Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Ruby Lucille Turnipseed
Ruby Lucille Turnipseed, age 91, of Lewisville, Arkansas died Monday, January 23, 2006 at the Homestead Manor Nursing Home in Stamps, Arkansas. She was born January 15, 1915 in Patmos, AR. Mrs. Turnipseed was a homemaker and a member of the Lewisville Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Turnipseed.
She is survived by: two daughters & sons-in-law, Theda and Jimmy Perry of Lewisville and Sheila and Jerry Owens of Stamps, AR; brother, Otha H. Green of Lewisville; sister, Aline Landes of Waldo, AR; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Mickey May and Tye Barnett officiating and burial in Mt. Nebo Cemetery at Patmos, Arkansas under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Thomasene Jester Cook
Thomasene Jester Cook, age 70, of Bradley, Arkansas died Saturday, January 21, 2006 at the Springhill Medical Center in Springhill, Louisiana. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bradley and a secretary for the Bradley Elementary School.
Survivors include: three sons, David Cook, II of Bentonville, AR, Mark Cook of Shreveport, LA, and Danny Cook of Texarkana, AR; five grandchildren, David Coy Cook, III, Remington Cook, Katie Cook, Caroline Cook, and Claire Beth Cook.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Bradley with Bro. Byron Allen officiating and burial in the Walnut Hill Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
Lee Evelyn Hull
Lee Evelyn Hull, age 61, of Stamps, Arkansas died Friday, January 20, 2006 at her residence. She was born November 12, 1944 in Houston, TX. Mrs. Hull was an employee of Walmart in Magnolia, AR and a member of the First Baptist Church in Stamps. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived by: four sons, Donald Walls of Dover, AR, David Walls of Silsbee, TX, James Walls of Houston, TX, and Matthew Holcomb of Magnolia, AR; daughter, Elizabeth Walls of Evadale, TX; brother, Joe Jones of Williams, CA; twelve grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Rev. Mike Turner officiating followed by a graveside service at 2:00 pm Monday, January 23, 2006 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Beaumont, TX.
Truman Lewish Byrd
Truman Lewish Byrd, age 76, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 20, 2006 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Byrd was born in Buckner, Arkansas on October 22, 1929. He retired from Southern Extrusion in Magnolia in 1975. He was a member of the Stamps Church of Christ and served in the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Byrd was preceded in death by his son, Mark Byrd, his mother, Marie Byrd, father, Clyde Byrd, and one sister, Mary Turnage.
Survivors include: his wife, Velta Byrd of Stamps; one daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Lacy Rogers of Stamps; four sisters, Margie Couch of Magnolia, Dorothy and husband Roy Savoy of Magnolia, Betty Jo and husband Harland Rader of Sarepta, LA, and Christine and husband Larry Ray of Magnolia; five grandchildren, Kristen and husband David Reeves and Misty and Randy Byrd, all of Magnolia, and Shelly and Anthony Rogers of Stamps.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm on Monday, January 23, 2006 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Bro. Leon Watson officiating and burial in the Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Shirley Mae Reynolds
Shirley Mae Reynolds, age 74, of Taylor, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Summit Health & Rehab in Taylor. She was born October 16, 1931 in Salano Beach, California. Mrs. Reynolds was a homemaker and a member of The First Methodist Church in Taylor. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by: her husband, Jack Reynolds of Taylor; two sons, Roy Dawson of Eugene, OR and Greg Dawson of Porter, TX; daughter, Jacqueline Dison of Taylor; sister, Patricia Malloy of Grasspass, OR; fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 23, 2005 at The Taylor First Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Pulliam officiating and burial in Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps, AR.
Michael Hodnett
Michael Hodnett, age 48, of Stamps, Arkansas died Saturday, December 17, 2005 at the Magnolia Hospital. He was born August 30, 1957 in Buras, Louisiana. Mr. Hodnett was a member of the Buckner Baptist Church and employed by EZ Rental in Springhill, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Dorothy Maxine Hodnett.
He is survived by: a sister, Shirley DeLatte of Stamps; two brothers & sisters-in-law, Jerry & Judy Hodnett and Cary and Cathy Hodnett, all of Belle Chasse, LA; a host of nieces & nephews, Keith & wife, Sherrie Hodnett, John Hodnett, Ashley Hodnett, Jill & husband Jace Brooks and Tiffany DeLatte; one great-niece, Laken Hodnett.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at the Buckner Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Hawkins officiating and burial in Union Cemetery at Bodcaw, Arkansas.
H. Frank Scroggins
Lafayette County Judge Frank Scroggins passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 at his home. He was born April 1, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was devoted to his family and friends.
Frank began his political career early in life. He was elected Lafayette County Judge in 1991. Prior to becoming County Judge, he was on the Stamps City Council. During his years as County Judge he served on numerous boards and committees. He was also a retired Stamps Volunteer Fireman.
He is survived by: his wife of 42 years, Brenda Scroggins of Stamps; his son Mike Scroggins and wife Nikki of Shreveport, LA; his mother Lenora B. Cook of Stamps; loving brother, George F. Scroggins of Stamps; four wonderful granddaughters, Maggie and Molly Scroggins and Hannah and Lyndsey Medellin, all of Shreveport, LA. He is also survived by extended family and a host of friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Bro. Todd Jones officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Stamps, Arkansas under the direction of A.O. Smith Funeral Homes, Inc. of Stamps, Arkansas. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 29, 2011 at the funeral home.
Christopher Wayne Adams
Christopher Wayne Adams, age 25, of Bradley, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 2, 2010 in Canfield, Arkansas responding to a fire. He was born October 26, 1984, to Raymond and Linda Wise Adams. He was a Forestry Firefighter for Arkansas State Forestry Commission, Bradley Auxiliary Police Officer, volunteer Fireman for River Bend Fire Department, and an Eagle Scout. He was also a Baseball Dugout Dad for Little League Baseball, he was an employee of Brackman Farms, and a member of Bradley Baptist Church. Chris loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Vester and Mary Pauley Adams and G.R. and Elizabeth Wise, and one sister Rachel Adams, and Special Cousin Heather Underwood.
He is survived by his parents Raymond and Linda Adams of Bradley, AR; brother, Ray Adams and wife Tonya of Springhill, LA; brother, Eddie Adams of Bradley, AR; sister, Mary Adams of Maud, TX; nieces, Jordan Griffin and Catherine Smith and nephew, Lane Henderson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be 10am Thursday, August, 5, 2010, at Bradley Baptist Church in Bradley, AR with Bro. Doug Inzer and Bro. Gladney Hunt officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Bradley, AR. Visitation will be 3-8pm Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at the Bradley Chapel under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes.
