Alton Jervis (A. J.) Askins, 50, of Subiaco died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002,
at Heber Springs.
He was a former manager and co-owner of Cox Funeral Homes, mechanic
at Clarksville Refrigerated Line, rancher, son of the late A. C. (Bud)
Askins, and was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Askins.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Ann and Charlie
Cowie of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one son and daughter-in-law, Arron and Deanna
Askins of Fort Smith; mother, Anna Mae Askins of Paris, three sisters and
brothers-in-law, Kay and Ronnie Hibbs of Subiaco, Angel and Ray Fransisco
and Karla and Leroy Lukins, all of Tulsa, Okla.; one brother and sister-in-law,
Ronnie and Diana Askins of Scranton; two grandchildren, Dakota and Tiera
Askins; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Roller-Cox Chapel with Rev.
Amos Pledger officiating. Burial was in McKendree Cemetery north of Subiaco.
Pallbearers were Larry Watts, Ron Grigsby, Joel Bankster, Herman Cunningham, Gary Watts, and Harlan Gattis.
Arlis F. Dotson Sr., 80, of Subiaco, brother of Atha M. Inman and Anna
Smedley, both of Clarksville; died Monday, July 29, 2002, at Paris from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was a 1940 graduate of Paris High School, attended Freed Hardiman
College in Henderson, Tenn., retired sales manager for a farm equipment
company, member of Midway Assembly of God Church, U. S. Army European Theater
World War II veteran, member of VFW Post No. 8383, and was preceded in
death by his parents, Colonel and Deloris Mullins Dotson; and one brother,
John Paul Dotson.
Other survivors are six daugh-
ters, Dana Proffer of Grand Rapids, Mich., Dorothy Overman of Flint, Mich.,
Susie Perrine of Las Vegas, Nev., Dejon Kincer of Schertz, Texas, Diana
Debolt of Midwest City, Okla., and Debbie Otto of Oklahoma City, Okla.;
one son, Arlis Dotson Jr. of Davison, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; and several
great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Midway Assembly of God
Church with Rev. C. L. Haston officiating.
Burial was in the Horn Cemetery at Midway under the direction of Roller
Funeral Home of Paris.
Pallbearers were Dennis Lowe, Doug Lowe, James Horne, Lindell Parsons, Curtis Varnell, and Gordon Trusty.
Austin Ramsey Fikes, 74, of Benton, father of Nancy Fikes of Clarksville,
died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002.
A native of Benton, he was a son of the late John and Austrilla Fikes,
licensed pilot, taught flying and served on the county airport commission,
deacon of First Baptist Church of Benton, retired from ALCOA after a 35-year
career which included supervision of the Sinter plant operations, and a
volunteer with CJCOHN, the Churches Joint Council On Human Need.
He is survived by his widow, Eleanor Fikes; one other daughter, Cindy
Fikes of Benton; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Chris Covey Fikes
of San Diego, Calif.; adopted daughter, Cindy Marie Hogue of Benton; two
grandchildren, Anne and Austin Fikes; one brother, Stuart Fikes of Benton;
one sister, Marion Carttar of Benton; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the First
Baptist Church in Benton.
Memorials may be made to CJCOHN, 308 West Narroway, Benton, AR 72015 or First Baptist Church Building Fund, Benton, AR 72015.
Calvin F. Langdon, 74, of St. Louis, Mo., brother of Donald Langdon
of Ozone, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at South Pointe Hospital in St.
Louis, Mo.
He was born in Ozone to Emery and Dova May Langdon and was a journeyman-lineman
for I.B.E.W. Local No. 2.
Other survivors include his widow, Juanita Savalick Langdon; two sons,
Robert and Raymond Langdon; and one daughter, Linda Duncan of St. Louis,
Mo.
The body was cremated. Funeral and burial will be held at the Ozone Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Mayer Funeral Home of St. Louis, Mo.
Doris Jean Neely Clark, 59, of Lamar died Wednesday, July 31, 2002,
at Countryside Manor Nursing Home.
She was a native of Fort Smith, daughter of the late Rev. Archie Boone,
widow of Lavon Clark, member of the American Legion Auxiliary, member and
past commander of the DAV Ladies Auxiliary, nurse's aide, and attended
Jamestown Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Glen Chavers
of Lamar; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert Clark of Clarksville
and Donald and Kim Clark of Lutherville; mother, Minnie Doris Boone of
Clarksville; two sisters, Joann Hill and Katherine Sue Allen, both of Clarksville;
one brother, Rev. Charles Boone of Clarksville; four grandchildren, Shane
Kuykendall and Kyle Kuykendall, both of Lamar, Brock Clark of Knoxville,
and Ruth Floyd of Lutherville; and friend, Carlson Ainslie of Salus.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel
with Rev. Richard Snyder officiating. Burial was in Annie's Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lloyd Nichols, Keith McCarley, John Belcher, James Overbey, Poncho Marlow, and George McClain.
Eddie Joseph Rose Jr., 67, of Little Rock died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002.
A native of Douglas, Ariz., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eddie
Joseph (Christina Lockner) Rose Sr., member of St. Edwards Catholic Church
where he served as altar boy for several years and graduated from Catholic
High in 1953. He served in the Naval Reserve for eight years, was a member
of the East End Hunting Club, worked for the Little Oaks Ball Park as a
manager for 19 years and served as president of the park for six years,
and retired from Parts-Warehouse Inc., after 45 years as purchasing agent.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Christine Rose Cardenas.
Survivors include his widow, Reba Hardgrave Rose, formerly of Johnson
County; three sons, Larry Rose, David Rose and Darren Rose, all of Little
Rock; one grandson, Adam Rose of Little Rock; four sisters, Mary Ann Rose,
Elizabeth Rose, and Toni Fitz, all of Little Rock, and Kathy Bowman of
Bowmanstown, Pa.; three brothers, Richard Rose, Jimmy Rose, and Michael
Rose, all of Little Rock; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and
great-nephews.
A Mass for Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at St. Edwards
Catholic Church with Father John Antony as celebrant.
Graveside services and burial followed at 3 p.m. at the Oakland Cemetery
in Clarksville. Arrangements were under the direction of Griffin Leggett
Healey & Roth Custom Funerals and Cremations of Little Rock.
Memorials may be made to R.O.S.E. Foundation, 801 Sherman, Little Rock, AR 72202 or the Arkansas Hospice, 2200 Ft. Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114.
Farris C. Privitt, 91, of Lamar died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at his
home.
He was a retired construction and iron employee, son of the late Robert
E. and Laura C. Holland Privitt, Baptist, and was preceded in death by
one brother and one sister.
Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Sparkman of Clarksville and
Hilda Carman of Albuquerque, N. M.; two sons, Robert H. Privitt of Thousand
Oaks, Calif., and John E. Privitt of California; one sister, Laura Lawrence
of Roseville, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Roller-Cox Chapel with George
Carman officiating. Burial was in Holman Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tommy Hensley, David Gainey, Frank Wiser, Grant Wiser,
Brent Miranda and Jody Storms.
Memorials may be made to Youth Education Endowment NRA Foundation, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Joseph M. Lipe, 89, of Coalinga, Calif., died Sunday, Aug. 4, at Johnson
Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Gravely and son of the late Marcellus and Amy Hunnicutt
Lipe.
Survivors include his widow, Lois Hawkins Lipe; one daughter, Billie
Martin of Clarksville; one son, Joe Allen Lipe of Morro Bay, Calif.; three
sisters, Helen Harris of Paris, and Eula Hall and Sula Shock, both of North
Little Rock; seven grandchildren, Kevin Prevett, Robert Prevett, and Chris
Prevett, all of Clarksville, Donna Truran of Santa Maria, Calif., Judy
Starr of Hanford, Calif., Sherri Middleton of Atoka, Okla., and Carolyn
DeVasure of Turlock, Calif.; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The body was cremated. Local arrangements were under the direction of
Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Kimberly Renee Kendall, 37, died Wednesday, July 17, 2002.
She was a native of Oklahoma City, Okla., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orlie
Kendall of Tulsa, Okla., graduate of William Woods College, and was self-employed
as an interior designer.
Other survivors are one sister and brother-in-law, Marita and Mitchell
Leos of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; and two nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Graveside services and burial followed at 4 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Cemetery near Hartman. Arrangements were under the direction of The Fitzgerald Funeral Service.
Kathleen Marie O'Neal, 78, of Clarksville died Monday, Aug. 5, 2002,
at Countryside Manor Nursing Home.
She was a daughter of the late Shannon and Minnie Hill Toye, widow of
Wylie N. O'Neal, and a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include one stepdaughter, Grace Parker of Flat Rock; two nieces,
Wynonna Powers of California and Barbara Bradburn of Florida; one nephew,
Larry Ivey of California; and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the East Point Cemetery at London with Rev. Carl Sory officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Molly Jean Clinebell Beal, 38, of Rowlett, Texas, a native of Anaheim,
Calif., died Tuesday, July 30, 2002.
She was a 1982 graduate of Clarksville High School, superintendent of
the Beginners Department at New Liberty Baptist Church where she was an
active member for the last 17 years, taught dance at Rowlett Dance Academy,
a band booster of the Rowlett Eagle Band, and was active in the PTA at
Herfurth and Schrade schools.
Survivors are two children, James Matthew, 15, and Meagan Elizabeth,
13, and their father, James Beal, all of Rowlett, Texas; mother, Phyllis
Jean Clinebell of Rowlett, Texas; father John V. Clinebell of Russellville;
two brothers and sisters-in-law, John M. and Sharon Clinebell of Greeley,
Colo., and Gregory S. and Terri Clinebell of Clarksville; two sisters-in-law
and spouses, Laura and Steve Thulis of Clarksville and Mary and Jay Cannon
of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother-in-law and spouse, Ralph and Ann Beal; nieces
and nephews, Amanda Rose Clinebell of Clarksville, Kim, Annie and Greg
Thulis of Clarksville, David Cannon of Atlanta, Ga., and Christie and Angie
Beal; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at New Liberty Baptist Church with burial at Restland Memorial Park. Arrangements were under the direction of Williams Funeral Directors of Garland, Texas.
Marie Dougan, 88, of Clarksville died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at St.
Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith.
She was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Ed and Mary
Geisler Turner, widow of Carl Dougan, member of the Union Grove Baptist
Church and the Sulphur Springs Extension Homemakers Club, and was preceded
in death by four brothers, George Turner, Ferrell Turner, Q. B. Turner,
and Virgil Baskin.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Steve Griffin
of Hartman and Barbara and Don Phillips of Alix; three sons and two daughters-in-law,
Claud and Becky Dougan, Fred and Marlene Dougan, and Don Dougan, all of
Clarksville; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Blackard of Tahlequah, Okla., and
Frances Baskin of Clarksville; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with
Rev. Larry Horne officiating. Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Cheyne Dougan, Jeff Dougan, Mark Griffin, Truman
Phillips, Fred Phillips, David Phillips, and Joe Dougan.
Honorary pallbearers were Aulda Meek, Katherine Garrett, Lois McCarley, Ann Warren, and Mamie Laster.
Merle M. Jacobs, 91, of Hunt died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at Paris.
She was a retired U. S. postmaster at Hunt, member of Liberty Hill Presbyterian
Church at Hunt, Order of Eastern Star and National Association of Retired
Federal Employees. She was a daughter of the late L. E. and Emma Teasdale
Noe, widow of Argus M. Jacobs, and was preceded in death by one son, Phillip
M. Jacobs; two sisters, Louise Kitchens and Loraine Thorton; and one brother,
Robert Noe.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph R. Jacobs of Alexander and E. L.
Jacobs of Paris; one sister, Gladys Douglas of Austin, Texas; two brothers,
Lewis Noe and A. P. Noe, both of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren, Eddie
L. Jacobs of Fairfax, Va., Edye L. White of Paris, Joseph Jacobs Jr. of
Mandeville, La., and Jill Lewis of Alexander; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church
at Hunt with Rev. Burley King officiating.
Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral
Home of Paris.
Active pallbearers were Harley Parker, Vernon Jones, Mike Jacobs, Jon
Newton, Jamie Ledbetter and Donnie Davidson.
Honorary pallbearer was Phillip Truman Jacobs.
Memorials may be made to the Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church or Liberty Hill Cemetery Association at Hunt.