Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Thomas Reaves "Rebo" Adams
Thomas Reaves (Rebo) Adams, Sr., was born
January 25, 1920 in Helena, Arkansas, to Skipwith Winfield Adams and Lottie Reaves Adams and died at the age of 84 on November 14, 2004. He graduated from Little Rock Senior High School where he moved as a teenager and lived in Little Rock for the remainder of his life. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Stewart Adams; his son, Thomas (Tommy) Reaves Adams, Jr.; and an infant daughter, Emily Ann Adams; and brother, Skipwith (Skip) W. Adams. Survivors are a sister, Jane Farabee; Nieces, Kay Rash and Jane Trainham; great niece, Ashley Galloway, and her daughter Brenna; sister-in-law, Mildred Adams; and daughter-in-law, Betty Adams.
He joined Arkansas Carpet and Furniture Company in 1939 and was manager of the Carpet and Drapery Department until 1980. He worked for Brandon House until his retirement in 1987.
His love of travel took him to Alaska, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, and Hawaii during his leisure time. Amtrak took him to various parts of the US and Canadian Rail across their Rockies. He was as a devoted fan of Richard Allin. He loved his trips with Away We Go tours with Betty and Charles Hall, his courses at Life Quest, and dominoes with Tommy and Betty. He would always drop whatever he was doing at the sound of shuffling cards and in later years canasta with Jane, Kay and Sharon was always his "Saturday night special".
He served in World War II as an Aerial Gunner on the B29 with the 19th Bomb Group-20th Air Force, on Guam. He was awarded World War II Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal and two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Reaves loved dancing, entertaining his wide circle of friends with countless stories of past "experiences" complete with documents dating back 50 years which he lovingly kept for proof of his pranks; figuring out the odds on football, racing and other hobbies of the sporting man. He loved the big band sounds and was grateful to David Miller for compiling special c.d.'s of his favorite songs which he was eager to share with his family and friends.
His friends will remember him as a quiet generous presence who would appear in a time of need and as a constant and steadfast friend with a loving, gentle, noncritical heart. His sense of humor sustained him and others through many difficult periods. His quietness, patience, love of family and friends blessed us all.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Life Quest, The Humane Society or a charity of your choice.
A service of remembrance will be conducted at Ruebel Funeral Home on Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 2:00PM. Burial at Mt. Holly will be private.
Martha Twing Browning
Martha Twing Browning, 69, died on February 11, 2004 in Little Rock, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wainwright Darrow Twing and Estelle Mallory Twing; and a brother, Wainwright Darrow Twing, Jr. She was born
January 26, 1935 in Birmingham, AL. She attended schools throughout the country, following her father's career as an engineer. She was employed as a specifications writer with Pettit & Pettit Consulting Engineers Inc. for 23 years. She was a member of the Construction Specification Institute. Her ancestors include three consecutive Episcopal Church ministers from mid 1850 to 1926. Her great-great-grandmother, Mary Abbott Emery is recognized as the founder of Episcopal Church Women and is prominently honored in the Episcopal Church Archives in Austin, Texas along with her great-great-grandfather, Alvi Tabor Twing.
Martha was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Little Rock. She was always reaching out to others with a kind word, gesture or smile, especially the children. She served as Junior Warden and member of the vestry. She spent many tireless hours volunteering at Christ Church Bookstore where she served as co-manager. She was a member of the Aspiring Angels Circle and served on various committees at Christ Church. She also participated in the Episcopal Cursillo in Arkansas.
Survivors include her aunt, Margie Mallory Gilbert and husband, Jimmy of Robertsdale, AL; cousins, Alvi Tabor Twing, Jr. and Margaret Twing Simpson of Gulf Shores, AL, James E. Mallory and wife, Darlene of Braselton, GA, Ellen Gilbert Williams and husband, Joe, of Metarie, LA, Rebecca Gilbert Drennen and husband, David of Montgomery, AL, Melvin A. Mallory and wife Bertha, of Houma, AL, Martha Mallory Dolese and husband Robert, of Baton Rouge, LA, Margot Mallory Hensen, and husband, Sam, of Panama City, FL; her Christ Church family; twenty godchildren; many dear friends, and her beloved dog, Jazzie.
Memorial service will be held on Monday, February 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church officiated by The Reverend Larry Benfield. Cremation arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church Endowment Fund or to the Pulaski County Humane Society.
Jessie Isabelle Arnold Brewer
Jessie Isabelle Arnold Brewer, 81, died September 4, 2004. She was born
in Watts, Oklahoma on October 6, 1922, to Virgil and Mary "Polly" Arnold.
She is survived by her husband, Harold Kenneth Brewer; three daughters, Marilyn Webb of Denver, Barbie Traub of Dallas, Kim Newsome of Atlanta; her sister, Christine Fields of Nashville, Tennessee, and eleven grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Ross Arnold.
She graduated from Fort Smith High School and attended both Fort Smith Junior College and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Isabelle married
Ken Brewer in 1944 and moved to Little Rock in 1952. Her husband worked for Westinghouse until 1968 when he and Isabelle founded H.K. Brewer Electric. Isabelle served as Secretary/Treasure for the company until it was sold in 1987.
Isabelle enjoyed traveling, reading, dancing, tending flowers, birdwatching, and cooking. She was devoted to her friends, and she enjoyed belonging to her Sunday School class, the Delphi Club, her sewing circle and garden club. Most of all she loved caring for her three daughters, their children, and her husband. She was known by family and friends for her kindness and generosity. Her presence will be sorely missed and long remembered.
A memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. Private Internment will be at Roselawn Cemetery
in Fort Smith. The family will receive visitors at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham Street, in Little Rock from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 on Tuesday, Sept. 7th.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, AR 72204, American Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, AR 72203, Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053, and Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Alberta Potter Brennen
Alberta Potter Brennen, age 93, died at home in Little Rock, Arkansas, April 10, 2004.
Two daughters, Margaret Klein of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Elizabeth Danley of Little Rock, Arkansas; one sister, Mercedes Bostwick of Enfield, New Hampshire; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren, survive her. Her husband of 64 years, Frederick R. Brennen, preceded her in death.
She was born
June 6, 1910 in Newport, Vermont. She graduated from Middlebury College in 1932 where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in her junior year. She was employed as a medical technologist by Boston Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts from 1932 to 1939, Taylor Brown Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, New York from 1958 to 1961, and Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, New York from 1961 to 1975.
Her organizations include her sorority, Phi Mu, American Association of University Women, the Girl Scouts of America, Fortnightly Club of Seneca Falls, New York, and Seneca Falls Historical Society. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Seneca Falls.
She had a lifelong interest in science and medicine and in progressive politics.
Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Services will be held in Lebanon, New Hampshire at a future date. Memorials may be made to the Mynderse Library, 47 Cayuga Street, Seneca Falls, New York 13148.
H. Peter Braunfisch
H. Peter Braunfisch, 68, of Little Rock, died on May 22, 2004, after a long battle with cancer.
Mr. Braunfisch was born
in Berlin, Germany, the son of the late George Peter Braunfisch and the late Margaret Bellingrath Braunfisch. He is survived by his wife, Robbie J. Braunfisch; two sons, Albert B. Braunfisch and J. Peter Braunfisch; and four grandsons.
In 1956, Mr. Braunfisch immigrated to Little Rock and worked on the production line of the Arkansas Coca-Cola Company, and in 1958 was drafted into the United States Army. Following an honorable discharge from the Army, he joined Commercial National Bank in Little Rock and enjoyed a lengthy career in banking before changing careers and joining Favorite Check Printers, which he later acquired. In 1990, he co-founded Image Checks, Inc. with his sons and guided it to become the third largest direct to consumer check printer in the country. He was honored to serve on many charitable and industry boards and committees, and was Chairman of the Financial Stationers Association representing all financial printers throughout North America.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25th, at St. Marks Episcopal Church, Little Rock, with The Rev. Canon R. Ewing (Andy) Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends in the Parish Hall immediately following the memorial service.
Interment is to be held at a later date and will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to CARTI at PO Box 55011, Little Rock, AR 72215.
Raymond Scott Braselton
Raymond Scott Braselton, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, August 30, 2004 at home surrounded by his family. He was born
on September 2, 1937 in Russellville to the late Raymond William and Blanche Bond Braselton. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Billye Webb Braselton.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Alice Steed Braselton; two daughters, Sharon Masters and husband Steve of Allen, Texas, and Susan Deems and husband David of Coppell, Texas; and two grandchildren, Rachel and Lauren Deems.
Ray learned to fly while attending Russellville High School. He took his first solo flight in 1953, and graduated in 1955. He attended Arkansas Tech, and started his aviation career at Starnes Aviation in 1957. He worked at Arkansas Best Corporation, T.J. Raney & Sons, and retired from Little Rock Road Machinery Company after 28 years as a pilot and salesman. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and woodworking in his workshop. Family and friends will always remember his sense of humor, quick wit, and his love for animals.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at Ruebel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2004, in the Chapel of Ruebel Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery
in Russellville.
Pallbearers will be Bob Wilson, Harold Davis, George Hudlow, Homer Feltner, Charles McGrew, Jr., and Dr. Bob Hale.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CARE for Animals, P. O. Box 251156, Little Rock, AR 72225, or the Make a Wish Foundation, 101 Spring St., Little Rock, AR 72201.
Martha "Tiny" Bracy
Martha "Tiny" Brown Bracy - a very special lady left with her beloved angels early Tuesday morning after 70 years of being one herself. Her angel squadron was most assuredly led by her 6 year old son, Sam IV. He earned his wings many years ago and is one of God's most trusted. What a reunion. She loved her angels with a passion, both those here on earth and those on high.
Tiny loved her husband, Sam, her children, grandchildren, sisters and friends with the same passion. A beautiful smile, a contagious laugh and a quick wit were her endearing trademarks. They worked like magnets wherever she went.
Tiny majored in art in college, was an accomplished portrait artist and could have been anything or done anything she wanted to in this life. She chose to be a full time wife and mother. Her dedication and success at those careers are simple proof that most of the world's problems could be solved at home.
She was so proud of her daughter, Shawn, married
to Kenny Clark and grandchildren Lindsey, Alli and Sam and of daughter Stephanie, married
to Mark Wright and grandchildren Rachael and Ryan. Lindsey is a junior at UCA, Alli is a senior at Parkview and Sam is a freshman at Parkview. Rachael is a freshman at the U of A and Ryan is a sophomore at CAC.
Tiny especially treasured the memories of each grandchild experiencing the relentless majesty of the ocean for the first time during annual family vacations at Seaside, Florida. We know the grandchildren cherish these memories in the same way and will pass them on.
Tiny is survived by her loving husband and 7th grade boyfriend, Sam. They have been married
48 years and a more perfect union never existed. She is also survived by sisters Charlotte Copeland and husband Bill and Barbara "Midge" Rush and husband John. Also brothers-in-law, Dr. Calvin Bracy and wife Melinda and Dr. Lew Bracy and wife Carolyn. Another very large group lovingly called her "Aunt Tiny".
In addition to her son, Sam IV, she was predeceased by her parents Max and Martha Gladden Brown and a brother, Max T. Brown.
Tiny had a deep and very private faith. She loved her Second Presbyterian Church, her pastors and especially the "girls" in her pastoral care committee.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ruebel Funeral Home with a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. There will be a family graveside service at Roselawn followed by a memorial service at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock at 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Memorials may be made to the pastoral care committee at Second Presbyterian Church or Baptist Health CARTI.
