SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES, 1999 Contributed by Delaine Edwards USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ===================================================================== The Waldron News 7 July 1999 JOHN VEITH FLETCHER John Veith Fletcher, 55, of Huntington, Ark., died on Wednesday, June 30, 1999 in his home. He was a purchasing agent for a furniture manufacturer. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on July 2, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, AR, with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by his wife, Eva Fletcher of the home; two sons, Danny Fletcher of the home and Russell Huskey of Huntington, AR; his parents, V.V. and Ocie Fletcher of Fort Smith, AR; two sisters, Dolores Wells and Betty Hall both of Fort Smith; one brother, Bruce Fletcher of Fort Smith; and two grandchildren, Jesseca Huskey and Josh Huskey. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 7 July 1999 ELIZABETH L.W. PATTERSON Elizabeth L.W. Patterson, 78, of Mansfield, AR, died on Tuesday, June 28, 1999 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mansfield First Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 2 at First Baptist Church in Mansfield, AR with burial at Memorial Park in Hartford, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. She is survived by one son, Danny Patterson of Mansfield; three grandchildren Lisa Carmona of Hesperia, Calif., Virgil Patterson of Torrance, Calif., and Larua Patterson of the home; and four great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Eddie Joe Wooten, Jimmy Wilson, Sam Smith, Bill Newman, Pete Reano, and Mike Reano. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 14 July 1999 ROY C. BUNTING Roy C. Bunting, 63, of Alma, Arkansas died on Wednesday, July 7 in a local hospital. He was a retired supervisor from Planters, Inc. in Fort Smith, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, a member of Masonic Lodge and a Baptist. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 12, at Edwards Van-Alma Chapel with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Jane, of the home; one son, Steve Bunting of Waldron, AR; one step-son, Jimmy Lewis of Van Buren; grandchildren, Taylor and Brandon Bunting of Waldron; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Benny, Danny and Thomas Bunting, James Ed Vaughn, Wayne Gregory and Darrell Roper. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 14 July 1999 HENRY LYNN NELSON Henry Lynn Nelson, 79, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Friday, July 2, 1999 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired truck mechanic for Pepsi, a Protestant and a Veteran of WWII. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 5, at Pilot Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. He is survived by his wife, Venita of the home; one daughter, Glenda Caldwell of Waldron, AR; one son, Jim Nelson of Waldron, AR; his mother, Vonnie Shores of Waldron, AR; one brother, Bobby Shores of St. Louis, MO; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 14 July 1999 KIMBERLY DIANE SHULL Kimberly Diane Shull, 30, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Sunday, July 4, 1999, in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leroy and Monette Morgan and Troxie Taylor. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, at Egypt Baptist Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery in Union Hill, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by her husband, Doug Shull of the home; one daughter, Rande Hale of Mt. Moriah, AR; one step-daughter, Kathryn Shull of Fort Smith, AR; one son, Kevin Hale of Mt. Moriah, AR; one step-son, Seth Shull of Fort Smith, AR; her parents, Thomas and Kaye Taylor of Blue Ball, AR; her grandmother, Rachel Taylor of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Cheryl Woodrum and Kristy Pollard both of Blue Ball, AR; and one very special niece, Whitney Woodrum of Blue Ball, AR. Pallbearers were Terry Owens, Terry Solley, Steven Black, Billy Black, Ricky Bates and Terrell Moore. Honorary pallbearers were Gene Scott, Dub Black, Bobby Ray Strunk and Chad Strunk. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 21 July 1999 ANTHONY PRZYBYSC Anthony Przybysc, 63, of Mansfield, Ark., died on Saturday, July 17, 1999 in his home. He was a retired machinist from Eaton Controls of Crystal Lake, Ill. and currently was employed at Central Industries. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a Catholic. Rosary was held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 20 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, AR. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 21 at Saint Leo Catholic Church in Hartford, AR with burial at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. He is survived by his wife, Debra Przybysz of the home; four daughters, Sherry Alejandro of New Mexico, Tina Bachelor of Olympia, Washington, Patty Osborne of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Brenda Przybysz of Belvidere, Ill; three sons, Tony of Woodstock, Ill., Frank of Belvidere, Ill., and Michael of the home; four sisters, Chris Beta of Chicago, Ill., Kathy Darkin of Homestead, Ill., Jean Bortz of Orange City, Florida, and Mary Muncey of Chicago, Ill; three brothers, Billy Przybysz of Wisconsin, Larry Przybysz of Fort Smith, AR, and Bobby of Chicago, Ill; and 15 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dennis Stoddard, Rick Johnson, Frank Przybysz, Michael Przybysz, John Przybysz and John Shulfer. ======================================================================= The Waldron News 21 July 1999 ROXIE JANE WOODRAL Roxie Jane Woodral, 82, of Heavener, Oklahoma, died on Thursday, July 15, 1999 in her home. She was a life long resident of Heavener and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Bates, Arkansas. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 17, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Heavener with burial at Hontubby Cemetery, Heavener, OK, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, OK. She is survived by six daughters, Dorothy Underwood, Della LeFlore, Pauline Smallwood, Shirley Smallwood, and Henryetta Smallwood, all of Heavener, OK and Rosie Miller of Wister, OK; one son, Jimmy "Buddy" Woodral of Heavener, OK; 34 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 28 July 1999 FRANKIE MARCELL HUTCHENS HICKS Frankie Marcell Hutchens Hicks, 52, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died Sunday, July 25, 1999 in a Tulsa hospital. She was a receiving clerk for Fadler Co., and a member of Pilot Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Hutchens. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 at Pilot Prairie Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by her husband, Richard Hicks; one son, Clayton Hicks of the home; her mother Willene Hutchens of Waldron, two sisters, Ann Binkley of Hot Springs, AR and Linda Conway of Lima, Ohio; five nephews, Stan Binkley of Fort Smith, Paul Binkley of Waldron, Cliff Binkley of Huntsville, AL, Jeremy Jameson of Virginia Beach, VA and Will Conway of Lima, Ohio; one great nephew, Adam Binkley; and one great niece, Ashley Binkley. Pallbearers were Stan Binkley, Paul Binkley, Greg Sanders, Jerry Montgomery, Tommy Selkirk and Terrill Scroggins. Honorary pallbearers were Will Conway, Eugene Lawson and Cliff Binkley. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Hospice, c/o St. Johns Medical Center, 1923 S. Utica Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104-6502. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 4 August 1999 TOMMY COX Tommy Cox, 68, of Blue Earth, MN, died on Tuesday, July 20, 1999 in Blue Earth, MN. He was an Army veteran. Graveside service was at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 1999 at Duncan Cemetery with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by three daughters, Lori Devoe of Blue Earth, MN, Barbara Evans of South Bend, IN and Pam Cox of Winona, MN; four sons, Kevin Cox of Lino Lakes, MN, James Cox of Fond DuLac, WI, Shawn Cox of Blue Earth MN, and Shannon Cox of Moose Lake, MN; two sisters, Maudell Collings and Dorothy Elliott both of Springdale, AR; three brothers, J.C. Cox of Springdale, AR, Bobby Cox of Mcrae, AR and Donald Cox of New Mexico; and eight grandchildren. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 4 August 1999 DEZ FROST Dez Frost, 71, of Boles, Arkansas died on Wednesday, July 28, 1999 in a Waldron hospital. He was a commercial construction worker, a veteran and was of the Jehovah's Witness faith. Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 1999 at Buffalo Cemetery with burial also at Buffalo Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. He is survived by his wife, Nell of the home; two daughters, Christine L. Bowles of Mena, AR and Kimberly J. Duncan of Mena, AR; two sisters, Marie Rogers of Boles, AR and Nan Frost of Heavener, OK; five grandchildren, Jody Hicks, Jenny Bowles, Dezi Bowles, Jessica Duncan and Sean Duncan; and one great-grandchild, William Hicks. Pallbearers were Doug White, Richard Singleton, Marvin Ward, Charles Maxwell, Micah Cooper and Mike Austin. Honorary pallbearers were Willard Newlin, Arthur Cline, Dick Lawton and Jerrell Ward. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 4 August 1999 LUELLA MASSENGALE Luella Massengale, 82, of Harrison, AR died Thursday, July 29, 1999 at her home. She was born September 29, 1916 in Alpena, AR and was a daughter of Fred and Elvia (Dillingham) Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a daughter, Charline Kelton. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Arvin Massengale, Sr. of the home; four sons, F.M. Massengale of Green Forest, AR, Arvin Massengale, Jr. of Clarksville, AR, Carroll Lee Massengale of Cedarville, AR, and Garrie Massengale of Searcy, AR; three daughters, Wanda Cozort of House Springs, MO, Rita Vaught of Casper, WY, and Anna Jo Smith of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Delsie Massengale of Pickney, MI and Essie Snow of Alpena, AR; 19 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Harrison, AR. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 1999 at Holt Memorial Chapel with burial in Alpena Cemetery. Rev. Terry Scitern officiated. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 4 August 1999 ZACKERY WAYNE TAYLOR Infant Zackery Wayne Taylor of Waldron, Arkansas died on Thursday, July 29, 1999 in a Ft. Smith hospital. Graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, at Square Rock Cemetery with burial following under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ft. Smith, AR. He is survived by his father, Jonathan Wayne Taylor and his mother, Jessica Lynn Hunt of Waldron, AR; paternal grandparents, Gary and Loretta Taylor of Waldron, AR and maternal grandparents, Frances Hunt, Jake and Eva Hunt of Waldron, AR. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 4 August 1999 RALPH WATTS Ralph Watts, 69, of Heavener, Oklahoma died on Wednesday, July 28, 1999 in Muskogee, OK. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of American Legion and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 1999 at Piney Cemetery in Waldron, AR with burial following, which was under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, OK. He is survived by five daughters, Joyce Myers of Howe, OK, Ramona Woodral of Forrester, OK, Nancy Oliver of Heavener, OK, Loretta Ross of Wilburton, OK and Teresa Watts of Oklahoma City, OK; four sons, Donald, C.J., R.J., and Henry all of Heavener, OK; his mother, Ida Mae Watts of Mena, AR, two sisters, Hattie Thomas of Waldron, AR and Thelma Hearn of Glenwood, AR; three brothers, Leonard of Mena, AR, Garland of Blackfork, AR and Donald of Rosboro, AR; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 4 August 1999 DOROTHY WILSON Dorothy Wilson, 93, of Russellville, AR (formerly of Waldron) died on Sunday, August 1, 1999 in a Russellville hospital. She was the widow of thelate Dr. R.R. Wilson, a member of United Methodist Church, and a retired teacher of the Waldron Schools. She was preceded in death by one sister, Ila Crowley and one brother, Woody Crowley. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4 at First United Methodist Church in Waldron, AR with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by her niece, Polly Brower of Springfield, VA; a nephew, Edward Crowley of Russellville, AR; and a great nephew, Cash Dixon Crowley of Russellville, AR. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 11 August 1999 REV. RAYMOND HAWKINS Rev. Raymond Hawkins, 80, of Charleston, Arkansas, formerly of Waldron, died on Monday, August 2, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a Methodist minister and a veteran of W.W.II. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 5 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the home; two daughters, Marsha Wilcox of Texarkana, aR and Linda Hawkins of Charleston, AR; one son, David Hawkins of Danville, AR; two sisters, Luretha Lloyd of Parks, AR and Millie Craft of Wyle, TX; one brother, Claude Hawkins of Sand Springs, OK; four grandchildren, Amy, Mark and Todd Wilcox and Christy Wyers; one great-grandchild, Matthew. Pallbearers were Don Frost, David Hawkins, George Hawkins, John Dewey Hawkins, Wallace Hill, and Chris Woomer. Honorary pallbearers were Ministers of the North Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 11 August 1999 FLORA E. HUGHES Flora E. Hughes, 90, of Waldron, AR, died on Saturday, August 7, 1999 in a Waldron Nursing home. She was a homemaker and a Jehovah's Witness. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on August 9 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, Clarence; one daughter, Floella Barnett of Waldron; one step-daughter, Bessie Oxford of Enid, OK; one son, Billy E. Taylor of Tahlequah, OK; three step-sons, David Hughes of Greenwood, AR, Jimmy Don Hughes of Fort Smith, AR, and Oscar Hughes of Lawton, OK; one sister, Nora Fay Foster of Oregon; six grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 11 August 1999 BESS L. HULLENDER Bess L. Hullender, 88, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Tuesday, August 3, 1999 in a Waldron Nursing home. She was a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church, a member of Waldron Business and Professional Women and a retired school teacher. She had taught school for 44 years and retired in 1974. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5 at Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by one son, Derial of Waldron, AR; her sister- in-law, Alta Bowen of Tulsa, OK; three nieces and one nephew; two grandchildren, Darla Jeffery and Delena Bass; and three great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Troy Rippy, Roy Lee Rippy, Curtis Billings, Harold Thomas, Darvin Hutchens and Glen Dale Sparks. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 11 August 1999 CARLEAN C. SMITH Carlean C. Smith, 76, of Fort Smith, died on Thursday, July 15, 1999 in her home. She was a bookkeeper for the Carlsbad, New Mexico School System and lived in Carlsbad for 35 years. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 19, at Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR, under the direction of Putnam Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Ophelia Smith of Fort Smith; one son, Robert L. Smith, Jr. of Oakland, CA; two sisters, Dora Yarbrough of Fort Smith and Virginia Parker of Houston, TX; one brother, D.C. Carpenter of Little Rock, AR. Pallbearers were David Yarbrough, Steve Parker, David Carpenter, Gary Ashford, Wayland Parker, Michael Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers were Rick Smith, Phillip Smith, Kelly Ashford and Joe Huie. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 18 August 1999 GUSSIE M. CROW Gussie M. Crow, a resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was born on October 8, 1907, in Harvey, Arkansas, a daughter of John Knox and Nola (Kelley) Monroe. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 16, 1999, in her home at the age of 91. Gussie was a member of the Methodist Church in Eureka Springs. She owned and operated the Ford Dealership and Garage in Eureka Springs for several years. She is survived by five nieces, Helene Taylor of Omaha, Texas, Lorraine Bates of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Marie Wing of Waldron, Arkansas, Lillie Arnett of Waldron, Arkansas, and Margaret Parker of Georgia; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ehrle Crow, her parents, four brothers, and four sisters. Graveside funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 1999 at the Eureka Springs Cemetery with Rev. Leslee Phillips officiating. Interment followed in Eureka Springs Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 18 August 1999 VIRGIE VINES FROST Virgie Vines Frost, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Saturday, August 14, 1999 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Parks Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Frost and her brother, Jessie Lee Vines. Funeral services were at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 16, at Parks Baptist Church with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, AR, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by four daughters, Myna Bee Johnson of Waldron, Rita Dean McGrew of Ft. Smith, Janell Cleland of Parks, and Sharon Langley of Waldron; four sisters, Violet Ison of Waldron, Veda Paullen of Oxnard, CA, Alma Rose of Waldron and Arrie Stroud of Ft. Smith; two brothers, Bird Vines of Y-City, AR and L.D. Vines of Mansfield, AR; several nieces and nephews; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Preston Ison, Freddie Rose, Gary Richardson, Ricky Davis, Travis Moore and Randy Vines. Alternate pallbearers were Russell Davis and Jim Vines. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 18 August 1999 JIM VIRGIL SMALLING Jim Virgil Smalling, 97, of Cedar Creek, Arkansas, died on Friday, August 13, 1999, in his home. He was a retired timber worker and a Christian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Smalling and son, J.V. Smalling. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 16 at Cedar Creek Church with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Cedar Creek, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. He is survived by one daughter, Floye Laird of Cedar Creek; three sons, W.G. Smalling of Waldron, Darrell Smalling and Bill Smalling both of Cedar Creek; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Rusty Smalling, Steven Smalling, Kevin Smalling, Mike Reed, Danny Smalling and James Laird. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 25 August 1999 GENEVA MARTHA CARMACK Geneva Martha Carmack, 86, of Waldron, Arkansas, died on Saturday, August 21, 1999 in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker, retired hospital cook and a Presbyterian. She was the widow of Merl Carmack. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23 at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Hays of Ft. Smith and Carol Reed of Greenwood; one sister, Lavern Eppler of Kerman, CA; four grandchildren, Michael Reed, Greg Cossey, Mike Cossey and Jim Cossey; and two great-grandchildren, Michael Cossey, Jr. and Jennifer Carza. Pallbearers were Michael Cossey, Greg Cossey, Floyd Cossey, Don Cossey, Junior Barnett and Ralph Barnett. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 25 August 1999 EDNA JEWEL HALL RHODES Mrs. Edna Jewel Hall Rhodes, age 90, a resident of Parks, Arkansas died on Sunday, August 22, 1999 in Parks, Arkansas. She was born April 2, 1909 in Texas, and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Rhodes on March 8, 1976 and one son, Clarence Kindell Rhodes on December 27, 1989. She is survived by two daughters, Nell Sides of Parks, Arkansas and Patsy Rhodes of Belleville, Wisconsin; three grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral service for Mrs. Rhodes will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 1999 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Raymond Leard officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 1 September 1999 MILDRED JANE NICHOLS Mildred Jane Nichols, 84, of Waldron, AR died on August 28, 1999 in a Waldron Nursing home. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. She was the widow of Charlie Nichols. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 1999, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Patsy Creekmore of Abbott, AR; three sons, Tommy Nichols and Thurman Nichols of McAlister, OK and Sherman Nichols of Muldrow, OK; one sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Ivan Plummer of Waldron; 13 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jerry DeWitt, Donnie Plummer, Mac Lee, Edward Linker, Justin Nichols and Thomas Paschall. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 1 September 1999 NORA FRANCES WAGNER Funeral services for Nora Frances Wagner, 91, of Andrews, Texas, were held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 1999 at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with Rev. Robert Burns, Pastor of Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Andrews officiating and Rev. Donnie Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas, assisting. Burial was in Andrews West Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews. She died Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at Permian General Hospital in Andrews, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1908 in Waldron, Arkansas. She married Carel Wagner on November 1, 1931 in Waldron, Arkansas. They moved to Seminole in 1952. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Seminole. They moved to Andrews in 1989 from Seminole. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Carel Wagner of Andrews; one son, Buffard Wagner of Andrews; one daughter, Clara Franklin of Dallas; one sister, Josie Walker of Waldron, Arkansas; one half-sister, Thelma Phillips of Parks, AR; 3 half-brothers, Waymon, Milton and Melvin Sparks, all of Waldron, AR; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to: Maranatha Assembly of God Church, c/o Building Fund, PO Box 748, Andrews, Texas 79714. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 8 September 1999 MILDRED AVA CHILES Mildred Ava Chiles, 95, of Waldron, Arkansas died on August 30 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a retired school teacher for Waldron Public Schools with 42 years of service. She was a piano teacher for 50 years, a member of Waldron First Baptist Church where she played the piano and was a Sunday School teacher for several years. She was a member of Scott County Retired Teacher Association and AARP. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pilot Prairie Cemetery near Waldron, AR, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Whe is survived by one sister, Marie Chiles of Waldron; several cousins including Kenneth Bynum of Waldron, Kello Holland of Waldron, Jerry Townsend of Okeechobee, FL, Scott Beasley of Nacogdoches, TX, Jimmy Beasley of Denver, CO and Ruth Ellen Manning of Dallas, TX. Pallbearers were T.M. Works, Pete Powell, Gary Plummer, Jerrel Plummer, Randy Butler, Bob Ford, Aldon Hughes and Wayne Horn. Honorary pallbearers were Ivan Plummer, Louie Plummer, Bill Needham, George Griggs, David Rogers and Junior Oliver. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 8 September 1999 BESSIE HALE Bessie Hale, 94, of Waldron, AR died on Monday, August 30, 1999 in a Waldron nursing home. She was the widow of Ed Hale, a homemaker and a former Sunday School teacher at Mt. Moriah Church for several years. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 1, at Tatetown Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery near Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by five daughters, Lila Rook James of Blue Ball, AR, Mary Ann Hewes of Siloam Springs, AR, Edna Mae Ingram of Harrison, AR, Imogene Mitchell of Waltreak, AR; five sons, Jakie Roe Hale of Booneville, AR, Don Hale, Wendell Hale, Wayne Hale and Charles Hale all of Haletown, AR; three sisters, Juanita Holland of Waldron, AR, Wanda Wade of Fort Smith, AR, and Syble Hummel of Tulsa, OK; one brother, Gladen Wade of Greenwood, AR; 23 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 15 September 1999 ROBERT FULTON PATTERSON Robert Fulton Patterson was born July 29, 1907 in Winfield, Arkansas and departed this life September 9, 1999 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 10 days. His father was Dr. Lindsey Oliver Patterson, his mother was Molly Elvira Patterson. His grandfather was Lindsey Oliver Patterson, a circuit Baptist preacher who helped establish several Baptist Churches in Western AR and Eastern OK before and after statehood. His grandmother was Mary Jane Baines who bought and sold livestock, had the crops planted and generally provided a living for the family. His grandparents died about 6 months apart and are buried in the Seahorn cemetery near Waldron. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters, Eula Crutchfield, Ila (Dixie) Spencer, Grace McKinney, Fern Wilson and two brothers, Dewey and Floyd Patterson. Robert graduated from Heavener High School in 1929, and attended Southwestern State Teachers college in Durant. He taught school for 14 years in various schools in Southeast Oklahoma. He was working as a social worker for the Department of Public Welfare when he was drafted for service in March of 1942. He married Juanita H. Teeter on July 6, 1942 in Abilene, TX. He was injured in the Battle of the Bulge in January of 1945, and was given a discharge in July of that year. He was awarded the Purple Heart & Bronze Star. After his discharge, he taught 30 months in the Poteau School system, he resigned because of bad health. He was a devout Baptist and a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, also a life time member of the American Legion and the D.A.V. organization. He was a former resident of Norman, OK, and had been a resident of Poteau since 1989. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Poteau, a member of Heavener Masonic Lodge, American Legion and the D.A.V. He was also a Veteran of W.W. II, a retired school teacher and was a disabled veteran. He is survived by his wife, Juanita and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11 at First Baptist Church in Heavener, OK, with burial at Heavener Memorial Park in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. ======================================================================== The Waldron News 22 September 1999 ED ANGEL Ed Angel, 92, of Waldron, Arkansas died Wednesday, September 15, 1999 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a retired logger and a Baptist. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday September 17, 1999 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Hawkins Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Edna Angel of the home; six daughters: Louise Wilsey of Waldron, Elois Young of Waldron, Ann VanDeWiele of Tulsa, OK, Pat Keener of Parks, Linda Davis of Parks and Lisa Godfrey of Waldron; five sons: Joe Angel and Gerald Angel, both of Hot Springs, AR, Dan Angel of Cassville, MO, Bill Angel of Little Rock, AR and Charles Angel of Peachtree City, GA; 37 grandchildren; 44 great- grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Shane Davis, Mac Davis, Mike Young, Jim Young, Keith Wilsey, Brad Keener and Mark Keener. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 22 September 1999 HULSEY BYERS Hulsey Byers, 97, of Mansfield, Arkansas died on Sunday, September 19, 1999 in a Waldron nursing home. He was a Baptist and was retired from the Forest Service. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21 at Buggy Hill Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas with burial following under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, AR. He is survived by one daughter, Jane McFarlen of Wichita, KS; two sons, Barney and Bill Byers of Mansfield; one sister, Laora Barnett of Spiro, OK; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 22 September 1999 SARA EMILY RIDDLE CRAIG Sara Emily Riddle Craig, 85, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Monday, September 20, 1999 in her home. She was a retired nurses aid, a member of the Waldron First Baptist Church, and a volunteer for the Scott County Senior Citizen Center for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Bill Riddle and Carl Craig. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22 at Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Shiloh Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by four daughters, Billie Sehorn of Arkoma, OK, Christine Thomas of Grandbury, TX, Bertha Swanner of Las Vegas, NV and Sabrina Traylor of Hartford, AR; one step-daughter, Kay Lemarr of Waldron; one son, Charlie Riddle of Waldron; one sister, Laverne Fleming of Pryor, OK; one brother, Aaron Churchill of Chickasha, OK; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ronnie Thomas, Lance Sehorn, Ronald Sehorn, Odell Finney, Ryan Riddle, Ray Traylor and Troy Keech. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 22 September 1999 RAYMOND EDGAR RACKLEY Raymond Edgar Rackley, 93, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Sunday, September 19 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired principal for Waldron Junior High School, a member of the Waldron United Methodist Church, a Mason, and a member of Scott County Retired Teachers Association. He was preceded in death by one daughter, JoAnn Ashford. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, at Waldron United Methodist Church with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Mildred of the home; one daughter, Becky Gardner of Crossett, AR; five sisters, Ola Wadkins of Russellville, AR, Eula Thompson of Little Rock, AR, Lenora Teeter of Lubbock, TX, Sue Horton of Kaufman, TX, and Dana Looper of Fairfield Glade, TN; three brothers, Rob Rackley of Plainview, TX, Dolen Rackley of Lubbock, TX and Paul Rackley of Claremore, OK; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are a group of former Waldron Junior High teachers, Ray Ashford and Fred Thomas. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 29 September 1999 WILLIAM HERMAN HIGHFILL William Herman Highfill, 89, of Poteau, Oklahoma died on Tuesday, September 21, 1999 in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Heavener, Oklahoma. He was a long time resident of Poteau and a retired Minister of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Barbara Highfill and two brothers, Claude and Bruce Highfill. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 24 at First Baptist in Heavener, OK with burial at Hill Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Highfill of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lora Ellen and Thomas Shriver of Dallas, TX, Dr. Marilyn Joyce and James Porter of Crowley, TX and Helen Virginia and Paul Emert of Burleson, TX; 3 sons and daughters- in-law, Dr. William Carl and Dr. Patricia Highfill of Auburn, AL, Reverend Donald Bryan and Erma Highfill of Uberlandia, Brazil and Kem David Highfill of Savannah, GA; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Charles Graves of Poteau, OK and Virginia and Reverend Kenneth King of Lufkin, TX; one sister-in-law, Edna Highfill of Poteau, OK; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends and children in the faith. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund of Heavener, OK, Kiamichi Baptist Assembly of Talihina, OK or Oklahoma Baptist Childrens Home through First Baptist Church of Heavener, OK. ====================================================================== The Waldron News 29 September 1999 ALENA MILLIGAN Alena Milligan, 84, of Waldron, Arkansas died on Monday, September 20 in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of Oden Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 23 at Martin Funeral Chapel in Waldron with burial in Oden, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. She is survived by five daughters, Pauline Stuart, Francis Hunt, Janie Isom and Jewel Yandell all of Waldron and Dianna Nixon of Van Buren, AR; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great- great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Justin Nichols, Travis Yandell, Harold Hunt, Wilburn Hunt, Harvey Stuart and Phillip Nichols. Honorary pallbearers were Red Stuart, Kenneth Yandell, Don Yandell and Jerry Butler. ======================================================================