Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Pearl Cothren
January 2, 1922 - May 24, 2013
Pearl Cothren, 91, of Russellville, AR, died 
Friday, May 24, 2013 at her home in Russellville, AR. The daughter of Grover and Mildred Tucker, she was born
January 2, 1922 in Tyrone, Ok. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, and always loved spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Cothren; her parents; brothers Harry Tucker, G.C. Tucker Jr., James Tucker, and Frank Tucker; and sisters Florence Sutherland, Verna Shinn, Idabelle Baker, Beulah McKensky, and Myrtle Short.
Left to cherish her memory is two sons Duane Cothren and wife Renna
And Dwight Cothren and wife Melissa; grandchildren Justin Cothren and wife Kristin, Whitney Cothren, Kassidy Cothren, and Regan Cothren; and sisters-in-law Lois Tucker, Dorothy Tucker, Marie Tucker, and Shirley Bell Whorton all of Russellville
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Humphrey Chapel. Brother Jerry Shinn will officiate. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery
in Russellville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Pope County Memorial Chair: Judy Murphy 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, AR 72802: 967-1117.
Florine Clawson
July 27, 1920 - May 25, 2013
Virginia Florine Todd Clawson, 92, of Russellville, Arkansas, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at her home. She was born
July 27, 1920 in Plainview, Arkansas, to William Richard and Mary Elizabeth Thedford Todd. Florine and James A. Clawson were married
on March 4, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a member of the 5th and Greenwich Church of Christ.
Florine was preceded in death by her husband, James Arlion Clawson; her parents; a son, Todd Clawson; grandson, Stephen Pendergrass; granddaughter, Stephanie Pendergrass; brothers, Hansel Todd and Buck Todd; and sisters, Freeda Todd McElroy, Grace Todd Bain, and Juanita Todd Varnado.
She is survived by a son, Dick Clawson (Jane), Russellville, AR; two daughters, Elizabeth Pendergrass (Leon), Norwood, MO and Jenny Dotson (Ronnie), Goodyear, AZ; eight grandchildren, Cindy Clawson (Karyn Wiseman), Philadelphia, PA, Jim Clawson (Carmen Scroggin), Addison, TX, Jim Pendergrass, Nixa, MO, Laura Kovach (Brandon), Rogersville, MO, Jason Dotson (Lena), Kaibeto, AZ, Justin Dotson (Allison), Goodyear, AZ, James G. Clawson, Russellville, AR, and Gary Clawson, Russellville, AR; nine great-grandchildren, Shelby Wiseman, Almaz Clawson, Carter Kovach, Matthew Gonzalez, Cody Dotson, Gabriella Dotson, Isabella Dotson, Jakob Dotson, and Abigail Dotson; a sister, Jackie Holsworth, Turlock, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Humphrey Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 10:00 AM at Humphrey Chapel in Russellville, AR. Bruce Grice and Freddy Nelson will officiate. Burial will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery
in North Little Rock, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 11:00 AM.
Memorials may be made to Pope County Library, 116 East 3rd Street, Russellville, AR 72801, Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Ste. 3, Russellville, AR 72802, and 5th and Greenwich Church of Christ, 620 East 5th Street, Russellville, AR 72801.
Goldia Holleen Quinn
October 31, 1947 - May 14, 2013
Goldia Holleen Quinn, 65, of Russellville, AR, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at her home in Russellville, AR. The daughter of Otto Sr. and Martine Gross, she was born
October 31, 1947 in Berkley, MI. She married
Dennis James Quinn, on February 14, 1994 at Flager County, Fl. She was a Security Officer with Allegiance Security Group. Goldia always loved traveling and taking road trips, shopping, crafts, studying birds and animals, and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Dennis James Quinn of Russellville; four children Jon Taylor of Center Line, MI, Nicole Taylor of Dearborn Heights, MI, Daniel Quinn & wife Kathy of Howell, MI, Laura Quinn & husband Dan of Howell, MI; a son-in-law William Laek of Maumelle; eight grandchildren Alexis, Ariana, Aleksei, Ashton, Anjalia, Samantha, Liam, and Comaron; two siblings Butch Gross & wife Dorothy of Middletown, MD and Edith Gross of Sterling Heights, MI; and a nephew and niece Kevin & wife Angel of Hagerstown, MD and Angela & husband Jason of Middletown, MD
Memorial Service will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Humphrey Funeral Service Chapel. Reverend Don Irwin will officiate. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 230 East Ohio St. Suite 304 Chicago, IL 60611.
James Russell Mason
November 6, 1927 - May 28, 2013
James Russell Mason, 85 1/2 of Dover, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Johnson Regional Medical Center under Arkansas Hospice care. He was born
November 6, 1927 in Pope County to Gilbert Mason and Florence Mason Fowler. He was a carpenter by trade and loved life. He attended Dover Assembly of God Church and was loved by family and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, wife Francis Mason and by four infant & toddler siblings.
He is survived by one sister, Viola L Thompson of Russellville; two daughters, Brenda J. Rickel of Dover, Debbie (Steve) Anderson of Anchorage, AK; one son, James Randall Mason of Russellville; one step daughter, Mary Kay (Leo) Howe of Nevada; eight grandchildren, Brandon, Michelle, Bridgett, Bretta, Stacey, Heather, Stephanie and Christopher; fourteen great-grandchildren and numerous family and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 31, 2013 at Humphrey Chapel. Reverend Jerry Patton and Joshua Hagan will officiate. Burial will follow at Rushing Cemetery
by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the funeral home.
Memorials in honor of James may be made to the Hospice or Charity of your choice.
Lelus Cochran
Lelus Cochran, 88, passed away in Rogers on Thursday, May 16, 2013. The son of John and Nellie Baker Cochran, he was born
in Hector, AR. on May 10, 1925 and spent most of his life in Russellville, where he owned and operated Cochran Sweeping. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II ……stationed at Pearl Harbor. He was a member of Rogers-Rye VFW Post #2283, Pope County Riding Club, Pope County Cattleman’s Association and the United Commercial Travelers. Lelus was a lifelong member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a member of Session. He enjoyed farming, riding horses, gardening and spending time with his grandsons.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Agnes Hamilton Cochran; his son, Steve Cochran, and grandsons Wyatt and Matt, all of Rogers; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Russellville with Reverend Steve Mosley officiating. Burial with honors will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 3:00PM to 5:00PM on Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1200 North Arkansas, Russellville, AR. 72801.
Annie Marie Hatfield
June 12, 1925 - May 19, 2013
Annie Marie Lively Hatfield, 87, of Russellville, AR, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. The daughter of Jack and Martha Turner Lively, she was born
June 12, 1925 in Dunlap, TN. She married
Jack Hatfield on March 15, 1945 in Rossville, Ga. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Russellville and Central Baptist Church in Winchester, Ky. She enjoyed knitting, church activities, and her Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two brothers Chuck Lively and Thomas Lively; and a sister Mae McGregor.
Left to cherish her memory is her son Greg Hatfield (Gloria) of Russellville; daughter Marsha Chasteen (Roland) of Cape Coral, Fl; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister Lorraine Bailey of Whitwell, Tn
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, May 24, 2013 at Winchester Cemetery
in Winchester, Ky. Bread Hatfield will officiate. Burial will be at Winchester Cemetery
in Winchester, KY by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, at www.gideons.org.
Nicholas McCay McClain
May 23, 1989 - May 23, 2013
Nicholas McCay McClain, 24, of Russellville, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. The son of Roy and Teresa Jane Graves McClain of Russellville, AR. Nick was born
May 23, 1989 in Memphis, TN. and was a 2007 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Nick, was a Nondestructive Testing technician working as an inspector for Quality System International. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding the back roads of the mountains on his four wheeler.
Nick met the loved of his life, Ashley Orsburn, and they were married
on January 15, 2011 at First United Methodist Church in Russellville. Their two year old son, Hunter, was at the center of his life, and Nick was always ready to throw a ball, play in the mud or wrestle in the yard.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Roy M. McClain; maternal grandparents, Bryan and Ann Graves.
He is survived by his Wife, Ashley Orsburn, Russellville, a son, Hunter McKay McClain; 2 sisters, Regina Holloway (Glen), Alma, Lacy Fowler, Russellville; nieces and nephews, Allison, Madison, Landon, Logan and Abigail, and Owen, all of whom called him “Nick-Nick”; paternal grandmother, Mildred McClain, Lexa, AR.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Monday, at Humphrey Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Humphrey Chapel with burial at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville. Memorials may be made to ARORA (Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency), 1701 Aldersgate Rd Little Rock, AR 72205 or The Partnership at Drugfree.org.
Lucy Faye Ray
October 13, 1935 - May 21, 2013
Lucy Faye Ray, 77, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Benton with her family at her side. The daughter of Jessie and Annie Bell McCuin Millsaps, she was born
October 13, 1935 in Nogo, AR. She was a member of the Woodlawn Baptist Church in Little. Lucy enjoyed working in her yard and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Cecil Ray; two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Rhodes & husband David of Benton, AR; two sons, David Ray & wife Rene of Broken Arrow, OK, Mike Ray & wife Trudy of Benton, AR; five grandchildren, Cora Whittemore & husband Mike of Alexander, Jessica Ray of Searcy, Whitney Ray of Bryant, Brandy McAlister & husband Barrett of Benton, Chad Rhodes & wife Melissa of Benton; three great-grandchildren, Jackson McAlister, Grayson McAlister and Jolee Rhodes; three brothers, Leon Millsaps & wife Lorraine of Clinton, Wayne Millsaps & wife Sharon of Hector, Clifford Millsaps of Hector.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM, Friday, May 24, 2013 at Humphrey Chapel. Don Gillam will officiate. Burial will be at Nogo Cemetery
in Nogo, AR. by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, on Friday, at the funeral home.
