Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Helen Keith
Helen Keith, age 86, a resident of Plantersville, Texas, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Tomball, Texas.
She was born March 3, 1932, in Foreman, Arkansas. She worked a number of years for Raython, an electronics company in Chicago and San Diego while continuing her education. Helen attended college while working and ultimately got her degree in Education. She taught both in Chicago and Los Angeles finally retiring from teaching in Los Angeles. After retiring she relocated to Wisconsin but only for a while-her favorite brother, Charlie, lived in Texas and that was her final destination. She has lived on her property for at least 20 years in Plantersville, Texas with her dogs and cats. She enjoyed watching the wildlife in her front yard especially the birds.
Helen was a great, wonderful and amazing daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She helped those in need offering them a hand up and encouragement. She was strong and held firm in her beliefs. We would be remiss if we didn’t say occasionally Helen had a streak of stubbornness and oneryness - but that was Helen, and despite those characteristics or maybe because of them we loved her. Her loyalty, caring, compassion and love for us more than showed us what was truly in her heart.
Helen’s love of animals was evident in the cats and dogs she owned. She enjoyed tinkering on cars- whether she was good or not was another story. She enjoyed reading about history and was quite the history buff. She shared her knowledge not only with her students when she taught, but anyone who was interested. She also shared her political views with anyone who would listen.
Helen enjoyed her solitude, but welcomed family and friends often taking us to her favorite restaurant- Rudi Lechners in Houston. She especially loved the playing of their Alp horn. She thoroughly enjoyed times she spent there and with family and friends.
Helen’s smile, casual raising of her eyebrows, “Helen” look, the hugs she gave you, the “I love you” she said will be sorely missed. Helen was an important member of our family-imparting her knowledge, opinions and all around good sense to those of us that chose to listen and hear her. She spoke softly but made a lasting impression. We will miss her presence but know that she will always be in our hearts.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Eliza Garrett Keith; father, John A. Keith and her brothers, Edward, Elmer, Earl and Charlie Keith.
Helen is survived by one niece, Lisa Whitlock and her husband, Glenn Whitlock, niece, Connie Keith and her partner, Sam; one great niece, Holly Rohrback (Clay); one great nephew, Ryan Rice; cousin, Louis “Jack” Mann; second cousin, Karen M. Roberts, and lifelong friend, Nita Ferjo.
Graveside funeral services for Helen Keith will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2018, in the Campground Cemetery in Winthrop, Arkansas, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
Charlotte Hampton
Charlotte Hampton, age 63, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Texarkana, Texas.
She was born September 9, 1954 in Dierks to Lyndell and Nora Eudy Hutchison. She was a retired nurse for Tyson’s, and a member of the Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Leo Hutchison and a son, Leon Hutchison.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jo Anna and James Bobo of Dierks; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorine and Dewon Flowers and Joyce Flowers, all of De Queen, Arkansas; one brother, Randy Hutchison of Elkins, West Virginia; four grandchildren, Dalton Hutchison, Charlee Hutchison, Dillon Bobo and Payton Bobo; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services for Mrs. Hampton will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2018 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks with Ronald Gilbert officiating.
Glen Brandon
Mr. Darrell Glen Brandon, age 58, a resident of De Queen died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at his home.
He was born to Hugh Vinson and Pauline Prescott Brandon on May 24, 1960, in De Queen, Arkansas. He was one of 21 children, some of which preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Radonna Faye Petty on June 6, 1992, in De Queen, Arkansas. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and grandchildren and having a drink with his family and friends after a long day at work.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings including a special sister, Jean Frady.
He is survived by his wife of over 26 years, Radonna Faye Brandon; two daughter, Glenda Faye Brandon and Niki Estelle Brandon, both of De Queen; one son, Adam Ray Brandon of Horatio; six grandchildren, Trevor, Gracie, Kaige, Jayden, and Zolee Brandon, and Trent Tucker; one son-in-law, Adam Brumley of Grannis; three sisters-in-law, Ola Comer and Jackie Noey, both of De Queen, Mickie McKenzie of Texarkana, Arkansas; nephews, Jeremy Noey and Steven Johnson, Jay Banet; nieces, Kathleen Johnson and Jewell Banet; great nephews, Eli Tinleigh and Maciah Johnson; one great niece, Macaiah Johnson; special friends: Paul Walker, Lynne and Charles Davis, Dave Spurgeon, Gary and Sharon Baker, Jerry Baker, Reese Warren, Richard “Hippie” Erikson, Scott Rowenn and Della Warkman; as well as a host of relatives and other friends.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
The family asks that donations to help with funeral expenses of Darrell Brandon of De Queen, who passed away July 17th, be deposited at BancorpSouth on Collin Raye Drive in De Queen.
Valentina Barrera Flores
Mrs. Valentina Barrera Flores, age 81, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Monday, July 16, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She was born November 2, 1936 in Tultepec Parotas, Guerrero, Mexico. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Flores was preceded in death by her parents, Fernando Barrera and Nicolasa Flores and her husband, Santos Alarcon Rodriguez.
She is survived by her sons and daughters, Berta Alarcon, Arnulfo Alarcon, Juana Alarcon, Alfonso Alarcon, Feliciano Alarcon, Sebastian Alarcon, Guadalupe Alarcon, Efrain Alarcon, Rufina Alarcon and Macrina Alarcon; her brothers and sisters, Filoguonio Barrera, Amalia Barrera, Ines Barrera and Beda Carolina Barrera and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A vigil service will begin at 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 20th at St. Juan Diego Catholic Church in Wickes, Arkansas.
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Flores will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, July 21, 2018, at San Diego Catholic Church in Wickes. Burial will follow in the Grannis Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Patricia Ann Littleton Howard
Mrs. Patricia Ann Littleton Howard, age 72, a resident of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Texarkana, Texas.
She was born March 19, 1946, in Texarkana, Arkansas. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Texarkana. Mrs. Howard was the greatest mother you could possibly imagine, as well a loving sister and aunt.
Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Wesley Howard, Jr.; a son, Jim Bob; her sister, Ethel Pakingham; and her parents, Jettie and Virgie E. Whorton Littleton.
She is survived by one son, Robert Page of Brighton Michigan; one sister and brother-in-law, Clara and Gene Lacefield of Texarkana, Arkansas; nieces, Sherry and (Buddy) McWilliams of Texarkana, Texas and Becky Jones of Shreveport, Louisiana; and one nephew, Randy Lacefield of Texarkana, Arkansas.
Memorial services for Mrs. Howard will be held at 10 a.m., Friday July 20, 2018 in the First United Methodist Church Chapel in Texarkana, Arkansas with Rev. Jaimie Alexander officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen, Arkansas.
Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. www.stjude.org
Bobby Charles Rightmire
Mr. Bobby Charles Rightmire, age 78, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at his home.
He was born August 20, 1939 in De Queen, Arkansas. He worked in maintenance at De Queen Hospital, was a member of the Rose Hill Baptist Church in De Queen and was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran.
Mr. Rightmire was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Sparks and Dora Mae Wilber Rightmire and a daughter, Robin Bryant.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Chenoweth Rightmire; one daughter and son-in-law, Missy and Jimmy Butler of De Queen; one brother Kenneth Rightmire of Oregon; two sisters, Barbara Jean Rightmire and Francis Bailey both of Horatio; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Rightmire will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 in the Pullman Cemetery in De Queen with Andy Arnold officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home De Queen.
Logan Wayne Winton
Logan Wayne Winton, age 3, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed from this life Saturday, July 14, 2018, in De Queen, Arkansas.
He was the youngest of six children born to Justin Ray and Christina Mishelle Winton on November 9, 2014, at the family’s home in Horatio. He loved to attend church, ride the four-wheeler and feed the chickens, especially the chicken he called “Chicken Nugget.” He liked to play in the mud and if he could not find a puddle he would make his own. He liked to spend time with his special friend, Gracie. His favorite cartoons were “Bo On The Go” and “Morphle.” He enjoyed playing with his puppies, riding his bike, jumping on the trampoline and just being outside. Logan was a child of God with a special heart and he touched numerous lives during his time on this Earth. He will be missed but he will always be remembered by his contagious smile, heartwarming giggle and his love for giving “Puppy dog kisses” to those he loved with all of his heart.
He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Charles Chandler; great grandmother, Louise Byrd; and his aunt, Julie Winton.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Justin and Christina Winton of Horatio, Arkansas; one brother, Hunter Adam Winton of Horatio; four sisters, Athena Marie, Annabelle Louise, Zoe Elizabeth and Emily Grace Winton, all of Horatio, Arkansas; his paternal grandparents, Donald Wayne and Kimberly Arlene Winton of Horatio, Arkansas; maternal grandparents, Wesley King Ulmer, III of Boise, Idaho and Katherine Lynn Giltner of Hubert, North Carolina; great grandmother, Betty Chandler of Westline, Arkansas; his uncle and aunt, Joe and April Winton; as well as, aunts, uncles, cousins, a host of other relatives and his church family.
Funeral services for Logan Wayne Winton will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the De Queen First Assembly of God with Pastor Ray Reynolds and Bro. Tracy Welch officiating. Burial will follow in the Westline Cemetery under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you bring a stuffed toy to the home of the family or the funeral home. Some of Logan’s favorite toys are Paw Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machine, BB8, PJ Masks, Morphle, Dino Trucks, Peppa Pig and Animal Machinicals. There is also an account set up in Logan’s honor at the Horatio State Bank.
