Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Mr. Marvin William Helms
Mr. Marvin William Helms, age 90, a resident of Provo, AR died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at his home.
He was born February 2, 1920 in Harmon, Louisiana. He was a retired logger and rancher, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Provo Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Helms was preceded in death by his parents, Jim W. and Lucy Harberson Helms; two children, Marvin Helms, Jr., and Sheryl Marene Eudy; a grandson, Shane Eudy and a brother, Arvin Helms.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Clarene Sherman Helms; six sons and four daughters-in-law, William "Sonny" Helms of Nashville, AR, Billy Jack and Vera Helms of Ashdown, AR, Mickey Helms of Provo, AR, Derrel and Jackie Helms of Lockesburg, AR, Terry and Debbie Helms of Harrison, AR and Kem and Anita Helms of Provo; two daughters, Betty Teat of Irving, TX and Linda Harper of Sheridan, AR; a sister, Billie Fant of Lockesburg; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Mr. Helms will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2010 in the Provo Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Henry Williams and Rev. Jerrel Helms officiating. Burial will follow in the McHorse cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the funeral home in Dierks.
Nellie Townsend Strasner Lord
Nellie Townsend Strasner Lord was born on January 15, 1913 in the Liberty Hill area near Dierks, AR to Andrew Custer and Ada Sylvester (Vettie) Bedwell Townsend.
Nellie was the 6th of nine children. She grew up on the family farm and attended school at Liberty Hill. She was a member of the Methodist church.
At the age of twenty-one she married
Hal Strasner of Umpire, AR. They made their home on Kirby Road where their daughter, Greselda Nell was born. The family moved to Dierks and lived there several years before relocating to Leavenworth, WA. She worked in the fruit orchards, warehouse, hospital and florist.
Hal Strasner was drowned while working at the Peshastin Lumber Co. in 1951, leaving Nell to raise twelve year old Greselda. She was an exceptional cook, homemaker and gardner.
In 1959, Nell married
Lawrence Lord of Kittery, ME and made her home there with Larry, who died in 1977. She continued living alone until 1998 when she sold her home and moved to New Castle, NH to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Greselda and Fred Pitts. They summered in NH and wintered in AR. They made many trips throughout the United States, traveling in motor homes and a trailer for about ten years. They made trips to AR, FL, CA, WA and OR.
Nellie has resided at DHRC the last few years. She especially enjoyed the musical programs.
Mrs. Lord was preceded in death by her parents, Custer and Vettie Townsend, her first husband Hal and their infant son. Also, preceded by her second husband, Larry. She was also preceded by siblings and spouses, Lewis and Lou Townsend, Vita and Jim Gilbert, Andrew and Cecilia Townsend, John and Marie Townsend, Brooks and Clarine Townsend, Doug and Marie Townsend, Ora and Ning Mathis, Ervin Jessup. Also by nephews and nieces, Donley, Carroll, David, Diane and Darwin Townsend, Tommie Mathis, Dalton Gilbert and Billie Gilbert Keith. She was preceded by brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Myrtle Strasner, Winnie and Lewis Dalrymple, Pearl and John Moore, Jeff and Arabia Strasner, Trave and Bessie Strasner, Nora and Pete Bearden, Lora and Lon Chambers and Bill Krantz. Also by nieces and nephews, Betty Jo, Imogene, Cecil, Olin, George and Nona.
Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Greselda and Fred Pitts; grandchildren, Hal Pitts, Andrea Pitts, Tracey Cook, Todd and Diane Pitts; great grandchildren, Ryan, Heather, Erin, Andrew, Travis, Sarah and Christopher; great-great grandchildren, Trinity, Kaeden, Wyatt, Jaelon, Estelle and Aerith.
Other survivors are her youngest sister, Hope Jessup and nieces and nephews, Juanita, Jo, Clara, J.W., Merilynn, Charles, Marie, Jess and Tim.
She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Carrie Krantz and nieces and nephews, Estalene, Alta Faye, Eulis, Jessie, Joy, Doug, Wade, Gary, Mack, Charlotte, Judy, Helen, Diane, Brenda, Toots, Bill D, Verna, Burl, Bobbie and Janet.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Lord will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Umpire with Gordon Pendergrass officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Hill cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 -8:00 p.m., Monday, November 15th at the funeral home in Dierks.
Floyd Williamson
Floyd Williamson, age 90, died Friday, November 12, 2010. Mr. Williamson was born on June 1, 1920 to William Levi and Fannie Daniel Williamson.
Mr. Williamson was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Ruth Sharp and Ada Williamson; and a brother, Loyd Williamson.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Deane Anderson Williamson; one son, Wayne (Betty) Williamson; two sisters, Faye Stark and LaVaughn White; two grandchildren, Deana Driver and Mark Williamson; four great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Michael Driver and Ellen and John Williamson..
Mr. Williamson was a member of the Church of Christ in Dierks, AR and Mt. Juliet, TN. and was an avid hunter.
Funeral Services for Mr. Williamson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in the Church of Christ in Dierks, AR with James McRae and Kelly Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Dierks cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 -8:00 p.m., Monday, November 15th at the Church of Christ in Dierks.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc., 410 Allied Drive, Nashville, TN 37211-3304.
John Steve Kirby
Sunday May 12, 1963 - Saturday January 17, 2015
John Steve Kirby, age 51, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas died Saturday, January 17, 2015 near Dierks.
He was born May 12, 1963 in De Queen, Arkansas. He was co-owner of Kirby & Kirby Dozer and Gravel, faithful member of the Burg Church of Christ, where he taught Bible class, and a devoted family man. He was also the fire chief for the Umpire Volunteer Fire Department and loved the Razorbacks.
Mr. Kirby was preceded in death by his father, George Virdo Kirby.
He is survived by his wife, Penny Kirkpatrick Kirby of Dierks; his mother, Kathryn Chandler Kirby of Dierks; two sons and daughters-in-law, Derek and Cassie Kirby of Burg and Devin and Neesha Kirby of Umpire; one daughter and son-in-law, Laken and Daniel Faulkner of Umpire; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Pam Kirby of Dierks; one sister and brother-in-law, Janette and Gary Bearden of Umpire; seven grandchildren, Brayden Kirby, Andrew Kirby, Hannah Kirby, John Taylor Kirby, Jacoby Faulkner, Brielle Kirby and Amelia Kirby; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Kirby will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2015 in the Dierks Church of Christ with Burl Young officiating. Burial will follow in the Burg cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2015 at the Burg Church of Christ.
Linda Ioan Fox Mounts
Linda Ioan Fox Mounts
Linda Ioan Fox Mounts, age 61, a resident of Dierks, AR died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at her home.
She was born November 27, 1949 in Pike City, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, a cosmetologist, a member of the Church of Christ, the former owner of the Conoco in Dierks, and she loved softball.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Terry Mounts of Dierks; her mother and step-father, Vera Gardner Forbes and Robert Forbes of Dierks; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kerry and Jeff Icenhower and Narissa and Chris Whisenhunt, all of Dierks; one brother, Doug Hanna of Conroe, TX; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Patsy and Steve Lites, Debbie and Tim Brock and Cathy and Marvin Gilbert, all of Dierks; five grandchildren, Whitney Icenhower, Tori Icenhower, Becca Whisenhunt, Cole Whisenhunt and Kadee Whisenhunt; several nieces and nephews and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Doyle Fox; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Elberteen and Wilburn Mounts.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Mounts will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in the Dierks cemetery with Tommy Mounts and Kenny Fant officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, May 30, 2011 at the funeral home in Dierks.
Robert Michael "Mike" McKinney
Robert Michael, “Mike”, McKinney, died on Monday, August 25, 2014, aged 47. .
Mike was born in Shreveport Louisiana, July 17, 1967, growing up and spending his childhood in De Queen, Arkansas. While attending college at the University of Texas in Arlington he met his beloved wife, Judy. Mike was President and CEO of his company, comHAUS, a marketing communications firm that he founded in 1999. He was a firm believer that communications and education could be delivered to any individual, any time, any place, and in any media. He spent his professional life bringing that vision into reality. He was a recognized expert in his field and served as a keynote speaker for numerous national conferences and seminars.
Mike is survived by his wife, Judy Renton McKinney; two daughters, Ashley Lorin Nicole and Suzanna Michelle of McKinney, Texas; his father and stepmother, Don and Martha McKinney of De Queen, Arkansas; his brother, Gregory Sutton Crofts of De Queen; his sister, Donna Lawheed of Virginia Beach, Virginia;` his mother and stepfather, Patricia Reinheimer and Buddy Harp of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas.
Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Don “Hoss” McKinney, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2014 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Eads officiating. Cremation will follow.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m., until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.
He will be remembered with love by many.
Amber Denise Wagner
Amber Denise Williamson Wagner, age 32, a resident of De Queen, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, at her home, after a two year battle with cancer.
She was born December 28, 1982 in De Queen. She was a mammographer and a member of the First Baptist Church of De Queen.
Amber was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Lucille Belcher and Luther and Lorene Williamson.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Wagner; one daughter, Mabry Wagner; her parents, Wayne and Karen Williamson, all of De Queen; one brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Kimmie Williamson of Bryant, AR; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tommy and Joyce Wagner of Horatio; three nephews, Avery and Sutton Williamson and Ty Wagner; two nieces, Grace Wagner and Taylor Wagner; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jason and Shantal Wagner and Chad and Erin Wagner and a host of friends and other relatives.
Funeral Services for Amber will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in the First Baptist Church in De Queen with Rev. Josh Herweck and Rev. Faron Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Clear Creek cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10th at the funeral home.
The family will be in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Mary and Martha Center, P.O. Box 473, De Queen, AR 71832.
S.G. Eason
Mr. S.G. Eason, age 87, a resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in Texarkana, Texas.
He was born December 19, 1927, in Gillham, Arkansas. He was retired from Kirkpatrick Pulpwood and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lockesburg. He was passionate about his family, work, gardening and his dog.
Mr. Eason was preceded in death by his parents, E.Odus and Dollie Mae Williams Eason; his wife, Rosalie Priest Eason; one son, Jerry Eason; two brothers and six sisters.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Cathy Eason of Lockesburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Hans Dreikorn of Katy, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Valerie Eason Gathright of Lockesburg; three grandchildren, Dr. Hope Taylor and husband David, Mark Eason and wife Dana and Heather Farley and husband Will; one great-granddaughter, Paige Eason; one great-grandson, Noah Samuel Taylor; one sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and H.L. Willbanks of Houston, Texas; three sisters-in-law, Lilla Eason of Gustine, Texas, Melba Priest of Lockesburg and Wilma Cannon and husband Rev. James H. Cannon also of Lockesburg.
Funeral Services for Mr. Eason will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2015, in First Baptist Church in Lockesburg with Rev. Jack Gilliland officiating. Burial will follow in Old Union cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, March 13th at the funeral home.
