Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Mary Chew Scarborough, age 84, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, died 
Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born
on January 9, 1918 in Forrest City, Arkansas. Mary Chew as she like to be called was a 1936 graduate of Forrest City High School. She attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and then married
L. H. Scarborough. She and her husband owned and operated Exchange Furniture in Belaire, Texas for many years. The couple retired to Russellville in 1976 and Mr. Scarborough died in 1983. She was active in supporting the Russellville Battered Women's Shelter and the Main Street Mission. She enjoyed activities with the Sewing Club and the Bridge Club. Mary Chew was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church in Russellville where she served as President of the St. Elizabeth's Guild. Mrs. Scarborough is survived by her Son & Daughter-in-law Bill & Vickie Scarborough of Neosho, Missouri, and her Granddaughter, Amanda Scarborough of Joplin, Missouri.
Graveside Funeral and Burial service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 17, 2002, officiated by Rev. Tom Newman, at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery
at Forrest City, Arkansas under the direction of Stephens Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, 501 South Phoenix, Russellville, AR 72801.
George Standridge, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, died Wednesday, January 23, 2002, at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home in Russellville, Arkansas. Arrangements are pending.
Thomas Douglas "Doug" Stark, age 52, a resident of Pottsville, Arkansas, died after a brief illness on Friday, January 18, 2002 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born
on May 11, 1949 in Russellville, to J.D. and Neva Dene (Jones) Stark. Mr. Stark was a Retired State Trooper with the State of Arkansas as well as a Retired Army National Guardsman. He was preceded in death by his Father, J. D. Stark; and Mother, Neva Dene Stark Price. Doug was a member of Masonic Lodge #333, the Scott County Fox & Wolf Hunters Association, Waldron Volunteer Fire Department and the Mars Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Crow Mountain (Pottsville). Doug is survived by his Wife, Joanne G. Stark of Pottsville, Arkansas; two Sons Jason Douglas (& Kathleen) Stark of Subiaco, Arkansas, Scott Thomas (& Kerry) Stark of Russellville, Arkansas; a Grand-daughter Sadie Ann Stark of Subiaco, Arkansas; two Brothers, Donnie Stark of Pottsville, Arkansas, Danny Keith Stark of Heber Springs, Arkansas; Grand-Father Benton Thomas Jones of Crow Mountain, Arkansas; Step-Father A. J. Price of Pottsville, Arkansas; two Step-Sisters, Sandy Pugh of Russellville, Arkansas, Sherrie Orr of Dumas, Texas; as well as four Nieces and seven Nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. Eldon Thomas and Rev. Bill Moody. Masonic Services and Burial will be at Bowden Cemetery
(Crow Mountain), Pottsville, Arkansas under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends Monday, January 21, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Funeral Home.
Donna Driver Stearns, age 47, a resident of McGregor, Texas, formerly of Russellville, Arkansas, died Saturday, January 12, 2002 at McGregor, Texas. She was born
on September 19, 1954 in Russellville, to Edward and Evelyn (Leavell) Driver. Donna graduated with honors from Russellville High School in May of 1972 and completed her education at Arkansas Tech University. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and in History. She married
Clint Stearns, on January 11, 1997 in Russellville, and later moved to McGregor, Texas. She was a Teacher with Marlin Middle School at Marlin, Texas and also taught at Dover High School at Dover, Arkansas for 5 years. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Justin Edward Hale, and her father, Edward Driver. She was a member of the Protestant faith. She is survived by her husband, Clint Stearns of McGregor, Texas; a Daughter, Rachel Hale of Russellville, AR; 2 Step-daughters, Tatia and Jessica Stearns of Rendon, Texas; her Mother, Evelyn Driver of Russellville, Arkansas as well as numerous other family members.
Graveside service and Burial will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at the McFadden Cemetery
at Dover officiated by Dr. Steve Mosley, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
Nell Tippit, age 96, a resident of Ola, Arkansas, died at her home on Sunday, January 20, 2002. She was born
on June 9, 1904 in Casa, Arkansas, to William and Mary (Holmes) McCabe. She was a Homemaker. She was the widow of Roy Tippit, Sr., and was also preceded in death by a son, James "George" Tippit of Ola, AR. She was a member of the Ola Church of Christ. Nell is survived by two Sons, Roy Tippit, and Hollis (& June) Tippit all of Casa; one Daughter-in-law, Louise Tippit of Ola; Fifteen grand-children; many great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces & nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Ola Church of Christ officiated by Mr. Bob Fallen. Burial will be at the Casa Cemetery
at Casa, Arkansas under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
Ruth Trigg, age 94, a resident of Russellville, formerly of Hector died Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville. She was born
on August 15, 1907 in Hector, Arkansas, to John and Roxie (Lemley) Hurst. She attended Arkansas Polytechnic College studying education, and she enjoyed remembering the four years that she taught school at Economy and New Hope school in Pope County. She was the widow of the late Charles Phillip Trigg. Mrs. Trigg worked with the Pope County Democratic Election Commission and was an excellent seamstress. She was a member of the Point Remove Primitive Baptist Church. Ruth is survived by three Sons, John Lonus Trigg of Washington, Illinois, Billy Birl Trigg of Russellville, Arkansas, Ronald K. Trigg of Russellville, Arkansas; one Daughter Ruth Ellen Becker of Russellville, Arkansas; nine Grandchildren; fourteen Great-Grandchildren; 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren; and one Sister, Margie George of Pottsville, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be 10 A.M. Saturday, February 2, 2002 at the Point Remove Primitive Baptist Church officiated by Elder Harold Stumbaugh and Elder H. D. Fulmer. Burial will be at the Rock Springs Cemetery
at Hector. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Point Remove Primitive Baptist Church, 510 North Knoxville, Russellville, AR 72801.
Mary Alice West, age 93, of Russellville, died Friday, January 25, 2002. The daughter of Guy and Moody Kelley Ellington, she was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, where before her illness, she was active in the women's organizations. She and her husband were founders and co-owners of a wholesale company in the River Valley area. She was a charter member of the Book Review Club and was a member of the Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. A. "June" West. Mrs. West is survived by two Daughters, Susie West and Mary June Young, both of Russellville, AR; two Grandchildren, Debi Nordin, and Wayne West Young, also both of Russellville, AR; seven Great-Grandchildren, Bryan, Jodi, Jeffrey, Joy & Jessica Johnson; Ashley, Roland, & Kelby Nordin; one Brother, Phillip Ellington, Washington, D. C.; one Great-Great-Grandchild, Timmy Johnson; as well as several nieces & nephews.
James Richard Barnum, age 62, a resident of Russellville, AR, died Thursday, March 7, 2002 at his home. He was born
on October 18, 1939 in Denver, Colorado, to James and Cleo (Potts) Barnum. He was a retired Electronics Technician and served two tours of duty during Vietnam with the United States Navy. James is survived by his wife, Flo Barnum, Russellville, Arkansas; a son, Nathan Barnum; a brother, Myron Barnum, Dover, Arkansas; and a sister, Mrs. Sam Haggins, Anchorage, Alaska.
Mr. Barnum donated his body to the University of Arkansas School of Anatomy in Little Rock, Arkansas. Private Family Services have been held.
Richard James Bradley, age 71, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, formerly of Garden Grove, California, died Monday, March 11, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born
on July 5, 1930 in Tacoma Washington, to James F. and Norma I. (Hagen) Bradley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlsie Fern Bradley; parents; a daughter, Vicky Bradley; and a sister, Virginia. He was a retired Millwright and a member of Woodlawn Freewill Baptist Church, Russellville, Arkansas. Dick is survived by 2 Daughters, Shamea (& Farrel) Mace, Russellville, Arkansas; Cindy Foster, Bolivar, Missouri; 1 Step-Daughter, Sue (& Steve) Gray, Russellville, Arkansas; 1 Step-Son Rick (& Kellie) Anderson, Mt. Laurel, New Jersey; 11 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Granddaughter; Special Friend Lucelle Staggs, Pottsville, Arkansas; Brother, James Bradley, California; and a Sister, Beverly Shrewsbury, California.
Private Services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Humphrey Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers please make Memorial Donations to the American Cancer Society.
Woodroe "Woody" Robert Bunton, age 56, a resident of Pottsville, AR, died Saturday, March 30, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born
on November 28, 1945 in Pope County, AR, to Marion and Katie Clara (Peters) Bunton. He married
Mertie Marie Doss on September 28, 2000 in Russellville, Arkansas. He was a Commercial Painter. Mr. Bunton was preceded in death by his Parents; 2 Brothers, Lonzow Bunton, and James Bunton; and 1 Sister, Nina Issacson. He was Assembly of God in Faith. Woody is survived by his Wife Mertie Marie Bunton, Pottsville, Arkansas; 1 Son, Eddie Wayne Bunton, Huntington, Arkansas; 1 Daughter, Dana Denise Bunton Blackwell, Cleveland, Tennessee; 4 Grandchildren, Katie, Johnny, Tiffany, and Amber; 2 Sisters, Lorene Owen Hagarville, Arkansas; Alline Thompson, Russellville, Arkansas; 1 Step-Son, Raymond Reeley, Lake Arrowhead, CA; 2 Step-Daughters, Joyce Huff Boonville, Arkansas; Misti Reeley, Palm Springs, California; and 2 Sisters-In-Law, Gladys Bunton, Russellville, Arkansas and Mafy Bunton, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Graveside Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 3, 2002 officiated by Rev. James Findley, at Pisgah Cemetery
at Pottsville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
