Walnut Grove Cemetery of Hector

04/10/2026

Bun Anderson Coffman, 67, of Atkins, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 in Russellville. He was born March 21, 1959 in Russellville, AR to the late Holly and Evelyn Hendrie Coffman.

Bun enjoyed spending time with friends, telling jokes, and just enjoying life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 43 years, Robin Coffman; and three siblings.

He is survived by a son, Todd Coffman; daughters, Casie Coffman and Gina Martinez; granddaughters, Rhiannon Coffman, Kaylee Coffman, Lauren Coffman, and Mercedes Logsdon; grandsons, Myky Coffman, Kylyn Coffman, Michael Logsdon, and Bradley Logsdon, a great-great grandson, Keaton Kelley-Coffman; five siblings, and extended family, adopted kids, and friends.

A family-led service will be held at a later date.

04/06/2026

Debra “Deb” Hays age 70 passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home in Wheatfields. She was born on January 10, 1956, to DC and Treva Middleton in LaPaz Indiana.

She studied Fine Art and Psychology in Russellville, Arkansas. Her passions were working with charcoal and oil painting.

She was a very loving person and loved to talk to anyone who would stop to talk. She attended the Maranatha Baptist Church in Globe.

Debra was a very strong-willed person and did not let her wheelchair slow her down.

She was preceded in death by her parents DC and Treva Midleton.

She is Survived by her husband Robert Hays, Brother Darrel (Margene) Middleton and sister Patricia Davis.

Deb will be missed by all who knew her.

Family is being assisted by Bulman Miles Funeral Services Globe AZ.
Visitation: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 9:30 AM
Maranatha Baptist Church
1320 Saguaro Drive
Globe, AZ 85501

Private family services at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector, Arkansas, to be determined.

03/30/2026

It’s time for spring cleaning! The WGC cemetery board members will be meeting at the cemetery on Saturday April 11th at 9 am for Spring flower removal please feel free to join us if you’d like to help. See guidelines below.

Spring Flower Removal Guidelines
Fresh and artificial flower arrangements may be placed on graves at any time. All arrangements must be anchored so as not to interfere with normal mowing and trimming. Any unsightly arrangements are subject to removal without notice.

ONCE PER YEAR in preparation for spring mowing, a Saturday in April is set aside as flower removal day using the following guidelines:
> The flowers on a headstone, in a headstone vase, or on a hook will not be removed as these do not interfere with cemetery mowing or weeding.
> The flowers on graves in an enclosure will not be removed. We discourage enclosures and are not responsible for their maintenance. (New enclosures are not permitted per our guidelines.)
> Old, unsightly flowers on the ground will be removed.
> If the flowers on the ground still look good, we will leave them on the grave and possibly move the arrangement closer to the headstone to allow for easier mowing and weeding.
> If there are containers of flowers on the grave, we will remove old and unsightly flowers, but leave the containers.
Our purpose is not to remove ALL flowers; just those old and unsightly and those that hinder mowing and weeding. We respect how families decorate the graves of their loved ones.
If you would not like flowers removed, please contact us.

Note: Often, the wind blows arrangements off the grave or headstone. If we cannot identify where an arrangement goes, it will be discarded unfortunately. If possible, label the arrangement with your loved one’s name.

03/20/2026

Brenda Proctor Obituary
Brenda Proctor, 82, of Rogers, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. She was born October 14, 1943, in Hector, Arkansas, daughter of the late Hersle Roy and Cleta Voss Pruitt.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Hersle Wayne Pruitt and Ronnie Pruitt.

She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Carol Bradley (Kenneth) of Rogers and Brenda Shaleigh Morris (Robert) of Hector; a sister, Linda Patton (Jerry) of Jasper; brothers, Ricky Pruitt (Pam) of Hector and Frankie Pruitt (Velta) of Dover; grandchildren, Kyleigh Arnold of Bentonville, Kortnee Bradley of Bentonville, Katelynn Bradley of Springdale, Alyssa Lorenz (Danielle) of Little Rock, and Cassie Millsaps of Hector; great-grandchildren, Julianne Arnold of Centerton, Jace Arnold of Gentry, and Harlow Moody of Bentonville; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 25th at 2:00 p.m. at Lemley Chapel under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Shannon Pruitt will be officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector.

Pallbearers are Kenneth Bradley, Robert Morris, Jace Arnold, Isaiah Smith, Wa’Nika Smith, and Danielle Lorenz. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Patton and Dale Proctor.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Brenda to Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, AR 72712 or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation at www.alzfdn.org .

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02/21/2026

Mary Robertson, age 83, of Clarksville, died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Johnson County Health and Rehab. She was born March 16, 1942, in Hector, to Beatrice Hefley.

Mary was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church of Scranton. She loved to bake, sew and make quilts, but more than anything, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her common law husband, Glen Thompson; and her honorary daughter, Wanda Wallace.

She is survived by two daughters and a sons-in-law, Debbie and Randy Nichols, and Tracy and James Schwartz; three granddaughters, Lakin Maddox (Brad), Cecily Espinoza (Andy) and Annica Little (Tobby); three great-grandchildren, Sayla and Adley Maddox, and Cora Espinoza; and an honorary son, Thomas Killough.

All services are private with arrangements under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

02/05/2026

Marjorie Utley Coffman, of Hector, Arkansas, was born on November 14, 1932, and passed away on February 3, 2026.
Marjorie was preceded in death by two beloved husbands, Louis Coffman and A.C. Utley; her parents; and her brothers, Jesse Condley, Tommy Condley, and V.O. Condley.

Marjorie and her first husband, Louis Coffman, built their life together through determination and hard work. As a young couple, they traveled to California where they picked fruit, logged timber, and eventually started a Roto-Rooter business. Together they raised a family and shared many years of partnership and perseverance. In the early 1970s, they returned home to Arkansas and settled on a farm in Hector, where they built their home and raised cattle.

Despite the demands of farm life, Marjorie and Louis knew how to enjoy thesimple pleasures. Saturday nights often meant getting “honky tonk ready,” with Marjorie dressing up, Louis shining his Stetson, and the two heading to Western Sizzlin for supper with Veo and Peachie Coffman, followed by a stop at Walmart. Those evenings were filled with laughter, joy, and love.

After Louis’s passing, Marjorie later married A.C. Utley, a kind and loving man who embraced Marjorie’s family as his own. Their quiet marriage reflected Marjorie’s playful spirit and sense of humor — as she would say, “just to give the gossips something to talk about.” Marjorie shared a close and lasting bond with her stepdaughter, Agalia Baker, remaining close throughout her life.

Marjorie was a woman defined by hard work, devotion to family, and joy found in life’s simple moments. She loved sewing, quilting, and flower gardening, and called it her “therapy”.

She is survived by her children, David Coffman, Judy Lewis, and Callie Bartlett; her sister, Betty Chronister; six grandchildren, Jess Coffman, Scott Lewis, Russell Lewis, Kevin Lewis, Tracey Kim, and Nicole Bartlett; thirteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, all of whom held a special place in her heart.

Marjorie’s legacy lives on through the generations she raised, the land she loved, and the laughter and love she shared so freely.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, February 6, 2026 at Welcome Home Free Will Baptist Church. Rev. J.L. Chronister and Rev. Terry Latham will officiate. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Walnut Grove Cemetery, P.O. Box 125, Hector, AR 72843. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at

12/30/2025

Brenda Carolyn Millsaps, age 81, departed this life to go be with her savior, Jesus Christ, on Christmas morning, December 25. 2025. Brenda, also known as Mom, Nana, and Nan fiercely loved life and loved her famiy and friends. She was a giver, and loved doing for others, especially when it involved her church. She was known for always showing up at all the baby showers with a handmade quilt. She altered many prom dresses, as well as anything anyone would bring to her to take up. She loved celebrating all the "life" events, including showers, weddings, reunions, revivals, and singings. She always had a gallon jug of freshmade lemonade and fried apple pies, that never made it past the first round of servings.There is no telling how many fried apple pies, rolls and cinnamon rolls her loving hands touched all those years. You can be sure Nana is in Heaven's Kitchen right now baking her specialties.

She was an avid sports fan, who loved watching the Razorbacks, Dallas Cowboys, St Louis Cardinals, as well as ALL the local school sporting events. You could count on her arriving an hour before game time, with her wagon and lawn chair in tow along with treats for her children, grandchildren and great-grand children, as well as anyone else who might be playing.

Brenda was preceeded in death by her parents, Thurman and Gertrue Hill, her husband, Glynn Millsaps, and her two sisters, Donna Riddle and Linda, and a brother, James. She is survived by her three children, Tami Davis, Shelly (Gene) Launius, and Randy (Maressa) Davis. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brittany (Zack) Coonfield, Angela (Clint) Craig, Brad (Lauren) Launius, Kaci (Will) Black, Bryden (Jenna) Davis, Aubren (Jon) Cox, along with twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She is also survived by six siblings, Sue (Roger) Lay, Tommy (Jo Ann) Hill, Jane Barton, Sharon (Dickey) Barnett, Jeanie (BJ) McAlister, Tim (Sadra) Hill, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephew, great-great nieces and nephews, and great-great-great nieces and nephews, and many friends who were like family to her.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 4-6pm here at Russellville Family Funeral. Service will be Friday, January 2, 2026 at Pleasant Grove Assembly of God at 10am. Rev. Torin Johnson and Rev. Randy Davis officiating. A private burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Hector, AR.

Pallbearers will be: Zack Coonfield, Brad Launius, Will Black, Clint Craig, Brantley Craig, Bryden Davis.

Arrangements are under the careful watch of Russellville Family Funeral.

12/28/2025

Nathan Ray McElhaney, 38, of Hector, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, December 26, 2025, at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. Born April 8, 1987, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was the son of Rev. Jim and Regina Rue Crabtree McElhaney.
Nathan was a man of deep faith, a true visionary, and a devoted servant of the church he loved so dearly. He was a faithful member of Scottsville Word of Life, where he served in many roles, including deacon, member of the worship team, media coordinator, and young adults pastor. Nathan had a special heart for the youth of the church and invested countless hours mentoring, encouraging, and guiding young people in their faith. His vision for the future of the church was evident in every project he touched, including the design of the church building he so passionately supported.
On June 14, 2008, Nathan married the love of his life, Faith Humphrey McElhaney, in Scottsville, Arkansas. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others. Nathan was a devoted husband to Faith and a loving father to Ella and cherished every moment with his family.
Professionally, Nathan was a Senior Reactor Operator at Arkansas Nuclear One, where he was respected for his knowledge, dedication, and strong work ethic.
He enjoyed working in his church, especially alongside the youth, and spending meaningful time with family and friends. His life reflected a genuine commitment to serving God and others, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Onie and Oliver McElhaney; Billy and Margaret Crabtree; Troy and Christine Humphrey; James and Pearlie McAlister Harmon; and a nephew, Braxton Huffman.
Survivors include his wife, Faith McElhaney; his daughter, Ella McElhaney; his parents, Rev. Jim and Regina McElhaney; his sister, Nicole McElhaney; his in-laws, Arnold and Marylou Humphrey; his grandfather, Ray Harmon; and other relatives, church family, and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Scottsville Word of Life with Rev. Dean Caldwell and Rev. Josh McClure officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector, Arkansas, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Humphrey Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Doss, James Perry, Cole Huffman, Lane Newport, Drew Newport, Landen Coffman, Hunter Coffman, Lonnie Perry, Jamie Profitt, Jackson Taylor, Matt Huffman, Scott Moore, Troy Coffman, Michael Newport, Jeremiah Humphrey, Joe Crocker, David Edwards, Caleb Profitt, Maddock Crocker, and Daniel Dunn. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Proctor, Matt Strickland, Reagan Lillard, Isaiah Humphrey, Isaac Humphrey and Jeremiah Profitt.
Memorials may be made to the Scottsville Word of Life Building Fund, 6275 SR 27, Hector, AR 72843, for the completion of the church building that Nathan helped to design.
An online obituary and guestbook are available at

12/09/2025

Virginia Ann Chisum, age 74, of Dover, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at her home on December 6, 2025. Born on July 5, 1951, in Harrison, Arkansas, she was the cherished daughter of Leon Moore and Elma Campbell Moore.

Virginia's spirit will be lovingly remembered by her family, including her daughter, Sheila Chisum Vaughn, and her son, Scott Chisum, both of Dover. She was a proud grandmother to four grandchildren: Tesia Chisum Moore (Franklin) of Hector, Chloe Chisum of Russellville, Isaac Chisum of Dover, and Colter Vaughn of Dover, as well as four great-grandchildren. Virginia is also survived by her two devoted sisters, Georgia McPhee of Harrison and Marilyn Watson (Jim) of Deer, along with her brother, Donald Moore (Sue) of Lead Hill.

Preceding her in death are her beloved parents and her brother-in-law, John McPhee.

Virginia was known for her vibrant personality and her passion for gardening and decorating. Her love for flowers brought beauty into her home and the lives of those around her.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during visitation, which will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Russellville Family Funeral.

Funeral service will follow at 1 PM on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Russellville Family Funeral. Rev. Jon Burdine and Rev. Arnold Humphrey will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Campbell, Colten Moore, Franklin Moore, Wesley Watson, James Watson, Colter Vaughn, Issac Chisum and Ethan Lockridge.

Burial following the service will be private for family only.

Arrangements are being handled by Russellville Family Funeral, and an online guestbook is available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com.

Virginia's kindness and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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11/11/2025

Brenda Joyce Gilbert Songer, 81, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on (her birthday) Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born in Spokane, Washington in 1944 to Floyd and Minnie Williams. She was born during WWII and raised in post-war years, she knew how to work hard, love hard and fought hard when she felt it was needed. Brenda was a pediatric nurse, one of the best in her field, and worked with children with disabilities until she retired.

Brenda loved animals and would rather be around them than people most of the time. One of Brenda’s favorite things to do was going to flea markets and thrift stores. She loved gardening and canning for her family and always seemed to be at her happiest with a loud and rambunctious houseful of kids.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Wesley Williams Sr. and Minnie Adolie McElyea Williams; husband, Elmer Earl Gilbert; husband, Melvin Lee Songer; sister, Flossie Willams; brother Floyd Willams Jr.; and granddaughter, Sable Wilkerson.

Left behind to cherish her memory, sisters, Penny Stracner and Debbie Short; sisters-in-law, Barbara Pierce and Dana Williams; her companion, Kenneth Wilkerson Sr.; children, Kenneth Wilkerson Jr., Vonda Evans, Shannon & Angie Gilbert, Thad & Kazuno Gilbert, Misty Skelton and Kathryn VanKopp; grandchildren, Crystal, Felicia, Nathan, Leon, Liam, Fiona, Gensei, Jessica and Jon; 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; many nieces, nephews, friends and family that will miss her dearly.

The family would like to extend a very special Thank you to Hospice Home Care of Little Rock and to Maleah Winberry and Baby Kam. We would never have been able to care for our mother at home without the love, professionalism and compassion they provided us all.

A visitation will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, November 8, 2025, with service following at 11:00am at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector, Arkansas. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

11/10/2025

James “Jimbo” Freeman, age 71, of Conway, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Dardanelle Regional Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1954, in Hector to Lowell B. and Eunice Pauline Chisum Freeman.

He enjoyed music and life.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Donald Pack.

Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Ira Lowell and Patsy Ann Freeman of Atkins; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Patsy Carol Housley of Hector and Phyllis and John Allen of Nogo; a step-brother and his wife, Brent and Don Pack of Atkins; a step-sister, Shelia Pack of Alread; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Shinn Chapel with the Rev. Roy Chisum officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Chapel.

Pallbearers will be Charles Brashear, Tyler Brashear, Jacob Hendrix, Ronald Standridge, Paul Willcutt and Josh Willcutt.

Online guestbook and condolences available at

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