Gilbert Powell 1961~2021

 Gilbert Melton Powell, age 60 of Omaha, Arkansas, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.  The son of Gilbert Willis Powell and Hazel Gaddy Powell, he was born in Harrison, Arkansas on July 13, 1961.  He was raised in Green Forest and has been a resident of Omaha for the past 40 years.  He worked in the Engineering Department at Big Cedar for over 10 years.

Gilbert enjoyed coon and deer hunting, fishing, grilling, woodworking and weight lifting.  He also enjoyed farming.  He was a faithful and kind father, brother and son.  He was always ready to help someone in need.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and four siblings, Richard Powell, Patsy Poor, Clayton Powell and Debbie Powell.  Gilbert is survived by his children, Willis (Tabitha) Powell of Omaha and Julie (Justin) Smith of Everton; his grandchildren, Alyssa Powell, Brookelynn Powell, Kalub Anderson, Kyle Smith and Braxton Smith; three sisters, Fleta Aday of Green Forest, Betty Renfroe of Pottsville and Helen Powell See of Green Forest; his nephew Kelly Poor; close friends, Derrick Jackson and Doug Reed and a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives, friends and his Big Cedar work family.

Funeral service will be at 2 PM, Friday, August 6, 2021 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Harrison with Bro. Bob Jackson officiating.  Private burial will be in Alpena Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday, beginning at 1 PM.  Pallbearers are Willis Powell, Justin Smith, JR Aday, Braxton Smith, Derrick Jackson and Kelly Poor.  Honorary Pallbearer is Doug Reed.

Green Forest Arkansas July 2021

 From John Bailey....online

Jesse Powell’s children

 14 children of Jesse and Una Coxsey Powell 

From left to right Carmen, Vernon, Gene, Clinton, Mattie Lee,  Richard Taylor, Mary Catherine,Joe Burton, Daniel Kirkland, Jesse Frances, John and Barbara.  

All are deceased

Vicki Renee Patterson Powell

 

Vicki Renee Patterson Powell, age 54 of Nashville, Arkansas, went to live with her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Vicki was born May 5, 1967, in Arcata, California to James Patterson and Velma Cooper Patterson. Vicki was a Branch Office Administrator for Edward Jones. She was of the Christian Faith. Vicki was highly creative in designing and decorating. She loved to go fishing with her husband, and she dearly loved animals. Vicki was an outgoing and caring person. Vicki also loved going shopping, especially with her daughter.

Preceding Vicki in death was her Maternal grandparents, Herbert and Irene Cooper, and Johnny Fowler,

She leaves behind to share precious memories, her best friend, and the love of her life for over 33 years, her husband, Shawn Powell of Nashville.

Her parents. James and Velma Cooper Patterson of Stigler, Oklahoma.

A loving daughter, Holland and husband James Doran of Bryant, Arkansas.

One brother, Keith Patterson of Corpus Christie, Texas

Sister-in-law, Peggy Powell Friend of Nashville.

And a nephew, Aaron Sanford of Nashville.

An exceptionally large host of friends and other family too numerous to name.

Visitation for Vicki will be Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 5 to 7 pm at Nashville Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 2 pm in Keota Cemetery in Keota, Oklahoma with Tommy Brown officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the ASPCA.org/donate, or the charity of your choice.

Jeremiah Emiliano Salinas

 

This is Clayton’s Great Grandson, Jeremiah.  He’s Elmo’s son.  I think his mother’s name is Juanita. 

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John Collins

 John Collins has passed away.  He was Uncle Walter Renfroe’s, Larry’s Mom’s, and Aunt Joyce Grigsby’s first cousin.  Granny Renfroe and John’s mother, Martha, were sisters.  Their father was Howard Standridge of Falling Water, AR.  John was a hard worker.  When he was able, he  cleaned and took care of many family cemeteries.   He had Sissom Cemetery looking like a park.  Last time I tried to go there I couldn’t even get to it.  John was awarded the Bronze Star during the Korean Conflict.  He was a strong Christian and an example for all who knew him.  

John Collins, age 91 of Ben Hur, AR, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Shirley, AR.   The son of John Mitchell Bruce Collins and Martha (Standridge) Collins was born January 19, 1930 in Ben Hur, AR.

He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 sons; and 10 brothers and sisters.

John was a member of the Ben Hur Baptist Church.  He was a hard worker and loved the Lord with all his heart.  He enjoyed being with his family and friends who he loved dearly.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Mike and Charlotte Nearn of Ashley, AR; his sisters, Blanche Holloway of Russellville, AR and Pauline Harmon and husband Clifford of Tilly, AR.; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Coffman Funeral Home in Jasper, AR.

Funeral service will be 1:00PM, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Ben Hur Baptist Church in Ben Hur, AR. With Rev. Glendon Garrison officiating.  Burial will follow in Harrison Cemetery in Ben Hur.

Pallbearers will be John’s nephews.

Yearbook 1953

 

Patsy Grade 9

Richard 8th grade

Clayton 3rd Grade

Barbara 6th Grade