Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Gail Black
Gail Black, age 58, of North Little Rock, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003.
She was a member of Cedar Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include five sons, Terry Diffee and Steve Secrest of North Little Rock, John Cortes of Ft. Worth, Texas, James Secrest of Washington, D.C., Michael Secrest of Ft. Smith; one daughter, Brittany Gail Black; three brothers, Bobby Black of Emmit, Michael Black of Perryville, Roger Black of Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Carolyn Lovelace and Louise Price of Lonoke, Duwanna Olive of Jacksonville; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral Services were Dec. 6, at Cedar Height Baptist Church with Roller-Owens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Catherine V. Tollett
Catherine Velvian Tollett, 80, of Cabot, formerly of Magnolia, died Dec. 3, 2003.
She was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and was a member of First Baptist Church of Cabot.
Survivors are sons, Ronny Tollett of Cabot and Lynn Tollett of Kingwood, Texas; a sister, Linda Jo Young of Morgan City, La.; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Dec. 5, at Memorial Park cemetery in Magnolia under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.
Emmett P. Sparks
Emmett Preston Sparks, 83, of Hazen died Dec. 6, 2003.
He was a member of Oak Forrest United Methodist Church, Little Rock.
Survivors are his brother, James E. Sparks of Texarkana.
Graveside service was Monday at Hazen cemetery by Boyd Funeral Home of Lonoke.
Billy Joe Wilson
Tech Sgt. Billy Joe Wilson, age 54, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2003 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He was born May 17, 1949 in Houlka, Mississippi to Glen and Shirley Wilson.
TSgt. Wilson served as a flight engineer and instructor for 28 years in the United States Air Force and retired in October of 1990.
My Father is An Air Force Man
My Father is an Air Force Man
And how I’ve learned to see
How this life gives as well as takes
And what it’s meant to me.
Forever moving, forever still
From place to different place
Our homes have numbered many
And each address a base.
I still recall my father’s way
Those times when he’d come back,
To kiss my mom and boldly state,
“We’re transferred, start to pack.”
When I was small I never knew
Or cared just what he did;
Or why sometimes he’d hold me
Tight and say “You’re worth it, kid.”
I watched how mom would worry
When his plane was overdue
But yet each time I knew he’d come
And bring a gift or two.
And what a dazzling sight he gave
This small adoring child
Dressed tall in blue and silver
I’d brag, “This is my Dad.”
My Air Force Dad has taught me
Much, his gift to me is rare;
My Friends are many races,
And my home is everywhere.
I know our Country’s great
And that our lives are free
Because My Dad’s an Air Force Man
And means the world to me.
M.A. Nelson
preceded in death by his father, William Glen Wilson, Billy is survived by his wife, Helen D. Wilson; daughter, Jennifer Marie Emerson (Allen) and grandchildren, Briley James and Allen Cole; mother, Shirley Yancey Wilson; brothers, Marion (Pete) Wilson, Grady Glen Wilson; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were 12:30 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2003 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 224-8300. Graveside service with military honors followed at 2:00 p.m. in the Arkansas State Veterans cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Glen S. Sizemore
Glen Steven Sizemore, 44, of Beebe died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Flora of the home; 5 sons, Jesse and Jason Sizemore, Chris Sizemore, Nicholas Sizemore and Jacob Gentry; 2 daughters, Pam Haynie and Nichole Sizemore; 3 brothers, Jeff, Mark and Kevin Sizemore; 1 sister, Laney Southerland.
Cremation arrangements by Cabot Funeral Home (501)843-5816.
Robert May
Robert May, 72, of Cabot died Friday, Oct.17.
He is survived by children: Michael May of KS, Robin Brake and Sherry Boone of NC, Veda Nelson and Verna Reigle of Cabot, Maria May of Ward. Graveside service was in Sedalia, MO. Arrangements by Cabot Funeral Home.
Harold L. Edwards
Harold L. Edwards, 72, of Beebe, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Edwards; four sons, David, Mark, Michael and Stephen Edwards; one daughter, Carolyn Harris; fifteen grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; and one brother, James Edwards.
Visitation was Tuesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral service was Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Westbrook Chapel, with burial at Stoney Point cemetery.
