Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Elva Taylor
Elva Taylor, of Washington, D.C. since 1933, died 
September 2, 2001, at the Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, Maryland.
She was born
in Fox, Arkansas May 19, 1912, and was a career federal employee serving at the Atomic Energy Commission, the Department of Agriculture, and Navy, the Executive Office of the President's Office of Emergency Management, where she received the agency's citation for her superior qualities of resourcefulness, judgment, and dependability over an extended period in the performance of her duties in the field of stockpile management.
She is survived by one sister Thelma Taylor, of Little Rock, Arkansas.
There will be a private burial of ashes Tuesday 25th in Little Rock.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Corrine Uptegrove Tankersley
Corrine Uptegrove Tankersley, 87, of Little Rock died Wednesday, July 25, 2001. She was born
in Ashley County, AR the daughter of Oscar and Jewell Tully Uptegrove. She was married
to Grover Tankersley who predeceased her. Mrs. Tankersley was retired from the State Hospital as a licensed psychiatric technician and a member of Park Place Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Kenneth Yelvington and his wife, Shirley of Shannon Hills, and two daughters, Dorothy Harlan of Little Rock and Jewell Yelvington of North Little Rock., eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and one daughter-in-law, Betty Yelvington of Fort Smith. She was also predeceased by a son, Raymond Yelvington and a brother, William Ervin Uptegrove.
There will be a visitation from 6-8:00 pm Friday at the Ruebel Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at Park Place Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Saturday officiated by Rev. Ed Stevenson with burial to follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Park Place Baptist Church, 5630 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, 72209.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Doris Marie Tabor
Doris Marie Tabor, age 86, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 02, 2001. Doris was born
in Little Rock, January 1, 1915 as Doris Marie Adams. In 1935 she married
Edward Tabor and together they had three children. Doris graduated from Little Rock High Central High School in 1932. After marrying in 1935 Doris spent most of her married
life being involved with her children's activities. In 1967 she began working at Ann's Candle Shop as a bridal consultant and floral designer. She later became the bridal consultant at M.M. Cohn Department Store until her retirement. She loved her work and always added a loving touch to the weddings she was involved with.
She and her husband were members of Oak Forrest United Methodist Church where Doris sang in the choir and worked with the youth. She was also a member of the Pinnochio Rose Garden Club and later the Briarwood Garden Club. Besides her parents, brothers and sister, she is preceded in death by her husband and one granddaughter Melanie Carol Moss. She is also survived by daughter Judy Moss and husband Joe of Benton, Arkansas, Ron Tabor and wife Sharon of Little Rock, Carol Garrison and husband Don of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 6 grandchildren Marc Moss, Laura Tabor Stokes, Scott Tabor, Susan Tabor Brightop, Sean Garrison, and Brian Garrison, 4 great-grandchildren Madeline Tabor, Scott Tabor, Jr., Andrew Brightop, and Laura Lee Moss. Other survivors include three sister-in-laws, Ann Adams of Little Rock, Sylvia Haack of Lafayette, Louisiana, and Gayle Adams of Apopka, Florida. Honorary pallbearers will be The Tuesday Morning Prayer Group.
There will be a visitation today, Thursday from 5 to 7 P.M. at Ruebel Funeral Home, followed Friday with a funeral service at 1 P.M. at Oak Forrest United Methodist Church officiated by Reverend Jim Foster. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Oak Forest United Methodist Church and The Arkansas Heart Association. The family will receive friends at 42 Tallyho Lane, Little Rock.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Clyde Houston Swann
Clyde Houston Swann, 87, of Little Rock, 41 year career employee of Southwestern Bell and active community and church volunteer, died on Sunday, June 17, 2001 from complications due to congestive heart failure. "He passed the same way he lived-quietly, humbly, and with more than sufficient grace," said his stepson George West. Clyde's lifetime was rooted in Central Arkansas, from Lonoke his birthplace and childhood home, to Conway, his college town (1936 Graduate of Hendrix College), to Little Rock, his home throughout his working career, family life, and retirement-but he stretched his world many parts of the globe. After retiring from Southwestern Bell, Clyde took his wife Lucille to six of the seven continents and several countries as far flung as Finland, Russia, and Australia. They were longtime participants in Elderhostel Programs, wherever possible. The urge to know more about the countries and peoples of the world was fostered by his services in the United States Army Air Corps where he served in the China-Burma-India theatre during World War II. He made it a point, as well, to visit each part of the United States. "I had a t4echer in the 5th grade who made American history come to life, and I just wanted to see every one of the states," Clyde often told his step-son, also a history teacher. Clyde sought another kink of what he called "adventures in living" after retiring, this time close by in his home community. "I did my best to do a good job for my employer for all the years I spent with Southwest Bell, but I then wanted to sample as many experiences as I could-while helping others," Clyde shared with his stepdaughter, Martha West. Clyde's volunteer work started full-time the same year he retired and continued the next 22 years. He tutored students at Pulaski Heights Elementary in reading, taught adults one-on-one for the Literacy Action for Central Arkansas, helped widows prepare their tax forms as an Internal Revenue volunteer for AARP, oversaw elections at voting precinct #355G, served lunches as the Oasis Renewal Center, and was a founding member of the Board for Scott Connections, a non-profit historical society preserving family histories and artifacts of the farm community at Scott, Arkansas. His stepchildren often smiled (protesting did not work, of course) at the schedule Clyde and Lucille kept. If Lucille kept them busy by day, it was Clyde who carried them on at night.
They were active in The Dance Club once each month as well as the Bookfellows. In addition, Clyde remained active in groups associated with his career with Southwestern Bell, the Toastmasters Club, and the Telephone Pioneer, the group of employees who began work when Southwestern Bell first opened offices in Little Rock. Most important to Clyde was his fellowship and service in the church. He was a member of First Christian Church of Little Rock for many years before transferring membership to All Souls Interdenominational Church at Scott after marrying Lucille, who has been the church organist there since 1930. There Clyde served as a teacher in the Men's Class, the Sunday School Superintendent, Chairman of the Church Council, and Trustee until reaching retirement age at 75. In addition, he participated in several long-term bible study groups.
His family received what they believed to be the special bonus of his life of study and prayer at each holiday meal and other family gatherings. "I loved when Mama Cille called on Daddy Clyde to say grace; his blessing calmed us down and made us appreciate our moments together," says daughter-in-law, Starr Mitchell. Clyde was predeceased by his parents, David and Margaret Swann, his sister, Geraldine Swann, his first wife, Bernice Goodman Swann in 1970, and their infant daughter, Geraldine Swann. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lucille Blann West Swann, his stepdaughter, Martha West of LaCombe, Louisiana; step-granddaughter, Jennifer Roth of Maryland; stepson, George West and wife Starr Mitchell and step-grandsons, Logan Mitchell West and William Cane West all of Little Rock. Also surviving is his sister, Clarice Swann Cousins and husband, Gene Cousins of Fort Smith, two nephews, Rick Cousins and wife Lynn of Houston, and Steve Cousins and wife Janet of El Dorado, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services will be Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at Roselawn Cemetery
by Ruebel Funeral Home, followed by a Service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Eloise Evelyn Irmen Sugg
Eloise Evelyn Irmen Sugg, 79, of Little Rock died Sunday, August 12, 2001. She was born
in Minneapolis, MN to George N. and Lillian Larson Irmen. She was a graduate of the University of Minnesota. On March 28, 1945 she married
Warren H. Sugg and shortly thereafter, they moved to Little Rock. She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Mablevale where she was active in teaching Sunday School and other church activities.
She is survived by her husband Warren H. Sugg, her children, Georgette Price and her husband, Raymond of Vimy Ridge, Michael Sugg of Little Rock, Rick Sugg and his wife Phyllis of Vimy Ridge, Sandra Gattin and her husband Tommy of Arkadelphia, and Charles Sugg and his wife Laura of Bartlesville, OK, a sister Joy Cramolini and her husband Gordon of Fresno, CA, and grandchildren, Brian and Scott Davis, Ronnie Hamilton, Ricky and Randy Sugg, Ashley Bowden and Ryan Gattin and Taylor and Bryant Sugg and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. James Mills with burial to follow in Martin Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Bernard P. Whetstone
Bernard P. Whetstone, age 88, of Little Rock, died Thursday, February 22, 2001, after a long illness. He was born
in Crossett, Arkansas the son of the late Bernard Pugh and Ally Patterson Whetstone. Mr. Whetstone graduated from Crossett High School before graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, receiving his Bachelor of Law and Doctorate of Juris Prudence. He began his practice in 1934 in El Dorado, and at the time the youngest lawyer practicing in Arkansas. He married
Carolyn Dill in 1940 beginning 60 years of marriage. They moved to Little Rock in 1968 continuing his law practice and in 1969 his son Bud joined him in the practice. Mr. Whetstone retired in 1999. He was a twenty five year member of the First United Methodist Church in El Dorado teaching Men's Bible Class. In Little Rock he was a founder, charter member of St. James United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn Dill Whetstone of Little Rock, one son Bud Whetstone and wife Julie of Little Rock, four daughters Ruth Wagner and husband Bill of Tampa, Florida, B.K. Wetstone Smith of Houston, Texas, Martha Whetstone of San Francisco, California, Becky Whetstone Gonzalez and husband Congressman Charlie of San Antonio, Texas, 9 grandchildren Tracy Thompson Nonweiler, Caroline Thompson Logan, Lee Whetstone, Whet Smith, Benjamin Schmidt, Casey Marie Schmidt, Annie Zanobini, Kate Zanobini, 3 great-grandchildren Jake, Dalton and Sophie Nonweiler, and is predeceased in death by one grandson Dalton Whetstone who died in 1997.
There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 P.M. today, Friday, at Ruebel Funeral Home. There will be a private family graveside service officiated by Reverend Betsy Singleton Bauer. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flower memorials should be made to the Dalton Whetstone Boy's and Girl's Club, Arkansas School for the Blind, and Arkansas Hospice, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, 72114.
Lucy Mae Battle Weedon
Lucy Mae Battle Weedon, of Little Rock, died Saturday, July 28, 2001. She was born
on May 27, 1909 in Muldoon, TX to Mae Jones and Richard Brundridge Battle. She was the widow of John W. Weedon. She is survived by two sisters: Myrtle B. Stacey of Waco, TX and Edna B. Fleming of Little Rock and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Carleen B. Huitt, Lena B. Blackburn and Virginia B. Garvin and a brother, William B. Battle. Mrs. Weedon graduated in the first class of Little Rock Senior High in 1928. She was a life-long member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church where she was active as a Sunday School Teacher, Girls Auxiliary leader and Church Secretary. She was retired from Union National Bank.
A service of celebration of her 92 years will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at the Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, by Dr. Randy Hyde. A private burial will be held prior to service time. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice or Pulaski Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Sue Ellen Jones Walker
Sue Ellen Jones Walker, age 84 of Little Rock, Died Saturday, May 26, 2001. She was born
in Hope, Arkansas. Mrs. Walker graduated from Hope High School before attended the University of Arkansas in Magnolia, and later graduated from Draughon Business School. After her schooling she became a legal Secretary of A.F.C.O. Steel in Little Rock, retiring after 20 plus years of service. She was a Methodist.
Mrs. Walker is preceded in death by her husband James Woodis Walker who died in 1995. She is survived by two daughters Judy Lynch Smithy and husband Woody of Sheridan, Arkansas, Carol Walker of Little Rock, one sister Freida Hill of Venice, Florida, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
There will be a graveside funeral service Monday at 1 P.M. at the Rosehill cemetery
in Hope, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, should be made to the American Cancer Society.
Marjorie Virginia Sharp Wage
Marjorie Virginia Sharp Wage, age 76, of Little Rock, died February 25, 2001.
She was born
in Little Rock where she graduated for Little Rock Central High School.
She was graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville receiving her degree in business administration, and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
Returning to Little Rock she married
James Martin Wage in 1948. After raising two boys she worked for Western Paper Company retiring after 20 years.
Mrs. Wage was a member of PEO, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, and a past President of the Little Rock Bridge Association, receiving her Life Masters in duplicate bridge. She also enjoyed directing games.
She is survived by one son James R. Wage and wife J. B. of Lewisville, Texas, one sister Beryl Jones and husband Ken of Sachse, Texas, and one granddaughter Emily Wage.
She is preceded in death by a son, John S. Wage who died in September of 2000, and her husband James who died January of 2001.
There will be a memorial service Thursday, March 1st, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiated by The Reverend Edward Morgan. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to either St. Mark's Episcopal Church or a favorite charity.
