SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2012
SURNAME "W"
The Waldron News
4 November 2009
JOSHUA WADDLE
Joshua Coleman Waddle, 19, of Waldron, Arkansas was called home to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 29,
2009 in Altus, Arkansas. Josh was born April 11, 1990 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Bruce and Carla (Coleman)
Waddle. He was attending Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas studying to be a coach. He loved
sports, playing XBox, and spending his free time with Hannah. Josh is survived by his parents Bruce and Carla
Waddle of the home; his sister Jessica of the home; his brother Jake and his wife Sierra; fiance, Hannah Davis;
grandparents, Pat Coleman, Carl Coleman and Peggy Boswell; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Josh's
funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2009 at the Waldron First Baptist Church with Rev.
Bobby Clark and Rev. Ricky May officiating, with interment in the Needmore Cemetery. Arrangements are being
entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. His pallbearers will be Jerod
McCormick, Ryan Roper, Dakota Moudy, Jason Sims, Ty Richardson, Steven Smith, Jake Parks and Garrett Atchley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Watts and Josh Atchley.
Scott County Times
14 May 2003
TIMOTHY WADDLE
Timothy Leon Waddle, 41, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Monday, May 5, 2003 near
Waldron. He was a brick layer and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held 10:00 am on Thursday, May 8, 2003 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron, arrangements
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Irene; two daughters, Erica and husband Nathan
Brown of Waldron and Heather Waddle of the home; parents, Tom and Loretta
Waddle of Elm Park; father-in-law, Leroy Bowman; one sister, Darla and her
husband Scott Davis of Elm Park; one brother, Jay Waddle of Howe, Oklahoma;
and two grandchildren, Payton and Devon Brown. His extended family including
Debbie and Thurman Cheesman, Delta Dunagan, James and Judy Bowman, several
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers were: Jeffery Waddle, Jerhome Waddle, James Brown, Darrell Jones,
Clyde Payne and Nathan Brown.
The Waldron News
18 July 2007
TOM WADDLE
Tom Waddle, 70, of Elm Park, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 9, 2007 at his home. He was a U.S. Army
veteran and a member of the Packsaddle Church. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife Loretta of the home; one
daughter, Darla and husband Scott Davis of Elm Park, AR; one son, Jay and wife Sheila Waddle of Elm Park,
AR; two brothers, Bruce Waddle of Needmore, AR and Harvey Waddle of Hodgen, OK; five grandchildren, Erica
Brown and fiancee Jeffery Manning, Jeffrey and Rhonda Waddle, Jonai and Ricky Bates, Jerhome Waddle, Heather
and Chuck Thomas, six great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by one
son, Timothy Waddle. Pallbearers were Snoopy Shrum, Greg Aynes, James Hattabaugh, Jerry Don Hattabaugh, Ronnie
Coyle and Daryl Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Evans, Winfried Parsons, Donnie (Do Good) Jones, Jackson
Smith and Bruce Eutsler.
Scott County Times
21 January 2004
GLADDEN CLEM WADE
Greenwood--Funeral services for Gladden Clem Wade, 92, of Greenwood, formerly of
Waldron, were held Friday, January 16, 2004 at 10 am at Mt. Moriah Church. Burial
followed at Union Hill Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Mr. Wade was born March 21, 1911 at Muley, Oklahoma near Ardmore in
Carter County to Clem and Mary Rodgers Wade. The family moved to Arkansas in 1913
settling in Scott County east of Waldron where he resided until 1989 when he moved
to Greenwood. Mr. Wade died Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at a Greenwood nursing home.
He was retired from the Arkansas Highway Department and was a veteran of the Army's
7th Mounted Cavalry. He was a Mason, attending the William J. Parks Masonic Lodge
in Gravelly, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ocie Wilson
Wade. Survivors include a daughter, M. Janette Miller of Sand Springs, Oklahoma;
two sons, Jerry R. Wade and Richard A. Wade both of Hackett; three sisters, Wanda
Wade and Juanita Holland both of Waldron and Syble Hummel of Ft. Gibson, Oregon;
eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Grandsons and nephews were
pallbearers.
The Waldron News
18 February 2009
RICHARD A. WADE
Richard A. Wade, age 63, passed away on February 12, 2009 in Springfield, Missouri. He is survived by his
wife, Linda of Hackett, Arkansas; two sons, Brent A. Wade of Strafford, Missouri and Daniel Jacob Wade
of Hackett, Arkansas; one brother, Jerry Wade of Hackett, Arkansas and a sister, Jane Miller of Sand
springs, Oklahoma; two granddaughters, Allison and Addison Wade of Strafford, Missouri. Memorial service
was Sunday, February 15, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Church in Haletown, Arkansas. Memorial contributions
may go to First Tee of Fort Smith, 5800 Geren Rd., Fort Smith, Arkansas 72916.
The Waldron News
26 September 2007
WANDA M. WADE
Wanda M. Wade, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 20, 2007 in a Mena nursing home. She
was a cancer researcher and an x-ray technician. She is survived by two sisters, Juanita Holland and Syble
Hummel. Funeral service was Tuesday, September 25 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Church with Pastor Diane Miller
officiating. Burial was at Union Hill Cemetery.
Scott County Times
5 November 2003
GRACE LUCILLE WAGANER
Grace Lucille Waganer, age 90, of Waldron passed away Saturday, November 1 at
a Waldron hospital. She was born October 9, 1913 in Winfield, Arkansas to Clifford
and Zella Mae Denton. Mrs. Waganer was a homemaker and charter member of Temple
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Winfred,
and her daughter, Donna Sue. Mrs. Waganer is survived by one daughter, Sharon
Waganer of Waldron, grandson and his wife, Charley and Diana Hughes of Waldron,
son-in-law Don Martin of Mansfield, grandson and his wife, Chris and Kim Martin
of Howe, Oklahoma, granddaughter and her husband, Beth and Kerry Plummer of
Poteau, Oklahoma. Other survivors include great grandchildren, Jarrod Hughes of
Russellville, Jordan Hughes of Waldron, Caleb and Taylor Martin of Howe,
Oklahoma, Kyler and Tayley Plummer of Poteau, Oklahoma, Marsha and Ryan Horne
of Witcherville, great-great grandchildren, Triston Nason and Charley Slagle.
Also surviving are two sisters, Selma Moore of Waldron, Mildred Woodcock of
McGhee, Arkansas, two nieces and a host of special friends. Funeral services
were held at 10:00 am Monday, November 3 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with
interment at Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Charley Hughes, Jarrod
Hughes, Jordan Hughes, Chris Martin, Bill Hunt and Caleb Martin. Honorary
pallbearers were Don Martin, Charles Hunt, Aneta Hunt, Jack Maxwell and Charles
Maxwell. Memorial contributions can be made to the Van Fund for the residents
of Waldron Nursing Ceneter, c/o Martin Funeral Home, PO Box 785, Waldron, AR
72958.
The Waldron News
29 December 1999
JOHN WAGANER
John Waganer died Saturday, December 4, 1999 at the age of 80. John
was born January 20, 1919 in Logan County, Arkansas. He was a resident of
Ukiah for 41 years. He worked at Masonite for 21 years and was a veteran
of WWII in the U.S. Navy. He spent his life working to keep his family,
his church and his country safe.
A Charter member of Grace Lutheran Church, John drove many of the
nails that hold our church together both physically and spiritually. A
man with abiding faith and deep family values, John, with his Esther have
been in church almost every Sunday since we opened our doors in 1960.
His faithfulness in good times and bad has been one of the rocks
on which our Church is built. The wooden Nativity set in the lobby as you
enter is just one of the projects that John did to help beautify our Church
home and make our worship more meaningful. Its simplicity and the care and
craftsmanship in construction are a good symbol of his Christ centered faith.
John is survived by his wife, Esther; his children, John E. Waganer
of Williams, Arizona, and Elizabeth Ward of Oakridge, Oregon, Sandra Petty
of Ukiah; a brother, Sam Waganer of Waldron, Arkansas; and sisters, Addie
Carmack and Alberta Yates, both of Waldron, Arkansas, and Ruth Tabler of
Texas. He also leaves six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
In the forty years since the founding of Grace Lutheran Church, John
has always been with us, reminding us of who we are, why we founded this
Church and the faith in which we are baptized. What we know by faith John
now knows fully. Well done good and faithful servant.
The Waldron News
29 December 2010
SAMUEL E.W. WAGANER
Samuel E.W. Waganer, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, December 26, 2010 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was born to Steve and Vivian Waganer on October 22, 1964(sic) in Logan County.
Sam was an ordained Assembly of God minister for over 50 years. He pastored the Grayson Assembly of God,
Union Assembly of God near Paris, AR, Adams Chapel in Heflin, Louisiana, the Faith Assembly of God in
Lubbock, Texas, and the Waldron Assembly of God for over 20 years. Sam was a member of the Evangel Temple
in Fort Smith, and also attended the Waldron Assembly of God. Sam is survived by his wife of 62 years Billie
Faye Millard-Waganer of the home; children Mike Waganer and wife Diane of Van Buren, Carolyn Nichols and
husband Bill of Barling, and Cathy Sandifer and husband Eddie of Waldron; 9 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Steve and Vivian Waganer, three sisters, Addie
Carmack, Alberta Yates and Ruth Tabler, and three brothers, Winferd, Paul and and John Waganer. Funeral
services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Waldron Assembly of God with interment to follow
in the Egypt Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Visitation will be Tuesday,
Decmeber 28, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Gary Yates, Harold
Musgrove, Darryl Hawthorne, Joe Hawkins, Roger Lypham and David Millard. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons
and great grandsons.
The Waldron News
24 June 1998
WINFRED S. WAGANER
Winfred S. Waganer, 85, of, Waldron, died Friday, June 19, 1998 in a
Waldron nursing home. He was a charter member and deacon of Temple Baptist
Church and retired parts manager for Harris Motor Company.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Lucille; one daughter,
Sharon Waganer, of Waldron; son-in-law Don Martin, of Mansfield; grandsons
and their wives: Charley and Diana Hughes, of Waldron, Chris and Kim
Martin, of Huntington; granddaughter, Beth Glenn, of Witcherville; great-
grandchildren Jerrod and Jordan Hughes, of Waldron, Howard Erler, of
Oklahoma, Marsha Glenn, of Witcherville, Caleb and Taylor Martin, of
Huntington; three sisters: Addie Carmack and Alberta Yates, both of
Waldron, and Ruth Tabler, of Atlanta, Texas; two brothers: John Waganer,
of Ukiah, California and Rev. Sam Waganer, of Waldron.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Sue Hughes Martin.
Pallbearers were Charley Hughes, Jerrod Hughes, Jordan Hughes, Don
Martin, Chris Martin, Charles Hunt, Bill Hunt and Aneta Hubbard.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
11 February 1998
DESTEEN WAGGONER
Desteen Waggoner, 79, of Mansfield died Saturday, February 7, 1998
in a local nursing home. She was a retired furniture factory worker and a
member of Mansfield Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Eugene Waggoner.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Mansfield Church of Christ with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in
Mansfield.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law and son: Genie and Jay Lee
Gill of Rudy; one sister Altha Damron, of Greenwood; two grandchildren:
Roxanne Brewer of Altus, Oklahoma and Lucas Gill, of Waldorf, Maryland.
Pallbearers were Hugh Lowrimore, Mike Carson, Hal Lacey, Howard
Brownfield, Jack Parrish and Murle Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers were Gary Colley and Harold Gross.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mansfield Church of Christ
Building Fund.
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
15 September 2010
JUDY ANN WAGGONER
Judy Ann Waggoner, age 62, of Chula passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 at her home. She was
born September 6, 1947 in Waldron, AR to the late Noah & Lottie Lee Irons Lambert. Survivors
include her husband of 40 years, Wayne Waggoner; daughter, Kelli Waggoner of Chula; grandchildren,
Bradley & Jacee; sister, Dorotha Solley of Ft. Smith; brother, Clint Lambert of Paris; and several
nieces and nephews. Graveside service was 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Kevin's
Meadow Cemetery in Chula. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Scott County Times
16 October 2002
ALTA WAGNER
WALDRON--Funeral services for Alta Dora Wagner, 88, of Waldron were held on Saturday, October
12, 2002 at 10:00 am at Waldron First Baptist Chuch. Burial followed at Duncan Cemetery under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Mrs. Wagner died Wednesday, October 9, 2002 in a Waldron
hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church. She was preceded
in death by her husband William Theo Wagner, Sr. Survivors include one daughter, Sue Goss of Mena;
one son William Theo Wagner, Jr. of Waldron; two brothers, Raymond Beecham of Greenwood and Edward
Beecham of Eurich, MO; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Scott Wagner,
Greg Goss, Nathan Howard, Brian Clay, Don Williams and Sam Martin.
Scott County Times
11 August 2004
ANNA MAE WAGNER
Funeral services for Anna Mae Wagner were held at 2:00 pm Friday, August 6, 2004 at James Fork Baptist
Church with burial at Coop Prairire Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. Anna Mae Wagner, 73, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 4,
2004 in Lamar, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the James Fork Baptist Church. She is survived
by three daughters, Glenda Minnich of Jefferson City, Missouri, Janice Wagner Holt of Lamar, Arkansas and
Laura Gillis of Mansfield, Arkansas; one son, William A. Wagner of Bee Branch, Arkansas; two sisters,
Geraldine Newman and Dessie Draper both of Waldron, Arkansas; one brother, Frankie Newman of McCloud,
Oklahoma; thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Minnich, Jerry Holt,
Mark Gillis, Joshua Holmes, Landen Holmes and David Draper. Honorary pallbearers were Lloyd Holmes, Matthew
Gillis, Ryan Gillis and Donald Draper.
The Waldron News
28 April 2010
BRENDA KAY WAGNER
Brenda Kay Wagner, 45, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Mt. Ida,
Arkansas. Brenda was born October 31, 1964 at Mena, Arkansas to Thomas Ray and Patricia Ann (Williams) Wagner.
She attended the Friendship Pentecostal Church of God and was a homemaker. Brenda loved the outdoors and her
animals. Brenda is survived by her husband Lesley Curtis of Waldron, Arkansas; two sons, Jason Silvey of Little
Rock, Arkansas and Devin Curtis of Waldron, Arkansas; father, Tom Wagner and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother Pat Wagner. Brenda's funeral service was Monday, April 26, 2010 at the
Friendship Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Blue Hothouse officiating. Her pallbearers were Josh Beyard,
Cody Seyfriend, Zack O'hagan, Jay Barker, Glendale Wagner and Johnny Wagner. Honorary pallbearers were Matt
Chrisman, Zack Owens, Chris Silvey and Larry "Goob" Wagner.
The Waldron News
17 January 2001
CAREL E. WAGNER
Services for Carel E. Wagner, 88, of Andrews, Texas were at 4:00
p.m., Monday, January 15, 2001 in Maranatha Assembly of God Church with
Rev. Robert Burns, pastor and Rev. Donnie Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas
officiating. Burial followed in the Andrews West Cemetery under the
direction of McNett Funeral Home.
Carel died Saturday, January 13, 2001 at his residence. He was
born December 15, 1912 in Waldron, Arkansas. He married Nora Frances
Sparks on November 1, 1931 in Waldron, Arkansas. They lived in Seminole
before moving to Andrews in 1989.
Carel was a custodian for the Seminole Schools before retirement.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death
by his wife Nora, on August 24, 1999.
He is survived by one son, Buffard Wagner of Andrews, TX; one
daughter, Clara Nell Franklin of Dallas, TX; one brother, James Wagner
of Waldron, AR; five sisters, Florance Walker, Zadie Deadman, Maddie
Plum, Ada Oliver and Etta Vaughn, all of Waldron, AR; four grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
25 November 25, 1998
CASSIE LILLIE WAGNER
Cassie Lillie Wagner, 88, of Kansas City, Kansas died
Nov. 21, 1998.
She was a daughter, sister, friend, Christian, wife,
homemaker, neighbor, Samaritan, mother, mother-in-law, seamstress,
grandmother, caregiver and great-grandmother.
She was an active member of the Church of Christ for
70 years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests sending gifts
to a memorial fund, in her name, to the Westside Church of Christ,
Kansas City, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence
Wagner. Survivors include her two sons, Cled Wagner of Kansas City,
Roy Wagner of Burlison, Tennessee; six grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside service was 10 a.m. Nov. 24, at Parks Cemetery,
in Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
Scott County Times
15 February 2006
CLARENCE WAGNER
Clarence Wagner, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 5, 2006 in a Waldron hospital. He
was of the Pentecostal faith and a farmer and rancher. Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Wednesday,
February 8, 2006 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Friendship Cemetery under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Annie Wagner of the home; one daughter,
Beverly Burton of Jenks, Oklahoma; one brother, T.G. Wagner of Waldron; two grandchildren, Justin Burton
and Alisha Burton.
Scott County Times
19 May 2004
DEWAYNE WAGNER
Dewayne B. Wagner, 61, of Houston, Texas died Sunday, May 9, 2004 in Houston, Texas. He was a retired
truck driver, a Baptist and a veteran of the Marines. Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Wednesday,
May 12, 2004 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Chant Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters,
Sherrye Wagner of Las Vegas, NV and Belinda Wagner of Little Rock; two sons, Landon Wagner of Houston,
Texas and Bernice Wagner of Wichita Falls, Texas; one sister, Phylis Lane of Hackett; four brothers,
Bill of Bryant, Arkansas, Wesley of Waldron, Ronnie of Needmore and Wayland of Waldron. Pallbearers were
Jimmy Wagner, Drawon Lane, Randy Lane, Sean Lane, Clint Bowles and Ronnie Bowles.
The Waldron News
18 February 1998
J.B. WAGNER
Mr. J.B. Wagner, of Mena, died Monday, February 9, 1998 in the Mena
Medical Center.
He was born July 23, 1935 in Booth. His age being 62 years, six
months and 16 days.
Mr. Wagner was the son of the late Bud Wagner and the late Tinnie
Mae Phillips Wagner. He was united in marriage to Eunice Whisenhunt on
July 14, 1956 in Poteau, Oklahoma.
He made his home in Mena for the past 42 years. He was a self-
employed cement contractor for 40 years, a member of the Oak Avenue Church
of Christ for 23 years, and was a member and former Chief of the Acorn
Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice Wagner, of Mena; two sons: Jimmy
Wagner, of Mena, and Stanley Theron Wagner, of Oden; two daughters: Karen
Ellison, of Acorn, and Lynette Shaw, of Wagner, Oklahoma; five brothers:
Dewayne Wagner, of Texas, Wesley Wagner, of Waldron, Billy Eugene Wagner,
of Benton, Waylon Wagner, of Waldron, and Ronnie Wagner, of Needmore; two
sisters: Dorothy Evans, of Huntington, and Phyllis Lane, of Hackett; 14
grandchildren and his mother-in-law, Ruth Whisenhunt, of Acorn.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14
in the Northside Church of Christ with Rev. Garland Lipe and Rev. Drew
Ratcliff officiating.
Interment will be in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of
Hall Funeral Service of Mena.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Wagner, Waylon Wagner, Bill Wagner,
Jimmy Miner, Gerald Ward, and Butch Callahan.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Valentine, Ronnie Wagner and
Dewayne Wagner.
The Waldron News
4 January 2012
JIMMY LEE "MERLE J" WAGNER
Jimmy Lee "Merle J" Wagner or to his Whirlpool co-workers known as "Muley" went to be with his Lord and
Savior, Saturday morning, December 24, 2011 after a five month battle with leukemia in a Fort Smith, Arkansas
hospital. Jimmy was born July 14, 1956 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Leon and Tressie (Self) Wagner. He was 55 years,
6 months, and 10 days old. Jimmy worked over thirty-four years at Whirlpool in Fort Smith. He enjoyed spending time
at the Showroom Club in Waldron. Jimmy loved watching football and car racing. He could often be found at Rick Black's
station hanging out with all the guys. Jimmy faithfully attended the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God. Jimmy leaves
behind to cherish his memory, one sister, Glenda Stinson and husband Jimmy of Waldron; two brothers, Tom Wagner of
Waldron, Arkansas and Larry (Good) Wagner and wife Trish of Waldron, Arkansas. He also leaves one niece, Jaylee Wagner;
seven nephews, Johnny, Dakota and Jordan Wagner, Mike and Lance Stinson, Jason Silvey and Devin Curtis; two aunts,
Melba Hathaway of Lavaca, Arkansas and Gladys Keener of Waldron, Arkansas. Jimmy is preceded in death in addition to
his parents by a sister-in-law Pat Wagner, and a niece Brenda (Wagner) Keeney. Jimmy's going home service was held at
2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating.
Interment will follow in the Lamb Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Jimmy's pallbearers were Mondell Wagner, James Vaughn, Clifton
Slater, Rick Black, Mike Stinson and Lance Stinson. Visitaiton was at 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2011
at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
7 January 2009
LENARD "BUD" WAGNER
Lenard "Bud" Wagner, 70, of Waldron passed from this life on Wednesday, December 31st at
home. He was born December 6th, 1938. He was a retired Scott County Road Foreman and
auctioneer. He is survived by two sons, Mike and Mark Wagner, four daughters, Regina
Mailand, Judy Owens, Kortney Fowler and Kinnley Wagner; nine grandchildren, Travis
Wagner, Brandi Bromley, Bobby Bullington, Mandi Hunnicutt, April Williams, Crystal Elmore,
Tyler Wagner, Brooks Owens and Cooper Fowler; nine great grandchildren, and two sisters,
Loretta Daggs and June Owens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenard and Mildred
Wagner, and one son, Matt Wagner. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 3rd at
2:00 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Community Church in Haletown with burial at Union Hill Cemetery
under the direction of the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers
was August Bromley, Tyler Wagner, Clint Elmore, Brad Williams, Greg Owens and Jason Daggs.
Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Vaughan, Robert Weaver, Ron Williams and Kenneth Johnson.
Scott County Times
17 August 2005
LEON WAGNER
Leon Wagner, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 11, 2005 in a Waldron hospital.
He was a truck driver and attended the Friendship Church. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm
Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Friendship Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by one daughter,
Glenda Stinson of Waldron; three sons, Tom Wagner, Larry (Goob) Wagner and Jim Wagner, all of
Waldron; one sister, Gladys Keener of Waldron; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Thompson, Paul Harvey Thompson, Freddie Chrisman, Mondell Wagner, Joe
Holleman and Curtis Vandewiele. Honorary pallbearers were his nephews.
The Waldron News
26 March 2008
MARK WAGNER
Mark Wagner, age 49, of Gravelly, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was
born September 8, 1958 in Hot Springs to J.B. & Margaret Pounds Wagner. He was a retired mechanic for Wayne Farms
nd retired Danville EMS Fire & Rescue. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lester & Ala Mae Wagner and
Haze & Wilma Pounds. Survivors include parents, J.B. & Margaret Wagner of Gravelly; daughter and son-in-law, Brandi
& Tim Tyra of Danville; son, Colt Wagner of Danville; sister & brother-in-law, Tammy & Roger Sparks of Waldron;
brothers & sisters-in-law, Bruce & Mickey Wagner of Maumelle, John & Shelly Wagner of Scranton, Robert & Libby
Wagner of Mansfield; granddaughter, Lily Paige Tyra of Danville; friend, Vicki Jones of Danville, and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2008 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in
Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Scott County Times
5 July 2000
MATTHEW WAGNER
Fort Smith--Matthew Dewayne (Matt) Wagner, 34, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Sunday, July 2,
2000 in his home. He was a cook and a member of the Mount Moriah Church. Funeral services
will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, July 5, 2000 at the Mount Moriah Church with burial following
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. Matt was survived by his mother, Ann Wagner of
Fort Smith; his father, Bud Wagner of Waldron; his grandmother, Mildred Wagner of Waldron; four
sisters, Regina Mailand of Barling, Judy Bullington of Fort Smith, Kortney Wagner and Kinnley
Wagner, both of Waldron; two brothers, Mike Wagner of Iowa Park, Texas and Mark Wagner of
Waldron; four nephews, four nieces, two great nieces and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Audie Powell, Greg Owens, C.L. Scott, Bill Frost, Kent Ridener and Jesse
Yutterman.
Scott County Times
22 March 2006
MILDRED WAGNER
On March 17, 2006, Mildred Inez Wagner, better known to most as Jack and Ninnie, passed from this life to
join her husband Leonard, and her grandsons, Matt and Jace, in Heaven. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Mt. Moriah Community Church. Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at the Mt.
Moriah Community Church with interment in the Union Hill Cemetery in Union Hill, Arkansas under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her children, Loretta Daggs and husband Jim, Bud
Wagner and wife Lucinda, and June Owens and husband Royce Don. She will be greatly missed by her 11
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Her legacy of Christian living has
impacted countless lives and she will be greatly missed. Pallbearers were Mike Wagner, Mark Wagner, Jason
Daggs, Greg Owens, Myrtie Owens, Johnny Benefield, Donnie Fowler and Phillip Sherrill.
Scott County Times
8 June 2005
NELDA F. WAGNER
Nelda Fern Wagner, 70, of Waldron, AR died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 in her home. She was a retired
bookkeeper, a member of the Friendship Pentecostal Ladies Association and Gospel Bell singing
group. Funeral service was held at 10:00 am Friday, June 3, 2005 at the Friendship Pentecostal
Church of God with interment at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home in Waldron, AR. Survivors include her husband, James Wagner of the home; one son,
Robert Wagner of Waldron, AR; three daughters, Sharon Earls and husband Donnie of Waldron, AR;
Kathy Powell and husband Ronnie of Waldron, AR; Judy Hitchcock and husband Mike of Waldron, AR;
14 grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one brother, John Prindle of Houston, Texas; three
sisters, Lora Myers of Enid, Oklahoma, Wanda Payne of Odessa, Texas and Elizabeth Times of
Seagraves, Texas. Pallbearers were Mark Harris, Dustan Wagner, Levi Hitchcock, Mitchell
Hitchcock, Brad Jett, George Crump, Daniel Hitchcock and Tony Lech. Honorary pallbearers
were Mondell Wagner, Verdell Wagner and Carl Wagner.
The Waldron News
1 September 1999
NORA FRANCES WAGNER
Funeral services for Nora Frances Wagner, 91, of Andrews, Texas,
were held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 1999 at McNett Funeral
Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Robert Burns, Pastor of Maranatha
Assembly of God Church in Andrews officiating and Rev. Donnie Wagner
of Waldron, Arkansas, assisting. Burial was in Andrews West Cemetery
under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.
She died Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at Permian General Hospital in
Andrews, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1908 in Waldron, Arkansas.
She married Carel Wagner on November 1, 1931 in Waldron, Arkansas.
They moved to Seminole in 1952. She was a member of the First Assembly
of God Church in Seminole. They moved to Andrews in 1989 from Seminole.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband Carel Wagner of Andrews; one son,
Buffard Wagner of Andrews; one daughter, Clara Franklin of Dallas; one
sister, Josie Walker of Waldron, Arkansas; one half-sister, Thelma
Phillips of Parks, AR; 3 half-brothers, Waymon, Milton and Melvin
Sparks, all of Waldron, AR; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and
3 step great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to: Maranatha Assembly of God Church,
c/o Building Fund, PO Box 748, Andrews, Texas 79714.
The Waldron News
23 January 2008
PAT WAGNER
Pat Wagner, 62, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008 in a Mena hospital. She was a homemaker,
a member of the Waldron Assembly of God Church. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2008 at the
Friendship Pentecostal Church of God with interment in the Lamb Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home. She is survived by her husband Tommy Wagner of the home; one daughter, Brenda Curtis of the home; two
grandchildren, Jason Silvey of Little Rock, Arkansas, Devin Curtis of the home. Pallbearers were Fred Chrisman,
Randy Shores, Gary Chrisman, Donny Wagner, Verdell Wagner, Johnny Wagner. Honorary pallbearers were Mondell
Wagner, Vernon Lunsford and James Vaughn.
The Waldron News
9 January 2002
ROY E. (SLIM) WAGNER
Roy E. (Slim Wagner, 73, died Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at his
home in Oklahoma City, OK. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, January 5th at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with burial at
Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Oklahoma City.
Roy was born September 29, 1928 in Nola, Arkansas to Sam and
Etta Wagner. He has lived in the Oklahoma area for more than 50 years.
He worked for Aero Commander in Oklahoma City until he started his own
lawn mower repair service. Roy loved the outdoors and until his illness
he never lost his love of coon hunting.
He is survived by his wife Madeline (Hunt) Wagner of the home;
three daughters, Terry Hilgenberg and husband Darrell, Gail Homerding
and husband Mark, Robin East and husband John; one granddaughter, Jessica
Homerding all of Oklahoma City. Also, two brothers Floyd and Harlan of
California; and a sister, Lois Jean Angel of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Hershel,
Doug, R.V. and Udell, and two sisters, Geneva Thompson and Marie Franklin.
Pallbearers were David Dykeman, John East, Darrell Hilgenberg,
Mark Homerding and Lucky Hunt.
The Waldron News
5 September 2007
TRESSIE MAE WAGNER
Tressie Mae Wagner, 79, was born February 1, 1928 at Friendship in Scott County, Arkansas to Claude and
Flara Self. There she lived out her life. She leaves three sons, Tom Wagner and wife Pat, Larry "Goob" Wagner
and wife Deanna, and Jimmy Wagner all of Waldron, Arkansas; one daughter, Glenda Stinson and her husband Jimmy
of Waldron, Arkansas; one sister, Melba and Mavin Hathaway; seven grandchildren, Brenda Curtis, Mike and Lance
Stinson, Johnny, Dakota, Jaylee and Jordan Wagner; three great grandchildren, Jason Silvey, Devin Curtis
and Lidge Stinson; and many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Tressie enjoyed life and doing for
others. She worked in Mena at the shirt factory, retired from Tyson in Waldron but she continued to work at
Country Express and Jif-E-Mart, then Rice Furniture. She will be remembered by many for her fine food, fried
and cream pies. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Friendship Church with
interment at the Lamb Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Larry Rice,
Paul Rice, Frank Parsons, Rick Davis, David Jones and John Mock. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Rice, Tommy
Nichols, Gary Ashford, Eugene Taff and Pepper Mitchell.
The Waldron News
13 January 1999
TRULIE TILITHA WAGNER
Trulie Tilitha Wagner, 88, of Waldron died in a local nursing
home. She was a homemaker and attended Friendship Pentecostal Church of
God.
Funeral service was from 10 a.m. Jan. 12, at Friendship Pentecostal
Church of God with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron, under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wagner.
Survivors include three daughters, Ledora Martindale, Anna Silvey
and Leverda McCafferty all of Waldron; 5 sons, Carl Dean, Mondell,
Verdell, Donnie, all of Waldron, Archie Dean of Texarkana, Arkansas;
three sisters, Nora Wagner of Odessa, Texas, Joyce Walker and Thelma
Phillips both of Waldron; three brothers, Waymon, Milton and Melvin
Sparks all of Waldron; 27 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; 6
great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Johnny Ray Brown, Alfred Lee Brown, Larry Gene
Brown, Jamie Wagner, Jimmy Wayne Wagner, Glen Dale Wagner, Marvin Edward
Wagner, Kendall Darren Wagner.
Viewing was from 11 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers were Carl Walker, Edgar Walker, Ted Slater and
James Wagner.
Scott County Times
4 April 2001
VELMA WAGNER
Velma Rhea Wagner, 86, of Waldron died Tuesday, March 27,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. She was a retired furniture factory worker,
she attended Jubilee Church and she was the widow of Dale Wagner. She
was preceded in death by one daughter, Melba Mourton and one son, D.J.
Wagner. Funeral services were held at 10 am Thursday, March 29, 2001
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Slaughterbeck of
Waldron; one son, Billy Wayne Wagner of Waldron; one brother, W.J.
Jones of Waldron; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
27 April 2011
WESLEY CRAIG WAGNER
Wesley Craig Wagner, II, 22, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, April 24, 2011 in Waldron,
Arkansas. WEsley was born on September 10, 1988 in Waldron, Arkansas. He loved video games, riding his dirt
bike and playing his guitar. Wesley is survived by his parents, Sandy Mitts of Waldron, Arkansas and Wesley
Wagner of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, Christina Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas, Mandy Shaddon of Fort Smith,
Arkansas, Beth Jones of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one brother, Jared Wagner of Van Buren, Arkansas; grandparents
Wesley and Rose Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas, Wayne and Nova Hamilton of Parks, Arkansas and Barbara Holt of
Columbus, Ohio; great grandparents, Clyde Jordan of Columbus, Ohio; three uncles, Rodney Wagner of Columbus,
Ohio, Robert & wife Katy Slater of Waldron, Arkansas, David & wife Brandy Slater of Waldron, Arkansas; one
aunt Patricia Maxell of Waldron, Arkansas; one niece Abigail Jones, and two nephews, Caiden Wagner and
Ryland Wagner and numerous cousins that loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lee Roe
(Goat) Slater, great-grandmother Donna Jordan, great-grandparents Roy & Alcie Slater and great grandparents
Bud and Tennie Wagner. Wesley's funeral service will be held at the Friendship Pentecostal Church of God in
Waldron, Arkansas at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011 with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Interment will
follow in the Lamb Cemetery on Hwy. 250 in Waldron. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial
Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Wesley's pallbearers will be Jared Wagner, Joshua Slater, Justin
Floyd, Cody Wagner, D.J. Blylock and Mike Jones. His honorary pallbearers will be Debo Slater, Andrew Parsons
and Robert Slater. Wesley's visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at
the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
19 June 2002
WILMA S. WAGNER
Hot Springs--Wilma S. Wagner of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away
Sunday, June 16, 2002 after a long illness. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church, the Emblem Club and the Uniontown, PA Chapter of the
Eastern Star.
Mrs. Wagner is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and
Bill Cabe of Waldron; a son, Richard Wagner of Little Rock; three
grandchildren, Jennifer Shaddon and husband Gary of Y-City, Jeff Cabe
and wife Angel of Waldron and David Wagner of Conway. Other survivors
include four great-grandchildren, Vanessa Shaddon, Jamie Shaddon, Kyler
Cabe and Katie Cabe; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held 3 pm Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at
Crestview Cemetery in Hot Springs under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Visitation will be held 3 pm to 9 pm Tuesday and 9 am
to 11 am Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Kidney Foundation
or Gideon International.
Scott County Times
1 January 2003
ESTHER WAGONER
A memorial service for Esther Wagoner of Ukiah, California
was held December 23 at Ukiah Grace Lutheran Church. Inurnment
will be at Ukiah Cemetery.
She died at home December 20, 2002.
Mrs. Wagoner was born August 19, 1921 in Scott County,
Arkansas. She had been a resident of the area for 44 years.
She was a homemaker, wife and mother.
Her accomplishments she was most proud of was being a
seamstress making beautiful garments for friends and family.
She was a Charter member of the Grace Lutheran Church.
She will be remembered as being a very loving, kind and
caring mother and person.
She is survived by her daughters: Elizabeth and Jim Ward
of Oakridge, Oregon; Sandra and Rick Petty of Ukiah, California.
Sister: Louise Burr of Windsor, California. Grandchildren: Mike
and Jolena Ward of Grants Pass, Oregon. Shannon and Noel Loza
of Rohnert Park, California. Stephanie and Ted Kovack of Willows,
California. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.
Mrs. was preceded by her husband John in 1999.
Arrangements and care are under the direction of Eversole
Mortuary.
Scott County Times
22 August 2001
LINDA WAITE
Linda Sue Waite, 54, of Mena, Arkansas died Friday, August 17, 2001 in
a Mena hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mena First Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael L. Anderson and one
daughter, Kristy D. Page.
Graveside services were held at 10 am Saturday, August 18, 2001 at
Buffalo Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, James Waite, Jr; one daughter, Jamie L.
Pearcy of Mena; her mother, Marcille Blair of Waldron; two sisters, Melania
Daffron of Midland, Arkansas and Cathy Bingham of Waldron; and two grand-
children, Tyler Page of Mena and J.T. Anderson of Hermitage, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
23 May 2001
CARL WALKER
Carl J. Walker, 81, of Waldron died Tuesday, May 15, 2001 in his home.
He was a retired timber worker, a veteran of WWII and a member of the Mt.
Moriah Church.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Monday, May 21, 2001 at Mt. Moriah
Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife Jose of the home, three daughters, Anna Hines
of Waldron, Josephine Frost of Parna, Idaho and Irene Barstch of Grass Valley,
California; one son, Jerry Walker of Lincoln, California; seven sisters, Fern
Powell, Allie Dickason, Estell Ennis, Lorene Lovett and Betty Johnston all of
Waldron, and Dorthy Lovett of Sander, California and Margie Lasiter of Spokane,
Washington; two brothers, Edgar Walker of Waldron and Perry Walker of Worland,
Wyoming; 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bob Chrisman, Robert Silvey, Butch Morgan, Richard
Brown, L.D. Powell and Tommy Hill. Honorary pallbearers were Elmo Morgan,
Ellis Hale, Max Kamerer, Mel Kenner and Buck Garner.
Scott County Times
11 January 2006
DONALD WALKER
Donald E. Walker, age 89, of Waldron, Arkansas went to join his beloved wife Marie Thursday, January 5,
2006 at a Waldron nursing home. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Waldron Assembly of
God Church. Funeral service was held at 10:00 am Monday, January 9, 2006 at the Waldron Assembly of God
Church with interment in the Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived
by three daughters, Paulette Galiano of Olatha, Kansas, Donna Brown of Waldron, Arkansas and Patty Walker
of South Haven Mississippi; one brother, Victor Walker of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; two grandchildren,
Jessica Stine and very special granddaughter Heather Epperson; one great grandchild Devon Isaac Austill.
Serving as pallbearers were Max Smith, Robert Newman, Eddie Hutchens, Bryan Brown, Shawn Epperson and
Bill Cabe.
The Waldron News
24 December 2003
EDGAR WALKER
Edgar Walker, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas, died Monday, December 15, 2003 in his home. He
was a retired oil field worker, of the Pentecostal faith and widower of Florence
Walker. Funeral service was at 2:00 pm Friday, December 19 at New Life Center with
burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron. He is survived by three daughters, Nada Thacker of Snyder, TX, Wanda Brown
of Waldron and Sue Stewart of Cullman, AL; one son, Donald Walker of Gardendale, TX;
seven sisters, Fern Powell of Waldron, Dorthy Lovett of Sanger, CA, Margie Lasiter of
Spokane, WA, Allie Dickason of Waldron, Estel Ennis of Waldron, Lorene Lovett of
Waldron and Betty Johnston of Waldron; one brother, Perry Walker of Worland, WY; seven
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Donnie Wagner, Robert
Wagner, David Hines, Neel Vincent, Stanley Sims, Jerry Isham and Randy Stewart.
Scott County Times
9 April 2003
FLORENCE VADA WALKER
Waldron--Funeral services for Florence Vada Walker, 86, of Waldron were held
Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 2 pm at New Life Center. Burial followed at Pilot
Prairie Cemetery at Waldron under the direciton of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
Mrs. Walker died Friday, April 4, 2003 in a Waldron hospital. She was a
homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Lavada Welch; and a son, Johnny Wayne Walker.
Survivors include her husband, Edgar; three daughters, Nada Thacher of
Snyder, Texas; Jody Brown of Waldron and Sue Stewart of Coleman, Alabama;
a son, Donald Walker of Gardendale, Texas; two sisters, Etta Vaughn and
Madie Plum both of Waldron; a brother, James Wagner of Waldron; seven
grandchildren, Matt Weis, Mike Weis, Richard Neel, Tony Neel, Sgt. Johnny
Stewart, Pfc Keith Stewart and Christopher Crawford; and five great
grandchildren, Nickol Neel, Daton White, Mykayla Crawford, Abby Crawford
and Spencer Weis.
Pallbearers were Neil Vincent, Heath Wright, Richard Brown, Donnie Wagner,
Robert Wagner, Shawn Boyd, Chester Vaughn and Keith Brown.
The Waldron News
21 April 2004
JERRY C. WALKER
Jerry C. Walker, born June 12, 1956 in Bakersfield, CA was tragically taken from life on March 17,
2004. Jerry was a correctional officer with the state of California for nine years. He was a man of
many talents, music being his passion. He toured the state as well as Nevada, Washington and Oregon
performing his famous Garth Brooks and Jimmy Buffet impersonations. He performed with his wife, Mandy
with their band "Days Ride" for which they were honored with a Sacramento Area Music Award for Best
Country Band in the area. Jerry's other talents included his knowledge of computers, graphic arts
and videotaping. He volunteered his time and energies effortlessly to numerous charities. He donated
his musical talents to local organizations and his videography skills to Lincoln High School. Jerry
enjoyed water skiing, fishing and was a licensed pilot and youth minister. His greatest passion was
the life he and his wife were building together. He was a good, kind, decent man and a loving husband.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 14 years, Mandy; his son, Bryan and grandson, Jordan; his mother,
Josie Walker of Waldron, Arkansas; sisters, Irene Bartsch of Grass Valley, Anna Hines and her husband
Dave of Waldron, Arkansas, and Josephine Frost and her husband Otis of Washington; numerous nieces and
nephews. He will be greatly missed by all. Services were held at the McBean Pavilion in Lincoln, CA
on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requested that donations be
made to the California Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CCPOF) at P.O. Box 348390, Sacramento,
CA 95824-8390.
Scott County Times
15 August 2001
MARIE WALKER
Marie Lois Walker, 76, of Waldron died Sunday, August 12, 2001 after a
79 day stay in the hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly
of God Church.
Funeral services were at 10 am Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at the Waldron
Assembly of God Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, Donald of the home; two daughters,
Donna McCurry of Waldron and Patty Walker of South Haven, Mississippi; one
sister, Ruth Lemmon of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one brother, Robert Walker
of Windsor, Mississippi; and two grandchildren, Heather Smith of Waldron and
Jessica Stine of South Haven, Mississippi.
Pallbearers were LeonNichols, Eldred Tinder, Eddie Hutchens, Billy Biggs,
Pat Ray Biggs and Glen Dale Wagner.
Scott County Times
20 December 2000
PAIGE WALKER
Paige Walker, 6, of Midland died December 10, 2000 in Little Rock.
She was a first grade student at Hartford Elementary and attended
Midland First Baptist Church. She was a member of Flame Gymnastics in
Fort Smith and was active in athletics at South Sebastian County Youth
Organizations and T-Ball Suburban League.
Funeral services were December 14, 2000 at First Baptist Church
in Midland with burial at Mount Olive Cemetery in Midland under the
direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.
She is survived by her parents, Brad and Shelly Walker of Midland;
two brothers, Taylor and Chance of Midland; her maternal grandparents,
Jim and Judy Thompson of Midland; her maternal great-grandmothers,
Elouise Buccella and Lorene Orr, both of Midland; her paternal grand-
mother, Donna Walker of Hartford; her paternal grandparents, Gary and
Vickie Walker of Midland; her paternal great-grandparents, Harold and
Effie Nell Plunkett of Hartford; her paternal great-grandmother, Mildred
Walker of Midland.
Pallbearers were Todd Michael, Todd Bolton, Todd Colburn, Jackie
Dunn, Alan Holt and Refus Caldwell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Children's
Hospital, P.O. Drawer 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203.
The Waldron News
7 February 2007
PERRY GREGORY WALKER
Perry Gregory Walker, 79 year old Worland resident, died Monday, January 29, 2007 at the Washakie
Medical Center. He was born on December 23, 1927 in Waldron, Arkansas, a son of George & Irtely (Hutchens)
Walker. He was the 6th of 12 children. His parents and three brothers preceded him in death. Perry
married Lenora Marie Smith on August 6, 1947 in Maysville, Oklahoma. Perry served his country from
1946 through 1947 in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged after receiving a Victory Medal during
WWII. He held numerous jobs in his lifetime from ranching at Enblem, Wyoming, butchering at Triangle
Packing of Worland to working in the oil fields in the Big Horn Basin. Then he became a rock crusher
foreman for Gilpatrick Construction before retiring with the Wyoming State Boys School of Worland. In
his spare time, Perry's passions included gardening, especially tomatoes, rock hunting, making bent
willow furniture, hunting and spending time with his family. Perry had four children, Linda Darlene (G.W.)
Farris of Worland, Judy Dolores (Wendell) Basil of Peabody, Kansas, Mary Dee Ann (Gary) Ybarra of
Borger, Texas and Melvin Lee (Darr Lea) Walker of Worland. He is also survived by his wife Lenora of
Worland; sisters, Betty Smith, Allie Dickerson, Fern Powell, Estel Ennis and Lorene Lovett all of
Waldron, Arkansas, Dorothy Lovett of Greenwood, CA, and Margie Lasiter of Spokane, Washington; 14
grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 1, 2007
at 11:00 a.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church. VFW Post 44 was in charge of military honors.
Burial of the cremains was to be held at a later date in Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church or the Washakie County Search & Rescue in
care of Bryant Funeral Home of Worland, WY, P.O. Box 524, Worland, WY 82401.
The Waldron News
8 November 2006
ROBERT EARL WALKER
Robert Earl Walker, 77, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Friday, November 3, 2006 in his home. He was born
October 29, 1929 in Heavener, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Melva Walker. Mr.
Walker was a lifelong resident of Arkansas and started his printing career in El Dorado, Arkansas. He
later worked for the Daily Leader in Stuttgart before establishing a weekly newspaper, The Stuttgart
Standard. he continued in the printing business until his retirement in December 1992. He was an avid
Arkansas Razorback fan and supported local high school sports and American Legion Baseball wherever he
lived. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jenks, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Shirley Jehlen Walker; two sons and their wives, Mike and Patt Walker of Tulsa, OK, John and Rhonda
Walker of Humphrey, AR; one daughter and her husband, Brenda and Greg Niemeyer of Texarkana, AR; his
sister, Mrs. Dorothy Jones of Waldron, AR and his aunt, Mrs. Lorene May of Waldron, AR; three grandsons,
four granddaughters and seven great grandchildren. Graveside funeral service was at 10:00 a.m. Monday,
November 6, 2006 at the Sehorn Cemetery with interment in the Sehorn Cemetery under the direction of the
Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
30 May 2007
JOSEPH DANIEL WALL
Joseph Daniel Wall, 84, of Waldron, AR died Thursday, May 25, 2007 at Washington Regional Medical Center in
Fayetteville, AR. The family will have private services at a later date. Cremation arrangements were handled
by Beard's Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Fayetteville.
Scott County Times
13 April 2005
MARK WALLACE
Mark Wayne Wallace, age 31, of Waldron died Thursday, April 7, 2005 near Waldron. He was born
July 10, 1973 and went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2005. He was preceded in death by his
father, Bill Wallace; his sister, Darlene Moore and his grandmother, Lucille Kinsey. He was a truck
driver for Kastl Trucking. He is survived by one daughter, Maraih Wallace of Waldron; mother, Pat
Wallace of Waldron; grandfather, A.E. Earl Kinsey of Dardanelle; one sister Diana and her husband
Jerry Bob Metcalf of Waldron; one brother, Billy and his wife Lorlla Wallace of Waldron; three
nieces, Amanda, Cheyenne and Britany; two nephews, Jeremy and Dustin; one great niece; two great
nephews; aunt Jan and Dewey Jo Lewis of Dardanelle; Betty Sue and James, Kalene, Kim and families;
uncle Bob and Pat Sinsey of Dardanelle; Ileen and Andy Wallace and Kelli and family; uncle Pete
and Betty Wallace; Lucille Turnbow and family; Walter, Mary and Joy all of Dardanelle. Funeral
services were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial
at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Serving as pallbearers were Bobby Kinsey, Billy Wallace, Jeremy Metcalf, Jerry Bob Metcalf, Dusin
Wallace and Matthew Cox. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Daniel Cox, Jason Cox, Robert Marsh,
L.C. Marsh, Brent Smith, Bobby Broussard, John Stone and Johnathon Stone.
The Waldron News
9 June 1999
CHARLES (CHUCK) WALTERS
Charles (Chuck) Walters, 72, of Cedar Creek Community died
Saturday, June 5, 1999 in his home. He was a retired builder and
school bus driver, a minister, president of Sonshine Fellowship
International, a veteran of WWII, a member of the Living Word Training
Center, a foster parent and avid gardener. He married Mary Lou Stafford
on January 25, 1946 in Tampa, Florida.
Funeral service was at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8 in Waldron
Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Cedar
Creek Community.
Survivors include his wife, Lou Walters of the home; two
daughters, Donna Hellman of Hillsboro, Oreg. And Terri Thompson of
Redlands, Calif; three sons, Howard Walters of Westerville, Ohio,
Mark Walters of South Jordan, Utah and Craig Walters of Lafayette,
Oreg; one brother, Vernon Walters of Ridge Manor, Florida; 14
grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Howard Walters, Mark Walters, Craig Walters,
Rodney Walters, Jr., Chris Walters and Kevin Walters.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
7 March 2001
CLYDE FLOYD WARD, SR.
Clyde Floyd Ward, Sr., 60, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, March 4,
2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a carpenter and a veteran of the U.S.
Navy.
No services were held. Burial was at Salem Cemetery at Eagle Mills,
AR following cremation under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of
Greenwood, AR.
He is survived by three daughters, Annette Constantino of Fresno,
CA, Alisha Rousseau of Waldron, AR and Denise Ansel of Fresno, CA; three
sons, Clyde Ward, Jr. of Greenwood, AR, Dennis Ward of Huntington, AR and
David Ward of Clovis, CA; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
23 January 2008
DARREL LEE WARD
Darrel Lee Ward of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 15, in the Mena Regional Health System. He was born
August 19, 1935 in Y City, Arkansas. His age being 72 years, 4 months and 27 days. Mr. Ward was the son of the late
James Hester Ward and the late Martha Dona Ward. He was united in marriage to Clarene Wiles on May 7, 1955 in
Mena, Arkansas. He was an electrician, as well as air conditioner and refrigeration repair. He was a veteran
serving with the Air Force. Served on the Mena City Council for 8 years, and was a member of the Southside Church
of God. Survivors are his wife, Clarene Ward of Mena, Arkansas; sister, Patsy Wright of Y City, Arkansas; two
special great nephews, Nicolas and Macah Cannon; brothers and sisters-in-law and spouses, Ralph and Betty White,
Cora Ann and Larry Bolton, Erma Jean Parker, Geneva Wiles; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his parents, son, James Keith Ward, sister, Lathel Saddon. Funeral services was held at 2:00 pm Friday, January
18, in the Southside Church of God, with Bro. Kenny Posey officiating. Interment was in the Pinecrest Memorial Park
under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena. Pallbearers were Brooks Barron, Jim Harner, Floyd Streeter,
Bernie Mize, Jerry Montgomery and Phil Wolfenbargar.
Scott County Times
9 January 2002
FLOYD WARD
Mr. Floyd "Skinny Daddy" Richard Ward of Mena, Arkansas passed
away Thursday, December 27, 2001 at his home. He was born May 13, 1931
in Boles, Arkansas. His age being 70 years, 7 months and 14 days.
Mr. Ward was the son of the late William Carroll Ward and the
late Josie Hensley Ward. He was united in marriage to Betty Weatherby
on June 24, 1955 in Talihina, Oklahoma. He lived in Mena most of his
life and was disabled.
He is survived by his wife Betty of Mena; five sons, Mike, Gary,
Jason, Johnny K. "Duke" and Brian all of Mena; two daughters, Karen Ward
of Mena and Ellen Thacker of Countyline, Oklahoma; five brothers, Johnny
Ray, Jerrell, Marvin and Joe Bill all of Waldron and George of Mena; two
sisters, Juanita Maxwell of Waldron and Kathy White of Parks; 12 grand-
children and 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday, December 31 in the
Hall Memorial Chapel with Bro. David McCord officiating. Interment was
at the Rocky Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Service.
The Waldron News
5 October 2005
FRANCIS "TANK" WARD
Francis "Tank" Ward, 91, of Boles, Arkansas died Wednesday, September 28, 2005 in the Waldron
Nursing Center. He was retired from the AHTD at the age of 65. He was also a self-employed welder
at his home for many years until about two years before his death. He loved to fish, turkey hunt,
deer hunt and was an avid fiddle player, more so in his younger years. He was also a very good yodeler.
If you closed your eyes, you might think you were hearin' the ole Blue Yodeler himself, Mr. Jimmy
Rodgers. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Marie "Boren" Ward of the home; one daughter,
Ella Beth Watkins of Waldron, AR; two grandchildren, Keith Watkins and his wife Mandy of Cabot, AR and
Kandis Hunsucker of Waldron, AR; four great-grandchildren, Heather Hunsucker of Fayetteville, AR, Heath
Hunsucker and his wife Mandy of Waldron, AR, Joshua Watkins of Cabot, AR and Whitney Watkins of Cabot,
AR; and one great-great grandchild, Carson Hunsucker of Waldron, AR. He was preceded in death by one
daughter, Frances Louise Ward, one son, James Marion Ward, and one son-in-law, Donald Lee Watkins of
Waldron. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel
with Rev. Mike Shaddon and Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Interment was at Chant Cemetery at Y-City,
AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Joe Bill Ward, Grady Mack
Rose, Kevin Wright, Troy House, Ronnie Bruton, Basil Bruton, Gary Lynn Shaddon and
Bill Slagle.
The Waldron News
9 April 2003
GEORGE ALLEN WARD
George Allen Ward, age 32, of Mena, passed away Friday, March 28, 2003 at
Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith.
George Allen was born May 6, 1870 in Mena, Arkansas to Brenda Reed and the
late George F. Ward. He was a construction worker, a loving son, father and
brother. He was very loved and will be missed by many.
Survivors include his wife, Missy Ward of Booneville, AR; daughters, Brittany
and Aleighsha Ward of Booneville, AR; his mother, Brenda Reed of Arkoma, OK;
two sisters, Lisa Dunigan of Mena, AR and Sally Ward of Mena, AR; one nephew,
Cody Dunigan of Mena, AR; his grandmother, Lida Ruth Jones in Waldron Nursing
Home in Waldron, AR; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father George F. Ward of Mena and his
grandparents, Carrell and Josie Ward of Boles, AR.
Graveside services were on Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Chant
Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas under the direciton of the Beasley-Wood Funeral
Home in Mena.
Honorary pallbearers were Duke Ward, Ken Ward, Chad Pyle, Dougie White, Dal
White, Daniel White, Danny Sanchez, Gerald Aleshire, Brandon Meadors, Paul
Prebus, David Jones, David Buffington, Jim Brook, Rick Walls, Dale Lee
Harmon and Duane Scroggin. Online guest book at 222.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
Scott County Times
13 March 2002
GEORGE WARD
George F. Ward, age 60, of Mena passed away Monday, March 11, 2002
in his home.
He was born July 14, 1941 in Cedar Creek, Arkansas to the late
Carrell Ward and the late Josie Hensley Ward. Mr. Ward served in the
U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a well-known construction worker
and businessman, recently retired due to health reasons. He was a Jehovah's
Witness and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mena. He
will be loved and remembered by his friends and family.
He is survived by one son, Allen Ward of Booneville; two daughters,
Lisa Dunigan of Mena and Sally Ward of Fort Smith; four brothers, Johnie,
Jerrell, Marvin and Joe Bill all of Waldron; two sisters, Juanita Maxwell
of Waldron and Kathy White of Parks; three grandchildren, Cody Dunigan of
Mena, Alisha Ward and Brittany Ward both of Booneville; several nieces and
nephews, several great nieces and great nephews and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrell and Josie Ward and
by his brother, Floyd Ward.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 2 pm at the
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mena with Bill Bates officiating.
Interment will follow in the Chant Cemetery in Y-City under the direction
of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena.
Pallbearers will be George Allen Ward, Dougie White, Dal White,
Daniel White, Joe Bill Ward, Steven Taylor, Duke Ward and Grundy Wimberly.
Honorary pallbearers will be Johnie Ward, Jerrell Ward, Marvin Ward, Mark
Bates, Charles Maxwell, Doug White, Curtis Lane, J.L. "Burrhead" Miner,
Philip Smith, Samy Bissell and Carl "Quilli" Jameson.
Scott County Times
27 March 2002
GLADYS WARD
Gladys Marie Ward went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2002. She
always had a smile on her face and a postivie attitude. She will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Waldron Ward and her sister-in-
law, Ruthanne Harrison. She is survived by her brothers, William Harrison,
Robert and Alice Harrison; one son, Waldron Dean and daughter-in-law,
Alexandra Dean; her grandkids, Monica, James, April, Crystal, Vanessa,
Desirie and Ana Dean; her great grandkids, Malachi and Alaura Larson.
A private memorial service was held March 22, 2002 at the Scott County
Senior Citizens Center, at 11:00 a.m.
Scott County Times
28 September 2005
JERRELL WARD
Jerrell E. Ward, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas died September 25 of 2005 at St. Edwards Hospital in
Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jerrell was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jerrell was preceded in death by
his parents Carrell and Josie Ward, two brothers, Floyd and George F. Ward, and one nephew George
Allen Ward. Jerrell is survived by one daughter Paula Cook of Greenwood; two sisters and brothers-
in-law Juanita and Charles Maxwell of Waldron, Arkansas and Kathy and Doug White of Parks, Arkansas;
three brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnie and Marion Ward of Waldron, Arkansas, Marvin and Diann
Ward of Waldron, Arkansas and Joe Bill Ward of Mena, Arkansas. Jerrell has twenty-two nieces and
nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. They all loved and adored him greatly. Jerrell as a
Jehovah's Witness believed if he had to go to sleep in death that he would wake up in the resurrection
soon. Friends and family will long remember him for his caring and generous spirit and will have
fond memories of him playing that fiddle he loved so much. Funeral will be held at the Kingdom Hall
of Jehovah's Witnesses on Wednesday, September 28 of 2005 at 3:00 pm.
The Waldron News
15 September 2004
LENORA SHOOK SUITS WARD
Lenora Shook Suits Ward, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away September 5, 2004 in Waldron, Arkansas. She
was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. September
9, 2004 at the United Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron with burial in Carolan Cemetery near Booneville,
under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Ward of the home; one
daughter, Helen Hurley of Mena, AR; grandsons, Mike Green and his wife Walda of Booneville, AR and Jerry
Green of Muldrow, AR; her granddaughter, Sharon Pack and her husband Bob of Mena, AR. Pallbearers were Jim
Shook, Jerry Green, Bob Pack, Josh Pack, Jack Sims, Robert Van Horn, Mike Green and Matt
Glover.
The Waldron News
2 April 2003
THURL WARD
Thurl Ward, 93, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at
Sparks Regional Medical Center. He was born April 8, 1909 in Carland,
Arkansas, the son of John and Estella Ward.
A long-time resident of Mansfield, he was a retired cattleman and former
co-owner of Mansfield Hardware. He served on the Poteau River District
Soil Conservation Board from 1961 to 1987.
He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church No. 2 where he served as a Deacon for 50 years.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth; a son, John, of Greenwood,
AR; a brother, Seaman, of Bakersfield, CA; three grandchildren, John
Daxton of Greenwood, Captain Courtney Finkbeiner of Colorado Springs,
CO, SSgt. Blair Ward of Camp Pendleton, CA and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was at 10:30 am Saturday, March 29 at Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church No. 2 with interment at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Cemetery in
Abbott under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Pallbearers were Elmer Quick, Vanis Sigman, Jack Livingston, Butch
Butcher, Eddie Ward and Donnie Ward.
The Waldron News
19 September 2007
TYRESSA MARIE WARD
Tyressa Marie Boren Ward, 90, of Boles, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in a Waldron, Arkansas
hospital at the age of 90 years and 16 days. For the past four years, she had been a resident in the Waldron
Nursing Center. She was born August 26, 1917 in Wolfe City, Texas. Marie was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by one daughter, Ella Beth Watkins of Waldron, AR; two grandchildren, Keith and wife Mandy Watkins
of Cabot, AR and Kandis Hunsucker of Waldron, AR; four great-grandchildren, Joshua Watkins of Cabot, AR and Whitney
Watkins of Cabot, AR, Heather Hunsucker of Fayetteville, AR, Heath Hunsucker of Waldron, AR; one great-great
grandchild, Carson Hunsucker of Waldron, AR; one sister, Faye McKaughan of Sacramento, CA. Marie was preceded in
death by her husband of 72 years, Francis (Tank) Ward, one daughter, Frances Louise Ward and one son, James Marion
Ward both of Boles and one son-in-law, Donald Lee Watkins of Waldron, AR. Also her parents, Benjamin Walter and
Ida Gregston Boren of Mena, AR, one sister, Joyce Asher of Lincoln, AR, three brothers, Walter Francis of Texas,
Charles Edward Boren and Andrew Elmo Boren, both of Y-City, AR. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September
15, 2007 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Chant Cemetery in Y-City, AR with Rev. Mike Shaddon
and Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Services were under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Pallbearers were
Grady Mack Rose, Billy Joe Slagle, Larry Boren, Wayne Boren, Gary Lynn Shaddon, Joel Asher, Jr. and Joe Bill Ward.
The Waldron News
27 August 2008
VIRGINIA WARD
Virginia Ward, 84, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 in a Waldron hospital. She was born
March 31, 1924, known as "Sis" to family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvel and son Larry.
She is survived by one sister Nellie Faria of Waldron, AR; three brothers, John Smith of Waldron, Max Smith and wife
Louanna of Waldron, Millard Smith and wife Delta of Booneville, AR, daughter-in-law Pam Ward of Fort Smith, AR;
granddaughter Kayce Peters and husband Harold of Fort Smith, AR; great-grandsons Justin and Joshua Peters of Fort
Smith, AR; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was 2:00 pm Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Freedom Baptist
Church with interment at the Freedom Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Smith, Jackie Smith, Steve Farie, Greg
Smith, Jerry Goff and Terry Goff. Honorary pallbearers were Matt Smith, Ernie Goff, Ronnie Goff,Stephen Smith,
Danny Goff and Rick Smith.
Scott County Times
7 August 2002
A.A. WARE
Abbott--Funeral services for A.A. Ware, 92, of Abbott were
held Monday, August 5, 2002 at 10 am at Martin Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial followed at Carolan Cemetery in Booneville under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Mr. Ware died Friday, August 2, 2002 at his home. He was
a farmer and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by
his wives, Lillian Ware and Della Ware; a son, Allen Ware; two
grandsons and a granddaughter.
Survivors include five daughters, Thelma Little of Abbott,
Jean Moore of Ione, Darlene Bates of Newalla, Oklahoma, Alma
Thomas of Sims and Faye Pickens of Sims; two sons, D.W. Ware
and Ray Ware both of Abbott; two brothers, Alton Ware of Oregon
and A.L. Ware of Perryville; twenty-two grandchildren; forty-three
great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Bruce Brotherton, David Hammons, Jeffery
Thomas, John Allen Ware, Randy Scoma and Jeremy Watson.
Scott County Times
11 June 2003
ALMA WARMATH
Alma Anita Warmath, 75, of Waldron died June 7, 2003 in her home. She was a
nurse and of the Presbyterian faith. She attended Waldron First Baptist
Church and was a member of the Rockett's Club.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron.
She is survived by one daughter, Paige Bethel of Waldron; two sons, Gary
Warmath of Anchorage, Alaska and Marris Warmath of Phoenix, Arizona; three
sisters, Demetra Gummeshire of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Suzie Goldsmith
of Mt. Home, Arkansas and Olie Weeks of Piggott, Arkansas; 6 grandchildren;
7 great-grandchildren and one cousin, Lois Gilbert of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Paul Newborn, Bill Black, Rick Jeffery, Bill Bethel,
Kenny Johnston and J.C. Cash.
The Waldron News
1 July 2009
BRADLEY WARREN
Bradley Warren, age 73, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Waldron.
Bradley was born February 10, 1936 in Black Springs, Arkansas. He graduated from the University
of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1960 with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture and received his
Masters degree in 1963. After graduation from college, Bradley went to work for the Cooperative
Extension Service. He came to Scott County on November 5, 1973 as the County Extension Agent.
Bradley has been a member of, or advisor to a number of organizations including the Waldron
Lions Club, Waldron Chamber of Commerce, The Farm Bureau Board of Directors, The Scott County
Regional Water District Board, 4-H Groups, Search and Rescue, Scott County Fair Board and Antique
Tractor Club. Bradley's funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 26th at the Heritage Funeral
Home Chapel with Keith Holleman officiating with interment in the Black Springs Cemetery in Black
Springs, Arkansas under the direction of the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
He is survived by two close friends Connie Maxell of Waldron, Arkansas and Billy Moore of Huntington,
Arkansas.
Scott County Times
7 April 2004
THOMAS WARREN
Thomas Austin Warren, 67, of Mansfield, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 31, 2004 in Fort
Smith. He was a retired welder, a Baptist, a Viet Nam veteran. He was preceded in death
by three sons, Ronnie Warren, Billy Warren and Thomas Ray Warren. Graveside services were
held at 3:00 pm Saturday, April 3, 2004 with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. He was survived
by four daughters, Vicki Peterson of Greenwood, Kathy Grayson of Huntington, Ellen Jones of
Huntington and Misti Vargus of Sulphur Springs, Texas; one son, Douglas Boyd of Huntington;
two brothers, Lane Warren of New Castle, Kentucky and Merle Rodgers of Parker, Arizona;
twenty-one grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Jason Sheldon, Trey
Langford, Johnny Turner, Andy Taylor, Ronnie Roberts and Jim Hoffman.
The Waldron News
12 October 2011
ALTON EUGENE WATKINS
Alton Eugene Watkins, formerly of Weed, CA, passed away on September 22, 2011 at Nevada City, CA. He was 82 years
old. Graveside services will be held at the Winema Cemetery in Weed, CA on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
Alton was born on June 15, 1929 at Harvey, AR to Vernon Watkins and Nannie McCafferty Watkins. He served in the
United States Army during the Korean War and was recipient of the Bronze Star. Mr. Watkins is survived by his
daughter, Sharon DiLorenzo of Nevada City, CA; son, Graig Watkins of Grass Valley, CA; two grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. Alton is preceded in death by his wife Emma Watkins. Memorial contributions may be sent to the
Disabled American Veterans and the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements are in the care of Chapel of the Angels
Mortuary in Grass Valley.
The Waldron News
9 January 2008
EMMA LOU COLE WATKINS
Emma Lou Cole Watkins, 77, of Nevada City, California, formerly of Weed, California and Parks, Arkansas, passed
from this life on December 31, 2007 at a Marysville, California hospital. She is survived by her husband of 56
years, Alton Eugene Watkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon K. and Raymond DiLorenzo of Nevada City,
California; one son, Craig D. Watkins of Grass Valley, California; one grandson, Joshua J. Trumbo of Nevada
City, Californa; one great-grandson, Britain A. Trumbo of Nevada City, California; and one brother, Johnny K.
Cole of Van Buren, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady L. and Oma M. Cole, one brother,
Lonzo L. Cole, and two sisters, Opal M. Cole Nelson and Joyce F. Cole VanDeWiele Vaught. A memorial service in
Weed, California is pending at this time.
The Waldron News
9 February 2011
FLOYD WATKINS
Floyd Watkins, 83, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 in his home. He served in the
Army and Navy where he fought in the Korean War. Floyd worked for the Waldron Furniture Factory where he retired
after 35 years. After retiring he became a cattle farmer and would go to the Waldron sale barn every chance he had.
He loved the outdoors where he would deer hunt, and take care of his prized cattle. Above all Floyd loved his
family and giving children a dollar just to see the joy on their faces. Floyd is survived by his wife of 57 years
Martha Watkins of the home; son Mark Watkins of Waldron; daughter Terri Jones and husband Donald of Waldron; three
grandchildren, Evan Watkins, Kristy Young and husband Matt, and Kelli McCurry and husband Josh all of Waldron;
and two great-grandchildren, Ashton and Logan Young. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Ida Watkins,
and two brothers, Therman and Houston Watkins. Funeral services were at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 at
the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron, Arkansas. Visitation was Friday, February 4, 2011 from 6:00 pm thru 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were John Evans, Wayne Langley, Glen Dale Sparks, Fritz Morales, Sam Giddens and Scott Clemens. Honorary
pallbearers were Ronnie Bruton, Clyde Audas, Bird Vines, Harold Standridge, Gary Bell and Valton Holleman.
Scott County Times
19 May 2004
GENEVA WATKINS
Geneva Watkins, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 11, 2004 in a Waldron nursing home. She was
retired from the Waldron Furniture Factory. She was preceded in death by her husband Thurman Watkins
and grandson Chad Watkins. Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Thursday, May 13, 2004 at the Waldron
Church of the Nazarene with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter and husband Deloras and Larry
Horn of Waldron, Arkansas; two sons, Charles and wife Janice of Waldron and Ronald Watkins of Waldron;
five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Brian Horn, Thurman Watkins, Wayne
Watkins, John Davis, Larry Brown and Bennie Newberry.
The Waldron News
17 August 2011
LJ WATKINS
LJ Watkins, 70, of Mena, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, August 14, 2011 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas hospital.
LJ was born August 13, 1941 in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Belton and Nannie (Hickerson) Watkins. He was a Certified
Public Accountant in Mena, Arkansas and Waldron for many years. He was an avid horseman and farmer. LJ is survived by
his wife Sue of Mena, Arkansas; one son Wyatt Watkins and wife Deborah of Tonitown, Arkansas; one daughter Laura
Watkins of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one grandson Ty Hale, one granddaughter Hannah Watkins, two step-sons Russell
Broomfield of Waldron, Arkansas and Roger Broomfield of Fort Smith, Arkansas, three step-grandsons, Jason Broomfield,
Matthew Broomfield & Alec Broomfield and step great grandchildren Kylie & Jacob Broomfield. LJ's funeral service will
be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at the Boles Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating.
Interment will follow the funeral service in the Buffalo Cemetery near Boles, Arkansas. Arrangements are being
entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. LJ's pallbearers were Mike
Wright, Doug Sims, Paul Atchley, Matthew Broomfield, Jason Broomfield and Blake Wright. LJ's visitation was held
from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas where
the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Waldron News
6 May 1998
LEONARD JOE (L.J.) WATKINS
Leonard Joe (L.J.)Watkins, 53, of Waldron, died Saturday, May 2,
1998 near Mansfield. He was a truck driver for Tyson Foods, member of Haw
Creek Baptist Church, and an army veteran.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Tracy, and mother, Annie.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; one son and daughter-in-law:
Randell and Tracey Watkins, of Waldron; his father, Clarence Watkins, of
Heavener, Oklahoma; two sisters: Gladys Cryer, of Tipton, Oklahoma and
Norma Jean Elmore, of Fredrick, Oklahoma; one brother, Edward Watkins, of
Heavener, Oklahoma; three grandchildren: Kyle, Kenny and Kristopher.
Pallbearers were Larry Taft, Joey Lee, Paul Soloman, Bruce Keener,
Leaman Piles and Jack Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Roger Ehlen, Dale
Suttles and Paul Osborne. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
29 August 2007
LINDEN WATKINS
Linden Watkins, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 at his home. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007 at the Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with interment at the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived
by his wife of 48 years, Wanda Watkins; three daughters, Denise wright and husband Mike of Waldron, AR, Denan
Cagle and husband Gaylon of Mountainburg, AR, and Donna Roberts and husband Eric of Springdale, AR; one son,
Randy Watkins and wife Vicki of Waldron, AR; eight grandchildren; one brother, L.J. Watkins and wife Sue of
Mena, AR; one sister-in-law, Elabeth Watkins of Waldron, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belton
and Nannie Watkins, four brothers, Gordon Watkins, Oval Watkins, Eldon Watkins and Don Watkins. Visitation will
be Wednesday, August 29, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
23 October 2002
OVAL D. WATKINS
Waldron--Funeral services for Oval D. Watkins, 79, of
Barling, Arkansas were held on Friday, October 18, 2002 at 2:00
pm at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Duncan
Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
Mr. Watkins died Tuesday October 15, 2002 in a Ft. Smith
hospital. He was a retired supervisor for Forsgren Inc. He was an
Air Force veteran of WWII and a member of Haven Heights Baptist
Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Watkins and
daughter Pat Webb.
Survivors include one daughter, Lynda Cowan of Van Buren,
Arkansas; two brothers, Linden Watkins of Waldron and L.J. Watkins
of Mena; five grandchildren, Lyle Lorenson of Greenwood, Liz Persall
of Spiro, Oklahoma, Cindy Brown of Springdale, Arkansas, Chad Keener
of Charleston, Arkansas, and Jacey Little of Van Buren, Arkansas;
five great grandchildren, Luke Lorenson of Greenwood, Sara Brown of
Springdale, Logan, Ryan and Mason Keener all of Charleston.
Pallbearers were Chad Keener, Lyle Lorenson, Ronnie
Keener, Luke Lorenson, Buster Brown and Leon Lorenson.
The Waldron News
14 December 2005
ZACHERY HEATH WATKINS
zachery Heath Watkins, age 23, of Conway, formerly of Cave City, died Saturday, December 3, 2005 at North
Little Rock. He was born August 12, 1982 at Batesville, Arkansas to Boyce and Becky (Marlin) Watkins, a
student at UCA and a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his mother, Becky
(Marlin) Goodwin and his paternal grandfather Kermit Watkins. Survivors include one son, Hunter Watkins of
Conway; fiancee Lily Brooks of Conway; his father and stepmother, Boyce and Yvonne Watkins of Waldron;
stepfather Johnny Goodwin of Ash Flat; one sister and brother-in-law, Kandus (Kandy) and Jamie Chandler of
Greenbrier; one step brother, Jared Carlton of Prim; one step sister, Julie Carlton of Fayetteville;
paternal grandmother Rhodella Watkins of Poughkeepsie; maternal grandparents Mordecai and Joy Marlin of
Cave City, one nephew Kade Chandler and one niece Grace Chandler, both of Greenbrier and a host of relatives
and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel
in Cave City with Troy Henley officiating. Burial followed in the Powells Chapel Cemetery located at
Poughkeepsie with arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Pallbearers were Dustin Westmoreland,
Seth Westmoreland, Derek Marlin, Colten Marlin, Jeremiah Woehl and Justin Mondoza. Honorary pallbearer was
Jamie Chandler.
The Waldron News
3 June 2009
RICK LYNN WATSON
Feb. 12, 1959 - May 28, 2009
Rick Lynn Watson, 50, went to be with our Lord on May 28, 2009. He was born in Mena, Arkansas on February 12,
1959. Rick had just moved back to Waldron after living in Bastrop, Louisiana for 25 years where he was an
electrical technician for International Paper Company. Early in life he loved baseball and pitched for the
Waldron Bulldogs and Carl Albert Community College. He later graduated from Okmulgee Technical School in
1984. Rick was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Bastrop, Louisiana and enjoyed spending his vacation helping
with vacation bible school. He loved deepsea fishing and cooking Cajun food. Rick was known for his wonderful
personality, big heart, loving his family, and having lots of friends. He is survived by the light of his life,
his daughter Taylor Lynne Watson of Bastrop, Louisiana, and her sisters Morgan and Madison McGuire, his parents
Billy and Nadine Watson of Waldron, two brothers, Marty Watson and wife Ceriln of Kansas City, MO., Raymon and
wife Frankie of Waldron, two sisters Toni Dozier and husband Allen of Waldron, Tina Johnson and husband Robert
of Bella Vista, 6 nieces, 10 nephews, 4 great nieces, 1 great nephew and his best friends since Junior High,
Dave Parker. Rick's funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30th at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home
Chapel with Bro. Larry Free and Rick's father Billy Watson officiating with interment in the Cedar Creek
Cemetery under the direction of the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Rick's pallbearers
will be Dave Parker, Robert Johnson, Allen Dozier, Mark Watson, Tyler Johnson, Daniel Watson, Mike Hogan and
Keith Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick's good friends Steve McGuire and Tony Parsons.
The Waldron News
26 December 2001
DORIS A. WATTS
Doris A. Watts, 67, of East Peoria, Illinois died Tuesday, December
18, 2001 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born January
18, 1934 to Argus T. Taff and Emily F. Gimlin Taff in Scott County,
Arkansas. She married Raymond M. Watts on August 7, 1950 in Scott County,
Arkansas.
Doris was a Camp Ranger at Kickapoo Council Girl Scout Camp
Tapawingo, a member of First Baptist Church of East Peoria, leader of
Girl Scouts for 25 years, and a member of Whirl-a-way Square Dance Club of
Mortor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond on July 7, 1988
in Scott County, AR. She was also preceded in death by her parents,
grandparents, one brother and two sisters.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. &
Mary Watts of Yates City, IL; one daughter and son-in-law, LaVonna L. &
Greg Sams of East Peoria, IL; four grandchildren; one great grandchild;
onebrother, Larry Taff of Waldron, AR; one sister-in-law, Hazel Taff; one
brother-in-law, Dimon Sparks of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Marcine Newberry
and Louise Holt both of Waldron, AR.
Memorial service was at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 at Faith
United Presbyterian Church, 107 West Bishop, Yates City, IL. The service
was officiated by Rev. Mary Babcock. Cremation rites were accorded.
In lieu of flowers by family's request memorial contributions may
be made to American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or
Girl Scouts Kickapoo Council.
Scott County Times
1 November 2000
IDA MAY WATTS
Ida May Watts, age 94, of Mena, formerly of Black Fork, passed
Wednesday, October 25, 2000 in the Mena Manor Nursing Center.
She was born August 30, 1906 in Black Fork, Arkansas to the
late Greenberry Davis and the late Nancy Jane Clark Davis. October 4,
1925, she was united in marriage to Squire Robert Watts in Beauchamp,
Arkansas. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Black
Fork. She was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
She is survived by her sons Garland and his wife Patsy Watts
of Black Fork, Arkansas, Donald and his wife Linda Watts of Rosboro,
Arkansas; two daughters, Hattie Thomas of Waldron, Arkansas, Thelma and
her husband James Hearn of Glenwood, Arkansas; one sister, Dorothy
Burns of Fort Worth, Texas; 37 grandchildren; numerous great and great
great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Squire
Rober Watts, sons Eugene Watts, Leonard Watts and Ralph Watts, 4
brothers and 2 sisters.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, October 28, 2000 at
2 pm in the Piney Cemetery in Black Fork. Arrangements are under the
direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
The Waldron News
11 January 2012
JAMES ROBERT "BOOBIE" WATTS
James Robert "Boobie" Watts, 56, of Blackfork, Arkansas passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at his home.
James is survived by his mother Hattie Thomas of Parks, Arkansas; two brothers, Leo and Theo Thomas both of
Blackfork, Arkansas; one sister Edna Angel of Booneville, Arkansas; one aunt Thelma Hearn of Mena, Arkansas and
two uncles, Garland Watts of Blackfork, Arkansas and Donald Watts of Roseboro, Arkansas. Graveside services were
held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2012 at the Piney Cemetery near Blackfork, Arkansas with interment to
follow under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Visitation was held on Monday, January
2, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Chris Thomas, Travis Thomas, Joseph
Angel, Keith Haggard, Darrell French and Dean Heath.
The Waldron News
20 June 2001
JODIE LYNN WATTS
Jodie Lynn Watts, 61, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died Saturday, June 16,
2001 in her home. She was a security officer for Burn's International and
a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church.
Funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2001 at Putnam
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, AR
under the direction of Putnam Funeral Home of Fort Smith, AR.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Adair of Fort Smith, AR and
Angel Dawn Huber of Killeen, TX; one sister, Audrey Kuhn of Millbrook, AL;
three brothers, Loyal Watts of Eustis, FL; Truel Watts of Millbrook, AL
and Duane Watts of Waldron, AR; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Danny Kinney, Robert Benton, Delbert King, Gary Jones,
Joey Page, Nathan Huber, Richard McGuire and Captain Jerry Snook.
Scott County Times
2 August 2000
LEONARD WATTS
Leonard Watts, 72, of Mena died Tuesday, July 25, 2000 in Mena. He was born March 7, 1928 in
Scott County, Arkansas to the late Bob Watts and Ida May Davis Watts. He was a logger by
profession and of the Pentecostal faith. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 29, 2000
at 2 pm at the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Pastor Perry Heart officiating. Burial followed in the
Piney Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. He is survived by his children,
Barbara Kay Venable, Roger Watts, Jerry Watts, David Watts, Preston Watts, Robert Watts,
Christine Magness, Maedean Roark all of Mena and Jayme Underwood of Heavener, Oklahoma; his
mother, Ida May Watts of Mena; his siblings, Hattie Thomas of Waldron, Garland Watts of Black
Fork, Donald Watts of Rosboro, Arkansas and Thelma Hearn of Glenwood, Arkansas; 19 grand-
children and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, his son Albert
Dale Watts, brothers Eugene Watts and Ralph Watts.
The Waldron News
10 February 1999
LORENE WATTS
Lorene Watts, 76, of Waldron died Feb. 4 in a local hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Winfield Baptist Church.
Funeral service was from 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Winfield
Baptist Church with burial at Oliver Cemetery near Waldron under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Survivors include four daughters, Janice Ehlen of Tyler,
Texas, Shirley Watkins of Waldron, Phyllis Suttles of Waldron,
JoAnn Osborn of Booneville; two sisters, Katherine Billings of
Waldron, Irene Graham of Waldron; 7 grandchildren; 11 great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Nelson, Gerald Essman, Bryan Kopf,
Bill Sanders, Jimmy Stinson and Bradley Warren.
Viewing was from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 5 and 9 a.m. to noon
Feb. 6.
Honorary pallbearers were James Kopf, Rainey Ridenhour and
Earl Craig.
Scott County Times
15 January 2003
MILLIE WATTS
Millie Jane Watts, 94, of Stephensville, Virginia
died January 10, 2003, Friday in Front Royal, Virginia.
She was a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church and a
homemaker.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 am Monday,
January 13, 2003 at Pilot Prairie Cemetery under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by one daughter, Naoma Kelley of
Stephensville, Virginia; three grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren.
The Waldron News
4 August 1999
RALPH WATTS
Ralph Watts, 69, of Heavener, Oklahoma died on Wednesday, July 28,
1999 in Muskogee, OK. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of American
Legion and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Graveside service was
held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 1999 at Piney Cemetery in Waldron,
AR with burial following, which was under the direction of Dowden Funeral
Home of Heavener, OK.
He is survived by five daughters, Joyce Myers of Howe, OK, Ramona
Woodral of Forrester, OK, Nancy Oliver of Heavener, OK, Loretta Ross of
Wilburton, OK and Teresa Watts of Oklahoma City, OK; four sons, Donald,
C.J., R.J., and Henry all of Heavener, OK; his mother, Ida Mae Watts of
Mena, AR, two sisters, Hattie Thomas of Waldron, AR and Thelma Hearn of
Glenwood, AR; three brothers, Leonard of Mena, AR, Garland of Blackfork,
AR and Donald of Rosboro, AR; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
21 February 2001
RICHARD WEATHERLY
Richard Lavern Weatherly, 68, of Boles, Arkansas died Thursday, February
15, 2001 in a Waldron hospital. He was a farmer for Tyson Foods, a retired
truck driver and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, one sister and three grandsons.
Funeral services were held at 4:30 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2001
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Grove Hill Memorial Park
in Dallas, Texas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda
and Joey Baker of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Deidre and Leonard Ridenhour and
Margaret and Chris Glenn all of Boles; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard
and Linda Weatherly of Boles and Jack Williams of Waldron; one brother, Johnny
Don Weatherly of Quinlan, Texas; 15 grandchildren, Tracy Williams, Misti Vaughn,
Sissy Cox, Crystal Henry, Douglas Mays, Craig Vaughn, Cassie Baker, Wade
Ridenhour, Leann Morgan, Jack Williams, Jr., Michael Williams, Joseph Williams,
Lisa Bailey, Beth Rhoads, Mitch Ridenhour; 6 great-grandchildren, Austin Vaughn,
Trey Williams, Tiffany Pierce, Tyler Henry, Michael Henry and Dustin Mays.
Pallbearers were grandsons.
The Waldron News
5 April 2000
KAREN SUE WEAVER
Karen Sue Weaver, 59, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 29, 2000 in her home.
She was a secretary for Unical/Tasco Oil Company and attended Haw Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2000 at Haw Creek Baptist Church
with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Arkansas under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Lynn Ridenhour of
Waldron, AR; two sons, Dwayne Kelch of Alaska and Richard Kelch of Oregon; her mother,
Margaret Grace of Chico, CA; one sister, Janice Cault of Yuba City, CA; one brother,
Jerry Hayes of Oroville, CA; four grandchildren. Pallbearers Dwayne Kelch, Richard Kelch,
Fred Ridenhour, Shawn Ridenhour.
The Waldron News
29 August 2007
LEE EDWARD WEBB
Lee Edward Webb, 91, of Van Buren, Arkansas died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 in a Little Rock hospital. He
was a member of the Van Buren First Baptist Church, a retired truck driver and bus driver for the Van Buren
Schools. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2007 at Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, AR
with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by four nieces, three nephews and their families and a host of good friends. Pallbearers were
Bill Dodson, Jack Hunley, Don LaRue, Bill Alexander, Dan Deffenbaugh and Ron Selby. Honorary pallbearers were
Mike Hurst Sunday School Class.
The Waldron News
8 August 2007
LLOYDE IMOGENE BEAM WEBB
Lloyde Imogene Beam Webb, 87, of Van Buren, Arkansas passed away Friday, August 3, 2007 in Benton, Arkansas. She
was retired from Bethany Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, a member of the Van Buren First Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at the Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren,
Arkansas with interment in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home. She is survived by her husband, Lee Webb of Van Buren, Arkansas; five nieces, six nephews and their
families. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Eva Beam; two brothers, Lewis Beam and George
Marlow Beam, Jr. Pallbearers will be Ron Selby, Hill Alexander, Don LaRue, Bill Dotson, Dan Deffenbaugh, and
Mike Hurst. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Hunley, Mike Hurst and the Men's Sunday School Class. Visitation
will be Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to the funeral hour at Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren,
Arkansas.
Scott County Times
10 October 2001
PAT WEBB
Pat Webb of Fort Smith passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2001 in
her home. Mrs. Webb was retired from Rheem, a member of Harvest Time
Tabernacle, a volunteer at the Miller Branch Public Library and a loving
mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna
Watkins.
Pat is survived by two daughters, Lizabeth Persal and her husband,
Marty of Spiro, Oklahoma, Cindy Brown and her husband, Buster of Fort
Smith, one son, Lyle Lorenson of Greenwood. Also surviving are her
father, Oval Watkins of Fort Smith and one sister, Lynn Cowan of Van
Buren, two grandchildren, Luke Lorenson and Sara Brown.
Funeral services were at 10:00 am Friday, October 5, 2001 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Duncan Cemetery under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
The Waldron News
14 September 2011
CHARLES PEYTON WEBSTER
Charles Peyton Webster, age 74, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in Fort Smith. He was born Feb. 5,
1937 in Keithville, LA. He was a member of Haven Heights Baptist Church and a retired oil field worker. A memorial
and celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Haven Heights Baptist Church in Fort
Smith. Cremains will be buried in Weeks Cemetery at Bates at a later time. Arrangements were under the direction of
Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Memorials may be made to Haven Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, 7701 U.S.
271 S., Fort Smith, AR 72901.
Scott County Times
2 August 2000
MARY WEBSTER
Mary W. Webster, 58, of Waldron passed away Thursday, July 20, 2000 in her home. Mrs. Webster
was a homemaker and a member of the Bates Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 pm
Saturday, July 22, 2000 at the Bates Baptist Church with the Reverend Joe Hayden Hall and
Reverend Danny Staggs officiating. Interment followed at Weeks Cemetery under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Survivors were her husband, Charles; step-children, Frances
Beck of Palm Harbor, Florida, Charles Webster, Jr., of Pineville, Louisiana, Stephanie Sosebee
of Atlanta, Georgia, Stacy Mills of Charlotte, North Carolina and Leslie Troxler of Durham,
North Carolina; her sister, Margaret Northcoll of Waldron; two brothers, Lewis W. Whitson of
Shawnee, Oklahoma and Donald W. Whitson of Pelzer, South Carolina; ten step-grandchildren,
two nieces and six nephews. Pallbearers were Pat Edwards, Terry Rice, Buster Snellgroves,
Larry Huddleston, Gerald Oakes and Kenneth Nevills.
The Waldron News
9 September 1998
MERNIE MARY WEDGE
Mernie Mary Wedge, 89, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, September 1,
1998 in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Mansfield Assembly of God Church.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4 in Mansfield
Assembly of God Church with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Edwards, of Bonanza; two
sons: Junior Wedge, of Hackett and Bobby Wedge, of Paris; five
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 December 2001
LAVADA WELCH
LaVada Welch, 62, of Andrews, Texas passed away Sunday, November 25,
2001 at Hospice House in Odessa.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at
McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiated. Burial was in
Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
LaVada was born October 8, 1939 in Boonsboro, Arkansas. She moved to
Andrews as a young girl and graduated from Andrews High School. She owned
the Main 66 Cafe in Andrews, and later owned and operated the Pat Walker
Salon until she retired in 1987.
She married Clyde Welch on January 19, 1985 in Andrews.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde of Andrews; her parents, Edgar
and Florance Walker of Waldron, Arkansas; two sons, Mike Weis of Andrews
and Matt Weis of Odessa; step-daughter, Linda Davis of Andrews; one
brother, Donald Walker of Gardendale; three sisters, Nada Walker of Snyder,
Jody Brown of Waldron, AR and Sue Stewart of Coleman, AL; and four grandsons.
The Waldron News
18 July 2007
JACK P. WENGERT
Jack P. Wengert, 67, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in a Fort Smith, Arkansas
hospital. He was born June 29, 1940 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Hugo and Magdelena Wengert. He grew up in
North Indiana and attended St. John Lutheran Grade School and Condoria Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne.
He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Forestry and spent the next 30 years as part of the
U.S. Forest Service "Family." He worked in three locations in Idaho, also Thompson Falls, Montana, Dickenson,
North Dakota, Anacoco, Louisana and Waldron, Arkansas. He was a member of the Waldron United Methodist Church,
Scott County Boys and Girls Club, Lions Club and Men's Breakfast. Memorial service was 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
July 14, 2007 at the Waldron United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Emma Jamerson
Wengert; three children, Brent and wife Carol and grandson Kyle, Jeremy, Kellie and two great grandchildren,
Layla and Tyner; Kirk and wife Laurie and grandson Jack; Carol and husband Allen Adams and grandchildren,
Shawn Madewell, Chad Millard, Miora Adams; one sister, Mary Metzger; one brother, Richard Wengert. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Magdelena Wengert, and two granddaughters, Emmalee Alaine Wengert
and Katherine Amelia Wengert. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Waldron United Methodist Church
or the Scott County Boys and Girls Club.
The Waldron News
26 September 2001
KATHERINE A. WENGERT
Katherine Amelia Wengert, infant daughter of Kirk and Laurie Wengert
of Fort Smith, Arkansas died September 20, 2001 in Little Rock. Burial was
September 24, 2001 in Anacoco, Louisiana.
She is survived by her brother, Jack Marfar and numerous relatives;
maternal grandparents are Keith and Debra Carver of Anacoco, LA and Danny
and Wendy Cedars of Anacoco, LA. Paternal grandparentsare Jack and Emma
Wengert of Waldron.
The Waldron News
10 November 1999
RICHARD ANDREW (DICK) WENNBERG
Richard Andrew (Dick) Wennberg, 70, of Mena, Arkansas died
November 6, 1999 at the home of his son in Greenwood, AR. He was born
May 24, 1929 in Anaheim, California, the son of Eric and Helen Wennberg.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, a Korean War
veteran, a building contractor and was retired after twenty years as
the building trades instructor at Rich Mountain Community College in Mena.
He is survived by his bride of twenty three years, Jan of the home;
three sons, Rich Wennberg and his wife Michelle and children, Allison,
Cassandra, Jessica and Justin and grandsons Thomas and Shane, of Phoenix,
Arizona, Reggie Wennberg and his wife Judy of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Ron
Wennberg and children Ashlee and Austin of Greenwood, AR; the mother of
his sons, Spellma Dee Goss Wennberg of Mena; two step-daughters, Phyllis
Kay Gomez and children David Armstrong, Jaimilee, Clara and Felicia Gomez
of Alice, Texas, Susan Logan Parks and husband Nelson and children
McKenzie and Daniel of Mena, AR; his mother and step-father, Helen
and Joe Wennberg of Clear Lake, California and one brother, Don Wennberg
of Clear Lake, California.
Visitation was from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Martin
Funeral Home in Waldron and 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Beasley-
Wood Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November
10, at the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church with interment in Mansfield,
Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
The Waldron News
1 February 2006
INEZ WEST
Poteau--Inez Louise Mathews West, 83, of Poteau died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006 in Oklahoma City. She was a
licensed practical nurse from 1965 to 1998. Graveside service was at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hill Cemetery in
Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. She is survived by two sons, Jerry West
of Denver and Dennis West of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Imogene Stacy of Fort Smith and Atha Sims of Waldron;
five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
16 June 1999
ROBERT (BOB) WEST
Robert (Bob) West, 62, of Mansfield, died Friday, June 11 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired furniture upholsterer.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Lovelace Cemetery in
Witcherville.
Survivors include two daughters, Laura Powell and Susan West,
both of Greenwood; two sisters, Juanita Bailey of Witcherville and
Ellen McAfee of Fort Smith; four grandchildren: Josh, Nicole, Caitlin
and Boyd.
Pallbearers were Carl Powell, Teddy Moore, Todd Meeh, Joshua
Meeh, John Jones, Kent Ridner and Audie Powell.
Honorary pallbearers were Mike Bailey, Gene Bailey and Bob Sallee.
Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
19 March 2003
RALPH "OLLIE" WESTFALL
Ralph "Ollie" Westfall, 76, of Heavener, Oklahoma died Sunday, March 16, 2003
in Fort Smith, AR. He was a lifelong resident of the area, member and Deacon
of the Loving Baptist Church and veteran of WWII.
Funeral service will be at 2;00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Loving Baptist
Church with burial at Loving Cemetery in Heavener, OK under the direction of
Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, OK.
He is survived by his wife, Willa Jean Westfall; three daughters, Sandy Massey
of Heavener, OK, Melinda Sommers and husband Jerry of Bokoshe, OK and Becky
Steelman and husband Robin of Heavener, OK; two sons, Allen Westfall and wife
Karen of Springdale, AR and Joe Westfall and wife Belinda of Poteau, OK; one
sister, Fern Brown of Bridgeport, TX; two brothers, Chester "Bud" Westfall of
Tulsa, OK and Joseph Wayne Westfall of Ulyesses, KS; 11 grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren.
The Waldron News
30 November 2011
DEBORAH D. WHALA
Deborah D. Whala, age 58, of Bluffton passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at her home. She was born September 25,
1953 in Waldron to the late Clifton & Marie Ezell Owens Millard. She was a retired line supervisor at Petit Jean
Poultry and a member of the Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Quince Millard, James
Millard, sisters, Sandy Millard, Patsy Millard, Christine Branham and Odessa Massey; special niece Ragina Frinkle.
Survivors include husband of 33 years Lester Allen "Sam" Whala, son & daughter-in-law Shadrick & Tracey Whala of
Plainview, daughter & son-in-law Melinda "Mindy" & Jason Stephens of Springdale; grandchildren, A.J. Arriaga,
Abbigale Sharp and Vanessa Whala; brother Odis Grimes of Russellville; sisters Melba Jean Riley of Hector, Juanita
Barnett of Waldron and Gail Brown of Fort Smith; father and mother-in-law, Lester and Alice Whala of Bluffton;
special nieces and nephew, Kendra, Millie and Little Skeeter; special family friends, Dr. John and Bonita
Westwood. Graveside Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011 at Bluffton Cemetery with Bro.
Dennis Horn officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR.
The Waldron News
4 February 2004
ARLON R. WHITE
Arlon R. White, 82, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 31, 2004
in a local hospital. Arlon was a retired truck driver for 56 years and a graduate
of Bolas Tech. He was best known by his friends and family as "Boss Man." He was
a wonderful, loving father and the best person you would ever want to know. Funeral
services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
Marlin Douphit officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers
were James A. White, II, Buggar White, Carl Greenwood, Danny Fout, Greg Harrison and
Joshua McClendon. Honorary pallbearers were Double L, Moccasin, Carrot Top and Dirt
Dobber. He is survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Linda White
of Pocola, Larry and Karen White of Fort Smith and Jerry Don and Janice White of Van
Buren; daughter, Vickie Jenson of Fort Smith; sisters, Madge of Kansas City and Faye
of Barstow, CA; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
13 January 2010
CHARLES "RED" WHITE
Charles "Red" White, 56, of Harvey, Arkansas passed from this life Monday, January 4, 2010 in a Waldron,
Arkansas hospital. He was born December 26, 1953 in Belleville, Arkansas to the late Ethel and Elbert
White. He loved to fish and hunt. Charles is survived by his life long mate, Betty Morris of the home;
one daughter, Benita Holt of Waldron, Arkansas; one step-daughter, Amanda Weems of Gravelly, Arkansas;
two sons, Jason and Jeremiah White of Harvey, Arkansas; 9 grandchildren; two sisters, June White of
Poteau, Oklahoma, Lucille Qualls of Poteau, Oklahoma; two brothers, James White of Waldron, Arkansas
and Doyle White of Ranie, Washington. Charles' ashes will be scattered by his loved ones in Parks,
Arkansas and/or Washington State at a later date.
The Waldron News
9 May 2007
CORINE COCKBURN WHITE
Corine Cockburn White, 71, of Tulsa passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007 in a Tulsa, Oklahoma hospital. She was
retired after 35 years from C.R. Anthony Department Stores, and 18 years at Wal-Mart. Graveside funeral
service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007 at the Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Martin
Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by a son, Jeffrey White of Tulsa, OK; a grandson, Michael
White of Fort Worth, TX; four brothers, Leonard Cockburn of Springfield, OR, Roy Cockburn of Harvey, AR,
Winston Cockburn of Little Rock, AR and C.L. Cockburn of Mena, AR; two nieces, Linda Mills of Dardanelle, AR
and Trish Sikes of Danville, AR. She was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Maxey, three nephews, Bobby
Maxey, Glen Ray Cockburn and Richie Cockburn. Pallbearers were Billy Maxey, John Maxey, Martin White, Jeffery
White, M.L. Morgan and C.L. Cockburn.
Scott County Times
7 April 2004
JESSIE WHITE
Waldron--Jessie Thomas White, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas died Friday, April 2, 2004 in his
home. He was retired from the Arkansas State Hwy. Dept. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Dorothy Lee, parents, Thomas and Edna White, sisters, Alma Arlington and Virginia
White, brothers, Terry White and Thomas White, infant son and infant daughter. Graveside
services were held at 10:00 am Monday, April 5, 2004 at Duncan Cemetery with burial at
Duncan Cemeter, Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron,
Arkansas. He is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Jones and husband Bill of Waldron,
Arkansas and Joyce Parker and husband Jerry of Waldron, Arkansas; one son, Jessie Thomas
White (Tommy) and wife Barbara of Rocky Point, NC; one sister, Amanda Pearson of Vienna,
MO; four brothers, Marion White of Van Buren, George White of Mayfield, KY, J.C. White of
Brea, CA, and William (Bill) White of Mena; seven grandchildren, Vicky Boren, Ricky Perry,
Jerry Parker, Jr., Christal Ridenhour, Chris Perry, Tommy White and Shasta McLean; twelve
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Ricky Perry, Chris Perry,
Andy Boren, Jerry Parker, Jr., Tommy White and Dan Ridenhour. Honorary pallbearers were
I.T. "Buddy" Gray, Ed Slaughterbeck, Earl Bates, Vicky Boren, Christal Ridenhour and
Shasta McLean.
The Waldron News
12 November 2008
KERMIT FAY WHITE
Kermit Fay White, 76, of Parks, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was born and raised in Opal, Arkansas. He joined the Army at the age of 17 and was a
Korean War veteran. He was a logger most of his life. He is survived by his wife Sally of 44 years, one
son Michael, one daughter-in-law Darla, one granddaughter Madison who was the apple of Kermit's eye,
one sister Shirley and her husband Frank Pearl of Smithville, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by
parents Kermit and Almeda (Reed) White, one daughter Carol who died at birth, two brothers, Bill
White, Dewayne White, one sister Brenda White. Funeral service was 10:00 am Friday, November 7, 2008
at Parks Baptist Church with interment at Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron. Pallbearers were Richard Cagle, Bobby Griffin, Bob Ammons, Nathan Franklin, Billy John
Franklin and Bill Taylor.
The Waldron News
8 December 2004
MARION SAMUEL WHITE
Marion Samuel White, 82, of Van Buren, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 1, 2004 in a local
hospital. He was born June 8, 1922 in Waldron, AR and was a long-time resident of Van Buren. He
was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of WWII, was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Agee Dairy.
Cremation was under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Arkansas. He is survived by
his wife, Sidona White of the home; one sister, Amanda Pearson of Vienna, MO; two brothers, Bill
White of Mena, AR and George White of Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews.
The Waldron News
25 February 1998
MARY RUBY WHITE
Mrs. Mary Ruby White of Waldron, formerly of Mena, died Friday,
February 20, 1998 in the Pinewood Nursing Home.
She was born December 13, 1907 in Dardanelle. Her age being 90
years, two months and seven days.
Mrs. White was the daughter of the late James Ivey and the late
Made Patterson Ivey. She was united in marriage to William Jack White on
April 22, 1931 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Mr. White preceded her in death on
May 28, 1982.
She spent most of her life in the Arkansas 0klahoma area. She did
odd jobs in her life and worked as a cook in a well known college. She
was best known as being best wife and mother, which was what she wanted.
She raised five children, the first born, Wanda Lee, died at the age of
five. Then she lost another child at birth. She loved her husband very
much, was of the Baptist faith, raised large gardens and canned a lot,
and babysat.
Survivors include four daughters: Laveina Carlee, of Hueytown,
Alabama, Linda Elmore, of Mena, Darlene Taff and Deana McKinzie, both of
Waldron; one daughter-in-law, Donna White, of Parsons, Kansas; 12
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons Billy Jack White and Bobby Lee
White, and one great-grandchild, Christopher Wayne Elmore.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23 in
the Oak Hill Cemetery in Kiowa, Oklahoma with Bro. Ricky Hunt officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena.
The Waldron News
27 June 2007
ROBIN DENISE WHITE
Robin Denise White, 44, of Greenwood, AR passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007 in a Fort Smith hospital. She
was a receptionist at Greenwood High School and a member of Greenwood First Baptist Church. Memorial service
was 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Greenwood First Baptist Church with a private interment service at
Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, AR. She is
survived by her husband, James White of the home; two sons, Brian White of Fayetteville and Hunter White of
the home; one daughter, McKinzie White of the home; her parents, Dennis and T.J. McKinzie of Fort Smith;
one brother, Tony McKinzie of Oklahoma and a special aunt, Patty Martin of Waldron.
The Waldron News
20 May 1998
TERRY BRUCE WHITE
Terry White, 61, Operations Manager at the Weston office of TCI of
West Virginia, died Sunday, April 5, 1998 at his home in Weston, following
a brief illness.
He was born September 29,1936, in Anniston, Missouri, son of the
late Thomas B. and Edna White, of Waldron. He was married to the former
Irene Stump, who survives at home.
He was a former resident of Waldron and graduated from Waldron High
School on May 24, 1954. Following graduation, he was employed in
Washington, D.C. with the FBI.
Following employment in Washington, D.C. he moved to Weston, West
Virginia and was affiliated with WHAW, WSSN Radio for 25 years, serving
as manager of the radio station for several years. He left the local
community in 1984, and later returned to the Weston community of TCl of
West Virginia in July 1994.
He was a former member and president of the Lewis C. School Board
of Education, president of the Lewis Co. Chamber of Commerce, Weston
Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club and the Lewis Co. Shriners Club. He was actively
involved in the start-up of the educational Channel 20 at the Lewis
County High School.
Also surviving are two daughters: Ginger Lough, of Jane Lew, West
Virginia, and Dorothy (Dottie) Neal, of Indiana, Pennsylvania; one son,
Terry B. White II, of Weston, West Virginia; one sister, Amanda Pearson,
of Vienna, Missouri; five brothers: Tom White, of Waldron, Marion White,
of Van Buren, George White, of Mayfield, Kentucky, John White, of Brea,
California and Bill White, of Mena; six grandchildren: Adam, Jessica,
Benjamin, Andrew and Matthew Neal of Pennsylvania and Katelyn Lough, of
Jane Lew, West Virginia.
The body was cremated. Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home in Flatwoods was
in charge of arrangements.
The family requests that donations may be made to the American Heart
Association or the American Diabetes Association in Mr. White's name.
Scott County Times
14 December 2005
MADGE WHITFIELD
Madge Whitfield, age 93, of Waldron died Tuesday, December 5, 2005 in a Sallisaw, Oklahoma nursing
home, where she had resided for the last year and a half. She was born January 16, 1912 in Waldron,
Arkansas to Ed and Letha Dunn. She graduated Heavener High School in 1931. She moved to Waldron and
married Loyd Ellison in July of 1936. He died in 1943. She later married C.M. Whitfield in July of 1951;
he preceded her in death in November of 1977. Madge was a hairdresser for 48 years until blindness forced
her to retire. She and Whit ran the Scott Theater for 25 years. She also sold it because of blindness. She
resided in her home with the help of Home Health and a lot of close friends until June of 2003. She was
a member of the First Baptist Church of Waldron for 60 years. To pass the time she crocheted coat hangers.
She gave them to everyone who came to see her. She had hangers in every state except Nebraska and Maine.
She crocheted hangers for staff at the nursing home until six months ago when arthritis forced her to
give it up. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Willine Ellison of Sallisaw, OK;
one granddaughter and her husband, Danette and Travis Gerred of Muldrow, OK; one great granddaughter
Cadence Gerred and one great grandson Clay Gerred of Muldrow; OK; one brother, Ray Dunn of Benton, AR
and several nieces and nephews and her very special friends Wayne and Laura Bass of Waldron, AR. Funeral
services were held 2:00 pm Friday, December 9, 2005 at the First Baptist Church with interment in the
Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Billy Oldham,
Gene Jones, Bill Silson, Wayne Bass, Jerry Parker and Randy Butler. Serving as honorary pallbearers were
Danny Rhyne, Glen Dale Sparks and Carl Grandstaff.
Scott County Times
1 November 2000
AYLENE WHITMIRE
Aylene Whitmire, 85, of Waldron died Friday, October 27, 2000 in
a Waldron hospital. She was a Baptist and a homemaker and the widow of
Ofal Whitmire. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Sparks.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on October 31, 2000 at the Hon
Baptist Church with burial at Sehorn Cemetery at Waldron under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by two grandsons, Roger and Russel Sparks of
Waldron; two great grandchildren, Kayla and Court Sparks of Waldron;
two sisters, Elsie Denton of Fort Smith and Bea Jones of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Ray Nevills, M.G. Long, Jr., Bill Tull,
Bill Murray, Robert Newman and Jerrell Plummer.
The Waldron News
7 January 1998
MARGIE LEE WHITMIRE
Margie Lee Whitmire, 91, of Waldron, Arkansas died January 1, 1998
in a Waldron nursing home. She was retired from Tyson Industries and was
a member of United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Kirk Cemetery in Cauthron.
Survivors include one sister, Chloe Rhyne, of Waldron and several
nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Steve Rhyne, Jimmy Rhyne, Mitch Rhyne, Danny
Rhyne, Rhyne Goble and Kenny Johnston. Honorary pallbearers were Harold,
Jack and Gerald Oaks.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
16 April 2003
MARY NELL WHITSON
Oklahoma--Funeral services for Mary Nell Whitson, 78, of Seminole, Oklahoma
were held Friday, Arpil 11, 2003 at 2 pm at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel
in Seminole. Burial followed at Little Cemetery.
Mrs. Whitson died Wednesday, April 9, 2003 in an Oklahoma City hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Chris; a daughter, Brenda Payne of Seminole;
a son, Phil Mizeru of Claremore, Oklahoma; a step-daughter, Vickie Russell
of Green Valley, Arizona; a step-son, Bob Whitson of Montgomery, Texas; a
sister, Charlene Simmons of Waldron; four brothers, Otis Bottoms, Horace
Bottoms and Bob Bottoms all of Waldron and Malcolm Bottoms of Bakersfield,
California; four grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; three great
grandchildren and ten step-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
10 November 2004
TRISTAN JAMES WHITTEN
Tristan James Whitten, infant son of Aaron and Crystal Whitten of Rogers, passed away Saturday, November 6,
2004 at Arkansas Children's Hospital of Little Rock. He was born September 23, 2004 in Fayetteville, AR. Tristan
is survived by grandparents, James D. and Virginia Whitten of Rogers, Robert and Sylvia Tomlin of Waldron,
AR, and Brenda Sullivan of Fayetteville, West Virginia; great grandparents, Lee and Pearl Pike of Rogers,
Jean Coffelt of Centerton, and Oather Smith of Fayetteville, West Virginia. He is also survived by aunts:
Debra Allen of Waldron, AR, Donna Sallee of Russellville and Brandy Kavanaugh of Cave Springs; and uncles,
Jacob Whitten of Centerton, Robert Tomlin, Jr. of Greenwood and Donald Chattin of Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with Pastor
Heathe Pendergraft officiating. Burial was in Tuck's Chapel Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.
mem.com.
The Waldron News
11 October 2000
ERNEST E. WHORTON
Ernest E. Whorton, 66, of Sugar Loaf Lake, died Monday,
October 9, 2000 in his home. He was a former basketball coach,
retired commercial title contractor, member of Midland United
Methodist Church, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean conflict.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m Wednesday, October 11,
2000 at Midland United Methodist Church in Midland, AR under the
direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ft. Smith.
He is survived by his wife and best friend, JoAnn Whorton
of the home; two sons, Louis Wayne Whorton of Alma, AR and Joe
Whorton of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jeremy
Whorton of Ft. Smith, AR and Ernie Whorton II of Ft. Leonard Wood,
MO.
Memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Children's
Home, Attn: Pam Stephens, P.O. Box 4848, Little Rock, AR 72214-4848.
Scott County Times
3 December 2003
MONELL WIGGANS
Mrs. Monell Wiggans of Harrisonville, Missouri was born September 30, 1929
in Nola, Arkansas the daughter of Lonzo Peter Preston and Gertie (Ammons) Wagner.
She departed this life Monday, November 24, 2003 at the Crown Care Center,
Harrisonville at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 4 days. On August 6, 1947
Monell was united in marriage to Thomas Carter in Nola, Arkansas. Later she was
united in marriage on February 12, 1981 to Robert Wiggans in Miami, Oklahoma.
Monell was employed as an assembler for Ennis Printing Company, Ft. Scott,
Kansas. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Argentine, Kansas. Monell had
lived in Hot Springs and Waldron, Arkansas, Ft. Scott and Kansas City, Kansas
before moving to Harrisonville in February of 2002. Besides her parents she
was preceded in death by her first husband, Tom Carter on October 7, 1979; her
second husband, Robert Wiggans; a step-son, Tony Gene Carter; a step-daughter,
Tomelen Hayes; a brother, Armon Wagner; a sister, Alene Walkins. She is survived
by a son, Ron G. Carter and wife Julie, Harrisonville, Missouri; a daughter,
Diane Roberts and husband Duke, New Hope, Alabama; six grandchildren; four step-
grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a brother, Willie Wagner, Kansas City,
Kansas; two sisters, Elmo Hayes, Turner, Kansas and Winnie Matheson, Waldron,
Arkansas; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00
am on Saturday, November 29, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at
Parks Cemetery at Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
The Waldron News
3 March 2010
GERTIE LEA (MOORE) WIKEL
Gertie Lea (Moore) Wikel, 68, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 in Oklahoma City. She was
born December 30, 1941 in Waldron, AR, the daughter of Fred L. and Lelia Mae (Tamplin) Moore.
A long time OKC resident, she was employed as a realtor. Survivors include her husband, William
Clifford Wikel; sons Kevin and Jason Jefcoat both of OKC; sisters, Clara Taff and Raye Thomas
all of Waldron, AR, and Faye Brown, Camden, AR; a brother, Leon Moore, Tucson, AZ; a half brother,
Robert Davis and half sister, Lorene Plummer both of Waldorn, AR; grandchildren, Kristi Abshure,
Aletha Lauderdale and Kasey Fairchild. Family services will be held at a later date.
The Waldron News
15 September 2010
RETHA MABEL WILBOURN
Retha Mabel Wilbourn, 88, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 9, 2010 at a
Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, member of the Huntington Assembly of God Church and
the widow of Robert Wilbourn. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the
Huntington Assembly of God Church with burial at Huntington Cemetery under the direction of McConnell
Funeral Home of Greenwood. Viewing will be Monday from 1 - 9 p.m. at the funeral home, where the
family will visit with friends from 6 - 8 p.m. She is survived by two daughters, Pat Diffanbaugh of
Mansfield and Kim Barton of Dayton; one son, Ron Wilbourn of Kingfisher, OK; three sisters, Bernice
Ford of Borger, TX, Violet Hicks of Gore, OK and Belvalee Boyd of Oklahoma City, OK; seven grandchildren
and twelve great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brett Daniel, Raymond Moreton, Brian Patterson,
Wayne Barton, Ron Diffanbaugh and Austin Moreton.
The Waldron News
7 January 2009
PATSY WILBURN
Merkel--Patsy Wilburn, 73, died Monday, December 15, 2008 in a local hospital. Services will be
2:00 PM Thursday, December 18th at Merkel First United Methodist Church with Reverends Jimmy
Griffith and Horace Abbott officiating. Entombment will be in Elmwood Memorial Park in Abilene,
directed by Starbuck Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the
funeral home. Patsy was born September 28, 1935 in Mansfield, AR to Rufus Moncie and Nannie
Florance (Johnson) Lang. She married Gary R. "Pete" Wilburn August 12, 1980 in Las Vegas, NV.
Patsy was an active member of Merkel First United Methodist Church, also in her Sunday School
class and United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Fortnightly Study Club. Patsy lived in
Mansfield, AR until moving to Merkelin 1975. Survivors include her husband, Gary R. "Pete"
Wilburn of Merkel; 2 sons, Steve Shipman and wife Mary of Azle, Jay Shipman and wife Sheri of
Merkel; 5 grandchildren, Amber Brooks, Gary, Buddy, Scott and Shane Shipman; 3 great grandchildren;
3 brothers, Warren Lang, Tom Lang and Jim Lang all of Mansfield, AR; 4 sisters, Ruth Golden of
California, Lucille Harp and Thelma Lawson and husband Don both of Mansfield, AR and Ester Harmon
of Lawton, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister, grandson Shawn
Patrick Shipman and great grandson, Christopher Brooks. Memorial may be made to First United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 426, Merkel, TX 79536.
The Waldron News
5 January 2000
WILLIAM LEE (BILLY) WILCOX
William Lee (Billy) Wilcox, 41, of Parks, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 28, 1999
near Parks, Arkansas. He was a truck driver and a Freewill Baptist. Funeral services
were at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 31 at Keener Freewill Baptist Church with burial
at Parks Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived
by his wife, Eula Mae; two daughters, Tabitha Miller of Arcadia, OK and Beth Ann Wilcox
of the home; one son, William Floyd Beshears of Oklahoma City, OK; his mother, Gertrude
Cleon Shelton of Boles, AR; one half-sister, Rhonda Tarkington of Mena, AR; one step-
sister, Darlene Warner of Jackson, CA; one half-brother, Wade Martin of Y-City, AR;
two step-brothers, David Evens of Ink, AR and Kent Shelton of Sutter Creek, CA; two
grandchildren, Samantha Miller and Nicholas Beshears; several nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and cousins. Pallbearers were Tim Wagner, Lester Thompkins, Donnie Summit,
Floyd Watkins, Monty Hunt and Phillip Holloway. Honorary pallbearers were Andy Edge,
Glenn Beshears and Ed Thompkins.
Scott County Times
9 January 2002
CHARLOTTE WILES
Charlotte Louise Wiles, 75, of Harvey, Arkansas died Saturday,
January 5, 2002 in her home. She was a retired owner and operator of
a grocery store and a Catholic.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 10 am
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with interment at Chant
Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband John Wiles of the home; one son,
James (W.T.) Jones of Harvey, Arkansas; one sister Christine Nelms of
McAlister, Oklahoma; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Scott County Times
27 July 2005
JOHN WILES
John A. Wiles, age 76, of Harvey, Arkansas died Sunday, July 24, 2005 in a Little Rock hospital. He
was a member of the William T. Parks Lodge #376, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a Shriner. He is survived
by one son, James (W.T.) Jones of Pearcy, Arkansas; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel, Waldron,
with burial at Chant Cemetery at Y-City, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron.
The Waldron News
12 January 2000
ESTLENE "KAY" WILHITE
Estlene "Kay" Wilhite, 74, of Hayward, California, died Monday, January 3, 2000 in a
Hayward, CA hospital. She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at Chant Cemetery at Y-City, AR with burial following
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by her
husband, Raymond of the home; two sons, Rick Wilhite of Pleasanton, CA and Steve Wilhite
of San Leandro, CA; five sisters, Freeda Taylor of Waldron, AR, Von Phillips of Springfield,
OR, Opal Neely of Springfield, OR, Wanda Wilkinson of Roseburg, OR and Jean Chitwood of
Tulsa, OK; one brother, Seth Taylor of Boles, AR; and three grandchildren, Matthew,
Melissa and Christopher.
The Waldron News
21 April 2010
ROY LEE WILKINS
Roy Lee Wilkins, age 75 of Blue Ball died Sunday, April 11, 2010 near the Petit Jean Wildlife Management
area in Magazine while turkey hunting. He was born July 21, 1935 in Blue Ball, Arkansas to the late Thomas
and Oshie Garner Wilkins. He was retired from U.S. Forest Service after 33 years, a deacon and 40 year
member of Egypt Freewill Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge #580 of Gravelly. Survivors
include wife of 57 years, Faye Eloise Owens Wilkins; 3 sons and 3 daughters; 3 granddaughters, a brother
and 3 sisters. Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Egypt Freewill Baptist Church with
Bro. Ernest Lambert Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Egypt Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral
Home, Danville, AR.
The Waldron News
20 June 2007
LENA WILLHITE
Lena Willhite, 90, of Waldron, Arkansas died June 11, 2007 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker. Funeral
service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2007 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial in Parks
Cemetery in Parks under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one son, Harold
L. Morris of Van Buren, AR; two sisters, Gertrude Freeman and Ruby Thurman both of Ft. Smith, AR; six
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
The Waldron News
30 June 1999
PEGGY LOU WILKETT
Peggy Lou Wilkett, 65, of Mansfield, Arkansas, died on Thursday,
June 24, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was retired from Tyson
Industries. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June
26 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Kirk
Cemetery in Cauthron, Arkansas.
She is survived by four daughters, Shirley Paulette Brewer,
Carolyn James, and Cindy Cunningham, all of Mansfield, AR and Janis
Poldo of Van Buren, AR; two sons, Sonny Wilkett and Marc Wilkett, both
of Mansfield; one sister, Mary Litchford of Huntington, AR; 19
grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Darren Elmore, Jimmy Elmore, Johnny Elmore,
Johnny James, Donnie Niblett, Charlie Brewer, Steve Duncan, and Richie
Holt. Funeral services were under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Mansfield, AR.
The Waldron News
25 February 2004
ALIE MERLE "ELLER" WILLIAMS
Alie Merle "Eller" Williams, 84, of Springfield, Oregon, died Thursday, February 19, 2004. She
was born in Waldron, Arkansas to Hiram and Ida (Hutchens) Bottoms. She married her husband,
William E. Williams in Waldron, Arkansas on April 15, 1934. Throughout her life she lived in
Waldron until 1943, then in Reedley, CA in Orange County until 1954. She then lived in Springfield,
OR until 2001 and moved to Eugene, OR until her death. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker, waitress,
and a winery assembly line worker. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crochet work, country music,
dancing, good jokes, gardening, and all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren. She received an education in elementary school and the school of hard knocks. Graveside
service was at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 23 at Springfield Memorial Gardens with burial under the
direction of Springfield Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. She is survived by two daughters, Lanora
Slanga of Albany, OR and Dessie N. Williams of Salem, OR; two sons, Don Williams of Eugene, OR and
Roger D. Williams, Sweet Home, OR; three sisters, Vernell Beyard of Waldron, AR, Lucille Williams of
Reedley, CA and Bess Bobbitt of Arkansas; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren and nine
step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Williams, daughter,
Wanda Dean, a grandchild, Eric Slanga, and seven brothers and sisters.
The Waldron News
3 April 2002
BEULAH MAE AMMONS-WILLIAMS
Beulah Mae Ammons-Williams, born March 21, 1918 in Nola,
Arkansas died Friday, March 8, 2002 in Community Hospital in San
Bernardino, California due to perforated gastric ulcer.
She was buried March 16 in Barstow, California. She joins
her parents, Rosa Mae Ammons and James T. (Jim) Ammons, a sister,
Bonnie Marie, a brother Edgar, a sister-in-law Clemmie, her
husband Elmer Williams, infant son Charles, a son, Marion David (M.D.),
a daughter Wanda June and a grandson, Justin in heaven.
Grandmother to eight surviving grandchildren, 13 great-
grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren. She is survived by
her daughter Sharon and her son James; and the family of Edgar and
Clemmie Ammons.
Correspondence can be sent to Sharon Williams-Hughes, 7
Oaklands Rd., Mt. Eden, Auckland, New Zealand; or e-mail ENZEDDA@xtra.co.nz.
Arkansas is forever in our hearts.
The Waldron News
13 June 2001
REVEREND BILLY D. WILLIAMS
Reverend Billy D. Williams, 58, of Ozark, Arkansas died Thursday, June 7,
2001 at his homein Ozark, Arkansas. He was a retired pastor of several
Pentecostal Churches in the area.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2001 at Shaffer
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Highland Cemetery in Ozark, AR under the
direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Laurie Williams, of Ozark, AR; daughters
Robbin Archer of Cabot, AR and Gwen English of Altus, AR, Hope Van Lauvan of
Clarksville, AR; stepdaughter, Terri Pullen of Ozark, AR; two stepsons, David
Pullen of Ozark, AR and Jonathan Pullen of Ozark, AR; his mother, Joyce Marie
Williams of Ozark,AR; sisters, Brenda Huntsinger Stacy of Ozark, AR and Linda
Flores of Waldron, AR; one brother, Nick Williams of Ozark, AR; 13 grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Rev. Joe Lancaster, Rev. Jim McElhaney, Rev. Lonnie
Sheppard, Rev. Carl Sory, Rev. Larry Willis, and Rev. Billy Paul Roberts.
Scott County Times
30 May 2001
BLANCHE WILLIAMS
Blanche M. Williams, 72, of Waldron died Tuesday, May 22, 2001 in a
Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, a member of the Mercy Hospital
Auxiliary and on the Scott County Fair Board.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday, May 26, 2001 at the
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Freedom Cemetery in
Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Donald H. Williams of the home; two
sons, Richard of Fulton, Missouri and Scott of Panama City, Florida; and
three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were David Smith, Terry Rice, Richard Brigance, David
Williams, Glen Boggs and Wayne Langley.
The Waldron News
10 June 1998
BRYCE N. WILLIAMS
Bryce N. Williams, a former resident of Waldron, died June 4,1998 in
Paris, Texas after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held on Monday, June 8 at I 1:00 a.m. at the
Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. Rev. Keith Holleman was the officiating
minister and assisted Melba Owens with the music. Burial was in the Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery. Kenneth Deatherage, Denver Jones, Clyde Audas, Bob
Huston, Charles Newberry, and Cyrel Roach served as pallbearers.
Mr. Williams was born in Hodgens, Oklahoma and grew up in Waldron,
the son of Dennis C. Williams and Dora P. Farnsworth, who were from
pioneer Scott County families. He was a veteran of World War II, serving
as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He attended Purdue University and the
University of Houston, and was an engineer. He was retired from Brown &
Root and also worked for Texas Eastman Company. He was a member of the
Methodist Church.
Mr. Williams is survived by a son, Stephen Thomas Williams, of
Indiana; two daughters, Carole Williams Brown, of Washington, D.C. and
Donna Jean Williams, of Fairfax, Virginia; two grandchildren: Christopher
and Susannah Brown; brother, Melbern D. Williams, of Mesa, Arizona; a
sister, Joyce William Roach, of Pittsburg, Texas; niece an nephews Cindy
Strube and Jon Roach of Mt. Pleasant, Tex. and Philip Roach, of Houston,
Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Loren Williams.
He also leaves several cousins in this area and a host of friends.
Bates Cooper Robison Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, Texas was in
charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
30 March 2005
BURL WILLIAMS
Burl Williams, age 86, of Waldron died Thursday, March 24, 2005 in a Waldron hospital. He was born
July 10, 1918 in Scott County. He was a very busy welder for fifty years and an active member of several
churches over the years. Burl loved to fish and will be missed by many friends and several nieces and
nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Allie (Knowe) Williams and
son, Fred Williams. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Norma Jo; one daughter, Shirley and husband
James House of Waldron; one daughter-in-law, Sharon Williams of Waldron; two sons, David and wife Annette
Williams of Reno, Nevada; James and wife Carol Williams of Fremont, California; eleven grandchildren and
twenty great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Saturday, March 26, 2005 at Martin
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Carolan Cemetery near Booneville under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Glen Boggs, Jimmy Graham, Steve Hattabaugh, Roger Milton,
Ronnie, Rick and Mike Metcalf. Serving as honorary pallbearers were men of Temple Baptist
Church.
The Waldron News
5 September 2007
CHARLIE ALLEN WILLIAMS
Charlie Allen Williams, 90, of Mansfield, Arkansas died August 27, 2007 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a
heavy equipment operator. Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2007 at Freedom Church with burial
at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived
by his wife, Dovie of the home; two sons, Arnold Williams of Mansfield, AR and Paul Williams of Mansfield, AR;
four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Nick Evans, Glen Harrison, Davy Lowery, Kevin
Jolly, Mack McCafferty and Lester James Smith, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry and Allen
Williams.
The Waldron News
11 May 2011
DIANNA WILLIAMS
Diana Williams, 65, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at her home. Diana was
born August 28, 1945 in Heavener, Oklahoma to the late Willard Lynn and Avalene (Plummer) Campbell. She was a
dental assistant in Greenwood for many years, and attended the Haw Creek Baptist Church in Waldron. Diana is
survived by her husband John Ray Williams of the home; one son, Wesley Wade Williams and wife Tammy of Greenbrier,
Arkansas; one grandson, Brixton Williams of Greenbrier, Arkansas; and one sister, Sue Callahan of Waldron,
Arkansas. Diana's celebration of life service was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Greenwood First Baptist
Church with Rev. John Elmore officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, Arkansas.
Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Diana's
pallbearers will be Isreal Beggs, Brian Jones, Reggie Owens, Doug Pschier, Shorty Holland and Bufford Martin.
Diana's visitation was 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in
Waldron and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2011 at the McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood, Arkansas.
Her family received friends at McConnell Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening. Her family has
requested that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Peachtree Hospice, 2910 Jenny Lind, Building 4, Fort Smith,
AR 72901.
Scott County Times
8 October 2003
DONALD HUGH WILLIAMS
Waldron--Donald Hugh Williams, 70, of Waldron, Arkansas died Saturday, October 4,
in Waldron. He was a retired machinist, retired from the U.S. Navy, veteran of Korean
and Vietnam, Baptist, former president of Scott County Farm Bureau, member of
Masonic Grand Lodge of Mineola, Texas. The funeral service will be held 11:00 am
Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at 2:00 pm
interment service at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie
Riddle, Richard Barnett, Tom Cox, Dick Goodgame, Dewey Hatcher, Wayne Langley,
Terry Rice, Caleb Free and Eddie Hooper. He is survived by two sons, Richard
Williams of Fulton, Missouri and Scott Williams of Panama City, Flordia; and three
grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society,
c/o Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Waldron, Arkansas 72958.
The Waldron News
6 October 2010
EARLINE WILLIAMS
Earline Williams, 68, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2010 in a Ft. Smith
hospital. Earline is survived by her husband Charles E. Williams; daughter Mary Ann Elmore with two sons
Shawn Cunningham and Jesse Elmore all of Mansfield, Arkansas; daughter Linda Herron and husband Chris with
two daughters Tracey Lynn Griffin and Kayla Christine Herron all of Abbott, Arkansas; daughter Charlene
Smith and husband Danny with one son Blake Barnett and one daughter Alicia Barnett all of Huntington,
Arkansas; one son Dewayne Williams with children Brandon and Savanna all of Abbott, Arkansas; one sister
Christine Lees of Waldron, Arkansas and three great-grandchildren Camron, Zoe and Josey. Funeral services
were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Coop
Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Pallbearers will be Dewayne
Williams, Rodney Wisby, Brandon Williams, Victor Fox, Clyde Hall and Ray White.
The Waldron News
18 March 2009
EDNA FLORENCE WILLIAMS
Edna Florence Williams, 83, of Bryant died March 11, 2009. She was born December 18, 1925 in Four Corners,
Kansas. She was proud to have served people as a LPN for 30 years. Edna was preceded in death by her
husband, James; her sisters, Iva and Pauline and brother, Vinas. Edna was the beloved mother of one son,
Phillip Allen and four daughters, Patricia Sutherland and husband John, Darlene Emmons and husband Steve,
Kathleen Story and husband Eddie, and Colleen Banks and husband Mickey. She also leaves a legacy of ten
grandchildren, Jennifer Coleman, Jessica Baer, Kasha Madden, Cindy Owens, Christopher Waters, Candice
Sutherland, Neil and Marcus Emmons, Heather Lyvers, Cody and Amanda Story; and six great-grandchildren,
Kyle and Beau Owens, Kayedon Lyvers, Madison, Boyd, Lucas, Aithne and Aidan Emmons. Edna was a Girl Scout
and passed on her love of the outdoors and of young people to her daughters, Darlene, Kathleen and Colleen.
Many nights of camping and outdoor skills were taught as well as the love of God's gifts in nature. She was
a Girl Scout for more than 50 years and served as nurs "Hooty" to countless girls. She often talked of her
joy in "fixing hurts and nursing homesick" through the weeks that she worked at camp. One of her greatest
pleasures was to see her grandchildren continue in Scouting. Edna was a member of First United Methodist
Church of Bryant, the Fiber Arts Guild, the Creative Anachronism of Arkansas, Thursday Together and the
Red Hat Society. She loved to attend the Bryant Senior Adult Center and was proud to help start their crochet
library. She constantly crocheted and made many beautiful pieces, especially hats for the Children's Hospital
and the New Outlook Cancer Center. Pallbearers were Steve Emmons, Eddie Story, Mickey Banks, Neil Emmons,
Marcus Emmons and Cody Story. Funeral services were 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 13 at the First United Methodist
Church in Bryant with interment to follow at Little Rock National Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8
p.m. Thursday at the Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock 72209 (501)455-5800.
The Waldron News
24 November 2010
GARY WAYNE WILLIAMS
Gary Wayne "Packy" Williams, 53, of Ozark, AR, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at his home in Ozark. He was a
car salesman. He was born August 9, 1957 in Depot, IL to Dudley and Viola Harger Williams. He was preceded in
death by his parents. Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010 at Shaffer Funeral Home
Chapel under direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Terrie Williams of Ozark;
his children Jeremy Williams of Fort Smith, Justin Williams of Ozark, and Chastin Williams of Waldron, AR; his
stepchildren, Dakota Crabtree, Cheyenne Crabtree, and Leanne Mays, all of Waldron, AR, and Lacey McGhee of
Little Rock, AR; a sister Lisa McFadden of Missouri; and four grandchildren.
Scott County Times
24 October 2001
JESSIE WILLIAMS
Jessie Sue Williams, 80, of Waldron died Thursday, October 18, 2001
in the Waldron Nursing Home. She was a homemaker, a Baptist and the 1996
Queen of Pinewood Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Wednesday, October 24, 2001
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Pleasant
Grove #2 Cemetery in Abbott, Arkansas.
She is survived by her nursing home family and friends.
Pallbearers were Worman Owens, Donnie Owens, Jim Nelson, Randy
Butler and Ralph Butler.
Scott County Times
24 July 2002
JOYCE WILLIAMS
Joyce Ann Jeffery Williams of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away July 17th at Sparks Medical Center, Ft. Smith, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was born April 26, 1952. She was a former employee of the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Forest Service and Bank of Waldron. She was a member of the Waldron Assembly of God Church. She was a Waldron High School graduate and attended Arkansas Tech University.
Joyce loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She home schooled her daughters for several years. She had a natural ability for the arts and loved to pencil sketch lovely outdoor scenes and beautiful animals.
Joyce is survived by her husband of nearly 25 years, Arnold, daughters of the home, Julie Nicole and Linda Michelle. Mother Elgie Tinder Jeffery. Her brothers Charles Jeffery and James Jeffery of Waldron. Also, her sisters, Dorothy Owens of Waldron and Norma Jeffery Carnahan of Little Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Williams, her father-in-law and mother-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
Her father, Arthur E. (Slim) Jeffery and a sister, Shirley Ann Jeffery, preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 19, 2002 at Waldron Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Ray Reynolds and Rev. Sam Waganer officiating. Interment will be at the Freedom Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
Pallbearers were Joel Goddard, Matt McCafferty, Mike Owens, Jimmy Jeffery, Phillip Holland and Bobby Owens.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons International Assoc.
The Waldron News
14 February 2007
JOYCE MARIE WILLIAMS
Joyce Marie Williams, 84, of Ozark, Arkansas died Thursday, February 8, 2007 in Ozark, Arkansas. She was
a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Williams and three sons, Billy Dewayne
Williams, Eugene Williams and Harvey Allen Williams, Jr. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church
of Ozark, AR and a member of the Red Hat Society - Ladies in Red. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday,
February 10, 2007 at Assembly of God Church of Ozark, AR with burial at Highland Cemetery in Ozark under
the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Huntsinger Stacy
of Ozark, AR and Linda Flores of Waldron, AR; one son, Nick Williams of Ozark, AR; two sisters, Wanda
Sears and Geneva Pickel of Cabot, AR; two brothers, R.C. Hughes of Ozark, AR and Scott Hughes of Biscoe,
AR; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Nicky
Williams, Jason Flores, Allen Goines, Rudy Acosta, Nathan Rodriguez, and Ben Williams. Honorary
pallbearers were Richard Wright, Luis Flores, Chris Hillard, Gary English, Kyle Goines, Dillon Goines
and Erik Hutchens.
Scott County Times
18 September 2002
LEO G. WILLIAMS
Greenwood--Funeral services for Leo G. Williams, 82, of Greenwood
were held Monday, Septmber 16, 2002 at 10 am at McConnell Funeral Home
Chapel in Greenwood. Burial followed at Old Jenny Lind Cemetery at Jenny
Lind under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
Mr. Williams died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at his home
in Greenwood. He was an Army veteran of WWII, was retired from Baldor
and was a member at Greenwood First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alta of the home; two daughters,
Donna Morris of Fort Smith and Saundra Coble of Ozark; five sons,
Bob Williams of Kansas City, Missouri, Jerry Don Williams of Waldron,
Joe Williams and Sam Williams both of Greenwood and Bill Booth of
Kansas City, Missouri; four sisters, Bertha Immel of Lopaco, California,
Dovie Stephens of Weatherford, Texas, Ollie Mae Srader ofPetersburg,
Texas and Faye Taylor of Lubbock, Texas; a brother, Weldon Williams
of Ralls, Texas; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grand-
children. Pallbearers were Mark Williams, Roy Williams, Phillip Williams,
Rick Powell, Chris White and Roy Hicks.
Scott County Times
7 January 2004
LETHA WILLIAMS
Letha M. Williams, 88, of Parks, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 31, 2003 in
a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Parks Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Friday, January 2, 2004, Martin Funeral Home
Chapel with burial at Parks Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas under the direction of
Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Eula
Mae Wilcox of Parks, Arkansas; one niece and one nephew.
The Waldron News
11 October 2006
LORA BELL WILLIAMS
Lora Bell Williams, 94, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 2, 2006 in a Waldron nursing home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vestil A. Williams. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #3 in Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by a brother, Floyd Hutchens of
Weiser, Idaho; a sister, Ethel Horn of Waldron, AR; a special niece of her late husband, Vivian Gerry
Wilson of Oklahoma City, OK; and several other nieces and nephews. The body is being cremated under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. A memorial service was planned for Saturday, October
7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #3 near Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
24 September 2003
LOUISE WILLIAMS
Danville--Louise Williams, age 69 of Danville died Monday, September 15, 2003 at
her daughters home in Mt. George. Mrs. Williams was born March 10, 1934 in Olio,
Scott County, Arkansas to the late Clyde and Frances Almedia Elzadie Wilkins
Miller. She was a retired cook for Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville and
Wayne Farms. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil C. "Kip" Williams.
Survivors are one son, Gary Williams of Mt. George; three daughters and sons-
in-law, Belinda and Reece Lowell of Mt. George, Sheila and David Chrisman of
Waldron and Amber and Rick Mahffey of Blue Ball; three brothers, Sheldon Miller
of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Thomas Miller of Kingston and Bobby Miller of Waltreak;
a sister, Karen James of Waveland; seven grandchildren, Tel Millard of Danville,
Billy Chrisman of Waldron, Jeff Reece of Pontoon, Lora Beasley of Ola and Lacey
Chrisman, Amy Chrisman and Katelyn Chrisman all of Bluffton; four great-grandchildren,
Kelli Reece and Kala Reece both of Pontoon, Shelby Beasley of Ola and Brandon
Mahffey of Waldron; one great-great granddaughter, Sydney Lexie Alexander of
Pontoon; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Services
were held Wednesday, September 17, 2003, 10:00 am at Waltreak Church with Elder
Dennis Horn officiating. Interment was at Egypt Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home
of Danville. Pallbearers were Roger Owens, Austin Jacob, Virgil Lee Wilkins, Lance
Wilkins, Roy Underwood and Clifton Reece. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Bagwell,
Rube Williams, Jim Williams, Larry Williams and Doug Gibbs.
The Waldron News
16 June 2010
MARGARET L. WILLIAMS
Margaret L. (Moore) Williams, 84, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Monday, June 14, 2010
in a Waldron, Arkansas nursing home. Margaret was born September 10, 1925 in Abilene, Texas to the late
Melvin and Margie (Kniffen) Moore. Margaret is survived by her husband, Tommie G. Williams of the home;
one son, Billy Ray Armstrong and wife JoAnn of Durango, colorado; three grandchildren; nine great-
grandchildren; one sister, Jaurie Martin and husband Jimmy of Cibolo, Texas, and one nephew she raised
from birth, Gary Moore and wife Robbie of Austin, Texas. She was preceded in death in addition to her
parents by one sister Bessie Nell Kelly; two brother, M.L. and Billy Moore. Margaret's funeral service
was Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Waldron Church of Christ with Adam Evans officiating. Interment
followed in the Duncan Cemetery. Arrangements were being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Gary Moore, Doug Graves, Wade Ridenhour, Charlie Bliss,
Noral Stamps and Brad Stamps.
Scott County Times
28 August 2002
MARION WILLIAMS
Abbott--Funeral services for Marion Williams, 88, of Abbott
were held Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 10 am at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel in Mansfield. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove #2 in
Abbott under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Mr. Williams died Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at his home.
He was a retired sawmill operator and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a brother, Charlie A. Williams of Mansfield;
three step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Jerry Carter, Nathan Hunsucker, Mike Carson,
Ron Sadoski, Chloie Cross and Dwaine Harris.
The Waldron News
19 January 2011
MARION SHELBY WILLIAMS
Marion Shelby Williams, 78, of Covington, Georgia, passed from this life January 14, 2011. She was employed in
admissions at Newton Medical Center in Covington for 23 years. She is survived by her husband, Eldred Williams
of the home; one daughter, Waverly Williams of Colorado Springs, CO; one son, Brad Williams of Echo, GA; one
granddaughter, Amanda Ogle of Colorado Springs, CO; two sisters, Martine Deat of Eatonton, GA and Nancy Metcalf
of Waldron, AR; two nieces and two nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
The Waldron News
6 June 2007
MARY E. WILLIAMS
Mary E. Williams, 75, of Topeka, KS passed away Friday, May 11, 2007. She was born April 13, 1932 in Waldron,
Arkansas, the daughter of Walter and Helen (York) Yancey. May was employed as a waitress, a nurses aide,
and a bus driver. She married J.V. Williams on December 15, 1947 in Waldron, AR. He preceded her in death
on September 30, 2001. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Margaret McDonald and Mettie Sue
Cage. Survivors include four children, Linda Seusy, Johnny Williams, Harlan Williams and Anna Blodgett all
of the Topeka area; two sisters, Ruth Montier and Mettie Mizerik of Texas; 12 grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Davidson Funeral Home followed by
cremation.
The Waldron News
3 May 2000
MELBERN D. WILLIAMS
Melbern D. Williams, 84, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa,
Arizona. Mr. Williams was born July 25, 1915 in Waldron, Arkansas, the son of Dennis and Dora
Farnsworth Williams. He served in World War II in the Air Force as a flight engineer on a B-24
and completed 50 bombing missions over Germany and Italy. He also served in Japan during the
Korean War. Mr. Williams had lived in the Phoenix, Arizona area since the early 1950s. He was
employed by the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement. Mr. Williams was a Methodist. He is
survived by his sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Cy Roach of Pittsburg, TX; nieces Cindy
Roach Strube of Mount Pleasant, TX, Carole Williams Brown of Washington, D.C., and Donna J.
Williams of Faifax, VA; nephews Jon Roach of Mount Pleasant, TX, Philip Roach of Houston, TX
and Stephen Williams of Illinois; four great-nieces and two great-nephews. He was preceded in
death by his wife Margaret; son Loren; brother Bryce and his parents. Graveside funeral
services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 1, at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale, Arizona,
under the direction of Green Acres Funeral Home.
Scott County Times
10 October 2001
ROBBIE WILLIAMS
Robby Fay Williams, 76, of Junction City, Arkansas formerly of
Waldron died Friday, October 5, 2001 in Junction City. She was a
homemaker and a Baptist.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday, October 10, 2001
at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Union Hill Cemetery near
Waldron.
She is survived by one son, Gary Johns of Tampa, Florida; one
sister, Ella Mae Essman of Hobbs, New Mexico; three brothers, Ed
Williams of Waldron, William M. Williams of Russellville, Arkansas
and Delbert Williams of Texas.
Pallbearers were Bob Williams, Johnny Williams, Rick Newborn,
Theo Essman, Billy Joe Essman and Tommy Metcalf.
The Waldron News
10 June 1998
ROSIE L. McCAIN WILLIAMS
Rosie L. McCain Williams, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 27,
1912 in Boles, Ark. to the late, James H. and Mary N. Cates McCain.
She died June 8, 1998 in Sunchase Nursing Home, in Pine Bluff, at
the age of 86. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Missionary
Baptist Church, in Sheridan.
Survivors include six daughters: Earline Porter, of Bremerton,
Washington, Betty Fielding Ward and Carol Billings, both of Sheridan,
Mary Lou Langrell, of Bryant, Arkansas, Sue Jackson of Little Rock and
Janice Stout Erwin, of Pine Bluff, three brothers: Johnny McCain and
Haven McCain, both of Queen Creek, Arizona and Frank McCain, of
Dardanelle; two sisters: Cora Leigh Calvert, of Florence, Arizona and
Mary Hogesteb, of Chander, Arizona; nine grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. in
Buie Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan. Ministers will be Rev. Rick
Etheridge and Rev. William Ashcraft. Graveside services will be at 2:00
p.m. in Hawkins Cemetery in Parks.
Pallbearers will be Ivan Billings, Tony Fielding, Tony Puckett,
Brent Munn, Blake Jackson and John Harrington.
Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
30 July 2003
RUSSELL WILLIAMS
Russell Williams, 58, of Van Buren, Arkansas, entered into rest on Wednesday,
July 23, 2003 in his home. He was born February 13, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois,
the son of the late Henry and Gertrude Williams. Russell was a licensed certified
social worker on the faculty of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Area Health Education Center in Fort Smith, he has a master of social work degree
from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Arkansas, he received the lifetime
achievement award for his contributions to the profession of social work at the
annual meeting of the Arkansas chapter of the National Association of Social
Work, he served on the degree in journalism from the University of Arkansas at
Fayetteville and a master's degree in social work from the University of
Arkansas in Little Rock, in addition to serving as behavioral science faculty
member at AHEC Fort Smith, Williams provided social services for Sebastian
County, Arkansas Social and Rehabilitative Services, the Arkansas Office on
Aging and Adult Services and Arkansas Development Disabilities Services. [Copied
as written.] He also provided professional social work consultation for
Brownwood Life Care Services in Fort Smith, a residential center for profoundly
handicapped people, and directed the HOPE Coalition of Sebastian County. Mr.
Williams was an Army veteran and of the Episcopalian faith. He is survived by
his wife of 25 years, Susan of the home; daughter, Anna Elizabeth Williams of
the home; son, Matthew Russel Williams of the home; one brother, Wayne Williams
of Muldrow, OK. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at St. Bartholomew's
Episcopal Church with burial at U.S. National Cemetery. Family received friends,
Sunday, 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Chapel, Fort Smith. Pallbearers
were Jim Booth, Jim Medley, Greg Keller, David Broaddrick, Larry Akins and Dion
Heard. Memorial may be sent to The Williams Children Educational Fund Acct.
#57100000715128 BanCorp South Bank. Arrangements under the direction of Lewis
Funeral Chapel, Fort Smith.
The Waldron News
13 May 1998
VERDELL WILLIAMS
Verdell Wilhams, 89, of Abbott, died Wednesday, March 6, 1998 in his
home. He was a retired carpenter, member of Mansfield Church of Christ
and a maker of wood musical instruments. He is preceded in death by his
wife, Clarice, and two sons, Ronald Verdell Williams and James Lyndon
Williams.
Funeral service was at l0: 00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery
in Abbott.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Betty Ann and Blake
Pennington, of Springdale; one son and daughter-in-law: Donald and Hellen
Williams, of Abbott; special niece, Genie Gill, of Rudy; two brothers:
Marion Williams and Charley Williams, both of Abbott; seven grandchildren:
Darlene Emmons, Kathlene Story, Collene Banks, Russell Pennington, Ronald
Pennington, Sheila Carson, Rickie Williams; seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Warren Cross, Hal Lacy, Jackie Cumbie, Gary Colley,
Bob Musgrove and Jack Parrrish.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mansfield Church of Christ
Building Fund Rt. 2 Box 851 Mansfield, AR 72944. Martin Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
27 January 1999
VINITA LUCILLE HARP WILLIAMS
Vinita Lucille Harp Williams, 85, of Abbott died Jan. 24 in a
Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker, a member of Abbott Baptist
Church and a widow of Rufus Williams.
Funeral service is from 10 a.m. Jan. 27 at Martin Funeral Home
Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield.
She was preceded in death by her three sons, Raymond Williams,
James Williams, Herman Williams; one daughter, Bernice Williams.
Survivors include three sons, Hurcel Williams, Charles Williams,
both of Abbott, Ray Williams of Dequeen, Arkansas; two sisters, Loeva
Simpson of Waldron, Nona Little of Huntington, Arkansas; one brother,
E.J. Harp of Mansfield; 19 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Stephen Williams, Robert Williams, Johnny
Williams, Dewayne Williams, Terry Williams, Rick Williams and Danny
Williams.
Viewing was from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 26.
The Waldron News
2 August 2000
WILLIAM DUDLEY WILLIAMS
William Dudley Williams, 75, of Ozark, Arkansas died Monday, July 24, 2000 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was a cattle farmer, member of Altus First Baptist Church, a member of the
Cattlemen's Association, a Navy veteran of WWII who served as a firefighter of the USS
Yorktown, and was retired from the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Ella Viola Williams. Funeral services were 10:00 am Thursday, July 27 at Shaffer
Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Nichols Chapel Cemetery in Altus, AR under the direction
of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark, AR. He is survived by one daughter, Lisa McFadden and
husband, Harold, of Ozark, AR; one son, Gary Williams and wife Kelly of Waldron, AR; one
brother, Kay Williams of Dadeville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Jeremy Williams, Harold W.
McFadden, Heather McFadden, Justin Williams and Chastin Williams. Pallbearers were Dennis
Harris, Kyle Masingale, Terry Masingale, Wayne Brison, Jody White and Walter Smith.
The Waldron News
24 Marcy 1999
JOHNNY ELIJA WILLINGHAM
Johnny Elija Willingham, 76, of Waldron, died Monday, March 22,
1999, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from American Zinc Co.,
a veteran of WWII and a Pentecostal. He was preceded in death by two
sons: Johnny Ray Willingham and Darrell Eugene Willingham.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 in Lamb
Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Zina Dell Willingham; six daughters:
Bonnie Holden, of Lubbock, Tex., Iretha Layland, of Lubbock, Tex., Zina
Parks, of Fort Smith, Dorothy Oldaker, of Waldron, Ethel Smith, of
Heavener, Okla., and Fay McCullah, of Fort Smith; two sons, James
Willingham, of Waldron and Richard Parks, of Greenwood; 24 grandchildren,
38 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
21 July 2004
ZINA DELL WILLINGHAM
Zina Dell (Parks) Willingham passed away July 13, 2004 at the age of 75. Funeral services were held
Friday, July 16, 2004 at Lamb Church. Interment was at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron beside her late
husband Earl Parks. She is survived by son Richard Parks of Greenwood, Arkansas; daughters Faye
McCullah of Fort Smith, Ethel Smith of Heavener, Oklahoma, Dorothy Oldaker and Zina Ross of Waldron,
Arkansas; grandchildren Jesse Oldaker of Waldron, Arkansas, Gena Edwards, Jordan and James Parks of
Greenwood, Arkansas, John and Tom Smith of Heavener, Oklahoma, and Julie Miller of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
brother Elvin Campbell of Poteau, Oklahoma; and Stella Palmroy of Little Rock, Arkansas. Zina Dell was
looking forward to her fifth great-grandchild at the time of her passing. A Christian woman, she was
loving and forgiving toward everyone she met. We hope the care she had for other people will be passed
on through the people she knew. Funeral services were held under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron.
The Waldron News
4 August 1999
DOROTHY WILSON
Dorothy Wilson, 93, of Russellville, AR (formerly of Waldron) died
on Sunday, August 1, 1999 in a Russellville hospital. She was the widow
of thelate Dr. R.R. Wilson, a member of United Methodist Church, and a
retired teacher of the Waldron Schools. She was preceded in death by one
sister, Ila Crowley and one brother, Woody Crowley. She was a member of
the Eastern Star.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4 at
First United Methodist Church in Waldron, AR with burial at Duncan
Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of
Waldron, AR.
She is survived by her niece, Polly Brower of Springfield, VA;
a nephew, Edward Crowley of Russellville, AR; and a great nephew, Cash
Dixon Crowley of Russellville, AR.
The Waldron News
21 June 2000
ELIZABETH HOPE WILSON
There will be no services for Elizabeth H. Wilson, 73, of 3022 S. Third St., Niles, who died
at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, April 28, at Lakeland Specialties Hospital in Berrien Center. Wilson
died of natural causes. She will be cremated. Wilson was born July 4, 1926, Martha, Okla. She
had lived in the Niles and South Bend, Ind., area since 1955. In 1949, she married Woodrow
Claude Wilson in South Bend. Woodrow passed away in 1988. During her lifetime, Wilson was
employed as a steamstress. She is survived by a son, Woodrow Gerald Wilson of Niles; two
brothers, Noyce Harrison of Reedley, CA and Kenneth Harrison of Fort Smith, AR; two sisters,
Ethlyn Harrison of Fort Smith and Madgelene Whisenhunt of West Memphis, AR. Burial was in the
family plot at Silver Brook Cemetery in Niles, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made
to the donor's choice.
Scott County Times
10 November 2004
EVELYN WILSON
Evelyn Estelle Wilson was born to Lewis Andrew Kitchens and Bertha Garrett Kitchens on August 21, 1918
in Scott County, Arkansas in the Little Texas community. She passed from the earthly life November 5,
2004 at Mercy Hospital in Waldron at 86 years of age. She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert
Wilson, her father and mother and two brothers, Lewis Andrew Kitchens and Dairl David Kitchens. Estelle
married Delbert Clemmie Wilson on April 10, 1937 in Gravelly, Arkansas. Two sons were born to this union:
Jimmy Lewis of Waldron and his wife Barbara, and Delbert Wayne of McKinney, Texas and his wife Judy. Two
sisters and two brothers also survive: Margaret Evelyn James of Gravelly and her husband Gene, Sarah Jo
Parker of Waldron and her husband Jerry, Gaylon Kitchens of Mountain Home and his wife Dorothy, and Frank
Kitchens of Springdale and his wife Priscilla. Sister-in-law Elsie Kitchens of Riverbank, California also
survives. Estelle especially loved and enjoyed all her many grandchildren. Five granddaughters: Vonda
Rogers, Becky Jesse, Malinda Lyda, Tammy Statford, Kim Kimbrell and Julie Billner and two grandsons: Guy
Wilson and Mike Wilson. She was blessed with 29 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. She
also had eleven nieces and nephews who brought her great love and joy. As a young girl Estelle attended
church socials pie suppers. She met her future husband, Delbert, at a pie supper when he bought her pie.
They started married life farming in Gravelly. Seeking a better way of life they traveled to many different
states. They lived in Texas, Colorado, Missouri and California. They owned and operated many different
businesses and worked side by side to make them successful. Estelle took great pride in being a homemaker.
She was always ready to feed you her wonderful meals and delicious desserts. Estelle was an accomplished
seamstress, quilter and doll maker. Estelle's true joy in life came from her relationship with the Lord.
Being a part of the Waldron Church of Christ, reading the Bible and her devotion to prayer were a constant
source of strength to her. As the years passed and she was no longer able to attend her home congregation
she was able to attend services given by visiting churches at Mitchell's Nursing Home; when she was too
weak to attend those services she kept connected to the church by having the church bulletin read to her
each week by her sister, Jo. The desire of Estelle's heart was for her family to have faith in Jesus Christ.
We are celebrating her life and rejoicing that she is in the presence of her Savior.
Scott County Times
14 July 2004
KATHLEEN WILSON
Waldron--Funeral services for Kathleen Wilson were held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 7 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Union Hill Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Kathleen Wilson, 81, of Waldron,
Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 3 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and widow of
Herbert Wilson. She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Brigham of Keller, Texas; three sons, Tracy
Wilson of Claremont, California, Richard Wilson and Herbert Wilson both of Waldron, Arkansas; one
sister, Audean Singleterry of Sacramento, California; eight grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Scott County Times
22 September 2004
RAY S. WILSON
Ray S. Wilson, age 81, of Waldron, died Friday, September 17, 2004, in his home. He was a retired poultry
farmer, retired from Whirlpool Corp., a graduate of University of Arkansas, former member of Haletown Vol.
Fire Dept. and a veteran of World War II. He was a protestant. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou; two
daughters, Sandra Pirkle of Ghoulson, Texas and Candice Prather of Richland Hills, Texas; two brothers,
Rex Wilson of Dallas, Texas and Ross R. Wilson of Irving, Texas; four grandchildren, two honorary
grandchildren, two nieces, two nephews, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at
10:00 am Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at Mt. Moriah Church with burial at Union Hill, Arkansas under the
direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Ronnie Coyle, Anthony Shrum,
Rodney Wilson, Rick Simmons, Terry Owens, Randall Hale and Nathan Shrum.
Scott County Times
14 July 2004
ROBERT P. WILSON
Jacksonville--Funeral services for Robert P. Wilson were held at 7:00 pm Saturday, July 3, 2004
at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Taylor Cemetery near Ione, Arkansas under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Wilson, 77, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away July 3, 2004
in a Jacksonville hospital. He was a civil engineer and a veteran of the air force. He was preceded
in death by his granddaughter, Amber Binz. He is survived by his wife, Etta Rosalene Wilson; two sons,
Roland Dale Wilson of Jacksonville, Arkansas and Robert Lane Wilson of Ozark, Arkansas; three sisters,
Bertha Himes of Booneville, Arkansas, Dolly Skinner and Ruthie Pierce of California; three grandchildren,
Robert Jeremiah Wilson, Chad Binz and Celeste Binz. Pallbearers were Jerry Don Gill, Neil Preston, Homer
Wilson, Delbert Wilson, Chad Binz and Jeremiah Wilson.
The Waldron News
10 August 2011
SAMMI KAY WILSON
Sammi Kay Wilson, 40, a life long resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, August
7, 2011 in a Hot Springs, Arkansas hospital. Sammi is survived by her husband, Donald Wilson of the home;
one daughter, Sarah Kay Wilson of Hot Springs, Arkansas; two sisters, Traci Chavez and husband Michael of
Bastrop, Texas, Kim Parris and husband Lee of Cabot, Arkansas; "Sister" Kym Prevatte of Bismark, Arkansas;
four nephews, two nieces and several great aunts and uncles. Sammi was preceded in death by her parents Dr.
Sam H. Hill, Jr. and Pam Gibson Hill, and grandparents, Clarence "Hoot" and Etta Gibson. Sammi's family
will hold a private graveside service at the Square Rock Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are
being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
Scott County Times
31 August 2005
SARAH ELAINE WILSON
Sarah Elaine Wilson, 29, of Booneville, Arkansas passed away Friday, August 26, 2005 in Booneville,
Arkansas. She was born November 13, 1975 in Booneville, Arkansas. She was a mother and nurse aid/
housekeeping at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Booneville, Arkansas. Funeral service will be at 2:00
pm Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville with burial in French
Prairie Cemetery near the Ione community under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. She is
survived by one daughter, Autumn Coughran of the home; two sons, Skylar Davis and Devin Coughran,
both of the home; her mother, Ruby Bonnette Cox of Waldron; her stepfather, Gary Whitehead of
Magazine, Arkansas; one sister, Cindy Raley of Booneville, Arkansas; one brother, Gary L. Whitehead
of Greenwood, Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Lilly Mae Holt of Magazine, Arkansas; nephews, Robbie
Crawley, Joshuah Chappell, Caleb Whitehead and Zachary Whitehead; one niece, precious Sarah Jane
Whitehead. Pallbearers will be Marvin Miranda, Steve Frost, Randy Whitehead, Carmen Whitehead,
James McClanahan and Bill Tullos. Honorary pallbearers will be James Kanagy and Bob
Merlow.
The Waldron News
1 October 2003
NORMAN HARRISON WINDHAM
Norman Harrison Windham, age 80, of Alameda, California died September 24, 2003.
He was born June 4, 1923 at Hon, Arkansas and was preceded in death by his parents,
L.E. and Maude and his brother, Terral. He was raised and attended public schools
in Waldron and was a proud member of the Bulldog Football Team. He was a World
War II U.S. Army veteran and saw active duty in the Pacific theater. He retired
from a career as an office machine technician in the great San Francisco Bay Area.
He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda, whom he married December 16, 1943 and
will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday,
October 4, 2003 at the Alameda First Baptist Church, 1515 Santa Clara Avenue,
with burial in Sacramento, CA.
The Waldron News
4 August 2010
HASKELL EUGENE WINDOM
Haskell Eugene Windom, 55, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in a
Waldron, Arkansas nursing home. Haskell was born December 20, 1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to William Haskell
Windom and Ruth L. (Warford.) He is survived by four sisters, Annette Nix of Bates, Arkansas, Gale Nix
of Van Buren, Arkansas, Judy Hancock of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Christine Canada of Bates, Arkansas; mother
Ruth Compton of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father,
William Windom, and one sister, Gloria Harberson. Haskell's graveside funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Friday,
July 23, 2010 at the Gibson Cemetery with Rev. Jason Goshorn officiating. Interment followed at Gibson
Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron,
Akrnasas.
The Waldron News
15 April 2009
MARY MARIE WING
Mary Marie Wing "Sis" went to meet her maker on April 08, 2009 after leading a full and rich life,
leaving behind the most valuable memories for those lives she touches. Born in her homeplace of Harvey,
AR to Bascum and Irene Monroe, she started making her footprints on this earth. While holding many
professional accomplishments, her most cherished were working at Bond Bakery in Tulsa, OK where that
lead to the single marriage in her life to "Tom" Wing. Partners indeed they were that journeyed them to
their both departing Bond Bakery and opening "Wing's Hamburgers" in Tulsa, OK. Their dedication to one
another flowed through into their successful business. Marie lost her life companion much too early but,
as her usual self she forged ahead and continued a thriving business until her decision to sell and
retire in 1993 and move to her "home" community in Waldron, AR with her sister Lillie Jean. Marie and
Lillie Jean embraced the "sisterhood" as they ventured out on mystery drives of which they never knew
where would lead them until they arrived. With these journeys they touched and were touched by those
they loved and those whom loved them. Marie enjoyed motherhood through many of her nieces and nephews
that adopted "Sis" as their second Mom due to her love, quick wit and ability to share precious moments
with her. A rare gem she was, as never did she have anything but a good word to say about another human
being. While our hearts are heavy for our loss, Heaven is a richer place to have received her. Those who
knew her are truly blessed to have had her be such a strong, never ending presence in their lives. Graveside
services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Monroe Cemetery, Harvey, Arkansas. Arrangements
were under the direction of Yanda & Son Funeral Home, Yukon, OK.
The Waldron News
14 October 1998
GEORGE WINKLEY
George Winkley, 83, of Mena died Oct. 5, 1998, in Fort Smith at
Sparks Regional Medical Center. Mr. Winkley was born Nov. 15, 1914 to
the late Wyman Winkley and the late Lela Phillips Winkley in Vandervoort.
He was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired employee of El
Paso Natural Gas Company.
Survivors include: sons, George Winkley Jr. of Waldron, Norman
Winkley of Texas, Harmon Winkley of Greenwood and Donald Winkley of
Huntington. Two brothers, Pete Winkley of Hatten and Earl Winkley of
Durant, Oklahoma; one sister, Maud Pounds of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Also
nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Oct. 9, in the Northside Church of
Christ with Bro. Austin Emery officiating. Interment will follow in the
Witherspoon Cemetery in Vandervoort.
Pallbearers will be George Winkley Jr., George Winkley III, Tammie
Winkley, William Winkley, Colin Winkley, Smokey Morris, Jason Rich and
Donald Winkley.
Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Oct. 8, at the Beasley-Wood
Funeral Home in Mena. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena.
The Waldron News
30 August 2006
GEORGE WINKLEY, JR.
George Winkley, Jr., 65, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2006 in a Ft. Smith
hospital. He was a rancher and worked construction. Memorial service was at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August
26, 2006 at the Packsaddle Church in Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Katy Elizabeth
Winkley of the home; two daughters, Roxanna Morris and husband Smokey of Mansfield, AR, Tammy Chronister
and husband Tommy of Packsaddle, AR; one son, George Winkley III and wife Tracy of DeRidder, AR; three
brothers, Norman of Big Springs, TX, Harmon of Waldron, AR, Donald of Huntington, AR; 12 grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
Scott County Times
18 January 2006
JAMES WISCOUR
James Walter "Big Jim" Wiscour, 52, of Blue Ball, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2006 in a
Fort Smith hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and was employed by Tyson Foods of Waldron. Funeral service
was at 10:00 am Friday, January 13, 2006 at the Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church with interment in the
Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his
wife Maxine Wiscour of the home; two daughters, Kristin Wiscour of Boles, Arkansas and Racheal Wiscour of
the home; one brother, Robert of Gravois Mills, Missouri; three nephews; two nieces; two great nephews and
one great niece. Pallbearers were Les Vaughn, Tony Vaughn, Jeff Vaughn, Chris Vaughn, Scott Stark, Steve
Lunsford and Dustin McKibbin. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Leo Payne, Tim Highfill, Robert Ford, Rick
Tallmadge, Dave Tallmadge, Keith Rogers, Zack Rogers and Brandon Lunsford.
The Waldron News
16 March 2005
ANN G. MAXEY HOPPER WISE
Ann G. Maxey Hopper Wise, age 59, of Grannis, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2005 in Texarkana, Texas. She
was born December 21, 1945 in Ol' Forrester, Arkansas to the late Louis Frank Maxey and the late Edna Ruth
Smith Maxey. She was a chicken farmer by profession and was of the Protestant faith. She was united in
marriage to Mr. Jimmy Wise and was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She is survived
by her husband, Jimmy "Jimbo" Wise of Grannis, Arkansas; four sons, Tim Hopper and daughter-in-law Jennifer
of Wickes, AR; Jerry Hopper of Grannis, AR; Jimmy Wise and daughter-in-law Melinda of Wickes, AR and James
Wise and daughter-in-law Teresa of Grannis, AR; one daughter, Kimberly Wise of Grannis, AR; two brothers,
Don Maxey of Hot Springs, AR and Joe Maxey of Harvey, AR; four sisters, Virginia Yandell of Harvey, AR;
Patsy Owens of Harvey, AR; Linda Yandell of Gravelly, AR and Norma Pierce of Gravelly, AR; grandchildren,
Timmy, Dustin and Brandy Hopper of Wickes, AR, Ryan and Cullen Hopper of Grannis, AR, Bruce, Amy, Shawn,
John, Dana and Matt Wise of Wickes, AR, Blake, Bailey and Braxton Wise of Grannis, AR and Madison Grace Ann
of Grannis, AR; along with numerous nieces and nephews and scores of friends. Funeral services were held
Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mike Wilson
officiating. Interment followed at Lone Valley Cemetery in Sims, Arkansas under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Pallbearers were Jeff Brewer, Greg Brewer, Terry Youngblood, Bruce
Wheeler, Josh Canada, Casey White and Shannon Frachiseur.
The Waldron News
26 March 2008
MARY OMA BALENTINE WISLEY
Mary Oma Balentine Wisley, 89, of Mansfield passed away Monday, March 24, 2008 in a Waldron hospital. She was born
January 20, 1919 in the Tate Community to J.A. and Leona Holt Balentine. She was a member of the Coop Prairie Church
in Mansfield. She is survived by her two daughters, Ann Blythe and husband Farris of Abbott, AR, Gaile Hainley and
husband Bruce of Mansfield, AR; two grandchildren, Mike Blythe and wife Kathy, and Cindy Black both of Abbott, AR;
five great grandchildren, Tara Grey, Whitney Black, Laura Green and husband Tim, Celie Black and Mariah Blythe;
several nieces, nephews and a special kitty, Ring. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Clyde "Doc"
Wisley and ten siblings. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the Martin Funeral
Home Chapel in Mansfield with interment in the Carolan Cemetery near Booneville under the direction of Martin Funeral
Home of Mansfield. Officiating will be Bro. Bobby Clark, Brother Elton Pennington and Eulogy by nephew George
Wisley. Pallbearers will be Jackie Culver, Jimmy and George Wisley, Clinton Catlett, Jerry Wilkins, Richard Hicks,
Harold Strutton and Paul Gene Wisley. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Lang, Hal Lacy, Danny DeHart and Cyril
Hicks. Memorials may be made to Abbott Baptist Church Building Fund, 28128 Hwy. 71 North, Mansfield, AR 72944.
The Waldron News
12 September 2001
SAMMY D. WITCHER
Sammy D. Witcher, 64, of Huntington, Arkansas died Sunday, September 2,
2001 in a Nashville, Arkansas hospital. He was born March 13, 1937 at Mansfield,
Arkansas, the son of Mary Nell and Carl Witcher, Sr.
Graveside service was at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at
Lovelace Cemetery in Witcherville, AR with burial under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR.
He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Frances and Carl
Witcher, Jr. of Fort Smith, AR.
Scott County Times
7 May 2003
PAULINE LOOPER WITT
Pauline Looper Witt, age 94 of Mansfield died Friday, May 2 in Fort Smith.
She was born July 26, 1908 in Dayton, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, member
of Mansfield First Baptist Church since 1933, a member of the T.E.L. Sunday
School Class and attended the senior center. She is the widow of Frank Looper
and Ervan Witt.
Funeral services were held 3:00 pm Monday at Mansfield First Baptist Church
with interment at the Looper family plot in Coop Prairie Cemetery in
Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Serving
as pallbearers were Gerald Elmore, Paul Hunt, Al Fox, John Wade, Pat Looper
and Neil Jones.
She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Jo and Jerry Robinson
of Ft. Smith and Paula and Floyd Coward of Mansfield; three grandsons, Rev.
Kevin Robinson of Van Buren, Mark Coward of Mansfield, Gary Coward of Ft.
Smith; three granddaughters-in-law, Lisa Robinson, LeAnne Coward and Cheryl
Coward; five great-grandchildren, Aaron Robinson, Jacob Robinson, Christopher
Coward, Darrick Coward and Logan Coward.
The T.E.L. Adult Womans Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Mansfield First
Baptist Church Building Fund, Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Fund in
Van Buren or the Coop Prairie Cemetery Fund.
The Waldron News
24 November 1999
ARNEL LEE WOLFENBARGER
Arnel Lee Wolfenbarger, 69, of Mena passed away Thursday, November
18, 1999 in Mena. Miss Wolfenbarger was born August 11, 1930 in Eagleton,
Arkansas, to the late Otis Wolfenbarger and Thelma Reynolds Wolfenbarger.
She was a member of the Union Mission Pentecostal Church of God.
She is survived by her mother, Thelma Wolfenbarger of Mena, AR;
one brother, Otis Wolfenbarger, Jr. of Mena, AR; two sisters, Barbara
Hines of Bentonville, AR and Imogene Horn of Waldron, AR; six nieces
and one nephew; and a special friend, Arlene Johnson of Mena, AR.
Graveside services were Saturday, November 20, 1999, at 2:00 p.m.
at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Reverend Billy Dunahoo officiating.
Burial followed under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home
of Mena. Memorials may be made to the Union Mission Pentecostal Church
of God.
The Waldron News
24 December 2003
THELMA WOLFENBARGER
Thelma Wolfenbarger, age 89, of Mena passed away Monday, December 15, 2003 in Mena.
She was born July 15, 1914 in Potter, Arkansas to the late Thomas Reynolds and the
late Ella Carmack Reynolds. On June 22, 1929, she was united in marriage to Otis
Wolfenbarger in Eagleton. Mrs. Wolfenbarger was a member of the Free Will Baptist
Church and was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She is survived
by two daughters, Imogene Frazier of Waldron, AR and Barbara Hines of Centerton, AR;
a brother, Richard Seymore of Sublet, Kansas; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;
15 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter Armel Lee
Wolfenbarger, her son Otis Wolfenbarger, Jr., two brothers and one sister. Funeral
services were Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 2:00 pm in the Beasley-Wood Funeral
Home Chapel with Brother Donnie Jewell officiating. Interment followed in the
Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers
were Marvin Wolfenbarger, Kevin Wolfenbarger, Glen Kerr, Johnny Godfrey, Jimmy Graham,
and H.D. Brown. Online guest book was at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
The Waldron News
13 January 2010
CORRINE "CONNIE" WOOD
Corrine "Connie' Wood, 81, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Saturday, January 9,
2010 in a Waldron hospital. Connie was born June 28th, 1928 in Bakersfield, California. She
lived in Bakersfield, California where she lived with her late husband and raised their
children. In the late 80's after her husband passed away she moved to Dubois, WY where she
had many friends and met Bill Frances, her wonderful loving companion of 21 years. She and
Bill moved to Waldron, Arkansas in 1990 where they spent the last 21 years enjoying life
together and enjoying the company of their many friends. She is preceded in death by her
mother, Evelyn Dearden; brother, Herbert Brand and husband late Darwin Wood. Connie is survived
by her long time companion Bill Francis, daughters Melody Buzby of Pismo, California, Connie
Brandt of Dubois, Wyoming, Valarie Scott of Greenwood, Arkansas; sons-in-law, David Buzby,
David Brandt, Mike Scott; grandchildren, Leslie Buzby, Lisa Mann, Patrick and Brandon Dorsey,
Michael, Christa and Bobby Scott; great grandchildren, Tayler Buzby, Athena and Seth Mann and
Madison Baxter. Our beautiful and loving companion, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Connie's funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, January 15, 2010 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with cremation to follow.
Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will
be 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory.
The Waldron News
2 September 2009
TRUMAN M. WOOD
Truman M. Wood, age 77, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at his
home. He was born to the late Jess and Theodosia Wood on February 3, 132. He was a cattleman, attended
the Pleasant Grove #3 Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army. Truman is survived by
one sister, Dorothy Jean Langdon of Parkville, Missouri; two nephews, Jesse Langdon of North Kansas City,
Missouri, Rocky Langdon of Stockton, Missouri; three nieces, Connie Gittings of North Carolina, Juanita
Mellenbruch of Stockton, Missouri and Roxie Pilla of Parkville, Missouri. He was preceded in death in
addition to his parents by two brothers, Wayne Wood and Omer Wood. Truman's funeral service will be
Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Grove #3 Baptist Church with interment in the
Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron,
Arkansas.
Scott County Times
19 April 2006
B.G. WOODALL
B.G. Woodall, age 77, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 10, 2006 in a Fayetteville, Arkansas
hospital. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a WWII veteran. He was a pastor
for 57 years in California, Colorado and Arkansas. Funeral services were held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April
13, 2006 at the Mansfield First Baptist Church with interment in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith,
Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife
Bonnie of the home; one daughter, Kim Jacks of Monticello, Arkansas; one son, Steven Woodall of Russellville,
Arkansas; one sister, Lavada Woodall of Searcy, Arkansas; three brothers, Faye Woodall of Helena, Montana,
Jack Woodall of California and Jerry Woodall of Redding, California; ten grandchildren; nine great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Myrtle Woodall, one son, Michael Woodall,
one daughter, Terry Valverde, five brothers, Dale, Harold, George, Bob and Richard Woodall. Pallbearers were
Gerald Elmore, Dave Johnson, Darrel Epperson, Dr. Larry Austin, Norman Higginbotham and Louis Jacks. Honorary
pallbearers were Ritchie Woodall, Randy Woodall, D.J. Jacks and Jonathan Jacks.
The Waldron News
20 December 2000
JOSEPH S. "JOE" WOODALL, JR.
Joseph S. "Joe" Woodall, Jr., age 75 of Waltreak, Yell County,
Arkansas died Thursday, December 14, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital in
Russellville. Mr. Woodall was a retired timberman.
Survivors are his wife of 53 years, Meairl Watson Woodall; one
daughter, Glenda Woodall of Waltreak; one uncle, Milo Woodall of
Danville; four nephews, C.H. Woodall of Waldron, Kenneth Woodall of
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jimmy Woodall of Plainview, and Bobby Graham of
Waldron; Wanda Bland of Belleville; a brother-in-law, Billy Watson of
Waldron; two sisters-in-law, Tiny Woodall of Danville and Bea Fowler of
San Antonio, Texas; and a host of cousins and friends.
Services will be Sunday, December 17, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Egypt
Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment
will be [at] Union Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
The Waldron News
19 January 2005
MEAIRL WANDA WOODALL
Meairl Wanda Woodall, age 74, of Waltreak, died Tuesday, January 11, 2005. She was born in Black Fork,
Arkansas on April 29, 1930 to Raymond and Martha Allen Watson. She was a homemaker and the widow of
Joseph Woodall, Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Glenda Woodall of Waltreak; brother and sister-in-
law, Billy Joe and Nadine Watson of Waldron; sister and brother-in-law, Beatrice and Bill Fowler of
San Antonio, TX; sister-in-law, Tiny Woodall of Danville; and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services
were held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Egypt Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
The Waldron News
13 October 1999
SARAH JANE TAYLOR WOODALL
Sarah Jane Taylor Woodall, 24, of Booneville, Arkansas, died on
Tuesday, October 5, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker
and a member of Parks Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 9
at Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Bloodsworth Cemetery
near Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Lee Woodall, Jr; one
daughter, Hunter Lane Woodall of the home; one son, Tyler Garrett
Woodall of the home; her mother and step-father, Lavon and Marvin
Sory of Boonefille, AR; her father and step-mother, Bill and Brenda
Taylor of Heavener, OK; three sisters, Juanita Holland of Hatfield, AR,
Billie Joe King of Harvey, AR and Terrie Thiele of Fayetteville, AR;
two step brothers, Jake Knight of Heavener, OK and Wade Knight of
Wister, OK; six nephews, two nieces, several aunts, uncles, cousins
and friends.
The Waldron News
11 October 2006
TINY LUCILLE WOODALL
Tiny Lucille Woodall, age 82, of Danville, AR died Wednesday, October 4 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in
Danville. Born March 29, 1924 in the Cedar Creek community to the late Noah Lee and Prilla Mobley Abernatha.
She was a retired line worker for Wayne Poultry and a member of the Danville Assembly of God Church. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Woodall, grandson, Craig Woodall, great-granddaughter, Macy
Graham, five brothers, Bill, Harley, Otto, Clayborn and Presley and two infant sisters. Survivors include
four sons and daughters-in-law, C.H. and Clara Woodall of Waldron, Jimmy and Betty Woodall of Havana, Kenith
and Pam Woodall of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Johnny and Linda Woodall of Dardanelle; two daughters and sons-in-
law, Bobbie & J.D. Graham of Waldron and Wanda & Fred Bland of Belleville; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-
grandchildren. Services were Saturday, October 7 at 10 a.m. at the Danville Assembly of God Church with
Brother Ronnie Reddin and Brother Kevin Haralson officiating. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Chris Clinton, Carlton Graham, Jarrod Bland, Justin Bland, Clay Woodall and John Woodall. Arrangements
were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
The Waldron News
23 January 2002
BILL TOBE WOODARD
Bill Tobe Woodard, age 60, of Danville, Arkansas died Thursday,
January 17, 2002 at his home in Danville. Mr. Woodard was born August
28, 1941 to the late Grady and Lonie D. Kitchens Woodard. He was a
farmer, logger and a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Woodard Limbocker, two
brothers, Hayes Woodard and Drexel Woodard.
Survivors are his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Morgan Woodard;
two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Bubba Woodard of Danville,
Marty Woodard of Danville and Morgan Woodard of Walnut Ridge; a
brother and sister-in-law, Deanie and Betty Woodard of Danville; three
grandchildren, Callie Woodard, Kayla Woodard and Steven Woodard all of
Danville; two nieces, three nephews and a host of family and friends.
Services were Monday, January 21, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at First
Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Morgan Woodard, Rev. Kelvin
Limbocker, Rev. Bill Howard and Rev. Delton Beall officiating.
Interment was in Egypt Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service
in Danville. Pallbearers were Mark Avery, Ricky Yandell, Chock Carr,
Bill Tackett, Johnny Baker and Terry Callahan. Honorary pallbearers
were the Adult Four Mens Sunday School Class, Gene Scott, Robert
Thacker, Clinton Kimbrough and Jimmy Woodall.
The Waldron News
29 December 1999
CARL WOODARD
Carl Woodard, 87, of Danville, Arkansas, widower of Etta (Garner)
Woodard, died on Monday, December 13, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital
in Danville, AR. He was born April 7, 1912 in the Union Hill community
of Scott County, AR to the late Johnny and Lillie (James) Woodard. He
was a retired machinist in a carbide factory in Redondo Beach, CA and
was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a brother,
Haskell Woodard.
He is survived by four sisters, Nellie Travis of Pocola, OK, Violet
Honea of Renton, WA, Lexie Millard of Waldron, AR and Hollis Isham of
Duncan, OK and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, December 15 at 2:00
p.m. at Union Hill Cemetery by Rev. James Icasc. Arrangements by
Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR.
The Waldron News
28 April 1999
ESTON (WOODY) WOODARD
Eston (Woody) Woodard, 72, of Waldron, died Friday, April 23,
1999 in a local hospital. He was a retired farmer and musician, and a
member of the Evening Shade Baptist Church.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26 in Martin
Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in
Waldron.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Woodard of the home; three
daughters and sons-in-law: Brenda and Ray Patton of Booneville, Janet
and Reggie Owens of Waldron and Pam and Luther Bailey of Springdale;
two sons and daughers-in-law: Mike and Debbie Woodard of Van Buren and
Jamie and Glenda Woodard of Waldron; two sisters: Wilma Metcalf of
Waldron and Nemo Grammar of Charleston; 11 grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.
Pallbearers were Mike Woodard, Shawn Woodard, Martin Patton,
Byron Owens, T.J. Bailey, Derek Owens and John Patton.
Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Waldron News
13 July 2011
PAUL H. WOODARD
Paul H. Woodard, 91, of Waldron, AR passed from this life Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in the Waldron Nursing
Home. Paul was born September 22, 1919 in Waltreak, Arkansas to the late Linwood Woodard and Ninna (Starnes)
Woodard. He was a timber worker who retired from the comb factory in Booneville, Arkansas. Paul is survived
by two sons, Herman Woodard of Y-City, Arkansas, Lynn Woodard of Booneville, Arkansas; two daughters, Paula
Henson of Benton, AR, Joyce Haga of Waldron, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and
three great-great grandchildren. Paul is preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by four sisters, two
brothers and one son-in-law. Paul's funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2011 at the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Shaddon officiating. Interment followed in the Square
Rock Cemetery in Waldron, AR. Arrangements will be entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home &
Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbe arers were Jonathan Woodard, Josh Woodard, Robby Shaddon, Dustin
Wright, Danny Haga and Rick Black. Paul's visitation was 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011 at
the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, AR. The family received friends from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Waldron News
29 July 2009
VERLIA DEAN WOODARD
December 24, 1928 - July 23, 2009
Verlia Dean Woodard, 80, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Thursday, July 23, 2009 in a Fort Smith,
Arkansas hospital. Verlia was born December 24, 1928 at Waldron, the second daughter of the late Lester
Newberry and Gertie (Rhyne) Newberry. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove #3 Baptist Church, retired from
the Scott County Library after 18 years. She loved embroidery, quilting and gardening. Verlia is survived by
two daughters, Pat Hopson and husband Deryl of Winnsboro, Texas, Cathy Nichols of the home; two sons, Gary
Woodard of Charleston, Arkansas, Vernon (Bim) Woodard of Waldron, Arkansas; one grandson of the home, Nathan
Brown; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. She is also survived by seven sisters, Wanda Gray of Waldron,
Arkansas, Ima Jean Hunt of Waldron, Arkansas, Mary Ann Sanders of Waldron, Arkansas, Shirley Ammons of Waldron,
Arkansas, Edna Maxell of Waldron, Arkansas, Lynda Sue Bates of Waldron, Arkansas, Alice Friend of Greenwood,
Arkansas; one brother, Benny Newberry of Waldron, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her husband Vernon
Woodard; a grandson, Michael Nichols, a great grandson, Trevor Brown, and a sister, Fern Oliver. Verlia's
funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with
interment in the Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron. Verlia's pallbearers were Gary Lee Woodard, Josh Brewton, Shawn Woodard,
Steven Woodard, Billy Sanders and Mark Oliver.
The Waldron News
13 February 2008
DALE DEAN WOODCOCK
Dale Dean Woodcock, 54, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 in his home in Farmington,
Arkansas. He was a logger. Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Martin Funeral Home
Chapel under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his five sons, R.C. Reese, J.L. Pritchard,
J.D. Woodcock, Trevor Woodcock, Dylan Woodcock, all of Arkansas, and two sisters, Pat and Micki, and five grandsons.
The Waldron News
18 April 2001
JOHN LANNING WOODHULL III
John Lanning Woodhull III, 47, of Booneville, Arkansas died
Tuesday, April 10, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a housing
contractor and a Pentecostal.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2001 at
Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, Arkansas with burial at
Barling Cemetery in Barling, Arkansas under the direction of Martin
Funeral Home of Mansfield.
He is survived by one daughter, Aimee Gustafson of Alma,
Arkansas; one son, John L. Woodhull, IIII of Alma, Arkansas; his
mother, Bernice Woodhull of Booneville, AR; one brother, Wayne
Woodhull of Booneville, AR; one granddaughter, Maya Gustafson of
Alma, AR; and one niece, Vinita Meeks of Show Low, AZ.
Pallbearers were Glen Jones, Sr., Glen Jones, Jr., Luther Jones,
Wayne Woodhull, Danny David and Larry Parker. Honorary pallbearers were
Bob Woodhull and Joe Woodhull.
The Waldron News
8 March 2000
ODA WOODRAL
Oda Woodral, 86, of Heavener, Oklahoma died on Sunday, March 5, 2000 in Poteau, Oklahoma.
He was a life long resident of Heavener and a member of the Assembly of God Church in
Bates, Arkansas. Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2000 with burial
at Hontubby Cemetery in Heavener, OK under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of
Heavener, OK. He is survived by six daughters, Dorothy Underwood, Della LeFlore, Pauline
Smallwood, Shirley Smallwood and Henryetta Smallwood all of Heavener, OK and Rosie Miller
of Wister, OK; one son, Jimmy "Buddy" Woodral of Heavener, OK; three sisters, Mildred
Benson of Heavener, OK, Louise Hill of Blackfork, AR and Eva Janway of Hodgen, OK; one
brother, Orvil Woodral of Hodgen, OK; 34 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren and
several great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
21 July 1999
ROXIE JANE WOODRAL
Roxie Jane Woodral, 82, of Heavener, Oklahoma, died on Thursday,
July 15, 1999 in her home. She was a life long resident of Heavener and
a member of the Assembly of God Church in Bates, Arkansas. Funeral
services were held on Saturday, July 17, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at the
First Assembly of God Church in Heavener with burial at Hontubby
Cemetery, Heavener, OK, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home
of Heavener, OK.
She is survived by six daughters, Dorothy Underwood, Della
LeFlore, Pauline Smallwood, Shirley Smallwood, and Henryetta Smallwood,
all of Heavener, OK and Rosie Miller of Wister, OK; one son, Jimmy
"Buddy" Woodral of Heavener, OK; 34 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren
and 3 great-great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
15 December 1999
BRANDY GAYLE WOODRUM
Brandy Gayle Woodrum, 17, of Grand Saline, Texas, died on the
evening of Saturday, December 4, 1999 as a result of a car accident
near Garden Valley.
Brandy was a junior at Grand Saline High School and she worked
part time at "Dairy Palace" in Canton as well as "Gun Balls" in Broadway
Square Mall in Tyler. She lived in Grand Saline all her life. She was
also a member of Main Street Baptist Church. Brandy modeled for the John
Robert Powers Agency in Dallas, and had worked as an extra for several
TV series including "Walker - Texas Rangers" along with several movies
yet to be released. She had a publication in Hair Style Sophisticated
Magazine. She was a tremendous humanitarian and always looked for ways
to serve her fellowman.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 6,
at Main Street Baptist Church in Grand Saline with Brother Tom Pesnell,
Brother Bobby Dagnel and Brother Larry Jones officiating. Burial
followed at Woodside Cemetery under the direction of Bartley Funeral
Home.
She is survived by her parents, Jesse Jr. and Kim Moreland Woodrum
of Irving, TX; one brother, Shane Woodrum of Irving, TX; her grandparents,
Clyde & Shirley Moreland of Grand Saline; grandfather & step-grandmother,
Jessie & Elaine Woodrum of Grand Saline; grandmother, Lucille Young of
Dallas; great-grandmother, Edna Fowler of Van; great-grandfather, Gay
Fowler of Alvarado, TX; great-grandmother, Loretta Meska of Gun Barrel
City, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Chris Flores, Juan Estrada, Barry Rosemand,
Travis Jordan, John Hunt, Thomas Turner and Shane Woodrum.
The Waldron News
27 May 2009
PATRICIA ANN WOODRUM
Jan. 26, 1958 - May 13, 2009
Patricia Ann Woodrum, 51, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Royce City, Texas. She was born January
26, 1958 in Turkey. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Jimmy A. Woodrum and brother-in-
law, Wade Martin. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy D. Woodrum; sisters-in-law, Dana Adamson
and Beth Milligan; brothers-in-law, Shane Woodrum and Willis Adamson; daughters, Princess and Savanna
French; nephews, Dustin Milligan, Cory Milligan, Codry Woodrum, Hunter and Devan Sims; nieces,
Cheyenne Woodrum, Taylor Helms, Lacy and Harley Martin; and granddaughter, Alexis French. Funeral
service was 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2009 at Bartley Funeral Home in Grand Saline, Texas with
interment at Rogers Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cory Milligan, Jason Holcomb, Dustin Milligan,
Justin Murchison, Dennis Klomps, Riley Kimbrell and Tanner Thompson.
The Waldron News
27 July 2011
CATHERINE ANN (COLE) WOODS
Catherine Ann (Cole) Woods, 47, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Friday, July 15, 2011 in a
Waldron hospital. Cathie was born June 10, 1964 in Frankfurt, Germany to James W. and Donna G. (Clement)
Cole. Cathie is survived by her husband Christopher Woods of the home; one daughter, Ashley; one son,
Chris; four grandchildren, parents, James and Donna Cole of Greenwood, Arkansas; two brothers, Christopher
Cole of Greenwood, Arkansas and James Cole, Jr. of Greenwood, Arkansas. Cathie will be cremated. Arrangements
are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
7 January 2009
JULIA LORRAIN WOODS
Julia Lorrain Woods, 45, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009 at her home in
Waldron. She was a member of the Winfield Baptist Church. She is survived by her son Nicholas
Woods and wife Melissa of Waldron; two grandsons Justin Woods and Matthew Gunter of Waldron, AR;
father Joe Plum and wife Minnie of Waldron, AR; two brothers, Kenneth Plum of Greenwood, AR and
Greg Plum of Waldron; two sisters, Shirley Russell of Ft. Smith, AR and Donna Cantrell of Waldron.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the Winfield Baptist Church with
interment in the Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home
of Waldron.
Scott County Times
21 February 2001
PAULINE WOODS
Pauline Helen Armstrong Woods, 87, of Bakersfield, California, formerly
of Mansfield, Arkansas died February 11, 2001 in Bakersfield, California.
She was a seamstress, a member of the Mansfield First Baptist Church,
and the widow of Woody Woods. Mrs. Woods was preceded in death by two
grandsons and one great grandson.
Funeral services were Saturday, February 17, 2001 at the Mansfield First
Baptist Church with burial at Hartford Memorial Park in Hartford, Arkansas
under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Jeanette and
Julian of Los Angeles, California, Paula and John of Bakersfield, California
and Marian and Will of Bakersfield, California; two sisters, Geneva Dismukes
of Mansfield and Leigh Maass of Mansfield; one brother, Dr. Wade Armstrong of
North Carolina; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mansfield First Baptist Church
Building Fund or Choir Church Fund, c/o Martin Funeral Home, PO Box 367,
Mansfield, Arkansas 72944.
The Waldron News
19 May 2004
ROY WOODWARD
Mr. Roy Junior Woodward, age 70, resident of DeQueen, Arkansas died Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at his
home. He was born to Eddie and Goldie Ensley Woodward in Jackson County, Arkansas on July 1, 1933. He
was retired from Tyson Foods at Waldron, Arkansas and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses. He enjoyed walking and playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Darlene
Marie Fuller Woodward of DeQueen; one son, Ricky Lynn Woodward of Mena, AR; two daughters, Ronda Jean
Slate of DeQueen and Linda Darlene Young of Oklahoma; three brothers, Charles Woodward, E.W. Woodward
and Eddie Woodward all of Batesville, AR; 13 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial
services for Mr. Roy Woodward were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2004 at the Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah's Witnesses with Jerry Brazeal officiating. You may send an online sympathy message at
www.chandlerfuneral.com.
The Waldron News
10 August 2011
LOUISE WORKMAN
Louise Velma Workman passed away July 28, 2011 in Hugo, OK. She was born April 16, 1928 in Beauchamp,
Arkansas, the daughter of Melvin and Janie Richey. Louise married Robert H. Workman on December 19, 1948
in Piney, AR. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2004. She was a homemaker and helped her husband in
the logging industry. She enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, and getting together with her family. Louise
was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Larry Wayne and siblings, Bob Rickey, Bill Richey, Ed
Richey, Bunk Richey and Mable Harman. Survivors include six sons, Robert Carl Workman of Paris, TX, Darrell
Workman of Broken Bow, OK, Randy Workman of Soper, OK, James Workman of Arthur City, TX, Tommy Workman of
Soper, OK and Quiten Workman of Arthur City, TX; 3 daughters, June Sales of the home, Linda Workman of
Powderly, TX and Brenda Workman of Soper, OK; siblings, Ceclia Dehart of Mena, AR, Pat Simmons of Sherwood,
AR, Jan Hunt of Mena, AR and Betty Jo Thaxton of El Dorado, AR; 31 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren.
The Waldron News
29 August 2007
MUZETTE WORKS
Muzette Works, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at a Little Rock hospital. She was
a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2007 at the
Waldron First Baptist Church with interment at the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral
Home. She is survived by her husband, Tully Milton Works of Waldron, Arkansas; one daughter, Kaye Works Cole and
husband Jim of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two grandsons, Bob Cole and wife Melissa, and Tim Cole all of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
two great grandchildren, Presley Cole and Isabella Grace Cole; one sister, Dolores Hinson of Magnolia, Arkansas;
one brother, Gary Haltom of Ft. Worth, Texas; nieces and nephews, Bobby Hinson, Kerby Haltom, Matt Haltom and
Amy Haltom. She is preceded in death by her son, Tully Milton Works, Jr. Pallbearers were Johnny Ward, M.C.
Yandell, Larry Shores, Fritz Morales, Bernard Ferguson and Bud Rice. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Hattabaugh,
Bob Smoot, Clyde Audas, Dick Davis, Ronnie Plummer, Hershel Sims, Harold Thomas, Henry Hicks, Floyd Watkins,
Robert May, Gaylon Taylor and Bob Lewis. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First
Baptist Music Program in Waldron.
The Waldron News
29 August 2007
CLARENCE "SAM" WRIGHT
Clarence "Sam" Wright, 66, of Parks, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August (26?) 2007 in a Waldron hospital. He
was a truck mechanic and attended the Keener Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday,
September 1, 2007 at the Keener Freewill Baptist Church with interment at the Hawkins Cemetery under the
direction of the Martin Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
5 September 2007
CLARENCE "SAM" WRIGHT
Clarence "Sam" Wright, 66, of Parks, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August __, 2007 in a Waldron hospital. He was
a truck mechanic and attended the Keener Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Cathy; eight
daughters, Cathy Ann Goldman of GA, Toni M. Wright of AR, Paula W. Mires of TX, Karri A. Burt of TX, Mary
Keisler of MS, Tina Goldman of MS, Sandra Gayle Wright of AR and Sammie Wright of MS; nine sons, Anthony J.
Wright of TX, Sammy Dee Wright of MT, Arthur W. Wright of OR, Terry Gene Wright of MS, Robert Wright of MS,
Ray Goldman of AZ, Joseph Goldman of MS, Billy John Goldman of MS and David Goldman of MS; 48 grandchildren; and
26 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2007 at the Keener Freewill
Baptist Church with interment at the Hawkins Cemetery under the direction of the Martin
Funeral Home.
The Waldron News
24 June 2009
GLORIA MAE WRIGHT
Gloria Mae Wright passed away on June 13, 2009 at her daughter's home, Rosemay Gagne and granddaughter Julie
Gagne. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert William Wright, one child, Gladys Wright and son-in-law
Henry Gagne. Gloria was a homemaker and worked many years caring for residents at Park Street Nursing Home in
Pepperell, MA. She retired from Pinewood Nursing Home in Waldron, AR. She is survived by eight children,
William Robert Wright and wife Annie of Columbia, Maine, Rosemary Gagne of Eugene, OR, Gale Aho and husband
Neil of Wagner, OK, Carl Wright and wife Debbie of Wentworth, NH, Steven Wright and wife Jackie of Waldron,
AR, Charlotte Johnson and husband Michael of Barrington, NH, Marilyn Carter and husband Jeff of Lunenbvurg,
VT, Madeline Burak and husband Bryan of Lunenburg, MA; 24 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A memorial
service will be held in Pepperell, MA.
The Waldron News
21 April 1999
HARRY RAYMOND WRIGHT
Harry Raymond Wright, 85, of Mt. Lori Drive, Highlands, died
Tuesday, February 23, 1999 in the Highland-Cashiers Hospital.
He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Charles
Nicholas and Helen Pauline Cabe Wright.
He is survived by his wife, Sara N. Moore Wright. They had been
married for 60 years on December 17, 1998. He was retired as regional
forester for Timber Management for the Southeast Region of the United
States Forest Service. He was former Mayor of Highlands, president of
the Harry R. Wright Development Corporation and was a 1935 graduate of
the North Carolina State University with honors. He was former treasurer
of the Highlands Lions Club, president of the 1975 Centennial Commission
and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Highlands.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Charles
Robert Wright of Highlands and David Preston Wright of Alexandria, Va;
a daughter-in-law, Marlene Foster Wright of Deltona, Fla; a sister,
Maxie Wright Duke of Walhalla, S.C; two brothers, Thomas Barak Wright
of Clemson, S.C., and Vernon Ross Wilson of Belton, S.C; and two
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Harry Anthony Wright.
Funeral service was in First United Methodist Church in Highlands
with the Rev. Carl Lindquist and the Rev. Ryan Seawright officiating.
Burial was in the Highlands Memorial Park.
Tommy Coffeen, Richard Melvin, Dominic Sanchez, Vernon Brown,
Tom James and Harvey Downs were the pallbearers. Herb James, Bruce
Bryant, Allan Marsh, Neville Bryson, Hank Alldrich, John Cleveland,
Jim Dobson and John Baumrucker were honorary pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Highlands United Methodist Church,
315 Main St., Highlands, N.C. 28741.
Bryant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Scott County Times
14 May 2003
HOYT WRIGHT
Hoyt Russell Wright, 77, of Waldron, Arkansas died Sunday, May 11, in his
home. He was a rancher, a siding contractor, member of Scott County Cattlemans
Association and attended Waldron Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in
death by a son, Kyle and a sister Wanda.
Funeral services were held 2:00 pm on Wednesday, Mary 14 at Martin Funeral
Home Chapel with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under
the direction of Martin Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Melba; one son, Dan Wright of Waldron, Arkansas;
two sisters, Imogene Heathcock of Port Hueneme, California and Betty Young
of Kermit, Texas; three brothers, Samuel Wright of Port Hueneme, California,
Harold Wright of Paris, Arkansas and Billy Wright of Van Buren, Arkansas; and
six grandchildren.
Scott County Times
2 October 2002
JACKIE WRIGHT
Jackie Junior Wright, 72, of Waldron died Sunday, September 29, 2002 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired supervisor at Waldron Furniture Factory and a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Argus and Jewel Wright, a sister, Olgia Jones and a brother, Virgil Lee Wright.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife Edith of the home; two daughters, Belynda Bailey of Lewisville, Texas and Diane Ivy of Jackson, Mississippi; four sons, Howard, Mike, Keith and Heath all of Waldron; one sister, Betty Potter of Waldron; two brothers, V.L. Wright and Thomas Wright both of Waldron; 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bill White, Roberta Passmore, Richard Sehorn, Robert Shores, Alvin Carnahan, Darvin Hutchens, Derial Hullender, Clyde Hawkins and W.D. "Rabbit" Ray.
The Waldron News
27 May 1998
KYLE KENT WRIGHT
Kyle Kent Wright, 35, of Lavaca, died May 19, 1998 in a Fort Smith
hospital. He was a truck driver.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 1998 in
Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Lavaca Cemetery in Lavaca.
Survivors include his wife, Leslie, of the home; two daughters:
Cybil and Kristina, of the home; his mother and father, Hoyt and Melba
Wright, of Waldron; maternal grandmother, Iva Ferguson, of Waldron; one
sister, Mellisa Haralson, of Atkins; one brother, Danny Wright, of
Waldron.
Pallbearers were Jackey Matlock, Tim Matlock, Mike Matlock, Rex
Jackson, Brad Cooper and Rusty Smalling. Martin Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
The Waldron News
12 July 2006
MARY L. DALY WRIGHT
Mary Lou Daly Wright, 65, of Harrisonburg died Sunday, May 28, 2006 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital
in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Wright was born July 30, 1940 in Omaha, Neb., and was the daughter of the late
William (Bill) J. and Anna Brockman Daly. She was an insurance consultant with A&J Excavating and was
an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church. On Dec. 23, 1961, she married Ben Ernest Wright,
who preceded her in death May 28, 1987. She is survived by two daughters, Amy Katherine Wright of
New York, and Lisa Crissman Wright of Harrisonburg; a sister, Judy Daly Bradbury of Fort Smith, AR;
and two grandchildren. The funeral was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Asbury United Methodist Church
with the Revs. Elizabeth Caudill and Derrick Parson officiating. Burial followed at Eastlawn Memorial
Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Amyloidosis Research Foundation, 4174 Meyers, Waterford,
MI 48329.
The Waldron News
1 July 2009
MELBA WRIGHT
Oct. 20, 1940 - June 28, 2009
Melba J. Wright, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from the life Sunday, June 28, 2009 in a Waldron,
Arkansas hospital. Melba was born October 20, 1940 in Plainview, Texas to the late Lester, Sr. and Iva
(Pritchard) Ferguson. She retired from the Waldron Public Schools after 26 years of service, was a member
of the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene and Nazarene World International where she was the local past
president. Melba is survived by one son, Dan Wright and wife Belinda of Waldron, Arkansas; one daughter,
Melissa Haralson and husband Kevin of Atkins, Arkansas; grandchildren, Dustin and Megan Wright of Waldron,
Arkansas, Kristina Wright of Mooresville, NC, Kayla and Rachel Haralson of Atkins, Arkansas. She is also
survived by a sister, Carol Pettijohn of Coppell, TX, two brothers, Lester Ferguson and wife Elaine of
Lubbock, TX, Burt Ferguson and wife Sue of Odessa, TX, several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death
by her parents, her husband Hoyt R. Wright, a son Kyle Wright, daughter-in-law, Leslie Wright and brother-
in-law, Walter Pettijohn. Melba's funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Waldron
First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Marvin Fredrick officiating with interment in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
under the direction of the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Melba's pallbearers will be
Kerry Barnett, David Sikes, Bill "Boney" Hunt, Danny Rhyne, Benny Newberry, Mike Shaddon. Memorials in
memory of Mrs. Wright may be made to Nazarene World International, c/o Waldron First Church of Nazarene,
P.O. Box 990, Waldron, Arkansas 72958 or Gideons International, c/o Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, P.O.
Box 358, Waldron, Arkansas 72958. Melba's visitation will be 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009
and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the funeral home. Melba's family will receive friends
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the funeral home.
The Waldron News
19 May 2010
NICHOLAS AND ANDREW WRIGHT
Nicholas Alexander Wright and Andrew Lee Wright, infant sons of Toni M. Wright, went to be with Jesus
Friday, May 14, 2010 in Mena, Arkansas. Nicholas and Andrew are survived by their mother, Toni M. Wright
of Parks, Arkansas; their great-grandmother, Cathy L. Wright of Parks, Arkansas; several aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends. Their graveside funeral service was held Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Hawkins Cemetery with Rev. Steve McClain officiating. Interment followed in the Hawkins Cemetery in
Parks, Arkansas. Pallbearers were David Goldman and Jim Atchley. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage
Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
The Waldron News
3 June 2009
PATSY JEAN WARD WRIGHT
Dec. 10, 1947 - May 26, 2009
Patsy Jean Ward Wright of Y-City went home to be with the Lord, her parents Heck and Martha Ward, her sister
Lathell Shaddon and brother Darrell Ward on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at a Fort Smith, Arkansas hospital. She
was born December 10, 1947 in Mena, Arkansas. Patsy was retired from waitressing, hairdresser, insurance
agent, Home Health Care and Y-City Fire Fighter Training Officer. Patsy's big, loving heart was known by
everyone who knew her. Her love for flowers and gardening was clearly visible in her yard. She was a
member of the Boles Southern Baptist Church and loved music. Patsy left behind only for a time before
reuniting in Heaven a loving family, a daughter, Cassaundra and husband Steve Holmes; a son, Kevin and wife
Dana Wright; three grandchildren, Kassie Holmes, Kolten and Darci Wright, all of Waldron, Arkansas. She is
also survived by a nephew Gary and wif Jennifer Shaddon, agreat nephew, Jamie Shaddon all of Y-City, Arkansas;
a great niece Vanessa and husband Jimmie Lamproe of Rudy, Arkansas, and a sister-in-law, Clairene Ward of Mena,
Arkansas. Patsy's funeral service was Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chant Pentecostal Church
of God with Rev. Mike Shaddon officiating, with interment in the Chant Cemetery under the direction of the
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Kevin Wright, Gary Shaddon, Steve
Holmes, Kolten Wright, Thomas Wright, Jamie Shaddon, Darrell Burdess and Travis Burdess. Her honorary
pallbearers will be members of the Y-City Volunteer Fire Department.
The Waldron News
20 September 2000
RANDY LYNN WRIGHT
Randy Lynn Wright, 41, of Greenwood, Arkansas died in a Mesa, Arizona hospital on August 20,
2000. He is survived by two children, daughter, Leigh Ann Wright and son, Pryce Wright of
Lemoore, California; his mother, Shirley Evans of Greenwood; his father, Jack Wright and his
wife Ina and daughters; one brother, Gary Shepher of Greenwood; one sister, Darla Spechnij
and husband Joe; two nephews, Casey and Coty Spechnij and niece, Lexey Spechnij; three
cousins, Kathy Wells of Mesa, Arizona and Cindy Lepock & husband Greg of Big Pine Key, Fla.
and Kathy Wells of Mesa, AZ; an aunt, Thelma Gavin of Big Pine Key, Fla; step-mother, Susie
Golden & husband, David Golden of Mesa, Arizona; two step-brothers, Chris Evans and Tommy
Bort.
The Waldron News
29 June 2011
JAMES RICHARD WYATT
James Richard Wyatt, Sr., 71, of Macomb, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011 at his home. James
worked in the Mansfield area for many years hauling shavings for chicken houses and mowing lawns in the area
including some of the local cemeteries. James is survived by his wife of 52 1/2 years Frances Wyatt; four
children Franklin Dale Wyatt and wife Mary Sue, Jacqueline Ratley and husband Doug, James R. Wyatt II and wife
Stacy, and Keith D. Wyatt and wife Deana; 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
James is also survived by his sister Dovie Copeland of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, aunt Virginia Niblett of Greenwood,
Arkansas, many other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Charley and Opal
Wyatt, brother Carrol Wyatt and sister Marie Branham. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 29,
2011 at the Nazarene Church in Mansfield with interment to follow in the Coop Prairie Cemetery under the direction
of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Arkansas. Viewing will be Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Joseph Rickard, Jack Rickard, Howard Rickard, Dale Wyatt, Jr., Matthew
Wyatt and Timothy Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jessie Wyatt, Elmer Jones, Jerry Upton, Joe Hurdeson
and Frankie London.
Scott County Times
4 April 2001
JEANE WYKLE
Jeane Wykle, 87, of Waldron died Saturday, March 31, 2001 in a
Fort Smith nursing home. She was a retired school teacher, having taught
in Hodgen and Poteau, Oklahoma schools and the American School in Japan.
She was a member of the Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for 17
years.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at
First Baptist Church in Waldron with burial at Heavener Memorial Park
in Heavener, Oklahoma under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. She
is survived by one sister, Madge Whitfield of Waldron; one brother,
Ray Dunn of Benton, Arkansas; one niece, five nephews, several great-
nieces and one great-great nephew.
Pallbearers were Bobby Bottoms, Wayne Bass, Derial Hullender,
Ralph Butler, Randy Butler and Terry Rice.
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