Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Judy Waggoner
DANVILLE - Judy Ann Waggoner, 62, of Chula passed away Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at her home.
She was born
Sept. 6, 1947, at Waldron to Noah and Lottie Lee Irons Lambert. She was a member of Aly Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kevin Lambert; sisters and brother, Ilene Webb, Imogene Lambert and Clyde Lambert.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Wayne Waggoner; daughter, Kelli Waggoner of Chula; grandchildren, Bradley and Jacee; sister, Dorotha Solley of Fort Smith; brother, Clint Lambert of Paris; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at Kevin’s Meadow Cemetery
in Chula with the Rev. Josh Harper officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers include Roy Hodges, Tim Stokes, Michael Stokes, Joe Dishongh, Josh Solley and Brad Stamps.
Honorary pallbearers are Bradley Halsell, Keith Solley, Dale Lambert, Charles Lambert and Josh Harper.
Visitation will be 6-8 tonight.
Luann Morelock
Luann Morelock, 51, of East Liverpool, Ohio, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 with her loving husband, Tom, at her side.
She was born
Aug. 20, 1959, in East Liverpool, Ohio. Following graduation from East Liverpool High School, Luann received diplomas from Ohio Valley Business College and Jefferson Technical Institute. She worked in a dental office, bank, grocery store and her own business, the Merle Norman Cosmetic Ship in downtown East Liverpool. She also assisted with the Kids Club at the Christian Assembly Church.
Services were Friday, Sept. 3 at Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester, Ohio.
Online condolences may be mailed to Tom Morelock, 710 Morton St., East Liverpool, Ohio.
Joshua Bouzek
ATKINS - Joshua Paul Bouzek, 30, of Atkins, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, at his home.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Lemlely Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Joshua Paul Bouzek Fund, c/o Lemley Funeral Service, P.O. Box 126, Atkins, AR 72823.
Noma Sebastian
DANVILLE - Noma Joyce Pledger Baskin Sebastian was born
March 25, 1932, in Havana, Ark., to Jesse William Pledger and Minnie Lou Tishia Vessel Pledger. She went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at her daughter's home in Vinita. The family attended the Assembly of God Church in Havana where Joyce began playing the piano in church at the age of 5. Her first performance was playing “Amazing Grace, ” and she recalled being unable to reach the foot pedals of the piano. Joyce also shared that her acting debut was playing the part of an Indian papoose in a school play when she was just a baby.
During her youth, she sang on the radio and at conventions throughout Arkansas. She was the president of the Arkansas Youth for Christ. Later, after attending college, she became a member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority.
Upon her marriage to Garth Baskin, she moved to Grove, Okla., where she was active in the Women’s Society of the United Methodist Church, Garden Club, Heart Fund, Arthritis Foundation of Delaware County, PTA, Boy Scouts of America and other volunteer work. Upon moving to Vinita, she taught Sunday school for the Home of Hope clients, helped lead a local Camp Fire Girls group and helped with a community Thanksgiving dinner and outreach.Joyce delivered many meals to shut-ins who would trust no one else to enter their homes. During this time, Joyce worked for both a local medical doctor and optometrist.
Later, Joyce moved to Claremore and began working for Dr. Fred Lemaster in Tulsa. It was during this time she began to lead Bible studies in her neighborhood, as well as going to nursing homes and VA hospitals to sing and play keyboard for the residents. She became a part of the church family at Owalla Baptist Church and enjoyed many close friendships.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse William Pledger and Minnie Lou Tishia Pledger; her sisters, Martha Nell Pledger, Marie Pledger Moudy and Margie Pledger Moore; brothers-in-law, James Buford “Boots” Moudy and Leon “Babe” Moore; nephew, Jamie Moudy; her great-niece, Lisa Monday Smith; and her husband, Garth Baskin.
The surviving family includes sons, Garth Randall Baskin and wife, Shirley, of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Blake Kendall Baskin of Claremore; daughter, Brenda Kay Darnell and husband, Larry, of Vinita, Okla.; grandchildren, Jordan Polson and wife, Erica, of Page, Ariz., Jedidiah Darnell of Page, Ariz., Pepper Darnell, Holly Darnell, Israel Darnell and wife, Brandi, Luke Darnell and Gabriel Darnell, all of Vinita, and Aaron Baskin and Joshua Baskin of Wichita Falls; great-grandchildren, Joshua Polson, Caitlyn Polson and Logan Polson; sister, Florence Davis and husband, Glen, of Fort Smith; and aunt, Naomi Burnett of Tulare, Calif.
Funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 9, at Havana Assembly of God Church with Pastor Kevin Baker officiating. Burial will be in Havana Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home.
Harlin Jobe
Harlin Jobe, 86, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, in Lancaster, Calif.
He was born
May 8, 1924, in Atkins, the son of Lewis and Ollie Parish Jobe.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 479th Amphibious Truck Company, 1st Engineer Specialist Brigade and made the Invasion of Normandy at Omaha Beach. He retired from the military in 1965. His second retirement was in 1986, from Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center, where he worked as a steam engineer.
He liked to garden. In his younger days he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. He also had a special affection for his little Yorkies, Tiger and Pooh.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Klaer Jobe; son, Larry Jobe (Cathy) of Lancaster; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Mary R. Dickerman of Atkins; brother, Lamarr (Ruth) Jobe of New Umn, Texas; nephew, Glenn (Gayle) Austin of Conway; stepson, Sam Zoda, and many friends.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Lemley Chapel with the Rev. Robert Woody officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Bells Chapel Cemetery
by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bells Chapel Cemetery, Thomas Willcutt, 1908 W. Main St., Atkins, AR 72823.
Edna Fowler
DANVILLE - Edna Evalene Fowler, 88, of Danville died Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital.
She was born
Aug. 18, 1922, in Blue Ball to Grady and Vinnie Sipes Woodard. She was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Lee Fowler; parents; brothers, Carl Woodard and three infants; and sister, Lorene Tidwell.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Othalene and Wayne Inman of Belleville; a sister, Florence Bernice Ward of Russellville; and several nieces and nephews, church family and friends.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Vosburg officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home.
Betty Muck
DANVILLE - Betty Jean Muck, age 66, of Texas, formerly of Danville, passed away Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, Texas.
She was born
April 15, 1944, in Kingston to James Leon and Betsy Irene Adamson Whitlow.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Wayne Muck; and infant brother, Johnny Whitlow.
Survivors include children, Leon Whitlow, Melissa Muck and Brandy Mendoza, all of The Colony, Texas, and Norman Muck of Lewisville, Texas; brothers Don Whitlow and David Whitlow of Plainview; sisters, Laura Davis of Ola and Reda McConnell of Mount George; and four grandchildren, Austin Muck, Blakelynn Muck and Adrienah Mendoza, all of The Colony, Texas, and Michael Muck of Havana.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today at Salem Cemetery
in Plainview with the Rev. W.A. Gorman officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home.
Elmer Gist
DANVILLE - Elmer Gist, 84, of Ola died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Yell County Nursing Home.
Born Feb. 22, 1926, in Arkansas, he was the son of the late Joseph Wiley and Frances Aritbell Minge Gist.
Survivors include sons Bobby Gist of Danville and Elmer Gist of Virginia; daughters, Betty Abell of Mount Washington, Ky., and Francis Shartel of Springfield, Va.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010. at Dacus Cemetery
in Mount George with Jerry Lynn Vinson officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home.
