Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Florence "Gran" Russell
Florence “Gran” Russell, age 79, a resident of De Queen, AR died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at her home.
She was born December 27, 1930 in Hess, OK. She worked with her husband at Dr. W.B. Russell Optometry, was a homemaker and a member of the St. Barbara Catholic Church. She was member of Hawg Hookers Fishing Club and enjoyed card playing and bingo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Wiley B. Russell, Jr. in 1993 a son, Terry Mark Russell in 1995, and her parents, Fred Boyles and Auneta Brunson Boyles Laird; and her step-father, Herbert Laird.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Linda Russell of De Queen; one daughter, Connie Russell James, also of De Queen; her grandchildren, Amy James of Stockton, CA, Amber James of De Queen, Traci and Jaryd Lyon of Lockesburg, AR and Scotty and Miranda Russell of De Queen; and 6 great grandchildren.
Private graveside memorial services will be held at Redmen cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the funeral home.
Ruth Graves Watson
Ruth P. Graves Watson, age 102, a resident of Dierks, AR died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in Dierks.
She was born September 14, 1908 in the Green’s Chapel community. She was a homemaker and a member of the Green’s Chapel Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnie Watson in 1978; and her parents, Addie and Hattie Sanders Graves.
She is survived by one daughter, Bennie Faye Alsabrook of Dierks; one sister, Ruby Graves, also of Dierks; 2 grandchildren and their spouses, Jay and Nancy Alsabrook and Marvis and Howard Allen; her great grandchildren, Erin Alsabrook, Drew Alsabrook and Sarah and her husband Vince Hardage; one great-great grandson, Tyler Vanderlind; 2 step great grandchildren and 8 step great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Watson will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 26, 2010 in the Dierks United Methodist Church with Robert Lyons officiating. Burial will follow in the Green’s Chapel cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, November 25, 2010 at the funeral home in Dierks.
William Sager Anderson
Mr. William Sager Anderson, age 67, a resident of Foreman, Arkansas, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 in the Little River Memorial Hospital in Ashdown, Arkansas.
He was born January 15, 1943 in Foreman, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Conflict and was a member of the VFW Post 4562. He was a retired production superintendant for Ash Grove Cement where he was employed for 34 years and was a member of the Church of Christ in Foreman. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and cheering on his grandchildren.
Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Sager and Johnnie Mae Crowley Anderson; two half sisters, Jean Garner and Mary Penuel.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne Beck Anderson of Foreman; daughter, Sherri Anderson of De Queen, Arkansas; son Paul Anderson of Arden, Arkansas; brother, Donald Anderson of Foreman; two sisters, Barbara Saulsbury of Cowlingville, Arkansas and Margaret Gurganus of Little Rock, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Allie Ann, Seth Sager and Chloe Danielle Anderson all of Arden.
Funeral Services for Mr. Anderson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2010 in the Church of Christ in Foreman, Arkansas with Billy Blakney officiating. Burial will follow in the Dollarhide cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20th at the funeral home.
Annie Bell Rogers
Miss. Annie Bell Rogers, age 93, a resident of Foreman, Arkansas, died Friday, November 19, 2010 in the Christus St. Michaels Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.
She was born December 18, 1916 in Little River County, Arkansas. She worked in sales for a retail department store. Miss Rogers enjoyed music, flower gardening and history and had a special love for all animals, especially her German Shepherds, Jazz and Shadow. She was a member of the Miller Community Church.
Miss. Rogers was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Baxter and Ritchie Eliza Sampson Rogers; sisters and brothers, Dora Rogers McClinton, Ellen Rogers Crawford, Fannie Rogers, Emma Rogers Boyer, Clyde Rogers, Claude Rogers, Valentine Rogers Lisenby, Boone Rogers and Paul Rogers.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services for Miss. Rogers will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 22, 2010 in the Strawn cemetery with Leon Klitz officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Regina Clements McKinney
Regina Clements McKinney of Hot Springs went home to Heaven, Tuesday, November 16, 2010.
She was born June 2, 1952 in Conroe, TX. She had a degree from Henderson State University in accounting. However, her biggest accomplishments in her life were her faith and love of Jesus Christ, and loving her children and grandchildren. Regina leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and memories to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Enon Clements.
She is survived by her mother, Margaret Johnson Clements of Hot Springs; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Sandra and Jim Hardage of Bismarck, Brenda and Gary Magee of Malvern and Marcia Clements of Hot Springs; one daughter, Heather McKinney of Conway, AR, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Andy McKinney of Hot Springs, and Paul and Kasey McKinney, also of Hot Springs; her grandchildren, Brian, Megan, Michael, and Ryan McKinney, all of Hot Springs; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 19, 2010 in the Avon cemetery in De Queen.
Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or The Caring Place, 101 Quapaw Avenue, Hot Springs, AR
Claryce Geneva Burney Wall
Mrs. Claryce Geneva Burney Wall, age 77, a resident of Cerro Gordo, OK died Saturday, October 30, 2010 in Texarkana, TX.
She was born February 18, 1933 in Cerro Gordo. She was a school teacher, a member of the DAR, Delta Kappa Gamma, the Retired Teachers Assn’s in both Oklahoma and Arkansas, and attended State Line Baptist Church in Cerro Gordo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Clem Wall in 1994; her parents, Otho Lee and Ida Mae Wineinger Burney; and a brother, Paul Burney.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Gayla Wall of Idabel, OK and Chris and Renee Wall of Bentonville, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Chana and Scott Brown of Coalgate, OK; her grandchildren, Brian Wall, Brandon Wall, Gillian Wall, Tyler Brown, Trevor Brown and Denim Brown; her in-laws, Layvonne Burney, Margaret Wall and Marvin and Frances Wall; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wall will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in the State Line Baptist Church in Cerro Gordo with Virgil Romine, minister officiating. Burial will follow in the Cerro Gordo cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home, De Queen.
William Loyd Williamson
William Loyd Williamson, 92, of Dierks, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Dierks Nursing and Rehab Center.
He was born January 10, 1919 in Dierks the son of the late Levi and Fannie Daniel Williamson. He was a former elder, bible class teacher and song leader at the Church of Christ in Dierks where he was a member since he was a teenager. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved deer hunting with his son and grandsons.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945. He was in the invasion of North Africa and the invasion of Naples, Italy. He was a saw filer for Weyerhaeuser Co. and retired in 1981 after 43 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Deane Payne Williamson of 69 years, his son, William Michael Williamson; two sisters, Ruth Sharp and husband Joe, and Ada Williamson.
He is survived by two grandsons, Matthew Williamson of Dierks and Mark Williamson of Texarkana, Texas; one brother, Floyd Williamson and wife Dean of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; two sisters, Faye Stark of Murfreesboro and LaVaughn White and husband, James of Dierks and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be graveside at the Center Point cemetery, Friday, November 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with James McRae and Kelly Brown officiating. Services will be under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 4th from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the funeral home in Dierks.
Erma Louise Marshall
Mrs. Erma Louise Marshall, age 67, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas died Friday, November 05, 2010 at her home.
She was born January 21, 1943 in Gering, Nebraska. She enjoyed birds, crafts, working with flowers, her dogs and horseback riding. She was a cosmetologist and a caretaker for the elderly.
Mrs. Marshall was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mable (James) Morice; her husband, Lou Marshall; one brother, Charles Todd and a sister, Stella White.
She is survived by three daughters, Debbie Villanueva and Darlin Thompson both of Henderson, Texas and Leaha Flores of De Queen; two sons, Steven Gene Bruce of De Queen and Michael Bruce, Jr. of Longview, Texas; one sister, Edna Mae of Sarasota, Florida; six grandchildren, Richard, Melissa, Everett, Adam, Reyes and Joy; seven great-grandchildren, Lance and Morgan, Tyler, Hayden, Adam, Kenzie and Tristan; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mrs. Marshall will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2010 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen.
