Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Paul McDonald
Paul McDonald, 84, of Russellville, died Nov. 3, 2007 at Spring Creek Living Center in Cabot.
He was born May 28, 1923 in Hardin, Ill.
He is survived by Bobbie Mahan of Pottsville; sons, George of North Little Rock and Kevin of Rogers; daughters Jetta Roberg of Cabot and Linda Sims of Fayetteville; stepchildren Frank Mahan of Pottsville and Debbie Loyd of Lake Jackson, Texas; seven grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Camp Quality of Arkansas, P.O. Box 15718, Little Rock, Ark. 72231-5718.
Carmen Burdell
Carmen Lydia Burdell, 70, of Jacksonville went to be with her Lord on July 11, 2006 after a long illness in her home.
She was born March 25, 1936, to Bernardino Ayala and Margarita Soto Medina Morales. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville. She was also a member of Razorback Square Dancing Club.
She was preceded in death by her father and her first husband Billy Carroll Robberts.
She is survived by her husband Franklin Burdell; her mother Margarita Soto of Cabot; four children, Carmen Shurley and her husband Dr. Bo of Cabot, Robin Gottsponer and her husband Harry of North Little Rock, Bobby Robberts and his wife Jill of Nebraska, and Russell Robberts and his fiance' Susan Jeffery of Conway; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and her best friend Loreen Wenzl.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at 16th Section cemetery in Austin with the Rev. John Long and Bro. Harry Gottsponer officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore's Cabot Funeral Home.
The family wishes to thank Arkansas Hospice for their kind care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark., 72212. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore's Cabot Funeral Home.
Jesse Maddox
Jesse Alexander Maddox, 86, of Cabot, died July 9, 2006. He was born Jan. 8, 1920, in Guin, Ala.
He was preceded in death by his parents, E.A. and Alice Foster Maddox, four brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife, of 54 years, Betty, of Cabot; one son, Sam Maddox and his wife Sandra of Stuttgart; two daughters, Peggy Reichenbach and her husband Carl, Becky Rummel and her husband Larry, all of Cabot; a brother, Paul Maddox and his wife, Maylene of Cabot; a sister; Jean Lassiter of Cabot; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Victory Baptist Church of Cabot with burial at Arkansas State Veterans cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital for cancer research.
Kevin Wick
Kevin Lyle Wick, 43, of Jacksonville, passed away April 3, 2007.
He was born April 16, 1963 in Worthington, Minn. to Louis and Sharron Wick.
He was preceded in death by his brother Ron Wick.
Survivors include his wife Frances Wick of the home; three children, Steven Naquin of Monticello, Kynda and Kasey Wick of the home; parents, Louis and Sharron Wick of Aurora, Mo., and two sisters, Leona Karaman of Jacksonville and Kelly Powell of Little Rock.
He will be dearly missed by his loved ones, friends and all those who knew him.
Memorial services were April 6 at Christ Worship Center in Cabot.
Cremation arrangements were by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot.
Lorrain Deal
Lorrain Leah Groce Deal, 99, of Beebe, died Nov. 6, 2007.
She was born Nov. 1, 1908, at Carlisle to Homer and Nettie Oldenhouse Groce.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus Deal; her parents, brothers and sisters.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock.
Bessie Mathews
Bessie Mae Brown Mathews, 88, departed this earthly life peacefully Nov. 1, 2007 at the home of her twin sister, Tressie Fay Barker.
She was born Sept. 17, 1919 to Jessie and Ivy Brown in Cabot.
She spent many memorable years with her siblings, growing up on the family farm.
Even though she had health problems to overcome, she never let that stop her from accomplishing her goals and having a great sense of humor.
She was valedictorian of Midway High School's graduating class of 1937.
She attended Beebe Junior College for two years, and began her teaching career at Midway High School.
When the Second World War was declared, she chose to join the Women's Army Corp.
After training in the United States she was sent to the China-Burma-India Theater and served in India until the end of the war.
When she returned to Arkansas, she completed her education at Arkansas State Teachers College, becoming the only family member to graduate from college.
Her first job was in the Gravette Arkansas School District.
After leaving there, she taught in the Cabot, Pulaski County and North Little Rock School Districts.
'Miss Brown', as she was known to her many students, taught for over 20 years.
When she finally met the love of her life, George Mathews, she then retired to help her husband with his business.
She also loved gardening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Mathews and siblings, Lee, Len, Alice, Jessie 'Bill, ' Ed 'Shorty, ' Flora and Marion Brown.
She is survived by Tressie Barker, Bert Brown and Mary Lyons.
She leaves behind many family members and caregivers who loved her dearly.
The family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley and Homecare in Phoenix, Ariz. Everyone did an excellent job in taking care of our 'Bessie Girl.'
They will all miss her spunky spirit.
There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 at Moore's Cabot Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at the funeral home.
William Taylor
William Grant Taylor, Jr., 49, passed away Nov. 3, 2007.
He was a member of Russell Chapel Nazarene Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, James Owen Taylor and two brothers, Anthony Taylor and James David Taylor.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Humphrey Taylor; four children, Niki Taylor, William Taylor III and Angie Stanley, all of Cabot and Billy Wayne Taylor of Calif.; his mother, Nancy Romine of Jacksonville; father and step-mother, William 'Dub' Taylor, Sr. and wife Patsy of Cabot; two sisters, Nancy Rena Hightower and Amanda Midkiff, both of Cabot; two step-brothers, William Lloyd Taylor and Glen Dwayne Taylor, both of Cabot, and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Russell Chapel Nazarene Church in Cabot with burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home of Lonoke.
Ruthel Kyle
Ruthel Kyle, 90, of Cabot, died Oct. 30, 2007 at Des Arc Nursing and Rehab.
She was born Sept. 4, 1917, at Dermott (Chicot County), to Albert Clinton and Maude Collins Abernathy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wes H. Kyle, Sr. and three brothers, Harley, Everett and Clyde Abernathy.
She is survived by one son, Wes Kyle, Jr. and wife Helen of Cabot; one granddaughter, one grandson, two step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at McRae United Methodist Church Friday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.
Marceil Anderson
Marceil Anderson, 92, longtime resident of Little Rock, passed away in Searcy Nov. 2, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Anderson; parents, Wesley Johnson and Bertha Dickson Johnson Collie; and longtime best friend, Cecil Suitt.
She is survived by a daughter, Marylin Dandridge of Searcy and son, Gary Anderson and wife Pam of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Angela Elder of Searcy, Beverly Beck of East End, Shanna O'Neal and husband Keith of Cabot, Tracy Fisher and husband Tommy of Redfield and Brian Anderson; seven great-grandchildren, Charlie and Jason Beck, Nicole and Blake Elder, Meagan O'Neal, Brayden and Shelby Fisher and Julia Anderson and a host of other friends and relatives.
Funeral services to celebrate her life were Nov. 5 at Grace Fellowship in Cabot.
Burial was in Sumner cemetery in Cabot. Funeral services were by Moore's Cabot Funeral Home.
