3/16/2005
Albert E. Bradley
Albert Eugene Bradley, 89, of Lodi, Calif., died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in a Lodi (California) hospital.
A native of Lamar, he was a son of the late Alexander (Neeley) and Vannie Harmon Bradley, employed as a welder for Shell Oil Refinery in Martinez, Calif., for 35 years prior to retiring in 1978, and formerly employed in the Alameda (California) Shipyards during World War II and the Civilian Conservation Corps in Idaho. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clover Bradley; one son, David Bradley; one brother, James Bradley; and two sisters, Marveline Jones and Betty Sparks.
He is survived by two daughters, Sheila Dunn and husband, Jack, of Lodi, Calif., and Kathleen Bradley of Fairfield, Calif,; one daughter-in-law, Joanna Barnes of Maui, Hawaii; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A private inurnment service was held at the Memory Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery in Concord, Calif.
Memorials may be made to the American Stroke Association, 1212 Robinhood Drive, Suite 5-D, Stockton, CA 95207.
Brenda Sue Ainslie
Brenda Sue Ainslie, 46, of Ozone died Sunday, March 6, 2005, frominjuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was a native of Tulare, Calif.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis Ainslie of California; onedaughter, Chyrel Bartlett of California; five sisters; four brothers;and four grandchildren.
The body was cremated.
Arrangements were under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Beatrice Clayborn
Mildred Beatrice Clayborn, 82, of Lamar died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, atJohnson Regional Medical Center.
She was a daughter of the late William Martin and Mary Eliza NordinFelkins, widow of Herman R. Clayborn, Baptist, and was preceded indeath by three sisters, Ella Hook, Bessie Rhodes and Frances Rogers;and three brothers, Aaron Felkins, John Felkins, and Jack Felkins.
She is survived by one brother, Lee Felkins of Lodi, Calif.; onesister-in-law, Eula Bridges of Clarksville; nieces and nephews, TanyaBerg, Gailya Evans, Janell Borel, Cecil Rhodes, Rose Mary Woolery, BillRhodes, Charlotte Felkins, Mary York, and many other loving nieces andnephews.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at Roller-Cox Chapel withRev. Amos Pledger officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Travis Fetters, Lance Fetters, Larry Clayborn,Todd Russell, Bob DeWinter, and Michael Berg.
Honorary pallbearers were Art Borel, Tom York, Cecil Rhodes Jr., GeneEvans, Terry DeWinter, and Kin Woolery.
Bertha A. Scott
Bertha Asche Scott, 87, of Clarksville died Saturday, March 12, 2005,at her home.
She was a daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Kuhlman Asche, widowof Verlin Thomas Bierbrodt and Samuel Scott, and was preceded in deathby one daughter, Brenda Gail Bierbrodt.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas Asche Bierbrodt and companion,Daniel Gawat, both of Chicago, Ill., and David Bierbrodt and wife,Dolores, of Arma, Kan.; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; andone great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, atRoller-Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be private.
Bobbie Lee Warren
Bobbie Lee Warren, 81, of Ozone died Sunday, March 13, 2005, atCountryside Manor Nursing Home.
He was a World War II veteran and the recipient of the Bronze Star forIndia-Burma Campaign, the second Bronze Star for Central BurmaCampaign, the third Bronze Star for China Defensive, the DistinguishedFlying Cross, the Air Medal, and the two Oak Leaf Clusters, a 32nddegree Mason, retired from BSA, and owner of Warren MuzzleloadingCompany. He was a son of the late Roy and Sarah Catherine BaileyWarren, and was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Inez Warren, andone son, Michael Lee Warren.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Susanne Warren Bicio of Ozone;and two grandchildren, Jennifer and Andrew.
Graveside services and burial will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, atthe Russell Cemetery at Ozone with Rev. Bob Herrod officiating.Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Chestene H. George
Chestene Harley George, 81, of Clarksville died Sunday, March 13, 2005,at Countryside Manor Nursing Home.
A native of Ola, he was a son of the late Harvey and Leeottia MizeGeorge, member of Twin Oaks Missionary Baptist Church, Air Forceveteran of World War II, and was preceded in death by one son, CarrolRay George.
Survivors include his wife, Mary George; two stepdaughters, Doris Richof Hagarville and Sheila Poe of North Little Rock; two sisters,Christene Fisher and Margaret Wylie, both of Clarksville; one brother,Harvey Gene George of Alma; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at Hardwicke FuneralChapel with Rev. Troy Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m.in Union Hill Cemetery at Ingalls.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Young, Floyd Rich, Mike Whitkanack, LawrenceRichards, Charles Roberts, and Fred Cowell.
Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at HardwickeFuneral Home.
Jackie L. Roberts
Jackie Lale Roberts, 69, of Clarksville died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, atSparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith.
He was a son of the late Olney B. and Marie Jones Roberts, 1953graduate of Clarksville High School, member of Landmark MissionaryBaptist Church, manager of Cargill Feed Mills for several years and wasretired from Cargill as a turkey specialist. He was preceded in deathby one sister, Virgie Skidgel.
Survivors include his wife, Jurine Hays Roberts; one daughter andson-in-law, Leah and Steve Castleberry of Lake Charles, La.; one sonand daughter-in-law, Lale and Joan Roberts of Watton, Mich.; and sixgrandchildren, Milah Phillips and Megan Castleberry, both of LakeCharles, La., and Elsa Roberts, Aaron Roberts, Kristie Roberts, andLaura Roberts, all of Watton, Mich.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Landmark MissionaryBaptist Church with Rev. Vernon Bass, Rev. Billy Usery and Dr. RobertBrown officiating.
Burial was in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke FuneralHome.
Pallbearers were James Jaggers, Jack Cecil, Mark Simpson, JohnnyChrisman, James Robert Laster, David Handley, Jimmy Gould, and WendellLee.
Kenneth R. Carter
Kenneth Roderick Carter, 60, of Clarksville died Friday, March 11,2005, at his home.
He was retired from the U. S. Navy and during his service he receivedthe Fifth Good Conduct Award, Navy Achievement Medal, Battle “E” Ribbonwith Star, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed ForcesExpeditionary Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He was ason of the late Riley and Lily Sampley Carter, and was preceded indeath by one sister, Alice Brinagor; and four brothers, Mike, Gene, Donand Harold Carter.
Survivors include his wife, Joann Carter; one daughter, Sandra Kremersand husband, Paul, of Clarksville; one son, Kenneth J. Carter and wife,Sherry, of Clarksville; one sister, Helen Burch of Clarksville; onebrother, Wayne Carter of Clarksville; and ten grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday, March 14, at Roller-Cox Funeral HomeChapel with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Burial was in HoustonCemetery at Alix.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or ArkansasHeart Hospital.
Louise Lewis
Catherine Louise Lewis, 90, of Clarksville died Sunday, March 13, 2005,at Clarksville Convalescent Home.
She was a daughter of the late Jesse Lee and Eva Underwood Newton,Baptist, and was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, ElmerLewis; and one brother, Lee Newton.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Faye Lewis ofClarksville; one sister, Avo Hinson of Clarksville; two grandchildren,Lisa Hampton and husband, James, of Coal Hill and Kent Lewis and wife,Yvonne, of Hartman; two stepgrandchildren, Alan Pratt of Cabot andLinda Dickerson and husband, Gary, of Gurdon; and one great-grandchild,Whitney Lewis.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Stillwell BaptistChurch with Rev. Jim Goodman and Steve Askins officiating.
Burial will be in Stillwell Cemetery under the direction of Roller-CoxFuneral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Dayne Phillips, Bruce Phillips, Bobby DaynePhillips, John Askins, Wendell Lee and Bob Bean.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Jack Sexton, Don Cater, Bob Hurley,Dale Meek, Bobby Hurley, and Dale Meek.
Martha E. Bates
Martha E. Bates, 55, of Clarksville died Sunday, March 13, 2005, at herhome.
She was a native of the Cato Community in Pulaski County, daughter ofthe late Amos and Ellen Roberts, former owner of the Gingerbread DollHouse, attended Hedgeway Church, and was preceded in death by one son,Johnny Ray Bates.
Survivors are her husband, Jim Bates; one daughter and son-in-law,Joyce and Chris Price of Clarksville; two sons and one daughter-in-law,Michael and Charlene Bates of Lamar and Billy and Gretchen Bates ofCabot; two sisters, Nancy Helfrich of Newport and Patricia Berry ofJacksonville; one brother, Billy Roberts of Jacksonville; and eightgrandchildren, Brittney Merritt and Hunter Merritt, both ofClarksville; Evan Bates, Austin Bates, Taylor Beeman and LindseyBeeman, all of Cabot, and Zach Thomas and Morgan Thomas, both ofClarksville.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Hardwicke FuneralChapel with Rev. Don Alexander officiating. The body will be cremated.
Maggie S. Woodard
Maggie Sarah Woodard, 83, of Clarksville died Tuesday, March 15, 2005,at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
She was a daughter of the late George and Sally Catron Berry, widow ofWard Woodard, and member of the Jamestown Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Anna Pauline Williams of Clarksville;one son, Ward Woodard Jr. of Sallisaw, Okla.; one sister, Ada Ezell ofCocoa Beach, Fla.; one brother, Maynard Berry of Cincinnati, Ohio; sixgrandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 18, at Roller-Cox Funeral HomeChapel with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Burial will be in CarterCemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Roller-CoxFuneral Home.
Pennie Diane Holt
Pennie Diane Holt, 46, of Clarksville died Monday, March 14, 2005, ather home.
She was an employee of Sara Lee Hosiery.
Survivors are her husband, Randy Holt; one son, Billy Don Cast of LakeJackson, Texas; three stepdaughters, Amy Howell and husband, Hunter, ofCoal Hill and Kerri and Vanessa Holt of Clarksville; parents, John andBarbara Wilson of Portland, Texas; one sister and brother-in-law, Pattyand Phil Barclay of Portland, Texas; one brother, Craig Wilson ofPortland, Texas; and one grandchild.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Roller-Cox FuneralHome with Rev. Bill Holt officiating. Burial will be in Lamar Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Jarrad Callahan, James Callahan, KennethKennedy, Roger Holman, Eugene Hill and Mike Holt.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Holt and Raymond Holt.
Tommy J. Doss
Tommy J. Doss, 58, of Coal Hill died Thursday, March 10, 2005, at St.Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith.
He was a retired mechanic draftsman, member of the Coal Hill BaptistChurch, Masonic Lodge No. 383, and Scottish Rites, and was preceded indeath by his mother, Geneva Ruth Doss Wygle, and parents, Tom and OdieElizabeth Doss.
Survivors include his wife, Shelba Haney Doss; one son, Tommy AaronDoss of Altus; one brother, Jimmy R. Doss of Springdale; and threegrandchildren, Kori Erin Doss of Clarksville and Kaytlyne ElizabethDoss and Kolby Ethan Doss, both of Coal Hill.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Coal Hill BaptistChurch with Rev. David Qualls and Rev. Dennis Reynolds officiating.
Burial was in Houston Cemetery at Altus under the direction ofRoller-Cox Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers were Matthew Reynolds, Jacob Reynolds, Thomas Doss,Glyndell Bramlett, Philip Taylor, Gerald Bartlett, Earl Calder, and JimRofkahr.
Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Garner and members of Masonic Lodge No.383.
Edna Williams
Edna Williams, 92, of Ozark died Sunday, March 13, 2005, at Ozark.
A native of Ozone, she was a daughter of the late Albert and LucindaLogan Warren, widow of Irvin Williams, and a member of Ozark FirstBaptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Hattie Harris, Barbara TompkinsandRuth Lipe, all of Ozark; two sons, Robert Lee Williams of Grass Valley,Calif., and Raymond Williams of Safford, Ariz.; two sisters, Lois Cowanof Sacramento, Calif., and Marie Kaufman of Los Angeles, Calif.; onebrother, Arlie Warren of Texas; 11 grandchildren; 17great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services and burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, atHighland Cemetery at Ozark with Rev. Ted Darling officiating.Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.