This is the third installment of a Women In History feature written about women members of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Warren. Much of the information contained in this comes from the new University of Arkansas Press volume: “Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators 1922-2022,” by Lindsley Armstrong Smith and Stephen L.…
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Willie Mae Owens, 1926-2023
Willie Mae Owens, 96, of Warren, passed away January 2, 2023. Born August 1, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Willie Rogers. She moved to Oakland, CA. in 1960. She relocated to Kansas City, KS in 1982, after being transferred by General Motors. She happily retired in 1985, after 18 years…
Ronnie Owens, 1960-2022
Ronnie Owens, 61, of Warren died March 20, 2022. Born May 17, 1960, he was a son of Willie Mae Owens and the late Vernell Owens. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and truly loved the Lord and Savior with all his heart. Ronnie attended Castlemont High School in Oakland, California. He loved…