Thursday, October 23, 2008

Arkansas Obituaries 10/23/08

  • ARMERTEEN GREER

    Funeral arrangements for Armerteen Greer, 68, are incomplete and will be announced later by Jackson and Highley Funeral Home. Greer died Oct. 13, 2008 in Little Rock. 

    • Albert Edgar Norwood

      CRESCENT CITY, Calif. -- Albert Edgar Norwood, 82, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, at his home in Crescent City.Albert was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Lowell, son of Thomas and Ruth Norwood. He married Helen Inez Clark on Jan. 14, 1962. They resided in Antioch, Calif., before moving to Northwest Arkansas, where they lived for many years. They then retired to Jackson, Calif., in 1989 and then moved on to Austin, Texas, in 2003. Finally Al moved to Crescent City last year where he resided with his daughter…

      • Alex Steven Blackwood

        Alex Steven Blackwood, 19, of Cabot, Arkansas, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 17, 2008. He was born July 26, 1989 to Steven and Cindi Blackwood. Alex was a 2007 graduate of Cabot High School and a current student at the University of Central Arkansas.

        • Alice L. Hettinger

          ROGERS -- Alice L. Hettinger, 94, of Rogers died Oct. 21, 2008, at Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville. She was born Nov. 20, 1913, to Edward and Olga Schroth Keightley.She owned a beauty shop for a time. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of Southside Church of Christ. She enjoyed flower arranging.She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Hettinger and daughter, Alice Carole Moore.Survivors include her son-in-law, Bill Moore of Fayetteville; her…

          • Alma Roberts

            On Oct. 6, 2008 God sent his angels to bring his child, Alma Jean Roberts, 83, home to be with Him in Paradise until judgment day. She was a faithful member of Southside Church of Christ in Cabot. Jean was born in Grant County at Palestine, Ark., on Sept. 8, 1925. She was the youngest and last survivor of seven children born to the late Walter Allen Burton and Dosha Belle Cranford Burton.

            • Arthur Lee Bishop

              COLCORD, Okla. -- Arthur Lee "Jack" Bishop, 73, of Colcord died Oct. 19, 2008, at Quail Ridge Living Center in West Siloam Springs, Okla. He was born Feb. 9, 1935, in Siloam Springs to Walter Thornton and Florence Bramwell Bishop.He lived most of his life in the Colcord area where he was a farmer.Survivors include his son, Bryan Bishop of Siloam Springs; three daughters, including Judy Garrett of Siloam Springs, Brenda Puckett of Missouri; three grandchildren; his brother, Walter Bishop of…

              • Beverly Jean Schrieber

                ROGERS -- Beverly Jean Schrieber, 70, of Rogers died Oct. 18, 2008. She was born March 13, 1938, in Elgin, Ill., to Vernon and Hilda Hedley Schrieber.She was a member of New Hope Assembly of God.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Hilda Starkey.Survivors include her son-in-law, Charles Starkey of Huntsville; her sister, Shirley Ann Lapidus and husband Jerome of Las Vegas; several stepgrandchildren.A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Rogers, online at…

                • Bobby F. Foreman

                  INDEPENDENCE, Miss. -- Bobby F. Foreman, 70, of Independence died Oct. 18, 2008, at his home. He was a retired operations manager from D. Canale and a member of Berclair Masonic Lodge, and a Baptist.Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Foreman; his son, J.R. Foreman and wife Shelley of Bartlett; two grandchildren; his great-granddaughter; his sister, Linette Scruggs of Independence, Miss.; two brothers, Thomas Fosha of Heber Springs and Jim Foreman of Saltillo, Miss.Services will be at 11 a.m.…

                  • Bradley Alan Burkert, 54, of Yellville

                    Bradley Alan Burkert, 54, of Yellville, died Saturday, Oct. 18 (2008) at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home.

                    • Branka Petrovic

                      Branka Petrovic passed peacefully away in her home in Pearcy, Ark., after many trying illnesses.

                      • Bruce E. Dancer

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

                        • Bryant Ashley

                          Bryant Ashley Sr. 87, of North Little Rock died Saturday, Oct. 11.

                          • CHRISTINE NELSON

                            Christine Nelson, 73, of Helena, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 in Helena.  Mrs. Nelson was born June 24, 1935 in Marianna to Nellie Baynes and the late Allen V. Ingram. She leaves a daughter, Lynda Wood of Gulfport, Miss.; two sons, Dale Wayne Nelson of Arkansas and James Preston; her mother, Nellie Ellis; sisters, Geraldine Webb and Jeri Keisler; grandchildren, Logan Cudd, Kegan Wood, Marlon Floyd, Joseph Nelson and Dale Nelson; and great-grandchildren, Amanda Beal and Valerie Smith. Her father, Allen V.…

                            • Carl Edward Grisham

                              will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

                              • Carol Carr

                                Carol Carr, 46, of North Little Rock died Oct. 1. She was born Dec. 12, 1962, to Voyd and Eva Davidson.

                                • Cecil Jones

                                  Cecil J. Jones, 87, of Sherwood died Oct. 9. She was a member of Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, the past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW in Sherwood and employed by Sherwood Elementary School for more than 25 years. She was employed by the city of Sherwood as the librarian at Sherwood Public Library.

                                  • Charles Jackson

                                    Charles James “C.J.” Jackson, 74, of Carlisle passed away Oct. 4, 2008.

                                    • Charles Joseph Toth, 72, of Harrison

                                      Charles Joseph Toth, 72, of Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 20 (2008) at Little Rock., Think you know Boone County? Tell us the location of this photo and be an Ozarks expert. Find Out More »

                                      • Clara Jewell Wallace

                                        ROGERS -- Clara Jewell Holdman Wallace, 84, of Rogers died Oct. 18, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. She was born April 17, 1924, in Norphlet to Charlie and Vernie Holdman.She had worked for Macy's Department Store and the Federal Reserve Bank on Wall Street in New York. She was a bookkeeper for Lion Oil and Monsanto refineries. She moved to Monroe, La., where she was school secretary at Lakeshore Elementary School. She moved to the area in 1976 and developed and operated War Eagle Cavern in…

                                        • Clifford Eugene Guldi Jr.

                                          will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to the Americann Cancer Society, 3291 S. Thompson, Suite D104, Springdale, 72764.--Paid

                                          • DEMARRILLE WALKER

                                            Funeral services for Demarrille (Dee) Walker, 21, of New Orleans, formerly of Helena will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at the Phillips, Lee, Monroe and Desha District Center at Helena Crossing with the Rev. Cedric Pride officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery No.1. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Walker, born Nov. 5, 1986 to Barbara Walker in Helena, died Oct. 7, 2008 in New Orleans, La. He confessed a hope in Christ at an…

                                            • DORA THOMAS

                                              Funeral services for Dora Lee Peercy Thomas, 78, of Helena-West Helena were held Wednesday, Oct. 15 in the Carroll–Lehr Funeral Home Chapel in Athens, Texas. Burial was in Beck’s Chapel Cemetery in Athens, Texas. Thomas, born May 12, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, died Oct. 12, 2008 at her home in Helena-West Helena. She was an avid gardener and loved animals. She leaves her husband, William G. Thomas Sr. of Helena-West Helena; a son, William G. Thomas II “Wild Bill” and Kelly of Clinton; three grandchildren;…

                                              • Daniel N. Smith

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

                                                • David N. Clayton

                                                  will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville.Services will e at 2 p.m. Friday at Hazel Valley Community Church.Come as you are to celebrate his life. David believed "Joy is not in things, but in living."All donations should be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1905.Arrangements are by Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville, online at www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.--Paid

                                                • David Provence

                                                  MOUNTAINBURG -- David Odean "Cotton" Provence, 53, of Mountainburg died Oct. 19, 2008, at Ozark. He was born Nov. 21, 1954, in Mulberry.He was a self-employed truck driver and a lifelong resident of Crawford County.He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Darling Provence.Survivors include his daughter, Megan Provence-Petty and husband Seth of Fayetteville; son, Mitchell Provence and wife Ashley of Mountainburg; his parents, Ora and Mary Provence of Bidville; two sisters, Zelda Drummond of…

                                                  • Deborah Louise Wood

                                                    SHELL KNOB, Mo. -- Deborah Louise Wood, 51, of Shell Knob died Oct. 17, 2008, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, Mo. She was born Sept. 5, 1957, in Lexington, Ky., to William and Louise Davidson Wallace.She graduated high school in Cassville, Mo., and attended college in Kansas City, Mo. She was a secretary for Black & Veach in Overland Park, Kan., before moving to Shell Knob. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and knitting.Survivors include two sons, Gregory Coleman Wood of…

                                                    • Della Bailey

                                                      Della Bailey, 89, died Oct. 8, 2008. She is survived by her children; sons, Jim (Bonnie) Bailey of Michigan, Doyle (Lynn) Bailey of Texas, Cecil (Elsie) Bailey of California, Harold (Jo Ann) Bailey of Bentonville, Bobby (Barbara) Bailey of Cabot and Kenneth (Susie) Bailey of Hackett; one brother, J.C. Frazier of Plumerville; a sister Wanda Gardner of Little Rock; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

                                                      • Dock G. Yates

                                                        Dock George Yates, 91, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008.

                                                        • Donald Ray Robertson Jr.

                                                          GOODMAN, Mo. -- Donald Ray Robertson Jr., 22, of Goodman died Oct. 18, 2008, at Freeman Neosho (Mo.) Hospital. He was born Aug. 1, 1986, in Gravette to Donald and Karen Billings Robertson.He was a longtime resident of McDonald County, Mo. He enjoyed trucks and music. He was currently working for Moark in Neosho.Survivors include his parents, of Anderson, Mo.; his brother, Andrew Guymon Beckham of Missouri; his sister, Kammy Raylene Hamilton of Colcord, Okla.; his grandparents, Ray and Virginia Billings of…

                                                          • Dorothy Russell

                                                            AVOCA -- Dorothy Russell, 87, of Avoca died Oct. 21, 2008, at her home. She was born Dec. 1, 1920, in Rogers to Henry and Harriet Rodreick Hatfield.She enjoyed garage sales, swap meets and all kinds of arts and crafts shows. She was a lifetime member of Avoca Christian Church, where she played piano for many years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Russell, in 2001.Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Russell of Garfield, Steve Russell and wife Geraldene of Lowell; his granddaughter, Gina Russell…

                                                            • Dortha Lorene Jones, 84, of Omaha

                                                              Dortha Lorene Jones, age 84, of Omaha, went home to be with the Lord and her Heavenly family on Tuesday, Oct. 21 (2008) at Point Lookout Nursing and Rehab in Hollister, Mo.

                                                              • Dr. E. William George

                                                                SILOAM SPRINGS -- Dr. E. William "Bill" George of Siloam Springs died Oct. 20, 2008. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.

                                                                • Dr. John “Bill” Hollis

                                                                  Capt. John William “Bill” Hollis, M.D., passed away Monday, Oct. 20 following a short illness. He was 78 years old.

                                                                  • Dr. William Hurley

                                                                    William Maurice Hurley, 91, of Sherwood died Oct. 6, 2008, in Hot Springs.

                                                                    • E. William George

                                                                      will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at John Brown University's Cathedral of the Ozarks in Siloam Springs.A reception will follow at JBU's Kresge dining hall.Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, online at www.wassonfuneralhome.com.--Paid

                                                                      • ERIC WILLIAMS

                                                                        Funeral services for Eric Williams, 25, of Bossier City, La., formerly of Helena, are incomplete and will be announced later by Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. Williams died Oct. 9, 2008 in Bossier City. La. 

                                                                        • EVELENE GIBSON

                                                                          Mrs. Evelene Gibson, age 90, of Judsonia, went to be with her Lord Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008.

                                                                          • Elwood B. Rea

                                                                            Funeral services for Mr. Elwood B. Rea, 92, of Cabot, formally of Bernice, La., were held Oct. 10, 2008 at Weldon Baptist Church near Bernice.

                                                                            • FREDDIE L. SMITH

                                                                              Funeral services for Freddie L. Smith, 35, of Helena West Helena will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the First Baptist Church in Helena-West Helena with Dr. Nathaniel Hull Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove No. 1 Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Brown’s Home for Funerals chapel. Smith was born to Freddie Smith Sr. and Vivian Bracy Smith on April 16, 1973 in West Helena. Freddie was converted at an early age at the First Baptist Church. As a youth he participated…

                                                                              • Frederick Dempsey

                                                                                Frederick Ellsworth Dempsey, 79, of Jacksonville died Oct. 11, 2008. He was born Dec.14, 1928 in DeWitt, Ark., to Forrest E. and Mellie Jacobs Dempsey.

                                                                                • GERALD CLARK

                                                                                  Funeral services for Gerald “Jerry” Clark, 62, of Helena will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at the West Helena Baptist Church. Rev. Dusty Rhodes will officiate. Burial will be in Magnet Cove Cemetery at Magnet Cove. Clark, born Oct. 20, 1945 in Muskegon, Mich. to Joyce Clark Berger and the late Jerry Clark Sr., died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at his home in Helena. He owned and operated Cravens-Clark Crop Insurance in Elaine. He was a member of the West Helena Baptist Church where he taught a…

                                                                                  • Gail Oberlag

                                                                                    Gail Graham Oberlag, 64, of North Little Rock died Oct. 6.

                                                                                    • George David Crabb

                                                                                      SPRINGDALE -- George David Crabb, 93, died Oct. 20, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale. Arrangements are by Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers.

                                                                                      • Geraldine Privett

                                                                                        Geraldine Privett, 80, of Sherwood died October 7.

                                                                                        • Glenn Martin

                                                                                          • Glenna Petross

                                                                                            Glenna Segraves Petross, 90, of North Little Rock died Oct. 9.

                                                                                            • Gloria Williams

                                                                                              Gloria Faye Williams, 54, died Oct. 11, 2008. She is survived by her husband Shelby Williams of Cabot; sons, Shelby (Shasta) Williams, Jr. of Mablevale and Nathan (Tara) Williams of Bigelow; daughters Becky (Ron) Mann Lonoke and Jennifer Williams of North Little Rock; 12 grandchildren; her mother Elsie Puckett; sisters, Shirley Hardin, Gladys Manson, Linda Thornborough, Diane Boone, Alive Bearden, Patricia Bearden, Nancy Puckett; brothers, Johnny Puckett and Alvin Puckett, all of Alexander.

                                                                                              • HELEN RUTH (OZIER) WADE

                                                                                                Mrs. Helen Ruth (Ozier) Wade, age 73, of Bradford died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. She was born Aug. 29, 1935 at Thida, the daughter of James “Bunk” and Mary (White) Ozier.,

                                                                                                • HERBERT A. SCHAFFHAUSER

                                                                                                  Funeral services for Herbert A. Schaffhauser, 88, of Helena will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Helena with Father Joe Marconi officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Helena. Schaffhauser, born June 15, 1920 at Barton to the late Paul and Annie Leifer Schaffhauser, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 in Helena. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Post 41. He leaves two sons, Derryl Schaffhauser and…

                                                                                                • Helen G. Scroggins, 98, of Harrison

                                                                                                  Helen G. Scroggins, 98, of Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 20 (2008) at Harrison.

                                                                                                  • Ina Grunert

                                                                                                    Ina Marie Grunert, 60, of Cabot passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. She was born Feb. 12, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

                                                                                                    • Irene Isabelle Frazee

                                                                                                      PEA RIDGE -- Irene Isabelle Frazee, 86, of Pea Ridge died Oct. 17, 2008, at her home. She was born Aug. 2, 1922, in Santa Barbara, Calif., to Oren Lester and Isabelle Troup Woodward.She moved to Pea Ridge 24 years ago from Santa Barbara. She was a special-needs school secretary and enjoyed reading, quilting and crocheting. She was a Baptist.She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Glen Frazee Jr., and one grandson, Travis Cloer.Survivors include two daughters, Judy Valenzuela and husband Phil of…

                                                                                                      • J. C. White

                                                                                                        HOPE--J. C. White, 51, of Hope, died October 18, 2008, in a local nursing home. He was born June 18, 1957, in Nevada County. He was employed as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Lee White and brother Oscar.,

                                                                                                        • JERRIS CAROLE THOMSON

                                                                                                          Ms. Jerris Carole Thomson, age 77, of Newport, formerly of Little Rock and Ashdown, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, in Newport. She was born March 19, 1931 in Bay Town, Texas to Claude Cecil and Mary Evelyn (Wynne) Comstock.

                                                                                                          • James Campbell

                                                                                                            James “J.B.” Campbell, 84, of Russellville, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in a Little Rock veterans hospital.

                                                                                                            • James Edward Smith

                                                                                                              SPRINGDALE -- James Edward "Eddie" Smith, 61, of Springdale died Oct. 20, 2008, at Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale., BELLA VISTA -- John Wrona, 93, of Bella Vista died Oct. 21, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, 72762.

                                                                                                              • James W. Allen

                                                                                                                James “Jim” W. Allen, age 67, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at home.

                                                                                                                • Jean Sady

                                                                                                                  Joanna “Jean” Sady, 89, of North Little Rock died Saturday, Oct. 4.

                                                                                                                  • Jerry Lee Drake

                                                                                                                    TULSA, Okla. -- Jerry Lee Drake, 71, of Tulsa died Oct. 18, 2008, at Parks Edge Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born Jan. 14, 1937, in Coleman, Texas, to Fred and Eura Sneed Drake.He married Phillis Pilcher on Sept. 2, 1965.Survivors include his wife, Phillis; his son, David Jackson and wife Terry of Tulsa; his daughter, Valerie Knight of Kansas, Okla.; his sister, Sandra Butler of Broken Arrow, Okla.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wasson Funeral…

                                                                                                                    • Jesse Wayne Harvey

                                                                                                                      GARFIELD -- Jesse "Jess" Wayne Harvey, 71, retired banker, entrepreneur and businessman died Oct. 18, 2008, at Garfield.Jess was born Aug. 8, 1937, in Protection, Kan., to Harold and Lois Harvey.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his wife, Judith; his sister, Helen Pfeiffer of Newton, Kan.; son, Harold Kent and family of Lee's Summit, Mo.; his daughter, Angela Bonner and family of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; stepsons, Louis and Thomas Brown and families of Wichita, Kan. Jess had…

                                                                                                                      • Jimmie Lucille Eddings McCutcheon

                                                                                                                        Jimmie peacefully passed away on Friday Oct. 17 (2008) at The Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tenn. Her daughter Gloria, and son-in-law Wood Newton were at her side. Up until the last few weeks, she remained physically active while residing at an assisted living center for Alzheimer’s care.

                                                                                                                        • John Cecil Stanton

                                                                                                                          John Cecil Stanton, 57, of Conway, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, following a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He was born July 16, 1951, in Little Rock.

                                                                                                                          • John Wrona

                                                                                                                            BELLA VISTA -- John Wrona, 93, of Bella Vista died Oct. 21, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice In Springdale. He was born March 31, 1915, in New York City to Stanley and Astella Prusaczyk Wrona.He retired after 23 years from the Air Force as a master sergeant. He worked in civil service until 1968. He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Bentonville. He enjoyed making and flying model airplanes and playing golf. He married Helen M. Zacharias on Aug. 3, 1940.Survivors include his wife, Helen Wrona of…

                                                                                                                            • Johnny Browko

                                                                                                                              Johnny Browko, 83, of North Little Rock died Oct. 6.

                                                                                                                              • LESTER LEONARD CROSS, JR.

                                                                                                                                Mr. Lester Leonard Cross, Jr., age 74, of Newport, formerly of Pitts Community, Cash, and Skokie, Ill. died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. He was born Aug. 13, 1934 at Chicago, Ill.. He married Miss Mary Hurley on Sept. 26, 1959.

                                                                                                                                • LOREAN WILLIAMS

                                                                                                                                  Funeral services for Lorean Somlar-Williams, 79, of Helena will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at the Zion Hill M.B. Church in Helena with the Rev. Leroy Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove No.3 Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Williams was born Oct. 1, 1931 in Marianna to Jerry and Juanita Somlar. She departed this life on Oct. 14, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center. Williams was employed at NuWay Cleaners…

                                                                                                                                  • Lee Irene Bauer

                                                                                                                                    SPRINGDALE -- Lee Irene Bauer, 100, died Oct. 22, 2008, at Bentonville. She was born July 30, 1908, in St. Louis to Harry and Lula Reynolds Rudasill.She was a retired switchboard operator from Southwest Bell in Des Moines, Iowa.She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Bauer.No services are planned.Burial will be Saturday at Highland Cemetery in Churdan, Iowa.Cremation arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers, online at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                    • Lewis Hodges

                                                                                                                                      Lewis David Hodges, 92, of North Little Rock died Oct. 3.

                                                                                                                                      • Lois Hancock

                                                                                                                                        Lois Moore Hancock, 90, of Batesville, formerly of Malvern, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008., She was born July 24, 1918, in Point Cedar, Ark., the daughter of Ollie Moore and Dovie (Caver) Moore.

                                                                                                                                        • Lois Kay Payne

                                                                                                                                          will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

                                                                                                                                          • Lorene Downum

                                                                                                                                            SPRINGDALE -- Lorene Downum, 83, of Springdale died Oct. 20, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale. Arrangements are by Epting Funeral Home in Bentonville.

                                                                                                                                            • Lorene Mae Downum

                                                                                                                                              SPRINGDALE -- Lorene Mae Downum, 93, of Springdale died Oct. 20, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale. She was born Dec. 5, 1924, in Rogers to Macy Helen Walker and Clarence Avery Harris.She was a graduate of Rogers High School. she was a member of First Christian Church in Sp;ringdale and worked for Sears Co. for more than 20 years as a sales supervisor.She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1973.Survivors include two daughters, Jo Dell Ingram of Springdale and La Donna Sue Mchaney and…

                                                                                                                                              • Mahlon Fiske II

                                                                                                                                                Mahlon Flevian Fiske II, 58, of Cabot died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. He was born June 3, 1950 in North Little Rock to the late Mahlon Sr. and Willa Mae Lovett Fiske.

                                                                                                                                                • Marian Schultz

                                                                                                                                                  Marian Bryant Schultz, 84, of North Little Rock died Oct. 7.

                                                                                                                                                • Martha Mogle

                                                                                                                                                  will be from 1 to 1:40 p.m. Thursday at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Lee Parnell will officiate.Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

                                                                                                                                                  • Martha Mogle, 77, of Mountain Home

                                                                                                                                                    Mrs. Martha Mogle, 77, of Mountain Home, passed away Monday, Oct. 20 (2008) in Springfield, Mo. She was born May 27, 1931, in McKinney, Texas, to Bailey and Toni (Cain) Hendricks. She was a retired schoolteacher and a member of the Lakeview Church of God in Lakeview.

                                                                                                                                                    • Mary C. Paschall

                                                                                                                                                      Mary Celeste Paschall, 73, a loving wife, mother and friend, left this earth on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                      • Mary Loren Webb

                                                                                                                                                        SILOAM SPRIINGS -- Mary Loren Webb, 92, of Siloam Springs died Oct. 21, 2008, at Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born May 12, 1916, in Friendship, Tenn., to George B. Canada Sr. and Chasta Moore Canada.She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Lyle Webb.She was a salesperson for Goldsmith Co. in Memphis and attended Open Door Bible Church in Memphis, where she was acive in child evangelist fellowship.Survivors include her daughter, Mary Smith of Siloam Springs; her sister, Oletha…

                                                                                                                                                        • Mary Ruth Elmore

                                                                                                                                                          Mary Ruth Cochran Elmore, 76, of Lonoke passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. She was born July 8, 1932 in the Bethlehem Community.

                                                                                                                                                          • Melissa Boroughs

                                                                                                                                                            Melissa Brown Boroughs, 40, of Maumelle died Sept. 26.

                                                                                                                                                            • Melissia L. Stevens

                                                                                                                                                              Melissia Lou Stevens, 59, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                              • Mike Barnes

                                                                                                                                                                Mike Barnes, 49, of Hot Springs, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008.

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                                                                                                                                                                  • Ophelia Edwards

                                                                                                                                                                    • Paul Westerman

                                                                                                                                                                      Paul Westerman, of Malvern, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 20, 2008., Arrangements are pending and will be announced by J. A. Funk Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                      • REBECCA FEARS

                                                                                                                                                                        Funeral services for Rebecca Coleman-Fears, 69, of Helena-West Helena will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 in Kincaid Funeral Services Auditorium, 1164 Highway 49 in Helena-West Helena. Rev. Billy Ward will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery at Holly Grove. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the St. Paul M.B. Church on Old Little Rock Road. Fears, born Feb. 27, 1939 in Pine City to Henry Coleman and Willie Estelle Harris-Coleman, died Oct. 9, 2008 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Rady J. Miller

                                                                                                                                                                          Rady Jester Miller, 79, of Bellflower, Calif., formerly of Glenwood, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Richard W. Sherin

                                                                                                                                                                            FAYETTEVILLE -- Richard W. Sherin, 65, of Fayetteville died Oct. 20, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are by Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville.In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, 72701.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Robert Bernal Wilcox

                                                                                                                                                                              BENTONVILLE -- Robert Bernal Wilcox, 70, of Bentonville died Sept. 13, 2008, at Bentonville. He was born March 23, 1938, in Red Bluff, Calif., to Myron and Wilhemenia Dotheroux Wilcox.Survivors include nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and many great-great-nieces and nephews.A memorial service was held Oct. 13 at Bentonville Manor in Bentonville.Arrangements were by Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Robert D. Boller

                                                                                                                                                                                Robert Donald Boller, 75, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Robert Douglas Wright Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                  FAYETTEVILLE -- Robert Douglas Wright Jr., surrounded by his family and friends, left his earthly home on Oct. 17, 2008. Known as "Big" by his grandchildren, this proud and loving husband, father and grandfather was born June 17, 1929, in Gurdon. He was the son of Robert Douglas Wright and Ella Mae Wright Theis of Pine Bluff, who preceded him in death.Doug is survived by Kay Young Wright, his wife of 48 years, a son, Robert Dougls Wright III and wife Tara of Little Rock; a daughter, Leah Tucker…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Robert Wayne Bartley

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                                                                                                                                                                                    • Robin Gail Morris

                                                                                                                                                                                      BENTONVILLE -- Robin Gail Piper Morris, 47, of Bentonville died Oct. 5, 2008, at Earline Howard Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale. She was born June 15, 1961, in Bentonville to Bob "James Robert" and Ila Marie Slaybaugh Piper.She was a homemaker and had lived in Eureka Springs before moving to Bentonville. She enjoyed crafts and bead work.Survivors include her husband, David Morris; her son, Casey Robert Bridges of Pea Ridge; three sisters, Hazel Mabry of Springdale, Bobbi Piper of…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • SUZY FORD

                                                                                                                                                                                        Mrs. Suzy Ford, age 52, of Newport died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. She was born May 24, 1956, the daughter of Jewel Gillespie and Mavis (Edwards) Gillespie Rhodes.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sara Lynn Patterson

                                                                                                                                                                                          EAGLE ROCK, Mo. -- Sara Lynn Patterson, 59, of Eagle Rock died Oct. 18, 2008, at Eureka Springs Hospital. She was born Jan. 13, 1949, in Emporia, Kan., to Patrick and Dorothy Fellingham Patterson.She graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City. She moved to Eagle Rock 35 years ago. She worked for Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs.Survivors include her son, Dennis Enlow of Kansas City, Mo.; her daughter, Anita Jaschke and husband Michael of Eagle Rock; her brother, Donald Patterson of Eureka, Kan.;…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Thomas Boyce Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Thomas Calvin Boyce Sr., 58, of Beebe, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 at his home. He was born Dec. 12, 1949 to the late Joseph and Helen York Boyce in Heber Springs, Ark. He is also preceded in death by two brothers; Billy and Ricky Boyce.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Violet Edna Sisk

                                                                                                                                                                                              HUNTSVILLE -- Violet Edna Sisk, 89, of Huntsville died Oct. 19, 2008, at Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. She was born Sept. 8, 1919, in Belle Plain, S.D., to Calvin and Edna Blogett Traver.She was a homemaker and member of Upper Smyrna Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Forrest Sisk, on Sept. 3, 1975; two daughters, Margie Cannon and Marilyn Fitch; stepson, Bill Sisk.Survivors include two sons, James Sisk and wife Gloria of Huntsville, and Paul Sisk and wife Ginger of Anderson,…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wiley Murrell Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                FAYETTEVILLE -- Wiley Washington Murrell Jr., 85, of Fayetteville died Oct. 18, 2008, at Bryan, Texas. He was born Dec. 24, 1922, in Mammoth Spring to Josephine and Wiley Murrell.He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the USS Wasp. He was a 1949 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers until 1963, when he took a job with NASA in Houston. He was a leader with the Boy Scouts of America in both…

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