Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Reece Barnsley
Reece Barnsley, 93, of Clarksville died Saturday, April 3, 2004.
A native of Lamar, Mo., he was a graduate of Clarksville High School and the University of the Ozarks, member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarksville, and a combat veteran in World War II in France, Germany and Austria. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, the European Theatre Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal.
He was a former employee of the Southwest Times Record in Fort Smith and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and in 1948, became the co-publisher of the Clarksville Herald Democrat.
He was preceded in death by one son, Agee Barnsley; and one daughter, Susan Barnsley Fisk.
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Lois Agee Barnsley; two daughters, Lynn Momberger of Pensacola, Fla., and Mary Reece Martindale of Malabar, Fla.; and grandchildren, Mary Lynn Agee Fisk of Denver, Colo., and Kenneth William Martindale of Palm Bay, Fla.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 8, at Highland cemetery in Ozark. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to University of the Ozarks Alumni Association, 415 North College Avenue, Clarksville, AR 72830.
William W. McGhee
William Wayne McGhee, 82, of Fayetteville, formerly of Clarksville, died Sunday, April 4, 2004, at Rochier Heights Nursing Center in Fayetteville.
He was born at Casa, the son of W. R. and Melvina Faulkner McGhee, member of Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 9 in Clarksville and the Church of Christ, retired 25-year USDA inspector and was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine McGhee.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Gary W. and Judi McGhee of Fayetteville; one daughter and son-in-law, Janis Kay and Jim Bowen of Monticello; two grandchildren and spouses, Jason and Jana McGhee of Russellville and Kristi and Brandon Massey of White Hall; and three great-grandchildren, Karleigh McGhee, Kade Massey and Zane Massey.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville with Rev. Brandon Massey officiating. Burial will be in Mount Comfort cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P. O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601-1653.
Walter G. Masterson
Walter G. (Bud) Masterson, 36, of De Queen died Sunday, April 4, 2004, at De Queen Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle-truck accident.
He was an active member of the De Queen Assembly of God Church, De Queen postmaster, veteran of the U. S. Air Force, and grandson of the late Daniel J. Elam and the late Walter G. Masterson.
Survivors include his widow, Beverly Holt Masterson; three sons, Nathan Masterson, Andrew Masterson, and Josiah Masterson, all of De Queen; parents, James W. and Danna Elam Masterson of Knoxville; two sisters, Lisa Graves of Dallas, Texas, and Melissa Caldwell of Knoxville; one brother, Darrin Masterson of Clarksville; and grandparents, Wilma (Elam) and James E. Taylor and Esther Williams.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, at Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Church of God in Clarksville with Rev. Steven Woods and Rev. Edward Parsons officiating.
Burial will be in Knoxville cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Daniel Elam, Johnny Elam, David Manns, Lee Manns, Jacky Lax, and Julius Mayes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Barry Grissom, Danny Acquilar, Jimmy Higby, and Larry Britt.
Alverne M. Copeland
Alverne McKinney Copeland, 86, of Warren, aunt of Linda Byrd of Clarksville, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at Stella Manor Nursing Center in Russellville.
She was a native of Warren, daughter of the late Webb and Roxie Davis McKinney, widow of Floyd Curtis Copeland, member of First Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Ralph Wilkinson.
She is survived by one nephew, Don Wilkinson of Arkadelphia; and one other niece, Donna Vittitow of Dewitt.
Graveside services and burial were at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at Oakland cemetery in Warren with Rev. Greg Stanley officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Frazer Funeral Home of Warren.
Pallbearers were Don Byrd, John Little, Sam Vittitow, Hunter Davis, Don Wilkinson, and Max Givens.
Aelred Walmsley
Brother Aelred Walmsley, O. S. B., monk of Subiaco Abbey, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at the Abbey.
A native of East Orange, N. J., he received his elementary education at Our Lady of All Souls School in East Orange and attended East Orange High School. He received further education at New York School of Freight Traffic in New York and at Newark College of Engineering in New Jersey. He was a son of the late Alfred and Jean Clinton Walmsley.
Prior to entering Subiaco Abbey, he was employed in the traffic department at Western Electric Company in New York and from 1950-55 was bursar for the Grace Steamship Line before being employed as a draftsman by Otis Elevator in New Jersey.
In 1979 he came to Subiaco Abbey where he entered the Novitiate in February 1980 and made profession of vows on Sept. 14, 1981. During his years at Subiaco, he served as host maker, mailman, and bookbinder, was in charge of the monk's dining room, worked in the development office and laundry, and was a participant and supporter of the Abbey's wellness program.
Survivors include one daughter, Jean Marie Luciano of Licester, Mass.; two brothers, Robert Walmsley of Basking Ridge, N. J., and Peter Walmsley of Carmel, Calif.; and one sister, Mary Jane Postal of Basking Ridge, N. J.
A Christian Wake Service was held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, and the Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Saint Benedict Church at Subiaco. Interment was in the Abbey cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Beverly K. England
Beverly (Kasey) Kay England, 41, of San Augustine, Texas, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, in Center, Texas.
She was a native of Lafayette, Ind., daughter of the late Lee England Jr., and a customer service manager for Wal-Mart in Center, Texas. She was preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Lee England; and one brother, Gary Allen England.
Survivors include two daughters, Alexa L. Childress of Huntsville and Krystal Hill of Arkadelphia; one son, Archie Moreno of Dardanelle; mother and stepfather, Madonna L. (Halseme) and Tommy Sears of Mountain View; three sisters, Rebecca Rose England and Brenda Ann Davis, both of Mountain View, and Betty Sue England of Ontario, Canada; two brothers, William Walker England of Cameron, Mo., and Jerry Lee England of Norman, Okla.; and three grandchildren, Joseph Chisum, Austin Hill and Kristi Hill.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Watson and Sons Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
A memorial service will be held in Arkansas at a later date.
Dorothy B. Ford
Dorothy B. Ford, 86, of Knoxville died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
A native of Okfuskee County, Okla., and former resident of Henryetta, Okla., she was a daughter of the late Buck and Essie Chappell Ralston, widow of Jim Ford, Baptist, and former fiberglass employee with Kenner Boat Company and later with Form-All where she retired after 20 years. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy Davidson; three sisters, Tula Trantham, Lola Birdwell, and Eula Kub; and two brothers, Vernon Ralston and Dalton Ralston.
She is survived by four sons, Bill Upton of Ashdown, Don Upton of Clarksville, Gary Upton of Warner, Okla., and Jimmy Ford of Knoxville; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Humphrey Funeral Service in Russellville with burial in Knoxville cemetery.
Wesley (Bub) Hull
Eugenia (Tootsie) Hull
Garland Wesley (Bub) Hull and his wife, Eugenia F. (Tootsie) Hull, of Route 1, Lamar died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, in a fire which destroyed their home.
He was a son of the late Marion Doyal and Dorthy Woodrow Pearson Hull and self-employed. She was a daughter of the late Duel and Juanita Myers Freeman.
They are survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Dorthy and Mike Farmer of Lamar; and two grandchildren, Michael Dean Farmer and Britney Rose Farmer, both of Lamar.
He is also survived by three sisters, Freda Rose Hull, Frances Doreen Stockton and Janis June Hull, all of Lamar; and one brother, John David Hull of Hagarville; and she is also survived by two sisters, Sis Ivey of Dover and Louetta Wilkerson of Gainesville, Ga.; and two brothers, Bob Freeman of Dover and Dave Freeman of Centerville.
A memorial service for the couple was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Roller-Cox Chapel with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating.
