Richard 'Dick' 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. today 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 Ann Johnson of the home; 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 step-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be the 188th Fighter Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 11500 North Rodney-Parham Executive Bldg., Suite 19-20, Little Rock, AR 72212.
Anthony Vaughn Cooley II
Anthony Vaughn Cooley II, infant son of Shannon and Anthony Cooley of Van Buren, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Children's Hospital in St. Louis.
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. today at the funeral home.
Verna Alice 'Susie' Budil
Verna Alice 'Susie' Budil, 97, of Paris, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Paris. She was a homemaker, a member of First Presbyterian Church in Paris and the Eastern Star and VFW. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Anna Murray Atchison and husband, Jim Budil.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris.
She is survived by three nephews, George Atchison of Fort Worth, Texas, Dean and Lois Henton of Utah and Jimmy Mack Curry of California; and a niece, Dorothy Lou Underhill of Paris.
Pallbearers will be James William, Tony and Robert Atchison, Ralph Reid, Larry Robberson and James Johnson.
David Shaver
David 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 and a former employee of Hale Truck, an Army veteran and a member of Spradling Baptist Church. Mr. Shaver was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Bryan Shaver, owner of Fort Smith Alterations. He and Alice attended Windsor Park Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; two daughters, Marie Shaver Campbell of Hancock, Maine, and Donna Carole Shaver Lovette of Lumberton, N.C.; one grandchild, Clairey Lovette; three sisters, Shirley Kennedy of New Boston, Texas, and Mary Son and Vonda Clark, both of Dekalb, Texas; four brothers, George of Branson, Mo., and James, Darrell and Leslie, all of New Boston, Texas; 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. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today at Spradling Baptist Church with burial at Bryan Family Cemetery in Lumberton, S.C. Pallbearers will be Eric Brooks, Jim Hale, Greg Cochran and deacons of Spradling Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.
Sherry Alene Johnson
Sherry Alene Johnson, loving wife of Paul, passed away in Yuma, Ariz., on July 26, 2002, after a long illness. She was born on Aug. 1, 1945, in Paris.
Sherry was a loving mother and grandmother. She graduated from high school in Lavaca and owned her own business in Fort Smith before marrying Paul and moving to Yuma. Sherry was an active member of Morningside Baptist Church in Yuma for the past 20 years. Until her illness, Sherry gave many hours of her time to the Assistance League of Yuma.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Smith Mortuary in Charleston. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris.
Sherry is survived by her husband, Paul Brendan Johnson of the home; daughters, Susan Ballance Moore of Lavaca, Lisa Ballance Randall and her husband, James H. Randall of Las Vegas; sons, Brendan Brian and his wife, Amy of Birmingham, Ala., and Kevin Joseph and his wife, Mary of Washington, D.C.; and six grandchildren. Also surviving Sherry is her sister, Mary Hobbs and Mary's husband, Joe Hobbs of Lavaca. Sherry's father, Arthul Carlton 'A.C.' Carpenter and her mother, Annabell Lowrey Carpenter, preceded her in death.
Pallbearers will be Sherry's grandson Matthew Lindsey, nephews, Brian, Chris and Bradley Hobbs, cousin John Farnham and Mark Rouse. Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Young, Gene Robles, Kenneth Carpenter and Brian Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, Sherry requested donations to the UCSD Cancer Center Foundation in La Jolla, Calif.
Mary Caroline Kern Ketter
Mary Caroline Kern Ketter, 85, of Charleston, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born July 22, 1917, in Morrison Bluff. She was a homemaker, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston, the Sacred Heart Mother's Society and Catholic Knights of America. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sister Annette Ketter, OSB.
Rosary will be 7 p.m. today at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston.
Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston.
She is survived by her husband, Art of the home; two daughters, Joyce Jones and Carolyn Ketter, both of Fort Smith; two sons, Charles and daughter-in-law, Dian Ketter and Peter and daughter-in-law, Virgie Ketter, all of Charleston; a sister, Theresa Kern of Fort Smith; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Scott and David Jones, Lance, Joe, Greg and Charles Ketter Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Andrea and Hannah Ketter and Tracy Dewitt.
James Lee Littleton
James Lee Littleton, 66, of Pocola, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in Fort Smith. He was born March 20, 1936, to Earl and Ola Littleton. He was a member of Heritage Oaks Free Will Baptist Church and was the owner of James Littleton Motor Co.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today 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 of the home; 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. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Jeffcoat, Darryl Person, L.M. Ramage and Jim Grizzle.
Fred C. 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. Mr. Ballman was preceded in death by a daughter, Lea Allyson.
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 of the home; 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.
Memorial contributions may be made to Electrical Engineering Lab, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1127, St. Louis, MO 63130 or 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.
Frances Bowlin
Frances L. Bowlin, 88, of Fort Smith, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Parks. She was a homemaker, 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. today at the funeral home.
Joseph Rudebeck
WALDRON - Joseph Wilbert Rudebeck, 62, of Waldron, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in his home. He was a retired dietitian and a Lutheran.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
He is survived by his wife, Shermaline; two daughters, Debra Rudebeck of St. Paul, Minn., and Diane Kumparak of Phoenix; two sons, Joseph Scott Rudebeck and Richard McElroy, both of Prescott, Ariz.; his mother, Ella Rudebeck of Waldron; a sister, Cindy Dickens of Waldron; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Richard McElroy, Tony Kumparak, Scott Rudebeck, Chris Thompson, Richard Nix and James Bynam.
The body may be viewed 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Helen Boyd
STIGLER - Helen M. Boyd, 77, of Stigler, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in Stigler. She was a retired machinist and was of the Baptist faith.
Private family service at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.
She is survived by two daughters, Golda Lynn Vargas and Lana Lorraine Bird, both of California; a son, Gary Wayne Boyd of Stigler; three sisters, LaWanna Chunnings of California, Linda Cunningham of Washington and Flora Lee Ary of Oklahoma; a brother, O.V. Hoyt of Oklahoma; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Family and public viewing will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday.
Rosa Pebley
Rosa Belle Pebley, 88, of Fort Smith, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in Fort Smith. She was a retired clerk for the Department of Agriculture.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
She is survived by three cousins, Pauline Nunemaker, Della Hadley and Lucille Hanson, all of Kansas.
Muoi Nguyen
Muoi Thi Nguyen, 51, of Fort Smith, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in her home. She was born Dec. 31, 1950, in Saigon, Vietnam. She was an employee of OK Foods and a member of Buddhist Temple.
Burial will be at City Cemetery in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Local arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.
She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Nguyen of Fort Smith; a son, Leon Nguyen of Fort Smith; a sister, Le Huynh of Fort Smith; and three grandchildren.
Mary Ketter
CHARLESTON - Mary Caroline Kern Ketter, 85, of Charleston, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born July 22, 1917, in Morrison Bluff. She was a homemaker, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston, the Sacred Heart Mother's Society and Catholic Knights of America.
Rosary will be 7 p.m. today at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston.
Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston.
She is survived by her husband, Art; two daughters, Joyce Jones and Carolyn Ketter, both of Fort Smith; two sons, Charles and Peter Ketter, both of Charleston; a sister, Theresa Kern of Fort Smith; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Scott and David Jones, Lance, Joe, Greg and Charles Ketter Jr.
Mary McElhaney
PARIS - Mary McElhaney, 50, of Paris, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a member of Paris Christian Center.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Paris Christian Center with burial at Baxley Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Murry Funeral Home of Paris.
She is survived by her husband, Samuel; three daughters, Stephanie and Vera McElhaney, both of Paris, and Bobbi Palumbo of Chicago; five sons, Helmut Bondereau, Anthony Perez and Paul Palumbo, all of Chicago, Kenneth and Samuel McElhaney Jr., both of Paris; her mother, Betty Storts of Dyerburg, Tenn.; nine sisters, Liz, Janet, Dawn, Tenny, Tina, Linda, Tammy, Jessie and Maggie Storts, all of Chicago; and seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Perez, Helmut Bondereau, Daniel Storts, Charles Jackson, Ray Cameron and David Krighaun Jr.
The family will visit with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Bill Prewett
BOONEVILLE - William Thomas Prewett, 44, of Booneville, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Booneville. He taught school for three years in Smackover and 17 years at Booneville High School where he served as high school principal for three years. He was a member of Heritage Addition Church of Christ and a former member of the Lions Club and the Booneville Water Commission. He served on the Booneville City Council as a alderman.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at 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; two daughters, Robin Elaine and Danielle Prewett, both of the home; his mother, Mary Nell Prewett of Booneville; a sister, Teresa Ann Prewett of Little Rock; a brother, David Earl Prewett of Russellville; and a grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Kelly King, Rick Scott, Jim Richardson, Scottie Pierce, Larry Dean Mitchell and Steve Brown.
Honorary pallbearers will the Booneville Faculty staff.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prewett Scholarship Fund, c/o First Western Bank of Booneville.
James Cowan Jr. (1 of 2)
GREENWOOD - James Edward 'Buddy' Cowan Jr., 43, of Greenwood, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a former employee of Butler and Cook of Fort Smith and West-Ark Material Handlers of Mulberry and a member of Greenwood First Baptist Church.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith.
He is survived by a daughter, Sara Ann Cozort of Greenwood; a son, Jeremy Cowan of Alma; his parents, Tom and Shirley Huber of Greenwood and James and Bertha Cowan of Midland; three sisters, Sheryl Bell of Greenwood, Angel Cowan and Angela Self, both of Midland; a brother, Terry Cowan of Fort Smith; a stepbrother, Douglas Huber of Tulsa; a stepgrandchild.
Pallbearers will be James Bell, Chuck Pachl, Tony Waters, Wyatt Maness, Terry Chestnut and Robert Kelsy.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James Edward 'Buddy' Cowan Jr.(2 of 2)
James Edward 'Buddy' Cowan Jr., 43, of Greenwood, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a former employee of Butler and Cook of Fort Smith and West-Ark Material Handlers of Mulberry and a member of Greenwood First Baptist Church.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. today at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith.
He is survived by a daughter, Sara Ann Cozort of Greenwood; a son, Jeremy Cowan of Alma; his parents, Tom and Shirley Huber of Greenwood and James and Bertha Cowan of Midland; three sisters, Sheryl Bell of Greenwood, Angel Cowan and Angela Lanman, both of Midland; a brother, Terry Cowan of Fort Smith; a stepbrother, Douglas Huber of Tulsa; and a stepgranddaughter.
Pallbearers will be James Bell, Chuck Pachl, Tony Waters, Wyatt Maness, Terry Chestnut and Robert Kelsy.
Clara Jones Lowe
Clara Jones Lowe, a longtime resident of Lakewood, in North Little Rock, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 6, 1908, at New Blaine Logan County, the daughter of James Larkin Jones and Lillie Darnon Jones.
She was a retired school teacher having taught at Paris, and at Lakewood Elementary in North Little Rock. She was a graduate of Arkansas Polytechnic College (Arkansas Tech University) at Russellville and Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) at Conway.
Mrs. Lowe lived in Lakewood, for many years but failing health necessitated moving to Good Shepherd Retirement Center and later to Lakewood Plaza Nursing Facility. She always seemed to accept whatever fate was her lot and her dry wit was well known.
In 1938, she married Sylvan Lowe, a building contractor. Although not blessed with children, she thought of the hundreds of elementary students that she had taught as her own. At the close of World War II they moved to North Little Rock and he began building homes and they established Sylvan Lowe Realty in Park Hill. Mrs. Lowe continued teaching and sold real estate on weekends and during the summer. In 1961, Mrs. Lowe was left a widow. After retirement, she was a regular volunteer at North Little Rock Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Ambassadors Sunday school class.
Survivors include a nephew, LeMoyne Jones of North Little Rock; three nieces, Wanda Ackerman of Hemet, Calif., Margie Doom of Tucson, Ariz., and Betty Jones of Gilmer, Texas.
Graveside service will bee 11 a.m. Friday at Elizabeth Hall Cemetery in New Blaine.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. today at North Little Rock Funeral Home of North Little Rock.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116 or to Elizabeth Hall Cemetery Association, c/o Evelyn Lowrey, 6301 Euper Lane, Fort Smith, AR 72903.
Mary McElhaney
Mary McElhaney, 50, of Paris, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a member of Paris Christian Center.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Paris Christian Center with burial at Baxley Cemetery in Paris with the Rev. Angelo Florenciano officiating under the direction of Murry Funeral Home of Paris.
She is survived by her husband, Samuel McElhaney of Paris; two daughters, Stephanie Vera McElhaney of Paris and Bobbi Palumbo of Chicago; five sons, Helmut Bondarew, Anthony Perez and Paul Palumbo, all of Chicago, Kenneth and Samuel McElhaney Jr., both of Paris; her mother, Betty Storts of Dyerburg, Tenn.; nine sisters, Liz, Janet, Dawn, Tenny, Tina, Linda, Tammy, Jessie and Maggie Storts, all of Chicago; three brothers, Charles, Albert and Daniel Storts, all of Chicago; and seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Perez, Helmut Bondarew, Daniel Storts, Charles Jackson, Ray Cameron and David Krighaun Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Verhin Stevens and James Grady.
The family will visit with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arlis Dotson Sr.
SUBIACO - Arlis F. Dotson Sr., 80, of Subiaco, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in Paris. He graduated from Paris High School in 1940 and attended Freed Hardiman College in Henderson, Tenn., was an Army veteran of World War II in the European Theater of the war, a retired sales manager for a farm equipment company, a member of Midway Assembly of God and the VFW Post No. 8383.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Midway Assembly of God with burial at Horn Cemetery in Midway under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris.
He is survived by six daughters, Dana Proffer of Grand Rapids, Mich., Dorothy Overman of Flint, Mich., Suzy Perinne of Las Vegas, Dejon Kincer of Schertz, Texas, Diana Debolt of Midwest City, Okla., and Debbie Otto of Oklahoma City; a son, Arlis Dotson Jr. of Davison, Mich.; two sisters, Atha M. Inman and Anna Smedley, both of Clarksville; a brother, Ray Dotson of Monet, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a special friend, Carolyn Bowen of Booneville.
Pallbearers will be Dennis and Doug Lowe, James Horne, Lindel Parsons, Curtis Varnell and Gordon Trusty.
The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Billy Amonsin
Billy Amonsin, 60, of Van Buren, died Friday, July 26, 2002, in his home. He was born May 10, 1942, in Uborn, Thailand. He was the Laotian pastor at First Baptist Church in Fort Smith.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Kim; a daughter, Leanne Amonsin of Van Buren; five sons, Kieth and Phanith Amonsin , both of Lafayette, La., Steve and Laban Amonsin, both of Van Buren and Trong Amonsin of Fort Smith; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Keith, Steve, Phanith, Trong and Laban Amonsin and Eric Meuangmany.
Doris Clark
LAMAR - Doris Jean Neely Clark, 59, of Lamar, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, in a local nursing home. She was born Feb. 7, 1943, in Fort Smith. She was a nurses aide, a member of American Legion Auxiliary, member and past commander of Ladies Auxiliary DAV and attended Jamestown Assembly of God. She was the widow of Lavon Clark.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Annie's Chapel Cemetery.
She is survived by a daughter, Melissa Chavers of Lamar; two sons, Robert Clark of Clarksville and Donald Clark of Lutherville; her mother, Minnie Doris Boone of Clarksville; two sisters, Joann Hill and Katherine Sue Allen, both of Clarksville; a brother, the Rev. Charles Boone of Clarksville; four grandchildren; and a friend, Carlson Ainslie of Salus.
The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Farris Privitt
LAMAR - Farris C. Privitt, 91, of Lamar, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in his home. He was a retired from construction, an iron worker and of the Baptist faith.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Holman Cemetery in Lamar.
He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Sparkman of Clarksville and Hilda Carman of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sons, Robert H. Privitt of Thousand Oaks, Calif. and John E. Privitt of California; a sister, Laura Lawrence of Roseville, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Hensley, David Gainey, Frank and Grant Wiser, Richard Synder, Brent Miranda and Jody Storms.
The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Youth Education Endowment NRA Foundation, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Beulah Waits
SUMMERFIELD - Beulah Ann Waits, 88, of Summerfield, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in Fort Smith, She was born Aug. 10, 1913. She was a homemaker and the widow of Willie Waits.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Summerfield with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
She is survived by a son, Wilburn Waits of Summerfield; a brother, Willie Schaffer of Brownsville; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Rick and Tommy Wheat, Scotty, Tracey, Stanley and Johnny Loyd.
Okla Azevedo
MODESTO, Calif. - Okla Pendergrass Azevedo, 87, of Modesto, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002. She was born March 11, 1915, in Maple, Okla. She was a cook for more than 40 years at the Bee Hive Restaurant and a member of the Baptist Church. She was the widow of Jack Azevedo.
Funeral was June 3 at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto with burial at Acacia Memorial Park. Information submitted by Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
She is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline Johnson of Ceres, Calif.; a son, Jack Azevedo of Turlock, Calif.; three sisters, Esther Erwin of Fort Smith, Etta Miller of Tulsa and Hazel Clough of Sallisaw; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Justin Duerr
SUBIACO - Justin Jacob Duerr, 90, of Subiaco, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in Paris. He was a retired coal miner and welder, a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco and United Mine Workers.
Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. today at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco.
Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris.
He is survived by his wife, Ann; three daughters, Doris Ann Dobbs of Tulsa, Helen Marie Hays of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Mary Frances Wooton of Wamego, Kan.; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Thomas and Bob Duerr, Brian and Todd Friday, Tim and Devin Dobbs.
Tai Dang
Tai Van Dang, 42, of Fort Smith, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 11, 1959, in Vietnam. He was an employee of Riverside Furniture and of the Buddhist faith.
Funeral will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Suong Tran; two daughters, Quyen and Tina Dang, both of Fort Smith; a son, Hoang Dang of Fort Smith; his mother, Bo Tran of Kansas; two sisters, Tien Dang of Kansas and Nga Dang of Maryland; and a brother, Hung Dang of Kansas.
Pallbearers will be Hieu Gia Phan, Tuan Anh, Lai Nguyen, Hoa Dang, Lam Luu and Hieu Dang.
John Barnett
John 'Sonny' Barnett, 62, of Fort Smith, died Monday, July 29, 2002, in his home. He was born Sept. 29, 1939, in Conway. He was a landscaper.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Friday at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.
He is survived by a daughter, Debbie Oliverio of Bakersfield, Calif.; a son, David Barnett of Norwalk, Calif.; his mother, Marzee Barnett of Fort Smith; six sisters, June Curry and Betty Stone, both of Fort Smith, Shirley Turnage and Johnnie Sue Turnage, both of Greenwood, Sheila Van Sandt and Kay Thompson, both of Pineville, Mo.; a brother, John M. Barnett of Neosho, Mo.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Rickie, Stephen, Eric, Jeff, Joe and Ronald.
The body may be viewed 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Ruth Holt
SPRINGDALE - Ruth Holt, 86, of Springdale, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, in Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 6, 1915, in Mulberry. She was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God in Springdale. She was the widow of Clarence Edward Holt.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Chapel of Backstrom-Pyeatee Funeral Home in Springdale with burial at Locke Cemetery near Mountainburg.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Springston of Springdale and Sandra Harvey of Fayetteville; a sister, Imogene Orrick of Alma; a brother, Ted Davis of Garland, Texas; four grandchildren, Gena Neil and Angie Springston, both of Springdale, Melissa and Jennifer Smith, both of Fayetteville, and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Thel and Donald Renfro, Dewey and David Orrick, Kerry Satterfield and Doug Shultz.
The body may be viewed 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Dovie Cummins
Dovie Cummins, 101, of Fort Smith, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in Fort Smith. She was a retired manager of a Drive-In, a member of the Baptist Church and past president of the VFW. She was the widow of E.O. Cummins.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
She is survived by a daughter, Lucille Young of Fort Smith; two sisters, Ida Long of Mansfield and Hilda Payton of California; one grandchild, Olen Gene Furr of Fort Smith; two great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Louise Ball
SALLISAW - Louise Ball, 74, of Sallisaw, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was the widow of B.C. Ball.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Mount McCurry Cemetery near Rudy.
She is survived by four daughters, Anita Chambers of Vian, Debbie Bridges of Van Buren, Beverly Beaver of Ozark and Teresa Christie of Sallisaw; five sons, Jack Ball of Fort Smith, Ken and Bill Ball, both of Vian, Wes Ball of Phoenix and Eddie Ball of Hitchcock, Texas; two brothers, Jack Brown of Springdale and Jerry Brown of Alma; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
The family will visit with friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Tommy Wilson
SAN FRANCISCO - Tommy Lee Wilson, 48, of San Francisco, formerly of Fort Smith, died Friday, July 26, 2002, in Fort Smith. He was a security guard.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church. The body will be cremated under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith.
He is survived by a daughter, Serena Washington of St. Louis; five sisters, Bernice Shelton of Pasadena, Calif., Trina Swinton of Orlando, Fla., Shirley Webb, Kay Williams and Gwendolyn Whitfield, all of Fort Smith; a brother, Robert Wilson of Fort Smith; and two grandchildren.
The body may be viewed noon to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Jerome Albertson
GREENWOOD - Jerome Philip Albertson, 75, of Greenwood, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, in his home. He was a Navy, Air National Guard and World War II veteran and retired from Harding Glass and Rheem.
Funeral will be 11:30 a.m. at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Velma; a daughter, Kelly Larson of Greenwood; four sons, David Albertson of Fort Smith, Phillip and Keith Albertson, both of Greenwood, and Jim Bynum of Las Vegas; a sister, Iris Rudeseal of Brownwood, Texas; a brother, Wallis Albertson of Dallas; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Micheal Seamans, Phillip, Keith and Bryce Albertson, Jim Bynum and Tom Born.
The body may be viewed 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mary Hobbs
Mary Eagle Hobbs, 80, of Fort Smith, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, in Fort Smith. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Ladies Auxiliary and Altar Society.
Rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith.
Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Charles; two daughters, Richie Phillips of Fort Smith and Mary Jane Hobbs of Bentonville; a son, Richard Hobbs Jr. of Fort Smith; two brothers, Jimmy Eagle of Prescott, Ariz., and Leslie Eagle of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; and 12 grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Frankie Beavers, Terence Kramer, Rick Hobbs, Richard Hobbs Garrison, Mark Edward Garrison, Race Hobbs, Martin Cox Garrison and Don Garrison.
The family will visit with friends after the rosary Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1866, Fort Smith, AR 72902.
