Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Rheba L. Taylor
Rheba L. Taylor, 93, of Russellville, formerly of North Little Rock, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
The daughter of Oliver and Nettie Gotcher Hollowell, she was born
Nov. 22, 1915, in Cleveland, Ark. She was a graduate of Erskine College and the University of Arkansas, where she received her master’s degree. She was a life member of the Parent Teachers and Retired Teachers associations.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James E. Taylor; a brother, Othell Hollowell; and a sister, Velma Hollowell.
Survivors include two sisters, Esther Dennis and husband Bill of Pensacola, Fla., and May Wood of Birmingham, Ala.; two nieces; six nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Pisgah Cemetery. Kent Dollar will officiate with burial to follow by Humphrey Funeral Service.
Pete Vorster
Pete Vorster, 55, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at his home.
He was born
Sept. 7, 1953, in Paris, Ark., to William Vorster and Anna (Rotert) Vorster Furstenberg.
He was a member of the Catholic Knights since 1954 serving on the National Board of Directors. He was a national boad member since July 2005. He previously served as branch president, treasurer, vice president and secretary as well as president and treasurer of the Catholic Knights state office. In the community, he served as a Eucharistic minister, usher and server for his church. He also coached his daughter’s softball team and was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He was employed as an auditor with the Division of Legislative Audit for the State of Arkansas for 22 years and was a certified public accountant.
He was preceded in death by his father, William A. Vorster; a brother, Ben Vorster; and a sister, Kathy Vorster.
Pete is survived by his wife, Donna Carol (Ragsdale) Vorster; a son, William Vorster and a daughter, Laura Vorster of the home; his mother, Anna Vorster Furstenberg and stepfather, Adrian Furstenberg of Subiaco; a brother, David Vorster of Subiaco; two sisters, Debra Vorster of Subiaco and Joan Stone and husband, Howard, of Nashville, Tenn.; and numerous other family and friends.
Rosary will be at 7:30 tonight at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco.
Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco. The body will be cremated under the direction of Roller Funeral Home-Paris.
Pallbearers:
Active - Larry Holman, Darrel Wheeler, Gary Eveld, Justin Robertson, Sam Forst and John Willems.
Honorary - Bill and Martha Hegeman, Carol Trusty, Legislative Audit, Catholic Knights and Larry Ewing.
Memorials can be made to St. Scholastica Monastery, P.O. Box 3489, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3489 or Yell County Health Department Hospice, 719 N. Fifth St., Dardanelle, AR 72834.
Linda Day
Linda Jean Latham Day, 59, of Elberon, Va., passed away at home, with her family at her side, Wednesday, July 29, 2009, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born in Pope County, Linda was the daughter of the late Grady L. Latham. Her mother, Marene Isbell Latham of Russellville, survives her.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and daughter.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of nine years, David L. Day; her son, Chad Duvall of Russellville; her daughter, Connie Williams and her husband, Jeff, of Morganton, N.C.; three granddaughters, Beth, Katie and Cassidy; and her brother, Carroll Latham also of Russellville.
Linda was a Dosimetry Technician for Bartlett Nuclear for many years. In her career she had the opportunity to travel the U.S. making friends all along the way. Linda was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and St. Joe Free Will Baptist Church in Atkins.
A service celebrating Linda’s life will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at St. Joe Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor J.C. Kinder officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joe Cemetery
under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
There is no visitation planned.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Lung Association, Cancer Research, 5349 Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, VA 23502.
Irene Greathouse
Irene Greathouse, 89, of Wagoner, Okla., died Monday, July 27, 2009, at Wagoner Care Center in Wagoner, Okla.
She was born
Nov. 27, 1919, in Monette, Ark., daughter of the late Iva and May (Thorn) Woodard.
Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Lynch of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Wendell and Frankie Lynch of Dardanelle, Angie and Barry Sims of Dardanelle, David and Penny Lynch of Prescott, Tina and Tim Davis of Morrilton, Shawn and Michelle Lynch of Belleville, and Lacy Lynch of Fayetteville; great-grandchildren, Wendy White, Zachary Lynch, Matthew Lynch, Skyler Lynch, Kirstie Williams, Kody Graf, Dustin Lynch and Ty Lynch.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in Wagoner, Okla., under the direction of Hersman-Nichols Funeral Home.
Velda McDowell
DANVILLE - Velda Louise McDowell, 69, of Oppelo departed from this life Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock.
She was born
Sept. 21, 1939, in Havana, Ark., to Ray and Juanita White Spivey. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, a friend to all and a member of Downtown Church of Christ at Morrilton. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Sammie Spivey; and a niece, Lisa Brown.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, James “J.W.” McDowell; son and wife, Jimmy and Beth McDowell of Tequesta, Fla.; daughter, Janet Marie Earls of Sheridan; grandchildren, Brooke, Brittany, Brye, Brenna and Beau Jameson McDowell; brothers and sister-in-law, Charles and Sue Spivey of Oppelo, Barry Spivey of Mt. Ida and Rickey Spivey of Havana; sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Charles Howell of Hot Springs Village; sister-in-law, Janet Spivey of Pea Ridge; many nieces and nephews, and many, many friends.
Pallbearers include Jerry Smith, Terry Hitchcock, Eston Yandell, Don Burrows, Gene Morgan, Charles Greenlee, Rod Leslie and David Washburn.
Throughout her life, Velda was known for her keen sense of humor and her ability to make people laugh. Everyone who knew her well had a “Velda story.” She took delight in serving others, whether it was with her wonderful cooking, visiting the sick, cleaning houses or consoling people in need. She loved her family, friends and her beloved pets - especially her cats.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at Western Yell County Church of Christ in Havana with John McCourt and Randy Rankin officiating. Burial will be in Havana Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6-8 tonight.
Memorials may be made to Southern Christian Home, P.O. Box 649, Morrilton, AR 72110.
Mary Nell Rice
Mary Nell Redding Rice, 95, of Morrilton died Wednesday, July 29, 2009.
She was born
Dec. 20, 1913, in Paris, Ark., a daughter of the late Joseph N. and Emma L. Freeman Redding.
Survivors are sons, Carl D. Rice of Morrilton, Tommy Rice of Russellville, and Gary Rice of Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters, Jean Epperson of Morrilton and Dee Netherton of Morrilton; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Bob Neal & Sons Chapel at Morrilton with John Martin officiating. Burial will be at Plumerville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 tonight.
Daisy Briscoe
Daisy Virginia Duer Briscoe, 93, of Russellville, Ark., died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville.
The daughter of Alva Wayne “A.W.” and Rebekah Durkee Duer, she was born
Jan. 3, 1916, in Sylvia, Kan. Before retirement, she was secretary of the History and Political Science Department at Arkansas Tech University. She was a member of the 5th and Greenwich Church of Christ. She served several years as treasurer of the local AARP. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. “Bill” Briscoe; her parents; three brothers, Jonathan Harvey Duer, Marion Colten Duer and Victor LeRoy Duer; and one sister, Ruth Lorene Rothrock.
She is survived by two sons, William Martin Briscoe and wife, Patricia Murray Briscoe, of Russellville and Michael Duer Briscoe and wife, Cathy Sims Briscoe, of Russellville; four grandsons, William Murray Briscoe of Alexandria, Va., Charles Martin Briscoe of Greenbrier, Ark., James Robert Briscoe of Monterey, Calif., and Tyler Sims Briscoe of Russellville; five great-grandchildren, Alex, Haley, Garrett, Samuel and Avery Briscoe; and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at Oakland Cemetery
in Russellville with Richard Kirkland officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today at Humphrey Funeral Service, 2801 W. Main St., Russellville.
Active pallbearers are Marty Briscoe, Michael Briscoe, Billy Briscoe, Charles Briscoe, James Briscoe and Tyler Briscoe.
Honorary pallbearers are retired instructors and staff of ATU History/Political Science Department.
Jewelean Seagraves
Jewelean Seagraves, 81, of Russellville died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Johnson Regional Medical Center at Clarksville.
She was born
Dec. 7, 1927, at Chickalah to Lonnie and Edith Utley Adkison. She was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church in Dardanelle and a current member of Fair Park Baptist Church in Russellville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Seagraves; a brother, Everett Adkison; and sisters, Margarette Holman and Marie Norris.
Survivors include her daughter, Gladys Brown of Russellville; two brothers, Loyd Adkison of Dardanelle and Bobby Gene Adkison of Russellville; grandson, Jason L. Brown of Benton; granddaughter, Laura Treadwell of Russellville; step-grandson, Bobby J. Brown of Atkins; three great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, William Norris of Dardanelle.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at New Hope Cemetery
in Dardanelle with Rick Balentine officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle.
