Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Mrs. Dora Alice Hughes Sharp
Mrs. Dora Alice Hughes Sharp, age 89, a resident of Umpire, Arkansas, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, in Dierks, Arkansas.
She was born March 31, 1931, in Kolbtown, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, farmer, enjoyed quilting, and attended Bissell Chapel Church.
Mrs. Sharp was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Abby Hughes; her husband, Obie Doyce Sharp; one son, Wendell Sharp; and a number of brothers and sisters.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dwight and Phyllis Sharp; four grandchildren and their spouses, Angela and Joe Allman, Michael and Brandi Sharp, Tricia Threet, and Wendy and Michael Forrest; one brother, Frank Hughes; eight great grandchildren and their spouses, Alex and Lyssette Sharp, Jacob and Kaylynn Sharp, Austin and Mickinzie Allman, Trey and Sarah Allman, James Threet, Faith Forrest, and Jared Forrest; four great-great grandchildren, Andrew Sharp, Kinsley Sharp, Annabella Allman, and Kaylee Allman; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Sharp will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Bissell Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
Deloris Billingsley
Mrs. Barbara Dolores Birge Billingsley, age 87, a resident of Mena, Arkansas, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, at her home.
She was born June 22, 1933, in De Queen, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mena Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mrs. Billingsley loved to cook and garden.
Mrs. Billingsley was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Nellie Turner Birge; her husband, Marvin Lee Billingsley; and one brother, Cecil Birge.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Mitchell and Jeannie Billingsley, Kendall and Donna Billingsley, and Duane and Lisa Billingsley; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Terry Buhr; one brother, Dwight Birge; one sister, Janet Nugent; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Burial for Mrs. Billingsley was held at Chapel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. A memorial service will be held at a later date. You may contact the family for further information.
Patricia Ann Wright
Mrs. Patricia Ann Wray Wright, affectionately known as Pat, age 66, resident of Ashdown, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at her home, with family by her side.
She was born on August 9, 1954 in Huntington Park, California, to James David and Shirley Mae Smith Wray. She was a graduate of Lockesburg High School and was a member of Millwood Baptist Church. Pat married Gale Dewaine Wright, on April 11, 1997, in Winthrop, Arkansas. Pat owned and operated Maw Maw’s Bakery and More, where she shared her love of baking with others. She enjoyed going to church, cooking, and visiting, but most of all, she cherished the time spent with her children, wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, James David Wray; one son, Danny Wayne Parker; husband, Gale Wright; one brother, William Wray; and one sister, Glenna Wray Mears.
Pat leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Michael Parker of Ashdown; one daughter, Sandra Hall and husband Michael of Waskom, Texas; her mother, Shirley Wray of Ashdown; one sister, Rhonda Staples of Allen, Texas; five grandchildren, Kaylen, Ashleigh, Samantha, Jerry Wayne and Savanna; four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Gage, Emileigh and Izayah; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Pat Wright will be held at 11:30 A.M., Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Todd Reed and Bro. Travis Young officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, at the funeral home.
The use of a face mask or covering will be required during your time at the funeral home.
Ms. Frances Jackson
Ms. Frances Marie Bell Jackson, age 78, resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, August 14, 2020 in the Wadley Regional Health System, Texarkana, Texas.
She was born to Sager Goliath and Hattie Ann Johnson Bell on May 17, 1942 in Lockesburg, Arkansas. She was a 1960 graduate of the Sevier County Training School in Lockesburg. She married Leroy Jackson and was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in Lockesburg. Frances worked as a Nurse’s Aide, beginning her career in 1961 in Indiana. She returned to Sevier County in 1987 working at Brookwood Nursing in De Queen and later at the Nashville Nursing Center. She had a love for cats, especially the one she named “Fuzzy.” She also enjoyed piddling with things, other animals such as goats and chickens, and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and five siblings, Robert Raydell Bell, Sager Bell, Jr., Clara Lee Williams, Frankie Beatrice Lewis and Adell Rogers.
She is survived by three sisters, Mavis Dean Counts of Detroit, Michigan, Callie Mae Mills of Florida, and Mary Jean Gregory of Sacramento, California; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside Funeral Services for Ms. Frances Jackson will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Holly Springs Cemetery, Lockesburg, with Pastor Tommy Halsell officiating. Burial will follow, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday, at the funeral home.
The use of a face mask or covering will be required during your time at the funeral home.
Jean Mary Sharp
Mrs. Jean Mary Sharp, age 93, a resident of De Queen, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at her home.
Jean was born January 1, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. She met her husband, William Elory Sharp in San Diego, California while he was in Navy Corp School and were married in Lockesburg, Arkansas in March of 1946. Jean was a member of the St. Barbara Catholic Church and St. Barbara Altar Society. She was a homemaker and had worked at the House of Fashion Dress Shop. Jean was a great cook. Everyone loved her foods, especially her desserts. Jean was honored on April 11, 2018 by De Queen Mayor, Billy Ray McKelvy for her service to the community by declaring a Jean Sharp day in De Queen. She was a great servant to her community with over fifty years’ service to De Queen Medical Hospital Auxiliary and the Sevier County Extension Homemakers. Jean loved the Razorbacks and was an avid fan of all sports. Even when not winning she was loyal to the Hogs. She enjoyed horse racing, and visiting the casino and loved crafting and her family.
Mrs. Sharp was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William Elory Sharp. She was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
She is survived by her children, Carolyn and (Charles) Hitchcock of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Mike and (Linda) Sharp of Bonita Springs, Florida, Steve and (Patti) Sharp of De Queen, Bill Sharp of Farmington, Arkansas and Patty Sharp of De Queen; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Sharp; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
F9neral Mass for Mrs. Sharp will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the Saint Barbara Catholic Church with Father Ramses Mendieta officiating. Burial will follow at Redmen Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 18th at the funeral home. A Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sevier County Medical Center Foundation in Jean’s name at 115 N. 3rd St., De Queen, Arkansas 71832.
The family requests that everyone wear a face mask and practice social distancing for safety. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited at the funeral home and church. Everyone is welcome at the graveside service.
Mrs. Evelyn McKinley
After completing her assigned work here on Earth, Evelyn Jeanette Hawthorne McKinley, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 14, 2020, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to Paul Emerson and Lura Mae Cornutt Hawthorne at Colbert, Oklahoma on October 1, 1936. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Lockesburg.
She worked for many years as a secretary and bookkeeper. She worked for Allied Telephone and Sevier County Farmers Cooperative in De Queen.
She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas and later attended Henderson State College.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, John Edward McKinley; one daughter, Rhonda Joyce Coon; two brothers, James Earl and Weldon Paul Hawthorne; and one sister, Florance Marie Achimon.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald Edward McKinley of Horatio, and Jerry Randal McKinley and wife Sonya of De Queen; three grandchildren and spouses, Reagan Lynn McKinley of Bryant, Tiffany and Jeremy Craig of Grannis, and Chris and Katie Winer of Umpire; eight great-grandchildren, Braylon Liggin of Bryant, Emma and Clyde Craig of Grannis, and Elizabeth Jane, Tristan, Copelan, Crimson and Bradley Quinn Winer of Umpire; one sister and brother-in-law, Tommie Mae and Bobby Jordan of Garland, Texas; as well as, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Evelyn McKinley will be held at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Jay McAlister officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
The use of a face mask or covering will be required during your time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Evelyn Espindola
Mrs. Evelyn Glanna Haury Espindola, age 51, resident of Haworth, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in Plano, Texas, with family by her side.
Evelyn was born to Tennyson Andrew and Frances Louise Madewell Haury on December 20, 1968 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She loved children and the elderly, working many years as a CNA. She took her profession very serious. Her motto was “The children of today are the elderly of tomorrow.” When working in nursing homes, she would always make her patients her first priority. At a young age, her brother, John, told her that she had a way with the elderly. She always believed this was a reason she made her career in eldercare. Evelyn was very unique in her own way. Either you liked her, or you did not, she did not really care. She was a lovable person, but if you gave her a reason not to like you, she did not forget it. She made many friends in her years as a CNA, but you cannot be friends with everyone. She always stood her ground and could not be intimidated. She was a very loving person. Evelyn would say, “I’ve got enough Indian blood in me to make me a warrior, but have my mother’s heart that makes me very loving.” Evelyn attended church at Victory Life Church in Broken Bow and enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking, listening to music and was a Chicago Bulls fan, more than anything, she cherished the time spent with her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Leta Smith; and two brothers, John Haury and Donald Loneman.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Jaime Espindola of Haworth; two sons, Derrick Haury and wife Jessica of Haworth, and Coco Felipe and wife Ashlee of Texarkana; four daughters, Cassandra Cox and husband Mark of Shawnee, Maria Clark and husband Cameron of Haworth, Sasha Lamphier and husband Daniel of Eagletown, and Ashley Wilson of Broken Bow; her pride and joy, thirteen grandchildren, Chloe, Kaden, Preston, Aden, Addie, Parker, Bransen, Raiden, Patience Glanna, Landon, Brooklyn, Adrian and Wade; brothers, Cecil Haury, Chris Haury and James Haury and wife Christy; sister-in-law, Gloria Espindola; sisters, Sara Loneman, Donna K. Loneman, and Reta Loneman; special friends, David Boyd, Chris Saling, Kristen Clouse and Rachel Harcrow; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Evelyn Espindola will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Tatum, Minister, officiating. Burial will follow at Stateline Cemetery, Cerrogordo, Arkansas, 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.
The use of a face mask or covering will be required during the time of visitation and funeral service.
