Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, ArkansasCarrie McJunkins Cannon
March 25th, 2005
Carrie McJunkins Cannon, age 91, passed away Friday, March 25,2005. She was born in Saratoga, Arkansas on June 5, 1913, and resided there all of her life. She graduated from Saratoga High School and was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and a founding member of the Southside Church of Christ, Saratoga.
She was predeceased by her husband, Foster Cannon, her parents, Susie and William McJunkins, three brothers, Herbert, Fred and Loyd McJunkins, and one sister, Audrey McJunkins Spates. She is survived by two daughters, Margie Guinzy of Dallas, TX, and Judy Cannon of Saratoga, four granddaughters, Kathy Wayne and Laurie Jackson of Dallas, TX, Lisa Jackson of Little Rock, and Dana Webb of Columbus, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services are 1:00 P.M., Monday, March 28, 2005 at Saratoga Cemetery, with Gary Shaver officiating. Arrangements are by Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.
Betty White
March 20th, 2005
Betty “Betsy” White, 58, of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, March 20, 2005, at her home. She was born June 17, 1946, at Dixon, Illinois, the daughter of the late Truman and Katherine Hertzner Onley.
She was a Methodist, and manager at EZ Mart. She has been a resident of Murfreesboro for over 40 years.
Mrs. White was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Jerry Onley.
Survivors include her husband Forest “Shorty” White of Murfreesboro, AR; two sons Carl and wife D’Ann Rogers of Nashville, AR, and Timmy and wife Chaughn Rogers of Murfreesboro, AR; two brothers Gene Onley of Rockford, IL and Jim Onley of Rockford, IL; five grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 22, at Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro, with Rev. Troy Carroll officiating, burial in Valley Grove Cemetery, Kirby, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro.
India Marie Brooking
May 3rd, 2005
India Marie Brooking, 82, of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at a Murfreesboro hospital. She was born February 25, 1923, at Kirby, AR, the daughter of the late Sanford Laney and Florence Faulkner Funderburk. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro, where she was a member of the women’s Sunday School Class. Mrs. Brooking retired from Pike County Hospital in Murfreesboro.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Brooking.
She is survived by a step-daughter, Bennie Jean Shankle of El Dorado, AR; a special niece, Dorothy Garrett of Okolona, AR; four grandchildren , eleven great-grandchildren, twenty-four great-great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Thursday, May 5, at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel, Murfreesboro, with Pastor Lee Walker officiating, burial in Pleasant Home Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro.
Memorials may be made to the Pike County Hospital.
Abby Danielle Patterson
April 27th, 2005
Abby Danielle Patterson, Infant, of Murfreesboro, AR. passed away on April 27, 2005. She was the daughter of Jeremy Daniel and Amanda Ellen Watson Patterson.
Survivors include her father Jeremy Daniel Patterson and her mother Amanda Ellen Watson Patterson both of Nathan , AR. One brother Colton Dale Patterson of Nathan, AR; Maternal Grandparents Larry and Eva Watson of Murfreesboro, AR; Paternal Grandparents Johnny and Vicki Patterson of Murfreesboro, AR; Maternal Great-Grandparents Olan and Johnie Watson of Murfreesboro, AR.
She is preceded in death by Clio and Paul Fain; Ted and Ruth Lambert; and C.D. Cushion.
Graveside Services will be 1:30 P.M. Sunday, May 1, 2005 at Academy Cemetery in Nathan, AR., with Randy Hughes officiating. Under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home.
Daphna Fugitt
April 24th, 2005
Daphna Fugitt, 86, of Murfreesboro, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at a Murfreesboro hospital. She was born May 26, 1918, at Billstown, AR, the daughter of the late Roland and Emily Thomasson Beaty.
She was a homemaker; a member of Murfreesboro Church of Christ. She was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a good cook, loved to wear hats and loved to talk on the telephone and keep in touch with all of her loved ones. She never met a stranger and her home was open to everyone.
Mrs. Fugitt was preceded in death by her husband, Willie O. Fugitt; two children, Shirley Fugitt Goodgame, who died in 1976 and Willie O. Fugitt, Jr., who died in 2001; and three brothers, Harold, Orville and Gene Beaty.
She is survived by one son, Jerry Fugitt of Murfreesboro, AR; two daughters, Maye Gnell Davis and husband, Noel, Jr. of Nashville, AR and Janice Ramage and husband, Phil, of Nashville, AR; eleven grandchildren, Sheree McKinnon, Karen Bean, J.J. Jones, Sissi Coker, Skipper Davis, Misty Kizzia, Phillip Ramage, Holly Ramage, Leslie Allmon, Jeremy Fugitt and Brittany Fugitt; fourteen great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 27, at Murfreesboro Church of Christ, with Mr. Tommy Mounts officiating, burial in Japany Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro.
The family will receive friends at Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro, Tuesday, April 26, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
In leiu of flowers, donations may be made to Japany Cemetery Fund.
Patricia Florence Simpson
April 22nd, 2005
Patricia Florence Simpson, age 46, of Nashville, Arkansas, died Friday, April 22, 2005 in a Texarkana Hospital. She was born August 14, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Jack Donald and June Elizabeth Rowe Simpson. She joined True Faith Holiness Church of God in Christ on October 31, 2004. She attended faithly until her health failed her. She was in the Air Force at age 19. She attended college. She moved to Arkansas 4 years ago to live with her sister, Michelle Bulliner.
Survivors include her son Maurice Monroe of Washington, D.C.; her daughter Coqueise G. Hayden of Gardena, California; 2 brothers Martyn Donald Simpson, and Jack Donald Simpson, Jr. of California and 3 sisters Michelle Bulliner of Nashville, Coqueise Ann Simpson of Gardena, California and Felicia Simpson of Nashville, special friend, Sharon Weatherspoon, Lee Aurdy and Ruthi Ann Scroggins. A memorial service will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday, April 30, 2005 at True Faith Holiness Church of God in Christ at 124 E. 2nd Street, Hope, AR.
Austin Roy Stone
April 22nd, 2005
Austin Roy Stone, 92, of Blevins, died Friday, April 22, 2005. He was born February 15, 1913, at McCaskill, AR, the son of the late J.O. (Oscar) and Elizabeth York Stone. He was a retired worker for the Hempstead County Road Department. He was a member of Friendship Methodist Church.
Mr. Stone was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Stone; two children, Hansford Stone and Sally Bowden; four brothers, Coy Stone, J.D. Stone, Imon Stone and Dalton Stone and one sister, Pauline Treece.
He is survived by one daughter, Ava Nell Brooks of Blevins, AR; two brothers, Sherman Stone of Benton, AR and Quinton Stone of Houston, TX; five grandchildren, Danny Stone of McCaskill, AR, Debbie Butler of Sourlake, TX, David Stone of Texarkana, TX, Keith Brooks of Blevins, AR and Kellie Carter of Blevins, AR; six great-grandchildren; a number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends.
Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 25, at Friendship Methodist Church, burial in Friendship Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville.
The family will receive friends at Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville, Sunday, April 24, from 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Bobby Gene Wood
April 22nd, 2005
Bobby Gene Wood, age 66, of Highland, Arkansas, died Friday April 22, 2005, at his home. He was born January 27, 1939 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, the son of the late William Alfred and Dossie Calley Wood. Mr. Wood was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and an Army veteran. He was dedicated to his family, his work and his church. He recently graduated, in Spring 2005, from the Calvary Bible Institute in Eufaula, Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife Joyce Wood of Highland; 1 son Unitas Wood of Houston, Texas; 3 daughters Sherry Wood Turley of Nashville, Caprice Wood Keys of Pike City, Catrice Wood Payne of Nashville; 2 sisters Elaine Marshall of Delight, Dixie Franks of Delight; 3 grandchildren Brad Payne, Sham Payne, Jackson Turley as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at the Delight First Missionary Baptist Church.
