Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Mrs. Eugenia Lee Walker
Mrs. Eugenia Lee Walker went to be with her Lord and Savior the morning of January 4, 2020, in De Queen. Mrs. Walker was born to Altie and Gertis Walker in Tupelo, Mississippi on June 24, 1934.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her infant sister Vicki Walker, and one grandson Christopher Joe Cowan.
She is survived by her brother and sister in law, Kenneth and Janice Walker; her sister Daris Witt; sister and brother in law, Betty and Paul Stroud, and a brother in law LC “Uncle T” Martin. Three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Pam Gentry, Eddie and Tamela Gentry, and Bruce and Donna Cranfill. She also had two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri and Rick Cowan and Marta and Andy Ridge. She had 11 grandchildren, Ray Gentry, Temple Gentry, Rhayne Cassatt and husband David, LaRhett Tribble and husband Trey, Jamie Cowan and wife Mary, Aaron Whisenhunt, Reagan Ridge, Zoe’ Ridge, Derrick Dees and wife Angela, Darrin Dees and wife Kera, Whitney Kelly and husband Sean; 20 great grandchildren; a special friend, Virginia Wade Anderson; as well as, a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Walker was a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church Foreman, AR, who enjoyed spending time with her family and church families. She was also an avid antiquer which she enjoyed doing with many special friends. She loved socializing and really kept up with the town business before entering Bear Creek Nursing Home. Mamaw, as she was so well known, was known for the way she kept her home, so eloquent and inviting, even after losing a lot of mobility. From her frequent walks to Perry Young’s grocery and her calls to the local Dollar General in Foreman to find out where the sirens were, she always was a step ahead at keeping up. She loved gospel music and loved to hear her loved ones sing. Some of her favorite songs were “Ain’t No Grave” and “Who Put the Tears,” as well as, many others we sing every day.
Losing a loved one to death is hard but losing them twice, to Alzheimer’s and then death is excruciating. Mother, Mamaw or Mrs. Jeanie may not be in this world any longer, but she’s regained her mind, her strength and she’s with all of those gone before.
Final services for Mrs. Walker will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 10, 2020 in the Little River Community Church at Billingsley’s Corner with Bro. Richard Wade and Bro. Jamie Cowan officiating. Burial will follow at Pauley Cemetery in the Jewell Community, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. Family visitation will be Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., at the funeral home.
John Milburn Tidwell
John Milburn Tidwell died peacefully on January 4, 2020 at the age of 93 in Mena, Arkansas, surrounded by family and friends. John was born on June 29, 1926 in the home on the county line between Polk and Howard County.
John was an admired building contractor and farmer. As a loving husband, he also filled the roles of the best father, grandfather, and great grandfather with pride. He often enjoyed spending time with Imogene and his family, camping and fishing on Arkansas lakes and actively serving as a member of Vandervoort Baptist Church. John will be remembered for his hard work, ethics, perseverance and service to God and country.
In the spring of 1945 John joined the military. He served in the U. S. Army, assigned to the 24th Infantry, 21st Regiment Company D. After six weeks of training, John went into active duty at Mindanao in the Philippines until the end of WWII in 1945. John was a master sergeant commanding over 200 men. Most nights he survived in a foxhole with bullets whizzing overhead. After the war, John returned to Alabama as a drill instructor. In 1946-47, John was stationed on Kumamoto, Kyushu, an island of Occupied Japan, as Headmaster of the U.S. Military School. His wife, Imogene, joined him while in Japan. His service to his country was of utmost importance to John.
Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. on January 7, 2020 at Crystal Hill Cemetery, Wickes, AR with James Squires officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, January 6th at the funeral home
John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Imogene Gentry Tidwell; parents, William and Deloma White Tidwell; four sisters, Ester Sutton, Bessie Barnes, Eldora Johnson, and Zelma Fowler; two brothers, Jim Tidwell and Marvin Tidwell; and a loving granddaughter, Amber CarLeigh Morris.
John is survived by two daughters, Patricia Towry (Charles) and Paula Dickerson (Merle); one son, Mitchell Tidwell (Laurie); one sister, Eugenia Woodruff; ten grandchildren, Shauna Gilbraith (Scott), Brad Lyle (Linda), Melissa Birchfield (Micah), Maralyn Faulkenberry (Stacy) Tamara Campbell, Jon Tidwell, Amy Tadlock, Brad Gentry (Haley), Briony Jenkins (Chad), Brentley Morris; twenty-six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Special caregiver, Sondra McCarley.
Kathleen Mary Butler Warren
Kathleen Mary Butler Warren, age 75, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas died Friday, January 3, 2020, in Ashdown, Arkansas.
She was born August 2, 1944, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was a member of Kern Heights Baptist Church and was a retired LPN.
Mrs. Warren was preceded in death by her parents, William Butler and Marion Boyle Carson and one brother, James Butler.
She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Foreman and David Litchford of Horatio, Arkansas and Carrie Foreman also of Horatio, Arkansas; one son, Kevin Foreman of Arkinda; and eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two nephews.
A memorial service for Mrs. Warren will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Kern Heights Baptist Church with Bro. Bobby Fischer officiating. Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
Ronald “Bimbo” Dwayne King
Ronald “Bimbo” Dwayne King, age 66, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at home in Lockesburg.
He was born March 15, 1953, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ronald was a musician, logger, and owner of Superior Lawn Care. He was a Christian and loved fishing and hunting. Ronald was also a drummer in several bands including: Billy Ratliff Band, Fred Searcy Band, Locked and Loaded, Pulce, Bittersweet, Haywire, and Rocking Horse.
Mr. King was preceded in death by his parents, Berten Braley and Ora Faye Gore King and one brother, Berten Braley King, Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Sally King; one daughter, Jessica King of Texarkana, Arkansas; three sons, Shaun King and wife Tanya of California, Brandon King of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Greg King of Florida; two step-daughters, Shelly Chilcoat and Peggy Powell both of Lockesburg; two step-sons, Bobby Parson and wife Sylvia and Cecil Parson also of Lockesburg; two sisters, Kathy King of Lockesburg and Cheryle Altenbaumer and husband Marty of Ashdown, Arkansas; one brother, Dale King and wife Tracy of Van Buren, Arkansas; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. King will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 6, 2020, at the Lighthouse Church in Lockesburg with Ann Holley and Jerrel Helms officiating. Burial will follow in Belleville Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
at the age of 92 years old. She was a loving, caring, and kind mother and grandmother. She enjoyed visits from her family, family meals, reading, cooking, watching hummingbirds, tending to her flower beds, playing card games, sister trips, walking, and singing songs to her grandchildren.
Her death is proceeded by her spouse, Hollis Everette Martz; her son, Bobby Martz; her sisters, Noreen Martz, Goldya Knox, and Stella Middleton; and her brother, Garner Sharp.
She is survived by her children, Hollis Martz (Trudy Martz), Jetty Caple (Marvin Caple), Phil Martz (Pam Martz), Anita Helms (Kem Helms) and James Martz; her siblings, Willard Sharp, Betty Henderson, Ollie Taggart, and Gil Sharp; Twenty-two grandchildren and forty-four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Mrs. Iva White
Mrs. Iva Ra-Karole Poole White, age 44, resident of Texarkana, Texas, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Wadley Regional Medical Center, Texarkana, Texas.
She was born to Horace Gene and Deborah Odetta Haley Poole on December 29, 1975 in Texarkana. Iva received her Masters of Science in Accounting from Liberty University and worked as an Internal Auditor for Red River Federal Credit Union in Texarkana. She married the love of her life, David Lawrence White, on June 18, 1994 in Nash, Texas. She enjoyed crafts, shopping and entertaining, but most of all, she cherished the time spent with her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Garland Ra-Chelle Poole; and one sister-in-law, Nancy Poole.
Iva leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of over 26 years, David White of Texarkana; their children, Breagan Destinee Ra-Chelle Negron and husband Victor Jose Negron of Texarkana, David Courland White and wife Jennifer Lynn White of Ashdown and Morgan Emily White of Texarkana; one step-daughter, Rachael Dawn White of Ashdown; six grandchildren, Easton, Adalyn, Calliope, Lillie, Tempest and Beauman; four brothers, Harold Poole of South Carolina, Jerry Poole and wife Ruth of Oregon, Horace Poole, Jr. and wife Tiffani of Genoa, Arkansas and Zachary Poole of Texarkana; one sister, Lisa Poole of Texarkana; as well as, one niece, Haley Alexis Ra-Chelle Poole; the Patterson family; other relatives and friends.
Private Services for Mrs. Iva White will be held at Millwee Cemetery, Horatio. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
Betty Fern Rink Culp
Mrs. Betty Fern Rink Culp, age 81, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas.
She was born November 26, 1938 in De Queen. She was a machinist, retired from Baldwin Piano and Sevier County Courthouse. She loved reading, traveling, entering contests and going to the casino.
Mrs. Culp was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Lee and Betty Ann Cook Rink; her husband, Harley Culp; one son, Autry Lee Avery; one brother, Virgil “Bud” Rink; and two infant brothers, Arthur Lee Rink and Charles Davis Rink;
She is survived by one son, Allan Avery of De Queen; one daughter, Terri Willmon of De Queen; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlene and “Cop” Bush of Wilton, Arkansas and M.V. “Doodle” and Jerry Boykin of Lockesburg, Arkansas; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family from the Dallas area.
Funeral services for Mrs. Culp will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in the Friendship Baptist Church with Bro. George Frachiseur officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
General viewing will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Family requests that everyone remain safe and please, if possible, wear a face mask and practice social distancing for safety.
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John Edward Grubbs
Mr. John Edward Grubbs, age 33, a resident of Kennedy, Texas formerly of Dierks, Arkansas, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his home.
He was born December 3, 1986, in Hope, Arkansas. He was a pipeline welder in the Texas oilfields. John was a Christian, and loved to hunt and fish. He was a graduate of Dierks High School where he played football.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Grady and Pauline Grubbs and James and Barbara Gustic.
John is survived by his father and step-mother, Ricky Dan and Angelene Grubbs of Delight, Arkansas; his mother, Dorothy Mae Gustic Grubbs of Dierks; one brother, Michael Grubbs of Dierks; three step-brothers, Daniel Nolen, Cameron Couch, and Dalton Franks; one step sister, Rebecca Nolen; his dog, Rocky; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Graveside funeral services for John will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, at Dierks Cemetery with Jaron Tipton officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
A general viewing will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 5th at the funeral home in Dierks.
