Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Billy Warren Formby
Billy Warren Formby passed away on April 12, 2005 from a heart attack at the age of 70. He was born on April 19, 1934 to Narval and Thelma Formby in Patmos, Arkansas, who preceded him in death.
Bill graduated from Lewisville High School and the University of Houston with a degree in petroleum engineering. He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1958 and was stationed, among other places, in Heidelberg, Germany, where his eldest daughter was born.
Bill is survived by: his children, Suzanne and Mark Marshall of Austin, TX, Stacey and Steve Taggart of Dallas, TX and Steve Formby of San Marcos, TX; his grandchildren, Chris, Drew, Zoe, and Lily; two brothers, Travis Joe Formby and Theo Formby; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Burial took place in Patmos, Arkansas at Mount Nebo Cemetery at 10:00 am on Friday, April 15, and a memorial service was held at 3:00 pm at the Radar Funeral Home in Longview, TX.
Jimmy E. Pierce
Jimmy E. Pierce, age 70, of Crown Point, Indiana formerly of Lansing, Illinois died Sunday, April 10, 2005. He was born June 18, 1934 in Stamps, Arkansas.
Mr. Pierce enjoyed singing country music, playing his guitar and golfing. His favorite past-time was watching his grandchildren participate in all of their sports activities. He was president and sole owner of Pierce Builders for 46 years building garages in Chicagoland from 1959 to present.
He is survived by: his wife of 52 years, June M. Pierce of Crown Point; three children, Eddy W. & Amy Pierce of Crown Point, Theresa & Richard Bernal of Park City, UT, and Danny & Tracie Pierce of Crown Point; two brothers, Herschel & Marsha Pierce of Dallas, TX and Jerry & Vickie Pierce of Emory, TX; eight grandchildren, one great grandson, a host of many dear relatives and close friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Falcon Church of Christ in Falcon, Arkansas with burial in the Falcon Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Laura Elizabeth Powell
Laura Elizabeth Powell, age 91, of Lewisville, Arkansas died Sunday, April 10, 2005 at Medical Park Hospital in Hope. She was born September 19, 1913 in Hempstead County, Arkansas. Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by: her husband, Charlie Powell; two daughters, Pearlene Stultz and Nita Jo Moore; and by a son, Charles Powell.
She is survived by: two sons, Billy H. Powell of Lewisville and Royce Powell of Doddridge, AR; one daughter, Mary Ward of Atlanta, TX; two brothers, Thomas Aaron of Genoa, AR and Jimmy Aaron of Bastrop, LA; one sister, Billie Pritchett of Nash, TX; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with the Rev. Don Tedford officiating and burial in Mt. Nebo Cemetery at Patmos under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Roy Gene Strange
Roy Gene Strange, age 69, of Buckner, Arkansas died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. He was born March 20, 1936 in Petit Jean. Mr. Strange was a laborer employed by Falcon Products. He was a member of South Side Baptist Church in Hope, AR.
Survivors include: wife, Erma Strange of Buckner; two sons, Roy William Strange of Hope, AR and Malcom Wayne Strange of Prescott, AR; one daughter & son-in-law, Evelyn & Rodney Gray of Fouke, AR; three step-sons, Bill Strange of Marion, AR, Jimmy Strange of Stamps, AR and Charles Strange of Buckner; two step-daughters & sons-in-law, Glenda & Terry Collum of Buckner and Susan & Mark Cochran of Genoa, AR; one brother, James Strange of Dover, AR; one sister, Minnie Regard of Gulfport, MS; one sister-in-law, Sue Strange of Gretna, LA; 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with John Bryant officiating and burial in the Sardis Cemetery north of Stamps under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Melvin Preston Hamilton
Melvin Preston Hamilton, age 78, of Ft. Towson, Oklahoma died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. He was born May 27, 1926 in McKamie, Arkansas. Mr. Hamilton was a farmer.
Survivors include: two sons & daughters-in-law, Mike & Pam Hamilton of Texarkana, TX, John & Pam Hamilton of Sarepta, LA; one daughter & son-in-law, Janet & Jerry Jones of Texarkana; one brother, Billy Ray Hamilton of Bodcaw, AR; two sisters, Ruth Montgomery of Idabel, OK and Molly Phillips of Stamps, AR; 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a host of nieces & nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with burial in the Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
Larry Cheatham
Larry Cheatham, age 60, of Stamps, Arkansas died Monday, April 4, 2005 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1944 in Stamps. Mr. Cheatham was self employed and was known for his love of 1957 Chevrolets and his racing experience. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Cheatham and his uncle, Edwin Goodwin.
He is survived by: his wife of thirty-seven years, Kaye Cheatham of Stamps; son & daughter-in-law, Allen and Arica Cheatham of Stamps; mother, Lucille Strange of Bossier City, LA; brother & sister-in-law, Ronnie Joe & Mary Cheatham of Bossier City, LA; special aunt, Lorene Goodwin of Stamps; grandson, Dustin McMurrough of Stamps; granddaughter, Ashley Lauren Cheatham of Stamps; uncle, Harold Cheatham of Stamps; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Henry & Debbie Salmon, Gary & Maye Delaney, Netta Holloway, all of Stephens, AR; mother-in-law, Kella Salmon of Stephens; special niece & nephew, Richard and Marie Williamson of Stephens; other loving nieces & nephews, relatives & a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with the Rev. Johnny Hicks officiating and burial in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Ralph K. Bennett
Ralph K. Bennett, age 54, of Perryville, Arkansas, died March 31, 2005. He was born July 20, 1950, in Lewisville, Arkansas, to the late Robert and Jean Bennett. He was a graduate of Hope High School and attended Henderson State College.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pat Byrd Bennett and his beloved son, Joshua Bennett, both of Perryville. Survivors also include his sisters, Wanda Adcock of McNeil, Arkansas; Janice Jurls of Lewisville, Arkansas; Linda Bennett of Hope, Arkansas; his niece "daughter" Stacey Bennett of Perryville, Arkansas; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his best friend and a brother-in-law Gary Traywick of Atkins, Arkansas.
Ralph was an avid reader, naturalist and bible scholar. He was presently a member of Adoration Church, Atkins, Arkansas.
A private memorial service was held by Reverend J.W. Bobo, with special singing provided by Bobby Jones, at Bowden Cemetery, Crow Mountain, Pottsville, Arkansas where his ashes were interred.
Ozell Fort
Ozell Fort, age 88, of North Little Rock, Arkansas died Sunday, March 27, 2005 at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock. She was born April 21, 1916 in Stamps, Arkansas to the late Emmet & Nola Fort. Ms. Fort was a member of The First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock, the NLR Women's Club, the National Society of Arts and Letters, Arkansas League of Artists and retired from Exxon/Mobile in Shreveport, LA and from Arkla Gas Co.
She is survived by three nephews, Benny Fort of Pine Bluff, AR, Bill Fort of Ozark, AR and Terry Fort of Sherwood, AR.
Graveside services were held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at Lakeside Cemetery in Stamps, Arkansas with Rev. Charles Walthall officiating under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
