Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Michael A. Mitchell
Michael Allen Mitchell, 52, of Cabot died Jan. 1, 2004.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and recipient of two Purple Heart Medals, the National Defense Service Medal and many other Army commendations. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Little Rock.
Survivors include his daughter, Sarah Foster of England; his parents, Herbert and Mary Jo Mitchell of Jacksonville; three sisters, Jo Dana Wood of Jacksonville, Gina Hinkson of Cabot, Cheryl Head of Conway; and one brother, Steve Mitchell of Jacksonville.
Funeral services were Jan. 5, at Griffin-Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, North Little Rock, with interment at Sumner cemetery.
Jesse Dee Lindsey
Jesse Dee Lindsey, age 83, died Dec. 31, 2003.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Flanary Lindsey; three daughters, Sharon Sullivan of Cabot, Deborah Milatz of Oregon, and Linda Maxwell of Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother, George Lindsey; sisters, Mickey Duffel, Mamie Thompson, Beulah Staggenbort and Essie Norton, all of Missouri; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Jan. 6, at Concord United Methodist Church with arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.
Memorials may be made to Concord United Methodist Church.
Charles L. Alexander
Charles Lindbergh Alexander, 75, of Little Rock died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004.
He was a 2nd Lieutenant during the Korean conflict. He retired after 35 years from Bayer Corporation in 1994, and he had been the builder of many custom homes in the Little Rock area the past 34 years.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Neva Westfall Alexander; and children, Valerie Perry of Springdale, Denise Tenney of Cabot and Angela Byrd of Conway; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, James G. Alexander of Coffeyville, Kan., Robert Alexander of Deming, N.M., Bill Alexander of Stockton, Calif., Don Alexander of San Francisco, Calif., Dr. Byron Alexander of Manhattan, Kan.; and his sister, Opal Alexander of De Queen.
Funeral services were Jan. 6, in the Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Carney cemetery in Carney, Okla.
Donations may be made to the Daret Alexander Memorial Fund, Regions Bank, West Branch, 10120 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Ark. The fund furnishes gifts for needy children.
James A. Harwood
James Allen Harwood, age 76, of Jacksonville died Jan. 2, 2004.
He was retired with the United States Army with 23 years of service.
Survivors include five children, Michael Harwood of Vilonia; Jamie Harwood, Morgan Harwood, both of Jacksonville; Martha Green of Memphis, Tenn., and Kathy Shirley of Cabot; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Jan. 7, in the chapel of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, with burial in National cemetery in Little Rock.
Karen McDonald
Karen “Faye” McDonald, 46, of Indiana, formerly of Lonoke, died Dec. 16, 2003.
Survivors are her father, Joe Lee McDonald of Indiana; a son, Marcus Washington of Indiana; a daughter, Teresita Byrum of North Carolina; brothers, Joe Lee McDonald Jr. of California and Manzell and Steve McDonald of Indiana; and four grandchildren.
Funeral was Dec. 19, with burial in Oakgrove cemetery, North Webster, Indiana.
Danny Dean Jacobs
September 6, 1962 - April 7, 2012
Danny Dean Jacobs of Jacksonville, born September 6, 1962 in Madrid, Spain went to meet Jesus on Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carla Jacobs.
Danny is survived by his wife Vonda of Jacksonville; son Joshua Jacobs and his wife Leah of Euless, Texas; son Jeremy Jacobs and his wife Johanna and grandson Ethan of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughter Ashley Jacobs and her fiancé Jonathan Freyer of Jacksonville; his mother and step-father, David and Norma Hasseberg of Quapaw, Oklahoma; father Elmer Jacobs of Haxtun, Colorado; father and mother-in-law, John and Shela Lang of Jacksonville; sisters, Vickie Bunce of Baxter Springs, Kansas; Cheryl Wood of Quapaw, Oklahoma; Barbara White and husband David of Galena, Kansas; Nina Martin and husband Ricky of Commerce, Oklahoma; Candace Belcher and husband Barry of Carl Junction, Missouri; Tanya Jacobs Robbins of Loveland, Colorado; brothers, Ricky Jacobs and his wife Liz of Peoria, Oklahoma; Michael Jacobs and his wife Lenor of Florence, Arizona; Rodney Jacobs of Loveland, Colorado;, Richard Jacobs and his wife Sharon of Loveland, Colorado; Raymond Jacobs of Loveland, Colorado; brother-in-law Johnny Lang and his wife Shawn of Jacksonville; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and host of family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at McArthur Assembly of God in Jacksonville.
A memorial fund has been established at Centennial Bank in Jacksonville.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at McArthur Assembly of God in Jacksonville with Rev. Brian Ryals and Rev. Greg Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.
Catherine Ann Carter
October 11, 1922 - April 10, 2012
Catherine Ann Ferris Carter passed from this life and went to Heaven on April 10, 2012 in peace at home in Cabot. Catherine was born on November 11, 1922 in Ashland, Nebraska to Soloman (Samuel) and Rose Hadad Ferris. She was raised in Trinidad, Colorado. Catherine was a member of the Hadad Family, who arrived in Trinidad in 1903 after migrating from New York City. In 2003, the Hadad Family was honored as a century family of Los Animas County, Colorado. Upon graduation from high school, she enlisted in the United States Navy Waves in 1943. She went to Boot Camp in New York State and later stationed in Washington, D.C. While stationed there, she met her husband, Brents L. Carter.
Catherine and her family settled in Little Rock, Arkansas where she was employed by the Internal Revenue Service as a Tax Auditor. In October, 1982 she received the U.S. Treasury Albert Gallatin Award for Meritus Service. After retiring from the IRS, Catherine and Brents purchased the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in the University Mall and later Pleasant Valley Plaza. After her husband’s death in 1997, she continued to operate Merles Norman until 1999. Catherine was a sharp operator with a strong attention to detail. In 2004, she moved to live with her son and daughter in law, Dale and Susan Carter in Cabot, Arkansas. The next eight years was full of Mom’s love and daily instruction. She treated everyone as family and helped everyone improve daily.
She is survived by two sons and daughters, Richard B. and Laveda Carter of Los Lumas, New Mexico, Dale M. and Susan Carter of Cabot, Arkansas; daughter and son in law, Dianne and Larry Crunkleton of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; six perfect grandsons, Daniel, Paul, Thomas Crunkleton, Phillip Carter, Michael and Samuel Carter; seven great grandchildren. Grandma loved all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a classy lady and one of a kind loving all from Heaven.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Marshall Road Baptist Church with Brother Richard Carter and Paul Crunkleton officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Friday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be made to EXCEL – Exceptional Children’s Exercise League, 39 Ridge Road, Cabot, Arkansas 72023. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. 501-982-2136.
Katherine Marie Cambridge
April 17, 2012 - April 17, 2012
Infant Katherine Marie Cambridge went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Edward Nixon.
She is survived by her parents Jonathan Patrick Cambridge and Karen Ann Nixon Cambridge, her twin brother Alexander Patrick Cambridge, grandmothers, Margarette Nixon, Deborah Cambridge, and a host of other family and friends.
Private graveside services for family will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Stanfill cemetery.
Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.
Clarence Eugene Young
February 15, 1948 - April 17, 2012
Clarence Eugene Young was born on February 15, 1948 to Alberta and Monroe Young in Marianna, Arkansas. He professed a hope in Christ at the age of 13 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church.
Clarence later joined St. Luke Baptist Church where he attended for several years with his wife, Letha. They were active members of St. Luke Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Eric Alexander. While battling his illness Clarence’s belief in Jesus remained strong even though he could not attend church on a regular basis.
Clarence enjoyed fishing, fixing things around the house, broken and not broken, taking trips to St. Louis, attending church, and just sitting on his porch. He retired as Head of Maintenance from O’Fallon Place Apartments in St. Louis, Missouri.
Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, two brothers, and one grandson (Darrin).
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Letha, three children; Rochae, two sons, Clarence Lavar (Shonda), Derrick, one grandson Kevin, two step-daughters Bridgett Welford (Joe Lee, Sr.), Lanetta Roper, and five adopted grandchildren, Joe Lee, Jr. , Brittany Shelon, Briona, Hayle, three sisters Amanda Morris, Ruth Bolden (Maxie), Wilma Crowder, and two brothers, John Young, and Maurice Young, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Eric L. Alexander officiating. Interment will follow in St. John's cemetery in Marianna. Funeral services are entrusted to Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.
