Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Randall Butler
Randall Howell Butler, 50, of Lake Bluff, Ill., formerly of Arkansas, died August 17, 2000.
He was born Jan. 7, 1950, in Morrilton, a son of R.H. “Sloke” and Marie Howell Butler. He was executive director of sales operations for Searle Pharmaceuticals/Pharmacia. He was president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at the University of Arkansas in 1970. Mr. Butler served on the Board of Directors on Riverfest, Inc., Little Rock, was a sponsor of Ducks Unlimited, and editor of the Arkansas Traveler magazine.
Other than his mother, survivors include his wife, Linda Howell Koehler Butler; three daughters, Jennifer Butler Milwee of Philadelphia, Pa., Shannon Elizabeth Butler of Washington, D.C., and Marian Marie Koehler of Lake Bluff, Ill.; a son-in-law, John Milwee of Philadelphia, Pa., and one sister, Brenda Kay Butler Harrison of Morrilton.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2000, at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, Ill. A second memorial service was held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 17th and Spring, Little Rock, Ark. A memorial visitation was held Monday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Osam, 50 Chenal Circle, Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local chapter of Ducks Unlimited or American Cancer Society or to the Randall H. Butler Scholarship Fund of Morrilton High School, c/o Ben Caruth, Trustee, Regions Bank of Morrilton, P.O. Box 320, Morrilton, Ark. 72110.
Rev. Willis Brothers
The Rev. Willis Brothers, age 78, of Houston, Arkansas, pastor of Ada Valley Community Church went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2000.
He pastored at Houston Assembly of God for 14 years as well as Union Assembly of God in Paris, White Oak Assembly of God in Bearden, Dumas First Assembly of God, Star City First Assembly of God, Bauxite First Assembly of God, and Oak Grove Assembly of God in Urbana. He has been in full-time ministry for 51 years.
Bro. Willis is survived by his loving wife, Mildred, of 58 years. He is also survived by three sons, Douglas Brothers of Houston, Donnie Brothers (Beverly) of Conway, Dalton Brothers (Susanne) of Bryant, and one daughter, Delores Cain of Houston. He was blessed with nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Florie Pyles of Harvey.
He has touched many lives during his long ministry and is now receiving his heavenly rewards.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. today (Wednesday), August 23, at Houston Assembly of God with Bro. Buddy Wroten, Bro. Don Borland, Bro. Floyd Williams, Bro. Stan Wallace, Bro. Clay Stubbs, and Bro. John Chapman officiating.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 24, at Monroe Cemetery in Harvey, Arkansas. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.
Pallbearers will be Buford Gipson, Dewayne Williams, Bobby Lawson, Bill Hill, Harold Simmons, and Dale Birdwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Oliver Lawson and Guy Paul Vaught.
Stanford Austin
Stanford Sweeden Austin, 81, of Atkins died on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2000.
He was born in Atkins, a son of Meritt Young and Betty Sweeden Austin. He was a former city councilman, president of Atkins Riding Club, a 32nd degree Mason, Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of Bell’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Don Austin and Roger Andrews Austin, both of Atkins; three sisters, Billie Murdoch of Duncan, Okla., Bessie Collins of Talihina, Okla., and Betty Ann Copeland of Palestine, Texas; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday at Lemley Funeral Home by the Rev. David Bishop. Burial was at Atkins City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Don Barrett, Jim Wright, Jim McGee, Willie Harvill, Mitch Casto, and Jimmy Casto. Honorary pallbearers were Kenneth Austin, Terry Ewell, Tim Younger, “Red” Kimberlin, Ted Sweeden, Elmo Bizzell, Gerald Davis, Danny May, and members of the Atkins Masonic Lodge.
Memorials may be made to the Bell’s Chapel Cemetery Fund, c/o Thomas Willcutt, 1908 W. Main, Atkins, Ark. 72823.
Clara Greer
Clara Batson Greer, 86, of Oxford died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000.
She was born Feb. 4, 1914, in Morrilton, a daughter of Robert and Ada Williams Baston. Mrs. Greer was the widow of Harmon Greer and a member of the Oxford Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Bill W. Greer of Horseshoe Bend and Robert G. Greer of Keller, Texas; three daughters, Katherine Byers of Colona, Ill., Midge Peterson of Parchman, Miss., and Janet Holt of Oxford; one sister, Rheba Cates of Little Rock; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Harris Chapel with Mr. Mickey Burleson officiating. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.
Pallbearers will be Steven Estabrook, Harvey Bufford, C.W. “Dub” Williams, Gregg Williams, David Williams, and Wayne Jones.
