SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
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The Waldron News
15 July 2015
RUBY WANITA QUACKENBUSH

Ruby Wanita Quackenbush of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Monday, July 6, 2015 in Waldron, Arkansas. Ruby was 81 years, 5 months and 16 days old. She was born in Minot, North Dakota to Clarence O. George and Florence (Riley) George. Ruby was a homemaker. She was skilled in arts and crafts. Ruby loved to crochet. Her biggest blessing was spending time with her family and taking care of them. Ruby leaves behind to cherish her memory, one daughter Florence (Beth) Owens of Waldron, Arkansas. Grandma will forever be missed by her grandchildren: Randy Davis and wife Melissa of Talihina, Oklahoma and William Maxell of Waldron, Arkansas and great grandchildren: Makyla Austin and McKinny of Oklahoma. Ruby is also survived by one sister, Cleo Strickland of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Florence George, and two husbands, Shelby Desha and Leslie Quackenbush. Ruby's life celebration was at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Jerry Isham officiating. Interment followed in the Sehorn Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Ruby's pallbearers were Chad Henderson, Leran Holmes, Mike Lance, Gary Clepper, Homer Perez and Paul Moore. Ruby's visitation was held Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home where Ruby's family received friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

The Waldron News
28 July 2021
BILLIE JEAN QUALLS

Billie Jean Qualls, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on July 16, 2021 in Waldron. She was born February 20, 1951 in Waldron, AR to the late J T and Billie Ruth (Hanna) Cox. Billie is survived by her husband of 47 years Michael Qualls of Fort Smith, one brother Sidney (Bud) Cox and wife Nena of Greenwood, one sister Vicki Mason of Waldron, several nieces and nephews; Mickayla and her children, Mckenna and Tate, Jason Stearman and his children; Megan, Jacob and Keigan, Trent Cox and wife Shauna and their children; Caleb and Brycen, Nicki Blankenship and husband Craig and their children Matthew and Emily, Jessica Terry and husband Lance, Jennifer Cates and husband Darrell and their child Maddie, 2 brothers-in-law; Joe Stearman and Michael Mason. She is preceded in death by her parents. Cremation will be under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, the family will have a private committal service at Pilot Prairie Cemetery at a later date.

The Waldron News
3 August 2016
DORTHY LUCILLE QUALLS

Dorthy Lucille Qualls of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Monday, July 25, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lucille was born December 7, 1951 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Elbert Earl White and Pricilla Ethel Richie. She was 64 years, 7 months and 18 days old. Lucille leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters: Jennifer Qualls and Jessica Majors both of Poteau, Oklahoma and one son, David Preston of Waldron, Arkansas as well as three grandchildren: Heather, Tiffanie and Cole and one sister, Mary June White of Poteau, Oklahoma. Lucille will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Pricilla and brothers, Doyle, James and Charles. Lucille's memorial life celebration will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

The Waldron News
16 September 2015
ELMER EARL QUICK JR.

Elmer Earl Quick Jr., 93, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith with family by his side. Elmer was born January 4, 1922 in Charleston, AR to Elmer E. Quick Sr. and Nola (Baker) Quick. Elmer enlisted in the Army on November 6, 1942 to February 19, 1946 with an honorary discharge. Elmer was co-owner of the Fort Smith Livestock Commission Company and a Livestock Order Buyer and rancher. Later in life, he enjoyed collecting and selling antiques. Elmer met his future wife, Evelyn (Godwin) Quick on a blind date and they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 7, 2015. Elmer was an only child and felt blessed by his large family. Elmer is survived by his wife Evelyn, a son James A. Quick and wife Diana, two daughters, Jan Willsey and husband Danny and Lisa Elmore and husband Doug. Eight grandchildren, Tari Ward and husband Dax, Shannon Willsey and wife Fabri, Jeffrey Quick, Brandon Willsey and wife Cindy, Blaine Quick and wife Amy, Kyle Quick and wife Tisha, Brandi Heydenreich and Clay Elmore and wife Magan. Twelve great-grandchildren, Mallory and Kylie Ward, Hunter and Fisher Willsey, Allie Willsey, Marissa and Kerrington and Bailey Quick, Jack and Ellah Heydenreich and Boston and Ava Joye Elmore. Visitation was from 6 - 8 pm on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield, AR. Funeral services were held Friday, September 11, 2015 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #2 at 2 pm with interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Elmer's grandsons and great grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Godwin, Chris Godwin, Brooks Godwin, Stuart Godwin, Bruce Pyles, John Hightower, David Powell, Reuel Holland, Lewell Holland, Butch Sigman, Steve Goldstein, Jerry Beaty. Services were conducted by Don Cochran and Ryan James.

Unpublished
August 2016
EVELYN LAVERA QUICK

Evelyn Lavera Godwin Quick, 92 of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Thursday August 18, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. Evelyn was born April 1, 1924 to Fay and Hettie Godwin. She was a homemaker and member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #2. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Elmer Earl Quick, Jr., and her parents. She is survived by one son James Allen and wife Diana of Mansfield, two daughters; Jan Willsey and husband Danny of Mansfield, Lisa Elmore and husband Doug of Mansfield, one sister Fayrene Hightower of Sallisaw, one brother Sam Godwin and wife Peggy of Mansfield, eight grandchildren; Tari and husband Dax Ward, Jeff Quick, Blaine and wife Amy Quick, Kyle and wife Latisha Quick, Shannon and wife Fabri Willsey, Brandon and wife Cindy Willsey, Brandi Heydenreich, Clay and wife Magan Elmore. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren; Mallory and Kylie Ward, Marissa, Kerrington and Allen James Quick, Bailey Quick, Hunter and Fisher Willsey, Allie Willsey, Jaxon and Ellah Heydenreich and Boston and Ava Elmore. Visitation will be Sunday August 21, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday August 22, 2016 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #2 with burial to follow at Pleasant Grove cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield. Pallbearers will be Shannon Willsey, Brandon Willsey, Clay Elmore, Jeff Quick, Blaine Quick, Kyle Quick and Dax Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Willsey, Fisher Willsey, Jaxon Heydenreich, Boston Elmore, Allen James Quick, Brooks Godwin, Stuart Godwin, Chris Godwin, Bruce Pyles, John Hightower, David Powell, Butch Sigman, Steve Moore, employees of Brookdale Senior Living and employees of Dalton's Place.

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