Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
John D. Henley, III
1925 ~ 2002
It is with great sorrow that my family and I morn the passing of our father, John Ducan Henley, III. He passed away peacefully at 2:45 a.m., June 4, only 14 days from his 77th birthday.
He was a long time resident of Gulf Breeze, FL, along with our mother Glynda Henley, who preceded him in death, taught music in the Gulf Breeze School System for many years.
Born in Augusta, AR on June 18, 1925, where he received his basic education, after which he attended the University of AR in Fayetteville, AR receiving his B.S. Degree in Music, while at the same time meeting his future wife, who was fond of saying that when she dropped out of college to marry him, she didn't get a B.S. behind her name, but she was more proud of the Mrs. in front of it.
His life was not one of a few great accomplishment, but rather thousands of smaller ones which had an impact on the lives of the many students with whom he came in contact, which in the large scope of life is far more significant than the few accomplishments of others. He was a dedicated teacher, father and friend who will be greatly missed.
He is survived by four children; Christine Bryan of Milton, FL, Karen Wuest of Gulf Breeze, FL, Kathy McCullar of Stonebrook, NY and John Ducan Henley IV of Bokeelia, FL. Also he will be missed by 16 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
We shall all miss you here Dad, but our loss is heavens gain, because with both you and mother there together, the music of heaven can't help but be sweeter.
The family will receive friends at Rose Lawn Funeral Home Friday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 8, 2002, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the Civic Band Memorial Scholarship Fund, in memory of John D. Henley, III, c/o Don Snowden, Pensacola Junior College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504.
Rose Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery is in charge of arrangements.
Issac Whitaker
Mr. Issac Whitaker, 92, of Memphis, formerly of Madison, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002.
Mr. Whitaker, born Feb. 23, 1906, in St. Francis County, to Pollie Moore Whitaker and Joseph Whitaker. He was a taxi operator in Forrest City and Madison for more than 50 years and was a member of Madison Light M.B. Church. He was also a farmer and a retired St. Francis County justice of the peace.
Mr. Whitaker is survived by two daughters, Ann Whitaker of Chicago, Ill., and Claudyne Whitaker of Mequon, Wis.; a granddaughter; four great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corene Whitaker, in March of 2002 and by a daughter, Agretta Whitaker.
Funeral services for Mr. Whitaker will be held Friday, May 3, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, 70 N. Bellevue Ave., Memphis, Tenn.
Tyrone E. Dent
Mr. Tyrone E. Dent, 28, of Forrest City, died Monday, May 6 , 2002 at University Hospital in Little Rock.
Mr. Dent was born June 18, 1973, in Forrest City and was the son of Jack Anderson and Grace Dent. He is survived by his parents, four sisters Paula Parks of Forrest City, Yceychie Anderson and Ida Fields both of Stockton, Calif., and Jackie Reed of Kansas City, Mo., two brothers Jack Dent of Forrest City and Dominek Anderson of Stockton, Calif. and a grandmother, Ophelia Davenport of Forrest City.
Funeral services for Mr. Dent will be held Saturday, May 11, 2002, 1 p.m. at Redeeming Christian Spiritual Church with Pastor Therother Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest City Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
Virginia Cox Sparks
Mrs. Virginia Cox Sparks, 94, of Memphis, died Thursday, May 9, 2002 at Senior Services Health Care in Memphis.
Mrs. Sparks was a homemaker and member of Ardmore Baptist Church. She was proceeded in death by her late husband Noble Sparks and survived by her caregiver Lane Montgomery of Atoka, Tenn. and three nieces Virginia Claxton of Little Rock, Mary Faith Gilliam of Florida and Sandra Mayfield of Memphis.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sparks will be held Saturday, May 11, 2002, 11 a.m. graveside at Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis under the direction of Forest Hill East Funeral Home.
The family requests memorials be sent to Ardmore Baptist Church in Memphis.
Emmalie Chappell Wingfield
Mrs. Emmalie Chappell Wingfield, 80, of Forrest City, formerly of Memphis, died Thursday, May 2, 2002 at her home.
Mrs. Wingfield was born April 10, 1922, in McCrory and was the daughter of Joseph Roland Chappell and Nora King Chappell. She had a career in Medicine and Education, graduated form Forrest City High School, Texas State College for Women and received her masters degree for Memphis University.
Mrs. Wingfield was preceded in death by her husband Frank Gordon Wingfield Jr. in 1997 and her son, Frank Gordon Wingfield III in 1988. She is survived by one daughter, Captain Nora Wingfield Tyson United States Navy of Williamsburg, Va., and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation services for Mrs. Wingfield will be Friday, May 3, 2002, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services for Mrs. Wingfield will be held graveside, Saturday, May 4, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City.
The family requests memorials be made to the Baptist Home Care and Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Jimmy L. Phillips
Mr. Jimmy L. Phillips, age 55, of Madison, died Friday, March 8, 2002.
Mr. Phillips was a member of the St. Francis County Search and Rescue Team and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is survived by four daughters, Lesley Phillips and Kimberly Moore, both of Little Rock, Chandra Griham of Oklahoma and Sharon Hughes of Forrest City; three sisters, Velma Means and Cavanda Arnold, both of Heth and Flora Jean Arnold of Washington; three brothers, Booker Arnold of Little Rock, David Arnold of California and Eddie Arnold of Biggers.
Visitation for Mr. Phillips will be Thursday, March 14, 2002, from 9 to 11 a.m., at St. John Baptist Church in Madison. Funeral services for Mr. Phillips will follow the same day at 11 a.m., at the church with burial following in Paradise Gardens in Edmondson under the direction of Robinson Mortuary in North Little Rock.
Carroll Arland Bishop
Mr. Carroll Arland Bishop, age 67, of Forrest City, died Monday, May 27, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.
Mr. Bishop, born March 17, 1935, in Conway, was the son of Bro. Cyril Clyde Bishop and Hazel New Bishop. He had made his home in the Forrest City area for the past 50 years where he served on the Forrest City Fire Department as Captain and interim chief. He was also assitant coordinator for Emergency Services in St. Francis County. Mr. Bishop was a veteran of the Army and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Wynne.
Mr. Bishop was married to Sue Lloyd and she survives him along with three daughters, Sally Wimberly of Conway, Brenda Morgan of Russellville and Cindy Davis of Bartlett, Tenn.; two sons, Carroll A. Bishop Jr and Chad A. Bishop, both of Conway; a step-daughter, Michelle Lloyd of Forrest City; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild Beau Aaron Morgan in 1996.
Visitation services for Mr. Bishop will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Bishop will be held Thursday, May 30, 2002, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Hughes and Rev. J.E. Hughes officiating the service. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Frances I. Phillips
Mrs. Frances I. Phillips, 75, of Widener, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at her home.
Mrs. Phillips was born April 8, 1927, in Trumann. She was the daughter of Lex Davis and Namoi Holsapple Davis. She lived in Widener for most of her life, was a housewife, a retiree of General Industries and was a member of the Widener Baptist Church.
Mrs. Phillips married Earl O. Phillips in 1946 and he preceded her in death in 1983. she is survived by two sons Larry Phillips of Forrest City and David Phillips of Widener; six daughters Velma Padgett of Heth, Linda Willis of Wynne, Brenda White of Widener, Betty West of Forrest City, Penny Davis of Pennsylvania and Pam Carter of Marion; two sisters June Walker and Carolyn Watson both of Missouri; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mrs. Phillips will be held Thursday, May 30, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 31, 2002, at 11 a.m. with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery to follow. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Carroll Arland Bishop
Mr. Carroll Arland Bishop, age 67, of Forrest City, died Monday, May 27, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.
Mr. Bishop, born May 17, 1935, in Conway, the son of Bro. Cyril Clyde Bishop and Hazel New Bishop. He had made his home in the Forrest City area for the past 50 years where he served on the Forrest City Fire Department as Captain and interim chief. He was also assistant coordinator for Emergency Services in St. Francis County. Mr. Bishop was a veteran of the Army and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Wynne.
Mr. Bishop was married to Sue Lloyd and she survives him along with three daughters, Sally Wimberly of Conway, Brenda Morgan of Russellville and Cindy Davis of Bartlett, Tenn.; two sons, Carroll A. Bishop Jr., and Chad A. Bishop, both of Conway; a step-daughter, Michelle Lloyd of Forrest City; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild Beau Aaron Morgan in 1996.
Visitation services for Mr. Bishop will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Bishop will be held Thursday, May 30, 2002, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Hughes and Rev. J.E. Hughes officiating the service. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
