Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Herman D. O'Hara
Herman Daniel O'Hara, 85, of Lamar died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at his home.
He was a retired truck driver, son of the late Elizabeth Ramsey O'Hara and the late William Thomas O'Hara, and was preceded in death by one son, Michael Daniel O'Hara.
Survivors include his wife, Tommie Jean Whatenbarger O'Hara; one daughter, Gay Lynn Sesny of Lamar; five sisters, Inez McKay of Greenville, Texas, Margaret Jones of Rockwall, Texas, Frances Gillispie of Van Dalia, Ohio, Barbra Rockwell of Poolville, Texas, and Martha Darnell of Ron Oak, Texas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Coker Mathews Funeral Home in Greenville, Texas. Burial was in in Memory Land cemetery in Greenville, Texas.
Local arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Herla Yates
Herla Yates, 87, of Oark died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Clarksville Convalescent Home.
He was a son of the late English L. and Maude Acord Yates, Navy veteran, retired poultry farmer and timber employee and was preceded in death by his wife, Dew Yates; and one son, Bryan Yates.
He is survived by one son, Gary Yates and wife, Carolyn, of Oark; and two grandchildren, Mark Yates of Pine Bluff and Matt Yates of Russellville.
Graveside services and burial were at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Yale cemetery with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Marie H. Ingram
Anna Marie Hervey Ingram, 93, of Clarksville died Friday, Dec. 15, 2006.
Born in Clarksville June 8, 1913, to David William and La-Mira Ann Green Hervey, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Floyd Ingram.
She was a graduate of Arkansas Cumberland Academy (formerly in Clarksville) and a 1933 graduate of The College of the Ozarks (now University of the Ozarks), member of First Presbyterian Church for 83 years, ordained elder and held many offices in the women's associaton, twice she served as chair of a committee to redecorate and renovate the Presbyterian Church and was instrumental in getting it placed on the Historical Register. She was also active in many school, community and college organizations.
Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Nancy Benson Nicol officiating. Burial was at Oakland cemetery. Visitation was from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Marie H. Ingram or Frank F. Ingram Scholarship at the University of the Ozarks, Office of Advancement, 415 North College Avenue, Clarksville, AR 72830, First Presbyterian Church, 212 North College Avenue, Clarksville, AR 72830, Needy Paws Animal Shelter, 1100 East Main Street, Clarksville, AR 72830 or the charity of the donor's choice.
Survivors are one daughter, Mira Ann Leister, and son-in-law, Marvin Leister Jr. of Fayetteville; numerous cousins and friends, as well as her beloved cat, Gray Buddy.
Robert Cooksey
Robert (Cookie) Cooksey, 73, of Scranton died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
A native of Whittier, Calif., he was a son of the late Floyd R. and Gladys J. Kennedy Cooksey, graduate of Whittier (California) High School, retired truck driver, Army veteran of the Korean War, member of Scranton American Legion, New Blaine VFW, and Masonic Lodge, and was preceded in death by one son, Robert W. Cooksey.
He is survived by four daughters, Kim Dewitt and husband, Doug, of Scranton, Jill Linn and Suzanne Dewitt, both of Paris, and Jana Williams and husband, Ed, of Clarksville; one son, Joey Cline of Sacramento, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Bobby Redding of Coalinga, Calif., Daniel Hohf of the U. S. Army, Brett Dewitt, Dylan Dewitt, and Beau Dewitt, all of Scranton, Trevor Dewitt and Trey Dewitt, both of Paris, Josh Williams of Clarksville, and Tiffany Williams of Ozark; and five great-grandchildren, Lyric Redding, Odessa Redding and Darien Redding, all of Coalinga, Calif., Tara Williams of Clarksville, and Emily Owen of Ozark.
Graveside services and burial were at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at West Mount Zion cemetery near Hartman with Rev. Clark Snow officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
William M. Terry Jr.
William Morris (Punky) Terry Jr., 39, of Flippin, died Friday, Dec. 8, at his home.
He was a native of Indianapolis, Ind.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Carolyn and Tom Martin of Flippin; father, William Morris Terry Sr. of Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers, Jake Martin of Bull Shoals and Darrin Terry of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Sheila Terry of Scranton and Melissa Terry of Indianapolis, Ind.; maternal grandparents, Lou and Truman Hutchinson of Lamar; paternal grandmother, Thelma Conley of Medaryville, Ind.; one niece; and four nephews.
Services are private. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
Orville L. Miller
Orville Lawrence Miller, 88, of Clarksville died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at his home.
A native of Fairland, Okla., he was a son of the late Martin E. and Etta B. Goode Miller, lifelong member of the Knights of Pythias, retired owner of a Firestone Store and Conoco Station, Navy veteran of World War II, and attended East Mount Zion Trinity Baptist Church.
He is survived by four daughters, Rosemary Fisher and husband, Von, of Columbia, S. C., Ragene Moessinger and Lynnell Howard and husband, Morgan, all of Clarksville, and Lee Ann Longbotham and husband, Jerry, of Capitan, N. M.; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72801 or East Mount Zion Trinity Baptist Church, P. O. Box 307, Clarksville, AR 72830.
Cass G. Wofford
Cass G. Wofford, 89, of Clarksville died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, in Atkins Nursing Home.
A native of Ozark, he was a son of the late Archie B. and Taney Hyden Wofford, member of the First United Methodist Church, Methodist Men's Association and Fellowship Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class, retired U. S. Postal Service employee, member of the Lions Club, an avid bowler and was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Castleberry Wofford; and two brothers, Lawrence and Curtis Wofford.
He is survived by one daughter, Gail Norris and husband, Joe, of Pottsville; one son, Larry Wofford and wife, Diane, of Waco, Texas; one sister, Chella Stokes of Ozark; two brother, Auzzie Wofford of Russellville and Cletus Wofford of Coal Hill; three grandchildren, Wesley Wofford of Dallas, Texas, Cindy Belcher of Atkins, and Kevin Norris of Pottsville; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Doug Criss officiating.
Burial was in Oakland cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers were Kevin Norris, Wesley Wofford, Bill Wofford, Robert Wofford, Bryan Davis and Todd Davis.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Fellowship Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 535, Clarksville, AR 72830.
Earleene B. Yarbrough
Earleene Boggs Yarbrough, 63, of Dover, whose son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Karen Yarbrough, reside in Clarksville, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006.
She was a native of Campbell, Mo., retired surgical nurse at AMI Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville after 20-plus years of service, member of the Oakland Heights Assembly of God Church, and was preceded in death by her father, John Boggs; grandson, Christopher Taylor; and two brothers, Kenneth Boggs and Gaylen Boggs.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis Yarbrough; four daughters, Lori Nigh Price of Dover, Loni Taylor and husband, Ralph, of Hector, Paula Ross and husband, Michael, of Conway, and Brenda Edwards and husband, Rodney, of Hattieville; one other son, Gary Yarbrough and wife, Nancy, of Hector; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; mother, Aileen Boggs of Dover; one brother, James Boggs of New Mexico; and two sisters, Cindy Miller of Russellville and Cathy Storment of Ola.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Oakland Heights Assembly of God Church with Rev. Roy Chisum officiating.
Burial was in Moore cemetery at Ben Hur under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville.
