Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Lina Jean Wilson
Lina Jean Wilson, age 85, a resident of Ashdown, Arkansas died Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Ashdown.
She was born February 25, 1935, in Arden, Arkansas. She was a retired seamstress.
Ms. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ora Wright Wilson; an infant daughter, Paulette Elaine Dinning; and one sister, Jackie Ruth Cody.
She is survived by two daughters, Edwina Lynch of Flower Mound, Texas and Beverly Burns of Winnsboro, Texas; one sister Karen Lisenby of Crossroads, Arkansas; one brother, Harry Wilson, Jr. of Arden, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Randy Duck, Sarah Lynch, Alicia Fields, and Kevin Reynolds; and a number of nieces and nephews.
There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas
Terry Don Dryden
Terry Don Dryden, age 62, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his home.
He was born May 29, 1957, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He was a truck driver for most of his life and loved to hunt and fish.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jami and Justin Graham of Ada, Oklahoma; his parents, Billy Al and Jo Ann McKinzie Dryden of Rush Springs, Oklahoma; one brother, Ronnie Dryden of Rush Springs; two grandchildren, Hagen and Kadi Graham; his girlfriend of 12 years, Patsy Downing of Lockesburg; two step daughters, Missy (Tiffany) Downing and Sandy (Eric) Tutt; and four step grandchildren.
No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
Roger Glenn Kirk
Roger Glenn Kirk passed into great natural peace on the 26th of March, 2020. He was born on the 31st of August, 1950, into the loving arms of his mother and father, Barbara Jean (Ward) Kirk, and Roger Bruce Kirk, in De Queen, AR. Preceding him in death, he reunites with his youngest brother Bobbie Gene Kirk, his grandson, Brandon Michael Pollard, and some of his dearest lifelong friends. He is survived by his brother, Ward Bruce Kirk, his daughters Amber Joy Pollard and Marie-Estaine a.k.a. Ivory Root, and his son, Dylan Wayne Zevon Kirk. He is also deeply mourned by his five grandchildren, his niece and nephew, and many dear cousins.
Roger grew up as the eldest of three sons in Southwest Arkansas and Central Oklahoma. He studied mathematics at Cameron State College in Lawton, OK, before transferring to Southwestern OKSU in Weatherford, OK. His father served as a Naval Sr. Chief Boatswain’s Mate, which took the young family to several destinations, the most indelible of which was the Caribbean island Eleuthera in the Bahamas. The name of the island, quite aptly to those who knew him well, means “free.” His formative years on the island and in the Piney Woods region of Arkansas instilled a pursuit of adventure, a love of wildlife, and an intimate relationship with Mother Nature.
A poet and singer/songwriter, Roger lived to entertain. He was a talented blues harmonica player who loved performing live on stage, or among friends around a fire. He carried several harps with him at all times. Music and writing were to him spiritual experiences that he imparted on his children. Wildly imaginative and filled with wonderment, he reminded adults of the importance of play. In the 70’s Roger was a founder of The Rearviews, a fraternity of close friends across the country, who celebrated annually to play music and discourse on the social injustice of the times. They permitted the initiation of wives, girlfriends, and children.
Many knew him adoringly as Snakeskin Rearview.
As owner of a masonry business, he worked for many years as a self-styled “rock artist.” He designed and built custom installations that were both sound and finessed. His chosen profession was a natural extension of his mild obsession for discovering Native American artifacts, flint arrowheads in particular. Roger took great pride in his Cherokee ancestry. The children in his life were subjected to spontaneous and often lengthy excavations in search of “buried treasures.” He reacted to uncovering a piece of knapped flint with contagious enthusiasm, teaching the utility of such ancient tools to the youth. Roger unearthed several pristine Clovis spear points which he donated to museum collections. Friends and loved ones came to expect an arrowhead for Christmas.
His zeal, love of children, and eccentricities will be deeply missed. His ashes will join the waters of his beloved Cossatot River, and interned beside his grandparents in Horatio, Ar. Services will be held June 13th at the Horatio Cemetery at 10 AM, and also 3 PM that afternoon at Cossatot State Park, sandbar camping area.
Dr. Edward Dean Revels
Dr. Edward Dean Revels, age 86, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas died Monday, May 18, 2020, at his home.
He was born September 12, 1933, in Sardis Community in Arkansas. He was a graduate of Lockesburg High School and then from Loyola Dental School in New Orleans in 1960. In August of 1960 he established Edward D. Revels, DDS in De Queen and practiced dentistry for 59 years and 10 months. Dr. Revels was a member of the First Baptist Church of De Queen and enjoyed farming, ranching, and working in his garden. Many people benefited from his love of gardening. He loved his family and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Dr. Revels was preceded in death by his parents, John Edgar and Madge Christian Revels; one son, Paul Revels; one brother, Richard Revels; and two sisters, Ruth Hudgins and Beatrice Watts.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Hall Revels; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Maribeth Revels; two daughters and one son-in-law, Susan Fitzsimmons and Dee Ann and Ronnie Toye all of De Queen; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lonnie and Charlene Revels and Bob and Mary Revels all of Texas; six grandchildren, Sarah Morphew, Kaylen Lewis, Blake Toye, Randee Toye, Christian Jennings, Robby Fitzsimmons; six great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services for Dr. Revels will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Lockesburg Cemetery with Bobby Fischer officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
General viewing will be from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20th at the funeral home.
Krista Denise Lambert Ward
Mrs. Krista Denise Lambert Ward, Age 57, resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in Hot Springs.
Krista was the daughter of Dennis and Nancy Forrest Lambert, born on March 20, 1963. She was a 1981 Graduate of Gillham High School, in Gillham, Arkansas where she met the love of her life, Bill Ward. They married June 20, 1980, and had two beautiful children, Brandon and Kandice Ward.
Krista developed a love for Insurance and worked for Farm Bureau and State Farm in De Queen, Arkansas. Her real passion was caring for others and had the opportunity to move to Hot Springs and work at the Caring Place where she made a difference is the lives of elderly. She established her own Private Care business called Care Companions in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She went over and above for her clients making sure they felt beautiful and loved. She was a Christian and loved the Lord and shared her testimonies when she saw someone struggling with Faith.
Krista had a passion for cooking. If you asked her for the recipe, she would tell you the first ingredient was as much love as you can put in it. If you didn’t do that, it just wasn’t going to taste right.
She went over and above sharing love with others, people she knew and perfect strangers. She kept umbrellas in her car to give someone on a rainy day, a purse full of candy to share if she was waiting in line, would pay for someone’s groceries if they looked in need. Her goal was to make someone smile daily.
She was preceded in death by her parents Dennis and Nancy Lambert and her half sister Rose Busby and niece Sherri Busby.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Bill Ward of Hot Springs, Arkansas, her children Brandon and Kandice Ward of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Her Niece’s, Lela Chapman and Dennise Burgess and nephew Mitch Wade. The absolute loves of her life and her grandchildren, Bailey Ward of De Queen, Arkansas and Payzlee Ward of Hot Springs, Arkansas, her best friend she called sister, Debi Lee of De Queen, Arkansas, family members and to many dear friends to count.
A memorial service for Krista will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2020 at De Queen Lake Overlook with Steven Chenoweth officiating. A come and go visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21st at the funeral home in De Queen. Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home.
James Thomas Lisenby
Mr. James Thomas Lisenby was born January 16th, 1933 near the King Ryder Community in Little River County, Arkansas, to Joe Whitney and Ona Mae Smith Lisenby. James passed from this life on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Ashdown, Ar. Mr. Lisenby was preceded in death by his wife Betty Rose Bush Lisenby, his mother and father, three siblings and one grandchild.
James T served his country in the Army from 1951 until 1955. He married the love of his life, Betty Rose Bush Lisenby on his 21st birthday, January 16, 1954. Together they raise a beautiful family of four children.
James T was retired from Foreman Cement, a member of the King Ryder Church of Christ, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include; one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Pam Lisenby of Crossroads; three daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Kerry Pinkham of New Boston, Texas, ReNeé and Stephen Boeckman of Okolona, Ark., and Elizabeth and Jason Brinkley of Texarkana, TX; seven grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2020 at Campground Cemetery with James McRae officiating. Burial will be under direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
General viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17th at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ronald McDonald House (https://www.rmhcarkansas.org/) or Campground Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 308, Winthrop, AR 71866 in his memory. Flowers will fade but a gift of charity will be everlasting.
Sammy J. White
Sammy J. White, age 78, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Howard Memorial Hospital, Nashville, Arkansas.
He was born April 29, 1942 in Horatio. He was a retired computer analyst at Red River Army Depot, a member of Stateline Baptist Church and attended Church in the Wildwood. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War and loved woodworking and gardening.
Mr. White was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Eva (Stone) White; a brother, Jerry White; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Alfus and Myrtle Frady.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Brenda Frady White; sister-in-law, Peggy and husband Bill Milam of Cerrogordo; three brothers-in-law; Buck and wife Clara Frady of Glenwood, Jimmy and wife Mary Frady and Dale and wife Lisa Frady both of Winthrop; a number of nieces and nephews and his Yorkie, Chloe and cat, Gabby.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. White will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2020 at Cerrogordo Cemetery with John and Mary Overturf officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
General viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17th at the funeral home.
The family will receive friends after the service at the Cerrogordo Cemetery pavilion.
