Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Frank Roost
Frank Roost, age 81, passed away on July 14, 2015, at his home in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Born on Nov. 5, 1933, in South Sioux City, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Frank H. and Margret Hammer Roost.
Frank and his wife Nancee moved to Fairfield Bay in 1988 coming from Chadron, Nebraska, where he was a member of the Fire Department. He had served as a member of the Fairfield Bay Fire Department having served as Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief. He was a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member.
Frank is survived by his wife Nancee; his daughters Cynthia Gray and her husband Dan of Kearney, Nebraska, Karen Larsen and her husband Dick of Chadron, Nebraska, and Wendy Higginbotham and her husband Bill of Searcy, Arkansas; his son Frank W. Roost and his wife Shannon of Rapid City, South Dakota; his brother Gary Roost of South Sioux City, Nebraska; a sister Norma Geveshausen of Dakota City, Nebraska; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Roost is also survived by his other relatives and many friends.
A Memorial Mass was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Fr. Oliver Ochieze and Deacon Frank Zanoff officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home.
Billie Morrison
Billie Jo Morrison (known to friends and family as “BJ”), of strong Christian faith, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 17. She resided in Jacksonville, born in Conway, Arkansas, to the late Cecil Dale and Anna Pauline Odom on Dec. 18, 1947. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
BJ is survived by her husband, Eddie Morrison; her son, Bruce Perlsen (Charla); two stepdaughters, Carol Morrison and Cristina Eddy; sister, Judy Jackson; niece, Kim Chidester; granddaughters, Patience, Cydney, Adrianna, Madison, Makenze and Alanna; and numerous family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, and service to celebrate BJ’slife will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 23. Both will be held at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest following the celebration of her life, in Huie cemetery, located in Clinton, Arkansas, at 2 p.m.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Arkansas Hospice for the care and support provided during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Arkansas Hospice in BJ’s name. Arrangements provided by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.
Billy Paul Joyner
Billy “Paul” Joyner, 73, departed this life on July 16, 2015, at his home in El Dorado, Arkansas. Paul was born April 10, 1942, in Conway, Arkansas, to the late Weldon Andrew Joyner and Ruby Joy Ingram.
He was a graduate of Little Rock University and attended graduate school at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He was a member of the Army National Guard of Arkansas, 125th Medical Battalion and was employed by the Social Security Administration for 30 years. He had a passion for antique and classic cars and enjoyed driving his 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air. But his greatest delights were his two young grandsons, Zachary and Ryan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Allen and Virgie Sneed Ingram and Clyde and Jane Johnson Joyner.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marilyn Vanhoof Joyner; their daughter, Jacqueline Drescher of Charleston, S.C.; her husband Scott and their children, Zachary Scott and Ryan David. He is also survived by his daughter, Bridget Kennedy, her sons Zane Franks and Syrr Willborn, all of Texarkana, Texas; and a great-grandson, Cody Willborn of Copperas Cove, Texas. In addition he is survived by a brother, James Joyner of Little Rock, his uncle, Harold Dee Joyner of Bee Branch, and numerous cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.
A Memorial Mass will be held at noon Friday, July 24, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Edward D’Almedia officiating. A reception will follow.
Burial with military honors will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Bee Branch cemetery with John Evans Jr. officiating under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors of El Dorado. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Holy Redeemer Church Building fund.
Mabel Thompson
Mabel Stella Thompson 89, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015. She was born Aug. 31, 1925, at Shirley, Arkansas, to Sherman and Leona (Anschultz) Watts.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Coy Thompson; son Donnie Thompson; brothers Clifford, Roy, Marvin, James and Billy Watts; sister, Crystal Simmons.
She is survived by her daughter, Dorthy (Donald) Bradford; five grandchildren, Randall Bradford, Dena Malone, Billy Don Thompson, Deanna Thompson and Tonya Harp; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers: Billy Don Thompson, David Harp, David MacNear, Devin MacNear, Donald Bradford and Benjamin Bradford.
Visitation was Monday, and funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, at Full Gospel Tabernacle, Shirley, Arkansas, with Pastor Michael Roberson officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove cemetery, Shirley. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Arkansas.
Jerry Campbell
Jerry Layne Campbell, 73, of Clinton, passed away July 12, 2015. He was born July 9, 1942, to Marion Francis and Dorothy Elizabeth McGehee Campbell in Scotland, Arkansas. He spent his career as a truck driver. He was a member of Main Line Gospel Church and was a bronc rider when he was younger. Jerry loved visiting with friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Wesley Tomis and Kristen Campbell. Jerry is also survived by two nieces, Gwen Hill and Tami Meyers, and sister Jo Gillham. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, son Jerry Lynn Campbell and brother Edward Campbell.
Visitation was Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Funeral will be Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Michael Robertson and Bro. Virgil Lemings officiating. Burial will follow at Hunter Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike Meyers, Robbie Hill, Mike Lankford, Kenneth Lemings, Joe Lee and Claude Hankins.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral Service.
Geneva Shipp
Geneva Maria Shipp, age 90 of Searcy, transitioned from this life on Monday in Searcy. She was born July 29, 1925, in Scotland, Arkansas, to Clyde Stroud and Ada Millsap Stroud. After a happy childhood in Scotland, Mrs. Shipp lived in Little Rock for 60 years and the last 10 years with her family in Searcy.
She was a faithful Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a compassionate friend to all. She maintained her sense of humor sharing laughter for all of her days.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Henry Junior Shipp; two sons, Phillip Shipp of Little Rock, David Shipp and wife Lynette of Searcy; two daughters, Elaine Justus and husband Dr. Michael Justus of Searcy, Sandra Shipp Ogburn of Searcy; nine grandchildren, Andy Justus and wife Meagan, Sarah Shipp, Allison Justus, Tim Shipp and wife Melissa, Elizabeth Shipp, Anna Justus Ingle and husband Andrew, Seth Ogburn, Hannah Ogburn Barnes and husband Casey, Nathan Ogburn; and six great-grandchildren, Bonnie Justus, Jack Ingle, Maggie Ingle, Annabelle Justus, Justus Ingle and Savannah Barnes. She is preceded in death by her father, Clyde Stroud; mother, Ada Millsap Stroud Scroggins; stepfather, Green Scroggins; one brother, Perry Stroud; and an infant sister.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at Powell Funeral Home Chapel am with interment at White County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy.
Penzil Moody
Penzil Amanda Moody, 90, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. She was born Feb. 9, 1925, to John Daniel and Bertha Ann (Bramlett) Huie.
Family played a central role in her life. Daniel Elbert Bagley, the love of her life, came home from World War II, and married
her on her birthday. She served as a loving role model of a virtuous woman to her daughters, daughters-in-law, granddaughters, nieces, and great-granddaughters. Much to their joy, the family was blessed with a son, Danny Bagley, who carried on the family name. Family reunions became highlights of her year as she became older.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands Daniel Elbert Bagley and James Loy Moody; two daughters, Rita Dean Tedder and Reva Jean French.
She is survived by her son, Daniel Richard Bagley and wife Karen of Clinton, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Scott (Shelley) Tedder, Kristi (Bill) Bullock, Tracy (Kevin) Bourque, Clint Bagley, and Cody Bagley; six great-grandchildren, Joshua Basham, Kayla Basham, Kaitlyn Bourque, Kyle Tedder, Lauren Bourque, and Ashlee Bourque; four great-greatrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews whom she held close to her heart.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2015, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Plant Baptist Church with Pastor David Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Plant cemetery.
Memorial donations are requested to be made to: Plant cemetery Memorial Fund in Memory of Penzil Moody c/o Clint Tedder, 3976 Highway 110 Clinton, AR 72031. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton.
Garland Martin
Garland L. Martin, 96, of Metamora, Illinois, met his Lord and Savior at 12:58 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, surrounded by family members at Snyder Village, Metamora. He was born in Arlberg, Arkansas, on Nov. 11, 1918, Armistice Day. Garland was one of six children born to Sid and Mary (Moody) Martin. On July 5, 1953, he married
the love of his life, Pearl Gosney Schneider, in Peoria, Illinois. After being lovingly cared for by her oldest daughter and Garland, Pearl preceded him to heaven on Feb. 1, 2007.
Before he married
, Garland worked in the Civilization Conservation Corps for two years in Idaho and Arkansas. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Aleutian Islands and in England during WWII as an anti-aircraft gunner. Garland and Pearl had many adventures together, beginning with Pearl bringing three children into their marriage; Juanema (Wendell) Hinesley of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; the late Gary (Zona) Schneider of Groveland, Illinois; and Will (Heather) Schneider of Hollister, California. His new family taught Garland much about instant parenting, and he loved each as his own. Connie (Rollin) Reeb of Germantown Hills, Illinois, was later born into their family.
Garland worked for 33 years as a machinist for Caterpillar, was a UAW Local 974 member, and retired on March 31, 1981. During their retirement years, Garland and Pearl spent 20 winters in Texas and loved camping in their motor home. They were members of the Caterpillar Campers Club and weekend camping was especially a delight when the grandchildren were with them. Garland and Pearl enjoyed serving the Lord together.
In addition to his parents, wife, and son, Garland was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Clay Spangler; two sisters, Vesta Farris and Odell Guffey; and two brothers, Glen Martin and Afton Martin. Garland is survived by one sister, Albia Williams of Clinton, Arkansas. Also, Garland is survived by seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren with two on the way, and three great-great-grandchildren. Grandpa Martin loved making the best pancakes ever for his grandkids and always had treats to share.
Garland enjoyed the friendship and support of Minerva Reeb after their spouses went to heaven. While volunteering with Minerva at Snyder Village, Garland was named Volunteer of the Year several times. Minerva dedicated herself to faithfully keeping Garland company during the 3½ years of his failing health.
Spending his final years in a nursing home was certainly not Garland’s choice, but he had a way of joking with the staff and residents at Snyder Village right up to the end. He never met a stranger. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Whitford, Methodist Hospice, and the staff at Snyder Village for making Garland’s stay as comfortable as possible.
A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Germantown Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Fields officiating. Visitation was Monday, July 6, 2015, and again one hour before the service, at the church. Burial was in Hickory Point cemetery, Metamora, with military rites accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Germantown Hills Baptist Church, 304 Schmitt Lane, Germantown Hills, IL 61548.
Robert Bramlett
Robert “Bogie” Bramlett, 67, of Clinton, Arkansas, was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2015. He was born Nov. 22, 1947, in Plant, Arkansas, to Monroe and Floy (Lay) Bramlett.
Bogie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a dear friend to all that knew and loved him. He was of the Baptist faith. Bogie never met a stranger. He befriended people everywhere, drawing them in with his quick wit and a promise of a big coke and a candy bar.
Robert was a logger for many years before serving the people of Van Buren County as the County Judge. He held this position for four terms and entered retirement. He was later elected to the Quorum Court and served there until his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nettie Jo Kirkendoll; and six brothers, J.C., Willard, Martin, Buster, Louis and Lonzo Bramlett.
He is survived by the love of his life his wife, Betsy Bramlett; they were married
for 31 years. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Shawna Bramlett-Waller (Shane); one son, Cody Lee and wife Crystal Bramlett of Clinton. He was loved and adored by his four grandchildren, Shalyn Renae and Hailey Jade Bramlett, Sloan Katherine Waller, and Trent Lynn Pearson. Survivors also include one sister, Betty Ramey; and three brothers, Melvin, Chastine and Donald Gene Bramlett, along with a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.
Pallbearers: Wilbur Bramlett, Kevin Horton, Bobby Howard, Shane Waller, Bobby Joe Bramlett, and Robert W. Bramlett.
Honorary Pallbearers: Hershell Bramlett, Wayne Bramlett, Randy Polston, Ronnie Myers and Byron Dugger.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. and funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas, with Pastors Tommy Jolly and Darrell Black officiating. Burial will follow in Plant cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.
