Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Lola A. Phillips
Lola A. Phillips, 98, of Clarksville died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004.
She was a native of Newton County, daughter of the late James Monroe and Tamer Carolin Wheeler Rutledge, member of the Church of Christ and in 1996 was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Claud Phillips.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Verda and Robert Bartlett of Clarksville; one sister, Ertie Light of Ramona, Calif.; four grandchildren, Linda Betnar, Jan Hilton and Robert Bartlett II, all of Clarksville, and Debra Wofford of Ozark; and four great-grandchildren, Kelly Betnar, T. J. Hilton, Melissa Ford, and Brock Bartlett; and two great-great-granddaughters, Tamer Ford and Callie Hilton.
Funeral was at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with David Coats officiating. Burial was in Oakland cemetery.
Pallbearers were Robert Bartlett II, Robert Wofford, Tim Hilton, T. J. Hilton, Danny Betnar and Ryan Ford.
Mildred T. Hall
On Thursday, February 5 Mildred Taylor Hall, who was a wife and helpmate to Heartsell Hall for over 60 years, a mother to four, a sister to eight and a life-long friend to the Clarksville community, peacefully entered her eternal life.
Her journey began on October 24, 1917, as the fifth child of Harve and Mattie Taylor of the Ludwig Community. Those who survive her include her husband, James Heartsell Hall, two daughters, Patty Stiles and her husband, Michael, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Marilyn Crumbley and her husband, Bob, of Marietta, Georgia, and one son, John Michael Hall, and his wife, Brenda, of Clarksville.
Mildred was preceded in death by one child, James Edward Hall, who died at the age of four in 1949. Her surviving siblings include Juanita Deeds of Fowler, Colorado, Polly Kennon of Clarksville, and Anna Jane Warren of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Harve Taylor Jr., Bob B. Taylor, and Phil Taylor Sr., and her sister, Sue Nell Farris, all of Clarksville.
She is also survived by grandchildren, Nicholas Reed, Angela Meisner and Joshua Beerman and one great-granddaughter, Molly Reed. She was also "Aunt Mildred" to scores of nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law and in-heart to the wonderfully large and varied Taylor and Hall families for her entire life.
Mrs. Hall was a graduate of Clarksville High School and attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway and later received her degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. After teaching in both Guy and Fort Smith, Arkansas, she married
James Heartsell Hall in 1943.
Mildred was a member of the Hall's Men's Wear team for 29 years, a life-long member of the Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class there. She included the TTT Society in her social and service life and she and her husband Heartsell were charter members of the Supper Club social group. Mildred loved to dance and was an avid bridge player.
The service to celebrate her life was held on Saturday, February 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Steve Wingo and Hardwicke Funeral Home coordinating the service. Interment was in Oakland cemetery in Clarksville. Memorials honoring her memory should be sent to the First United Methodist Church at PO Box 535 in Clarksville, Arkansas 72830.
Pallbearers were Robert Ed Farris, Lynn Farris, Harve Taylor, Tom M. Taylor, Jackie Cline, and Philip Taylor.
Mary K. Kendall
Mary Kathryn Kendall, 49, sister of John Kendall of Hartman, died Jan. 23, 2004, in Citrus Heights, Calif.
She was a native of Little Rock, former resident of Clarksville, and daughter of the late Gerald Kendall.
Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Kendall; other siblings, Vickie Kendall, Barbie Havener, Jeri Borders, and Kelley Parker; grandmother, Margaret Walker; six nieces and nephews; companion, Jim Sinetos, and his children, Gregory and Jennifer.
Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 1329 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825.
Margie F. Scribner
Margie Faye Scribner, 69, of Knoxville died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, at her home.
She was a daughter of the late Garland Aswell and Vera Mae Goleman Gough, member of Russellville Christian Center and was preceded in death by one son, Garland Lewis Scribner.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Scribner; one daughter, Lavaye Carine of Fort Bragg, Calif.; one son, James E. Scribner of Lucerne, Calif.; one sister, Sharon Franco of Fort Bragg, Calif.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Roller-Cox Chapel with Rev. Tom Underhill officiating. Burial will be in Knoxville cemetery.
Ronald M. Hilton Jr.
Ronald (Ronnie) M. Hilton Jr., 33, of Monroe, La., died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at his home.
He was a former resident of Johnson County, son of the late Ronald M. Hilton Sr., graduate of Lamar High School, former employee of Tyson Foods and was currently employed by Acme Glass in Monroe, La. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Claude and Marie Hilton, and grandfather, Joe V. Miller.
Survivors include his widow, Cathy Hilton; one daughter, D. J. Kasper of Hartman; four stepchildren, David, James, Elizabeth and Bryan of Monroe, La.; parents, Dennis and Martha Edwards of Clarksville; one brother, Dennis L. Edwards of Clarksville; two sisters, Charlie Gullette and Elizabeth Clark, both of Clarksville; and two nieces, Kaitlin Edwards and Hailey Clark, both of Clarksville.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Lock Arbor cemetery in Monroe, La., with his cousin, Rev. Clay Hilton of Fort Worth, Texas, officiating.
Stella Mae Cox
Stella Mae Gilbert Cox, 67, of Clarksville died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at her home.
She was a native of Fallsville, daughter of the late Benjamin and Bobbie Cummins Case, widow of Charles Gilbert and Jesse Cox, member of the VFW Auxiliary, former employee of Singer Company and Area Agency on Aging, and was preceded in death by five brothers, Kenneth, James, Jasper, Efton and Elmer Case; one sister, Martha Bohannon; and one niece, Patricia Aborn.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Lori Gilbert of Clarksville and Lonnie and Rose Gilbert of Lamar; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnny and Pansy Case of Bentonville and Leslie and Jimmie Case of Kingmon; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Blackie and Thelma Gilbert of Lamar; sisters-in-law, Florence Boggs of Clarksville, Lillian Gilbert of Lamar, Ruth Ethridge of Texas, Alice Gilbert of Murfreesboro, and Artie Bell Case Burton; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with Rev. Johnny Case officiating. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Kevin Gilbert, Charlie Gilbert, Jason Gilbert, Levi Gilbert, Vic Gilbert, and Steven Weaver.
Honorary pallbearers will be George Stewart, Danny Curtis, Randy Gilbert, Gary Moore, and Sonny Schmidt.
Chad H. Sage
Chad Hylton Sage, 32, of Coal Hill died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, at his home.
He was a native of Clarksville and was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Hylton, and grandfather, Russell Curtis.
He is survived by one son, Jeffery Butler of Coal Hill; mother and stepfather, Kathey and Lynn Day of Coal Hill; grandparent, Betty Curtis of Clarksville; eight sisters, Chrissy Holt, Leann Aitchison, Chandra Churb, Kaitlin Hylton, Jessica Powers and Brittany Vaught, all of Clarksville, Anna Mona of San Diego, Calif., and Deb Graham of Ozark; and five brothers, Adam Sage of Hartman, Eric Sage of Clarksville, Jimmie Hylton of Russellville, Roy Day of Ozark, and Kevin Christon of Indiana.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Sanders officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem cemetery.
Pallbearers were Paul Karns, Shawn Bramucci, Bobby Willison, Mark Leding, David Ming, and Roy Day.
Jay M. Dlugosh
Jay M. Dlugosh, 28, of Fort Smith, formerly of Clarksville, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, in Fort Smith.
He was a 1995 graduate of Clarksville High School, a 1999 graduate of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville with a bachelor of science degree in business management, and was employed in sales.
Survivors include his parents, Maxie and Marsha Dlugosh of Clarksville; grandparents, Marshall and Willene Mothersbaugh and Iris Terry; one brother, Mike Dlugosh of Monroe, La.; and girl friend, Tracy Tarvin.
Graveside services and burial were at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the Harmony cemetery with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Bernie Magby, Brian Taylor, Daniel Wall, John Magby, James Muldoon and James Farrow.
