Julius Demetri (J.D.) Brandon
July 25, 2015, 12:36 p.m. -- July 25, 2015, 1:10 p.m.
Just 34 minutes after coming into the world, Julius Demetri (J.D.) passed away peacefully in his Daddy's arms while his Pastor Tim Estes prayed over them at UAMS in Little Rock, Ark. During that fleeting time, he touched many lives and was loved by all who met him and followed his journey.
Born six weeks early and weighing only 5 pounds, 0 ounces and 18 ½ inches in length. J.D. was still able to show and be shown love. He was deeply loved by his parents and siblings. He had soft light-red hair, the softest skin his family had ever felt and the purest smell they have ever smelt. Julius was diagnosed with Trisomy 13. His family refused to let that define the life he would have. They chose to give him life and show him love no matter how much time they had with him. He was born at 12:36 p.m. on July 25 and died the same day at 1:10 p.m.
Julius joins his maternal great- grandfather, Howard Curry; maternal great-grandfather, Julius Johnston; maternal great-grandmother, Margie Lappin; paternal great-grandparents, George and Ruby Sanford; and paternal great-grandparents, Owen and Mavis Brandon in Heaven.
Julius is survived by his father and mother, Edward and Deserae Brandon; his brothers, Noah Somers and Ethan Brandon; his sisters, Carissa Brandon, Zoraya Brandon and Meghana Brandon; his grandparents, David and Joan Brandon; his grandfather, David Johnston; his grandparents, James and Sherri Nimtz; his great-grandmother, Vivian Curry; his aunts, Lorri (Bill) Patrick, Kim Wegner, Heather Watford; his uncle, Travis (Tabbitha) Johnston; cousins, Hailey, Kayton, Skylurr, Holly, Carter, Kellan and Gracie.
A memorial service will take place at New Life Church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015. The family asks for plants, flowers, angel or turtle figurines that can be planted in a memorial garden they will create for Juluis at home. Donations can be made to New Life Church, 1611 Cheri Whitlock, Siloam Springs, AR 72761, in benevolence for the Brandon Family. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Ark.
"Sometime the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." -- A.A. Milne
PAID OBITUARY
Jonathan Maxwell Branson
Jonathan Maxwell Branson, 26, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died July 27, 2015, in Maricopa, Ariz.
He was born July 18, 1989, in Siloam Springs to Brian Keith Branson and Rebecca Fenno.
He was a graduate of Siloam Springs High School and member of New Life Church in Siloam Springs. He worked in construction.
He was preceded in death by one grandmother, Martha.
He is survived by his parents, Keith Branson and Staci of Siloam Springs; his mother, Becky Fenno of Gentry, Ark.; three brothers, Joe Jones of Siloam Springs, Jacob Honea of Illinois and Tucker Branson of Siloam Springs; a maternal grandfather, John Fenno of Colcord, Okla.; paternal grandparents, Colleen Brown of Siloam Springs, O.C. Branson of Rose, Okla.; and grandparents Mark and Brenda Johnson of Jay, Okla.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at New Life Church in Siloam Springs with Pastor Tim Estes officiating.
An online guest book is available at www.wassonfuneralhome.com.
Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Jean Himes
Doris Jean Himes, 72, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died July 28, 2015, at her home.
She was born Jan. 24, 1943, in Hattieville, Ark., to Walter Carlon and Mildred Blanche Ray.
She married Glenn Roy Himes in Torrance, Calif., on June 18, 1966. She worked for many years as an elementary school teacher. Later she received her master's degree and became an elementary and high school principal. She was a member of Bammel Church of Christ in Houston, Texas, and Houston Underwater Photography Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and seven brothers and sisters.
She is survived by two sons, Brent Himes of Siloam Springs, and Jonathan Himes and wife Amanda of Siloam Springs; two stepdaughters, Pamela Jamieson and Lori Jurkovic; 14 grandchildren; two sisters, Melba Dietrick and Ermalee Burnett; and two brothers, Boone Carlon and Ancel Carlon.
Funeral services were Friday, July 31, 2015, at Bammel Church of Christ in Houston. Burial followed at Klein Memorial Park in Pinehurst, Texas.
On online guestbook is available www.wassonfuneralhome.com.
Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs made local arrangements.
Anne L. Pruitt
Anne L. Pruitt, 89, Siloam Springs, Ark., died July 30, 2015, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Ark.
She was born Aug. 1, 1925, in Athens, Ga., to Charlie Leaird and Rilla Bray Leaird.
She married Clarence Willis Pruitt Jr. on Aug. 16, 1952. She was a bookkeeper for the B.J.C. Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Siloam Springs, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her husband and sister.
She is survived by two nieces, Donna Schwieder and husband Fred of Cincinnati, Ark., and Debbie Jensen and husband Randy of Gentry, Ark.; two nephews, David Gregorin and wife Margaret of Fayetteville, N.C., and Dennis Gregorin and wife Beverly of Little Falls, N.Y.; 13 great-nieces and -nephews; and 19 great-great-nieces and -nephews.
Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m Monday, Aug 3, 2015, at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville.
An online guest book is available at www.wassonfuneralhome.com.
Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.
General News on 08/02/2015