Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Nellie Terry Yancey
Nellie Terry Yancey, 78, of Hagarville died Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Fort Douglas, daughter of the late Rier and Annie Howard Terry, widow of Joel Yancey, and a Baptist.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Rita Yancey of Hagarville; and two grandchildren, Erin Yancey and Justin Yancey, both of Hagarville.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday, April 22, at the Hagarville Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Preston officiating.
Burial was in Fort Douglas cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Roy Terry, Troy Terry, Paul Terry, Steve Morgan, Brian Cotner, and Bruce Garrett.
Randy Callahan
Randy Callahan, 52, of Clarksville died Saturday, April 20, 2002, at his home.
A native of Clarksville, he was a heavy equipment operator at the Johnson County Landfill, son of the late James H. Callahan, and was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Callahan; and two sisters, Maydene Rainey and Cathy Callahan.
Survivors include his widow, Becky Callahan; one daughter, Mary Kaylor of Ward; four sons, Little Randy Callahan of Kansas, and James Callahan, Jarrad Callahan, and Ray Callahan, all of Clarksville; mother, Irene Callahan of Lamar; three sisters, Dian Anglin of Knoxville, Jan Marlow of Clarksville, and Liz Smith of Lamar; six brothers, J. D. Callahan of Batson, Bill Callahan of Safford, Ariz., Doug Callahan of Clarksville, Bob Callahan of Ratcliff, Ray Callahan of Lamar, and Jeff Callahan of Ozone; 14 grandchildren; and one uncle, Floyd Fetters of Clarksville.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Lamar Assembly of God Church with Rev. Bill Holt, Rev. Kyle Holt, and Rev. Ken Vlundell officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Little Randy Callahan, James Callahan, Jarrad Callahan, Ray Callahan, Chris Gravit, Floyd Fetters, Jamie Johnston, J. D. Callahan, Dennis Holman, Ray Callahan, Bill Callahan, Doug Callahan, Bob Callahan, and Jeff Callahan.
Sherman Hignite
Sherman Hignite, 83, of Lamar died Friday, April 19, 2002, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home.
He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Jeff and Sarah Harris Hignite, member of the Church of Christ, VFW, American Legion, and CCC, and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors are two nieces, Anna Melson of Clarksville and Pat Cantrell of Sun City, Calif.; and two nephews, Earl Moore of Downey, Calif., and Kenny Taverner of Siloam Springs.
Graveside services and burial were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the Russell cemetery with Mike Eppinette officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers were Floyd Hignite, Edward Hignite, Ken Medeiros, Steve McCain, Roy Roden, and Dan Roden.
Vickie Lynn Meredith
Vickie Lynn Curtis Meredith, 42, of Clarksville died Saturday, April 20, 2002, at her home.
She was disabled, daughter of the late Garland and Eunice Marie Gipson Curtis, Baptist, and was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Joe Hammons II.
Survivors are her husband, James Meredith; two daughters, Kelly Lee and Jessica Watson, both of Clarksville; three sons, Charles Watson, Tyler Meredith and Joshua Meredith, all of Clarksville; one sister, Gina Baker of Clarksville; two brothers, Don and Gary Curtis, both of Clarksville; and three grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Roller-Cox Chapel with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Burial was in Kendall cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Randy Meredith, Willie Killane, Bradley Christian, Rickey Moody, Curtis Wallace, and Paul Carlton.
Honorary pallbearers were Gary Lee Curtis, Christopher Dale Curtis, Daniel Joseph Curtis, Keven Dane Baker, and Tony Lynn Moore.
Bernardo Santiago
Bernardo Santiago, 73, of Clarksville died Monday, April 15, 2002, at his home.
He was retired and an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Bennie Santiago Jr. of Delano, Calif., and Raymond and Lona Santiago of Clarksville; parents, Jesus and Candida Torres Santiago; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Valentina and Emilo Mora and Bonefacia Santos, all of Chicago, Ind.; two brothers, Maximino Santiago of Puerto Rico and Raymond Rutger of Boston, Mass.; and three grandchildren, Brandon D. Santiago of California, and Stephanie E. Spaulding and Lacie L. Santiago of Clarksville.
Graveside services and burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Lamar cemetery with Rev. Hector Mendez officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Elizabeth C. Evans
Elizabeth Christine Evans, 82, of Clarksville died Monday, April 15, 2002, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock.
She was a daughter of the late Victor and Mae Nickels Sorrels, native of Smithville, Okla., attended Smithville High School and Oklahoma School for the Deaf, former resident of St. Joseph, Mich., member of the Clarksville First Assembly of God Church, and was preceded in death by one son, Gene Evans; and one brother, Vincent Sorrels.
Survivors include her husband, Edward J. Evans; one daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Leonard Little of Clarksville; one sister and brother-in-law, Aline and Nick Bannelli of Kansas City, Mo.; one brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Juanita Sorrels of Benton Harbor, Mich.; one sister-in-law, Maxine Sorrels of Bridgman, Mich.; and two grandchildren, Brian Little and Shawn Little, both of Clarksville.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with Rev. Terry Cameron officiating. Burial will be in Knoxville cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Harry Tilley, Danny Hattabaugh, Ed Evans, Dewey Padgett, Jim Evans, David Evans, and Stephan Evans.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Esther M. Phillips
Esther M. Phillips, 101, of Clarksville died Thursday, April 11, at Brownwood Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren.
She was a native of Boone County, daughter of the late James and Tamar Wheeler Rutledge, and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Clarksville and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She and her late husband, Richard Phillips, operated the post office and general store at Fort Douglas for 30-plus years. They were also involved in farming activities prior to retiring and moving to Clarksville in 1962. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ava Hardwicke; one son, Gorman Phillips; three sons-in-law; two sisters; and six brothers.
She is survived by three daughters, Alice Smith Ellis of Gravette, Maxine Rail of Rogers, and Mary Sue Powers of Van Buren; two sisters, Lola Phillips of Clarksville and Ertie Light of Ramona, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday, April 15, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Roach officiating. Burial was in Oakland cemetery.
Pallbearers were Doug Powers, Henry McDonald, Mike Rail, Larry Smith, Matt Smith, and Jared Smith.
Fern Lloyd
Fern Lloyd, 91, of Ratcliff died Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Paris.
She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, daughter of the late Monroe and Maude Bethune Whisenant, widow of Arvel Lloyd, and was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Kazy and Evalee Nunnaly.
She is survived by one son, James Lloyd of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Amma Keller of Weiner; one brother, Kenneth Whisenant; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Roller Chapel in Paris with burial in Garden of Memories at Charleston.
Pallbearers were James H. Lloyd, Charles Lloyd, John Haley, Brian Lloyd, Jason Lloyd, and James C. Lloyd.
Horace H. Blakley
Horace H. Blakley, 92, formerly of Haltom City, Texas, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, in Houston, Texas.
A native of Clarksville, he was a son of the late Tess and Rosa Blakley, 50-year member of Harmony Masonic Lodge No. 433, Shriner member of the Moslah Temple in Fort Worth, Texas; member of Oakburst Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, Texas, retired employee of Consolidated Aircraft Company in Fort Worth, Texas, and was preceded in death by his wife, Irma Marie Blackburn Blakley.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Sanford and Carolyn Blakely of Houston, Texas; two grandsons and spouses, Scott and Joey Blakley of Allen, Texas, and Stephen and Elizabeth Blakley of Houston, Texas; four great-granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, at Harmony cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Oakburst Presbyterian Church.
