Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Ryan Walton
Ryan Walton, 20, of Fort Smith, son of Mark Walton of Clarksville, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle-car hit-and-run accident in Fort Smith.
He was a graduate of Southside High School and was planning to attend the University of Arkansas Fort Smith next semester. He was a member of the Presbyterian Youth Fellowship at the First Presbyterian Church, a former member of the Royal Rangers at Wesley United Methodist, and was preceded in death by his grandfather, R. P. Walton of Clarksville.
Other survivors include his mother and stepfather, Gayle and Alan Judkins of Vian, Okla.; one brother and sister-in-law, Matt and Ginger Judkins of Fort Smith; grandmother, Edith Walton of Clarksville; and great-grandmother, Jimmie Mefford of Clarksville.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial following at 12:30 p.m. at Oakland cemetery in Clarksville.
Active pallbearers were Matt Judkins, Ryan Jay, Aaron Willis, Kelly Loop, Jason Lansdell and Justin Michael.
Honorary pallbearers were Jadd Kimbrough, Jason Weaver, Justin Plugge, Chase Cecil, and Bobby Don Meek.
Memorials may be made to Crime Stoppers, P. O. Box 7, Fort Smith, AR 72902.
Donald L. Davis
Donald Llewellyn Davis, 63, of Clovis, Calif., died Sept. 14, 2003.
A native of Coal Hill, he was a son of the late Llewellyn and Della Mae Bowman Davis of Coal Hill, member of Credit Union Local 1288 and an Army Veteran.
Survivors include two sisters, Mary Perry of Clovis, Calif., and Janice Cardova of Tracy, Calif.; one nephew, Kevin Cardova of San Jose, Calif.; one niece, Karen Ortega of Manteca, Calif.; one great-niece, Heather Ortega of Manteca, Calif.; and two great-nephews, Michael and J. R. Ortega of Manteca, Calif.
Graveside services were at San Joaquin Valley National cemetery in Santa Nella, Calif.
Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association.
Matthew Brian Pillow
Matthew (Matt) Brian Pillow, 28, of Conway, whose mother and stepfather, Geneva and John Smith, reside in Clarksville, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, in Fort Worth, Texas.
He was disabled and of the Baptist faith.
Other survivors include his father and stepmother, Larry and Jeren Pillow of Conway; one brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Sherri Pillow of Conway; one sister and brother-in-law, Jenny Beth and Benton Walker of Springdale; one nephew, Jack Pillow of Conway; and one niece, Kate Pillow of Conway.
Funeral was at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Second Baptist Church with Rev. John Greer officiating.
Burial was at Oak Grove cemetery under the direction of Central Arkansas Funeral Service of Conway.
Memorials may be made to Conway Young Life, P. O. Box 1630, Conway, AR 72033 or to the Dr. Larry Pillow Scholarship Fund at the Second Baptist Church in Conway.
Caleb M. Bean
Caleb Michael Bean, infant son of Dr. Paul and Shera Bean of Fort Smith, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, in Fort Smith.
Other survivors include two brothers, Joshua and Zachary Bean, both of Fort Smith; paternal grandparents, Eddie and Georgia Bean of Clarksville; maternal grandparents, Jim Heruska and Sharrol Heruska, both of Gulf Shores, Ala.; maternal great-grandparents, John and Ann Heruska of Gulf Shores, Ala.; and paternal great-grandmother, Pauline Reynolds of Clarksville.
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
Ella Mae Dedmon
Ella Mae Dedmon, 77, of Ozone died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Orangeburg County, S. C., daughter of the late Rubin and Lula Adkens Martin, and widow of Harvey Dedmon.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William and Sandra Hardee of Ozone; five grandchildren, William W. Hardee of Florida, Jason Hardee and Amy Hardee, both of Ozone, Bobbie Magness of Fayetteville, and Emilee Marteniz of Watts, Okla.; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The body was cremated.
Local arrangements were under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Fred H. Hollis
Fred Harry Hollis, 71, of Clarksville died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, at his home.
He was a retired employee of Lockheed Missile and Space in Sunnyvale, Calif., Army veteran of the Korean War and National Guard of California, and member of the machinist union and the Odd Fellows of California. He was a son of the late John O. and Rachel Madewell Hollis, and was preceded in death by eight brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Evey Hollis; one son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Donna) Hollis of Merridianville, Ala.; and three grandchildren, James, Josh and Jennifer Hollis of Merridianville, Ala.
Graveside services and burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Holman cemetery with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Herman S. Houston
Herman (Snapper) Houston, 89, of Clarksville died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.
A native of Clarksville, he was a son of the late James G. and Fannie Mae Murell Houston, Baptist, Navy veteran of World War II, member of Harmony Masonic Lodge No.433, retired car salesman, and was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Hackney Houston.
Survivors include two daughters, Ann Williams and Marilyn Trone, both of Clarksville; one son, Herman H. Houston of Clarksville; one sister, Willie Cater of Clarksville; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Woodland Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Sawyer officiating.
Burial was in Woodland cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Scott Houston, Paul Houston, James Trone, Jared Trone, Jon Williams, and Jeff Dougan.
Memorials may be made to Woodland Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1009, Clarksville, AR 72830.
Jamin Richard Brice
Jamin Richard Brice, 44, of Fayetteville, father of Jay Brice of Hartman, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident near Gentry.
He was a native of Dallas, Texas, son of the late Gay Brice, former resident of Altus, truck driver for Harrison Farms of Springdale and pastored Church on the Rock in Huntsville.
Survivors include his widow, Laura Brice; one other son, Tyler Brice of Hindsville; two daughters, Tara Brice of Hindsville and Carrie Brownell of Ozark, mother, Gertrude Chapman Brice of Altus; two brothers, Dale Nelson of Springdale and Mike Jones of Altus; and one sister, Janice Jones of Ozark.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at House of Worship in Hindsville with Bill Williams officiating. Burial was at Wilson cemetery in Springdale.
Jeanie Yandell
Jeanie Yandell, 50, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003.
She was a secretary for PC Hardware, member of Central Baptist Church and a choir member.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Yandell; two sons, Lee E. Yandell and Jackson L. Yandell, both of Fort Smith; parents, Jesse and Betty Graves of Fort Smith; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herman and Jo Yandell of Fort Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Judy Graves of Fort Smith, formerly of Clarksville; sister-in-law and husband, Sandy and Phillip Finerson of Collierville, Tenn.; brother-in-law and wife, Steve and Nancy Yandell of Fort Smith; three nieces, Sarah and Andrea Graves, and Shelly Payton; and three nephews, Scott and Alan Geren, and Joe Yandell.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Central Baptist Church.
Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
Pallbearers were John Earnhart, Don Hill, Ricky Brooks, Neal Hampton, Lindy Rogers and Sid Johnson.
Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, c/o The Music Department, 3631 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
