Obituaries
Notice of Passing
RICHARD PERKINS Richard Perkins, 91, of Norphlet, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 at his home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Young’s Funeral Directors.
FOSTER POINDEXTER Foster Poindexter, 60 , passed away Aug. 21, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock.
Arrangements are pending with Perry’s Funeral Chapels.
JOHNNY WALLER Johnny Waller, 54, of El Dorado, passed away on Aug. 18, 2017 in Junction City.
Arrangements will be announced by Sims Mortuary Inc.
Obituaries
HERBERT A. FOX Herbert A. Fox, 83, known to his family and friends as “H.A.,” passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2017.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Lanatter; his two children, Jill Fox Trimble of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Keith Fox of New York City; and his three grandchildren, Ware, Cassie, and Darby Trimble.
Herb was a man of great integrity, passion, and intellect. He loved art, fine wine, golf, music, and architecture. A voracious reader with a keen intellect, Herb travelled the world both professionally and personally. His homes were filled with books, art, and most importantly, friends. He loved to entertain and was proud to be a fourth generation Texan and the son of a Houston cattle rancher.
Herb retired as the president of Murphy Oil, USA in 2003, where he had a distinguished career of over 33 years. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in chemical engineering and was an officer in the U.S. Air Force. He held additional degrees from Harvard Business School and the University of Geneva. Herb stayed actively involved with his A&M family long after his graduation, most notably providing scholarship opportunities to chemical engineering students who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford an A&M education. He was a lifelong Democrat who embraced diversity.
He will most be remembered for his straightforward tenets for living a rewarding and meaningful life: tell the truth, work hard, give back more than you receive, celebrate often, and pick up the check. He considered himself to be the luckiest man in the world and cherished his family and friends.
A celebration of Herb’s life will take place in Scottsdale on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Herb’s honor be made to the Foothills Food Bank, P.O. Box 715, Carefree, AZ 85377.
JEFF O. JANUARY Jeff Owen January, 57, of Vaiden, Mississippi, died in an automobile accident in Carroll County, Mississippi on Thursday, Aug. 17 2017.
He was born in Arkansas on Dec. 27, 1959, to Jay Owen and Evelyn Sue Hammons January. He was a repairman for Thyssen Krupp Elevator.
Mr. January was preceded in death by his father; a daughter, Amanda January Taunton; and two sisters, Gwendolyn Ann January Andrews and Jennifer Gail January Turner.
Mr. January is survived by his wife, Edie Stewart January of Vaiden; his mother, Evelyn January of Vaiden; two daughters, Ashley Reeder of Little Rock, and Kristen January of El Dorado; a brother, Eddie Ray January of Bogalusa, Louisiana; stepdaughter, Tiah Corley (Eddie) of Vaiden; stepsons, Waylon Cooper of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Clint Cooper (Sara) of Kilmichael, Mississippi; 15 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. January will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at Vaiden Methodist Church in Vaiden, with the Rev. Finis Beauchamp officiating. A visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. until service time on Saturday.
Contributions in memory of Mr. January may be made in honor of his grandson, Christian A. Harper, to AMCSI online at www.amcsupport.org/; by mail at P.O. Box 6291, Spartanburg, SC 29304; or by phone to Ani Samargiah at (864) 809-6099. If donating by check, please write “Christian A. Harper, in memory of Jeff January” in the memo line. Oliver Funeral Home of Winona (www.ofhwinona.com) is handling the arrangements.
PATRICK J. McKINNEY Patrick J. McKinney, 65, of Camden, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Ouachita County Medical Center.
Pat was a member of First Baptist Church in Smackover. He loved golf, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Razorbacks and enjoyed camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Watt and Shirley McKinney.
He is survived by his wife, Donna McKinney of Camden; sons, Jeff McKinney of Camden, Tim McKinney and wife, Jerusha, of El Dorado, and Jason McKinney of Beaumont, Texas; brother, Bob McKinney and wife, Susan, of Brentwood, Texas; grandsons, Brody McKinney of El Dorado, Carson McKinney, Ben McKinney, Collin McKinney, and Zachary McKinney, all of Camden; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Pat will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at Smackover First Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Smackover, Family Life Center. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
MARIE B. ROBINSON Marie Bernadetta Sliva Robinson, 98, passed away at her home in Hope, Arkansas, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday,
Aug. 20, 2017.
She was born on May 8, 1919 in Wallis, Texas, to Emil and Annie Pisklak Sliva. On Oct. 28, 1941, she married Ambrose Robinson and was blessed with three children.
Marie Robinson was a devout Catholic and expressed her faith by her service and devotion to the church. She was an avid flower gardener who shared her love of flowers with her family, friends and the community. Her yard was beautifully alive with her roses and the live oak tree in the front yard that dripped with pink roses being one of her favorite joys.
She is survived in life by her son, Gene Robinson and his wife, Carol (Anthony), of Hope; daughter, Judy Robinson Ward and her husband, Ken, of Monroe, North Carolina; and daughter, Debbie Robinson Williams and her husband, Ken, of El Dorado; four sisters, Carmel Sliva Harrison of Bay City, Texas, Kitty Sliva King of Pearland, Texas, Anne Sliva Webber and her husband, John, of Bay City, Texas, and Flo Sliva Saha and her husband, Alvin, of Angleton, Texas; one brother, Frank Sliva and his wife, Barbara, (Broughton) of Bay City, Texas; grandchildren, Amber Robinson Montgomery and her husband, Bill, Leslie Robinson George and her husband, Doug, Craig Robinson, Michael Ward and his wife, Carolina, Robert Ward and Marcilynn Smith, Catherine Ward and Greg Fee, Brad Williams, and Julie Williams McDonald and her husband, Caleb. There are 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose; her parents, Emil and Annie Sliva; four brothers, Emil, Syl, B.J., and Gilbert Sliva; and a grandson, Charles David Ward.
The praying of the Rosary in memory of Mrs. Marie will be said at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest Funeral Home at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, followed by the visitation with the family from 7 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church in Hope, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, with Father Nirmalraj Kambala Mariadass officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope. Arrangements are by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, director. Online guest register at www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
The Robinson Family would like to extend their gratitude to all the staff of the Hospice of Hope and to the wonderful caregivers who took such loving care of Mrs. Marie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 315 S. Walker St., Hope, AR 71801.
ROBERT TRUCKS Robert Trucks, 75, of the Trucksville Community near Rison, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 at his home.
Mr. Trucks was born Feb. 26, 1942 in Rison, to the late A.E. and Charlotte Blackstock Trucks. He was owner of Trucks & Sons and a lifelong member of Rison Baptist Church. Robert was a devoted father and a dear friend to all.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Trucks was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Barbara Glover Trucks; two brothers, John Edward Trucks, and James David Trucks; and one brother-in-law, Mack Hudson.
He is survived by two sons, Bryan Trucks and wife, Tonya, of Bentonville, and Chris Trucks of Trucksville; one daughter, Christie Walls and husband, Jimmy, of White Hall; and six grandchildren, Abbie Walls, Nicholas Trucks, Clark Trucks, Maddison Trucks, Justin Trucks and Jared Trucks.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Rison Baptist Church in Rison with Brother Danny Allen and Brother Wade Totty officiating.
Interment will follow at Mount Zion Cemetery in Trucksville.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m., today at the church.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Boldon, Cleve
Reed, Vernon Dollar, Lamar Jennings, Tommy Butcher and Ricky Fore.
Memorials in Mr. Trucks’ honor may be made to Rison Baptist Church, Jesus First Building Fund, P. O. Box 404, Rison, Arkansas 71665. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buie
Funeral Home of Rison.
Please sign the online guestbook at www. buiefuneralhome.com. (870)325-6216.
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