Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Jose Manuel Gonzalez
Mr. Jose Manuel Gonzalez, age 67, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas.
He was born August 3, 1950, in Zacatecas, Mexico. He was a barber and a member of the St. Barbara Catholic Church. Mr. Gonzalez enjoyed cookouts with his family, cutting hair, traveling and raising peppers in his garden. He loved spending time with his family especially his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Gonzalez was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael Gonzalez and Maria Nungaray and eleven brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Bertha Munoz; one son and daughter-in-law, Victor Hugo and Gloria Munoz of Horatio; four granddaughters, Lupita, Karla, Karen and Samantha Munoz; one grandson, Luis Salgado; four great-grandchildren, Diego, Jr., Pablo and Vicente; four brothers, Juan Gonzalez, Pedro Gonzalez, Julian Gonzalez and Jesus Gonzalez; four sisters, Guadalupe Gonzalez, Elisa Gonzalez, Ma. Angeles Gonzalez and Ma. Isabel Gonzalez and a number of nieces and nephews.
A vigil service including the Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4th in the Monsignor Scott Friend Pastor Center in De Queen.
Funeral Mass for Mr. Gonzalez will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2018, in the Monsignor Scott Friend Pastor Center at St. Barbara Catholic Church with Father Juan Manjarrez officiating. Burial will follow in Horatio Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Peggy Jean Hutson
Mrs. Peggy Jean Hutson, age 88, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017, in Springdale, Arkansas.
She was born July 29, 1929, in Smackover, Arkansas. She was retired from Arkansas Social Services.
Mrs. Hutson was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Cleo Stewart Hadaway.
She is survived by two sons, Gary Friday of St. Peters, Missouri and Jeff Friday of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one grandson, Sam Friday and one great- granddaughter, Verona Friday both of Fayetteville.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hutson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2018, in the Falls Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ann Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Lockesburg Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Douglas C. Hall
Douglas C. Hall, 70, of Littleton passed from his earthly home and entered into glory on December 29, 2017 after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer.
The fourth of five boys, Doug was born February 19, 1947 in Athens, Arkansas to Robert and Elsie (Perrin) Hall. He was a graduate of Horatio High School in Horatio, Arkansas. After graduation, Doug married the love of his life Jerri (Leeper) Hall and soon moved to south Louisiana where he began his career in the Oil and Gas industry. Doug was quickly identified as a hard worker and a man of integrity, attributing to his 41 years of service, numerous corporate awards, and long lasting friendships which he developed throughout the years.
Above all, Doug was a loyal servant of God and demonstrated his commitment and love for the Lord in so many areas of his life. He was not only a member of Riverside Church in Denver but also served as Trustee and Deacon for many years. Doug’s true passion for serving the Lord was in the area of volunteering. He drove seniors to various activities and enjoyed sharing in God’s love with them. He also used his physical strength to build churches and camps so that others may have the opportunity to know the Lord as he did. Doug had a huge heart and God undoubtedly used it to his advantage to share his word!
Anyone who knew Doug also knew of his love for camping in his RV. And he loved doing his favorite thing with his favorite people, his family and closest friends. Whether in Arizona, California, Colorado, or his most treasured spots in Yellowstone, Doug enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors and meeting fellow campers. He not only appreciated the destination but Doug also treasured the journey as he always loved to drive and soak in the feeling which the open road provided him. This was representative of the way Doug lived as he always seized the moments to enjoy the people and places around him.
Doug’s other great passion was sports. For years he was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and had attended multiple races around the country. If he was not in attendance in person, then he certainly was in attendance in his favorite chair.
Doug’s greatest love was for his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Doug was known as “Poppa” to his biggest fans, his five grandchildren, who he infinitely loved and adored. When his health allowed, he never hesitated to go for a walk, push a swing, or enjoy some “Poppa” time on a camping adventure. Big or small, young or old, family and friends of Doug never questioned his loyalty and love. His love, strength, humility, and amazing sense of humor were unmatched and, while leaving a void, will also leave behind a beautiful and never ending legacy through the memories which he created. Doug was dearly loved and will forever be missed.
Doug is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jerri (Leeper) Hall; Three Children, Kimberly (Pete) Hall-Grunewald of Bossier City, LA, Douglas “Bo” Hall Jr. of Denver, and W. Kyle (Veronika) Hall of Highlands Ranch; Five Grandchildren, Abbigail Grunewald, Madeline Grunewald, Ty Hall, Lia Hall, Blake Hall; Three Brothers, James (Dorothy) Hall, Lemuel Hall, and Roger (Nola) Hall; Sister-in-law, Joyce Hall; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will all remember Doug with great love and admiration.
He was preceded in death by his Daughter-in-law, Rosa “Toya” Maria Hall; Granddaughter, Ari Brook Hall; Father, Robert Hall; Mother, Elsie Mae Hall; Brother, Cephis Hall and close friends of 43 years, Sheirran and Bob Hughes.
Visitation for Doug Hall will be on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the Newcomer Funeral Home, 901 S. Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, Colorado. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., in the Riverside Church, 2401 Alcott St., Denver, Colorado. Burial will be Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. in the Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, Colorado.
Ms. Adrienne Elizabeth Butler
Ms. Adrienne Elizabeth Butler, age 35, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas, died Monday, January 1, 2018.
She was born to Joel Edward Butler and Deborah Kay Phillips on November 27, 1982, in Texarkana, Texas. She worked as an LPN and attended the Horatio Assembly of God. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends, especially her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nannie and Ules Phillips, and Paul Edward Butler, and her canine sidekick, Merle.
She is survived by her parents, Debbie and Doug Akin of De Queen, and Joey and Lisa Butler of Texarkana, Arkansas, a step son, Chase Morgan, a step-daughter, Kaylee Morgan, four brothers, Josh Butler of Horatio, Vance Butler and his wife Stephanie of Ashdown, Hunter Hughes of Pine Bluff, and Blake Butler of Texarkana, Arkansas, two sisters, Whitney Sullivan of Benton, Arkansas, and Cecily Hughes of North Little Rock, a grandmother, Bobbie Butler of Nashville, two nephews, Cohen Butler and Reid Butler, three nieces, Mollie Butler, Addyson Creel, and Shaylyn Wildbur, as well as, aunts, uncles, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Ms. Adrienne Butler will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 4, 2018, in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen. Burial will follow in the Columbus Community Cemetery, Columbus, Arkansas. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., at the funeral home.
James Lee "Jim" Behling
Mr. James Lee “Jim” Behling, age 74, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2017, in De Queen, Arkansas.
He was born November 2, 1943, in Janesville, Wisconsin. He served in Vietnam War and was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart Award and the Silver Star Award and the National Defense Service Medal. He retired from 32 years of Law Enforcement in 2004 and took up the hobby of small engine repair which he enjoyed.
Mr. Behling was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Sykes Behling and Robert Behling; and a brother, Richard Robert Behling.
He is survived by his wife, Carlene Behling; two sons, James Behling of Wisconsin and Scott Behling of Hugo, Oklahoma; two step-daughters, Deborah Kordes of Azle, Texas and Melissa and Steve Spakes of Bryant, Arkansas; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Tom and Sara Behling of San Benito, Texas and Bob Behling and several grandchildren as well as, numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen.
Gerald DeFee "Dee" Hightower
Mr. Gerald DeFee “Dee” Hightower, age 75, a resident of Redwater, Texas, died Friday, December 29, 2017 in a Texarkana, Texas hospital.
Mr. Hightower was born December 7, 1942 in Rogers, Arkansas, to Bernice and DeFee Hightower.
He was a member of Redwater United Methodist Church and a supporter of Jeff Schreve From his Heart Ministry. His work and moral code of ethics was greatly influenced by his uncle and aunt; Arland and Inez Strickland who raised him from the age of 9. He worked as a plumber’s helper, assisted his uncle in the post office and Ran-Dee’s café/store. He was retired from DDRT at Red River Army Depot. He was an Air Force veteran stationed in Japan.
Mr. Hightower was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Randy Hightower.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Brenda Ridge Hightower; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Gerrid and Mary Hightower of Bedford, Texas, Glenn and Sheila Ridge of Winthrop, Arkansas and Clayton and Tara Ridge of Maud, Texas; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Gary Morrow of Redwater, Texas, Alicia and James Knox of Carey, Ohio and DeAnn “K.C.” and P.J. Dornburg of Texarkana; his stepfather, Langston “Lanky” Smith of Arp, Texas; one aunt, Sondra Simmons of Grand Prairie, Texas; 13 special grandchildren, Christopher Hightower, Tristan Hightower, Brayden Hightower, Ethan Hightower, Maegen Turner, Jake Turner, Winter Mireles, Robby Morrow, Brooke Morrow, Bryce Ridge, Presley Ridge, Nathan Knox and Caleb Knox and a number of other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.
A man’s life is a man’s life, but the most important thing is that he is washed in the blood of Jesus.
Funeral services for Mr. Hightower will be held Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Audie Dawson, Ken Golden and Rev. Mindy Zwirn officiating. Burial will follow in the Gravelly Cemetery in Foreman.
Peggy Turner
Mrs. Peggy Turner, age 79, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at her home, after a long struggle with dementia.
She was born on July 18, 1938, in King, Arkansas. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Peggy was a steadfast follower of Jesus Christ and expressed that through her active involvement in First Baptist Church of De Queen. She worked for many years as a legal secretary and retired as a deputy county clerk of Sevier County. She was a past member of PEO.
Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Tollie Whitley Bagwell; three brothers, Harold Bagwell, Norman Bagwell and Jimmy Bagwell; one half-brother, Herbert Bagwell and one sister, Clarene Miller.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Turner of De Queen. Son and daughter-in-law, David and Starla Turner of Lowell, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Michael Gage, Jared Gage, Sam Turner and Emily Turner; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Peggy Turner will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Charles Hebert officiating. Burial will follow in Valley Cemetery in Gillham, Arkansas.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 27th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Larry Brewer, Garry Brewer, Scott Bagwell, Randy Bagwell, John Brewer, and Mike Brewer.
