Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Cassondra Gale Riddle
Cassondra Gale Riddle, age 30, of Royse City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Wylie, Texas. She is survived by her sons: Luke Alexander Webb, age 11, and Gabriel Ashton Rhodes, age 8; her siblings: Daniel L. Riddle of Denver, Colorado; Tiffany A. Fry and husband Matthew of Fayetteville, Georgia; F. Storm Kwiatkowski and husband Rudy of Irvine, California; Katrina J. Gay and husband Beau of Centerton, Arkansas, and Robert Gregory Fuller of Rowlett, Texas; her parents Donald and Laura Riddle of Texarkana, Arkansas and Donna and John Garrett of Rockwall, Texas; her grandparents, Ronald and Wanda Riddle of Mena, Arkansas; Barbara Blackketter of Bradenton, Florida, and Bill and Flora McChristian of Mena, Arkansas; 6 nephews, 3 nieces, and a great many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, George Montague Blackketter of Bradenton, Florida.
Known mainly as “Cassie,” she was a consummate athlete, an award-winning long distance runner, pole vaulter, and cheerleader. She was a talented artist and musician who enjoyed arts and crafts and teaching others about physical fitness, becoming a yoga instructor and track coach. She started her own business, Royse City Dance Academy in 2016. But her greatest role was as a loving mother to both Luke and Gabriel, born with a rare condition that severely limits his mobility. Her devotion to her sons was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Cassie was a student at Texas A&M Commerce studying to become a livestock veterinarian. She was scheduled to graduate this spring. The University has agreed to award Cassie a posthumous Bachelor of Science degree.
Cassie was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend.
Cassie is considered by many to be a superstar, and her light will continue to shine, though its duration on Earth has ended far too early. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. As she taught Gabriel to remind ourselves how we are strong, we will always remember these words when we remember his mother: “Strong muscles, strong mind, strong heart.”
Funeral service will be Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Mena First Assembly of God in Mena, Arkansas with Pastor Ron Tilley officiating. Interment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena, Arkansas under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Mena First Assembly of God.
Pallbearers are Matthew Fry, Rudy Kwiatkowski, Beau Gay, Paul Blackketter, Robert Fuller, and Daniel Riddle. Honorary pallbearers are Ronald G. Riddle and Bill E. McChristian.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Cassie’s honor to Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas, 75219.
Mary Frances Mann
(April 24, 1926 - May 18, 2011)
Mrs. Mary Frances Ward Mann, wife and mother departed this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the age of 85. Mrs. Mann was born, Saturday, April 24, 1926 in Prescott, Arkansas to Eugene and Era Willie Roe Ward. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Dorothy Jean Ward Schultz and one nephew Russell Loyce Paul.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Charles William Mann of Prescott, a son; Charles Ward Mann of Santa Fe, New Mexico, sister; Maxie L. Ward Paul of Prescott, Arkansas, sister-in-law, Juanita Ridgell and brother-in-law, Joe Ridgell of Sulphur Springs, Texas and a host nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Her first home, as a newly wed was in El Dorado, Arkansas, where her husband was the manager of the El Dorado Paint and Varnish Company and also where her son was born. They left El Dorado and moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas where her husband took a position with the Cotton Belt Railroad.
She was employed at the Oak Park Drug Store in Pine Bluff, Arkansas for many years and was an active church and choir member at the Immanuel Baptist Church. She also sang with a barbershop quartet.
She and her husband moved back to Prescott, Arkansas after his retirement from the Cotton Belt Railroad where they built a new home on the family’s old home place. She was an active member of the Sweet Home Church in Blevins, Arkansas, where she and her two sisters sang gospel music as the Ward Sisters.
Family will receive friends, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20, at Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home in Prescott.
Services for Mrs. Mann will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21 at the Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Chapel. Mr. Harley Sisson will officiate. Burial to follow in Sweet Home Cemetery, Blevins, Arkansas, under the direction of Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Arkansas.
The Mann Family respectfully request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Sweet Home Cemetery Fund % M.L. Paul 6850 Hwy. 371 Prescott, AR 71857 or a charity of your choose.
Adolfo R. Hernandez
Adolfo R. Hernandez, age 91, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home.
He was born September 27, 1929 in Zacatecas, Mexico. He was retired from Pilgrims and was a member of the St. Barbara Catholic Church.
Mr. Hernandez was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Hernandez and Concepcion Ramirez; and four brothers, Andres R. Hernandez, Marcos R. Hernandez, Ma. de Jesus R. Hernandez and Faustino R. Hernandez.
He is survived by his wife, Marcelina Guzman de Hernandez; seven daughters, Beatriz Hernandez Guzman, Andrea Hernandez Guzman, Ma. de los Angeles Hernandez Guzman, Ma. del Carmen Hernandez Guzman, Ma. de Lourdez Hernandez Guzman, Ma. Leticia Hernandez Guzman and Claudia E. Lopez Hernandez; 26 grandchildren, Jesus I. Hernandez, Alfonso R. Hernandez, Alondra R. Hernandez, Adolfo R. Hernandez, Roberto Reyna, Juan Carlos Sandoval, Johnathan Hernandez, Gustavo Lopez, Saira Lopez, Wendy Lopez, Martha Hernandez, Ascencion Hernandez, Jose Adolfo Hernandez, David Hernandez, Juan Adrian Hernandez, Gloria Silva, Manuel Silva, Julissa Silva, Adela Silva, William Silva, Jocelyne Alfaro, Lizbeth Alfaro, Michael Alfaro, Gilberto Jr. Gamez, Camila Gamez and Carolina Gamez and 17 great grandchildren.
A vigil service will begin at 4:00 p.m. with the Holy Rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2021 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the Monsignor Scott Friend Pastoral Center at St. Barbara Catholic Church with Father Ramses Mendieta officiating. Burial will follow in Redmen Cemetery.
The family requests that everyone wear a face mask and practice social distancing for safety.
Doris Lee McWaters
Mrs. Doris Lee Owen McWaters, age 81, of Horatio, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at her home.
She was born September 10, 1939 in Shady Point, Oklahoma to the union of Jesse Robert Andrew and Dessie Laguerty Taylor Owen. Doris worked in housekeeping, caring for homes and apartments. She enjoyed fishing, camping, puzzles, and playing and watching softball. She once played as catcher for a co-ed team. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Dessie Owen; her husbands, David Bland, and Wayne McWaters; her twin sister, Lois Baxter; and two brothers, Edward Owen and Albert Owen.
Doris leaves to cherish her loving memory, five children, Danna Sue (Brian) McAllister of Fort Smith, Arkansas, David Ray Bland of Lincoln, Arkansas, Debra Jeanette Irvan of Horatio, Arkansas, Linda Lois Bland of Shady Point, Oklahoma, and Bobby Don Bland of Shady Point, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren, and number twenty-three due in May; four great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Jesse Owen of Shady Point, Oklahoma; as well as, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Private Inurnment will be held at New Hope Cemetery, Spiro, Oklahoma. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the care of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
Jacinto Gonzalez Martin
Mr. Jacinto Gonzalez Martin, age 60, of Tasquillo, Hidalgo, Mexico, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He was born to Epifanio Gonzalez and Candida Martin on December 2, 1960, in Tasquillo, Hidalgo, Mexico. He married the love of his life, Irene Olvera Acosta, on January 11, 2000 in Mexico. Jacinto was a hard worker, working in poultry processing for Tyson Foods. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars, but most of all, he cherished the time spent with his loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Manuel, Lazaro, Fulgencio, Faustino, and Guadalupe Gonzalez; and one sister, Rosa Gonzalez.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Irene Olvera Acosta; two sons, Rodrigo Gonzalez, and Martin Gonzalez; three daughters, Teresa Gonzalez, Jacinta Gonzalez, and Candy Gonzalez; sisters, Paula Gonzalez, Benita Gonzalez, Virginia Gonzalez, Cristina Gonzalez, and Irma Gonzalez; brothers, Julian Gonzalez, Epifanio Gonzalez, Juan Gonzalez, and Noel Gonzalez; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. Barbara Catholic Church in De Queen with Father Ramses Mendietta officiating. Burial will be held in Mexico. Rosary services will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
The use of a face mask or covering will be required during your time at the funeral home and church.
Edna Jean Higgins
Mrs. Edna Jean McDonald Higgins, age 77, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Mena, Arkansas.
She was born April 6, 1943 in the Cerro Gordo Community. She worked for Pilgrims as a manifest lady. She was an outstanding seamstress, and loved gardening, her trees and flowers and canning. She also loved playing her Texas Hold’em with family and friends.
Mrs. Higgins was preceded in death by her parents, James William “Bill” and Eunice Crowell McDonald; her husband, Freeman Higgins; a son, Robert Donovan Trotter; a son-in-law, James Burton Culp; three sisters, Georgia Frady, Nina Hinton and Shirley Allen; and one brother, Jim McDonald.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jimmy Trotter of De Queen and David and Jennifer Higgins of Grannis, Arkansas; one daughter, Debbie Trotter Culp of De Queen; one brother, Frank McDonald of Foreman, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Jason McGough, Amberly Pearce, Zachary James Trotter, Alexandria Trotter and Richard Trotter; 13 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Higgins will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Justin Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the Pauley Cemetery.
General viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16th at the funeral home.
The family requests that everyone wear a face mask and practice social distancing for safety.
Mrs. Mary Crawford
Mrs. Mary Naomi Lewis Crawford, age 77, of Winthrop, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12th, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.
Mary was born September 3rd, 1943 in Doniphan, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Leon Crawford, on September 23, 1962 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a Baptist and member of Geneva Missionary Baptist Church in De Queen. She had many titles in her life, her favorite being “Mommow.” Her hobbies included gardening, baking, and shopping for antiques. She loved telling her grandkids about the adventures of Koolaid and the Gang.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Dessie Lewis; infant sister, Mattie; one brother, Randy Lewis; sister, Lucy Crawford; brothers-in-law, Gary Owen, Ed Lohman, Jerry Crawford, Harley McAuther; and sisters-in-law, Eloise McAuther and Sandra Crawford.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Leon Crawford of Winthorp; brothers, Eddie (Nancy) Lewis and Gary Lewis of Modesto, California; sisters, Linda Lou Lohman of Palm Springs, California, and Glenda Sue Owen of Shreveport, Louisiana; her six children, Joe (Shelia) Crawford of Foreman, David (Allison) Crawford, Lana (James) Van Voast, Robin Dorsey, Lisa (JP) Atkins, and Kelly (Tony) Johnson, all of De Queen; her grandchildren, Zach and Nathan Hodges, Codi and Sally Kate Crawford, Richard (Charissa) Van Voast, Jami (Matt) Nevels, Jessie (Chad) Janes, Lucas (Hannah) Dorsey, Amanda (Justin) Spencer, Sara Atkins, Jake (Rachel) Atkins, Julie (Ryan) Foshee, Zackary (Rachel) Johnson, Wyatt (Erin) Johnson, and Riley Johnson; brothers-in-law, Steve Crawford and Glen (Daytona) Crawford; special niece and nephews, Michelle Worley, Stevie Crawford, and Ronald Crawford; nineteen great-grandchildren; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Crawford will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Travis Lane and Richard Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery, De Queen, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Monday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Mary’s grandsons, Richard Van Voast, Zachary Johnson, Jake Atkins, Wyatt Johnson, Riley Johnson and Lucas Dorsey.
