Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Jimmy Ray Kirby
Jimmy Ray Kirby, 54, of Barling died Monday, April 10, 2006, at Fort Smith.
He was born July 13, 1951, at Altus to Gerald and Venus Wheeless Kirby and was a dedicated Arkansas public school teacher for 30 years. During his career he taught at the Western Arkansas Youth Shelter, County Line High School, County Line Grade School and Pleasant View Grade School. In addition to raising three beautiful children of his own, he impacted the lives of many area young people. Jim will be remembered for his kind heart, quick wit, and easy going style. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and a compassionate smile. He was a friend to everyone. He also served with the National Guard, was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Fort Smith, and was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Kirby; and brother, Jerry Kirby.
Survivors include his wife, Patti Kirby; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Cody Jones of Mansfield and Meredith and Charlie Rea of Barling; one son, Chris Kirby of Russellville; mother, Venus Kirby of Ozark; one sister, Patricia Patterson of Clarksville; and one grandchild, Hallie Jones.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Darling and Steven Breedlove officiating.
Burial was in Jackson cemetery at Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Robert Waldron, Kenton Hurt, Ernie Felcher, Roger Dall, Larry Burwell, and Vondall Davenport.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Shaffer Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, County Line High School Library, and/or County Line Little League Association.
Larry L. Davis
Larry L. Davis, 58, of Washington Township, Mich., died Saturday, April 15, 2006, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Clinton Township, Mich.
A native of Clarksville, he was a retired employee of General Motors after 39 years of service, served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War where he was stationed on the USS Ticonderoga and was a member of the Southeast Michigan Bird Dog Club. He was preceded in death by one son, Matthew, and one brother-in-law, Don Metz.
Survivors are his wife, Kathleen Davis; one son, Larry and fiancee, Angela Jones, of Michigan; one daughter, Andrea Davis of Michigan; parents, W. L. and Frances Davis of Lamar; five brothers, C. L. Davis and wife, Sharon, and George Davis and wife, Angie, all of Russellville, and Thomas Davis and wife, Lou, Samuel Davis and wife, Alice, and James Davis, all of Lamar; two sisters, Mary Metz of London and Tanya McKinney and husband, David, of Lamar; adopted brother, Jerry Signer of California; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Lamar Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde Vire officiating. Burial will be in Lamar cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Theodore Ritchie
Theodore Ritchie, 84, of Hartman died Friday, April 14, 2006, at his home.
He was a heavy equipment operator, son of the late Toy Fredman and Dora Mays Ritchie, of the non-denominational faith, and was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Ritchie; three daughters, Ettie Gean, Shirley and Lavern Ritchie; four brothers, Ray, Charles, Argus and Kenneth Ritchie; and one sister, Edith Sullivan.
He is survived by three daughters, Lorraine Ritchie of Hartman, Dorie Harderson of Oark and Corina Jones of Riverside, Calif.; three sons, Larry Ritchie of London, Donald Ritchie of Lamar and Shawn Jones of Oark; four brothers, Fred Ritchie and Kelly Wayne Ritchie, both of Clarksville, Lonnie Ritchie of Eureka, Calif., and Eugene Ritchie of Paso Robles, Calif.; two sisters, Thelma Arbaugh of Hunt and Evelyn Castillo of Clarksville; eight grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Liberty Hill cemetery at Hunt with Rev. Audrey Poteet officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Lloyd McClellan, Pete Piccus, Donnie Ritchie Jr., Robert Ritchie, Shawn Jones, Donald Ritchie II, Junior Walker and Mike Howard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Alex East, Keith Yovanovitch, Justin Copley, Teddy Ritchie, Jason Ritchie, Floyd Hardeson, and Russell Hardson.
William S. Park
William S. (Bill) Park, 85, of Clarksville died Thursday, April 13, 2006, at his home.
He was a native of Clarksville, son of the late Goldburn and Thelma Farris Park, graduate of Clarksville High School and the University of the Ozarks, member of the First United Methodist Church and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, former member of the Lions Club and Lumber Who's Who Club, Navy veteran of World War II, and a retired sales and office manager.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Boyer Park; one son, Patrick Boyer Park of Russellville; one sister, Joann Walton of Clarksville; three brothers, Tom Park of Perryville, Bob Park of Clarksville, and Jerry Park of Conway; and three grandchildren, Whitney L. Park and Morgan D. Park, both of Russellville, and Brooke McConnell of Little Rock.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarksville with Rev. Steve Wingo officiating.
Burial was in Oakland cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Billy Dickerson, Harold Lewis, Jack Cline, Bud White, Richard Johnson, Tommy Park, Morgan Park, and Jim Dickerson.
Martha Hayward
Martha Freer Hayward, 72, of Clarksville died Monday, April 17, 2006, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Fort Sheridan, Ill., United States veteran of the Korean Conflict, member of the Eastern Star, Disabled American Veteran's and Saint John's Catholic Church, former employee of the United States Forestry Service and was preceded in death by her parents, George Henry and Martha Ellen Hoss Freer; and two sisters, Loretta Rollans and Margie Atherton.
Survivors are one son, Christopher R. Williams of Clarksville; two daughters and one son-in-law, Tracey L. and Bob Mussey of Woodbridge, Va., and Cheryl Vines of Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville with Fr. William Wewers officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 103 East Main Street, Clarksville, AR 72830.
Bradly A. Boerner
Bradly A. Boerner, 31, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Coal Hill.
He was disabled and a member of the United Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Klarica Tracy Brewer Boerner; parents, Grady Lee and Esther Bewley of Dardanelle; two brothers, Matt Boerner of Russellville and Robert Bewley of Dover; and four sisters, Belinda Luneau of Little Rock, Paula McMullen of Summit, Nina Bewley of Deer and Natasha Robinson of Ola.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Houghton and Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Burial was in Lamar cemetery.
Pallbearers were Matt Boerner, William Haston, Steve Holt, John Holt, Chris McMullen and Les Holt.
Christian T. Stewart
Christian Tyler Stewart, infant son of Cyrus and Laura Parkhurst Stewart of London, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at AMI St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.
Other survivors include paternal grandparents, Robert and Denise Stewart of Piney Bay; maternal grandparents, Shonna and Keith Baca of Oconto Falls, Wis.; uncle and aunts, Shawn and Mickey Graham of Lamar, Eli and Ashley Stewart of London, Becca and Cassie Fraska of Ozark, and Paige Baca of Oconto Falls, Wis.; and cousins, Ethan and Kodie Sanders of Lamar.
Graveside services and burial were at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Madden cemetery at Hickeytown with Rev. Bill Milam officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Robert Stewart and Steve Parkhurst.
