SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
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The Waldron News
12 October 2016
MARY ELIZABETH PYLE IMPERIALI
Mary Elizabeth Pyle Imperiali passed away in her sleep Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the age of 58. She was born January 5, 1958 in Long Beach, California to Joseph Monroe Pyle, Jr.
and Mary Anna Gendreau Pyle. She was preceded in death by her father. Mary Beth was of the Catholic faith. She was an animal lover, a wonderful pianist, and loved spending time with
family and friends. Those left behind to cherish her memory include: her son and his wife, Travis and Ashley Imperiali, of Waldron; one granddaughter, Summer Imperiali, and one
grandson, Travin Imperiali, both of Waldron; a special friend, Darren Allen, of the home; her mother, Mary Anna Pyle, of Buena Park, California; four siblings, Suzie, Rosie, Joey, and
Tommy all of Buena Park, California; her husband, Frank Imperiali, of Fullerton, California; and by a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be Friday October 7, 2016 from
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday October 8, 2016 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kenny Finney officiating.
Interment will follow the services at Square Rock cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Kenny Lynch, Matt Isom, Albert Villasenor, Allen Dye, Shawn
Hunt, and BJ Shaddon.
Resident Press
29 September 2021
ALEX "ANDY" ANDREW INGLE
Alex Andrew Ingle, better known as "Andy" of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 in Waldron, Arkansas. Andy was born December 26, 1964 to Vernon and Shirley
(Rorie) Ingle in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Andy worked hard as a concrete layer. He loved what he did. He enjoyed camping, being outdoors and family. He especially enjoyed vacations.
Andy leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sons; Sonny Winger, Winchester Ingle, Marshall Ingle, and Boone Ingle, his daughter Sophia Price, his brothers; Steven Ingle, John
(Lynda) Ingle, Toby (Beth) Ingle, his sisters; Angela Crow, Desaree (Shaun Sherer) Ingle, Natasha McCubbin, Brandilyn (Josh) Corntassel, and he also left behind numerous grandchildren,
and a host of nieces and nephews. Andy is preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Shirley Ingle, and a brother Paul Brandt. Andy's life celebration will be held Monday, September
27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Arrangements and cremation is being entrusted to Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
12 April 2000
ETHEL LEORA INGLE
Ethel Leora Ingle, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, April 5, 2000 in a Waldron
hospital. She was a homemaker, a Baptist and widow of Herman Ingle. Graveside service was
at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2000 at Parks Cemetery at Nola, Arkansas followed with
burial under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two
daughters, Susie Hunt of Waldron, AR and Betty Morris of Nola, AR; two sons, David Ingle
of Star City, AR and Daniel Ingle of Little Texas, AR; one sister, Bernice Rhoads of Gravelly,
AR; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
28 October 1998
JACKIE LEE INGLE
Jackie Lee Ingle, 29, of Waldron died Oct. 22, 1998 in his home. He
was a logger.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda of the home; one daughter,
Celeste of the home; his mother and father, Mary Lois and Dan Ingle of
Little Texas, Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Ethel Ingle of Little
Texas; two sisters, Judy Russell and Jennifer Ingle both of Little Texas;
one half sister, Becky Knight of Shady Point, Oklahoma, and one brother,
Jason Ingle of Little Texas.
Graveside service was set for 2 p.m., Oct. 26, at Parks Cemetery at
Nola, Arkansas with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
24 February 2016
SHIRLEY INGLE
Shirley Ingle, 75, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away February 17, 2016. She was born April 5, 1940 to the late Dudley Rorie and Mary Smith in Blakely, Arkansas. Shirley is survived by
eight children: Steven Ingle, Angela Crow, Andrew Ingle, Desaree Ingle and husband Shaun Sherer, John Ingle and wife Lynda, Toby Ingle and wife Beth, Natasha McCubbin, Brandilyn
Corntassel and husband Josh; 23 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one sister Sue Nation. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vernon Ingle and one son Paul Brandt.
Visitation was Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016 at Waldron Pentecostal
Church of Gopd with Bro. Rickey Hunt officiating. Burial will follow the service at Lamb Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jamae Rose, Winchester
Ingle, Marshall Ingle, Morgan Ingle, Sonny Ingle and Billy Black. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob McFeeters and Cody Thorton Jacob Cagle.
The Waldron News
29 August 2007
LILLIE BERNICE SIMPSON IRONS
Lillie Bernice Simpson Irons, 87, of Mountain Pine, died Thursday, August 23, 2007 at home. Born September
15, 1919 in Gravelly, Arkansas to Dan M. and Mattie Lunsford Simpson, she was a member of First Assembly of
God, Mountain Pine. She was predeceased by her husband, Jonathon Colvin Irons; a daughter, Lois W. Irons;
granddaughter, Sissy Irons; four brothers, J.R. Simpson, John Ellis Simpson, Homer Leon Simpson and Bobby
Simpson; three sisters, Eva Isom, Sybil Hunt and Tressie Coker. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-
in-law, Junior Irons of Montrose, Arkansas and Jimmy and Pamela Irons of Mountain Pine; one sister and
brother-in-law, Margie and Oscar McElhaney of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two sisters-in-law, Jeannie Simpson
of Booneville and Virginia Simpson; three grandchildren, Toby, Holly and Alex; six great-grandchildren, Michael,
Patrick, Paden, Denise, C.J. and Crystal; two great-great grandsons; two daughters-in-law, Adine Irons and
Laura Irons; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2007 at Gross
Funeral Home with Brother Joe Thompson officiating. Pallbearers were Junior Irons, Jimmy Irons, Toby Irons,
Holly Irons, Michael Irons and Denise Oliver. Honorary pallbearers were Alexandria Garibay, Doug Isom, Gary
and Jerry Hunt, Daniel and Brian Simpson, Dean Harmon, Arkansas Hospice with Dr. William Cole and special
thanks to Dr. Daniel Rowe. Burial was at Parks Cemetery near Nola, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
3 July 2013
MAREK BRODIE IRVIN
Marek Brodie Irvin from Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life June 23, 2013 in Waldron, Arkansas. Marek was born December
11, 2010 to his parents, Jaime and Jonathon Irvin. Marek was 2 years, 6 months and 12 days old. Marek was always happy and
full of hugs and had a puckered up kiss for everyone. For Marek's young age, he was very smart, full of curiosity, and wanted
to do everything by himself. He had a tremendous love of super heroes and knew every one of them by name. Like his super hero
friends, his "squaddies," he was fearless and always ready to climb anything. Marek leaves behind to cherish his memory, his
mom and dad, Jaime and Jonathon Irvin of Waldron, Arkansas, two sisters, Makenzy and Addie, and one brother, Drew, all of
the home. He will be forever missed by his maternal grandparents, Russell Sims of Boles, Arkansas, Brenda and Dale Charlson
of Waldron, Arkansas, as well as JOhn and Vickie Irvin of Mansfield, Arkansas. Marek is survived by his maternal great
grandparents, Donna Sims of Waldron, AR, Jerry Don and Thelma Hall of Y-City, Arkansas and Leta Stanley of Mansfield, Arkansas.
Marek is also survived by one uncle, Josh Sims and wife Jessica of Waldron, Arkansas, and one aunt, Courtney Graves and
husband Mike of Muldrow, Oklahoma. He will be missed by a host of more aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family that loved
him very much. He will also be missed by a huge spiritual family. Marek's life celebration was held Friday, June 28, 2013
at 10:00 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Waldron, Arkansas with Brother Hank Hopkins officiating. Interment
followed in the Chant Cemetery near Y-City, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Marek's pallbearers were Josh Sims and Adam Hecox. Marek's visitation was Thursday, June 27,
2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
18 December 2002
BETTY JO VISE ISENMAN
Betty Jo Vise Isenman, age 81, of Little Rock
died Tuesday, December 10, 2002. She was born
December 14, 1920 in Heavener, Oklahoma, to Clarence
Minor and Bertha Bethel Vise and was raised in
Waldron, Arkansas. She was a graduate of Waldron
High School and the University of Arkansas, where
she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority.
She was a communicant and charter member of
Christ the King Catholic Church, and she was also
a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
of Jerusalem. She was a member of the Fair Park
Extension Homemakers Club.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years,
Albert Walter Isenman, Jr; two sons, Dr. Albert
Walter Isenman III and his wife Cecelia of Evanston,
Illinois and Thomas Raymond Isenman and his wife
Gail of Little Rock; one daughter, Mary Bethel
Isenman of Nashville, Tennessee; one granddaughter,
Mary Colleen Isenman of Little Rock; one grandson,
Albert Walter Isenman IV of Evanston, Illinois; and
many other relatives.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1:00
pm. Friday, December 13, 2002 at Christ the King
Catholic Church with Msgr. Francis Malone officiating.
Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
A Rosary was held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,
December 12, at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Lions World Services for
the Blind, 2811 Fair Park Blvd., Little Rock
72204.
Arrangements were made with Griffin Leggett
Healey & Roth Custom Funerals & Cremations, 5800
West 12th Street, Little Rock. To sign the online
guestbook, visit www.griffinleggett.com.
Scott County Times
9 August 2000
BETTY JO ISHAM
Betty Jo Isham, 67, of Waldron died Sunday, July 30, 2000 in Waldron. She was a homemaker and
attended the New Life Center. Jo was born to Charles Ezra and Jessie Isham on October 17, 1932
in Duncan, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 2, 2000 at 2 pm at the New
Life Center with burial following at Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home. Jo was survived by two daughters, Lesta Helms and Rita Grogan both of Lawrence, Kansas;
one son, Kerry Horn of Carson, California; four sisters, Maxine Williams, Jean Powell and Kay
Hatton all of Waldron and Paula LaCroix of Montgomery, Louisianna; five brothers, Sanford
Isham of Duncan, Oklahoma, Jack Isham of Dierks, Arkansas, Jim Isham of Waldron, Charlie Isham
of Magazine, Arkansas and Floyd Isham of Waldron; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were: Jason Helms, Scott Helms, Joe Helms, Gary Isham, Rick Isham, Jerry Don Isham,
Dale Williams, Todd Isham, Rick Powell, Heath Hatton, B.J. Adair, Jimmy Isham, Joe Isham,
Ronnie Powell and Steve Williams.
The Waldron News
13 April 2016
CHARLES ALLEN ISHAM
Charles Allen Isham, 90, of Delaware, formerly of Waldron, died April 9, 2016, at the River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville. He was born Dec. 5, 1925, in Loco, Okla. to Charles Ezra
and Jessie Middleton Isham. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the 243rd Engineer Combat Battalion, A Company, from 1944 until 1946. Following the war, he lived in
Bakersfield, Calif., and worked for 20 years at Alex Robinson Brothers. He retired from ARB in 1971 and moved back to Arkansas with his family. He was a dedicated member of Faith Church
in Dardanelle for 14 years, where he had served on the church board. A long-time resident of the River Valley area, he was a cherished friend to many locals who knew that he was always
willing to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed hunting on Mount Magazine, fishing, camping and spending time with family. He is survived by three brothers, Jack, Floyd and Jim Isham; three
sisters, Maxine Williams, Jean Powell and Paula Lacroix; four children, Freda Parish and Brenda Isham, both also of Delaware; Richard and Mary Isham of Fort Smith and Debbie Phillips of
Claremore, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Sandford Isham and sisters Betty Jo Isham
and Kay Ammons. Charles' life celebration will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the New Life Center in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Jerry Isham officiating. Interment will
follow in the Friendship Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Visitation will be Friday, April
15, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Resident Press
22 December 2021
FAY E. ISHAM
Fay Ellen Isham of Waldron, Arkansas went to meet her Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was 81. Fay was born October 12, 1940 to parents Thelbert and Gladys Bolin in
Bakersfield, California. She was a member of Jubilee Church in Waldron, Arkansas with Pastor Trey Broomfield. Fay had a number of things she enjoyed: from teaching children's church,
fishing, church, coloring, puzzles, crocheting, and arts and crafts. Her favorite enjoyments were to spend time with her family. She was kind and caring to everyone. Fay leaves behind
to cherish her memory, her daughter Debbie Phillips and husband Jay of Jonesboro, Arkansas, four grandchildren: Ashley and husband Jackie, AJ Kelley and wife Misty, Krista Kelley and
Teresa Urban all of Waldron, Arkansas. As well as, three sisters: Coleen Lewis and husband John of Bakersfield, California, Jeanette Jonas of Shreveport, Louisiana, Leah Riddle and
husband Michael from Farmersville, Arkansas, one brother, Tom Bolin and wife Donna of Alma, Arkansas. Grandma Fay will be missed by 13 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, extended family, friends and neighbors that she has known over the years. Fay was preceded in death by her parents and her maternal and paternal grandparents. A private life
celebration for the family will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
29 December 2021
FLOYD T. (WHITTLE) ISHAM
Floyd T. (Whittle) Isham, 82, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2021. He was born on January 23, 1939 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Charles Ezra Isham and Jessie Middleton Isham.
Floyd married Fran Nichols Isham on May 28, 1960. They had two children, Fonda and Todd. He is survived by his wife Fran, of the home, one daughter, Fonda and husband Curt Dickey of
Charleston, Arkansas, one son, Todd, of Waldron, Arkansas, and one granddaughter Taylor Dickey of Charleston, Arkansas. He is also survived by two sisters, Jean Stanley and husband Henry
and Paula Pinion and husband Danny both of Waldron, Arkansas, and his best friend, his dog Gabby, and a whole host of nieces and nephews. Floyd will be greatly missed and if you knew him
you knew he loved to aggravate everyone! He always loved his horses, rodeo's and trail rides. He was a retired logger. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, December 23, 2021
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas and burial to follow at Hawkins Cemetery.
Scott County Times
17 November 2004
HOLLIS ISHAM
Hollis E. Isham, 78, of Duncan died Thursday, November 4, 2004 in Duncan Regional Hospital. Funeral was at
1 pm Saturday in Carter-Smart Funeral Chapel with the Rev. W.M. Howard and Gerald W. Howard officiating.
Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Hollis was born October 17, 1926 in Waldron, Arkansas to Johnny
and Lillie (James) Woodard. She married Sanford Isham in Arkansas in 1943. Mrs. Isham was a member of the
Church of God. Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Garry Isham of Duncan; a daughter and her
husband, Sharon and Billy Groves of Duncan; two sisters, Lexie Millard of Waldron, Arkansas and Violet
Honea of Renton, Washington; four grandchildren, Donnetta Byrom, Barry Groves, Cher Jackson and Jenson Isham;
and four great-grandchildren, Randal Speck, Shane Byrom, Bryce Groves and Kendall Jackson. She was preceded
in death by two brothers and one sister, Haskell Woodard, Carl Woodard and Nellie (Woodard) Travis.
Pallbearers were her grandsons Barry Groves, Jenson Isham, Randall Speck, Bryce Groves, Shane Byrom and
son-in-law, Billy Groves.
The Waldron News
20 March 2019
JACK DONALD ISHAM
Bro. Jack Donald Isham, age 90, resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Monday, March 11, 2019 in Dierks, Arkansas. He was born to Charles Ezra and Jessie Lucretia Middleton Isham in Duncan,
Oklahoma on April 28, 1928. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Church of God with 50 years service. He
was also retired from Howard County as a heavy equipment operator. He married the love of his life, Allie Emogene Rose Isham in Yell County, Arkansas on June 11, 1944, and she preceded
him in death in January of 2018. Besides his wife of over 74 years, he is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Sanford Isham and Charles Isham, three sisters, Maxine Williams,
Kay Ammons and Betty Jo Isham, a son-in-law, Richard Winslow, and two grandchildren, Roger Sharp and Destiny Winslow. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons and daughters-in-law,
Jerry Don and Barbara Isham of Waldron, Arkansas, and Joseph David and Joan Isham of Dierks, four daughters and two sons-in-law, Carolyn Jean and Junior Allen of Dierks, Tyjunah
Winslow of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, Jessie Ann and David White of Dierks and Jackie Lyons of Lockesburg; thirteen grandchildren, Dewayne Allen, Donny Allen, Michael Allen, Bruce
Isham, Jennifer Galinato, Mark Isham, Keturah Blackburn, Ricky Winslow, Gene Clevenger, Tiffany Smith, Jonathan Isham, Zeke Pennington and Katelyn Proffit, 33 great-grandchildren, and
20 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, James Isham, Floyd and Fran Isham, all of Waldron, Arkansas, two sisters and a brother-in-law,
Emogene and Henry Stanley, and Paula Sue Lacroix all of Waldron, Arkansas. Funeral Services for Bro. Jack Isham was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 15th in the Umpire Holiness Church,
Umpire, Arkansas with Bro. Steve Green and Bro. Don Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery, Dierks, Arkansas, under the direction of Chandler Funeral
Home, De Queen. Visitation was on Thursday, March 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
10 February 2021
REV. JIM ISHAM
Rev. Jim Isham age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. At the time of his passing, Jim was surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home in Waldron, Arkansas. Jim was born
January 24, 1936 in Duncan, Oklahoma to the late Charles Ezra and Jessie Lucretia (Middleton) Isham. Jim Isham’s early childhood was in Waltreak where he attended school. Although he had
to stop school at an early age to help his family to work, he later earned his high school diploma and enjoyed some college courses to further his education in law enforcement. Jim had
several interests but his first love was God. His passion for sharing the love of Jesus Christ led him to pastor for 50 years. The most recent was New Life Center of Waldron. Jim was
sheriff of Scott County for 3 terms. He was the past president of the Fox and Wolf Hunters Association. He loved being outdoors gardening, feeding and watching the birds, deer hunting,
praying on the mountain, camping, fishing, swimming, running his dogs and he looked forward to family reunions on Fourche River. Jim had a great passion to see Scott County Drug and
Alcohol free and Salvation in Every Home. His belief that “the down and outers” were the cream of the crop enabled him to reach many lives that others could not seem to reach. He is
preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jessie Isham, wife, Hilda Isham, and wife, Rose Ann Isham, three brothers; Sanford, Jack and Charlie Isham, three sisters; Maxine Williams,
Betty Jo Isham and Kaye Ammons. Jim will be missed by many, he is survived by Edith Malone of Waldron and seven children; Jimmy Isham and Susan of Waldron, Sherrie Isham and David Yandell
of Waldron, Teresa and Randy Malone of Waldron, Cindy and husband Terrance Kramer of Ozark, Deidra Malone of Waldron, Rhoda Zimmer Beyard of Waldron and Amy Zimmer of Waldron. He is also
survived by numerous grandchildren; Jon and Myka Isham, Bethany and Brock James, Chelsie Isham, Josh and Nikki Mize, Phillip and Heather Mize, Kayla and Stan Cortrell, Luke Malone, Emily
and Landon Bailey, Autumn and Billy Reed, Kristen and Brandon Hartung, Jordan Hopper, Emily and Trevor Jones, Micnael and Jewelin Beyard, Joshua Beyard, Briar Hattabaugh, Trevon
Hattabaugh and Jerron and Gentry Ridenhour, Lacy Phelps and Nathan White, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. One brother, Floyd “Whittle” and wife Fran Isham of
Waldron, two sisters; Jean and husband Henry Stanley, Paula and husband Danny Pinion and one brother-in-law Bennie Williams, sister in law Mary Jane Thomas, and a host of nieces, nephews
and friends. He also left behind his little fur baby, companion and friend Tee. Visitation will be Thursday February 4, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in
Waldron. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday February 5, 2021 at New Life Center with Rev. Jerry Isham and Bro. Mark Isham officiating with burial to follow in Friendship cemetery
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Isham, Josh Mize, Phillip Mize, Luke Malone, Damiun Mize, Malachi Mize and Zach Mize
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Yandel and Gerard Hauck.
The Waldron News
2 April 2014
ROSE ANN ISHAM
Rose Ann Isham of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Rose Ann was born October 1,
1943 in Boles, Arkansas to Lone Barker and Mildred Esther (Simpkins) Barker. Rose Ann was 70 years, 5 months and 24 days old. Rose Ann was a long time member and pastor of New Life
Center in Waldron, Arkansas. She was a devoted and faithful Christian. She strived to tell everyone she met about God and let him shine through her everyday life. Rose Ann was retired
from the State of Arkansas as a probation officer. However, she also held the position of Deputy Tax Collector in Scott County for many years. Rose Ann was a loving wife, mom,
grandmother and friend to everyone she met. She was a warm and kind spirited person. She loved to spend time with her family. Family gatherings were among her favorite opportunities
to make memories. She held each one very dear to her heart. Rose Ann leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband Jim Isham of the home, two daughters: Rhoda Beyard and
husband Doug of Waldron, Arkansas and Amy Hattabaugh and husband Trevor of Mansfield, Arkansas; two additional daughters, Sherrie Coomer of Waldron, Arkansas and Teresa Malone and
husband Randy of Waldron, Arkansas, one son, Jimmy Isham and companion Donna Howard of Waldron, Arkansas. Rose is also survived by two sisters: Jane Horton of Greenwood, Arkansas and
Patsy Slagle of Boles, Arkansas as well as four brothers, Bub Barker, Billy Wayne Barker, Robin Barker and Mack Barker all of Waldron, Arkansas. Nana will forever remain in the hearts
of her 12 grandchildren as well as five great grandchildren. Rose Ann will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives were impacted by her including a dear friend and the
father of her children, Amos Zimmer, many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and loved ones. Rose Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Lone Barker and Mildred Simpkins
Barker. Rose Ann's life celebration was at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2014 at the New Life Center in Waldron, Arkansas with Pastor Jerry Isham officiating. Interment followed in the
Buffalo Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Rose Ann's pallbearers were her grandchildren: Luke Malone,
Michael Beyard, Jaren Ridenhour, Bryar Hattabaugh, Jon Isham and Josh Mize. Honorary pallbearers were Joshua Beyard, Phillip Mize, Treven Hattabaugh and Emily Beyard. Rose Ann's
visitation was Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
12 May 1999
ROSIE YANDELL ISHAM
Rosie Yandell Isham, 88, of Waldron, died Thursday, May 6, 1999
in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Friendship
Pentecostal Church of God. She was preceded in death by two husbands,
Charlie Yandell and Charles Isham; a son, Allen Yandell; a daughter,
Dorothy Barnett; a granddaughter, Carla Kozak; a great-grandson, Anthony
Vaughn; her parents, two sisters and four brothers.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8 in Friendship
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Friendship Cemetery near Waldron.
Survivors include four daughters: Mae Slater, Mary Brothers, and
Sue Barrett, all of Waldron, and Fayreen Vaughn of Waltreak; two sisters,
Leona Burnett of Morrilton and Mary Griffith of Oklahoma City, Okla; 12
grandchildren, several step-children and step-grandchildren, 22 great-
grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tony Vaughn, Jefferey Vaughn, Rickie Brothers,
Chuck Brothers, Michael Garrison and Russell Speaks.
Honorary pallbearers were Leslie Vaughn, Chris Vaughn and Blake
Garrison.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
23 July 2014
CLEMMIE "JANIE" ISOM
Clemmie "Janie" Isom of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Janie was born in Waldron, Arkansas on August 1, 1954 to the late
Bill and Alena Milligan. She was 59 years, 11 months and 14 days old. Janie loved to read and cook for her family that she loved dearly. Janie is survived by two daughters, Misty
Passmore and husband Steven of Waldron, Arkansas and Anita Franklin and husband Billy of Booneville, Arkansas; three sisters, Jewel Yandell of Waldron, Arkansas, Diane Nixon of
Van Buren, Arkansas, and Paulene Stuart of Russellville, Arkansas. Memaw will be dearly missed by her grandchildren: Hope, Faith, Bryce, Alexis and Moses and one great grandchild
Ara-Bella. Janie is preceded in death by her parents, one brother Odell "Doc" Milligan, and three sisters, Imogene Bentle, Ann Watkins and Francis Hunt; one son Paul Isom, and a
significant other Donnie Isom. Janie's memorial service to celebrate her life was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Ray
Jett officiating. Arrangements and cremation were entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
25 May 2011
DONNIE RAY ISOM
Donnie Ray Isom, 58, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his home. Donnie was
born July 28, 1952 in Heavener, Oklahoma to the late Paul Bird Isom and Eva Sue (Simpson) Isom. Donnie is
survived by two daughters, Misty Boyd of Boles, Arkansas, Anita Franklin of Booneville, Arkansas; one son,
Ronnie Allen Isom of Arkansas; three grandchildren, Hope and Faith Boyd, and Alexis Franklin. He is also
survived by two sisters, Carolyn Naylor of Heavener, Oklahoma, Mary Jett of Waldron, Arkansas; and one
brother, Doug Isom of Waldron, ARkansas. Donnie is preceded in death in addition to his parents by one son,
Paul Isom, and one brother, Eddie Isom. Donnie's memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May
26, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rickey Hunt and Rev. Pay Ray Biggs officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hawkins Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial
Funeral HOme & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
Resident Press
October 2020
CARROL JOAN (HORN) ISON
Carrol Joan (Horn) Ison of Greenwood, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Carrol was born on
September 24,1943 to Ule Horn and Gean (Lawson) Horn, in Waldron, Arkansas. Carrol was married to her husband, Preston Ison for 48 years. They would have celebrated another year together
on November 11th. After graduation from Waldron High School, she attended Draughon’s Business School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, afterwards working as a secretary for many years. Carrol was the
quiet one in the family but always called to check on those that she hadn’t heard from recently. She loved spending time with all of her family including her siblings, nieces and nephews,
many great nieces and nephews, as well as her extended family. Carrol is remembered to be gentle, kind, and friendly to all she met, this resulted in a large circle of friends. Carrol
loved listening to country music and blue grass, especially at Turkey Track. She loved to read, go shopping, and visit the casinos. Carrol was a great cook, learning the talent from her
mother. She also loved to travel with both family and friends. Carrol also was a lover of all animals, especially her cats, Peanut and Kitty Kitty. The memories made with her loved ones
will forever be treasured by each of them. Carrol leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband Preston, sister Denise Nutley and husband Tim, brother Randy Horn and Paula, brother
Darrell Horn, nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews. Carrol will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives were impacted by her holding them dear to her
heart. Carrol was preceded in death by her parents, Ule and Gean (Lawson) Horn, and her brother Larry Horn and sister-in-law Deloras Horn. Carrol’s graveside memorial life celebration
will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Duncan Cemetery Pavillion in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted
to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
16 February 2005
EDDIE ISON, SR.
Eddie Ison, Sr., 54, of Magazine, Arkansas died Sunday, February 13, 2005 in his home. He was a production
worker at DPM at Booneville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Eva Ison. Funeral
services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with
burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Mary of the home; four sons, Kevin of Waldron, Phillip of Conway, Arkansas, Michael
and Dennis both of Booneville, Arkansas; two step-sons, Kenton of Paris, Arkansas and Seth of the home; two
sisters, Carolyn Naylor of Hodgens, Oklahoma and Mary Jett of Waldron, Arkansas; two brothers, Doug and Donnie,
both of Waldron; six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be G.A. Griffith, Brad Jett, Chad Isom, Pepper Mitchell,
Mike Yandell and Eddie Ray Cope.
Scott County Times
19 November 2003
EVA SUE ISON
Waldron--Funeral services for Eva Sue Ison, 73, of Waldron were held Thursday,
November 13, 2003 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial
followd at Hawkins Cemetery near Parks under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron. Mrs. Ison died Monday, November 10, 2003 in a Fort Smith hosital. She
was retired from Tyson Foods, attended Pleasant Grove #3 Baptist Church and was the
widow of Paul Ison. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jett of Waldron and
Carolyn Naylor of Heavener; three sons, Eddie Ison of Magazine and Doug Ison and
Don Ison both of Waldron; three sisters, Syble Hunt of Waldron, Lillie Irons of
Mt. Pine and Margie McElhanay of Oklahoma City; fifteen grandchildren and eleven
great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kevin Ison, Matt Ison, Chad Ison, Brad Jett,
Shawn Jett and Mike Yandell. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Ison, Nicholas Ison and
Steven Vongphakdy.
The Waldron News
7 June 2006
VIOLET SYLVIA ISON
Violet Sylvia Ison, age 82, of Waldron, Arkansas departed this life Thursday, May 25, 2006. Violet was
born July 7, 1923 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Bert and Addie Vines. She married her sweetheart, Claud
Ison on March 8, 1941. She worked as a cook at the Mid-Way Park Restaurant in Y-City for 29 years, and was
employed at the Scott County Senior Citizen Center in Waldron at the time of her death. She enjoyed reading,
gardening and visiting with family and friends. She attended the Freewill Baptist Church in Waldron. She
was preceded in death by her husband of 18 years, Claud Ison; sisters, Virgie Frost and Iva Sizemore, and
brother Jesse Lee Vines. She will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched. She leaves three
loving children, daughter, Robert Davis and her husband Bennie of Needmore; son, Preston Ison and wife
Carrol of Greenwood, and daughter, Brenda Lee of Fort Smith. Surviving siblings include brothers, L.D.
Vines of Mansfield and Bird Vines of Y-City, and sisters, Alma Rose and Lillie Mae Windham of Waldron,
Veda Pullen of Oxnard, CA and Arria Stroud of Fort Smith. She is survived by three grandchildren, Russell
Davis of Needmore, Rick Davis and his wife Linda of Needmore, and Amanda Osborne and husband Bobby of
Fort Smith. Her four surviving great-grandchildren include Trista Davis of Waldron, Ryan and Erica Davis
of Needmore and Kailee Osborne of Fort Smith. Pallbearers were Ronnie Simpkins, Leon Windham, Russell
Davis, Ricky Davis, Bobby Osborne and Randy Vines. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 27, 2006
at 10:00 a.m. at Waldron Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Galinato officiating.
Scott County Times
24 August 2005
JIM IVY
Jim "Old Timer" Ivy, age 89, of Waldron died Friday, August 19, 2005 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He
was a retired Major and Lt. Col. Reserves in the U.S. Army, local radio and tv personality, a
member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He is survived by his wife, O.J. Ivy of the home; four
daughters, Karin Myers of Stafford, Virginia, Susan Clark of Lawton, Oklahoma, Mary Pritchard of
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Kelly Hammond of Fort Smith, Arkansas; two sons, Jim Ivy of Waldron,
Arkansas and John Ivy of the home; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Graveside
services were held at 4:00 pm Monday, August 22, 2005 at Square Rock Cemetery at Waldron under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
14 March 2018
JIMMY V. (RED" IVY
Jimmy V. Ivy (better known as Red) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Jackson Mississippi passed from this life, March 8, 2018 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Red was born February 12,1951
in Memphis, Tennessee to Helson and Mary (Phillips) Ivy. He was 67 years, and 24 days old. Red was born in Memphis Tennessee but grew up in Tupelo Mississippi. He was an outstanding
high school athlete and attended Ole Miss on a football scholarship. After college, Red went to work at Tupelo Coffee Company which was the family business. In the earlier 80's he
started his own Food Brokerage Business. He worked in the Food business until the day he passed. Red bled Sysco blue his entire career. A pioneer in the Food Service Industry, Red
touched the lives of so many through the years, and was a mentor and guide to many in the business world. Always smiling and positive, loyal to the end. Red loved life and had a
"Large time!" Red leaves behind to cherish his memory, the love of his life, Diane (Wright) Ivy of Hot Springs, Arkansas, one brother, Bar Ivy and wife Becky of Hattiesburg, Mississippi,
brothers in law Howard Wright and wife Stephanie, Mike Wright and wife Denise, sister in law Belynda Bailey and brother in law Keith Wright and wife Melissa all of Waldron, Arkansas.
Red also leaves everlasting memories with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and cherished collegues. Red was preceded in death by his parents, Helson and Mary Ivy and his father and
mother in law, Jackie and Edith Wright. Red's life celebration will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas. Interment
will follow in the Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Red's pallbearers will be Howard Wright, Mike Wright, Keith Wright, Jimmy Garner, JP Langston, Toby Hendrix and Jeff
Easterling. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Ivy, Ray Sutherlin and Greg Steeves. Red's visitation will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
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