Family Obituaries - B
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Baldwin, Ikey Lee
Ikey Lee Baldwin, 80, of Little Rock died Tuesday, August 10, 1999.
He was a retired chief real estate appraiser with Farmers Home Administration and member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees 94 and Geyer Springs First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty Dean Baldwin of Little Rock; one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Janis Baldwin of Little Rock; four grandchildren, Joseph Baldwin, Matthew Baldwin, Stephanie Baldwin and Jessica Baldwin; one brother, John Baldwin of Little Rock; and one sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte Baldwin and Albert Newkirk of Jessieville.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel, Hot Springs.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to church of donor's choice or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, North Little Rock. (from the Sentinel-Record)
Ballard, Lois Freda Collins
Lois Freda Ballard of Benton died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. She was 77. she was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Benton. Survivors include her husband, J. B. Ballard; a son, Gary Ballard; two daughters, Peggy Ballard Butler of Benton and Jimmie Sue Nelson of Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Pauline Cochran of Benton; and 5 grandchildren, Laura Butler of Benton, Rachel Butler of Boston, Massachusetts, Amy Nelson of Fort worth, Brandi Ballard of Bryant and Mason Ballard of San Diego, California. Funeral will be at 2 pm Friday at the First Assembly of God Church with interment in McPherson Cemetery on Salt Creek Road. The Rev. Larris Davis will officiate. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church in Benton. Arrangements are by Ashby Funeral Home. (Benton Courier; June 12, 1996; page 3) Obituary | Rootsweb WCP
Bean, William Elbert
Jessieville - William Elbert Bean, 55, of Jessieville died Sunday, November 2, 1997, in a local hospital.
Born April 12, 1942, at Hollis, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of Jessieville Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Faye Bean of Jessievile; one son, William Elbert Bean, Jr., of Jessieville; two daughters, Crystal Bean and Amanda Bean, both of Jessieville; three brothers, Charles Bean and Jerry Don Bean, both of Jessieville, and Bobby Bean of Mountain Valley; and one sister, Shirley Noles of Jessieville.
Services will be 3 p.m. today at Jessieville Baptist Church with Brother Eugene Anderson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Brian Keith Bean, Eric Coburn, Chad Noles, Wayne Ballard, Chris Wright, Jimmy Taylor, Trent Speers and Allen Taylor.
Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery in Jessieville. Following the burial there will be a dinner for all those that would like to attend.
Visitation will be today at 443 Blakely Camp Road in Jessieville prior to the services.
Arrangements are by Caruth Village Funeral Home, Inc. (from the Sentinel-Record)
Bewley, Jack Wendle
Jack Bewley, 59, of Brookland, Arkansas, died Wednesday 30 July 2003, at St. Bernard Medical Center. He was born 17 June 1944 in Russellville, Arkansas. Mr. Bewley lived in the Jonesboro, Arkansas, area most of his life. He served in the U. S. Navy.
Survivors include: two sons, Michael Bewley of Sikeston, Missouri, Jason Bewley of South Bend, Indiana; two daughters, Gayla Clayton of Sikeston, Missouri, Teresa Bewley of South Bend, Indiana; six brothers, Sonny, John and buster of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Hubert Bewley of Matthews, Missouri and Tom Bewley of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; three sisters Janice Carter of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Cricket Baker and Josetta Brandy of Jonesboro; six grandchildren. (from Fort Worth Star Telegram, Graham, Mar 9, 1991)
Bewley, Robert Cecil "Bigun"
Robert Cecil "Bigun" Bewley of Waverly, Kansas, 61, passed peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, September 4, 2009, at the Kansas City Hospice House.
He was born on July 2, 1948, in Russellville, to Aaron Vester Bewley, Jr., and Hilda Marriott-Bewley.
Robert's love and generosity for his family and numerous friends was endless. He was deeply involve din his stepchildren, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren's lives. He was their champion. Robert left this life with one last act of love and kindness by giving the gift of sight through a donation to the Heartland Lyon Eye Bank.
By trade Robert was a pipefitter, carpenter, and horseman. He was involved in many associations including the Coffee County Rural Water Board, American Quarter Horse, National Cutting Horse, and United States Team Roping Championships. In addition, he was a long-time supporter of both Kansas and Arkansas High School Rodeo. His love for horses was shared with everyone he knew. Robert worked with prominent horse trainers: Jack Newton, Lanny Ashley, Cletus Hulling, John Wilkins, David Kerr, and Bob Hurley. He cowboyed for Nolke Ranch in West Texas, and Mescalero Apache reservation in New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his father, Aaron Vester Bewley, Jr.; stepfather, Wilbert Combs; stepsister, Ruth Branch; and brother, Steve Beweley.
Robert is survived by his wife, Nola Hively-Bewley; mother, Hilda Bewley-Combs; brother, Alan Bewley; stepbrother, Wes Combs; stepsisters, Eileen Coker, Louise King and Mary Hamilton; stepson, Seth Hively; stepdaughter, Angela Mohajir-Charlton; stepdaughter-in-law, Renee HIvely; stepson-in-law, Jerry Charlton; neices, Amanda and Jessica Bewley; nephews, Gary Wayne Bewley and James Darter; sister-in-law, Shawna Shepherd; grandchildren, Skyler and Rawlin Hively, and Jacob Mohajir; great-nephews, Brandon Bewley and Gavin Williams; and great-niece, Alexis Hargrove.
Two celebrations or Robert's life will be held. One on Friday, September
11, at 7 p.m. at the Saint francis Xavier Parish Hall, Burlington, Kansas. Followed by the other on Saturday, September 12, at 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Pottsville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Robert Bewley Kansas High School Rodeo Association Memorial and sent in care of Citizen's State Bank, 407 Arrowhead Street, New Strawn, KS 66839-8964. (from the Atkins Chronicle, September 9, 2009, page 10)
Bewley, Roy Arvel
Roy Arvel Bewley, age 94, of Russellville, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. A son of the late Robert Lee and Susie A. Davis Bewley, he was born July 5, 1915, in Atkins. He was retired from Arkansas Tech University where he was in charge of the ROTC Building maintenance, was United States Air Force veteran of World War II and a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Stella Marie Bewley, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Don Bewley and Judy Windham of Russellville; several brothers and sisters; three grandchildren: Steven Bewley and Robert Bewley, both of Russellville; land Michelle Overby of Benton; and three great-grandchildren: Sidney Overby and Lawson Overby, both of Benton; and Heather Bewley of Russellville.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009, at the Shinn Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Billy Ellis. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service.
The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, from 5 to 6 p.m., at the funeral home. (from Shinn Funeral Home online obituary)
Black, Don Maurice
Pocatello, Idaho - Don Maurice Black, 68, of Pocatello, Idaho, died Friday, October 8, 1999.
Born August 2, 1931, in Hot Springs to William Arthur and Myrtle Brown Black, he was a graduate of Hot Springs High School and Weber College, a U.S. Air Force veteran, a retired electrician and member of IBEW 449 and Highland Men's Golf Association. He was predeceased by two brothers, Samuel Arthur Black and Franklin Roosevelt Black; three sisters, Jeanette Black Garner, Betty Joe Black and Ruth Margaret Black; and a grandson, Milo Maurice Black.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Black; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda Kay Black of Pocatello, Idaho, Cindy Ann Black of Elko, Nevada, Barbara and Pat Ayling of Boise, Idaho, and Susan Black and Sy Stras of West Valley City, Utah; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael Don and Paulette Black of Atlanta, Mark William Black and Brian Lynn Black, both of Pocatello, Idaho; a brother, Thomas Black of Hot Springs; two sisters, Lavern Gwyn of Brinkley and Martha Jean Richardson of Dallas; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Black of Houston and Myrna Lou Black of Hot Springs; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; nieces; and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at LDS Second Ward Chapel, Pocatello, Idaho.
Burial with full military honors by the Pocatello Veteran's Honor Guard will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Idaho Youth Ranch.
Arrangements are by Colonial Funeral Home, Pocatello, Idaho. (from the Sentinel-Record)
Boeck, Edgar
Edgar Boeck, 76, beloved, husband, father and grandfather passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009. He was born March 7, 1932, in San Antonio, Texas. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents Paul and May Boeck. He is survived by his wife Lois; sons, Dennis Boeck and wife Joyce and Rick A. Boeck; his daughter Cindy Moya and husband Steve; grandchildren Candice, Samantha, Jake, Adam, Tracy and Kelly. Edgar retired from Sandia Labs with 31 years of service, and was a proud Coast Guard Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Edgar's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188 [from Albuquerque Journal (NM) January 9, 2009]
Bolt, Anna L. Bruce
Anna L. “Boots” Bruce Bolt, 82, of Benton, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 in Benton.
She was born April 15, 1926 in Haskell, Arkansas to the late Fred Barto and Narrie (Wilson) Bruce.
She lived all her life in Saline County and “Granny Bootsie” will be missed by all her loved one and many friends. She loved taking care of her family and her chickens.
Besides her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Clyde Bolt; one brother, Charlie Bruce and one sister, Opal Tompkins.
Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Powell of Iuka, MS, Narrie and husband, Kenneth Lawson of Benton; three brothers, Fred Bruce, Jr. and Jerrel Bruce, both of Benton and Bobby Bruce of Texarkana, AR; two sisters, LoLa Eades of Texarkana, AR and Doris Tanner; five grandchildren, Susan Compton, John Powell, Justin Powell of MS, Wesley Lawson of Social Hill, James Lawson of Beebe; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Funeral services will be held at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church in the Peeler Bend Community, Monday, November 24, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Br. Carl Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Peeler Bend Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons and nephews. [Roller-Ballard Funeral Home online obituary] Rootsweb WCP
Bragg, Dorothy Rachel Robinette
Dorothy Rachel Bragg of Benton died today. She was 84.
She was a homemaker, a member of First United Methodist Church in Benton and the Florence Ashby Sunday School Class and a former member of the Saline County Home Demonstration Club.
Survivors are her husband, Milton Earl Bragg; two daughters, Dorothy Moore and Barbara Campbell of Benton; five grandchildren, Michael Moore of Arlington, Texas, Timothy Moore of Arlington, Virginia, Barbara Moore of Dallas, Texas, Jan Moore of Champagne, Illinois, and Chuck Campbell of Benton; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Ryan and Meredith Moore of Arlington, Texas; six sisters, Evelyn Moore of Benton, Nora Rowland of Little Rock, Agnes Wooden of Muldrow, Oklahoma, Opal Johnson of Waco, Texas, Ann Skaggs of Abliene, Texas, and Naomi Fletcher of Sand Point, Idaho.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Ballard Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Benton. (from the Benton Courier Tuesday, September 24, 1991)
Britt, Evelyn Loraine Matthews
Evelyn M. Britt, 87, of Fort Smith died Thursday, January 8, 2004, in Fort Smith. She was a retired realtor for Britt Realty and retired manager of Gaslight Gifts in Central Mall. She was a member of Goddard United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Mires Britt, Sr., and a son, Carl Mires Britt II. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Ludington and her husband Samuel R. Ludington, Jr., of Fort Smith and Jo Claire Emerson and her husband Jim Emerson of La Mesa, California; two sisters, Lola M. Hays of Hot Springs and Cathryn Harrison of Springdale; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Goddard United Methodist Church, 1922 Dodson Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901. (from the Fort Smith Southwest Times online obituary)
Brooks, William Alan
William Alan Brooks, 42 of Ward passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008, at his home. He was born February 14, 1966 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to William R. and Brenda Locke Brooks. He graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1983. He attended and received a degree from Southern Technical College in computer aid drafting. Since 1998 William has been employed with McClellan Engineering of Little Rock.
He is survived by his mother and step father, Brenda and Charles Tyler of Jacksonville; father and stepmother, William and Dorothy Brooks of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; brother and sister-in-law, John and Maresha Brooks of Little Rock; step brother, Shawn Tyler of Truman, Arkansas; step sister, Bridgett Tyler Roe of Sherwood; maternal grandfather, Virgil W. Locke of Corning, Arkansas; nephew, Kray Brooks of Little Rock; aunt, Tina Callahan of Pocahontas.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Wiggs officiating. Interment will follow at Sumner Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136.
Brown, Adrian Jennings
Adrian Jennings Brown died Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at home.
Born December 2, 1947, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Andrew Jennings “Jack” Brown and Patricia Soward Brown. He was predeceased by his father.
He was a graduate of Hot Springs High School class of 1965. He served in the 173D Airborne Brigade in the Republic of Vietnam during the period of August 1967 to August 1968. He received the parachute Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Expert M14, Sharpshooter M16, Vietnam Campaign Medal and two overseas bars. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces at the battle of Hue during the Tet offensive of 1968. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and graduated from Henderson State University in 1992 receiving a degree in Business Administration. He lived and worked in Dallas, Texas, for many years before returning to Hot Springs. His last employment was with RGIS.
Survivors include the love of his life and soulmate Patsy Gartin, his mother Patricia Ann Soward Brown, his sister Sherry Kaye Phillips, his brother and wife Drew and Susan Brown of Hot Springs; his niece and husband and two great nephews Tricia, Chris, Nick and Jake Moppin of New Braunfels, Texas, along with Terry Gartin and daughter Jessica Gartin, Kent and Michea and their sons Michael and Logan Gartin of Benton, Arkansas, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Special thanks to the Hope Unit 6th floor at John McClellan VA Hospital, CARTI of Little Rock and Arkansas Hospice of Hot Springs.
Memorials may be sent to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, National Processing Center, P O Box 96764, Washington, DC, 20090-6764 or New Salem United Methodist, 1978 Mt Pine Rd., Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913.
Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009, in Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Jarrell officiating. [Caruth-Hale Funeral Home online
obituary]
Brown, Donald Austin
Donald "D. A." Brown, 83, of Hot Springs, died December 22, 2009. He was born July 6, 1926, in Hot Springs to Andy and Janice (Morris) Brown. He was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. He was a former Hot Springs fireman and policeman. He was a member of Texas VFW District 21 where he served as state judge advocate, district commander, post commander, and district quartermaster. He was a retired electrician for Mary Kay Cosmetics in Dallas, Texas.
Loving survivors include his wife of 59 years, Alma Nell (Soward) Brown, two sons, Gerald D. Brown and wife, Vicky, of Coppell, Texas; and John G. Brown, and wife, Tracy, of Hot Springs; daughter, Elizabeth D. Miller, and husband, Mike, of Irving, Texas; brother, Kenneth Brown and wife, Dean, of Danville, two sisters-in-law, Patricia Brown, of Hot Springs, and Ramona Brown, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, an uncle, Leonard Morris and wife, Frances, of Richmond, Virginia, 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Cody Bailey, Andy Brown, Brian Raley, Michael Miller, John Baker, and Tony Pitts. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Timothy English, Mike Miller, Dean Friend, Bobby Griffith, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars the Department of Texas, Members of SLCU #36, Boat Pool Baker Okinawa 1945, members of New Salem United Methodist Church, staff of Pines Nursing Home and Arkansas Hospice. Memorials may be made to New Salem United Methodist Church, 1798 Mountain Pine Rd., Hot Springs, AR, 71913, or Arkansas Hospice.
Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. (from Caruth-Hale Funeral Home online obituary)
Brown, Geneva May Burris
Mabelvale - Geneva May Brown, 77, of Mabelvale died Saturday, June 26, 1999, at her home.
Born April 19, 1922, at Hot Springs she was predeceased by her parents, William and Viola Riley Burris.
Survivors include her husband, David Brown, Sr., of Mabelvale; four sons, David Brown, Jr., of North Little Rock, Billy Joe Brown of Mabelvale, Eldon Curtis Brown of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Don Wayne Brown of Fairbanks, Alaska; one brother, Bill Burris of Carthage, Mississippi; two sisters, Pauline Rhiddlehoover of Bismarck and Levina Pittman of Hot Springs; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Scott Cemetery, Mountain Pine.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. (from Sentinel-Record)
Brown, Stanley Lee
Stanley Lee Brown, 78, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at Lakewood Nursing Home. He was born December 23, 1921, in Hawes, Arkansas, to Thomas H. Brown and Mary Loretta Brady.
He is predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Herbert and Willis Brown, and one sister, Gladys Godwin.
Stanley is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances E. Brown; one sister, Lucille Byrum; three daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Ronnie Singleton, Elaine and Mike Dickson of Hot Springs and Mary Anne and Stan Lee of South Bend, Indiana; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Thomas and Brenda Brown and Stanley Theo and Cynthia Brown of Hot Springs; 17 grandchildren, Tommy Singleton, Keli Ward, Sandra Harris, Keri Wiggins, Tanya and Amanda Brown, Traci Beckwith, Heath and Sean Dickson, Shannon, Stacy and Stan Lee, Joshua Brown, Ashley Brown, Sarah Hill, Jenny Mitchell and Cara Funderburg; 11 great-grandchildren, Jonathon and Christina Elmore, Bret Jackson, Christian Brown, Jazlynne and Desiree Wiggins, Brian Marciante, Tyler Singleton, Bradley Dickson and Malin and Adam Dickson.
Pallbearers are Charles Wayne Godwin, Randall Jeffers, Joe Gilbreth, Buddy G. Black, Ras Pittman, Ricky Ross and Robert Hawthorne.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Timothy English, Dr. Feng Fang, Dr. Martin Koehn, Lakewood Nursing Home staff, Pete Smith, Robert "Bob" Baskin, Bill Buxton and Larry Brown.
Visitation is 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2000, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 2000, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Michau officiating.
Burial will follow at Scott Cemetery.
Full military honors will be provided by Thaddeus H. Caraway, VFW Post 2278. (from the Sentinel-Record)
Brown, Syble Evelina Meek
Our beloved mother, Syble E. Brown, of Hot Springs, Arkansas was called home by her Lord on March 21, 2010. She was born September 1, 1924. She is predeceased by her husband, Clarence J. Brown, her parents, Martin L. (Luther) Meek and Sarah Frances (Sally) Meek; five sisters, Rena Frazier, Ena Eckard, Eva Wright Singleton, Lena Frazier, Bonnie Powers; and two brothers, Henry Meek and Hilbert Meek.
Loving survivors include one daughter - Elaine Clark and husband Richard; one son - Doug Brown and wife Penny; two grandsons - Chris Collum and wife Oak Thi and Steve Brown; three granddaughters - Sonya Turner and husband James, Alicia Brown, Malinda Rood and husband Andrew; two great grandsons - Grant Long and Matt Collum and wife Patricia; six great granddaughters – Kasey Davis, Kristin Collum, Alex Golden, Marissa Brown, Cassie Snow and Kylie Rood; one great-great granddaughter - Riley Collum and one great-great grandson - Ville Long along with a number of nephews and nieces.
Pallbearers are Chris Collum, Matt Collum, Steve Brown, Darrell Eckard, Andrew Rood and Gerald Eckard.
Honorary pallbearers are Leonard Frazier, Estelle Meek Lewis, Dr. Martin Koehn, Dr. John B. Simpson, all of the wonderful staff at Lakewood Convalescent Home and the wonderful staff of Arkansas Hospice of Hot Springs.
She is a member of Harvey’s Chapel Baptist Church. She was a charter member of Henderson Chapter No. 596 O.E.S. and a member of Spa Chapter No. 585 O.E.S.
Viewing will be at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Funeral services will be by Pastor Joe Thompson at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in the new Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Mt. Valley.
Bruce, Fred Barto
Fred B. Bruce, aged 65, of Benton died Friday, November 5. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Narrie Wilson Bruce; four sons, Charles Bruce of Oklahoma and Fred, Bobby and Gerald Bruce of Benton; four daughters, Mrs. H. D. Thompkins and Mr.s Clyde Bolt of Benton and Mrs. Doris Tanner and Mrs. Gerald Eads of Texas; a brother, Oscar Bruce of Little Rock, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mount Harmony Baptist Church. Burial was at Mount Harmony Cemetery by Ashby Funeral Service. [from the Benton Courier, November 11, 1965, page 10A]
Bruce, Narrie A. Wilson
Mrs. Narrie A. Bruce, aged 84, of Benton died Monday. She was a Baptist. Survivors include four sons, Charlie Bruce of Oklahoma, Fred Bruce of Benton, Jerrel Bruce of Haskell and Bobby Bruce of Louisiana; three daughters, Opal Tompkins and Anna Lou Bolt, both of Benton, and Lola Mae Eades of Texarkana; 23 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Harmony Baptist Church. Burial will be at Mount Harmony Cemetery by Ashby Funeral Home. [from the Benton Courier, August 24, 1982, page 3]
Bullard, Dorothy Louise Smith
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Bullard, age 71, of Benton died Friday September 10, 2004, in Little Rock. She was born September 7, 1933, in Benton to the late James and Frances Smith. Mrs. Bullard was a retired LPTN and a member of the Holland Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers, L. J. Smith, Benton; and Harvey (Hot) Smith, Benton. Survivors, husband, Jack Bullard, Benton; son, Tim Bullard, Benton; daughters, Pam Faherty, New Jersey; Brenda Carter, Benton; brothers, John Smith, Dallas, Texas; Ron Smith, Palm Springs, California; sisters, Dal Taylor, Benton; Mary McCool, Benton; Syd Haden, Grand Junction, Colorado; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at New Rosemont Cemetery. Minister will be Rev. Jim Harrell. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Ashby's. (from Ashby Funeral Home online obituary)
Burton, Melba C. Tittle
White Hall - Melba C. Burton, 86, of White Hall, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2009, in an area hospital. She was born September 9, 1923, in Gravel Hill, Arkansas, to Omer and Ethel Ewell Tittle. Melba was previously employed sitting with the elderly and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hot Springs.
Survivors are one daughter, Debbie Harris (Jim) of White Hall; one brother, C. O. Tittle (Bea), of Maumelle; two grandchildren, Brett Harris (Susan), of White Hall, and Laura Cummings (Jeff), of Pine Bluff; and one great-grandchild, Bailey Harris.
Predeceased by husband of 52 years, Aaron V. Burton; one granddaughter, Carrie Harris; one brother, Duffie Tittle; and four sisters, Ruby McClamrock, Dot Driggers, Dorothy Turbyfill and Lois Bunt.
A private family service was held at her bedside.
In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cedarvale Funeral Home of Hot Springs Village. [from the Sentinel-Record; October 1, 2009; page 9A]