Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Robert Hodges
Robert Hodges, 72, of Springfield, Ill., uncle of Carla (Joe) Glenn of Clarksville, died Sunday, April 5, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son; three sisters, including Verna Dennison of Clarksville; and three brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Hodges; two sons, Timothy and Todd Hodges, both of Springfield, Ill.; three grandchildren; two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral and burial were Thursday, April 9, in Springfield, Ill.
Ruby Chloe Hudson
Ruby Chloe Hudson, 88, of Russellville, whose son and daughter-in-law, David Wayne and LaVonna Hudson reside in Clarksville, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center.
A daughter of the late Howell Elsworth and Rosie Bell Henley Singleton, she was born November 29, 1920, at Caglesville. She was the widow of Henry A. Hudson, member of the Harmony Free Will Baptist Church, and preceded in death by five brothers; one sister; one grandson; and one great-grandson.
Survivors include three other sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur Dwain and Sharon Hudson of Harrison, and Danny Lyn and Debbie Hudson and Carl Ray and Becky Hudson of Russellville; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the Harmony Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Latham officiating.
Burial was in Hudson cemetery at Moreland under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
Active pallbearers were Todd Brown, Christian Hudson, Todd Hudson, Michael Mahoney, John David Hudson, Caleb Hudson and Michael Shumake.
Honorary pallbearers were Matt Fleming and Eric Fleming.
Memorials may be made to Harmony Free Will Baptist Church, 3580 SR 124, Russellville, AR 72801 or the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma and Arkansas Chapter Inc., Western Arkansas Regional Center, 320 North Greenwood Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
Anneliese Martha Fowler
Anneliese Martha Fowler, 81, of Clarksville died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Mercy Hospital/Turner Memorial in Ozark.
She was a native of Zweibrucken, Germany, daughter of the late Gustav and Luise Shuster Muller, widow of Charley J. Fowler Sr., high school graduate, and preceded in death by one son, Wolfgang Muller.
She is survived by two daughters, Polly Kraus of Fort Smith and Susan Woodard of Lamar; one son, Charley J. Fowler Jr. of Tulsa, Okla.; one sister, Gerdi Leiner of Germany; one brother, Gunter Baesel of Germany; and eight grandchildren, Sarah Patterson and Jessica Solley, both of Fort Smith, Elizabeth Fowler and Holley Fowler, both of Mounds, Okla., Corey Woodard of Lamar, and Eva Muller, Jorg Muller, and Florian Muller, all of Germany.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday, April 6, at Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Regina Turner officiating. Burial was in West Mount Zion cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Steve Stephan, Joe Fowler, Donnie Harkreader, Mike Fowler, Bob Fowler, and Duane Steele.
Randy Fowler served as an honorary pallbearer.
Bill Peak
Bill Peak, 74, of Hartman died Saturday, March 28, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mihoko Peak.
Survivors include one stepson, Robert Swann.
Arrangements were under the direction of North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Charles Key
Charles (Blackie) Key, 91, of Lamar died Friday, April 3, 2009, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Denning, retired Hanford Company employee, World War II Navy veteran, attended Lighthouse Christian Center in Clarksville, and was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Gracie Einert Key; four stepdaughters, Alma Holt and husband, Paul, and Myrna DeForest, all of Lamar, Linda White and husband, Don, of Clarksville, and Betty Killough and husband, Mike, of Knoxville; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous nephews; and numerous nieces including Wanda Dailey and husband, George, of Clarksville.
Graveside services and burial were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Mount Vernon cemetery with Rev. William Hickman officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Harold E. Chapman
Harold Edson Chapman, 80, of Clarksville died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at his home.
He was a native of West Virginia, son of the late Carl and Edith Stone Chapman, and member of the Clarksville First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Nine Chapman; one son, Ray Chapman and wife, Deborah, of San Diego, Calif.; two grandsons, Ryan Chapman and wife, Melissa, and Matthew Chapman and wife, Michele; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hanshaw officiating. Burial was in Oakland cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Jack Walter Wilson
Jack Walter Wilson, 85, of Clarksville died Friday, April 3, 2009, at his home.
He was born at Woodbine, Kan., son of the late Harry Calvin and Anna Belle Smith Wilson, retired from the military, and member of American Legion Harmony #433, Free and Accepted Masons, Harmonn, Scottish Rite of Free Masonary, ST USA, 320 Jack W. Wilson Vallery of Fort Smith Orent of Arkansas, Christian Friends, Commander NO 35, Russellville, F. D. Goza Council 76, Disabled American Veteran Arkansas #62, River Valley NO 049 Russellville, and Royal Arch Masons.
Survivors include his wife, Alma Lee Lemmerman Wilson; one daughter, Starr Ann Stafford of Coal Hill; six sons, Stacy Wayne Wilson of Alma, Stephen Wesley Wilson of Satellite Beach, Fla., Stanley Ward Wilson and Stuart Wade Wilson, both of Ozark, and Sterling Wynn Wilson and Stafford Wray Wilson, both of Rogers; two sisters, Harriett Schaaf of Missouri and Pat Beil of Virginia; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A private service was held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at the Wilson home with Rev. Frank Richter officiating. The body was cremated. Local arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Jessie M. Walker
Jessie M. Walker, 86, of Dover, formerly of Johnson County, died Friday, April 3, 2009, at her home.
She was a native of Waterloo, Iowa, daughter of the late Harry and Lena Soper French, Baptist, and was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Walker.
Survivors include her husband, William H. Walker; one daughter, Carol Ann Carney of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two sons, William L. Walker of Russellville and Ronald E. Walker of Dover; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the First Baptist Church in Dover with Rev. Jeff Paxton officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Pope County Health Department Hospice, 404 North El Paso, Russellville, AR 72801.
