Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Sue "Cookie McKelvey
(January 7, 1945 - November 16, 2011)
Mrs. Sue “Cookie” Reynolds McKelvey, age 66, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Little Rock.
She was born January 7, 1945 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Lemuel Reynolds and the late Thera Reeder Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Donald McKelvey. She was a truck driver as a recent profession, but worked at U.S. Motors for 11 years. She was also an EMT instructor for RMCC as well as and employee at Tyson Foods at Waldron. Mrs. McKelvey was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, niece and friend, and will be missed by those who knew her.
She is survived by:
Husband: Donald McKelvey of Mena, Arkansas
Daughters: Kelly Lea Hackney of Mena, Arkansas Kimberly Gordon of Mena, Arkansas
Brother: Charles Reynolds of Mena, Arkansas
Sister: Laverne Beaty of Mena, Arkansas
Aunt: Vera Mae Reeder of Mena, Arkansas
5 grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, by 2 brothers, Tommy and Jerry Reynolds, and by a sister, Betty Jo Stowt.
Mrs. McKelvey was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. No services are scheduled at this time.
Hughie Wayne Davis
(February 16, 1954 - November 16, 2011)
Hughie W. Davis, age 57, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Ft. Smith.
He was born February 16, 1954 in Mena, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell Davis and Delma Rosson Davis, and three brothers, Brant Davis, Richard Davis and Jerry Davis.
He is survived by his brothers, Gene Davis and his wife Lorraine of San Antonio, New Mexico; Bill Davis and wife Jeanie of Springerville, Arizona; and Frankie Davis and his wife Christine of Mena, Arkansas; two sisters, Ozella Chrisman of Waldron, Arkansas and Dolena Love and her friend Hershell Stroud of Mena, Arkansas.
Hughie loved to yo-yo and listening to music or just sitting on the porch swing or playing his banjo brought him much joy. He never met a stranger and would always have a smile and a hello for anyone and everyone. He loved parades and was a friend to all. He also loved to go for a hot fudge sundae, drive his golf cart, and especially loved his little dog, Sugar Baby. He was very special, and everyone loved him. We thank God for blessing our family with Hughie. In church he always wanted to sing, “I’ll Fly Away”. We know now that he has.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Drew Ratcliff officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Visitation will be general.
Pallbearers will be Roger Bryan, Bobby Chrisman, Jeff Davis, Matt Davis, Russell Davis, and Doug Blair. Honorary pallbearers are Perry Dorr, Brett Dorr, Trea Blair and Zack Bryan.
Estelle Laverne "Penny" Hensley
(November 26, 1933 - November 13, 2011)
Mrs. Estelle Laverne “Penny” Hensley, age 77, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Mena.
She was born November 26, 1933 in Octavia, Oklahoma to the late Manassie “Bob” Lawrence and the late Ethel Linville Lawrence. Mrs. Hensley was a restaurant worker by trade and was of the Protestant faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.
She is survived by:
Sons: Gary Hunt of Albany, Oregon Ben Hunt and wife Debra of Mena, Arkansas Danny Hunt of Mena, Arkansas Donny Hunt and wife Jodie of Mena, Arkansas
Daughter: Sandra Byrd
12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren
Brothers: Jerry Lawrence of Lyons, Oregon J.D. Lawrence Curtis Lawrence of Portland, Oregon
Sisters: Opal Smith and Bertha Stiles of Mena, Arkansas Shirley Callahan of Culver, Oregon
She was preceded in death by her parents, by a daughter, Sharon Gentry, a sister, Ruby Lawrence, and a brother, R.B. Lawrence.
Graveside services will be Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield with Brother Chad Hill officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday evening, November 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mary Irene Rose Milam
(March 5, 1941 - November 13, 2011)
Mary Irene Rose Milam, age 70, of Grannis, Arkansas, left this life on Sunday, November 13, 2011 in the Baker Community.
She was born March 5, 1941 in Wickes, Arkansas to the late Roy Lester Rose and the late Rita Elizabeth Hathaway Rose. She was united in marriage to the late Marvin Earl Milam on September 26, 1959. She was a poultry farmer and raised chickens for over 40 years for Tyson and was a member of the Wickes Pentecostal Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Arlene Hoglan and husband Steve of Wickes, Arkansas
Son: David Earl Milam and wife Vickie of Wickes, Arkansas
Grandchildren: Glen Johnson and wife Crystal of Towanda, Pennsylvania Bryan Johnson and wife Amanda of Wickes, Arkansas April Deberry and husband James, II of Dexter, Missouri
Great- Grandchildren: Ty, Trevor, Taylor and Lacy Johnson of Towanda, Pennsylvania Ethan Johnson of Wickes, Arkansas James and Ashton Deberry of Dexter, Missouri
Brothers: Raymond, Lester, and Norman Rose
Sisters: Doris Harp, Janice Rose, and Alice McKenzie
Numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Dalphus “Doc” Baldwin.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Baker Cemetery at Wickes with Paul Rose and Brother Chris Burke officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday evening, November 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Phillip Rose, Tim Rose, Danny Johnson, Mitchell Tidwell, Larry Wilcher, and Rodney Provence. Honorary pallbearer is Kennith Rose.
Myrtie Stubblefield McLain
(October 2, 1919 - November 11, 2011)
Myrtie Stubblefield McLain, age 92, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011.
She was born October 02, 1919, in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late James A. Stubblefield and the late Mitte Daily Stubblefield. Myrtie was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. She was a loving sister, aunt, and a friend to all who knew her.
She is survived by:
Sister: Claydine Robinson and husband Roger of Mena, Arkansas
Nieces: Dixie McMullen and husband Dave of Nash, Texas Barbara Hodge of Mena, Arkansas
Nephew: Roger Robinson and wife Pam of Grand Cane. Louisiana
Great-Niece: Jennifer Smith of Nash, Texas
Great-Nephew: Kevin McMullen of Nash, Texas
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mitte Stubblefield, her husband, Issac Munson McLain and son Charles McLain.
Mrs. McClain was interred Monday, November 14, 2011 at Nunley Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-wood Funeral Home.
