Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Fannie Lou “Effie” Richardson
Fannie Lou “Effie” Richardson
Sunrise: February 23, 1928
Sunset: March 16, 2020.
Graveside Service will be held April 4, 2020, 1:00 p.m. at Sandfield Cemetery, Lockesburg, Arkansas under the direction of Jones-Stuart Mortuary of Texarkana.
Eulogy by Rev. Tommy Halsell.
A memorial service of her beautiful life to be announced at a later date.
Susan Paulette Owen
Susan Paulette McCoy Owen, age 68, a resident of Eagletown, Oklahoma, died Monday, March 30, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Eagletown.
She was born January 7, 1952, in De Queen, Arkansas. She was a florist and a baker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Dorothy Ramsey McCoy; her husband, Eddy Roland Owen; one son, Eddy Neil Owen; one daughter-in-law, Terri Jean Owen; and two brothers, Dale McCoy and Bobby McCoy.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Trey Casanover of Eagletown, and Beth and Tony Hughes of De Queen, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Tyler and Kevin Harvison of Idabel, Oklahoma, Tate Casanover of Eagletown, Sadie Trevino of De Queen, Beau Hughes of De Queen, Bryan McGaha of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and Ashley McGaha also of Broken Bow; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Donny and Janet McCoy of Broken Bow, Gene and Tessy McCoy of Eagletown, James “Boom Boom” McCoy of Eagletown, and Jack and LaFonda McCoy of Horatio, Arkansas.
Graveside funeral services for Susan will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at the Eagletown Cemetery pavilion with Virgil Owen officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Adrianna Jane McHam
Adrianna Jane McHam, age 5 days, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas went to her heavenly home Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She was born March 23, 2020, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
She is survived by her parents, Cody Adam and Adrian Danielle (Cobb) McHam; three sisters, Destiny and Letti McHam and her twin sister, Chyeanne McHam; maternal grandparents, Tommy and Sherry Looper of Pearcy, Arkansas and Richard and Becky Gray of Dierks, Arkansas; great grandparents, James and Janie Pannell, Marie Kelly, Jeri Asbury, Shirlenne Looper, Gary and GA Gray; uncles, aunts and many other relatives.
Private family arrangements are under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks, Arkansas.
Mrs. Maxine Whitley
Mrs. Mildred Maxine Whitley, age 86, resident of Dierks, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at her home.
She was born to John and Ann Bales on October 6, 1933 in Dierks. She was a 1951 graduate of De Queen High School, where she was a cheerleader. She worked in Civil Service for many years as a data processor. She loved her time spent working at the newspaper office in De Queen and Many, Louisiana. She owned and operated Pilgrims Café and Granny’s Café in Grannis. She was a member of Kern Heights Baptist Church in De Queen. She enjoyed bowling, painting, crafting, pretty punching and being with family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Nadine Smith; her daughter, Kimberly Ann Matheny; and a grandson, Marc Matheny.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Jay Whitley of Deirks; three daughters, Sheri and husband Melvin Mills of De Queen, June and husband Jerry Pinson of Dierks and Stacy Rasmussen of Grannis; one sister, Gayle Warren of Dale, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Michael and Eric Waggoner, Marci Null, Mandy Wagner, James Fennimore, Jeremy and Kayla Simpson, Ashely Turner, Andi Heifner and Kelly and Tony Higgins; 26 great-grandchildren; as well as, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Mt. Ida Cemetery with Bro. Brian Pounds officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen.
Tommie Ester Wright
Tommie Hendrix began her journey in Lockesburg, Arkansas, on April 17, 1927. She was born the daughter of the late Mr. Cal and Mrs. Kay Hendrix.
Tommie received her educational and religious foundation in Lockesburg. She was a devoted and dedicated member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. Tommie loved her church and was always willing to lend her services. She served as Church Secretary/Treasurer for a period of time.
On February 20, 1945, Tommie was united in marriage to the love of her life, David M. Wright. They enjoyed 52 years of blissful marriage. This union was blessed with two daughters and one son: Davene Hall, Phyllis Miller (Kennith), and Mack Wright (Christine).
Tommie loved and cared for her family. Sunday dinners in Lockesburg were a favorite pastime and enjoyed by all. Tommie’s love for cooking was not only loved by her family, but also the community. Tommie worked as a cook at the Tip-Top Café. Even today, many still speak of fond memories they have of Mrs. Tommie at the Tip-Top. Tommie was also employed at Mountaire Farms in De Queen for a period of time. Tommie loved to travel, as she often recruited her daughters to take her on road trips.
Farming was another favorite pastime for Tommie. She loved her family animals, especially her cows. Nobody could “call up” the cows like her. After selling the cows, because she was no longer able to care for them due to her health, she paid a special visit to them and was still able to “call them up” like no other. Tommie had a zest for life and a very big personality. You never had to wonder about what she thought because she would tell you.
Those who completed the journey of life before her include her aforementioned parents, her husband, her siblings and a host of sisters-in-law, whom she loved as sisters.
On March 28, 2020, Tommie answered God’s call and peacefully went on to rest in God’s loving arms. Happy memories and smiles will be shared and treasured forever. Tommie’s legacy will continue to be carried on by her beloved grandchildren who affectionately called her, Granny. Two grandsons, Gary Miller and Byrone Hall; three granddaughters, DeUndrea Miller, MacTisha Wright and Renae Wright; nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Cewella Shannon, a special sister-in-love, she leaves to cherish her memory.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Tommie Wright will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Holly Springs Cemetery, Lockesburg, with Brandon Williamson and Tommy Halsell officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. A come-and-go visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Jearldean Brown
Mrs. Jearldean Brown, age 83, resident of De Queen, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home.
She was one of eleven children born to Albert and Elmira Franklin Clayton on February 2, 1937 in De Queen. She was a graduate of Sevier County Training School in Lockesburg and was a Homemaker. She married the love of her life, William Aubrey “Bill” Brown, Sr., on June 2, 1956 in Longview, Texas, and to this union, six children were born. Jearldean spent her life serving others. She was a caretaker and nanny, and shared her love for Christ with her over-the-phone ministry. She had a love for music and as it is told, she wore out many radios listening to her beloved gospel songs. She was the former Pianist for Lewis Temple Church of God in Christ and enjoyed reading, studying the Bible and playing piano, but most of all, she cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Regina Kay Brown; and nine siblings.
Jearldean leaves to cherish her loving memory, her husband of over 63 years, Bill Brown of De Queen; two sons, William Brown, Jr. and Michael Brown, both of De Queen; three daughters, Patricia Brown and Elmyra Brown, both of De Queen, and Rhonda Brown Tucker and husband Michael of Seneca, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Derrick Whitmore (Latoria), Alisha Brown Williams (Ricky), Greg White (Lashayla), Andre Dade, Fantasia White and Michael S. Brown; eleven great-grandchildren, Kobi (Bree), Ashton, Aubrey, Ryann, Donyea, Madison, Trinity, Kylan, Journey, Greyson and Gavin; one sister, Velma Jean McElroy of Carson, California; special friends, Rita Williams, Tyra Williams, Diane Franklin, Sandra Daniel and Grace Williams; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Jearldean Brown will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, March 29, 2020 in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Eld. Jerome Edwards and Bro. Kevin Brazil officiating. Burial will follow in Sand Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. Viewing will be general.
Robert Bryant Mickle
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Mr. Robert Bryant Mickle, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 64 at his home in De Queen, AR.
Rob was born on May 24, 1955 in Roseburg, Oregon to Milford and Emma Lee (Ward) Mickle. Rob was a Christian and proudly served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. Rob enjoyed spending time with family, friends, & pets, cooking, taking cruises, classic cars, and his Harley Davidson.
Rob was preceded in death by his father, Milford, his brother, Duane Mickle, and his son, Steven Elliott.
Rob is survived by the love of his life of 40 years, Cynthia Stallard Mickle, son Kalem (Amy) Mickle, daughter Armanda (Duston) Daulton, mother Emma Lee Mickle, sisters Charlotte (Shannon) Blankenship and Dian Mickle, his six grandchildren, Chance Mickle, Jay & Grace McCollister, Elizabeth Elliott, Stella & Drexton Daulton, great-grandson, Xaven Hardemon, niece Amber (Anthony) Mathis, nephew Colton (Kristin) Starkey, and numerous extended family and dear friends.
A memorial service for Mr. Robert Mickle will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
