Charles Waters
Charles Herman Waters of Dallas, Texas, was born on March 18, 1917, in Rosston to Sid and Irene Purtle Waters. Herman graduated from Rosston High School where he played basketball and met and cultivated life long friends.
At the age of 14 Herman became a Christian and joined Rosston Baptist Church. The foundation and direction of his life was determined by this significant commitment.
Upon graduation from high school Herman continued to work with his father on their farm on Highway 4 (the road from Rosston to Hope). One of his classmates was Floy Catherine Caldwell and he continued to date her during these years, fell in love, and Floy and Herman were married
on December 14, 1939.
Little did the newly married
couple know that WWII was just around the corner. In October, 1942, Herman joined the United States Air Force and served for 39 months.
Many of our Arkansas boys did not come home; but Herman survived WWII and returned to his bride to develop their lives together. Wanting a better opportunity in life, Floy and Herman moved to Dallas after the war where Herman went to work at Longhorn Roofing Co., which later became the Ruberoid Company, and today is GAF Corporation. He retired from GAF after 39 years of loyal service.
During these years Herman was active as a 32nd Degree Mason of the Loyal Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of Landmark Lodge, and a member of the Scottish Rite Order.
In retirement Herman continued to cultivate those extracurricular interests which he had always enjoyed, such as fishing, going to baseball games, working in his yard (two yards as a matter of fact, his Rosston home and his Dallas home), and camping out with friends. Herman added two interests in retirement, however, which were new and that was travel. With Floy at his side Herman traveled throughout the world, to China, to Canada on several occasions, to Israel, to Alaska, and to eight countries in Europe, including France, England, Germany, and others. He became a charter member of the Silver Serenaders of Texas Senior Adult Choir and was loyal for 21 years until his illness prevented him from participating. With the choir he traveled to Hawaii, Israel, and 17 states which included singing in Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1993.
Herman Waters was a member of Cliff Temple Baptist Church, Dallas, and is survived by his wife Floy Catherine, two nephews, Charles Caldwell and Jim Palmer and their wives, JoAn and Betty respectively and their children, Darrell, Judy, and Kenneth and families and Ronny, Lauren, and Suzanne and their families.
No doubt Herman is now with our Lord Jesus and our loving God. He died November 2, 2002.
Funeral services were 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at First Baptist Church in Rosston, with Rev. Mark Faulkner and Rev. Jim Palmer officiating.
Burial followed at Holly Springs cemetery in Rosston. Arrangements by Brazzell/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Rosston.
John Hardwick
Mr. John T. Hardwick, 75, of Granbury, Texas (formerly of Rosston), died Friday, November 1, 2002, at Granbury, Texas.
He was born August 26, 1927, in Rosston to Homer and Exa McDaniel Hardwick.
He was retired from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Dept. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include: one son, Preston Hardwick and Janet of Godley, Texas; three sisters, Florene Hardwick of Bluff City, Agnes Hardwick of Prescott and Margarete Tomlin of Bluff City.
Graveside services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at Ebenezer cemetery in Bluff City, with Mr. Lynn Vanderveer officiating.
Burial followed. Arrangements by Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott.
Donnie Toland
Donnie Toland, 56, of Delight died Monday, December 9, 2002.
He was born July 20, 1946, in Arkadelphia, the son of Wilburn R. and Mary Sue Warren Toland.
He was an auto body repairman, a Baptist and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam and receiving the Purple Heart Medal.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Bobo; one son, Christopher B. Toland of Tyler, Texas; his mother, Mary Sue Toland of Hope; three brothers, W.R. (Dick) Toland of Blevins, Lonnie Toland of Saratoga, and Jearol Toland of Haskell; two sisters, Donna Sue Daniel and Dorothy Isbell both of Hope.
Graveside services were 2 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2002, in the Golden cemetery. Interment was under the direction of Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.
Howard Rhodes
Mr. Howard O. "Pete" Rhodes, 78, of Benton, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at Saline County Memorial Hospital in Benton.
He was born September 19, 1924, in Rosston, to Olin and Effie McKissack Rhodes.
He was a Baptist, lifetime member of V.F.W. and a Navy Veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by one sister, Evelyn McInnis.
His survivors include: his wife of 53 years, Annabelle Rhodes of Benton; one son, Johnny Rhodes and Mary Henry of N. Little Rock; one daughter, Jan Thorburn and Rod of Dallas, Texas.; one brother, Raymond Harold Rhodes of Shreveport, La.; one sister, Tootsie Davis of Shreveport, La.; four grandchildren, Grant Thorburn, Grayson Thorburn, Jason Rhodes, and Ashley Zia; and one great-granddaughter.
Memorial services were 2 p.m., Saturday, December 14, 2002, at Brazzelle/Cornish Funeral Home Chapel in Prescott with Rev. Bob Riley officiating. Burial in Reddick cemetery in Stephens. Arrangements by Brazzell/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott.
Daisy Flowers
Mrs. Daisy Flowers, 99, of Prescott, died Sunday, December 8, 2002, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope.
She was born September 17, 1903, in Waterloo, to Wash and Hattie Irvin Young.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Harrison Chapel Baptist Church of Rosston.
Her survivors include: two sons, Richard Flowers and Robert Flowers both of Dallas, Texas.; six daughters, Matha McNeely of Rockford, Ill., Lula Carter of Memphis, Tenn., Evelyn Chambers and Argene Hopkins both of Dallas, Texas., Willie Mae Van Hook of Prescott, Sallie Toney of Pine Bluff; two brothers, Tilton Bailey of Prescott and Hershel Bailey of Detroit, Mich.; three grandchildren (whom she raised), Elnora Cockrell of Rockford, Ill., Shirley Johnson of Little Rock and Horace Williams of Prescott, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2002, at Harrison Chapel Baptist Church in Rosston with Rev. Willie Flowers officiating. Burial followed in Harrison Chapel cemetery. Arrangements by Brazzell/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott.
Bernice Thomas
Bernice Kirk Thomas, 76, of Rosston, died Thursday at the Hillcrest Care and Rehab of Prescott. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Mrs. Thomas was born in this community on May 31, 1926, to Fred and Denver DeLaney Kirk.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Donald and Carla Thomas of Oroville, Cal.; two granddaughters: Wendy Park and Tracy Thomas; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, December 31, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ricky Burke officiating. Burial was in the Ebenezer cemetery at Buff City. The family has entrusted the services to the Shackelford Funeral Home.
Lettie Martin
Lettie Martin, of Camden, died Thursday, January 2, 2003.
She was born December 23, 1916, in Rosston, the daughter of Rachel and Chris Waters.
She is preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Martin and sister, Pauline Waters Martin.
She is survived by her son Kevin Martin of Willisville; daughter, Kathryn Knight of Heber Springs; brothers, David Waters of Shreveport, La. and Woodval Waters of Beaumont, Tex.; sister, Marion Waters Riddick of Pine Bluff; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2003, at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Willisville cemetery.
Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Wesley Harris Jr.
Wesley Hendrix "Junior" Harris, Jr., 82, of Prescott, died Sunday, January 19, 2003, at St. Vincents Infirmary, Little Rock of complications following a heart attack.
He was born February 28, 1920, in DeAnn, to Wesley Hendrix, Sr. and Nobie Lee Burke Harris.
He worked as an inspector for McDonal-Douglas in aircraft manufacturing, producing war planes in Los Angeles. In the Infantry, he entered as a Private First Class and as a replacement soldier in the Battle of the Bulge. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II having received three bronze stars and three battle ribbons. his toes froze in the Ardennes forest in the worst winter on record. He told stories later of guarding German prisoners of war. One complained of how the U.S. Army was treating him and "Popo" kicked him in the knee. He told stories of humorous events of the war, but would seldom speak of the horrors except to say that his best service buddy was shot at his side. In 1945 he was discharged as a Staff Sergeant. After the war, he also worked at North American Aviation, alternating living in Prescott and Los Angeles for about 15 years, finally settling permanently in Prescott around 1958.
Junior was a lifelong resident of Prescott, he was a homebuilder and carpenter through the 1980's, building many homes in Prescott, especially in the Robin Hood Addition.
He was married
to the late Effie Lee Bowen Harris, in 1941. In 1978 they opened Effie's Flowers in their home on Hwy 24, next to Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1991. She preceded him in death in November 1992. He was the last of five siblings including the late Noel Harris (former pastor of Park Baptist Church in Prescott). "Junior" was a founding member, a trustee, and also served as a deacon for many years.
Junior was diagnosed with and fought diabetes for 25 years and his children ask that in lieu of sending flowers please donate to the American Diabetes Association. He was a Baptist and a member of Prescott V.F.W.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Lee Bowen Harris, who died in 1992; and by two brothers and two sisters.
His survivors are: two sons, Kenith Lee Harris of Nashville and Donald Harris of Prescott; one daughter, Mary Ann Harris of Bodcaw; one special friend, Iva Lee Davis of Prescott; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2003, at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Raymond Hicks and Dr. David Blase officiating. Burial in DeAnn cemetery in Prescott. Arrangements by Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott.
Robert Morrow
Mr. Robert Harold "Opi" Morrow, 68, of Prescott, died Tuesday, January 21, 2003, at John McClellan V.A. Hospital in Little Rock.
He was born January 24, 1934, in Pike City, to Robert Henry and Mary Etta Stuart Morrow.
He was retired from the U.S. Army, and postal employee and a hobby rancher. He was a member of Missionary Grove Baptist Church of Nubbin Hill, Prescott, lifetime member of V.F.W. of Prescott, and also a member of the Fair Hills Volunteer Fire Dept.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
His survivors include: his wife, Maria Veit Morrow of Prescott; two sons, Robert F. "Bobby" Morrow and Agnes of Prescott, and Harold A. "Tony" Morrow and Alicia of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Christi Lorelei Hale and Terry of Prescott; two brothers, Tommy Lee Morrow and Barbara of Nashville, Larry Dean Morrow and Janey of Prescott; two sisters, Doris Marie Burke and Joe of Prescott and Mary Lou Nivens of Blevins and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were 2 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2003, Missionary Grove Bapstist Church, Nubbin Hill Community, with Rev. Larry Jones and Rev. Ricky Burke officiating. Burial followed in Missionary Grove cemetery, Nubbin Hill Community, Prescott. Arrangements by Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott.
