Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Samuel Hull Gulley
Samuel Hull Gulley, age 34, of Little Rock, born
November 22, 1968 died November 5, 2003. Sam is survived by his parents, Dr. Thomas Holiman and Jane Remmarck Gulley, his grandmother, Berneil Hull Remmarck of Little Rock, two aunts, Marilyn Remmarck Robinson and husband Ray of Richland, Washington, Jane Gulley Jackson and husband Ed of Fulton, Arkansas and his cousins, Marck, Laura, Karen, Janet, Kay, and their families. Sam attended Pulaski Academy, Central High School, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
He was an Eagle Scout and his fondest memories were of the times he spent at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, spending two years as a camper and three years on staff. This summer he spent his vacation there with friends attending an annual reunion of staff members. He was a Life Member of the Philmont Staff Association. Sam was an enthusiastic Ham Radio Operator and member of the AARL. He was also a volunteer Hunter Education Instructor, member of the American Numismatic Society, and a stamp collector. Sam was a dedicated blood donor and member if Immanuel Baptist Church.
There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Ruebel Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of their choice.
Charles Henry Gray
Charles Henry Gray, age 80, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003. He was born
in Paris, Arkansas on May 29, 1922 to the late Ezma Johns and Henry Gray. He graduated from Paris High School in 1940. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Henry “Hank” Gray and a brother Kenneth Gray. He is survived by his wife, Bequita Bumpers Gray of Little Rock, two daughters; Anne Gray James and husband Dick of El Dorado, Gretchen Gray Norton and husband Mac of Little Rock, seven grandchildren; Hank Gray of Memphis, Chad Gray of New York, Andrew and William James of El Dorado, Gray, Elise and Mary Britton Norton of Little Rock, and two great-grandchildren; Vivian and Ava Gray of Memphis.
He was an Arkansas Tech Wonder boy for Coach John Tucker. Along with Tech’s team they were members of the Navy-Marines Contingent that with the onset of World War II sent en masse to Arkansas A&M at Monticello. Gray spent four years in the Pacific as a Second Lt Marine. On his return from World War II he enrolled at the University of Arkansas where he received his Masters in Education. He was a member of the 1946 Razorback football team that tied Louisiana State University in the Cotton Bowl. He was assistant coach to Wilson Matthews at Little Rock High School. By 1949 he was coaching the Razorback freshmen in Coach Barnhill’s last year. He was a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation four years before returning to Fayetteville to become the first Executive Director of the Arkansas Alumni Association. He was appointed United States Marshall of the Eastern District of Arkansas under President Jimmy Carter and President Ronald Reagan, and for nine years was the Chief of Federal Probation and Pre-trial Services for the United States District Court until his retirement in 1997. He continued to be an avid supporter of the University of Arkansas and the Razorbacks. He also loved playing golf.
There will be a funeral service Friday at 10am at First United Methodist Church of Little Rock, officiated by Reverend Jeannie Burton and Reverend Ed Matthews. Burial services will be at 3pm at the Oakwood Cemetery
in Paris, Arkansas. Services are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Little Rock or a favorite charity.
Corene Crawford Graves
Corene Crawford Graves, 70, of Sheridan, and widow of Delbert Graves died Wednesday, April 16, 2003. She was born
in Bee Branch, AR to Luther and Cassie Barnum Crawford. She had worked as a packer for Smokey Hollow Foods and was a member of Marlow Missionary Baptist Church. Corene was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her mother, Cassie Nicholson of BeeBranch, daughter, Debbie Graves Jones and her husband, Leonard of Sheridan, a sister, Wilma Crawford of Center Ridge, two half brothers, Roger Nicholson of Bee Branch and Terry Nicholson of Conway, a daughter-in-law, Michele Graves of St. Louis, four grandchildren, Zack Jones, and Jessica, Jacob and Nathan Graves. She was predeceased by a son, Robert Graves.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 pm at Marlow Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Orion Cemetery, Hensley.
Corene’s family would like to sincerely thank the nurses at Arkansas Hospice for their love and care and ask that any memorials be made to the Arkansas Hospice. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home.
George Dennis Gordon
George Dennis Gordon, 88, of Wrightsville passed away Friday, September 5, 2003. He was born
April 20, 1915 in Scott, AR. He was the owner and operator of Gordon Brothers Garage in Wrightsville. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Williams Gordon. Mr. Gordon is survived by his two sons, Danny and his wife, Carolyn of Mablevale, Rickey and his wife, Barbara of Wrightsville, grandchildren, Shane Gordon and his wife, Melissa and their children, Brayden and Stormy all of Texas; Shelly Patterson and her husband, Chad, and their daughter Gracie of Redfield, Danna Gordon of Wrightsville and Donna Carol Gordon of Mablevale, two sisters, Marie Fallon of Nevada, Geraldine Williams of North Little Rock and one brother Lucien Gordon of Sheridan.
A visitation will be held from 5-7p.m. Monday at the Ruebel Funeral Home followed by graveside services at 1:00p.m. Tuesday in Woodson Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Ellen Parker Keese
Elizabeth Ellen Parker Keese, age 88, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, August 12, 2003. She was born
in Marshall, Texas before her family moved to Little Rock where she graduated from Little Rock High School in 1933. Elizabeth married
Charles Edgar Keese having two children Kay Lynn and Phillip, before his death in 1947. Elizabeth went to work at Fort Roots Veterans Hospital, North Little Rock, in 1947 later becoming an Administration Secretary, retiring after 33 years of service. She loved her hobby of china painting for over 25 years, was a member of a quilting club and a life long member of Highland Valley United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Altar Guild and the United Methodist Women. She once lived on North Jackson Street in Little Rock where she enjoyed turning her yard into a parking lot for her friends attending the Razorback Football games.
Elizabeth is predeceased by her husband and son Charles Phillip Keese, who died in 1967, as well as a brother L.B. Parker of Amarillo, Texas, and a sister Eloise Jones of Dallas. She is survived by her daughter Kay Lynn Keese Luplow and husband Bill of Little Rock, 2 grandchildren; Britt Luplow and wife Wendy of Little Rock, Lynn Luplow Kerfoot and husband Keith of Little Rock, and 5 great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation Thursday from 5 to 7 pm at Ruebel Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Friday at 10AM at Pinecrest Cemetery
followed by a funeral service at 11AM at Highland Valley United Methodist Church officiated by Reverend Kurt Boggan and Reverend John Fleming. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to Highland Valley United Methodist Church..
Julia Ann Hudson
Julia Ann Hudson, 82, of Little Rock joined her parents and brother in Heaven on January 8, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born
January 5, 1921 to Robert Arch and Julia Rebecca Campbell. She is survived by her children, Becky Harris and husband Jack, Celeste O’Neal and husband Walter, Ray Hudson, Jr. and wife Debra; six grandchildren, Erin Riggs, Walter O’Neal II, Charlie Hudson, Jennifer, Philip and David Tidwell; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruth Campbell; and niece Robin Nunn. Preceding her in death are her parents and brother, Robert Campbell, Jr. Julia Ann graduated from Little Rock Central in 1938. She dedicated many years to teaching preschoolers at Nalls Memorial Baptist Church, was active in PTA at Joe T. Robinson High School, Briarwood Garden Club, Brady Home Extension Club, YMCA Water Aerobics and Partners for Pinnacle. She was an active member of the West Rock Baptist Church. A visitation will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham followed by a funeral service at the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to West Rock Baptist Church, 14601 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock, 72223.
Frieda Eileen McClure Lowe
Frieda Eileen McClure Lowe of Little Rock died Friday, April 4, 2003, at the age of 86. Her husband, Chester C. Lowe, Sr. and her parents, Jane and H. Major McClure, predeceased her. She was a bookkeeper, homemaker and a former member of First United Methodist Church. A son, Chester Lowe, Jr. and his wife, Janie and a daughter Diana House and her husband Carl, all of Little Rock survive her. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren lovingly called her Dot Dot. Four grandchildren, Brad Eberle and his wife Diane, Mandy Eberle Rash and her husband Jim, all of Little Rock, Catherine Lowe Reber and her husband Kevin of Tulsa and Mitchell Lowe and his wife, Ann of Little Rock also survive her. Six great-grandchildren survive her, Parker and Patrick Scoggins, Brandon, Rebecca and Rachael Eberle and Miriam Jane Reber.
The family will greet friends at Ruebel Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4:00 p.m. A graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday in Roselawn Memorial Park, by Dr. Karen Akin. Memorials may be made to ACRC Auxiliary Cancer Support Center, 4301 West Markham, slot 721-1, Little Rock 72205, Arkansas Hospice, Ft. Roots, 2200 Fort Roots Dr. North Little Rock, AR 72114 or the Reynolds Center on Aging, 4301 West Markham, slot 547-13, Little Rock, 72205.
Don Douglas LaVoy
Don Douglas LaVoy, age 78, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, January 15, 2003. He was born
in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Army 36th Infantry Division in Europe. He was a member of Markham Street Baptist Church.
He is survived by two step-daughters, Sheila Lynn Mory of Little Rock, Charlotte Ann Bauer and husband Don of Bentonville, Arkansas, one brother Bryon LaVoy of Arkadelphia, and brother-in-law Bill Harris of Little Rock, five step-grandchildren and two step, great-great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, followed Saturday at 2 pm with a graveside service at Forest Hills Cemetery
officiated by Mr. Frankie Long
Hazel Craig Jordan
Hazel Craig Jordan of Little Rock, an educator retired from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, died March, 8th 2003, just 9 days before her 95th birthday. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Mark T. Jordan, with whom she co-founded Cantrell Cardens.
Mrs. Jordan was reared in Strong, the eldest of eight children. After her mothers death when she was fifteen, she assisted with the rearing of her brothers and sisters, still finding time to pursue her studies, be an active 4-H Club member, state and national winner, and – in 1929- a member of the first Arkansas group to attend a national meeting in Washington D.C.
Mrs. Jordan taught school and did other jobs to earn money to extend her fathers assistance so that she may attend college. She started her college work at the two year Agricultural and Mechanical College in Magnolia and earned her Bachelors Degree in home economics and her Masters Degree in sociology from the University of Arkansas. She did graduate work at the Universities of Arkansas, California, and Wisconsin and at Columbia and Cornell Universities.
Mrs. Jordan was employed for 35 years in the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, starting in 1934 as Home Demonstration Agent in Howard County. Later, she was Home Demonstration Agent in Miller County, Northwest District Home Demonstration Agent, State Home Demonstration Agent and State Leader of Extension Home Economics- the position from which she retired in 1969.
When Mrs. Jordan retired from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Services in 1969 after 35 years of service, she left behind an impressive body of work. Through her dedicated service, she carried out the mission of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service to provide research-based information and lifelong learning opportunities to Arkansas citizens.
Mrs. Jordan was a valued colleague and a great lady, and she will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Jordan's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
- Dr. Ivory W. Lylesilyles@uaex.edu
Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension and the entire Cooperative Extension Service Staff
Little Rock, Arkansas
