Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Billy Gene Wilson
Billy Gene Wilson, 73, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015. He was born Jan. 14, 1942, in Bee Branch, Arkansas, to Donald Hugh and Verda Mae England Wilson. Billy spent his time with his family, fishing, deer hunting, having fish fries, and building bird houses. He also served our country in the United States Army.
Billy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Charlotte Patricia (Treat) Wilson, son Charles and wife Mistie Wilson, daughters Roberta and husband Tony McDougal, Vivian and husband Darrell Kelley, Carla Barrett, Charlotte Elizabeth Blaenk; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Billy is also survived by brothers Donald Leroy Wilson, Doyle W. Wilson, and sisters Mary Jo Wilson Moore, Janet Wilson Bruce and Sharon Wilson Bradford; and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, son Willis Wilson, brothers Wesley James and Howard E. Wilson.
Pallbearers are Shawn Wilson, Tyler Wilson, McKenzie Moran, Nathan Wilson, Billy Wilson and Brandon Rizzo. Honorary pallbearers will be Phillip Henderson and Dakota Henson.
Visitation was Saturday, July 25, 2015, from 5-7 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral services were Monday, July 27, 2015, at 12 p.m. in the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Joe Dell Williams officiating. Burial was at Rambo (Thompson) cemetery in Leslie, Arkansas.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral Service.
Robert Fred Rickard
Robert Fred Rickard Jr., 59, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, at his home in Olympia, Washington, after a long struggle with brain and lung diseases. He was born Sept. 18, 1955, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Robert and Winnie (Hutson) Rickard.
Robert’s early childhood was spent on his beloved family homestead in Clinton, Arkansas. Robert was strong in his Christian faith and his love for others. He will always be remembered for his southern drawl and his love of the outdoors and great food. But most of all, Robert will be remembered as one of the proudest veterans this country has ever known.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Fred Rickard Sr. He is survived by his wife, Jody-Anne; daughter Jennifer; son Robert; granddaughter Violet; mother Winnie Allen; brother David (Kristen) Rickard; sister Linda (Lonnie) Flannery; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
In a private ceremony with military honors, Robert was placed to rest at Tahoma National cemetery on July 16, 2015.
Henry Calvin Poag
Henry Calvin (Cal) Poag, 92, of Rancho Cucamonga, California, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015. Henry was born at home in Los Angeles County, California, Jan. 18, 1923, to the late Egbert and Helena Poag. He entered the U.S. Army and served from 1941 to 1945 in the Philippines and Guadalcanal.
He married
Juanita Keeran in 1946 and raised two children, Jack Morgan and Rebecca (Poag) Fort. He is also survived by Rebecca’s husband, Richard Fort, and two grandchildren, Tiffiney and Tammara Fort.
Henry and Juanita moved to Fairfield Bay in 1980 and lived there until Juanita’s death in 1988. They attended Maranatha Assembly of God in Shirley, Arkansas. Henry returned to California to be with his children and grandchildren where he went to be with the Lord.
He will be interred next to Juanita. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, in Woodland Memorial Park, Highway 16 East, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas with Danny Mercer officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.
Cary Max Monroe
Cary Max Monroe passed away July 5, 2015. He was born March 16, 1948, in Cordell, Oklahoma. He graduated from Clinton, Arkansas, High School in 1966. Cary was known by all as “The Bootman.”
Preceding him in death was his father, Max Monroe of Clinton, Arkansas; one nephew, Brandon Monroe of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Surviving him is daughter Cara Rollans of Conway, Arkansas; his mother, Mayme Monroe of Conway, Arkansas; his brother, Wes Monroe of North Little Rock, Arkansas; several nieces and cousins.
There will only be a private memorial service for family and closest friends.
Lisa Nichols-Brown
Lisa Arlen Nichols-Brown, 54, of Shirley, passed away July 10, 2015. She was born July 10, 1962, to Wilfred E. and Helen F. Carroll Brown. She was of the Baptist faith and she worked as a waitress.
Left to cherish her memory are her son, Stacy and his wife Monica Nichols of Greenbrier; brother Marty Brown and his wife Jan of Springdale; sister Barbara Madewell and her husband Byron of Springdale. She is also survived by grandchildren Garrett Nichols of Clinton, Autumn King of Greenbrier, Kaylei King of Greenbrier, and Danny Bittle of Greenbrier; as well as several nieces and nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred W. and Helen F. Carroll Brown.
Services were Friday, July 17, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Alan Rolen officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral Service.
Carl F. Schmidt
Carl F. Schmidt, 92, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, July 22, 2015. He was born June 4, 1923, in Crown Point, Indiana, to the late Henry and Mayme Schmidt.
Carl was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Bixenman.
Carl was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army, 552nd Ordinance heavy equipment wrecker crewman 529, served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe, and Ardennes campaigns. He was a gentle, kind, Christian man, who enjoyed fishing and camping. Carl called Golden Pond RV Park his home.
Carl is survived by his special friends, Phillip Butts and wife Courtney of Shirley, Arkansas.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.
Bonnie Cutright
Bonnie Nona Cutright, 74, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was born Dec. 15, 1940, at Formosa, Arkansas, to Christopher Columbus and Rebia Virginia (Dempsey) Mackey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher Columbus and Rebia Virginia (Dempsey) Mackey, brother Therral Mackey, and brother Jimmy Ray Mackey.
She is survived by two sons, Travis Cutright and Timothy Cutright, both of Laveen, Arizona; one daughter, Shalene Cutright of Clinton, Arkansas; two sisters, Martha Sue Oyler of Clinton, and Joyce Marlene Mackey of Iowa; one brother, C.L. Mackey of Clinton; nine grandchildren, Ashley Cutright, Daniel Cutright, Colton Cook, Kendra Cutright, Chase Cook, Teddy Cutright, Deuce Cutright, Bubz Cutright and Rayann Cutright; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and friends.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Hunter Hill cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Arkansas.
John Green
John Timon Green, 81, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. He was born Jan. 2, 1934, at Morrilton, Arkansas. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.
Alvin Bradford
Alvin Russell Bradford, 66, of Shirley, passed away July 15, 2015. He was born September 22, 1948, in Lonoke, Arkansas, to Virginia Sue Thomas Bradford. He loved to garden, fish, go swimming, spend time with his grandkids. Alvin was also known for loving to be outdoors and cooking breakfast for his family.
Alvin is survived by his wife, Leta Bradford; daughter Shanean Fulbright and Randy of Shirley, and son Don Fulbright and Sonja. He is also survived by grandchildren Brittany Sanders, Abby Sanders, D.C. Fulbright, Codi Manville, Annie Fulbright, Hunter Hutto, Leta Fulbright and Linda Fulbright. Alvin is also survived by brother Darrell Williams of Morrilton and sister Lydia Williams of Clinton as well as many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Jean, Nicky and Brenda.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral Service.
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.
