Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Mark Lewis Wesson
November 22, 1960 - March 11, 2016
Mark Lewis Wesson, age 55, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at his home in Mena, AR. He was born on November 22, 1960 to Harold and Geraldine Wesson in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Mark loved his family and spending time with them. He enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical and technical; his passion was working on his projects. Mark loved watching Sci-fi movies, listening to Classic Rock music and building things out of nothing. He graduated from Mena High School in 1979. Mark was a loving brother, uncle and friend, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Wesson and sister in law, Judy Wesson-Weinert; and one nephew, Lance Wesson.
Survivors include his brother and sister in law, Kirk and Tanya Wesson of Mandeville, Louisiana; his sister and brother in law, Susan Wesson Bryant and Claude Carson of Mena; one niece, Susan and husband Troy Myers of Vilonia, Arkansas, and four nephews, Logan Bryant of Conway, Arkansas, Brandon Wesson of New Orleans, Louisiana and Blane Wesson of Lafayette, Louisiana and Eric Weinert of Mena; two great nephews, Austin and Bryce Myers of Vilonia, Arkansas, and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bowser Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.
Sidney Romine
August 20, 1940 - July 9, 2018
Sidney Romine, age 77, of Hatfield, Arkansas, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at home. He was born on Tuesday, August 20, 1940 to Sid Aaron and Dollie Hopper Romine in McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
Sidney was a veteran serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam era stationed in Germany. He was baptized in Cow Creek in Oklahoma as a child and believed in hard work and taking care of his family. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a Sawyer for over 50 years and helped finish I49 South of Hopper Tunnel. Sidney enjoyed watching deer, fishing, and watching the grass grow for hay. His grandkids and family were most important to him. Sidney was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Noble Romine, Harmon Romine, Carmon Romine; two sisters, Juanita Huber, and Iva Candelaria; and one grandson, Sidney Romine.
Sidney is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Rebecca Romine of Hatfield; one son and daughter in law, Bill and Crystal Romine of Hatfield; two daughters and son in laws, Bernice and David Philpot of Mena, and Carrah and James Taylor of Hatfield; one sister, Geneva Yovanovich of Gallup, New Mexico; fifteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield with Brother Andy Arnold officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Levi Romine, Greg Philpot, Jamie Williams, Danny Hurst, Scot Farrier, and Rod Hatten.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Thomas McCormick and Jimmy Davis.
James Michael Pomraning
December 3, 1979 - July 17, 2018
James Michael Pomraning, age 38, of Mena, Arkansas, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Mena. He was born on Monday, December 3, 1979 to James Ronald Pomraning and Carol Ann Smith in Shreveport, Louisiana.
James liked to listen to classic rock music and was talented at drawing as well as writing short stories. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and loved his nieces and nephew with all his heart. James was a loving son, brother, uncle, and a great friend who will be missed by all who truly knew him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Carol Ann Roberts.
James is survived by his father and stepmother, James and Carmen Pomraning of Clinton, Arkansas; his stepfather, Steven Ferguson of Mena; one brother and sister in law, Jonathan and Kristen Pomraning of Mena; one sister, Brandy Lasseigne of Shreveport, Louisiana; three nieces and one nephew, Paisley and Everly Pomraning of Mena, and Emily and Tessley Lasseigne of Shreveport, Louisiana; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation services are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.
Governor Readis Horn Jr.
January 27, 1932 - July 17, 2018
Governor "Readis" Horn, Jr. passed peacefully from this life surrounded by family and stepped into heaven on July 17, 2018 at the age of 86.
On January 27, 1932, Governor Readis Horn, Jr. was born in Belmont, Louisiana to Clara Skinner Horn and Governor Readis Horn, Sr. He spent his early years fox hunting with his father and tussling with his younger sister Olive and his baby brother Roland. During high school, he developed into a formidable opponent on the basketball court leading his team to the State Championship in May 1951 capturing the MVP and All-district forwards honors. The six-foot, three-inch forward joined the prestigious "400 Club" scoring baskets in droves and went on to score 606 points in a single season, compiling the highest season total in Calcasieu Parish history.
Readis was offered a basketball scholarship to McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana but discovered that college was not for him. In 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served four years in London, England during the Korean Conflict. It was during this time that he developed a disdain for cold, dreary days and learned to despise the rain.
He marriage Patsy Bobbitt on November 23, 1957.
After passing up an opportunity to play semi-professional baseball, he began hitchhiking from DeQuincy, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana to earn a diploma in welding after which he went to work for Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation in West Lake, LA. He worked from 1959 until he retired in 1997 as a boilermaker/welder.
He was an avid squirrel hunter. Hambone, as he was called, and Festus, one of the best squirrel dogs in South Louisiana, walked many a mile through the woods of Beckwith and Bearhead creeks, with his faithful friend Buddy Odegar, and brought home a lot of game. He taught his boys how to hunt, navigate the woods and instilled in them a love of the woods and the sport.
He also coached his children in baseball. He coached the West Pelican All-Star team to victory in 1976. Some of his players were Tracey "Hoss" Brown, Bill Brown, Scotty Groves, Ernie Horn, and Danny Lentz.
Even at a young age, he sought after God praying for a good wife, children, and a nice home but it wasn't until 1984 on Easter Sunday that he gave his heart and life to God. He attended the First United Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy for many years before moving to Mena, AR in 1999.
Not being one to sit idle, Readis went to work for the First Baptist Church of Mena and developed a host of new friends including Brother David McCord, Pam Pena, Ruth Laws, and many others. When he wasn't working at the church, you could find him working in his garden and his yard. He planted over 70 knockout roses at his home. He reluctantly retired from the First Baptist Church after 15 years of service this past February.
He was a member of the Abundant Life UPC in Mena, AR where he attended faithfully. He often said he had two pastors in his life time, Reverend T.D. Cardwell and Reverend Jack Smith. He loved preaching, worshiping God, the Truth, and praying at the altar.
He was a giant of a man with hands the size of anvils and a heart that was bigger still. It was said of him, "He was one of the good guys and his shoes will never be filled."
Readis leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 60 years Patsy Horn, four children, John Burnitt and wife Darlene of Magnolia, Texas, Jolene Broxson and husband Terry of DeQuincy, Louisiana, Ernie Horn and wife Tina of Chenier Perdue, Louisiana, and Dustin Horn and wife Elizabeth of Mena, Arkansas.
'Paw Paw' Readis will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren Michael Broxson (deceased), Alicia Guidry and husband David of DeQuincy, Louisiana, Cory Broxson and wife Denise of DeQuincy, Louisiana, Alan Burnitt and wife Lori of Flowood, Mississippi, Jonathan Burnitt and fiance Thea O'Rouke of Portland, Oregon, Ethan Burnitt of Spring, Texas, Chase Horn and wife Katelyn of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Katelyn Thomas and husband Mitch of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Dustin D. Horn, II of Little Rock, Arkansas and Sophie Horn of Mena, Arkansas. He will also be missed by his great-grandchildren, Matthew Broxson, Emily Broxson, Sarah Guidry, Nick Guidry, Briana Broxson, Noah Broxson, Hudson Burnitt, Holton Burnitt, Madison O'Rouke, Tosh O'Rouke, and soon to be born Henley Grace Thomas. Readis is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Visitation of family and friends will be received from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, July 19 at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Mena, Arkansas. Readis' life celebration will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 20, at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church with Reverend Jack Smith and Reverend T.D. Cardwell officiating. Interment will be held at Belmont Cemetery in Belmont Louisiana at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 21. Serving as pallbearers during the memorial service are Chase Horn, Ethan Burnitt, Cory Broxson, John Burnitt, Ernie Horn, and Dustin Horn. Serving as pallbearers at the gravesite service are Alan Burnitt, Ethan Burnitt, Chase Horn, Terry Broxson, Ernie Horn, and Dustin Horn.
Jeanette Delane Tickner
January 8, 1943 - July 31, 2018
Jeanette Delane Tickner, age 75, of Mena, Arkansas, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her home. She was born on Friday, January 8, 1943 to Cecil Joe and Lena Puckett Taylor in Elm Park, Arkansas.
Jeannette loved to cook and entertain, and could never resist some gumbo. She worked at Blue Diamond in Sacramento, California for many years. Jeannette enjoyed reading and listening to country western music. Jeannette loved her family with all her heart and they were the most important part of her life. Jeannette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Curtis Taylor.
Jeanette is survived by her husband, Michael Tickner of Mena, Arkansas; two sons, James Simmonds of Sacramento, California, and Joey Simmonds of Mena; one daughter, Jennifer Balestra of Mena; one sister, Deloris Hanson of Mena; six grandchildren, Andrew Simmonds, Suzanne Simmonds, Christopher Simmonds, Stephen Simmonds, Jessica Simmonds, and Nicholes Balestra; four great grandchildren, Edward Simmonds, Joey Simmonds, Jean Simmonds, and Aliyah Diggs; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
No services are planned at this time with cremation services entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas.
