Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
David Graham Hubener
David Graham Hubener, age 56, of Little Rock, died 
Sunday, March 28, 2004. He was born
in Omaha, Nebraska, May 31, 1947 to the late Willis Eldridge and Dorothy Christensen Hubener. He served his country as a proud Marine, was an avid outdoorsman, an outstanding Little Rock banker, and lived everyday to its fullest.
David is survived by his wife of 12 years, Rebecca of Little Rock, his son, Chris Hubener and wife Brandy of Little Rock, one daughter, Erin Pelloquin and husband Mike of Austin, Texas, one sister Ann Hatley and husband Phillip of Mena, Arkansas, two brothers, Lance Hubener and wife Kathy, of Sandpoint, Idaho, Scott Hubener of San Rafael, California, and 2 grandchildren, Ella Faith Hubener, and Sophie Phipps Pellquin. He will be missed by many incredible friends.
A memorial service will be held at 10am Wednesday at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral officiated by The Very Reverend Henry Hudson.
Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Music Ministry, or the The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, 921 East 4th Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160.
Albert Lemly Hubener
Albert Lemly Hubener, age 71, of Little Rock, died, Tuesday, November 30, 2004. He was born
in Tribune, Kansas. Albert was a graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Missouri, before serving in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by cousins, David, "Chris" Hubener and wife Brandy of Little Rock, Erin Peloquin of Austin, Texas, Ann Hatley of Mena, Arkansas, Lance Hubener of Sandpoint, Idaho, Louis Hubener, II of Tallahassee, Florida, Nancy Brown of Houston, Texas, Scott Hubener of California, Elizabeth Martinson of Jacksonville, Florida, Katie Hubener of Atlanta, Georgia, Hal Hubener of Martinsville, Virginia, and a good friend, Stella Thomas of Little Rock.
There will be a memorial service Friday at 11am at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral officiated by The Very Reverend Henry Hudson followed by the burial of ashes in the church garden.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home..
Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to the University of Arkansas Medical Science Center, Family House, 4300 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
J. Evelyn "Jimmy" Hembey Howland
James Evelyn Howland (Jimmy) was reunited with her beloved husband Harry R. Howland Sr., October 3, 2004. The daughter of the late Hosea Ollo and Grace Hyatt Hembey, she was born
on September 2, 1917. After her sister was born
in 1914, her father desperately wanted a son and was sure their next child would be a boy. Throughout her life the name caused endless confusion at time with humorous consequences. She was a graduate of Little Rock Junior College that shared facilities with the present day Little Rock Central High during the 1930s. She and her husband first met while she was in high school and he was the editor of the college newspaper. He often included pictures and articles about her during their courtship.
Her life was devoted to family and friends. As her son, it seemed that everyday I would meet someone that would ask about her and say how much they loved her. She loving prepared thousands of meals and made a joyous home for her family. To her the role of wife and mother was the best of all worlds. She taught me many lessons during her life. As a child I once told her I was afraid of death. She gently explained that to her death was like an unborn child in its mother's womb. Warm, secure, and protected from all harm. She then asked me if I thought the child would want to born
into the outside world. I replied that, "I didn't think so". She then said, "But look at all the things the child would never know or experience. In death we will be born
into a wonderful new world". This was her faith - simple, pure, and sublime.
She is survived by her son H. Robert Howland, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Little Rock. A graveside service celebrating her life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 2004 at Roselawn Cemetery. The service, under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, will be officiated by Father John Medvick of St. Thomas Reformed Episcopal Church, 4411 Woodlawn Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205 and Rev. David Moore of Asbury Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Dr., Little Rock, AR 72212. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either church or the Order of Discalced Carmelite Nuns, 7201 W. 32nd Street, Little Rock, AR 72204.
Frances Reaves Hornibrook
Frances Reaves Hornibrook, age 87, of Little Rock, died Saturday, January 10, 2004. She was born
in Portageville, Missouri. While visiting friends in Little Rock, she met James Edward Hornibrook and they were married
in 1938. Mr. Hornibrook died in 1998. She was a member of Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church, a member of the Pine Area Garden Club and did extensive volunteer work with the American Red Cross during World War II. She also enjoyed being with family and friends, playing golf at Riverdale Country Club and spending time at Lake Hamilton with her children. Later in life she loved being with her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Frances is survived by two sons, James R. Hornibrook of Little Rock, Peter H. Hornibrook and wife Judy of Little Rock, one daughter Haven Waters and husband Bill of Little Rock, 10 grandchildren: Jimmy, Michael, Reaves and Peter Hornibrook, Lisa Miller, Kimberly Minear, Holly Krepps, Ashley Martin, Leigh Ann Camp, Erin Brady, and 13 great-grandchildren.
There will be a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at Ruebel Funeral Home followed Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church officiated by Monsignor David LeSieur. Services are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to the Monsignor Allen Trust and Development fund or a charity of choice.
Donald Wilson McKay
Donald Wilson McKay, age 89, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, August 18, 2004. He was born
in New Orleans, LA, the son of the late Edwin Wilson McKay and Okallah Gerrans McKay. He was educated in the New Orleans public schools and Tulane University where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a veteran of WWII and retired as a Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He moved to Little Rock, in 1960 and after retiring from Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company, devoted himself to community service. A firm believer in education, he served as a substitute teacher for six years. He was a Charter Member of Literacy Action of Central Arkansas, in fact the by-laws of LACA were written in his living room. In his three terms as president, he was instrumental in their growth. He was also an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He loved family, baseball, books, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lucy Talley McKay, two daughters, Melissa Colburn of Little Rock, and Christine Stephens of Houston, TX, two granddaughters, and two great-grandsons.
Memorial services will be Saturday, August 21, at 3 p.m. at the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Central High School library or the Humane Society.
Merle Harmon McCown
Merle Harmon McCown, age 81, of North Little Rock, died January 20, 2004. She was born
in Eunice, Louisiana, February 19, 1922. Merle graduated from high school in Ruston, Louisiana and later graduated from Louisiana Tech with a degree in music. After school she and her husband traveled worldwide because of his military duties before his retirement in 1973 in North Little Rock. Major General Hal D. McCown died in 1999. During her active years Merle was a member of the choir at Lakewood United Methodist Church as well as raising 5 children. She adored her family and loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by 3 sons; Hal D. McCown of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Malcolm McCown of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Marian McCown of East Palo Alto, California, Anne McCown of North Little Rock, David McCown of Maumelle, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
There will be gathering of friends at the Ruebel Funeral Home from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday followed by a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Little Rock National Cemetery
officiated by Reverend Bill Keesling. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock 72114.
Elizabeth Charlene Denson McGregor
Elizabeth Charlene Denson McGregor, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2004. She was born
in Fountain Hill, Arkansas on May 25, 1918, a daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Anna Deal Denson.
She was a resident of Little Rock, since 1946, a fifty-year member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and a lifetime member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Mrs. McGregor worked for the American General Life Insurance Company and retired from their Memphis office in 1969. She was preceded in death by a brother, Will Hoyt Denson, and a sister, Rowena Denson.
Survivors include her husband of 36 years, William "Bill" McGregor; a niece, Altha Finefield and husband Mickey and their daughter Kathy, of Cordova, Tennessee; a great nephew, Dennis Denson and wife Molly of Romance, Arkansas; two great-great nephews, Junior and Wesley; and five great-great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services are 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2004 in the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rex Horne officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Flat Creek Cemetery
in Fountain Hill, Arkansas. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to all those at Presbyterian Village who gave so much love, care, and, especially patience while she was in their care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, Presbyterian Village, or to the charity or organization of donor's choice.
Eloise Bailey McCombs
Eloise Bailey McCombs was born
in Whipple Barracks, Arizona, on August 4, 1923, and passed away in Dallas, Texas, on January 17, 2004. She was the daughter of Dr. Frank J. Dailey and Eloise Backus Bailey. She attended public schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, and graduated with honors from Hendrix College in 1945, She married
William F. McCombs on December 21, 1946. They lived in St. Louis and St, Charles, Missouri, Crossett, Arkansas, and for forty-seven years in Dallas, where William worked as an aerospace structural design engineer. Other then family, her main interests and efforts were with bar church and with charitable activities.
She is survived by her husband, William McCombs; two children, David L. McCombs of Waco, Texas and Susan M. Creamer of Grand Prairie, Texas, four grandchildren, Jesse and Joshua McCombs, & William and Christopher Creamer; one great-grandchild, Justin McCombs; and her sister Anne Bailey Morgan of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Funeral services are 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2004, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th Street, Little Rock, with the Very Reverend Henry L. Hudson officiating. Visitation with the family begins prior to the service, at 12:00 noon, at the church. Interment
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Local arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, Texas.
