Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Mrs. Iva H. Russell
Mrs. Iva Helen Nunley Russell, 83, of Fruitland, Idaho, who was reared and educated in Clarksville, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
A native of Checotah, Okla., she was a daughter of the late Jefferson and Willie Adeline Carter Nunley, widow of Paul N. Russell, former resident of New Mexico and California, a former insurance salesperson, and was preceded in death by one daughter, Geneva Miekle.
She is survived by three sons, Joaquin Russell of Oregon, Irvin Russell of Arkansas, and Don Russell of Oklahoma; one daughter, Paulette Decker of California; and one sister, Allie Bridges of Texas, formerly of Clarksville.
Graveside services and burial were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Parkview cemetery in New Plymouth, Idaho, with Pastor Bill Sperry officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel in Fruitland, Idaho.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels or Alzheimer's, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P. O. Box 730, Payette, Idaho 83661.
Mrs. Jewell Mills
Mrs. Jewell Mills, 87, of Clarksville died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Dublin in Logan County, daughter of the late Samuel Houston and Sarah Katheryn Pierce Walker, widow of Richard C. Mills, and member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Alice and Bill Felkins and Cynthia English, all of Clarksville; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert and Louise Mills of Atkins and D. F. (Hoss) Mills of Clarksville; one sister, Ethel Eddins Whitby of Little Rock; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Vernon Bass and Rev. Thom Walker officiating.
Burial will be in Oakland cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Eddins, Orel Snow, Russell Snow, Bill Snow, Billy Charles Walker, and Carroll Rowbotham.
Mrs. Ruth L. Keesee
Mrs. Ruth L. Keesee, 80, of Scott died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998.
She was the widow of Amburs Keesee, a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Rose City, and a resident of Benton for 36 years where she attended Sharon Missionary Baptist Church and was employed as a nurse at Benton Service Center for 17 years.
She is survived by one daughter, Elaine Keesee of Scott; three sons, A. R. (Sonny) Keesee of Oklahoma, R. W. (Buddy) Keesee of England, formerly of Clarksville, and William Patrick Keesee of Mississippi; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the Ashby Funeral Home Chapel in Benton with Rev. John Powers officiating. Burial was in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Randy Wade Miller
Randy Wade Miller, 40, of Lamar died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
He was a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church and a disabled water company employee.
He is survived by one son, Ian N. Miller of Las Vegas, Nev.; parents, Ray and Virginia Miller of Lamar; and one sister, Pamela Garland of Westminster, Calif.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Blair officiating. Burial was in Holman cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Buddy Smith, Armil Curran, Harry Tilley, Charles Brown, Terry Miller, and Don Davis.
Honorary pallbearer was George Zimmer Jr.
W. H. (Dude) Blackard
W. H. (Dude) Blackard, 86, of Clarksville died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, at Health South Rehabilitation Hospital in Fort Smith.
He was born in the Bethlehem Community, member of Woodland Baptist Church, former Baptist Church deacon, member of the Blackard Quartet for 45 years, retired coal miner, and former owner and operator of Blackard Salvage Shop for several years.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Joyce Blackard; one daughter and son-in-law, Jetta and Charles Martin of Plano, Texas; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Mary Blackard of Tahlequah, Okla., and Jim and Morine Blackard of Carrollton, Texas; one sister, Rena Hardgrave of Clarksville; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Woodland Baptist Church with Rev. Sam Howell officiating.
Burial was in Union Grove cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers were Jock A. Blackard, Todd A. Blackard, Robb A. Blackard, Edward P. Blackard, Hurley T. Blackard, Ma
John Bulza Jr.
John Bulza Jr., 74, of Portage, Ind., died Friday, July 5, 2002, in Portage, Ind.
He was a golf pro at Gleason Park, Turkey Creek, Indian Ridge and Bay Ridge golf courses, a PGA member since 1972, investigator for the Portage Township Trustee, served in the U. S. Navy, member of the Evergreen Memorial Baptist Church and was employed for E. J. and E. Railroad and U. S. Steel Gary Division.
Survivors include two sisters, Esther Wilson of Valparaiso, Ind., and Mrs. Richard (Beverly) Knoernschild of Lamar; one brother, Peter Bulza of Fontana, Calif.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Graveside services and burial will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at St. Paul's cemetery at Lutherville under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Evergreen Memorial Baptist Church, 3900 Montgomery Street, Hobart, IN 46342.
Joshua W. Warren
Joshua Wayne McCarley Warren, 2, of London, died Tuesday, July 2, 2002.
He was a grandson of the late Potsy Warren and William Wayne Hale, and great-grandson of John F. McCarley.
Survivors are his parents, Vernon Gerrel and Helen Sue Sears Warren of London and William Gregory and Lillian Alice McCarley of Clarksville; four brothers, Frankie Sears and William Gregory McCarley Jr., both of Clarksville, Jackson Fox of Hackett and Lawrence Fox of Russellville; two sisters, Jamelyn Chesser and Brenna McCarley, both of Clarksville; grandparents, Terry and Brenda Johnson of New Blaine, Billy Horace McCarley of Lamar, Polly Warren of Flat Rock, and Mattie Hale Gray of Lamar; and great-grandparents, Eva Sears of Lamar, Frank and Ann Sears of Hartman, Margaret McCarley of Lamar, and Bill and Edna Woods of Clarksville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Friday, July 5, at Roller-Cox Chapel with Rev. Don Alexander and Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Burial was in Lamar cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Fred Parker, Rickey Parker, Earl Sanderson, and Terry Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers were Frankie Sears, Jackson Fox, Lawrence Fox, and William Gregory McCarley Jr.
Karron K. Simmons
Karron Kaye McCarty Simmons, 62, of Deer died Sunday, July 7, 2002, at her home.
She was a daughter of the late Everett W. and Alice F. Westwood McCarty.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd Wyman Simmons; two daughters, Diana Simmons of Fayetteville and Linda Laughter of Hindsville; three sons, Randy Simmons of Nixa, Mo., Rick Simmons of Hindsville, and Everett Simmons of Springdale; two sisters, Sharron Trunole of Independence, Mo., and Pamela Bellamy of Jasper; two brothers, Kenny McCarty of Lee's Summit, Mo., and David McCarty of Oakland Park, Kan.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Nail Church with Rev. Bobby Young officiating.
Burial will be in the Nail Grove cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brad Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Jamie Don Patrick, Terry Carney, Gary Carney, and James Carney.
Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
