Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Jerry P. Hicky
erry P. Hicky, 82, of Forrest City, whose son, Bliss Yancey Hickey and wife, Jan Newton Hicky, reside in Knoxville, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at the Baptist Hospital in Forrest City.
A native of Forrest City, he was a son of the late Phil and Gladys Gilbeaux Hicky, made his home in Forrest City and Marianna where he was a retired farmer and peach grower, member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Marianna, served on the Vestry of the Church on several occasions, and was a World War II veteran.
He was a charter member of the Marianna Country Club, graduate of the New York Institute of Photography, served on the Board of Trustees at the University of the South at Swanee and the Marianna School Board, attended Louisiana State University where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and was preceded in death by one brother, James Hicky.
Survivors include his widow, Mary Bliss Yancey Hicky; one other son, Preston Gray Hicky of Forrest City; five grandchildren, Christopher Gray Hicky of California, Jennifer Hicky Collins and husband, Hank, of Forrest City, Laura Yancey Hicky of Forrest City and Wynne, Mary Elizabeth Hicky of Grapevine, Texas, and William Bliss Hicky of Oxford, Miss.; and one great-grandchild, Molly Jamieson Collins of Forrest City.
Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Marianna. Arrangements were under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home of Forrest City.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude or St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
Kenneth H. Spainhour
Graveside services and burial for Kenneth Harold Spainhour, 54, of Tulsa, Okla., who died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., were at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at the Union Grove cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
He was a son of the late Harold and Lillian Burrus Spainhour and a collection agent.
Survivors include one sister, Mitzi Hale of Tulsa, Okla.; one niece, Ashley Carol Robinson of Tulsa, Okla.; and one nephew, Jason Bradley Robinson of Austin, Texas.
Margaret W. Lyall
Margaret Eloise Wyers Lyall, 69, of Cabot, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Conway.
A native of Mountain Top, she was a daughter of the late Gladys Pearl (Parker) and Albert Wyers, and widow of Walter Lyall.
Survivors include one daughter, Carla Price of Cabot; one son, Darrell Magby of Greenbrier; four brothers, Raymond Wyers of Clarksville, Dwight Wyers of Stockton, Ohio, James Wyers of Coal Hill, and Bruce Wyers of Copperas Cove, Texas; and three grandchildren, Darrell Magby Jr., Brandy Price, and Denver Price.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with burial in the Williams cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Wyers, Randy Wyers, James Wyers, and Albert Dewey Wyers III.
Mary Lee Taylor
Mary Lee Taylor, 94, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Clarksville, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, in Knoxville, Tenn.
She was a daughter of the late Walter and Anna Lee Love, widow of Lee Taylor, member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarksville, and was preceded in death by three brothers, Ben Love, Carl Love, and Ward Love.
She is survived by one sister, Evelyn Hatcher of Knoxville, Tenn.; two nephews, Dale Hatcher and Mark Hatcher; and one niece, Peggy Taylor Willis of Clarksville.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Mount Airy cemetery with Rev. Steve Wingo officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 535, Clarksville, AR 72830.
Peggy P. Mock
Peggy Pauline Mock, 81, of Spring, Texas, died Dec. 2, 2003, at her home.
A native of Clarksville, she was a daughter of the late John Paul and Mettie Mae Baskin Wells, widow of Merle E. Mock, Methodist, and was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Wells; and one great-grandson, Nicholas J. Kubik.
Survivors include one son, Michael L. Mock Sr. of Maumelle; one daughter, Paige A. Els of Springs, Texas; five grandchildren, Mary Beth Mock Kubik of Deputy, Ind., Michael L. Mock Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., and Angela Els, Rebekah Els, and Jessica Els, all of Grapeland, Texas; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Paul Wells of Scranton; and one sister, Bette Poynter of Dover.
A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Dover United Methodist Church with Rev. Phillip C. Collie II officiating. Burial was at Oaklawn cemetery in Warsaw, Ind.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Mrs. Jeff Mobley, Memorial Chairman, 225 Skyline Drive, Russellville, AR 72802.
Violet K. Coppinger
Violet Knox Coppinger, 73, of Van Buren, formerly of Johnson County, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at Crawford County Health Care.
She was a daughter of the late Troy and Dimie Davis Roberson, former resident of Ozark, member of the First Assembly of God Church in Ozark and was preceded in death by a husband, James Knox.
Survivors include her husband, Mac Coppinger; two sons, Paul Leland Knox of Ozark and James Larry Knox of Warrenton, Mo.; one stepdaughter, Teresa E. Brandes of Harrison; one stepson, Steven A. Coppinger of Fayetteville; one sister, Velda Jo Randall of Ozark; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Jim McElhaney officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery.
Pallbearers were Don Higgins, Eugene Willis, Jack Sossamon, Bob Horn, Mike Taff, and Phillip Pardue.
Vera L. Hutson
Vera L. Key Hudson, 98, of Clarksville died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Denning, daughter of the late Walter and Emma Moore Key, widow of Horace (Hickory) Hutson, a Methodist, member of Gold Star Mothers, American Legion Auxiliary, and Coal Hill VFW Auxiliary, and was preceded in death by three sons, Rickey Hutson, Charles Hutson, and Norman Hutson; and four brothers, Ernest Key, T. E. Key, Edward Key, and Earl Key.
Survivors include two daughters, Billie R. Standridge of Amarillo, Texas, and Wanda Dailey of Clarksville; one brother, Clifton Key of Lamar; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Oakland cemetery with Rev. David Zeiler officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Arnel Pitts
Arnel Pitts, 80, of Clarksville died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Toy Pleasant and Nettie Mae Henson Pitts, Navy veteran of World War II, member of the Clarksville First Assembly of God Church, graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo., and a retired minister,
Survivors include his widow, Doris Mauldin Pitts; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with Rev. Terry Cameron officiating. Burial was in Stillwell cemetery.
Pallbearers were Don Pitts, Dean Pitts, Dennis Pitts, Bob Pitts, Lloyd Pitts, and Randy Pitts.
Derald W. Martz
Derald Wayne Martz, 65, of Knoxville died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, in Baptist Health Medical Center.
He was a native of Pierce, Neb., retired owner of Martz Tractor Company at Knoxville, and was associated with Martz Transportation. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Leonard Martz; one sister, Carol Hurst; and one brother, Robert Martz.
Survivors are his widow, Judy Martz; one son and daughter-in-law, Garrett and Brenda Martz of Knoxville; mother, Clara Martz of Knoxville; two sisters, Claire Nathan of Castleberry, Fla., and Sharon Haldeman of Hemet, Calif.; two brothers, Dennis Martz of Norfolk, Neb., and Vernon Martz of Hemet, Calif.; one granddaughter and spouse, Brandye and Jimmy Eichelberger; and two great-grandchildren, Shelbi and Hannah Eichelberger of Lamar.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel.
Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Diva T. Shrigley
Diva Thompson Shrigley, 90, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in Fayetteville.
She was a native of Scranton, widow of Dr. Guy Shrigley, and a Presbyterian. She had lived in Clarksville for 80-plus years prior to moving to Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville in 1999. While in Clarksville she was active in Beta Sigma Phi, Presbyterian Church Cirle, and the Supper Club.
Survivors include one son, James T. Shrigley of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, Taylor Shrigley of Prairie Grove and Andrew Shrigley of Tempe, Ariz.; one sister, Pauline Kraus of Jacksonville, Fla.; two nieces, Paula Zammiello of Columbia, S. C., and Karen Anderson of Crested Butte, Colo.; two nephews, Rev. Forrest Anderson of New Braunfels, Texas, and Gary Kraus of Jacksonville, Fla.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Hardwicke Chapel with Rev. Lance Jones officiating. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Butterfield Trail Village Foundation, 1923 E. Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 or First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 1068, Clarksville, AR 72830.
