Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Mamie Jessye Pridemore
95, a resident of Lincoln Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on July 26, 2009 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born December 8, 1913 in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of William Mattison and Cora Wallace Henry.
Mamie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln, Arkansas and the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education and a Masters degree in Education Administration from the University of Arkansas. After serving as an elementary teacher for 23 years, she served as principal of Lincoln Elementary for 11 years. After retirement from school work, she and her husband operated a real estate agency. They also owned and operated the Lincoln Motel for 44 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, G.R."Dutch"Pridemore and four brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Susan Box and her husband, Terry of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Jeanne Cuzick and her husband, Aubrey of Springdale, Arkansas; one grandson, Greg Cuzick of Farmington, Arkansas; three granddaughters, Kasey Benson of Springdale, Arkansas, Kelli Dougan of Springdale, Arkansas and Bradyn Box of Fayetteville, Arkansas; six great grandchildren, Haley Dougan, Alex Dougan, Blake Benson, Brock Benson, Brinley Benson all of Springdale, Arkansas and Bailey Cuzick of Farmington, Arkansas.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 2:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Rev. Randy Magar officiating. Interment will be in the Lincoln cemetery in Lincoln, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers family ask that memorials be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 440 N College Ave Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701.
Linda Jean Ferguson
56, a resident of Morrow, Arkansas passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born October 17, 1952 in Antioch, California the daughter of Barkley and Pauline Baker Garner.
After traveling extensively with the military, the Fergusons settled in Northwest Arkansas to be close to family. Linda completed her BA degree from the University of Arkansas in 1995 and taught English at Lincoln, High School for thirteen years. She recently had revitalized the drama department and was becoming famous for her great shows and dinner theaters. She loved playing games, reading, relaxing in her pool and cooking for friends and family. She will be remembered for being a devoted wife, doting mother, caring sister, generous aunt, dedicated teacher and steadfast friend.
Survivors include her husband, Jeff Ferguson of the home; two sons, Chris Paschall and his wife, Sarah of Jacksonville, Florida and Steven Ferguson of Wasilla, Alaska; one daughter, Cpt. Robin Ferguson currently stationed in Iraq; two brothers, Mike Dacus of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Rick Dacus of Fayetteville, Arkansas; three sisters, Karen Jones of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Paula Banks of Pittsburgh, California and her twin sister, Brenda Perritt of Elm Springs, Arkansas; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:30 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.
Funeral Service will be held Friday July 17, 2009 11:00 A.M. Holman High School Auditorium in Lincoln, Arkansas with Paul Young officiating. Burial will be held at 1:00 P.M. at the National cemetery Pavilion in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln High School Drama Club 502 EP Rothrock Drive Lincoln, Arkansas 72744
Pallbearers will be: Steve Ferguson, Chris Paschall, Robin Ferguson, James Murie, Mike Dacus and Jessie Chambliss.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Patricia Ann Kelley
61, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on July 24, 2009 at her home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was born January 15, 1948 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas the daughter of John and Lela Couch Patrick.
Pat was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. She always put her kids first and she gave to her family. She always was the one who went that extra distance to help family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Patrick; one sister, Shirley Wallace and one brother, Donald Ray Patrick.
Survivors include her husband, Ray L. Kelley of the home; one son, John P. Kelley and his wife, Jerri, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and one daughter, Sheila K. Kelley of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one step daughter, Dawne M. Dunton of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; her mother, Lela Patrick of Farmington, Arkansas; one sister, Betty Ball of Farmington, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Matthew Dunton, Zachary Ware, Shawna Ware and Mary Ware.
Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon from 1:00-5:00 P.M. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M.
Funeral service will be held Monday, July 27, 2009 - 2:00 P.M. at the Living Faith Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas with Buel Curtis and Steve Curtis officiating. Interment will be in Patrick cemetery in Patrick, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Washington Regional Hospice 34 West Colt Square Suite 1 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703.
Pallbearers will be: Scott Higgs, Randy Peoples, Johnny Peoples, Greg White, Wayman White, Mark White.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Earnie Harold Meeks
73, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away July 24, 2009 at his home near Prairie Grove. He was born November 3, 1935 at Cowley County, Kansas, the son of Ernie Worley and Alice Bell Smith Meeks.
Harold was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed nature. He loved to hunt, fish, camp - almost anything that would get him out in the open. He will leave behind many friends and family who will miss him greatly. Harold was an Honorary member of the VFW.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Meeks, four sisters, Hazel, Dean, Arkie, Myrtle.
Survivors include one son, Earnie Harold Meeks Jr. of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two daughters, Linda Gilligan and her husband, Mike of Wellington, Kansas, and Nancy Fricker and her husband, Steve of Haysville, Kansas; six sisters, Pauline, Karen, Eunice, Pearl, Sylvia and Louise; six grandchildren, Michelle, Buddy, Jonathan, Kenny, Sarah and Billy Joe; six great grandchildren, Payton, Anthony, Jordan, Hayden Marie, Sierra and Isabelle; one god child, Addison Rae Hughes.
Thelma Marinda Morgan
92, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, died July 20, 2009 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born May 8, 1917 in Perry, Oklahoma to Theodore and Ida Renfro Goley.
She was the youngest of 8 children who are all previously deceased. Thelma attended Oklahoma State University and worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. After marrying T.D. she lived a full life raising 3 children and moving and relocating several times as T.D.’s career with Phillips Petroleum Company progressed. They retired to Tablerock Lake in 1978 where they enjoyed boating and fishing. Some of Thelma’s favorite pastimes were playing bridge and ballroom dancing with T.D.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Thomas D. Morgan, in 2006.
Thelma is survived by her son, Keith Morgan of Essex Junction, Vermont.; her daughter, Carol Johns and her husband, Jim, of Fletcher, Vermont; and her daughter, Marcia Stuart and her husband, Ted, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Thelma also leaves 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8 at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
The family requests contributions be made to Washington Regional Hospice, 34 Colt Square Suite 1, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703.
Mark Travis Brasuell
37, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away July 19, 2009 at his home near Lincoln, Arkansas. He was born February 17, 1972 in Washington County, Arkansas, the son of Frank and Mary Bentley Brasuell.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Brasuell, one brother, Daniel Brasuell.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa Bryan Brasuell of the home; two sons, Daniel Allen Brasuell and Johnny Ray Brasuell; one daughter, Lindsay Burgess all of Lincoln, Arkansas; four brothers, Don Brasuell of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Henry Brasuell and Tommy Brasuell both of Westville, Oklahoma and Terry Brasuell of West Fork, Arkansas; four sisters, Teresa Brasuell and Pauline Mendenhall both of Priaire Grove, Arkansas, Mary Blevens of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Becky Jordan of Stillwater, Oklahoma; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Lois Marie Cooper
83, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away July 7, 2009 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born May 10, 1926 at Fayetteville, Arkansas, the daughter of Hubert Roy and Lela Naomi Roberts Hester.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Cooper; two brothers, Lawrence Hester, and Harold Hester.
Survivors include two sons, Bill Cooper of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Gary Cooper of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one daughter, Becky Garrett of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother, Kenneth Hester of Leawood, Kansas; two sisters, Frances Wilcox of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Hilda Dill of Plano, Texas; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday night at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 10, 2009 - 10:00 A.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel Prairie Grove, Arkansas, with Bill Hooten and Jim Hall officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens Fayetteville, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice 901 Jones Rd. - Springdale, AR 72764. http://www.nwacircleoflife.com/donations.html
Pallbearers will be Randy Jones, Johnny Hodge, Travis Garrett, Dakota Cooper, Benton Cooper, and Garrett Cooper.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
