Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Dan W. McVay Jr.
Dan W. McVay Jr., age 54, resident of Dallas, Tex., died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005 in a Little Rock hospital.
He was born May 22, 1951 at De Queen to Webster and Nell James McVay; worked for Dr Pepper in Dallas, Tex.; and was a Methodist. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Pat McVay Duncan; a nephew, Jeffrey Duncan; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Seitz.
He is survived by a sister, Jane Seitz Bennett of Hot Springs; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Burial will be in Serenity Point at Lake Whitney under the direction of Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Memorial may be made to First United Methodist Church in De Queen.
Hester Zachry
Mr. Hester Zachry, age 96, died Saturday, September 17, 2005 at his home in Lockesburg, Arkansas.
He was born on Sunday, September 27, 1908 in Lockesburg, Arkansas to Will and Carrie Smith Zachry. He was retired from Mountaire Poultry Company. He was a painter and a carpenter and he was a Methodist.
Mr. Zachry was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Sammie Charles Zachry.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Florence Slaton Zachry of Lockesburg, Arkansas; two sons and daughter-in-law, Billy and Cathy Zachry of Hughes Springs, Texas and Ben Zachry of Thibodaux, Louisiana; two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Dale Daugherty of Lewisville, Arkansas and Betty and Kenneth Currence of Lockesburg, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Dennis and Douglas Currence of Lockesburg, Arkansas, Roger Daugherty of Hatfield, Arkansas, Jeff Daugherty of Fouke, Arkansas, Teresa Daugherty of Ashdown, Arkansas, Carrie Zachry Shaw of Longview, Texas, and Paula Zachry Walton of Daingerfield, Texas; 17 great-grandchildren, and family and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Zachry were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2005 in the First United Methodist Church in Lockesburg, Arkansas with Rev. Lynn McClure officiating. Burial followed in the Kingree Chapel cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family was at the Zachry home at 238 Red Colony Road, Lockesburg, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kingree Chapel cemetery, 238 Red Colony Rd., Lockesburg, Arkansas 71846.
David Leonard
David Leonard, age 66, resident of Broken Bow, Okla., died Monday, Oct. 11, 2005 in the Broken Bow Nursing Home.
He was affiliated with the Methodist Church at Eagletown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Irene Leonard.
He is survived by two brothers, Edward Leonard of Eagletown, Okla., and Ronnie Leonard of Ore City, Tex.; two sisters, Jackie McKee of Eagletown, Okla., and Carol Carlisle of De Queen; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 in Eagletown cemetery with Bro. Cy Davis officiating, under the direction of Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow, Okla.
Sundown Hoover
George Thomas Sundown Hoover, age 79, resident of Crossroads, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005 at his home.
He was born Aug. 16, 1926 at Winthrop to Albertie and Emma Frady Hoover; was retired owner and operator of Hoover’s Tire/Welding Shop; a cattleman; a 32nd degree Mason; and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Hoover; a sister, Sarah Morgan; and a son, Peck Hoover.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Anita Haltom Hoover of Winthrop; two sons, Alford O. Hoover and James T. Mears, both of Winthrop; one daughter, Connie E. Mason of Hope; one brother, Bill Hoover of Winthrop; four grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 in Crossroads Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Steiner officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites followed in Pauley cemetery under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 at the funeral home.
Oma Louise Birdsong
Oma Louise Williams Birdsong, age 83, a resident of De Queen, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 in DeKalb, Texas.
She was born November 20, 1921 in Guthrie, Okla. to James and Bessie Williams. She was a Presbyterian and a retired beauty operator.
Mrs. Birdsong was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, C.P. Birdsong on November 22, 1981; and one son, Elmer Davis, Jr.
She is survived by one son, Charles Birdsong of DeKalb; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Birdsong were held at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17, 2005 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Chapel Hill cemetery.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16 at the funeral home.
Mary Esther Hinsley
Mary Esther Hinsley, age 92, a longtime resident of Lockesburg, died Monday, September 19, 2005 peacefully in her sleep. She was born April 24, 1919 in Logan County, Arkansas to Walter and Artie Whitecotton Proctor.
Esther loved life, and she showed that love with all who came her way. She worked tirelessly alongside her husband, Gus, to make a home and care for her three children, Jammie, Glenda, and Randy.
She took in her city-dwelling grandkids during the summer, so that they would know something other than city life. She walked through the woods with them, hunted dogwood, and taught them all she knew about nature. Her grandchildren who lived nearby knew her door was always open. When a young Jammie needed a new place to call home, Esther opened her arms to take him in. Her grandkids will never forget those golden times with their Mamaw.
Esther loved to travel. She was planning a trip to visit relatives when she died. We will always remember a family trip to New Mexico when we looked up in shock to see a 79-year-old Esther rolling down a sand dune with her grandchildren at White Sands.
But Esther always looked forward to returning home to Milford Community, her many friends, and her garden. She worked that garden only days before she died.
She did not want to leave her family and friends, but she had grown weary in recent years and looked forward to reuniting with her husband, Gus, and her son Jammie.
Esther blessed us all for so many years and the Lord granted Esther's final wish. She died peacefully in her own home. It is hard to let her go, but we take comfort knowing that all of us will meet her again.
Esther is survived by one son, Randy Hinsley of De Queen; one daughter, Glenda Deemer of Coppell, Texas; five grandchildren, Renee Studebaker, Rochelle Snow, Jammie Hinsley, Scott Hinsley, and Kelly Helms; seven great-grandchildren, and three step-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Esther were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 22, 2005 in the Bellville Methodist Church with Scott Hinsley officiating. Burial followed in the Belleville cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 21, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Dorothy Chandler
Mrs. Dorothy Dean Waters Chandler, age 68, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at her home.
She was born to Bill and Janie Nadine Bradshaw Waters at Lockesburg, Arkansas, on March 3, 1937. She faithfully attended the West Line Holiness Church and the Old Center Holiness Church. She was a poultry grower as well as a homemaker. She loved teaching the children in the Westline Christian Academy and enjoyed quilting, gardening and canning. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two infant brothers.
She is survived by her husband of over 52 years, Clyde A. Chandler of De Queen; six sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin and Brandy Chandler of Jena, La., Ricky Faron and Brenda Chandler, Lawrence Gene and Shannon Chandler, all of De Queen, Loy Don and Devona Chandler of Melber, Kentucky, Billy Scott and Michelle Chandler of Cunningham, Kentucky, and Jeffry Alan and Jayna Chandler of Pickens, Oklahoma; five daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy Loraine and Wayne Sloat of Nenana, Alaska, Larenda Sue and Bill Montgomery of Lockesburg, Ark., Lori Jan and Joey Vaught of Horatio, Ark., Mary Joan and Richard Ruth, and Sarah Jeneane and Willie Yandell, all of De Queen; thirty-four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; as well as other family members.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Chandler were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2005 in West Line Holiness Church with Bro. Sam Hendricks, Bro. Steve McBurnett and Bro. Charles Chandler officiating. Burial followed in the Westline cemetery.
The family received friends at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12th.
