Linda Lee Whisenhunt Vaught

Mrs. Linda Lee Whisenhunt Vaught, age 68, a resident of Horatio, died Saturday, February 7, 2009 in the University of Arkansas Medical Science, Little Rock. She was born to Samuel Lee and Dora Augusta Mangus Whisenhunt at Arkinda, Arkansas, on June 15, 1940.

She was a 1958 graduate of Gillham High School. She and her husband, J. D. were farmers and ranchers, and were selected Farm Family of the Year in 1975. She was a member of the Wickes Church of Christ, and enjoyed cooking, cows, gardening, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Buddy and Harvey Don Whisenhunt. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, J. D. Vaught of Horatio, a daughter, Carla Vaught of Mena, Arkansas, three sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Emilee Vaught, Joey and Lori Vaught and Jon and DeAnn Vaught all of Horatio, three brothers, Gene Whisenhunt, David Whisenhunt, and Charlie Whisenhunt all of Gillham, Arkansas, one sister, Inez Parks of Wickes, seven grandchildren, Jade, Caitlan, Brittanee, Shyann, Josie, Tanner, and Ryan, one great-grandchild, Rylee, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Linda Vaught will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in the First Assembly of God Church of De Queen with Rev. Coy Arnold and David Jacobs, minister officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Center Cemetery, Horatio. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, February 9th from 6:00 to 800 p.m.