Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Gordon Edmond Coffman, age 68, a resident of Lake Worth, Florida, formerly of Russellville, Arkansas, died 
Monday, January 7, 2002 at his home in Florida. He was born
on March 17, 1933 in Russellville, Arkansas, to Eulan and Edith Miles Coffman. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Ovaline McEntire. He was a Navy Veteran and he worked for many years at IBM in Boca Raton, Florida. Mr. Coffman is survived by his Wife Joyce Coffman of Lake Worth, Florida; Daughter Sheryl (& Marshall) Spires of Dripping Springs, Texas; Daughter Denise Coffman of Lake Worth, Florida; Brother Eldon (& Sandra) Coffman of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Gordon was the Son-in-law of Zola Wade and the late Cecil Wade of Pottsville, Arkansas; Brother-in-law to Frank and Jewel Stites of Monroe, Louisiana; Bob and Mary Jo Wade of Greenbrier, Arkansas; Bob and Charlotte Rye of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; and Ronnie and Sharon Thomas of Conway, Arkansas.
Mr. Coffman's Memorial service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 12, 2002 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Mr. James Stein. Interment
will be at the Booher Cemetery
in Russellville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
Myrtle E. Cagle Cooper, age 93, of Russellville, Arkansas died January 28, 2002, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born
April 11, 1908. Her great-grandfather, Howard Washington Cagle, came to Pope County from North Carolina in 1836, and built a water mill believed to be the first west of the Mississippi River. Her grandfather, Ishmael N. Cagle continued to operate the mill. He moved it near a spring of water and there helped establish the town of Caglesville. Myrtle was a member of the Caglesville Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Cooper, a son, Johnnie Cooper, two brothers, Fay Cagle and Freddy Cagle; two grandsons, Carroll Cole and Danny Esch; a great-grandson, Coy Allen Lile. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Arneata Cooper, three daughters, Ruth Romines and Wanda Foster all of Russellville; Jeanette Esch of Dardanelle, a daughter-in-law, Rosemary Cooper of Russellville; one brother, Roger Cagle, two sisters, Nona Kinder and Lona Jay Hemmer all of Caglesville; four grandchildren, Tommy Romines of Caglesville, Glenda Yoder of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Linda Long of Angleton, Texas and Jennifer Cooper of Russellville; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral Service will be held at 2 P.M. Thursday at the Humphrey Chapel with Dr. Steve Mosley officiating. Burial will be at Rock Springs Cemetery
at Hector, Arkansas.Pallbearers will be Charles Cagle, Kirby Hemmer, Danny Hemmer, Bill Goines, Dickie Hild and Ricky Gray. Memorials may be made to the Caglesville Community Church or the Rock Springs Cemetery
Fund. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 P.M. Wednesday at Humphrey Funeral Service.
Jesse L. Laymon, age 81, a resident of Dover, AR, died Saturday, January 26, 2002 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born
on March 22, 1920 in Tag, AR, to the late Jim and Martha Laymon. He married
Iva Marie Treadwell on December 15, 1944 in Pope County, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by a son, Boyce Dale Laymon; 2 brothers, Henry & Daniel Laymon; 2 sisters, Tressie Laymon, his twin and Nellie Lee. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, a lifetime member of the VFW, a lifetime member of the DAV and a member of the DAV Commanders club. Mr. Laymon is survived by his Wife, Iva Marie Laymon, Dover, AR; 1 Son Robert Laymon, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 1 Daughter & Spouse Wanda & C. L. Ford, Dover, AR; 1 Brother & Spouse Fred & Lizzie Laymon, Russellville, AR; 1 Sister & Spouse Cora Lee & Walter Gambel, Oklahoma; 4 Grandchildren, Pam Williams, Kristen Kuepker, Keely Laymon, Sam Laymon; 1 Great Grandson Charlie Williams; as well as several Nieces & Nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Mr. Bill Roderick. Burial will be at the Brock Cemetery, North of Dover, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Rogers-Rye Post #2283. Memorials may be made to Russellville Nursing & Rehabilitation C/O Kay Parker 1700 West "C" Street, Russellville, AR 72801 .
James Edgar LaRue, Jr., age 48, a resident of Dover, Arkansas, died Sunday, January 6, 2002 at his home. He was born
on July 19, 1953 in Dover, to James and Geneva (Cowen) LaRue. Mr. LaRue worked in the maintenance department of the Tyson Protein Plant at Clarksville. He had been with Tyson for 21 years. He enjoyed deer hunting and loved his family. He was preceded in death by his father, James Edgar LaRue, Sr.. James is survived by his Mother Geneva LaRue, Dover, two Brothers Jerry LaRue, Dover; Kenny LaRue, Lamar; two Sisters Brenda Freeman; and Linda Allen, both of Dover, four Children Evan LaRue, Paula Burgess, both of Dover; Chandra Mitchell, Ohio; Roy LaRue, Plainview; two Step-children Tonya Boyd, Dover; Bradley Smith, Russellville; seven Grandchildren Heather & Holly Burgess, Tony LaRue, Jarod & Tiffany LaRue, Ayla & Gunter Mitchell, and Wife Barbara LaRue, Dover.
Graveside Funeral Service and Burial will be 10 AM Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at the Pollard Cemetery
at Dover by Rev. Edwin Brewer and under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Edythe Kinder Mackey, a resident of Hartshorne, OK, formerly of Russellville, AR, died Friday, January 25, 2002 at McAlister Regional Hospital in McAlister, OK. She was born
in Moreland, AR, to the late John and Mary Brashears Kinder. She was preceded in death by 3 children, Lemoyne Mackey, Jewell Hibbs, & Blynn Mackey, a Great grandson, Doug Mackey and 6 brothers and 6 sisters. She was a member of the Moreland Methodist Church. Edythe is survived by her Granddaughter & spouse Kay & Jim Scrudder, Hartshorne, Oklahoma; 3 Grandsons & spouses, Ronnie & Kay Hibbs, Subiaco, Arkansas, Rick & Verna Mackey, Russellville, Arkansas, Ted & Martha Mackey, Russellville, Arkansas; 5 Great-Grandchildren, Michele Garrett, Paris, Arkansas, Ron Hibbs, Subiaco, Arkansas, Kevin Hibbs, Paris, Arkansas, Justin Mackey, Russellville, Arkansas, Stacie Mackey, Russellville, Arkansas; 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren; as well as a host of Nieces & Nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Dr. Stephen P. Davis. Burial will be at the Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Open Visitation Monday.
James Mackey, age 84, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, died Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born
on October 4, 1917 in Oak Grove, Arkansas, to Jack and Ethel (Kinder) Mackey. He married
Hallie Elese Bowden on November 1, 1941 in Russellville, Arkansas. Mr. Mackey was a retired Truck Driver with ValMac, Inc., a member of the Church of Christ at Gravel Hill, and an Army veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Irene Mackey; three brothers, Leonard Mackey, Troy Mackey and Cleo Mackey; two sisters, Millie Mackey Foster and Myrtle Mackey Loveless. James is survived by his Wife, Hallie Elese Mackey of Russellville, Arkansas; two Sons (& Daughters-in-law) William Earl (& Betty) Mackey of Russellville, Arkansas, James (& Lynn) Mackey of Pottsville, Arkansas; two Daughters (& Sons-in-law) Earlene (& Floyd) Duvall of Russellville, Arkansas, Lucille (& Bill) Hale of Dover, Arkansas; ten Grandchildren; fourteen Great-Grandchildren; one Brother, Ottis Clifton Mackey of Hector, Arkansas; two Sisters, Mable Mackey Edwards of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Maddie Mackey Duvall of Russellville, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be 2 P.M. Friday, January 25, 2002 at the Gravel Hill Church of Christ officiated by William Roderick and Jerry Turner. Burial will be at the St. Paul/Gravel Hill Cemetery
at Dover, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday.
Johnnie Munson, age 87, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, died Saturday, January 19, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born
on July 9, 1914 in Mabelvale, Arkansas, to George and Bethany (Harvey) Munson. He married
Irene B. Roberson on December 8, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Johnnie was a self-employed service station equipment maintenance repairman, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Second Baptist Church of Russellville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Munson. Mr. Munson is survived by his Wife Irene Munson of Russellville; Daughter Peggy Wilkinson of Little Rock, Arkansas; Son Larry (& Vera) Munson of Russellville; three Grandchildren, Kevin Pickens, Shaun Pickens, & Shelia Hughes; three Great-Grandchildren Justin White, Austin Hughes, & Noah Hughes; two Brothers, Alfred Munson of North Little Rock, and Burl Munson of Benton.
Funeral service will be 10 A.M. Monday, January 21, 2002 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. David McLemore and Rev. Don Rose. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Pinecrest Cemetery
at Little Rock, Arkansas under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Sunday.
Rev. James Ragsdale, age 90, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 31, 2002 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. He was born
on April 9, 1911 in Russellville, Arkansas, to Excelsior and Emma Susan (Oates) Ragsdale. His grandfather, Rev. Monroe Oates was pastor of the Pottsville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church from 1858 - 1900. He was a retired Presbyterian Minister and a member of the Pottsville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Glen Ragsdale and three sisters, Louie Ragsdale Griffin, Evelyn Ragsdale Williams and Margaret Ragsdale Ragon. Rev. Ragsdale is survived by his Brother, William Oates Ragsdale of Russellville, Arkansas; four Nieces; three Nephews and a number of Great-nieces & nephews and Great-Great-Nieces & Nephews.
Funeral service will be 11 A.M. Monday, February 4, 2002 at the Pottsville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Edward Fleagle and Rev. Thomas Morris. Burial will be at the Pisgah Cemetery
at Pottsville, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 3-5 P.M. Sunday at Humphrey Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Pottsville, P.O. Box 156, Pottsville, Arkansas.
Rev. Vera Riley, age 92, of Russellville, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2002. She was born
June 1, 1909, at Magazine, Arkansas, to the late Rev. L.L. Riley and Josie (Pool) Riley. She was an Assemblies of God minister for 72 years, evangelized in ten states, pastored churches in Arkansas and Iowa. She was active in AY'S, WM'S, and New Dimension Sunday School Class at First Assembly of God of Russellville, Arkansas She was preceded in death by sisters: Opal Hampton and Mary Lee Riley. Survivors include sisters: Evelyn Branch of Russellville, Arkansas, Dorothy Strickland of Midland, Texas; one brother, Eugene Riley of New Mexico; Nephews, Tom Hampton, Donnie Lovell, Bill Strickland; Nieces, Edith Crabtrey, Maxie Jean Knipper, Beverly Scott, Ruby Talley, Vicki Ayule, Micki Twiss, Pam Busbee, numerous great nieces and nephews and her special adopted family, Judy Zollener and Faith Lucas, all of Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church of Russellville with Rev. Larry Moore and Rev. Jesse Rye officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery
at Russellville. Active Pallbearers will be Tom Hampton, Donnie Lovell, Bill Strickland, Charles Scott, Gerald Scott, Chris Lovell, Bobby Busbee and Lonnie Crabtrey. Honorary pallbearers include All Assemblies of God Ministers, Dr. Woody Jones and Staff of Senior Specialists Hospice Group. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Sunday, January 6, 2001 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Assemblies of God Benevolence Department at Springfield, Missouri and to the Senior Specialist Hospice Group of Russellville.
Anna Rudder, age 77, a resident of Pelsor, Arkansas, died Monday, January 14, 2002 in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born
on March 25, 1924 in Ben Hur, Arkansas, to Joe and Jeanette (Harris) Ford. Mrs. Rudder was a Homemaker and a member of the Ben Hur Free Will Baptist Church. She was the widow of Delmar Rudder and was also preceded in death by two granddaughters; four brothers and one sister. Anna is survived by five Sons (& Daughters-in-law), Carl (& Phyllis) Rudder of Gentry, Arkansas; David (& Barbara) Rudder of Gladstone, Missouri; Jerry (& Vicky) Rudder of Platte City, Missouri; Danny Rudder of Kansas City, Missouri; Gilbert (& Lisa) Rudder of Russellville, Arkansas; four Daughters (& Sons-in-law) Pauline (& Roy) Solomon of Dover, Arkansas; Diane (& Ron) Brown of Blue Springs, Missouri; Donna (& Richard) Thorne of Blue Springs, Missouri; Joetta (& Mike) Reynolds of Kansas City, Missouri; 31 Grandchildren; 28 Great-Grandchildren; one Brother, Ray Ford of Dover, Arkansas; and one Sister, Louisa Yancey of Ben Hur, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be 2 P.M. Friday, January 18, 2002 at the Ben Hur Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will be at the Moore Cemetery
at Ben Hur, Arkansas, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Mrs. Rudder's Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Ben Hur Free Will Baptist Church.
