April 15, 2017

Dear Family and Friends,

         We would like to thank each of you for your generous contributions to Walnut Grove Cemetery.  We could not maintain our beautiful sacred grounds without your continued support.  We have enclosed a chart to honor all our faithful supporters.  As we begin our fund drive for the maintenance of the cemetery, we ask that you join us again in this endeavor.  Please make your tax deductible donation to the Walnut Grove Cemetery Association, c/o Janice Mitchell, 1464 Welcome Home Rd, Hector, AR  72843 or to any other board member listed on the back of this letter.

         We hope you enjoy all our recent projects that your donations have made possible:  (1) The beautiful cross in the Calvary section now includes a nice donor plaque honoring those who donated to the Cross Project.  (2) The paved circle drive on the hill is really great.  Thanks to all who donated to the Road Project. (3) Memorial plaques are still available to be added to the Memorial Bridge at $100 each.  What a great way to honor a loved one. (4)  Many cemetery headstones have received a renewed appearance.  Volunteers have used D/2 Biological Solution to clean approximately 100 headstones and the work continues with more volunteers needed. Please contact David Williams if you can help.  (5) The Peter section located in the Southeast corner of the cemetery is still being developed; most recently, we added a nice chain link fence.  (6) We have placed engraved granite row markers throughout the cemetery for the convenience of finding a certain section and row in the cemetery. For all your donations we say ‘Thank You’.

          The Walnut Grove Cemetery Board continues to work hard to keep our cemetery looking good and your comments are always welcomed.  Each member brings their own special talents and abilities to the group and that makes a good team.  We are excited to have David Williams as our newest Board member replacing Aaron Duvall.  Special thanks goes to our Grounds Director Randal Crouch who does a great job!

         The cemetery workday is scheduled for May 6 and the Decoration Day Program will be on Sunday, May 28 at 2:00 p.m.  This year we will honor Thomas N. Tripp and Martha Horn Tripp and their children:  Harmon, Millus, Mark, Scott, Lester, Belle, Emma, Rena, and Cynthia.  Tripp family members will provide the program with singing, family talks, picture displays, and handouts.  A video of the program will be made as well as family group pictures will be taken.  Please plan to attend the Decoration Day Program on Memorial Day weekend at Walnut Grove Cemetery.  We are excited to announce that we will honor the Taylor family at the 2018 Decoration Day program.

         Our Maintenance Fund balance from April 15, 2016 was $9,980.94; donations for the year were $16,594.07; and after expenses of $20,703.46 for several projects, our Maintenance Fund balance as of April 15, 2017 is $5,871.55.  We are hoping for another good fund drive this year.  A detailed financial report and a copy of our cemetery guidelines will be available upon request at the Decoration.   A full disclosure of outstanding debts can be found at the bottom of this letter.

              Thanks again to our families who help us keep Walnut Grove Cemetery a beautiful resting place for our loved ones.  The names of those buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery from April 15, 2016—April 15, 2017 are found on the back of this letter along with a list of the board members of Walnut Grove Cemetery Association.  Please feel free to contact any of our board members with your concerns or comments.  Thanks again for your support.

Remember to check out our website at www.walnutgrovecemeteryofhector.org and ‘like’ us on facebook at Walnut Grove Cemetery of Hector.

WGC April 15, 2016 to April 17, 2017

IN MEMORY OF

ELLEN JEWELL (WILEY) WARNKE  March 22, 1924 –May 14, 2016 (5-18-16)

 EDGAR EDMOND PRINCE March 27, 1917—January 12, 2000 (5-28-16)

 KELLI R. (CLENDENEN) HENDRIX  March 4, 1969—June 13, 2016 (6-15-16)

 WILLIAM CORDELL “SONNY” PARRISH  August 31, 1943—June 26, 2016 (6-29-16)

 ARVEL WILLIAM CONDLEY  June 2, 1929—July 6, 2016 (8-27-16)

 AXTON ELLIS HUNNICUTT  July 19, 2016—July 19, 2016 (7-23-16)

 WILLARD OZEA PETTY  March 8, 1940—July 21, 2016 (7-28-16)

 WILLIAM HALE STANDFIELD JR  June 18, 1966—November 9, 2016  (11-11-16)

 RONNIE ROY PRUITT  September 4, 1952—November 26, 2016  (11-30-16)

 BILLY RAY DOLLAR  October 27, 1939—January 17, 2017  (1-21-17

JOHNNY LEE CHISUM  March 5, 1942—February 2, 2017  (2-6-17)

 JULIAN MILFORD HAMILTON  December 7, 1924—February 6, 2017  (2-10-17)

 ROGER LYNN MARTIN  December 2, 1967—February 13, 2017  (2-16-17)

 JEFFREY WAYNE WILLIAMS  November 17, 1962—February 11, 2017  (2-16-17)

 GARY DON COFFMAN  September 17, 1943—February 14, 2017  (2-17-17)

 DOLLIE LETTIE (WOLF) FREEMAN  August 24, 1935—February 17, 2017  (2-20-17)

 JUDITH ANN (MCFERRIN) ALEXANDER  December 16, 1943—February 23, 2017 (2-27-17)

TERESA LYNELL (PRUITT) KRAUSS  July 6, 1957—February 25, 2017 (2-28-17)

 BAMBI JEAN (PETTY) HAYNIE  March 5, 1978—February 27, 2017 (3-7-17)

 FRANKLIN DWAYNE PETTY  January 27, 1946—April 4, 2017

 GAGE WESTBROOK  October 14, 1997—April 12, 2017 (4-17-17)

 BILLY RAY STANDRIDGE Sr.  February 7, 1954—May 17, 2017 (May 19. 2017)

Ellen Jewell Wiley Warnke March 22, 1924 – May 14, 2016 Ellen Jewell Wiley Warnke, 92, of Russellville, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Russellville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The daughter of Benjamin and Ada Belle (Jewell) Wiley, she was born March 22, 1924 in Detroit, MI. During her working career she was a reel-to-reel tape technician with Texas Instruments, drove a tractor trailer, worked as a security guard and farmed with her family on their hog and chicken farm. She was an active member of the Bible Baptist Church and enjoyed participating in church activities, the Professional Artist and Crafters of Arkansas and Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. After retirement she volunteered with the Army Corp of Engineers as a receptionist and historian until age 85. She was a talented pianist and violinist and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, crossword puzzles, bingo, fishing and bowling. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Dennis Northern; and grandson, Billy Flippo. Survivors include four daughters, Sandra of Russellville, Peggy of Killeen, TX, Lou Anne and husband Perry of Russellville, and Shirley and husband Walton of Dover; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Neil Wiley of Magnolia, TX; and numerous extended family. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Humphrey Chapel. Pastor Jason Walcott will officiate. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6-8PM, on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 E. Parkway Ste-3, Russellville, AR 72802.

EDGAR EDMOND PRINCE March 27, 1917–January 12, 2000

        (May 28, 2016)

Obituary for Kelli Hendrix

Kelli R. Hendrix , 47, of Hector, died Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born March 4, 1969, in Iowa and was the daughter of late Raymond Clendenen and Sharon Hufford Clendenen Rockwell. She was a member of the Scottsville Assembly of God Church. She was also preceded in death by a sister Michelle Clendenen.
Survivors include her husband, Randy Hendrix,; a son, Brandon Roper of Hector; a daughter Nicole (Cristian) Rayna of Russellville; Mother, Sharon Rockwell (Jim Sloan); a sister, Angela (Matt) Dickerson of Utah; Brother, Tim (Lisa) Clendenen, Rod Clendenen of Cedar Rapids, IA and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Scottsville Assembly of God Church with the Rev Arnold Humphrey officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday at Lemley Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR, 72802.

William Cordell “Sonny” Parrish, 72, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born August 31, 1943, son of the late Loyd and Ola Parish.
Survivors include his children, William Parrish and wife Carrie of Centerville, Paul Parrish and wife Elizabeth of Dover, Mike Parrish and wife Kim of Pottsville, Pamela and husband Steve Hett of Russellville, Charles Parrish and wife Sandy of Appleton, Lateesha Worlds of Arkansas, Tim Worlds of Alaska, and Elizabeth Caudell of Indiana; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Leamon and wife Evelyn Parrish of Hector, Jerry Parrish and wife Jettie of Perry; and sister, Betty Barnes of Springfield, Missouri.

Funeral services are 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 29, at Lemley Chapel with Rev. Stephen Hett officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, at Lemley Funeral Home.

Arvel William Condley, 77, of Appleton, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born on June 2, 1939 to Arvel and Ruth CraigCondley in Parkdale, Arkansas. William was pastor at Oakland Christian Fellowship in Russellville. He also worked at Arkansas Tech for 35 years, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jimmy Condley; and two sisters, Edna Latham and Evelyn Condley.

Survivors include his wife, Ednita of Appleton; three sons, David (Cindy) Condley of Appleton, Brian Condley of Appleton, and Robert (Wendy) Condley of Dover; one brother, H. W. (Gemima) Condley of Hector; two sisters, Mary Chronister of the Buttermilk community, and Barbara (Pete) Taylor, of Hector; and four grandchildren, Jaron, Mason, Austin, and Ava Condley; along with many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2016, at Welcome Home Free Will Baptist Church near Hector, with the Rev. Josh Aufdengarten and Gary Newport officiating and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Private burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pope County Library, 116 E 3rd St, Russellville, AR 72801, or to the Salvation Army, 1004 Weir Rd., Russellville, AR 72801.

Axton Ellis Hunnicutt, infant son of Brad Hunnicutt and Shelley Chenowith, was born and passed away Tuesday, July 19, at Johnson County Regional Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Wayne Derryberry and Charles “Hank” Greene
He is survived by his parents; 2 brothers, Garrett Hunnicutt (Nicole Rodriguez), and Blake Chenowith; sister, Adelaide Hunnicutt; niece, Myah Hunnicutt; and grandparents, Betty and husband Billy Dollar, Linda Greene, and Cody Hunnicutt.
Graveside service and burial is 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 23, at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Mathis officiating with arrangements by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.
Honorary pallbearers are Blake Chenowith, Garrett Hunnicutt, and Jerrod Hicks.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

Mr. Willard Ozea Petty, age 76, of Eagleville, TN, died Thursday, July 21, 2016. Born in Bisco, AR, Mr. Petty was a son of the late Jess Willard Petty and his mother who survives, Karlena Hamlet. He was retired from Chromolux in Murfreesboro, TN. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren.

Survived by his mother, Karlena Hamlet of Murfreesboro, TN; a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Clark of  FL; 2 sons, Nathaniel “Blue” Petty of Denton, TX, Burton Lee Petty of Bangs, TX; 3 brothers, Alton Wayne Petty of Manchester, TN, Jess David Petty of Battle Ground, WA and Ronald Coggins of Murfreesboro,TN; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from 4pm – 8pm at Lawrence Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held in Hector, AR, at 11am Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Walnut Grove Cemetery.

LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, Chapel Hill, TN, 931-364-2233  (lawrencefuneral.net) in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for William Standfield

William Standfield, 50, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at his home. He was born June 18, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Standfield, Sr.; and a brother, Michael Standfield.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Standfield; 6 children, Nathan and Rebekah Standfield, Heather Campbell, Jonathan Pompey, Justin and Jennifer Wilcox, Christina and Tim Copes, and Stephanie Richardson; numerous grandchildren; mother, Nona and husband J.R. Harris; 3 brothers, Kenneth Standfield, Tony Standfield, and Tim Standfield; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Graveside service and burial is 10:00 AM, Friday, November 11, at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Bro. David Smith officiating with arrangements by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, November 10, at Lemley Chapel. 
Pallbearers are Robert Baldwin, Dustin McKibbin, Parker Cook, Jerry Bratton, Matt Forrest, and Rick Bratton.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

Obituary for Ronnie Pruitt

Ronnie Roy Pruitt, 64, of Judsonia, passed from this life Saturday, November 26, 2016, at The Crossing at Riverside in Searcy. He was born September 4, 1952, in Hector, son of the late Hersle and Cleta Voss Pruitt. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Hersle Wayne Pruitt.
He is survived by two daughters, Rhonda and husband Zenon Lumbreras of Hector, and Rebecca and husband Heath Davis of Dover; his companion of 25 years, Dona Fiscus and her son Garry Fiscus; two sisters, Brenda and husband Delbert Proctor of Hector, and Linda and husband Jerry Patton of Jasper; two brothers, Rick Pruitt and wife Pam of Hector, and Frankie Pruitt and Velta Nuckols of Dover; grandson, Nathan; 3 granddaughters, Erika, Brittany, and Hannah; and a great-granddaughter, Layla; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 30, at Hector First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Jerry Patton officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, at Lemley Chapel.
Pallbearers are Garry Fiscus, Nathan Pruitt, Clayton Pruitt, Robert Pruitt, Logan Pruitt, and Matthew Pruitt. Shannon Pruitt will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 E. Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72802.

Obituary for Billy Dollar

Billy Dollar, 77, of Hector, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. He was born October 27, 1939, in Wabbaseka, Arkansas, son of the late Earl and Bessie Harden Dollar. He was a dedicated rock mason and attended Evans Mountain Full Gospel Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Genice Dollar; son, David Lee Dollar; 3 brothers, Floyd Dollar, James Dollar, and Jerry Dollar; a sister, Evelyn Dollar; and a grandson, Axton Ellis Hunnicutt.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Dollar; son, Donald Dollar (Sandy); 2 daughters, Renee Dollar-Ellis (Lynn), Yvonnne Dollar-Colburn (Quentin); 2 step-daughters, Tammy Seward and Shelley Chenowith; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 21, at Evans Mountain Full Gospel Church with Rev. Darwin Barnhouse and Rev. Jeremy Mathis officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, at Lemley Chapel.
Pallbearers are Brandon Colburn, Dustin Colburn, Austin Colburn, Ron Ellis, Joshua Dollar, and Taylor Ellis. Honorary pallbearers are Aaron Brock, Forrest Phillips, and Josh Dollar.

Obituary for Johnny Chisum

Johnny Lee Chisum, 74, of Hector, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, in Yell County. He was born March 5, 1942, in Ben Hur, son of the late William and Ora Frazier Chisum. He loved spending his time in the log woods and watching his grandsons play ball. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Alvie Chisum and James Chisum; and a sister, Ollie Fae Freeman.
He is survived by 2 sons, Billy Chisum and wife Tami, and Wendell Chisum; 2 daughters, Brenda and husband Aaron Gumpenberger, and Tanya Turney; wife, Pat Chisum; 2 sisters, Eunice and husband Don Pack, and Alta and husband Harl Ledford; grandchildren, Jordan Chisum, Jacob Chisum, Jeff Duvall and wife Jordan, Justin Duvall and wife Brittany, Jerrod Jackson and wife Sidney, Josh Brown, Mikal Behm and wife Brittany, Mikailah Gumpenberger, Maddie Gumpenberger, Logan Stigler, J’Sha Williams, and Zachary Turney; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 10:00 AM, Monday, February 6, at Victory Assembly of God with Bro. Mike Chisum and Bro. Roy Chisum officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 2:00-4:00 PM, Sunday, at Lemley Chapel.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Obituary: Julian M. Hamilton

Julian M. Hamilton, 92, of Hector passed away Feb. 6, 2017, at his home.

He was born Dec. 7, 1924, in Retta to Joseph Edward Hamilton and Lydia Ann Clinkenbeard.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Blanch Hamilton; two daughters, Betty Johnston, Carolyn Moreland; one son-in-law, Butch Moreland; one grandson, Christopher Hamilton; and one great-grandson, Austin Lane Fisher.

He is survived by his seven children, J.M. Hamilton, Michael Hamilton, Charles Hamilton, Keith Hamilton, Susie Hamilton, Randy Hamilton and Elvis Hamilton; one sister, Donna Mullen; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous other family and friends.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at Russellville Family Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Welcome Home Free Will Baptist Church. Bro. Troy Coffman will officiate.

Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Reid, Clay Reid, Dillon Hamilton, Christopher Hobgood, Garrett Hamilton and Jeffrey Proctor.

Roger Lynn Martin, 49, of Russellville, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born December 2, 1967, in Russellville, AR; son of Johnny H. Martin and Sharon Hill. He was of the Assembly of God faith.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Johnnie & Zoie Martin, maternal grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Thurman Hill, brother, Harold Wayne Martin. He was a Navy Veteran of 4 years. .
He is survived by his wife, Terri Martin of Russellville; 2 daughters, Brittany and husband Joe Hampton, Megan and husband Cody Hampton; mother, Sharon and husband Dickey Barnett; grandchildren, Kenzie Hampton, Gavin and Bently Hampton, brother, Richie Barnett and Misty; Sister, LaDonna Martin; nieces and nephews, Autumn, Courtney, Faith, Elijah Barnett; great nephew, Gabriel Neal; Father, Johnny H. Martin and wife Laveda; 2 half brothers, Mark Martin and Michael Martin. 
Funeral services are 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 16, at Hector Assembly of God Church with Rev. Charlie McAlister, Rev. Joey Hanna and Rev. Tony Haley officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday at Lemley Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Richie Barnett, Dickey Barnett, Joe Hampton, Cody Hampton, Pete Hill and Scott Hays.

Mr. Jeffrey Wayne Williams November 17, 1962 – February 11, 2017 Jeffrey Wayne Williams, 54, a resident of Pottsville, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born November 17, 1962, in LaPuenta, California to J. W. and Wathena Coffman Williams. He married Kayla Ulrich on December 31, 1982, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a truck driver with Exide Corporation out of City of Industry, California for many years and was a member of First Baptist Church at Pottsville. He enjoyed racing, fishing and most of all, spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Bobby Charles Williams; paternal grandparents, Audrey G. and Hazel Ivey Williams; his maternal grandparents, Newton J. and Ethel Coffman; and two nieces, Juanelle and Shelina Dennis. Survivors include his wife, Kayla Williams of Pottsville; his mother, Wathena Williams of Pottsville; a son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Jennifer Williams of Pottsville; a daughter and her fiancé, Audrey Williams and Robert Duvall of Pottsville; a sister, Barbara Dennis of Arizona; five grandchildren, Hayden and Kinsey Williams, Addyson Spence, Kamden Williams and Tyler Duvall, all of Pottsville; a nephew and niece, Michael and Angela Williams of Pottsville and Jacklyn and Ashton Matherne of Louisiana; and other relatives and friends. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Humphrey Chapel with Bro. Blake Herren officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery near Hector under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Hayden Williams, Jonathan Williams, Robert Duvall, Michael Williams, Justin Nowlin, Tyler Duvall and Chris Clark. Honorary pallbearer will be Billy “Butch” Duvall. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Gary Don Coffman age 73 of Russellville died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. He was born September 17, 1943 at Russellville to the late Albert and Lorene Craig Coffman. He was a 1961 graduate of Russellville High School and a United States Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Gary loved hunting, fishing, riding horses and in his younger years traveling to rodeos to calf and team rope. The most important thing to Gary was his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wilma Coffman; one son, Stanley Faulkner and one brother, Kenneth Coffman. Survivors include one son, Donny Coffman and wife Kelly of Dardanelle; one brother, Ronnie Coffman and wife Cheryl of Gum Log; two grandchildren, Colleen Coffman of Dardanelle, Casey Level and husband Clay of Dardanelle and four great grandchildren, Karlee Marie Level, Kaylee Grace Level, Rylee Grace Holt and Gemma Fay Coffman all of Dardanelle. Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M. Friday, February 17, 2017 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. at the chapel in Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Coffman, Steve Coffman, Montie Coffman, Archie Riddle, James B. Hall and Kenneth C. Holt. Born: September 17, 1943 Place of Birth: Russellville, AR Death: February 14, 2017 Place of Death: Hot Springs, AR Occupation: Carpenter Honorary Pallbearers will be Clay Level and Ricky Riddle.

Dollie Lettie Freeman, 81, of Hector, Passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville, AR. A daughter of Neal and Clara Cobb Wolf, she was born August 24, 1935 in Birta. She attended Hector High School. She was a Housekeeper with St. Mary’s Regional. Dollie’s accomplishments included being a loving and caring mother and grandmother, giving and very outgoing. She formerly attended Pleasant Grove Full Gospel Church. She enjoyed shopping, gardening, animals and visiting with friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Prentis Freeman; her parents; two sisters and three brothers. Dollie is survived by two sons, Wayne Freeman and Paula Jordan of Hector and Larry Don Freeman and Jo Ann of Dover; a daughter, Dottie Reddell and Mack of Dover; seven grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, February 20, 2017 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Roy Chisum will officiate. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, on Sunday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home,220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR 72801. Cemetery Walnut Grove Cemetery 700 Walnut Grove Rd Hector, AR,

Judith Alexander, 73, of Caglesville, went to be with her family in Heaven Thursday, February 23, 2017, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born December 16, 1943, in Orange County, California, daughter of the late James and Vada May McFerrin. She was very active in her younger years and enjoyed tennis and water skiing. She loved life, and loved her family more than anything. She was a great friend to all.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a niece, Kathy Lydon; and her grandmother, Ruth May.
She is survived by a son, Daron Robertson and wife Tanya; daughter, Dana Robertson and her significant other Joseph Meeks; grandchildren, Thomas Robertson and wife Lauren, Tyler Robertson and wife Lacey, D.J. Robertson and wife Briana, Garrett Hamilton and wife Taylor, and Katelynn Hamilton; 5 great-grandchildren, Jacob Robertson, Avrie Green, Alyssa Robertson, Lilah Robertson, and Kase Robertson; and a sister, Sharon Engels.
Funeral services are 10:00 AM, Monday, February 27, at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Simmons officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 2:00-4:00 PM, Sunday, at Lemley Chapel.
Pallbearers are Thomas Robertson, Tyler Robertson, D.J. Robertson, Garrett Hamilton, Jose Garcia, Jr., and Tommy Condley.

TERESA LYNELL KRAUSS (PRUITT)  passed away February 25, 2017 in Little Rick, Arkansas.  She was born July 6, 1957 in Fresno, California to Roy Eugene “Gene” Pruitt and Betty Jo McElfish.  Husband:  Mark Krauss.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector, Arkansas.

Bambi Jean Petty-Haynie, age 38, passed away Monday, Feburary 27, 2017 in Greenwood County, Kansas. She was born March 5, 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona to Rex and Betty Petty. She loved traveling, writing, crafts, being outside, camping, and anything chocolate. She always had a smile on her face and was always doing something spontaneous. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Jean and Fritz Wallerowitz; and maternal grandfathers, Pearly Widdoes and Joe Petty. 
Survivors include her husband, Keith Haynie of Russellville; grandmother, Norma Rae Petty of Atkins; parents, Rex and Betty Petty of Atkins; three children, Erin Reid, Brooklyn Haynie, and Gavin Haynie of Russellville; sisters, Deedra Petty of Russellville and Brandi Petty of Saint Louis, Missouri; mother and father-in-law, Janet and Charles Haynie of Russellville; sister-in-law, Alison Jenkins of Russellville; and brother-in-law, Kris Haynie of Russellville; nieces, Kyra Allen, Kenya McDaniel, Mika McCray, and Chloe Haynie; and nephews, Alex Jenkins, Ethan Jenkins, Logan Haynie, and Bentley Jenkins.
Funeral service is 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 7, at Lemley Chapel with Bro. Rick Balentine officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, at Lemley Chapel. 
Pallbearers include Daniel Petty, Kevin Petty, Denny Wiggins, Charles Haynie, Kris Haynie, and Shane Shackleford.

Obituary for Dwayne Petty

Franklin Dwayne Petty, 71, of Atkins, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. He was born January 27, 1946, in Biscoe, son of the late Ruben and Edna Divine Petty. He was a wonderful husband, father, and brother. He loved spending time gardening, fishing, and hunting with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Irene Ramsey, Jean Culbertson, and Genice Dollar; and 3 brothers, Joe Petty, Charles Petty, and Eral Petty.
He is survived by his wife, Storm Petty; 3 sons, Clint Petty and wife Elisha, Eric Petty and wife Jamie, and Aaron Petty and wife Hope; 4 brothers, Eual Petty, Doug Petty, Rayburn Petty, and Boyce Petty; and a sister, Ann Lee; 9 grandchildren, Justin Petty and wife Ashley, Austin Petty, Kyle Petty, Macie Petty, Mason Petty, Audrey and husband Rob Kimmer, Avery Coonts, Tucker Coonts, and Carter Coonts; 6 great-grandchildren, Brennan, McKenzie, Olivia, Ethan, Timothy, and Benjamin; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Arrangements are private under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Burial will be held at Walnut Grove Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 2405 E. Parkway Suite 3, Russellville, AR, 72802

obituary for Gage Westbrook

Gage Westbrook, 19, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was born October 14, 1997, in Russellville, the son of Ronald Westbrook and Donna Maples Avery.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Chad Richeson.

He is survived by his parents; 2 children, Mayson Westbrook and Curtis Westbrook; fiancée, Jessica Heflin; 4 brothers, Jason Richeson and wife Virginia, Brentley Ward, Brayden Avery, and Michael Richeson; sister, Natasha Spencer; 2 grandmothers, Pauline Westbrook and Linda Webb; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Graveside service and burial is 10:00 AM, Monday, April 17, at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Rev. Dean Caldwell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in his honor be made to the Gage Westbrook Memorial Fund, c/o Lemley Funeral Service, P.O. Box 126, Atkins, AR, 72823.O

Billy Ray Standridge, Sr., 63, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at UAMS Medical Center in Russellville. He was born February 7, 1954, in Russellville, son of the late Mikel Zerral Standridge and Ollie Lou Van Morris Standridge Hollabaugh.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 sisters, Michelle and Debbie.
He is survived by 4 sons, Christopher Perrin, Billy Standridge, Jr., Travis Standridge, and Michael Luckett; daughter, Christina Hyatt; several grandchildren; 4 brothers, Glen Hollabaugh, Lonnie Hollabaugh, Mikel Standridge, Russell Sstandridge and 3 sisters, Cindy Nichols, Annie Karnes and Ada.
Graveside service and burial is 2:00 PM, Friday, May 19, 2017, at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor may be made to the Billy Standridge funeral expense fund, c/o Lemley Funeral Service, P.O. Box 126, Atkins, AR, 72823.

   THOMAS  N. AND MARTHA  JANE HORN TRIPP

        The Walnut Grove Decoration Day program will be dedicated to the memory of Thomas N.Tripp (1861-1920) and Martha Jane Horn Tripp (1859-1943) and their children.

   Their children are: Belle (Lawley), Harmon, Millus, Emma (Eakin), Rena (Kinslow), Cynthia (Flanagin), Mark, Scott, and Lester.  Thomas N. was the grandson of John and Fanny Tripp, who came to Pope County from Lawrence County, Tennessee with the Petty Wagon Train in 1848 and settled north of Hector in the present day Bayou Bluff Park area. He married Martha Jane Horn at Watts in Searcy County, June 6, 1881.  They continued to live in Searcy County for a few years and eventually returned to the Hector area and lived near Dare Creek. In 1913, Thomas purchased 160 acres of land which was located along the present day Cherry Street and Highway 27 in Hector. A portion of those 160 acres has remained in the Tripp family since that time.

Welcome and Prayer

Opening Song “I’ll Fly Away”

Tripp Family History and Memories of Thomas and Martha Horn Tripp   Master of Ceremonies Ronnie Tripp

Song by Garry and Janice Hudson and Charles Gray

Memories of Thomas and Martha Tripp, Millus Tripp and Bob Tripp by Mary Lois Tripp Mackey

Song by Garry and Janice Hudson and Charles Gray

Memories of Rena Tripp Kinslow by Garry Hudson

Memories of Belle Tripp Lawley, Cynthia Tripp Flanagin

and Emma Tripp Eakin

Memories of Scott Tripp and Mark Tripp

Song by Laura Beth Tripp and Camryn Manning

Devotional by J.W. Mackey

Song by Garry and Janice Hudson and Charles Gray

Recognize Oldest Person and Who Traveled Greatest Distance

Recognize Walnut Grove Cemetery Association Board Members

Memorials and Business

Song “Beulah Land” By Rick Pruitt