Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Earl Green
Earl Green, 81, of Clarksville died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at his home.
He was born at Chaffee, Mo., son of the late Earl Dee and Pearl McKnight Green, graduate of Chaffee (Missouri) High School, member and deacon of Clarksville First Baptist Church, Army veteran of the Korean War, employed as a supervisor at the Clarksville Shoe Plant of 24 years and in Missouri for 16 years, football official for several years, and did woodworking.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Anita Jackson Green; two sons, Eddie Carter and wife, Gayle, of Pasadena, Texas, and John Carter of Houston, Texas; one brother, George Green of Advance, Mo.; two grandchildren, Justin Carter and wife, Lana, and Sarah Carter, all of Pasadena, Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Reese Carter and Blayke Carter of Pasadena, Texas.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Cherry Street Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Usery and Rev. Darrell Bridges officiating.
Burial was at Oakland cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Len Bradley, Alan Brooke, Jim Damon, Gene Harris, Harve Taylor, and Bob Virden.
Eleanor R. Terpstra
Eleanor Rosemarie Terpstra, 80, of Clarksville died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at Lamar.
She was a native of Altus, daughter of the late Joe and Ida Elser Rofkahr, and was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Handy; and three brothers, Leo, Leonard and Adolph Rofkahr.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Terpstra; two daughters, Connie Watkins of Clarksville and Betty Jones of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one sister, Marie Holt of Broken Arrow, Okla.; two brothers, Ralph Rofkahr of Banning, Calif., and James Rofkahr of Denning; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at St. Mary's cemetery at Altus with Mark Watkins officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.
Grandsons and nephews served as honorary pallbearers.
Emma Gene Young
Emma Gene Young, 68, of Geismar, La., died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Unit.
She is survived by her husband, Reno Young; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Bill Hanuska of Hartman; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Angela Young of Amelia, La.; five grandchildren including Ciara, Emily and Shelby Hanuska of Hartman; and one great-grandson.
The body was cremated and no memorial service was held.
Everett O. Hancock
Everett O. (Bud) Hancock, 86, of Danville, whose daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Jim Douglas, reside in Clarksville, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville.
Born in the Ranger Community, he was a son of the late Joe and Ila Bailey Hancock, member, deacon and retired Sunday school teacher at Danville First Baptist Church, employed in the hardware, appliance and building supply business for 52 years, member of the Danville Masonic Lodge No. 41 for 50-plus years, 32nd degree Mason and past master and past secretary which he served for 40-plus years, past active member of the Danville Lions Club, served as Danville city recorder from 1962-1975, recipient of the Estwing Gold Hammer award for 50 years of service to the hardware industry, and was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Wade Hancock; and three sisters, an infant, Norma Lee Hancock, O'Neita May and Velta Joe Hancock.
Other survivors include his wife of 64½ years, Mildred Stroud Hancock; one son and daughter-in-law, J. E. (Jim) and Sandy Hancock of Hot Springs; grandchildren and spouses, Neal and Kim Douglas and Julie Douglas Currier, all of Clarksville, and Madison Bailey and Bentley James Hancock, both of Hot Springs; great-grandchildren, Alex and Elizabeth Currier and MaKenzie and Morgan Douglas, all of Clarksville; one brother, Richard Hancock of Belleville; one sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and A.D. Morris of Danville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral, along with Masonic rites, was at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Jamie Staley and Rev. Keith Kluthe officiating.
Burial was in Earl Ladd cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Active pallbearers were Joe Taylor, Tom Gray, Doug Miller, Dr. Forrest Moudy, Waymon Sides, Pledger Ball, Tom May and Glenn Mott.
Honorary pallbearers were Tom Gray's Men 5 Sunday School Class.
Memorials may be made to Danville First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 877, Danville, AR 72833.
Francis E. Clifton
Francis E. Clifton, 78, of Clarksville died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Argenta, Ill., son of the late Delmar and Elsie Holland Clifton, Army veteran of the Korean War, retired truck driver of 50 years, and was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Clifton; and one grandson, Adam Braden.
Survivors include his wife, Ada Clifton; four daughters, Mary Ann Clifton of Maroa, Ill., Donita Craft and husband, James, of Clarksville, Elsie Reed of Rantoul, Ill., and Lori Hallum and husband, Bill, of Hartman; three sons, Delmar Clifton and wife, Diane, of Maroa, Ill., Martin Hitchcock and Tina of Decatur, Ill., and Jason Clifton and wife, Kaye, of Clarksville; two sisters, Ardella Pennington of Deland, Fla., and Wanda Hicks and husband, Steve, of Blue Mound, Ill.; two brothers, Delbert Clifton and wife, Gwen, and Vernon Clifton and wife, Carol, of Decatur, Ill.; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Howell officiating. Burial was in Lone Pine cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Delmar Clifton Jr., Bruce Clifton, Jamey Craft, Dalton Hallum, Cliff Clifton, and Matthew Hitchcock.
Honorary pallbearers were Delmar Clifton Sr., Martin Hitchcock, Jason Clifton, Bill Hallum, and James Craft.
Glen Pritchard
Glen D. Pritchard, 74, of Dover died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at his home.
A native of Hartman, he was a son of the late Oce and Verdie Lewis Pritchard, employed as a long haul truck driver for many years, attended the Assembly of God Church, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Dwain Pritchard and Doyle Pritchard.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald Glenn Pritchard and wife, Annette, of Saltillo, Miss., and Jerry Pritchard and wife, Lori, of Plumerville; one daughter, Dee Dee Young and husband, Andy, of Russellville; two stepchildren, Ann Hartman and husband, Mike, of Nash, Texas, and Jimmy Cumbie of Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters, Gail Sanders and Wanda Pritchard, both of Dover; one brother, Aubrey Pritchard and wife, Elaine, of Dover; six grandchildren, Erika Young, Andy Pritchard, David Pritchard, Tina Pritchard, and Rachel and Renee Pritchard; one great-grandson, Levi Gage; one great-granddaughter, Shaylin Grace Collum; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Humphrey Funeral Service Chapel in Russellville with Rev. Jackie Pledger officiating. Burial was in Pollard cemetery at Dover.
Kenny D. Duncan
Kenny Dewayne Duncan, 36, of North Little Rock, nephew of Junior Young and Ray Young of Clarksville, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at his home.
He was a son of the late Kenneth A. and Mable Rhea Young Duncan and a native of Sherwood.
Other survivors include one sister, Belinda Darlene Polk of North Little Rock; two aunts, Bertha Young and Nancy Young of North Little Rock; and one niece, Beranna Rhea Justinich of North Little Rock.
Graveside services and burial were at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at Liberty Hill cemetery at Hunt with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers were Junior Young, Ray Young, Lawrence Robinson, J.D. Ellison, Levi Willis and Raymond Young.
Honorary pallbearers were Danny Young and Donnie Young.
Mae J. Gulledge
Mae Jewel Gulledge, 98, of Clinton, mother of Reta Brashears of Clarksville, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at the Ozark Health Nursing Center in Clinton.
She was a native of Patrick, daughter of the late William and Ida Bell Baker Parsley, widow of Elzie Henry Gulledge, retired housekeeper for Saint Paul Schools, and was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Gulledge and Lyle Gulledge; one daughter, Goldie Thornsberry; four grandsons; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; two brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include one son, Glenn Gulledge of Patrick; four other daughters, Gayle Miller of Hazel Valley, Marilyn Ritchie of Patrick, Ellen Davis of Farmington, and Karen Lefler of Clinton; two daughters-in-law, Elsie Gulledge of Wichita, Kan., and Essie Gulledge of Kansas City, Mo.; one brother, Billy Parsley of Anchorage, Alaska; one sister, Doris Jones of Cathedral City, Calif.; 23 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and 40 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Patrick Community Building with Rev. Dean Baker officiating.
Burial was in the Patrick cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville.
Great-grandsons served as pallbearers.
