Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Dr. P. R. Anderson
Dr. P. R. Anderson, 90, of Arkadelphia left this earth on Wednesday August 26, 2009 at his home.
He was preceeded in death by his wife Alice Lee Anderson, and his son Rupert Anderson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Melinda and Hugh Harrison of Clarksville, 4 grandchildren: Bryan Anderson and wife Onjie of Dallas Texas, Alexis Morris and husband Ryan of Greenville N. C., Kacee Anderson of HIckory N. C., and Andy Harrison and wife Ashley of Holly Ridge, N.C. ; 3 great-grandchildren Mia Anderson of Dallas Tx, and Sincere and Lela Grace Anderson of Hickory N. C., sister-in-law Estelle Bethea of Little Rock, and brother-in-law James Cotham and wife Shirley of Lawton, Oklahoma.
Dr. Anderson attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, and graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock in 1940. He practiced medicine for 30 years as a surgeon and general practice physician in Arkadelphia.
He was a Captain in the United States Army and served as a doctor in the European Theater throughout World War II.
He was active in his community serving on the Arkadelphia school board and hospital board, as well as enjoying and supporting the Arkansas Razorback Football program.
His main interest was always family and spent his life doing all he could to encourage and support family members. Most recently he was able to devote himself to the love of his life, Alice Lee (his biggest fan), during her lengthy illness as they continued to enjoy their deep love, laughter, and companionship that had become their trademark.
Graveside services were 2PM Saturday, August 30, Oaklawn cemetery, at Brinkley, Arkansas. Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home-Brinkley is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the online guestbook at www.bobnealandsons.com
For those wishing to remember and honor P. R. Anderson, contributions may be made to any organizations support the lives of unborn children.
Bill Driver (William Fondren Driver, Jr)
Bill Driver, a local stained-glass maker, artist and craftsman, record-setting swimmer, and pilot for the Navy during the Vietnam War, died at his home near Oark, last Wednesday, August 26, 2009. He was 67 and was diagnosed with secondary liver cancer this spring.
The oldest of five brothers-all competitive swimmers-Bill spent his early years in Redmond, Washington then moved to Walnut Lake in Michigan for middle and high school and attended Michigan State University. In 1960, Bill set the American Record for the 100-yard breaststroke. He earned All American recognition 1960-63.
As a naval pilot, Bill served in Vietnam, lived in the Philippines, and in England. A Lieutenant Commander when he left the service, Bill then returned to the Detroit area where he owned and ran a local aviation charter business.
In 1976, Bill and three of his four brothers with their wives and children, as part of a “back to the land movement, ” settled on a beautiful farm on the Little Mulberry River, where they designed and built their own houses. Over the past 33 years Bill and his wife Karen have become deeply tied to their community.
Creativity, physical vitality, a spirit of independence, and a sense of humor have defined Bill’s life. His stained glass can be seen locally at the Post Familie Vineyard and Winery in Altus and at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Clarksville. His talent for rockwork can be seen in the walls and structures surrounding his house as well as pillars here and there throughout the area. Bill also built furniture, played the piano, guitar, and painted-acrylics, oils, and watercolors (the last which he learned from Lucille Murphy of Clarksville). Never one for a 9 to 5 job, Bill has been self-employed for many years, most recently in real-estate renovation.
Perhaps most defining of all is Bill ’s lifelong romance and partnership with his wife Karen, a schoolteacher at Oark Public School for 26 years, retired this year. They have known each other since middle school, and have shared 43 years of marriage, adventures, dreams, and raising their three kids. Erin Driver-Linn, director of institutional research at Harvard University, lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband Robert Linn, an architect, and their 6-year old son Jackson. Jason Driver, a musician, lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife Mina Nguyen-Driver, a pediatric neuropsychologist, and their 3-year old son Miles and 1-year old daughter Lila. Brahm Driver, a civil engineer, and his wife Amanda Sobel Driver, who just finished graduate work in museum education, moved back home last week from Boston, Massachusetts.
The family invites friends and loved ones to a memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life, to be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 3rd, on Bill and Karen’s Little Mulberry Creek property, Johnson County Road 5099. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made for a scholarship to be awarded to a creative, well-rounded student from Oark, Arkansas (send contributions c/o William Driver Scholarship Fund, Oark Public School, Highway 215, Oark, AR 72852).
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Ivan D. Printz Jr.
Ivan Delbert Printz Jr., 71, of Coal Hill died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at his home.
A native of Beach Grove, Ind., he was a son of the late Ivan Delbert Printz Sr., graduate of Beach Grove High School and manager of a door manufacturing company.
Survivors include his wife, Natalie Printz; three daughters, Robin Kennedy of Indianapolis, Ind., Diane Coomer of Beach Grove, Ind., and Diane Sturm of Paducah, Ky.; one stepson, James Sweeny of Coal Hill; one brother-in-law, Randall Houp of Booneville; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The body was cremated. Arrangements were under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Lisa Greathouse
Lisa Diahann Greathouse, 39, of Lamar died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at her home.
She was a native of Clarksville, daughter of the late Woodrow Covington, graduate of Clarksville High School, and member of Church of Christ.
She is survived by two sons, Joshua Greathouse of Clarksville and Matthew Greathouse of Biloxi, Miss.; mother, Patsy Covington of Clarksville; one sister, Cynthia Fox of Clarksville; one brother, Brian Covington of Lamar; three nephews, Zachary Fox and Brandon Fox of Clarksville and Aaron May of Russellville; and two nieces, Adrian Fox of Clarksville and Haley Link of Russellville.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at River Valley Church of Christ.
Burial will be in Oakland cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Eugene Haskel Nichols
Eugene Haskel Nichols, 79, of Russellville died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at Dardanelle.
He was a son of the late John and Bessie Collins Nichols, retired Ladish Steel Company employee, member of the Church of Christ in Dardanelle, and preceded in death by two sisters, Francis Reed and Hazel Wasmer; one brother, Eddie Ray Nichols; and two half-brothers, Lewis Nichols and Frank Nichols.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine (Aaron) Nichols; three daughters, Diane Baker and husband, David, of Russellville, and Karen Hubbs and Sandra Yarington, both of Dover; one son, Ernie Nichols and wife, Linda, of Lamar; one sister, Betty Spitzer of Russellville; two brothers, Johnnie Nichols of Clarksville and Harley Nichols of Lamar; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill cemetery at Hunt.
Pallbearers will be Allen Nichols, Jimmy Nichols, Adam Nichols, Stevie Nichols, Johnny Webster, and Stan Nichols.
Ferrel W. Yates
Ferrel William Yates, 78, of Coal Hill died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, in an Oklahoma City, Okla., hospital.
A native of Hunt, he was a son of the late Jefferson Davis Yates and Myrtle Loraine Ross Yates, U. S. Air Force veteran, former resident of Douglass, Kan., member of Bible Baptist Church in Wichita, Kan., member of the Masonic Lodge, past master of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 74 in Augusta, Kan., 32nd degree Mason of Scottish Rite of Valley of Wichita, Kan., retired employee of Beech Aircraft after 39 years of service, and was preceded in death by his wife, Doris J. Garner Yates.
Survivors include one daughter, Rita Shock of Derby, Kan.; two sons, Randy Yates of Augusta, Kan., and Keith Yates of Granby, Mo.; three sisters, Lucille Brasher of Tulsa, Okla., and Georgia Brasher and Avis Meadows, both of Fort Smith; three brothers, Bentley, J. D., and Don Yates, all of Coal Hill; and three grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial with military honors were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Highland cemetery in Ozark with Rev. John Kindrix officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Ocker of Alma Funeral Home.
Loren Wayne White Jr.
Loren Wayne White Jr., 40, of Hagarville died at approximately 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident on Highway 21 in Madison County.
He was a native of Kansas City, Kan., graduate of Piper High School in Kansas City, Kan., and an emergency medical technician with St. John's Medical Center in Springfield, Mo.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Bellmyer White; three sons, Gabe White of Hagarville, Andy Hallmark and wife, Kristen, of Bentonville, and Chris Hallmark of the U. S. Army stationed in Korea; parents, Loren and Carla White of Hagarville; one sister, Jouree Hardin and husband, John, of Hagarville; one brother, Steve White and wife, Lori, of Hagarville; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services and burial were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Hagarville cemetery with Rev. Bud Parsons officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Greg Bartlett, John Edwards, Coy Hicks, Donnie Hicks, Mike Bellmyer, Chad Pitts, Dakota Crowden, and Steven White Jr.
