Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Veda Mae Qualls
Veda Mae Qualls, 84, of Trumann passed away on July 14, 2004 at Central Arkansas Hospital in Searcy of natural causes.
She was born in Savannah, Tenn. and lived in Trumann for the past 70 years. She was a retired factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by six brothers; one sister and her parents, Henry Clarence and Ethel Pearl Shephard Qualls.
She is survived by one sister, Myrtle Adams of Corpus Christi, Tex. and one brother, Henry Clarence Qualls, Jr. of Kearny, Ariz.
Funeral services were Sunday July 18 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. Frank Bufford officiating.
Burial followed at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery in Harrisburg.
Billy Don Combs
Billy Don Combs, 64, of Newport died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Harris Hospital. He was born November 4, 1939 at Pennington, the son of H.G. "Blue" and Derothle (Majors) Combs.
Combs was a 1957 graduate of Newport High School. He attended Journalism College at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He established and was the publisher of the Jackson Countian newspaper. He was a member of the Midway Church of Christ and was a Church of Christ preacher for many years.
Combs is survived by his wife, Barbara Bray Harbison Combs of the home; one son, Billy A. Combs, age 43, of Harrisburg; one daughter, Gina R. Motes, age 41, of Harrisburg; two brothers, Joe Combs of Marion and Don Combs of Midway; two sisters, Barbara Rushing of Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Earline Smith of Harrisburg; three grandchildren, Brent Wake, Tyler Bates and Dylan Combs, all of Harrisburg; a host of nieces and nephews; one step son, Phillip Harbison of Marked Tree; three stepdaughters, Sherry Howard of Tulsa, Okla., Sandra Link of Jonesboro and Stacey Harbison of Jonesboro; and two step granddaughters, Kasey Harbison and Chastity Spray. He also leaves behind numerous friends whom he loved to the end.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 19 at the Midway Church of Christ with Mr. Bill Wheeler, Jr. officiating. Burial followed at Pennington Cemetery.
Pallbearers included Jimmy Mann, Gene Templeman, James Green , Leo Ryan, Nick Jackson and Tony Lewis.
Arrangements were handled by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home.
Dollie Mae New
Dollie Mae New, 97, of Trumann passed away Saturday, July 24, 2004 at the Trumann Health and Rehab Center in Trumann of natural causes.
She was born in Mountain View and was a lifelong resident of Trumann. She was a housewife and of the Protestant faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lloyd New; two sisters; eight brothers and her parents, Charles and Riney Holt Woods.
She was survived by two daughters, Ella Mae Hoffman of Jonesboro and Shirley Richardson of Trumann, seven sons, JL New of La Porte, Ind., Billy New, Jerry, New and Larry New all of Jonesboro, Bobby New of Bay Village and Harry New and Buddy New, both of Trumann; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, July 27 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Elder Rick Hansen officiating. Burial followed at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers were Bobby New, Jr., Richard New, Jimmy New, Jim Armstrong, Jimmy Moore, Mike Steele and C.J. new. Honorary pallbearers were Cletis Rogers and Davon Rogers.
George W. Bennett
George W. Bennett, 72, of Tampa, Fla. passed away on July 7, 2004.
Mr. Bennett was a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, including a tour in Vietnam, retiring as a master sergeant. He worked 31 years in the filed of home repair and was a 1952 graduate of Trumann High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Edith Bennett.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Christine; seven children, Barry Bennett, Thomas Bennett, Richard Bennett, Sandra Cape, Beth Carey, David Bennett and Evan Bennett; one sister, Betty Funk; 17 grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were July 9 at the Citrus Park Church of Christ, Tampa, of which he was a member.
Tim Halfacre, Jr.
Tim Halfacre, Jr., 74, of Trumann passed away July 15, 2004 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro of natural causes.
Mr. Halfacre was born in and a lifetime resident of Trumann. He was a retired factory worker, veteran of the US Army, member of the American Legion and of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Jean Halfacre; one sister; one brother and his parents, Tim Halfacre, Sr. and Hodie Belle Osment Halfacre.
He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Halfacre Moore of Trumann and Barbara Halfacre Wagner of Jonesboro; three sons, Terry Halfacre and Tim Halfacre, both of Trumann and David Halfacre of Bay; three sisters, Maxine Mercer of Baton Rouge, La., Brenda Blagg of Trumann and Linda Harmon of Louisiana; 10 grandchildren, Steven Halfacre, Tera Halfacre Riga, Nicole Halfacre, Travis Halfacre, Joseph Halfacre, Kendra Halfacre Langston, Kwinn Halfacre, Joanne Moore Harvey, Weston Wagner and Mitchell Murphy and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, July 24 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Jane Dunn and Rev. Michael Tabor officiating. Burial followed at Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro.
Active pallbearers were Mike Moore, Mark Fagan, James Halfacre, Delbert Reeves, Don Halfacre, Sr., Alan Linton, Travis Halfacre and Joe Halfacre. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Cook, Don Halfacre, Jr., Jesse Harvey, Joseph Halfacre, Weston Wagner and Walter Wagner.
William Floyd Coker
William Floyd Coker Sr., 76, of Memphis, formerly of Trumann, died Monday, July 19, 2004 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He was retired from International Harvester.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn E. Coker of the home; a son, Bill Coker of Memphis; and two sisters, Ruth Lee of Maryland and Pearl Roden of Trumann.
Funeral services were Wednesday, July 21 at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home in Millington, Tenn. Burial followed at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery in Millington.
Dessie F. Knight
Dessie F. Knight, 92, of Bay passes away Sunday July 29, 2004 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was a member of the Church of Christ and a native of Faulkner County. Her two great passions in life were caring for her family and sharing her Christian faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, WB (Barlow) and Laura Weaver Martin; her husband, Herbert Henry Knight; on son, James Knight; two grandchildren, Tim Knight and Kendra Smith; one daughter-in-law, Bobbie Knight; three brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by five sons, Charles Knight and wife, Emma of Trumann, Herbert Knight of Paragould, Ray Knight and wife, Rachel of Nashville, Tenn., Ted Knight and wife, Barbara of Conway and Jack Knight and wife, Gina of Bay; two daughters, Linda Dix of Bay and Lara Belew and husband Jewell of Ocean Springs, Miss.; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and loved ones.
Funeral services were Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at the Bay Church of Christ with Ted Knight, Marty Knight, Lane Dix, Richard Knight and Ray Knight officiating. Interment followed at Nettleton Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were her grandsons and honorary pallbearers were great-grandsons.
Eathel Champlin
Eathel Champlin, 87, of Bay died Friday, July 30, 2004 at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City.
Born at Cleveland, she moved to Bay in 1936.
She was a homemaker and was retired from Singer Corp. in Trumann. She was a member of Alsup Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Ann Richie of Bay and Mable Buhrmester of Jonesboro; one son, John Champlin of Bay; four sisters, Effie Fletcher, Maxine Smith and Matie May Bobbitt, all of Jonesboro, and Willadean Matlock of Livingston, Texas; two brothers, Alton Pemberton of Jonesboro and Eulis Pemberton of Conway; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services were Monday, August 02 at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Leon Minick and the Rev. Arie Whitlock officiating.
Active pallbearers were Mike Champlin, Marty Champlin, Ray Buhrmester, Chris Buhrmester, Jared Buhrmester and Danny Harper.
Honorary pallbearers included Jim Thomas, Randel Loony, Randy Skaggs, Shelby Stevens, Gene Reed and Shelby Reed.
Memorials may be made to Alsup Baptist Church.
Emerson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
