Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Arkansas Obituaries 10/15/08

  • ALFRIENNA STACKHOUSE

    Graveside services for Baby Alfrieanna Lashay Stackhouse, infant daughter of Julie Randle and Houston Stackhouse III, were held Oct. 11, 2008 in the Oak Grove Cemetery No. 3 in Helena-West Helena with Elder Harry White officiating. Stackhouse died Oct. 6, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Julie Randle; her father, Houston Stackhouse III; her grandmother, Orlena Hill; grandfather, Houston Stackhouse Jr.; three sisters, Tatiyna Stackhouse, Aliyah Stackhouse,…

    • ARVIL T. BENSON

      Arvil T. Benson, 92, beloved husband, father and “pop” passed away Saturday morning Oct. 11, 2008. A.T. was born on Aug. 17, 1916 in Woodberry to Noah H. and Dollie Bethea Benson. He graduated from Bearden High School in 1935 and attended A&M (University of Arkansas) in Monticello. He taught grades 6-9 in Smead for $90 per month before joining the Air Force in 1941. After the war he worked in Guam for a couple of years before coming back to the states and marrying Annie Lou Adams in 1948. He spent…

      • Agnes Stair Logan

        BATESVILLE -- Agnes Stair Logan, 83, of Tumbling Shoals died Oct. 11, 2008, in Batesville. She was born Friday, June 5, 1925, in Spring Mill and was the daughter of Marian and Bertha (Robertson) Tosh.She was a very loving and giving person whose life centered around her family. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Agnes was a faithful member of Chastain Chapel General Baptist Church in Tumbling Shoals.She is survived by her son, Troy Raymond Stair Jr. of Springdale;…

        • Alva Gene Craig

          CASSVILLE, Mo. -- Alva Gene Craig, 76, of Cassville, died Oct. 9, 2008, in his home. He was born Feb. 20, 1932, in Cassville, to Lewis and Iva Miller Craig.He joined the United States Navy during the Korean War, serving from Feb. 25, 1952, to Aug. 24, 1954. Most of his life was spent near Cassville, where he farmed. He had worked in the hardwood mill at Forrest Products several years and then the Monett Ice Plant until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy McGlothlin.Survivors include…

          • Angel Brooks

            GRANBY, Mo. -- Angel Brooks, infant son of Wayne and Christy Howell Brooks was stillborn Oct. 14, 2008, at Freeman West Birthing Center.Survivors include her parents; six brothers and sisters, Keith DeShields, Trenton DeShields, Sarah Brooks, Mattie Brooks, Laira Brooks and Shanoaha Stewart; maternal grandparents, Janice Hamblin of Granby, Ronald Hamblin of Tontitown, and Ronnie and Mary Ann Howell of Dixon, Mo.; paternal grandparents, Nancy Brooks and Paul Morlan of Granby; maternal great-grandparents,…

            • BLANCHE EASLEY

              Blanche Easley, 66, of Helena-West Helena died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center in Helena.  Mrs. Easley was born May 16, 1942 at Indian Bay to James and Leona Jackson.  Mrs. Easley loved her family. She leaves her children, Dennis Easley of Helena-West Helena, Regina Hislip and husband, William, of Helena-West Helena, Carolyn Clemons and husband, Kent, of Lexa; seven grandchildren, William Hislip, Jr., Harold Clemons and wife, Violet, Melanie Mora and husband, Joe, Kent Clemons,…

              • Betty Robertson

                Betty Jean Robertson, 78, of Jacksonville, Arkansas died Sept. 30, 2008. She was born July 21, 1930 in Russell, Arkansas to the Late Charles Oscar and Josie Shannon Piker.

                • Bill R. Harrison

                  LOWELL -- Bill R. Harrison, 77, of Lowell died Oct. 12, 2008. Arrangements are by Stockdale Funeral Services of Rogers.

                  • Billy Gene Davis, Jr.

                    LEWISVILLE - Billy Gene Davis, Jr., 51, of Lewisville, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, at his residence. He was born November 13, 1956, in Chicago, Ill., and was employed as an industrial mechanic at Cooper Tire Co.

                    • Billy Ray Harrison

                      will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers, online at stockdalefuneral.com.Memorials may be made in honor of Bill Harrison to Lewy Body Dementia Association, P.O. Box 451429, Atlanta, Ga. 31145.--Paid

                      • Billy Ray Harrison

                        BENTONVILLE -- Billy Ray Harrison entered this life Dec. 27, 1930, in Keota, Okla., and went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at the Bentonville Manor, after bravely fighting the effects of Dementia with Lewy bodies. Today, he walks and talks with his Lord in heaven because of his salvation Oct. 21, 2002. Bill was born to William Ray Harrison and Okla Lowe Harrison.Bill served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he was awarded the Bronze Star with three Oak Leaf clusters and…

                        • Bobby Shaw

                          Bobby Gene Shaw, 76, of Cabot, passed away, Friday, Oct. 3. He was born on May 16, 1932 in Conway, Ark., to the late Ernest and Birddie Bradley Shaw. He was a member of the Briarwood Baptist Church in Cabot, served in the United States Marines and was a professional land surveyor.

                          • Carl E. Mitchell

                            FAYETTEVILLE -- Carl E. Mitchell, 72, of Fayetteville died Oct. 13, 2008. Arrangements are by Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville.

                            • Carl E. Mitchell

                              FAYETTEVILLE -- Carl E. Mitchell, 72, of Fayetteville died Oct. 13, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 7, 1936, in Drakes Creek to Elbert L. and Kate Duncan Mitchell.He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in education. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Springdale. He was employed by Arkansas Western Gas Co. for 45 years and was manager of purchasing.He was preceded in death by a grandchild.Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Pat…

                              • Carroll Colvin

                                Carroll Prowse Colvin, 78, of North Little Rock died Sept. 29.

                                • Carroll Colvin

                                  Carroll Prowse Colvin, 78, of North Little Rock died Sept. 29.

                                  • Carroll Murry

                                    Carroll Murry, 87, of North Little Rock died Sept. 27.

                                    • Charles E. Sisemore Sr.

                                      will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. The family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m.Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Living Faith Church in Fayetteville with Glenda Curtis officiating. Burial will follow in Baptist Ford Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Living Faith Church Bus Ministry, 1351 S. Morningside Drive, Fayetteville, 72701.

                                      • Charles E. Sisemore Sr.

                                        WEST FORK -- Charles E. Sisemore Sr., 67, of West Fork died Oct. 12, 2008, at Fayetteville. He was born Feb. 9, 1941, in Georgetown to Elmer and Noby Lawson Sisemore.He was a retired business owner and farmer, and a certified member of the Loafers Club in West Fork and a member of Living Faith Church in Fayetteville.He was preceded in death by his grandson, Charles Robert Sisemore.Survivors include his wife, Charlette Sue Sisemore; three sons, Charles Edward Sisemore Jr. of Wichita, Kan., Jeffrey Kevin…

                                        • Charlotte Ann Vangundy

                                          will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

                                          • Clara Coffield

                                            Clara Inez Coffield, 91, of Stuttgart died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Cabot Health Care.

                                            • Clara Cook

                                              Clara Mae Cook, age 73, of Malvern, Ark., departed this life on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at the Hot Spring County Memorial Hospital.

                                              • Clarence Hubble

                                                Clarence Rayburn Hubble, 64, of Austin went to be with the Lord Oct. 4., 2008. He was born Feb. 24, 1944 in Bunny, Ark., to the late Clarence and Mable Blassingame Hubble. His first wife Gloria Jean Hubble precedes him in death as well as his brothers, Rueben Paul Hubble, Jerald Jackson and a sister, Zoola Yvonne Harrington. Clarence loved the outdoors, fishing and working, he would help anyone who needed help and his friend peanut will miss him greatly. He proudly served his country in the Army during the…

                                                • Cledis Hogan

                                                  Cledis Hogan, 71, of Carlisle went to his eternal home on October 5, 2008.

                                                  • Coy Fay Garrett

                                                    GRAVETTE -- Coy Fay Garrett, 78, of Gravette died Oct. 12, 2008, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born June 10, 1930, in Gentry to Elbert Elwood and Mahala Stamps Garrett.He grew up in the Gentry area. He was an Army veteran serving as a medical specialist. He attended Bethlehem Baptist Church near Centerton.Survivors include his son, Elbert Hendrickson of Mounds, Okla.; two grandsons; his twin sister, Loy Mae Bell and husband Bill of Broken Arrow, Okla.Services will be at 3…

                                                  • Daniel Reid

                                                    Daniel Thomas Reid, 72, of Rector died Oct. 12, 2008, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Little Rock.

                                                    • Deborah Yount

                                                      SILOAM SPRINGS -- Deborah Yount, 63, of Siloam Springs died Oct. 11, 2008, in Springdale. Arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers.

                                                      • Debra Smith

                                                        Debra Therese Johnson Smith, 48, of North Little Rock died Sept. 29.

                                                        • Debra Smith

                                                          Debra Therese (Johnson) Smith, 48, of North Little Rock died Sept. 29.

                                                          • Elder Hart

                                                            Elder J. Hart, 66, of Cabot, passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. He was born on Jan. 30, 1942, in Russell to the late Ray Douglas and Joy Hicks Hart.

                                                            • Emily P. Johnson, 89, of Green Forest

                                                              Emily P. Johnson, 89, of Green Forest, died Monday, Oct. 13 (2008).

                                                              • Fortney

                                                                Marian Fortney Marian F. Fortney, 85, of North Little Rock died Oct. 3..

                                                                • GLADDIE JOHNSON

                                                                  Graveside services for Gladdie Josephine Johnson, 74, of Helena-West Helena will be held 2 p.m. today at Sunset Memorial Park with Rev. Dusty Rhodes officiating. Johnson, born April 23, 1934 in Holly Grove, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 in Helena at Helena Regional Medical Center. She leaves three sons, Douglas Johnson of Helena-West Helena, Travis Johnson and wife, Linda of Vicksburg, Miss. and Scott Johnson and wife, Joy of Helena-West Helena; four grandsons, Jeremiah Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Scott Johnson…

                                                                  • Gary Justis

                                                                    ROGERS -- Gary Justis, 65, of Rogers died Oct. 11, 2008, in Rogers. Arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers.

                                                                    • Gary Justis

                                                                      ROGERS -- Gary Justis, 65, of Rogers died Oct. 11, 2008, at Rogers. He was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Washington, Kan., to Dwayne and June Smith Justis.He was an insulator and a sheet metal worker. His caretaker was Pam Lowery of Rogers.Survivors include his daughter, Tanya DePriest of Brookhaven, Miss.; his brother, Terry Justis of Jonesboro; his sister, Brenda Jones; five grandchildren, Dominick, Desirae, Destry, Dericka and Devin.No services are planned.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, c/o…

                                                                      • Geraldine Knox

                                                                        Geraldine C. Knox , 73, of North Little Rock died Sept. 28.

                                                                        • Geraldine Knox

                                                                          Geraldine C. Knox , 73, of North Little Rock died Sept. 28.

                                                                          • Grace Burnett Chitwood

                                                                            BENTON - Grace Burnett Chitwood, 92, of Benton, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. She was born July 14, 1916 in Montgomery County. She was the daughter of the late T.M. and Josephine Logan Burnett. Her husband, J.O. (Sport) Chitwood, a daughter, Linda Hale, several brothers and sisters, and one great-grandson preceded her in death.

                                                                            • HELEN DEATON SHOFFNER

                                                                              Helen Deaton Shoffner left this world to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. She was born on Dec. 30, 1917, in Tuckerman, to Kimberlin and Mae Deaton, and was a life long resident of Jackson County.,

                                                                              • JOSEPH HALAMA

                                                                                Mr. Joseph Halama, age 84, of Newport, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 at Newport. He was born Jan. 5, 1924 in Cicero, Ill., the son of Ferdinand and Marie Hermerica Halama.

                                                                                • James Grant Franklin

                                                                                  James Grant Franklin was born Oct. 3, 1938, at Charlotte, N.C., a son of Theadore and Eva (McFalls) Franklin. He died Thursday, Oct. 9 (2008) at Fayetteville, at the age of 70.

                                                                                  • James Robert Haley

                                                                                    SPRINGDALE -- James Robert "J.R." Haley, 83, of Springdale died Oct. 12, 2008. Arrangements are by Sisco Chapel in Springdale., will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home in Rogers.Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Holiness Church with Charles Schenck officiating.Burial will follow in Tuck's Chapel Cemetery.Memorials may be made to any Arvest Bank, in the name of Anna Westfall.

                                                                                    • James Robert Haley

                                                                                      will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall St., Little Rock, 72202 or Shriners International Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Fla. 33607.--Paid

                                                                                      • Jason Davis

                                                                                        Jason Lynn Davis Sr., 30, of Chester, W.V.a., formerly of North Little Rock, died Sept. 23.

                                                                                        • Jason Davis

                                                                                          Jason Lynn Davis Sr., 30, of Chester, W.V.a., formerly of North Little Rock, died Sept. 23.

                                                                                          • Jean Crum

                                                                                            Jean Crum, age 76, of Cabot went to be with the Lord Monday, October 06, 2008 in Searcy. She was born February 5, 1932 in Bradford, Arkansas to the late Joe and Henrietta Guthrie Whitener. Two sisters, Lola Mae Roberson and Mildred James and two brothers, Oather Whitener and Leo Whitener also preceded her in death. Jean was a member of First Baptist Church in Cabot for 47 years. She taught Sunday School and was a member of the XYZ’s. Jean loved her family, cooking, and gardening.

                                                                                            • KALEB L. CROSS

                                                                                              Graveside services for Kaleb L.Cross, one-month-old son of Kalebrae and Kevin Cross, will be held noon Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at Sunset Memorial Park in Helena-West Helena. Cross died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. will direct services. 

                                                                                              • Kathryn Shields

                                                                                                Kathryn Irene Beard Shields, 85, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.

                                                                                                • LOUISE PATTERSON

                                                                                                  Louise Maynard Patterson, 95, of Searcy passed from this life on Oct. 9, 2008 in Searcy.  Mrs. Patterson was born Aug. 16, 1913 in Rondo.  She graduated from Marvell High School in 1932.  She was a member of West Side Church of Christ in Searcy and formerly lived in Marvell and West Helena. Her husband, Felix Patterson; a son, Felix Eugene Patterson; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Patterson; and a grandson, Kenneth Eugene Patterson preceded her in death. She leaves her children, Mary C. Windisch (Bob) and…

                                                                                                  • Lee Donathan

                                                                                                    SILOAM SPRINGS -- Lila "Lee" Donathan, 87, of Siloam Springs died Oct. 11, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born Oct. 9, 1921, in Marquette, Kan., to Harry Lester and Julia Turnquist Zimmerman.She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and served as elder and was a member of the Presbyterian Women. She served on the Hospital Auxiliary Board, the Library Board and was a member of PEO. She sang in the church choir and with the Chorale of the Ozarks in Siloam…

                                                                                                  • Leslie 'Maggie' Lantz

                                                                                                    CLIFTY -- Leslie "Maggie" Lantz, 64, of Clifty died Oct. 12, 2008, at her home. Arrangements are by Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville, www.brashearsfuneralhome.net.

                                                                                                    • Leta Mae Totty

                                                                                                      SPRINGDALE -- Leta Mae Totty, 97, of Springdale went to be with the Lord on Oct. 11, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale. She was born June 3, 1911, near Willow, Okla., to John and Rosie Janu Dusek.She was the last one of 11 children living. She was a homemaker and enjoyed entertaining and cooking for her family. She and her family moved to Springdale from Petersburg, Texas, in 1962. She was a member of Springdale Missionary Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband of 73…

                                                                                                      • Lila "Lee" Donathan

                                                                                                        SILOAM SPRINGS -- Lee Donathan, 87, of Siloam Springs died Oct. 11, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.

                                                                                                        • Lois Russell

                                                                                                          Lois Jean Roberts Russell, 73, of Carlisle died October 3, 2008. She was born in Delhi, Louisiana to the late Louis and Mary Roberts.

                                                                                                          • Loren Nelson

                                                                                                            will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge, online at siscofuneralhome.net.Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with L.C. Barnett officiating. Burial will be at Ruddick Cemetery.

                                                                                                            • Louise Patterson

                                                                                                              Louise Maynard Patterson, 95, of Searcy, Arkansas passed from this life on October 9, 2008 in Searcy. Mrs. Patterson was born August 16, 1913 in Rondo, Arkansas. She graduated from Marvell High School in 1932. She was a member of West Side Church of Christ in Searcy and formerly lived in Marvell and West Helena. Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Patterson; a son, Felix Eugene Patterson; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Patterson; and a grandson, Kenneth Eugene Patterson. She is survived by…

                                                                                                              • Lucille Lewis

                                                                                                                Lucille A. Lewis, 89, of Merriam, Kan., passed away Sept. 28, 2008. She was born Nov. 2, 1918, in Memphis, Tenn., to Mary Ann and Daniel Rook. She moved to Little Rock, Ark., in 1938 after her marriage to Clifton Horton.

                                                                                                                • Lylian Mozel Wright, 67, of Harrison

                                                                                                                  Lylian Mozel Wright, age 67, of Harrison, passed away Monday, Oct. 13 (2008) in Harrison., Think you know Boone County? Tell us the location of this photo and be an Ozarks expert. Find Out More »

                                                                                                                  • MAXINE MCMAHAN

                                                                                                                    Graveside services for Maxine McMahan, 74, of Helena will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 at Odd Fellows Cemetery with Rev. Allen Cowan and Rev. Dusty Rhodes officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. McMahan, born Dec. 21, 1933 in Forrest City to the late James Sellers and Lucille Webb Sellers, died Oct. 13, 2008 in Helena. She was a member of the West Helena Second Baptist Church and will be remembered as a great homemaker. She leaves three sons, Eugene…

                                                                                                                    • MINNIE HENRY

                                                                                                                      Minnie Lee Bullocks Henry, 68, Helena-West Helena resident, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.  Minnie was well known for her quick wit and feisty attitude as Central High School 9-10 cafeteria manager. She loved children and had a distinct rapport with them.  She devoted 32 years to the food service program. For many years Minnie also co-owned and operated Bullocks’ Café with cousin Cora Bullocks.  She enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends…

                                                                                                                      • Maggie Lantz

                                                                                                                        CLIFTY -- Maggie Lantz, 64, of Clifty died Oct. 12, 2008, at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1944, in Kansas City, Mo., to Leslie and Marion Corrinne Schaub Jenkins.She was raised a Catholic and was a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of the Madison County Fair Board for 25 years, an emergency medical technician for 10 years and taught CPR for 15 years. She was owner of Maggie's Creations.She was preceded in death by her son, Franz Joseph Lantz.Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Paul…

                                                                                                                        • Makayla Faith Stansberry

                                                                                                                          WHEATON, Mo. -- Makayla Faith Stansberry, infant daughter of Joel and Andrea Hollingsworth Stansberry died Oct. 10, 2008, at St. John's Regional Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Survivors include her parents; paternal grandparents, Steve and Cheri Stansberry of Pineville, Mo.; maternal grandparents, Ike and Sharon Hollingsworth of Ridgley, Mo.; paternal great-grandmother, Marion Rito of Pineville; maternal great-grandmother, Marie Bateman of Ridgley.A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Maplewood…

                                                                                                                          • Margaret C. Pilgram

                                                                                                                            FAYETTEVILLE -- Margaret C. Pilgram of Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville died Oct. 12, 2008. She was born April 30, 1926, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Matilda I. and Walter W. Molis.She was a 1948 graduate of Montecello Junior College. She was a homemaker and helped with the family business, and Brownie Girl Scouts, Luther League and enjoyed needlework, painting and bridge. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville.Survivors include her husband, Walter S. Pilgram; two daughters,…

                                                                                                                            • Martin Westphal

                                                                                                                              WEST FORK -- Martin Robert Westphal, 87, of West Fork died Oct. 13, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 10, 1920, in Mammoth Springs to John Henry Westphal and Zelpha Hartzog.He was an Air Force veteran.Survivors include his wife, Hila Westphal of the home; his son, Robert Westphal of Winslow; two stepsons, Nathan Cooper of West Fork and Paul Cooper of West Fork; his brother, Carl Westphal of Rudy; three grandchildren.No services are planned.Arrangements are by Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville.

                                                                                                                              • Mary Carolyn Thomas

                                                                                                                                will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Moore's Chapel.Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Moore's Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Comfort Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Mount Comfort Cemetery Association, c/o James Spears, 6236 Wedington Drive, Fayetteville, 72704 or Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, 72762.

                                                                                                                                • Mary Sue Allen Riggins

                                                                                                                                  JONESBORO - Sue Riggins, 88, of Jonesboro, exchanged her earthly body for a perfect one on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jack Riggins, who died on July 24 of this year. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Haug and her husband, Helmuth, of Kansas City, Mo., and her son, John Riggins and his wife, Nadalyn, of Little Rock. She is also survived by her sister, Evelyn (Chick) McQueen, of Little Rock.

                                                                                                                                  • Maxine Fite

                                                                                                                                    Maxine Edwards Fite, age 81, of Malvern passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at a local hospital. She was born in Malvern on Aug. 12, 1927, to Wilburn and Linnie Edwards.

                                                                                                                                    • Melinda Jones-Byrd

                                                                                                                                      Melinda Lee Jones-Byrd, 32, of Batesville, passed away Sept. 29, 2008. She was born June 28, 1976 in Sidney, Ohio to Curtis Jones & Dorothy McElroy.

                                                                                                                                      • Miguel Magdaleno

                                                                                                                                        Miguel R. Magdaleno, 85, of Sherwood died Sept. 27.

                                                                                                                                        • Miguel Magdaleno

                                                                                                                                          Miguel R. Magdaleno, 85, of Sherwood died Sept. 27.

                                                                                                                                          • Milton

                                                                                                                                            Cliff Milton Clifton P. “Cliff” Milton, 91, of Maumelle died Oct. 4.

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                                                                                                                                                • Pate Hutchinson

                                                                                                                                                  will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

                                                                                                                                                  • Paul Allen Christman

                                                                                                                                                    ROGERS -- A memorial service for Paul Allen Christman, 58, who died Oct. 9, 2008, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Methodist Church in Bentonville.

                                                                                                                                                  • RUTHIE LOWERY

                                                                                                                                                    Memorial services for Ruthie M. Hurd-Lowery, 80, of Holly Grove will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 in the Pine City Cemetery in Pine City. Lowery, born July 17, 1928 in Pine City to the late Beecher and Tennessee Hurd, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 in Holly Grove. She married Arthur Lowery on Aug. 6, 1956 and to their union 13 children were born. Her husband, her parents and two sisters and a brother…

                                                                                                                                                    • Richard Birt Combs

                                                                                                                                                      HEBER SPRINGS -- Richard Birt "Pappy" Combs, died Oct. 8, 2008, in Heber Springs. He was born Sept. 22, 1921, in Delaney to Samuel C. and Cynthia Boone Combs.He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was of the nondenominational faith. He helped build Watson Elementary School in Huntsville and later worked as custodian there.He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kristen Baker and Mary Combs and one granddaughter.Survivors include his wife, Arlene Thompson Combs; three…

                                                                                                                                                      • Robert Harold Kenney

                                                                                                                                                        will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, online at www.wassonfuneralhome.com.Memorials may be made to Siloam Springs High School Scholarship Fund, Robert Kenney Memorial Scholarship Fund.

                                                                                                                                                        • Robert James Mathias

                                                                                                                                                          BELLA VISTA -- Robert James Mathias, 82, of Bella Vista died Oct. 13, 2008, at his home. He was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Stafford, Kan., to James Henry and Anna Mae Heimiller Mathias.He moved to Bella Vista 20 years ago from Garden City, Kan. He was a charter member of Highlands United Methodist Church.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie and son, Timothy.Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Mathias of Bella Vista; two daughters, Deborah Nelson and husband John of New Caney, Texas, Dee Ann…

                                                                                                                                                          • Robert L. Huffaker

                                                                                                                                                            BELLA VISTA -- Robert L. "Bob" Huffaker, 93, of Bella Vista died Oct. 3, 2008. He was born in Anderson, Mo., to Robert and Minnie Huffaker.He was a teacher and basketball coach at Noel, Mo., Goodman, Mo., and Anderson (Mo.) High School. He was an Army veteran and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Military Police Corps in 1943. This began a 35-year military career and rose to the rank of full colonel. During World War II, he served in the Second Calvary Division and the 770th Military Police…

                                                                                                                                                            • Robert Sandner

                                                                                                                                                              On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 Robert Allen Sandner, 55, of Cabot, Arkansas went to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born Nov. 4, 1952 in Litchfield, Ill. to Violet Pauge Sandner and the late Vernon Sandner.

                                                                                                                                                              • Ronald Hansen, 69, of Wisconsin

                                                                                                                                                                Ronald Hansen, age 69, of Tomahawk, Wis. and also of Lead Hill, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 11 (2008) at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk, Wis.

                                                                                                                                                                • Shawna Jernigan

                                                                                                                                                                  Shawna Lynn Hardin Jernigan, age 35, of Malvern died Tuesday. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Atkinson Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Vera Waller

                                                                                                                                                                    Vera Beatrice Waller, 71, died October 1, 2008. She is survived by her husband Edward Lee Waller; four sons, Michael Chambers, Mark Waller, Keith Waller and Kyle Waller, all of Lonoke; two brothers, Elston Van Winkle of

                                                                                                                                                                    • Walter Carney

                                                                                                                                                                      Chief Master Sgt. Walter Agnew Carney, (USAF Ret.), 80, of Jacksonville died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 in North Little Rock. He was born Aug. 15, 1928 in Dayton, Tennessee to the late James and Nell Worthington Carney. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Ethel, Imogene and Helen.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Wanda Bradford

                                                                                                                                                                        HOPE - Mrs. Wanda Lee Bradford, 79, of Hope, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, at her home. She was born July 29, 1929, in Bradley, to Rufus Howard and Althea Johnson Moseley.,

                                                                                                                                                                        • Wendell H. Light

                                                                                                                                                                          HOPE - Wendell H. Light, 65, of Hope, died Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was born July 11, 1943, in Hope, the son of William H. and Helen Turner Light Schooley.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Willodean Fisher

                                                                                                                                                                            Willodean “Dean” Fisher, 77, of North Little Rock died Sept. 6.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Wilton L. Willey

                                                                                                                                                                              PORTLAND, Ore. -- Wilton L. Willey, 79, of Portland died Oct. 11, 2008, at Medford. He was born Nov. 12, 1924, in Portland to Albert Merle and Lydia Thompson Willey.He was a former resident of Lincoln. He was a member of Lincoln Freewill Baptist Church and a graduate of a high school in Coquille, Ore. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He enjoyed playing violin.He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Willey, on March 8, 2004.Survivors include his half brother, Tom P. Ferry of North…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Winnie Ausley

                                                                                                                                                                                Winnie J. Ausley, 94, of Benton, formerly of Hot Springs, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, in a local hospital. She was born Oct. 10, 1914, at Point Cedar, Ark., to Joseph and Emma Diffee Phillips. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Hot Springs.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Zenobio Atzeni

                                                                                                                                                                                  will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Bella Vista Funeral Home.Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernard Catholic Church.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Zenobio Atzeni

                                                                                                                                                                                    BELLA VISTA -- Zenobio Atzeni, 79, of Bella Vista died Oct. 13, 2008, at his home. He was born Nov. 11, 1928, in Sardinia, Italy, to Antonio Atzeni and Bonaria Melis Atzeni.He served on the board of directors Italian in Des Moines Center in Iowa. He worked for more than 30 years with John Deere as a tool and die maker. He moved to Bella Vista in 1993 from Des Moines. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, the Bella Vista Men's Chorus, Starlight Ballroom Dancers, past member of Greater Ozark…

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