Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Billy Gene Barrett, Jr.
(September 6, 1982 - January 17, 2012)
Billy Gene Barrett, Jr., age 29, formerly of Vandervoort, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Jourdanton, Texas.
He was born September 6, 1982 in DeQueen, Arkansas to Billy Gene Barrett, Sr. and Sandra Moore Barrett. He was united in marriage to Samantha Bell of Hatton, Arkansas on November 6, 2006. Billy was a Fracker in the gas and oil industry but his passion was hunting and his family, his pride being his son, Jacob. He was a member of the Vandervoort First Baptist Church and was a loving husband, son, father, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by:
Wife: Samantha Barrett formerly of Vandervoort, Arkansas
Son: Jacob Creed Barrett formerly of Vandervoort, Arkansas
Parents: Billy Gene Barrett, Sr. and Sandra Barrett of Vandervoort, Arkansas
Brothers: Cody Barrett of Vandervoort, Arkansas Justin Barrett of Vandervoort, Arkansas
Mother and Father in Law: Don and Teresa Bell of Hatton, Arkansas
Maternal Grandparents: J.C. and Dorothy Moore of Zafra, Oklahoma
Great- Grandmother: Myrtle Hopper of Zafra, Oklahoma
Paternal Grandparents: Shirley and Jerry Scott of Cove, Arkansas
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Doyle “Doc” Barrett.
Funeral services will be Saturday the 21st of January, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Vandervoort Baptist Church with Brother David Rowe officiating. Interment will follow at Witherspoon Cemetery at Vandervoort under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Friday the 20th from 6 – 8 pm.
Pallbearers will be Carl Broach, Derek Pollard, Cody Barrett, Justin Barrett, Derek Barrett, Dylan Barrett, Jerry Oliver, Grant Clark, and Scotty Barrett.
Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Barrett, Randy Milam, Hank Sandefur, Donnie Barrett, Perry Barrett,Allan Lowrey, and Lucas Minton.
Dorothy "Dotty" Zink
(December 24, 1925 - January 26, 2012)
Dorothy “Dotty” Zink, age 86, of Springdale, Arkansas formerly of Mena, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Springdale.
She was born December 24, 1925 in Lockhart, Texas to the late Luther Arthur Whitlock and Nora Mae Roden Whitlock. She was united in marriage to George Zink. Mrs. Zink was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mena and Ladies of the Elks. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.
Survivors are:
Sons: Robby Zink and wife Robin of Springdale, Arkansas Randy Zink of Springdale, Arkansas
Brother: Art Whitlock of Lomita, California
Grandchildren: Carli Zink, Jack Zink, and Rikki Ann Zink
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Nora Whitlock, her husband, George Zink, a son, Ricky C. Zink, and a sister, Virginia Turner.
Graveside services will be Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general.
Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Jimmy Jack Nelson
(December 23, 1928 - January 15, 2012)
Jimmy Jack Nelson, age 83, of Cherry Hill, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He was born December 23, 1928 in Murphy, Texas to the late Tom Nelson and the late Mary Ruth Miller Nelson. He was united in marriage to JoAnn Wheelock August, 1950. Mr. Nelson employed with Bell Telephone Company where he worked as a lineman. He enjoyed fishing and camping but most loved traveling with his family. He was a United States veteran and a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
Survivors are:
Wife: JoAnn Nelson of Cherry Hill, Arkansas
Children: Frank G. Nelson of Pulaski, Tennessee Judy Higgins and husband Jim of Indianapolis, Indiana Tracy Lee Nelson and wife Joan of Black Springs, Arkansas Kristy Cooper and husband Shawn of Plainfield, Indiana Mari Anne Wilhite and husband David of Acorn, Arkansas
Brothers: Tommy Joe Nelson of Killen, Alabama Dennis M. Nelson and wife Peggy of Mesquite, Texas
4 Grandchildren 10 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Nelson and Mary Ruth Miller Crockett.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Grant Geiger officiating. Interment will follow in the Cherry Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Josh Nelson, Scott Nelson, Russell Nelson, Ed Cagle, Buddy Newbolt and Stan House. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Burkey and Kenneth LaBuy.
Visitation with family and friends will be Wednesday, January 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Neomi Jo Hess
(November 26, 1924 - January 24, 2012)
Neomi Jo Hess, age 87, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Mena.
She was born November 26, 1924 in Waters, Arkansas to the late Dan Davis, Sr. and the late Mollie Emaline Chambers Davis. Jo as she was known by friends and family, was a “Hello Girl” for Southwestern Bell, where literally over the phone, she met the love of her life, Verner Hess. They married February, 16, 1947 and became owner/ operators of Hess' Florist. She was of the Baptist faith and was a loving sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by:
Brother: Dan Davis and wife Eula of Searcy, Arkansas
Grandchildren: Kristi Gilbert Elam and husband Kris of Van Buren, Arkansas Ryan Gilbert and wife Angela of Mena, Arkansas
7 great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Mollie Davis, her husband Verner Hess, a daughter Pam Gilbert, and a granddaughter April Gilbert.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Mena with Brother David McCord officiating. Interment follows in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be Friday evening, January 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Kris Elam, Ryan Gilbert, Jeff Davis, Aaron Ferren,Derrick Jeffress, Jeremy Jeffress, and Riley Gilbert.
Charley Banks
(July 5, 1944 - January 31, 2012)
Mr. Charley Banks, age 67, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Mena.
He was born July 5, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas and was united in marriage to Nancy Warren. He was a file clerk by profession and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. He was a loving husband, brother, step-father, and friend and will be missed by those who knew him.
He is survived by:
Wife: Nancy Banks of Mena, Arkansas
Brothers: Lonnie Banks of North Little Rock, Arkansas Johnnie Banks of North Little Rock, Arkansas
Step-Son: Steve Van Der Linden of Topeka, Kansas
Step-Daughters: Betsy Reynolds of Bella Vista, Arkansas Barbara Van Der Linden of Mena, Arkansas Janet Johnson of Mena, Arkansas
Numerous step-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness with Brother Billy J. Bates officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, February 1st, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
