Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Nancy Sunderman
Nancy Mildred Sunderman, age 67, passed away March 22, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Red” Sunderman; four children, Chistopher Chappue of Austin, Marty Chappue of Missouri, Diane Chappue of Oklahoma and Robert W. Sunderman of Florida; one brother, William Wilson of Virginia and one grandson. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Chappue. A Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel, Lonoke.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Heart Association.
Lance Alan Shaw
Lance Alan Shaw, age 31, of Mt. Vernon, died Friday, March 18, 2005. He was an electrician. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Jodi, his daughter, Ella “Makinley” and his son, Colton Briar both of the home; his father, Robert “Bob” Shaw, Sr. of Vilonia; his mother, Nancy Alberson of Romance; his brothers and sisters, Renee’ Lloyd Ridling, Kimberly Talley, Robby Shaw, Sherry Alberson, Paula Reshel and Kay Leitstra; his paternal grandparents, C.W. and Opal Shaw of Vilonia.
Visitation will begin noon Wednesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Victory Baptist Church, Cabot with burial in Hawthicket cemetery at Mt. Vernon.
Brady Rudd Hooper
Brady Rudd Hooper, 18 of Cabot died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at his home. He was born September 29, 1986 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Greg and Sara Lu Rudd Hooper. Brady was a senior at Cabot High School where he was an active member of the Air Force Jr. ROTC. Brady served as Rifle Team Commander and in 2004 he received the Distinguished Cadet Award. He was a member of Cabot First Baptist Church. Brady belonged to the Youth Group, First Student Ministries and Bulgarian Mission Team. He was also in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) for the U.S. Marines Corp where he was scheduled to join the Corp. following graduation. Brady was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Savanna Rudd.
He is survived by his parents, Greg and Sara Lu Hooper of Cabot; two brothers, Ben and Brandon Hooper, both of Cabot; maternal grandfather, Charles and his wife Jackie Rudd of Leesburg, Florida; paternal grandparents, Alvin and Marguerite Hooper of Altamonte Springs, Florida; aunt, Suzan Hutchinson of Charlotte, North Carolina three uncles and their spouses, David and Joann Rudd of Leesburg, Florida, Chuck and Dian Hooper of Occee, Florida, Ted and Christy Hooper of Lucedale, Mississippi; four cousins.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Cabot with Reverend Dennis Phelps and Reverend Randy Monroe officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at Cabot Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be made to Bulgarian Child, Inc., 7522 Campbell Road, Suite 113-172, Dallas, Texas 74248 or Gideons International, 2900 Lebanon Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37214. Please sign the online guest register at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home of Cabot. (501) 843-5816.
Patricia Lou Conley
Patricia Lou Conley, 67, of Ward died Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Mrs. Conley attended School in Pleasant Plains and graduated from Searcy High School. She was a telephone operator and a home maker.
She is survived by three sons, Walter (Frank) Conley, Jr. of Cabot, Michael Conley and Daniel R. Conley, both of Ward; a brother, Bob Watkins of Pangburn and one sister, Sue McCurdy of Manchester, Ga.; six grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, April 4, 2005 in the Chapel of Cabot Funeral Home. Visitation was Sunday. Burial was White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy.
Martha Evelyn Henry
Martha Evelyn Henry, 104, of Cabot died Wednesday, March 30, 2005.
She and her husband Fred Henry lived most of their married
life in North Little Rock.
She is survived by a special friend, Janet Hammon of Alamosa, Colo.
Graveside services were Friday, April 1, 2005 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home.
Martha Ann Kirk
Martha Ann Kirk, age 56, died March 28, 2005.
She is survived by her daughter, Roma Kirk of Florida; stepson Bobby Kirk of Lonoke; two step-grandchildren; and a brother, Martin Clark of Louisiana.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Miles C. Flannery
Miles C. Flannery, of Cabot, died March 30, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Dalene Griffin Flannery; children, Barry Allen Flannery and Terri Marie Gately both of Cabot; two grandchildren; and sister, Gene Marie Sherwood of Virginia.
Miles retired from the United States Air Force, and General Services Administration.
Funeral services were held April at 16th Section cemetery, Austin.
Memorials may be made to the Cabot Animal Shelter.
Dennis B. Gwin, Sr.
Dennis B. “Preacher” Gwin, Sr., 90, of Sheridan, died March 30, 2005.
He was the owner and operator of Gwin’s Used Cars of Sheridan, a member of First United Methodist Church, member of the Masonic Lodge #345, and the last Charter Member of The Sheridan Hunting Club.
He is survived by son, Dennis B. Gwin, Jr. of Sheridan; daughters, Dolores French of Cabot, and Linda Faye Graves of Sheridan; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 2 in the Chapel of Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. Burial followed in Lost Creek cemetery.
Robert Lee Martin
Robert Lee Martin, 51, of North Little Rock, died March 24, 2005. He was reared and educated in Lonoke. He graduated from Carver High School in 1972 and then served in the United States Army.
He is survived by his mother, Velma Jackson of Little Rock; sisters, Velma L. Raymond of Oakland, CA, Patricia D. Thompson of Clinton, MD; and brother, Jake Jackson, Jr., of Little Rock.
Memorial services were held at Mt. Sinai Christian Church in North Little Rock.
Doris Elaine Welch
Doris Elaine Welch, 83, died April 2, 2005.
She is survived by her sister, Kathyrn Barrett of Lonoke.
Funeral services were held April 4 at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke, with interment in the Lonoke cemetery.
Ruby M. Harrolle
Ruby M. Harrolle, 92, of Carlisle, died March 31, 2005.
She is survived by sister, Avis Loftis of Lonoke.
Funeral services were held April 2, at Landmark Baptist Church in Carlisle. Burial followed in the Carlisle cemetery.
David J. Metheny
David J. Metheny “Pops”, 64, of Maynard, died March 30, 2005.
He was a jailer for Randolph county and a reserve officer for the City of Pocahontas and was in the U.S. Marines.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Metheny of the home; son, David Metheny of Cabot; daughter, Ellen L. Cox of Merced, CA; four grandchildren; brother, Richard S. Metheny of Russellville; and sister, Deborah L. Greber of Laughlin, NV.
A graveside service was held April 2 at Johnston cemetery near Reyno.
