Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Loran M. Bean
Loran M. Bean, 98, died Nov. 30, 1999, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Jesse M. and Alice Sears Bean and was reared in the Lone Pine Community. He was a former resident of Wichita, Kan., a pharmacist, Methodist, Scoutmaster, active member of the Scottish Clan MacBean Organization, past president of the State of Colorado Square Dance Club, and will be inducted into the Square Dance Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Clara Jones Bean; one son, Loran M. Bean Jr.; one sister, Viola Bean Ogilvie; five brothers, Lee, Lattie, Erwin, Marvin and Earl Bean; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is survived by one brother, Jesse Bean Jr. of Independence, Mo.
Funeral was at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Colorado Springs, Colo., with burial to follow in Wichita, Kan.
Monty Polk Jr.
Monty Polk Jr., 77, of Clarksville died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999.
A native of Greenville, Miss., he was a son of the late Montgomery Polk Sr. and Mary Louise Guinn Polk, a graduate of Burris (La.) High School, a pilot in the Air Force during World War II, member of the Clarksville Church of Christ and Tomball, Texas, VFW, and an employee of Exxon Tiger Mart.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Donie Polk; one daughter, Martha Svanda of Taylor, Texas; two sons, James Sanders of Salem, Mo., and Vernie Sanders of Clarksville; two sisters, Mary Louise Milton of Tomball, Texas, and Lillian Beshears of Corpus Christi, Texas; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at the Clarksville Church of Christ with Mike Eppinette officiating.
Burial was in Lone Pine cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Roy Elkins, Joe Perry, Norman Sexton, Jim Clark, Bobby Mitchell, Darrell Plank, and James Horne.
Paul R. Williams
Paul R. Williams, 58, of Paris, brother of Rebecca Stephens of Scranton, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at his home.
He served in Vietnam with the U. S. Navy and was employed in the parts department of Bob Rogers Chevrolet.
He is survived by two daughters, Paula Ausbrooks of Dardanelle and Lori Brooks of Delaware; two sons, Monty Williams of Hot Springs and Scott Grill of California; one other sister, Catherine Core of Boron, Calif.; one brother, James K. Williams of Charleston; and five grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Oakwood cemetery in Paris. Arrangements were under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston.
Pallbearers were Jerry Lovelace, Bob Rogers, Bobby Sewell, Larry Mainer, David Stephens, and Jimmy Stephens.
Mrs. Retta Oliver
Mrs. Retta Mae Oliver, 79, of Paris, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Fort Smith.
She was affiliated with the Assembly of God Church, a daughter of the late Solly and Anna Quary Casey, and was preceded in death by two grandsons, Todd and Jim Oliver; and four brothers, Elmer, Curtis, Jess and Delmer Casey.
Survivors include her husband, James Horace Oliver; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Evelyn Oliver of Clarksville, James and Carlene Oliver of Russellville, and Billy Don and Margaret Oliver of Dardanelle; three sisters, Wanda Adams and Imogene Austin of Seminole, Okla., and Arletta Hensley of Oklahoma City, Okla.; eight grandchildren, Andrea Turner of Ozone, Christina Sisco of Morrilton, Tommie McMunn of Little Rock, Michael Oliver, Ma-
lissa Haulmark and April Haulmark, all of Dardanelle, and Scotty Oliver and Angela Countryman, both of Russellville; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Roller Funeral Chapel in Paris with burial in McVay cemetery.
Pallbearers were Art Carter, Junior Carter, Sonny Spicer, Rufus Nichols, Manuel Horn, and Ed Walker.
Walter Charles Deiss
Walter Charles Deiss, 87, of Clarksville died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at his home.
He was a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, farmer, son of the late Emil August and Karlina Gschwend Deiss, and was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Rachel Broom Deiss, one sister, Marie Delores, and two brothers, Emil and Johnny Deiss.
He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Harold Stonell of Laurens, S. C., Martha and Bill Helms and Marietta (Dumpy) and Don Stimpson, all of Clarksville; one son and daughter-in-law, Walter (Bud) and Margaret Deiss of Trumann; one sister, Mary Cole of New Jersey; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Gerald Wendal Wesley
Gerald Wendal Wesley, 57, of Alma died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, at his home.
He was a master mechanic and son of the late Benjamin Wesley and Bettie Wesley.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Shirley Smith Wesley; one daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Ralph Crews of Van Buren; one stepdaughter, Tammy Belt of Kibler; one son and daughter-in-law, Ben and Anita Willis Wesley of Kibler; three stepsons and spouse, Jody and Martha Brasuell of Kibler, Terry Brasuell of Van Buren and Randy Brausell of Barling; one brother, James Wesley of Cedarville; and 13 grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Mt. McCury cemetery at Rudy. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ben Wesley, Jody Brasuell, Tony Cox, Everett Willis, Randy Brasuell, and Tommy McCrew.
Mrs. Julia Marie Hurst
Mrs. Julia Marie Hurst, 82, of Clarksville died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late David and Julia Griffin Lindsay, and a Lutheran.
Survivors include her husband, Huell (Tiny) Hurst; two daughters and one son-in-law, Judy and Bob Conrad of Lakeville, Minn., and Linda Davis of Dennison, Texas; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Donna Hurst of Rochester Hills, Mich.; two brothers, Patrick Lindsay of New Hudson, Mich., and Robert Lindsay of Santee, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ricky McNeill officiating. Burial was in Hess cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Relus Sosebee, Tommy D. Hurst, Larry Hurst, Paul E. Wilson, David M. Hurst, and Joe B. Hurst.
Honorary pallbearers were Willis Morrow and Thomas B. Hurst.
Lonnie James Mize
Lonnie James Mize, 82, of Lamar died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999.
He was a son of the late Felix James and Clara Farris Mize, retired factory and timber rock quary employee, and was preceded in death by one daughter, Alice Ann Richardson, one son, Earl Mize, two sisters, Novella and Mildred, and one brother, Lafayette Mize.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Gracie Leoma Holt Mize; three daughters, Shirley Davis and Wanda Richardson, both of Lamar, and Eula Dobbs of Fayetteville; six sons, Gary Mize, Thomas Mize, Vernon Mize, and Myrl Mize, all of Lamar, James Mize of Knoxville, and Larry Mize of Ozark; 24 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at the Knoxville First Baptist Church with Rev. Amos Pledger and Rev. Ira Taylor officiating.
Burial will be in Holman cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Alan Mize, Michael Mize, Kevin Mize, Lonnie Mize, Josh Harlan and Troy Dean Richardson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Dobbs, Chad Harlan, Greg Mize, Russell Mize, Ronnie Farris, Billy Richardson, Jeff Mize, Aaron Mize, Trevor Mize, Sam Mize, Rebecca Townley, Sheila Hampton, Pam Tatum, Michele Harty, Karen Mize, Tamara Davis, Stacey Mize, and Megan Mize.
Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
