Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Louisa S. Burks
Louisa S. Burks, age 94, of Bradley, Arkansas died Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Springhill Medical Center in Springhill, Louisiana. She was born February 26, 1913 in Lee County, Kentucky. Mrs. Burks was a clerical secretary. She was a member of Ruth Sunday School Class, Bradley B&PW;, Phoenix Club, Lafayette County Home Demonstration Club, and a judge for the Lafayette County Spelling Bees. Mrs. Burks was a resident of Bradley for 41 years. She was known for her kindness and concerns towards others. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse & Emerine Kelly Spicer.
Survivors include: her husband of 70 years, Martin Bell Burks of Bradley; nephew, Jess McIntosh & Marlith; great niece, Melanie Boyd; great nephew, Adam Boyd; numerous nieces & nephews and many friends.
Funeral serices were held at 10:00 am on Monday, January 21, 2008 at Bradley Baptist Church in Bradley with Rev. Billy Dawson and Rev. Richard Ates officiating and burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
Christine Hickman Burson
Christine Hickman Burson, age 85, of Stamps, Arkansas died Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Magnolia Hospital in Magnolia, Arkansas. She was born March 18, 1922 in McNeil, Arkansas. Mrs. Burson was a homemaker and a member of the Non-Denominational Church in Haynesville, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Burson, six brothers, four sisters, and her parents, Will Hickman and Siclyn Grimmett Hickman.
She is survived by: a daughter, Mary Hayes of Bogota, TX; son, John David Burson of Hughes Springs, TX; sister, Dorothy Gray of Magnolia; Special Friend, Felta Smith of Hughes Springs, TX; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Rev. Tim Pruitt officiating and burial in Lakeside Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
Harvey T. Ham, Jr. P.D.
Harvy T. Ham, Jr., P.D., age 71, of Lewisville, Arkansas died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at his residence. He was born June 25, 1936 in Garland, Arkansas. Mr. Ham was a Ginner prior to entering Pharmacy School. He graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Pharmacy and owned and operated Ham's Pharmacy in Lewisville for many years. He was a Baptist, member of Couples Bridge Club of Lewisville and was serving on the Quorum Court. He was an avid Razorback Sports Fan, enjoyed piloting a single engine plane and was a devoted bird watcher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Ramie Ham.
He is survived by: his wife, Sarah Ham of Lewisville; two sons, Harvey T. Ham III P.D. of Russellville, AR and Mitchell Ham & wife Debra of Canfield, AR; two daughters, Betsy Griffin & husband John of Lewisville and Shannon Jensen & husband Keith of Flippin, AR; sister, Betty Mills of Lewisville; brother, E.W. Ham & wife Jean of Texarkana, AR; five grandchildren, Dax Haltom & Erin Griffin of Fayetteville, AR, Ben Griffin & Matthew Ham of Magnolia, AR, and Marry Elizabeth Haltom of Harrison, AR.
Memorial services were held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps with Rev. Russell Bailey officiating under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Jerry Wayne Turnage
Jerry Wayne Turnage, age 49, of Magnolia, Arkansas died Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the Homer Memorial Hospital in Homer, Louisiana. He was born February 4, 1958 in Magnolia, Arkansas. Mr. Turnage was a truck driver and was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. Turnage and Mary Ellen Byrd Turnage.
He is survived by: a step-son, Danny Coyne; step-daughter, Kathleen Coyne; brother, Neil Turnage of Magnolia; sister, Patricia Cutchall of Texarkana, AR; nephews, Jeriad, Christopher and Waylon.
Graveside services were held at 2:30 pm on Monday, January 21, 2008 at Shiloh Cemetery north of Stamps with Bro. Bubba Wells officiating under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Oda G. May
Oda G. May, age 92, of Kilgore, Texas formerly of Bodcaw, Arkansas area, died Thursday, January 10, 2008 in Kilgore. She was born September 20, 1915 in the Corinth Community at Bodcaw. Mrs. May enjoyed working with crafts, but her biggest joy came from spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a special lady to all, greatly loved by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Willard G. May; a daughter, Evelyn Dorman; son-in-law, William "Bubba" Whitton; granddaughter, Kelly Slack Andres; and a great-grandson, Joel Smith.
She is survived by: a son & daughter-in-law, Gordon & Sharon may of Bossier City, LA; daughter, Alice Whitten of Shreveport, LA; daughters & sons-in-law, Mary Jane & Lanny Baker, and Diane & Stan Slack, all of Longview, TX; son-in-law & wife, Harowl & Renee Dorman of Magnolia, AR; brother & sister-in-law, J.W. and Imogene Marlar of Texarkana, AR; sisters-in-law, Mildred Marlar of Mesquite, TX and Nadine Easterling of Texarkana, AR; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Denton & Mary May of Texarkana, AR; eleven grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps, Arkansas with Rev. John Smith and Rev. Wendell Dorman officiating and burial in Corinth Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps.
Travis Joe Formby
Travis Joe Formby, age 78, of Lewisville, Arkansas died Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Pinehope Health & Rehab in Hope, Arkansas. He was born December 23, 1929 to narvel and Thelma Formby in Patmos, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Billy Formby. Travis Joe was born a special person who was an inspiration to all who knew him. He had many friends and cousins and stayed in touch with them. Travis attended Midway School and spent one enjoyable year at Hot Springs, Arkansas Rehabilitation School.
He is survived by: a brother, Theo & wife Ava Formby of Patmos; nephews, Duane & Belinda Formby, David & Vanassa Formby of Patmos, and Steve Formby of San Marcus, TX; nieces, Cheryl & Gary Lee Banks of Patmos, Suzanne & Mark Marshall of Austin, TX, and Stacy & Steve Taggart of Dallas, TX; four great nephews, eight great nieces, five great-great nephews and four great-great nieces.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Mt. Nebo Church in Patmos with Rev. David Formby officiating and burial in Mt. Nebo Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Ivan P. Hanson
Ivan P. Hanson, age 92, of Stamps, Arkansas died Thursday, October 26, 2006 in Livingston, Texas. He was born September 16, 1914 in Hope, Arkansas. Mr. Hanson was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stamps and retired from Armco Steel Production.
He is survived by: his wife, Birdie Hanson of Livingston, TX; son, Benny Hanson of Stamps; daughter, Geraldine Tagge of Livingston; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Smith Funeral Home in Stamps with Rev. Mike Turner officiating and burial in Lakeside Cemetery at Stamps under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
Lorene Hamiter
Lorene Hamiter, age 86, of Taylor, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at the Willis Knighton Pierremont Health Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born January 31, 1920. Mrs. Hamiter was a homemaker, a Baptist, and loved flowers and working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband John Garland Hamiter; a brother, M.C. Burns; and a sister, Jessie Papa.
She is survived by: two daughters & sons-in-law, Betty Atkins Iman & husband Clifford of Plain Dealing, LA and Johnette (Judy) Burnett & husband Cliff of Taylor; six grandchildren, Stacia Britt, Kim Wood, Rhonda Lyles, Todd Iman, Chad Iman and Lynn Iman; eleven great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dixie Wilson of Hot Springs, AR; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Ernest & Dolly Hamiter of Waskom, TX.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at the Bradley Baptist Church in Bradley, Arkansas with burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.
