Thursday, October 30, 2008

Arkansas Obituaries 10/30/08

  • AMY GAYLE NICHOLSON BUNCH

    Mrs. Amy Gayle Nicholson Bunch, age 37, of Batesville, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at Newport.

    • ARMERTEEN GREER

      Born on Sunday, May 19, 1940, I was determined to be a soldier. My mother, Priscilla, of the Williams family married my father, Joe Hall. Their records informed me that Lambrook was my birthing place, a small town in Phillips County, Arkansas. To their union were born, Ruby, Pearletha, Henry, and Mae; then I came along and was followed by Betty, Curly, Orins Essie, and Jessie. Lord, but would you believe that I married Joe Greer Jr. and reared seven children, Joe Jr., Charlie, Patricia, Doris Victor, Eric…

      • ARVIL T. BENSON

        A memorial service for Arvil T. Benson, 92, of Helena will be held 11 a.m. today at the Helena First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 502 Porter St., Helena, AR 72342. 

        • Alex Blackwood

          Alex Steven Blackwood, 19, of Cabot, Arkansas, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 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.

          • Annie Sullivan

            Annie Opal Sullivan, 72, of Cabot passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 in North Little Rock. She was born Dec.13, 1935 to the late Leonard and Ivia Jones Mitchell.

            • Anthony Oxford

              SELIGMAN, Mo. -- Anthony Oxford, 52, of Seligman died Oct. 21, 2008, at Cassville, Mo. He was born April 21, 1956, in Rogers to Virgil and Janet Reeves Oxford.He grew up in Rogers and Pea Ridge before moving to Seligman more than 25 years ago. He was a self-employed construction worker and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and music. He was a Baptist and a member of the National Rifle Association.Survivors include his son, Christopher Oxford and wife Katie of Noel, Mo.; eight brothers, John Oxford of…

              • B. B. JEFFERSON

                Funeral services for B. B. Jefferson, 30, of Helena-West Helena, formerly of Elaine will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at the Phillips, Lee, Monroe and Desha District Center at Helena Crossing with Rev. Cedric Pride officiating. Burial will be in the First Baptist Church Cemetery in Elaine. Visitation will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Jefferson was born on Sept. 8, 1978 in Elaine to Preston Lee Jefferson and Vivian (Tiny) Ann Young-Jefferson. He was…

                • BETTY BIGGADIKE SCROGGIN

                  Mrs. Betty Biggadike Scroggin, 76, passed away on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at a nursing home in Torrance, Calif., near her home in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.,

                  • Betty Ford

                    Betty June Jones Ford, 72, of Star City, formerly of Gould, Arkansas, died Oct. 15. Memorial services were held Oct.20, First Baptist Church, Gould, followed by burial in Weeden Cemetery, England, Arkansas.

                    • Brandy Lea Davis

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

                      • Burl G. Hattabaugh

                        FAYETTEVILLE -- Burl G. Hattabaugh, 58, of Fayetteville died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith.He was a wood sculptor and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.He was born May 18, 1950, in the Sunset community, the son of Albert and Oma Long Hattabaugh. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Hattabaugh.He is survived by a son, Jason Hattabaugh of Fayetteville; a daughter, Kimberly Caswell of Fort Smith; four brothers, Junior Hattabaugh of Chelan, Wash., Roger…

                        • CHARLOTTE ANN (MCSPADDEN) POSEY

                          Mrs. Charlotte Ann (McSpadden) Posey, age 54, of Bradford died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 at Searcy. She was born Nov. 4, 1953 in Bradford, the daughter of Gordon “Doc” and Ruth (Medlock) McSpadden.

                          • 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.…

                            • Camella Christy Ashley

                              ROGERS -- Camella Christy Ashley, 33, died Oct. 27, 2008, in Bentonville. She was born Aug. 23, 1975, at Langley Air Force Base, Va., to James William and Carroll Dunham Lease Sr.She moved to the area in 1989. She was a 1994 graduate of Bentonville High School and served in the Navy. She enjoyed needlework, arts and crafts.Survivors include her mother, Carroll Dunham of Bentonville; her husband, Ben Ashley of the home; three sons, Sean Quinlen Nesbit of North Carolina, Fox Ashley of the home, Daniel Ashley…

                              • Carolyn Sisson

                                Carolyn Ann Sisson of Cabot, 62, went home to see her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 17, 2008 after battling lung cancer for 15 months. Her precious life began in North Little Rock on Sept. 4, 1946. She was one of five children, born unto the late Eva Lois and Luke Sullivan Henry.

                                • Clifford Gordon Titus

                                  BENTONVILLE -- Clifford Gordon Titus, 56, of Bentonville died Oct. 23, 2008, at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Ben and Helen Titus.He was an Army veteran, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a graduate of Wichita State University and a systems analyst for Wal-Mart at the time of his retirement.Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Victoria Titus of Bentonville; his father of Wichita, Kan.; two daughters, Marilyn Titus of Bentonville and Marion Titus of…

                                  • David Hogan

                                    David “Boone” Hogan, 28, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 23, 1980 in Delhi, La., to David Allen and Susan Payne Hogan.

                                    • David Phillips Davis

                                      FARMINGTON -- David Phillip Davis, 54, of Farmington died Oct. 25, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale. He was born Oct. 21, 1954, in Fayetteville to Gay Estelle and Betty Jewell Donahou Davis.He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He worked for Fayetteville Tree and Trench and was a volunteer at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.Survivors include his wife, Jayne Davis of the home; his son, David Davis of Fayetteville; his daughter, Allie Barley of Fayetteville; his…

                                      • Dessie Estep

                                        • ERIC WILLIAMS

                                          Funeral services for Eric Williams, 22, of Bossier City, La., formerly of Helena will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel of Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. in Helena with Rev. Jarvis Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Helena-West Helena. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Williams, born Dec. 24, 1985 in Helena to Ranato Williams and Richard Hatch, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 in…

                                          • Eddie W. Free

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

                                            • Edward Brandt

                                              Edward Oliver Brandt passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 in Batesville, Arkansas at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 18 days. He was born June 30, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas to John Henry Brandt and Odene Oliver Brandt.

                                              • Eliot Herrin-Allen

                                                Eliot Herrin-Allen, 35, of North Little Rock died Oct. 14.

                                                • Ellis Perryman

                                                  HOPE--Ellis Lalan Perryman, 82, of Hope, died October 27, 2008. He was born November 6, 1925, to John M. and Minnie G. Chipman Perryman in Milford, Texas.

                                                  • Enrique Rivera

                                                    ROGERS -- Enrique Rivera, 70, of Rogers died Oct. 27, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers.Arrangements are by Epting Funeral Home in Bentonville.

                                                  • Ernest Lassiter

                                                    Ernest “Jew, Les” Lassiter, 75, of Lonoke was called home to be with the Lord Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. He was born April 1, 1933 to Ernest and Hazel Lassiter.

                                                    • Eugene Lemons

                                                      • Floyd Barnson

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

                                                        • Frank G. Bramwell Jr.

                                                          will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.

                                                          • Fred Allen Keeney

                                                            FAYETTEVILLE -- Fred Allen Keeney, 59, of Fayetteville died Oct. 26, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1949, in Fayetteville to Guy and Edith Calico Keeney.He was employed as a sales representative for Litex Industries and was an Army veteran.Survivors include his wife, Sandy Marshall Keeney of the home; two sons, Bryan Keeney of Elkins and Chris Keeney of Fayetteville; two daughters, Elizabeth Keeney and Ashley Keeney, both of Fayetteville; five grandchildren.Services will…

                                                            • Fred Murphy

                                                              FORT WORTH, Texas -- Fred Murphy, 86, died Oct. 25, 2008.Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Furnish and husband Joseph, and Susan Demetz and husband Michael; grandchildren Felicia Griner, Brooke Adcox, and James, Peter and Matthew Furnish; great-grandchildren Seth, Alexis, Lincoln and Donovan.A memorial service will be scheduled.Arrangements are by Guardian Funeral Home in Fort Worth.

                                                              • Gary Lee Cooper

                                                                ROGERS -- Gary Lee Cooper, 68, of Rogers died Oct. 27, 2008, of injuries suffered in an accident.Survivors include two sisters, Sandra Rae of Rogers and Joyce Naslund of Minneapolis.Memorial services will be held later in Minneapolis.Cremation arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers.

                                                                • George Nolan Marshall Jr., 50, of Harrison

                                                                  George Nolan “Junior” Marshall, Jr., 50, of Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 27 (2008) at Harrison.

                                                                  • Glenda S. Ward

                                                                    will be from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church.Arrangements are by Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.Memorials may be made to Barry County DARE Inc., c/o Capt. Dana Kammerlohr, Barry County Sheriff's Office, or left at the funeral home., will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

                                                                    • Grace Robinson

                                                                      WINSLOW -- Grace Robinson, 74, of Winslow died Oct. 25, 2008, at Winslow. She was born Jan. 7, 1934, in New Albany, Miss., to Clifford C. and Lena M. Swords Raines.She was a homemaker and a Baptist.Survivors include her husband, Hugh D. Robinson of the home; two sons, Richard Herring of Texas, Robert Herring of Winslow; two daughters, Shirley Secrest of North Little Rock, Cheryl of Maine; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Nelson-Berna…

                                                                      • HENRY RUESEWALD

                                                                        Funeral services for Henry Ruesewald, 83, of Helena will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 in the Roller-Citizens Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Audie Richardson officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Ruesewald, born Nov. 19, 1924 to Henry Francis Ruesewald and Ethel Jane Banfield Ruesewald in Weiner, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the New Beginning Church in Helena-West Helena and was affectionately…

                                                                        • Harold Cartwright

                                                                          Harold Cartwright Sr., 75, of Blue Springs, Mo., formerly of North Little Rock, died Oct. 1.

                                                                          • Harvey O’Neal

                                                                            • Homer Carroll Hall

                                                                              ROGERS -- Homer Carroll Hall, 71, of Rogers died Oct. 26, 2008, in Rogers. He was born July 29, 1937, in Berryville to Thomas Mark and Mary Ruth Hull Hall.He was an Army veteran and a member of the National Rifle Association and the American Legion.Survivors include his sister, Phyllis Wyatt and husband Troy of Springdale; two nephews, Tommy Wyatt and wife Kelly of Rogers and T.A. Wyatt and wife Stacye of Springdale; his great-nephew; three great-nieces.A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at…

                                                                              • J.C. GAY

                                                                                Mr. J.C. Gay, age 82, of Jacksonport, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at Newport. He was born Dec. 22, 1926 at Swifton, the son of Jess and Nola Gay.

                                                                                • James E. Wardlow

                                                                                  James E. Wardlow, 80, of Hot Springs Village, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in a Hot Springs hospital.

                                                                                  • James Edward Hodge

                                                                                    LINCOLN -- James Edward Hodge, 56, of Lincoln died Oct. 28, 2008, at his home. He was born May 27, 1952, in Huntsville to Birch and Florence Smith Hodge.He attended Old Baptist Mission in Westville, Okla.Survivors include his wife, Terrie Hodge of the home; his son, James Lee Hodge of Lincoln; his daughter, Angela Hodge; three brothers, Ray Hodge of Fayetteville, Herman Hodge of Lincoln and Harold Hodge of Garfield; five sisters, Dorsie Bowen of Fayetteville, Cathy Spainhower of Southwest City, Mo.,…

                                                                                    • James O. “Jimmie” Jackson

                                                                                      Jimmie Jackson, of Mount Ida, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008.

                                                                                      • Jerry Middleton

                                                                                        Jerry W. Middleton, 63, of Sherwood died Oct. 14. He retired from the Air Force after 26 years and then was employed by Remington for 10 years.

                                                                                        • Jodi B. Wood

                                                                                          Jodi Beth Wood, 16, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008.

                                                                                          • John Anthony

                                                                                            John Anthony, 60, of Austin, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. He was born Dec. 13, 1947 in Manilla, Arkansas.

                                                                                            • Joseph Freeman Alston

                                                                                              SPRINGDALE -- Joseph Freeman Alston, 52, of Springdale died Oct. 28, 2008, at Springdale. He was born Feb. 18, 1956, in Shirley to Joseph and Inez Williams Alston.He worked in the printing department at Wal-Mart and enjoyed woodworking.Survivors include his brother, Jim Alston and wife Connie of Lowell; two sisters, Edna Cruse and husband Rick of Springdale and Diane Powell of Lowell.A memorial service will be held later.Cremation was by Memorial Funeral Home in Springdale.

                                                                                              • Juanita Mae Brown

                                                                                                STRICKLER -- Juanita Mae Brown, 73, of Strickler died Oct. 22, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born June 14, 1935, in Forenfelt, Mo., to Andrew Jackson and Eddie Blanche Lewis Miller.She was a homemaker, a Christian and a retired secretary.She was preceded in death by three sons, Steven Andrews, Shelby Brown and Mike Brown.Survivors include her husband, Floyd Brown of the home; her daughter, Deraetha Madison of Strickler; two granddaughters, Daisy Brown and Heather…

                                                                                                • Judy LaBarge

                                                                                                  • Julia Maxine Hite

                                                                                                    COVE CREEK -- Julia Maxine Hite, 94, of the Cove Creek community near Prairie Grove died Oct. 27, 2008, in Springdale. She was born June 23, 1914, near Stillwater, Okla., to George Granville and Bessie Florance Pennington Ripley.She held a doctorate and taught in many area schools.She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Hite.Survivors include her sister, Ruth Johnson of Idaho; five nephews, Jeff Struble, Bobby Garringer, Floyd Garringer, Danny Garringer and Charles Smith; her niece, Ruby Mae…

                                                                                                  • Kenny Slifer, 52, of Harrison

                                                                                                    Kenneth “Kenny” Slifer, Sr, 52, of Harrison, died on Saturday, Oct. 25 (2008) at his daughter’s home in Branson, Mo.

                                                                                                    • Kohen Williams

                                                                                                      God called home one of his littlest angels on Oct.19, 2008. Kohen Diego Williams, born March 8, 2005, will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Kohen lived more in 3 years of life than many do in a life time. He taught us many life lessons during the time we were blessed with him. ohen lived like there was no tomorrow and never allowed fear to keep him from doing the things he wanted to do the most. He never missed a moment to say, “I love you.”

                                                                                                      • Lawrence A. McNew

                                                                                                        Lawrence “Bud” A. McNew, 91, of Hot Springs Village, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in a Hot Springs hospital.

                                                                                                        • Lillian Hettinger Darr

                                                                                                          ROGERS -- Lillian Hettinger Darr, 107, of Rogers died Oct. 25, 2008, at her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1901, in Barrington, Ill., to John and Elna Frick Hettinger.She was a retired orthotic nurse and one of the first to graduate from Illinois University in Chicago. As an artist, she was a member of the Arkansas Art Guild and the Northwest Arkansas Woodcarvers Association.She was preceded in death by her husband, John Milton Darr.Survivors include a great-niece, a great-nephew and friends.A service…

                                                                                                          • Linda F. Martindale

                                                                                                            Linda Faye Martindale, 64, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at home.

                                                                                                            • Lisa Pledger

                                                                                                              After 39 years on earth, our little angel, Lisa Michelle Pledger has returned to live with her Heavenly Father. Lisa was born July 7, 1969, to Herbert and Mary Pledger and passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008.

                                                                                                              • Lois Irene McCullough

                                                                                                                GENTRY -- Lois Irene McCullough, 84, of Gentry died Oct. 19, 2008, at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville. She was born Dec. 3, 1923, in Buffalo, Okla., to Ralph and Velma Hudson.She married William Earl McCullough on Sept. 30, 1942. She was office manager for several different businesses, including Webb Wheel, Tyson Foods, Simmons and Social Services. She enjoyed gardening and genealogy. She was a Christian.Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Louise Kane of Wichita, Kan.; three sons, Ronald M. McCullough…

                                                                                                                • MARY CRUMBY

                                                                                                                  Mary Louise “Puddin” Crumby, 89, of North Little Rock, struggled with pneumonia and lost her earthly battle on Sunday morning, Oct. 26 to find her heavenly reward on the other side.  She was a Christian homemaker, wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and loyal friend. Louise was a member of the Baring Cross Baptist Church in Sherwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Lee Crumby; both parents, Alton Byron and Martha Susan Wood; one child, Mary Lee Crumby; her brothers, Harold Kendrick Wood…

                                                                                                                  • Madonna Minard

                                                                                                                    Madonna Marie Minard, 63, of Austin, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 in North Little Rock. She was born Aug. 1, 1945 in Chicago to the late Robert John and Grace Oliver White.

                                                                                                                    • Margie Hammons

                                                                                                                      will be from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to service time.Memorials may be made to Green Valley Bible Camp, P.O. Box 65, of Rogers, 72757.

                                                                                                                      • Margie Juanita Hammons

                                                                                                                        ROGERS -- Margie Juanita Hammons, 80, of Rogers died Oct. 28, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.Arrangements are by Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers.

                                                                                                                        • Marguerite Bowling

                                                                                                                          ROGERS -- Marguerite Bowling, 88, of Rogers died Oct. 27, 2008. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.

                                                                                                                          • Marguerite Winifred Bowling

                                                                                                                            ROGERS -- Marguerite Winifred Parker Bowling was born April 4, 1920, in Bushton, Kan., to George and Hulda Hoelscher Parker. She died Oct. 27, 2008, in Rogers.Born in Kansas, her family returned to San Diego, where her father had been a successful restaurateur and police captain. A graduate of Grossmont High School in 1938 in El Cajon, Calif., she married Derwood Bowling in 1939. She attended Azuza Pacific College in Los Angeles during World War II while her husband served in Europe in the Army.She was…

                                                                                                                            • Marie L. Swanson

                                                                                                                              Marie Louise Swanson, 85, of Hot Springs Village, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in a local hospital.

                                                                                                                              • Mark Wenn Elliott, 44, of Western Grove

                                                                                                                                Mark Wenn Elliott, 44, of Western Grove, died Saturday, Oct. 25 (2008) at Jefferson Regional Hospital in Pine Bluff.

                                                                                                                                • Marsha Lee Oliver

                                                                                                                                  will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marshal L. Oliver Memorial Scholarship Fund at John Brown University in Siloam Springs.

                                                                                                                                  • Mary Finch

                                                                                                                                    Mary L. Finch, 86, died peacefully at home Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008.

                                                                                                                                    • Mildred House

                                                                                                                                      • Mildred Lorraine Hall

                                                                                                                                        GOODMAN, Mo. -- Mildred Lorraine Hall, 83, of Goodman died Oct. 27, 2008, at her home. She was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Neosho, Mo., to Eddie and Iolis Holbrook Wander.She was a homemaker and a longtime member of Splitlog Baptist Church.Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Fred A. Hall; two sons, Gene Hall and wife Margaret of Anderson, Mo., and Mark Hall and wife Ronda of Wheaton, Mo.; three daughters, Sharon Huey and husband Bruce of Lenexa, Kan., Carole Wardlaw and husband Mark of Stella, Mo., and…

                                                                                                                                        • Milton E. Crockford

                                                                                                                                          COLCORD, Okla. -- Milton E. Crockford, 74, of Colcord died Oct. 26, 2008, at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born April 30, 1934, in Groton, N.Y., to Henry and Clara Crockford.He was an Army veteran and an auto mechanic.He was preceded in death by two daughters.Survivors include his wife, Denese Kincheloe Crockford of the home; five sons, Raymond Crockford of Illinois, Robert Crockford of Colcord and Clint Crockford of Siloam Springs, Michael Crockford of Colcord and Matthew Crockford of Siloam…

                                                                                                                                          • Modean L.G. Howard

                                                                                                                                            Modean L. Grisham Howard, 82, of Hot Springs, who died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008.

                                                                                                                                            • Nettie P. Douglas

                                                                                                                                              Nettie P. Douglas, 85, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in a local hospital.

                                                                                                                                              • Novella Baker

                                                                                                                                                Novella Baker, 80, of Lonoke passed away Oct. 20, 2008.

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                                                                                                                                                    LINCOLN -- Florence M. Rowe, 70, of Lincoln died Oct. 25, 2008, at Earlene Howard Hospice House in Springdale. She was born Feb. 1, 1938, in St. Joseph, Mo., to George and Doris Mae Norris Romando.Survivors include two sons, Joseph Lumpkins of Oklahoma City and Steven Basura of Springdale; two daughters, Deborah Hill of Fayetteville and Chere Johnson of Neosho, Mo.; a brother, Larry Romando of Owasso, Okla.; a sister, Mary Evans of Apple Valley, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.No services…

                                                                                                                                                    • Otto John Fessman

                                                                                                                                                      SHELL KNOB, Mo. -- Otto John Fessman, 71, of Shell Knob died Oct. 26, 2008, at Table Rock Lake. He was born Aug. 22, 1937, in Kansas City, Mo., to Otto and Mary Franke Fessman.He was a Navy veteran. He was a graduate of Finnelly College of Engineering in Kansas City. He was an engineer with Sprint in Kansas City and retired in 1999 after 39 years. He enjoyed fishing and golf.Survivors include a son, Kevin Fessman of Derby, Kan.; a daughter, Cindy Fessman of Shell Knob; two brothers, Robert Fessman of…

                                                                                                                                                      • Patricia Mollander

                                                                                                                                                        Patricia Kay Mollander, 40, of Cabot passed away Friday Oct. 17, 2008. She was born Aug. 8, 1968 in Bethesda Maryland to Edward T. and Kelly Jeanes Wollweaver II. She will be remembered as a people person who put others needs in front of her own.

                                                                                                                                                        • Patrick H. Bauman

                                                                                                                                                          Patrick H. Bauman, 66, of North Little Rock died Oct. 15.

                                                                                                                                                          • Pauline Anderson

                                                                                                                                                            Pauline Lou Anderson, 79, a resident of Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 27 (2008) at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison., Think you know Boone County? Tell us the location of this photo and be an Ozarks expert. Find Out More »

                                                                                                                                                            • Robert Carroll III

                                                                                                                                                              Robert Ward Carroll, III, 80, 40-year resident of Conway, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. He was born Nov. 7, 1928, in Staten Island, N.Y., son of the late Dr, Robert Ward Carroll and Edith Ferre Carroll.

                                                                                                                                                              • Robert E. Young

                                                                                                                                                                will be one hour prior to service time at the church.Burial will be in Bella Vista Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Bella Vista Veterans Honor Guard.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VFW Honor Guard or Wall of Honor, c/o Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas or Village Baptist Church Building Fund or the Salvation Army.Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                • Roy B. Turner

                                                                                                                                                                  will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Tom Hatley will officiate.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, 72762.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Rudolph Harris

                                                                                                                                                                    WASHBURN, Mo. -- Rudolph Harris, 82, of Washburn died Oct. 26, 2008, at St. John's in Springfield, Mo. He was born June 29, 1926, in Cape Fair, Mo., to Ross and Lena Foster Harris.He married Norma Jean Bruton on June 21, 1947. He was a Navy veteran. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a self-employed logger. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed golf, coon hunting and fishing. He was a member of Washburn Church of Christ.He was preceded in death by two sons, Lyndell and Tony Harris, and two…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Ruth Lee Browning Hunt

                                                                                                                                                                      FAYETTEVILLE -- Ruth Lee Browning Hunt peacefully left this earth Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. She was the eldest daughter of Herschel and Nell Cowan Browning. She was born Nov. 14, 1912, in McClarin, Okla. The family moved to Muskogee and Ruth graduated from Muskogee High School where she played basketball for the Muskogee Roughers. She married Willie James Hunt on Aug. 23, 1931. During World War II, Ruth managed PX No. 1 at Camp Gruber serving the 88th Rainbow and Blackhawk Division.The family moved to…

                                                                                                                                                                      • SARAH J. JACKSON

                                                                                                                                                                        Funeral services for Sarah J. Jackson, 59, of Turner will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 in the Barksdale Funeral Home-Northeast chapel at 1120 E. State St. in Detroit. Rev. Vincent Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the Detroit Memorial Park. Family hour will be from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Barksdale Funeral Home Chapel. Jackson was born on Feb. 9, 1949 to Alan Martin and Myrtle Fason in Turner. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ezekial Jackson of Turner and other relatives and…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Sam Raney, 85, of Everton

                                                                                                                                                                          Robert Sam Raney, age 85, of Everton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26 (2008) at St. John’s Medical Center in Springfield, Mo. He was airlifted there as a result of an automobile accident near Alpena and was there until his passing.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Sandra Deneen Alexander

                                                                                                                                                                            will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Gravette.A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Baptist Church.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Tina Forsberg

                                                                                                                                                                              WEST FORK -- Tina Forsberg, 44, of West Fork died Oct. 27, 2008, at her home. She was born Oct. 2, 1964, in Houston to Carl Lyman and Clovis Arlene Sandlin Schrier.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Forsberg Jr., to whom she was married Nov. 14, 1994; two sons, Christopher Schrier of Bentonville and Daniel Forsberg of West Fork; four sisters, Tammie Gardner of Greenland, Cindy Youngblood of Conroe, Texas, Trina Weaver of Magnolia, Texas, and Laurie Keppler of…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Tyler Julian

                                                                                                                                                                                Tyler Gauge Julian, age 2, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Tyler was born June 26, 2006 in Rogers, Arkansas to Billy Julian, II and Murry Nicole Julian.    He is survived by his parents, Billy and Nicole Julian of West Helena; two brothers, Preston Drake Loomis and Zachary Glenn Loomis; three sisters, Alexus Blair Loomis, Anna Nicole Julian and Skyler Rae Julian; grandparents, Gladys Rae Julian, Murray Lynn Johnson and Bruce Mize;…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Violet Mary McKinley

                                                                                                                                                                                  will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, online at www.wassonfuneralhome.com.Pallbearers will be Sam Mullins, Rick McKinley, Don McKinley Jr., Graling Inlow, Steve Dickey, Carl Denny, Keith Jones and Robert Lee.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Virginia C. Summey

                                                                                                                                                                                    BARTLETT, Tenn. -- Virginia C. Summey, 88, died Oct. 27, 2008.She was a Baptist.She was preceded in death by two sons, Glenn Vance and J.R. Vance.Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn Bagwell of Memphis, Tenn., and Joan Ramsey and Gail Pena, both of Bentonville; a son, Charles Vance of Memphis, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild.A graveside service was Oct. 21 at Memory Hill Gardens in Bartlett.Arrangements were by Family Funeral Care.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wanda E. Shumate

                                                                                                                                                                                      SPRINGDALE -- Wanda E. Shumate, 81, of Springdale died Oct. 26, 2008, in Springdale. Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Willard Brown Todd

                                                                                                                                                                                        will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers, online at stockdalefuneral.com.A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bentonville Cemetery with Dr. Robert Schomp officiating.Memorials may be made in his honor to First Christian Church, 905 S. 13th St., Rogers, 72756.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • William Earl McCullough

                                                                                                                                                                                          GENTRY -- William Earl McCullough, 82, of Gentry died Oct. 22, 2008, at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville. He was born July 23, 1926, in Hartford, Kan., to Forest Randall McCullough and Beulah Buckner.He was a Navy veteran and a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was former manager of Brand Rex in Siloam Springs. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and farming. He was a Christian. He married Lois Irene Hudson on Sept. 30, 1942.Survivors include his daughter, Cheryl Louise Kane of Wichita, Kan.; three sons, Ronald…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • William Henry Vass

                                                                                                                                                                                            William "Bill" Henry Vass, 70, of Conway, finished his earthly race on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. He was born to John and Margaret Vass on July 6, 1938, in Waukesha, Wisc. Bill was preceded in death by both his parents.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • William Joseph Gacs Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                              ROGERS -- William Joseph Gacs Jr., 47, of Rogers died Oct. 28, 2008, at Rogers. He was born Jan. 1, 1961, in St. Paul, Minn., to William and Lula Shaffer Gacs.He was a laborer and butcher. He enjoyed camping and fishing.Survivors include his mother of Rogers; two brothers, Kenneth Gacs of Bakersfield, Calif., and Steve Gacs of Rogers; three sisters, Kathy Curry of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Susie Harvey of Rogers and Cindy Lobe of Rogers; two half sisters, Julia White of Olympia, Wash., and Joy Smith of…

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