Monday, December 15, 2008

Arkansas Obituaries 12/15/08


 


 


 

AMBROSE MINOR

Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:59 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Funeral services for Ambrose Minor, 66, known as “Bro”, of Helena will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Roy Lee Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove No 1 Cemetery in Helena-West Helena. Minor, born Feb. 4, 1942 to Richard and Levertie Minor in Helena, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 in Helena. He confessed a hope in Christ accepting him as his personal Savior in September 1953 at the Paradise Missionary Baptist Church. McCarty Farm and Machinery employed him as a diesel mechanic. He worked for D & D Construction Co. as a brick mason and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 15 years where he retired. He was a member of the James Alexander No. 1 Prince Hall Affiliated Masonic Lodge F.A.&M. and a former member of the original gospel group The Dixie Wonders. Minor was preceded in death by his father and mother, Richard and Levertie Minor; two sisters, Ollie Mae Minor and Cloteal Minor-Dionaby; his wife, Mary Dean Minor; a son, Danny Gray; and a brother-in-law, Herley James. Minor was married to the late Mary Dean White Minor and six children were born to their union – Reynel (Jerry) Crutchfield, Ambrose Minor Jr., Regina Ann Minor, Gwendolyn (Rick) Barnett, Keith (Latonya) Minor and Brenda Sue Minor, all of Memphis. He also leaves four daughters, Joyce Marie Coldent of Helena-West Helena, Raeshonna Robinson of Conway, Latoshia Chandler and Kizzie Chandler of Little Rock; a sister, Brenda Sue Minor-Kneeland of Helena; two brothers, Richard Minor of Little Rock and Carl Minor of Helena; a great aunt, Rosie Lee of Los Angeles; an uncle, Tom Henry Lee of Indianapolis; three aunts, Etta Mae Brown and Minnie Bell Murphy of Helena and Gertie Beckner of Hanford, Calif.; a grandson, Quinton Minor of Memphis; 24 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; his father and mother-in-law, Aaron and Lillie Mae Williams; three sisters-in-law, Precious (John) Spencer, Peggy Williams and Wanda Williams, all of Memphis; four brothers-in-law, Harvey Williams, Aaron Williams, Jr., Dennis Williams and Dobbie Williams, all of Memphis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. will direct funeral services.  


 


 

Albert N. Borgquist

The service for Albert N. Borgquist Jr., 66, of Hot Springs, will be 10 a.m. today at the Church of Latter Day Saints. 


 


 

Allen Walker Bailey 

FAYETTEVILLE - Allen Walker Bailey, 70, of Fayetteville went to be with the Lord Dec. 11, 2008. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones.He was born Aug. 15, 1938, in Fayetteville to Walker and Lora Carnes Bailey. He was preceded in death by his father, Walker Bailey; one brother, Jerry Bailey and grandson, Joshua Tray Bailey.He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Plumlee Bailey; two sons, Steve Bailey and wife Vicki of Fayetteville and Bryan Bailey and wife Gina of Prairie Grove; his mother and stepfather, Lora and Tom Jones of Fayetteville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.He was in the Marine Reserve, worked for Paul Revere, was a retired petroleum land man, deputy county assessor for Washington County, a broker, a member of the Cattleman's Ranch Association and a member of University Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren. Hobbies included fishing and farming.Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens.Charlie Foster and Larry Chapman will officiate.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of Hospice, 34 W. Colt Square, Suite 1, Fayetteville, 72703, in memory of Allen W. Bailey.-Paid


 


 

Alvie Lee Arnold 

SELIGMAN, MO. - Alvie Lee Arnold, 58, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at St. Johns Hospital in Cassville, Mo. He was born Aug. 20, 1950, in Lubbock, Texas, to Glen Alvie Arnold and Eula Faye Hutchins Arnold. He lived in this area most of his life. He served in Korea with the U.S. Army. He was a self-employed roofer and enjoyed fishing.Survivors include his mother, Eula Arnold of Bentonville; one daughter, Alexa Sutherland and husband Donald of Centerton; one son, Ethan Arnold of Centerton; two brothers, David Arnold of Tahlequah, Okla., and Buddy Arnold of Gravette; four sisters, Peggy Murray of Gravette, Marie Cowgur of Bentonville, Mary Ann McCracken of Centerton, and Ellen Reeves of Pea Ridge; and two grandchildren.Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Dent Cemetery with Allen Akins officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Online condolences may be made at www.siscofuneralhome.net.


 


 

Anna Huff

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:43 AM

Anna Sue Huff, 79, of Cabot, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. She was born in Haskell, Ark., May 17, 1929, to the late Steve and Chole Mills Tucker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cabot, a waitress, a substitute teacher and later in life an election poll worker. She also took an active part in many community activities. Anna was especially proud of her "secret society" and she believed strongly in the work of AARP. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur Charles Huff her parents, one sister and four brothers.


 


 

Arbelle Bonner

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:08 AM 

Arbelle "Belle" Bonner, 90, of North Little Rock died Nov. 30.


 


 

Betty A. Eastburn

Betty Ann Eastburn, 78, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. 


 


 

Billy C. Edmisten

Billy Charles Edmisten, 87, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away on Dec. 13, 2008, at a local hospital. 


 


 

Billy Leon Johnson, 88, of Republic, Mo.

Billy Leon Johnson, 88, of Republic, Mo., died Thursday, Dec. 11 (2008). 


 


 

Brion Scott Cray 

GARFIELD - Brion Scott Cray, 41, of Garfield died Dec. 10, 2008, at his home. He was born June 9, 1967, at Alton, Ill., to Raymond and Viola Sisco Cray.He graduated from Rogers High School in 1986 and had been employed by the cities of Rogers, Bentonville and Renton, Wash., as well as the Arkansas State High Department, from which he retired. He was a member of the Garfield Church of Christ.He is survived by his wife, Sherry Lynn Cray; two sons, Travis Cray and wife Nicole of Pea Ridge and Tyler Cray of the home; a daughter, Samantha Cray of the home; his parents of Garfield; a sister Paula Smiley of Sammamish, Wash., maternal grandparents Ted and Irene Sisco of Garfield and three grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at 10 am. Saturday at the Garfield Church of Christ with Bobby Vaughn officiating. Cremation arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1732 Moberly Lane, Suite B, Bentonville, AR 72712.Online condolences may be made at www.siscofuneralhome.net.


 


 

CONNIE NATHAN

Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:57 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Funeral arrangements for Connie Nathan, 44, of Helena-West Helena are incomplete and will be announced later by Brown’s Home for Funerals. Inc. Nathan died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at her home.


 


 

Caribell Bettis

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:43 AM 

Caribell Goacher Bettis, 91, of Carlisle, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. She was born Aug. 8, 1917 to her late parents, Robert Monroe and Lissie Mattie Hall. 


 


 

Cecil Null

Cecil Null, age 83, of Malvern passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. He was born Nov. 12, 1925, in Hot Springs, Ark., to Samuel Null and Myrtle Shockey Null. He was of the Seventh Day Adventist faith. 


 


 

Charles William Downard Jr. 

BELLA VISTA - Charles William "Chuck" Downard Jr., 64, of Bella Vista died Dec. 13, 2008, at home following a short battle with kidney cancer. He was born Feb. 23, 1944, in Chariton, Iowa to Charles William Downard Sr. and Marguerite Adcock Downard.He was the owner of C&C Enterprises and Downard Enterprises and was a local handyman in the Benton County area.Prior to retirement in 1997 he was employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals in Fayetteville and Knoxville, Iowa.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Cathy, of Bella Vista; two sons, Jeff Downard and wife Cheryl of Chariton, and Scott Downard and wife Judy of Indianola, Iowa, and eight grandchildren.Cremation arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory.Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton and at 1 p.m. Dec. 21 the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel.


 


 

Claudine Marsa

Claudine Marsa, 80, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. 


 


 

DOROTHY WENZEL

Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:55 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Dorothy Armstrong Wenzel, long-time Helena resident died Dec. 7, 2008 in Helena. Her husband, Henry Wenzel of Helena preceded her in death. She leaves three sons, Bill Wenzel of Tunica, Miss., Jim Wenzel of Shelburne Falls, Mass. and Jerry Wenzel of Helena; four grandchildren, Julie Wenzel of Southaven, Miss., Lynn Wenzel Dulaney of Tunica, Miss., Stephanie Wenzel of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Nicole Wenzel of New York City, N.Y.; and three great grandchildren. Father Travis Frank conducted a memorial service Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. The family requests that memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church, 502 Porter St, Helena, AR 72342.  


 


 

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Dewey M. Hawkins

Dewey "Mackie" Mack Hawkins, 73, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008.


 


 

Dixie McBeth 

CORYDON, Iowa - Dixie McBeth, 87, of Corydon died Dec. 11, 2008. Arrangements are by Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers. 


 


 

Donnie Gene Hobbs 

GOODMAN, Mo. - Donnie Gene Hobbs, 50, of Goodman died Dec. 10, 2008, at his home.He was born April 12, 1958, in Pineville, Mo., to Dolphus D. and Audrey Geneva Leper Hobbs.He was a lifelong resident of McDonald County. He graduated from McDonald County High School in 1976. He enjoyed feeding the birds, hunting and fishing. He worked at Mid-Tec Inc. in Anderson, Mo., as a shop foreman for 11 years.He was preceded in death by his son Joshua Hobbs on Nov. 5, 2007, and a grandson, Kaden Lee Jackson, on Jan. 22, 2006.Survivors include his companion, Penny Black of the home; two sons, Jason Hobbs and wife Lisa of Marshall, Mo., and Brian Roullard of Anderson; his daughter, Melissa Jackson and husband Jared of Anderson; four brothers, his twin, Lonnie Hobbs of Goodman, Mo., Larry Hobbs of Anderson, Mike Hobbs of Hawaii, Johnny Sprague of Anderson; his sister, Belle Larimore of Noel, Mo.; seven grandchildren.Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson, with the Rev. Rob Walker officiating.Arrangements are by Walker-Dowd Funeral Home in Anderson, online at www.walker-dowd.com.Memorial contributions may be made to McDonald County Relay for Life, c/o the funeral home.


 


 

Dorothy Banaszak

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:05 AM 

Dorothy Gubanski Banaszak, 81, Maumelle died Dec. 3. 


 


 

Dorothy Hoskins

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:08 AM 

Dorothy Darlene Hoskins, 88, of North Little Rock, the first female in Arkansas to earn a doctorate degree in pharmacy, died Dec. 3.


 


 

Dorothy Logan

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Dorothy Mitchell

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:08 AM 

Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Mitchell of North Little Rock died Dec. 4.


 


 

Drucilla C. Shock

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:08 AM 

Drucilla C. Skillern Shock, 92, of North Little Rock died Dec. 2.


 


 

EVELYN WYSSBROD

Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:54 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Graveside services for Evelyn Marie Wyssbrod, 82, of Marvell will be held 11 a.m. today at the Schaffhauser Cemetery in Marvell. Lynn Lumpkin will officiate. Wyssbrod, born Nov. 5, 1926 in Marvell to John and Earl Dulaney, the eldest of six children, died Dec. 10, 2008 at her home in Marvell. She leaves five sons, William Wallace Wyssbrod Jr. and his wife, Gloria of Moscow, Tenn., Wayne David Wyssbrod and his wife, Francis of Marvell, Winfred Wyssbrod and his wife, Dovie of Lexa, Wade Wyssbrod and wife, Susan of Covington, Tenn., Winston Wyssbrod and wife, Pat of Indiana; and a daughter, Janice Bottorff of Marvell; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, William Wallace Wyssbrod Sr., who was a World War II veteran; four sisters, Montine Lamar, Elsie Lumpkin, Mable Fitts, Janette Ward and brother, Thomas (Buddy) Dulaney, who both died in 2008; a grandchild, April Wyssbrod and a great grandchild. Pallbearers will be William Wallace (Trey) Wyssbrod III, Wayne David (Big Sug) Wyssbrod Jr., Victor Dulaney, Michael Dulaney, Bruce Bottorff and Garren Bottorff.Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie Ford, James Bottorff and Byron Roberts. The family expresses a special thanks to Wyssbrod’s sister-in-law, Jennie Dulaney. Bob Neal-Brickell Funeral Home in Marvell will direct services.  


 


 

Edward A. Kimmick, 76, of Omaha

Edward A. Kimmick, of Omaha, was born Aug. 31, 1932, at Buffalo, N.Y., a son of Edward A. and Rose (Anderschott) Kimmick. He died Friday, Dec. 12 (2008) at his home in Omaha, at the age of 76.


 


 

Elaine Berry

Monday, December 15, 2008 9:50 AM

Mrs. Elaine Barry, 62 of Greenbrier, died Saturday, December 13, 2008. Elaine was born November 20, 1946 in West Plains, Missouri to Alva Foster and the late Elma Wrinkles Foster. 


 


 

Elva Louise Tomlinson Gartner 

ANDERSON, Mo. - Elva Louise Tomlinson Gartner, 67, a lifelong resident of Anderson, died Dec. 13, 2008, at the Joplin Health Care Center in Joplin, Mo., after a battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 1, 1941, in Anderson to Thomas Victor and Geneva Irene Griffin Tomlinson. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1959. She worked at McDonald County School District as a custodian for 15 years. She was a member of the Anderson Full Gospel Church. She enjoyed quilting and collecting dolls.Survivors include her father of Anderson; a sister, Jean Ware of Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes with Cecil Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Anderson Cemetery. Her nephews and great-nephews will serve as pallbearers.The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, online at www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Enid Geneva Porter 

will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Gravette.Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Jack Deatonm and Mike Gibson will officiate.Burial will follow in Lee Cemetery.


 


 

Ernest Clifford "Sonny" Lucas

Monday, December 15, 2008 9:50 AM

Ernest Clifford "Sonny" Lucas, 60, of El Paso, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. 


 


 

Ernestine Vinson Scott 

ROGERS - Ernestine Vinson Scott, 86, of Rogers passed away Dec. 10, 2008, at her home. She was born in Rogers on Oct. 29, 1922, to Ernest Vinson and Marrietta McGuire Vinson. She graduated from Rogers High School and the University of Arkansas. She worked as a dietitian for injured servicemen at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Colorado during World War II. She married Elmo Scott in 1946. Ernestine was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Rogers. She worked for many years to promote downtown Rogers where she managed Vinson Square and other buildings. Ernestine was an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and enjoyed playing bridge. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo; a daughter, Leslie Anne Scott; and a sister, Lorene Stephens.Ernestine is survived by a son, Joe Scott and wife Marina of Rogers; two daughters, Martha Cox and husband Tim of Rogers, Mary Still and husband Robin of Miami, Okla.; grandchildren, Jeremy Cox and wife Paula of Rogers, Shane Cox of Rogers, Ryan Cox of Portland, Ore., Kody Still of Miami, Okla., Catherine Scott of Houston, Texas, Brook Still and wife Dana of Miami, Okla.; and six great-grandchildren.Services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church of Rogers with the Rev. Sandi Wanasek officiating. There will be no visitation.Pallbearers will be Tim Cox, Robin Still, Jeremy Cox, Shane Cox, Ryan Cox and Kody Still.Interment will be at the Rogers Cemetery immediately following services.Arrangements by Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.- Paid


 


 

Eugene E. Schlaflin 

FAYETTEVILLE - Eugene E. Schlaflin, 97, of Fayetteville died Dec. 14, 2008, at the Fayetteville City Hospital. Arrangements are by Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville.


 


 

Freeda Hodges

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:43 AM 

Freeda Elizabeth Hall Hodges, 77, of Cabot, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. She was born in Shamrock, Texas, July 14, 1931, to the late Charles and Cybil (Bumpers) Hall. Freeda was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cabot, and retired from Johnson & Johnson as a Lab Technician in Quality Control. She loved flowers, especially her rose garden along with being a great cook.


 


 

Gary Prevost 

ROGERS - Gary Prevost, 59, of Rogers died Dec. 11, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Arrangements are pending at Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers.


 


 

George Hildebrand Jr.

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:43 AM

George Hildebrand Jr., 78, of Stuttgart died Dec. 3 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was a retired from Stuttgart police. Survivors are his wife, Pauline Hildebrand; son, Terry (Courtney) Hildebrand of Stuttgart; daughter, Cheryl (Johnny) Peoples of Carlisle; and five grandchildren.


 


 

George Holliman

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George W. York Sr.

George Washington York Sr., 89, of Glenwood, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008., Mary Etta Phillips, 87, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008., Melvin E. Blees, 80, of Pearcy, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008.


 


 

Glenda Shipley

Sunday, December 14, 2008 1:11 PM 

Glenda Faye Shipley, 66, of Rector died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at the White County Medical Center in Searcy. Mrs. Shipley was born Aug. 2, 1942, in Clay County. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. 


 


 

Harold D. Payne 

BENTONVILLE - Harold D. Payne, 70, of Bentonville died Dec. 12, 2008, in Bentonville. Arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers.


 


 

Hazel Lindsey

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:43 AM 

Hazel Halbrook Lindsey, 95, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 in Sherwood. She was born Jan. 22, 1913 in Cleveland, Ark., to the late Robert Peter and Dona Phillips Halbrook.


 


 

Hersel Lee Jefferson, 97, of Valley Springs

Hersel Lee Jefferson, 97, of Valley Springs, passed away Friday, Dec. 12 (2008) at the 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 »


 


 

Ila Christine Shipley 

BURLINGTON, N.C. - Ila Christine Shipley, 81, of Burlington, formerly of Beebe and originally from Bentonville, died Dec. 4, 2008. She was the daughter of Robert Clarence and Minnie Cowden Mason, and was the wife of the late Walter Sherman Shipley, who was a World War II veteran.She will be buried at 1 p.m. on Dec, 19 at Fayetteville National Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Arkansas Children's Hospital NICU, or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215. An online register book is available at www.lowefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Inis Brasel Shaddox, 90, of Harrison

Inis Brasel Shaddox, age 90, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, De. 11 (2008) at Golden Living Hilltop Nursing Home in Harrison.


 


 

JOHNNIE M. WILSON

Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:56 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Funeral services for Johnnie M. Wilson, 98, of Lexa will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at the Springlake M.B. Church in the Southland Community with the Rev. Robert P. Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Springlake Cemetery in Lexa. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Wilson was born on Sept. 10, 1910 in Farrell, Miss. She confessed a hope in Christ at age 12 at Lone Oak M.B. Church. She moved her membership to Lexa and served at the First Baptist Church in Lexa until her health failed. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Spencer Coleman; her husband, Earl Wilson; two sisters, Annie Bell and Willa; two brothers, Ernest and Fred Coleman; and her three daughters, Helen, Willa and Earlene. To share her legacy of love she leaves a son, Freddie (Ruth) Peterson of Rockford, Ill.; daughters, Lillie Mae Banks of Memphis and Ruthie Talley of Lexa; a devoted son-in-law, William Gladney of Lake View; 23 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and many friends to cherish her memory. Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. will direct services.  


 


 

Jackie Ray Sanders 

EXETER, Mo. - Jackie Ray Sanders, 52, of Exeter died Dec. 11, 2008, in his home. He was born Oct. 6, 1956, in Cassville, Mo., to James and Bonnie Daniel Sanders.He grew up and received his education in Exeter. He had been employed at Thorco before his health failed. He was a member of Roaring River Baptist Church in Eagle Rock, Mo.He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Halli Resz.He is survived by his father; two sons, Jason Sanders of Nixa, Mo., and Jackie Sanders Jr. of Centerton; two daughters, Bonnie Resz of Exeter and Tamara Rounds of Cassville and eight grandchildren.Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter under direction of Fohn Funeral Home of Cassville. The Rev. Paul Yarnall will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Roaring River Baptist Church.


 


 

Jacob Dale Rymel 

will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Sisco Chapel in Springdale.Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, online at www.siscofuneral.com. Brother Gary Thomas will officiate.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3291 S. Thompson, Suite D104, Springdale, 72764 or a favorite charity.-Paid


 


 

James Gray

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:43 AM 

James Neil Gray, son of the late James Gray and Ileene Gray, was born March 3, 1935 in Davenport, Iowa. He departed this life on Nov. 26, 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 23 days. 


 


 

James Jones

Sunday, December 14, 2008 1:11 PM 

James William Jones, 69, of Paragould went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Dec. 12, 2008, at his home. Born Sept. 16, 1939, near Bono, he was a retired maintenance worker for Arkansas Methodist Hospital and a member of the Seed of Faith Pentecostal Church.


 


 

Jesse Monroe Myers 

will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Sisco Funeral Home Chapel in Pea Ridge.In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Youth Group at First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 46, Pea Ridge, Arkansas 72751. Online condolences can be made at www.siscofuneralhome.net.


 


 

Jessie Mae Stamps 

FAYETTEVILLE - Jessie Mae Stamps, 76, of Fayetteville, died Dec. 11, 2008, at her home. Arrangements are by Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville. 


 


 

Joe L. McGarrah 

will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, 72762.


 


 

John Andrew Wiederkehr II 

PENSACOLA, Fla. - John Andrew Wiederkehr II, 39, died at his home in Pensacola, Fla., on Nov. 27, 2008. He was born Aug. 31, 1969, in Fort Smith to Linda and Al Wiederkehr.He lived most of his life in Arkansas. He graduated from Subiaco Academy where he made All-District in football and sang in the men's chorus, and attended St. Louis University in St. Louis where he was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and majored in business administration.He is survived by his parents, three sisters, Liesl Wiederkehr of Herndon, Va., Heidi Massaro of Washington, D.C., and Katrina Oskoui of Maryland.Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Altus.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Church Restoration Fund, 5118 St Mary's Lane, Altus AR 72821. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.sympathytree.com/johnwied1969/


 


 

John Davis

Sunday, December 14, 2008 1:11 PM

John Robert Davis, 82, of Paragould died Friday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. John was the retired co-owner and operator of J&L Upholstery and an ordained General Baptist Minister. He was a member of the Grace United General Baptist Church and attended the First Free Will Baptist Church. John was a World War II veteran.


 


 

Johnnie Mae Gerlick 

EUREKA SPRINGS - Johnnie Mae Gerlick, 84, died Dec. 10, 2008. She was born Jan. 9, 1924, in Little Rock to Clay and Sally Sullason Robinson.She was a homemaker and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Eureka Springs.Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Gerlick, to whom she was married Oct. 1, 1959; several nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held later.Memorial donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Church, 232 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, 72632. Online condolences may be sent to nelsonfuneral.com.


 


 

Johnnie Thompson 

SPRINGDALE - Johnnie Thompson, 83, of Springdale died Dec. 13, 2008, at Wincrest Health and Rehab in Springdale. Arrangements are by Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville, online at www.brashearsfuneralhome.net. 


 


 

Karista Diane Eagle

will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Callison-Lough Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville Burial will follow at Bentonville City Cemetery.Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com., SHELL KNOB, Mo. - Harlyn E. Harkrider, 84, of Shell Knob died Dec. 9, 2008, at Living Community Nursing Center, St. Joseph, Mo. He was born Dec., 29, 1923, in St. Joseph to Autie and Glyde Tucker Harkrider.He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie F. Radeck, on Jan. 15, 2007, two infant children at birth, and an adopted son.During World War II he served as a medic in the Army, then was a government meat inspector in St. Joseph until his retirement. In 1979, he moved to Shell Knob.Arrangements are by Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob. Burial will be in Lake Park Memorial Gardens in Shell Knob.


 


 

Kaye Droke 

ARLINGTON, Texas - Kaye Barrett Droke, 91, of Arlington died Dec. 6, 2008, at Heritage Park Nursing Center in Rogers. She was born Nov. 22, 1917, in Mansfield, Texas, to Benjamin C. Droke and Gertie Bell Dalton.She and her husband were strong supporters of higher education at the University of Arkansas and Oklahoma State University. She was a pioneer in the sports nutrition and health food industry.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Droke.Survivors include a sister, Helen Spears of Dallas; two nieces, Patricia Thompson and husband Damon, and Helen Kaye Spears; her great-niece Megan Thompson.Graveside services were held Dec. 10 at Parkdale Cemetery in Arlington.Local arrangements were by Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers.


 


 

Kenneth K. Dickey

will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cave Springs Church of Christ officiated by Travis Harbin. Burial will follow in Benton County Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville.Pallbearers will be Christopher Power, Ewell Dean Hodge, Lennie Hodge, Darrell Bush, Scott Chambliss, and Wayne Bell. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles "Chicken" Hodge, Richard Pearson, Parker Bush, and Don Shores.Memorials, in lieu of flowers, should be made to the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.


 


 

Kristie Dawn Bakema 

CENTERTON - Kristie Dawn Bakema, 32, of Centerton died Dec. 10, 2008, in Bentonville. She was born Feb. 15, 1976, in Bentonville to Sammy Burrows and Debbie Yousey Davis.She was a member of First Assembly of God in Bentonville.Survivors include her husband, Dennis Bakema; her son, Scotty Bone; her daughter, Sadie Bakema; her father, Sammy Burrows and stepmother Charlette of Noel, Mo.; her mother, Debbie Evans of Jane, Mo.; her sister, Jennifer Buss of Jane; and her great-grandmother, Opal Patterson of Bentonville.A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Buttram's Chapel in Pea Ridge.Services are by Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Bentonville, online at www.mem.com.


 


 

LARRY WARD

Thursday, December 11, 2008 4:00 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Funeral services for Larry Ketton Ward, 66, of Marvell will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jarvis Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the New Light Cemetery in Marvell. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. tonight in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Ward, born Sept. 16, 1942 to Mary and New Ketton, died Dec. 2, 2008 at his home in Marvell. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Mercy Beatrice Ward of Marvell; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. will direct services.  


 


 

Lela M. Gann 

KANSAS, Okla. - Lela M. Gann, 80, of Kansas died Dec. 12, 2008, at Quail Ridge Living Center, West Siloam Springs, Okla. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Homein Siloam Springs.


 


 

Lela Mae Gann 

SILOAM SPRINGS - Lela Mae Gann, 80, of Siloam Springs died Dec. 12, 2008, at Quail Ridge Living Center in West Siloam Springs, Okla. She was born Dec. 21, 1927, in Kansas, Okla., to Basil Winfield and Lizzie Luper Winfield. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Overton Gann.Survivors include one son, Anthony Gann and wife Patsy of Kansas; one grandson, Ron Gann and wife Shannon of Owasso, Okla.; two great-granddaughters, Cierra Gann and Taylor Gann, both of Owasso; one sister, Oma Young of Kansas.Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs with Sam Andrews officiating, online at www.wassonfuneralhome.com. Burial will follow at Kansas (Okla.) Cemetery.


 


 

Leno Franco 

will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Sisco Chapel in Springdale, online at www.siscofuneral.com.Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tontitown. Father Mike Sinkler will officiate.Pallbearers will be Nathan Franco, Roger Davis, Randy Davis, Brian Franco, Michael Franco and Timothy Franco.Honorary pallbearers will be Warren Franco, Joe Franco and Anthony Franco.


 


 

Leon Carstens

Leon "Todd" Carstens, 90, of the Diamondhead Community, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at home.


 


 

Lester Wood 

ELKINS - Lester Wood, 69, of Elkins died Dec. 12, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Arrangements are by Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville.


 


 

Levi Scott McFadden 

FAYETTEVILLE - Levi Scott McFadden, infant son of Shon McFadden and Colleen Francis of Fayetteville, died Dec. 8. 2008, at Arkansas Children's Hospital. He was born Dec. 7, 2008, in Fayetteville.Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, Christine and Kenny Parker of Elkins; paternal grandparents, Carolyn Bowman and John McFadden of San Diego; maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Carolyn Reynolds of Fayetteville; paternal great-grandmother, Sharon McFadden, and paternal great-great-grandmother, Myrene Horn of San Diego.Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, online at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.The Revs. John Martin and Jasper Hankins will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time today at Beard's Funeral Chapel.Pallbearers will be Ronnie McFadden, Remington Hoskins, Joey Burnett and Aaron Burnett.


 


 

Lillie Opal Yell 

will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.Arrangements are by Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, online at www.luginbuel.com.


 


 

Lucia Gideon 

FAYETTEVILLE - Lucia Gideon, 70, of Fayetteville died Dec. 10, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are by Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville.


 


 

Lucia Mae Gideon 

FAYETTEVILLE - Lucia Mae Gideon, 70, of Fayetteville died Dec. 10, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 12, 1936, in Oakland to Van and Eula Hardin Billings.She was owner/operator of Gideon Distributing and was a graduate of School of the Ozarks High School and junior college.She was preceded in death by her husband.Survivors include three brothers, Everett, Farrell and Clyde Billings, all of Fayetteville; three sisters, Ethna Faye Billings of Fayetteville, Vanetta Fern Nail of Fayetteville and Charlsie Billings of Farmington; stepson, Steve Gideon of Dallas.Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, online at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.Dr. Buell Curtis, Glenda Curtis and Chaplain Nadine Brannan will officiate.Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Dickens Cemetery in Taneyville, Mo.The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.


 


 

Lucy D. Sumner 

NOEL, Mo. - Mrs. Lucy D. Sumner, 88, of Noel died Dec. 13, 2008, at her home. She was born on April 19, 1920, in Parsons, Kan., to Joseph A. and Cathrine Mae Ingles Miles. She married C.W. Sumner in Noel. She was a homemaker, and a charter member of the Mill Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed canning her homegrown produce and needlework. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, C.W. Sumner, on Feb. 12, 2003, and a daughter, Joan Clark.Survivors include her four sons, Dale Clark of Anderson, Mo., Lloyd Sumner and wife Paula of Noel, Donnie Sumner and wife Christine of Neosho, Mo., and Tommie Sumner and wife Beverly of Noel; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Noel Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. Burial will follow in the Pineville Cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home, online at www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.Memorials are being directed to the Mill Creek Baptist Church and contributions may be left at the funeral home.


 


 

Luther Wilson Stamps 

will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Sisco Chapel in Springdale.Memorials may be made to Washington Regional Hospice 34 West Colt Square, Suite 1, Fayetteville, 72703.Online condolences may be made to www.siscofuneral.com. 


 


 

Marjorie Davis

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:08 AM 

Marjorie Ann Davis, 69, of North Little Rock died Nov. 11. 


 


 

Mary Ruth Richey, 79

Mary Ruth Richey, 79, died Thursday, Dec. 11 (2008) at Little Rock. 


 


 

Mathew Isaac Smith 

BELLA VISTA - Mathew Isaac Smith, infant son of Chad and Jennifer Williams Smith of Bella Vista, was born and died Dec. 10, 2008, in Rogers.Survivors include his parents of Bella Vista; one sister, Brianna Nicole Smith of the home; his maternal grandmother, Pat West of Bella Vista and maternal grandfather, Mike Williams of Oklahoma City; and paternal grandfather, Dan Smith of Golden, Mo.A private memorial service will be held. Cremation arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers, online condolences may be made at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.


 


 

Maxie Cheshier

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:43 AM 

Maxie Cheshier, 92, of Cabot passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. She was born Nov. 30, 1915 in Sheridan, Ark. to the late Peter Madison Cheshier and Ida Mae Hood Cheshier. Maxie was a retired LPN and of the Assembly of God Faith.


 


 

Memory Zunica

Memory Zunica, 76, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. 


 


 

Mildred Bonds

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:43 AM 

Mildred Dorothy Bonds, 87, of Cabot died Nov. 30, 2008. She was born Dec. 15, 1920 in Pleasant Hill to the late Carl and Floy Britt Purtle. 


 


 

NORVELLUS WILLIAMS

Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:58 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral arrangements for Norvellus Williams of Helena-West Helena are incomplete and will be announced later by Brown’s Home For Funerals Inc. Williams died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock.  


 


 

Naomi Faye Ridenour 

will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale.Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Baptist Ford Community Church in Greenland with Ervin Hutchins officiating. Burial will be held at the Weddington Cemetery in Wedington.


 


 

Norma June Wilmott 

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


 


 

Norman L. Gilbert Jr.

Norman Lewis Gilbert Jr., 54, of Malvern, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, in a Hot Spring County hospital.


 


 

Opal Elizabeth Breeland 

ANDERSON, Mo. - Opal Elizabeth Breeland, 87, of Anderson died Dec. 13, 2008, at the Medicalodge Care Center in Neosho, Mo. She was born on May 5, 1921, in Seminole, Okla., to Dock L. and Thelma O. Cartwright Stroop. She grew up in Drumright, Okla. She married Glenn Ernest Breeland on Oct. 23, 1943, in Portland, Ore., and together they shared 49 years before his passing on April 17, 1993. Being the wife of an Army captain, she lived in various parts of the United States and foreign lands, including Germany and Paris. They moved to Anderson in 1964. She worked for Coast to Coast in Anderson as a clerk for more than 26 years. She enjoyed collecting scarves, sewing and quilting. She served for 12 years on the Anderson Housing Authority Board and was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn.Survivors include a stepson, James Cocks and wife Darlene of West Des Moines, Iowa; a stepgrandson, Matthew Cocks of Logan, Ohio; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack Stroop of Henderson, Nev., and George Stroop of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes, with Lay Readers James and Darlene Cocks officiating, online at www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Burial will be in the Anderson Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.


 


 

Patricia Delores Tracy 

SILOAM SPRINGS - Patricia Delores Tracy, 72, of Siloam Springs died Dec. 12, 2008, at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 9, 1936, in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Daniel and Anne Mae Degaust MacAskill. She married Bill Tracy on Oct. 15, 1960. She worked as a bookkeeper and bank teller at People's Bank in Westville, Okla. She also worked as a line worker for Gates as well as a cashier at Cathy's Corner.She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill and one son, Paul.Survivors include two sons, Mark Tracy and wife Renee of Ooltawah, Tenn., and Kevin Tracy of Siloam Springs; two daughters, Cathy Bolduc and husband Al of Siloam Springs and Sharon Lincoln of Allen, Texas; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Kay Stephenson of Gainesville, Fla., Joan Gerhart of Fort Myers, Fla., Terry Saie of Livonia, Mich., Beverly Fediuck of London, Ontario, Canada, and several nieces and nephews.Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs with Jay Foley officiating, online at www.wassonfuneralhome.com. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hannah L. Boles Care Account, c/o Arvest Bank, Siloam Springs.


 


 

Patricia Tracy 

SILOAM SPRINGS - Patricia "Pat" Tracy, 72, died Dec. 12, 2008, at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, online at www.wassonfuneralhome.com.


 


 

ROBERT EASLEY

Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:51 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Graveside services for Robert Franklin Easley, 76, of Marvell will be held 11 a.m. today at the Cypert Cemetery in Marvell. Brother Mark Spencer will officiate. Easley, born Oct. 13, 1932 in Marvell to the late Cicero Easley and the late Lillie Walton Easley, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 at his home. He leaves his wife, Ella Ruth Stiles Easley of Marvell; a son, Lane Easley and wife, Liz of Marvell; two granddaughters, Heather Easley of Little Rock and Katie Easley of Florence, Miss.; and a brother, Melvin Easley of Columbus, Miss. His parents and two sisters, Annette Kelley and Julia Pyron, preceded him in death. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will direct services and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerefuneralhomes.com.  


 


 

RONDSON HILLS

Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:52 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Funeral services for Rondson (Roxie) Hills, 41, of Helena will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in the Kincaid Funeral Home Auditorium. Elder Kim Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove No.3 Cemetery. Roxie was born Aug. 27, 1967 in Clarksdale, Miss. She died in a tragic fire at her residence on Monday, Dec. 3, 2008. She leaves to cherish her memory, three children, Terrance Hills and Martavis Hills of Helena and Loletha Hills of St. Paul, Minn.; a grandchild, Qualynn Hills of St. Paul; two brothers, J.C. Jones of Clarksdale and Ricky Hills of Memphis and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kincaid Funeral Services Inc. Friends can sign the guestbook at www.kincaidfuneralservices.com.  


 


 

Rheba Noblin

Friday, December 12, 2008 11:43 AM 

Rheba Rudeen Montgomery Noblin, daughter of Samuel and Estella Bell Montgomery, was born Oct. 3, 1918, in the Little River community near Athelstan, Arkansas. She departed this life on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, in her son's home near Cabot, Arkansas, at the age of 90 years, two months, and three days.


 


 

Robert H. Mounce 

will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Springdale, online at www.memfuneral.com.Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steve Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Springs Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Eddie McConnell, Jim Lacy, Randy Glenn, Doug Glenn, Nathan Young and Shawn Penny.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 902 Jones Road, Springdale 72762.


 


 

Roy Laverne Carter 

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


 


 

Ruth M. Martin

Ruth Massey Martin, 91, of Amity, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008. 


 


 

Ruth W. Ash 

GARFIELD - Ruth W. Ash, 80, of Garfield died Dec. 12, 2008, at her home. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. 


 


 

Shirley Bohannon

Sunday, December 14, 2008 1:11 PM 

Shirley Bohannon, 73, of Bryant passed away Friday, Dec.12, 2008. She worked for Providential Insurance Company for 20 years and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Sherwood.


 


 

Shirley G. Campbell

Shirley Gossett Campbell, 62, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Dec.12, 2008, at home. 


 


 

Sybil G. (Phifer) Cook, 93, of Tulsa, Okla.

Sybil G. (Phifer) Cook, 93, of Tulsa, Okla., died Thursday, Dec. 11 (2008). 


 


 

Thomas Junior

Thomas Junior, age 48, of Malvern, died at his residence on Dec. 5, 2008. 


 


 

Tracy Ann Holt 

HIUNTSVILLE - Tracy Ann Holt, 38, of Huntsville died Dec. 11, 2008, at her home. Arrangements are by Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville, online at www.brashearsfuneralhome.net. 


 


 

VELMA LOIS KALE PRICE

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 1:54 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc. 

Velma Lois Kale Price of Helena-West Helena died after a brief illness on Dec. 3, 2008.  She was born to the late Sandy and Luvenia Walker Kale on June 4, 1920 in West Helena. Price joined True Vine Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.  The church and its work became an integral part of her childhood and the activities of her adult life. Price married Joseph Harry Price, Sr. in January 1938 in West Helena.  That same year, Velma joined Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in West Helena where her husband, Joseph, was a member. In 1939, Joseph was called to the ministry.  Her husband, the late Rev. J. H. Price, Sr. preceded her in death. Mrs. Price learned what it was like to struggle, but she knew that through God, all things were possible.  She pulled many cotton sacks and chopped in the cotton fields to help support her family.  She also worked as a domestic during the early years.  She worked at Westside Elementary School in the Helena-West Helena School District as a custodian for about 11 years and the cafeteria for 20 years. She was the president of the Westside Elementary Parent Teachers Association for 10 years.  She always took time to check on her children when they were in school.  If a teacher said that he or she was having trouble with them, Mrs. Price did not spare the rod.  She knew that the Bible states, “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; But the rod of discipline drives it far from him”: Proverbs 22:15.  Her children affectionately called her “Muddear”. Mrs. Price served on the trustee board, stewardess board, as a member of the choir, worked with missionaries and served as head of the program committee at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church for 20 years.  She was a faithful member of Allen Temple for 70 years.  She also served religious causes in the Helena-West Helena area by visiting other churches, whether they were Methodist, Baptist, or other denominations to accept welcomes, serve as mistress of ceremony and do readings or poems.  She continued to support Allen Temple A.M.E. Church even after her health began to fail on Oct. 31, 2008. Mrs. Price was named Outstanding Woman of the Twin Cities (Helena-West Helena) by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in 1976 for the many positive contributions she made to her community.  She was well known and respected throughout the community.  Mrs. Price enjoyed singing, cooking, sewing, working in her garden, reading and reciting poetry.  She also was an avid wrestling fan. She leaves 18 children, Gwendolyn C. Long of Temple Hills, Md., Stella M. Brown, of Calumet Park, Ill., Joseph H. Price, Jr., of Detroit, Collier Cale Price of Ft. Worth, Texas, Dr.Velma L. Smith of Houston, Willie R. Price of Helena-West Helena, Addletha J. Bledsoe of Dallas, Mary W. Jones Seaton of Austell, Ga., Wilma S. Smith of Little Rock, AR, Silas L. Price of Detroit, MI, Tennyson L. Price of Hyattsville, Md., Jarva J.Cole of Dallas, Janice M. Shumpert of Marianna, Rev. Benjamin E. Price of Houston, Kenneith J. Price of Helena-West Helena, Zebulon K. Price Reid of Arlington, Va., Charles W. Price of Little Rockand Mark A. Price of Marion; 25 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren; an aunt, Clara Kale Chisom of Helena-West Helena; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 120 S. Ashlar St.  Funeral services celebrating Mrs. Price’s life will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Twin City Church of Christ, 1615 Highway 49, Helena-West Helena.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Stephens Funeral Home.  


 


 

Vivian G.C. Allen

Vivian Grace Cline Allen, 88, of Benton, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Hot Springs.


 


 

Wanda Fay Schanke 

will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Village Baptist Church in Bella Vista with the Rev. William Bowen officiating. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home.A second memorial service will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minn.A memorial contribution may be made to the Wanda Schanke Memorial Fund c/o Arvest Bank Account # 14540268. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com


 


 

Willodene Brewer

Sunday, December 14, 2008 1:11 PM 

Shirley Bohannon, 73, of Bryant passed away Friday, Dec.12, 2008. She worked for Providential Insurance Company for 20 years and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Sherwood.

 

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