Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Nancy T. Keyton
Nancy Taylor Keyton, 84, of Texarkana, Texas, died March 28, 2001 in a local retirement center. She was born June 14, 1916 in Marshall, Texas. She was a retired English and drama teacher at East Texas State University and a former teacher at Texas High School. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Davis Keyton, on Aug. 21, 2000.
Survivors include: Two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Keyton and his wife, Cindy of Hemphill, Texas, and Dr. Michael Keyton and his wife, Cheryl Clayton of Aurora, Ill.; six grandchildren, Sarah Dixon of Arkadelphia, Robin Johnston, Nancy Reed, Jeff Keyton, Karl Keyton and Aubrey Clayton; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral was today at St. James Episcopal Church with Rev. Paul Lambert officiating. Burial was in Scottsville Cemetery near Marshall, Texas, under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home.
June K. Schultz
DONALDSON -- June Kenneth Schultz, 80, of Donaldson died Feb. 6, 2003 in a Hot Springs hospital. He was born June 6, 1922 in Donaldson, son of the late Carl Frederick Schultz and Ruth Lee Haley Schultz. He was a retired employee of International Paper Co, a Baptist and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: His wife, Evelyn Irene Thompson Schultz; a son, David Schultz of Hot Springs; a daughter, Phyllis Lemons of Malvern; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Donaldson Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. J.C. James officiating. Burial will be in Ouachita Cemetery at Donaldson under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern.
Pallbearers will be Danny Sampson, Raymond Schultz, Thomas Hammonds, Ricky Thompson, Clyde Kingery and Bill Wright.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Robert L. Drake
METAIRIE, La. -- Robert L. Drake Sr., 75, of Metairie died Feb. 1, 2003 at Kenner Regional Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1927 in St. Joseph, Mo., son of the late Albert L. and Mary Helen Speaker Drake. He was a restaurant manager and a World War II Navy veteran.
Survivors include: HIs wife, Fran Drake; two sons, Tim Drake of Spring City, Utah, and Robert L. Drake Jr. of Holden, La.; two daughters, Tammy Donavon and Debbie Drake of Metairie; two sisters, Margaret Jean Ford and Katherine Reynolds of St. Joseph, Mo.; and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Round Hill Church near Joan with Robert Drake Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Round Hill Cemetery Association.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Henry C. Scott
ARKADELPHIA -- Henry C. Scott, 92, of Arkadelphia died Feb. 6, 2003 at Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia. He was born Feb. 14, 1910 in Arkadelphia, son of the late Will and Mattie Booker Scott. He was a retired railroad employee and a member of First Baptist Church at Rockport where he served as a deacon. He was the widower of Joe Willie Scott.
Survivors include: A stepson, Elwood Newborn of Arkadelphia; a brother, Adolphus Scott of Little Rock; a sister, Annie Hill of Arkadelphia; and six step-grandchildren, 13 step-great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Lewis Shepherd officating and Rev. J.N. McCollum, eulogist. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Henry G. Lea
FRIENDSHIP -- Henry Garland Lea, 79, of Friendship passed away June 15, 2003. He was born Sept. 3, 1923 to Edd and Liller Kate Garner Lea of Sparkman. He was a graduate of Sparkman High School, owner and operator of Lea's Grocery and Station in Manning for 13 years, and in Friendship for 15 years, and a liftime cattleman. He was a member and past song director of Manning Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Raybourn, O.D., Doyle and Lester Lea, and one sister, Emma Deaton.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jewel Deane Scott, whom he married May 10, 1946; one daughter, Ruth Clayton and her husband, Dwight, of Fordyce; two sons, Ed Lea and his wife, Mona, of Conway and Jackie Lea and his wife, LaVonda, of Arkadelphia; one brother, Calvin Lea and his wife, Dovie, of Taylor; three sisters, Mattie Shirron and her husband, Melvin, of Camden, Betty Shirron of Milpitas, Calif., and Mary Robbins and her husband, Bill, of Malvern; two sisters-in-law, Myrtice Lea of Manning and Edna Bane of Fort Smith; seven grandchildren, Todd Clayton, Tammy Wills, Shay Gerrittsen, Whitney Moreland, Dustin, Tanner and Landon Lea; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia with Bro. Jerry George, Bro. John Clements and Bro. Doug Wells officiating. Burial will be in Sparkman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews.
The family will be at home, 3005 Malvern Road, Friendship.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Cay B. McNabb
GLENDALE, Ore. -- Cay B. McNabb, 66, of Glendale, Ore., died May 22, 2003. He was born Aug. 24, 1936 at okolona, son of Elenas Houston and the late Acey McNabb. He was a logger.
Survivors include: His wife, Anna Jo McNabb; three sons, David McNabb of Marlin, Ore., Micheal McNabb of Dallas, Texas, and Benjamin McNabb of Center Point, Ore.; one daughter, Betsy Byland of Eugene, Ore.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.; his mother, Elenas Houston of Okolona; three brothers, Acey McNabb of Amity, Joe McNabb of Arkadelphia and Jimmy McNabb of Gurdon; and five sisters, Anna Rutherford of Okolona, Margie Prince of Prescott, Barbara Hurbard of Okolona, Alice Merchant of Cleveland, Texas, and Emma Hill of Prescott.
There was no funeral service; the body was cremated.
Clarence L. Kight
SPARKMAN -- Clarence Lee "Buddy" Kight, 76, of Sparkman died June 16, 2003 at his home. He was born Oct. 18, 1926 in Dallas County, the son of the late Monroe J. and Rena Lou Catlett Kight. He was a retired employee of Gibbs Brothers Cooperage and Ormet Aluminum Co. in Ohio. He attended Manning Baptist Church, was a World War II Army veteran, a former musician and a member of two hunting clubs. He was preceded in death by a son, Clarence Wayne Kight.
Surviors include: His wife, Marjorie Laverne Tedder Kight; two daughters, Beverly Hawthorn of Manning and Janice Matthews of Sparkman; two brothers, Leonard Kight of Hot Springs and J.E. Kight of Donaldson; four sisters, Evelyn Vaughn, Clarice Green and Jane Brooks of Hot Springs and Betty Speer of Manning; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry George and Rev. Billy Reed officiating. Burial will be in DeLamar Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim, Jared and Justin Hawthorn, Kord DeWello, Dale Kight and Stan Nottenkamper. Honorary pallbearers will be Jay and James Gibbs.
Memorials may be made to Manning Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
James Crigg
James Marrion Crigg, age 72 of Gurdon, died December 14, 2006 at his residence. He attended the Assembly of God Church in Gurdon, was a self employed painter and served in the Navy during the Korean War. Survivors include:
Wife: Stella Marie Crigg - Gurdon
Son: Robert M. Crigg – Gurdon
Daughter: Sheila Kay Hobbs – Paron
Sisters: Alberta Women – Star City; Judy Church – Scott; Charlotte Hawkins – California
Step-Children: Mike and Sheryl Hooks – Camden; Ava and Johnny Mac Prince – Opelika AL; Randy Hooks – Whelen Springs; Tommy and Belinda Stanley – Texas; Rhonda and Warren Harper – Locust Bayou; Sheila and Mike Beasley – Paron
15 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 Saturday December 16 at the First Assembly of God Church in Gurdon with Rev. Jim Farris officiating. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home, Gurdon.
