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OBITUARIES
Cleveland County Arkansas Genealogy Trails CARRIGAN, Marguerite Willingham DENTON, Evelyn A. DONAHUE, Rosie Lee EDMISTON, Onie Galloway ELLENBURG, Carrie S. FERGUSON, Christine T. GARRISON, Violet Sadler HIPP, Jeffie Mae LOCHRIDGE, Mrs. Sidney LOWE, James Noel REEP, Arralee Morrison SHEETS, W. D. SHIELDS, Willie Jean STAFFORD, Marguerite Tucker TUCKER, Willis Ray WARREN, Ruby J. WATSON, Hugh MEMPHIS, TN--MARGUERITE WILLINGHAM CARRIGAN, 87, of Memphis, formerly of Pine Bluff, Ark., retired secretary for Anderson Clayton Cotton Co., died of pneumonia Thursday at Methodist Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial in Friendship Cemetery in Cleveland County, Ark. Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Home in Pine Bluff has charge there. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. Mrs. Carrigan, the widow of Jack F. Carrigan, leaves a sister, Lucille Bradley of Memphis. --Commercial Appeal, The (Memphis, TN) - October 24, 1997. ORLANDO, FL--EVELYN A. DENTON, 79, Westmoreland Drive, Orlando, died Thursday, Nov. 12. Mrs. Denton was a nurse. Born in Rison, Ark., she moved to Central Florida in 1976. She was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Survivors: daughter, Hillary D. Brightman, Orlando; sons, John R. II., Orlando, William H. Jr., Chicago; sisters, Genevieve Owen, Cincinnati, Ruth Ray, Hot Springs, Ark.; four grandchildren. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Orlando. Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) - November 15, 1998 KANSAS CITY, MO--ROSIE LEE DONAHUE, 72, central Kansas City, died Sept. 29, 1993, at Truman Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lawrence A. Jones Linwood Chapel; burial in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Mrs. Donahue was born in Cleveland County, Ark., and lived in this area most of her life. She was treasurer of the 30th and Bales Block Club. Survivors include her husband, Charles A. Donahue Sr. of the home; three sons, Charles A. Donahue Jr., Howard Donahue and Eugene Donahue of Kansas City; four daughters, Barbara Meekins Culler and Gloria Meekins Brown of Milwaukee and Sarah Smith and Anita Matthews of Kansas City; a brother, Allen Martin, California; 24 grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. --Kansas City Star, The (MO) - October 2, 1993. Baton Rouge, La–ONIE GALLOWAY EDMISTON, (MRS. FLOYD), died Friday, Sept. 16, 1994, in Baytown, Texas. She was born Sept. 9, 1903, in Rison, Ark., and was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. She was a resident of St. James House, Baytown, Texas, for almost nine years. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., 10:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by DeWitt M. Ginn of University United Methodist Church. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by a daughter, Evelyn E. Howell (Mrs. Paul N.), Houston, Texas;two sisters, Ollie Kendall, Granite City, Ill., and Louise May, Warren, Ark.; four grandsons; a granddaughter; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Floyd S. Edmiston; and a son, Floyd S. Jr. She was a member of many Baton Rouge groups including Campus Club, Chapter C, P.E.O., Eastern Star, Alpha Delta Phi and University United Methodist Church. --Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - September 18, 1994 FORT WAYNE, IN--CARRIE S. ELLENBURG, 84, of Fort Wayne died yesterday at home. The Rison, Ark., native retired in 1971 from Betty Brite Cleaners. Surviving are her daughters, Joyce Augustyniak of Hoagland, Hazel Baker of Fort Wayne, Betty Hackelton of Grady, Ark., and Judy Crisp of Apopka , Fla.; a son, Barnie Ellenburg of Uniondale; a sister, Jean Bernheisel of Ashland, Ore.; brothers, Walter Williams and Rufus Williams, both of Sheridan, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday in Elzey & Haggard Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, where calling is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. --News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - July 2, 1994. NEW PORT RICHEY, FL--CHRISTINE T. FERGUSON, 70, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 20, 1996) at home. Born in Rison, Ark., she came here 11 years ago from New York City. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was past Grand Matron for the Eastern Star, Colorado. Survivors include her husband, Howard J.; a daughter, Joel Ramirez, New Port Richey; a stepson, Robert Ferguson, Knoxville, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Dorothy Cates, Memphis, Tenn., and Patricia Turner, Tyler, Texas; and two grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Holiday. --St. Petersburg Times (FL) - January 22, 1996. OCALA, FL--VIOLET SADLER GARRISON, 80, of Ocala died Friday at Ocala Geriatric Center. She was a native of Rison, Ark., and moved to this area from there 65 years ago. She was a retired floor secretary for Munroe Memorial Hospital and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Simmons of Bay City, Texas, and two grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home, Ocala. --Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - September 30, 1990 ARCADIA, FL–JEFFIE MAE HIPP, 66, Arcadia, died Sept. 10, 1997. She was born Nov. 15, 1930, in Rison, Ark., and came to Arcadia 37 years ago from Pine Bluff, Ark. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Arcadia First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bobby; three sons, Robert and Randy, both of Arcadia, and Rusty of Punta Gorda; a sister, Maxine Taylor of West Memphis, Ark.; two brothers, W.T. Bell and Alvin M. Bell, both of Rison; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Arcadia First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Joshua Creek Cemetery. --Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) - September 12, 1997. BATON ROUGE, LA–MRS. SIDNEY LOCHRIDGE died 2:34 p.m. Monday, April 13, 1987, at her residence in Centreville, Miss. She was 57, a native of Rison, Ark., and resident of Centreville for 19 years. Religious services were held at Newman Funeral Home, Centreville, Miss., 4 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by Dr. Jimmy Simeon. Visiting at Buie Funeral Home, Rison, Ark., 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday with religious services at 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Rison, Ark. Survived by husband, Robert H. Lochridge, Centreville, Miss.;a daughter, Mrs. Debra Lochridge Burnhan, Hattiesburg, Miss.; five sisters, Jean Mitchell, Fordyce, Ark., Barbara Trucks, Trucksville, Ark., Joan Hudson, El Dorado, Ark., Dorothy O'Bannion, Baton Rouge, and Frances Tucker, Pine Bluff, Ark.; three brothers, Everette Glover, Lawton, Okla., Jimmy Glover, El Paso, Texas, and Bobby Glover, North Carolina; and a granddaughter, Amy Celeste Burnhan, Hattiesburg, Miss. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rison, Ark. --Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - April 15, 1987 JAMES NOEL LOWE
12/7/1898--1/30/2001
James Noel Lowe, born in Cleveland County, AR, he was preceded in death
by his parents, Nancy Lillian Baker and James Benjamin Lowe and 12
brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Helen R.
Lowe, of OKC, and many nieces and nephews. He received his early
education at Teachers Academy in Lewisville, MS and the Agricultural
School at Magnolia, AR, graduating in 1924 from Oklahoma A&M
College (OSU) in Stillwater with a major in Agronomy and a BS degree in
Agriculture. He was an alumni member of OSU, Southern Arkansas
University, and Pi Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. Serving first
in the Extension Service as County Agent in both Oklahoma and Kansas,
he joined the Soil Conservation Service in 1935 as Assistant Regional
Agronomist, first in Kansas, and then in South Carolinas Regional
Agronomist for the Southeastern United States. In 1943 he moved to
Washington, DC as Agricultural Specialist in the Board of Economic
Warfare. During WWII his job took him to Central America to encourage
crop production for the US Armed Forces. After the war in Europe was
over, he was appointed Project Manager for the European Rehabilitation
Organization. During his tenure he was sent to Mexico as the Chief
Appraiser of cattle during the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. By
1951, the program was successfully concluded, completing one of the
outstanding cooperative efforts between Mexico and the U.S. He then
returned to Washington, DC as the Assistant Chief of the Fertilizer
Division and the Chemical Program of the Agriculture Department. He
became the Regional Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in
California in 1954 and then in 1959, he returned to Washington as the
Chief of the Industrial Development Branch of the Bureau of Indian
Affairs. In the early 1960's he transferred to the Bureau of Outdoor
Recreation in the Department of the Interior, where he continued until
retirement from 45 years of government service in December of 1968.
After retirement, he returned to Oklahoma and in 1971 purchased land
for recreation and livestock production with two of his brothers and
other family members. With considerable effort the land was
rehabilitated and became a successful beef cattle operation. Following
the death of his brother, J.N. continued to manage the farm himself
until the late 1990's. Proud of the restoration accomplished, he stated
that throughout the years he truly enjoyed all his work. Services will
be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 2, at Hahn-Cook/ Street &
Draper Funeral Home in Oklahoma City with the Reverend Carl Bosteels of
First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be at Memorial
Park Cemetery. --Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) -
February 2, 2001.DEXTER, MO - ARRALEE MORRISON REEP, 85, died Oct. 19, 2001, at her home. Born Oct. 4, 1916, at Pansy, Ark., daughter of the late Carter and Eula Mae Crosby Morrison, she and her husband formerly owned a snack bar in Dexter and she was a member of the First United Methodist Church. On Nov. 24, 1933, at Rowe, Ark., she married Glynn Wesley Reep, who preceded her in death on Oct. 1, 1992. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Inez Crosby. Survivors include: one daughter, Glynis Dionne Evans of Dexter; three brothers, Graham Morrison of Redfield, Ark., Frank Morrison of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Joe Morrison of Mobile, Ala.; one sister, Jean Williams of Mobile, Ala., and two grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Friends may call from after 11 a.m. today at Rainey Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. in the Dexter Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Leist officiating. --Monday, October 22, 2001–Sikeston Standard Democrat DE BERRY, TX - W.D. SHEETS, 81, founder of American Commercial Colleges, Inc., died Monday, April 21, 1997, at home. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Osborn Funeral Home in Shreveport, La. Graveside service: 4 p.m. Thursday in Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in Colleyville. Pastor Sonny Simpson of Willow Point Baptist Church will officiate. Memorials: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. W.D. Sheets was a native of Cleveland County, Ark., and was a De Berry resident 12 years. The American Commercial Colleges he founded are believed to be the oldest continuously owned proprietary schools in Texas. He was also owner of American School of Business in Shreveport, La., and Wichita Falls. He was a veteran of World War II and received the Bronze Star for heroic achievements. The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to Premium Home Health Care of Liberty City. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Sheets. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Survivors: Son, Doyle Brent Sheets and wife, Elizabeth; stepson, Jerry Wayne Wood; six grandchildren, Kristin Whitney, Jordan Paige, Tatum Elizabeth Sheets, Holly Leigh, Matthew Wayne and Mark Dolton Wood. Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport, LA --Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) - April 24, 1997. EAGLE, NE–WILLIE JEAN SHIELDS, 74, Eagle, died Saturday (4/5/97). Born, Rison, Ark. Retired inspector, AT&T. Member, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Eagle; American Legion Auxillary; AT&T Pioneer Club. Survivors: sons, Roy Morgan, Oklahoma City, Okla., Johnny Morgan; daughter, Mary Frances Joiner, Newark, Del.; sister, Pauline Beason, Eureka, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nephew, Harry Beason III, Eureka, Calif. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Wyuka Cemetery. The Rev. Russ Leeper. Pallbearers: Ray Cochran, Larry, Ron Epp, Kenny Fuhrer, Roger La Page, Charles Vessell. Visitation: today, beginning at 1 p.m. until time of services, funeral home. --Lincoln Journal Star (NE) - April 7, 1997 SAVANNAH, GA–MARGUERITE TUCKER STAFFORD,
82, died Sept. 3 (1999) at home. She was born in Cleveland County, Ark.
and had lived in Savannah for the past 36 years. She was the widow of
Weldon Stafford and a member of Calvary Baptist Temple. She was the
past President of the Soropotimist International Club and retired from
the Social Security Administration.
SURVIVORS: a son, Charles E. Randolph of Alexandria, La.; a daughter, Sybil R. Lee of Statesboro; two brothers, Charles C. Tucker of Pine Bluff, Ark. and Jimmy E. Tucker of Savannah; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10 a.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park Mausoleum. REMEMBRANCES: American Cancer Society or Calvary Baptist Temple. --Savannah Morning News (GA) - September 5, 1999. SYRACUSE, NY–WILLIS “RAY” TUCKER, 76, of 50 Barber St., Auburn, died Saturday at home. He was born in Rison, Ark. He attended the University of Wisconsin. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Air Force from 1947 to 1964. He was a Golden Gloves boxing champion of Arkansas. He played semipro football in Arkansas and taught boxing in Arkansas and at the YMCA in Auburn. He was a former member of the First Church of Christ of Auburn, member of the 555LST naval retirees' group. Survivors: His wife, the former Dorothy Titus; a daughter, Betty Tucker of Auburn; a son, Robert of Auburn; four brothers; two sisters; three grandchildren; two great-granddaughters. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Langham Funeral Home. Burial, Soule Cemetery, Sennett. Calling hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 75 E. Genesee St., Auburn. --Post-Standard, The (Syracuse, NY) - September 20, 1999. MIRA LOMA, CA--Graveside services for RUBY J. WARREN, 77, will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Riverside National Cemetery. She died Thursday of heart disease at her Mira Loma home. Rubidoux-Jurupa Valley Mortuary is handling arrangements. Mrs. Warren, who was born in Rison,Ark., lived in Mira Loma 46 years. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and puzzles. Mrs. Warren is survived by a daughter, Jeanne Stultz of Norco; a son, Dannie of Mira Loma; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Aline Hamilton of Pine Bluff, Ark.; and a brother, Benny Hatcher of Pine Bluff. --Press-Enterprise, The (Riverside, CA) - December 19, 1999 FLINT, MI–MR. HUGH “PONCHO” WATSON, Age 62, departed this life Friday, May 10, 1996 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 12:30 PM Wednesday, May 15, 1996 from the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4418 Industrial, with funeral service commencing immediately at 1 PM. Rev. John T. Boyd officiating. Interment Lovedale Cemetery, G-5175 E. Bristol Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church, 12:30 PM Wednesday. Mr. Watson now lies in state in the Chapel of the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed after 12 Noon today. Mr. Hugh Watson "Poncho" was born June 5, 1933 in Pansy, Arkansas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Ray and Lola (Segrest) Watson. He was united in matrimony to Priscilla Juanice Gragg February 2, 1952. Mr. Watson retired from Fisher Body I, a division of General Motors Corporation, and was a member of UAW Local 598. He leaves to cherish his memory: devoted wife of 44 years, Mrs. Priscilla Juanice "Bunt" Watson; 3 daughters, Lola Carter, Felicia Watson, and Paula (Terry) Wright; 3 sons, Fred (Gloria) Watson, all of Flint, Anthony (Patricia) Watson of Fountain Hill, AR, and Dannie Hugh Watson of Las Vegas, NV; 7 grandchildren; father, Edgar Ray Watson of Monticello, AR; 3 brothers, Lonnie (Annette) Watson of Star City, AR, Sam (Ruby) Watson of Gary, IN, and Lamourn (Ledora) Watson of Rison, AR; mother-in-law, Hazel Gragg of Monticello, AR; 2 sisters-in-law, Agnes (Ira Lee) Lewis, and Ruthie Mae Vincent of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including special friends, Grandville Welch, Jessie Wilson, Charlie Turner, Howard Matthews, Oscar Allen, and caregivers, Ruthie Mae Vincent and Miller Napoleon Johnson. Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his daughter, Sonja Elaine Watson; 3 grandchildren; mother, Lola Watson; stepmother, Vera Watson; brother and sister-in-law, Hollis (Margaret) Watson; father-in-law, Julian Gragg. LAWRENCE E. MOON FUNERAL HOME 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. --Flint Journal, The (MI) - May 13, 1996. |