Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
LUCY HARRIS
Lucy Brown Harris died at her home in Fayetteville on May 26, 2007. She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on February 24, 1924. She attended the University of Arkansas and was a CPA. She established a firm in Dallas in l979 which she operated until she moved to Fayetteville in 2005 to be closer to her children and grandchildren. While in Dallas she volunteered in CPA services to many non profit organizations and sponsored numerous women in AA. She had thirty-five years of sobriety in AA. She was funny, smart, out spoken and beautiful; she loved chocolate, writing, painting and delighted in spoiling her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Mack C. Harris III of Fayetteville, her son Brad Randall and his wife Jana of Fort Smith, two daughters, Sara Maloney and her husband Bob of Rogers; Lucy Randall of Vian, Oklahoma, her daughter-in-law, Kathleen Randall of Fayetteville; three step-children Andrew Harris of Wichita, Kansas, Susan Walker of Wichita and Richard Harris of Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her sons Clyde Randall III and Mark Randall. She was “Maga” to eight grandchildren: Jennifer Maloney Lightman of Flagler Beach, Florida; Josh Randall of Plano, Texas; Aaron Randall of Fayetteville; Jon Nelsen of Houston, Texas; Robert Maloney of Rogers; Bradford Randall of Fort Smith; Zackary Randall of Fort Smith; and Thomas Randall of Dallas, Texas; one great grandchild Saylor Maloney of Rogers.
A private service for immediate family will be held. Cremation by Moore’s Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Washington Regional Hospice, 34 West Colt Square, Suite 3, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
AUNDREA SMITH
Aundrea Lynn Tomlinson Smith died in her home in Sonora, Arkansas on Thursday, May 24, 2007.
She was born June 13, 1966 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the daughter of Elmer Joseph and Edith Grace Caudle Tomlinson. She graduated from Greenland High School, Greenland, Arkansas. She and Bryan Smith were married
on June 29, 1985 at Ridgeview Baptist Church in Fayetteville. She was a homemaker, wife, mother and home school teacher of three children. She was a beautician in a salon in Fayetteville until l987 when Sydney was born. She served as counselor for the Children’s Oncology Camping Association International. She served as camp counselor for many of the Southern Baptist Association Camps in Siloam Springs, AR. She displayed her love for children further by working as a Director of Childcare Ministries at The Church at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, AR and most recently serving in the Mother’s Day Out Program at Fellowship Bible Church in Lowell, AR. The Springdale School District used her many times this past year as a substitute teacher at Turnbow Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters; Glenda Janet Tomlinson, Deborah Annett Tomlinson and one brother Michael Paul Tomlinson.
She is survived by: Her husband Bryan Eugene Smith of 22 years
Three Children:
Sydney Cole Smith
Logan Michael Smith
Reese Alexander Smith of Springdale, AR
Brothers and sisters:
Linda and Jack Bishop of West Fork, AR
Scott and Sheila Tomlinson of West Fork, AR
Ron and Jeanie Tomlinson of Greenland, AR
Rick and Donna Tomlinson of Greenland, AR
Brad and Tanya Tomlinson of Greenland, AR
Karan Tomlinson of Fayetteville, AR
Matthew and Joy Tomlinson of Harrison, AR
Many nieces and nephews
Memorial services will be held at l:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at The First Baptist Church of Springdale.Burial will be in Friendship cemetery, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Springdale Chapel.
Officiating: Pastor Clark Lassee
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Aundrea Lynn Smith Memorial Fund, c/o First Security Bank, P O Box 249, Springdale, AR 72765
BARBARA FARROW
Barbara Farrow, 94, longtime resident of Carrizo Springs, Texas, died in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Wednesday, May 30, 2007.
She was born February 5, 1913 in Carrizo Springs, the daughter of Andrew P. and Barbara Johnson.
She served as a school teacher in Carrizo Springs after graduating from Baylor University and working civil service in San Antonio. She was also a supporter and frequent volunteer at the Dimmit County library. She had been an active member of First Baptist Church in Carrizo Springs.
Her husband, Urban Farrow, preceded her in death in 1985.
After her husband’s death, Barbara moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas.
She is survived by:
Her children:
John Farrow of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Evelyn Stilwell of Fayetteville, AR
Four grandchildren
A private memorial service for her will be held in Carrizo Springs.
Interment will be next to her husband in Hope cemetery in Carrizo Springs, Texas.
O.J. McElroy
Otis James McElroy, age 75, a resident of the Oak Grove Community, near Lockesburg, died Monday, March 27, 2006 at his home.
He was born Feb. 24, 1931 in Lockesburg to Tiny and Anna Simpson McElroy, was a member of Williams Memorial Church of God In Christ where he served as a Deacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Earl Austin and Forrest McElroy; two sisters, Mamie Austin and Elverna Williams.
He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Mae Frances Hill McElroy of Lockesburg; three sons, James Otis McElroy of Lockesburg, Charles Ray McElroy of San Diego, Calif., and Anthony McElroy of Lockesburg; two daughters, Lois Marie McElroy-Bacy of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Debra Jean Butler of Springfield, Va.; three brothers, M.C. McElroy of Texarkana, Texas, Jett McElroy of Foreman, and Melvin McElroy of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four sisters, Crystal and Jean of Paris, Texas, Carolyn and Kay Kay of Tulsa, Okla.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1 in the Williams Memorial Church of God In Christ, Nashville, with Superintendent Mickey Lofton officiating.
Burial will follow in the Oak Grove cemetery under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. Viewing will begin at 8 a.m. Friday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 31.
OUITA OWEN
Ouita Owen, 92, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.
She was born December 9, 1914 at Ozark, Arkansas the daughter of Ermon Scott and Hannah Alston Duvall. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Perry Owen January 26, 1996.
She was a retired employee of Campbell Soup, attended Arkansas Tech at Russellville & was a Methodist.
She is survived by: A daughter: Perry Ann Woodell & her husband James “Woody” of Fayetteville
A grandson: Scott Owen Woodell of Rogers
A brother: Guy Duvall of Sherman, TX
Graveside service: 3:00 pm, Friday, June 1 at Fairview Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.
Officiating: Dr. James D. Johnson
Memorials may be made to: Council on Aging, 1 N. School, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Johnnie Karen Bradley Wilkinson
Johnnie Karen Bradley Wilkinson, 52, of Sulphur Springs, Texas died Saturday, March 25, 2006 at Paris Regional Medical Center.
Johnnie was born May 19, 1953 to John and Mary Roberson. She was a devoted nurse for many years in a nursing home before her battle with cancer started in 2004. She was also a loving wife and mother. Johnnie touched the lives of many people in her life. She always found good in all people and will be missed dearly by her friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Roberson; her husband, Dick Wilkinson; a nephew, Ramey Minor; a niece, Misty Morris; and her grandmother, Willie Mae Roden.
Survivors are an ex-husband and loving father of her three children, Calvin Bradley of De Queen; one daughter, Lisa Bradley of Sulphur Springs, Texas; two sons and daughter-in-law, Andrew Austin Bradley of Sulphur Springs, and Phillip and Hannah Bradley of Chillicothe, Ohio; one granddaughter, Abigail Mae Bradley of Chillicothe; one sister, Virgia Reich of Meade, Okla.; her mother, Mary Roberson of Gillham, Ark.; a great-aunt and uncle, Earl and Mayme Caldwell of De Queen; two special friends, Karen Whisenhunt of Gillham and Sandra Turner of Sulphur Springs; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Homer Frachiseur officiating. Burial followed in the Valley cemetery, Gillham.
The family receives friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, at the funeral home.
