Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Walter Lee Jewell
Walter Lee Jewell, age 80, a resident of Gillham, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at Bear Creek Healthcare in De Queen, Arkansas.
He was born February 17, 1940, in Vandervoort, Arkansas. He was a Baptist, and a logger.
Mr. Jewell was preceded in death by his parents; Clarence Jewell and Sarah Allen Jewell; two sons, Stanley Jewell and James Deane Gage.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years; Delena Jewell; one son, Stacey Jewell of Gillham; one step-daughter, Carla Helland of Elma, Washington; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Marie Ashcraft, and May Smith and husband Greg all of Cove, three brothers and sisters-in-law, John Edward Jewell and wife Linda of Holly Springs, Mississippi, Gerald Jewell and wife Carolyn and Robert Jewell and wife Charlene all of Cove; two daughters-in-law, Becky Gage, and Nancy Jewell; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
Edwin P. Torman
Edwin P. Torman, age 69, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas died Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville, Arkansas.
He was born November 29, 1950, in Majuro, Marshall Islands. He was the Pastor at De Queen Emmanuel New Hope Church and a former principal in the public school system in the Marshall Islands.
He is survived by his wife; Lucy Torman; one daughter, Cathleen Torman; four sons, Richard, Gerpert, and Ghomas Torman and Marclino Cabble; and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Torman will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkasnas.
Mr. Jose Camarillo
Mr. Jose Luz Camarillo, age 89, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in a Texarkana, Texas hospital.
He was born to Genaro Camarillo and Ignacia Perez Camarillo on May 20, 1931 in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was a farmer and member of St. Barbara Catholic Church in De Queen. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed singing, watching western movies and he loved planting anything he could, but more than anything, he cherished the time spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ignacio Camarillo; three brothers, Carmen, Ramon and Manuel Camarillo; and one sister, Elena Camarillo.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of over 50 years, Tomasa Luna Camarillo of De Queen; eight sons, Justo Camarillo, Victor Hugo Camarillo, Miguel Angel Camarillo, Ruben Dario Camarillo and Marco Antonio Camarillo, all of De Queen, Alejandro “Alex” Camarillo of Atlanta, Georgia, Genaro “Gino” Camarillo of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Juan Manuel Camarillo of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; two daughters, Diana Elena Camarillo of Little Rock, Arkansas and Violeta Camarillo of Conway, Arkansas; 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one brother, Juan Camarillo of Mexico; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Monsignor Scott Friend Pastoral Center of St. Barbara Catholic Church with Father Ramses Mendieta officiating. Burial will follow at Redmen Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to midnight, tonight, May 25th, at the Pastoral Center with Rosary will beginning at 7:00 P.M.
Due to current health concerns, the use of a mask will be required during Rosary and Mass. Please refrain from touching or hugging one another and keep a comfortable distance of six (6) foot from one another while at the church and cemetery.
Mr. Victor Smith, Sr.
Mr. Victor James Smith, Sr., age 86, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in Ashdown, Arkansas.
He was born July 2, 1933, the youngest of two daughters and two sons, to Earl Grady and Erma Louise DeKetelaere Smith in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He was a graduate of New Haven High School in New Haven, Michigan and worked as a supervisor for General Motors and Douglas Aircraft, retiring from Weyerhaeuser with more than 20 years of service. He married the love of his life, Betty Joyce Pence, on June 13, 1955 in Royal, Indiana. To this union, two sons and one daughter were born. Victor attended the Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, and volunteering with the local AARP chapter, serving as President. He was also a former member of a VFW Post in Michigan. More than anything, he cherished the time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of over 55 years, Betty Joyce Smith.
Victor leaves to cherish his memory, two sons and daughters-in-law, Vic and Paula Smith of De Queen and Rob and Tommi Smith, also of De Queen; one daughter and son-in-law, Venee and Terry Hetrick of Arroyo Grande, California; six grandchildren, Brentley Smith, Eric Smith and wife Brandi, Kaytlon Everitt and husband Bradley, Victor Hetrick and wife Tiffani, William Hetrick and wife Shonna, and Beth Wishard and husband Greg; six great-grandchildren, Madison Bagley, Codi Carroll, McKayla Clark, Roger Hetrick, Ryan Hetrick and Shiloh Smith; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Memorial Services will be announced at a later time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
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.
