Frances Evelyn Michael, age 78, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, formerly of Irving, Texas, died Thursday, March 21, 2002 at her daughter's home in Russellville. She was born on December 16, 1923 in Dallas, TX, to George and Gladys Marie (High) Crouch. She was a retired bookkeeper and was the widow of James C. Michael. She was a member of Beltline Road Church of Christ in Irving, Texas and also attended the West Side Church of Christ. She is survived by a Son, James C. (& Diane) Michael, II, Durant, OK; a Daughter, Dolores A. (& Dan) Lightfoot, Russellville, AR; 7 Grandchildren, Jay (& Debbie) Lightfoot, Huntsville, AL; Carisse (& Chris) Randolph, Baton Rouge, LA; Sharla (& Thomas) Ashcraft, Russellville, AR; Kayla (& Troy) Wallis, Des Moines, IA; Josh (& Renee) Michael, Durant, OK; Wendy (& Jason) Bramlett, Durant, OK; John Michael, Durant, OK; 11 Great Grandchildren; a Brother, George Crouch, Jr. Desoto, TX; and a Sister, Dorothy Crone, Bellavista, AR.
Funeral service will be 10 am Monday, March 25, 2002 at the Laurel Land Chapel officiated by Mr. Dan Flournoy. Burial will be at Laurel Land Cemetery at Dallas, TX under the direction of Laurel Land Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 pm Sunday at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Dallas. Memorials may be made to the Missions Fund at West Side Church of Christ, P O Box 1084, Russellville, AR 72811. Local arrangements are by Humphrey Funeral Service.
Forest K. Milham, age 86, a resident of Russellville, AR, died Sunday, March 3, 2002 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1915 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. Milham was a Chemist in the Aero Space Industry. He was a member of the Lander Design and Development Team that put two Viking Booms on the surface of Mars. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years J. Jeanette Milham. He was a U.S. Army Captain during World War II, was a member of Masonic Lodge #274 F&AM of Russellville and a member of the River Valley Woodcarving Club.
Humphrey Funeral Service is entrusted with the cremation. Memorials may be made to the London First Baptist Church Building Fund, 17 Southern Baptist Road, London, Arkansas 72847.
Katherine Montez Moody, age 77, a resident of Russellville, AR, died Thursday, March 28, 2002 at home in Russellville, AR. She was born on January 21, 1925 in Santa Barbara, CA, to George and Beatrice Barr Thompson. She was a retired Quality Control Technician and a member of Nichiren Shoshu Daibezan Myogyoji Temple, West Chicago, Illinois. Kate is survived by 2 Sons, David (& Cheryl) Moody, Russellville, Arkansas; Fletcher Moody; 1 Grandson, Devin Moody, Russellville, Arkansas; 2 Aunts, Myra Haines, Baxter Springs, Kansas; Pearl Garrett, Baxter Springs, Kansas; and a Cousin James Barr, of California.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Humphrey Funeral Service. Services will be held at a later date.
Gerry Murdock, a resident of Russellville, AR, died Saturday, March 30, 2002 at her home. She was born at Havana, Arkansas, and was the daughter of Henry and Ruth Chappell. Mrs. Murdock was a retired Clerk from Arkansas Nuclear One and was a member of First Baptist Church of Russellville. Gerry is survived by her Son, Dawayne Murdock, Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Daughters, Debbie Meyers, Russellville, Arkansas; Pam Williams, Divide, Colorado; 8 Grandchildren, Brothers, Herman Chappell, Russellville, Arkansas; Hoyt Chappell, San Jose, California; Sisters, Imogene Lowery, Danville, Arkansas; Helen James, Russellville, Arkansas; Johnnie Tapp, Russellville, Arkansas; Marie Brasher, Havana, Arkansas; Lil Mounts, Ashdown, Arkansas; and the Children's Father, James Murdock, Russellville, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be 10 A.M. Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Dr. Stephen P. Davis. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday at Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Benevolance Fund, 210 South Denver Street, Russellville, Arkansas.
Charles R. Parker, age 65, a resident of Russellville, AR, formerly of Salinas, California, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born on October 25, 1936 in Russellville, AR, to Woodrow and Bonnie (Henderson) Parker. He married Wanda J. Heath on July 26, 1957 at Salinas, California. He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Parker; half-brother, Finis Wayne Parker, and 1 sister, Lucrita Parker. Mr. Parkeris survived by his Wife, Wanda J. Parker, Russellville, AR; 2 Sons, Brian Parker, Salinas, California; Aaron Parker, Salinas, California; 2 Daughters, Yvonne Parker, Roseville, California; Charlene Eddie, Folsom, California; 7 Grandchildren, 2 Sisters, Kathleen Haskell, Kimberling City, Missouri; Barbara Foncannon, San Jose, California; and Mother, Bonnie Dodd, Kimberling City, Missouri.
Graveside service and burial will be 2:00 PM Monday, April 1, 2002 at Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville, AR, officiated by Rev. Louis Yendrek and Rev. Jesse B. Rye. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Mrs. Jeff Mobley, Memorial Chairman, 225 Skyline Drive, Russellville, AR 72802.
Veta Wynn Petersen, age 90, a resident of Russellville, AR , formerly of San Jose, California, died Sunday, March 17, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born on September 9, 1911 in Hollister, OK, to Charles and Clara Belle (Mattox) Wynn. She was the widow of Holgar Petersen and was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Flo Himes, Jane McKnight & Thelma Johnson; 3 brothers, James Wynn, Bob Wynn & Chester Wynn. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Veta is survived by a Daughter, Kristine (& Roger) Maly, Las Vegas, Nevada; Grandson, Brett K. Maly, Las Vegas, Nevada; Sister, Lorene Van Sickle, San Jose, California; Nephew, Don (& Sherry) Wynn, London, AR; Nephew, Brian Wynn, Russellville, AR; Niece, Tracy (& Scott) Savage, Russellville, AR; as well as Numerous other family members.
Clarence E. Pyburn, age 80, a resident of Ola, AR, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at his home in Ola, AR. He was born on May 26, 1921 in Russellville, AR, to Allan and Celia (Brumley) Pyburn. He was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Allan Pyburn; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a United States Army Veteran of WW II. Clarence was an avid reader, enjoyed all sports especially baseball and truly enjoyed family get-togethers. Mr. Pyburn is survived by 2 Sons, Kenneth Wade Pyburn, Casa, AR; Edward Bartley Pyburn, Ola, AR; 2 Daughters, Elizabeth Ann Owens, Ringling, Oklahoma; Linda Carol Ramey, Springdale, AR; 11 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren; 1 Brother, Raymond Pyburn, Las Vegas, Nevada; 1 Sister, Ruby McGuire, Dardanelle, AR; Wife, Virgie Mott Pyburn, Ola, AR.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday, March 22, 2002 at the First Baptist Church at Ola, AR, officiated by Rev. Rick Balentine. Burial will be at Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 PM Thursday at Humphrey Funeral Home in Ola.
Pauline Petray Redmond, age 81, a resident of Russellville, AR , formerly of Texas, died Thursday, March 7, 2002. She was born on July 2, 1920 in Russellville, AR to Guy and Lois Petray. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Redmond; her parents, Guy & Lois Petray; a step-father, Connie Hamilton; a sister & brother-in-law, Jewel & Thelbert Wade; brother-in-law, Tommy Weir; Nephew, Randy Weir; brother & sister-in-law, Don & Ollie Petray. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kathy & the staff at Russellville Nursing Center, the 4th floor nursing & care staff at St. Mary's Hospital, Dr. Monfee, the McCready's, Talina Kelley, the VanNort's, as well as friends and neighbors for their loving support. Pauline is survived by her Loving Spouse Jack Holloway, Russellville, AR; 2 Daughters, Pamela (Sterling) Catron, Texas; Robin Pryor, Texas; 3 Grandchildren, Ashlee Menefee, Texas; John Pryor, Texas; Lauren Pryor, Texas; 2 Great-Grandchildren, William Menefee, Texas; Rowdy Jack Menefee, Texas; 1 Sister, Eva Jane Weir, North Little Rock, AR; Sister-In-Law, Virginia (Reg) Brown, Texas; Sister-In-Law Lucille Hull, Little Rock, AR; Numerous Nephews & Nieces; Friends, Sharon, Sam, & Talina; Special Pet, Bootie.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 11, 2002 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. Robert Woody and Rev. Thomas Morris. Burial will be at Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 2 - 4 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
Tommy Reppond, age 74, a resident of Dover, AR, died Friday, March 29, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born on January 5, 1928 in Warren, Arkansas, to Tommy and Marcie Myrtle (Level) Reppond. Mr. Reppond retired with 32 years of service with ConAgra. He was preceded in death by one brother, Sam Reppond; and two sisters, Bea Williams and Hattie Hamby. Tommy is survived by his Wife, Wanda Reppond, Dover, Arkansas; 3 Daughters, Judy (& Tommy) McClure, Dardanelle, Arkansas; Linda (& Lee) McClernon, Russellville, Arkansas; Patricia (& Ralph) Barefield, Dardanelle, Arkansas; 8 Grandchildren, Charmane Hodges, Crystal Alverson, Stacy Thompson, Charlie George, Tim Gist, Sarah Barefield, Johnny Barefield, Richard Standridge; 11 Great- grandchildren; Sister, Sandra (& Gary) Bowman, Novelty, Missouri; as well as several Nieces & Nephews.
Graveside Funeral service and burial will be 2 P.M. Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at the Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
Barbara Louise Calvert Sisco, age 80, a resident of Russellville, AR , formerly of Searcy, Arkansas, died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born on January 14, 1922 in Braggs, Oklahoma, to Willie and Eunice Lee (Mathews) Hair. She was a homemaker and a member of Harding Place Church of Christ at Searcy, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by by two husbands, Walter J. Calvert and Virl Pittman Sisco; two brothers, Herman and Dwight Hair; and three sisters, Joyce Schnerre, Lucille Hair, and Bessie Ruth Hair. Barbara is survived by 1 Son James "Jim" (& Dean) Calvert, Campbell, Texas; 2 Daughters, Linda Sue (& Dale "Pat") Patterson, Ft. Worth, Texas; Cathy Jo (& Buddy Earl) Montgomery, North Little Rock, AR; 1 Step-Son Harold (& Beverly) Sisco, Tampa, Florida; 1 Step-Daughter, Shirley Vaughn, Mobile, Alabama; 8 Grandchildren; 7 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Brother ,Forbin (& Billie) Hair, Muskogee, Oklahoma; 1 Brother-in-Law, Bill Schnerre ,Fayetteville, Arkansas; 5 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Humphrey Funeral Service, 2801 West Main St. Russellville, Arkansas.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday at Harding Place, at Searcy, Arkansas, with Bill Lambert, S.F. Timmerman and Alan Isom officiating.
Graveside services will be 1 P.M. Wednesday at Fort Gibson National Cemetery at Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Memorials may be made to Harding Place Church of Christ at Searcy, Arkansas.
