Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, ArkansasWillie H. Garner
Willie H. Garner, 87, of Amity died Dec. 13, 2001.
She was born March 30, 1914, daughter of the late Burkett Green and Viola Anderson Green.
She was a member of Bethsaida Church of Christ, and the widow of Manuel E. Garner.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Joseph Edwin Garner.
Survivors include: Her daughter Fern Lambert of Amity, two grandchildren, Treva Henthorn of Glenwood and Terry Lambert of Amity; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Saturday in Davis-Smith Funeral Home chapel in Glenwood with Rev. John McAnally officiating.
Burial was in Jones Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers were the staff of Twin Rivers Health and Rehab in Arkadelphia.
Mike Dempster
Mike Dempster, 49, of Camden died Dec. 14, 2001.
He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Dempster.
He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Camden and a Shelter Insurance agent.
Survivors include: His wife, Maryetta Dempster of Camden; a son, John Dempster of North Little Rock; two daughters, Jennifer Dempster and Kimberly Dempster of Arkadelpiha; a stepson, Jamie Sharp of Hot Springs; a stepdaughter, Sonya Sharp of Camden; three brothers, George Dempster of Dallas, Texas, Robert Dempster of North Little Rock and Thomas Dempster of San Francisco, Calif.; and a sister, Suzy Shackleford of Bee Branch.
Funeral was today at Immanuel Baptist Church in Camden. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home.
Billy A. Barentine
Billy Andrew Barentine, 65, of Bismarck died Dec. 15, 2001 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born Sept. 24, 1936 at Kirby, son of the late Norman C. and Virgie Craig Barentine.
He was the owner-operator of an auto parts business, a former volunteer EMT and paramedic and a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include: His wife, Barbara Wade Barentine; two sons, Tim Barentine of Meadow Vista, Calif., and Wally Tripp of Auburn, Calif.; four daughters, Linda Hodges, Lori Nieves and Lisa Best of Bismarck and Deanna Tripp of Auburn, Calif.; two brothers, Marvin Barentine of Oregon and Richard Barentine of Arkansas; two sisters, Kathy Milsap of Washington and Alma Sue Lang of Bismarck; and 16 grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Looper officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross.
Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Mary R. Keys
Mary Estella Brown Ross Keys, 88, died Dec. 14, 2001 at Arkansas Health Center.
She was born in Clark County July 25, 1913, daughter of the late Joe Ted and Nettie Francis Scott Brown.
She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Gurdon, a member of Lake Hamilton Baptist Church and a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star.
She was the widow of Jewel "Jack" Ross and Clarke Keys.
Survivors include: A daughter, Betty Beaver; a son, Jack Ross; a sister, Doris Wright of Hot Springs; three brothers, Harvey Brown of Hot Springs, Kenneth Brown of Arlington, Texas, and Howard Brown of Texarkana, Texas; and 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandsons.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Horne Funeral Home chapel in Gurdon with Phillip Brown officiating.
Burial will be in Easley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lake Hamilton Baptist Church, 5963 Central Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. 71913 or to Easley Cemetery.
Sarah M. Scarlett
Sarah Mae Scarlett, 86, of Sparkman died Dec. 14, 2001 in Twin Rivers Health and Rehab.
She was born May 16, 1915 at Sparkman, daughter of the late Elbert and Beatrice Russell Scarlett.
She was a retired nurse and a member of First Baptist Church of Sparkman.
Survivors include: A brother, Pat Scarlett of Fordyce; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was today in Rock Springs Cemetery with Rev. Wade Totty officiating.
Burial was under the direction of Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce.
