Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Marvin R. Johnson
Marvin R. Johnson (Buster Tipton), 77, died Aug. 22, 2004, in Seattle, Wash.
He was a native of Hartman, son of the late Marshall and Elizabeth Tipton, veteran, mechanic, musician, and preceded in death by three brothers.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael Johnson of Seattle, Wash., and Mark and Marva Johnson of Roseville, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Dianna and Troy Flowers of Sacramento, Calif.; one sister, Shirley Curtis of Stockton, Calif.; one brother, James Tipton of Stockton, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
The body was cremated.
Marian Vaught
Marian (Mary) Vaught, 84, widow of Hoyt Vaught, died Aug. 23, 2004, at ELMC Hospice in Arvada, Colo.
She was born in Homestead, Mont., to Murdock and Annie McEachern, graduate of Medicine Lake High School, former resident of Medicine Lake and Poplar, Mont., and Casper, Wyo., member of the Fort Peck Tribes, retired oil company secretary, and was preceded in death by one daughter, Laverne Corne, and one son, Melvin Buckles.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ken (Gloria) Okazaki of Arvada, Colo.; two stepchildren, Jesse Vaught and Frankie Lea Mayer of Clarksville; two sisters, Annie Torgerson of Appleton, Minn., and Iva Mayhew of Jamestown, N. D.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A private interment will be held at the Oregon Trail Veterans cemetery in Casper, Wyo.
Memorials may be made to Exempla Lutheran Hospice, 8300 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.
Stephen B. Schumacher
Stephen B. Schumacher, 30, of London died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on County Road 3590.
He was a native of Russellville, graduate of Lamar High School and Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, attended Crossroads Community Church in London, and employed by Kersch Management Company.
Survivors include his parents, Edward and Joan Schumacher of London; grandmother, Genevieve Schumacher of London; three sisters, Joy Bliss of Fort Smith, Karen Smith of Rogers, and Lisa Schumacher of Boston, Mass.; two brothers, David Schumacher and Doug Schumacher, both of London; and dearly beloved Donette of London.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Crossroads Community Church at London with Edward Schumacher officiating.
Private family burial was at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at Hickey cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Charles Johnson Jr.
Charles Jefferson Johnson Jr., 87, of Lawton, Okla., brother of Mae Evelyn Harris of Clarksville, died Friday, June 20, 2003.
He was a native of Mt. Levi, son of the late Charles and Annie Graves Johnson, former resident of Cache, Okla., and retired from Chapman Construction in 1980. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Kloss Johnson; three brothers; and one sister.
Other survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Travis (Butch) and Marilyn Johnson of Tucson, Ariz., Johnny and Judy Johnson of Wautauga, Texas, and Charles Johnson of Cache, Okla.; two daughters, Donna Durkee of Owasso, Okla., and Anita Smith of Cache, Okla.; one brother, Norman Johnson of Broken Arrow, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the First Baptist Church of Cache, Okla., with Rev. Charles Kriss officiating.
Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of People's Cooperative Funeral Home of Lone Wolf, Okla.
David H. Hamilton
David Henry Hamilton, 47, of Fort Smith died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at his home.
A native of Elaine, he was a son of the late Mack and Mary Wanda Evans Hamilton, graduate of Coal Hill High School, Air Force veteran, employee of Pradco Company in Fort Smith, and was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleta H. and Jasper H. Evans.
Survivors include four children, Mrs. Nicholas (Crystal) Hale, Mrs. Kevin (Christie) Fry, and Casey Hamilton, all of Wakeeney, Kan., and Cody Hamilton of Coal Hill; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Jo and Gary Meador of Russellville and Judy Lydon of London; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Donnie and Linda Hamilton of London, Douglas and Jonda Hamilton of Clarksville, and James Hamilton of Atkins; two grandchildren, Joseph Fry and Shane Hale, both of Wakeeney, Kan.; six nephews; three nieces; two great-nephews; two great-nieces; three cousins; aunt, Delia Sisk of Coal Hill; and the mother of his children, Cheryl Hamilton of Wakeeney, Kan.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the Hess cemetery with Rev. Dan Baker officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Ruth E. Felkins
Ruth Elizabeth Felkins, 76, of Clarksville died Friday, June 27, 2003, at her home.
She was a daughter of the late Edward and Pearl Martin Morgan, factory employee, member of the Second Baptist Church in Clarksville, and was preceded in death by two sisters, Eileen Sears and Emma Mae Landthrip.
She is survived by her husband, Vester (Nap) Felkins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and James Crumrine and Debra and Ewing Cline, all of Clarksville; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Judy Felkins of Clarksville; three sisters, Vestal Sears, Vida King and Ruby Childress, all of Clarksville; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Second Baptist Church in Clarksville with Rev. Joe Craft, Rev. Matt Weaver and Rev. Bill Milam officiating.
Burial was in Mt. Airy cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Brent Crumrine, Eric Cline, Brandon Felkins, Ben Hardgrave, Eddie Lindsey, and John W. Laugwitz.
Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church Youth Group, 709 Oak Street, Clarksville, AR 72830.
Edyth L. Jackson
Edyth Lanora Jackson, 81, of Coal Hill died Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
She was a cosmetologist, Baptist, daughter of the late Charlie and Lillie Flemming Roberds, and widow of Herbert George Jackson.
She is survived by three daughters, Donna Gattis and Sharon Estep, both of Coal Hill, and Phyllis Smith of North Little Rock; one son, James Herbert Jackson of Coal Hill; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Coal Hill cemetery with Rev. Amos Pledger and Rev. Gerald Morris officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Garlon W. Ming Sr.
Garlon W. Ming Sr., 80, of Hartman died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
He was a ranch manager for Ranch Sierra Vista, Baptist, member of the VFW and Disabled American Veterans Association, California Citrus Advisory Board and Johnson County Quilters Guild and participated in the atomic test in Bikini Islands. He was born at Paris to Virgil Henry and Flora Keck Ming.
Survivors include his widow, Mona Day Ming; six sons, Garlon Ming Jr. and David Ming, both of Hartman, Merl Ming of Grants Pass, Ore., Bruce Ming of Gainesville, Ga., Bill Ming of Sacramento, Calif., and Paul Ming of Hartville, Mo.; three sisters, Neomi Bearden of Ozark, Evelyn Smith of Stockton, Mo., and Patsy Joubert of Mulberry; four brothers, Clifford Ming of Denton, Texas, Jack Ming of Bossier City, La., Clarence Ming of Booneville and Raymond Ming of Santa Paula, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Farquhar officiating. Burial was in the Bethlehem cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Lynn Day, Carl Day, Steve Payne, Curtis Godwin, Jody Ming, Matt Ming, and Roy Day.
Honorary pallbearers were Robert Payne, Doyle Frost, Ryan Ming, Brandon Ming, and Nolton Joubert.
