Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Cecil C. McMurtry
Cecil Couvin McMurtry, 66, of Stratfore, OK, died May 4, 2005.
He was a retired bricklayer. He lived in Stratford for the past five years.
Memorial services were held May 6 at Pickard Funeral Home Chapel, Stratford, OK.
Survivors include his son, Cecil McMurtry Jr., Cabot; daughter, Christine McMurtry Williams of Stratford, OK; brother, Harold James McMurtry; sister, Clara T. Bailey of Iowa; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Alma Mae Lee
Alma Mae Lee, 84, of Bryant, died May 7, 2005.
She was a homemaker and a member of Alexander Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Wolford of Rolla, MO; sons, Robert E. Lee of Bryant, and John Lee of Little Rock; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Woodham of Mayflower and Freda Cunningham of Cabot.
A graveside service was held May 10 at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Alexander First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 86, Alexander, Arkansas 72002.
E. Wayne Barrentine
E. Wayne Barrentine, 73, of Cabot, died May 6, 2005.
He was the long-time manager of Coachmen’s Inn in Little Rock.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Elverene; sons, Carl Barrentine of Denver, CO, Ron Barrentine of Allen, TX; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held May 9, 2005 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
Emilie A. Pennington
Emilie Ardella “Ella” McDougald Pennington, 89, of Crossett, died May 8, 2005. She was a homemaker, and a member of Magnolia Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Bobby Pennington of Dallas, TX; daughters, Anna Ruth Venters of Benton, Bertha Warner of Pine Bluff, and Jackie Ramthun of Crossett; brothers, Billy McDougald of Cabot, and Lester McDougald of Sulphur, LA; sisters, Elvie Clark of Crossett, Gladys Creed and Lela Cunningham, both of Bastrop, LA; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services was held on May 10 at Magnolia Baptist Church.
Interment followed at Pinewood Memorial Park in Crossett.
William E. Anderson
William E. Anderson, formerly of Little Rock, died May 7, 2005, in Houston, TX. He served in the U. S. Army, touring in Vietnam. He owned Anderson Floor Covering for 16 years.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly of Houston; stepdaughter, Sarah Martin of Houston; parents, Darrell and Robbie Anderson of Little Rock; sister, Martha Gangluff of Roland; brother, Bobby Anderson of Little Rock; sister, Debbie Staton of Cabot; and one grandchild.
Services were held May 12, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Chapel in Little Rock. Burial with military honors followed at Keo cemetery. Memorials may be made in honor of William to The Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research, 1315 St. Joseph Parkway, Suite 1818, Houston, TX 77002.
Billy Key
Billy Key, age 56, of Cabot passed away January 16, 2005. Billy was born September 10, 1948 to Norman and Marie Rutledge Key. He was a member of the Cabot Church of Christ, manager of Dundee’s Smart Clothes in Little Rock, and veteran of the U.S. Army. He will be remembered as a loving father and husband. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John Rutledge and Ben and Emma Key.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Ann Key of Cabot; his parents, Norman and Marie Key of Cabot; his children, Katherine and William Key of Cabot; and one brother, Micheal Key of New Orleans.
Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M., Wednesday, Jan. 19 in the Chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with Bruce Green and Leon Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, Jan. 18 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Paragould Children’s Home, Paragould, Arkansas.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816.
Richard C. Wexler
Richard Charles “Dick” Wexler, SNR Mgt. (retired) 74, of Jacksonville died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005. He was a member of the Marine Corps and USAF and retired after 28 years of service. After retiring from the service he became a member of the United States Postal Service and retired after 20 years.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Wexler; two sons, Alan Wexler of Cabot and Michael Wexler of Sherwood; daughter, Sharon Davidson of Jacksonville; six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Information about the memorial service can be obtained by calling 988-9488. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 10411 West Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72295-1409. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home.
Michael A. Jenkins
Michael Anthony Jenkins, 44, died Jan. 11, 2005. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served a two-year mission for his church in Ecuador.
Survivors include a daughter, Olivia Marie; a son, Tanner Stephenson, and their mother, Marsha Jenkins of Baton Rouge, La.; his mother, Polly Jenkins of Jacksonville; his twin brother, Mark Jenkins of Ward; and a sister, Debbie Jones of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.
Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 14, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke, with graveside service following at Concord cemetery.
Robert L. Henrichs
Robert “Fats” L. Henrichs, age 67, of Cabot, died Jan. 12, 2005. He was a retired truck driver for Arkansas Electric in Little Rock after 27 plus years. He also served in the United States Air Force at the Little Rock Air Force Base, being one of the first to serve there when the base first opened.
Survivors include his wife Sue Witcher Henrichs of the home; sons Bobby Henrichs of Jacksonville and Carl “Hound” Henrichs of Cabot; daughters Beverly “Susie” Cain and Carmen Kirtley of Ward; nine grandchildren; mother Margaret Henrichs; brothers Duane Henrichs and Butch Henrichs; sisters Nancy Walsh and Susie Briggs all of Wisconsin.
Services were held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005 at Old Austin Baptist Church with Pastors Mark Martin and Larry Monroe officiating. Interment followed at Old Austin cemetery. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service, Cabot.
Lonnie “Dean” Horn
Lonnie “Dean” Horn, age 63, went to be with the Lord Jan. 12, 2005. He passed away surrounded by his family and friends. Their love and prayerful concern strengthened him during his 21 month battle with cancer.
Dean worked as a truck driver for 20 years before starting his own business with his wife and partner of 42 years. He began his entrepreneurship as a convenience store owner and bulk oil distributor. A few years later he added a trucking company. The trucking company eventually led him to build and operate a diesel truck repair shop. Work and family were his hobbies. He was passionate about both. Dean was also a member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church.
Dean was born Jan. 4, 1942 to Georgia Horn Bell and the late Lonnie Horn. He is survived by his wife Geraldine and his three daughters, Lona Horn McCastlain and husband Bruce, Donna Galloway and husband Keith and children Keith and Kara, Deana Wadkins and husband Jerry. He is also survived by his sister Gail Ahart and brother Gary Horn and wife Brenda. His three grandsons, Brandon and Blake Wadkins and Max McCastlain were his pride and joy.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. on Jan. 15, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Cabot. Visitation was held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Jan. 14 in the Chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816.
