Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Oliana "Oli" Rene White, age 17, a resident of Dover, Arkansas, died 
Friday, June 21, 2002 in Dover, Arkansas. She was born
on May 22, 1985 in Russellville, Arkansas, to David Powell and Lori (Glover) White Latimer. She was a Home Schooled Student who achieved a 3.71 GPA, and worked for JimGlo Kennels in Dover. "Oli" was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Donald C. Powell, and an uncle, Ron Powell. Ms. White was a great friend to a lot of people, a peacekeeper, joker, music and movie lover, and a good sister. She a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Russellville. She is survived by her Father, David C. Powell, Joplin, Missouri; Mother, Lori J. Latimer, Little Rock, Arkansas; Dad, Tommy D. White, Dover, Arkansas; Momma Reb, Rebel L. White, Dover, Arkansas; three brothers, Christopher C. White, Dover, Arkansas; Steven Powell, Sunland, California; Patrick J."Joe" White, Dover, Arkansas; four sisters, Stephanie E. White, Russellville, Arkansas; Tristan Powell, Monrovia, California; Candice Reyes, Duarte, California; Rachel "Nikki" White, Dover, Arkansas; Paternal Grandmother, Joy Powell, Joplin, Missouri; Maternal Grandparents, Sherman L. & Jean Glover, Anaheim, California; Papaw's & Mama's, C.W. & Mamie Apple, Dover, Arkansas; Frankie & Juanita Robertson, Benton, Arkansas; Uncle's & Aunts, Calvin & Marie Tullous, Russellville, Arkansas; Danny & Ester Powell, Joplin, Missouri; Joe & Lyn Powell, Knoxville, Arkansas; John & Laura Osborne, Joplin, Missouri; Wilburn & Dawn Apple, Longview, Texas; Eddie & Gloria Snyder, Atkins, Arkansas; Henry & Sally Apple, Russellville, Arkansas; Randy & Sandy Apple, Pottsville, Arkansas; Mike & Monica Apple, Dover, Arkansas; Ann Frye, Benton, Arkansas; Donny & Beckie Wilson, Benton, Arkansas; Robbie & Sue Robertson, Benton, Arkansas; as well as numerous cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. John Sweigart, Rev. Tony Reynolds, and Rev. Mickey Shields. Burial will be at McFadden Cemetery
in Dover, Arkansas under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Open Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday.
Bessie Sexton Wilson, age 96, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, formerly of Dover, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2002 at the home of her daughter Christine Heath, with her loving family around her. She was born
on August 18, 1905 in Newton County, AR, to the late John and Arizona (Freeman) Reddell and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Dewey Sexton and Leroy Wilson; two sons, James Sexton and Gay Sexton; one daughter, Jewel Campbell; two grandsons, Tommy Sumers and Paul Campbell; two brothers, Mitchell and Willie Reddell; and two sisters Effie Reddell and Gracie Collins. She was a member of Dover Assembly of God. Bessie is survived by two daughters, Christine (& Willie) Heath, Russellville, Arkansas; Avanell (& Loyd) Frazier, Dardanelle, Arkansas; one son, Eugene (& Fay) Sexton, Pelsor, Arkansas; sixteen grandchildren; forty-six great-grandchildren; thirty-five great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; one brother, Chester (& Teen) Reddell, Van Buren, Arkansas; one sister, Vosie Mcain, Liberty, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Judy Sexton, Dover, Arkansas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. Stan Taylor and Rev. Hank Duvall. Burial will be at Coleman Cemetery
near Pelsor, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mildred Witt, age 83, a resident of Russellville, AR, died Saturday, June 29, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born
on April 9, 1919 in London, AR, to Sam and Lily (Fincham) Kendrick. She married
Walter O. Witt on November 30, 1935, in a ditch in front of the old London Masonic Lodge, at London, Arkansas. John Doyle McAlister held a match while George McDonald, a local justice of the peace, read and presided over the ceremony. The following Monday, she and Walter went to work picking cotton. Mrs. Witt retired as a retail Clerk for Food Giant Super Markets in California. She was a member of London Assembly of God Church.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. Jerry Schlinker. Entombment will be at Rest Haven Mausoleum in Russellville, Arkansas under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Humphrey Funeral Service, on Tuesday.
Rev. Louis Edward Yendrek, age 83, a resident of Russellville, died Sunday, June 30, 2002 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born
on February 5, 1919 in Yell County to Joe and Annie (Hlass) Yendrek. Louis entered the United State Army on October 21, 1941, serving two years as S/Sgt instructor basic training, was in France as T/Sgt Co. A 15th Infantry Third Division. He earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star and was discharged October 21, 1945. He married
Madgelene Parks on June 6, 1948 and attended Arkansas Tech and graduated from Central Bible College with a Bible Major in 1952. Louis loved listening to and singing gospel hymns and he organized a monthly gospel singing from 1946-48 which was broadcast on KXRJ radio. The group met monthly at the First Assembly of God Church and was broadcast on KXRJ radio. He sang in the Valley 5 quartet which was broadcast weekly from First Assembly of God Church in Russellville. He pastored churches in North New Hope, Dyess, Forrest City, West Helena, all in Arkansas, in Linton, Indiana and Southaven, Mississippi. Louis was active in the Russellville Ruritan Club, serving for 9 years as Zone Governor, the American Legion and was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Russellville where he led the Always Young Ministry.
Funeral service will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at the First Assembly of God Church, officiated by Rev. Larry Moore, Rev. James Phifer, and Mrs. Lois Hargrove. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery
in Russellville, Arkansas under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, on Tuesday.
Robbert (Bob) Nachtweh
Robbert (Bob) Nachtweh, age 76, of Russellville, passed away peacefully July 26 at home following a long illness. The son of Johan Hendrik George and Magdalena Nachtweh, Bob was born
in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on August 24, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Lucie.
Bob received a Bachelor of Business Degree from the Harlem Business University in The Netherlands, and served as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Dutch Air Force prior to immigrating to the United States in 1957. Bob was very proud of becoming a citizen of the United States in 1962 and he enjoyed photography, reading, fishing, and traveling. After holding several executive positions in the Telecommunications industry, including Allied Telephone Company in Little Rock and the United States Telecom Association in Washington, D.C., he retired in 1996.
He is survived by his wife Linda of 40 years, daughter Lisa Flowers and husband Dewey of Dover, and daughter Caroline Grubb and husband Chris of Little Rock as well as five grandchildren, Ashley, Robbie, Justin, Grace and soon to be born
Austin. He is also survived by his brother, Eduard Nachtweh, of Copper Canyon, Texas. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, August 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Humphrey Funeral Service in Russellville. A Committal ceremony at Rest Haven Memorial Park of Russellville will follow immediately after the memorial service. His entire family would like to give thanks and gratitude to the wonderful people at Arkansas Hospice for their loving care in his last days. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.
Lawrence Beavers
July 12, 1932 - August 1, 2011
Lawrence "Pete" Beavers, 79, of Dover, AR, died Monday, August 1, 2011 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. The son of Floyd and Nellie Beavers, he was born
July 12, 1932 in Pottsville, Ar. Pete was forever wed to Wilma Beavers, on January 4, 1957 in Yell County. He was a member of the Pentecostal faith. Pete was always an avid outdoorsman enjoying both hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; Two brothers Earl Beavers and Roy Gene Beavers; granddaughter Ladonna Beavers.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife Wilma Beavers; a daughter Judy Petty; two sons Reggie Kolb and David Beavers; six grandchildren Stephanie Grant, Kayla Petty, David Beavers, Ricky McElroy, Crystal Taylor, all of Dover and Tony Davis of Los Angeles, Ca; and nine great-grand children
Funeral will be at 2:00PM, Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Humphrey Chapel. Pastor Charles Hefley will officiate. Burial will be at Pisgah Cemetery
in Pottsville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Melvin T. Young
May 22, 1990 - July 31, 2011
Melvin T. Young, 21, of Pottsville, AR, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at home with his family & friends beside him. The son of Melvin and Charlene Scott Young, he was born
May 22, 1990 in Jersey City, NJ. He was a 2007 graduate of Pottsville High School. He loved sports having played football for the Pottsville Apaches from pee-wee through 12th grade. Melvin also played soccer, basketball, baseball and enjoyed skateboarding. He was a Cub Scout. He was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church. Melvin was preceded in death by his Paternal grandparents, Thelma Young, grandmother; Booker T. Young, SR, grandfather; and Queen Young, step-grandmother.
Survivors include his parents, Charlene & Melvin Young of Pottsville, AR; four sisters, Meloney Young of Conway, AR, Candace Young of Danville, AR, Angie Johnson of Manning, SC, and Felicia Johnson of Columbia, SC; two brothers, Manuel Scott & wife Lesa of Russellville, AR, and Terry Scott of Clarksville, AR; maternal grandmother, Theresa Scott of Russellville, AR, and maternal grandfather, Boyce Scott of New Jersey, NJ; six aunts, Teretha Bennet (Young) of Brooklyn, NY, Joe Anne Young of Norfolk, VA, Tracey Young of Manning, SC, Maureen Scott of Jersey City, NJ, Darlene Scott of Jersey City, NJ, and Jennifer Scott of Russellville, AR; five uncles, Booker T. Young of Manning, SC, Harold W. Young of Manning, SC, Robert Lee Young of Sumter, SC, Michael Scott and wife Angela of New Jersey, and Samuel Ramsey of Fayetteville, AR; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.
Funeral will be at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. John's Catholic Church in Russellville, AR. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Humphrey Funeral Service. Very Rev. Fr. Dr. P. Chuma Ibebuike will officiate. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Melvin Young.
Rose Bradley
April 3, 1907 - August 1, 2011
Rose Bradley, 104, of Russellville, died Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Russellville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The 9th of 10 children, she was the daughter of Joseph and Rose Kline Yendrek and was born
April 3, 1907 near Dardanelle.
Her parents immigrated from Austria-Hungary around the turn of the century. Growing up in rural Yell County, She attended Dobson Springs School District near Dardanelle. She and Vester Bradley were married
on August 28, 1946 in Russellville. Vester affectionately called her “rosebud”. She worked as a waitress in Russellville at the Eureka Cafe and later at the Old South Restaurant for over 30 years. Rose’s generation enjoyed the art of visiting. She loved to cook for family and friends who looked forward to being invited to her home for supper which she made into a sumptuous and delightful affair.
She was the oldest living member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 5 sisters and 4 brothers; 5 nieces and 7 nephews.
She is survived by 2 nieces; Lorene Petray, Malvern, Mildred Burgess, Little Rock; a nephew, Robert Yendrek, Napersville, IL.
Funeral will be at 2:00PM, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Tom Walker and Rev. W. A. Berg will officiate. Burial will be at Brearley Cemetery
in Dardanelle by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 South Denver Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801.
Emenefee Lyle Hunt, Jr.
December 12, 1941 - September 27, 2011
Emenefee L. Hunt, Jr. 69, of Russellville, AR, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Conway Regional Medical in Conway, AR. The son of Emenefee and Juanita Coats Hunt Sr, he was born
December 12, 1941 in Nashville, TN. He was a retired United States Army Captain, Veteran of the Vietnam War, a Purple Heart Recipient and a member of Military Officers Association of America. E.L. was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Russellville. He went on mission trips and served at church in various roles. He enjoyed collecting model trains, wood working, rock hounding, and walking. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Juanita Hunt of Russellville; 3 sons, Emenefee Hunt III of Kalamazoo, MI, Douglass Baker & wife Elke of Port Richey, FL, Kenneth Baker & wife Yong Hui of Abilene, TX; 3 daughters, Paula Bragg of Russellville, Pamela Beheshti of Russellville, Patricia Hunt of Kansas City, MO; 10 grandchildren, Shawna Huffman & husband Roy of Russellville, Shelly Brown & husband Troy of Russellville, Cyrus Beheshti of Midlothian, VA, Crystal, Justin, David Baker of Abilene, TX, Sabrina Baker of Port Richey, FL, Emilee, Alyssia, & Brittany Hunt of Kalamazoo, MI, 8 great-grandchildren, Jenna, Willis, Piper Ann, & Maddox Brown, Kaelyn & Rylee Huffman, Linora Baker & Tristan Baker; 7 siblings, Robert Hunt & wife Ann of Gallatin, TN, Albert Hunt & wife Shannon of Nashville, TN, Lucille Thompson of Hermitage, TN, Peggy Behne of Columbus, TX; Linda Drollinger & husband Omer of Duck River, TN, Jerry Hunt & wife Brenda of Goodlettsville, TN, Juanita Toombs & husband Mike of Columbia, TN; and many loved nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be 2:00PM, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Humphrey Chapel. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Full military honors will be provided by Rogers Rye VFW post #2283. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, on Saturday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, Salvation Army or a charity of choice.
Nola Gertrue Standridge
September 7, 1922 - October 8, 2011
Nola Gertrue Standridge, 89, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Legacy Heights Nursing Home in Russellville, Arkansas. The daughter of John and Ida Mae Hale Johnson, she was born
September 7, 1922 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She was a housewife and dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She enjoyed quilting and cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband George Standridge; five children, Wayne Standridge, Carl Standridge, twins, Bonnie and Ronnie Standridge, Patsy Diane Standridge and an infant baby girl; one sister, Noamia Gouker.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Bobby Standridge & wife Joyce of Hector, Tommy Standridge of Russellville; two daughters, Angie Mae Nichols & husband Leon Thrift of Morrilton, Kathy Fletcher of Casa; 11 grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and loving friends.
Funeral will be 10:00AM, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Cedar Grove Assembly of God Church in Hector. Reverend Bobby Judkins will officiate. Burial will be at Langford Cemetery
in Scottsville, Arkansas by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cedar Grove Assembly of God Church, 1024 Rock Hollow Road, Hector Arkansas.
Active Pallbearers are Roger Standridge, Randy Nabours, Michael Nabours, Roy Nichols, Lloyd Nichols, and Jerry Nichols.
Honorary Pallbearers are Leon Thrift Hiram Roberts, Patrick Price, Rickey Helton, and Scott Craig.
