Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Ignacio "Nash" Cano Sr.
Mr. Ignacio "Nash" Cano Sr., age 42, of Palestine, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001.
Mr. Cano was born Nov. 17, 1958, in Mercedes, Texas, and was the son of Jesse Cano and Elvira Lyndecker Cano Mata. He was a senior officer specialist with the Federal Correctional Institute - Forrest City and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the National Rifle Association, a member of the League of the United Latin American Citizens and a member of the Old Fashion Baptist Church in Palestine.
Mr. Cano was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Cano in 1992.
He is survived by his wife, Ermelinda "Melinda" Cano of the home; three sons, Ignacio Cano Jr. of Hobbs, N.M., Issac Cano and Marcus Anthony Cano, both of Palestine; two daughters, Sonya Cano of Hobbs, N.M. and Sarai Da'vi Cano of Palestine; his father, Jesse Cano of San Angelo, Texas; his mother, Elvira Lyndecker Cano Mata of Big Springs, Texas; two brothers, Ben Cano of Perryton, Texas and Tony Cano of Big Springs, Texas; five sisters, Elvira Cano and Mary Lou Mendez, both of San Angelo, Texas, Jessica Perez and Erma Dawson both of Big Springs, Texas and Mary Ann Coronado of Hobbs, N.M.; and one grandchild.
Funeral services for Mr. Cano will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at Meyer and Smith Funeral Home in Big Springs, Texas, with burial following in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Big Springs, Texas. Local arrangements are under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
The family requests memorials be sent to the National Rifle Association or the Forrest City Bank, designated as a college fund for the Cano children.
Memorial service planned
A memorial service in honor of Senior Officer Specialist Ignacio "Nash" Cano will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Training Center of the Federal Correctional Institution.
The service will begin at 3 p.m. The Training Center is located on the prison grounds, outside the prison.
Cano died as the result of a boating accident on the White River on Nov. 8 of this year. Funeral services were held in Bib Springs, Texas.
Arvie L. Lile
Mr. Arvie L. Lile, age 77, of Russiaville, Ind., died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind.
Mr. Lile was born Dec. 27, 1923, in Paris and was the son of Gardner Lile and Ida Lile. He was a retired electrician and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Lile was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Cheyenne, Wyo., and was of the Baptist faith and attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Kokomo, Ind.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lile of the home; a daughter, Dianna Wilburn of Kokomo, Ind.; two sisters, Marie Ray of Ft. Smith and Mazette Kafer of Henrietta, Okla.; a half-sister, Ann Stovell of Van Buren; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation for Mr. Lile will be Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home Chapel in Kokomo, Ind. Funeral services for Mr. Lile will be held Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Pearce officiating the service. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery with military honors conducted by the VFW Post 1152, under the direction of Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association.
Myrline Bryant Wroten
Mrs. Myrline Bryant Wroten, age 76, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.
Mrs. Wroten was born March 5, 1925, in Izard County and was the daughter of Charles Monroe Bryant and Effie Eela Bryan. She was affiliated with the Church of Christ and was a captain for the Civil Air Patrol Arkansas 113.
Mrs. Wroten is survived by her husband, Vester Wroten of the home; two sons, David Morgan of Garland, Texas and Kelley Wroten of West Memphis; two daughters, Mary D. Allen of Roswell, N.M. and Debbie Hempel of Bartlett, Tenn.; a sister, Daisey Massey of Desha; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wroten will be held Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Egner Cemetery in Salado under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
Esther Ruth Donaldson
Mrs. Esther Ruth Donaldson, age 64, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Donaldson, born Aug. 6, 1937, in Hot Springs, was the daughter of Fred Dennis and Mary Naven Dennis. Mrs. Donaldson was a retired registered nurse and a member of First Baptist Church in Palestine.
In 1958, Mrs. Donaldson married Danny Donaldson, and he survives her along with one son, Dennis Donaldson of Wynne; a daughter, Dana Totty of Bartlett, Tenn.; one brother, Fred Dennis of Hot Springs and seven grandchildren.
Visitation services for Mrs. Donaldson will be held tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with burial to follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Gazola Halbert
Mr. Gazola Halbert, age 86, of Palestine, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at his home.
Mr. Halbert, born Sept. 6, 1915, in Palestine, was the son of George Halbert and Ada Sulcer Halbert. He made his home in Palestine for all of his life. He worked with the Highway Department and was a member of the Palestine Church of Christ. Mr. Halbert was also a veteran of World War II.
In 1936 Mr. Halbert married Decima Parker and she survives him along with two sons, Wayne Halbert of Mountain View and Tom Halbert of Palestine; two daughters, Louise Jackson of Forrest City and Bettie Whittle of Palestine; a brother, Cecil Bennett Halbert of Mobile, Ala.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mr. Halbert will be held tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the Palestine Church of Christ with Bro. Carlos Pitts officiating the service. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
The family requests that memorials be sent to the Palestine Church of Christ.
William Clinton Hill
Mr. William Clinton Hill, age 46, of Palestine, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, in Bossier Parrish, La.
Mr. Hill, born Feb. 28, 1955, in Lonoke, was the son of George Hill and Mary Hill Lester. He lived in Palestine most of his life and was a pilot for Frost Flying. He was a member of the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine.
In 1988, Mr. Hill married Judy G. Jumper and she survives him along with three daughters, Ashley Hill of Collierville, Tenn., Jamie Browning of Palestine and Melissa Cook of Heber Springs; a son Phillip Browning of Memphis; his father, George Hill of Des Arc; his mother, Mary Lester of Hickory Plain; a brother Jackie Hill of Cabot; two sister, Linda Crawford of Des Arc and Pat Kerley of Jacksonville and five grandchildren.
Visitation services for Mr. Hill will be held tonight at Twin Assembly Church of God in Palestine. Funeral services for Mr. Hill will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Twin Assembly of God Church with burial to follow in Bell Cemetery under the directions of Stevens Funeral Home.
Samuel McCrackin
Mr. Samuel McCrackin, age 75, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis, Ind.
Mr. McCrackin was a self employed sub-contractor and was a member of the Eastern Star Church.
He is survived by his wife, Celestine McCrackin of the home; three daughters, Norma Delores Hightower, Vernette Celestine Lewis and Yvette Ursery; a son, Darrell McCrackin; three sisters, Cora Freeman, Rebecca Lewis and Bertha McCrackin; three brothers, Clay McCrackin, Homer McCrackin and Vernon James McCrackin; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mr. McCrackin will be held Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at 10:45 a.m., at the Eastern Star Church in Indianapolis. Funeral services will follow, Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at 11 a.m., at the Eastern Star Church with burial in Washington Park North Cemetery in Indianapolis, Ind. under the direction of Marvin Funeral Service.
David Tobar Sr.
Mr. David Tobar Sr., age 65, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis.
Mr. Tobar, born May 22, 1936, in Rondo, was the son of Williams Tobar and Cora Wright Tobar. He was a retiree of Union Planters Bank after 36 years of service.
Mr. Tobar is survived by two daughters, Dannette Tobar of Little Rock and Gloria Stocker of Jacksonville; two sons, David Tobar Jr. and Daniel Tobar, both of Forrest City; six sisters, Lucielle Haggins, Luella Tobar, Lenora Tobar, Ethel Mae Young, and Eloise Stokes, all of Forrest City and Lenora Taylor of Memphis; eight brothers, Willie Tobar of West Helena, Lawrence Tobar, Aaron Tobar, Jerry Tobar, Sammy Tobar, Walter Tobar and Charlie Tobar, all of Forrest City and Stive Pettus of Los Angeles, Calif. and five grandchildren.
Visitation for Mr. Tobar will be held Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Tobar will be held Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at 1 p.m. at Holly Tabernacle Church with Johnny Bean officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
Robert Lewis Cothran
Mr. Robert Lewis Cothran, age 85, of Forrest City, died Friday, Nov. 16, at the Cedar Lodge Retirement Home in Marvell.
Mr. Cothran was born Oct. 23, 1916, and was the son of Richard Newton Cothran and Nova Herrald Cothran. He was self employed in the dry cleaning business for over 50 years and was a member of Ragland Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Cothran is survived by his wife, Christine Cothran of the home; a son, John Cothran of Forrest City; two daughters, Diamond Louise Schluntz of Indiana and Betty Pauline Wolfe of Batesville; a brother, Harold Cothran of Forrest City; one sister, Frankie Wooten of Marvell; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Cothran were held today, Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. Robert White officiating the service. Burial followed at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
