3937 Silent Keys

Elmer/N5OCG has maintained this list of Silent Keys for many years, and recently decided to turn it over to me.  I give credit and much appreciation to Elmer for all the years of work on this list of our silent friends.

Here are Elmer's words regarding some history of the 3937 group

IN Honor

The Amateur Radio Frequency 3937 has long been a gathering place for Arkansas Hams.  No one remembers for sure the beginning but general consensus is that the Arkansas Phone Net was on the frequency of  3885 prior to 1960.  The FCC instituted incentive licensing about 1978.  Several members of the Net were unable to continue operating on 3885 so the Net moved to 3948 for several years.  Interference caused the net to move to 3937.   Over the years prior to and after the Arkansas Phone Net mostly Arkansas Hams gathered on the Net Frequency for the fun of "ragchewing"  From this activity grew the Arkansas Educational Frequency.  Over the years hundreds of Amateur Radio Operators made life long friends.  Some never meeting  face to face  but sharing all life's events with each other over the radio.  The 3937 Frequency was and is truly the Educational Frequency.  All questions are answered.  Accuracy was and is never guaranteed.  As the years passed, so did many of the 3937 gang.  It is with deep humility and respect we honor the legacy these men and women left from a time past, to the present and for those yet to come.  In this regard we honor our fellow Hams who are "Silent keys"....N5OCG

Esther - Wife of Mr. Al - KJ5IC

Esther D. Scott, 93, of Yellville, passed away Friday August 20, 2010 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mountain Home.

Mrs. Scott was born in Eros, Arkansas to Grover Cleveland and Elvira (Dodd) Cline on March 16, 1917. She retired from Mar-Bax Shirt Company as a factory worker. She was a lifetime resident of the area, a member of Main Street Church of Christ, and loved quilting.

Surviving Mrs. Scott are her husband, Alvin Scott of Yellville;

several nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Funeral service for Esther Scott will be 3:00 pm, Monday, August 23, 2010, at Main Street Church of Christ with Jerry Tinsley officiating.

KC0IBE

James Edward Case, Sr.

(August 5, 1933 - March 27, 2010)

James E. Case, Sr., age 76, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia.

He was born on August 5, 1933, in Marland, Oklahoma, to Charles W. and Grace M. (McCord) Case and was the last surviving child of five.

He lived in Oklahoma until the age of 4 years old when the family moved to St. Joe, Arkansas. In 1942, they moved to Des Moines, Iowa.

On June 19, 1949, he was united in marriage to Vivian L. "Peg" Yaw. They made their home in Iowa where unto this union, five children were born.

Jim worked in the sign business for twenty-five years, then owned and operated a commercial window business for ten years. Jim and his wife also ran a bait and tackle store in Des Moines for twelve years. He retired from the sign business in 1995 and moved to Warsaw, MO.

Jim was active in the church activities at Poplar Baptist Church near Warsaw. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, doing carpenter work, building things and was an avid reader. Most of all he enjoyed helping others.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-two years, Peg, on December 7, 2002, a son, Jesse Lee Case, one grandson, James John Rumbaugh, Jr., one brother and three sisters.

He is survived by three sons, James Case Jr., of Warsaw, Jerome Case of Nashville, TN, and Joe Case, Sr., of Hartford, IA, and a daughter, Judy Rumbaugh, of Des Moines, IA, twelve grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James E. Case, Sr., will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln, with Rev. Van Mellen officiating. No Visitation. His wishes were to be cremated following services. Memorials may be made to the Benton County Hospice in care of the Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln.

May his soul rest in peace...

Click here to listen to the "Last Cal" for Jim given on the Arkansas Phone Net by Buster/AD5AM...

 

Earl Ayres, K5ECJ

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:21 PM CST

WHITE HALL — Earl Hollis Ayres, K5ECJ, 80, of White Hall, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.

He was born June 8, 1929, in Crossett, Ark., to the late Mellie Spradlin and Emory Hollis Ayres.

Mr. Ayres was a founding member of the White Hall Church of Christ where he served as an elder. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a longtime HAM radio license 1st class holder and transponder of radio messages to family members during the Vietnam War.

He was a charter member of the White Hall Lions Club and an avid supporter and volunteer of the White Hall Public Schools. He was employed by Arkansas Power and Light Company which became Entergy from Dec. 1, 1949, until his retirement in 1989. His last years with the company, he was a power dispatcher.

Survivors: wife, Martha Bess Paul Ayers, N5QVX; son, Dr. Paul Hollis (Gwen) Ayres; daughters, Shelley Lyn Hooker and Stacey Elaine Ayres, all of North Carolina, and Martha Ann Ayres, KC5AOO, of Bentonville.  Earl will be missed by the Hams in Pine Bluff and Southeast Arkansas.

May his soul rest in peace.

(If you have a photo of Earl, please send)

Charles E.(Chuck) Crook, K5HQY, age 79, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009. He was born in Jacksonville, July 27, 1930. He was also preceded in death by  first wife, Barbara Crook and son, Randy Crook.

 

Chuck served four years in the navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Jacinto Masonic Lodge #216 and a member of the Eastern Star #520. He was an amateur radio operator of 55 years  Chuck retired as Assistant Chief of Police from the Jacksonville Police Dept. with the rank of Captain. He was of the Baptist faith.

 

Chuck is survived by his wife, Ruby Wagner Crook;

 

 

 

 

N5OAT Ron Peterson, N5OAT, lost his battle with cancer.  Ron was a mainstay in numerous amateur radio nets, most often relaying weak stations to net control.  All ham radio operators that knew Ron pray for God to comfort his family and his ham radio friends. We will all miss Ron and may his soul rest in peace.

The Twenty-Third Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yes, though I walk through the valley of the
Shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.  Thou prepared a table before me in the presence of mine enemies thou anointest my head with oil; my cup turnneth over.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

In Memoriam

Ron D. Peterson
September 1, 1940 - January 20, 2009

Robert Lee Norris, AD5IZ, age 63, of Ash Flat, died Friday, January 30, 2009, at his residence. Robert worked as a welder in the oil fields and served in the US Army. He was also an avid amateur radio operator, along with his wood carving.He was the son of the late Elmer Norris and the late Kathryn (Perry) Norris.He is survived by his wife Robin Norris, AD5JA, of the home, Daughter Melissa Lynn and Charlie Howington of Owensboro, KY, Son Stephen and Elizabeth Norris of Union, AR, Four grandchildren Chantel, Krysin, William Howington and Blaine Norris. Sister, Marilyn Vincent of Fort Wayne, IN and Brother, Charles Norris of Goldsby, OK Sister-in-law Ann and Bill Reynolds of Hardy, Sister-in-law Linda and Neal Heidy of Hardy, Sister-in-law Sandra and Darrell Carpenter of Ash Flat, Brother-in-law Robert and Kay Russell of Hardy, Brother-in-law Floyd and Darla Russell of Gepp and Brother-in-law John and Anita Russell of Mustang OK. Bob was a mainstay on 3937, the Arkansas Razorback Net and it will not be the same without Bob.  Pray for Robin and the family.  May Bob rest in peace.

Betty Jean Temple, WB8TLA, died suddenly, September 29, 2008, in North Little Rock.  She is survived by her mother, Thelma Clark, her husband Dale Temple, W5RXU, Sons, Raymond Whittingham Jr. and Russ Whittingham, Daughter Denise Townsend Brothers, Don Clark and Tommy Clark.  May she rest in peace.

Following is a note from Dale/W5RXU, Betty's husband:

Betty and I shared all life's events enthusiastically with each other.  I knew Betty 25 years ago when she was married to Paul, WA8ASQ.  Paul died in 1999 and my Brenda died in 2003.  Paul had always told Betty, according to Betty, that after he was gone to call me for anything she needed.  In 2006 Betty called me to find someone to remove Paul's/Betty's tower from her back yard.  I got some really nice, young, knowledgeable hams to remove the tower.  In the course of all that, Betty and I became attracted to each other and on February 7, 2007, we married.  We really had a good, even if it was short, life.  Betty was very youthful as part of her personality.  She was always willing and ready to tackle any activity, even if it was something that neither could comfortable do, but we tried and enjoyed.

On September 29, 2008, Betty woke me at 2:30 AM saying, "call 911, I can't breathe"  The ambulance arrived quickly and rushed her to Baptist Hospital, Springhill, North Little Rock, but she never made it to the hospital.

We never will know what happened, but it doesn't matter, Betty is gone but not forgotten.  Betty's dog, Gus, a Bichon Friese and I mourn Betty's loss to this day.  Gus is a comfort and I hope I am for him.  Dale and the little white dog carry on.  The support of my Ham Radio Friends is an invaluable support and comfort.  For that I say a heartfelt Thank You and

73 from Dale, W5RXU and Betty, WB8TLA sk

 

Carol Lynn Nelson (June 20, 1969 - November 5, 2007), age 38, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, died Monday, November 5, 2007, in Harrison. She was born June 20, 1969, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Carol is survived by her parents, Terry L. and Susan (Coffin) Camp, of Lead Hill, Arkansas. Carol was a 1987 graduate of Yellville High School. She was a student at North Arkansas College, where she was a part of the student body government. Carol was an amateur radio operator and her HAM call was N5MDO. She enjoyed country music, reading science fiction and Harry Potter books. Carol took her Novice test for Amateur Radio in Dec. of 1986. She was in high school at the time so being a girl interested in Ham Radio was kind of hard on her. She then in April of 2002 I finally up graded to General Class was learning about radio contesting and getting on a lot of HF and having so much fun. She also like model railroad trains and the great outdoors. Carol assisted with tax preparation with the AARP Volunteer Program and was a volunteer at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center where she volunteered in the Thrift Shop, the Gift Shop, Purchasing Department and the Outpatient Surgery and Dialysis Departments. Carol had extra empathy for dialysis patients as she was a kidney transplant recipient in August and September of 2000. Carol leaves behind many dear friends throughout the community and ham radio. Memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, November 12, 2007, at Christeson Funeral Home. Cremation under the direction of Christeson Funeral Home.  My Tribute to Carol Nelson N5MDO. Revelation 21:4 states;   “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”   Kind, gentle, sweet, this Young Lady was a very good person to know.  Always happy, smiling, and very upbeat, Carol strived to be the best person she could be and to take the little things in life with a grain of salt no matter what trials and/or tribulations were put in her pathway, she wouldn't let life get her down.  I've been on the receiving end of a phone call when she was bursting to tell someone some good news or something good that had happened to her that day.  I've also sat and held her hand and wiped her tears because she broke down to cry when times got a little to tough and she just needed someone to listen while she vented her frustrations.  Through good times and bad times, she always wore a smile and kept her chin held high. Carol was an angel here on earth to all who had the great opportunity to make her acquaintance. We will miss you greatly my dear friend and there will always be a vast void in our hearts for the Million Dollar Operator.  We love you Carol. On the behalf of your ham family:Because you are now a silent key, in your honor tonight at 6:00 pm on 3987.5 on the Razorback net, there will be 1 minute of silence.  So for the last time, N5MDO it was nice to get to meet ya face to face.  You certainly enriched all of our lives. 73s de AD5JA  Robin Norris    May she rest in peace.