Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Victoria Vang
4/11/2005 - 4/15/2005
Our beautiful little Angel, Victoria Vang, born April 11, 2005 received her wings on April 15, 2005. Though her time with us was brief, her love and strength has touched so many.
Survivors are Bruce and Sia Vang, proud parents; Chou and Pa Vang, loving grandparents, and adoring aunts and uncles. Her presence will be missed, but her Spirit will live forever.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 18, 2005 in Roller-Drummond Southwest Chapel (501-455-5800) with Pastor Chue Xiong officiating. Burial will be in The Garden of Innocence at Riverwood Memorial Gardens.
Jerome Matthew Valachavic
8/21/1935 - 4/15/2005
Jerry M. Valachovic, age 69, of Osceola, AR., died Friday, April 15, 2005, in Osceola, AR.
Born Wednesday, August 21, 1935 in New York, to Joseph Valachovic and Lottie (Kabot) Valachovic, he was a member of the St. Matthews Catholic Church in Osceola, AR.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Jean Valachovic;
Three Daughters: Theresa Becker of Norfolk, NE, Sheila Griffin of Osceola, AR., and Tracy Crawford of Osceola, AR.
Two Sisters: Mary Pufky of Johnson City, N.Y. and Theresa Tokas of Johnson City, N.Y.
9 Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Joseph Valachovic.
Arrangements are being handled by Roller-Swift Funeral Home, Hwy 61 South -P. O. Box 563, Osceola, AR., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, April 18, 2005 (Rosary at 7:00 PM). Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Matthews Catholic Church, Osceola, AR at 10:30 AM Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Interment will be at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens in Osceola, AR.
Richadeen Margaret Arnett
4/28/1918 - 4/15/2005
Richadeen Margaret Arnett, 86, of Vilonia, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, April 15, 2005 at Heritage Living Center. She was born April 28, 1918, in Naylor AR, to the late Myrtle and Harley Poole.
Mrs. Arnett was the only girl among 6 children. She was employed by the International Shoe Company in the early 50's but most of her life was spent as a homemaker and caring for her family. She has lived in Faulkner County most of her life and was a past member of the Liberty Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amon Arnett, son, Douglas Raydeen Arnett, and four brothers, Raydeen Poole, and Vincent, Vaden, and C.B. Yarbrough.
Survivors include Son, John William Arnett and wife Susan, Daughter, Marilyn Hope Cameron and husband Randy. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Casey Cameron, Margaret Moix and husband Kenneth, Jodi Davis and husband Steven, William John Arnett II and wife Louise, two great-granddaughters, Hallie Moix and Julia Arnett, one great-grandson, Evan Moix; one brother, Denzil Yarbrough of Cabot and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richadeen loved her family. She had many pictures of her grandchildren scattered throughout her house. She was an avid gardener and especially loved and cared for flowers. She enjoyed raising a big garden and canned all the fruits of her labor. She was a meticulous seamstress and enjoyed sewing for her family. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Interment will follow at Beryl Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Casey Cameron, William Arnett, Steven Davis, Kenneth Moix, Denny Yarbrough and Terry Yarbrough. Honorary Pallbearers are Virgil Williams, Jr., John Hoffman and Duane Yarbrough.
Clifton Arthur Reeves
3/23/1931 - 4/15/2005
Clifton Arthur Reeves, age 74, of Searcy died Friday, April 15, 2005. He was born March 23, 1931 in Timbo, Arkansas to Walker William and Laura George Reeves.
He is survived by son Marlin Reeves and his wife Nancy of Lexa, Arkansas; daughter Thelma Kramer and her husband Jerry of Ponotoc, Mississippi; son Jimmy D. Reeves and his wife Susan of Hernando, Mississippi; daughter Joan Curtis and her husband Lynn of Batesville, Arkansas; 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren along with a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Erma Nell; parents William and Laura Reeves; two brothers Aftan and Dearl Reeves; two sisters Bonnie Fletcher and Ivy Clements; and mother and father-in-law Ora and Dorcy Marshall.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 18, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home with interment following at White County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 17, 2005 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.
Charles Crawford Wooten
3/26/1927 - 4/15/2005
Charles Crawford Wooten, age 78, of Higginson died Friday, April 15, 2005. He was born March 26, 1927 in Sidon, Arkansas to Charles Oscar and Mary Myrtle Talley Wooten.
He is survived by his loving wife Betty; one son Charles Edward Wooten of Vilonia; one daughter Karren Crawford Brock of Vilonia; two sisters Laverne Head of Beebe, Arkansas and Betty Staggs of Shirley, Arkansas; two step-daughters Carol Gilmore of Dallas, Texas and Benita Blake of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; two step-sons Frank Cicero, Jr. of Newport, Washington and Fred Cicero of Little Rock, Arkansas; one granddaughter Patricia Marie Lutmen of Jacksonville, Arkansas; one grandson Charles Crawford Wooten of Cabot, Arkansas and several other grand and great grandchildren along with a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Euleda Ann Wooten; parents Charles and Mary Wooten; infant daughter Charlotte Ann Wooten; and one sister Verdna Smith.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Higginson First Baptist Church with interment following at Mt. Carmel cemetery in Cabot.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 19, 2005 from 4:30-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.
Willie Mae Hutson
5/17/1912 - 6/13/2006
Willie Mae Hutson, 94, of Little Rock passed to her Heavenly Home on June 13, 2006. She was born in Nacogdoches County, Texas on May 17, 1912 and resided in Little Rock for the past few years. She is survived by two sons: Daulton and wife, Betty, and Paul and wife, Bonnie; grandchildren: Ruth, Carl, Pat, Linda, James, Angel and John.
She was an active member of First Church of God in Houston and Nacogdoches, Texas and Little Rock, Arkansas.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, at First Church of God, Little Rock with Reverend Mark Lewis officiating. Graveside service will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday at Bethel Cemetery, Appleby, Texas. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home (501) 455-5800.
Memorials may be made to First Church of God, 8201 Frenchmans Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209.
Iona Jernigan Stewart James
12/6/1916 - 6/13/2006
Iona Jernigan Stewart James, age 89, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Born December 6, 1916 in Jackson, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Albert Pierce Jernigan and the late Bernice Chambers Jernigan.
She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Gordo, Alabama, then upon moving to Little Rock, Arkansas was a dedicated member of Asbury United Methodist Church, and a member of the James Moore Sunday School Class. She was devoted to her family and had the spirit and love of life that will never be forgotten.
She is survived by her grandson, John O’Kane Stewart, her daughter-in-law Lynne Caldwell Stewart, sisters Maurine Borland and Polly V. Neal and her husband Leroy, and brother Richard Eugene Jernigan and his wife Marion, as well as special friend David Sullenberger.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Everett L. “Jack” Stewart, II, husbands Everett L. Stewart and Bryant James, sisters Mary Christine Rush, Thelma Irene Rhodes, and brother Albert Pierce Jernigan, Jr.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Local arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501)224-8300.
Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212, or the American Diabetes Association, National Call Center 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.
