Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Dorothy Griffin
Dorothy Griffin, 78, of Austin went to be with her Lord and Savior May 7, 2007.
She was born May 18, 1928, in Searcy to the late Earnest Willie and Nellie Beakley Norman.
She was a member of Austin Station Baptist Church where she was active in Women on Missions, music programs, vacation bible school and was a sunday school teacher.
She was preceded in death by husband, Cecil Herbert Griffin, and her sister, Wanda Griffin.
She is survived by two sons, Mickeal Griffin and wife Robin of Cabot and Norman Griffin and wife Brenda of Ward; two brothers, Richard Norman of Texarkana and E. W. Norman, Jr. and wife Twilla of Austin; one sister, Alice Davis and husband James of Austin; four grandchildren, Joshua Griffin and wife Monica, Amy Johnson and husband Jeffery, Tim Griffin and wife Jenilee and Amber Teague and husband Brian; five great-grandchildren, Mason Griffin, Jeffery Ethan Johnson, Hoyt Griffin, Levi Griffin and Ava Griffin.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe with burial in Old Austin cemetery at Ward.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 10411 West Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark., 72205-1409 or a charity of choice.
Davio Barrosa
Davio Ruben Barrosa, 37, died April 28, 2007.
He was born Aug. 29 to Alberto J. and Noemi S. Barrosa. He proudly served his country for 18 years.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Romulo DeLuca; grandmother, Experanza DeLuca; aunt, Alicia Pawlak and uncle, Juan Sturiza.
He leaves behind his wife, Rose and two sons; Vincent and Aurelius.
He is also survived by his uncle, Hector DeLuca; cousins, Daniel and Patrica Santone, Ricky Barrosa, Christina Barrosa and Robert Barrosa, Maria Alejandra, Andrea Sturiza and numerous friends and extended family.
He was a beloved husband, father, son and airman. We all have been blessed to have known him and how he touched our lives with his sense of humor, warm smile and twinkling eyes. Our lives will never be the same. He will be greatly missed, according to his family.
Funeral arrangements were by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home.
Duane Beck
Duane Len Beck, 48, passed away on April 29, 2007.
He was born March 18, 1959 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
He graduated from Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood in 1977.
He attended Henderson University in Arkadelphia as a music major for four years.
He moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex in the fall of 1981.
He worked for Teter's Faucet Parts for 22 years.
He had recently worked for a courier service in the metroplex.
He was a loving and good son, brother, and uncle.
He was a good friend to many.
He was a very special best friend to Holly and Nina.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elva Adams of Searcy; and his parents, Ranford R. 'Pete' Beck and Myrtice Beck of Jacksonville.
He is survived by his sister, Dureta Sharp; brother-in-law, Mike Sharp; and nieces, Bethany Sharp and Katie Sharp Johnston, all of Jacksonville.
Burial was May 6 at Honey Hill cemetery in Searcy.
Barbara Marino
Barbara Ann 'Nanny' Marino, 68, of Hot Spring, departed this life May 3, 2007.
She is survived by two sons, Robert Marino Jr. and George T. Marino Sr.; six daughters, Patricia J. Terrero, Theresa Ann Fawcett, Chickie Terrero, Barbara J. Marino, Judy L. Orsatti, and Christina J. Blankenship; two sisters, Theresa Moustakos and Pattie Volivar; two brothers, Edward Cone and George Cone; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held May 4 at North Jacksonville Church of Christ by Minister LeRoy Wood. Funeral arrangements were by Wood Funeral Home of Jacksonville.
Newman Smith
Newman Smith, 91, of Griffithville, died May 4, 2007.
He was born March 20, 1916, to James and Grace Smith.
He was a retired farmer and sawmill operator.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Smith, and is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were May 7 at Welcome Home cemetery near Des Arc.
James Mitchell
James Darren Mitchell, 36, of Cabot passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007.
He was born Dec. 19, 1970 in Brinkley to Gary David Mitchell and Eva Florence Norman.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Mitchell; two grandmothers, Dorothy Norman and Mary Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Mitchell of Cabot; two sons, James Brandon Mitchell and Ryan Mitchell; and three daughters, Kim Mitchell and Kayla Mitchell of Cabot and Tiffany Petty of Des Arc; mother and stepfather Eva and Jim Lipe of Cabot; brother, Rev. Gary Mitchell of Clarksville; sister, Loretta Sisco of Oklahoma; and stepsister, Sandy Anderson of Cabot; grandfather, James Norman of Cabot; one granddaughter, Takiah Murray of Des Arc; father and mother-in-law, J.L. and Ethel Wood of Cabot; and several nieces, nephews, and many other family members and friends.
Funeral services were May 4 at Calvary Pentecostal Church of God in Beebe with burial following at Evans cemetery in Cabot.
Funeral arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service.
Lester Williams
Lester Ray Williams, Sr., 74, of Cabot went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 11, 2007 while surrounded by his loving family.
Ray as everyone called him was born Feb. 21, 1933 in Lonoke County to the late Raymond L. and Bessie K. Williams.
In 1952, Ray entered the Air Force, where he served his country during wartime. On Nov. 23, 1954 he married
Peggy Ann Skaggs in Dardanelle. Within four years they had three sons, Ray, Jr., Randy and Roy.
Ray was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was a charter member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Gideons International, secretary for Mt. Carmel cemetery and a member of Family Life Church in Cabot.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond L. Williams; mother, Bessie K. Williams; and one brother, Herbert C. Williams.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 53 years, Peggy Ann Williams of Cabot; three sons: Rev. Lester Ray Williams, Jr. and wife Carolyn of Little Rock, SMSGT David Randal Williams and wife Michelle of White Hall, John Roy Williams and wife Mary of Ward; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary K. Yarbrough of Van Buren; along with many other family members and dear friends.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 15 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Cabot with Pastor David Smith and Rev. Ray Williams, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel cemetery in Cabot.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Gideons International Cabot Camp, P.O. Box 212 Cabot, Ark., 72023.
Arrangements are by Thomas Funeral Service.
Curtis Haynie
Curtis Lawrence Haynie, 80, of North Little Rock died August 11, 2007.
Born July 28, 1927, in Jacksonville he was the son of Herman J. 'Red' and Lela Osborne Haynie.
On July 3, 1945, Mr. Haynie began service with the Navy onboard the USS LST 245, the USS LST 131, and the USS LST 8873 out of San Diego, Calif., and was honorably discharged when his tour of duty was completed.
He was a retired captain of the Little Rock Fire Department after 39 years of service.
He completed radiological monitoring school and taught classes in Little Rock for the firefighters, and was instrumental in training voluntary firemen in the nearby rural area.
He was a lifetime member of the Arkansas Firefighters Association Local 34; the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Carl W. Reed Post 9095 for 25 years when he transferred membership to the Levy Memorial Post 11474 in 1998; and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 334. A lifetime member of the Magnolia Lodge 60, Consistory, and Shrine, Scimitar Temple, and a 32nd Degree Mason, he was also a member of Reynolds Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joe Haynie and a sister, Lois Wallace.
He is survived by two daughters, Sandra Gail Graham and husband Ken Wyant, and Karen Elaine Knebel and husband Chuck, all of Cabot; one granddaughter, Rhiannon Lee Duke and husband Doug; one grandson, David Lawrence Harness; and two great-granddaughters, Madesyn Katheryn and Kenslee Nicole.
Special thanks are extended to Brookside Rehabilitation Center, to the Veteran's Administration Hospital, and to Arkansas Hospice and staff.
Also, the daughters wish to especially thank Mr. Haynie’s special friend and caregiver, Mary Haynie.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 16 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth in Little Rock with his nephew, the Rev. Eric Jordan of Concord, Okla., officiating.
Burial will follow in Bayou Meto cemetery in Jacksonville.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 15 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial, P. O. Box 56470, Little Rock, Ark., 72115.
Geneva Oates
Geneva Viola Stites Oates, 89, of Cabot, formerly of Little Rock, passed away August 10, 2007.
She was born July 11, 1918 in Oliphant to George Andrew Stites and Crena Mayes Stites.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Andrew Stites and Crena Mayes Stites; her husband, William Hershel Oates; son, William Hershel Oates Jr. and daughter-in-law, Pat Hendrickson Oates. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Roy 'Bud' Pearrow of Cabot; four grandchildren, Bill Pearrow and wife Lisa of Cabot, Jeanne Odom and husband Jack of Cabot, David Pearrow and wife Laura of Russellville and Matt Oates and wife Teresa of Lebanon, Tenn.; seven great-grandchildren, Shea Pearrow, Christen, Stephanie, Micah and Mark Odom, Madelyn and Coleman Oates.
Graveside service was August 13 at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice Staff from the North Little Rock Arkansas Hospice Unit for their loving care and devotion. Arrangements were by Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock.
