Berniss J. Lawler, 86, of Clarksville died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at
Countryside Manor Nursing Home.
She was a native of Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late John and Mary
Troyk Gatz, widow of Clyde Lawler, and member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Janet and Frank
Graham of North Little Rock, Claudia Mitchell of Trevor, Wis., and Bonnie
and Gary Hawkins of Clarksville; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jon and
Dawn Lawler of Elmhurst, Ill., and Terry Lawler of Plano, Texas; one sister
and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bob Maronde of Darien, Wis.; one brother
and sister-in-law, John and Irene Gatz of Greenwood, Wis.; 13 grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Rosary was at 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel. Funeral
was at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Rev.
William Wewers, O.S.B., officiating. Burial was in Holy Redeemer Catholic
Cemetery.
C. C. Eaves Jr., 76, of Clarksville died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Johnson
Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Annona, Texas, son of the late Christopher Columbus
and Ella Marie Morrison Eaves, attended Spadra Baptist Church, and was a retired
boiler operator.
He is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Karlinda and
Scott Heims of St. Petersburg, Fl., Laura and Vince Runco of Davenport, Iowa,
Melinda and Peter Brush of Reno, Nev., and Deborah Heyward of Clearwater,
Fla.; three sisters, Margie Bouge of Omaha, Neb., Emma Jo Berry of Pattonville,
Texas, and Sybill Day of Kansas City, Mo.; and six grandchildren, Danielle
Jerrels of St. Petersburg, Fla., Kristen Runco and Christopher Runco, both
of Davenport, Iowa, and Donovan Williams, Justin Brush, and Cody Brush, all
of Reno, Nev.
A memorial service will be held at the National Cemetery with burial and
full military honors at Rock Island Army Arsenal in Rock Island, Ill.
Colton Lee Krumdick, infant son of Jason and Bethany Brison Krumdick of
Coal Hill, died Saturday, June 7, 2003, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
Other survivors are grandparents, Jerry and Lisa Brison of Coal Hill and
Greg and Debbie Krumdick of Clarksville; and great-grandparents, J. T. Brison
of Hartman, and Earnest and Betty Tate and Charlett and David Thompson, all
of Clarksville.
Donnie L. Clinton, 65, of Hartman died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at St.
Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith.
He was a native of Clarksville, son of the late Chester and Bonnie Bly
Clinton, graduate of Clarksville High School, member of the Assembly of God
Church, spent 20 years in the 239th Engineer Company of the National Guard
at Clarksville, was a heavy equipment operator, and was preceded in death
by one brother, Doyle Clinton.
Survivors include his widow, Janice Clinton; two daughters, Cheryl McCarley
of Lamar and Debbie Clinton of Coal Hill; one son, Brian Clinton of Clarksville;
and four grandchildren, Mika Clinton and Katie Clinton, both of Clarksville,
and Kaleb and Kendall McCarley, both of Lamar.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday, June 9, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with
Rev. David Zeiler officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Junior Rives, Bruce Warren, John Schuh, Curtis
Fetters, James Cowell, Jerry Curtis, James Dickerson and Gerald Bunch.
Jack Miller, 71, of Altus died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at Johnson Regional
Medical Center.
He was a native of Denning, son of the late Frank Miller, retired owner
of Jack's Auto Sales, Protestant, and was preceded in death by his wife,
Evelyn Lombard Miller, and one sister, Mary Alice Stewart.
He is survived by one son, Stacy Miller of Altus; mother, Georgia Thomas
Miller of Ozark; one brother, Bob Miller of Fort Smith; and one grandchild.
Kenneth Larson, Lt. Col. Ret., 72, of Clarksville died Sunday, June 8,
2003.
He was a son of the late Elbert and Willie (Billie) Officer Thomas Larson,
graduate of Clarksville High School and the University of the Ozarks, coach
and teacher at Clarksville High School in the late 1950s and early 1960s,
and a boxer having won numerous state Golden Glove boxing titles.
In 1963, he entered the military and served with many honors until his
retirement in 1995. Among the honors were Meritorious Service Medal with Second
Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal with First Oak
Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Award, National Defense Service Medal with First
Oak Leaf Cluster, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam
Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Vietnam
Cross of Gallantry with Palm Naval Air Crew Insignia, and Meritorious Unit
Emblem.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Renee Stuart Larson.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth Paul Larson, and two grandsons, Paul
A. Larson and Dallas R. Larson of Corpus Christi, Texas; one stepson, Richard
Reed of Chico, Calif.; and special friend, Shirley Propps of Clarksville.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Hardwicke
Funeral Chapel with Rev. Burnett King officiating.
Rev. Vanessa L. Bowen, 48, of Hartman died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at
her home.
She was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., daughter of the late Windle Phillip
and Verna Dean Goodin Cook, licensed Assembly of God minister, member of
Fernwood Assembly of God Church where she was Wee Worship minister, received
a bachelor of science degree at Kingsway Theological Seminary in Des Moines,
Iowa, and was preceded in death by one daughter, Vicky Bowen, and one son,
Thomas Bowen Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Bowen; one daughter, Stacy Bowen
of the home; and two sons, Terry Bowen of Wichita, Kan., and Windle Bowen
of the home.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2003, at the Fernwood Assembly
of God Church with Rev. Travis George officiating.
Burial was in the Hartman Cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral
Home.
Violet Self, 79, of Rogers died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at her home.
She was a native of Swain, daughter of the late Harrison and Lela Mae
Thomas Hufford, widow of Harlon Self Sr., former longtime Clarksville resident,
member of the First Assembly of God Church in Clarksville, retired boat builder,
and was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, J. R. and Laura Self
of Van Buren, Jerry M. and Glenda Self of Fayetteville, and Larry D. and
Shirley Self of Springdale; two daughters and sons-in-law, Burni and Jim
Tolbert of North Little Rock and Norma Jo and Jimmie Johnson of Rogers; two
brothers and three sisters-in-law, Georald and Esther Hufford of Bentonville,
James and Faye Hufford of Rogers and JoAnn Hufford of Afton, Okla.; one sister
and brother-in-law, Stella and Junior Henderson of Morrilton; 12 grandchildren;
24 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the First Assembly of God Church
in Clarksville with Rev. Terry Cameron officiating.
Burial was in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral
Home.