Bonnie McAllister
Bonnie Lee McAllister, 83, of Van Buren died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in a local nursing home. She was a member of Cedarville Assembly of God and a homemaker. She was the widow of Doyle McAllister.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial will be at Gracelawn Cemetery of Van Buren.
She is survived by a daughter, Wanda Alexander of Van Buren; two sons, Paul McAllister of Mountainburg and Norman McAllister of Van Buren; a brother, Ray Morgan of Alma; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Marvin Stout, Mark Kelly, Kevin McAllister, Michael and Joe Alexander Jr. and Dennis Osman.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mary Pope
POCAHONTAS — Mary Alice Pope, 86, of Pocahontas died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, at a Hendersonville, Tenn., hospital. She was born in Van Buren, was a member of the O’Bryan pioneer family and a former teacher at Old Rena School. She was the widow of Charles Everett Pope.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Gardens in Pocahontas.
She is survived by a daughter, Judy Jenkins of Hendersonville, Tenn.; a stepdaughter, Donna Breen of Van Buren; a son, Earl Pope of River Ridge, La.; two sisters, Beatrice Coffinbarger of San Jose, Calif., and Wallace Harer of Susanville, Calif.; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Shaun Lusk, Rick Jenkins, Jim Black, Bob Whitney, Ray Snodgras and Jerry Sallee.
Odar Mays
PENCIL BLUFF — Odar Mays, 84, of Pencil Bluff died Friday, Aug. 24, 1999, in Eugene, Ore. He was born in Cherry Hill and worked for Weyerhaeuser Company as a dry-kiln stacker for 10 years. He was a poultry farmer.
Graveside service was held Sept. 1, 1999, at Cherry Hill Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
He is survived by his wife, Rosebell Mays; a daughter, Frances Fair of Pencil Bluff; a son, David of Springfield, Ore.; a sister, Elsie Mae Wilhite of Mena; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dale, Carl and Dugan Elder, Darrell Wilhite, Wayne Singleton and Dennis Garmon.
Thomas Brock
COVE — Thomas “Tommy” Brock, 21, of Cove died Thursday, Aug. 30, 1999, in Cove. He was born in DeQueen and worked for Ouachita Post as a post feeder. He was a Baptist.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Witherspoon Cemetery in Vandervoort under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
He is survived by his parents, Charlie and Faye Brock of Cove; a sister, Loretta Brock of Cove; six half sisters, Joyce Bullard, Edith McClard of Talihina, Okla., Debbie Hall of Hollis, Okla., Deanna Brock of Mena, Cathy Richey of Cove and Barbara Jean Walker of Oklahoma City; a brother, Chris Brock of Cove; four half brothers, Wayne Brock of Lamar, Doyle Brock and Roger Brock, both of Oklahoma City, and Johnny Brock of Hatfield; his maternal grandfather, John Lewis Collins of Idabel, Okla.; and his fiancee, Cindy Scheppmann of Cove.
Pallbearers will be Virgil Butler, James Gibbons, Todd Fair, Leroy Arthur, Virgil Henry and Jerry Wickel.
Khamsay Chanthavong
Khamsay Chanthavong, 55, of Fort Smith died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at his home. He was employed at OK Foods and was a Buddhist.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Renee Chanthavong; and two sons, Khaythong Chanthavong and Bobby Chanthavong, both of Fort Smith.
Pallbearers will be Thongphanh Vichitvongsa, Khamxao Inthavong, Sengehanh Vongkhamchanh, Thao Sayakoummane, Vong Sihasombath and Khamphanh Phanphengdee.
Allan Bennett
OZARK — Allan A. Bennett, 69, of Ozark died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999 in Ozark. He was a laborer for a paper mill.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Highland Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral home of Ozark.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Mae Bennett; five sisters, Iva Gracy of Napa, Calif., Linda Lott and Geraldine Cagle, both of Ozark, Flora Mae Jones of Phoenix, Ariz., and Louise Schue of Mesa, Ariz.; three brothers, Jay Bennett of Gilbert, Ariz., Harold Bennett of Ozark and Joe Bennett of Alix.
Pallbearers will be Jerry, Jimmy and Sam Collins and Billy O’Neal.
Ernest Chastain
GREENWOOD — Ernest William Chastain, 87, of Greenwood died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, at his home. He was a retired federal employee and an Army veteran of World War Il. He was a member and Sunday school teacher at Greenwood First Assembly of God, a member of Harris-Hannah VFW Post No. 6527 in Greenwood and a member of the American Legion.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Chastain; a daughter, Helen Vincent of Muldrow; five sons, Paul Chastain of Fort Smith, Joe Chastain of Greenwood, Jim Chastain and Bob Chastain, both of Van Buren, and Ron Chastain of Roland; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
The body may be viewed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Hansell McElroy
OZARK — Hansell McElroy, 90, of Ozark died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, at his home. He was a retiree from the Assessment Coordination Division of the State of Arkansas, a veteran of World War II in the Pacific, an Army sergeant and served eight years as Franklin County Clerk. He was a merchant in Ozark for 18 years and one of the oldest members of Ozark First United Methodist Church.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Ozark First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.
He is survived by his wife, Mae McElroy; three daughters, Shirley Bell of Monticello, Charlene Creech of Jonesboro and Elizabeth Ann Hall of Little Rock; two sons, John McElroy of Texarkana, Texas, and David McElroy of Barling; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Lloyd Rausher, Jack Morton, Wallace Alston, Vernon McDaniel, Ed Milton and Bill Hudspeth.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ozark First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Commercial, Ozark AR 72949; Victoria’s Quilts, P.O. Box 3551, Redondo Beach CA 90277-3551; or St. Edward Hospice Inc., 7301 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith AR 72901.
Jerry Lindsey
CLARKSVILLE — Jerry Lee Lindsey, 45, of Clarksville died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at his home.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holman Cemetery in Lamar under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville.
He is survived by his mother, Marie Lindsey of Clarksville; his grandmother, Ora Shatwell of Clarksville; three sisters, Janie Kirby of Blytheville, and Paula Cleveland and Donna Lambert, both of Gosnell; three brothers, Eddie Lindsey, Freddie Lindsey and Michael Lindsey, all of Clarksville.
Pallbearers will be Duane Baubilt, Bobby Thomas, James Chandler, Chris Kirby, Robin Williams and Eddie Lindsey Jr.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Farmers Bank & Trust Co. in Clarksville, Acct. No. 0227843.
Mack Wilkerson
Mack Allister Wilkerson, 72, of Van Buren died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in a local hospital. He was a retired welder.
Cremation is under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren.
He is survived by his wife, Lula Wilkerson; two daughters, Maxine Wilkerson of Tulsa and JoAnn Moore of Washington; two sons, Randy Wilkerson and Michael Wilkerson, both of Van Buren; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Charles Beasley, Jr.
Charles A. Beasley, Jr., 81, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in Fort Smith. He was a retired senior vice president and trust officer of First National Bank, a member of First United Methodist Church and a Navy veteran of World War II.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances; three sons, Charles III of Newport, N.C., Robert of Broken Arrow, Okla., and John of Fort Smith; one sister, Brooksie Walker of Houston; nine grandchildren, Charles IV, Robert Jr., Aaron, Jared, Matthew and Brian Beasley, Jennifer Faino, Sarah Kathryn Beasley and Stacey Callahan; and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bill Buergler, Dr. Charles Hartsfield, Clifford Davis, David McDonald, Bob Miller and Charles Schuffield.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Aldersgate Sunday School class.
The family will visit with friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th, Fort Smith, AR 72902.
Ruth Cardwell
Ruth Cardwell, 88, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a retired secretary for R.K. Rogers and a member of First Baptist Church.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel, with burial at Union Ridge Cemetery in Huntington.
She is survived by two nieces, Nancy Scamardo and Sharon Ann Marrs, both of Fort Smith.
Pallbearers will be Sam Voll, Gene Staton, Jerry Vest, Tony Jones, David Ferguson, LaJohn Jones and Charles Scamardo Sr.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Business Women’s Sunday School class.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 14th and Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901, or the Sparks Foundation, 1311 South I St., Fort Smith, AR 72901.
George Ellis
VIAN — George W. Ellis, 89, of Vian died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in Sallisaw. He was a retired treatment engineer with Southwestern Wood Preserving and a member of Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sallisaw, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.
He is survived by his wife, Lenora; one daughter, Pat Dotson of Warner, Okla.; four sons, George of Siloam Springs, Gerald and Johnny, both of Vian, and Ken of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Rachel Perry of Sallisaw, and Eva Cantrell of Portland, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Kyle, Chad, John Michael, Tim, Bruce and Steve Ellis, Eric and Paul Dotson and Steve Davis.
Angilee Thomas
Angilee Y. Thomas, 67, of Van Buren died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a retired typist for the government and a member of the Maple Shade Church of the Nazarene.
Funeral will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel Inc., of Fort Smith, with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Roy; four sisters, Edna Robbins, Sandra Stewart and Deberta Darrel, all of Van Buren, and Tammy Corbin of Wagoner, Okla.; and five brothers, Troy, James, Timmy and Donnie Young, all of Van Buren, and Ronnie Young of Hackett.
The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Shade Church of the Nazarene at 1411 Maple Shade Road, Alma, AR 72921.
Anson Bartlett
DALLAS — Anson Bartlett, 24, of Dallas, formerly of Van Buren, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in Spiro. He was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church of Fort Smith and an apprentice electrician with Darden Electric in Dallas.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Van Buren, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Alma under the direction of Edwards Van Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Anne and Mark Spellman of Alma; his father, Gary Bartlett of Hillsboro, N.C.; his maternal grandmother, Wilma Hays of Van Buren; his paternal grandmother, Ruby Bartlett of Greensboro, N.C.; his paternal stepgrandparents, Eleanor and William Spellman of Louisville, Ky.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Elliot Hays, Dr. J.B. Hays, Tommy, Alvy, Darrell, Wally Hays and Blake Hays and Justin Thomas.
The family will visit with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in Van Buren.
Nona Groves
Nona Agnes Groves, 90, of Van Buren died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in a Van Buren nursing home. She was a homemaker and the widow of Ralph Groves.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Old Jenny Lind Cemetery in Jenny Lind under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Lee Groves of Dallas; one son, Bob of Camden; one brother, Ray Phillips of Jenny Lind; three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Lucille Hiller
Lucille Corinne Hiller, 96, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in local nursing home. She was a member of United Methodist Women, the G.C. Hardin Sunday School, the Rebekah Circle and a charter member and former chapter president of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Roebuck Chapel of the First Methodist Church in Fort Smith, with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston.
She is survived by one daughter, Amanda Smith of Fort Smith; one son, Sam of Fort Smith; one sister, Frances Slicer of Hollister, Mo.; and six grandchildren, Page Owen of Tulsa, Pat Hiller of Poteau, Debbie Smith of Alamogordo, N.M., and James Brown and Sam and Scott Austin, all of Fort Smith.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Fort Smith.
Leatha Miller
PINE BLUFF — Leatha Earp Miller, 85, of Pine Bluff died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in Pine Bluff. She was a retired Poteau teacher and the widow of James Miller.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southside Baptist Church in Poteau, with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
She is survived by one son, Dwight of Pine Bluff; one sister, Nevah Ragland of Edmond, Okla.; five grandchildren, Michell and Jeff Coats, both of Houston, Dwight and Terri Miller II, both of Nashville, Ark., and Melinda Miller of Fayetteville; and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the youth ministry of Southside Baptist Church in Poteau or the television ministry of First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff.
Carylene Roberts
HUNTINGTON — Carylene Roberts, 53, of Huntington died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Westside Pentecostal Church.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dawson Cemetery in Milltown under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; two daughters, Karen Shea of Huntington and Debi Black of Fort Smith; three sons, Ronnie of Mansfield and Larry and Richard Jr., both of Huntington; five sisters, Violet Ward of Keota, Pauline Canada of Mineral Wells, Texas, Linda Hamilton of Glenwood, Ark., and Sharon Salsa of Mena; five brothers, Roy Harmon of Lowell, Ark., Andy Harmon of Glenwood, Wayne Harmon of Spiro, Steve Harmon of Mineral Wells and David Harmon of Breckenridge, Texas; and seven grandchildren.
The body may be viewed from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
