Walter Collins Minniear
Walter Collins Minniear, born April 17, 1911, died Friday, July 19, 2002, at the age 91, in Pewaukee, Wis.
He is survived by his wife, Mary of Pewaukee, Wis.; his children, Mary Jane and husband, Joe of Delafield, Wis., Ramy Garcia and husband, Daniel of Austin, Texas, Robert Minniear and wife, Bea of Shreveport, La., Tom Minniear and wife, Aline of Baton Rouge, La. and John Minniear and wife, Deanie of Oshkosh, Wis.; a brother, Harry Minniear and wife, Virginia of Indianapolis; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Organizations over the years; Lions Club of West Monroe, La. past president, Lions Club of Beaumont, Texas, Downtown Rotary Club of Fort Smith, Noon Civics Club, past president, ASCAP, Louisiana Music Educators Association, past president-secretary 1954-1969, Music Educators National Association, life member; honors; Outstanding Educator by LMEA, Inc. in 1969, First High School Musician elected to Hall of Fame in 1983 and Fort Smith Civic Center Honoree.
Teaching career; spanning 58 years started in Lombard, Ill., then to Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe, La., to Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas to Shreveport, La. at Fair Park High School and Captain Shreve High School and finally to Fort Smith as conductor of the Fort Smith Symphony from 1969 to 1984 and teacher and former chairman of the Humanities at Westark Community College now called the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. He retired in 1987.
A memorial service is planned at a later date through St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith or St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Smith.
Gladys Almon
POTEAU - Gladys Geneva Almon, 80, of Poteau died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, in Fort Smith. She was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Cravens, Okla. She was a homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church in Wister and the widow of Willard Almon.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Wister City Cemetery under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
She is survived by a son, Bob Almon of Poteau; a sister, Opal Platt of Ada, Okla.; and two grandchildren, Kelli Dubois of Russellville and Sharla Gaither of Springdale.
Morgan Howard
OLD SPADRA - Morgan James Howard, 87, of Old Spadra died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, in his home. He was born July 1, 1915, in Spadra. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a coal miner for 17 years and a member of Coal Hill Masonic Lodge No. 383 for over 50 years.
Graveside service will be 6 p.m. today at Spadra Cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville.
He survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Sonya Harp of Fort Smith and Jane Howard of Clarksville; three sons, Morgan Earl and Wendell Howard, both of Clarksville and Bruce Howard of Burk Burnett, Texas; a sister, Mattie Shaffer of Spadra; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Link Childers, David and Douglas Harp, Jeff, Matthew and Mark Howard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spadra Cemetery Association, 1916 Ridgewood Drive, Clarksville, AR 72830 or Spadra Methodist Church, Route 1, Box 324, Hartman, AR 72840.
Rhonda Howard
POTEAU - Rhonda Kaye Morgan Howard, 48, of Poteau died Tuesday, July 23, 2002. She was born Sept. 4, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas. She worked in the health care as a LPN and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at Whitesboro Baptist Church with burial at Whitesboro Cemetery under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau.
She is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Sanderson of Oklahoma City; a son, Matthew Howard of Mustang, Okla.; her mother, Virginia Woolverton of Poteau; a sister, Wanda Cothren of Claremore, Okla.; a brother, Devon Morgan of Holdenville, Okla.; and two grandchildren, Braden Howard of Mustang, Okla. and Cody Sanderson of Oklahoma City.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Doyle and Doug, Devon and Brandon Morgan, James Cothren and Kevin Mings.
Tony Worden
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tony R. Worden, 42, of Kansas City, Mo. died Monday, July 22, 2002, in Kansas City. He was a chemist for Cook Composites and Polymers Company, a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith and the Knights of Columbus.
Mass will be 11 a.m. today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.
He is survived by his parents, Tony and Judy Worden of Fort Smith; two sisters, Holly Weisenfels of Fort Smith and Robin Cohea of Greenwood; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David Bushkuhl, Rick Gammill, Parker Shaw, Mike Cohea, John Lindquist and John Weisenfels.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sebastian County Humane Society, P.O. Box 10953, Fort Smith, AR 72917.
Eula Suits
Eula M. Suits, 90, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, in Fort Smith. She was a nurses aide for St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center, a member of Haven Heights Baptist Church, the Purple Heart Club and the American Legion. She was the widow of Ralph E. Suits.
Funeral will be noon today at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith.
She is survived by a sister, Elsie L. Brown of Springdale; two brothers, Winferd Thigpin of Santa Paula, Calif. and Lawrence Thigpin of Pocola.
Delbert Miller
HACKETT - Delbert Lester Miller, 94, of Hackett died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, in Fort Smith. He was Army veteran of World War II, a retired coal miner and mail carrier and a member of United Methodist Church in Bonanza. He was the widower of Dollie Miller.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at White Bluff Cemetery in Bonanza.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Rocky Dunn, Paul Irvin, David and Donald Ledbetter, Gene Woolsey and Jerry Basinger.
The body may be viewed 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Effie Fisher
Effie Evelyn 'Granny' Fisher, 92, of Fort Smith died Thursday, July 25, 2002, in a local nursing home. She was born June 30, 1910, in Booneville. She was a homemaker and a member of Phoenix Village Baptist Church.
Graveside will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at White Bluff Cemetery in Bonanza under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.
She is survived by three daughters, Doris Evelyn Bryant of Van Buren, Wanda Faye Bass of Rogers and Margarette Ann Mathis of Spiro; four sons, Howard Lee Fisher of Bonanza, Billy Wayne Fisher of Fort Smith, Joseph Charles Fisher of Spiro and Kenneth Ray Fisher of Alma; 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Howard 'Buzzy', Mike and Douglas Fisher, Buddy Allison, Joe Mathis and Debbi Watkins.
The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ernestine Cotton
Ernestine Cotton, 74, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a member of King Solomon Christian Center.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at King Solomon Christian Center with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Charles; a son, Roy Manager of Fort Smith; two stepdaughters, Shirley Hughes of Fort Smith and Delois Tate of Altus; three stepsons, Charles H. Cotton and Michael Alston, both of Fort Smith and Carl L. Cotton of Clarksville; a sister, Ruth Haynes McCarty of Port Lavaca, Texas; 26 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Billy Hughes, Charles H. Cotton, Don Willis, Wallace McGee, Carl Armington and T.J. Berryman.
The family will visit with friends at 2221 North 30th Street.
Tevin Thomas
Tevin Douglass Thomas, infant son of Clyde Thomas and Angela Silva of Fort Smith, died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, in his home.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a twin sister, Tannea and Keaira, Kaitlyn and Hailey Thomas; two brothers, Kaelin Owens and Darrien Thomas; his grandparents, Gloria Silva, John and Ruth Ann Silva and Mary Thomas.
The family will visit with friends at 3201 Briarcliff Avenue.
George Harris Jr.
FANSHAWE - George Thomas Harris Jr. 'Sonny', 51 of Fanshawe died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, in Panola, Okla. He was born Sept. 7, 1950, in Fanshawe. He was a Army veteran serving in Vietnam, a logger and a ranch hand.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at Fanshawe School Auditorium with burial at Fanshawe Cemetery under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret Free; his father, George Harris Sr.; two sisters, Ann Savage and Debbie Cantrell; two halfsisters, Shirley Mosel and Suzy Henderson; four halfbrothers, Thomas, Lee, Larry and Billy Harris.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Don Hudlow, Dan Bost, Joe Herrington, Bill Harris, Jimmy Don Newby and Cotton Cantrell.
Michael Dale Gould
Michael Dale Gould, 20, of Fort Smith died Thursday, July 25, 2002, in Muskogee. He was a 2000 graduate of Fort Smith Christian School, a student at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, a 2002 cheerleader for UAFS, a builder for Dale Gould Custom Homes and a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle and a Sunday school teacher and a youth leader for the Oneighty Youth Center at Harvest Time Tabernacle.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Harvest Time Tabernacle in Fort Smith with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith.
He is survived by the love of his life, Kristen Looney of Fort Smith; his parents, Dale and Cathy Gould of Fort Smith; his maternal grandparents, George and Libby Chance of Van Buren and paternal grandparents, Robert and Angela Gould of Anaheim, Calif., and Patsy Harper of Spiro; his great-grandmother, Floye Matlock of Spiro; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Melissa and Dylan Kounce, Mallory Gould and Morgann Gould, all of Fort Smith; and one niece, Kaitlyn Kounce of Fort Smith.
Pallbearers will be Jon Morris, Josh Waggoner, Daniel Miller, Matt Huie, Jeremiah Hays, Matt Kelly, Lee Prince, Joe Berrios, Grant Morris and James Perry.
Honorary pallbearers will be Oneighty youth leaders.
The family will visit with friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Edward James Hobson
Edward James Hobson, 80, of Kibler died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in a local nursing home. He was a member of Kibler Assembly of God and was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in Italy and Custers Polar Bear Division. He was retired from Desota and Riverside Manufacturing Co.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gill Cemetery Arbor in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda Kay Nordin of Alma and Patsy Marie King of Dayton; two sons, Billy Ed Hobson of Mountainburg and Roger Dale Hobson of Alma; one sister, Thelma Duhon of Louisiana; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Keith Hobson, Shawn Hobson, Mark King, Paul King, Michael Hobson and Glenn Nordin.
Helen Louise Caton
Helen Louise Caton, 79, of Van Buren died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in a local nursing home. She was formerly of Elyria, Ohio and had been a resident of Van Buren since 1978. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Oblates and Rosary Society.
Rosary will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Van Buren with funeral mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael's Catholic Church and burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
She is survived by her husband, Dolphas Dale Caton of Van Buren; five daughters, Patricia Willis of Cleveland, Barbara Bauer of San Diego, Beverly Moser of Glenmont, N.Y., Diana Allen of Auburn, Wash., and Catherine McNally of Roland; one sister, Ann Dargai of Pittsburgh and six grandchildren, Brian, BreAnna, Ian, Holly, Dane, Ethan, Dennis and Sean.
Pallbearers will be Tim McNally, Tom McNally, Hank Nicko, Jack Moser, David Horton and Mark Horton.
Roy Sloan
BRANCH - Roy Allen Sloan Jr., 44, of Branch died Thursday, July 25, 2002, in Booneville. He was a member of Branch Church of Christ and employed by Starks Manufacturing Co. in Paris.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Branch Church of Christ with burial at Hampton Cemetery north of Branch under the direction of Smith Mortuary in Charleston. The body was cremated under the direction of Smith Mortuary in Charleston.
He is survived by his wife, Tammie; two stepsons, Dakota and Dillon Quijada, both of Branch; his father, Roy of Branch and a sister, Carolyn Phillips of Ratcliff.
Geneva Stevenson
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - Geneva Janet 'Jan' Stevenson, 61, of Rio Rancho, N.M., died Saturday, July 13, 2002, in Albuquerque, N.M.
Memorial service will be 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Sept. 7 at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Aspen Funeral Alternatives in Albuquerque.
Ora Bailey
MENA - Ora Belle Bailey, 77, of Mena formerly of Athens died Friday, July 26, 2002, in her home. She was born April 4, 1925, in Vandervoort and was a farmer, homemaker and Christian. She was the widow of Deloss Bailey.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Methodist Church in Athens with burial at Athens Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena.
She is survived by four sons, Horace Bailey of Glenwood, Harold and Darrell Bailey, both of Athens, and Ronnie Bailey of Lodie; five daughters, Linda Black of Black Springs, Lavon Cook of Enid, Okla., Norma Self of Kirby and Janice and Karen Dugan, both of Mena; two brothers, Ednel Gibbons of Cove and Fairol Gibbons of Vandervoort; two sisters, Doyce Crawford of Mena and Velma Rowton of Kelso, Wash.; 23 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Leon Black, Lester Cook, Terry Dugan and Neil Wimberly.
The family will visit with friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Judy Dees
OZARK - Judy Dees, 63, of Ozark died Thursday, July 25, 2002, in an auto accident. She was a retired musician and arts and music teacher and attended First Christian Church of Ozark.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church of Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home in Ozark.
She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Fitzgerald of Dallas; three sons, Patrick Fitzgerald of Denton, Texas, Sean Fitzgerald of Flowermound, Texas, and Michael Fitzgerald of Hemet, Calif.; a sister, Doris Walton of Dallas; a brother, James Beloian of Trevor, Wis.; and six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Arts Council.
Dorotha Knight
DENVER - Dorotha 'Dot' Knight of Denver died Monday, July 22, 2002, in Denver. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Weight Control Workshop, Sparks Guild and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for 50 years and retired after 40 years as head bookkeeper for International Paper - Long Bell division.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fentress Memorial Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. A private memorial service was held in Denver.
She is survived by a daughter, Christy Hayes of Denver and a sister, Louise Conklin of Denver.
The family will visit with friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Fort Smith, Po.
Glen Shaw
SPIRO - Glen Shaw, 59, of Spiro died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Fort Smith.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harvest Hill Assembly of God in Spiro with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta; four daughters, Sabra of Chicago, Darlene Cast of Sallisaw, Elisa Walker of Oktah, Okla., and Michelle Still of Spiro; three sons, Randall Shaw of Kennesaw, Ga., Damon Bower of Heavener and Michael Newlon of Woodland, Texas; three brothers, Kenneth, Leon and George, all of Spiro, and nine grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Craig Geren, Don Rodgers, John Redwine, Jimmy Burdick, T. Hesson and Randy Thompson.
The body may be viewed from noon to 6 p.m. today, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Velma DeCanter
ARKOMA - Velma Faye DeCanter, 66, of Arkoma died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a substitute teacher for Arkoma Junior and Senior High Schools and a member of Arkoma First Baptist Church.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Arkoma First Baptist Church with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; two daughters, Linda D. Flippin of Pocola and Robin L. Rowell of Arkoma; a son, Ricky D. Rowell of Arkoma; a stepdaughter, Karen D. Kubatzke of Muldrow; two stepsons, Randall D. DeCanter of Fort Smith and Ryan K. DeCanter of Muldrow; a sister, Helen Smith of Arkoma; a brother, John C. Scott of Arkoma; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Shaun Pierman, Jerrod Crockett, Rocky Rowell, Greg Kubatzke, Richard Fink, Tracy Ward, Mike Jerrell and Naif Khoury.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Donald Reynolds Cancer Support Center, 3324 South M St., Fort Smith, AR 72903 or First Baptist Church of Arkoma, P.O. Box 1004, Arkoma, OK 74901.
Thomas Lee
PANAMA - Thomas Edward Lee, 74, of Panama died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Spiro. He was born Oct. 19, 1927, in Roswell, N.M. He was an Army veteran having served for three years during the occupation of Germany, a stunt man in Hollywood and competed on the rodeo circuit, a heavy equipment operator for Federal Parks Maintenance and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline; a niece and two nephews.
Golda Moore
PANAMA - Golda B. Moore, 88, of Panama died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Fort Smith. She was born Jan. 9, 1914, in McCurtain. She was a homemaker.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Evans & Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Shady Point Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Woodrow; four daughters, Patricia Bernice Ammons of Panama, Melba Geneva Craig and Rosa Lea Cottrill, both of Bay Point, Calif., and Regena Ann Brown of Desert Hot Springs, Calif.; two sisters, Ruby Pearl Woodard of Dallas and Jewel Duhan of Sulphur, La.; a brother, the Rev. Doyle M. Kerr of Sperry, Okla.; 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ronald and Dixon Eugene Eatmon, Ronald 'Ollie' Eatmon II, Dwayne Sweezy, Donald Jamison and Edward Northern.
Helen Caton
Helen Louise Caton, 79, of Van Buren, formerly of Elyria, Ohio, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Oblates and Rosary Society.
Rosary will be 7 p.m. today at Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren.
Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Dolphas; five daughters, Patricia Willis of Cleveland, Barbara Bauer of San Diego, Beverly Moser of Glenmont, N.Y., Diana Allen of Auburn, Wash., and Catherine McNally of Roland; a sister, Ann Dargai of Pittsburgh; and eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tim and Tom McNally, Hank Nicko, Jack Moser, David and Mark Horton.
Lucille Wilson
Lucille Martin Wilson, 90, of Van Buren died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in a local nursing home. She was a Baptist, a former member of the Alma Order of the Eastern Star. She was the widow of Ray Wilson.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren.
She is survived by two daughters, Polly E. Ashing of Fort Smith and Betty Wellnitz of Van Buren; three sons, Melvin Martin of Oklahoma City, Boyce Edward Martin of Uniontown and Jack A. Martin of Broken Arrow, Okla.; 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Ruby MacCameron
Ruby Bertha MacCameron, 85, of Van Buren died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in a local nursing home. She was born Oct. 22, 1916, in Cabin Creek, W. Va. She was a retired school teacher, a member of First United Methodist Church in Huntington, Va., and Marshall University Alumni. She was the widow of John E. MacCameron.
Graveside service will be 9 a.m. Thursday at Highland Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.
She is survived by a three sisters, Margaret Midkiff of West Virginia, Mary Simmons of Barling and Kathy Methfessel of Concord, Calif.; and a niece.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Richard Johnson
Richard 'Dick' Johnson, 66, of Fort Smith died Sunday, July 28. 2002, in a local hospital. He was retired from the Arkansas Air National Guard and Yellow Freight in Moore, Okla., and a former member and past president of Fort Smith Jaycees.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial with full military honors at Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two daughters, Kathy Shaffer of Ozark and Karen Woodruff of Gans; a son, Kenneth Johnson of Tulsa; four stepsons, James R., Ronny and David Stone, all of Booneville and Mark Stone of Fort Smith; two sisters, Mary Ann Hayes and Debbie Tucker, both of Van Buren; a brother, Jim Johnson of Van Buren; seven grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be the 188th Fighter Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
The family will visit with with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 11500 North Rodney-Parham Executive Bldg., Suite 19-20, Little Rock, AR 72212.
Barbara Clements
WALDRON - Barbara Jean Patton Clements, 73, of Waldron died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Waldron. She was a retired registered nurse, a Methodist, a member of the Eastern Star and an artist. She was the widow of Sonny Clements.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola.
She is survived by two daughters, Jeannine Clements of Pennington, N.J., and Cynthia Clements of Gravelly; a sister, Dodie McSpadden of Russellville; a brother, Pat Patton of Lexington, Ky.; four grandchildren, Will Adair of Minneapolis, Virginia Adair of Pennington, N.J., Rachael and Lily Hale, both of Gravelly.
Pallbearers will be Steve Smith, Mike and Mikell McSpadden, Keith Caviness, Bill Dalton, Kenny Johnston and Butch Garner.
Memorial contributions may be made to Scott County Library.
Ruth Cagle
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Ruth R. Cagle, 96, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., formerly of Heavener, died Friday, July 26, 2002, in San Luis Obispo. She was a homemaker, a member of First Assembly of God in Arroyo Grande, Calif., County Seniors and Golden Age Senior Club. She was the widow of Elmer Cagle.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.
She is survived by four daughters, Marcene Brown and Ernestine Forister, both of Grover Beach, Calif., Janice Washipack of Arlington, Va., and Mary McCallister of Livingston, La.; three sons, Bill Cagle of Mooresville, N.C., Glen Cagle of Borger, Texas, and Roger Cagle of London, England; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mary Carter
PARIS - Mary Carter, 96, of Paris died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in a local nursing home. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Scranton and was the widow of William Carter.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Scranton with burial at McGeehee Cemetery in McGeehee under the direction of Murry Funeral Home of Paris.
She is survived by three daughters, Madell Hice and Lillie Douglas, both of Paris, and Bobbie Drellana of Memphis, Tenn.; a son, Floyd Carter of Paris; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ricky, Bryan and Jimmy Douglas and Jeremy Vassar.
Gisele McMahan
RINGOLD, Okla. - Gisele R. McMahan, 77, of Ringold, Okla., formerly of Gore, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Paris, Texas. She was born Sept. 14, 1924, in Belgium. She was a homemaker and a Catholic and was the widow of Willard R. 'Bud'/'
McMahan.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Sallisaw City Cemetery.
She is survived by a son, Johnny McMahan of the home; several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be her nephews and great-nephews.
Earlene Franklin
Earlene F. Franklin, 88, of Fort Smith, formerly of Coal Hill, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker, artist, musician and a lifetime member of Coal Hill Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Charles L. Franklin.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. today at Coal Hill Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville.
She is survived by a sister, Emily F. Griffith of Fort Smith; several nieces and nephews.
Anthony Cooley II
Anthony Vaughn Cooley II, infant son of Shannon and Anthony Cooley of Van Buren, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in a St. Louis hospital.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Destynie Cooley of the home; his paternal grandparents, Roger and Ruth Cooley of Van Buren; maternal grandmother, Kathy Wagner of Van Buren, maternal grandfather, Darrell Kilgore of Fort Smith; maternal great-grandfather, Gene Dwyer of Mountainburg.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Susie Stafford
Susie Mae Stafford, 88, of Fort Smith died Thursday, July 25, 2002, in Fort Smith. She was a member of Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church where she was an usher and a member of the Women's Missionary Society.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; two daughters, Creta Cummings and Robbie Sue Norwood, both of Fort Smith; a son, Bobby Stafford of Fort Smith; a stepson, Bernard Stafford of CapeCoral, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jerrard Stafford, Adrian and Mike Norwood Jr., Kevin Cummings, Jamey Williams and Harold Kinnard.
The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Verna Budil
PARIS - Verna Alice 'Susie' Budil, 97, of Paris died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Paris. She was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Paris. She was the widow of Jim Budil.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris.
She is survived by a nephew, George Atchison of Fort Worth, Texas.
Pallbearers will be James William, Tony and Robert Atchison, Ralph Reid, Larry Robberson and James Johnson.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Fred Ballman
Fred C. Ballman, 89, of Fort Smith died Monday, July 29, 2002, in his home. He was the retired chairman of the board of Baldor Electric and was an emeritus director of the Baldor board. He was instrumental in opening Baldor Electric in Fort Smith in 1956. He was a Presbyterian, an Eagle Scout, past board member of Sparks Regional Medical Center and City National Bank and was active in numerous civic clubs and organizations.
There will be a private graveside service Wednesday at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel; two daughters, Stephanie Elkins and JoAnn Ballman, both of Fort Smith; two sons, Fred R. Ballman of Plano, Texas, and Mike Ballman of Lavaca; a sister, Marre Eckerle of Marco Island, Fla.; a brother, Grey Ballman of St. Louis; and six grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Electrical Engineering Lab, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1127, St. Louis, MO 63130; Boy Scouts of America, 1401 S. 31st St., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Peachtree Hospice Program, 2910 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Trinity Hospice, 201 W. Okmulgee, Checotah, OK 74426.
David Shaver
David L. Shaver, 66, of Fort Smith died Monday, July 29, 2002, in a local hospital. He was born Sept. 16, 1935, in New Boston, Texas. He was a customer service representative at Arkansas Truck Center in Alma, an Army veteran and a member of Spradling Baptist Church.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Spradling Baptist Church with burial at Bryan Family Cemetery in Lumberton, N.C., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille; two daughters, Marie Shaver Campbell of Hancock, Maine, and Donna Carole Shaver Lovette of Lumberton, N.C.; five stepsons, Earl Gibbs of Hogeye, Roger Gibbs of Houston, Jackie Gibbs of Lugoff, S.C., Tony Gibbs of Florida and Robert Gibbs of Uniontown; three sisters, Shirley Kennedy of New Boston, Texas, Mary Son and Vonda Clark, both of Dekalb, Texas; four brothers, George Shaver of Branson, Mo., James, Darrell and Leslie Shaver, all of New Boston, Texas; and one grandchild.
The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spradling Baptist Church Building Fund, 3515 Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 72904.
Mozelle O'Neal
SALLISAW - Mozelle O'Neal, 75, of Sallisaw died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 2, 1926, in Clarksville. She was a graduate of Clarksville High School, a former dental assistant to Dr. Jim Wells and a ward clerk at Spark Regional Medical Center and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.
She is survived by two daughters, Zelinda Baker of Fort Smith and Debbie Thompson of Van Buren; a son, Reggie O'Neal of Sallisaw; a brother, Lynville Johnson of Clarksville; stepmother, Mildred Johnson of Clarksville; seven grandchildren, Lorrie Smith, Chris Baker, Bryan Whittmore, Andy and Justin James, Lindsey and Micah O'Neal and six great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 848, Sallisaw, OK 74955.
Julie Talley
EAGLETON - Julie Frances Talley, 91, of Eagleton died Monday, July 29, 2002, in her home. She was born May 9, 1911, in Taylor, Texas. She was a co-manager of a hotel in Mena.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Taylor City Cemetery in Taylor, Texas, under the direction of Condra Funeral Home. Local arrangements are under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena.
She is survived by her husband, Charles; a daughter, Shirley Belz of Eagleton; a brother, Orlin E. Belicek of San Antonio; and one grandchild.
Rebecca Rogers
Rebecca B. Rogers, 83, of Fort Smith died Monday, July 29, 2002, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker, a former manager for the United Dollar Stores and a member of the Word of Faith Tabernacle.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Union Ridge Cemetery in Dayton.
She is survived by her husband, L.B.; three daughters, Becky Robbins of Charleston, Kathy Mendez of Van Buren and Cindy Lawrenceson of Booneville; a son, Carl Rogers of Richmond, Ind.; a sister, Billie Jean West of Jackson, Tenn.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers wil be her grandsons and nephews.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1274, Fort Smith, AR 72902.
Bruce Glidewell
Bruce Glidewell, 49, of Fort Smith died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Fort Smith. He was vice president of David's Pie Shop, a member of Fraternal Order to the Eagles and was a Baptist.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores; a daughter, Mimi Adair of Greenwood; two sons, Jesse Glidewell of the home and Greg Glidewell of Fort Smith; his mother, Betty Glidewell of Fort Smith; and maternal grandmother, Juanita Carson of Fort Smith.
Pallbearers will be Phil White, Kyle Newton, Easy Barber, Debbie and Ken Hatwig and Don Vest.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James Littleton
POCOLA - James Lee Littleton, 66, of Pocola died Monday, July 29, 2002, in Fort Smith. He was the owner of James Littleton Motor Company and a member of Heritage Oaks Free Will Baptist Church.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Heritage Oaks Free Will Baptist Church in Barling with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Debbie McGhee of Pocola and Phyllis Wyers of Mulberry; four sons, Terry and Michael Littleton, both of Pocola, Ricky Littleton of Fort Smith and Brian Littleton of Greenwood; a stepson, Randy McGhee of Pocola; two sisters, Betty Lou Sorg of Illinois and Sylvia Cagle of Pocohontas; two brothers, Virgil Scott of Albuquerque, N.M., and Fred Scott of Chicago; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Harvey Carter, Burl Sangster, Larry Hadlock, Charles Jones, Billy Spears and Jerry Fowler.
Grovie Pugh
STIGLER - Grovie J. Pugh, 97, of Stigler died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Stigler. She was born Jan. 5. 1905, in Wister Indian Territory. She a homemaker and a member of Lafayette Free Will Baptist Church.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eastwood Assembly of God with burial at Antioch Cemetery in Stigler under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.
She is survived by a daughter, Gail Brown of Stigler; three sons, Robert Pugh of Stigler, Lester and Jerry Pugh, both of Owasso, Okla.; 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Mike, Larry, Billy Dale and James Pugh, Ronnie Edwards, and Monty Hendrix.
The body may be viewed 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Dorotha 'Dot' Knight
Dorotha 'Dot' Knight of Denver, died Monday, July 22, 2002, in Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Knight, a member of First Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Weight Control Workshops, Sparks Guild and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for 50 years and was retired after 40 years as head bookkeeper for International Paper Company-Long Bell Division.
There was a private memorial service held in Denver. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith.
She is survived by a daughter, Christy Hayes and her husband, Daniel Hayes of Denver; a sister, Louise Conklin of Denver.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Fort Smith, P.O. Box 609, Fort Smith, AR 72902.
Robert Hugh Binyon
Robert Hugh Binyon, 87, of Paris, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Paris. He was a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo and Mary Alice King Binyon.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris.
He is survived by his wife, Erma Faye Penicks Binyon of Paris; two daughters, Merelene Binyon of Dallas and Colene Binyon of Paris; a son, Lonnie Binyon of Charleston; three grandchildren, Eric and Chad Binyon and Sherry Drennan; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Binyon, Dakston and Dane Drennan; a nephew, Harold Dean Binyon of Fort Smith.
William Kyle 'Bill' Bellamy
William Kyle 'Bill' Bellamy was born Aug. 22, 1920 to Elsie and Kyle Bellamy in Surgoinsville, Tenn. Bill died in Round Rock, Texas on Wednesday, July 24, 2002.
Before moving to Oklahoma to manage The Thunderbird Ranch, he had managed Belk Department Stores in Tennessee and Kentucky.
Eight years ago he and his wife, the former Exine Strang of Lavaca moved to Round Rock, Texas to be with their new granddaughter, Victoria Rose. He joined their son, Gary in the Bellamy Appraisal Company.
Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Exine Strang Bellamy; a son, Gary and daughter-in-law, Cindy and granddaughter, Victoria Rose of Round Rock, Texas; a sister, Margaret Thomas and niece, Patsy Thomas of Rogersville, Tenn. He is also survived by many loving family members of the Lavaca Strang clan and Lapham family of Abilene, Texas.
Bill attended the Johnson County Tennessee Business College. He was first lieutenant in the Army and served in World War II. He was a member of the Sebastian County Farm Bureau. He was an avid golfer and fisherman.
Funeral services were held at St. Philip's United Methodist Church in Round Rock, Texas, on Saturday, July 27, 2002, conducted by the Rev. Terry Nelson under the direction of Beck Funeral Home of Austin, Texas.
Committal service will be 10 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip's United Methodist Church, 16521 Great Oak Drive, Round Rock, Texas or Sebastian County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund in Fort Smith or charity of donor's choice.
Frances L. Bowlin
Frances L. Bowlin, 88, of Fort Smith, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Parks. Mrs. Bowlin passed away at the home of Carolyn and Gary Davis in Parks. She was a homemaker and a loving aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Assembly of God, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Fort Smith Eagles Lodge. She was the widow of Chester Bowlin.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren.
She is survived by a sister, Dicy Delrio of Reno, Nev.; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Brian and Shane Perkins, Billy Ray Bowen, Jeremy Orick, Greg Chamblee and Steven Vanderburg.
The family will visit with friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Wilbur W. Marston
Wilbur W. Marston, 63, of Mountainburg, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in his home. He was a resident of Mountainburg, a member and deacon of Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Roland, retired from Whirlpool and a Marine Corps Reserves veteran.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Alma with burial at Locke Cemetery in Mountainburg.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Marston of the home; two daughters, Brenda Miller of Mountainburg and Debra Christy of Alma; three sons, Kenneth Marston of Fort Smith, Anthony Marston of Lowell and Hank Gore of Van Buren; three sisters, Helen Mills of Oklahoma City, Faye McClurg and Mary Sharp, both of Van Buren; a brother, Oliver Marston of Mountainburg; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Miller, Hank Gore, Thomas Edge, Kenneth and Anthony Marston and Lonnie Aikins.
William Thomas 'Bill' Prewett
William Thomas 'Bill' Prewett, 44, of Booneville, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Booneville City Hospital. He was a member of the Booneville High School faculty, having been a science and math teacher for 14 years and it's principal for three years. He had just last year returned to his first love, the classroom, as a fifth-grade science teacher. He received a master's degree from Arkansas Tech University and his administration degree from Henderson State University.
Prewett had served on the Booneville Water Commission, Booneville City Council, Booneville Development Corporation and was a former member of the Lions Club. He had also served as a computer co-ordinator for the high school.
A member of the Heritage Addition Church of Christ in Booneville, he was actively involved with it's youth programs. Bill will be remembered for his love of students and his emphasis on high moral values. He led by example, impacting the lives of all who knew him. His devotion to his faith and his family were exemplary.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Booneville with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Prewett; two daughters, Robin Elaine Prewett and Danielle Nicole Prewett, both of the home; his mother, Mary Nell Hogg Prewett of Booneville; a sister, Teresa Ann Prewett of Little Rock; a brother, David Earl Prewett of Russellville; a granddaughter, Allyson Paige Colclasure; two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas 'Pete' Prewett.
Pallbearers will be Kelly King, Jim Richardson, Steve Brown, Larry Dean Mitchell Jr. and Scottie Pearce.
Honorary pallbearers will include Richard Boersma, Roger Robertson and the faculty of Booneville's High School and Middle School.
The family will visit with friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Prewett Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o First Western Bank of Booneville.
