
Live Oak, FL after a long illness. The Suwanee County native was a bookkeeper and of the Baptist faith.
She lived in Waldron for several years and will be remembered as Loyce Giles, widow of B.A. "Jocko" Giles
who was co-owner of Waldron Furniture Mfg. Corp. until his death. Survivors include her husband, Jesse Hall
of Live Oak, FL; two step-daughters, Melody Alridge of DeLand, FL and Joy Herring of Valdosta, GA; one
step-son, Scott Hall of Seymour, TN; and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Daniels Memorial Chapel in Live Oak, FL with Rev. Quincy Simmons and Rev.
Justin Young officiating. Interment was in Rocky Sink Baptist Church in Live Oak. Daniels Funeral Home
of Live Oak was in charge of all arrangements.
The Waldron News
17 March 2010
ROBERT "BOB" HALL
Robert "Bob Hall, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in his home. He was a
retired City of Waldron employee. Robert is survived by one son Richard Hall and wife Cindy; two grandsons,
Kyle Hall of Ft. Henning, GA, Christopher Hall of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one great-grandson, Richard Owen
Hall of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one special friend Rocco and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Hall. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18,
2010 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Kirk Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral
Home. Pallbearers will be Gary Ashford, Jerald Plummer, Mark Ward, Kenneth Nevills, Keith Dedmon and
Glendale Sparks.
The Waldron News
16 July 2003
RUBY "LORETTA" CALLAHAN HALL
Ruby "Loretta" (Retta) Callahan Hall, 63, of Hanahan, South Carolina, wife of
Ralph Douglas "R.D." Hall, passed away July 14, 2003 at a local hospital. A
funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at Carolina
Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, burial to follow
in Carolina Memorial Park. Born October 25, 1939 in Scott County, Arkansas, she
was the daughter of the late Harry Callahan and Woodard Callahan. Mrs. Hall was
a homemaker and a former loan officer for Heritage Trust Credit Union. Mrs.
Hall was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her husband, Ralph "R.D."
Douglas of Hanahan; two daughters, Delisa T. McCoy and David of Charleston,
Nikki Hall Parker and her husband Ryan of Charleston. Flowers will be accepted
or memorial made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North
Canton, Ohio 44720. Carolina Memorial Funeral Home is serving the Hall family.
Scott County Times
4 October 2000
THOMAS HALL
Thomas Willard Hall, 53, of Helena, Arkansas died September 29,
2000 in Helena. Thomas was born October 14, 1946 to Albert and Velma
Hall. He was a graduate of Central High School in 1964, a manager of
Tri-County Fair, president of Tri-County fair association, 52nd Degree
Mason, former administrator of Phillips County jail and a member of
Helena-West Helena Jaycees, a deputy sheriff, member of Fairs and
Exposition and he was an avid duck hunter.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Stevens Hall of the home; one
son, James Hall of Waldron; one daughter, Rebecca Hall of Helena; one
brother, George Hall of Statsuma, Alabama; one sister, Patsy Melton of
London, Arkansas; his mother, Velma Hall of Helena; and one granddaughter,
Madison Hall of Waldron. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Donny Hall and James Hall and his father Albert Hall.
Services were held at 2 pm on Monday, October 2, 2000 at the
Roller-Citizens Chapel with the Reverend Jim Harrison officiating with
burial following at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena.
Pallbearers were Neal Byrd, Jim Hubbard, Jimmy Victory, Monty
McIntosh, Mark Lynn, Billy Ray Brogato, Dan Qualls and Jerry Howard.
The Waldron News
29 April 2009
JAMES HAMBLETON
(July 16, 1939 - April 21, 2009)
James Hambleton, 69, of Waldron, Arkansa passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 in a
Fayetteville hospital. Jim was born in Texhoma, Oklahoma. He was a member of Denton
Baptist Church and was a bus driver for the Waldron School District. He served in the
U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was a member of the Scott County Cruisers. He is
survived by three sons, James Hambleton of Garden City, Kansas, Jeff Hambleton of Peru,
Indiana, Tony Hambleton of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Betty Randle of Garden City,
Kansas; two brothers, Don Hambleton of Waldron, Arkansas, Richard Hambleton of Sanger,
Texas, and four grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Wanna Hambleton,
parents Virgil and Pauline Hambleton, one brother Virgil Hambleton, one sister Delma
Young. Funeral Service was at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with interment at the Gipson Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Tim Pulkrabek, James Randle, Harley McCurry, George
F. Crump, Colby Vanelli and Danny Hinchee.
Scott County Times
31 December 2003
WANNIE HAMBLETON
Waldron--Wannie Hambleton, 60, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 23,
in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired manager of Waldron Pizza Hut and a member of
Denton Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Kathern Thompson, her
father, Richard Dees, step-father, Burl Thompson and sister, Carolyn Davis. Funeral
services for Wannie Hambleton were held at 2:00 pm Friday, December 26 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Gipson Cemetery in Bates, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, James W.
Hambleton, Sr; one daughter, Bridget Larsen of Dallas, Texas; four sons, Ken and wife
Wendy Hambleton of Austin, Texas, James Jr. and wife Janet Hambleton of Springfield,
Missouri, Jeffrey and Anthony Hambleton both of Waldron, Arkansas; three sisters, Delma
Young of Waldron, Arkansas, Betty Randle of Garden City, Kansas, Donna Hess of Sharpe,
Kansas; three brothers, Thad Thompson of Winnsboro, Louisiana, Don and wife Cynthia
Hambleton of Waldron, Arkansas, Dick and wife Brenda Hambleton of Corpus Christi,
Texas; special aunt, Dorothy Coleman of Winnsboro, Louisiana; four grandchildren,
Aaron Cole Hambleton of Austin, Texas, Reva Ann Hambleton of Topeka, Kansas, Keven
Schaeffer of Kingsville, Texas and Robin Ellyson of Dallas, Texas.
The Waldron News
21 September 2011
CAMO ALAN HAMILTON
Camo Alan Hamilton, infant son of Marvin and Dana Hamilton of Parks, Arkansas went to be with the Lord
Friday, September 16, 2011 in Mena, Arkansas. Camo is survived by his parents, three sisters, Kristin Allen
of Waldron, Arkansas, Camryn and Kali Hamilton of Parks, Arkansas; one brother, William Cogburn of Parks,
Arkansas; maternal grandparents, Rickey and Beverly Hunt of Waldron, Arkansas; paternal grandparents, Wayne
Hamilton of Parks, Arkansas and Della Smith of Charleston, Arkansas; maternal great grandparents, Gene and
Madge Hunt of Waldron, Arkansas. Camo was preceded in death by his maternal great grandmother, Vera Sehorn;
cousin Wesley Horn and aunt, Sharon Carmean. Camo's funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September
19, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment was in the
Sehorn Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral HOme & Crematory in Waldron,
Arkansas. Pallbearers were Sam Allen and Darrell McDaniel.
The Waldron News
1 November 2006 & 8 November 2006
PAUL E. HAMLIN
Paul E. Hamlin, son of Lee and Edna (Thomas) Hamlin, was born Feb. 20, 1939 at the family farm
in the Honey Hill community of Stillwell, OK. He passed from death into eternal life after a
courageous battle with cancer at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 8 days. He served his country
proudly in the United States Army in Germany. he was a dedicated employee to the Kansas City
Southern Railroad. He also farmed, raising cattle and horses on the family farm in Honey Hill.
Paul retired in 1999, at which time he and Lynda moved to Howe. He enjoyed his role both as
husband, father and Papa. Paul met the Lord on Oct. 18, 2005 and was faithful to attend the First
Step of Faith Church in Poteau. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Boyd "Gabby"
Hamlin. He is survived by his faithful wife, Lynda, of the home in Howe; his daughters, Charla
Richards and husband Randy, Jodi Simmons and husband Jack and Paula "Sam" McCarter and husband
Randy; his grandchildren, Dustin Petree, Chad Richards, Eryn West, Spencer Simmons, Cody McCarter and
Cannon McCarter; and great-grandsons, Hunter and Austin Petree, all of Stillwell, Okla. Paul is also
survived by one brother, Bill Hamlin and wife Helen of Owasso, OK; five sisters, Effie Pettigrew,
Pearl Duck, Faye Isaacs and Juanita Miggletto, all of Stillwell, OK; two brothers-in-law, James
Lynch and wife Jeanette of Poteau and Glen Lynch and wife Pat of Wister; sister-in-law, Ann Pottridge
and husband Gary of Bates, aR; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. Funeral
service will be Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Christian Worship Center in Stillwell, OK,
with Bro. Leon Glenn officiating. Interment will follow at Honey Hill Cemetery under the direction of
Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Stillwell, OK.
The Waldron News
4 January 2006
SHELLI ANN "SELF" HAND
Shelli Ann "Self" Hand, 40, of Aurora, CO, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2005 in Aurora, CO. She was
a software tester. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Wayne Self. Funeral service was at 2:00
p.m. Tuesday, January 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 her husband, Ronnie Hand of
the home; four daughters, Elizabeth Davis of Aurora, CO, Emily Davis of Aurora, CO, Anna Black of Littleton,
CO and Rachel Witt of Aurora, CO; two sisters, Amy Lester of Fort Smith, AR and Carrie Self-Dowdy of Van
Buren, AR; three brothers, Darin Self of Fort Smith, AR, John Self of Van Buren, AR and Thomas Rotenberry
of Greenwood, AR; mother, Jo Ann Rotenberry of Greenwood, AR; paternal grandparents, Ruth and Bill Self of
Waldron, AR.
The Waldron News
19 November 2003
TRIXIE HANEY
Trixie Haney, 83, of Heavener, OK died Monday, November 17, 2003 in Poteau,
OK. She was a long time resident of the area, member of the Big Creek Baptist
Church and Haw Creek Quilting Club. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Dowden Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Reichert
Cemetery in Heavener, OK under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of
Heavener. She is survived by three sisters, Laura Wofford of Webbers Falls,
OK, Faye Mayo of Tulsa, OK and Estell of Shawnee, OK; two brothers, George
Dedmon of Salina, OK and L.D. Dedmon of Tulsa, OK; several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Haney and three
brothers.
The Waldron News
11 January 2012
MARTHA ELVINA HANKINS
Martha Elvina Hankins, 76, of McAlester, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012. She was a long time
resident of Waldron and served as County Clerk for several years. She was a life long member of the Mt. Moriah
Church. Martha leaves behind two daughters, Melissa Honel of Canadian, Oklahoma, Cindy Taylor-Qualls of Memphis,
Tennessee; one son, Charles E. Hankins, Jr., eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral and
visitation dates and times have not been decided.
The Waldron News
21 April 2004
JOE O. HANNA, JR.
Joe Hanna passed away at home, surrounded by the family that loved him and he loved, on April
14, 2004. He was 82. He was a tough, quiet, gentle, loving man. He was born in Gainesville,
Texas on September 23, 1924, the oldest child of Joe o. and Lillie (Martin) Hanna. In life,
he helped deine and was defined by, the Greatest Generation. He endured the Great Depression
as a young man, helping his family farm in hardscrabble East Texas. he joined the Army in
September, 1941. he was trained for artillery and, in that capacity, witnessed the surprise
attack on Pearl Harbor from nearby Schofield Barracks. he remained in the Pacific Theater until
he volunteered for flight school in early 1944. He arrived at Fort Hood, Texas among the flood
of volunteers that were mostly reassigned to infantry. He was trained to administer field
hospitals and spent the remainder of the war working in the 119th General Hospital in England
that treated wounded from the European theater. He was discharged in late summer 1945, shortly
after VE day. After the war he met Gracie Beatrice "Bea" (Hunt) Hanna, the love of his life, and
married her on September 14, 1946 in Mena, Arkansas. He moved west from rural Arkansas, first to
California and then in 1954 to Springfield, Oregon. He worked for and retired from Weyerhauser's
Springfield timber operations. He spent 24 years as a timber faller. He moved to Lakeside, Oregon in
1988 after retirement and fished, watched the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed his family. He moved to
Salem, Oregon in 2003 to be nearer to his children. He is survived by Bea Hanna, his wife of 57
years; his children, George Owens (wife Mary) of Bend, OR, Jean McKinney of Astoria; Joe T. Hanna
(wife Judy) of Eugene, Gresielda "GR" Castillo of Salem, and Gordon Hanna of Salem; nine grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Jim Hanna, Willis "Butch" Hanna and
Jerry Hanna, all of Waldron, Arkansas; and sisters Betty Byford of Boles, AR, Billie Cox of Fort
Smith, AR, Joyce Byford of Waldron, AR and Peggy Collins of Paragould, AR. There was a graveside
service at Springfield Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Oregon. His family will miss the twinkle in
his eye and the mischief in his grin.
Scott County Times
20 August 2003
KENNY HANNA
Waldron--Kenneth Bryan Hanna was born December 12, 1960 in Paragould, Arkansas
and died Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort
Smith at the age of 42 years, 8 months and 1 day. Kenny married Carolyn Davis
on August 1, 1980 and they happily made their home near Waldron their entire
married life. He loved his Lord, his family, being a farmer and playing music
with all his friends. Kenny was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church but
for the last 20 months had made Waldron Free Will Baptist his church home. While
there, he was a beloved member of The Lighthouse Gospel Singers where he played
his fiddle and doghouse bass. He was a former employee of Waldron Tractor, the
State Highway Department, and former owner of Hanna Shavings. He and Carolyn own
Redbud Valley Farm and for 16 years have grown pullets for OK Farms. Besides
playing music, there wasn't anything he loved doing more than growing chickens
and taking care of his cows. Services were held Saturday, August 16 at Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mike Galinato and Brother Pat Ray Biggs officiating.
Burial was at Square Rock Cemetery near his home in Waldron. He was preceded in
death by his son, Christopher; and all his grandparents, Joe and Lillie Hanna, Ray
and Helen Fortson and Lillie Fortson, formerly of Monette, Arkansas. He is survived
by his wife and best friend of 23 years, Carolyn; his son, Michael, 9; his parents,
Jim and Lea (Fortson) Hanna of Waldron; his mother-in-law, Lorene Davis of Waldron;
a sister, Elainea and Joe Allen of Parks; one brother, James and Ginger Hanna of
Fort Smith; nephews, Brad Davis, Brian Davis, Jimmy Hanna, Charlie Allen and Indy
Luther; nieces, Belinda Davis, Traci Davis, Jenny Hanna, Hannah Allen and Montana
Hanna; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of dear friends. Pallbearers
were Brian Davis, Brad Davis, Darwin Bickfor, John Barry Laird, Bill Needham and
Glen Dale Sparks. Honorary pallbearers were Burl Williams, James Hogge, Bill
Sanders, Harry McMahan, David Powell, Steve Flemming and Stan Brewer. Memorial
contributions may be made to Scott County's Relay for Life team Kenny's Krusaders/
Charlie's Angels (account at Chambers Bank), Square Rock Cemetery Fund or the
Gideon Bible Ministry c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, AR 72958.
His wonderful fellow classmates of the Waldron High School Class of 1979 have also
set up a Michael Ray Hanna Educational Fund for his son's college education at
Community National Bank in Waldron.
Scott County Times
21 March 2001
WYNEMA HANNA
Wynema Hanna, 86, of Hemet, California, formerly of Mansfield died
March 11, 2001 in Hemet. She was a homemaker and a Baptist and the widow
of Kermit Hanna.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, March 15, 2001 in the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Forest Park Cemetery
in Fort Smith.
She is survived by one daughter, Melba Stugart of Hemet, California;
one son, Jack Hanna of Newberry Springs, California; one brother, Lister
Stinebaugh of Dayton, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Billy Stugart and
Jennifer Casseli; four great-grandchildren, Heather and Stephanie Stugart
and Catelin and Michael Casseli.
Scott County Times
2 July 2003
GERALD HAPTONSTALL
Waldron--Gerald Vinson Haptonstall, 32, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday,
June 24, 2003 in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was a construction worker, a Baptist
and is preceded in death by his son Jerry Jr. A private funeral service will
be held with burial at Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. [Copied as written.] He
is survived by his wife, Stephanie; one daughter, Selena of the home; parents,
Lonny & Bonnie Haptonstall of Waldron; one sister, Lori Gilliam of Sioux City,
Iowa; two brothers, Mark Haptonstall of Ft. Smith and Tim Haptonstall of Dallas,
Texas.
The Waldron News
June 10, 1998
BERNICE DIANA HARBERSON
Bernice Diana Harberson, 86, of Waldron, died Thursday, June 5, 1998
in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of Boles
Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Bush Cemetery near
Waldron.
Survivors include five sons: Bobby Harberson, of Boles, Billy
Harberson, of Pensacola, Florida, Kenneth Harberson, of Cabot, Charles
Harberson, of Searcy, and Douglas Harberson, of Houston, Texas; 12
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bill Slagle, Troy House, Carl Reed, Wally Strother,
James Russell and Allen Stovall. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Harberson
and Tommy Williams. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
7 December 2011
BOBBY DELL HARBERSON
Bobby Dell Harberson of Boles, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, December 2, 2011 in a
Waldron nursing home. Bobby was born December 17, 1931 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Loyd Delmore Harberson
and Bernice Diane (Lester) Harberson. Bobby was 79 years, 11 months and 16 days old. Bobby was the oldest of five
boys. In his early years Bobby loved to fly remote controlled air planes. On December 22, 1954 he married the love
of his life Erma Cates Harberson. They were married for 54 years when Erma went to be with the Lord in July 2009.
Bobby retired from the Air Force on February 1, 1971. During his tenure in the Air Force he was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was assigned to Headquarters 2854 air base wing at Tinker Air Force
Base in Oklahoma. He was also stationed at Kelly Air Force Base in Texas, Headquarters European Security Region in
Germany with the rank of Technical Sergeant. After his retirement, Bobby loved fishing and had it down to an art. His
favorite fishing hole was the Waldron City Lake. He loved going to the Parks Senior Center every day and playing
dominoes with all his friends. Bobby was a faithful member of Boles Southern Baptist Church. Bobby received commendation
for his dedication and commitment to the maintenance and upkeep of the church grounds since the establishment of the
church. On behalf of the church May 22, 2011 was proclaimed as Bobby Harberson Day. Bobby leaves behind to cherish his
memory, three daughters, Annette Sims of Boles, Arkansas, Diana Cox and husband Roy of Rudy, Arkansas and Linda Duran
and husband Jerry of Waldron, Arkansas and one son, Robert Harberson and wife Diane of Aurora, Colorado. Grandpa will be
greatly missed by eight granddaughters, Nikki Buckles, Morena Howell, Stephanie Bock, April Cox, Maryssa Harberson, Rebecca
Harberson, Brittany Herberson, and Kelli Wagner. Also going to miss grandpa will be three grandsons, Christopher Cox,
Kyle Harberson and Jerry Duran, Jr. Grandpa has also touched the lives of his great grandchildren, Colton Maby, Shawn
Cox, Jaren Howell, Dakota Beck, Amanda Duran and Lucy Duran. Bobby is also survived by four brothers, Billy Harberson
and wife Dora of Pensacola, Florida, Kenneth Harberson and wife Brenda of Cabot, Arkansas, Charles Harberson of Searcy,
Arkansas and Douglas Harberson and wife Barbara of The Woodlands, Texas. Bobby's going home service will be Wednesday,
December 7, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phillip Scantling and Jerry Duran
officiating. Interment will follow in the Buffalo Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Bobby's pallbearers will be Pat Ray Biggs, Eddie Atnip,
Justin Cole, Bob Slagle, Don Wright and Albert Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Slagle, Tommy Harberson and
Tommy Williams. Bobby's visitation was held Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Bobby's family received friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral
home.
The Waldron News
15 July 2008
ERMA REA HARBERSON
September 21, 1931 - July 6, 2009
Erma Rea Harberson, 77, of Boles, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2009
in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired postal worker, a member of the Boles Volunteer Fire
Department and a Girl Scout leader. Erma was a member of the Boles Southern Baptist Church, and
had been a member since the church was built. She enjoyed working in the church where she served
as a Sunday school secretary, and helped in many other areas of the church. Erma is survived by
her husband Bobby Harberson of the home; son Robert Harberson and wife Diane; daughters Annette
Sims, Diana Cox and husband Roy, and Linda Duran and husband Jerry; 13 grandchildren; 5 great
grandchildren; one sister Wanda Williams and husband Tommy. Funeral Service was 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 9, 2009 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Buffalo Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Bill Slagle,
Bob Slagle, Tommy Harberson, Pat Ray Biggs, Albert Rogers and Chuck Wright.
The Waldron News
3 August 2005
WILMA MAE HARBERSON
Wilma Mae Harberson, 92, of Waldron,Arkansas died Tuesday, July 25, 2005 in her home.
She was a Baptist. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2005 at Bush
Church with burial at Bush Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Nell Hunicutt of
Gravelly, Arkansas; one sister, Honor Bunt of McCray, Arkansas; one brother, Carthel
Hughes of Waldron, Arkansas; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers
were Shawn Green, Mike Sayre, Eric Green, Aaron Green, John Ferguson and Bobby Harberson.
Honorary pallbearers were Stephen Sayre and Ron Sayre.
The Waldron News
June 10, 1998
NADINE ALEXANDER HARDIN
Nadine Alexander Hardin, 74, of Poteau, Oklahoma died Friday, June
5, 1998 at her residence. She was a former resident of Heavener and a
member of the Perry Chapel Baptist Church.
Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 1998 at
Memorial Park in Heavener, Oklahoma.
Survivors include one son, Raymond Grimes, of Fayetteville,
Arkansas; two sisters: Beulah Raley, of Poteau, Oklahoma and Jean Hall,
of Waldron; one sister-in-law, Wanda Alexander, of Poteau, Oklahoma; two
grandchildren: Teresa Turner and Brenda Collins; several nieces and
nephews and three great-grandchildren.
Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma was in charge of
arrangements.
Scott County Times
18 December 2002
ROBERT HARDIN
Robert Leroy Hardin, age 63, of Needmore, Arkansas,
passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2002 in his home.
He was born October 25, 1939, in Atoka, Oklahoma,
to the late Roy Lawrence Hardin and the late Edith Self
Hardin. He was united in marriage to Linda Wray. Mr. Hardin
was the District Representative for Pacific Gas and Electric.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Waldron Lodge, a Shriner,
a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Order of
the Eastern Star. He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Hardin was sent for cremation. A memorial service
was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 3 pm at the
Ouachita Mountain Missionary Baptist Church in Needmore
with Brother George Crump officiating. Arrangements were
made under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home
of Mena.
He is survived by his wife Linda Hardin of Needmore,
Arkansas; one son Robert J. and his wife Teresa Hardin of
Needmore, Arkansas; two brothers, Billy Joe Hardin and
John Hardin both of Gilroy, California and one grandson,
Tucker Lawrence Hardin of Needmore, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
14 May 2003
EDGAR HARP
Edgar James (E.J.) Harp, 76, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Saturday, Mary 10,
2003 near Mansfield. He was a resident of County Road 203 where he was born
and raised. He loved his family home place so much he took over the family
farm and became an avid farmer and cattle rancher. He was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Mansfield where he took an active role for over
forty years.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at the
Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in
Mansfield, arrangements made under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Mansfield.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille; three daughters, Anna Lou Graves of
Abbott, Arkansas, Lavonn Thompson of Mansfield and Elaine Greene of Ft.
Smith; two sons, Billy E. Harp of Bakersfield, California and Johnny J.
Harp of Hartford, Arkansas; two sisters, Loeva Simpson of Ft. Smith, and
Nona Lee Little of Mansfield; fourteen grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bruce Pyles, Floyd Coward, Stuart Gowin, Brooks Godwin,
Eddie Jo Wooten and Dorell Elmore. Honorary pallbearers were Senior Adult
Mens Searchers Sunday School Class.
The Waldron News
Sept 2, 1998
ELSIE EARL HARRINGTON
Elsie Earl Harrington, 80, of Bienville, Louisiana, died Monday,
August 24, 1998 in a Ruston, Louisiana hospital. She was a homemaker and
a Methodist.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29 in Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in
Waldron.
Survivors include three daughters: Shirley Haga, of California,
Margie Sue Bottoms, of Bienville, Louisiana and Wanda Bobo, of Ratcliff;
five sons: Earl Stanley Bottoms, of Nashville, Tennessee, Bobby Ray
Bottoms, of California, Arthur Lewis Bottoms, of Conroe, Texas, Ronnie
Bottoms, of Boston, Massachusetts and Larry Allen Moore, of California;
two sisters: Barbara Huston, of Waldron and Betty Jo Lee, of Waldron;
several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Brian Bottoms, Robert Bobo, Ralph Cherry, Chris
Bobo, Alan Brown and Adam Bobo.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
August 26, 1998
ELSIE EARL HINES HARRINGTON
Elsie Earl Hines Harrington, formerly of Waldron, passed away on
Monday, August 24, 1998 at Ruston, Louisiana.
She is the daughter of the late Emmett E. Hines, of Waldron.
Funeral services are pending, internment will be at the Pilot Prairie
Cemetery in Waldron.
The Waldron News
5 August 2009
AUDREY LOIS HARRIS
January 22, 1924 - July 29, 2009
Audrey Lois Harris, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in a
Waldron nursing home. Audrey is survived by her son Kenneth Harris and wife Karen of Waldron,
Arkansas; four grandchildren, Donnie Joe and wife Angie Hill, Theresa and husband Carl Long,
Tonya and husband Guy Harris, Amber and husband Rusty Craig; six great grandchildren and two
great great grandchildren. Audrey is preceded in death by her husband Marion Harris, daughter
Carolyn Jo Hill and son-in-law Donald Gene Hill. Graveside service was 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 31,
2009 at the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Rusty Craig, Carl Long, Guy Harris, Josh Edwards, Quinton Tallmadge and Donnie
Joe Hill.
The Waldron News
8 November 2006
GUY DEWAYNE HARRIS
Guy Dewayne Harris, 48, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 3, 2006
in a Waldron, Arkansas hospital. He was a construction worker, a logger and of the
Baptist faith. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at the Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Lower Center Point Cemetery under the direction
of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Harris of the home; one
daughter, Myra Crump and husband George of Waldron, Arkansas; one son, Mark Harris and
wife Tiffany of Waldron, AR; three step children, Trista Richmond of Waldron, AR, J.D. Cox
of Waldron, AR and Kelley Cox of Waldron, AR; four grandchildren, Cameron Harris, Carley
Harris, Clayton Crump and Ben Crump; his mother, Ruby Harris of Waldron, AR; one sister,
Alice Carmack and husband David of Oden, AR; one niece, Crystal Hill and husband Carl;
four nephews, Bucky Harris, Guy M. Harris, Logan Harris and Calan Carmack; one great niece,
Kirsten Hill; one great nephew, Jacob Hill; one sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Harris. He was
preceded in death by his father, Guy Junior Harris and one brother, Clyde Lee Harris, Sr.
Pallbearers were Rusty Craig, Logan Harris, J.D. Newberry, Mark Harris, George Crump, Mark
Oliver, Greg Davis and Guy Harris. Honorary pallbearers were J.D. Cox, William Owens, Buck
Harris, Junior Newman, J.C. Helms, Roger Leeper, J.T. Helms, Calan Carmack, Carl Hill,
Jeremy Metcalf and Jerry Bobby Metcalf.
The Waldron News
7 March 2007
HELEN CAVINESS HARRIS
Helen Caviness Harris, born November 14, 1910 in Gravelly, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday,
February 28, 2007 in a Dardanelle, Arkansas nursing home. She was the wife of the late Fred E.
Harris and the daughter of an early pioneer Yell County family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Caviness of
Gravelly, Arkansas. She was a Waldron resident for 66 years. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Good Morning Group. She served as treasurer for
several years for the United Methodist Women. She attended the Academy at Central College in Conway,
Arkansas for two years, and then transferred to the University of Central Arkansas also in Conway. She
was a charter member of the Waldron Garden Club and served as president for 4 years. She organized the
Junior Garden Club of Waldron and served as their sponsor. She enjoyed playing Bridge and belonged to
the same club from 1933 to 1955. She taught school in Gravelly, her first year and then in Forester where
she met Fred. They were married in 1933 and celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 1983. Helen and Fred
didn't have any children, but they do have a foster son, Shane Bennoch, who Fred met in Ireland when Shane
was 4 years old. They kept in touch with him and his family until Shane was 18 years old then he came (to)
live with them. He is now a Doctor in Boliver, Missouri. He has two children Shannon of Seattle, Washington
and Kevin of Fayetteville, Arkansas. She has many nieces and nephews, Georgiana Tatum, Betty Grace Brown,
Virginia Ann Bobrick, Bob Caviness, Fred Burnett, Jr., W.E. Stevenson, Bette Newborn, Bill Cox, Emily Gilbert,
Susan Richmond, Patsy Vaughn and Sally Butler; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment
following at the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
18 August 2010
JOYCE HARRIS
Joyce Harris, 68, Huntington, Arkansas passed from this life Thursday, Augst 12, 2010 in a Fort Smith
hospital. Joyce was born October 4, 1941 in Pocola, Oklahoma to the late Cecil Odeas Kannady and Dennie
Myrtle (Clay) Kannady. She worked at Bost in Witcherville, Arkansas. Joyce is survived by one son, Mark
Harris and wife Sherry of Huntington, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Chase Harris, Jarrett Harris, Bethany
Redmon, Caleb Redmon; one sister, Dovie Jenkins of Waco, Texas; three brothers, Elton Kannady of Arkoma,
Oklahoma, Hilton Kannady of Pocola, Oklahoma, Allen Kannady of Pocola, Oklahoma. Joyce's funeral service was
held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the Huntington First Assembly of God with Rev. Randy Cauthran
officiating. Interment was in the Huntington Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan
Harris, one son, Lyndell Harris. Pallbearers will be Shannon Kannady, Sheldon Kannady, Allen Kannady,
Eric Kannady, William Walker and Jimmy Harris.
Scott County Times
31 January 2001
MARION HARRIS
Marion Harris, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, January 26, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired
sawmill worker, a veteran of WWII and a Pentecostal. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Lois Harris, one daughter
Carolyn Jo and son-in-law Donald G. Hill of Waldron, Arkansas, one son,
Kenneth E. and daughter-in-law Karren Harris of Waldron, Arkansas, six
sisters, Cleo Wiles of Ochelata, Oklahoma, Emma Barringer of Bartlesville,
Oklahoma, Frankie Thacker of Howe, Oklahoma, Mollie Liska of Pine Bluff,
Arkansas, Eva King of Heavener, Oklahoma, and Lavonne Dehart of Heavener,
Oklahoma, four grandchildren, Donald J. Hill, Teresa Long, Tonya Parson,
Amber Harris, all of Waldron, Arkansas, eight great-grandchildren, Darlynda,
Wendi, Calvin, Tyler, Lanie, Dennis, Amanda and Jason.
A graveside service was held Monday, January 29, 2001 at 2:00 pm
with burial at Duncan Cemetery, Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Pallbearers were Donald J. Hill, Carl Long, Frank Parsons, Rusty
Craig, John Kuhlman, David Jett and Robert Jett.
Scott County Times
6 December 2000
NOLAN HARRIS
Nolan Ray Harris, 56, of Huntington, died December 1, 2000 at his
home in Huntington. He was of the Assembly of God faith and was preceded
in death by his son, Lyndell Harris.
Funeral services were December 4, 2000 at Huntington Assembly of God
Church in Huntington with burial at Huntington City Cemetery under the
direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; one son, Mark Harris of Mansfield;
four [only 3 listed] sisters, Irma Hunt, Nova Powell, and Shirley Walker all
of Huntington; four brothers, Billy, Bobby and Johnny Harris all of Huntington
and Dolan Harris of Morrow, AR; two grandchildren, Chase and Jarrett Harris
of Mansfield. Pallbearers were Eric, Allen, Shannon and Sheldon Kannady, Robert
Horne and Jerry Gossett.
The Waldron News
4 February 2009
RUBY ALICE HARRIS
Ruby Alice Harris, 75, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 1, 2009 in Waldron, Arkansas. She was
born June 3, 1933 to Clyde and Lily Leeper in Hon, Arkansas. Ruby worked as a cook for the Waldron School
System for 20 years. When she retired from the school system she went to work for the Area Agency on Aging
for another 10 years. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Alice and David Carmack; a daughter-in-
law, Mary Harris and husband Harold; two granddaughters, Crystal and Carl Hill, Myra and George Crump;
five grandsons, Bucky Harris, Guy and Tonya Harris, Calan Carmack, Mark and Tiffany Harris, Logan and
Jacque Harris; 7 great grandchildren, Jacob Hill, Kirstin Hill, Owen Hill, Cameron Harris, Carley Harris,
Clayton and Benjamin Crump. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Guy Jr. Harris, her parents
Clyde and Lily Leeper, two sons, Clyde Lee Harris and Guy Dewayne Harris, brother Pete Leeper, and sister
Annie Helms. Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 5, 2009 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel
with interment in the Center Point Cemetery in Hon, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 6:00 pm thru 8:00 pm at the Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Calan Carmack, Mark Harris, Logan Harris, Guy Harris, Rusty Craig, J.D. Newberry,
George Crump and Clayton Crump. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Hill, Jr. Newman, Danny Newman, J.C.
Helms, J.T. Helms, Jim Wilmath, Bucky Harris, Willy Newman, Roger Leeper, Ronnie Smith, Raymond Dale
Clopton and Jimmy Graham.
The Waldron News
Sept 23, 1998
WILLIAM P. (BILL) HARRIS, JR.
William P. (Bill) Harris, Jr., 78, of Waldron, died Thursday,
September 17,1998 in his home. He was retired from Harris Motor Company,
a life-time member of Waldron First Baptist Church, a member of Blue
Lodge #132 having received his 50 year pin last year, Western Arkansas
Scottish Rite, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of Schmitar Shrine. Mr.
Harris was a naval aviator during World War II and received two
presidential citations, having flown missions from two famous aircraft
carriers, the "Bunker Hill" and "Essex". He was a recipient of the
Distinguished Flying Cross Medal and attained the rank of Lieutenant. He
was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeff Richmond.
Memorial service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19 in
Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at a later date in the National
Cemetery in Fort Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; three daughters and
their husbands: Susan and Johnny Richmond, of Glenwood, Patsy and Charlie
Vaughan, of Waldron and Sally and Jim Butler, of Sulphur Springs, Texas;
one sister, Ida M. Stevenson, of Little Rock, four grandchildren: John
Patrick Richmond, of Kansas City, Missouri, Will Vaughan, of Fort Smith,
Charlie Vaughan, of Waldron and Savanna Vaughan, of Waldron; two great-
grandchildren: Reece Vaughan and Jackson Richmond.
Honorary pallbearers were Waldron First Baptist Church Adult 4
Sunday school class.
Memorial contributions may be made to Waldron First Baptist Bus
Fund, Waldron Methodist Church, The Gideons, Duncan Cemetery in care of
Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron AR or charity of donor's choice.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
July 1, 1998
BILLY L. HARRISON
Billy L. Harrison, 66, of Huntington, died Saturday, June 27, 1998
in a local hospital. He was a retired saw mill worker.
Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July I at
Dawson Cemetery in Milltown, Arkansas.
Survivors include his wife, Betty, and one brother, Robert Harrison,
of Mansfield. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
15 September 2004
EDNA ELIZABETH GRAY HARRISON
Edna Elizabeth Gray Harrison, 89, of Waldron passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2004 in
North Little Rock.She was born January 2, 1915 in Bates to Thomas J. Gray and Beulah Ann
Bethal Gray. She was preceded in death by her husband Claud W. Harrison; one brother,
Thomas J. Gray, Jr., and one sister, Cordelia Matthews. She is survived by her daughters,
Claudia J. Hamilton and her husband Jack of Little Rock and JoAnn Richmond and her husband
Andy of North Little Rock; four grandchildren, Keith Hamilton and his wife Laura, Todd
Richmond and his wife Leanna, Chad Richmond and his wife Lisa, and Jonathan Richmond and
his wife Lauren; and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Jean
Roderick of Houston, Texas; one brother, Buddy Gray of Waldron and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Harrison attended Waldron schools and Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. She
spent her working career as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Eastern Star, Garden Club and
Bridge Club. She was a longtime member of Waldron Methodist Church and taught a children's
Sunday School Class. Her interests included fishing, cooking, flower gardening and feeding
the many birds in her yard. She loved being with children -- especially her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She enjoyed caring for them, playing with them, and watching them grow.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all. A memorial service was
held Friday, September 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home followed by
burial at Duncan Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Baptist Memorial
Hospital in North Little Rock for their care and kindness. Memorials may be made to the
Waldron Methodist Church or Alzheimer's Arkansas at 10411 West Markham, Suite 130, Little
Rock, Arkansas 72205-1409.
The Waldron News
29 August 2007
INA MAE HARRISON
Ina Mae Harrison, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church. Funeral service will be
2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007 at the Waldron First Baptist Church with interment in the Duncan
Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Zondra Ramey
and husband James of Mt. View, AR; two sons, Eddie Harrison of Waldron, AR and George Harrison and wife
Janey of Scranton, AR; six grandchildren, Marsha Ross of Charleston, AR, Brad Harrison of Plainview, AR,
Chris Harrison of Fayetteville, AR, Allen Harrison of Scranton, AR, John Ramey of Tuscaloosa, AL and
LeeAnn Farmer of Arley, AL; six (great) grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be
Wednesday, August 29, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
1 April 2009
JUANITA HARRISON
Nov. 23, 1917-March 30, 2009
Juanita Harrison, 91, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 in a Ft. Smith hospital.
She was a homemaker. She is survived by one son Jimmy Harrison of Greenwood, AR; son-in-law Bill Hutchens;
four grandchildren Kevin Harrison, Ray Harrison, Russell Hutchens and Donnie Wayne Hutchens; 3 great
grandchildren Conner Harrison, Ashley Harrison, Sam Hutchens and one great-great grandchild. She is
preceded in death by her husband Harley Harrison, daughter Brenda Hutchens and son Larry Harrison. Funeral
Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the Haw Creek Baptist Church with interment in the
Square Rock Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral HOme of Waldron. Pallbearers will be Jack Yancy,
Lenny Lott, Freddie Ridenhour, Stuart Byford, Mike Stringer and Donnie Owen.
Scott County Times
1 May 2002
LARRY HARRISON
Larry Don Harrison, 62, of Waldron died Thursday, April 25, 2002
in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired farmer and the owner of Harrison
Contractors and a member of the Winfield Baptist Church. He was preceded
in death by his father, Harley Harrison and a sister, Brenda Hutchens.
Memorial services were held at 2 pm Saturday, April 27, 2002 at the
Waldron United Methodist Church under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home.
He is survived by his wife Mary Sue; two daughters, Debbie
Harrison of Mustang, Oklahoma and Shara Saucier of Fort Smith; one step-
daughter, Nicole Falconer of Waldron; three sons, Jalon, Allen and Logan
Falconer of the home; his mother, Juanita Harrison of Waldron; one
brother, Jimmy Harrison of Greenwood, Arkansas; three grandchildren;
and his aunt and uncle Huston and Della Beaty of Waldron.
The Waldron News
22 April 2009
MADISON JANE HARRISON
April 15, 2009 - April 15, 2009
Madison Jane Harrison, infant daughter of Whitney Justice and Brandon Harrison passed from
this life on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in a Mena, Arkansas hospital. Madison is survived in
addition to her parents, by her maternal grandfather, Brian Justice of Waldron, Arkansas,
paternal grandmother, Vickie Slater of Waldron, paternal grandfather, James Harrison of Texas,
maternal great grandmother, Carolyn Jane Burnett of Waldron, Arkansas, maternal great grandfather,
Larry Justice and his wife Gaylene of waldron, Arkansas, maternal great-great grandmother, Maxine
Cheesman of Waldron, Arkansas, paternal great grandparents, James Harrison, Sr. and Edith Hirth, maternal
great-great grandfather, Charlie Justice of Booneville, Arkansas; one aunt and three uncles. She was
preceded in death by a maternal grandmother, Seliea Justice and paternal grandparents Barbara and
Lee Jo Slater. Madison's funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Heritage Memorial
Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Free officiating with interment in the Pilot Prairie Cemetery
under the direction of the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Lance Justice, Shane
Justice, Tyler Dickens and Bobby Hancock.
Scott County Times
24 January 2001
PAULINE HARRISON
Pauline Harrison, 83, of Huntington, Arkansas [died] on Wednesday,
January 17, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, a member
of the Huntington United Methodist Church for 65 years, a member of the
Huntington Cemetery Association and the widow of Edward Harrison, Jr.
Funeral services were held at 10 am on Saturday, January 20, 2001
at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Arkansas with burial at
Huntington City Cemetery in Huntington under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Reed of Mansfield; one son,
Paul Harrison of Keller, Texas; one sister, Leona Repass of Huntington;
4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Johnny Repass, Charles Repass, Donald Williams,
Joe Bonds, Larry Waggoner, Winston Waggoner and John Reed.
The Waldron News
10 August 2011
ROY GLEN HARRISON
Roy Glen Harrison, age 78, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, August 7, 2011 at his home
surrounded by his family. Roy Glen was born June 26, 1933 to the late Roy and Edith Harrison. Roy Glen was
retired from the Waldron Furniture Factory and was a cattle farmer for many years. He was a member of the
Temple Baptist Church of Waldron, Arkansas. Roy Glen is survived by his wife Doris of 59 years; two sons Glen
Harrison and wife Wanda of Hon, Arkansas, Danny Harrison and wife Carla of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Betty
Smith and husband Melvin of Waldron, Arkansas; one brother Bob Harrison of Waldron, Arkansas; two grandsons
Doug Harrison of Woodbury, Tennessee, Greg Harrison of Waldron, Arkansas; one granddaughter Shawna Harrison of
Waldron, Arkansas; one great grandson Dylan Harrison of Waldron, Arkansas, and a host of many other family and
friends. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by one sister Wanda Underwood. Roy Glen's funeral
service was Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Temple Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev.
Jack Smith officiating. Interment followed at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being
entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. His pallbearers were Dylan
Harrison, Arnold Williams, Paul Williams, James Smith, David Harrison and Lester Smith, Jr. Roy's visitation was
Monday, August 8, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home where the family will
receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Waldron News
21 July 2004
JOHN ROBERT HART
Word was received here of the death of John Robert Hart. He was born January 31,
1897 in Waldron,Arkansas. He passed away Friday, July 2, 2004, Muskogee, Oklahoma
at the age of 107. Funeral services were held at the United Pentecostal Church in
Okemah, Oklahoma on Tuesday, July 6 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Bill Shirel officiating.
Interment was at Likowski Cemetery in Pharoah, Oklahoma with the funeral directed
by Parks Brothers Funeral Home of Okemah, Oklahoma. Uncle John was born in Waldron,
Arkansas. His mother died at his birth. He said an aunt took care of him at the
beginning. He weighed only two and a half pounds at birth but was destined to live
in three centuries. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church and the American
Legion. He served his country with the United States Army during World War I. He left
Waldron at age 13 to go to Okemah to work on a farm. In fact he proved to be a man of
the soil until retirement. Even growing large patches of vegetables after he moved into
town. He came back to Waldron, for a time where he married his first wife. They had a
son, J.C. Hart. That marriage failed. He and his young son headed back to Oklahoma and
the farm. Working on the same farm was a family by the name of Martin. They had a
daughter, Myrtle, who also worked there. Like the Biblical story of Ruth and Boaz, John
wanted to make her work a little easier and worked harder to do this. As they became
better acquainted they found they had other things in common. Each had a previous
marriage and each had a child. On March 16, 1966, John, 49, and Myrtle, age
23, were married. Besides his parents, Thomas Allen Hart and Rose M. (Dipboye) Hart and
several siblings, John is preceded in death by two sons and one daughter. He is survived
by his wife, Myrtle of 57 years, seven sons and four daughters, 28 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The Waldron News
1 March 2000
JOANN ALINE HARVEY
JoAnn Aline Harvey, 56, of Hartford, Arkansas died Monday,
February 28, 2000 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member
of the Packsaddle Church.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 29 at
Packsaddle Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by three daughters, Liz Jamison of Sand
Springs, OK, Dawn Deaton of Hartford, AR and Laura Hyde of Hartford,
AR; two sons, James Harvey and Larry Harvey both of Waldron; her
mother, Effie Beck of Tulsa, OK; two sisters, Martha Probes of
Tulsa, OK and Debra Ballew of Oak Hurst, OK; four brothers, Larry
Newman of Sapulpa, OK, Rick Newman of Bixby, OK, Johnny Newman of
Sapulpa, OK and Steve Newman of Tulsa, OK; and 17 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Don Rogers, Allan Plowman, Brian Justice,
William Himes and Bradley Himes.
The Waldron News
2 February 2011
ELLA NORTON HARVILL
Ella Norton Harvill, age 83, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at her home. She was born
February 3, 1927 in Waldron to the late Fred and Paralee Barnard Norton. Mrs. Harvill was preceded in
death by her husband, Jesse Harvill; one son, Jerry Harvill; four brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Harvill
is survived by one son, Ronald Harvill of Pine Bluff; one sister, Lorene Norton Davis of Waldron; three
grandchildren, Angela Harvill, Terry Harvill and Melanie Cahill; four great grandchildren, one great-great
grandchild. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Oak Park Free Will Baptist Church.
The Waldron News
21 November 2007
BETTY E. HARWELL
Betty Harwell, age 76 of Muskogee died on Saturday, November 17th, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital
in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services was held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 at the
Southeast Baptist Church in Muskogee with Reverend Monty Baggett officiating. Burial was at 3:30
p.m. at the Untington Cemetery in Huntington, Arkansas. Betty was born to John Frederick and Rose
Lee (Bryant) Floyd on April 9, 1931 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Betty moved to Muskogee, Oklahom in
1966 from Checotah. She was a member of the Southeast Baptist Church in Muskogee and she worked as
the church secretary for 11 years. Betty was married to Jim Harwell for over 43 years. Prior to
Jim's death in 1993, Betty worked with Jim for 10 years at Automotive Incorporated. She was an avid
Razorback fan and she loved basketball. She enjoyed being outdoors working in the yard when she could
get the opportunity. Betty was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was preceded in
death by her parents, husband Jim, brother Larry Floyd and sister Nadine Button. She is survived by
one daughter, Teri Jacobs and her husband Bruce of Muskogee. One brother, John Floyd and wife Linda of
Rochester, New York. Two sisters, Linda Fields and husband Gerald of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Freda
Strang and husband Bill of Uniontown, Arkansas. One grandchild, Lacy Jacobs. Numerous nieces, nephews,
other relatives and a host of friends who are sure to miss her. The family has requested memorials to
the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 6465 S. Yale, Ste. 623, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 or the
Southeast Baptist Church building fund at 2511 S.E. Hancock, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74403. Honorary
pallbearers will be Floyd Damme, Jack Fletcher, Bruce Jacobs, Bob Lee, Bryant Walker and Dennis
Watson. Funeral service arrangements were under the direction of Shipman's Muskogee Funeral Service,
1325 North York Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Public visitation for Betty will begin on Monday afternoon
until 8:00 p.m.
The Waldron News
November 25, 1998
EARNEST M HARWELL
Earnest M. Harwell, 81, of Waldron died Nov. 18, in his home.
He was a retired timber worker and a Veteran of W.W. II.
Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21, at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel of Waldron.
Survivors include one daughter, Sue Bicker of Kansas; one
nephew, Billy Harwell of Waldron; two sisters, Mary Bearden of
Benton, Arkansas, Betty Lassiter of Benton, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were William Harwell, Cecil Harwell, Steve Harwell,
C.J. Miller, James Yandell, and Tom Evans.
Scott County Times
18 December 2002
EUTHA HARWELL
Eutha Mae Harwell, age 54, of Waldron passed away
Wednesday, December 11, 2002 in her home. She was a child
care provider and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Friday December 13, 2002
at 2:00 pm at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial
at Bush Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband Billy Harwell; three
sons, James Harwell of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Steve Harwell
and Allen Harwell both of Casa, Arkansas; her mother, Betty
Brasher of Blue Mountain; one sister Bobby Berry of Driggs,
Arkansas; three brothers, Dale Dickens of Blue Mountain,
Don Dickens of Magazine and Bill Brasher of Blue Mountain
and three grandchildren.
The Waldron News
14 July 2004
JAMES HARWELL
James (Jim) Harwell was born on July 31, 1939 in Waldron, Arkansas to James Madison and
Madlien Mary VanDeWeile Harwell and passed away on July 10, 2004 in Dallas, Texas. Jim was
an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved hacking at a golf ball! He was
retired from Availl and Pratt & Whitney Dallas Aero Space. He served in the U.S. Army from
1957 until 1966 and was stationed in Korea and Germany. He was preceded in death by his
parents; one sister and two brothers. He is survived by his wife Sharon Harwell, son Jason
Harwell, brothers William Harwell and his wife Sandra, Billy Harwell; sisters Mary Mays and
spouse Johnny, Ann Bingham; and numerous other family members. Graveside service was at 10:00
a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Restland Memorial Park and a Memorial Service for Jim will
also be held on Monday, July 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Restland Memorial Chapel. In lieu of
flowers memorials in Jim's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8900 Carpenter
Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247.
The Waldron News
13 September 2006
JERRY DALE HARWELL
Jerry Dale Harwell, 63 year old resident of Highfill, Arkansas, died September 1, 2006 at his
residence. Born October 4, 1942 in Boothe, Arkansas, he was the son of Gerald Duane and Nadine
Trotter. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School in 1961. He moved to Highfill, Arkansas in
1966. He worked as a mechanic for his own business. He also served as mayor of Highfill for eight
years, on the Highfill city council for over 20 years, and he started the volunteer fire department
for Highfill. He served as the transportation supervisor of Gentry Public Schools and on the Gentry
School Board for five years. He was a member of Highfill Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Charlotte of the home; two daughters, Pam Harwell of Highfill, Arkansas and Stacie Williamson and her
husband David of Highfill, Arkansas; three special kids - Lee Bramlette and wife Tami of Texas, Ryan
Holland and his wife Lukie of North Platte, Nebraska, and Eric Holland and his wife Amy of Whiteman
Air Force Base; three grandchildren, Landon Harwell, Gary David Williamson III, and Austin Dale
Williamson, all of Highfill, Arkansas; four sisters, Joyce Qualls and husband PeeWee of Greenwood,
Arkansas, Melba Holland and husband Howard of Greenwood, AR, Sharon Martin and husband Jim of
Greenwood, AR, and Kay Brown and husband Kenny of Mansfield, AR; one brother, Sam Harwell of Freedom,
Arkansas; mother-in-law, Betty "Nanny" Holland of Highfill, AR; brother-in-law, Roger Holland of
Cincinnati, Ohio; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Phil and Carolyn Bramlette of Westville, OK; lifelong
friend, Johnny Wayne and Melba Cockrall of Fort Smith,Arkansas and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Highfill Methodist Church, Highfill, Arkansas
with Rev. Dewey Dikes and Rev. Bruce Holland officiating. Burial followed at Springtown Cemetery in
Springtown, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
18 January 2012
VIRGINIA N. HATCHER
Virginia N. Hatcher, 79, of Fort Smith, died January 9, 2012 in Fort Smith. She was born December 12, 1932 in
Dayton, AR to Floyd Ray and Elva Aude Varner Norried. She was a 1950 graduate of Mansfield High School where she
was a Basketball Star Player and participated in many school functions. She was the widow of Col. Edward E.
Hatcher, a homemaker, a former employee of City National Bank, member of the Fort Smith Optimist Club, and member
of the Grand Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Choir. She is survived
by three daughters, Melanie Hatcher Hylock of Edina, MN, Marisu Hatcher Neel of Fort Smith, and Holly Hatcher
Manlove of Olathe, KS; two sisters, Florine Spain of Bakersfield, CA and Pat Willis of Cherokee, AL; four brothers,
Floyd Norried, Jr. of Valley Springs, CA, Winfred Norried of Corning, CA, Jack Norried of Oklahoma City, OK, and
Jerry Norried of Red Bluff, CA; and seven grandchildren, Natalie Brooke Neel, Mari Katelyn Neel, Abbey Lauren Neel,
Eric Edward Bylock, Evan James Hylock, Breck Aaron Hatcher and Harrison Edward Manlove. She was preceded in death
by her parents, husband, and one grandchild, Jonathan Edward Neel. Funeral services were Thursday, January 12, 2012
at 11:00 am in the Grand Avenue Baptist Church with burial to follow in Roselawn Cemetery all under the direction of
Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Earl J. Hylok, Jake Neel, Mark D. Manlove, Eric Edward Hylok, Evan James
Hylock, Breck Aaron Hatcher and Harrison Edward Manlove. Honorary pallbearers were members of the 188th Fighter
Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard. The family greeted friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5 - 7
pm. Memorials may be made to the Samaritan Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607-3000, The Arbor Day Foundation
at www.arborday.org, or Gideon International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
The Waldron News
24 November 2010
SALLY LOURETHA (BOOTS) HATHAWAY
Sally Louretha (Boots) Hathaway, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with the Lord and loved ones who have
gone before her. Boots, as we all knew her loved angels, there's no doubt she is an angel now. She passed
from this life Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in a Waldron, Arkansas hospital. Boots was born September 1,
1929 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Robert Samuel and Vonnie Josephine (Cook) Shores. She was a homemaker.
Boots is survived by her dear husband Loy Hathaway whom she loved beyond words. She is also survived by two
children, a daughter Peggie Simpson, and a son Kenneth Huens; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren,
great great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Peggie Shores of Waldron, Arkansas. She was
preceded in death by two children, Bobbie Lewis and Elva Taylor. Boots' funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating.
Interment will follow in the Needmore Cemetery in Needmore, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Larry Shores, Glen Dale
Sparks, Keith Rogers, Randy Shores, Arnold Shores and Pete Powell. Visitation was 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
17 March 2010
C.E. "BUDDY" HATTABAUGH
C.E. "Buddy" Hattabaugh, 83, of Lucas, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 in his home. He was
owner of C.E. Hattabaugh Trucking and a member of the Lucas Community Church. Funeral service was 2 p.m.
Monday, March 15, 2010 at Pine Log Church with burial at Pine Log Cemetery in Barber under the direction
of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nell, of the home; two
daughters, Pam Williams of Elm Park and Susan Morgan of Lucas; two sons, Kenny Hattabaugh of Ione and
Randy Hattabaugh of Lucas; four brothers, Loyd Hattabaugh of Elm Park, Van Hattabaugh, Jr. of Elm Park,
Howard Lee Hattabaugh of Lake Spur and Bobby Hattabaugh of Fort Smith, and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers
were Brenton Townsend, Josh Williams, Jesse Hattabaugh, Derek Morgan, Jerald Hattabaugh and Steve
Hattabaugh. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Edward Mercy Hospice, P.O. Box 17000, Fort Smith,
AR 72917 and Gideons International, P.O. Box 685, Greenwood, AR 72936.
Scott County Times
8 October 2003
EVA LOU HATTABAUGH
Eva Lou Hattabaugh, 69, of Freedom Creek Community, Arkansas died October 3,
2003 in a Waldron hospital. She was a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle Church
in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Monday, October 6,
2003 at the Freedom Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery at Freedom, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived
by her husband, Lloyd A. Hattabaugh of the home; one son, David Ray of Elm Park,
Arkansas; four sisters, Della Maye Smith of Booneville, Delta Smith of Sugar Grove,
Loretta Anzar of Peoria, AZ and Dorothy Posey of Peoria, AZ; three brothers, Hoyt
Scantling of Freedom Creek, Donald Scantling of Boise, Idaho and Ronnie Scantling
of Bentonville, AR; one grandchild, John David Hattabaugh of Elm Park, and two
great-grandchildren, Haley and Jessica Hattabaugh. Pallbearers were John Beasley,
Darrell Pyles, Gary Ashford, Darrell Hawthorne, Sam Harwell and Gene Brewer.
The Waldron News
October 7, 1998
JAMES E. HATTABAUGH
James E. Hattabaugh, 86, of Lamont, California, formerly of this
area, died August 17, 1998 in California. He was a member of the Lamont
Jehovah Witness Church. He was the son of the late Van and Homey
Hattabaugh. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Florence
Hattabaugh; a daughter, Dolly, and a son, Clifton; sister, Annie Key;
two brothers Sonny and Jerry Hattabaugh.
Funeral service was August 20, 1998 at the Arvin Funeral Home with
burial at Arvin Cemetery in California.
He is survived by two daughters: Alice Doctoler, of Lamont,
California and Evelyn and son-in-law Archie Selbaugh, of Lamont,
California; two sons and daughter-in-laws: Bill and Joyce Hattabaugh, of
Lamont, California and James and Judy Hattabaugh, of New Mexico; two
sisters: Ruby Brewer, of Booneville and Della Fay Scantling, of Waldron;
six brothers: Buddy, Lloyd, Van Jr., Howard Lee Hattabaugh, of Booneville,
Bobby Hattabaugh, of Panama, Oklahoma and Kenneth Drewery, of Mansfield,
12 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and five great-great
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
5 March 2008
JEAN HATTABAUGH
Jean Hattabaugh, 39, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 22, 2008
in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mansfield First
Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 29, 2008 at the
Mansfield First Baptist Church with interment at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Mitchell
Hattabaugh and daughter, Evani Riley, both of Mansfield; brothers and sisters,
Marlee Pinaula of Guam, Mathew Omengebar of Huntsville, TX, Helen Jones of
Fayetteville, AR, Fred Bloom of North Richland, TX, Bernie Omengebar of Guam, Rod
Bloom of Oklahoma City, OK, Debra Neas of Palau, Donald J. Hill of Waldron, AR, and
Elizabeth Montgomery of Waldron, AR; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
She is preceded in death by her son, Rhinehart Silas. Pallbearers were Donald J. Hill,
Fred Bloom, Rod Bloom, Quinton Tallmadge, Cleon Omengebar, Greg Aynes and Josh
Edwards.
The Waldron News
February 25, 1998
JERRY LEE HATTABAUGH
Jerry Lee Hattabaugh, 61, of Elm Park, Arkansas died Saturday,
February 21,1998 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a dump truck driver, a
Baptist and a retired Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 1998
in Freedom Baptist Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery with military
honors, near Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Marie, of the home; one daughter, Paula
Walker, of Fort Smith; three sons: Jerald Hattabaugh and Jerry Don
Hattabaugh, both of Elm Park, and James Hattabaugh, of Booth; two sisters:
Ruby Brewer, of Elm Park, and Della Fay Scantling, of Waldron; six
brothers: Ervil, of Bakersfield, California, Charles, of Lucus, Arkansas,
Lloyd, Van and Howard Lee, of Elm Park, and Bobby, of Roland, Oklahoma;
four grandchildren: Jared Hattabaugh, Shawn Hattabaugh, Jasmine Hattabaugh
and Misty Horn; one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Steve Hattabaugh, Randy Hattabaugh, Mitchell
Hattabaugh, Danny Hauabaugh, Gene Brewer and Lance Hattabaugh.
Honorary pallbearers were Edmond Brewer, Garry Hattabaugh, Bobby J.
Hattabaugh Jr., Robert Dale Hattabaugh and Kenny Hattabaugh.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
31 December 2008
MILDRED RUTH HATTABAUGH
Mildred Hattabaugh, 62, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 in a
Ft. Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband
Van Junior Hattabaugh of the home; daughter Melissa Feimster; three sons Robert Dale Hattabaugh,
Danny Joe Hattabaugh and Van D. Hattabaugh; nine grandchildren Laura Hattabaugh, Marisa Hattabaugh,
Seth Feimster, Josh Hattabaugh, Sarah Hattabaugh, Bud Hodgson, Tesha Fricks, Lacie Vo; and two great
grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Laura Wilson, sister Melba Bagwell and
her brother Robert Wilson. Funeral Service was 10:00 am Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Freedom
Freewill Baptist Church with interment in the Freedom Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Pallbearers were James Hattabaugh, Jerry Don Hattabaugh, Jerald
Hattabaugh, Mitchell Hattabaugh, Gary Hattabaugh and David Hattabaugh.
The Waldron News
August 5, 1998
AARON BENOISE HAWKINS
Aaron Benoise Hawkins, 69, of Greenwood, formerly of Waldron, died
Sunday, August 2, 1998 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a teacher and a
member of the First Baptist Church in Greenwood.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Buffalo Cemetery in
Boles.
Survivors include his wife, June, of the home; two daughters and
sons-in-law: Donna Rogers and David Rogers, of Fayetteville and Carol
Whitson and Donnie Whitson, of Greenwood; one son and daughter-in-law:
Eddie Hawkins and Andrea Hawkins, of Greenwood, three sisters: Freeda
Rose, of Parks, Eloise Jones, of Midland, Arkansas and Susie Eddins, of
Diamond Head, Mississippi; two brothers: Hersel Hawkins, of Santa Clara,
California and Milmo Hawkins, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; six grand children:
Josh and Sarah Whitson, Michael and Erin Hawkins and Sam and Hannah
Rogers; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jackie Gilbert, Albert Rogers, Tommy Harberson,
Bobby Harberson, Darrell Burdess and Booster Hawkins.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Marchewski Sunday
School Class of the First Baptist Church in Greenwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buffalo Cemetery.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
8 December 1999
BOOSTER RENO HAWKINS
Booster Reno Hawkins, 64, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Saturday,
December 4, 1999 in a Murfreesboro, Arkansas hospital. He was a Baptist,
a veteran of the Korean War, a rancher, owner of a construction company
and former Judge of Scott County.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 7 at
Waldron Church of the Nazarene with burial at Buffalo Cemetery in
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife Maxine of the home; three daughters,
Effie Marie Hawkins of Atlanta, Idaho, Stacy Annette King of Woodland,
Washington and Carrisa Suzette Hawkins of the home; one son, Bennie
Ollis Hawkins of Waldron, AR; two step-daughters, Bobbie Brown of
Waldron, AR and Tammy Lazenby of Russellville, AR; one step-son,
Jimmy Knox of Waldron, AR; one brother, John Henry Hawkins of
Russellville, AR; four grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and
one nephew, John Benjamin Hawkins.
Pallbearers were Eddie Hawkins, Bennie Hawkins, Doug Brown,
Jimmy Knox, Greg Lazenby and Nathan Franklin. Honorary pallbearers
were James Yandell, John Ben Hawkins, David Hawkins, Joe Edd Hawkins,
Dwaine Franklin, Wilford Rose, Patric Trevors, Bruce Campbell, Bobby
Hudson and Wade Day.
Scott County Times
6 June 2001
CHARLES HAWKINS
Charles Hoyt Hawkins, 68, of Waldron died Thursday, May 31, 2001 in
a Waldron hospital. He was a retired dental lab technician and an Air Force
veteran.
No services were held as requested by the deceased. The body was
cremated under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Dr. Linda Hawkins of the home; four
daughters, Debbie Bryan and Lisa Jordan both of Fort Worth, Texas, Jane
Roa of Reston, Virginia, and Robin Morris of Excelsior, Arkansas; one son,
Russell Wallace of Excelsior, Arkansas; one sister, Nancy King of Fort Worth,
Texas; one brother, David Hawkins of Fort Worth, Texas, 10 grandchildren and
1 great-grandchild.
The Waldron News
29 October 2003
EVALEE DAVIS HAWKINS
Evalee Davis Hawkins, formerly of Parks, Arkansas, died Friday, October 24, 2003
in West Sacramento, California. Interment was Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at
Eastlawn Cemetery, Sacramento, California. She is survived by one son and
two daughters, all of West Sacramento, CA.
The Waldron News
18 June 2008
GLENN HAWKINS
Glenn Hawkins, 94, of Parks, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 in a Waldron hospital.
She was a cook. She is survived by 2 sons, Wayne Davis of Waldron, AR and Waymon Davis of Marlow,
OK, 1 daughter, Betty Garner of Carrollton, TX, 1 step-daughter, Wanda Cherry of Waldron, AR, 11
grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral service was 2:00
p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the Keener Freewill Baptist Church with interment at Hawkins
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Cherry, Brett Cherry, Mike Davis, Jay Davis, Chuck Ellery and
Matt Davis.
The Waldron News
2 August 2006
HARLON HAWKINS
Harlon Hawkins, 79, of Parks, Arkansas passed away Friday, July 28, 2006 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was a member of the Parks Methodist Church, a county agent for the University
of Arkansas for eight years, a member of the Scott County Retired Teachers Association,
teacher for 30 years, a cattle farmer for 46 years, WWII veteran and taught veterans farm
management. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the Parks Baptist
Church with interment in the Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lavern Hawkins; two daughters, Gayla Law
of Greenwood, AR and Jeannie Patterson and husband Wayne of Murphy, TX; one son, Tim Hawkins and
wife Ellen of Fort Smith, AR; seven grandchildren, Holly King and husband Jason, Whitney Law,
Cara Patterson, John Harlon Patterson, Joy Hawkins, Kendyll Hawkins, Emmaleigh Hawkins; one
great granddaughter, Isabella Marie King; one sister, Bonnie Hill and husband Wallace of Parks,
AR. Pallbearers were Troy Buck, John Harlon Patterson, Adam Buck, David Vickers, John Wright
Jameson, Damon Hill, Daniel Adams and Brady Adams. Honorary pallbearers were Dalton Hawkins,
Travis Buck, Wayne Patterson, Wallace Hill, Max Adams, Horace Adams, Sam Stout, Bill Franklin,
Noyce Brutton, Joe Allen and Bob Winnes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boman and
Helen Hawkins of Parks, AR.
The Waldron News
10 November 1999
HERSEL B. HAWKINS
In Santa Clara, CA on November 5, 1999 at the age of 78 years,
Hersel B. Hawkins died. He was the loving husband of Eva Lee Hawkins
for 55 years, beloved father of Michael Hawkins & wife Yoshiko, Janelle
Pierce & husband Guyburt and Brenda Kay Duncan & husband Gordon all
of West Sacramento. Grandfather of Adam, Amy, Chrisie, Craig, Kazie &
Makoto and great-grandfather of Hannah Rene.
Survived by sister Freida Rose of Parks, AR, Eloise Jones of
Mansfield, AR & Bonnie Sue Eddins of Diamond Head, MS and brother Milmo
Hawkins of Tulsa, OK. He was a resident of Santa Clara, CA and a native
of Parks, AR.
He was a member of the American Legion - Post 419 for 12 years,
and a lifetime Assembly of God church member. Friends and family are
invited to attend Cryptside service at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery,
43rd & Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA on Friday, Nov. 12, 1999 at 2 p.m.
Private interment will follow. Flowers may be sent to East Lawn
Memorial Cemetery at the address above or in lieu of flowers donations
may be made to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society. Hersel
will be deeply missed by family and friends alike.
The Waldron News
2 March 2005
REV. J.B. HAWKINS
Rev. J.B. Hawkins (Bro. Hawk), 70 of Hendersonville, TN died February 21, 2005. He
served as a Pastor with the Pentecostal Church of God for 47 years and was presently
the Assoc. Pastor at Miracle Temple Pentecostal Church of God. He is survived by his
wife, Vivian Hawkins; sons, Michael Andrew Hawkins and Doyle Amber Hawkins; daughters,
Christina Ann Freeman and Diane Alleene Freeman; sisters, LaClara Grant and Faye McCoy;
eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 22 at Miracle Temple Pentecostal Church of God with Pastor Scott Long,
Pastor Brian Taylor, Dr. Jeff Steele and Bishop J.D. Moore officiating. Family and friends
served as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family request that Memorial Donations be
made to the Hawkins Memorial Fund, c/o Miracle Temple Pentecostal Church of God at 1335
Plum Street, Madison, TN 37115.
Scott County Times
18 December 2002
JAMES DILLARD HAWKINS
Waldron--Funeral services for James Dillard Hawkins,
68, of Waldron were held Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at
Parks Methodist Church. Burial, with military honors,
followed at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Hawkins died Saturday, December 14 at his home.
He was a retired electrical supervisor, a member of
Parks Methodist Church, a veteran of the US Navy, a member
of VFW Post #1435, was a past Waldron City Councilman,
was a bus driver for Waldron Public Schools and was
involved in many civic, veteran and children's organizations.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; two
daughters, Melynda Morace of Oceanside, California and
Kimberly Spencer of Fort Worth, Texas; a son, James
Hawkins of San Diego, California; three sisters, Geneive
Dailey of Waldron, Doris Lamon of Bull Shoals and Elgivia
Lisle of Fort Smith; three brothers, Paul Hawkins of Olathe,
Kansas, Bill Hawkins of Little Rock and Clifford Dailey
of Waldron; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Paul Hawkins, Bill Hawkins,
Clifford Dailey, Bill Lamon, Drake Hawkins and Dane
Hawkins. Honorary pallbearers were Ouachita Mountain VFW Post #1435.
The Waldron News
23 September 2009
JOHN H. HAWKINS
John H. Hawkins, 79, of Fort Smith passed over to heaven on September 12, 2009 at M.D. Anderson Hospital
in Houston, TX. John was born in Boles, AR and graduated from high school there in 1948. He moved to Flint,
Michigan in 1949 to work at General Motors. It was there that he met Nadine Melton, and they married on
December 15, 1951. After serving in the Army during the Korean Conflict, they moved to Waldron, Arkansas
in 1961 where John worked in the poultry industry. In 1971, he and Nadine began H & M Equipment Company in
Springdale, Arkansas. He continued working in the poultry business with Pedco Equipment, upon moving to
Fort Smith in 1984, until his retirement. John was a member of Churches of Christ in Michigan, Springdale,
Waldron and Fort Smith, AR. He is survived by his wife Nadine Hawkins of the home; 2 daughters, Vicki Varvel
and husband Tracy of Hearne, TX and Robbin Murphy and husband Patrick of Fort Smith, AR; 1 son Greg Hawkins and
wife Sharon of New Rochelle, New York; 1 sister Melbalene Berry of Grand Blanc, Michigan; 1 brother Clyde
Hawkins and wife Bernadyne of Waldron, AR and 6 grandchildren, Carsey, Campbell and McCall Hawkins, Trent and
his wife Amanda Varvel, Kyle and his wife Liz Varvel, and Adam Varvel. John was preceded in death by his
parents, Loyd and Helen Rhoads Hawkins and his sister, Jessie Powell. Funeral service was at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at West-Ark Church of Christ with burial at Oak Cemetery under the direction of
Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Gene Puckett, Jim Selig, Bill Walker and Andy Stotts. Visitation was
Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Edwards Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to West-Ark Church of Christ, 900 N.
Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903, or Don W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South M Street, Fort
Smith, AR 72903.
The Waldron News
19 July 2006
LINDA R. HAWKINS
Linda R. Hawkins, 54, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Thursday, July 6, 2006 in a Ft. Smith nursing
home. She was a member of the Charleston United Methodist Church. Memorial service was at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas with burial under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Christy Dawn Isbell; her mother
Dorothy L. Hawkins; one sister, Marsha Wilcox; one brother, David Hawkins; and one grandson, Matthew
Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, P.O. Box 17000, Fort Smith, Arkansas 71917-7000.
Scott County Times
12 September 2001
MYRTLE HAWKINS
Myrtle Hawkins, 93, of Moffett, Oklahoma, formerly of Waldron, died
Wednesday, September 5, 2001 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was a retired cook
in the school cafeteria and a Nazarene. She was born December 7, 1907 in
Mena, Arkansas to Walter H. and Leona Foster Reavis. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Rev. G.E. Hawkins, three sisters, Esther Reavis, Erma Manus
and Ruby Heller, and three brothers, L.Z., Sherman and Frelin Reavis.
Funeral services were held at 10 am, Friday, September 7, 2001 at Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks,
Arkansas.
She is survived by three sisters, Rada Berry and Freida Chilers both of
Fort Worth, Texas and Almeda Jones of Springdale, Arkansas; one brother, Elmer
Reavis of Roland, Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
20 April 2011
PATRICIA LOUISE (PATSY) HAWKINS
Patricia Louise (Patsy) Hawkins, 76, of Booneville, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this
life Friday, April 15, 2011 in a Waldron, Arkansas hospital. Patsy was born December 31, 1934 in Iraan, Texas
to the late Dallas Edward Slaughterbeck and Julia Irene (Staggs) Slaughterbeck. She received her bachelor's
degree in banking from Louisiana State University, and was the president of Scott County Bank, a member of
Waldron B&PW and Waldron Area Chamber of Commerce. Patsy is survived by her husband, Delbert E. Hawkins of
the home; one daughter, Christy Wells and husband Scott of Booneville, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Scotlyn,
Summer and Sienna all of Booneville, Arkansas. She is also survived by one sister, Delpha Brooks of Phoenix,
Arizona; one sister-in-law, Shirley Slaughterbeck of Waldron, Arkansas; one niece, Judy Wyatt of Phoenix, Arizona,
and one nephew, Randy Helms of Booneville, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Hakala, and
a brother, Edward Slaughterbeck. Patsy's funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at
the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Lower
Center Point Cemetery near Cauthron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home
& Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Patsy's pallbearers will be Johnny Chambers, Danny Thrailkill, Daryen Wiles,
Robert Handley, Walter Embrey, Marvin Gillean. Honorary pallbearer will be Randy Helms. Visitation was 2:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral HOme in Waldron. A memorial account has
been set up at Chambers Bank in Patsy's memory.
The Waldron News
11 August 1999
REV. RAYMOND HAWKINS
Rev. Raymond Hawkins, 80, of Charleston, Arkansas, formerly of
Waldron, died on Monday, August 2, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He
was a Methodist minister and a veteran of W.W.II. Funeral services were
held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 5 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel
in Waldron with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, AR under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the home; two daughters,
Marsha Wilcox of Texarkana, aR and Linda Hawkins of Charleston, AR; one
son, David Hawkins of Danville, AR; two sisters, Luretha Lloyd of Parks,
AR and Millie Craft of Wyle, TX; one brother, Claude Hawkins of Sand
Springs, OK; four grandchildren, Amy, Mark and Todd Wilcox and Christy
Wyers; one great-grandchild, Matthew.
Pallbearers were Don Frost, David Hawkins, George Hawkins, John
Dewey Hawkins, Wallace Hill, and Chris Woomer. Honorary pallbearers
were Ministers of the North Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist
Church.
The Waldron News
8 October 2008
WILLA DEAN HAWKINS
Willa Dean (Shelton) Hawkins, 73, of Roland, Oklahoma passed away on October 4, 2008 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
Willa Hawkins was born on December 8, 1934 in Waldron, Arkansas to Willie Shelton and Melva Scroggins Shelton.
She and her late husband Harold Hawkins made their home in Roland, Oklahoma after he got out of the service. She
was a retired sales clerk for Hobby Lobby. She is survived by one sister Nellie Meeks of Muskogee, Oklahoma,
three nieces, three nephews, three cousins. Two special nieces Peggy and Julie Meeks who lived with Willa Dean.
She had a host of good friends, neighbors and coworkers. Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, October 8,
2008 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at the Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers will be Willie Meeks, Frank Meeks, Tim Meeks Raymond Clopton, Moe
Shores and Peggy Meeks.
The Waldron News
6 August 2008 & 13 August 2008
BILLY JOE HAWTHORNE
Billy Joe Hawthorne, 81, of Mansfield, Arkansas died August(sic: July 31) 31, 2008 in his home. He was a rancher
and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral service was 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2008 at
Calvary Baptist Church with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Abbott, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ida Hawthorne; two daughters,
Cheryl Hunsucker of Katy, TX and Deborah Kuchmas of Mansfield, AR; three sons, Darrell Hawthorne of the
home, Dennis Hawthorne of Mansfield, AR and Bruce Hawthorne of Van Buren, AR; grandchildren Melissa
Morton, Sonia Travcott, Michael Hodges, Kristy Cantu, Jeremiah Hawthorne, Sloane Kuchmas, Jacob Hawthorne
and Lacey Hawthorne; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Dale Hawthorne.
Pallbearers were David Millard, Dan Clark, Dale Phillips, Bobby Dewitt and Todd Garzon.
The Waldron News
21 March 2007 & 28 March 2007
LYDA ELOISE HAYES
Lyda Eloise Hayes, 97, of Grain Valley, Missouri (formerly of Scott County, Arkansas) passed
away on March 17, 2007 at her home in Grain Valley, Missouri. She was born the 25th of May 1909
in the house built by her grandfather, James Gray Sanders, located near Cedar Creek, Arkansas. She
attended public schools in Cedar Creek and Parks. She is survived by her son, James Wesley Hayes of
Woodville, TX; two daughters, Iris Jean Koehlar of Topeka, KS and Eloise Ernestine Combs of Grain
Valley, MO; one sister, Lillie Dayle Oliver of Fort Smith, AR; three grandsons; six granddaughters;
eight great-grandsons; four great-granddaughters; one great-great-grandson and two great-great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Gray Sanders and Lillian Elizabeth Sanders; brothers,
Loyd Dexter Sanders, Winton Lorraine Sanders, Lynn Waymon Sanders, Glen Raymond Sanders, Ellis Earl Sanders,
James Buckley Sanders and Grant Dalton Sanders; sisters, Carmon Audrey Clymer, Melba Lucille Sanders and
Sallie McTigritt; her husband, Ernest Roscoe Hayes and one great granddaughter. Funeral service was at 10:00
a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the Cedar Creek Community Church with interment to follow at the Sanders
Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Joshua Curtis, Nathan
Curtis, Michael Champaene, Joseph Champaene, Ronald Combs and Mark Hayes. Memorial contributions may be made
to Cedar Creek Cemetery Fund.
The Waldron News
26 March 2008
MARY RUTH HAYGOOD
Mary Ruth Haygood, 61, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008 in
her home. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Payne of
Newbern, North Carolina and Frank Haygood of Kermit, Texas; four daughters, Christine
Payne of Waldron, AR, Marsha Payne of New Haven, Vermont, Patricia Rainwater of
Marshall, Texas and Cynthia Napier of Waldron, AR; brother, James Thomas of Kermit,
Texas; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her
parents, Frank and Maybell Thomas and two brothers, Ray Gene Thomas and Frank
Franklin Thomas, Jr. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a
later date.
The Waldron News
11 August 2010
LARRY FRANKLIN HAZLETT
Larry Franklin Hazlett, 70, of Harvey, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, August 8, 2010 in his home. Larry
was born April 29, 1940 in Fort Scott, Kansas to the late Edward Lee and Geneva Ruth (Chapman) Hazlett. He was a
member of the United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri and retired from General Motors. Larry is survived
by his wife of 50 years Linda Kay Hazlett of the home; one daughter, Gina Kathrin Eastburn of Plattsburg, Missouri;
one son, John F. Hazlett of Plano, Texas; two grandchildren, Jason Lee Easburn of Kansas City, Missouri and Courtney
Ann Hazlett of Ames, Iowa. Larry was preceded in death in addition to his parents by two brothers, Edward Lee
Hazlett, Jr., Jerry Henry Hazlett; and one sister, Mary Patricia Humble. Larry's memorial service will be held
at a later date at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
12 November 2003
JAMES ORVILLE HEAD
Midland--James Orville Head, 65, of Midland, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 4, 2003
in his home. He was retired from Riverside Furniture after 33 years of service.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Friday, November 7, 2003 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Arkansas.He is survived by his wife,
Vicki Head of the home; two daughters, Angela Rackley of Springdale, Arkansas and
Sabrina Daws of Poteau, Oklahoma; one son SSgt. Jamie Gilbert of Shreveport,
Louisiana; four sisters, Billi Beene of Bokoshe, Oklahoma, Daphne Moore of Fort
Smith, Arkansas, Rita Cusic and Laura Pryor both of Arkoma, Oklahoma; four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Robert Hill, Bob Hill,
Charles Brown, Roy King, Joe Irwin and Tommy McClain.
Scott County Times
30 April 2003
ISABELLE HEATH
Isabelle Heath, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Monday, April 21, in a
Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and member of Waldron United Methodist
Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will & Mary House Self;
one sister, Madge Barnett; one brother, Waymon Self.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Thursday, April 24, at Mt. Pleasant
Methodist Church with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by one son: Steven Heath of Evanston, WY; one sister: Beatrice
Hanf of Brewerton, NY; two brothers, Wayford Self of Ft. Smith and Tade Self
of Waldron and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Phillip Holland, Mike House, Lanny Richmond, Joe Richmond,
Bruce Self and Joe Caldwell.
The Waldron News
April 29, 1998
XENIA "AUDIE" HEFNER
Services for Xenia "Audie" Hefner of Hobbs, New Mexico were held at
10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 1998 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witness under the direction of Smith-Rogers Funeral Home. Minister Larry
Breen officiated. Burial was at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Lovington.
Mrs. Hefner, 83, died April 18 at Columbia Lea Regional Medical
Center. She was born September 6, 1914 in Lexington, Oklahoma. She
practiced nursing for many years in the Scott County area. She was a
resident of Boothe from 1969 to 1992.
Survivors include her sons Ray Carr, of Hobbs and Leonard Hefner,
of Boothe; two daughters: Jean Ritter, of Oklahoma and Latrelle Fallis,
of Texas; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and eight great-great
grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers.
She was preceded in death by two husbands and two daughters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lea County, P.O.
Box 249 Hobbs, New Mexico 88241.
Scott County Times
17 December 2003
BARBARA HEGAN
Barbara Hegan, 55, formerly of Waldron passed away on December 9, 2003 at St. Mary's
Hospital in Russellville from a massive heart attack suffered on November 21. She
was born March 5, 1948 in Twin Fall, ID. She is survived by one son, Eric V. Hegan II
of Russellville; one brother, Jim Lauber of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Teddie Anne
Umfleet of Waldron, Arkansas; three nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in
death by her husband Eric V. Hegan and one brother, Owen Burdick of Texas and her
parents. Central Arkansas Funeral Services of Conway handled the arrangements. There
were no services held.
The Waldron News
9 May 2008
EDITH ALYLENE NICHOLS HEGAR
Edith Alylene Nichols Hegar was born June 18, 1929 in Scott County, Arkansas. Alylene
received her Bachelor's Degree from Texas Technological University, Lubbock, Texas;
Master's and Doctorate from University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. She was a long-
term employee of the Dallas County Community College District having served as
Counselor and Professor of Psychology. She was licensed as a Psychologist by the
State of Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Virgie Nichols of
Parks, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband John Hegar and Eva Steele; grandchildren:
Brittany Hegar, Colton Sanders and Mason Hegar; brother, Ralph Nichols and wife Sharon;
sister, Eva Jo Phillips and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Service will
be held at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, Texas on Monday, May 5,
2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Forney, Texas.
The Waldron News
18 May 2011
ANITA ELISABETH HELLING
Anita Elisabeth Helling, 67, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, May 10, 2011 in her
home. Anita was born January 4, 1944 in Germany to the late Albin Hoch & Elisabeth Gearringer. Anita is
survived by two daughters, Connie and husband James Lowery of Waldron, Arkansas, Linda and husband Timothy
Lee of Huttig, Arkansas, one son, Jeff Lowery of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, Anita Mcfadden,
Christie and husband James Hickman, and Dustin Hilton, and one great grandchild Jessica Berge. Anita is
preceded in death by her parents Albin & Elisabeth Hoch. There was a memorial service Friday, May 13,
2011 at 19786 Jones Creek Road near Lake Hinkle in Waldron at 10:00 a.m. with Marvin Ray Lowery
officiating. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in
Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
30 July 2008
JERRY EWELL HELM
Jerry Ewell Helm, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 in a Waldron
hospital. He was a Staff Sergeant air craft mechanic in the Airforce. He is survived by his
wife of 50 years Patsy Helm of Waldron, 1 daughter Cindy Cook of California, 2 sons Greg and
Jerry Helm both of California, and 6 grandchildren. Graveside service was 2:00 pm Wednesday,
July 23, 2008 at Bush Cemetery with interment at the Bush Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jerry Helm, Jr., Gregory Helm, Travis Cook, Jared Helm and Michael
Nimon.
Scott County Times
27 February 2002
ALVIS HELMS
Alvis Wayne Helms, 67, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of
Waldron, died Monday, February 18, 2002 at Arkansas Hospice Center.
He was born December 22, 1934 near Waldron to the late Joe and
Annie Lynch Helms. Mr. Helms had worked as a farmer. Survivors include
his friend and care-giver, Sheila Shelton, his friends at Southwest
Nursing Center, and several cousins. Memorial services were Friday at
7:00 p.m., February 22, 2002 at the Corner Stone Baptist Church of
East End by Brother Jerry Miller. Burial was at North Centerpoint
Cemetery by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
12 February 2003
MIDGE HELMS
Annie Midge Helms, 79, of Hon, Arkansas died Sunday,
February 8, 2003 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a
homemaker and member of Hon Baptist Church. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Earl Helms and a daughter, Wanda
Deboer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday,
February 12, 2003 at the Hon Baptist Church with burial at
Lower Center Point Cemetery in Hon under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by two daughters, Georgia Coatney
and Wilma Sanderfer both of Greenwood; two sons, J.C. Helms
and J.T. Helms both of Hon; two sisters, Jewel Looper of
Fort Smith and Ruby Harris of Waldron; 13 grandchildren; 30
great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honoray pallbearers
will be grandchildren.
Scott County Times
27 June 2001
BEVERLY KASTL HELTON
Beverly Ann Kastl Helton, 53, of Waldron died Tuesday, June 19, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was
a retired clerical worker. Cremation was under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by
her husband, George Helton, Jr. of the home; one daughter, Tracy Lynn Brixey of Casa, Arkansas; one son,
Dustin Carter of Waldron; her mother, Juanita Kastl of Waldron; two brothers, Nubbin Kastl of Waldron and
George J. Kastl of Albany, Oregon; and three grandchildren, Jermey Mayo, Levi West and Austin Carter.
The Waldron News
12 January 2005
CHESSIE LIMBOCKER HELTON
Chessie Limbocker Helton, 89, of Blue Ball, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in her home. She
was a homemaker and was preceded in death by one daughter, Doyle Helton, two brothers, Chet and Robert
Limbocker, and one sister, Virgie Farnsworth. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2005
at Martin Chapel with burial at Helton Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Earle Lemons and husband, Ron Lemons of Greenwood and Mary
Helton Viera of Waldron; one brother, Edwin Limbocker of Oklahoma City, OK; four grandchildren, Doyll Alan
Garner, Theresa Bradbury, Melvin Ray Gregg and Steven Earls; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Billy, James, Johnny, Charlie and Glen Dale Farnsworth and Bobby Limbocker.
Honorary pallbearers were Melvin Gregg, Steve Earls, Wendell Limbocker, Todd Rood, Billy Ray Crawley and
Bruce Bradbury.
Scott County Times
7 May 2003
LEWIS THOMAS HELTON
Waldron--Funeral services for Lewis Thomas Helton, 84, of Waldron will be
held Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 10 am at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Helton died Sunday, May 4, 2003 in a Waldron hospital. He was a
retired carpenter, a veteran of WWII and attended Mt. Pleasant Methodist
Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Helton.
Survivors include his wife, Nora; two daughters, Sue Harp of Aurora,
Colorado and Elaine Hinkley of San Diego, California; a step-daughter,
Cathy Vaughn of Greenwood; four sons, Tom Helton of Oceanside, California,
Mike Helton of Kingsland, Georgia, Fred Helton of San Diego, California and
Frank Helton of Spring Valley, California; three step-sons, Randy Godfrey of
Greenwood and Johnny Godfrey and James Godfrey both of Waldron; two sisters,
Beatrice Norton of Columbia, Missouri and Burnetta Richmond of Waldron; three
step-sisters, Mary Gray of Booneville, Hazel Cleveland of Warren, Arkansas and
Johnnie Sheppard of Booneville; one brother, John Helton of Lavaca; a step-
brother, Nathan Franklin of Booneville; sixteen grandchildren; nine great
grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be John Dee Helton, Shane Millard, Mike House, Mitchell
Rose and Danny Richmond. Honorary pallbearer will be Lonnie Henderson.
The Waldron News
6 April 2011
WILLIE D. HELTON
Willie D. Helton, 69, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life March 29, 2011 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas
hospital. Willie was born August 29, 2011 (sic) in Las Cruces, New Mexico to the late William Roy and Dorothy
C. (Downs) Sexton. Willie is survived by her husband of 50 years Joe Helton Sr. of the home; five daughters,
Janet and husband Jason Neill, Lavada and husband Kenny Allen, JoAnna and husband Larry Rose, Dorothy and husband
David Preston, Nancy and husband Kenny Lynch all of Waldron, Arkansas; one son Joe Helton, Jr. and wife Tressa of
Waldron, Arkansas. She is also survived by one brother, John Sexton of Picacho, Arizona; step-mother, Fay Sexton of
Waldron, Arkansas; twenty three grandchildren; twenty nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Willie's funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Howard
officiating. Interment followed in the Oliver Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial
Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Willie's pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Visitation was from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory.
Scott County Times
26 June 2002
MARGARET HENDERSON
Arizona--Margaret Ann Henderson, 82, of Mesa, Arizona passed away
on June 14, 2002.
Margaret Ann is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Ann and
David Eagle Burger.
She is also survived by two grandsons, Matt Eagle Burger and his wife
Megan and their son Jack; Casey Eagle Burger and his wife Nicole and
their son Buck.
Margaret Ann was preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Buelah
Rice; her son Hugh David Burnett; and her husband Leming Henderson.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Waldron.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Child Crisis Center-
East Valley Inc., 604 W. 9th St., Mesa, Arizona 85201.
The Waldron News
January 21, 1998
MRS. BETTY RUTH HENDRICK
Mrs. Betty Ruth Hendrick, of Mena,, died Tuesday, January 13, 1998
at the Mena Medical Center.
She was born on September 11, 1922 in Charlotte, Texas Her age
being 75 years, four months and two days.
Mrs. Hendrick was the daughter of the late Rhim Love and the late
Betty Stinson Love. She was united in marriage to Curtis Hendrick on May
28, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas.
She made her home in Mena for the past six months moving from
Waldron, was a school teacher, a member of the Eastern Star, and the First
Baptist Church of Waldron.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis Hendrick, of Mena; one
daughter, Jane Pate, of Mena; one son, Curtis Edward Hendrick, of Granite
Bay, California; two sisters: Margaret Youngman, of Dale, Texas and Louise
Walker, of Gonzales, Texas; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Lucy Wheeler and Mary
Newman.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16 in the
Calvary Baptist Church with Brother Terry Dwiggins officiating. Interment
will be in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Hall Funeral
Service of Mena.
The Waldron News
18 May 2011
DEBORAH ANN HENLEY
Deborah Ann Henley, 58, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away at her home on May 13, 2011. She was a
Teacher's Aide and a member of the Rock Creek Baptist Church. Deborah is survived by her husband Nelton
Henley, mother Julia Kathleen Cagle, two daughters, Jennifer Richardson, Jana Harrison and husband Timothy,
one son, Joshua Henley and wife Debbie, five grandchildren: Meadow Richardson, Malina Harrison, Mikayla
Harrison, Mia Harrison, Weston Harrison and her mother-in-law Violet Louise Henley. She is also survived by
two sisters, Connie Ledbetter and husband Steve of Mansfield, Arkansas, Marecia Metcalf of Excelsior, Arkansas;
two nieces: Amber Reed and husband James, Laci Goetz and husband John; three great-nieces: Rebekah Reed,
Addison Goetz and Paislee Goetz. She is preceded in death by her father Norman Cagle. Funeral service was at
2:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2011 at the Rock Creek Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Coop Prairie
Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. Viewing was on Sunday, May 15,
2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. Pallbearers were Bob Schlinker, Paul Crelia, Elzie Barnett, Ken Barnett, Blake Barnett and Leroy
Barnett. Honorary Pallbearers were Tommy Bowlan, Scott Elmore, Doyne Elmore, J.C. Hamilton, Matthew
Richardson and Terry Henley.
The Waldron News
20 January 1999
WAYNE W. HENLEY
Wayne W. Henley, 83, of Mansfield died Jan. 15, in a Van Buren
hospital. He was a Baptist, and was retired from the US Navy and
retired from Clark County Fire Dept. in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was also
a Veteran of WW Two and the Korean War.
Funeral service as at 11 a.m. Jan. 19 at Rock Creek Baptist Church
in Mansfield with burial at 1 p.m. at National Cemetery in Fort Smith
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
He was survived by his wife, Freda; two sons, Gerald and Terry
Henley of Mansfield; two sisters, Bonnie Gragson and Gertie Watts of
Las Nevas, Nevada; three grandchildren, Dawn Price, Rachael Kenney and
Thorin Henley.
Pallbearers were Connie Efurd, Craig Wright, Nelton Henley,
Bill Conaway, Robert Schlinker, Ernest Schlinker and honorary
pallbearer was Clifford Criswell.
Viewing was 3 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18.
Scott County Times
21 November 2001
ERMAN HENRY
Erman Leon Henry, age 77, of Waldron passed away Tuesday, November
13, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired furniture factory
worker and a member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church.
Erman is survived by his wife, Melba of the home; one daughter,
Gloria Borrego of Bonham, Texas; one sister, Virgie Ray of Waldron,
Arkansas; two grandchildren, Brian Jones of Fort Smith, Arkansas and
Shelia Page of Sallisaw, Oklahoma and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Thursday, November 15, 2001 at the Harmony
Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Brian Jones, Chuck House, Bill Ray, Wayne Henry,
Ryan Page and Vaughn Drum.
The Waldron News
23 May 2007
MELBA HENRY
Melba Henry, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on May 15, 2007 at her home in Waldron,
Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. She is
survived by her daughter, Gloria Borrego of Bonham, Texas; two grandchildren, Brian Jones
of Fort Smith, AR, Sheila Jones of Sallisaw, OK; two great-grandchildren, Vincent Alwine
and Madeline Alwine of Sallisaw, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erman Henry
of Waldron, AR. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Martin Funeral Home
with interment at the Duncan Cemetery under direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Pallbearers were Steven Moore, Chuck House, Ryan Page, Jerry Cossey, Floyd Ray Cossey and
Tommy Mackey.
The Waldron News
22 April 2009
INEZ MARIE HENSON
Dec. 27, 1922 - April 17, 2009
Inez Marie Henson, 86, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 17, 2009 at her home.
Inez was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield, a member of the Eastern Star,
assisted her husband in the Henson Oil Company, and taught Sunday School classes for over 30 years
as well as being involved in many other church organizations. Inez was a loving wife, mother, and
grandmother, she was a great Christian woman and an excellent cook, she will forever be missed by
her family and friends. Inez is survived by her husband Arnold Fred Henson of the home, two sons,
Richard A. Henson and wife Jan of Greenwood, AR and James C. Henson of Mansfield, AR; one daughter
Linda K. Booth and husband Richard of Treasure Island, Florida; four grandchildren, Amanda Morrison
and husband Tim of Hartford, Arkansas, Christy Davenport and husband Ryan of Conway, Arkansas,
Jason Henson and wife Lisa of Mansfield, Arkansas and Ryan and Farrah Horne; six great-grandchildren
Haley, Holly and Haden Henson all of Mansfield, Arkansas, Aaron and Abigail Davenport of Conway,
Arkansas and Kirstie and Preston Morrison of Hartford, Arkansas. She is also survived by one brother
Hersel Parker of Glenwood, Arkansas; two sisters Virgie Arivette and Pebble Waites of Glenwood,
Arkansas, and a special friends and caregiver Donna Slate of Waldron, Arkansas. Funeral Service was
10:00 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Mansfield with interment in the
Coop Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Pallbearers were
Deacons from the First Baptist Church in Mansfield, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers donations can be
made to the First Baptist Church of Mansfield.
Scott County Times
17 July 2002
VERA MARGARET HENSON
Waldron--Graveside services for Vera Margaret Henson, 88, of Waldron were held Tuesday,
July 16, 2002 at 2 pm at Palestine Cemetery in Palestine, Indiana. Local arrangements
were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Henson died Tuesday, July 9,
2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a retired registered nurse and was of the Baptist
faith. Survivors include her husband, Donald; two sons, Rex Dickey and Clarence Dickey both
of Warsaw, Indiana; and four sisters.
The Waldron News
20 November 2002
JOHNNIE L. HERNREICH
Johnnie L. Hernreich, 77, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died
November 17, 2002 in a local hospital. She was the semi-retired
President and Financial Officer of Esquire Jewelers, Inc.,
having spent the last 50 years there.
Johnnie was a long standing member of the Jeweler's
Board of Trade, a member of the Bonneville House, an original
board member of Sister Cities Committee with Cisterna, Italy.
She was a former member of Business and Professional Women's
Club, and a former Trustee of the Sparks Hospital Board.
She was a driving force along with George Hernreich, in
operating KFPW Radio Fort Smith, KAIT TV Jonesboro, KZNG Radio
Hot Springs and Channel 40 Fort Smith. She was preceded in
death by her husband George Hernreich and her son, Bill G.
Jones.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday,
November 20, 2002 at Goddard United Methodist Church with
burial at Roselawn Cemetery next to her beloved husband of
20 years, George Gernreich under the direction of Edwards
Funeral Home.
She is survived by her son, Larry Murry and daughter-
in-law Linda Murry both of Fort Smith; one sister, Mildred
Stephens of Fort Smith; one brother, Verdell Jones of Lawton,
OK; three grandsons, Matt Murry of Cabot, AR, Scott and Brett
Murry of Paris, AR; and three great-granddaughters, Caylie,
Summer and Ashley Murry of Cabot, AR, as well as many dear
friends and extended family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Goddard United
Methodist Church, 1922 Dodson, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901;
Arkansas Children's Hospital, P.O. Drawer 2222, Little Rock,
AR 72203 or The Children's Diabetes Research Association,
212 Natural Resource Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
The Waldron News
Sept 30, 1998
BENJAMIN HERRIN
Benjamin Dale Herrin, 75, of Welch, Oklahoma died Tuesday, September
22, 1998 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri after a short
illness.
Mr. Herrin was born August 20, 1923, ad Cedar Creek. He attended
school in Parks. He lived most of his life in Scott County and moved to
Welch 11 years ago from Grangeville, Idaho where he had lived for 2-1/2
years. He was a retired farmer and cattleman.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
in Commerce, Oklahoma and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Welch. He was a
U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean War, achieving
the rank of corporal and serving as a machine gunner and tank driver.
He married Colleen Jones on Oct. 5, 1946 at Gravelly. She survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Thomas Herrin, of Bluejacket,
Oklahoma and Troy Dale Herrin, of Seattle, Washington; two sisters: Eva
Herrin, of San Francisco, Calif. and Vera Herrin Hand, of Claremont,
California; two step-granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.
Joint services for Mr. Herrin and his brother-in-law, Clay Jones,
was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Thomas Funeral Home in Welch. The Rev.
Orville Moody and Brad Canham, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in
Rogers Cemetery, west of Welch.
Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Northeast
Oklahoma Veteran's Funeral Detail.
Thomas Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 February 2003
COLLEEN HERRIN
Former Welch, Oklahoma resident Colleen Herrin, 73,
passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003 at Eastwood Manor in
Commerce, after a long illness.
Mrs. Herrin was born on July 29, 1929 in Gravelly,
Ark., to Samuel J. and Emma Mae Thornton Jones. She grew
up and attended school in Nola. In 1945 she became the
wife of Benjamin Herrin. Their union lasted until Mr.
Herrin passed away in September 1999. Mrs. Herrin devoted
her life to her husband, children, and home. She was a
wonderful friend and neighbor. Throughout her life she
enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. In later years
she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She
was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband,
five brothers and one sister.
Survivors include two sons, Tom Herrin and wife,
Vickie of Bluejacket, and Troy Herrin of Clarkson, Idaho;
two brothers, Bill and Wendell Jones, both of Waldron,
Ark; two sisters, Willene Hutchens of Waldron, Ark., and
Roberta Ormsby of Moses Lake, Wash; two granddaughters,
Melissa Stogsdill of Commerce and Cheryl Hurt of Beecher,
Minn; and six great grandchildren.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, in
the Thomas Chapel in Welch. Serving as pallbearers were
Clarence Fair, Denny McCord, Jim Thomas, Joe Mayfield,
David Packer and Lonnie Stogsdill. Interment was in the
Rogers Cemetery, west of Welch. The services were under
the direction of the Thomas Funeral Home of Welch.
The Waldron News
11 October 2006
EVA HAZEL HERRIN
Eva Hazel Herrin was born December 29, 1921 in Cedar Creek, Arkansas to Benjamin Harrison
Herrin and Nancy Ellen (Easily) Herrin. She passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 in
Citrus Heights, California at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her sister, Verla
(Herrin) Hand and brother, Benjamin Dale Herrin, also originally from Cedar Creek. Eva left
the farm as a young adult after briefly teaching school. She joined the Navy at the age of
24 and proudly served until the war ended. She settled in San Francisco and lived there almost
50 years. She worked for a major insurance company and shipyard company until retiring in the
1980's. She traveled extensively after retirement with friends and family. She was much loved
and will be missed. She is survived by her niece Deborah (Hand) Brown of Claremont, CA; three
nephews, Bob Hand of Lincoln, CA, Troy Herrin of Clarkston, Idaho and Tom Herrin of Blue Jacket,
OK; and two great nephews, Cory Brown and Cameron Brown. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, October 5, graveside at the Cedar Creek Cemetery in Parks, AR with burial under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Walrdon, AR.
The Waldron News
18 January 2006
GARY WENDELL HERRIN
Gary Wendell Herrin, 59, of San Antonio, Texas passed away Friday, January 6, 2006 in San Antonio,
TX. He was a retired chief master Sergeant in the Air Force. He was born November 24, 1946 at
Forester, AR to Fred and Ruby Herrin. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2006
at the Cedar Creek Community Church with interment in the Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Herrin of the home; two daughters, Melissa
Herrin of Topeka, Kansas and Wendy Henderson and her husband John of Oceanside, CA; two step children,
David Anderson and Angela J. Moore; one brother Billy R. Herrin and his wife Norma of Hector, AR; one
sister, Rose Smalling of Cedar Creek, Arkansas; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Larry Herrin. Pallbearers
were the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Herrin, Danny and Jackie Smalling,
Jerry and John Carter, Larry Brooks and Carl Walker.
The Waldron News
5 August 2009
VIVIAN HERRIN
August 6, 1927 - July 28, 2009
Vivian M. Herrin, 81, of Mountain Pine, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 in her home. She
is survived by one daughter Marie Brown of Mountain Pine, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Angela K. Hunter
and fiance Frank Bellman of Davis, California; one grandson Johnny Kyle Herrin and wife Natalie of
Pullman, Washington; three great-grandsons Maxamie Herrin, Logan Herrin and Exavior Thomas Herrin. She is
also survived by two sisters Ruby Davis of Bloomington, Indiana, Robbie Jackson of Duncan, Oklahoma, and
one brother Joyce Wayne Bell and wife Edna of Mountain Pine, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her
parents James Oscar Bell and Ella M. McCoy, husband Thomas Melvin, one son John Oscar Herrin, one sister
Lillie Wallen, and two brothers Tobe and Ode Bell. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2009 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at the Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers were David Isom, Harold Isom, Truman French, Jerry French,
Jimmy Irons, Alton Blocker and Danny Smallen. Honorary pallbearers were John and Martin Jackson, Dierksen
Hospice Gentiva Healthcare Group, and Dr. Randy Hill.
The Waldron News
24 August 2005
CHARLES L. HICKERSON
Charles L. Hickerson, 86, of Arkoma, OK died Friday, August 19, 2005 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was retired from the Postal Service after 40 years, an Army veteran of
WWII and a member of Arkoma Assemby of God Church. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Fern. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24th at McConnell
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas
under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He is survived by two
daughters, Jeannie Fitting of Ft. Smith, AR and Jan Richardson of Arkoma, OK; one
son, Gary Hickerson of Arkoma, OK; and one grandchild. Pallbearers were Joe Erwin,
James Hickerson, Josh DeLeon, Darrell Fuller, John Repass and Eric Fitting.
Scott County Times
2 January 2002
HETTIE HICKERSON
Hettie Lee Hickerson, age 79, of Mansfield was born August 31,
1922. She went to be with her late husband, James Lee Hickerson on
Wednesday, December 19, 2001. Mrs. Hickerson was a homemaker and a
Nazarene.
She is survived by one son, James Lee Hickerson and his wife,
Betsy Lee of Mansfield. Other survivors include one daugher-in-law,
Elizabeth Hickerson of Indiana, one sister, Glenda Wade of California;
one brother, Johnny Carpenter of Germany; four grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by one son, Charles Douglas Hickerson.
Funeral services were held at 11 am Saturday, December 22,
2001 at the Mansfield Church of the Nazarene with interment at Coop
Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home.
Pallbearers were Jackie Smith, Michael Smith, Daron Trantham,
Roger Ball, Gus Thompson and Rick Thomas.
Scott County Times
21 February 2001
WILLIE HICKMAN
Willie H. Hickman, 77, of Parks, Arkansas died February 12, 2001 in
his home. He was a logger and a World War II veteran. Funeral services were Saturday,
February 17, 2001 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Buffalo Cemetery near
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife
Sue Hickman; two daughters, Gwenda Hickman of Show Low, Arizona and Beverly Moler of Madera,
California; one brother, Lenard Hickman of Ft. Collins, Colorado; five grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Shane Rogers, Michael Rogers, Ramon Espinosa, Kenneth
Preston, Jimmy Dean Lee and Paul Rainbolt. Honorary pallbearer was Herman Atchley.
The Waldron News
15 September 2004
FRED DANIEL HICKOX
Fred Daniel Hickox, age 70, died Monday, September 6, 2004 in his home at Y-City. He was born
September 8, 1933 in Hoboken, Georgia and was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was a member
of the Living Word Church in Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters,
Debbie and her husband David Williams of Farmerville, Louisiana, and Danene and her husband Robert
Abney of Gilmer, Texas; two step-sons, Kevin Scott of Johnstown, New York, Brian and his wife Dawn
Scott of Lexington, South Carolina; four step-daughters, Leslie and husband Willie Bailey of Columbia,
South Carolina, Susan and husband Robert Stover of Oakgrove, Louisiana, Teri and her husband Eric Terry
of Magazine, Arkanas, Amy and her husband John Schenk of Norfolk, Virginia. Other survivors include 20
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawton and wife Nona of Carroll, Georgia, Russell
and wife Mary of Waynesville, Georgia; three sisters, Effie and husband James Griffin of Waycross, Georgia,
Inez Stokes of Hoboken, Georgia, Myrtis (Landell) Hickox of Aztec, New Mexico along with several nieces
and nephews. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9 at Chant Pentecostal Church with
Rev. Waymon Hunt and Rev. Grady Parker officiating. Interment followed at Buffalo Cemetery near Boles,
Arkansas under the directionof Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Delton Stover,
David Byrd, Daniel Stover, Michael Bailey, Willie Bailey, Brian Scott, John Schenk and Eric Terry.
The Waldron News
27 October 2004
BEULAH MAE HICKS
Beulah Mae Hicks, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 20, 2004 in a Waldron hospital. She was
a housekeeping supervisor at Mercy Hospital and attended the Jubilee Church. She was preceded in death by
her husband of 50 years, James A. Hicks. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2004 at Jubilee
Church with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by three daughters, Patsy Goff of Bastrop, TX, Dottie Blackmon of Waldron, and Brenda Mock of
Waldron; two sons, James P. Hickms of Waldron and Phillip Hicks of Waldron; nine grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Stephen Goff, Tony Blackmon, Robert Blackmon, Daniel Mock, Brandon Jones and
Tommy Franklin. Honorary pallbearer was Tommy Waddle.
Scott County Times
18 June 2003
CHARLES HICKS
Ft. Smith--Charles Henry Hicks, 57, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas died Saturday,
June 14, 2003 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a retired car salesman and
of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services were held 2:30 pm on Monday, June 16, 2003 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery near Waldron under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by two daughters, Tracy Roberge and Kealy Hicks both of
Bokoshe, Oklahoma; two sons, Charles Hicks and Shannon Hicks both of Ft. Smith;
two sisters, Catherine Heathcock of Ft. Smith and Lori Johnson of Oklahoma
City; one brother, William Hicks of Jacksonville, Alabama; and nine
grandchildren. Pallbearers were Robert Casey, Shannon Hicks, Gerald Davis, Mike Cole, Steve
Roberge and Sean Hicks.
The Waldron News
31 August 2011
EVA HICKS
Eva Hicks, 88, of Hon, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 in the Scott County Mercy Hospital. She was
of the Baptist faith. Eva is survived by seven sons, Wayne Underwood of Waldron, Arkansas, Murl Underwood of Hon,
Arkansas, Larry Underwood of Bates, Arkansas, Charlie Himes of Waldron, Arkansas, Terry Himes of Poteau, Oklahoma,
Stanley Himes of Waldron, Arkansas, Steven Himes of Waldron, Arkansas; two daughters, Marie Lord of Heavener,
Oklahoma, Naomi Claunts of Cauthron, Arkansas. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren and numerous great-
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter Helen Johnson, one son William Himes, two grandsons Donnie
Underwood, Clifton Wayne Claunts, one great-grandson Colt Claunts and her husband George Hicks. Funeral services
were at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Kirk Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Viewing was Wednesday, August 24, 2011 from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers were J.J. Moore, Jim Moore, Allen Plowman, Bob Couch, Aaron
Moore, Carl Singleton and Devin Dvorak.
The Waldron News
28 July 1999
FRANKIE MARCELL HUTCHENS HICKS
Frankie Marcell Hutchens Hicks, 52, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died
Sunday, July 25, 1999 in a Tulsa hospital. She was a receiving clerk
for Fadler Co., and a member of Pilot Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Hutchens.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 at
Pilot Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial at Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Hicks; one son, Clayton
Hicks of the home; her mother Willene Hutchens of Waldron, two sisters,
Ann Binkley of Hot Springs, AR and Linda Conway of Lima, Ohio; five
nephews, Stan Binkley of Fort Smith, Paul Binkley of Waldron, Cliff
Binkley of Huntsville, AL, Jeremy Jameson of Virginia Beach, VA and
Will Conway of Lima, Ohio; one great nephew, Adam Binkley; and one
great niece, Ashley Binkley.
Pallbearers were Stan Binkley, Paul Binkley, Greg Sanders, Jerry
Montgomery, Tommy Selkirk and Terrill Scroggins. Honorary pallbearers
were Will Conway, Eugene Lawson and Cliff Binkley.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Hospice, c/o
St. Johns Medical Center, 1923 S. Utica Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104-6502.
The Waldron News
21 February 2001
MARIAN FRANCIS DENADEL HICKS
Marian Francis Denadel Hicks, 67, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Saturday,
February 3, 2001 in Leflore County, Oklahoma. She was a rental property
operator.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 16 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Charles; one daughter, Kealy Michelle
Hicks of Fort Smith, AR; one step-daughter, Tracy Michelle Roberge of Spiro,
OK; two step-sons, Charles H. Hicks of Fort Smith and Shannon Dewayne Hicks of
Mena, AR; two sisters, Reba Lea Bogham of San Bernardino, CA and Anna Howard
of Pottsville, AR.
Scott County Times
6 March 2002
THOMAS HICKS
Thomas David Hicks, 89, of Waldron died February 26, 2002 in a
Waldron nursing home. He was a retired logger.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 2 pm
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial following at
Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron.
He is survived by one step daughter, Ester Wagner of Waldron; two
step-sons, Ben Killion of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Roy Killion of
Greenforest, Arkansas; five nephews, Tommy Waddle, J.P. Hicks, Phillip
Hicks, Sonny Hicks and Henry Hicks; eight nieces, Margaret Finney, Dottie
Blackmon, Brenda Mock, Patsy Goff, Flora Bell Lawson, Juanita Scroggins,
Velma Castleberry and Minnie Hicks; six step-grandchildren and six step-
great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Sonny Hicks, Henry Hicks, J.P. Hicks, Phillip
Hicks, Glen Dale Wagner and Randy Shores.
The Waldron News
7 April 2010
VIRGINIA HARMON HIEL
Virginia Edith Harmon Hiel was born to Fred and Pearl (Tiller) Harmon east of Arcadia
in a log cabin north of Lake Hiwassee April 25, 1918. She was a graduate of Arcadia High
School class of 1935. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Hiel in January 1937 and
went to live on a farm in Waldron, Arkansas. Virginia and Jack were parents to five boys,
two died in infancy of Batten disease and one was stillborn. They lived in California from
1944 to 1952, then returned to Arkansas. In 1960 they moved back to Oklahoma when their sons
Jim and Jerry became college age. Virginia retired from Western Electric and enjoyed traveling
after her retirement. Her husband Jack, three infant sons, her parents, brother Edward
Harmon, sister Winifred Owen, and sister-in-law Alice Mae Muroney Hill, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her sons James Hiel and wife Judy and Jereld Hiel and wife Marjorie. Three
grandsons: Paul Hiel, Bryan Hiel and wife Cindy, Kevin Hiel and wife Lisa and one granddaughter
and husband, Cindy and Joey Biggerstaff. Also great grandchildren: C.J. and Emma Hiel, Jack,
Gideon & Colin Hiel, and Brenna, Carson and Manning Biggerstaff. Sisters-in-law: Charlotte
Hiel, Betty Frost, Bayle Godfrey and husband Guy. One cousin, Grace Grayson and many nieces
and nephews. She was born again March 1953 and taught Sunday School for many years. She was
married to her husband Jack for fifty-seven years. After his death in 1994 she moved to the
Baptist Retirement Village and had lived there approximately fifteen years. At her death she
was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the First Southern Baptist Church, 605 N. Anderson Road, Arcadia,
OK. Burial took place following the service at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Arcadia. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the Baptist Boys Ranch Town, 5100 E. 33, Edmond, OK 73013.
Services were under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, OK.
The Waldron News
11 June 2003
KYLE WAYNE HIGGINBOTHAM
Kyle Wayne Higginbotham was born on September 17, 1998 in Merced, California
and passed away May 22, 2003 in Madera, California.
Kyle was a very strong boy and put up a fight all the way through. He
touched everybody's life that he met and is so deeply loved by all his
family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all. He enjoyed being
surrounded by his family & friends. He loved planting, picking & smelling
his flowers. He would go out in the gardens and plant his flowers. He loved
carrying his family pictures, mum-mum, alcohol pads, stuffed animals and
stickers, he also loved writing letters to family and friends. Kyle always
considered Children's Hospital as a second home. He always enjoyed being
with the staff and patients there. Everybody at Children's Hospital considered
him family. Kyle even named the hospital Debbie's House after his favorite
nurse's assistant (PCT.)
Kyle is survived by his parents Thomas & Kelly Higginbotham, and a sister
Emma Dawn Higginbotham all of Merced, California. Grandparents Donovan Wayne
& Annabelle Higginbotham of Winton, California. He is also survived by his
grandfather Revis Grisham & step-grandmother Carole Grisham. Also a great-
aunt & great-uncle Betty & Earl Craig of Waldron, Arkansas. Godparents Bryan
& Sue Hofman of Modesto, California. Moreover, numerous aunts, uncle, cousins,
family and friends.
Kyle is preceded in death by his grandmother Dawn Gail Grisham and great-
grandfather Calvin Grisham. He is also survived by his great grandmother Lillian
Rushton of Mariposa, CA & a great grandmother Peggy Grisham of Planada, CA.
A funeral service was held Friday, May 30, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of
Christ in Merced, CA followed by burial at Plainsburg Cemetery. All services
were under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced, CA.
Scott County Times
10 April 2002
JOHN HIGGINS, SR.
John Emmett Higgins, Sr., son of the late Dorris and Gladys
Blevins Higgins, was born July 22, 1932 in Coaldale, Arkansas.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Joann Crittendon on
February 15, 1959 at Malden, Missouri. She preceded him in death on
June 22, 2000. On September 21, 2001 he was united in marriage to
Kathleen Adams at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
John Emmett Higgins, Sr. died March 16, 2002 at Methodist
Hospital North in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 69 years, 7 months
and 22 days.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Higgins of West Helena,
Arkansas; two sons, Martin Harold and wife Cindy Higgins of DeSoto,
Missouri and John E. and wife Lori Higgins, Jr. of Kennett, Missouri;
one daughter, Tanya and husband Paul Robinson of Bethalto, Illinois;
4 stepsons, Ted and wife Janie Johnston of Bates, Arkansas, Carl and
wife Sheila Johnston, Kenny and wife Kathy Johnston, Terry and wife
Cheryl Johnston, all of Waldron; two step-daughters, Debbie Johnston
of Waldron and Diana and husband Jerald Hattabaugh of Mansfield; 3
grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 1 step-great-grandchild and a
host of other family and friends.
Scott County Times
24 September 2003
BIRD HIGHFILL
Bird Highfill, 81, of Waldron died Sunday, September 21, 2003 in a Waldron nursing
home. She was a retired seamstress and member of Boles Southern Baptist Church. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Harding Highfill and a daughter, Ruth Davis.
Visitation was held Tuesday, September 23, 2003 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the
funeral home. She is survived by two daughters, Tim Highfill of Boles, Arkansas
and Gene & Phyllis Highfill of Springfield, Oregon; and one sister, Tish Rogers of
Boles, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association,
320 N. Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901.
The Waldron News
23 February 2000
JESSE A. HIGHFILL, JR.
Jesse A. Highfill, Jr., 82, of Springfield, Oregon died
February 20, 2000. He was born on March 30, 1917 in Blue Ball, AR
to Jesse and Lulah (Taylor) Highfill, Sr. He was a former resident
of Los Angeles, Cypress and Corona, CA.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. February 23 at Buell Chapel
in Springfield, Oregon with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery under the
direction of Buell Chapel of Springfield, OR.
He was married to Etta J. Webb on May 26, 1956 in Las Vegas,
NV. He was a U.S. Army Cavalry member mounted on horseback in 1938.
He was a carpenter and in general construction. He was a life member
of the Carpenters Union #803. He enjoyed gardening, church activities
and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by one brother, Ferrell (Vicky) Highfill of
Montebello, CA; one sister, Bird Highfill of Boles, AR; two nieces,
Ricky three nephews, Gene (Phyllis) Highfill of Springfield, Theo
Highfill of Texas and Tim Highfill of Boles, AR. [Copied as published;
possibly one line missing.]
The Waldron News
29 September 1999
WILLIAM HERMAN HIGHFILL
William Herman Highfill, 89, of Poteau, Oklahoma died on Tuesday,
September 21, 1999 in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Heavener, Oklahoma. He was a long time resident of
Poteau and a retired Minister of the Baptist faith. He was preceded
in death by his parents, William E. and Barbara Highfill and two
brothers, Claude and Bruce Highfill.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 24
at First Baptist in Heavener, OK with burial at Hill Cemetery in
Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Highfill of the home;
three daughters and sons-in-law, Lora Ellen and Thomas Shriver of
Dallas, TX, Dr. Marilyn Joyce and James Porter of Crowley, TX and
Helen Virginia and Paul Emert of Burleson, TX; 3 sons and daughters-
in-law, Dr. William Carl and Dr. Patricia Highfill of Auburn, AL,
Reverend Donald Bryan and Erma Highfill of Uberlandia, Brazil and
Kem David Highfill of Savannah, GA; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law,
Lois and Charles Graves of Poteau, OK and Virginia and Reverend
Kenneth King of Lufkin, TX; one sister-in-law, Edna Highfill of
Poteau, OK; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; numerous
nieces and nephews and a host of friends and children in the faith.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First
Baptist Church Building Fund of Heavener, OK, Kiamichi Baptist
Assembly of Talihina, OK or Oklahoma Baptist Childrens Home through
First Baptist Church of Heavener, OK.
The Waldron News
10 July 2002
A.D. HILL, JR.
Alamogordo, NM--A.D. Hill, Jr., 77, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather
passed away July 1, 2002. He was born in Scott County, the son of the late A.D. and Vesta
Young Hill. After graduation from Waldron High School in 1942, he proudly served his country
during World War II on a submarine in the Pacific. Later he joined the Army and left the
military with the rank of warrant officer. He retired in 1976 as chief of a missile station
at White Sands Missile Range, NM. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Atha Lee Hill;
his daughter, Susan Hill of Snohomish, WA; sons and daughters-in- law, Gregory Hill and
Lenore of Alamagordo, NM; Larry Hill and Karen of Albuquerque, NM; sister Zella H. Strickland
of Wendell, NC; and one grandson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13 at
2:00 p.m. at the Lavaca Assembly of God Church. His ashes will be buried in the Lee family
cemetery in Lavaca.
The Waldron News
1 September 2004
ARCHIE BUELL HILL
Archie Buell Hill, 93, of Parks, Arkansas passed away August 26, 2004 at his home. He was born
March 17, 1911 at Blue Ball, Arkansas, the sn of William Newton Hill and Mary Jane McLain Hill.
Archie was a member of the Parks Baptist Church where he taught an adult Sunday School class for
thirty one years. He retired in 1973 from the Waldron Public School System as a teacher and administrator
with thirty years of service. Archie was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Ruby Allen and his
beloved wife, Mary. Archie is survived by his son, Wallace and daughter-in-law, Bonnie of Parks, his
grandson, Damon of Fayetteville, Arkansas, his granddaughter, Jennifer Vickers and her husband David
of Parks, one great-granddaughter, Brittany Vickers and one great-grandson, David Lee Vickers of Fort
Smith. Other survivors include one niece Barbara Allen of Waldron, one nephew, Donald Allen of Texarkana
and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28 at the
Parks Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Yeoman officiating. Interment followed at Parks Cemetery under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Don Frost, Billy John
Franklin, John Laird, Danny Morran, Richard McLain and Donald Allen. Honorary pallbearers were Alvin
Papasan, John Trumble, Holland Piles, Howard Holleman, Harlon Hawkins and L.K. Robertson.
The Waldron News
28 January 2008
ATHA HILL
Atha Hill, age 79, of New Mexico, died on January 19, 2008. Atha is preceded in death by
her husband of 54 years, A.D. Hill, Jr. and is survived by their three children, Larry,
Gregory and Susan Hill of New Mexico. Locally, she is survived by her brothers and
sisters-in-law, Sam and Loreen Lee of Alma, Tom and Lorraine Lee of Barling, Dorothy Lee
of Lavaca, Martha Lee Taylor of California and 17 nieces and nephews. Atha was the
daughter of Mena residents, Sam and Eva Heath Lee. Her husband, A.D., was the son of
Doss and Vesta Hill of Mena and later Mansfield. Atha, born near Mena, graduated from
Cherry Hill High School and married in 1947. The couple moved with their three children to
New Mexico in 1957. A memorial service and reception will be held for all friends and
family at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 2nd at the Assembly of God Church in Lavaca.
The Waldron News
13 April 2005
CAROLYN HILL
Carolyn Hill, 62, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, April 7, 2005 in a Waldron hospital. She
was a homemaker and a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church. Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, AR with burial under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Donald Gene Hill of the home; one son, Donald
Joe and wife Angie Hill of Waldron, AR; her mother, Audrey Harris of Waldron, AR; grandparents, Jean
and Evani Riley; one brother, Ken and his wife Karen Harris of Waldron, AR; and two grandchildren,
Darlynda and Wendi Hill of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were John Kuhlman, Robert Jett, David Jett, Tim
Jett, Rusty Craig and Carl Long.
The Waldron News
27 October 1999
DELLA JANE ROBERTS HILL
Della Jane Roberts Hill, 60, of Pensacola, Florida, died Sunday,
October 17, 1999 at Baptist Hospital.
She was born in Waldron, Arkansas on November 23, 1938, the
daughter of Joe and Pauline Austin Roberts. Her mother, father and
brother Dr. William Joseph Roberts of Charleston, Arkansas preceded
her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Roy Hill Jr., one daughter,
Kimberlee Dwyer of Loxahatchee, Fla; three sons, Patrick Shawn Flanagan
of Stuart, Fla., Michael Austin Flanagan of Ft. Lauderdale, Ala.,
Christopher Hampton Holton of Pearl Harbor, HI; two stepsons, Hardy
Hill and Alex Hill; two step daughters, Dee Crowell and Sheryl Baxter;
seven grandchildren, Joseph Francis Dwyer III, Heather Erin, Shannon
Marie, and Sean Patrick Flanagan, Michael Charles and Austin Joseph
Flanagan and Brendon Christopher Holton; four nephews, Keith Roberts,
Brad Roberts, Travis Roberts, Wade Roberts, and one niece Rachael
Bentley Roberts.
She was a mother of 42 years and a practicing LPN nurse. She
was a two-time survivor of cancer and died of a heart attack.
She was buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas
in her family plot on Friday, October 22, 1999 with a small service
held at the cemetery.
The Waldron News
10 May 2006
DONALD GENE HILL
Donald Gene Hill, 67, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 8, 2006 in a Waldron, Arkansas
hospital. He was retired from Tyson Foods as a service manager and was a member of the Haw Creek
Baptist Church. Graveside funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the
Duncan Cemetery with interment in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Jean Hattabaugh and husband Mitchell of
Mansfield, Arkansas; one son, Donald Gene Hill and wife Angie of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Dorothy
Ritter of Plainview, AR, Shirley Brown of Red Oak,OK; mother-in-law, Audrey Harris; brother-in-law,
Ken Harris and wife Karen of Waldron, AR; three granddaughters, Darlynda and Wendi Hill of Waldron,
AR, Evani Riley of Mansfield, AR; life long friends, John and Wanda Kuhlman of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers
will be Mitchell Hattabaugh, Robert Jett, David Jett, Quienton Tallmadge, Rusty Craig and Carl
Long. Honorary pallbearer will be John Kuhlman.
Scott County Times
4 October 2000
HERMAN HILL
Herman Lee Hill, 82, of Mena, Arkansas, died Friday, September
29, 2000 in his home. He was a member of the Blackfork Baptist Church
and a rancher.
Graveside services were held at 10 am Monday, October 2, 2000
at Haw Creek Cemetery with burial following under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Ann Hill of the home; 6
daughters, Wanda Joyce Rieker of Little Rock, Patsy Ann Powell of
Mena, Stella Louise Benjamin of Floydada, Texas, Sandra Kay Harvey of
Mena, Peggy Sue Carter of Mena, Brenda Marie Doyle of Haw Creek,
Oklahoma; 4 sons, Daris Gene Hill of Bates, Arkansas, Larry Dean Hill
of Bates, Darryl Wayne HIll of Page, Oklahoma, Jeffery Dale Hill of
Mena; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
28 January 2004
JEFFERY "BOZ" MYLES HILL
Oklahoma--Funeral services for Jeffery "Boz" Myles Hill, 25, of Cameron, Oklahoma
were held Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 2 pm at Bates Assembly of God Church. Burial
followed at Gipson Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Hill died Friday, January 23, 2004 in Red Oak, Texas. He was a lifetime resident
of Waldron, a horse trainer and member of the PRCA rodeo circuit. He attended Bates
First Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his father and mother,
Donald AJ and Sally Ann Hill. He is survived by his mother, Debby Howery of Waldron;
five sisters, Crystal Hattabaugh and husband Mitchell, Tammy Nevills and husband
Troy all of Waldron, Jackie Hunsucker and Marie Basham of Mansfield and Pat Branham
of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one brother, Donnie Hill and wife Laura of Waldron; and several
nieces and nephews and cousins. Pallbearers were Paul Rice, Jeremy Rice, Toby Nix,
Jerod Nix, Caleb Free, Daniel Free and Josh Free.
The Waldron News
15 February 2006
JIMMY HILL
Jimmy Hill, 71, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 10, 2006 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was a retired welder and a veteran of the Korean War. Funeral service was at
2:00 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2006 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, Brenda Hill of the home; one niece, one nephew and one great nephew. Pallbearers were Ricky
Don Black, Alton Epperson, Jim Wilson and A.G. Morrison.
The Waldron News
28 February 2007
JULIA ANN HILL
Julia Ann Hill, 82,of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007 in a Waldron,
Arkansas nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Black Fork Baptist Church. Graveside
service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at the Haw Creek Cemetery with interment
in the Haw Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. She
is survived by six daughters, Wanda Reichert of Little Rock, Arkansas, Pat Powell of Mena, Arkansas,
Stella Benjamin of Black Fork, Arkansas, Kay Harvey of Mena, Arkansas, Sue Carter of Mena, Arkansas,
Brenda Reel of Bates, Arkansas; four sons, Gene Hill of Heavener, Oklahoma, Larry Hill of Bates,
Arkansas, Darryl Hill of Page, Oklahoma, Jeff Hill of Clarksville, Arkansas; several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Billy Hill and her husband, Herman
Hill.
The Waldron News
18 May 2011
LINDA HILL
Linda Hill of Heavener, OK went to be with her Lord and Lavior on May 11, 2011 at her home. Born in
Bates, AR on June 25, 1948, the youngest child of Edd and Talitha (Thompson) Pottridge, she was 62 years
old. Linda was a member of the Waldron High School calss of 1966 and the Bates First Assembly of God
Church. She was an accomplished piano player and she used her talent as church pianist for over 40 years.
She also ministered with her beautiful voice as a founding member of the gospel group "The Master's Family."
She traveled to local churches for over 35 years with her husband Gene. She loved to garden and her yard
was her passion. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She made each one feel special
and loved, knowing that they were "one" of her favorites. Linda is survived by Gene Hill, her loving husband
of 45 years, of Heavener, OK; two children, Le Ann and husband Paul Atchley of Waldron, AR and Doug and wife
Lori Hill of Howe, OK. Seven grandchildren, Garrett and Josh Atchley of Waldron, AR, Chasten, Jarrod and
Tanner Hill of Howe, OK, Cindy Leatherwood and Heather Hasberry of Poteau, OK, and one great-granddaughter,
Logan Leatherwood. She is also survived by five siblings, Twilla Maxwell of Oklahoma City, OK, Betty Stafford
of Bates, AR, Gene Pottridge of Howe, OK, Shirley Brothers of Plainview and Gary Pottridge of Bates, AR. Linda
is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Leon and Doss Pottridge, and one sister, Peggy Bennett.
Linda's life celebration service was 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 at the Heavener First Baptist Church
with Rev. Rickey Hunt and Bro. Jason Goshorn officiating. Interment will follow in the Gibson Cemetery in
Bates, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in
Waldron, Arkansas. Linda's pallbearers were Garrett Atchley, Josh Atchley, Chasten Hill, Jarrod HIll, Jarrod
Nix and Toby Nix. Her honorary pallbearer was Tanner Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to Peachtree
Hospice, 3100 N. Broadway, Suite 108, Poteau, Oklahoma 74953.
The Waldron News
21 February 2001
MADELINE M. HILL
Madeline M. Hill, 77, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died Monday, February
19, 2001 at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1923
at Prairie Grove, the daughter of William Harrison and Ethel Weber McBroom.
She was assistant manager of the Boston Store in Fayetteville, retiring
in 1986. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and Circle-4.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Hill; one son, Tommy Hill of Waldron,
AR; two daughters, Beverly K. Hill and Madeline Carol Johnson, both of
Fayetteville; five grandsons and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 21 at Central
United Methodist Church with burial at Prairie Grove Cemetery under the
direction of Moore's Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1106,
Fayetteville, AR 72702.
Scott County Times
1 November 2000
MARY FROST HILL
Mary Almer Frost Hill, 89, of Parks, Arkansas died Thursday,
October 26, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired school
teacher for Waldron public school system and a member of the Parks
Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10 am on Saturday, October 28,
2000 at the Parks Baptist Church with Reverend Keith Holleman officiating
with burial at the Parks Cemetery in Parks under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Archie Hill; one son
and daughter-in-law, Wallace and Bonnie Hill of Parks; one sister and
brother-in-law, Inez and Holland Piles of Parks; one sister-in-law, Betty
Frost; one granddaughter and her husband, Jennifer and David Vickers of
Parks; one grandson, Damon Hill of Austin, Texas; one great-granddaughter,
Brittany Vickers of Parks and one great-grandson, David Lee Vickers.
Pallbearers were Don Frost, Joe Frost, Bill Frost, Keith Piles,
Leaman Piles, Danny Morran and Harvey Combs.
The Waldron News
15 October 2003
MELBA LOUISE HILL
Melba Louise Hill, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, October 12, 2003
in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of
Waldron Church of Christ as well as a member of the Extension Homemaker's
Club. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rubin Parker and Clifford Hill.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at Waldron
Church of Christ with burial at Union Hill Cemetery near Waldron under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter,
Brenda and her husband Jimmy Hill of Waldron; two sisters, Sue Rogers of
Waldron and Joyce and her husband Bill Sehorn of Oklahoma City, OK; Andy
Richmond and his wife JoAnn of North Little Rock, AR; three nephews, Todd
Richmond, Chad Richmond and Jonathan Richmond; and one niece, Debbie Blalock.
The Waldron News
7 June 2006
OTHA HILL
Otha Hill, age 86, of Waldron died Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the Waldron Nursing Center.
Born November 19, 1919 in Gravelly, he was the son of the late Frank and Tillie Lunsford
Hill. He was a member of the Tatetown Community Church and a retired heavy equipment operator.
He was preceded in death by a son, Otha Lee Hill, brother, Robert Hill, three sisters, Dovie
Sutterfield, Mamie Hamacker and Ola Knight. Survivors are his wife of 52 years, Barbara Jones
Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Polly Hill of Ada, OK, Butch and Ladonna Hill of
Waveland; a daughter, Deanna Sehorn of Waldron; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Tatetown Community Church with Rev. Ricky Hunt officiating.
Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral HOme in Danville.
The Waldron News
27 March 2002
PAM HILL
Pam Hill, age 56, of Hot Springs, Arkansas died Friday, March 22, 2002
in a local hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on September 30, 1945 in Scott County, the daughter of
Clarence O. and Etta Hawkins Gibson. She was preceded in death by her mother
and father.
Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Dr. Sam H. Hill, Jr. of
Hot Springs; one son and daugher-in-law, Sam and Frankie Hill of Hot Springs;
four daughters and three sons-in-law, Traci and Michael Chavez of Bastrop,
Texas, Kim and Lee Parris of Cabot, Sammi Kay Wilson of Hot Springs, and
Beverly and Kenny Copeland of Texarkana, Texas; nine grandchildren; numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.
Memorial services were held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2002 in
the Davis-Smith/Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel.
Scott County Times
19 March 2003
SALLY ANN HILL
Waldron--Funeral services for Sally Ann Hill, 67, of Waldron were held Wednesday,
March 19, 2003 at 10 am at Bates Assembly of God Church. Burial followed at
Gipson Cemetery at Bates under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mrs. Hill was born August 2, 1935 at Forester, Oklahoma and died Sunday, March 16,
2003 in Waldron. She was a homemaker and a member of Bates Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald AJ Hill and her parents, Edd and
Willa Mae Cope.
Survivors include six daughters, Debby Howery of Waldron, Pat Branham of Tulsa,
Oklahoma, Jackie Hunsucker and Marie Basham both of Mansfield and Tammy Nevills
and Crystal Hattabaugh both of Waldron; two sons-in-law, Troy Nevills and Mitchell
Hattabaugh; three sisters, Verna Henderson, Kay Gray and Sue Cope; two brothers,
Billy Joe Cope and Eddie Ray Cope; fourteen grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Mike Nix, Tink Nix, Richie Sanders, Carl Johnston, Ted Johnston
and Gene Hill. Honorary pallbearers were Daleb Free, Trent Hayslip, Jim Howery,
Danny Mahurin, Wayne Bob Sanders and Kenneth Nevills.
The Waldron News
16 December 2009
SIDNEY RAY HILL
Sidney Ray Hill, 50, passed away Saturday, December 12. Survivors, his wife, Shelia Wood; his
mother, Evea Wood; one son; two stepsons; one daughter. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, December
16, Cornerstone Pentecostal Church. Visitation: 7-9 pm Tuesday, December 15th. Interment:
Wolf Cemetery, Oppelo by Bob Neal & Sons, Morrilton.
The Waldron News
31 March 1999
THURMAN R.J. HILL
Thurman R.J. Hill, 64, of Heavener, Okla., died Thursday, March 25,
1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a life long resident of the area.
Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 29 at Memorial
Park Cemetery in Heavener, Okla.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda; one daughter, Brenda Evans, of
Wicks; four sons: Larry R.J. Hill, Timothy R.J. Hill, Randy Dale Hill,
all of Heavener, Okla. and Paul R.J. Hill of Reno, Nev; three sisters-
in-law: Sally Hill, Wilma Hill and Wona Hill; several nieces and nephews;
13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
25 April 2001
TOM HILL
Thomas J. Hill, Sr., 81, of Fayetteville, AR died Saturday, April
21, 2001 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born November 2,
1919 at Braggs, Oklahoma, the son of Floyd and Nettie Hayes Hill.
He retired from the University of Arkansas Housing Department in
1986 nd had worked for Woodruff's Laundry and Cleaners on Dickson Street
for many years. He was a graduate of Prairie Grove High School.
He coached Babe Ruth, American Legion and semi-pro baseball teams
for thirteen years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Central
United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher. He was an avid
horseman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Hill.
He is survived by one son Tommy Hill and his wife, Carolyn, of
Waldron, Arkansas; two daughters, Beverly K. Hill and Madeline Carol
Johnson both of Fayetteville, AR; one sister, Pauline Garrett and her
husband, Hank, of Viney Grove, AR; five grandsons; and two great-
grandchildren.
Services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at Central United
Methodist Church with the Rev. J. Wesley Hilliard officiating. Burial
was in Prairie Grove Cemetery under the direction of Moore's Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O.
Box 1106, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702.
The Waldron News
1 February 2006
THOMAS JAMES HIMES
Mr. Thomas James Himes, age 61, of Y-City passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at
his home. He was born October 3, 1944 in Mansfield, Arkansas to James Himes and Evelyn
Hitchcock. He was united in marriage to Denise Singleton. He was a mechanic by profession
and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, brother
and friend. He is survived by his wife, Denise Himes of Boles, AR; mother, Evelyn Hitchcock
of Waldron, AR; son Ronald Morrison of Missouri; daughters, Lisa Stinson of Waldron, AR and
Janita Blotts of Oklahoma; brothers, Dub Himes of Abbott, AR, Vernie Himes of Durant, OK,
Howard Himes of Waldron, AR and Lonnie Himes of Missouri; sisters, Wanda Hitchcock of Waldron,
AR and Arlene Brown of Waldron, AR; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
father. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Pilot
Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas with Brother Mike Shaddon officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Scott County Times
26 September 2001
DEWEY HINES
Dewey Wesley Hines, 68, of Harvey, Arkansas died Sunday, September 23,
2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Army, a veteran of
Korea Conflict and Vietnam, and a member of Chant Pentecostal Church.
Funeral services were at 2 pm Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at Chant
Pentecostal Church with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola, Arkansas under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; one daughter, Teri L.Brothers of
Harvey; two sons, Madison F. "Buddy" Hines and Douglas D. Hines both of Odessa,
Texas; one sister, Theresa Ann Garrett of Mena, Arkansas; one brother, Bill
Hines of Pahrump, Nevada; 6 grandchildren, Wesley, Rusty, Krystal, Justin,
Blake and Tera.
Pallbearers were Donny Austin, J.D. Brothers, Joe Maxey, Roy Austin,
J.B. Wagner and Bill Shaddon.
The Waldron News
10 September 2008
DOUGLAS DEWAYNE HINES
Douglas Dewayne Hines passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born December 24,
1971 in Abilene, TX to Dewey Wesley Hines and Judy (Smith) Hines. He was a 1991 graduate of Permian High School.
He married Misti Kinsel in Odessa January 20, 1993. He was a licensed electrician for Tessco. Doug just enjoyed
life and lived it to the fullest. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his free time. He
loved riding horses and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of Faith Community Baptist Church. He was a loving
husband and father, who leaves behind his beloved wife of over 15 years, Misti Hines of Odessa; one son, Brody
Hines of Odessa; and his daughter KaRissa Hines of Odessa. He is also survivied by his mother, Judy Hines of
Harvey, AR; grandmothers Vera Smith of Harvey, AR and Catherine Hogan of Odessa; brother Buddy Hines of Harvey,
AR; sister Teri Brothers and husband Richie of Harvey, AR; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins,
and extended family. He has gone on to join his father Dewey Hines and his grandfather Harley Smith in Heaven.
Funeral services were 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Faith Community Baptist Church officiated by Bro.
Wayne Shelton. Interment followed at Western Roses Memorial Park Cemetery (4100 N FM1788.) Arrangements were
entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.
Scott County Times
10 October 2001
KENNETH HINES
Kenneth Ray Hines, 63, died in his home on October 1, 2001. He
was born on March 21, 1938 in Waldron to the late Othel L. Hines and
Foy Inez (Gibbs) Hines. He married Betty Ann Millard on March 3, 1978.
Shortly after their marriage they purchased the Scott Theater in Waldron
where he spent much of his childhood as an usher and ticket taker. He
followed in his fathers footsteps and became a respected sign painter.
He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm, Thursday, October 4, 2001
at the Waldron First United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Cooper
and Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Interment followed at Duncan Cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Betty of Waldron; five daughters,
Connie Willis of Osceola, Missouri, Nancy Stuart and Becky Haga, both
of Waldron, DeeAnna Smalley of Kansas City, Kansas and Johnnie Hines of
Fort Scott, Kansas; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Norma Jenik of Colby, Kansas and Linda Barnett of Waldron;
plus a host of other relatives and friends. He also leaves behind his
faithful little dog, Missy.
Pallbearers were Donald Draper, Joey Marrone, Tim Starr, Terry
Plummer, Herbert Rose and Glen Dale Sparks. Honorary pallbearers were
Curtis Billings, Buel Watts, Pat Ray Biggs and Paul Marrone.
The Waldron News
11 May 2005
JUANITA HINKLE
Juanita Hinkle, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, April 30, 2005 in a Waldron hospital.
She was the daughter of Byron Scudder and Bessie Edmondson Hinkle. She was a veteran, a
retired teacher and a Baptist. Her body has been donated to science at her request. There
will be no service at her request.
The Waldron News
15 September 2010
GARLAND HITCHCOCK
Garland Hitchcock, 63, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Friday, September 10, 2010 at
his home. Garland was born April 26, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the (late) Peter Garfield Hitchcock
and Edna Vivian (Harvey) Hitchcock. Garland is survived by three sons, Rodney Hitchcock and wife Amy
of Waldron, Arkansas, Lesley Curtis of Waldron, Arkansas, Donnie Curtis of Arkansas; two sisters,
Bea Romacly of Huntington Beach, California, Glenda Stevens of California; two brothers, Danny
Hitchcock of Waldron, Arkansas, Michael Hitchcock of Waldron, Arkansas; one grandchild, Devin Curtis
of Waldron, Arkansas. Garland's funeral service was held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010 at
the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. A private interment was in the Pilot Prairie Cemetery near
Waldron. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron,
Arkansas. Garland's family will receive friends 5:00 p.m. until the funeral Monday at the funeral home.
The Waldron News
11 October 2006
WANDA LOU HITCHCOCK
Wanda Lou Hitchcock of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2006 in a Fort Smith
hospital. She was a homemaker. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2006 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Pilot Prairie Cemetery (remainder missing
from copy.)
The Waldron News
11 March 2009
WINNIE MARY BELL HODGE
March 29, 1923 - March 3, 2009
Winnie Mary Bell Hodge of Dallas passed away on March 3, 2009 at the age of 85. She was born in
Athens, TX on March 29, 1923 to James and Eunice (Cotton) Weatherford. Mrs. Hodge is survived by
her children: Dana Malavear & husband Frankie "Bob," Alvin Hodge, Katherine Hudspeth, Nelda Borders
& husband Bobby; 20 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, and
numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Lee Hodge; sons Kenward
& Berkle Hodge; three brothers and five sisters. The family received friends Friday at the funeral
home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009 at
Laurel Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, Mesquite, TX. Interment was at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park.
Scott County Times
27 March 2002
CHRISTENA HODGES
Christena Lynn Hodges, 28, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Wednesday,
March 20, 2002 in her home. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at
Martin Funeral Chapel in Waldron with burial following at Buggy Hill
Cemetery in Mansfield.
She is survived by two daughers, Amber Lynn Hodges of the home and
Kimberly Ann Balentine of the home; one son, Steven Ray Edgar of the home;
her mother and step-father, Lela and Jim Martin of Parks; her father, Bill
Balentine of Waldron; 4 sisters, Marilyn Sue Frazier and Lori Ann Powell
both of Waldron, Sandra Jean Parks of Winthrop, Arkansas and Pamela Gale
Scantling of Fort Smith, Arkansas; 3 brothers, Randall Wayne Balentine of
Decatur, Texas, Jerry Douglas Balentine of Sumner, South Carolina and Mark
Lee Balentine of Waldron.
The Waldron News
12 May 2010
VERLE HODGES
Verle Hodges, 81, of Cameron, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in a Ft. Smith
hospital. Verle is survived by his grandson Michael Hodges of Booneville; granddaughter Kristy
Cantu of Ft. Smith; great grandchildren Melina Cantu of Ft. Smith, Isobel Hodges and Ezra Hodges
both of Booneville; sisters Bonnie Hamilton of Mankato, Kansas and Cheryl Blanken of Clay Center,
Kansas; brother Dennis Hodges of Kansas City, Missouri. Verle was preceded in death by his wife
Kathleen Hodges; sister Virginia Gunlicks, and parents Theodore and Ester Hodges. Graveside services
were held Friday, May 7, 2010 at Buggy Hill Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Scott County Times
28 August 2002
ROBERT VERL HODSON
Waldron--Graveside services for Robert Verl Hodson, 66, of Waldron were held Thursday,
August 22, 2002 at 2 pm at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Hall
Funeral Service of Mena. Mr. Hodson was born March 15, 1936 in Humphrey, Arkansas to
Claude Glyenn Hodson and Edna Margaret Merrick Hodson and died Wednesday, August 21, 2002
at his home. He lived in Waldron 15 months, moving from Denver, Colorado. He was a veteran
and a warehouse supervisor for a chemical plant. Survivors include his wife, Naomi of Waldron;
a son, Robert Glyenn Hodson of Waldron; two brothers, Donald Glyenn Hodson and Rickey Hinkel
both of Redding, California; a sister, Betty Stealman of Ft. Jones, California; six
grandchildren and three great-grand-children. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Waldron News
17 February 2010
VIDA (JAMESON) HOFFMAN
Vida (Jameson) Hoffman, 92, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Friday, February 17, 2010
in a Waldron hospital. Vida was born February 7, 1918 in Parks, Arkansas. She was one of fourteen
children born to the late James F. and Fannie (Carter) Jameson with ten of her siblings living to
adulthood. She was a homemaker. Vida is survived by three children, Johnny Hoffman and his wife Frankilene
(Arnette) of Weatherford, Texas, Mary (Hoffman) George and her husband Flint George of Flower Mound,
Texas, Cecelia (Hoffman) Preston and her husband Kenneth Preston of Parks, Arkansas; three sisters,
Victoria "Vick" Porter, Edna Watson, Joanna Rhyne; two granddaughters, Teresa George, Karen (Preston)
Schnitker and her husband Clifford Schnitker; four grandsons, Barry Preston, Danny Preston, Kevin George,
Ricky George and his wife Rebecca (Gibson) George; six great-granddaughters; six great-grandsons; two
great-great granddaughters; three great-great grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by her husband of 58 years, David Verl Hoffman; eight sisters, Faye Irene, Fora Mae, Clara Mae,
Missy Daphne, LaVona Bronk, Katherine Murray, Lorene Pettit, Katherlene Morrison; two brothers, James
"Buster" Jameson, John Simeon Jameson; and one granddaughter, Vida Sue Hoffman. Vida's funeral service was
2:00 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs
officiating. Interment was 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron.
Honorary pallbearers were Kevin George, Ricky George, Travis Cearley, Barry Preston, Danny Preston, Blair
Green, Clifford Schnitker, Jared Kluthe, Alan George, Keith George, Craig George and Matthew Hancock.
The Waldron News
10 August 2005
VIDA SUE HOFFMAN
Vida Sue Hoffman was born November 8, 1959 in Lubbock, Texas and passed away July 25, 2005 in
Salt Lake City, Utah. She was named for her paternal grandmother, Vida "Jameson" Hoffman and
preceded in death by her paternal grandfather David Verl Hoffman of Parks, Arkansas. Vida conveyed
her appreciation and love to all her family and friends for whom she felt truly blessed, and was
thankful for a vibrant life performing music for hundreds of people. She graduated May, 1978 from
Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas. She attended UCLA where she earned a two-year certificate in
Music Business and relocated to Nashville, Tennessee where she lived for 19 years, being employed
by Hospital Corporation of America and Quest Diagnostics. She retired from Nashville and relocated
to Salt Lake City in 2000, where she was employed as a logistics trainer for Quest Diagnostics,
being blessed once again as her co-workers became her friends. With the love and support from family
and many friends, she battled a rare ovarian cancer for 21 months. She is survived by her parents,
Johnny & Frankilene Hoffman of Weatherford, TX; her grandmother, Vida "Jameson" Hoffman residing in
Parks, Arkansas; two aunts & their spouses, Cecelia & Kenneth Preston of Parks, AR, Mary & Flim
George of Flower Mound, TX; four great-aunts, Kathelene "Jameson" Morrison of California, Edna
"Jameson" & her husband J.T. Watson of California; JoAnna "Jameson" Rhyne of Waldron, AR, and Vick
"Jameson" Porter of Waldron, AR; first cousins, Barry & Danny Preston and Karen "Preston" Hancock,
Kevin, Teresa & Rick George; plus numerous second & third cousins. "A celebration of her life" was
held Sunday, July 30, 2005 at the Salt Lake Church of Religious Science in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Another memorial is being planned in Tennessee, the date to be announced later. The family requests
that in lieu of flowers, please help fight this disease by making donations to the Ovarian Cancer
Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plae, Suite 1400, New York, New York.
Scott County Times
16 May 2001
FONTANE HOFSETH
Fontane Hofseth, 25, of Mansfield died Sunday, April 29, 2001 in
Mansfield. She was a student at Westark Community College in Fort Smith
and a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Greenwood.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, May 3, 2001 at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Greenwood with burial at
Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood under the direction of McConnell Funeral
Home.
She is survived by her parents Dennis Ray and Cathy Poor of Mansfield;
her maternal grandparents William and Mabel Pierce of Mansfield; her paternal
grandfather Torulf Hofseth of Anchorage, Alaska and her paternal grandmother
Suzanne Ross of Sandston, Virginia; and one sister, Candie Schumacher of
Greenwood.
The Waldron News
14 July 2010
DR. KENNETH J. HOGAN
Dr. Kenneth J. Hogan, 76, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in a Waldron hospital.
He was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Waldron, AR. Kenneth graduated from the Washington University
Dental School in St. Louis, Missouri in 1960. After graduating he served in the military for dentistry from
1960 to 1965. After his service was over Kenneth moved back to Waldron and opened his own dental office until
1989 when he was forced to close for health reasons. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn
Hogan of the home; four children, Michael Hogan and wife Tonya, Cheryl Seidel and husband Stuart, Bary Hogan
and wife Christine, and Annette Smith and husband David; 8 grandchildren, Jeffery Hogan and wife Ashley, Haley
Seidel, Laren Smith, Taylor Hogan, Grant Hogan, Hogan Seidel, Evan Smith and Parker Hogan; and great granddaughter
Baeleigh Hogan. Kenneth is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Jeanie Hogan and Lucille Hogan. Funeral service
was at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the
Owens Chapel Cemetery in Mena, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were C.R.
Carpenter, Noal Sanders, David Smith, Stuart Seidel, David Hawkins and Wayne Reid. Honorary Pallbearers were
Edward Jackson and Bill Tarlton.
The Waldron News
20 September 2006
MADGE L. HOGUE
Madge L. Hogue, 73, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2006 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was
a homemaker, a member of the Mansfield Church of Christ and a recent resident of Pink Bud Nursing Home. She
is survived by one daughter, Trina Slade of Barling, AR; one grandson, Thomas Kelly of Pea Ridge, AR; two
sisters, Anne Edwards and Juanima Steele both of Greenwood, AR; four great-grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews as well as all the people she "adopted" as family during her life. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Chester B. Hogue. Madge loved music and will be remembered for her singing, yodeling and
performing all around the area. We hope she will be remembered with a smile. Funeral service was at 2:00
p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Mansfield Church of Christ under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Mansfield.
The Waldron News
1 August 2001
RUBY JEAN HOGUE
Ruby Jean Hogue (formerly Ruby Jean Jones) died Monday, July 16, 2001
in Montclair, California. She was born August 1, 1911 in Scott County, the
daughter of W.V. and Lue Ella Jones of Scott County. She was married to
William M. Hogue of Mansfield, Arkansas.
Ruby moved to California in the early 1930's where she met Bill and
was married and raised her family. She remained in California until her
passing.
She is survived by her son, Gary and his wife Gayle; grandson Kevin
and his wife Denise; granddaughter Carrie and her husband Duane; great-
grandson Connor; brothers Delmar Jones and his family of Fort Smith and Olen
Jones and his family of Huntington Park, CA and all her loving friends.
Services were held July 16, 2001 at Oakdale Memorial Park in Glendora,
California.
The Waldron News
13 December 2000
WILLIAM FRANKLIN HOGUE
William Franklin Hogue, age 76, of Gravelly, Arkansas died Thursday,
December 7, 2000 at his home in Gravelly. Mr. Hogue was born October 16,
1924 in Barber, Scott County, Arkansas to the late Joel and Ana Johnson
Hogue.
He was a retired farmer, a WWII Army Air Corp veteran, a 32 Degree
Mason and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle.
Survivors are his wife, Beda Rhoades Hogue; one son, Billy Hogue
of Springfield, Arkansas; one sister, Allena Rhoades of California; two
grandchildren, Tina Marie Hogue and William Joel Hogue.
Services were Monday, December 11, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at Cornwell
Chapel in Danville with Rev. John James and Rev. Ernie Bryan officiating.
Interment was in Young Gravelly Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home in
Danville.
The Waldron News
May 27, 1998
KATHERINE HOLITIK
Mrs. Katherine Louise Lovenskiold Holitik died May 18, 1998 in
Waldron. Katherine was born July 28,1903 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Perry Lovenskiold. She attended Soule College in
New Orleans and subsequently married Dr. George F. Holitik of Corpus
Christi, Texas. The couple moved to Waldron where Dr. Holitik practiced
as a family practician from 1931 until his death in 1947. Katherine was
active in many community affairs and was instrumental in the founding of
the Catholic Church in Waldron.
She is survived by her son, Dr. George F. Holitik, of Little Rock,
her daughter, Etta Thurmond, of Kerrville, Texas, eight grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren.
Her final resting-place will be the Lovenskiold family plot at Rose
Hill Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in
Waldron. Funeral arrangements were made by Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
19 January 2000
LOUIE M. HOLLAND
Louie M. Holland, 86, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Wednesday,
January 12, 2000 in a Greenwood nursing home. She was a homemaker and
a Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15 at
Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in
Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
She is survived by her husband, Olaf of the home; two daughters,
Roena Tucker of Mt. Vernon, TX and Barbara Thomas of Witcherville, AR;
three sons, Bobby Holland of TX, Howard Holland of Greenwood, AR and
Phillip Holland of Mansfield, AR; six sisters, Era Mae Black and Gail
Wilsey of Greenwood, AR, Pat Wynn of McCloud, OK, Dottie Sanderson of
Granada Hills, CA, Verla Nichols of Northridge, CA and Ruth Phillips
of Terra Bella, CA; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and
seven great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Scott County Times
1 May 2002
AUDA HOLLEMAN
Auda Sarah Holleman, 89, of Parks, Arkansas died on Friday, April 26
in a Mena hospital. She was a former school teacher and attended Keener
Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erasmus
and Amanda Holleman and two sisters, Alva Holleman and Alta Mae Davis.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 29 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hawkins Cemetery at Parks,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by three sisters, Amy Bottoms of Parks, Arkansas,
Allena Nelson of Waldron, Arkansas and Louise Dunn of Waldron, Arkansas,
one brother, Herman Holleman of Parks, Arkansas and several nieces and
nephews.
Pallbearers were M.C. Nelson; Marty Nelson; John Fultz; Larry
Bottoms; Trent Cox and Patrick Travers. Honorary pallbearers were Trae
Travers; Joe Plum and Richey Allen.
Scott County Times
23 January 2002
HELEN HOLLEMAN
Helen Louise Holleman, 62, of Waldron died Friday, January 18,
2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, Tyson employee and
a Pentecostal.
Funeral services were held at 10 am, Monday, January 21, 2002
at Waldron United Pentecostal Church with burial at Waylon Cemetery
near Deer, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, Joe; one daughter, Susan Kay
Shelbrock of South Carolina; one son, Randy Henderson, Sr. of South
Africa; three sisters, Irene Klentz of Huntington, Janette Dyer and
Rose Burnette of Tontitown, Arkansas; one brother Don Nagy of Dallas,
Texas; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Randy Henderson, Jr., Tommy Burnette, Adam
Henderson, Aaron Henderson, Daniel Henderson and Gary Daniels.
The Waldron News
22 December 2004
JOHNNIE MONARD HOLLEMAN
Johnnie Monard Holleman, 85, of Needmore passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 at Waldron
hospital. He was a retired farmer and rancher, a retired supervisor of Waldron Furniture,
and a member of Needmore Assembly of God. He was a Navy veteran serving during World War
II. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Flossie Holleman; two sons, Joe Holleman
of Needmore and Joyce Holleman of Needmore; two sisters, Charlene Wadkins of Waldron and
Meri Pryor of Sacramento, CA; three brothers, Mel of Greenwood, Valton of Boles, and Howard
of Parks; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a host of friends and family.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2004 at Martin Chapel in Waldron
with burial at Hawkins Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Shaddon, Herman Woodard, Tim Smith,
Dee Goss, Donnie Wagner and Jerry Bolton. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Holleman, Joshua
Smith, Travis Deer and Keith Deer.
Scott County Times
24 April 2002
LOIS HOLLEMAN
Lois Mae Holleman, age 75, of Boles, Arkansas passed away Tuesday,
April 16 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker, member of the Boles
Freewill Baptist Church and daughter of the late Columbus and Maudie Sims
Bruton. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at
the Boles Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating.
Interment was at the Buffalo Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mrs. Holleman is survived by her husband, Valton, one daughter,
Sherry Cottrell of Arkoma, two grandchildren, Jennifer Cottrell and
Stanley Cottrell, Jr. both of Arkoma. Other survivors include four
brothers, Ernest Bruton of Quinlan, Texas, Basil Bruton, Noyce Bruton
and C.L. Bruton all of Boles, Arkansas, two nieces and two nephews.
Pallbearers were Ronald Dale Bruton, Jimmy Hale, Bradley Holleman,
Joyce Holleman, Rory Wadkins, Doug Sims, Larry Boren and Ernest Bruton III.
The Waldron News
28 June 2000
OSCAR HOLLEMAN
Oscar Holleman, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, June 24,
2000 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a Baptist, retired Hyster driver
for a lumber company and the widower of Irma Goodner Holleman.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2000 at First
Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas with burial at Duncan Cemetery in
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by two daughters, Syble Cabe and DeAnna Jeffery of
Waldron, AR; one son, Maurice Holleman of Oklahoma City, OK; nine
Grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Herman Holleman, Howard Holleman, Hoyt Goodner,
Harold Scott, Charles Milner and Charles Goodner.
Scott County Times
2 January 2002
JAMES HOLLINGSHEAD
James A. Hollingshead, 39, of Mansfield died Tuesday, December
25, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Friday, December 28, 2001
at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial following at
Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Abbott, Arkansas.
He is survived by his grandmother, Mae Hollingshead of
Greenwood; two aunts, Kathryn Hollingshead of Mansfield and Ellen
Schnitzius of North Fork, California.
Scott County Times
17 January 2001
JOHN HOLLINGSHEAD
John Arthur Hollingshead, 70, of Mansfield died January 12, 2001
in Mansfield. He was a Lost Rider M/C honorary member and a truck driver.
Memorial services were January 15, 2001 at Fentress Mortuary Chapel
in Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; one daughter, Jerri Lynn
Hollingshead of Okla; three sons, Walter of Van Buren, John Dale of
Texas, and Jack of Okla; his mother, Mae Hollingshead of Greenwood; one
sister, Ellen Schnitzius of Calif; one nephew, James Hollingshead of
Greenwood; two stepsons, Charles and Joe McPeak of Okla; 13 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
The Waldron News
6 August 2008 & 20 August 2008
ERMA HOLLOWAY
Erma Holloway, 60, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 23, 2008. She was a homemaker. She
is survived by her husband Phillip Holloway; son Perry Holloway and wife Celeste of Waldron, AR;
daughter Kimberly and husband Dr. Nathan Bennett of Waldron, AR; two grandsons Austin Levi Holloway
and Lettie Lynne Holloway both of Waldron, AR; three brothers Marvin Cheesman, Jr., Bobby Cheesman
and Thurman Cheesman all of Waldron; three sisters, Christine McCullah, Carolyn Burnett and Beverly
Dickens all of Waldron. She was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Rosie Cheesman. Funeral
service was 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at the Waldron Nazarene Church with interment at the
Pilot Prairie Cemetery. Pallbearers were Austin Holloway, Wade Cheesman, Therman Paul Cheesman, Brian
Justice, Shawn Justice and Johnny McCullah. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis Cheesman and Jarvis
Holloway.
The Waldron News
21 October 2009
MODENA LEE HOLLOWAY
Modena Lee Holloway, 87, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Waldron
Nursing Center. She is survived by two sons Phillip Holloway of Parks, Arkansas, Donald Holloway of Waldron,
Arkansas; one daughter Donna Furr of Hot Springs, Arkansas; one sister Deda Hunt of Waldron, Arkansas; one
brother Alva Nelson of Mountain Pine, Arkansas; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral
service was 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at the
Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be
Perry Holloway, Austin Holloway, Kurt McBryde, Jarvis Holloway, Glen George and Alvie Nelson. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Cody Fuller, Rodney Fuller and Nathan Bennett.
The Waldron News
18 August 2010
LEIGHTYN NAN HOLMES
Leightyn Nan Holmes, 5, of Fort Smith went to sing and dance with Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010. She changed
the world when she was born on July 5, 2005. She was a member of the Rye Hill Baptist Church, where she was
acitve in AWANAS, choir, Sunday school and church camp. Celebration of Leightyn's (missing) was at 10 a.m.
August 11th Rye Hill Baptist Church in Fort Smith with burial at Lovelace Cemetery in Witcherville under the
direction of Edwards Funeral Home. This precious gift from God was given to Linden and Melissa Holmes. She
will be greatly missed by her best friend, mini-me, pea in a pod sister Mylea Holmes. Close to her heart were
her loving grandparents "Buddy" Robert and "Jo" Bearden of Fort Smith, "Papaw" Linden Holmes of Hot Springs,
and "Memaw" Janis Wagner of Clarksville. Spoiling her were her Uncle Nigel Bearden, "Tuncle" Lloyd Holmes, and
"Janta" Janna Holmes. Also dear to her heart were many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She the great niece
of Charlene and Larry Long of Waldron. Leightyn was greeted at heaven's gates by her great-grandparents, Hoyt
and "Sissy" Nancy Gordon, Grandma Betty Haynes, the Rev. Glen and "Nannie" Ann Wagner and Lloyd and "Grannie"
Lucille Holmes. Walking Leightyn to her final resting place was Uncle Nigel Bearden, "Tuncle" Lloyd Holmes,
Josh Gordon, "Jon Jon" Jonathan Gordon, "Mr. Tad" Chad Edwards and "Uncle WeWe" William Wagner. Honorary
pallbearers were Uncle Bill Chandler, "Bette's Daddy" Orvile Bittle, Uncle Bill Gordon, "Tunis" Curtis Martin,
Logan Edwards, Marcus McGill, Ryan Gillis and Rye Hill children and youth. In lieu of flowers, memorials may
be made to Rye Hill Baptist Church children's ministry or building fund, 11512 Old Hwy. 71 South, Fort Smith,
AR 72916.
The Waldron News
27 August 2008
LUCILLE MARY LYNCH HOLMES
Lucille Mary Lynch Holmes, a long time resident of Hon, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving
family on August 20, 2008. She was 81 years old and the daughter of the late Jim Lynch and Iva Henderson Lynch
Davis. She was an active member of the Hon Baptist Church for 55 years, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She was an avid quilter, gardener, and active in the local senior citizen group. She was preceded in death by
her husband of 34 years, Loyd Edward Holmes. She is survived by her daughter Charlene Long and her husband
Larry of Waldron, AR; three sons Leran Holmes and wife Crissy of Waldron, AR, Leonard Holmes and wife Tina of
Waldron, AR and Linden Holmes of Hot Springs, AR; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great
grandchildren; five sisters, two brothers, three sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service
was 2:00 pm Friday, August 22, 2008 at the Hon Baptist Church with interment at the Hon Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Darren Tull, Robert Holmes, Landen Holmes, Richard Holmes, Lloyd Holmes and Steven Holmes. Honorary
pallbearers were Cory Tull, Jeremy Powell, Andrew Newton, Daniel Ates, Benji Ates, Austin Collins, Matt Long,
Derrick Collins and Josh Holmes.
The Waldron News
11 April 2007
OCIE HOLMES
Ocie Holmes, 88, of Lancaster, Texas passed away Sunday, April 1, 2007 at a Dallas hospital.
She was a homemaker. Funeral service was Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hon Baptist
Church with interment at the Lower Center Point Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home. She is survived by her two sons, L.A. Holmes of Ferris, Texas and James A. Holmes of Lancaster,
TX; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were
Johnny Holmes, Maurey Miller, Rod Moore, Billy Tull and Kevin Poole.
The Waldron News
5 April 2000
STELLA JEAN HOLMES
Stella Jean Holmes, 53, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Sunday,
April 2, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a Baptist and attended
Community Bible Church. She was an employee of Donray Media. She was
preceded in death by her son, Todd Aaron Looper.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2000 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Lower Center
Point Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron.
She is survived by one daughter, Kristin Holmes-Svendgard of
Ft. Smith, AR; one son, Danny Lee Holmes of Toney, Alabama; her mother
and father, Seaborn and Jewell Looper of Fort Smith, AR; two sisters,
Donna Rae Bethel of Ft. Smith, AR and Loretta Jean Watanabe of Kent,
WA; a lifelong friend and sister in Christ, Norma Stratton; and six
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bob Robinson, Mike Watts, Norris Creson, George
Barham, John Woods, Jim Myers and Kim Burns. Memorial contributions may
be made to Crisis Center for Battered Women or Habitat for Humanities.
Scott County Times
10 October 2001
BILLY HOLT
Billy Gene Holt, 65, of Bossier City, Louisiana died Friday,
October 5, 2001 in a Shreveport hospital. He was a retired aircraft
mechanic for the U.S. Air Force and a Baptist. He was preceded in death
by one brother, John Holt.
Graveside services were at 2 pm Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at
Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Shu; one son, John Clint Holt of
Bossier City; three sisters, Peggy Boswell of Fort Smith, Arkansas,
Rose Gilliland of Damascus, Arkansas and Ernestine Boyd of Waldron.
The Waldron News
16 March 2005
DeANNA HOLT
DeAnna Holt, 18, of Hot Springs, formerly of Waldron, died Sunday, March 6, 2005 in
Waldron, Arkansas. She was a clerk for a copy company in Hot Springs, AR. She loved the
outdoors and animals. A memorial service was held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15,
2005 at Pencil Bluff Church of Christ under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron. She is survived by her fiancee, Brent Buttrum of Hot Springs, AR; her parents,
Norman and Juanita Holt of Waldron, AR; maternal grandmother, Lois McCubbin of Pencil
Bluff, AR and Irene Hunt of Danville, AR; paternal grandmother, Lillie Simpson of
Wagoner, OK; two brothers, Jarrod and Terry, both of Waldron, AR; and many aunts, uncles
and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to World Animal Foundation, Save the
Whales, P.O. Box 30762, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130.
The Waldron News
25 February 2009
JOSEPHINE LOUISE HOLT
Sept. 21, 1940 - Feb. 19, 2009
Josephine Louise Holt, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 in a
Waldron hospital. She was a former Tyson employee and a homemaker. She is survived by one
daughter, Johnna Neel of Waldron, Arkansas; one son, Ernie Holt of Waldron, Arkansas; two
grandsons Eric and Jeffery Sims of Waldron, Arkansas; one great-grandchild Bailey Sims of
Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Marcine Newberry; one brother, Larry Taff; numerous nieces
and nephews and a host of family and friends. She is preceded in death by three sisters,
Doris Watts, Betty Sparks, Penny Snodgrass; one brother, Junior Taff, and her parents, Argus
Thomas and Emily Francis Taff. Funeral Service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Eugene Taff, Larry Charles Rice,
Neal Sparks, Bruce Waddle, Clarence Boyd, Pepper Mitchell Gary Ashford and Howard Himes.
Honorary Pallbearers were Jerry Newberry, Tom Walker, Stan Davis, Larry Taff and Dickie
Newberry.
The Waldron News
22 March 2006
BETTYE HOLTER
Bettye Holter, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 in her home.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church. Funeral service was
at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the
Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by
two sons, Eddie Holter and Terrel Lee Robertson of Waldron, AR; four grandchildren, Kelli
Robertson of Hartford, AR, Terri Robertson of Waldron, AR, Cordell Holter and Shania Holter;
one great grandchild, Kaylee Gardner of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Johny Essman, Trent
McDaniel, Ryan Gardner, Joe Goddard, Freddie McEntire and Larry Wagner. Honorary pallbearer
was Tommy Adams.
The Waldron News
24 November 1999
JEWEL SUSAN HON
Jewel Susan Hon, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, November
18, 1999 in a Waldron nursing home. She was the widow of Ed Hon, a
homemaker and a member of Hon Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20
at Hon Baptist [Church] with burial at Hon Cemetery in Hon, AR under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by one daughter, Beverly Hon of Hon, AR and one
sister, Pauline Buxman of Dinuba, CA.
The Waldron News
19 March 2008
VIOLET (WOODARD) HONEA
Violet Rebalee (Woodard) Honea, born and raised in Scott County, Arkansas, passed away
on Sunday, February 24, 2008 in a Renton, Washington nursing home after a lengthy battle
with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on March 21, 1920 in Union Hill, Arkansas to
Johnny and Lillie (James) Woodard. She married John Honea on July 15, 1938 and they
moved west where they settled in Renton. Both of them spent many years working for
Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Washington. Violet retired from Boeing after 36 years, at
the age of 68. In addition to her husband and her parents, Violet was preceded in death
by two brothers, Haskell Woodard of Seattle, Washington and Carl Woodard of Danville,
Arkansas; two sisters, Nellie (Woodard) Travis of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Hollis
(Woodard) Isham of Duncan, Oklahoma. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Wheatman
and her husband Bill of Renton, Washington, Sandy Lilly and her husband Al of Summer,
Washington; one son, Jerry Honea of Renton, Washington (lines missing) Brenda (Lilly)
Hanson, Brent Wheatman, Jennifer (Lilly) Raybon and Cori (Wheatman) Redmon; eight
great-grandchildren, Emma Wheatman, Jacob Wheatman, Cody Hanson, Jackson Raybon, Daniel
Wheatman, Kiley Hanson, Jordan Raybon and Brody Wheatman; along with several nieces,
nephews and many friends. Graveside services were held on March 4th at the Greenwood
Memorial Park Cemetery in Renton, Washington. Arrangements were under the direction of
the Greenwood Memorial Funeral Home in Renton, Washington. In lieu of flowers the
family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of
your choice.
The Waldron News
24 June 2009
DANNY HOOKER
June 21, 1941 - June 1, 2009
Danny Hooker, 67, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He is survived by his wife Janealee Hooker of the home; eight daughters, Becky Jones
and husband David of Rocky, Oklahoma, Vicky Davis and husband Chuck of Hobart, Oklahoma, Cristi
Colton of Eugene, Oregon, Cynthia Hall and husband Bradly of Spring, Texas, Annette Davis of
Van Cleave, Mississippi, Wanda Scantling of Waldron, Arkansas, Vickie Cox and husband Omar of
Waldron, Arkansas, Kimberly Garton and husband Randy of Melrose, Oregon; four sons, Daniel
Hooker and wife Andrea of Hobart, Oklahoma, Van Massey and wife Kathy of Mansfield, Arkansas,
Robert Massey and wife Charlotte of Manschester, Indiana, Milton Massey of Conway, Arkansas. He
is also survived by 41 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, his mother Betty Hooker and sister
Margaret Weaver. Cremation will be under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas.
The Waldron News
21 September 2011
MARILYN HOOKS
Marilyn Hooks, 70, of Mena, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in a Waldron,
Arkansas hospital. Marilyn is survived by her husband, William Earl Hooks of the home; four daughters,
Sherri and husband Todd Moore of Mena, Arkansas, Melissa and husband Keith Wright of Waldron, Arkansas,
Carla and husband Bill Wise of Mena, Arkansas; one son, Steven Earl Hooks of Mena, Arkansas, and twenty one
grandchildren. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Nedra (Deniston) Beaty. Marilyn's
family will hold a memorial service Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Hatfield Baptist Church in Hatfield,
Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron,
Arkansas.
Scott County Times
11 June 2003
CORA ELIZABETH HOOPER
Texas--Funeral services for Cora Elizabeth Hooper, 85, of Rowlett, Texas
were held Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 1 pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in
Waldron. Burial followed at Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mrs. Hooper died Saturday, June 7, 2003 in Rowlett. She was a homemaker
and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hooper and a daughter,
Nellie Sue Hooper.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Stovall of Rockwall, Texas and Rose
Ann Cannon of Plano, Texas; three sisters, Ozia Brothers of Olton, Texas,
Viola Radar of Modesto, California and Rosie Denton of Macon, Missouri;
and three grandchildren.
Scott County Times
30 August 2000
ESTELLE HOOTEN
Mrs. Estelle McIntosh Hooten expired on July 1, 2000 in Sulphur
Springs, Texas, where she spent her later years so that she could live
near her twin brother, Estes and his family. He was a rancher there.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 3, 2000
at the First Methodist Church in Cooper, Texas, where she was a member
along with her husband, Clovis, who preceded her in death. She was laid
to rest in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of the Delta Funeral
Home. Estelle was the last of a family of 15 siblings born to Arthur Lea
and Grace Bourland McIntosh.
Estelle was ordained a deaconess in the United Methodist Church.
She served many years in Scott County, where she did a wonderful work
with the youth of the rurual churches and also with First Methodist
Church of Waldron. She was loved and respected by all who had the
privilege of knowing her. Was very active with Girl Scouts, Waldron
Business and Professional Women's organization, Waldron Area Chamber of
Commerce and other organizations. She was past president of Waldron BPW
organization. Everyone knew her as "Miss Mac" when she was in Scott County as
she was still single at that time. She remained active in the Chamber of Commerce
of Delta County
and was selected as "Woman of the Year" in 1974. After her husband's death,
she served as house mother of East Texas State University then as Social
Director of Blanton Gardens in Dallas until she moved to Sulphur Springs
where her twin brother, Estes lived. She was privileged to enjoy he and
his family for several years. She is survived by a lovely step-daughter and son-in-law, Linda
and Clester McKinneny of Austin, Texas, two step granddaughters,
Margaret and Kim, five great grandchildren, a niece, Gracie Weston and
numerous other nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends who loved her.
The Waldron News
17 February 1999
FLOYD GENE HOPE
Floyd Gene Hope, 36, of Booneville, Arkansas died Feb. 13, in
a Fort Smith hospital. He was a member of the Waldron Pentecostal
Church and a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Paris,
Arkansas.
Funeral service was from 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Square Rock Cemetery,
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include his parents, mother, Kathy Hope of Booneville,
father, Charlie Hope of Paris, Arkansas; two sisters, Pam Wagner of
Waldron, Charlotte Conner of Booneville; one brother, Allen Hope of
Greenwood; 11 nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Bruce Conner, Robert Wagner, Matt Young, Josh
Young, Rick Richmond and Allen Hope.
Viewing was from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
15 October 2003
EMMA GEAN HORN
Emma Gean Horn, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, October 6, 2003 in a
Fort Smith hospital. She was a retired Food Service manager for Waldron Public
Schools and a member of the Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded
in death by two brothers, Raymond Lawson and Dewey Lawson. Funeral service was at
2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan
Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is
survived by her husband, Ule Horn of the home; two daughters, Carol Ison of
Greenwood, Arkansas and Denise Byrns of Little Rock, Arkansas; three sons, Larry
Horn, Darrell Horn and Randy Horn, all of Waldron, Arkansas; two sisters, Robbie
Sowells of Parlier, CA and Melodean Griffin of Earp, CA; seven grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Brian Horn, Joey Byrns, Eddie Sorg,
Phillip Horn, Mike Horn and John Davis. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Horn,
Will Owens, Robert Reed.
The Waldron News
27 April 2005
GEORGIA MILDRED HORN
Georgia Mildred Horn, 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas died Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in
Little Rock, AR. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. and
her daughter, Pamela Marie. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005,
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Kirk Cemetery in Cauthron, Arkansas under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her companion, Hurshel
Burnworth of Little Rock, Arkansas; three sons, Jessie Vernon Ward and wife Martha of
Kansas City, MO, Gail Alvie Clopton and wife Carol of Kansas City, MO and Freddie Dale
Clopton and wife Linda of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Nadine Rawlings of Minnesota and
Margie Lee Meggs of Ft. Apache, OK; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
The Waldron News
26 March 2008
ULE LEWIS HORN
Ule Lewis Horn departed this life peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2008 at the age of
86, leaving a large and loving family and a multitude of friends. Ule was born to Ida
and Martin Horn in Waltreak, Arkansas on February 15, 1922 and was raised on a farm
surrounded by his four sisters and one brother until he met and married his wife of 61
years, Emma Gean Lawson of the Tate community. Entering the Army soon after, he served
in the Allusion Islands in World War II. Returning to Scott County, he began a long
and dedicated career with the Waldron Public School in the Maintenance Department and
as a school bus driver. His day didn't end on the afternoon run, but continued on the
cattle farm he and Gean maintained over the years to come. Always a man who had a kind
word and a gentle smile, he would tell stories of bus trips which he made for various
school activities and meeting up with former "kids who rode my bus." He was also a
member of the Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church and the Retired Teachers Association.
He is preceded in death by his first wife Gean and two sisters, Bevie Watson and Vessie
Owens. He is survived by his wife of 3 years, Euphia Thompson; 2 sisters Betty Blume
of Waldron, Virginia Sizemore of Conway, AR; brother Wayne Horn of Waldron, AR; two
daughters, Carrol Ison and husband Preston of Greenwood, AR, Denise Horn-Byrns of
Waldron, AR; three sons, Darrell Horn, Larry Horn wife Delores, and Randy Horn and
wife Paula, all of Waldron, AR; step-daughter Beth and John Roberts and step-son
Scott and Regina Thompson of Ft. Smith, AR; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2008 at the Waldron Church
of the Nazarene with interment in the Duncan Cemetery under the direciton of Martin
Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Mike Horn, Phillip Horn, Brian Horn, Eddie Sorg, John
Davis and Jason Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Will Owens, Wayne Horn, Willie
Brigance, Thurman Franklin, Bill Self, Cory Butler and all Waldron School personnel.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Duncan Cemetery Fund, c/o Bank of
Waldron, Reg. Account #0056-135-505.
The Waldron News
9 June 1999
WESLEY HORN
Wesley Horn, 21, of Waldron died Friday, June 4, 1999 in Sallisaw,
Okla. He was a Pentecostal, a student and a farm hand. He was preceded
in death by his maternal grandmother, Vera Sehorn and aunt, Linda
Roberson.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 7 in Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield.
Survivors include his mother and step-father: Sharon and Chris
Carmean of Waldron; his father Phillip Horn of Fort Smith; one son,
Hayden Horn of Waldron; maternal grandfather Bob Sehorn of Waldron;
paternal grandparents Wayne and Ethel Horn of Waldron; one brother,
Adam Lageveen of Waldron.
Pallbearers were James Miles, Marty Nelson, Nicky Sehorn, Travis
Moore, Nicky Hunt and Sam Cogburn. Honorary pallbearers were Aaron
Vanwormer, Matt Johnson and Mark Johnson.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
7 April 1999
WILLIAM LAVOY HORN
William Lavoy Horn, 69, of Lawrence, Kansas, died Thursday,
April 1, 1999 in his home. He was born on September 10, 1929 in Blue
Ball to Loy Rubin Horn and Evelyn Z. (Garner) Horn. He grew up and
attended schools in Blue Ball and Oklahoma City, Okla. and worked for
Union Carbide in California and retired as Expediter in 1984. He then
moved to Arizona and to Lawrence in 1998. Mr. Horn was a member of
Primitive Baptist Church in California.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Isham, of Lawrence, Kansas;
one son, Kerry Horn, of Carson, Calif; one step-son, Michael Meditz,
of Phoenix, Ariz; two daughters, Lesta Helms and Rita Grogan, both of
Lawrence, Kansas; two step-daughters, Marie Gass, of Billings, Montana
and Marilyn Meditz, of Pamona, Calif; two brothers, Billy D. Horn, of
Greenwood and Donnie L. Horn, of Redondo Beach, Calif; eight
grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and
three step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 5 in
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 July 2006
EVELYN HORNE
Evelyn Horne, 85, of Pocola, Oklahoma died Saturday, July 1, 2006 in a local hospital. She
was a manager of WIC Mini Storage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton Horne.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2006 at Putman Funeral Home Chapel with
burial at Oak Valley Cemetery under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smirth, AR.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Gerald Green of Pocola, OK,
Beva and Bob Baker of Pocola, OK and Patricia and Ken Morris of Fort Smith, AR; three sons and
daughters-in-law, Ricky and Kim Horne of Fort Smith, AR, Gary and Faye Horne of Barling, AR and
Bobby and Karen Horne of Tulsa, OK; one sister, Bevia Moore of Van Buren, AR; one brother, Odean
Graham of Waldron, AR; 22 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dana Biddle, Jason Curry, George Horne, Nate Allen, Dewayne Moquett and Keith
Richison.
The Waldron News
13 August 2003
JAMES F. "JIMBO" HORNEY
James F. "Jimbo" Horney, 41, of Waldron, Arkansas died August 6, 2003 in a
local hospital. He was a self-employed truck driver. He loved children and
enjoyed the outdoors. No services have been scheduled. He is survived by two
daughters, Katrina Horney of Phoenix, AZ and Sabrina Horney of Yuma, AZ; one
sister, Lisa Brennaman of Garden City, KS; two brothers, Marcus Horney of
Garden City, KS and Matthew Horney of Junction City, KS; nieces and nephews,
Karson & Blake Brennaman of Garden City, KS, Jynessa Horney of Garden City,
KS and Dade Horney of Junction City, KS; and numerous friends and relatives.
The Waldron News
26 October 2005
CLAUD HOUSE
Claud House was born to William and Emily (Possey) House on December 25, 1905 at Possey
Hollow in Polk County. He later met Beulah Gist (Mamaw) and they were married on December
18, 1925 on Mill Creek in Y-City, Ark. To the community of Scott County, he became known to
most everyone as "Grandad." Among his many interests through the years were making a garden,
attending to his cattle and giving his grandchildren rides on his tractor. In the few years
before his health denied him, he loved to plant flowers in his front yard and if you ever
drove down to Boles...there were the Christmas lights. He loved the Christmas season. On
October 22, 2005, the Lord chose to give Grandad the best gift he had to offer...a new life.
He left this earth and went to be with the Lord. He was a retired timber worker and farmer
and attended the Chant Pentecostal Church of God. He is survived by three daughters, Needa
Mays and Mae Woodard, both of Boles, Helen Townsend of Belton, Texas; two sons, Troy House of
Boles and Johnny House of Dunsmuir, Calif.; one sisters, Willie Bailey of Vian, Okla.; one
brother, Cleo House of Shreveport, La.; 18 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 12 great-
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Mae; four daughters, Mildred
Mae, Aylene Louise, Freeda Mae and Melba Dean and one son, Dayle Eugene. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005 at the Chant Pentecostal Church of God in Boles under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. The service was officiated by pastors Pat Ray Biggs and Mike
Shaddon. Pallbearers were Ricky Royall, Ronnie and Bobby Mays, Randall Woodard, Gary House and
Larry, Danny, Jerry and Randy Townsend. Honorary pallbearers were the grandchildren and great-
granchildren.
Scott County Times
8 May 2002
MABLE HOUSE
Mrs. Mable Deane Titsworth House, 77, of Board Camp passed away
Friday, May 3, 2002 at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith.
She was born July 23, 1924 in Nunley, Arkansas to the late Arch
Clark Titsworth and the late Cordie Parker Titsworth. She was united in
marriage to Spencer Lee House on September 25, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee.
She became a born again Christian in 1942 and joined the First
Baptist Church in Mena where she taught a Sunday School class. She then
moved to Jacksonville to work and joined the First Baptist Church there.
Later she moved to Memphis and moved her membership to Jackson Boulevard
Baptist Church. In Memphis she married Spencer and they moved back to
Mena. Mrs. House then went on to California with Spencer, now a sailor,
to await his orders for overseas.
The war was soon ended and Spencer was discharged in California
and they joined the First Baptist Church in Reedley, California.
They returned to the Mena and Waldron area for a while and then
moved back to California where they attended and joined the First Baptist
Church at Sanger. They went back to Waldron and joined the First Baptist
Church there.
A job at Douglas Aircraft took them to Collinsville, Oklahoma and
they joined and worked in the Collinsville First Baptist Church. Moving
on to Tulsa they joined the N Lewis Avenue Baptist Church where she
taught a class of teenage girls and Spencer surrendered to preach. He
was an ordained deacon and filled the pulpit when the opportunity
afforded itself. They were also members of Immanuel Baptist Church in
Tulsa for a short time.
In 1956 they moved to Ft. Worth where he got a job working for
Convair Aircraft and also attended Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary and drove to a pastorate near Durant, Oklahoma on weekends. Mrs.
House worked with the Baptist Hour where the radio program The Baptist
Hour was produced over the air regularly. While there it went under the
auspices of Southern Baptists and was known as the Southern Baptist Radio
and Television Commission.
From there they moved to Lela, Texas where Spencer was a pastor at
Lela First Baptist Church, between Shamrock and McClain, Texas. He was
later called to Haile Baptist Church near Borger and they moved there.
From there they went back to Waldron and Mena, pastoring small rural
churches and then to Temple Baptist Church in Waldron as their first
pastor. From there to Wichita, Kansas where he worked for Boeing Aircraft
and was interim pastor for the First Baptist Church in Florence, Kansas
and the area around Wichita. Their membership was at First Baptist Church
in Burden, Kansas.
They returned to Mena and Spencer served as pastor at Westmoreland
Baptist Church and Pine Ridge before moving to Freeport, Texas. At Freeport,
Spencer led a construction crew for 13-14 years and retired in 1986.
They then became members of the Board Camp Baptist Church and
recently became members of the Bible Believers Baptist Church for the
last three to four years.
Mrs. House was a homemaker, a Christian writer dedicating her life
to Christian writing. Her by line has been seen in more than a few
Christian publications and some secular magazines and newspapers. She
had currently been editing her own publication called Goose Feathers and
wrote a weekly column for the Scott County Times.
Survivors include her husband, Spencer of the home; two daughters,
Sharon Marhanke of Wichita, Kansas and Myrna Deane Martin of Freeport,
Texas; two sons, Stanley Morris House of Cherry Hill and John Wade House
of Mena; ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant brother and her parents.
Funeral services for Mrs. House were held Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at
2 pm at Hall Funeral Service Memorial Chapel in Mena. Burial followed at
Board Camp Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Jeff Sherman, Jason Martin, Brad
House, Bryan House and Sam Lee. Honorary pallbearers were Todd Webb, Greg Vaughn, Matt
Crow and James Ryan.
The Waldron News
15 December 1999
OLA MAE HOUSE
Ola Mae House, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, December
11 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of
Needmore Assembly of God Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Chant Cemetery at Y-City,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by two daughters, Estalene Jones and Melba Scott,
both of Waldron; one son, Roger Dale House of Ashdown, AR; one sister,
Alma Bundy of Chandler, TX; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren;
and several great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
14 April 2004
SPENCER L. HOUSE
Spencer L. House, age 82, of Mena died April 11, 2004 at his home. He was born February
3, 1922 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Sion and Bertha May House. He was retired from
Aircraft Maintenance and was a minister. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy
during WWII. He was a member of the Bible Believers Baptist Church of Mena. Mr. House was
an avid gardener. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Dean, in May 2002. He is
survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Stan and wife Julie House of Cherry Hill, John
and wife Veronica House of Mena; two daughters, Sharon Marhankie of Wichita, Kansas and
Myrna and husband Ronnie Martin of Freeport, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Hall Memorial Chapel. Interment
was in the Boardcamp Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Musgrove and Bro. Lynn Chiles officiated the service
which was under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena.
The Waldron News
29 June 2005
VIRGINIA HOUSE
Virginia House, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, June 26, 2005 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was a grocery store owner and operator and a Baptist. Graveside service was held at 10:00
a.m. Monday, June 27 at Cedar Creek Cemetery at Cedar Creek, Arkansas with burial under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law,
Sandy and Jerry D. Ferguson of Waldron, AR; two step-children, Mike House of Waldron, AR and
Lynn Robinson of Wickes, Arkansas; one grandson, Jerry M. Ferguson of Waldron, AR; and one
great-granddaughter, Jenna Ferguson of Waldron, AR.
The Waldron News
29 December 1999
HAROLD DOUGLAS HOUSLEY
Harold Douglas Housley, 69, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Tuesday,
December 21, 1999 in his home. He was retired from Aircraft tooling and
was a Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28 at
Inglewood Mortuary Chapel with burial at Inglewood Park Cemetery in
Inglewood, California under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline of the home; one daughter,
Karen Barnes of Anderson, South Carolina; one son, Dennis Housley of
Mansfield, Arkansas; one sister, Opal Reed of Lake Havasu, Arizona; one
brother, William Housley of Hawthorne, CA; and three grandchildren, Katie,
Christian and Nathan.
Scott County Times
20 August 2003
NOVA EARL HOUSTON
Waldron--Nova Earl Houston, 91, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August
13, 2003 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a retired carpenter and a member and
former deacon of Winfield Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one daughter,
Phyllis Barnes and three sons, Tony Houston, Johnny Houston and Terry Houston. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2003 at Winfield Baptist Church
with burial at Pearson Cemetery located in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 70 years,
Elva; four daughters, Kathy Howard, Judy Piles and Nancy Hunt all of Waldron and
Sammie Simons of Houston, Texas; four sons, Donald Houston of Bowling Green, Kentucky;
Scotty Houston of Salinas, California; Jimmy Houston and David Houston both of
Waldron; twenty-seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Pallbearers
were grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were M.C. Nelson, Earl Craig, Rainey Ridenhour,
Bill Sanders, R.C. Maxell, Dale Suttles, Bryan Kopf, James Kopf, Ronnie Nelson and
Jerry Parker. Memorial contributions can be made to Pearson Cemetery Fund, c/o
Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, AR 72958.
Scott County Times
2 April 2003
TERRY HOUSTON
Terry Lee Houston, 48, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 26,
2003 in his home. He was a member of Winfield Baptist Church & U.S.
Navy veteran.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 29, at the
Winfield Baptist Church with burial at Pearson Cemetery near Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by one son, Ian Houston of Oak Creek, Colorado; parents,
Nova and Elva Houston of Waldron, Arkansas; four sisters, Kathy Howard,
Judy Piles, Nancy Hunt all of Waldron, Arkansas, Sammie Simons of Houston,
Texas; four brothers, Don Houston of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Scotty
Houston of Salinas, California, and Jimmy Houston and David Houston both
of Waldron, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Danny Houston, Jarrod Houston, Mike Houston, Jason Piles,
Darrell Holt and Joe Peterson. Memorial contributions may be made to
Pearson Cemetery, c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas
72958.
The Waldron News
19 March 2003
TONY HOUSTON
Tony Houston, 58, of Van Buren, Arkansas died Sunday, March 16, 2003 in Fort
Smith. He was the manager of Car Quest in Van Buren. Funeral service will be
Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Paul United Methodist Church in Fort Smith
with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Fentress
Mortuary in Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Houston of the home; four daughters, Ann
Houston and Kerry Franklin, both of Fort Smith, Tammy Hammer of Van Buren and
April White of Grand Prairie, Texas; three sons, George Houston of Oklahoma
City, OK, Sam Houston of Fort Smith and Nat Hammer of Van Buren; his parents,
Nova and Elva Houston of Waldron; four sisters, Nancy Hunt of Waldron, AR,
Sammie Simons of Houston, TX, Kathy Howard of Waldron and Judy Piles of Waldron,
AR; five brothers, Don Houston of Bowling Green, KY, Scotty Houston of Salinas,
CA, Jimmy Houston, Terry Houston and David Houston all of Waldron; and 10
grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Chick, Orville Dean Chick, Ray Jordan, Jim Moore,
Kelly Franklin, Sean White and Jess Taylor. Memorial contributions may be made
to: The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 8006, Fort Smith, AR 72902.
The Waldron News
2 February 2000
ALAN (BUCK) HOWARD
Alan (Buck) Howard, 55, of Tyler, Texas died January 22, 2000
in Tyler. He was born June 12, 1944 in Longview, TX. He was a Navy
veteran and an automobile salesman for Classic Toyota in Tyler. He
lived in the Tyler area for 12 years and was a former resident of
Newton and Houston. He was a member of the T.R. Bonner Masonic Lodge
in Mt. Sylvan. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Howard,
his mother, Aileen Howard and a brother, Dale Strickland. Funeral services were
held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30
at Tyler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Douglas Turner officiating. Burial
was at Tyler Memorial Park. Arrangements were under the direction of
Tyler Memorial Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Erika Smith Howard of Tyler; two
daughters, Anna Miller and Kitty Howard, both of Denver, CO; his
father, Clarence Strickland of Waldron, AR; one brother, Van Howard
of Tyler, TX; three sisters, Fay Ellen Clark of Minneapolis, MN,
Debbie Kay Strickland of Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada and Carol Anne
Hess of Conway, AR; four step-sons, Randal Smith, Harold Lee Smith
and James Smith, all of Tyler and Douglas Smith of Houston; two
step-daughters, Anita Phillips of Tyler and Candi Mann of Houston;
and 11 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Joshua Ryan Knight, Ronnie North, Cory Howard,
James Smith, Tommy Allen, Tom Howard and Paul Boland. Memorials may
be made to The Hospice of East Texas, 3800 Paluxy, Suite #560, Tyler, TX 75703.
The Waldron News
16 July 2008
ARNOLD EDWARD HOWARD
Arnold Edward Howard, 91, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 7, 2008 in a Waldron hospital.
He was a member of the Boles Freewill Baptist Church, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a retired sheriff in
Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Evelyn Howard; 4 daughters Nona Mae Arnett
of Gallatin, Tennessee, Glenda Mae Hadsock and husband Willie of Gallatin, TN, Sharon Kay Johnson of
Gallatin, TN, Deborah Kay Pilger of Pensacola, Florida; 4 sons James Edward Howard and wife Glenda of
Waldron, AR, Sidney Gail Howard of Waldron, AR, Gary Lynn Howard and wife Cynthia of Springfield, TN,
Robert Daniel Hardin and wife Connie of Waldron, AR; 26 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 11
great-great grandchildren; 2 nephews James Riley McCraken and Billy McCraken; and a host of beloved
friends and family. Funeral service was 4:00 pm Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the Boles Freewill Baptist
Church with interment at the Buffalo Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
Pallbearers were Gary Ashford, Gerald Essman, Bernis Rogers, Cody Carpenter, Max Smith and Jason Stark.
Honorary pallbearers were the Scott County Sheriff's Office, Waldron Police Department, Masons and
the Eastern Star.
The Waldron News
30 November 2011
JAMES EDWARD HOWARD
James Edward Howard of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, November 28,
2011. Ed was born February 8, 1944 in San Bernardino, California to the late Arnold and Magdeline (Essman)
Howard. Ed was 67 years, 9 months and 20 days old. Ed was an ordained minister, retired truck driver, and a
general contractor. Ed owned and operated Nathan Trucking for 6 years. His passions included Jesus Christ and
his wife and family. He also enjoyed camping at Lake Hinkle, hunting at Jones Creek and Walker Mountain, fishing,
and playing chess. His main compadres were Mark Isham and his sons, and David Taff. He is survived by his wife of
30 and a half years, Glenda Howard of Waldron, Arkansas; his daughter, Lisa Howard of Waldron, Arkansas; two sons,
James (Jamie) Howard and wife Barbara of Springdale, Arkansas and Sean Michael Howard and wife Cindy of Bartlesville,
Oklahoma. Ed was a grandpa to ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, five nephews, eight nices, eight great
nephews, seven great nieces, five great-great nephews, two great-great nieces. He is also survived by three sisters,
Nona Arnett, Glenda Hadsock and Sharon Johnson all of Gallatin, Tennessee; two brothers, Gail Howard and wife Melody
of Waldron, Arkansas, Gary Howard and wife Cindy of Springfield, Tennessee; step-mother, Evelyn Howard of Waldron,
Arkansas; a brother-in-law, Randy and wife Samantha Scarbrough of Barling, Arkansas. Ed is also survived by a step-
brother Robert Hardin and wife Connie of Waldron, Arkansas; step-sister, Debbie Pilger of Pensacola, Florida and
a host of family and friends. Ed was preceded in death in addition to his parents, by a daughter, Tracy Lynn Sims;
his maternal grandparents, William Henry Essman and Maud (Thomas) Essman. Ed's going home service will be Friday,
December 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Oliver Cemetery with Rev. David Taff officiating. Interment will follow in
the Oliver Cemetery near Lake Hinkle, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral
Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Ed's pallbearers will be Robert Hardin, Mark Isham, Bub Silvey, Gerald
Essman, Danny Arnett and Matthew Howard. Ed's visitation will be Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. until
9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Ed's family will receive friends from 5:00
p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Waldron News
9 June 2004
VELMA B. HOLMAN HOWARD
Velma B. Holman Howard, 84, died Saturday, May 29, 2004 in Memphis, TN. She was born
July 3, 1919 at Idabel, OK, the daughter of Percy O. and Mary Frances Holman of the
Forest Grove community in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. She was a 42-year resident of
Waldron, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alvin E. Howard, a
sister Elsie Westbrook, and her brother, Rev. Lawson Holman. Velma graduated from Idabel
High School in 1937. She was a former employee of the McCurtain County Hospital and was a
clerk for the U.S. Forest Service. She helped to organize and taught in the first Vacation
Bible School held at the Forest Hill Baptist Church on June 6, 1944. In recent years she
derived great pleasure as a volunteer at Mercy Hospital in Waldron, AR. She was an active
member serving as an officer in the Waldron Chapter of the National Association of Retired
Federal Employees. She was also an avid reader. Velma was an active member of First Baptist
Church of Waldron, AR and a member of the Golden Rule Sunday School class. Velma is survived
by three children, Mary Ann Rogers and her husband James E. of Memphis, TN, Marty Howard and
his wife Lu of Clarksville, AR, and Glen Howard of Warwick, RI; eight grandchildren, Glenna
R. Ward of Memphis, Michael Rogers of Huntsville, AL, Sharon Rogers of Fort Smith, AR, Beth
Howard of Clarksville, AR, John Howard of Russellville, AR, Keely West of Norman, OK, David
Rush of Ft. Smith, AR and Audrey Howard of Tahlequah, OK, eight great-grandchildren and
several other relatives and friends. Services were held at the Forest Hill Baptist Church in
the Forest Grove community Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 2 p.m. with Chaplain (COL) James E.
Rogers, U.S. Army Retired officiating. Interment followed in the Forest Hill Cemetery. The
family requested that memorial gifts be made to the Gideons International or the Forest Hill
Cemetery Fund, c/o Wayne Clardy, Route 3, Idabel, OK 74745. Arrangement with Norwood-Coffey-
Leonard Funeral Home of Idabel, Oklahoma.
The Waldron News
20 January 2010
CYNTHIA LYNN HOWELL
Cynthia Lynn Howell, 42, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, January 10, 2010 at a Waldron
hospital. Cynthia was born May 5, 1967 in Taft, California to J.T. and Sharon Jean (Ragains) Howell. She was
a homemaker. She liked to live life to it's fullest. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Jean Slater; two
sons, Christopher Lee Darnell, Shawn Michael Darnell; four grandchildren; father, J.t. Howell; two sisters,
Robin Helton, Krystal Dodge; two brothers, James "Bubba" Howell and David Howell. She also leaves behind Jimmy
Darnell the father of Chris and Shawn. Cynthia's memorial service was held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 13,
2010 at the New Life Center in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements were being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral
Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
8 February 2006
DAN HOWELL
Dan Howell, 77, of Southlake, Texas died peacefully at his home Thursday, January 26, 2006. Dan
was born February 3, 1928 in Clayton, Oklahoma and was formerly of Waldron. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Jewel and Cyril Howell, and one brother, Jimmy Howell of Waldron. He was
also an Army veteran. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, at Bluebonnet
Hills Memorial Chapel. Entombment followed at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Marguerite Howell of Southlake, Texas; two sons, John David
Howell of Southlake, Jeffrey Howell of Keller, Texas; three grandchildren, Amber Howell, Bailey
and Logan Howell of Keller; two sisters, Corene Stinson and husband Harold, Florene Douglas, both
of Waldron, AR; three nieces, Carolyn Terrill, Marilyn Littleton, Cindy Lawrence; two nephews,
Todd Stinson and Russell Stinson.
The Waldron News
19 January 2005
DOUGLAS W. HOWELL
Douglas W. Howell, age 82, of the San Francisco Bay area in California, passed away on January
13, 2005 in Dallas, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, W.A. "Bill" and Florence Lee
Howell and his sister Jean Howell Audas. He was a graduate of the University of California at
Berkeley, a veteran of World War II, and was retired from the U.S. Treasury Department after a
fifty-one year career. He is survived by his nieces, Joan Audas Ashford of Waldron, AR and Drinda
Audas Patterson of Pulaski, TN; a brother-in-law, Clyde M. Audas of Waldron; seven great nieces
and nephews, including Brent Ashford of Dallas, TX. A private family service was held on Monday,
January 17, 2005 with burial at Hon Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
The Waldron News
15 December 2010
J.T. HOWELL
J.T. Howell, 73, of Waldron, Arkansas, early Tuesday morning, the 7th of December the angels led another
weary cowboy home to be with the lord. J.T. was born October 10th, 1937 in Dexter, New Mexico to Arvel and
Pearl (Jetton) Howell, once again mounted up on his favorite horse but this time galloped up to the heavens.
A fairly large part of J.T.'s life revolved around his horses, whether it be rodeo, parades or pleasure
riding he lived life to the fullest until health forced him to hang up his spurs. J.T. worked for Tyson
Foods for many years. J.T. is survived by his children Robin and Grady Helton, James and Judy Howell, David
and July Howell, all of Waldron, and Krystal Dodge of London, Arkansas. He has eleven grandchildren and
sixteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Sharon Jean Howell and one
daughter, Cynthia Lynn Howell. J.T.'s memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 10, 2010 at the
New Life Center in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Now each time we hear the thundering of horse hooves we will remember Dad in a
happier time and place.
The Waldron News
9 November 2011
KENNETH WAYNE HOWELL
Kenneth Wayne Howell of Blue Ball, Arkansas went to be with the Lord November 6, 2011. He was born December 7,
1944 in Hampton, Viriginia to the late Joseph & Dorothy Howell. He was 66 years, 10 months and 30 days old.
Kenneth was a faithful member of Waltreak United Methodist Church and Church Sexton. Kenneth also served in the
United States Army. He was a veteran and proudly served in the Vietnam War. As a boy Kenneth loved to fish. He
married the sunshine of his life his wife Rose. Together Kenneth and Rose had four children. Kenneth devoted his
days to loving and caring for his family and his grandchildren. He was faithful to ring the church bell with Tristan,
his youngest grandchild, every Sunday morning five minutes before church services. He was a friend to all he knew.
He was known in the community for putting others needs before his own. Those left to cherish his memory are his
loving wife, Rose Howell of the home; four children, Thelma and husband Dane Millard of Waldron, Arkansas, Scott
Howell and wife Jenny of Briggsville, Arkansas, Kim and husband Billy Joe Hale of Haletown, Arkansas, and Vicki
and husband Patrick Millard of Blue Ball, Arkansas. Papa will be forever missed by twelve grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Kenneth is also survived by two sisters, Betty Good and Rose Hogg both of Hampton, Virginia
and three brothers, James Wesley Howell of Martinsville, Virginia, Joel Albert Howell of Danville, Arkansas and
Elwood Howell of Hampton, Virginia. Kenneth was preceded in death by one baby daughter Lori and one brother Johnny
Howell of Virginia. Kenneth's going home service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Waltreak
United Methodist Church in Waltreak, Arkansas with Rev. Larry Pat Millard officiating. Interment will follow in the
Hunt Cemetery in Blue Ball, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory
in Waldron, Arkansas. Kenneth's pallbearers were his grandsons Shawn, Dustin, Michael, Ethan, Heath and Tristan.
Kenneth's visitation was Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral
Home in Waldron, Arkansas. The family received friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The Waldron News
22 June 2005
BEVERLY WICKS HOWER
Beverly Wicks Hower passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005 at the age of 93. She was born May 12, 1912
in Moscow, Idaho. She claimed Idaho as her home for most of her life. Beverly was preceded in death
by the love of her life of 67 years, Oliver Hower. She is survived by four children, Chuck and Jo
Hower of Cascade, ID, Pat and Dwane Wendorff, Mary and Joe McKinley both of Waldron, AR, Meg and Kevin
Sosinsky of Boca Rotan, FL; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and eight great-great-
grandchildren. She will be missed. Arrangements are under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron, AR.
The Waldron News
9 April 2008
GLEN HUDDLESTON
Glen Huddleston, 87, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, April 6, 2008 in a Waldron
hospital. He was a telephone worker and a member of the Waldron Masons #132 for
over 50 years. Masonic service will be at 2:00 p.m. April 9, 2008 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Gibson Cemetery in Bates, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his companion, Maxine McCormick
of Waldron; daughters, Kathleen Walther of Columbia, MO and Christine Huddleston
Hamby of Cameron, MO; brother, Donald Dean Huddleston of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren,
Robyn McCullen and Bryan Walther; and one great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Buster
Snellgrove, Larry Huddleston, David Huddleston, Kyle Huddleston, Christopher Zumwalt
and Gerald Oakes. In lieu of flowers send donations to Masonic Lodge #132, Waldron.
The Waldron News
20 February 2008
CAROLYN HUDGENS
Carolyn (Shockley) Hudgens, 63, went to be with our Lord on February 15, 2008. She is
preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Lillie Shockley, brother Hobart and twin sister,
Marolyn Shockley. She dedicated her life to serving God and others, through her work as
a nurse, school nurse, EMT, a member of the Nazarene Church of Waldron, and a volunteer
with the American Red Cross. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Hudgens of the home,
children, Sammy Hudgens and Sheryl Addleman of Millington, TN, Sherrill and Dennis
Jones of Waldron, AR, Shannon and Carrie Hudgens of Waldron, AR, Sheldon and Amanda
Hudgens of Elm Park, AR; eight grandchildren, Chrissy and Donald Tramp, Hannah and Jerod
Owens, Ashley Ball, Shauna Hudgens and Sydney Hudgens; three great grandchildren, Lauren
and Logan Tramp, and Ashlynn Owens; brother, Dewey and JoAnn Shockley of Farmington, NM;
sister, Joyce Brasher of Barling, AR; very special friend, Sharon Brigance; many cousins,
nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the Church of the Nazarene in Waldron, AR
at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 with interment in the Duncan Cemetery under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers will be Danny Rhyne, Roger
Brigance, David Yandell, Jason Stark, Scott Stark, Jimmy Piles, Harold Richmond (line missing.)
Scott County Times
10 January 2001
SHIRLEY HUDGENS
Shirley Marie (Blalock) Hudgens, 87, of Waldron passed away
Monday, January 1, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a member of
Shiloh Baptist Church, a homemaker and the widow of Charley Hudgens.
Mrs. Hudgens was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Leola
Blalock and six brothers.
Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Owens of Waldron and
Lea Stringer of Fort Smith and one son, Jimmy Hudgens of Waldron.
Other survivors include ten grandchildren, James Owens, Jeff Owens,
Shannon Hudgens and Shelton Hudgens, all of Waldron, Todd Stringer of
Fort Smith, Sammy Hudgens of Memphis, TN, Lisa Pace, Sherrill Jones
and Lori Jones all of Waldron, Angela Nigh of Greenbriar, AR. Seventeen
great-grandchildren, Michele Owens, Zachery Owens, April Owens, Chelsie
Owens, Casey Owens, Shauna Hudgens, Casey Hudgens, Chrissy Trampp,
Hanna Jones, Ashley Ball, Jessica Ball, Maggie Hudgens, Taylor Pace,
Donovan Pace, Clay Nigh, Austin Jones and Brody Jones. One great-
great grandchild, Loren Trampp. Also surviving are several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 4 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Duncan Cemetery. Pallbearers
were James Owens, Jeff Owens, Todd Stringer, Shannon Hudgens, Sheldon
Hudgens, Brian Jones, Steven Nigh and Dennis Jones.
The Waldron News
1 September 2010
BOBBY WAYNE HUDSON
Bobby Wayne Hudson, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas, formerly of Parks, Arkansas, departed from this
life Saturday, August 28, 2010 in a Little Rock hospital. Bobby was born at Waltreak, Arkansas,
September 22, 1939 to Ted and Marie (Wigley) Hudson. His working years covered many occupations
including: auto mechanic, truck owner/operator, ranch foreman, owner of Parks Grocery, poultry
farmer and retired from the Scott Road Department. He was involved with the Parks Community Vol.
Fire Department, Parks Cemetery, 4-H Clubs, and served as Constable of Parks Township. Bobby also
enjoyed fishing, motorcycle riding, and target practicing. Bobby is survived by his wife of 51
year Peggy Frost Hudson of the home; two sons, Bob Jeffery Hudson of Waldron, Arkansas, Timothy
Wayne Hudson of Parks, Arkansas; two brothers, Curtis Hudson and his wife Sally of Waldron,
Arkansas, Billy Ray Hudson and his wife JoAnn of Jacksonville, NC: mother, Marie Wigley Hudson of
Waldron, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Tyler, Tori, Lanie, Gaines Hudson all of Waldron, Arkansas;
one great grandchild, Austin Wayne Hudson of Waldron, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his
father, Theodore Washington Hudson. Bobby's funeral service was Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Parks Cemetery in Parks,
Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron,
Arkansas. Memorials may be made in Bobby's memory to the Parks United Methodist Church, c/o Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
The Waldron News
24 August 2005
REV. CLYDE D. HUDSON
Rev. Clyde D. Hudson, 91, of Omark, Washington died tuesday, August 16, 2005 in
Omark, Washington. He was a retired minister. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at Mt. Moriah Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery
at Union Hill, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is
survived by two daughters, Bonnie Smith of Tomaskee, Washington and Euelene Rogers
Cone of Bakersfield, CA; one son, Jay Hudson of Ororville, Washington; two sisters,
Mildred Wagner of Waldron, AR and Wilma Hale of Mena, AR; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-
grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mel Kenner, Mitch
Morgan, Jason Daggs, Hermon Woodard, Kenny Finney and Ellis Hale.
The Waldron News
July 1, 1998
COADY "LEON" HUDSON
Coady "Leon" Hudson, 74, of Waldron, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998 in
a local hospital. He was a retired logger and a Baptist. He was preceded
in death by two brothers: William David Hudson and Theodore Rosevelt
Hudson.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 1998
in Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Waltreak Cemetery in
Waltreak, Arkansas.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Judy and Charlie
Tindall, of Danville and Phyllis and Terry Bewley, of Danville; two sons
and daughters-in-law: C.L. and Peggy Hudson, of Bluffton and Ricky and
Gayla Hudson, of Waldron; two sisters: Anna Lea Horn and 0la Phillips,
both of Danville; one brother, Robert Hudson, of Waldron; nine
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Opal Don Horn, Lewis Wayne Horn, Curtis Odene
Hudson, Bobby Wayne Hudson, Ronnie Lee Hudson and L.E. Hudson.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
3 November 1999
ROBERT LEE HUDSON
Robert Lee Hudson, 66, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Monday,
November 1, 1999 in his home. He was a farmer. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Nina Adair Hudson; his parents Wash and Lena Hudson
and brothers Leon, Ted and William.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3,
1999 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in
Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Christie Hale Hudson of the home;
one daughter, Jeanie Summitt of Ola, AR; two sons, Ron Hudson of
Springdale, AR and Taylor Tucker of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Ola
Phillips and Anna Lee Horn, both of Danville, AR; five grandchildren
and 1 great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Curtis Hudson, Gary McMellon, Thomas Wright,
Bill Owens, Scott Clemons and Dennie Woodard. Honorary pallbearers
were Charlie Clemons and Bill Horn.
The Waldron News
February 25, 1998
AUGHTIE NANCY HUGHES
Aughtie Nancy Hughes, 93, of Waldron died Friday, February 20, 1998
in a Waldron nursing home. She was a member of the Mulberry Missionary
Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23,
1998 in Square Rock Methodist Church with burial at Square Rock Cemetery
in Waldron.
Survivors include three sons and daughter-in-laws: L.W. and Vera
Swaim, of Booneville, Aldon and Vera Ann Hughes and James and Clydine
Hughes, all of Waldron; one sister, Estie DeFoor, of Muskogee, Oklahoma;
one granddaughter, Jamie Hughes, of Fayetteville.
Pallbearers were J.D. Sims, Rick Sims and Jimmie Sims.
Honorary pallbearers were Doug McDaniel, Buel Jones and Robert Davis.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
3 November 2004
CLARENCE HUGHES
Clarence Hughes, 91, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 26, 2004 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was a retired aircraft manufacturer and of the Baptist Faith. Funeral service
was at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2004 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at
Freedom Cemetery near the Freedom community, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. He is survived by two daughters, Bessie Oxford of Enid, OK and Wanda Kerry
of Dallas, TX; three sons, David of Greenwood, AR,Jimmy of Fort Smith, AR and Clarence O.
of Lawton, OK; one sister, Beatrice of Dallas, TX; one brother, Dan of Ardmore, OK; 29
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
11 August 1999
FLORA E. HUGHES
Flora E. Hughes, 90, of Waldron, AR, died on Saturday, August 7,
1999 in a Waldron Nursing home. She was a homemaker and a Jehovah's
Witness.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on August 9 at Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence; one daughter, Floella
Barnett of Waldron; one step-daughter, Bessie Oxford of Enid, OK; one
son, Billy E. Taylor of Tahlequah, OK; three step-sons, David Hughes
of Greenwood, AR, Jimmy Don Hughes of Fort Smith, AR, and Oscar Hughes
of Lawton, OK; one sister, Nora Fay Foster of Oregon; six grandchildren;
18 step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
11 September 2002
LEODA GIMLIN HUGHES
Waldron--Funeral services for Leoda Gimlin Hughes, 85, of Waldron were held Tuesday, September
10, 2002 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial followed at Bush Cemetery near
Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Hughes died Friday,
September 6, 2002 at a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Cecil Hughes and Garland Gimlin.Survivors include
a son, Bobby Gimlin of Greenwood; and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
18 August 2010
JAMES "JIM" B. HUIE
James "Jim" B. Huie, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 9, 2010 at the Waldron
Nursing Center. Jim is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Lora, and his brothers, Bob, Dick
and Joe Huie. He is survived by his sister-in-law Marjorie Huie, nephew Dick Huie and niece Cindy
Franklin and their families. He is also remembered by the staff and residents at the Waldron Nursing
Center where he had resided for 28 years. Interment will be a private family service at Duncan
Cemetery. Condolences and memorials can be directed to Duncan Cemetery Fund at Martin Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
25 April 2001
JOE HUIE
Joe R. Huie, 80, of Waldron died April 16, 2001 in Waldron. He
was a native of Scott County, WWII veteran, and a member of the Waldron
United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Ouachita Wood
Carvers Association, Head Wrangler of Rasputin Mule Farm, Scout Leader of
Boy Scouts of America Troop 17, a Democrat and a good man.
Mr. Huie is survived by his wife, Marjorie Bess; one brother, Jim;
one daughter, Cindy; one son, Dick; thirteen grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Glenda
and a son, Joe Kelley.
Commital service was held at 10 am Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at
Duncan Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm Wednesday at
the Waldron United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions can be made
to the Duncan Cemetery Association fund, c/o Martin Funeral Home, PO Box
786, Waldron, AR 72958 or charity of choice.
The Waldron News
5 January 2011
MARJORIE BESS AUSTIN HUIE
Marjorie Bess Austin Huie ("Miss Margie") was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 23, 1923. Marjorie died on
December 30, 2010 after living in Waldron, Arkansas for 83 years. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband,
Joe R. Huie; one son, Joe Kelley Huie and one daughter, Glenda Lea Huie. She is survived by one son, Richard E.
"Dick" Huie of Springdale and one daughter, Alcinda "Cindy" L. Franklin of Waldron. Her 13 grandchildren, 19
great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren honor her life. In the early 1960's, Marjorie was selected
as the first Headstart Director for Scott County. She ended her teaching career as teacher/owner of Huie's
Play and Learn, a pre-school for many local children. Marjorie joined the Waldron United Methodist Church at
the age of six and was a faithful member until death. She served as President of the Waldron United Methodist
Women for many years, and taught Sunday School for every age level during her lifetime. As an artist, Marjorie
enjoyed traveling throughout the Southwest United States studying and painting with other oil painters. Her
paintings are enjoyed by family and friends throughout the country. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of
choice may be made in honor of Marjorie Huie. Visitation was held at the home of Roy and Cindy Franklin in Waldron,
Arkansas. A committal service was held at Duncan Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 1, 2011. A memorial
service will be held Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waldron United Methodist Church. Arrangements
are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron.
The Waldron News
19 January 2011
MARJORIE BESS HUIE
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Marjorie Bess Huie's memorial service scheduled for January 29, 2011 has been cancelled. Thank you for the prayers,
thoughts and memories shared.
The Waldron News
14 May 2008
MARY HUIE
Mary Huie, 54, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 in a Fort Smith hospital.
She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Kelley Huie of Waldron, Arkansas; one
daughter, Angela Swackhammer of Mena, Arkansas; one son, Joe Snyder of Mt. View, Arkansas;
her mother and father, Trudy and Floyd Snyder of Waldron, Arkansas; and one sister, Barbara
Romolo of Colorado. Cremation will be done under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in
Waldron.
The Waldron News
April 1, 1998
CATHERINE MARIE HULL
Catherine Marie Hull, 82, of Waldron died Thursday, March 19, 1998
in a local hospital. She was a homemaker. Funeral and interment will be
in San Diego, Calif.
Survivors include her husband, John Hull; two children: Barbara
Jean Craig, of San Diego, California and Paul Desmond, of Rialto,
California; six grandchildren. Local arrangements were made by
Martin Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
18 February 2004
JOHN WATSON HULL
John Watson Hull, 82, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, February 12, 2004 in a
Waldron hospital. He was a retired aircraft machinist and an Air Force veteran of
WWII. Interment will be in El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego, CA. Local arrangements
made under Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by two step-
daughters, Barbara Craig of San Diego, California and Paula Desmond of Rialto,
California; one sister, Mary Rose Thomas of Stillwater, Oklahoma; two brothers,
George T. Hull of Coffeyville, Kansas and Charles A. Hull of Joplin, Missouri.
The Waldron News
11 August 1999
BESS L. HULLENDER
Bess L. Hullender, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Tuesday,
August 3, 1999 in a Waldron Nursing home. She was a member of the
Waldron First Baptist Church, a member of Waldron Business and
Professional Women and a retired school teacher. She had taught school
for 44 years and retired in 1974. Funeral services were held at 2:00
p.m. on Thursday, August 5 at Waldron First Baptist Church with burial
at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron, AR.
She is survived by one son, Derial of Waldron, AR; her sister-
in-law, Alta Bowen of Tulsa, OK; three nieces and one nephew; two
grandchildren, Darla Jeffery and Delena Bass; and three great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Troy Rippy, Roy Lee Rippy, Curtis Billings,
Harold Thomas, Darvin Hutchens and Glen Dale Sparks.
Scott County Times
15 November 2000
RALPH HUMPHREY
Ralph Humphrey, 76, of Midland, Arkansas died Saturday, November 4,
2000 in a Waldron nursing home. He was retired from International Paper.
Funeral services were held at 10 am on Wednesday, November 8, 2000
at the First Baptist Church in Midland, with burial at Mount Olive Cemetery
in Midland under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
He is survived by one daughter, Betty Humphrey of Bon Aqua, Tennessee;
two sons, Larry Humphrey of Everton, Arkansas and Raymond Humphrey of
Harrison; one sister Eltra Burgess of Hartford, Arkansas; 7 grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
2 May 2001
LURIE EFFIE HUMPHREYS
Lurie Effie Humphreys, 92, of Halley, Arkansas died Wednesday at
Dermott City Nursing Home in Dermott. She was born March 1, 1909 in
Yell County, AR to the late Thomas and Jennie Johnson Irons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Humphreys. Mrs.
Humphreys was a Baptist and a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Clayton Humphreys of Fayetteville, NC
and Clem Humphreys of Halley, AR; one daughter, Katherine Dalsys of
Collins, AR; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great
grandchildren.
Funeral service was at 9:00 a.m. Friday, April 27th at Halley
Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Burke and Rev. George Waldrup officiating.
There was a graveside service at 3 p.m. Friday at Parks Cemetery in
Gravelly, AR. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee.
The Waldron News
18 February 2009
CYRUS HENRY HUMPHREYS
Jan. 14, 1940 - Feb. 12, 2009
Cyrus Henry Humphreys, Jr., 69, Cauthron, AR passed away Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at his
home in Cauthron, Arkansas. He was the husband of Debra Ann (McCain) Humphreys. Cyrus was born in
Levelland, Texas on January 14, 1940, the son of the late Cyrus Henry and Clara Pearl (Staggs)
Humphreys. He served in the U.S. Arm Air Force. Cyrus is survived by his wife Debra of the home; a
daughter, Shawnda Lister of Waldron, Arkansas, three sons, Lee Humphreys of Levelland, Texas, Shane
Humphreys, Matt Humphreys of Lubbock, Texas. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 3 great-
grandchildren. Cyrus is also survived by three sisters, Betty Wingfield of Gurden, Arkansas, Mary
Cockrell of Levelland, Texas, Delores Stevens of Clovis, New Mexico, three brothers, Billy Humphreys
of Seattle, Washington, James Humphreys of Levelland, Texas, Carl Humphreys of Alma, Arkansas. Cyrus's
memorial service was 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 17th, at the Evening Shade Baptist Church with Rev.
Charles Whedbee officiating. Mr. Humphreys was cremated under the direction of the Heritage Memorial
Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
10 June 2009
ALMA SUE HUNNICUTT
July 16, 1925 - June 1, 2009
Alma Sue Hunnicutt, 83, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009 in the Raymore
Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by two sons, Waymon Hunnicutt of Louisberg, Kansas, Floyd Ray
Hunnicutt of Choctaw, Oklahoma; one daughter, Cindy Pilgrim of Lonejack, Missouri; three grandsons,
Travis Hunnicutt of Olathe, Kansas, Lucas Pilgrim of Lonejack, Missouri, Matt Hunnicutt of Olathe,
Kansas; two granddaughters, Aimee House of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Jessica Pilgrim of Lonejack, Missouri;
five great-grandchildren, Cole, Savannah, Harrison, Kinsey and Madison. Funeral Service was 1:00 p.m.
Friday, June 5, 2009 at the Church of Christ in Nola, Arkansas with interment in the Parks Cemetery in
Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
20 November 2002
BRUCE LAMAR HUNNICUTT
Bruce Lamar Hunnicutt, 72 years old, of Gravelly, passed
away from this life on October 18, 2002 [copied as written].
He was born on October 10, 1930 in Gravelly, the youngest of
14 children, to the late William C. and Maude Hunnicutt.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 53 years and best
friend Nella Harberson Hunnicutt; son and daughter-in-law
Billy and Pamela Hunnicutt of Gravelly; daughter and son-
in-law Linda and Ron Sayre of Shawnee, Kansas; granddaughters
Randi Hunnicutt of Waldron and Kaitlin Hunnicutt of Gravelly;
grandsons Shawn, Eric and Aaron Green of Gravelly and Stephen
and Mike Sayre of Shawnee, Kansas; brothers and sisters-in
law Leo and Bobbi Hunnicutt of Danville and Wayne and Rosetta
Hunnicutt of Harvey; sisters Myrtle Hunnicutt Duvall of
Albany, MO and Lois Hunnicutt Douthit of Carlisle; and a
host of friends and family.
Bruce is preceded in death by his parents William C.
and Maude Hunnicutt and 9 brothers and sisters.
Services will be held Thursday, November 21, 2002
at 11:00 a.m. at the Nola Church of Christ with burial
at the Young Gravelly Cemetery. Visitation will be
Wednesday from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cornwell Funeral Home
in Danville.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Shawn, Eric and Aaron
Green and Stephen and Mike Sayre and Mark Wagner. Honorary
pallbearers are Jake Pickens, Gene James, Ezell Jones and
J.B. Wagner. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Young Gravelly Cemetery Fund.
The Waldron News
28 March 2001
ELSIE L. HUNSUCKER
Elsie L. Hunsucker, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, March 19,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker, a member of the Winfield
Baptist Church and the widow of Walker Hunsucker.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2001 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in
Winfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Verna and Ron
Thompson of Wheatland, MO; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Rose
Hunsucker of Waldron, AR and Manuel and Dorothy Hunsucker of Platt City,
MO; one sister, Emmer Perez of Clearlake, CA; two brothers, George Denton
of Macon, MO and Bill Denton of Waldron, AR; five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Earl Craig, Brandon Jones, Jerry Parker, Don
Ridenhour, Harold Johnson and Todd Hunsucker.
The Waldron News
21 April 2010
MANUEL JAMES HUNSUCKER
Manuel James Hunsucker, 73, of Platte City, MO passed away at his home on April 4, 2010. Visitation
will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 am Saturday, April 10 at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, Kansas
City, MO. A memorial service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for
donations to KU Cancer Center and the Platte County Steam and Gas Association. Manuel was born on
June 18, 1936 in Waldron, Arkansas to Walker and Elsie Hunsucker. After graduating from Waldron High
School, Manuel moved to the Kansas City, MO area where he met his wife, Dorothy, and raised their
family. Manuel had a long career as a mechanic at TWA. Outside of work Manuel had a passion for
restoring and showing historic automobiles--specifically Ford historic automobiles. This love of
historic vehicles evolved to a new hobby of restoring historic tractors. He enjoyed several tractor
runs with the Platte County Steam and Gas Association. He also loved camping with his Pak-N-Go family,
wood working and coffee and tall tales with the TWA-ers. He is survived by his wife of 53 years,
Dorothy Hunsucker; daughter, Jamie Hunsucker, O'Fallon, MO; son, Dan Hunsucker and wife Callie,
Springfield, MO; brother, Jerry Hunsucker and wife Rose, Waldron, AR; sister, Verna Thompson and
husband Ron, Wheatland, MO; and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family is comforted to know he
has joined family, friends and several beloved pets that passed before him.
The Waldron News
4 June 2008
ANGELA JEAN HUNT
Angela Jean Hunt, 44, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in her home.
She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, John Paul; son Jeremy Preston Hunt;
daughter, Shantel Lea Hunt; sisters, Cheryl Lee, Seanna Martin and Shannon Place; mother,
Jean Vincent; father, Roy Vincent; mother-in-law, Mary Belle Bliss and father-in-law, Billy
Harrell Hunt; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and relatives. Funeral
service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Chant Pentecostal Church with interment
at Lamb Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Silvey, Jay Waddle, Roberta Passmore, Beth Woodrum,
Beverly Byford and Ray Sweat.
The Waldron News
20 July 2005
BONNIE SUE HUNT
Bonnie Sue Hunt, 69, of Waldron, Arkansas died Thursday, July 14, 2005 at her home. She
was a member of the Boles Southern Baptist Church. Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday,
July 18, 2005 at Boles Southern Baptist Church with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband,
Billy May Hunt; four daughters, Cynthia Shaffer of Waldorf, MD, Carol Blackhurst of Orland, FL,
Mica Cook of Pine Bluff, AR and Tara Hunt of Benton, AR; one son, Richard Rice of Bartlesville,
OK; her mother, Willia Marie Calvert; three sisters, Billye Cole of Cave Springs, AR; Macie Wilson
of Irvine, TX and Nancy Stringer of Hackett, AR; one brother, Pete Calvert of Russellville, AR;
11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Eddie Atnip, Gary Epperson, Bill Murry,
Norman Hunt, Gene James, Mark Standridge and Robert Davis.
The Waldron News
18 December 2002
CLAUDE DOUGLAS "DOUG" HUNT
Claude Douglas "Doug" Hunt, 59, of Waldron,
Arkansas passed away on Monday, December 16, 2002 at
St. Edwards Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He was born March 29, 1943 in Waldron to the
late Ellis and Elma Hunt of Waldron. He was a bread
truck driver for Colonial Bread, owner/operator of
the former Sonic Drive-In on Main St. and later Doug's
Drive In.
He is survived by his wife, Ann of the home;
two sons, Shawn Hunt and his wife Debbie of Dover,
Arkansas and Clayton Hunt and his wife Jeannie of
Waldron; two brothers, Don Hunt of New Mexico and
Harold Hunt of California; two sisters, Wanda Watkins
of Waldron and Pam Langston of Fort Smith, AR; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements were pending through Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
28 March 2007
CLAUDIA HUNT
Claudia Hunt, 84, of Havana died March 20, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She
was born July 3, 1922 in Union Hill, the daughter of the late Claud & Rosa Osborn Parker. She
was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Charles Hunt, a daughter, Brenda Moeller, sisters,
Ruby Vaughn, Zell Kennon, Lucille Herron & Syble Miller, and grandsons, Greg & Thomas Hunt. She
is survived by her husband, Ray Hunt; son & daughters-in-law, Parker & Mary Hunt, and Wanda Hunt;
daughter & son-in-law, Anna & David Thornton, Helen & Jim Coots, and Jim Moeller; sister, Willo
Owens; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Friday at
Danville Assembly of God Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were by Cornwell
Funeral Home of Danville.
The Waldron News
30 December 2009
DEDA HUNT
Deda Hunt, 91, of Waldron passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at a Waldron hospital. Deda owned
and operated a dry goods store in Texas for 20 years before her husband passed away. She then moved to
Waldron where she opened Hunts Dry Goods Store and operated it for 31 years. Deda is survived by her
brother Alva Nelson of Mt. Pine, AR and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded
in death by her husband J.B. Hunt, sister Modena Holloway, and her parents Perry and Doshie Nelson. Funeral
service was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with
interment following in the Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Pallbearers will be Jarvis Holloway, Perry Holloway, Kurt McBryde, Austin Holloway, Glen George and
Alvie Nelson.
Scott County Times
25 December 2002
DOUG HUNT
Doug Hunt, 59, of Waldron passed away Monday,
December 16, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was an
Army veteran in Vietnam and Air National Guard of Desert
Storm, retired owner of Doug's Drive-In, member of the
Waldron First Baptist Church and member of the American
Legion.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Thursday,
December 19, 2002 at the Waldron First Church of the
Nazarene with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron.
He is survived by his wife Ann of the home; two
sons Shawn Hunt of Dover and Clay Hunt of Waldron; two
sisters: Wanda Watkins of Waldron and Pam Hunt of
Barling; two brothers: Harold Hunt of Oakhurst,
California and Don Hunt of Edgewood, New Mexico.
Pallbearers were Randy Watkins, Robert Hunt,
Tony Tate, Russell Brown, Ron Jackson, Lincoln Tate,
Wendal Thomas and Mike Wright.
Honorary pallbearers were Steve Selfridge and
Darin Thornsberry.
Scott County Times
26 November 2003
EVELYN HUNT
Waldron--Evelyn "Auntie" Hunt, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, November
22, 2003 in her home. Mrs. Hunt was the widow of Pat Hunt, was a homemaker and
a member of the Lamb Church. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Tuesday,
November 25, 2003 at Lamb Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She
is survived by one sister, Edna Slater of Waldron, Arkansas; and several nieces
and nephews. Pallbearers were Russell Hayden, Keith Slater, Samuel Slater, Bill
Zimmer, Bryan Zimmer and Mark Zimmer. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons of
her three brothers, Alan, Roy and Onas Yandell.
The Waldron News
11 December 2002
FRANCINE HUNT
Francine Hunt, 46, of Jenny Lind, Arkansas died Monday,
December 9, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a home-
maker and a member of Howard Hill Assembly of God Church in
Jenny Lind, AR.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December
11 at Howard Hill Assembly of God Church in Jenny Lind with
burial at Old Jenny Lind Cemetery in Jenny Lind under the
direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, AR.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth of the home;
one daughter, Kimberly Hunt of the home; one son, Joshua Hunt
of the home; two sisters, Stella Montgomery of Van Buren, AR
and Fran Hunt of Jenny Lind, AR.
Pallbearers will be Dearl Hunt, Gary Hunt, Billy Hunt,
Calvin Hunt, Joe Turner and Keith Deer.
Memorial contributions may be made to Howard Hill Assembly
of God Church, 3515 Gate Nine Rd., Greenwood, AR 72936.
Scott County Times
19 June 2002
FRED HUNT
Waldron--Fred Oran Hunt, 89, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday,
June 10, 2002 in his home. He was retired from the U.S. Army and was of
the Baptist faith.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 10:00 am
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the burial at Square Rock
Cemetery and under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Suzi of the home; three daughters,
Evelyn and husband Wendall Thomas of Lavaca, Arkanas, Barbara Mairel of
Waldron and Patty Hunt of Mulberry, Arkansas; one son, Robert and his
wife Lynda Hunt of Waldron; and one stepson and his wife, Peter &
Kristina Lang of Krippen, Germany.
Pallbearers were Bobby John Hunt, Stephen Tolbert, Ron Hudson,
Sid Hunt, Clay Hunt and Randy Godfrey.
Scott County Times
5 February 2003
GEORGIA HUNT
Georgia Mae Hunt, 103, of Waldron died Thursday,
January 30, 2003 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a
homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by
one son, Arthur Hunt.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Monday, February
3, 2003 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial
following at Duncan Cemetery.
She is survived by three daughters, Opal Hunt
of Fort Smith, Beatrice Hanna of Lakeside, Oregon and
Flindy Cockburn of Springfield, Oregon; 4 sons, Clarence
Hunt, Charles Hunt, Reed O. Hunt all of Waldron and
Earl Hunt of Sufolk, Virginia; one sister, Beulah
Crump of Waldron; 35 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Al Hunt, Eddie Hunt, Billy C.
Hunt, Sid Hunt, Kelley Hunt, Roger Hunt and George
Owens.
Honorary pallbearers were Tony Reed, Robert Hunt,
Jamie Hunt, James Cox, Otto Hunt, Gordon Hanna, Joey
Hanna, Charles Cockburn, Tommy Cockburn and Jerry Hunt.
The Waldron News
1 September 2010
HALLIE B. HUNT
Hallie B. Hunt, 88, of Austin, Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas.
Hallie was a World War II veteran and fought in many battles including Normandy. He was also a
master hydraulic technician. Hallie is survived by his daughter Barbara Anderson-Carr and husband
Dennis of Austin, TX; four granddaughters Tammy Sturdivan and husband Mike, Janet Anderson, and
Amy Wilson and husband Richard all of Edmond, OK, and Camille Simon of Oklahoma City, OK; three
great granddaughters, Claire Miller and husband Brock of Wotonga, OK, Emily Wilson and Reece
Wilson both of Edmond, OK; and brother L.B. Hunt and wife Candy of Heavener, OK. Hallie was preceded
in death by his wife Lola Huddleston Hunt, daughter Glenda Simon, and parents J.B. and Zura Hunt.
Graveside services were Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Weeks Cemetery in Bates, AR under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
May 20, 1998
HERSHEL ROBERT HUNT
Hershel Robert Hunt, 73, of Copperas Cove, Texas, died Friday, May
15, 1998 at a Ft. Hood Hospital. He was born July 25, 1924 in Blue Ball.
He married Bobbie Oglesby on July 1, 1950. He was retired from U.S. Army
and Civil Service and a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Copperas
Cove and Masonic Lodge #595 Mt. Hiram.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 1998 at Tate
Town Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie M. Hunt, of Copperas Cove, Texas;
one son, Danny Hunt, of Copperas Cove, Texas; one daughter, Janis Hass,
of Abilene, Texas; two brothers: Don Hunt, of Ft. Smith and Jim Hunt, of
Waldron; two sisters: Reba Sue Williams, of Danville and Betty Jo Garner,
of Russelville; one grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church. Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, of Copperas Cove,
Texas was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
20 September 2006
IMOGENE S. HUNT
Imogene S. Hunt, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 15, 2006 in a Waldron
hospital. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker. Graveside service was
at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 18, 2006 at the Parks Cemetery in Nola, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, Alva Hunt of Waldron, AR; two daughters, Donna
Pollard of Gravelly, AR and Jetty Pollard of Waldron, AR; one sister, Jimmie Ross of Mt. View, AR;
six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death
by her husband, J.B. (Little Box) Hunt; five brothers, Lawrence Spainhour, Archie Spainhour, A.L.
Spainhour, J.W. Spainhour and Futrell Spainhour; four sisters, Verma Hanshew, Flaye Garner, Effie
Harrison and Martha Lou Murders. Pallbearers were Mike White, Rodney Haney, Jordan Pennington,
Jason Campbell, Cory Hunt and C.J. Wiggins.
The Waldron News
31 August 2011
IRENE HUNT
Granny Irene Hunt, 92, of Blue Ball, Arkansas passed from this life Saturday, August 27, 2011 in her home.
Grannie was born February 25, 1919 in Booneville, Arkansas to Wallis and Virdie (Irons) McCubbin. She married
her husband of 70 years Luther Hunt on April 12, 1941. She was a homemaker and gardener. She was a member of the
Egypt Freewill Baptist Church in Blue Ball, Arkansas. Grannie is survived by one daughter, Wilma Jones of Blue
Ball, Arkansas; one daughter-in-law, Lois McCubbin of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Kathy and
Gerald Holt of Blue Ball, Arkansas, Betty and Robin Singleton of Pencil Bluff, Travis McCubbin of Parks,
Arkansas, Juanita and Norman Holt of Waldron, Arkansas; five great-grandchildren, Alisha, Sabra, Hannah, Jarrod,
Terry; seven great-great grandchildren, Keegan, Lukas, Eden, Heaven, Angel, Hayden and Aaron. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Gramps Hunt; son, Charles McCubbin, great-granddaughter, DeAnna Holt, sister Bernice
Limbocker, and two sons-in-law, Floyd Himes and A.J. Jones. Grannie's life celebration service will be held at
10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at the Egypt Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. J. West officiating. Interment
will follow in the Duncan Cemetery with Jackie Allen officiating. Arrangements are being entrusted to the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Grannie's pallbearers will be Travis McCubbin,
Robin Singleton, Rusty Defoor, Virgil Lee Wilkins, Les Vaughn and Todd Johnston. Honorary pallbearers will be
Roger Owens and Lonnie Apple. Visitation will be Monday, August 29, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Waldron News
9 June 1999
J. JOLENE HUNT
J. Jolene Hunt, 37, of Mansfield, died Saturday, May 29, 1999 in
her home. She was a LPN student at Kiamichi Vo Tech, worked as a health
care provider, was active in youth cheerleading and softball, and
attended Mansfield United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death
by her father, Bill Chambers and her maternal grandfather, Tom Milligan.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1 in Mansfield
United Methodist Church with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Midland.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Hunt; one daughter, Laura
Hunt, of the home; two sons, Billy Nichols and Bradley Nichols, both
of Roland, Okla; mother and stepfather, Joyce and Jerry Gilbreath of
Vian, Okla; maternal grandmother Alta Milligan of Warner, Okla;
paternal grandparents Oliver and Evelyn Chambers; three brothers: Mike
Gilbreath of Oklahoma City, Okla., Tom Gilbreath of Vian, Okla., and
Jerry Gilbreath of Vian, Okla.
Pallbearers were Harlis Milligan, Jimmy Chambers, Johnny Chambers,
Lonnie Chambers, Jack Chambers, June Chambers and Mark Webster.
Honorary pallbearers were the classmates of the Kiamichi Vo Tech
LPN Program.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jolene Hunt LPN Student
Scholarship, c/o the Bank of Mansfield, P.O. Box 387, Mansfield, AR
72944. Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 March 2008
JANE AARON HUNT
Jane Aaron "J.A." Hunt, 84, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008
in a Waldron hospital. He was the ninth and last child of Arthur Aaron and Mary Jane
Hunt. Although a difficult birth left him with physical limitations, he lead an active,
independent life supported by loving sisters and brothers-in-law, his first wife,
Mina Garner Hunt, and later by Susie Ingle whom he later married on October 4, 1997.
Until a few years ago, he raided cattle on the family farm near Gravelly, attended the
Baptist Church at Young Gravelly, and participated in the Masonic Lodge in Gravelly. He
had a special place in his heart for children and for country music, rounding up
local musicians to play each year at the family reunions. He has been preceded in
death by his parents, Arthur and Mary Jane Hunt and eight sisters and brothers-in-
law, Alma and Rufus Benefield of Bluffton, AR, Amy and Rufus Blankenship of Dumas,
AR, Icie Caviness and Carl Page of Gravelly, AR, Syble Hunt who died in childhood,
Eunice and Opal Hunnicutt of Rockwall, TX, Eula and Grady Billingsley of Anderson,
IN; five nieces and nephews, Billy Blankenship, Sandra and Gary Billingsley, Jerry
Blankenship, and Betty Benefield Owens, and Mina Hunt and their infant Rosemary. He
is survived by Susie Hunt and by many loving nieces and nephews and their children.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the Mt. Vernon
Baptist Church in Young Gravelly with interment at Parks Cemetery in Nola under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be the
members of the William J. Parks Masonic Lodge.
The Waldron News
4 June 2008
JERRY WAYNE HUNT
Jerry Wayne Hunt, 61, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at home. he
was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Karen Hunt; son Jeremy
Hunt and wife Kansas of Waldron, AR; daughter, Nicole Tull and husband David of Walrdon, AR;
grandchildren Dakota, Caleb and Logan Tull, Dylan Self, Caden Hunt of Waldron, AR, Bradey
Hunt of Bella Vista; brothers, Gary and wife Betty of Mansfield, AR, Jim and Ann of Madera,
CA; Aunt Margie McElhaney of Oklahoma City, OK. Funeral service was 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May
31, 2008 at the Nazarene Church with interment at the Pilot Cemetery. Pallbearers were J.D. Sims,
James Hughes, Rick Black, W.L. Dub Black, James Ray and Richmond Langley.
The Waldron News
26 January 2011
KAREN RICHMOND HUNT
Karen Richmond Hunt, 39, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away on Monday, January 17, 2011 in a Fort Smith
hospital. Karen is survived by her husband of two years, Bill Hunt of the home; father Robert "R.D."
Richmond of Witcherville, Arkansas, three sisters, Kathy Schwartz and husband Tony of Fort Smith,
Arkansas, Anita J. Hinojosa of Wichita, Kansas, Michelle of Tulsa, Oklahoma, three step-children: Misty
Smith of Pocola, Oklahoma, Billy Wayne Hunt and wife Teresa of Greenwood, Arkansas, Brandy Leigh Hunt of
Fort Smith, Arkansas; two granddaughters, Kelsey and Kaleigh Smith and two grandsons, Christopher and Austin Smith.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Witcherville Fellowship Baptist Church
with interment in the Lovelace Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers
will be Stanley Johnson, Curtis Prophet, Billy Wayne Hunt, Hyrum Bradshaw, Luke Mackey and Dearl Hunt.
Honorary pallbearers will be Davis Richmond, Kenneth Unt and Calvin Hunt.
The Waldron News
12 April 2006
LOLA NELL HUNT
Lola Nell Hunt, 80, of Midwest City, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in a Midwest
City hospital. She was a retired accountant at Tinker Air Force Base, a member of the Eastern
Star and American Legion Auxiliary. Graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006
at the Weeks Cemetery near Bates, Arkansas with interment in the Weeks Cemetery under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, H.B. Hunt of the home;
one daughter, Barbara Anderson-Carr of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Donald Huddleston of
Midwest City, Oklahoma, Glen Huddleston of Waldron, Arkansas; four grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Glenad Simon.
The Waldron News
27 October 1999
LUTHER CLINTON HUNT
Luther Clinton Hunt, 88, of Blue Ball, AR died on Wednesday,
October 20, 1999 in his home. He was a retired farmer and a Pentecostal.
He was preceded in death by his son, Charles McCubbin.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October
22 with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Hunt; one daughter and son-
in-law, Wilma and A.J. Jones of Blue Ball, AR; one daughter-in-law,
Lois McCubbin of Pencil Bluff, AR; two brothers, C.C. Hunt and J.C.
Hunt of Springfield, OR: four grandchildren, Kathy Holt of Blue Ball,
AR, Betty Singleton of Pencil Bluff, AR, Travis McCubbin of Parks, AR
and Juanita Holt of Waldron, AR; six great-grandchildren, Alisha Holt,
Jarrod Holt, Sabra Singleton, Terry Holt, Hanna Singleton and Deanna
Holt; and one great-great grandchild, Eden Singleton.
The Waldron News
12 January 2011
MARTHA "JOYE" BUFFINGTON HUNT
Martha "Joye" Buffington Hunt, 81, of Greenwood, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas passed
away on Friday, January 7, 2011 in a Ft. Smith hospital. She was a member of the Waldron Pentecostal
Church of God. Martha is survived by her husband of 64 years Eddie Hunt of the home; children Dearl Hunt
and wife Patricia, Garry Hunt and wife Fran, Kenneth Hunt and wife Susan, Billy Hunt and wife Karen, Calvin
Hunt and wife Renate all of Greenwood, Arkansas, Virginia Spangler and husband Harvey of Pocola, Oklahoma;
16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two brothers John Buffington of Lamar, Arkansas and David
Buffington of Booneville, Arkansas. Martha was preceded in death by her parents Dave and Julie Emerson
Buffington; sisters Lizzie Buffington and Lydia Mays; brothers Paul, Joe, Andrew, Boyd and Willing Buffington;
grandchildren Amanda Hunt and Garry Hunt, Jr.; daughter-in-law Francine Hunt and son-in-law Quinton Johnson.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with
interment to follow in the Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers
will be Dearl Hunt, Garry Hunt, Kenneth Hunt, Billy Hunt, Calvin Hunt and Norman Hunt. Honorary pallbearers will
be the grandsons and son-in-law Harvey Spangler.
The Waldron News
November 4, 1998
MAURICE EUGENE HUNT
Maurice Eugene Hunt, 69, of Waldron died Oct. 31, 1998 in a Fort
Smith hospital.
He was a retired structural engineer and a member of the Waldron
First Baptist Church. He was a Past Master of Handley Lodge #1043 in
Fort Worth, Texas; a past deputy Grand Master of the State of Texas
Grand Lodge; former Scott County Sheriff; former city manager of Forest
Hills, Texas; member of several other clubs, chambers, and organizations;
also a veteran of WW II.
A funeral service is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Waldron
First Baptist Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery near Waldron
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; one daughter, Marsha Dennis
of Roanoke, Texas; one son, Lucky Hunt of Burleson, Texas; one
stepdaughter, Kari Winton of Waldron; four step-sons, Nathan L. Miles
of Canroe, Texas; Olen W. Miles of Houston, Texas; Quitman D. Miles of
Camp Pendleton, California; James P. Miles of Waldron; one sister,
Madeline Wagoner of El Reno, Oklahoma; two brothers, Kelly Hunt of
Waldron, Jerry Hunt of Copperas Cove, Texas; 16 grandchildren.
Pallbearers include: Jim Henry Currier, Wayne Langley, Ray Rice,
Paul Newborn, Ricky Don Black and Jim Hunt.
Honorary Pallbearers include: L.D. Casey, L.C. Hale, Cyrus
Humphreys, Donald Gene Oliver, Jim Oswald and Kelly Langley.
The Waldron News
21 April 2010
MONTY RAY HUNT
Monty Ray Hunt, 60, of Parks, Arkansas died April 14, 2010 in his home. Monty is survived by
his wife Joyce Hunt of the home; daughter Michelle Norris of Greenwood, AR; grandchildren
Jonathan, Kendall and Bryson Norris of Greenwood; step-daughters Casey and Jessica Elaine
Steele; brothers-in-law, Robert Panis and Ken Panis of Greenwood, Kevin Panis and Jerry Don
Panis of California. Monty is also survived by his brothers Billy Don Hunt of Blackfork, AR
and Waymon Hunt of Parks, AR; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of beloved friends. Funeral
services were on Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Price
Neal and Rev. Grady Parker officiating. Interment was 2:00 pm Monday, April 19, 2010 in the
National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas. Pallbearers were the Army Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Panis, Kevin
Panis, Ken Panis, Jerry Don Panis, Charley Snead, Teddy Snead, Kirk Snead, Darren Hunt, Billy
Ray Hunt, Bill Charles Hunt, Timmy Hunt and Scott Wagner.
The Waldron News
12 May 2004
PATRICIA ANNE HUNT
Patricia Anne Hunt, 82, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, May 10, 2004 in a Waldron
nursing home. She was a retired assistant manager for Iowa State University Book Store
and a Baptist. Interment will be in Ames, Iowa with local arrangements by Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Hunt; one brother, Kennard Mnschester
of Elgin, IL; and two grandchildren, William Goodman and Gary Paul Goodman both of Newton, IA.
The Waldron News
16 May 2007
SYBLE A. HUNT
Syble A. Hunt, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away May 3, 2007 in a Waldron, Arkansas hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God. Funeral service was 10:00
a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with interment in the Parks
Cemetery in Nola, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by two
sons, Jerry Hunt and wife Karen of Waldron, AR and Gary Hunt and wife Betty of Mansfield, AR; one
step-son, Jim Hunt and wife Ann of Madera, CA; two sisters, Lillie Irons of Mt. Pine, AR and Margie
McElhaney of Oklahoma City, OK; three grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren;
14 step-great-grandchildren; six step-great-great grandchildren; a special friend, Pat Chapman of
Waldron, AR. She was precededin death by her husband, Austin Hunt, two sisters, Eva Ison, Tessie
Coker; three brothers, Homer Simpson, Curley Simpson and Bob Simpson. Pallbearers will be Daniel
Simpson, Brian Simpson, Jeremy Hunt, Brad Jett, Rickey Black, W.L. "Dub" Black.
The Waldron News
6 October 1999
TERRY ARTHUR HUNT
Terry Arthur Hunt, 52, of Boone, Iowa died on Monday, September
27, 1999 at the Iowa Veterans Home of Marshalltown, Iowa of complications
of cancer. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Earl Knerr and
his brother, Gary.
He was born in Boone, Iowa on November 7, 1946 to Clarence J. Hunt
and Mildred (Nelson) Hunt-Knerr. He lived most of his life in Boone,
Iowa and worked all around the Boone area painting home interiors and
exteriors for over 30 years and then retired in 1996 due to his health.
He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.
He was married to Theresia (Glock) Hunt on September 18, 1970 at
Boone, Iowa. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Funeral services were held on Friday, October 1 at the Schroeder
Funeral Home of Boone, Iowa, under the direction of Rev. Norman Adamson.
Burial was at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone with full Military Honors
at the graveside by the Boone Veterans Council.
He is survived by his father, Clarence Hunt of Waldron; his
mother, Mildred Knerr of Boone, Iowa; his former wife, Theresia Hunt;
his son, David J. Hunt of Boone, Iowa; his daughter, Kristen Hunt of
Tempe, Arizona; his granddaughter, Kelcee Hunt of Boone, Iowa; three
brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger & Carol Hunt of Waldron, Arkansas,
James & Patricia Hunt of Glendale, Arizona, Jerry & Yukiko Hunt of San
Diego, California; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara Ann Hunt
of Ogden, Iowa and Debra & Bill Holmes of Boone, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used
according to the wishes of the family.
The Waldron News
4 January 2006
MARY NAOMI HUNTER
Mary Naomi Hunter, 92, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 31, 2005 in a
Waldron nursing home. She was a member of the Waldron Church of Christ and a homemaker.
Funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at the Waldron Church of Christ
with interment in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She
is survived by one daughter, Rita Libby of Booneville, AR; two sons, Bill Hunter of Hot
Springs, AR, David Hunter of Dallas, TX; one sister-in-law, Pearl Millard of Kingman, KS;
eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were
her grandsons and grandsons-in-law.
The Waldron News
February 25, 1998
RAYMOND HUNTER
Raymond Hunter, 53, of Waldron died Saturday, February 21, 1998 in
his home. A memorial service will be at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia, of the home; his mother,
Alice Hunsucker, of Jacksonville, Florida; one brother, James Dale
Hunsucker, of Jacksonville, Florida; one half-brother, Davis Hunsucker, of
Richardson, Texas.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
28 September 2011
HUBERT "HUGH" OLYN HURT
Hubert "Hugh" Olyn Hurt of Fort Smith, Arkansas formerly of Jacksonville, Florida passed from this life
September 20, 2011 in a Fort Smith hospital. Hugh was born May 10, 1925 in Louisville, Mississippi to the
late Benjamin Clinton and Amanda Pearl (Cockrell) Hurt. After graduating high school he attended college and
received his Masters of Divinity and then a Doctorate of Divinity. Hugh was a Baptist minister and missionary.
He was the Language Missions Director for the Florida Baptist Convention for 25 years and retired in 1990. He
was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Smith was previously a member of the Deer Meadows Baptist Church
in Jacksonville, Florida. Hugh is survived by his wife Eva Hurt whom he married August 18, 1949; a daughter
Sharon McGraw of Waldron, Arkansas; a son David Hurt of Atlanta, Georgia; two granddaughters Hollie Carnes,
Rickie Hurt; three grandsons John Andrew McGraw, Marion David Hurt and Graham Hurt. Hubert's graveside service
was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Square Rock Cemetery with George McGraw officiating.
Interment followed in the Square Rock Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral
Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
4 June 2003
PATRIC PAUL HUSTON
Patric Paul Huston of Newnan, Georgia, formerly of Little Rock and Waldron,
Arkansas, died on Memorial Day, May 26, 2003 in Newnan.
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas May 4, 1926 to Claud and Maude Huston, Mr.
Huston lived in Waldron before being called into the Army to serve in
World War II. After the war he re-enlisted in the Army from which he
served until his retirement including service in Vietnam. He was presently
employed as a security officer for a pharmaceutical company. He was honored
with a full military funeral Thursday, May 29, 2003 in Newnan. Among his
Service Decorations he was recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star
Awards.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, a son, Patric Joseph, his
parents, Claud and Maude Huston, two sisters, Lucille Crowley of Little Rock,
and Pauline Charles; four brothers, Sullivan Huston, Vernon Huston of California,
Thurman Huston of Seattle, Washington and Robert "Bob" Huston of Waldron,
Arkansas.
Survivors are: son David Hayes and wife Nanette; granddaughters, Ashleigh
and Jennifer. Also, son Mike Huston; two nieces, Jean Volpert of Benton,
Arkansas, Susan Huston Svacina of Arlington, Texas, and nephew, Robert
Huston of Van Buren, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
3 July 2002
ROBERT ORMAN HUSTON
Waldron--Robert Orman Huston, 80, of Waldron died Friday, June 28, 2002 at the Oklahoma
Veterans Center in Talihina. He was a retired operating engineer and a decorated veteran
of World War II. Services were at 2 pm Monday, July 1, 2002 at the First United Methodist
Church in Waldron with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery. He was born January 9, 1922 in
Little Rock, Arkansas and attended Little Rock High School. He served in the North African
and European Campaigns in World War II. He built microwave and communications towers and
systems worldwide. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hines Huston of Waldron; a daughter,
Susan Huston Svacina of Arlington, Texas; a son, Robert James Huston of Van Buren; a brother,
Patrick Huston of Newnan, Georgia; and two grandchildren, Natalie Svacina and Stephen
Svacina. Pallbearers were Curtis Billings, Glen Dale Sparks, Jerry Parker, Donnie Jones,
Charlie Scott, Don Frost, Harold Simpson and Randy Barnett. Arrangements were under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
5 April 2000
BRENDA JOYE HUTCHENS
Brenda Joye Hutchens, 57, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday,
April 2, 2000 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, a member
of Pilot Presbyterian Church and a loving mother and grandmother.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pierson Cemetery in Waldron
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Hutchens; two sons, Donnie
Hutchens of Greenland, AR and Russell Hutchens of Waldron, AR; her
mother, Juanita Harrison of Waldron; two brothers, Larry Don Harrison
of Waldron and Jimmy Harrison of Greenwood, AR; her uncle and aunt,
Houston and Della Beaty of Waldron; and one grandson, Samuel Hutchens
of Greenland, AR.
Pallbearers were Ray Harrison, Kevin Harrison, Jack Yancey,
Perry Dorr, Jim Stinson and Lewis James.
The Waldron News
8 June 2011
CALLIE MAE HUTCHENS
Callie Mae Hutchens, 83, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in a Ft. Smith
hospital. Callie was a very kind, loving and generous person, she loved her family, friends and pretty
much anyone she met, and she was loved by all; she also loved to be outside, whether it was in her flower
beds or working in her large garden which she grew every year. Callie is survived by her daughters Sharon
and Roger Brigance of Waldron, and Isabelle and John Reed of Fayetteville; sister Eloise Hunnicutt of
Wing, AR; two brothers Ezeal Jones of Gravelly and Farris Jones of Bluffton; grandchildren Amy and Chris
Brotherton of Greenwood, Tera and Kevin Findley of Fayetteville, Brandon and Jamie Reed of Springdale and
Eric Brigance of Waldron; four great grandchildren Bradley and Trace Brotherton, Katherine Reed and Addison
Findley. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester Hutchens, parents Walter and Viola Jones, sister
Glady McConnell and brother Troyce Jones. Funeral services were at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Doug Dobson officiating. Interment will follow in the Parks
Cemetery in Nola under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Stan
Cottrell, Eric Brigance, Chris Brotherton, Brandon Reed, Paul Rice and Shawn Rhodes. Memorial donations can
be made to the Parks Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 46, Gravelly, Arkansas 72838.
Scott County Times
21 January 2004
DOROTHY HUTCHENS
Dorothy Marie Hutchens, 74, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, January 15, 2004 in
a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pilot Prairie
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday,
January 17, 2004 at Pilot Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial at
Pilot Prairie Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Vester; four daughters, Louella and
husband Jay Brigance of Waldron, Mary and husband Larry Hargrove of Cameron,
Oklahoma, Georganna and husband Bill Mabry of Mansfield, Claudie and husband
Brett Travis of Edmond, Oklahoma; two sons, Vestal Lee and wife Judy Hutchens of
Waldron, Archie and wife Robbie Hutchens of Pocola, Oklahoma; three brothers,
Charles Ferguson of Modesto, California, Walter Ferguson of Waldron and Henry
Ferguson of Oregon; 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were
(grandsons) Andy Brigance, J.B. Brigance, Brian Hutchens, Dustin Parsons, Aaron
Hargrove, Tyler Hutchens, Jesse Parsons, Austin Travis and Trenton Parsons.
Honorary pallbearers were grandsons-in-law.
The Waldron News
15 August 2001
DOROTHY LOUISE HUTCHENS
Dorothy Louise Hutchens, 76, of Dinuba, California died Friday, August
10, 2001 in Clovis, California. She was a homemaker.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. at
Smith Mountain Cemetery in Dinuba, California.
She is survived by her husband, Tillman Ray Hutchens of Dinuba, CA;
three sons, Harold Hutchens of Boise, Idago, Cecil Hutchens of Raymond,
California and Gary Hutchens of Madera, California; four daughters, Barbara
Yarbro and Donna Nelson both of Dinuba, CA, Lorraine Hutchens of Biloxi, MS,
and Joyce Romero of Reedley, CA; two brothers, Warren Coyle and Roy Coyle
both of Waldron, Arkansas; four sisters, Lois Hutchens of Dinuba, CA, Thelma
Lawrence, Edith Wright and Hazel Taft all of Waldron, Arkansas; 23 grandchildren
and 22 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
10 June 2009
JERRY BOB HUTCHENS
June 30, 1943 - June 4, 2009
Jerry Bob Hutchens, 65, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009 in a Waldron,
Arkansas hospital. He was born June 30, 1943 at home in Waldron, Arkansas the son of the
late Arch Otto Hutchens and Lola Jane (Ballard) Hutchens. Jerry Bob is survived by his wife
Linda of the home; seven children, Dewayne Hutchens of Waldron, Arkansas, Jerry Ray and wife
Deloris Hutchens of Harvey, Arkansas, Sandra Kay Hutchens of Poteau, Oklahoma, Jimmy and wife
Melinda Hutchens of Waldron, Arkansas, Kim and husband Larry Russell of Waldron, Arkansas, Josh
and Charla Hutchens of Waldron, Arkansas and Tonya Scott of Waldron, Arkansas. He is also survived
by 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Vester Hutchens of Waldron, Arkansas,
Darvin and wife Glenda Hutchens of Waldron, Arkansas, Bill and wife Joan Hutchens of Waldron,
Arkansas, J.T. and wife Josephine Hutchens of North Fork, California; three sisters, Iva Darling
of Waldron, Arkansas, Shirley and husband Wayne Johnson of Waldron, Arkansas and Doris Ferguson
of Fresno, California. Jerry Bob's funeral service was Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rickey Hunt and Rev. Mike Jordan officiating
under the direction of the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
25 May 2005
LOIS IRENE HUTCHENS
Lois Irene Hutchens, 83, of Dinuba, California passed away on Monday, May 2, 2005 in Fresno. A
funeral service was hel at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 6 at Dopkins Funeral Chapel with interment
at Smith Mountain Cemetery. Mrs. Hutchens was the owner and operator of a furniture store for 17
years. She was a member of Reedley Full Gospel Tabernacle. Mrs. Hutchens is survived by her husband,
Milton Huntchens; her son, Gaylon Hutchens of Dinuba; her daughters, Geri Struble of Bakersfield and
Linda Hornberg of Romania; her brothers, Warren and Roy Coyle, both of Waldron, Arkansas; her sisters,
Edith Wright, Hazel Taft and Thelma Lawrence, all of Waldron, Arkansas; eight grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
December 2, 1998
LOLA JANE HUTCHENS
Lola Jane Hutchens, 92, of Waldron died Nov. 27, in a Waldron
hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Pilot Prairie
Presbyterian Church.
Funeral service was from 10 a.m. Nov. 30, at Pilot Prairie
Presbyterian Church with burial at Pilot Prairie cemetery
in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include three daughters: Shirley Johnson of Waldron,
Iva Darling of Waldron, Doris Ferguson of Modesto, California,
5 sons, Darvin Hutchens of Waldron, Bill Hutchens of Waldron,
Vester Hutchens of Waldron, Jerry Hutchens of Waldron, J.T. Hutchens
of North Fork, California; two sisters, Lela Duncan of Waldron,
Lena Jones of Waldron; 29 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren;
8 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were the grandsons. Viewing was from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 29,
at the Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
23 December 2009 & 30 December 2009
JOYCE ANN HYMAN
Mrs. Joyce Ann Hyman, age 56, a resident of Dierks, died Monday, December 21, 2009 in the Christus St. Michael
Health System in Texarkana, Texas. She was born November 12, 1953 in Williams, Arizona. She was a homemaker and
Baptist. Mrs. Hyman was preceded in death by her father, Allen Thompson; one daughter, Beth Plowman and one
brother, Charles Thompson. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Hyman of Dierks; three sons, Chuck Plowman
and Clinton Green both of Dierks and Brandon Green of Waldron; two daughters, Jamie Qualls of Waldron and Kim
Barbre of Dierks; her mother, Edith Thompson of Waldron; two sisters, Edna Stanford of Sulpher Springs, Texas
and Sue Thompson of Wickes; 13 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs.
Hyman will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2009 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks. Burial
will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery. The family will received friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday,
December 23rd at the funeral home in Dierks.
The Waldron News
14 February 2007
LENA HYSLOP
Funeral services for Lena Hyslop, 98, of Webbers Fall, OK were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2007
at the Millsap Funeral Chapel with Reverend Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Gum Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Hyslop was born December 23, 1908 at Waldron, AR and died Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Sallisaw.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Edith Mae and Ted Webster of Webbers Falls; three grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. She was precededin death by her husband, Eddie Sam; one daughter, Lou Ann; her
parents Mar and Mary Lou Vaughn; five brothers, Lonnie Vaughn, Tommy Vaughn and Jack and Jake Vaughn; two
sisters, Dovie and Ollie.
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