Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Mr. James Burns
Mr. James Curtis Burns, of Ashdown, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, October 1, 2021, in a Texarkana, Texas hospital. “Happy,” as he was known to many friends, journeyed this Earth eighty-four years, three months, and twenty-two days.
Happy was born June 9, 1937, in Lockesburg, Arkansas, to Savanah and Lola Austin Burns, the eldest of eleven children. He worked many years for Weyerhaeuser in Dierks, Arkansas, and was faithful member of the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Lockesburg. He enjoyed dancing and fishing, but most of all, he cherished every minute spent with his children, grandchildren, relatives, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Virginia Hill Burns; daughter, Tommie Faye Burns; and six siblings, Mary, Berta, Joan, Mary Jean, Leophis, and Gracie.
Happy leaves to cherish his loving memory, his daughter, Tracy Smith and husband Glenn of Texarkana; four step-children, Terri Carrington and husband Michael of Houston, Telisa Burns of Houston, Travis Fultcher and wife Charlotte of Texarkana, and Towana Gamble of Mineral Springs; two grandchildren, Ashley Burns and husband George of Houston, and Ashton Burns and wife Marlene of Houston; two great-grandchildren, Janae and Kayla Wade; one great-great-grandchild, Kameron Wade; one sister, Lillian Burns of California; three brothers, Isum Burns and wife Doritha of Ashdown, Lee Doris Burns and wife Cheryl of Ashdown, and Larry Burns and wife Gloria of Flint; as well as a number of step-grand and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Funeral Services for Mr. James Burns will be held at 2:30 P.M., Sunday, October 10, 2021, at New Zion Baptist Church in Lockesburg, with Revs. Rondy Briggs, James Hood, Kevin Starks, and Larry Clardy officiating. Burial will follow at Williamson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, at the funeral home. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen.
Sarah May Vanhoose
Mrs. Sarah May Vanhoose was born May 18th, 1997, in De Queen, Arkansas, to Glenda and Aaron Mowry and departed this life on October 3rd, 2021, at her home. Glenda in all her infinite wisdom named Sarah. The name means “Princess,” and everyone knew that was the only name she could ever have. Sarah married the love of her life, John Vanhoose, Jr., better known as “Pete”, on August 12th, 2013, and of this union Sarah’s two greatest blessings were born: John Vanhoose, III (little Peter), and Ellye May Vanhoose (little Sarah May).
Pete and Sarah were so young when they married that they truly raised each other. Sarah loved the outdoors, the water, nature, sunflowers, hunting and fishing, riding four wheelers, and truly loved helping others as a nurse. She graduated LPN school in 2016 and was employed by Little River Hospital as an Infection Control Nurse. She had just been accepted into the Rich Mountain Registered Nurse program. The lights of her life were her husband and her children who she loved fiercely. Sarah May was beautiful inside and out. Her eyes were amazing azure globes that were lit from within. Her smile was infectious and needed to be monitored. Her sassiness was unrivaled.
Every person has secret sorrows which the world knows not: and oftentimes we call a person cold when they are only sad. None of us know the battle Sarah fought daily to go on for the ones she loved. The fact that she lost that battle does not diminish the love she had for her people. Everyone knows that the most beautiful things in life don’t last. Monarch butterflies have an average life span of two to six weeks, but their beauty is breathtaking and their impact lasting. Sarah was just too beautiful for this ugly world. Looking at her was like looking into the sun. That light will live on in her children’s eyes.
She was preceded in death by her grandmothers: Shirley Paul and Nora Cunningham.
Sarah leaves to cherish her memory: her husband Pete; children, John and Ellye; her mother and father, Glenda and Aaron; bonus mom, Jennifer Mowry; her brother, Luke Mowry; special sister-in-law, Hattie Vance; sister, Jessica Barringer; special friends, Nicole Pollard and Sierra Smith; a special aunt, Mary Stepp; as well as several stepbrothers, countless aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, co-workers, and many friends. She made a difference in someone’s life every day that she lived. “Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, Will Live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 11:25-26). Nothing in this world could extinguish Sarah’s light. She will live on in the laughter of her children and the love of her family. In the sun when it shines on our faces. In the tides of the ocean. In the memories she left us.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Sarah May Vanhoose will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 11, 2021, in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ray Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Ida Cemetery in De Queen. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, at the funeral home. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen.
A memorial donation account has been opened at Diamond Bank in De Queen. If you wish to contribute to Pete and their children, please contact the bank at (870) 642-2100. The donation account number is 9475257.
Carolyn Owens Voss
Ms. Carolyn Sue Owens Voss, a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, was born to Terry W. and Martha Sue Messer Owens in Wichita Falls, Texas, on November 19, 1951, and departed this life Friday, October 1, 2021, at Encore Arkansas Heart Hospital in Bryant, Arkansas, after having attained the age of 69 years, 10 months, and 12 days.
Carolyn or best known as “Coo Coo” was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a very determined woman. She was loved by many people from all over the place. She was a retired Nurse and she enjoyed the outdoors, loved all types of music, she never met a stranger and enjoyed being with family and friends. She was always full of sass and a major smart A!! as we like to say. You always knew where you stood with Carolyn whether you liked it or not.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, and sister-in-law, Ann Owens.
She is survived by two children, one son: Jason (Tonya) Tollett of Conway, and one daughter: Jennifer Graves of Sheridan. Nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Seven siblings: Brenda (Rodney) Young of Little River, Marty (Ginger) Casteel of Little Rock, Monty (Pam) Casteel of Texarkana, Terry L. Owens of Little Rock, Beverly (Ronnie) Chandler of Little River, Kay (Mike) Ayers of Horatio, and Patricia (John) Traut of Texarkana; aunt, Jo Jo Reed of Nashville; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside Services for Ms. Carolyn Owens Voss will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Bingen-Ozan Cemetery in Nashville, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen.
Billy “Bill” Barnes
It is with great sadness that the family of Billy “Bill” Barnes announce his sudden passing on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the age of 52.
Bill graduated from DeQueen High School in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1987. He also attended Texas A & M Texarkana and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After finishing college, Bill briefly worked in social services in Arkadelphia, Arkansas before moving to The Woodlands, Texas in 2000 to begin his long career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). He began his career as a caseworker. Bill was later promoted to Parole Officer I in 2001 and Parole Officer II in 2003. He went on to the positions of Civil Commitment Program Specialist with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services and Program Supervisor with the TDCJ. Bill also loved his work in security for The John Cooper School in The Woodlands. He often talked fondly about the school and staff. Bill treasured time with his family and friends watching movies and favorite shows, cooking out, and doing crossword puzzles. His friends remember him as kind, generous and always ready to help and protect others.
Bill will be lovingly remembered by his son, David Jackson Barnes, daughters, Jamee and Jessica Brewer, father, Jim Barnes, brothers, Jon and Jay Barnes, sister Melanie Barnes Barnhill, nephews, Joshua Barnes, Jeb Womack, and Zachary Womack and numerous other family members and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Sue Jackson Barnes. Bill’s family and friends will be entrusted with keeping him alive in their hearts and minds and sharing the amazing stories and memories of a life well-lived with his baby grandson, Neo Richard Barnes.
A memorial service for Bill will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM at McNutt Funeral Home, 1703 Porter Road, Conroe, Texas 77301.
“He’s not really dead. As long as we remember him.” ~ Dr. Leonard H. “Bones” McCoy, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Don C. Whisenhunt
Don C. Whisenhunt, age 69, a resident of Winthrop, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Christus St. Michael Health system in Texarkana.
He was born December 12, 1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing especially with his grandchildren. Don worked in maintenance at Domtar where he retired in 2016. He loved his wife and family like no other.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Aaron and Nellie Imogene Muncrief Whisenhunt.
He is survived by his wife, Eula Faye Linkous Whisenhunt; three sons and daughters-in-law, Aaron and wife Connie Whisenhunt of Winthrop, Robert Rye of Muldrow, Oklahoma, Darrell Reese and wife Lisa of Corvallis, Montana; one daughter, Sheila Patterson of Muldrow, OK; grandchildren, James Rye (Megan), Denver Reese,
Ryan Reese, Madison Reese, Trent Reese, Sierra Jones (Dakota), Savannah Jackson, Aaron Conner Whisenhunt, Gracie Elizabeth Whisenhunt, Sunni Izabella Mason, Aleca Magby, Derreck Magby, Trey Mason; one brother, Billy Whisenhunt (Barbara) of Winthrop, Diane Bender of Oklahoma City, Ok, Sharon Smith of Texarkana, Texas, Carolyn Landrum (Larry) of Foreman, AR; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Special hunting and fishing friends, Larry Knotts, Kevin Knotts, Eddie Knotts and Jacob Knotts.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021 in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Hess officiating. Burial will follow in Campground Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2021 at the funeral home.
The family would like for everyone to wear a face mask and practice social distancing for safety.
Tommy Wayne Moor
Tommy Wayne Moor, age 66, a resident of Horatio, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma.
He was born February 12, 1955 in Cushing, Oklahoma. Tommy was a U. S. Army Veteran and worked in the Parks Department for Oklahoma City.
Tommy was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Mae Moor; his parents, Ray Moor and Edith Gordon; one brother, Everett Gordon; granddaughter, Ruby Moor; cousin, Sam Heston.
He is survived by his children, Jerry Moor, Ray Moor and wife Amy, Rena Sims and husband, Justin; grandchildren, Destiny Ward, Luther Moor, Shawn Moor, Blake Moor, J.D. Sims, Jakob Sims; siblings, Frankie Moor and David Moor and one cousin, Mike Heston and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends .
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Christopher Alton Mitchell
Christopher Alton Mitchell, age 51, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at The Springs of Minecreek in Nashville, Arkansas.
He was born April 25, 1970 in Texarkana, Texas. Christopher was an auto parts salesmen; and loved woodworking and deep sea fishing.
Christopher was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe Mitchell and Elizabeth Kornegay Warren and his daughter, Jessica Mitchell.
He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Michelle Mitchell of Lewisville, Texas; one niece, Lauren M. Pond of Dierks, AR; one nephew, Alton Mitchell of Nashville; one great niece, Mia Pond and one great nephew, Chandler Gardner and a number of cousins.
The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
