DEATHS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2009
Ernest McKenney
Ernest Curtis McKenney of Pine Bluff, Ark., died Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Davis Life Care Center.
He was born Aug. 27, 1926, at Camden, Ark., a son of the late Marcus Clifford McKenney and Laura Francis Freeman McKenney. He retired in 1985 from Arkla Gas Company, where he was superintendent of operations. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Danho Sunday School Class, and the National Rifle Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lester Freeman McKenney and Charles Marcus McKenney.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Jill Samuels McKenney; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Ernest and Barbara Sue McKenney of Little Rock, Ark.; a daughter, Bridget Lee McKenney of Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sheila Ann and Ronald Gene Cantrell of Batesville, Ark.; and six grandchildren, Michael Clayte Wallace, Jordan Cameron Wallace, Ensign William Andrew Cantrell, Allison Lynn Cantrell, Alexander McKenney Cantrell, and Amy Michelle Cantrell.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 3, 2009, in the Chapel at First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Moseley officiating. Visitation will be in the Fellowship Hall of First Methodist immediately following the service.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 W. Sixth Street, Pine Bluff, Ark., 71601.
Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com
Armond Adams Jr.
HOT SPRINGS — Armond Ashley Adams Jr., 66, of Hot Springs, Ark., went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 30, 2009, after complications from Amyloidosis and Multiple Myeloma.
Born Jan. 24, 1943, in Shreveport, La., to Armond A. and Lona McKinney Adams, he is preceded in death by his parents, many special aunts and uncles and his beloved dog, Galey, whose ashes will be buried with her master.
Ashley is survived by his “Rock” and wife of 44 years, Alta Young Adams; four loved daughters and four exceptional grandchildren: special daughter, Audrey Ann Adams of Hot Springs, Ark., who loved her Daddy because he could do no wrong in her eyes; daughter, Karla Outlaw and husband Randy, grandson Cole of Bryant, Ark.; daughter, Angela Vereen and husband Chris; granddaughter, Mattie, grandson McCoy of DeQueen, Ark.; daughter, Andrea Preston and husband Curt, and grandson, Cain of Monticello, Ark.
Also surviving are a host of friends and loved ones.
Ashley grew up in Pine Bluff, Ark., where he graduated from Pine Bluff High in 1961. After a stint in the U.S. Air Force, he was employed by the Cotton Belt Railroad from 1965 until he retired in 2003. He was a proud father and grandfather who loved his family and their times together at Lake Ouachita … especially on the 4th of July. He thrived on work at home, at the lake, in the garden, or when helping a friend.
Ashley served two terms as president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and was a member of Elks Lodge No. 380. He was a fan of DeQueen Leopard football and attended games whenever possible.
Ashley was a member of Central Baptist Church in White Hall, Ark. Friends and family have peace knowing where Ashley will spend eternity. Ashley was saved and later baptized at Central Baptist Church.
The family wishes to thank all who have been so attentive during this prolonged illness: friends, family and the staff of UAMS Multiple Myeloma Institute who were caring, compassionate and understanding. Special thanks to Dr. Monica Grazziutti and Tara Mink who helped us understand and cope with the terrible disease. Also, grateful thanks to Bonnie Garner, Valarie and Tim Johnson, and Nelda Phillips who gave of themselves to care for Audrey so Alta could care for Ashley.
Because we pray for a cure, memorials may be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation Inc., 7151 N. Main St., Suite 208, Clarkston, Mich., 48346 (Internet www.amyloidosis.org) or the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gary Akers and Rev. Bill Briant officiating. Burial will follow at Crestview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Bud McFadin, Travis Trice, Larry Procell, Wayne Beck, Joe Bradshaw, Emil Brown, Hank Kalkbrenner, and Bobby Wyatt.
Honorary pallbearers are Randy Outlaw, Curt Preston, and Chris Vereen.
Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com
Dora Graves
RISON — Dora Gayle Graves, 60, of Rison died Thursday at Jefferson Regional Medical Center at Pine Bluff.
She was born Nov. 5, 1948, at White Hall, a daughter of the late Jim and Louise Nolen.
She was a homemaker and member of Overcoming Faith Church at Star City.
Cremation arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison.
Hazel O’Steen
SHERIDAN — Hazel “Dude” Taylor O’Steen, 83, of Sheridan died Thursday.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Thomas O’Steen; sons, Eddie O’Steen and Garry O’Steen, both of Sheridan; brother, Doyle Taylor of Adona; sisters, Gussie Hewitt of Murphreesboro and Barbara Hopkinson of Phoenix; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan with Gale Umholtz officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Cemetery.
Zenobie Goggans
STAR CITY — Zenobie F. Goggans, 83, of Star City, died Thursday, April 30, 2009, at her home.
She was born Sept. 23, 1925, in Brummett, Ark., to the late Luther Burnice Frizzell Sr. and Alma Tipton Frizzell.
She was the accounting manager for Southern Specialty in Star City until her retirement in 2007. Mrs. Goggans was a member of Crigler Missionary Baptist Church in Star City.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Brawner M. Goggans; a brother, Luther Burnice Frizzell Jr.; and a sister, Margie James.
She is survived by four daughters, Lynette Geary and her husband, Mark of Waco, Texas, Ginger Keller and her husband, Greg of Van Buren, Renee Goggans and Lorraine Goggans, both of Star City; a nephew, Glen Frizzell and his wife, Tanya of Star City; four grandchildren, Alexia and John Geary of Waco, Texas, Laura Keller of Van Buren, Misty Myers of Redfield; two great-grandchildren, Cody Glen Pickens of Star City, Sydney Myers of Redfield; a godchild, Nickolas Drake of Richmond Hill, Ga.; and six brothers, J.T. Frizzell, William Frizzell, Nelson Frizzell, all of Star City, Donald Frizzell of Pine Bluff, Johnnie Frizzell of Montgomery, Ala., and Charles Frizzell of Sherwood.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Star City with Bro. David Leopard officiating. Burial will follow in Best Cemetery in Star City.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. today at Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.
Pallbearers will be Steve Frizzell, James West, Carter Reynolds, Ronnie Frizzell, Jay Frizzell, Mark Frizzell, Neal Frizzell and Jeff Frizzell.
Memorials may be made to Crigler Missionary Baptist Church, 3138 Gateway, Star City, Ark., 71667; or to the Best Cemetery Maintenance Fund, P.O. box 573, Star City, Ark., 71667.
Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.
Johnny Swinney
WARREN — Johnny R. Swinney, 90, of Warren died Thursday at Wagnon Place Nursing Home.
He was born Nov. 11, 1918, at Durant, Miss., a son of the late Matthew Swinney and Ola Blanche Grantham Swinney.
Survivors include his wife, Cathleen Clark Swinney, whom he married on Jan. 2, 1943; one daughter, Judy Trent of Hensley; one sister, Blanche Palmertree of Mountain Home; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Union Cemetery at Rye. Arrangements are by Frazer’s Funeral Home at Warren.
Dorothy Johnson, 73, of Pine Bluff died Friday at Select Specialty Hospital at Little Rock. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Christian Way Funeral Home.