Family Obituaries - H
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Hale, Charles Calvin "Cab"
Charles Calvin "Cab" Hale, age 68, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009. He was born December 9, 1940, in Bauxite, Arkansas. Mr. Hale was a retired Air Force Veteran and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles G. and Mable Hale and a sister, Jean Rogers, and her husband Jimmy Dale.
He is survived by his sister, Janie F. Westbrook, and her husband Gerald of Haskell and a brother, Bob G. Hale, and his wife Margaret of Glen Rose and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Tony Westbrook, Josh and Jeremy Rogers, Preston and Logan Hale and Joey Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Westbrook and Billy Hale.
Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 30 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Bauxite Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. [from Ashby Funeral Home online obituary] Rootsweb WCP
Harris, Loren Wayne
Funeral for Wayne Harris, aged 57, of the Ten Mile Community, who died Sunday night, was to be at 2 p.m. today at Ashby Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Oscar Golden officiating. Burial was to be at Owensville Cemetery. [Benton Courier, April 3, 1974, pg 6] Rootsweb WCP
Harris, Willie L
W. L. Harris, aged 65, of Owensville (Saline County) died Thursday, December 4. He was a lifelong resident of the county. He was a retired boilermaker and a farmer. He was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Violet Gentry Harris; three daughters, Mrs. Geneta Nelson of Minnesota, Mrs. Melba Pyler of McGehee and Mrs. Phillis Elliott of Benton; three brothers, Lonnie, Royce and Wayne Harris, all of Benton; a sister, Mrs. Arkie Belle James of Hot Springs, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ashby Funeral Chapel with burial at Owensville Cemetery. [Benton Courier, December 11, 1969, pg 7A] Rootsweb WCP
Harrison, William Louie
William Louie Harrison, 60, of Atkins died unexpectedly Monday [February 28] at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. Although he had been taken to the hospital the previous night, his death of an apparent heart was unexpected. He had been associated with Cheek Wholesale Grocer Co. here for 40 years and was widely known throughout the area. He joined the firm as a warehouseman and was later promoted to supervisor of the shipping department. As the business grew and expanded, he joined the sales department in addition to his shipping duties and was the senior member of the sales staff at the time of his death. He was active in church and community activities, serving as a Sunday school teacher and a member of the City Council for several years. He maintained an interest in sports and athletics, playing on the town's baseball and softball teams in his earlier years and was an enthusiastic supporter and booster of the local high school athletic program. He was a member of the First Baptist church in Atkins and a Mason. He served with the Navy during World War II. He was a native of Warren, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James David Harrison. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katheryn [Catheryn] Matthews Harrison; a son, Rev. James D. Harrison, a Methodist seminary student of Atlanta, Georgia; three sisters, Mrs. Hugh Stockton, Mrs. Gordon Crane and Mrs. Eual Clingan, all of Jackson, Michigan, and three grandchildren. Funeral service was held this (Wednesday) morning at the First Baptist church by Dr. Ben Elrod of Ouachita Baptist University and Rev. W. H. Jenkins. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery north of Atkins by Lemley Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Bobby L. Pitts, Lewis McCollum, Carroll Griffin, Van A. Tyson, William Lloyd Duvall and S. R. Ludington, Jr. (source unknown) Rootsweb WCP
Hartsell, Margarette Thompson
Mrs. Margarette Thompson Hartsell, aged 88, of 10905 West Markham Street, widow of Harry V. Hartsell, died Friday. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church at North Little Rock. Survivors are a son, Harry V. Hartsell, Jr., of St. Petersburg, Florida, 4 daughters, Mrs. Milton McLees and Mrs. John Wingfield of North Little Rock, Mrs. Rhea Denison of Little Rock and Mrs. J. Cranor Richter of West Covina, California; a brother, Tobe Thompson of El Dorado, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Roselawn Memorial Park by Rev. Jack Layendecker. Pallbearers will be G. C. Wilson, O. G. Diffee, B. B. Dyson, R. R. Ringer, Jr., H. R. Steen and Cecil Yancey. Funeral will be by Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church at N Little Rock. (from Arkansas Gazette, April 2, 1978, page 14A) Rootsweb WCP
Hays, Colquette Earl
Earl Hays of Garland, Texas, died Saturday, June 10, 2000. He was born October 8, 1903, at South New Hope, a community south of Russellville. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas, a chemist and a member of First Christian Church. He served two terms as president of Eastern Hills Country Club and held various offices in the Rotary club of Dallas, Texas. He owned a chemical water treating business in Dallas, where he worked until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Meek and Ida Hays; a sister, Lois Stewart of Fort Smith, and a brother, Austin Hays, of Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Berniece Hays of Garland; Owen Hays and Roy Hays both of Atkins, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, with the V. V. Ramsey, Jr., officiating. (source unknown) Rootsweb WCP
Hays, David Owen
David Owen Hays, 101, of Atkins died Sunday, June 17, 2001, at his home. He was born April 18, 1900, in South New Hope, a community south of Russellville. He and his family moved to Atkins on January 17, 1914. He was a retired electrician and sign painter. He was a member of the United Methodist church in Atkins. He was a graduate of Tyler Texas Commercial College and an employee of the Civil Aeronautics Administration during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Meek and Ida Austin Hays; three brothers, Roy, Earl and Austin Hays; and two sisters, Flossie, who died as an infant, and Lois Stewart. Survivors include his wife, Irene Aldridge Hays of Atkins; a son and daughter-in-law, James D. and Mir Hays of Chicago, Illinois; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Richard Ridling and Gaynell and David Staggs of Atkins; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist church in Atkins with the Rev. Robert Woody officiating. Burial was in the Atkins City Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Lavon Stanley, Jesse Aldridge, Jr., Jim Stanley, J. L. Austin, Larry Carter, and Floyd Fryer. Honorary pallbearers were the grandsons and great-grandsons. Memorials may be made to the Atkins United Methodist Church. (from the Atkins Chronicle) Rootsweb WCP
Hays, Doris Della Campbell
Doris Della Hays of Fort Smith died Monday, April 5, 1999, in a local nursing home. She was a member of Goddard United Methodist Church and the widow of John Austin Hays.
Graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
She is survived by one daughter, Polly Ann Norton of Fort Smith; and three grandchildren, John Austin Carlile of Tulsa, William Finley Carlile of Tulsa and Sarai Christiana Long of Rogers. (source unknown) Rootsweb WCP
Hays, Ida Austin
Ida Hays. Funeral Services for Mrs Ida Hays, 98, will be at 2 p.m. today at the First Methodist Church in Atkins. Burial will be in Atkins by Lemley Funeral Service. Mrs. Hays of Atkins died Tuesday at a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by four sons, Earl of Dallas, Owen and Roy of Atkins and Austin of Fort Smith; one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Stewart of Fort Smith; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Ernest of San Angelo, Texas; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Edwards Funeral Home is handling local arrangements. (from the Southwest Times Record, Fort Smith, Arkansas, December 24, 1975) Rootsweb WCP
Hays, Roy Washington
Atkins--Roy Washington Hays, 98, of Atkins died Monday, Nov 6, 2000. Born June 26, 1902, in Pope County to David Meek and Ida Austin Hays, he was a retired Meredith Motors service manager in Hot Springs, member and past master of Atkins Masonic Lodge 172, past master of Sumpter Lodge 419 in Hot Springs and member of Atkins First Baptist Church. He was predeceased by two brothers, Austin Hays and Earl Hays; and two sisters, Flossie Alma Hays and Lois Hays Stewart. Survivors include his wife, Lola Matthews Hays of Atkins; two sons, William David Hays of Hot Springs and Dr. Phillip Roy Hays of Corvallis, Oregon; one brother, Owen Hays of Atkins; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and six stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lemley Funeral chapel with the Revs. Larry Thomas and Robbie Jackson officiating. Pallbearers will be David Hays, Steve Hays, Gary Hays, Mike Massa, Frank Pickle and Ray Jackson. Honorary pallbearers are Masons, Ellis Reynolds and W. A. Stewart. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Memorials may be made to Atkins First Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Charles Baker, 803 NW 2nd St, Atkins, Ar 72823. (from the Sentinel-Record, November 7, 2000, page 6A) Rootsweb WCP
Heffington, David "Bud"
David "Bud" Hevington, aged seventy-five years, died Wednesday, March 17th, in a Little Rock hospital. Survivors are one sister, Josephine Smith of Benton; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Satruday, March 15th, at 2 p.m., at the Holland Chapel Church by Rev. Fred Harville. Burial at James Cemetery by Ashby Funeral Home. (from Benton Courier, March 20, 1962, page 4) Rootsweb WCP
Hefley, Lillie Mae (May) Hymus
Mrs. Lillie Mae Hefley, 73, died yesterday morning in a local hospital. A native of Owensville, she had spent most of her life in Garland County. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 sons, Walker Hefley and Ted Hefley, Hot Springs; 3 daughters, Mrs. Helen Zent, Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs. Girty Neighbors, and Mrs. Jewell Freet, Hot Springs; one half-sister, Mrs. Pearl Holland, Hot Springs; 21 grand and 27 great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be by Caruth. (from The Sentinel-Record, April 8, 1961, page 3)
Mrs. Hefley Rites.
Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Lillie Mae Hefley, who died Friday, at Center Hill Baptist Church on the Old Little Rock Highway Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. A. R. Arrington, pastor of Cavalry Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate and burial will be in Center Hill Cemetery by Caruth Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will be G. W. Grisham, Marion Veasey, Roy Hecke, Bill Stafford, Leon Vaughn, and Harold Ford. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernest Lee Sutton and James Ford. (from The Sentinel-Record, April 9, 1961, page 11) Rootsweb WCP
Hefley, Ted Monroe
T. F. Hefley dies; Sanitation Firm Operator in City.
Ted Monroe Hefley, 54, owner and operator of Hefley Sanitation Co. and a life resident of Garland County, died in a local hospital Tuesday. He was a Baptist and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Hefley, Hot Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Thompson Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii; Miss Gail Hefley, Hot Springs; a brother, Walker Hefley, Hot Springs; 3 sisters, Mrs. Jewell Freet, Hot Springs; Mrs. Girtie Neighbors, Hot Springs, Mrs. Helen Zent, Austin, Texas. Arrangements will be announced by the Caruth Funeral Home. (from The Sentinel-Record, April 19, 1967, page 8) Rootsweb WCP
Henry, Virgil Lewis
Virgil Lewis Henry, 68, Owensboro, died Friday, May 16, 1997, at Norton's Hospital in Louisville. He was born in Ohio County, graduated from Western Kentucky University and retired from W. R. Grace Co. He was a member of First Christian Church, Ohio Valley Management Club, Moonlite Coffee Roundtable and the W. R. Grace Quarter-Century Club.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Harper Henry; his son, Lt. Gov. Stephen L. Henry, M. D., of Louisville; his mother, Ena Henry of Beaver Dam.
Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church in Owensboro. Visitation is from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at Glenn Funeral Home in Owensboro. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Future Fund Land Trust, P. O. Box 3161, Louisville, Ky. 40201-3161. Memorial contribution envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Owensboro. (Messenger-Inquirer, May 17, 1997) Rootsweb WCP
Hester, Georgetta Lucille Ford
Georgetta Lucille Hester, age 78, of Benton; passed away Monday March 20, 2006. She was born on February 8, 1928, in Whittington, Arkansas, to the late Homer Carl Ford and Luttie Moore Ford. Mrs. Hester worked nineteen years as mail route carrier for the U. S. Postal Service and twelve years for Sears Roebuck in Little Rock. She was the Secretary to Saline County Judge Parker Johnston and a member of Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Hester was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 45 years, John Alvie Hester. She is survived by one son, Dennis Alvin Hester; two daughters, LaVenia Jeanette Jones and Georgine Ruth McKim and husband David; three sisters, Othelda Grace, Willie Jeff Wilson all of Benton and Rosella Oglesby of Quitman, Texas; a special cousin, Faye Nebel of Lake Orion, Michigan; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Joey Rickard, Jeffrey Rickard, Sammy Dale Hester, Lannie Rickard, Ritchie Rickard and Marty Rickard. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Fowler Cemetery. Bro. Carl Ritchey and Bro. Cecil Hyde will be officiating. Memorials may be made to Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Family Comments: Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt is in the loving arms of our Lord and now reunited with her husband. Mrs. Hester enjoyed being outdoors; especially spending time at the lake and deer camp. She loved and was loved by everyone she met. Mostly, she thrived on being surrounded by her family and friends. (from Ashby Funeral Home online obituary) Rootsweb WCP
Houser, Ernest James
Ernest J. Houser, 91, of Hot Springs died Friday, November 29, 1996, in a local hospital.
Born August 29, 1905, he was a member of Oaklawn Missionary Baptist Church, Walnut Ridge Lodge 390 F&AM, Woodsman of America, B.P.O.E. 380, and was a 32 degree mason.
He was predeceased by his son, Jimmy Houser.
Survivors include his wife, Phadral Houser; one daughter and son-in-law, Jerrie and Rex Wehunt; two brothers, Dale Houser of Arkadelphia and Doyle Houser of Hot Springs; one sister, Ruby Hazel Sorrells of Royal; two grandsons; two step-granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Gross Funeral Home chapel with the Revs. Jeff Hill and Richard Sorrells officiating. Pallbearers will be Troy Houser, Doug Gillham, Mike Koller, Tom Sorrells, Klugh Sorrells, Bill Houser, Everette Houser and Shawn Houser. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. George Fotioo, Bodemann Clinic, Ruby Berry, John Houser, Sterling and Corine Moore, Gladys Bandy, Judy Koller, Bill Jarrett and Anna Godwin.
Burial will be in Cunningham Center. (The Sentinel-Record, December 1, 1996) Rootsweb WCP Tombstone Photo
Houser, Leacy Criddle
Mrs. Leacy Criddle Houser, age 82, died Friday, March 29, 1991, at Trace Regional Hospital in Houston. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 31 at Houston Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Arbor Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Morris officiating.
The daughter of the late George Ell Criddle and the late Dolly Staggs, she was born in Clay County and was a resident of Floy Dyer Manor. She was the widow of the late Frank Burkett Houser and was a housewife. She was a member of Arbor Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Annie Phelps of West Point, Mrs. Mary Dodson of Houston and Mrs. Marie Ashby and Mrs. Ruby Hodnett, both of Vardaman and three brothers, Priest Criddle of Houston, Floyd Criddle of Philadelphia and Troy Criddle of West Point.
Pallbearers were Malcolm Gann, W. A. Criddle, James Dodson, Thomas L. Hodnett, Lenny Criddle and James Scarbrough.
Houston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (from the Houston Times Post April 3, 1991) Rootsweb WCP
Huchingson, Cleo James
Hot Springs - Cleo L. Huchingson of Hot Springs died Monday. She was 68.
She was a retired beautician and a member of Walnut Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronal and Judy Huchingson of Texarkana, and Don and Carolyn Huchingson of Hot Springs; two brothers, Rex James of Pine Bluff and John James of Hot Springs; five sisters, Cleta Woody of Ontario, Canada, Faye Hollihan and Delana Maloy of Hot Springs, Karen Maloy of Little Rock and Sharon Otis of Hope; her mother, Ludie James of Hot Springs; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Owensville Baptist Church with the Rev. Lewin Newcomb officiating. Burial will follow at Owensville Cemetery by Caruth Funeral Home of Hot Springs. [Benton Courier, March 23, 1993, page 2] Rootsweb WCP
Huchingson, Daniel Dell
Crash Injuries Prove Fatal to Resort Youth.
Danny Huchingson, 14, died at a Little Rock hospital Sunday from multiple head injuries received Thursday when his motorcycle smashed into a car at Frieda and Summer Streets. A companion on the motorcycle, Walter Paulson, 13, was treated and released at St. Joseph's hospital after the accident. The Huchingson youth, however, was rushed to Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, where he died about 2 a.m. Sunday without regaining consciousness. Cranial surgery was performed shortly after arrival at the Little Rock hospital in an effort to save his life. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church, a member of the Viking band and was treasurer of the Student Council at Southwest junior high school, where he was a ninth grade student. He lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delvis Huchingson at 412 Henderson. He is survived by his parents; one brother, Kenneth Huchingson, El Monte, California; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Huchingson, Hot Springs; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jane Caldwell, Hot Springs. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Gross Mortuary. (from The Sentinel-Record, December 17, 1962, page 1)
Funeral services for Danny Huchingson, who died Sunday in a Little Rock hospital, will be held today at 2 p.m. from Second Baptist Church. The Rev. Walter Yeldell, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Pat Edwards, Delvis Garner, Phillip Jamison, Richard Robbins, Dennis Reynolds, Dale Hobgood, Gary Pate and John Lowery. Honorary pallbearers will be the entire student body of Southwest Junior High School, the Southwest Junior High Viking Band, the youth department of Second Baptist Church and Dr. James French. Those desiring may make contributions to the Danny Huchingson Memorial Fund of the Southwest Junior High School library. (from The Sentinel-Record, December 18, 1962, page 12) Rootsweb WCP
Huchingson, Delvis Ivan
Delvis J. Huchingson, 67, died Sunday in a local hospital. He had been a resident of Hot Springs for 40 years and was a member and deacon of the Second Baptist Church. He was a retired welder with Reynolds Metal Company of Bauxite. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vivian Huchingson of Hot Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Brada Garner of Hot Springs and Mrs. Opal Warford of Fort Worth, Texas; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Gross Mortuary. (from The Sentinel-Record, July 2, 1979, page 10)
Delvis Ivan Huchingson, 67, died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born in Saline County and had lived here for 40 years. He was a deacon and a member of the Second Baptist Church. He was a retired welder for the Reynolds Metal Company of Bauxite and had owned and operated the Huchingson Radiator Shop for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Vivian Caldwell Huchingson, Hot Springs; a son, Kenneth Huchingson, Hot Springs; 2 sisters, Brada Garner, Hot Springs and Mrs. Opal Warford, Fort Worth, Texas; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gross Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Sidney J. Sample officiating. Pallbearers will be Otis Cook, Vance Smiley, F. F. Sims, George Wells, Haywood Smith and W. R. Kimball, Sr. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Bond, Dr. Surinder Gupta, Ray Short, C. Westfall, James Small, Preston Crawford, deacons of the Second Baptist Church and the Ault Sunday School Class. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens. (from The Sentinel-Record, July 4, 1979, page 8) Rootsweb WCP
Huchingson, Dollie Ford
Mrs. Dollie Ford Huchingson, aged 83, of Benton died Thursday. She was a Baptist and the widow of E. H. Huchingson. Survivors include a son, W. B. Huchingson of Benton, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral was at 1 p.m. Saturday at Owensville Baptist Church. Burial was at Owensville Cemetery by Ashby Funeral Service. [Benton Courier, March 6, 1972, pg 4] Rootsweb WCP
Huchingson, Vivian Arma Caldwell
Vivian Arma Huchingson, 93, went home to be with the Lord and join her husband and son on January 19, 2006. She was predeceased by her husband, Delvis; son, Danny; grandson, Barth; and eight brothers and sisters. Vivian was born in Saline County on April 6, 1912. She was a well-known seamstress and cook. A loving mother and grandmother and she will be dearly missed by all. She was a member of Second Baptist Church for many years and was currently a member of First Baptist church. She was a devoted Christian all of her life and loved the Lord with all her heart and soul. She is survived by one son, Kenneth Huchingson of Hot Springs, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Rhonda Aceves of Rowland Heights, California, Debbie McGauran of Walnut, California, Natalie Childs of Hot Springs, Jeff Van Es of Murrieta, California, Hugh Huchingson of Walnut, California, and Sherry Moraga of Rancho Cucamonga, California. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are The Jordan Sunday School Class and Dr. John B. Bond Jr. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church, 2350 Central Avenue, on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, beginning at 11 a.m. The funeral services officiated by the Rev. John S. McCallum II will begin at 1 p.m. Private burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Gross Funeral Home, 120 Wrights Street. (from The Sentinel-Record, January 22, 2006) Rootsweb WCP
Hurst, Wilson Byrum
Breckenridge, Colorado - Services for Wilson Byrum Hurst, 73, of Breckenridge, Colorado, who died Sunday, December 10, 2000, will be 10 a.m. today at Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel, Hot Springs, with the Rev. Jerry Riddle and Chaplain Melvin Wilson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jim Hill, James Hill, Bill Gilpin, Stephen Green and Billy Joe Wilson.
Honorary pallbearers are F. L. Hurst, Q. Byrum Hurst, Sr., and Russell Holcomb.
Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Hot Springs.
He began in radio in Hot Springs. He worked for KWFC, later he moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, and worked for KLRA which later became KARK TV. He also worked for WKY in Oklahoma City for a kids shown named "Foreman Scotty Show." He was Cannonball McCoy. After his retirement from TV, he worked for the Saline County Assessor's office. [from The Sentinel-Record] Rootsweb WCP Tombstone Photo
