Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Mary Ann Going Fox
Mrs. Mary Ann Going Fox, age 82, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Dierks Health and Rehab.
She was born June 8, 1939, in Talihina, Oklahoma. She was a Baptist; she loved gardening, cooking, canning and the outdoors; she enjoyed fishing, going to rodeos, listening to country and gospel music. Mary loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie Going and Mary Robinson Going; her husband, Orace L. Fox on June 10, 1987, and her fiancée, James Edward “Eddie” Jones on November 9, 2019; and three brothers, Isom Going, Frank Going and Curtis Going.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sandra Fox of Mustang, Oklahoma; Kevin and Susan Fox of Dierks; four grandchildren, Jonathan and wife Sarah Fox of Langley, Arkansas; Isabel Fox of Pottsville, Arkansas; Alysa Fox, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Tyra Fox of Russellville, Arkansas; three great grandchildren, Kaden Fox, Carter Fox and Blakleigh Fox, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fox will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks with John Henry Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Dierks Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday the 17th at the funeral home in Dierks.
Mrs. Claudette Taylor
Mrs. Jeanne Claudette Dorsey Taylor, age 71, of De Queen, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Claudette was born one of eight children to the union of Claude Thomas and Babe Ruth Chandler Dorsey on Tuesday, February 21, 1950, in Sentinel, Oklahoma. In 1968, Claudette married the love of her life, Robert Taylor, in De Queen. She was a Homemaker and member of 4C Cowboy Church in De Queen. She enjoyed reading, working with computers, painting, drawing, and canning with her daughters. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her loving grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Ruth Dorsey; her loving husband, Robert Taylor, in 1984; her daughter, April Michelle Taylor; and sister, Diane Holden.
Claudette leaves to cherish her loving memory, three daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Brent Marshall of Provo, Julie and Randy McCully of De Queen, and Robin and Edward Bell of Rose Bud. She was “Granny” to her twenty-five grandchildren, and her twenty-nine great-grandchildren. She was also survived by three brothers and their spouse, Richard Dorsey of De Queen, Billy and Donna Dorsey of Haworth, and Mark and Robin Dorsey of De Queen; three sisters and their spouses, Lana Jo and Larry Vickers of De Queen, Tommi and Rob Smith of De Queen, and Danita Dorsey of Ashdown; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Claudette Taylor will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 14, 2021, in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Pearce officiating. Burial will follow at Redmen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Friday, at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
Luther Carlton Stafford
Luther Carlton Stafford (Luke), of Horatio, Arkansas, will be dearly missed by many. His infectious laugh, and his desire to make others laugh, endeared most everyone who came to know him.
Luke was adventurous, and a wanderer from an early age. He shared stories of jumping trains, riding in rodeos, and many other shenanigans. His wandering took him to the Rockies of Colorado, where he fell in love with the austere beauty. He began a new family there and his wanderings became limited to traveling his paradise working as a truck driver for the Rio Grande Rail Company.
His infectious charm brough him many friends and loves in life, and he loved and lost many times, but he never stopped loving. He adored his children, Carl and Marilyn, and his grandchildren, Elyssa and Seth, and the lady who was with him until the end – his dog, Zoe.
In his later decades, he returned to his roots, living the rest of his days near his birthplace in Western Arkansas.
Luke took comfort in the familiarity of home, knowing that one day he would happily meet the Master who guided him through life, and that his spirit would be free to roam the Colorado mountains.
Luke was preceded in death by his parents, James Samuel and Bertha May Chandler Stafford; and five brothers: Cecil, Curtis, Jack, Bump, and Joe T. Stafford. Those left to cherish his loving memory include his son, Carl Stafford; his daughter, Marilyn Tarleton; two grandchildren, Elyssa and Seth; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Cremation Arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
Sandra Kay “Sandi” Ridge
Sandra Kay “Sandi” Ridge, age 64, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Howard Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 8, 1957 in El Paso, Texas. Sandra was site manager at Sevier County Senior Center. She attended Williamson Community Church in Horatio.
Sandra was preceded in death by her mother, Flossie Kathleen Trout and her adoptive father, Vincent Anthony Rasimas and her biological father, George Kenneth Reed; two sisters, Ruby Hottle and Mary Whitebird.
She is survived by her spouse, Jeff Kuykendall of Horatio; three daughters and son-in-law, Kathy Drent of Horatio, Kay Lynn and Daniel Lindsey of De Queen, Kellie Kuykendall of Horatio; grandchildren, Heather London, Kelly Hicks, Haley London, Tye Lindsey, Blake London, Kaylee Lindsey, Brailey Drent; one brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Debra Reed of Seguin, Texas.
Graveside memorial services for Sandi will be held at 10:00a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Horatio Cemetery with bro. Jimmy Roden officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Glenn David Arnold
Mr. Glenn David Arnold, age 74, resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Monday, August 9, 2021, at Dierks Health and Rehab.
He was born December 6, 1946 in Nashville, Arkansas.
Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Alice Gilbert Arnold and one sister, Helen Firestone.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Pettigrew Arnold; one daughter and son-in-law, Mandy and Mark Vaughn of Holly Springs, North Carolina; one son, David Arnold of Dierks; four grandchildren, Bethany, Allyson, and Ethan Arnold of Texarkana, TX and Olivia Vaughn of Holly Springs, North Carolina and a number of nieces and nephews and his cat, Sylvester.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Arnold will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Greens Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Carroll Jackson officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
General viewing will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the chapel in Dierks.
Mrs. Orene Jones
Mrs. Orene Dorothy Lou Nipper Jones, age 82, of De Queen, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at home with her loving family by her side.
She was the second of thirteen children born to Hardy Lee and Clara Ellen Rhoades Nipper on January 20, 1939, in Watson, Oklahoma, and was of the holiness faith. Orene married the love of her life, Paul Murl Jones, on September 20, 1956, in Poteau, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and enjoyed puzzles, flowers, yard work, camping, and caring for her hummingbirds. More than anything, she cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, LeRoy Jones and Earl Jones; daughter, Nadine Higgins; three great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Junior, Tommy, Bobby, Hoyt, LeRoy, Bill, and C.L. Nipper, Steve Glover, Janet Nipper, Ruby Anderson, Norma Taylor, and Janell McBroom.
Orene leaves to cherish her loving memory, four sons and their spouses, Murl and Debbie Jones of Ogden, Matt and Julie Jones of Rufe, Anthony and Alexandra Jones of De Queen, and Earl Lee and Jerrie Jones of Texarkana; nine daughters and their spouses, Georgia Martin of Stillwell, Wanda and Tim Fagan of Mena, Sue and Donnie Ashcraft of Hodge, Aleta and Doyne Turner of Grannis, Maleta and Steve Bruce of De Queen, Carolyn and Valentin Garcia of De Queen, Elena and Ramon Martinez of Kensett, Christy and Dusty Yardley of Kingsland, and Kayla and Cesar Alonso of De Queen; thirty-six grandchildren and forty great-grandchildren; one sister, Corene Page of Shawnee; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Orene Jones will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Anthony Jones and Nati Becerra officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
Mr. Ronnie McKinley
Mr. Ronald Edward McKinley, affectionately known as “Ronnie”, age 59, resident of Horatio, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his home.
Ronnie was born one of three children to the union of John Edward and Evelyn Jeanette Hawthorne McKinley on November 11, 1961, in Garland, Texas. He was a 1981 graduate of Horatio High School and faithfully served with the Army Reserves. Ronnie worked as a truck driver for USA Trucking and the past ten years for the Sevier County Farmer’s Co-op. He was a member of the Lockesburg First Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching movies, working, and spending time with family and his beloved dog, Chico.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Rhonda Coon.
Ronnie leaves to cherish his loving memory, his brother and sister-in-law, Randal and Sonya McKinley of Horatio; two nieces, Reagan McKinley of Bryant, and Tiffany (Jeremy) Craig of Grannis; one nephew, Chris (Katie) Winer of Umpire; aunt and uncle, Tommie and Bobby Jordan of Garland, Texas; as well as, a number of great-nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, and his many friends and customers of the Co-op.
Private Service for Mr. Ronnie McKinley will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery with his friend, Homer Frachiseur officiating. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
