Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Johnnie Lee Harris, Sr.
Mr. Johnnie Lee Harris, Sr., of Bradley, Arkansas died Monday, June 9, 2003 at his home. He was born March 3, 1912 at Bolinger, Louisiana. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Paul Baptist Church.
He is survived by: nine sons, Willie Harris, Henry Lee Harris, Jimmy Harris, John Harris and Robert Harris, all of Bradley, Freddie Harris of Lewisville, AR, Willie Carroll Harris and David Lee Harris, both of Houston, TX, and Jessie B. Cooper of Bradley; eight daughters, Marie Harris, Linda Faye Harris, Rosie Beal, Mary Jack, Znobie Haynes, and Elizabeth Jack, all of Bradley, Shirley Ann Blackman of Houston, and Mattie Bradford of Stamps, AR; one brother, Jimmie Harris of Bradley; forty-one grandchildren, forty-four great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Harris officiating and burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Bradley under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Clara Mae Berry
Mrs. Clara Mae Berry, age 81, of Stamps, Arkansas died Saturday, June 7, 2003 at a Stamps nursing home. She was born October 14, 1921 at Stamps. She was a homemaker and a member of Green ville Baptist Church.
She is survived by: her husband, Signor Berry of Stamps; one daughter-in-law, Dorothy Joe Berry of Stamps; her mother, Mrs. Effie Valentine of Stamps; two sisters, Zeather B. Thompson of Stamps and Elizabeth Cheatham of Hope, AR; one grandson, Rex Berry of Stamps; one granddaughter, Arlene Moss of Pine Bluff, AR.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 12, 2003 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Rev. James Fred Williams officiating and burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery in McKamie, AR under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
Leo Keith Jackson
Leo Keith Jackson, age 51, of Walker Creek, Arkansas died Friday, June 6, 2003. He was born February 12, 1952 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his father, Larry Keith Jackson.
Survivors include: his mother & step-father, Eileen & Edwin Stahl of Marlow, OK; brother, Larry Dale Jackson & wife Jessica of Shreveport, LA; grandmother, Bertha Umphries of Walker Creek; nieces & nephews, J.P., Charity, Samantha & Jacob.
Mr. Jackson was cremated. A celebration of life was held Sunday, June 8, 2003 at the family home in Walker Creek, Arkansas.
Betty Jean Silvey Baker
Betty Jean Silvey Baker, age 70, of Stamps, Arkansas died Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. She was born December 5, 1932 in Wilisville, Arkansas.
Mrs. Baker was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Stamps, a homemaker and a retired grocery store owner & operator in Stamps. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Daphne Cole.
She is survived by: her husband, Harold Baker of Stamps; one son, Mark Baker of Stamps; two brothers, Don West of Cincinnati, OH and David West of Taylor, AR; one sister, Joan DeLamar of Stephens, AR; and granddaughter, Nicole Baker Baldwin of Texarkana, AR.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 pm on Friday, June 6, 2003 at The Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Rev. Carl Palmer and Rev. Charles Walthall officiating and burial in Lakeside Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
Billy (Kidd) Weatherly
Billy Weatherly, age 50, of Buckner, Arkansas died Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at the Magnolia Hospital in Magnolia, Arkansas. He was born March 22, 1953 in Winnsboror, Louisiana. Mr. Weatherly was a retired business owner in Garland, Arkansas.
He is survived by: two brothers & sisters-in-law, Tommy & Debbie Weatherly of Delhi, LA and Eddie & Linda Weatherly of Sullivan, MO; two special friends, Paul Nipper and Royce Vines; three nieces.
Memorial services were held at Noon on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Kidd's Fish Camp on Lake Erling.
Bertha B. Taylor
Mrs. Bertha B. Taylor, age 93, of Lewisville, Arkansas died Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at Heather Manor Nursing Home in Hope, Arkansas. She was born January 2, 1910 in Belton Community to John David and Lillie A. Hampton Davis. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Taylor attended the Stamps Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Jean O. Taylor; one daughter, Norma Jean Bobo; one brother, Stanley Davis; two sisters, Grace Smith and Charlene Sutton; and by one granddaughter, Beth McAteer.
Her survivors include: one son, John Taylor of Lewisville; one brother, William Harold Davis of San Diego, CA; two grandchildren, Rev. Jimmy Bobo of Sheridan, AR and Linda Reddoch of Crowville, LA; seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 5, 2003 at the Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Drye and Rev. Verlin Coleman officiating and burial in the Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville.
Orville Lee Dennis
Orville Lee Dennis, age 74, of Taylor, Arkansas died Friday, May 30, 2003 in Willis Knighton Medical Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was born February 28, 1929 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Mr. Dennis was employed by R.E.A. mr. Dennis was also a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. Dennis of Pauls Valley, OK and Minnie Shaw of Pauls Valley.
Survivors include: his wife, Geraldine Dennis of Taylor; four sons, Barry L. Dennis of Texarkana, AR, James M. Dennis of Shreveport, LA, Roger A. Dennis of Minden, LA, and David Colten Dennis of Camden, AR; one brother, Malvin Dennis of Gueydan, LA; two sisters, Peggy LeDoux of Arlington, TX and Levaughn Greer of Ft. Worth, TX; two granddaughters and three great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 am on Sunday, June 1, 2003 at Lakeside Cemetery with Brother Mack LeDoux officiating under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps, AR.
Joseph Riley Singletary
Joseph Riley Singletary, infant, died Friday, May 30, 2003 at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, TX.
He is survived by: his parents, Joe and Cynthia Singletary of Lewisville, AR; three sisters, Kaylin Misha Singletary, Alyssa Jewel Singletary, and Lauryn Marie Singletary, all of Lewisville; grandparents, Joe and Deborah Singletary of Lewisville, Karine Miller of Bullard, TX, and Neil and Eva Miller of Bullard, TX.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, June 6, 2003 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Brother Wayne Johnson officiating.
Loyce Edwin Wheelington
Loyce Edwin Wheelington, age 89, of Stamps, Arkansas died Thursday, May 29, 2003 in Medical Park Hospital in Hope, Arkansas. He was born June 22, 1913 in Falcon, Arkansas. Mr. Wheelington was a WWII veteran and a retired farmer.
Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn Wheelington of Stamps, AR; four sons, Maurice Wheelington of Dallas, TX, Dennis Wheelington of Oak Grove, LA, Shelby Wheelington of Transylvania, LA, and Rusty Wheelington of Jefferson, LA; one step-son, Bruce Rushton of Magnolia, AR; two daughters, Gerri Wheelington of Dallas and Brenda Burch of Stamps; three step-daughters, Nell Bustin of New Orleans, LA, Linda Britt of Ashdown, AR and Ruth Fryar of Camden, AR; one brother, Marvin Wheelington of Oak Grove, LA; one sister, Maxine Jones of Lewisville, AR; 19 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 1, 2003 at The Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with the Rev. Donnie Edwards & David Hampton officiating and burial in the Lakeside Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
