Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Maggie R. Wilson (04/03/08)
Maggie R. Wilson, 85, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Cherokee Village. She was born on Monday, October 16, 1922, daughter of the late Andrew and Elviria Crabtree Wilson. She was born in Hardy and had lived most of her lifetime in St. Louis, Mo., before moving to Jonesboro five years ago.
Leo J. George (04/03/08)
Mr. Leo J. George, 88, of Trumann, died Sunday, March 30, 2008 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born in Athens, Ala., and had lived in Trumann since 1994 and was formerly of Glenview, Ill. He was a retired inspector for Roseman Mfg. Company, veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II and of the Baptist faith.
Stephen Glenn Cook Wages (03/25/08)
Stephen Glenn Cook Wages, 56, of Trumann died Monday, March 17, 2008 at the family residence. He was born in Forrest City and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a renowned musician and southern legend, member of the Steve Wages and the Bad Habit Band and attended the Revival Center Church in Lepanto.
Sylvester Cato (03/25/08)
Sylvester "Buck" Cato, 67, of Tulot died Wednesday, March 19 at his home. He was born Jan. 30, 1941 in Dyess, the son of Noah Cato and Delphi Brown Cato. He was a retired backhoe operator and mechanic and of the Pentecostal Faith. He married Delcie Randleas on Dec. 23, 1979 and they enjoyed 28 years together.
Mae Willean Swain (03/25/08)
Mae Willean Swain, 75, of Trumann, died Saturday, April 22, 2008 at the family residence. She was born in Trumann and had lived in California before moving back to Trumann 16 years ago. She was a retired water tester for Parker Hannifin Corp. and a member of the Providence Baptist Church in Trumann.
Ronald Eugene Baine (03/20/08)
Ronald Eugene Baine, 46, of Trumann died Monday, March 17, 2008 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born in Holland, Mich. and had lived in Trumann most of his lifetime and was formerly of Huntsville. Ala. He was a technician and of the Baptist faith.
Alberta Lucille Woodard (03/20/08)
Mrs. Alberta Lucille Woodard, 77, of Trumann died Monday, March 10, 2008 at the family residence. She was born in Missouri, and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a former employee of the Arkansas Area Agency on Aging and of the Pentecostal faith.
Alberta Lucille Woodard (03/20/08)
Alberta Lucille Woodard, 77, died Monday, March 10, 2008 at the family residence in Trumann. She was born on Sunday, Feb. 22, 1931, daughter of the late Herman and Emma Thomas Wilson. She was born in Missouri, and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a former employee of the Arkansas Area Agency on Aging and of the Pentecostal faith.
Connie O. Byrd (03/13/08)
Connie O. Byrd, 93, died Feb. 19, 2008 surrounded by his family at his home is Washington. He was born, Feb. 9, 1915 to Willie and Ruth (Morris) Byrd in Rector. He resided in Silverdale, Wash. since 1985, where he attended Olympic View Assembly of God Church. He was a quiet and private man who was greatly loved.
Rev. William Thomas Clem (03/13/08)
Rev. William Thomas "Willie" Clem, 84, Sunday, March 2, 2008 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on Saturday, September 29, 1923, son of the late Y. L. and Vernie Clark Clem. He was born in Cave City and had lived in Trumann since 1950. He was a Pentecostal Church of God minister for 50 years, was a retired employee for the former Singer plant in Trumann, and a member of the Healing Hands Community Church.
Susan Lynn Coggin (03/13/08)
Mrs. Susan Lynn Coggin, 49, died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on Monday, August 10, 1959, daughter of Franklin and Sara Dixon Buckelew. She was born in Millington, Tenn., and had lived in Caraway most of her lifetime. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Caraway. She was preceded in death by one son, Kristopher Coggin.
Loyd Eugene Whitford (03/13/08)
Mr. Loyd Eugene Whitford,75, died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on Sunday, Oct. 2, 1932, son of the late Isaac and Nora Evelyn Waters Whitford. He was born in Vanndale and had lived most of his lifetime in Wynne. He was disabled. Mr. Whitford was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother and his parents.
Omer Edna Burton
Omer Edna Burton, 91, of Trumann passed away on Dec. 26, 2004 at Trumann Health and Rehab in Trumann of natural causes.
She was born in Hickory Ridge and had lived her life in Trumann. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd R. Burton; her first husband, Mack H. Smith; three children, James Smith, Melba Stevens and Lucian Smith; three sisters; three brothers and her parents Ed and Arizona Cook Wilcockson.
She is survived by one daughter, Denita Martin of Mountain View; two brothers, Bobby Smith and Jerry Smith, both of Trumann; one sister, Iwanda Lane of Jonesboro; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2004 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Burial followed at Rock Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Steve
Juanita Rose Harmon
Juanita Rose Harmon, 77, of Heber Springs passed away on Dec. 19, 2004.
She loved her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, which was evident by her many years of Christian service. She was a member of the Cedar Heights Free Will Baptist Church in Quitman. She was a homemaker and a help mate.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Edna Baker; one sister, Christine Mackey and one brother, Harold Baker.
She is survived by her husband, Velon Harmon; two children, Ruth Bowman and husband, Eldon of Concord and Michael and wife, Sandi of Taylor, Mich.; four granddaughters, Jennifer Harmon of Taylor, Mich., Heather Johnson of Taylor, Mich., Candace Fulbright of Batesville and Amber Tucker of Concord; three great-grandchildren, Courtney Rooksberry of Taylor, Mich., Tristan Johnson of Taylor, Mich. And Scott Tucker of Concord; one brother Homer Baker of Kensett; one aunt, Jane Dunn of Trumann and a host of several special nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Elder Sherman Lewis O'Guinn
Elder Sherman Lewis O'Guinn, 76, formerly of Trumann passed away on Dec. 23, 2004.
He was a veteran of the Korean War and Chaplin of the Korean War Veterans Chapter 6 of St. Charles. He worked for McDonnell Douglas, Corp. for 29 years before retiring.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha O'Guinn and one brother, Bobby Charles O'Guinn.
He is survived by his wife, Marceal A. Vernon O'Guinn of St. Charles, Mo., his children of R. Michael (Angie) O'Guinn of Wentzville, Mo., Paul Reynolds O'Guinn and Kathy Louise (Joe) Kanack of St. Charles, Mo., Martha Ann (Frank) Ames of Wright City, Mo. and Karen Sue (Larry) Kettinges of Chesterfield, Va.; one brother, John W'Guinn of Winston- Salem, NC; one sister, Evelyn O'Guinn of Ashland, NC; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Paul Funeral Homes of St. Charles.
Memorials can be made to Donor's Choice c/o Paul Funeral Home, 240 N. Kingshighway, St.Charles, MO 63301.
Bernice Laverne Long Renshaw
Bernice Laverne Long Renshaw, 88, of Trumann died Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.
A Cherry Valley native, she lived all her life in Northeast Arkansas, residing the past 50 years in the Tulot community near Trumann. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Trumann.
Survivors include six sons, David Renshaw, James Renshaw and Danny Renshaw, all of Trumann, Gene Renshaw of Jonesboro, Eddie Renshaw of Memphis and Joe Renshaw of San Francisco Bay, Calif.; four daughters, Linnie Pipkin and Deborah Hartley, both of Trumann, Betty Williams of Memphis and Dorothy Stonecipher of Houma, La.; three sisters, Mary Jean Ashford and Linda Coin, both of Trumann, and Edith Nunes of Galt, Calif.; 45 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Joe Renshaw; two daughters, Joyce Renshaw and Sue Pinkston; three sons, Lowell Renshaw, Dwight Renshaw and Dean Renshaw; her parents, Ernest and Lona Augusta Long; five brothers and a sister.
Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 20, 2004 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with Gary Barker officiating. Burial followed in Holly Springs Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Chris Hartley, Todd Hartley, Justin Calhoun, Steven Elrod, Anthony Renshaw and Timmy Renshaw.
Honorary pallbearers were Mark Renshaw and Wally Renshaw.
