Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Leon J. Bohanan
(January 5, 1941 - June 11, 2012)
Mr. Leon J. Bohanan, age 71, of Watson, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 at his home.
He was born January 5, 1941 in Talihina, Oklahoma and was a test technician at U.S. Motors for 34 years. He was united in marriage to Jency Willis. Leon was a member of the Buffalo Presbyterian Church and was a Certified Lay Preacher and also a member of the Choctaw Agency Evangelism Committee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by:
Spouse: Jency Willis Bohanan of Watson, Oklahoma
Son: Edrin Bohanan of Watson, Oklahoma
Daughter: Anita Baker and husband Donald R. of Watson, Oklahoma
Grandchildren: Casey Don Baker and wife Rebecca of Durant, Oklahoma Sierra Baker of Watson, Oklahoma
Sister: Janice Bohanan of Lexington, Kentucky
Half-Brother: Aaron Hardy of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Half-Sister: Rowena Hardy of Hugo, Oklahoma
Special Sister-in- Law: Fran Williams of Battiest, Oklahoma
Cousin: Clara Taylor
He was preceded in death by his biological parents, John and Lottie Dwight Stevens, and by his adoptive parents, Mixton and Katie Bohanan, by a special uncle, Willie Bohanan, Funeral services will be Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Smithville Gymnasium with Elder Nathan Watson officiating. Interment follows in Smithville Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, June 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Choctaw Agency Evangelism Committee.
Pallbearers will be Casey Don Baker, Donald Watson, Donnie Baker, Mike Sands, Silas Baker, and Thurmon Hudson. Honorary pallbearers are Edrin Bohanan, Jerry Lowman and Kenny Bryant, Councilman.
Sherry A. Craig
(April 5, 1944 - June 16, 2012)
Sherry Craig, age 68, of Hatfield, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Mena.
She was born April 5, 1944 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Cecil Vernon Edwards and the late Stella Mae Moddesett Edwards. She was united in marriage to Wallace James Craig. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and will be missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by:
Husband: Wallace James Craig of Hatfield, Arkansas
Daughters: Julian Craig Beaty and husband J. L. of Hatfield, Arkansas Carolyn Denise McMullin of Lufkin,T exas Donna Huddleston and husband Tommy of DeQueen, Arkansas Sherry Torres of Wickes, Arkansas
Sons: Eric Quintin Kent and wife Janan Rachelle of Crockett, Texas Harvey Glenn Edwards of Lufkin, Texas William Floyd Kent of Lufkin, Texas Jamie Craig and wife Cheryl of Wickes, Arkansas Trenton Craig of DeQueen, Arkansas
18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Willard Ross Kent, a great-grandson Garreth Strickland, and a great-granddaughter, Lydia Marie Kent.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hatfield First Baptist Church with Brother Scott O’Rear officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Bobby Harold Cook
(August 24, 1952 - July 1, 2012)
Bobby Cook, age 59, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Mena.
He was born August 24, 1952 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to the late Fredda Harold Cook and the late Erma Juanita Chaffin. He was united in marriage to Theresa Ann Wagoner. He was a Construction Plant Manager and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
He is survived by:
Wife: Theresa Ann Cook of the home
Children: James Michael Cook and wife Sabrina of Van Buren Kelli Ann Vincent and husband Benjamin Tyler Vincent of Mena, Arkansas
Sisters: Karon Lynn Wood and husband Kenneth of Doddridge, Arkansas Sharon Dianne Atkinson and husband Fred of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas
Grandchildren: Keith Nathaniel Cook, Michael Alexander Cook, and Mackenzie Annabeth Vincent
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredda and Juanita Cook.
Graveside services will be Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general. Honorary pallbearers are Keith Cook, Alex Cook, Ben Vincent, Brady Newbolt, Kenneth Wood, and Fred Atkinson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Donald G. Blake
(November 2, 1943 - June 20, 2012)
Donald G. Blake, age 68, Smithville, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in Tulsa.
He was born November 2, 1943 in Smithville, Oklahoma to the late Albert Blake and the late Ethel Learned Blake. He was united in marriage to Patricia Warren. He was a truck driver by profession and was of the Christian faith. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
He is survived by:
Wife: Patricia Blake of Smithville, Oklahoma
Daughters: Donna Blake of Broken Bow, Oklahoma Gina Blake of Morrilton, Arkansas
Sisters: Hazel Austin of Sapulpa, Oklahoma Sue Keiss of Watson, Oklahoma
Grandchildren: Donald Melton, Bethany Bruns, Marty Blake, and Sarah Crosby
Great-Grandchildren: Felicia Melton, Jaxon “Sam” Bruns, Tyler Don “Levi” Blake, and Bently Melton
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ethel Blake, and by his brothers, Ish, E.J., Kenneth, and George Wesley Blake.
Graveside services will be Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Watson Cemetery with Brother Jeff Mattox and Brother Randy Keiss officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general.
De Lois Ann Willis
(February 27, 1944 - June 28, 2012)
De Lois Ann Willis, age 68, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 in Mena.
She was born February 27, 1944 in Mt. Pine, Arkansas to the late Luther D. Buckley and the late Mattie Winnie Partridge. She was united in marriage to Brother Robert C. Willis. She was a CNA and was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend, and will be missed by those who loved and knew her.
She is survived by:
Husband of 53 years: Robert C. Willis of the home
Children: Martha Ann Pearson and husband Glen of Norman, Arkansas Mary Dukeshire and husband Thomas of Mena, Arkansas Tony Lee Willis of Mena, Arkansas George Steven Willis and wife Mary of Hatfield, Arkansas Larry Don Willis of Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Brothers: David Chote of Hatfield, Arkansas Jason Tallant of Mena, Arkansas Duane Tallant of Mena, Arkansas
Sisters: Ann Hughes of Mena, Arkansas Ellen Belcher of Oden, Arkansas Barbara Hines of Muskogee, Oklahoma Kathy Chamberlin of Mt. Ida, Arkansas
21 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, by 2 sons, Robert D. and James C. Willis, and a brother, James Buckley.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Union Grove Holiness Church at Acorn with Brother Roy Bass officiating. Interment follows in Owens Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be Monday July 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be George Willis, Tony Willis, Glen Pearson, Donny Drake, Johnny Lane, and Jason Tallant.
