Funeral services for Annie Kirby, 62, affectionately known as “Ms. Ann” of Helena-West Helena are incomplete and will be announced later by Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. Kirby died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center. 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 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. 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. 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, Wis. Bill was preceded in death by both his parents., Think you know Boone County? Tell us the location of this photo and be an Ozarks expert. Find Out More » will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Gideons Memorial Bible Program. will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services for Clarence W. Williams, 58, of Helena-West Helena will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Barton with Rev. Johnnie Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Memorial Cemetery near Lexa. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Williams was born on Dec. 10, 1949 to Fred Williams and Bessie Williams in Barton, the sixth of nine children. Clarence confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at the… 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 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. Darlene Marie Cooper, 67, of Paragould passed away Oct. 26, 2008, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. 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. FAYETTEVILLE -- Doris Lee Murry, 84, of Fayetteville died Oct. 29, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.Arrangements are pending with Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 695 Calvin St., Fayetteville, 72703 or American Heart Association Memorial Tributes Processing Center, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kan. 66601-1653 or Free Clinic of Northwest Arkansas, P.O. Box 3184, Fayetteville, 72702. 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, 35, of North Little Rock died Oct. 14. ROGERS -- Enrique Rivera, 70, of Rogers died Oct. 27, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers.Arrangements are by Epting Funeral Home in Bentonville. BERRYVILLE -- Erin Michelle Pickens, 24, of Berryville, Oct. 28, 2008, at St. John's Hospital in Berryville. She was born Feb. 17, 1984, at Berryville to Lyle and Karen Ann Laney Kunz.She was a certified nursing assistant and a member of Berryville Congregation of the Community of Christ.Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Dale Pickens of the home; two sons, Alexander Olen Kunz and Chase Lee Pickens, both of the home; her father of Berryville; her mother and stepfather, Karen Ann and Steve King of… 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. Freda Maye (Gilliam) Diniakos of Batesville, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at Batesville. 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… ANDERSON, Mo. -- Floyd Olen Morris, 78, of Anderson died Oct. 28, 2008, at his home. He was born Aug. 14, 1930, in Cushing, Okla., to David and Edna Brown Morris.He moved with his family by covered wagon to Rocky Comfort, Mo., and was a 1949 graduate of Rocky Comfort High School. He was a Marine veteran. He retired in 1992 from the Tyson Foods plant in Neosho, Mo. He was a member of Central Christian Center in Joplin, Mo. He was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He married Bobbie… Frankie DeWayne Vick, 36, of Fredericktown, Mo., passed away Oct. 24, 2008. He was born on Oct. 24, 1972 in Memphis, Tenn. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses faith. 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., will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, online at… 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. 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. Funeral services for Helen Mahon Davis-Smith, 81 of Lexa will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at the Twin City Church of Christ with Brother Bobby Baker officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Cemetery in the Southland community. Smith, born Jan. 31, 2927 in Monroe County near the Turner community to William Clifton and Leona Mahon Davis, died Oct. 23, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center. She was the youngest of six children and was educated at the Presbyterian Academy in Cotton Plant. In… Harold Cartwright Sr., 75, of Blue Springs, Mo., formerly of North Little Rock, died Oct. 1. 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… Mrs. Joline (Myers) Dunkin, age 79, of Swifton died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at Jonesboro. She was born Oct. 24, 1929, in Leachville, the daughter of Milton Ambros and Charlies (Howard) Myers., HOPE--Jack L. Spates, 78, of Hope, died October 29, 2008, at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope., James D. Butler, 63, of Jasper James D. Butler, 63, of Jasper, died Tuesday, Oct. 28 (2008) at Harrison. James E. Wardlow, 80, of Hot Springs Village, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in a Hot Springs hospital. 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.,… Jimmie Jackson, of Mount Ida, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. 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 Beth Wood, 16, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. John Anthony, 60, of Austin, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. He was born Dec. 13, 1947 in Manilla, Arkansas. 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. 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… will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. 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.” Funeral services for Leebertha Seawood, 78, of Helena-West Helena will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Helena-West Helena. Rev. Nathaniel Hull Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Leebertha “Modear” Seawood was born Oct. 28, 1929 in Cleveland, Miss. to the late Marvin and Elizabeth Mapp. At an early age she joined the First Missionary Baptist Church. She died Oct. 22, 2008 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock. She met and married… Lawrence “Bud” A. McNew, 91, of Hot Springs Village, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in a Hot Springs hospital. 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 Faye Martindale, 64, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at home. 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. FAYETTEVILLE -- Lloyd Donald Wagnon Jr., 56, of Fayetteville died Oct. 29, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 13, 1952, in Fayetteville to L.D. and Nellie Baker Wagnon.He was a concrete finisher for 25 years before retiring.Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Oda Parker Wagnon; his son, Hayden Wagnon of Prairie Grove; two daughters, Angela Cigainero and Ashley Wagnon, both of Fayetteville; his brother, Wayne Wagnon of Fayetteville; his sister, Mary House of Fayetteville; his… 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… Memorial services for Moses Gage, 59, of Bakersfield, Calif., formerly of Trenton will be held at noon Tuesday, Nov. 4 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to noon in the chapel. Burial will follow in the Coffee Creek Cemetery in Marvell. Gage passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 in Bakersfield. Brown’s Home for Funerals will direct services. 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. 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. 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. ROGERS -- Marguerite Bowling, 88, of Rogers died Oct. 27, 2008. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. 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 Louise Swanson, 85, of Hot Springs Village, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in a local hospital. Mary L. Finch, 86, died peacefully at home Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. Mary Kaye Jordan, age 76, of Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 27 (2008) at Riverview Manor in Ozark, Mo. will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Rogers.A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Benton County Memorial Park. 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… Modean L. Grisham Howard, 82, of Hot Springs, who died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. Nettie P. Douglas, 85, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in a local hospital. Novella Baker, 80, of Lonoke passed away Oct. 20, 2008. Funeral services for Olivia Davis, 81, of Turner are incomplete and will be announced later by Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. Davis passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 in Waverly, Tenn. 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… Pamela Ann “Pam†Murrell, 37, of Paragould died Monday at her residence. Born Sept. 7, 1971, in Lebanon, Tenn., she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. 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, 66, of North Little Rock died Oct. 15. Funeral services for Ramona Farr, 54, of Marvell will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at St. Marks Missionary Baptist Church at Turner. Rev. Dawkins will officiate. Burial will be in Israel Chapel Cemetery. Farr was born June 28, 1954 to the late M.P. Farr Jr. and Jessie Mable Farr in Marvell. She was a 1972 graduate of Marvell High School and moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1973 where S.M. Hexter employed her for 20 years before she returned to Marvell in 2003. She leaves to cherish her memory… Funeral services for Roosevelt Walker, 68, of Helena-West Helena are incomplete and will be announced later by Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. Walker died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center. Ronda Lee Roberson, 44, of Harrison Ronda Lee Roberson, age 44, of Harrison, passed away Monday, Oct. 27 (2008) at St. John’s Health Center in Springfield, Mo. 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… 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. Funeral services for Tyler Gauge Julian, 2, of Helena-West Helena will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 in the Roller Citizens Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery in Clarendon. Tyler, born June 26, 2006 in Rogers to Billy Julian II and Murry Nicole Julian, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 in Fayetteville. He leaves his parents, Billy and Nicole Julian of Helena-West Helena; two brothers, Preston Drake Loomis and Zachary Glenn Loomis; three sisters, Alexus Blair Loomis, Anna Nicole… The Rev. Hazel E. (Palmer) McAfee, age 95, of Sherwood, died Wednesday, Oct. 29. She was born Jan. 21, 1913, in Joplin, Mo., a daughter of the late Earl and Ivah (York) Palmer. S he was also preceded in death by her husband, Burt F. McAfee, who died Aug. 3, 1997. 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… Tony Lee Evans, 59, died Oct. 20. Viola Wright Martin Harrell, 93, of Mayflower, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 29, 2008. She was born July 31, 1915, in Cato, daughter of the late Ed and Ira Wright. 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. Funeral services for Woodrow Byrd, 89, of Helena-West Helena will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 in the Roller-Citizens Funeral Home chapel with Rev. James Guthrie officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Byrd, born Nov. 14, 1918 in Helena to the late John Martin Byrd and the late Birdie Louise Rohrscheib Byrd, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 in Memphis. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Helena-West… SPIRO, Okla. -- Walter C. Woolard Sr., 80, of Spiro died Oct. 28, 2008, in Fort Smith. He was born Oct. 16, 1928, in Westville, Okla., to Charles Hugh and Eva Mae Greathouse Woolard.He retired as master sergeant from the Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Republic of Vietnam Service Campaign Medal and the… SPRINGDALE -- Wanda E. Shumate, 81, of Springdale died Oct. 26, 2008, in Springdale. Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. 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… 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… WASHINGTON--William Junior Mitchell, 76, of Washington, died October 23, 2008, in a local hospital. He was born October 21, 1932, in Washington. |
Friday, October 31, 2008
Arkansas Obituaries 10/31/08
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Arkansas Obituaries 10/30/08
Mrs. Amy Gayle Nicholson Bunch, age 37, of Batesville, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at Newport. 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… 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 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 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. 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… 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… 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 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. will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. 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, 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.… 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 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. 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 “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. 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… 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… will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.--Paid 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, 35, of North Little Rock died Oct. 14. 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. 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 “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. will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. 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… 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. 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. 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. 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… 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 Sr., 75, of Blue Springs, Mo., formerly of North Little Rock, died Oct. 1. 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… 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, 80, of Hot Springs Village, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in a Hot Springs hospital. 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.,… Jimmie Jackson, of Mount Ida, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. 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 Beth Wood, 16, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. John Anthony, 60, of Austin, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. He was born Dec. 13, 1947 in Manilla, Arkansas. 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. 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… 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… Kenneth “Kenny” Slifer, Sr, 52, of Harrison, died on Saturday, Oct. 25 (2008) at his daughter’s home in Branson, Mo. 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 “Bud” A. McNew, 91, of Hot Springs Village, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in a Hot Springs hospital. 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 Faye Martindale, 64, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at home. 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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. ROGERS -- Marguerite Bowling, 88, of Rogers died Oct. 27, 2008. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. 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 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. 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 L. Finch, 86, died peacefully at home Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. 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… 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. Grisham Howard, 82, of Hot Springs, who died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. Nettie P. Douglas, 85, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in a local hospital. Novella Baker, 80, of Lonoke passed away Oct. 20, 2008. 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… 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 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, 66, of North Little Rock died Oct. 15. 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 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. 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. 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. 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… 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… 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… 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. 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. 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 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;… 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. 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. SPRINGDALE -- Wanda E. Shumate, 81, of Springdale died Oct. 26, 2008, in Springdale. Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. 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. 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 "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. 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… |
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Arkansas Obituaries 10/29/08
Mrs. Amy Gayle Nicholson Bunch, age 37, of Batesville, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at Newport. 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… 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. FAYETTEVILLE -- Adolph Wesley "A. W." Chism, 83, of Fayetteville died Oct. 25, 2008, at the Fayetteville Veterans Home. He was born March 31, 1925, in Gainesville, Texas, to Frank E. Chism and Mettie Kidd Chism.He was an officer in the U.S. Maritime Service, serving on six different ships during World War II. He was a minister for the Church of Christ for more than 55 years. He spoke at numerous college lectureships and conducted many revival meetings in the United States, Scotland, Germany and… 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. HOPE--Annie Mae “Mae Mae” Scott Mitchell, 82, of Hope, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008, in a local hospital. She was born February 15, 1925, in Blevins to Will and Beatrice Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband, Willie B. Mitchell; four brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter. 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. 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… 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 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. Betty Marie Allen, 81, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Billy Ray Kitchens Sr., 60, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Stockdale Funeral Services of Rogers.Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Bentonville with the Rev. Rex Dickey officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Jacobs, Josh Hartsfield, Frank Whatley, and grandsons Nick Payne, Josh Wilson, and Jason Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be all past and present truck drivers for Wal-Mart.Memorials may be made in honor of Joe Bob Wilson to Miller Community… 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, 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.… 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. 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… Funeral services for Dora Lee Peercy Thomas, 78, of Helena-West Helena were held Wednesday, Oct. 15 in the Carroll–Lehr Funeral Home Chapel in Athens, Texas. Burial was in Beck’s Chapel Cemetery in Athens, Texas. Thomas, born May 12, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, died Oct. 12, 2008 at her home in Helena-West Helena. She was an avid gardener and loved animals. She leaves her husband, William G. Thomas Sr. of Helena-West Helena; a son, William G. Thomas II “Wild Bill” and Kelly of Clinton; three grandchildren;… 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. 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… 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… will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.--Paid 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, 35, of North Little Rock died Oct. 14. SPRING HILL--Ellis L. Perryman, 82, of Spring Hill, died Monday, October 27, 2008, at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope., 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 “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, 81, of Malvern, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in a Malvern hospital. Faye Irene (Henry) Chadwick, 48 Faye Irene (Henry) Chadwick, 48, of Big Flat, died Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Mountain View. 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… will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. 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… 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. George Nolan Marshall Jr., 50, of Harrison George Nolan “Junior” Marshall, Jr., 50, of Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 27 (2008) at Harrison. Glen Collins, age 65, of Jasper, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25 (2008) at his home. 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. 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… 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 Sr., 75, of Blue Springs, Mo., formerly of North Little Rock, died Oct. 1. 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 passed away Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at the Barnsdall, Okla. Nursing Home. James E. Wardlow, 80, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in a Hot Springs hospital. Jimmie Jackson, of Mount Ida, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. 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. Jewell Marie Cowles, 87, of Everton Jewell Marie Cowles, 87, of Everton, died Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Hilltop Golden Living Center in Harrison. She was born Feb. 23, 1921, at Hasty, the daughter of L.E. and Ethel (Boatwright) Hancock. Jodi Beth Wood went to be with the Lord Oct. 25, 2008. John Anthony, 60, of Austin, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. He was born Dec. 13, 1947 in Manilla, Arkansas. Judy Shelman LaBarge, 45, of Malvern, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in a Malvern hospital. will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Kenneth “Kenny” Slifer, Sr, 52, of Harrison, died on Saturday, Oct. 25 (2008) at his daughter’s home in Branson, Mo. 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.” 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… 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. 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… Loy J. Surber, of Pindall, was born Sept. 23, 1924, at Pindall, a son of James Wesley and Millie Lee (Smith) Surber. He died Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Ozark, at the age of 84. 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 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. 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. ROGERS -- Marguerite Bowling, 88, of Rogers died Oct. 27, 2008. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Marie C. Swanson, 85, of Hot Springs Village, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. 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. 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 L. Finch, 86, died peacefully at home Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008. Mack “Max” Laughter, age 68, of Paxico, Kan., went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 23 (2008) at the Veteran’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Mildred Faye Bray House, age 80, of Antioch passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at a local hospital. She was born April 1, 1928, in Hot Springs, Ark., to Lawrence “Buddy” Bray and Jeannie Walker Bray. 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… 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… Novella Baker, 80, of Lonoke passed away Oct. 20, 2008. 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 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, 66, of North Little Rock died Oct. 15. 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 » Pauline Anderson, 79, of Harrison Pauline Anderson, 79, of Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 27 (2008) at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. 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. 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. 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. 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… 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… 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… 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. TEXARKANA--Samuel W. McHenry, 78, of Texarkana, formerly of Hope, died October 24, 2008, at his home. He was born August 27, 1930, in Prescott. 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. Sheila Raye Sullinger, 46, of Lineville, Ala., formerly of Paragould, died Saturday at her residence. She was a homemaker and was of the the Methodist belief. Johnnie Sue Brantley, age 60, of Harrison, passed away Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House in Harrison. 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… Vearlene Owens, 65, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, in a local hospice. 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. 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. Walter Lee Catlett, age 54, of Donaldson died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in Hot Springs. He was born Sept. 6, 1954, in Homerville, Ga., resided in Donaldson since 1963 and was a trucker. He was preceded in death by his father, W. F. “Tator” Catlett. SPRINGDALE -- Wanda E. Shumate, 81, of Springdale died Oct. 26, 2008, in Springdale. Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. 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. 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 "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. |