Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Edna Anita Ryun
Edna Anita Ryun, 98, of Hartman, a native of Antonito, Colo., died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home in Lamar.
She and her late husband of 55 years, Lewis (Sid) Ryun moved to Hartman from Lovell, Wyo., where they operated a car and truck dealership, the local airport, other business interests, attended numerous horse races at race tracks on the East Coast and upon retiring raised cattle. She attended and participated in collectibles and depression glass shows and flea markets. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, all of Colorado.
Survivors include her daughter, Judy, and son, John Ryun and wife, Goldie, all of Hartman; four grandchildren, Markann Young and husband, Roy, of Conway, Penny Luther and husband, Tom, of Norwalk, Calif., Johnny Ryun and wife, Stephanie, of Altus, and Mike Ryun and wife, Roxanne, of Clarksville; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Wewers, O. S. B., officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery at Hartman.
Active pallbearers will be Mike and Johnny Ryun, Michael, James and Jesse Phillips, and Roy Young.
Honorary pallbearers will be Annetta Mooney, Dawn Stewart, Holly Hamilton, Megan Brown, Pat Campbell, and Bonita Long.
James Robert Laster
James Robert Laster, 73, of Clarksville died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
He was a son of the late Frank and Orene Laster, member of First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville, graduate of Clarksville High School, former employee of Whitson-Morgan Motor Company and later Clarksville Shoe Corporation and a cattle farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Laster; one son, Robert Lee (Bob) Laster and wife, Marilyn, of Clarksville; two granddaughters, Ashley and Erin; one brother, Ronald Laster and wife, Maribeth, of Clarksville and their three children; double first cousins, Bonnie Jo Laster and Rena Sue Laster; mother-in-law, Vida King of Clarksville; and another sister-in-law, Sharon King Warnke and husband, Bob, of Manhattan Beach, Calif., and their two children.
Private graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Harmony cemetery followed by memorial services at 10 a.m. at the Harmony Presbyterian Church with Rev. Marci Ward and Tracy Julian officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Janet Climer Falls
On August 16, 2008, Janet Ilene Climer Falls went to sleep and awoke in the arms of her Savior. Janet was truly one of God's unique creations. A true friend to those who knew and loved her, loving sister and daughter, devoted wife and mother. After having lost her son, Nathaniel, in an untimely death, she could have surrendered to her sorrow, instead with her faith and belief in God's promises she chose to live by example. As her family we will remember her generosity and uniqueness. Always the one to go out of her way to insure gifts given were as special as the recipient.
Janet was an accomplished photographer with an artful eye demonstrated by her crafts and gifts. She worked for many years in the home health field which she dearly loved as well. Simple home pleasures such as gardening, cooking and caring for her animals brought her the most joy as she grew older. Carrying on her mother's legacy, Janet made it a point to care for the misfortunate and elderly giving generously of her time and care.
Although our loss is heaven's gain, Janet has left us with wonderful memories.
Falls, 52, of London died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008.
She was born Nov. 6, 1955, daughter of Charles Alexander and Margaret Palestine Whorton, 1973 graduate of Lamar High School and attended Petit Jean Vo-Tech.
Survivors include her husband, Max Falls; two daughters, Katie Van Es and Sara Backer, both of Russellville; one son, Craig Falls of Brooklyn, N. Y.; stepfather, Leonard Hardgrave of Russellville; three sisters, Carolyn Elder of Springfield, Mo., Cheryl Prock of Russellville, and Cindy Wilson of Rogers; four brothers, Charles Climer of the Flat Rock Community, Robert Climer and Leonard Hardgrave, both of Russellville, and Gary Climer of Dover; and three grandchildren, Annie, Alec and Allie Van Es.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Flat Rock Assembly of God Church with Rev. William Phelps officiating.
Burial will be in Price cemetery at London under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Juanita S. Hignite
Juanita Schwartz Hignite of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Ozone, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, in Phoenix, Ariz.
She was a daughter of the late Fred and Ina Rowbotham Schwartz of Ozone.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Floyd Hignite of California; one daughter, Marlene Hignite Bennett of Phoenix, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; and several cousins in the Ozone area in addition to two local sisters-in-law, Amy Lois Hignite and Bessie Hignite Langdon.
Memorial services will be held at a late date.
Betty E. Dalke
Betty E. Dalke, 86, of Fort Smith died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, in Fort Smith.
She was a retired public school teacher having last served at Lamar Schools, widow of Robert Dalke, an associate member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, and a member of the Valley United Methodist in Marion, Kan.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Dalke of Fort Smith; three sons, Bryce Dalke of Roland, Robert L. Dalke of Binghamton, N. Y., and William C. Dalke of Norman, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Graveside services and burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Marion cemetery in Marion, Kan.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Fentress Mortuary at 1805 North "A" Street in Fort Smith.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4100 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904 or the Gideon's International, P. O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37212.
Daisy E. Brown
Daisy E. Brown, 85, of Sikeston, Mo., died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at her home.
A native of Hagarville, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert V. and Lou Rainey Clark Patterson, member of Trinity Gospel Church, and was preceded in death by one grandson, Lee Elgin Brown; and four brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Elgy Lee Brown Sr.; one son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elgy L.(Donna) Brown Jr. of Sikeston, Mo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Marjean and James Figley of Sikeston, Mo.; two sisters, Bessie Kraus of Chaffee, Mo., and Orena Halford of Sikeston, Mo.; one granddaughter, Lori Melton of Matthews, Mo.; and two great-grandchildren, Michael Lee Melton and Loren Ancel Melton of Matthews, Mo.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Trinity Gospel Church with Rev. Larry Davis, pastor, officiating.
Burial was in Garden of Memories cemetery under the direction of Nunnelee Funeral Chapel.
Pallbearers were Larry Wilson, Larry Agee, Don King, Pat Seyer, Alan Lancaster, and Gary Brown.
Doreen Robertson
Doreen Robertson, 84, of Clarksville died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
A native of Kalamazoo, Mich., she was a retired waitress from the Chicago, Ill., area, resident of Clarksville for the past 20 years, and was preceded in death by her companion of 40 years, Bill Bellus.
She is survived by one cousin, Patricia Vioeberghs of Atlanta, Ga.; and her adopted family, Rocky, Teresa and Jessica Hill of Clarksville.
Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
