Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Kurt Eugene Goodell
Mr. Kurt Eugene Goodell, age 66, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed from this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Kurt was born to the union of Millard Filmore and Nancy Ann Whitaker Goodell on March 25, 1955, at the Lackland Airforce Base in San Antonio, Texas. He was a graduate of Van Nuys High School, Van Nuys, California, and faithfully served six years with the United States Army. He was a member of National Rifle Association and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, guns, shooting, being outdoors, playing the guitar and music. He was an avid fan of ZZ Top and the Eagles.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Tulip Maynard; and a granddaughter, Kayla Nicole Goodell.
Kurt leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Miles Goodell of Kentucky, and Zach Goodell of Arizona; daughter and son-in-law, Cassidy Whittaker and Jason of Benton; five grandchildren; three sisters, Tammy Anderson of Kentucky, Teresa Maple of Oklahoma, and Suni McClelland of North Little Rock; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral Services for Mr. Kurt Goodell will be held at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, October 3, 2021, in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M., until service time, Sunday, October 3rd, at the funeral home.
Rebecca Dyann Pogue
Mrs. Rebecca Dyann Mundell Pogue was born February 27, 1959 in Idabel, Oklahoma. She entered into rest on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Horatio.
She was a member of the Moon Church of God in Moon, Oklahoma and lifetime resident of Tom, Oklahoma and McCurtain County. Rebecca was a CNA and enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting. Most of all she cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dortha Mae Posey and Larry James Mundell; her grandparents, Volly Henry Posey, Lela Bessie Hobson Posey, John Mundell, Helen Mears Mundell, John Ridge, Beulah Ridge and one brother, Lance M. Mundell.
She is survived by her husband, Keith Pogue of Horatio; son and daughter-in-law, James Keith Smith and Ruby Rose of Horatio; daughter and son-in-law, Evelina Pogue McGough and Edward McGough of Wake Village, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and Justin Miser of Wichita Falls, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Dyann R. and Jeffrey Morales of Rogers, Arkansas; son, John Allen Carney of Wichita Falls, Texas; sisters, Terry Lena Muncey of Georgia and Vickie Watson of Antlers, Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral service for Mrs. Pogue will be held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Tom Cemetery in Tom, Oklahoma with Virginia Jones officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28th at the funeral home in De Queen.
JoAnn Holcombe
Mrs. JoAnn Seamans Holcombe, age 79, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed from this life due to Covid complications on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Texarkana, Texas.
She was born August 5, 1942 in Oak Grove, Louisiana. She was a registered nurse for De Queen General Hospital for 14 years and a school nurse for the De Queen Schools for over 20 years. JoAnn was a member of the First United Methodist Church of De Queen, where she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed painting, genealogy, yard work, quilting, reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and cooking for her family. She also enjoyed attending a local Bible study group with dear friends.
Mrs. Holcombe was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Harold and Mary Agnes Trichell Seamans; her husband, Bobby Holcombe; and two sisters, Melba McGaha and Hazel Neal.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Sheila Holcombe of De Queen; one daughter and son-in-law, Mandi and Todd Spier of Moss Bluff, Louisiana; one brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Clydette Seamans of Oak Grove; a sister and brother-in-law, Glinda and Phillip Childress of Leavenworth, Kansas; a sister, Marion Lucas of Columbia Lakes, Texas; a sister-in-law, Ceci Bettell; seven grandchildren, Tate, Luke, Tripp, and Laken Spier, Blake and Brock Patterson, and Joshua Holcombe; a number of nieces and nephews; and her two dogs, Gracie and Riley.
Funeral services for Mrs. Holcombe will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in the First United Methodist Church in De Queen with Rev. Steve Copley and Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, September 27th at the funeral home.
Kyle Lee Lightfoot
Kyle Lee Lightfoot, age 50, a resident of Benton, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his home.
He was born August 30, 1971 in De Queen, Arkansas. He loved his son; baseball cards and the Razorbacks.
Kyle was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, A.J and Dorthy Lightfoot; maternal grandparents, Clara Lee and Herbert Williamson.
He is survived by his son, Luke Lightfoot of Benton; his mother, Diane Lightfoot of Horatio; one brother, Chance Lightfoot; father, Roy Lightfoot and stepmom, Paula of Little Rock, step brother, Cole Lightfoot; step sisters, Angelica and Paulana; nephew, Austin Johnson, Austin Huie, Wilaredo “Boy” Muana; two nieces, Kelsey Huie and Natalia Muana and a number of aunts and uncles.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Williamson Community Church in Horatio with Jimmy Roden officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Elton Ray “Bud” Shaw
Elton Ray “Bud” Shaw passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in his home in Newhope, Arkansas at the age of 84.
Bud was born January 16th, 1937 to the late Willie and Eunice Shaw of Newhope. He learned the value of hard work early on and used this to build a beautiful life and family with his wife Pat of 63 years. He started his career by operating a dozer and a motor grader for Dierks and even working on the railroad. After that, he decided to move into the logging industry. He and his crew cut and hauled high line poles by hand with the help of a team of mules, including Shorty and Shine, he took great pride in.
He also hauled pulpwood with his crew for several years. Eventually, Bud and Pat bought a chicken and cattle farm where they built a home and raised their family. His wife, Pat, tended to the farm and kids while Bud continued to work out, but it was not uncommon for him to work on the farm or in the chicken houses until after midnight when he finished his “day” job. After hauling pulpwood, Bud then started running a crew that built roads for Dierks. He eventually bought this business out and built roads for Weyerhaeuser for many, many years. Eventually, he retired from building roads. He spent his retirement working the chicken houses, custom hay baling, and raising cattle. He took great pride in his bulls specifically and worked them for hours each day.
In what little spare time he had, Bud enjoyed horse shows, cow sales, and going to church every Sunday. Bud enjoyed cooking breakfast and chocolate gravy was his specialty. He loved spending time with family and taking his grandkids out to check cows or exploring the farm. He was great at storytelling, especially tall tales, and he also liked to sing silly songs to make people laugh. He knew the value of hard work, but he also knew the value of faith and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Eunice Shaw; maternal grandparents Weaver and Cindy Turner; paternal grandparents Frank and Della Shaw; one brother Joel Dwayne Shaw; one sister Mary Lou Yeargen; and an infant daughter DeAnna Rae Shaw.
Bud is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Sue Shaw; brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaw of Newhope, Arkansas; his brother and sister-in law Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Shaw of Lockesburg, Arkansas; his son Rick and wife Belinda Shaw of Wesley, Arkansas; his daughter LaDonna and husband Karl White of Dierks, Arkansas; his daughter LaRae and husband Paul Seay of Nashville, Tennessee; Dierks; grandchildren, Ashley Shaw of Denver, McKenna and Rick Jewell of Watson, Garrett Robertson of Umpire, Justin Seay of Fayetteville, and Austin Seay of Fayetteville; great-grandchildren Weston and Jack Wyatt Jewell of Watson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021 in the Newhope Freewill Baptist Church in Newhope, Arkansas with Scott Vaughn and Don Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in Bissell Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 25th at the funeral home in Dierks.
Pallbearers will be Garrett Robertson, Justin Seay, Austin Seay, Cale Adams, Caleb Adams, Drew Adams, Jeremy Ty Simmons, and Shane Hill.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Benny Simmons, Ray Pinkerton, Charlie Smith and Donnie Manasco.
Helen Gilbert Berg
Mrs. Helen Pearl Vancil Gilbert Berg, age 83, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Nashville Nursing Center in Nashville, Arkansas.
She was born July 31, 1938 in Liberty Hill, Howard County, Arkansas. She had a master’s degree from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, she was a retired English teacher at Dierks High School and was a member of Dierks First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Berg was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Berg; her parents, Burl and Oca Mae Jackson Vancil; one sister, Virgilia Ann Gilbert, one infant sister, Sonja Vancil; her daughter, Melinda Gilbert and step-son, Brian Berg.
She is survived by granddaughter, Caroline Walls of Houston, Texas; grandsons, Ryan Berg of Lodi, California and Connor Walls of Fayetteville, Arkansas; great grandson, Jacob Berg of Lodi, CA; son-in-law, Carroll E. Walls, Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter-in-law, Christiane Berg of Lodi, CA and a number of nieces, nephews and beloved extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank the medical professionals at Nashville Nursing Center who took wonderful care of Helen.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Eloner “Tooter” Edens
Mrs. Eloner Juanita Short Edens, age 62, resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Texarkana, Texas.
“Tooter”, as she was known to family and friends, was born the youngest of three children to the union of James Calvin Short, Sr. and Hellen Bernice Wilson Short on June 29, 1959, in Artesia, California. She was graduate of the Horatio High School and worked as USDA Food Inspector. She worked in the Tyson poultry plants for many years and had planned to retire in the next few years. Tooter enjoyed cooking and grilling, traveling when she could, and working, but most of all she cherished the time spent with children, her sons, and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Bernice Short; her loving husband, Marlin Edens; granddaughter, Holly Edens; and her significant other, Owen McGough.
Tooter leaves to cherish her loving memory, two sons and daughters-in-law, Pleze and Candace Short of Coal Creek, Colorado, and Calvin and Lyndsay Edens of Mayflower, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Kaylee Edens, Brodey Wiley, Brady Edens, Piper Edens, Dustin Bunch, Nikki Bullard, and Brandon Bunch; two great-grandchildren, Addy and Gavin Bullard; two brothers, James Short, Jr. and his wife Josie of Wilmington, Delaware, and Samuel Short of Horatio; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Memorial Services for Mrs. Eloner “Tooter” Edens will be held at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, September 26, 2021, in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Willis officiating. Inurnment will be held at Clear Creek Cemetery, at a later time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen.
