Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Allie N. Bridges
Allie Esther Nunley Bridges, 92, of Odessa, Texas, formerly of Clarksville, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at Avalon Place in Odessa, Texas.
She was a daughter of the late W. J. and Willie Carter Nunley, widow of Erna (Ernie) Bridges, and a member of Temple Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, April and David Newton of Odessa, Texas; three grandchildren and spouses, Paul and Mary Ellen Newton of Texarkana, Texas, and Jill and Lance Johnson and Jana and David Duckworth, all of Odessa, Texas; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law, Floyd and Lennie Randall and Olen and Doris Bridges, all of Oklahoma, and Nettie Jacobs, Lucy Jacobs, Magdalene Dobbs, and Eula Bridges, all of Clarksville.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Landmark Missionary Baptist in Clarksville with Rev. Vernon Bass officiating.
Burial was in Union Grove cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Ashlock, Mike Mee, Joe Dan Calvin, James Allen Bridges, Norman Fortney, and Wendell Lee.
A. Howard Smith
A. Howard Smith, 76, of Clarksville died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at his home.
A native of Sudan, Texas, he was a son of the late Milton and Mattie Earl Ardis Smith, graduate of Vista High School in Vista, Calif., Air Force World War II veteran, member of Stillwell Bible Baptist Church and the VFW, lifetime member of Gideon International, retired construction superintendent, and was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon.
Survivors include his widow, Virginia Smith; two daughters and one son-in-law, Cindy and Bruce Herron of Clarksville and Jan Smith of San Diego, Calif.; one sister, Margie Smith of Valley Center, Calif.; three brothers, Milton Smith of North Bend, Wash., Ken Morri of Belle Vernon, Pa., and Tom Morri of Columbus, Ohio; two grandsons and spouses, David and Ralyn Herron of Auburn, Ala., and Ryan and Holly Herron of Moore, S. C.; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at Stillwell Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Askins officiating.
Burial was in Shady Grove cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Steve Zeigler, David Handley, David Griggs, John Burke, Bruce Phillips, and Joe Black.
Billy G. Mott
Billy G. Mott, 69, of Clarksville died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith.
He was a retired Air Force veteran, member of New Life Church, and son of the late L. A. and Zella Jones Mott.
Survivors are his widow, Norma J. Mott; one daughter, Trishia Rose Boyd of Craiksk, Canada; one son, Alan S. Mott of Lamar; one brother, Robert A. Mott of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral with full military honors will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Roller-Cox Chapel with Dr. Jack Glaze officiating. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the Little Rock Air Force Base Honor Guard.
Dorothy Jinkins
Dorothy Jinkins, 58, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Cheyenne, Neb.
Survivors include her husband, Joe E. Jinkins; one son, Joe C. Jinkins of Clarksville; two daughters, Theresa Bridges of Arizona and Kathy Edger of Nebraska; nine grandchildren including Jason and Kenny Jinkins of Clarksville; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters.
A memorial service was held and the body was cremated.
David Wayne Ree
David Wayne Ree, 50, of Coal Hill died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at his home.
He was a son of the late Dennis and Pauline Ketton Ree, Mason, member of Hartman Methodist Church, graduate of Van Buren High School, former delivery man for Pepsi Cola Company, and was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Ree; and one sister, Ruth Ann.
Survivors are his widow, Karen Yates Ree; one daughter, Lacey Ree of Van Buren; two stepsons, Joshua Freeman and Zachary Cremer, both of the home; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Roger Cates of Fort Smith; and two grandchildren, Tyler Ree and Hunter Ree, both of Van Buren.
Memorial graveside services and burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Gracelawn cemetery in Van Buren with David Qualls officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Gladys Eagle
Gladys Eagle, 72, of Russellville, sister of Emma Vinson of Clarksville, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at AMI St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of London, daughter of the late Arthur B. and Pearlie Rae Darter Bocksnick, widow of Willie Eagle, member of the Wakefield Baptist Church in Little Rock, and was preceded in death by one son, Larry Archer.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Jim Gruber of Bedford, Texas; two brothers, Buster Bocksnick of London and Gary Bocksnick of Ozark; three other sisters, Sylvia Krisell of England and Ruth Lingo and Patsy Parker, both of London; and four grandchildren, Lisa Archer, Eric Archer, Jesse Gruber and fiance, Lauri French, and Justin Gruber.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Piney Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen Maczko officiating.
Burial will be in Brock cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
Nephews will serve as active pallbearers.
Genevieve Slocum
Genevieve E. Slocum, 93, of Albuquerque, N. M., died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002.
She was a native of Beaman, Iowa, former resident of Johnson County, school teacher, 4-H leader, restaurant owner, executive housekeeper, motel/restaurant and traveling manager, and widow of Rily A. Slocum.
She is survived by one daughter, Marlys Suiter of Albuquerque, N. M.; one sister, Betty Liegel of Central City, Iowa; and two grandsons, Douglas Chester of Dundee, Iowa, and AM1 Rily Suiter, USN, of Jacksonville, Fla.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Manor Care Health Center in Albuquerque, N. M. The body was cremated. Burial will be in Iowa this summer.
Robert Harold English
Graveside services and burial for Robert Harold English, 81, of White Hall who died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Coal Hill cemetery under the direction of Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Sikes, Charles Holmes, Fred Jansonius, Hoyt Francis, Bill Gandy, Alva Domon, and George Goodwin.
Memorials may be made to the White Hall United Methodist Church, 300 Church Street, White Hall, AR 71602.
A native of Altus, he was a son of the late Robert Cole and Frankie Mae Morris English, 1939 graduate of Ozark High School, United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II, member of White Hall United Methodist Church, former member of the White Hall Lions Club, former sales employee and a retired employee of The Drape Shop.
Survivors include his widow, Elizabeth Dickerson English; one brother, Gerald W. English of Altus; two sisters, Juanita Sadler of Ennis, Texas, and Rubye English of Blythe, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
John Tait Nelson
John Tait Nelson, 57, of Coal Hill died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Brooklyn, N. Y., son of the late Alexander and Jessie Tait Nelson, Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, graduate of Haver Hill High School in Haverford, Pa., received a degree in accounting from Pierce Junior College, attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was an employee of Kenner Boat Company in Knoxville.
Survivors include his widow, Diane Marvel Nelson; two daughters and one son-in-law, Debra and Anthony Mulanax of Lamar and Alice Henninger of Lutherville; two sons, William Nelson and Jesse Nelson, both of the home; two grandchildren, Chase Morgan of Lutherville and Destiny Ainslie of Lamar; and several cousins, aunts and uncles of Scotland.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Daniel Farrer officiating.
Burial was in Kendall cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers were Anthony Mulanax, Jason Morgan, Ed Ryland, Richard Abbott, Jim Fritts and Brad Scott.
Honorary pallbearers were co-workers at Kenner Boat Company.
