Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Alma Hicks
Alma Joyce Hicks, 72, of Jacksonville, passed away Sept. 4, 2006 in Paron.
She was born Jan. 4, 1934 in Fairfield, Texas, to Charlie and Lillian Etheridge Rockey.
On Nov. 18, 1950, she married
Harold Hicks in Lovington, N. M. They moved to Jacksonville where she was employed for over 10 years with Union Pacific Railroad Hospital in Little Rock.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 16, 2006. Mrs. Hicks was also preceded by her son, Larry and a brother, Billy Rockey. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Rhonda Hicks of Paron; daughter, Debbie Haulton of Harrison; daughter-in-law, Vanessa Hicks of Jacksonville; two sisters, Faye Anderson and May Lofton, both of Alvaredo, Texas; brother Charles Rockey of Canton, Texas; five grandchildren, Christopher and Tonya Hicks of Fayetteville, Kim and John Trublood of Harrison, Robert Haulton of St. Louis, Mo., Lesley Hicks of Jacksonville and Jeremy Hicks of Conway; two great-grandchildren, Silas Hicks and Tabor Trublood.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at Walnut Bottoms cemetery near Paron with Brother Royce Lowe officiating. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to her caregivers, Judy, Tonya, Ellen and Cressie.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home.
Ellis Polk
Ellis F. Polk, 73, of McRae died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Ellis was captured before his 18th birthday and was a POW for 30 months. He retired at 25 years from Midwest Video.
A Baptist, he loved going to church and working for the Lord until his illness forced him to stay away from crowds. He continued his work through witnessing to individuals.
He had a smile that no one could forget.
Ellis is survived by his wife, Maurine; two daughters, Donna Polk of McRae and Diana Arledge (Will) of Pine Bluff; one son, David Polk; three stepdaughters, Martha Long (Rick), Beverly Parker, and Helen Campbell (Mike); one stepson, John Webb (Angie); 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lee Dillon of Upton, Wyo., Myrtle Smith (Leroy) of Eaton, Colo., Bertha Russell (David) of Brush, Colo., and Eula King of Searcy; two brothers, Glen Polk (Georgeann) of Beebe, Rubert Polk (Dovie) of Pangburn, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Robert and Florence Sparrow Polk; and brother, James Polk.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. today at Westbrook Funeral Home with burial in Harmony cemetery.
Lucille Cain
Lucille Martha Cain, 85, of Cabot died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006 in Jacksonville.
She was born May 22, 1921 to the late Matt and Irene Porter Long in Rushing.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Cain; four children, Wanda Lafferty of Jacksonville, Donnie Porter of Cotter, Elaine Cofer of Benton and Ron Cain of Austin, Texas; eight grandchildren, Dennis Lafferty, Keri Gray, David Porter, Dana Hogue, Kim Cofer, Jonathan Cain, Kelly Cain, and Regan Cain, and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the chapel of Cabot Funeral Home.
Interment will be held at 1 p.m. at Egner cemetery in Salado.
MICHAEL FAITH
Michael 'Scott' Faith, 38, of North Little Rock, formerly of Beebe, went to be with the Lord, on Sept. 2, 2006. He was a graduate of Beebe High School, a master plumber, and a friend of Bill W.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Nelson and Brenda (Goff) Haley, of North Little Rock; his father, Mike Faith of Beebe; two daughters, Michaela Rene and Sarah Elizabeth Faith of Little Rock; a brother, Matt Faith and wife Anna of Beebe; and niece Lauren Ellison of Beebe.
Scott is preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Eugene Faith, Romie and Nell Goff. Memorials may be made to the Wolf St. Foundation at 120 Wolf St., Little Rock.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Bible Church, One E. 52nd Place, North Little Rock.
ROBERT BRADWELL
Robert Nelson Bradwell, 72, of Jacksonville passed away Sept. 1, 2006 in North Little Rock.
He was born March 24, 1934 to the late Edward and Winifred Nelson Bradwell in Garner, Iowa. Robert was also preceded in death by one sister, Kristina Beth Claude.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville, Lion's Club, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and the Snowmobile Club of Iowa.
Survivors include his wife Marrian, of the home; two daughters, Linsley Bradwell and Jodi Black and her husband Lance, all of Jacksonville; one sister, Nancy Housh and her husband Raymond of Red Oak, Iowa; one grandchild, Makenzi Black; and a loving companion, "Lil' Bit."
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home Chapel, 1504 J.P. Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville, with Dr. Carol Goddard officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home.
HAROLD LACKIE
Harold Lyndle Lackie passed away Sept. 3, 2006. He was born Nov. 21, 1929 to the late William Richard and Lena Tucker Lackie. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Kathleen Bryan, Daisy Stricklin, and Nora Finch, along with two brothers, Don Lackie and William Lackie, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Emma Jean Jackson Lackie of Lonoke; his children, Richard Lee Lackie of Gravette, Lelah Jo Sawyer (John) of Lonoke, and Lynn Franklin Lackie of Hot Springs; grandchildren, William Lee Lackie and Robert Newton Parker, III; great-granddaughter, Hayden Elizabeth Parker; sisters, Thelma Welch and Rosa Nan Estell; brother, Ray Lackie, and a host of nieces and nephews. Lyndle graduated from Lonoke High School in 1948 and served in the 1st Marine Division in the Korean War.
He was a State Farm insurance agent in Lonoke for 31 years. He was a lifelong member of the Lonoke Baptist Church and served as deacon for 40 years. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and served as a past worshipful master of the Lonoke Masonic Lodge.
He enjoyed membership with The Chosen Few, the Marine Fraternity of Honor.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Lonoke Baptist Church with burial at Lonoke cemetery. The family requests any memorials be made to the Lonoke Baptist Church Building Fund.
ALMA HARRISON
Alma Harrison, 87, of Millington, Tenn., formerly of McRae, died Sept. 1, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W. C. Harrison; her parents, Lonnie and Annie Pace, and her siblings. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Sanders of Higden and Ruth Turner of Elgin, Texas; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Sept. 4 at Antioch cemetery, by Westbrook Funeral Home of Beebe.
JOE WEATHERLY, JR.
Joe Weatherly, Jr., 72, of Austin, was born July 23, 1934, in Romance, to Joe Henry and Mattie Stracener Weatherly. He died Sept. 2, 2006. He was a member of Woodrow Church of Christ and owner and operator of Pappy Joe's Signs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, his parents and his brother, Willis Weatherly. He is survived by four sons, Don Weatherly, Ron Weatherly, Rusty Liles and Michael Weatherly; three daughters, Barbara Petrick, Shirley Harris and Lila Healy; 15 grandchildren; five brothers; five sisters and his companion, Velma Cunningham. Graveside services were held Sept. 3 at Sixteenth Section cemetery, by Westbrook Funeral Home of Beebe.
Wesley Kemp
Wesley Kemp, age 55, died Aug. 31, 2006. He was an Army Veteran and was with law enforcement for many years.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Wesley M. Kemp, Sr., and Lora Jones Vaughn; brothers, Daryl Wayne, Thomas and Buford Kemp; and one granddaughter, Haven Leigh Dyer-Kemp.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Delois Kemp; children, Billy Wayne Kemp of Missouri, Wesley M. Kemp III, Tonya Ballou and Gail Hobby, all of Jacksonville, and Deanna Martinez of Lonoke; siblings, Chester Vaughn of Rogers, Terry Vaughn of Harrison, Treasa Cummins of Missouri and Tony Vaughn of Canada, and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sept. 5 at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke. Burial followed in Concord cemetery.
HARRY HOLT
Harry E. Holt, 75, of Jacksonville passed away Aug. 28, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Naomi Holt.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Opal Holt of Jacksonville; two sons, Neil and Travis Holt, both of Jacksonville; one grandson and one granddaughter; brother, Ross Holt and wife, JoAnn, of Jacksonville; two sisters, Sue DeLao of Sherwood and Jane Brown and husband, Jim, of Jacksonville.
Graveside services were held Aug. 31 at Bethel Methodist cemetery.
Charleene Peterson
Charleene R. Peterson, 69, of Jacksonville passed away April 28, 2007. She was born Jan. 11, 1938 in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Charles and Ivamae Timmons McPherson.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Doyle W. Peterson and granddaughter, Nicole Hackelberg. She was a substitute teacher for 25 years in Pulaski County schools. She enjoyed reading, ceramics, the Jacksonville Senior Center, her grandchildren, lunch with the ladies and crocheting.
Survivors include her children, Kelvin Peterson and wife Dorette, Kerry Peterson and husband Jackie, Kaylin Peterson and daughter T. Charleene M. Peterson, all of Jacksonville, Karen Ables and husband Barry of England, Kimberley Hackelberg and Paul Aumann of Two Rivers, and Kenny Peterson and wife Patricia of Seattle, Wash.; brothers and sisters, Charles McPherson and wife Nancy of Memphis, Elizabeth Murphy of California, Halcie Harris and husband Bill of Houston, Texas and Charlotte White and husband Bob of Texas; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at 612 Neal St. in Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nicole Hackelberg Scholarship Fund, c/o Kimberley Hackelberg, 2325 44th St., Two Rivers, Wis., 54241. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home.
Ronald Rice
Ronald David Rice, 75, of Jacksonville passed away May 1, 2007 in Jacksonville. He was born May 1, 1932 in Conrath, Wis., to the late David and Marie Moser Rice.
His sisters Delores Moser, Velma Reeves and Dorothy Hoeft also preceded him in death.
He was retired from the Army, where he served during both the Vietnam and Korean Wars. He also retired from the U.S. Postal service in North Little Rock. He was lovingly known as 'The Mayor of Collinwood' by friends and neighbors.
Survivors include his wife, Haruko Rice of the home, a daughter, Peggy Lavender and husband Leland of Cabot; three grandchildren, Donovan Romine, Taylor Romine and Le Ann Lavender, all of Cabot; two brothers, Robert Rice and wife Mary of Windlake, Wis. and Lowell Rice and wife Sonya of Oscala, Fl.; two sisters, Loretta Matlack and husband Russell of Tony, Wis. and Ruth Schley of Sheboygan, Minn.
Graveside funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 4 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville. Visitation will be at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home on Thursday, May 3 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Florene Wiley
Florene 'Blondie' Wiley, 76, of North Little Rock passed away April 28, 2007. She was born March 10, 1931 to the late Sylvester and Sarah Tolley.
Also preceding her in death were a son, Mike Wiley; a daughter, Sandra Wiley, and a grandson, Danny Wiley, Jr.
Survivors include her husband, J.R. Wiley of the home; one daughter, Penny and husband David Guess of Sherwood; one son, Danny and wife Dolly Wiley of North Little Rock; three grandchildren, Sarah Wiley, Justin Guess and Salina Wiley; six sisters and two brothers.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2 at Edgewood cemetery in North Little Rock. Funeral arrangements are by Thomas Funeral Service at Cabot.
Gene Dulaney
Gene Paul Dulaney, 72, of Ward passed away April 26, 2007. He was born April 23, 1935 in Hoxie to the late Leonard Dulaney, Sr. and Margaret Stephens-Dulaney.
He is survived by five children, Debra Stephens, Ricky and wife Melissa Dulaney, Teresa and husband Harlen Burke, Brett Memknow and Tracie Hudson; four sisters, Mickey Taylor, Joyce Finley, Ruth Calhoun and Helen Tassisstro; two brothers, Leonard Dulaney, Jr. and John Dulaney; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot.
Jeffery McPhearson
Jeffery McPhearson, 47, died Aug. 25, 2006.
He leaves behind his mother, Mary Morris; nine brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke. Burial will be in Lonoke cemetery.
