Arkansas Obituaries

Arkansas Obituaries 10/24/09

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Friday, October 16, 2009 9:12 AM - Staff reports

Mrs. Agnes Moore, 92, of Bradford died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009.   She was preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Moore; one daughter, Wanda Adkins; her parents, Jessie Burchfield and Ruth Rowley; one sister, Monnie Grimes; and two grandchildren, Jason Staude, Rickey McSpadden.  Mrs. Moore is survived by two daughters, Imogene McSpadden (Ray) of Bradford, and Donna Acosta-Nady (Iry) of Bradford; one brother, Milburn Burchfield of Newport; one sister, Nina Jones of Michigan; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at the Bradford Church of Christ. Burial followed in Coffeyville Cemetery.  Visitation  was from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009.  Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home.  You may sign the online guest registry at www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

Alan James Masterson

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:22 PM

Alan James Masterson, 63, died Oct. 16, 2009.

Alecia Nitus Eudy

SILOAM SPRINGS — Alecia Nitus Eudy, 63, of Siloam Springs, died Oct. 22, 2009, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born Jan. 3, 1946, in New Orleans to Coleman and Gladys McCullers Eudy.Survivors include two daughters, Tracey Dixon of Siloam Springs and Tersa Pettypool of Lonsdale; three sisters, including Sasha Jackson and Shanna Wilcox, both of Siloam Springs; four grandchildren.Services will be 11a.m., Tuesday at First Christian Church in Siloam Springs.Cremation arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.

Alice Lorena Hester

will be at 9 a.m., at the church prior to the service.Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.

Alma Holloway

Friday, October 23, 2009 3:26 PM

Alma Lou Holloway, 72, of Cabot died Monday, Oct. 19, at her home.

Annette Nelson

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:22 PM

Annette Avery Nelson, 83, of Little Rock, died Oct. 12, 2009.

Ardella T. Heard McCoy

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Bernice Harriet Donalson

PEA RIDGE — Bernice Harriet Donalson, 99, of Pea Ridge died Oct. 20, 2009, in Rogers. She was born Dec. 12, 1909, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Francis and Octavia Buscher.Survivors include a son, Daniel Donalson of Pea Ridge; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.Arrangements are by Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home in Rogers.

Betty Crihfield

ROGERS — Betty Crihfield, 74, of Rogers died Oct. 20, 2009, at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville. She was born May 15, 1935, New Castle, Colo., to Arthur and Ruby Rhodes Castle.Survivors include two sons, Bill Crihfield of Hindsville and Andy Crihfield of Bentonville; a daughter, Ruby Corshia; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Avoca.Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.

Betty Pew Maxwell

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:33 PM

Betty Pew Maxwell, 97, of Atkins died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at the Atkins Nursing Center. She was born in Moreland on Dec. 20, 1911 the daughter of Willie and Annie Tackett Crites and was their only child.

Betty Satterwhite

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:21 PM

Betty Jean Brackin Satterwhite, 69, of Jacksonville died Oct. 14, 2009.

Billy Joe Simons

Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:21 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mr. Billy Joe Simons, 73, of Newport died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at Jonesboro.  He was born Nov. 9, 1935 in Harrisburg, the son of Charlie and Bessie Simons. Mr. Simons was a scrap yard owner and operator, and enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vestal Simons and J.R. Simons; and one sister, Betty Sue Fox. Mr. Simons is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Inez (Wright) Simons of Newport; two sons, Boyce Simons of Jonesboro and Joe Simons and wife, Bonnie, of Newport; two daughters, Tillie Tims of Newport, and Lora Arnold of Newport; one brother, Ray Simons of Newport; three sisters, Geneva Simons of Newport, Joyce Dunn of Newport, and Verna Mae Summers of Macks; three grandchildren, Sonny Simons, Christie Holt, and Pam Simons; and one great-grandchild, R.J. Simons. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will be in Balch-Johnston Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 23, 200 from 6-9 p.m. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home (www.jacksonsfh.com).

Bonnie Hill

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:22 PM

Bonnie Hill, 86, of North Little Rock died Oct. 14, 2009.

Boyd-Obit

Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:24 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for Jonathan Edward Boyd, 62, of Helena-West Helena, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jarvis Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove No. 1 Cemetery.  Visitation will be tonight from 5-7 p.m. in the chapel. Jonathan Edward Sr. was born on Sept. 9, 1947 to Betty Gathings and George Boyd Sr. in Lexington, Miss.  He graduated from Eliza Miller High School in 1967.  The Social Security Office employed Boyd for over 20 years.  His parents, and a sister, Georgia Boyd, preceded him in death. He departed this life on Oct. 15, 2009 in Helena. He leaves to cherish his memory, a son, Jonathan Boyd Jr. of Helena-West Helena; a stepson, Clarence Bonds (Jeanette) of Stafford, Va.; two brothers, Ed Boyd of Chicago and Robert Boyd of Greenwood, Miss.; two sisters, Leoma and Odell Boyd of Chicago; an uncle, John Pierce of Los Angeles, Calif.; two aunts, Willie Jean Pierce and Choyce B. Pierce of Helena-West Helena; a special friend, Tasheba Mason of Lexa; two grandchildren, Jakih Boyd and Jonathan Jermaine Boyd; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.brownshomeforfuneralsinc.com Brown’s Home for Funerals, Inc. will direct the services.  

CLIFTON–OBIT

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:27 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Jay Clifton Jr. died at his home in Como, Miss. following a 2-year battle with multiple myeloma. Jay attended DeSoto School and Central High School in Helena and was a member of Delta Sigma Fraternity. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He had been a partner in Brooks, McGuire and Co. Global Travel Consultants since 1988. Jay leaves his parents, Homer and Pat Clifton, of Como, his brother, Randy Clifton of Highland Park, Texas. Services will be at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. A private burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery in Como. In lieu of flowers Jay had requested that memorials be sent to Holy Innocents Episcopal Church Columbarium Fund, P.O. Box 391, Como, MS 38619.  

Charles Bryan Rundel

ROGERS — Charles Bryan "Chuck" Rundel, 36, of Rogers died Oct. 20, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1973, to Adrienne and Charles Rundel in Fort Smith.Survivors include his sons, Dennis Cole Rundel and Shane Bryon Rundel of the home; his mother, Adrienne Douglas Holm of Bella Vista; his father, Charles Rundel of Mulberry; five brothers, including Mark Rundel of Centerton, Paul Rundel of Bentonville, Shawn Rundel of Bentonville, Cory Rundel of Mulberry; a sister, Courtney Rundel of Mulberry.Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bella Vista Funeral Home.Contributions may be made to the family.

Chloe Garrison Williams, 78, Marshall

Chloe Garrison Williams, 78, of Marshall passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, Ark. She was born Feb. 10, 1931, to Elic and Chloe (West) Garrison in Prue, Okla.

Clayton Danial Taylor Sr.

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

Cooper-Obit

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 6:50 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mary Etta Miller Cooper, 87, widow of Isom Cletis Cooper, housewife, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at Sunshine Nursing Home in Pontotoc, Miss.  Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at Ray-Nowell Funeral Home in Senatobia, Miss. at 11 a.m. with burial following at 2 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Park in Helena-West Helena. Mrs. Cooper was born Aug. 2, 1922, to the late Mr. L.V. Miller and the late Mrs. Ida Creekmore Miller. She leaves five daughters, Bonnie Wilson and husband, Frank, of Imboden, Joyce Golden and JoAnn Ward, both of Senatobia, Miss., Pat Chambers and husband, Bobby, of Thaxton, Miss. and Becky Sowell and husband, Tim, of Hernando, Miss.; a son, Harvey Cooper, and wife Elizabeth, of Ripley, Miss.; a brother, V.C. Miller of Elaine; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband, Isom Cletis Cooper; two sisters, Esterine Smith and Arvey Patton; three brothers, Edward Miller, J.C. Miller and son-in-law Carlon Golden.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1900 Dunbarton Drive, Suite H, Jackson, MS 39216. Ray-Nowell Funeral Home, in Senatobia has charge of arrangements.   

D. 'Eileen' Denney

BELLA VISTA — D. "Eileen" Denney, 81, of Bella Vista died Oct. 20, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Fort Smith to Archie W. and Lena File Hamilton.Survivors include her husband, M.G. "Gene" Denney; a son, Bruce Denney of Ixonia, Wis.; a daughter, Janice Porter of Iola, Kan.; two sisters; two grandchildren.Burial will be later in Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo.Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, 72762.

David Brown Vasina, 66, Harrison

David Brown Vasina, 66, of Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 19 (2009) at Harrison.

David Brown Vasina, 66, of Harrison

David Brown Vasina, 66, of Harrison, died Monday, Oct. 19 (2009) at Harrison.

David Kinnaman

Friday, October 23, 2009 3:26 PM

The Rev. David R. Kinnaman, 77, of Cabot, died Oct. 15, 2009.

Death notice: Clara Troillet

Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:18 AM

Clara Troillet, 94, of Conway, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. A Wake service will be Monday at 6:30 p.m. with visitation to follow at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

Deloris F. Stamey, 62, Harrison

Deloris F. Stamey, 62, of Harrison died Wednesday, Oct. 21 (2009) in Harrison.

Devin Cole Thurecht

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:40 PM

Devin Cole Thurecht, son of Andrew and Nicole Collins Thurecht of Conway, died Oct. 20, 2009. Funeral Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816.

Dorothy Jo Austin, 83, Lead Hill

Dorothy Jo Austin, 83, of Lead Hill was born July 16, 1926, at Lead Hill, a daughter of Clay and Biffel (Richey) Clary. She died Thursday, Oct. 22 (2009) at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison.

Doyle Edward Henson

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Eldridge-Obit

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:46 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for Maggie Eldridge, 89 of the Southland community, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at Spring Lake MB Church. Rev. R.P. Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Lake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is today from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kincaid Funeral Services Auditorium and tomorrow from 10 to 10:50 a.m. at the church. Maggie Mae Dodd was born on April 14, 1920 in Glendora, Miss. to Walter and Ollie Fair Dodd. She was the oldest of five children. The family then relocated to the Southland community in 1937. Maggie Eldridge was taught shaped-notes music in the sixth grade where she found her passion for singing gospel music. She received Christ at an early age at the Spring Lake MB Church where she was a faithful member until the decline of her health.  She was united in holy matrimony on April 7, 1941 to the late Daniel Eldridge “Big Dan.”  To this union six children were born.  They also shared a partnership to manage a large farm operation in the Marvell area.  Her business savvy as an overseer developed while they worked together as a team, as she was Big Dan’s “eyes.” Her love for food and watching others enjoy it led to a lifelong commitment to nurturing family, friends, and the community. Maggie Mae Eldridge departed this life Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 in Helena. She leaves to mourn her passing her children – Lou Evelyn and Clinton Torres, Theodore and Juanita Eldridge, Warren Eldridge, Alesia and Samuel Bone, Graffie Vera Eldridge and Adrinnie Eldridge, brother – David “Buddy” Dodd, sister – Graffie Bland; 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; many adopted children, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and many, many wonderful caregivers. Arrangements entrusted to Kincaid Funeral Services, Inc. Family and friends may sign the guestbook online at www.kincaidfuneralservices.com  

Elizabeth C. C. Collins

MALVERN- Elizabeth Carolyn "Libby" Cotton Collins, 80, of Malvern, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, in a Little Rock hospital.

Fannie Posey

Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:24 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mrs. Fannie Posey, 84, of Bradford died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Posey; one son, Frankie Yates; one grandson, Danny Yates; her parents, Edward and Effie Walker; two sisters; and one brother.  She is survived by one son James “Jim” Yates (Doris) of McCrory; one daughter, Dorothy Poole (Marlin) of Bradford; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at the Bradford Assembly of God Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home.  You may sign the online guest registry at www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

Floyd Hannah

Floyd Hannah, 59, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at home.

Franklin Alsobrook, Jr.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 5:41 PM - Staff reports

Franklin H. Alsobrook, Jr., 61, of Hope, formerly of Mansfield, La., died Friday, October 9, 2009, in a Hope hospital. He was born August 29, 1948, in Beaumont, Texas, to Franklin H. Sr., and Margie Reed Alsobrook. He was a pulp mill supervisor for International Paper Co.; former Nakoosa Edwards employee in Ashdown; former president of the union at Potlatch in McGee; former president of Jaycees, and former umpire and member of the Baseball Association in both Ashdown and Mansfield. He was a member of a non-denominational church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margie; his grandmother who raised him, Ollie Trailor, and one sister, Diane Kennedy. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Patton Alsobrook, of Hope; two sons, John Collins and Brandi, of Hope, and Franklin H. “Tony” Alsobrook, III and Amanda, of Mansfield; three daughters, Becky Adams and Billy, of Little Rock, Ginny Witcher and Duane, of Spring Hill, and Renne Brunson and Jim, of Foley, Ala.; his father, Franklin Alsobrook, Sr., of Safety Harbor, Fla.; three brothers, Homer Alsobrook, of Safety Harbor, Fla., Ricky Alsobrook, of the U. S. Coast Guard, and Gary Lee Alsobrook, of San Diego, Calif.; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 12, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, with Mr. Rich Varner officiating. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, La., 71103, or the charity of choice. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.  

Franklin-Death Notice

Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:21 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for Ronnie Franklin Jr., 16, of Helena-West Helena are incomplete and will be announced later by Brown’s Home for Funerals, Inc. Franklin died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at a Memphis hospital.  

Gillespie-Obit

Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:26 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for Margaret Jackson Gillespie, 95, of Helena will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at the True Vine Baptist Church in Helena-West Helena with Rev. Lonnie Whitfield officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. tonight in the Stephens Funeral Home chapel. Gillespie, born on June 11, 1914 in Lula, Miss. to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jackson, journeyed to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 29, 2009, leaving her earthly home. Gillespie found hope in Christ at an early age at the MBC Church in Lula, Miss. She moved to Helena in 1951 and joined Beautiful Zion M.B. Church and later joined the True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in 1964. She served on the usher board and the church until her health failed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Jackson and Gurgid Wilburn; a sister, Eula Mae Jackson; two brothers, Elvin Jackson and Oscar Jackson Jr. She also leaves three stepchildren, a brother-in-law, William Cato of Chicago; a nephew, Elven Aurigola of Chicago; cousins, Essie Bush and Mary Thompson, personal care assistant; many nieces, nephews and in-laws; special friends, Angie Woody, Robert Manning, Shelia Hallway and family, James Crockett, Mattie B. Wilson and a daughter; and the entire True Vine Church family. Stephens Funeral Home will direct services.  

Glenda Hart

Friday, October 23, 2009 3:26 PM

Glenda Lou Hardin Hart, 59, of Cabot died Oct. 15, 2009.

Goldie Kinzer

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:22 PM

Goldie Patricia Mercer Kinzer, 88, of North Little Rock died Oct. 18, 2009.

Guthrie Odom

Friday, October 23, 2009 3:26 PM

Guthrie Armond Odom, 89, of Cabot, who was born Feb. 12, 1920, to Melton C. and Emma Odom, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.

Harold Ray Bartholomew

will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Prairie Grove.Burial will be in Rutherford Cemetery near Hogeye.Memorials may be made to Rutherford Cemetery, 13395 S. Highway 265, Prairie Grove, 72753 or Cumberland Presbyterian Church, c/o Lynn Nall, 16195 Blue Mountain Road, Prairie Grove, 72753.

Henson-Obit

Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:19 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for Harry Leroy Henson, 88, of Poplar Grove will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Church of God in Marianna. Burial will be in the Marvell Cemetery. Brother J.E. Elliott, Brother Tony Pasley and Brother Kenny Ripper will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the Roller Citizens Funeral Home chapel. Henson, born May 29, 1921 in Mississippi to the late Thomas Bates and Lelar Mae White Henson, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at Helena Regional Medical Center. He leaves three sons, Roy Henson and wife, Susie of Evening Shade, Daniel Henson and wife, Wanda of Poplar Grove and David Henson of Antioch, Calif.; two daughters, Peggy Ripper and husband, Harold Jr. of Marianna and Lou Ella Barboza of Maryville, Tenn.; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Henson of Brentwood, Calif.; three sisters, Ruby Bartlett, Nell Holland and Frances Mitchell; and 14 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tom Henson, Tim Henson, Joe Henson, Jason Henson, Keith Fisher, Jay Graham, and Randon Greenway. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Helena-West Helena, will direct services. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.  

Herbert Adams

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:22 PM

Herbert "Ray" Adams, 74, of Little Rock died Oct. 13, 2009.

Horst Hohnhorst

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:55 PM - Staff reports

 Horst Hohnhorst, 63, of Rosston, died Monday, October 19, 2009, at his home. He was born June 24, 1946, in Melchiorshausen, Germany, to the late Alfred Hohnhorst and Karoline Hohnhorst. He was a member of the German Army. He retired from Chrysler Corp., where he was a welder and millwright in Kenosha, Wis. He was a certified Journeyman, welder and blacksmith in Germany. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Tomlinson, of Rosston; a son, Ronnie Hohnhorst, of Wisconsin; a daughter, Karoline Filicetti, of Indiana; two stepsons, Jimmy Bailey, of Prescott, and Jesse Bailey, of Cabot; two stepdaughters, Jeannie (Dee) Henniger, of Rosston, and Joannie Hance, of Fayetteville; three brothers and a sister, all of Germany; six grandsons, and 10 granddaughters. A memorial graveside service will be conducted Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Holly Springs Cemetery with Bro. Brewin Martin officiating. Burial will follow under direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., of Magnolia. Online guestbook at www.lewisfuneralhome.biz is available.  

Irene Harper Cate

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Isabel Hesen

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:10 PM

Isabel Nino Hesen, 76, of Little Rock died Oct. 13, 2009.

Jack Jennings, 80, of Harrison

Jack Jennings, 80, of Harrison died Wednesday, Oct. 21 (2009) at Bristol Pointe Nursing Center (Hilltop Nursing Center) in Harrison.

James D. Neighbors

The graveside service for James Dale Neighbors, 44, of Hot Springs, who died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, will be 3 p.m. Monday at Center Hill Cemetery, off Highway 5, with Rev. Jimmy Turner officiating.

James Deuey Lyons

ROGERS — James Deuey Lyons, 76, of Rogers died Oct. 20, 2009. He was born April 20, 1933, in Sonora to George Deuey and Pearl Ann Ice Lyons.Survivors include a son, James Steven Lyons of Rogers; a brother.Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bland Cemetery in Bentonville under the direction of Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home of Rogers.

James Devoe Taylor, 65, of St. Joe

James Devoe Taylor, 65, of St. Joe was born on Jan. 27, 1944, at Bruno, a son of Kelce and Irene (Phillips) Taylor. He died Wednesday, Oct. 21 (2009) at his home.

James Monroe Reneau

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

Janet B. Dixon

FAYETTEVILLE — Janet B. Dixon, 57, of Fayetteville died Oct. 21, 2009, in Fayetteville. She was born July 22, 1952, in Pasadena, Calif., to Lyle and Barbara Mansfield Bergquist.Survivors include her husband, John Dixon, a son, Colin Dixon of Sydney, Australia; a daughter, Bronwyn Dixon of Canberra, Australia, her father of Fayetteville; a brother.Services will be held later.Memorials may be made to First United Presbyterian Church, 695 Calvin St., Fayetteville, 72703.Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

Jenny M. Kanthak

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:31 PM

Jenny M. (Lonero) Kanthak, 85, of Conway died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Mrs. Kanthak was born June 9, 1924 in Chicago, a daughter of the late Vito and Lena (Rufo) Lonero.

Joan E. Hutchinson

will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2009, at Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Rogers. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Southside Church of Christ officiated by Jackie Chesnutt. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at Little Rock National Cemetery.Memorials, in lieu of flowers, should be made to the Rogers Heritage High School Band Boosters, Attn: Doug Blevins, 1114 S. 5th St., Rogers 72756; Alzheimer's Arkansas, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock 72205; Washington Regional Hospice, PO Box 356, Fayetteville 72702; or the charity of donor's choosing.Arrangements are under the care and direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home in downtown Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.callisonloughfuneralhome.com.

John H. Taylor

Monday, October 19, 2009 5:42 PM - Staff reports

John H. Taylor, 72, of Lewisville, died Saturday, October 17, 2009, at his home. He was born June 6, 1937, in Dallas, Texas, to Jean O. “J.O.” and Bertha Davis Taylor. He was a retired English teacher and masters degree graduate in English education of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville; and a member of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association and the Stamps Presbyterian Church in Stamps. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Norma Jean Bobo. Survivors include a nephew, Rev. Jimmy Bobo, of Malvern, and a niece, Linda Reddock, of Crowville, La. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home chapel in Hope with Rev. Dana Casey and Rev. Jimmy Bobo officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville under direction of Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home in Hope. Family will receive friends Monday, October 19, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home in Hope. Online guestbook at www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com is available.

John Sharp

Friday, October 23, 2009 3:26 PM

John Sharp 72, of Ward, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009.

Judy Rateliff

Friday, October 23, 2009 4:38 PM - Staff reports

Judith Marie “Judy” Rateliff, 71, of Apple Valley, formerly of Hoyt Lake, Minn., as well as Hope, Waldron, Hot Springs and Danville, died on September 11, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary W. Rateliff; her parents, Lester and Amelia “Fondie” Erikson, and her parents-in-law, Ben and Lena Crews Rateliff Hamiter and Wesley Hamiter. She was born in Virginia, Minn. Survivors include her children, Kathy Rateliff, of Little Rock and Patrick and Keri Rateliff; grandchildren Gabriel, Madelyn, and Mitchel Rateliff, of Farmington, Minn.; her sister, Jodie Erikson (Sandy McDonald) of Rosemount, Minn.; sister-in-law Brenda (Harry) McMahen, of Mena; nieces Lee Ann McMahen, of Mt. Ida, and Megan McMahen, of DeQueen, and nephew Michael McMahen and daughter Maeli, of Ft. Smith. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, October 26, at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope, with Dr. Debra Freeman, of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church of Little Rock, officiating. Arrangements were by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Immediately following the service the family will receive friends at the First United Methodist Church in Hope. Because of Judy’s love for Eastern Star, the family requests memorials be made to: OES  No. 262 Biwabik Chapter, C/O Merna Pullar, 514 Coventry Road, Hoyt Lakes, Minn. 55750.  

KING-OBIT

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 5:45 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Roy Ellis King 74, of Tulsa, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.  Roy was born Feb. 5, 1935 in Trenton to Billy and Bernice (Pitts) King.  He served in the Marines during the Korean War.  For most of his life, Roy was a general contractor in the home construction and home repair industry.  He leaves his wife, Billie Sue (Waters) King, of the home; a son, Brian Douglas King, of Tulsa, Okla.; a daughter, Kelly Leigh Byrd, of Glenpool, Okla.; a brother, Billy Bonner King, Jr., of Helena; 4 grandchildren, Sam and Anne King, of Tulsa and Will and Jared Byrd, of Glenpool.  A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 in Ninde Brookside Chapel.  In lieu of flowers donations may be to the American Cancer Society, Special Olympics or the Tulsa Humane Society.  

Katherine June Nobles

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:34 PM

Let us rejoice with the Nobles and Fulmer families as they celebrate the reunion of June Nobles and her heavenly Father in the place of her citizenship.

Kemmel Hill Eldridge

Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:16 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mr. Kemmel Hill Eldridge, 89, of Alicia died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at Walnut Ridge.  He was born Jan. 20, 1920 North of Swifton in Jackson County, the son of Luther Maurice and Jessie (Mahan) Eldridge. Mr. Eldridge was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathleen (Street) Eldridge on Sept. 18, 1964 after 24 years of marriage; his parents; two brothers, J.Q. Eldridge and Lones Eldridge; four sisters, Dovie Mendenhall, Bethel Burge, Bessie Mahan, and Fay Swink. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Wilma Ann (Simpkins) Eldridge of Alicia; one daughter, Donna Patterson and husband, Randy, of Alicia; one sister, Nina Holiday of Jonesboro; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will be in Swifton Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 from 1 p.m. until service time. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home (www.jacksonsfh.com).

LaVerne Thomas Means

EAGLE ROCK, Mo. — LaVerne Thomas Means, 85, of Eagle Rock died Oct. 20, 2009, at Brighton Ridge in Eureka Springs. He was born Feb. 13, 1924, In Reeds, Mo., to Denver L. and Cora Spilker Means.Survivors include cousins.Services will be at 11 a.m. today at First Christian Church in Eureka Springs, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Mo.Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Maple Grove Cemetery at Mount Vernon, Mo.Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 763 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs 72632.

Larry Thompson

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:05 PM

Larry Eugene Thompson, 67, of Jacksonville died on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009.

Levaun Almond

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Lillie Everett

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:10 PM

Lillie Mae Everett, 93, of North Little Rock died Oct. 15, 2009.

Linda Ellen Hollida, 60, Harrison

Linda Ellen (McMurry) Hollida, 60, of Harrison died Wednesday, Oct. 21 (2009) at North Arkansas Medical Center after complications following kidney surgery.

Lois Selph

Friday, October 23, 2009 4:36 PM - Staff reports

-Lois Anne Toland Selph, 64, of Gurdon, died October 22, 2009, at a Little Rock hospital, after a courageous three year battle with cancer. She was born September 22, 1945, in Smithton to Hubert Eugene “Tobe” and Lois Edith McDonald Toland. She graduated with a B.S.E. and an M.S.E. in mathematics from Henderson State University. She taught math for 16 years at Gurdon High School and for 20 years at Ouachita Baptist University. She was a member of Beech Street Baptist Church in Gurdon. She was preceded in death by her parents. Anne is survived by her husband of 46 years, Carroll Selph; one son, John and Laura Selph, of Greenville, Texas; two daughters, Michelle “Shelly” and Paul Efird, of Perkinston, Miss., and Mary and Dan Leamons, of Gurdon; one brother, Jewel Toland, of Camden; three sisters, Gloria Scoggins, and Janice Foshee, both of Gurdon, and Ramona “Mickey” Johnson of Hope; four granddaughters, Katherine and Kayla Efird, Rebekah Leamons, and Kate Anne Selph, and one step-grandson, Caleb Leamons. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 25, from 3-5 p.m., and the funeral will be held Monday, October 26, at 2 p.m. at Beach Street Baptist Church in Gurdon with Bros. Randy Cox and Rusty Jones will officate. Burial will be in Rose Hedge Cemetery in Gurdon under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home in Gurdon. Online obituary and guest book: www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

Lois Wilson

Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:19 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Lois Wilson, 66, of Newport, departed this life Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Harris Hospital in Newport. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son; one daughter; two brothers; and one sister. Ms. Wilson is survived by six sons, Andy Strouse, James Howard, Jerry Huggins, Tommy Huggins, John Wilson and Scott Wilson; one daughter, Georgia Ann Craig; two brothers; four sisters; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at the Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home.  You may sign the online guest registry at www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

Lorene Helen Whittaker

Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:15 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mrs. Lorene Helen Whittaker, 87, died peacefully with her friends and family by her side Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.  She was born Sept. 16, 1922, a daughter of Walter and Millie Sneed.  She was married to her husband Troy Whittaker for 50 years. He precedes her in death. Survivors include one son, William Whittaker; one daughter, Virginia Miller; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Whittaker enjoyed sewing, quilting, and cooking. She was a member of Speedway General Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday Oct. 22, 2009 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, 481 W. Main St. Greenwood Ind. from 4-8 p.m.  A funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Ross will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wilsonstpierre.com.

Lottie Hightower

Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:22 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mrs. Lottie Hightower, 90, of Newport died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Batesville.  She was born Oct. 2, 1919 in Jackson County, the daughter of Andrew and Myrtle (Goodwin) Hightower. Mrs. Hightower was preceded in death by the nephew she raised, Charles Hightower; three brothers, A.L. Hightower, Gene Hightower, and Jesse Hightower; one sister, Elsie Hightower; and her parents. She is survived by three nieces, Doris Hightower of Newport, Jackie Hoyle of Cabot, and Sandy Smotherman of Newport; her sister-in-law, Edith Partee of Newport; a nephew, Butch Hightower of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one great-nephew, Michael Hightower and wife, Linda; and five great-great nieces, Pamalla Mason, Kimberley Riley, Jennifer Riley, Harley Hightower, and Natalie Sutton. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery.  Visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 from 6-9 p.m. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home (www.jacksonsfh.com).

Louis Hughes

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:22 PM

Louis Clifford Hughes, 87, of Sherwood died Oct. 15, 2009.

Lynn A. Brown

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE- Lynn Arwood Brown, 84, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died Sept. 10, 2009.

Mae Pursley Parker, 85, Alpena

Mae Pursley Parker, a life resident of the Alpena area, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Harrison at the age of 85.

Margaret Langford

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:35 PM

Margaret Lee Wilkerson Langford, 82, of Conway passed away Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009. She was born July 11, 1927 in Conway to the late Raymond D. Wilkerson and Clara Paul Wilkerson.

Martha Mae Acklin

will be Friday, from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home.Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale. To sign the guestbook online please visit www.siscofuneral.com.

Mary Frances Galloway

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:21 PM

Mary Frances Galloway, 85, of Conway, went to be with our Lord Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. She was born Aug. 9, 1924, in Conway to the late William Thomas Irby and Alma Agnes Dickens Irby.

Mathalea Rickett

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:23 PM

Mathalea "Matt" (Hodge) Rickett, 75, of Enola, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Mt. Vernon, a daughter of the late Johnnie Allen and Ollie Bell (Beene) Hodge.

Matthew Don Robertson

ANDERSON, Mo. — Matthew Don Robertson, 32, of Anderson died Oct. 18, 2009, in Anderson. He was born July 5, 1977, in Gravette to Donald Ray Robertson and Bonnie Jean Keys Hutcheson.Survivors include his wife, Teresa Roberts Robertson; two sons, Kaleb and Braden; his stepchildren, Samantha, Destiny and Jason; his father of Anderson; his mother and stepfather, Bonnie and Steve Hutcheson; grandparents; a brother, Chris Robertson of Anderson; a sister, Brandy Barkfelt of Bentonville.Services will be at 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at Anderson Beach on Indian Creek behind Casey's in Anderson.Memorials may be made to the family in care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home in Anderson.

Maurice 'Maury' Melrose

ROGERS — Maurice "Maury" Melrose, 80, of Rogers, AR died Wednesday October 21, 2009 at his home.Maury was born September 27, 1929 in Helper, UT to the late Maurice C. and Esther K. (Tone) Melrose.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his loving wife Jean of the home; two daughters, Joan Minkel of Lakewood, CO and Kathryn Hubble and her husband Royce of Broken Arrow, OK; one sister, Madlin Feragen and her husband Robert of Sioux Falls, SD; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.Services for Maury will be at 4:00 pm, Saturday October 24, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church in Rogers.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Maury's name to the First Presbyterian Church of Rogers.Cremation arrangements made under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.

Maxine Carter Pinkley, 86, Berryville

Maxine Carter Pinkley, 86, of Berryville, died Thursday, Oct. 22 (2009) in Berryville., Think you know Boone County? Tell us the location of this photo and be an Ozarks expert. Find Out More »

Michael Raymond Lein

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:39 PM

Michael Raymond Lein, 45, of Granite Falls passed away Oct. 20, 2009 at his residence.

Minnie B. Burrell

will be 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Sunday, October 25, 2009 in the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Family will be present during visitation.To sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.comArrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

Myron J. Peters

SILOAM SPRINGS — Myron J. "Pete" Peters, 85, of Siloam Springs died Oct. 22, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born March 10, 1924, in Albin, Wyo., to Henry A. and Clara Garber Peters.He was a Navy veteran of World War II.Survivors include his wife, Hulen; two daughters, Kathy McAlister of Little Rock and Melody Taylor of Siloam Springs; four grandsons; two stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters.Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Siloam Springs.Burial will be private.Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 325 E. Twin Springs, Siloam Springs 72761, Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, 72762 or Siloam Springs Hospital Auxiliary, 205 E. Jefferson, Siloam Springs, 72762.

Nadine Vanzandt

will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, 72762.

Nelda Wilson

Monday, October 19, 2009 5:32 PM - Staff reports

NASHVILLE--Nelda Smith Wilson, 80, of Nashville, died Friday, October 16, 2009, at her home in Nashville. She was born March 17, 1929, near Center Point in Howard County, the daughter of the late Kenney and Verna Smith. She was preceded in death by an infant son. She was an amazing woman who touched so many lives in the community. She loved working in her yard and flower gardens. She enjoyed genealogy, traveling, and entertaining in her home. She was a tireless volunteer and philanthropist. Above all else, her family was her greatest pride and joy. She was co-owner of the Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company. She was a member and longtime teacher of the Sunset Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Center Point High School, where she was valedictorian and member of the basketball team. She loved horseback riding on her horse Lightning. She was a charter member and past president of the Nashville Junior Auxiliary. She was active in the Mine Creek Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution and Friends of Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives. She headed the Easter Seals and the American Heart Association for many years in Howard County. She was active in the creation of the Howard County Heritage Club and instrumental in publishing the Howard County History Book. Most recently, she was serving on the Center Point renewal board and was very instrumental in the new community building and fire station. Additionally, she was a current member of the Howard Memorial Foundation and was so pleased to see the new hospital completed. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Ramon Forrest Wilson; two sons, Kenneth Ramon Wilson and wife Tiffany Bearden Wilson and David Walker Wilson; one daughter, Elizabeth Wilson Overton and her husband, Walt Overton; two grandsons, Taylor and Joseph Wilson; three granddaughters, Cayse Harris Reese, Ashlee Wilson, and Jessica Harris Delozier; two great grandsons, Cameron Reese and Carsyn Delozier, and one great granddaughter, Grace Reese. She will be greatly missed by Sue Goodson, her lifelong best friend. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, at the Sunset Church of Christ in Nashville, officiated by Randy Hughes, David Williams, and Rick Lawson. Burial followed at the Nashville Cemetery. The family received friends at Latimer Funeral Home on Saturday, October 17, from 6-8 p.m. The family requests memorials be made to Sunset Church of Christ, P. O. Box 7, Nashville, Ar., 71852, or Howard County Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 381, Nashville, Ar., 71852.

Norma Jean Schales

Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:23 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mrs. Norma Jean Schales, 46 of Hoxie, formerly of Newport, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.  She was a member of the Pentecostal Church and preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Georgie (Jones) Barnes; and one grandchild, Bailey Cotty. Mrs. Schales is survived by her husband, Tommy Schales of Hoxie; two sons, Michael Schales (Amy) of Hoxie, and Scotty Schales (Tina) of Trumann; three daughters, Connie Baker (James) of Lake City, Tina Greer (Joey) of Trumann, and Pennie Cotty (Lenny) of Trumann; one brother, George Barnes of Oklahoma; two sisters, Sharon Malott of Bradford, and Brenda Russell of Trumann; two half-sisters, JoAnn Hisaw of Trumann, and Barbara Bennett of Oklahoma; and 12 grandchildren.  Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 at Oakland Hill Cemetery.  Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.  Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home.  You may sign the online guest registry at www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

Norman Gene Wagner, 74, of Harrison

Norman Gene Wagner, 74, of Harrison, died Wednesday, Oct. 21 (2009) at home.

Obituaries

Friday, October 23, 2009 1:15 PM

Sally Proctor Rowe Sally Proctor Rowe, 78, of Paragould died Wednesday at her home. She was born in Caldwell, Mo., the daughter of the late Guy and Claudia Lindsey Proctor. She was a homemaker and of Baptist belief.

Obituary: Daniel Floyd Bane

Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:23 AM

Daniel Floyd Bane Daniel (Dink) Floyd Bane, 82, of N. Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. He was born June 5, 1927, in Bee Branch, to the late James A. Bane and Ella Reeves Bane.

Obituary: Margaret Lee Wilkerson Langford

Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:19 AM

Margaret Lee Wilkerson Langford Margaret Lee Wilkerson Langford, 82, of Conway, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. She was born July 11, 1927, in Conway, to the late Raymond D. Wilkerson and Clara Paul Wilkerson.

Obituary: Michael Raymond Lein

Friday, October 23, 2009 12:04 AM

Michael Raymond Lein, 45, of Granite Falls died Oct. 20, 2009 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bass-Smith Granite is serving the family of Mr. Michael Raymond Lein.

Obituary: Sue Ann Van Winkle

Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:20 AM

Sue Ann Van Winkle Sue Ann Van Winkle, 70, passed on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at the Elkhart General Hospital. Born on Feb. 4, 1939, in Goshen, Ind., to the late Mr. George Cole and the late Mrs. Virginia Cole (Sayles).

Obituary: Terry Dale Kelley

Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:22 AM

Terry Dale Kelley Terry Dale Kelley, 54, of Conway, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born on Oct. 19, 1955, in Lexa, Ark., the son of Jane Kelley and the late James Robert Kelley.

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Patricia Ann Robertson

SILOAM SPRINGS — Patricia Ann "Annie" Robertson, 34, of Siloam Springs died Oct. 16, 2009, at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. She was born Jan. 11, 1975, in Moberly, Mo., to Hank and Judy Liles Adkins.Survivors include three daughters, Chelsea Adkins, Myrcadies Adkins, and Lyrick Robertson, all of the home; a son, Bodhi Robertson of the home; her father, Hank Adkins and wife Robin of Springdale.Services will be at 4 p.m. today at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Siloam Springs.Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.

Pauline McKinnon

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 5:44 PM - Staff reports

PRESCOTT--Pauline Mauldin “Granny” McKinnon, 90, of Prescott, died Friday, October 9, 2009, at a Texarkana hospital. She was born July 14, 1919, in Okolona to Leon and Jimmie Malcom Mauldin and was a homemaker. She was a member of the West Side Church of Christ in Prescott and was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond McKinnon; twin sons, Delmer and Elmer McKinnon; three brothers, Garland, Rufus, and Jack Mauldin; one sister, Ruby McKinnon; one grandson, Luther Patrick Otwell, Jr., and one great-grandson, Ronald Derrick Toland. Survivors include two sons, Vernon Ray McKinnon and Sue, and Bobby McKinnon, both of Prescott; three daughters, Ruby Ledbetter, of Prescott, Wilma Otwell and Luke, of Emmet, and Mary Elizabeth Graham, of Prescott; one special sister-in-law, Mary Lou Mauldin, of Huntsville, Texas; one special niece, Amy Powell and Jason, of Hope; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 11, at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home Chapel in Prescott, with Billy Cutchall officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Prescott. Arrnagements are by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home, Prescott. Family received friends on Saturday, October 10, from 6-8 p. m. at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott.  

Pauline P. Buford

Monday, October 19, 2009 5:47 PM - Staff reports

Mrs. Pauline P. Buford, 80, of Celina, Texas, formerly of Prescott, died Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Settler’s Ridge Care Center in Celina, Texas. She was born in Prescott on March 10, 1929, and was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jake Buford; a brother, Thomas Parks; and two sisters, Marie Hart and Mildred Stednitz. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Buford, of Allen, Texas; and two sisters, Catherine Simpson and Ann Hart, both of Little Rock. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 20909, at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home Chapel in Prescott with Rev. Jerry G. Westmoreland officiating. Burial will follow in DeAnn Cemetery in Prescott under direction of Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 20, 2009, from noon until time of services at Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home in Prescott. Online guestbook at www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com is available.  

Presley Ferguson

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:22 PM

Presley Wayne Ferguson, 78, of North Little Rock died Oct. 13, 2009.

Rachel Vaden

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:21 PM

Rachel Elizabeth Hart Vaden, 95, of North Little Rock died Oct. 16, 2009.

Read-Obit

Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:22 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for William E. Read, 61, of Helena-West Helena will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel with Brother Charles Shipman officiating.  Burial will follow in the Oak Grove No.1 Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Read was born Aug. 19, 1948 in Indianapolis, Ind. He was a U.S. Army veteran and fought in the Vietnam War. He was a Baptist. He spent most of his life in the military and working as a mechanic. He passed away at his home on Oct. 2, 2009. He leaves a daughter, Rhonda Knight of the home in Helena-West Helena; six grandchildren, Samantha Garrison of Lexa, Jimmy Cotton Jr. of Trumann, Felecia Morgan of Pocahontas, Tracey Cotton and Travis Cotton of Trumann and Amanda Cotton of the home in Helena-West Helena; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.brownshomeforfuneralsinc.com Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. will direct the services.  

Robert H. Pomeroy

FAYETTEVILLE — Robert H. Pomeroy, 67, of Fayetteville died Oct. 18, 2009, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born May 9, 1942, in Williamson County, Tenn., to William Henry and Florence King Pomeroy.Survivors include nieces and nephews.Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Combs Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel in Fayetteville.

Robert Sheppard

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:21 PM

Robert L. "Bob" Sheppard, 80, of Sherwood died Oct. 15, 2009.

Robert-Weston Standridge

Friday, October 23, 2009 3:26 PM

Robert-Weston "Gunner" Standridge, of North Little Rock, infant son of Dustin and Sarah Bird Standridge, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009.

Rodney Lewis

Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:21 PM

Mr. Rodney Lewis, 89, of Sherwood, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 in Sherwood.

Ronald G. Haney

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE- Ronald Gene Haney, 53, of Hot Springs Village, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at his home.

Ronald James Johnson

SULPHUR SPRINGS — Ronald James Johnson, 54, of Sulphur Springs died Oct. 18, 2009, at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville. He was born Dec. 1, 1954, in Gladwyn, Mich., to Bert and Ilah Minnie Johnson.Survivors Include his wife, Mary Ellen Johnson; his children, Calvin Eugene Workman of Prairie Grove, Shawn Allen Workman of Sulphur Springs, Tammy Yvette Adams of Siloam Springs, Natasha Yvette Johnson, Katrina Louise Johnson, Derek Scott Johnson, and Sabrina Rose Johnson, all of Sulphur Springs; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers.Cremation arrangements are by Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.

Russell Edward Babcock

will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Russell's home.Arrangements are by Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Mo.

Ruthie Mae Erwin

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Shelby Boston

Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:20 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Mr. Shelby Boston, 89, of Newport died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Jonesboro.  He was born Aug. 25, 1920 in Marcella, the son of J.N. and Eula Boston. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melba (Hess) Boston; two brothers, William Neal Boston and James A. Boston; and his parents. Mr. Boston is survived by one daughter, Ann Boston of Newport; one son, Danny Boston of Little Rock; a brother-in-law, Herman Hess of Rocky Hill, N.J.; his sister-in-law, Mary Conner of Augusta; and three nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.  Visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 from noon until service time. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home (www.jacksonsfh.com).

Susan K. McCartney Fisher

Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:18 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Susan K. McCartney Fisher, 91, (born March 6, 1918) of Paragould, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Mrs. Fisher was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Gladys Keesee; two brothers, John Keesee, Ferd Keesee; one sister, Martha Sylar; and husbands, Vaughn McCartney and Ted Fisher. She is survived by one son, William Vaughn “Bill” McCartney, his wife, Sheila; and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Susan “Beth” McCartney, all of Paragould. Mrs. Fisher served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a WAVE. For 37 years she was a teacher and counselor, work that she dearly loved. She began her teaching career in Elaine, then on to Marianna School District, Newport High School, Helena-West Helena Schools and Greene County Tech Junior High School. Mrs. Fisher was a Methodist. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Mitchell Funeral Chapel, Paragould, with Tom Letchworth officiating. Burial followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport. Visitation was Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 from 9 a.m. until service time at Mitchell Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 404 West Main Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Online registry: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com.

Thomas Burnett

Friday, October 23, 2009 3:26 PM

Thomas H. "Tom" Burnett, 83, of North Little Rock died Oct. 13, 2009.

Tollie Austin Head

SPRINGDALE — Tollie Austin Head, 69, of Springdale died Oct. 20, 2009, at his home. He was born April 5, 1940, in Green Forest to Elmer and Audie Clemmons Head.Survivors include two daughters, Kathryn Coady of Rogers and Barbara Smooth; a brother; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild.Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Friendship Cemetery in Springdale, under the direction of Sisco Chapel in Springdale., will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bella Vista Funeral Home.Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bella Vista Assembly of God Church.Memorials may be made to Bella Vista Assembly of God, 1771 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, 72715.

Wanda Stevens

Monday, October 19, 2009 5:36 PM - Staff reports

Wanda L. Stone Stevens, 86, of Prescott, died October 16, 2009, in Prescott. She was born July 8, 1923, in Blevins, to Jefferson Bolen and Maggie Bell McKinnon Stone. She worked as a secretary and a member of Midway Methodist Church, Nevada County Depot, and the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Rhodes; her second husband, Vernon Stevens; her parents; one brother, Johnny B. Stone, and four sisters, Dorothy Allene Self, Vestie Mildred Jackson, Doris Marie Ridgell, and Mary Rose Perkins. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Sunday, October 18, between 4-6 p.m. at Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott. Services were held Monday, October 19, at 10 a.m. in the Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott; interment will follow in Sweet Home Cemetery under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott.  

Watson-obit

Monday, October 19, 2009 7:46 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Eugene Watson long time resident of Elaine died peacefully in his sleep at the Inn at the Amethyst Memory Care Center in Peoria, Arz. on Oct. 18 2009. Born to Forrest and Ethel Watson on July 5, 1921 in Geneva, Ind. he spent most of his life in Elaine. He leaves his wife, Eloise; a daughter, Genie Ramsden; grandchildren, Melanie and John Mowad and Keri Ramsden; two great-grandchildren, Abbey and Michael Mowad; a sister, Doris Marks; special nieces and nephews, Sharron and Don Wheatley and Clark and Chris Marks; and a host of friends in the Elaine area who were like family. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The family hopes that any memorials will be sent to the Disciple Group of the Elaine United Methodist Church in Elaine.  

Wayne Anderson

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 5:44 PM - Staff reports

Elvin Wayne Anderson, 52, of Hope, died Saturday, October 10, 2009, at his home. He was a construction carpenter for FEMA and a painter. He loved to hunt and fish, especially fly-fishing. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church of Hope and was preceded in death by his mother, Jewell Walker Anderson. Survivors include his father, Jess Anderson; his maternal grandmother, Pauline Walker and one brother, Jerry Anderson, all of Hope; three sisters, Becky Campbell, of Washington, Connie Hawley and Jim, of Maumelle and Christy Anderson, of Washington; nephews Dustin Searcy, of Maumelle, and Enrique Campos, of Washington, and one niece, Jenifer Hawley, of Maumelle. Funeral services were set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Dwayne Parish and Charles Hawley, officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home in Hope. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 13, between 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

Willadean Walker, 62, Rolla, Mo.

Willadean Walker of Rolla, Mo., formerly of St. James, Mo., was born in Everton, on Oct. 16, 1946, to Oda and Etta (Mills) Moore and passed away Sept. 21 (2009) at Union, Mo., at the age of 62 years.

William C. Montgomery

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE- William C. Montgomery, 72, of Hot Springs Village, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009.

William David McBride

will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge.

Arkansas Obituaries 6/14/09

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Archie Grant Holmes

BELLA VISTA — Archie Grant Holmes, 86, of Bella Vista died June 11, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born May 12, 1923, in Fort Scott, Kan., to William Mac and Cleda Cross Holmes.He served in the Army's 13th Airborne Division during World War II and later in the 82nd Airborne Division at Normandy. He was plant manager for Crimsco Manufacturing and Stephen's Industries, and later vice president of Mar-Con Manufacturing, all in Kansas City, Mo. He moved to Bella Vista in 1991. He was a member of Judson American Baptist Church in Bella Vista.He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Norton Holmes, in 1996.Survivors include a son, Keith Holmes and wife Ann of Bella Vista; a daughter, Carol Holmes Riley and husband Andy of Honolulu; a sister, Mildred Courtois of Pleasanton, Kan.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Judson American Baptist Church in Bella Vista, with the Rev. Henry W. Hensley officiating.Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home, online at funeralmation.com.

Audrey Lou Baker

SPRINGDALE — Audrey Lou Baker, 65, of Springdale left this world Monday, June 10, 2009, while in Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. She was born July 22, 1943, at Avant, Okla., to Percy Ross and Minnie Mae Jewel Ankron Thomason.She married Ernest Elvin Baker in 1960, celebrating 42 years of marriage together and she worked at Valerie's as a factory worker. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Elzie Thomason, Donald Thomason and Dale Thomason; and three sisters, Elsie Anthony, Lucy Collins, and Carol Wycoff.Survivors include one daughter, Jeanette Ruth Baker of Springdale; two granddaughters, Alicia Marie Collins and husband James Mark Collins Jr. and Tabitha Jo Pourner, all of Springdale; six great-grandchildren, James Collins III, Micheal Collins, Cory Collins, Jessie Mathes, Zachery Mathes and Shyann Pourner, all of Springdale; one sister, Linda Kay Mitchell of Springdale; one half sister, Goldie Side of Barnstall, Okla.Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Coffelt Cemetery, off Arkansas 102 in Decatur."She is my guardian angel and I was her lifeline." By AliciaTo sign the online guestbook, please visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.— Paid

Barbara H. Ives

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Barbara H. Ives, 91, died Feb. 21, 2009, at Maplewood Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 11, 1917, in Portland, Ore., to Everett and Gertrude Siebenthaler Isbell.She moved to Rogers in 1974 from Perry, Iowa, where she had a local radio station. She was active in the League of Women Voters, and enjoyed and performed in Little Theater productions. She was a real estate agent in Rogers from 1974 until the mid-1980s when she retired.She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Ives.Survivors include three sons, David Ives and wife Nancy of Prairie du Sac, Richard Ives and wife Chari of LaMirada, Calif., and Bruce Ives and wife Cam of Defiance, Mo.; two daughters, Carol Ives of Minneapolis, and Marcia Roberts and husband Larry of Arlington, Texas; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.

Billie Uzzell

Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:24 PM

Billie Uzzell, born in 1929 in Wellington, Texas, to William "Doc" and Jessie Hornsby Lewis, died June 5, 2009.

Billy Ray Bishop

SHELL KNOB, Mo. — Billy Ray Bishop, 71, of Shell Knob died June 11, 2009, at St. John's Hospital in Berryville. He was born Aug. 16, 1937, in North Kansas City, Mo., to Len and Cecelia Conner Bishop.He worked for Cecil Myers Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep in Aurora, Mo., for many years. He was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of Eagles Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner.He was preceded in death by twin daughters.Survivors include his wife, Evelyn JoAnne "Jody" Bishop, whom he was married Feb. 13, 1958; three sons, Robert Wesley Bishop and wife Robin of Shell Knob, David Lynn Bishop and wife Cindy of Louisburg, Kan., and William Alan Bishop and wife Lisa of Shell Knob; a daughter, Nancy JoAnne Reed and husband, Steve of Leavenworth, Kan,; two brothers, Cecil B. Myers of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mike Peterson of Shell Knob; two sisters, JoAnne McCloud of Gilmore, Mo., and Diane Lindsay of North Kansas City, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Fohn Funeral Home in Shell Knob, with the Rev. Bob Gaddis officiating.Memorials may be made to the family.

Brewster-Death notice

Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:12 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for Otis R. Brewster, 73, of Helena-West Helena and formerly of Turner, are incomplete and will be announced later by Brown’s Home for Funerals, Inc. Brewster died Monday, June 8, 2009 at his home in Helena-West Helena.  

Byrd Catherine Preece

SPRINGDALE — Byrd Catherine Preece, 74, of Springdale died June 11, 2009. She was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Springdale to Gillis and Gertie Cooper King.She was a homemaker and a Baptist.Survivors include two sons, Roger D. Preece Jr. and Robin T. Preece, both of Virginia Beach, Va.; two daughters, Karen Blackstone of Springdale and Yvonne Nielsen of Virginia Beach.Services will be private.Online condolences may be made at siscofuneral.com.

Carol LaBounty

LOWELL — Carol Keith LaBounty, 66, of Lowell died June 10, 2009, at Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale.

Charles Ford

Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:24 PM

Charles Allen "Pete" Ford, 86, died June 3, 2009.

Clarence Wilburn Hall Sr.

will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Moore's Chapel.To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.— Paid

Claudia Williams

Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:24 PM

Claudia Faye Campbell Williams, 73, of Sherwood died June 6, 2009.

Conley M. Austin

BELLA VISTA — Conley M. Austin, 86, of Bella Vista died June 12, 2009. Arrangements are by Epting Funeral Home in Bella Vista.

Conley Max Austin

BELLA VISTA — Conley Max Austin, 86, of Bella Vista died June 12, 2009, at a local nursing home. He was born Dec. 9, 1922, in Gravette to Esther Myers and Robert Earl Austin.He was a veteran of the Army serving during World War II. He was a homebuilder for more than 20 years and a toy distributor for another 20 years from 1980 until 2000. He had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area since 1980 after moving back from San Diego.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Willie Jean Austin; eight siblings.He is survived by three sons, Michael Earl Austin and wife Jorja of San Diego, Larry Austin and wife Rhonda of Fayetteville, and John Timothy Austin and wife Jannette of Mill Valley, Calif.; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.A memorial graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Cemetery in Gravette under the direction of Epting Funeral Home in Bella Vista. Online condolences may be made at eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

Dewayne J. Mott

will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Bentonville, with Brother Terry Simmons and Pastor Chip Reagan officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. in Roland City Cemetery in Roland, Okla., with full military honors provided by the Muldrow, Okla., VFW Post 83-84.Memorials may be made in honor of Dewayne Mott to the First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 87, Bentonville, 72712.Arrangements are by Stockdale Funeral Services of Rogers.Online condolences may be made at stockdalefuneral.com.— Paid

Earl Hughes Sr.

ROGERS — Earl "Sonny" Hughes Sr., 66, of Rogers died June 10, 2009. Arrangements are by Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers.

Earl Lee Cornell

BELLA VISTA — Earl Lee Cornell, 67, of Bella Vista, died June 13, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale. He was born August 2, 1941.Arrangements are pending with Epting Funeral Home in Bella Vista.

Earl M. Watson

ROGERS — Earl M. Watson, 83 of Rogers died June 13, 2009 in Midland, Texas. Arrangements pending with Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers

Edith Viola Call

GOODMAN, Mo. — Edith Viola Call, 80, of Goodman died June 11, 2009, at her home. She was born Oct. 15, 1928, in Anderson, Mo., to George M. and Fannie Nellie Collins Baldwin.She owned and operated D&E Market in Goodman for several years. She retired from Lazy-Boy in Neosho, Mo., in 1991. She was a member of the American Legion post in Goodman and was active in the American Cancer Society.She was preceded in death by a grandson, Adam Ross David.Survivors include a son, Gary Lee Thrasher of Neosho; three daughters, Janice Kay "J.J." Leek and husband Russell of Ozark, Mo., Elaine Sue Brookman and husband Bill of Pawnee, Ill., and Carol Frances David and husband Phillip of Hollister, Mo.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Ozark Funeral Home in Goodman with Frank Crosby officiating. Burial will follow in McNatt Cemetery.Family visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at ozarkfuneralhome.com.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association and contributions may be left at the funeral home.

Edmonds-death notice

Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:14 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for Mildred Edmond of Marianna are incomplete and will be announced later by Brown’s Home for Funerals, Inc. Edmond died Thursday, June 11, 2009 at her home in Marianna.  

Elwood McKinney

SPRINGDALE — Elwood McKinney, 88, of Sedalia, Mo., died June 8, 2009, at the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born May 24, 1921, in Centertown, Mo., to Virgil Albert and Marybelle Anderson McKinney.He grew up in central Missouri and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1940 and attended college for two years at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo. At the outbreak of World War II, he joined the Army and served in the Pacific on New Guinea and Australia. Upon his return to Sedalia, he married Mattie Jo Heim in Kansas City, Mo., on Aug. 13, 1949.He was owner of McKinney Vacuum in Sedalia. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign War. He had moved to Arkansas in January to be closer to his oldest son and daughterHe was preceded in death by his wife, three brothers and two sisters.He is survived by three sons, Doug of Fayetteville, Daryl and Gordon, both of Sedalia; a daughter, Ann of Fayetteville; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.A memorial service was held Saturday at the East Sedalia Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond A. McDonald officiating. Private graveside services will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences can be made at http://Elwood-McKinney.virtual-memorials.comMemorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762.

Emma Jiles

ROGERS — Emma Jiles died June 12, 2009, at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville.She was preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin Jiles.She is survived by her mother, Lavonnda Jiles of Pea Ridge; her father, Michael Whitcomb of Rogers; a sister, Kelsey Jiles; and several aunts and uncles.A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rogers Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers.

Esta Lee Yarbrough, 70, of Harrison

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Esther Beck

Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:24 PM

Esther Beck, 83, of Cabot, died Thursday, June 4, 2009. She was born Nov. 2, 1925 in Romance, to the late Floyd and Leona Allison Kelly.

Ethel B. Long

ROGERS — Ethel B. Long, 96, of Rogers, died June 11, 2009, at her home. She was born Aug. 19, 1912, in Benton County, near Rogers.She was raised in Benton County and married Oren Oliver Long on Dec. 18, 1935. She was a member of the Brightwater United Methodist Church and the Brightwater Home Extension Club. During World War II she worked on Catalina Flying Boats.She was preceded in death by her husband. parents, five brothers and three sisters.She is survived by her son, Wayne Long of Little Rock.A celebration of her life will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Rogers.Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas.

Evelyn Smith

KINGSTON — Evelyn Smith, 86, died June 13, 2009, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville.

Forest Eaton

ROGERS — Forest Eaton, 83, of Rogers June 4, 2009. He was born July 1, 1925, in Phillips, Wis., to Wilber and Alta Bell Eaton.He was a Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater and European Theater. He was an electrical technician for many years and was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He moved to Rogers in 1973. His hobbies included flying and building model airplanes.Survivors include his wife, Margie Eaton; a brother, William "Bill" Eaton.Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Frances S. Morris

SILOAM SPRINGS — Frances S. Morris, 85, died June 10, 2009, at her home. She was born July 22, 1923, in Newburg, N.Y., to Vincent and Emilia Gabron.She was a member of and volunteer for Oak Hill Memorial Chapel Committee, Sager Creek Arts Center, Siloam Springs Museum Board, and Siloam Springs Senior Citizen Activity Center. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church in Siloam Springs.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight L. Morris; a daughter, Mary Kerr Hotubbee; a grandson.Survivors include a son, D. Vincent Morris and wife Susan of Siloam Springs; a daughter, Frances G. Price and husband Clay of Little Rock; a brother, Michael Gabron of Hartford, Conn.; a brother, Gregory Gabron of Las Vegas; five sisters, Helen Krantz of San Antonio, Texas, Mary Wakefield of Hartford, Conn., Lucia Cusa of Highland, N.Y., Wanda Johnson of Broomfield, Colo., and Valerie Gabron of Jersey City, N.J.; five grandsons; six great-grandchildren.Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Siloam Springs, with Dr. Randy Rowlan officiating.Memorials may be made to Siloam Springs Senior Citizen Building Fund or First United Methodist Church Generations Fund.Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home, online at wassonfuneralhome.com.

Frank (Grace Francis) Cole

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Frank Novak

Thursday, June 4, 2009 12:33 PM

Frank A. Novak, 78, of North Little Rock died May 24, 2009.

Gene Davis

will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, online at wassonfuneralhome.com.

Gray-Obit

Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:10 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for Donna Kaye Williams-Gray will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2009 in the Kincaid Funeral Services auditorium with Apostle Casey Perry officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Helena-West Helena. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the Kincaid auditorium. Williams was born May 27, 1962 to the union of the late Roosevelt and Lula Mae Williams in Helena. She was employed by Crestpark Nursing Home for 20 years and was married to Calvin Gray. She died June 6, 2009 at her home surrounded by family. Her parents and two brothers, Lee Chester and Calvin Williams, preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Calvin Gray; two daughters LaTasha Nelson of St. Louis and Latoya Williams of Helena-West Helena; a son, Dante Williams of Jonesboro; a brother, Kenneth Williams of Atlanta, Ga.; four sisters, Deborah Mills of Detroit, Patricia Kelly (Robert) of Como, Miss., Pamela McMickle of Kansas City, Mo. and Debbie Thomas (Curtis) of Atlanta; four grandchildren, Jermiah, Maikeya, Zariah, and Jalessa and a host of relatives and friends. Kincaid Funeral Services in Helena-West Helena will direct services. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.kincaidfuneralservices.com.  

Houston Rouse

Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:55 AM

Houston "Sonny" Rouse, 82, of Sherwood died June 2, 2009.

Hurlan Dale Strode

ELKINS — Hurlan Dale Strode, 65, of Elkins died June 10, 2009, at the Veterans Home in Fayetteville. He was born Dec. 15, 1943, in Murray to Claude Andrew and Hester Francis Strode.He was a Navy veteran and worked in sales.Survivors include a son, Will Strode of North Hollywood, Calif.; a daughter, Lila Shanti Pettyjohn and husband Charles of Shreveport, La.; a brother, Zerl Strode of West Fork.Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fayetteville National Cemetery.Arrangements are by Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Jack Leroy Dudley

will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Beards Chapel. Online condolences may be made at beardsfuneralchapel.com

James E. Smith

will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Little Flock Ward, in Rogers.Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.

James H. Reedy

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Jesse Smilie

ROGERS — Jesse Smilie, 45, of Rogers died May 21, 2009. He was born in Pittsburg, Kan., to Melvin and Sandra Smilie.He was a painter.Survivors include two brothers, James R. Smilie of Inola, Okla., and Melvin K. Smilie of Pittsburg; two stepchildren.A private service will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home in Rogers.

Johnny D. Wiley

WATTS, Okla. — Johnny D. Wiley, 63, of Watts died June 8, 2009, at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 17, 1945, in Siloam Springs to Viola Mitchell and Ides "Ike" Wiley.Survivors include his wife, Doris Wiley, whom he married July 21, 2000; three sons, Anthony Wiley of Oolagah, Okla., Johnathan Wiley and wife Shawna of Adair, Okla., and Johnny Wiley II of Berryville; two daughters, Glenda of Watts and Theresa of Little Rock; a stepdaughter; four brothers, Bob Wiley and Harley Wiley, both of Colcord, Okla., Richard Wiley of Westville, Okla., and Ronny Wiley of Siloam Springs; three sisters, Geraldine Smith of Muskogee, Okla., Rita Smith of Gore, Okla., and Julie Gullick of Colcord; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday at City Park in Siloam Springs.Arrangements are by Epting Funeral Home in Fayetteville, online at eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

Julia Marie DeSalvo Paladino

Sunday, June 14, 2009 10:46 AM

Julia Marie DeSalvo Paladino, 92, of Center Ridge passed away June 12, 2009. She was born May 17, 1917, at Catholic Point, the daughter of Joe L. DeSalvo and Mary Rossi DeSalvo. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Catholic Point in Center Ridge.

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June 13, 2009

SPRINGDALE — Laneta Carol "Laney" Morriss, 47, of Springdale died June 12, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born Aug. 9, 1961, in Springdale to Janette C. and James L. Morriss Jr.She graduated from Springdale High School in 1979 and played in the Bulldog Band for three years. She attended the University of Arkansas and NorthWest Arkansas Community College. She was a member of Springdale Christian Church.She joined the Springdale Police Deparment as a radio operator in May 1984 and was certified as a patrol officer on Nov. 1, 1984. During her 25-year career at the police department she was a detective and served four years on the 4th Judicial Drug Task Force. She was promoted to sergeant in 1997 and in 2001 became the first woman promoted to lieutenant in the Springdale Police Department. She attended the FBI National Academy in 2002 and in 2004 became the first woman promoted to captain. She was assigned as division commander of the criminal invesdtigation division in 2006.She earned more than 2,200 training hours and received a senior law enforcement certificate. She was a certified law enforcement instructor, firearms instructor, team leader for the hostage negotiation team and served on the Northwest Arkansas Crisis Center critical incident debriefing team. She was recognized 23 times for her service to the department and the community.Laney served on the Board of Directors for the Crisis Center from 2002-2007. During that time, she was the vice president in 2004-2005 and served as president in 2005-2006. She also acted as the liaison between the Springdale Police Department and the Crisis Center.She was a 2008 graduate of Arkansas Leader and previously completed Leadership Springdale.Survivors include her mother, Jan C. Morriss of Fayetteville; her father, Jim Morriss of Fayetteville; one brother, James L. "Trey" Morriss III of Maumelle, his wife, Melody, and children Adam, Matthew and Hannah; one sister, Shana Clark of Springdale, her husband, Anthony, and children, Dakota Downum and Peyton Downum; her grandmother, Mrs. "Jo" Condra of Springdale; several aunts, uncles and cousins.Arrangements will be announced by Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale.— PAID

Kay Bryant Brazzeal

will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Sanctuary Church in Branson, Mo.Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.Arrangements are by Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, online at www.fohnfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Wayne Butler

will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Moore's Chapel.Pallbearers will be Christopher Butler, Rick Shepherd, Travis Eddings, Robert Bayliss, Bill Kelley, William Kelley, Clint Kelley and Raymond Day.Honorary pallbearers will be Dalton Shepherd, Hunter Eddings, Weldon Eddings, Billy Eddings, Coy Eddings, Robert Eddings, Steve Hensley, Ron Lowery, Jason Cole and Jack Guinn.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Austin and Aubrey Butler Contribution Fund, c/o Arvest Bank, P.O. Box 1327, Fayetteville, 72702. Acct: 0039979610.To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com—Paid

Kerry Wingard

Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:55 AM

Kerry Wingard, 41, of North Little Rock died June 2, 2009.

Laney Morriss

SPRINGDALE — Laneta Carol "Laney" Morriss, 47, of Springdale died June 12, 2009 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born Aug. 9, 1961, in Springdale to Janette C. and James L. Morriss Jr.She graduated from Springdale High School in 1979 and played in the Bulldog Band for three years. She attended the University of Arkansas and NorthWest Arkansas Community College. She was a member of Springdale Christian Church.She joined the Springdale Police Deparment as a radio operator in May 1984 and was certified as a patrol officer on Nov. 1, 1984. During her 25-year career at the police department she was a detective and served four years on the 4th Judicial Drug Task Force.She was promoted to sergeant in 1997 and in 2001 became the first woman promoted to lieutenant in the Springdale Police Department. She attended the FBI National Academy in 2002 and in 2004 became the first woman promoted to captain. She was assigned as division commander of the criminal invesdtigation division in 2006.She earned more than 2,200 training hours and received a senior law enforcement certificate. She was a certified law enforcement instructor, firearms instructor, team leader for the hostage negotiation team and served on the Northwest Arkansas Crisis Center critical incident debriefing team. She was recognized 23 times for her service to the department and the community.Laney served on the Board of Directors for the Crisis Center from 2002-2007. During that time, she was the vice president in 2004-2005 and served as president in 2005-2006. She also acted as the liaison between the Springdale Police Department and the Crisis Center.She was a 2008 graduate of Arkansas Leader and previously completed Leadership Springdale.Survivors include her mother, Jan C. Morriss of Fayetteville; her father, Jim Morriss of Fayetteville; one brother, James L. "Trey" Morriss III of Maumelle, his wife, Melody, and children Adam, Matthew and Hannah; one sister, Shana Clark of Springdale, her husband, Anthony, and children, Dakota Downum and Peyton Downum; her grandmother, Mrs. "Jo" Condra of Springdale; several aunts, uncles and cousins.Services are pending with Sisco Chapel of Springdale.Private burial will be at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.Pallbearers will be Mike Peters, Richard Farris, Robert Sanchez, Lester Coger, Mark Smith and Lee Andreadis.Honor guards from the Springdale and Fayetteville Police Departments will participate in all ceremonies.Memorials may be made to the Northwest Arkansas Crisis Center, 614 E. Emma Ave., Suite 213, Springdale, AR 72764.—PAID

Lee Afton Keys, 79, of Omaha

Lee Afton Keys, 79, of Omaha, died Friday, June 12 (2009) at Omaha.

Lee-obit

Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:25 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for Sylvia Pettigrew-Lee, 69, of Little Rock, will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2009 at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church in Little Rock. Burial will follow in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Little Rock. Visitation and Rosary will be on Sunday, June 14, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at the Gunn Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock. Brown’s Home for Funerals, Inc. will direct the services. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.brownshomeforfuneralsinc.com  

Lewis A. Harp

Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:55 AM

Lewis A. "Lew" Harp, 57, of North Little Rock died June 2, 2009.

Lois L. Jones

MENA — Lois L. Jones, 93, of Mena died June 3, 2009, at Mena. She was born Sept. 12, 1915, in Black Fork to Byrd Anderson and Nora Ellen Chaffin Bowen.She was a homemaker.Survivors include two sons, Robert Jones and wife Donna of Mena and Billy Jones of Springdale; two daughters, Pat Staggs and husband Odell of Waldron and Pam Pipkin and husband Robert of Mena; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren,Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena, with Donnie Jewell officiating.Burial will follow in Owens Chapel Cemetery.

Marguerite Robinson

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Mark S. Hanna

FAYETTEVILLE — Mark S. Hanna, 79, of Fayetteville died June 9, 2009, at New Adams House in Bentonville. He was born Oct. 17, 1929, in Durham to Farrel O. and Maude P. Hanna.He was a business owner of AAA Business Machines in Fayetteville prior to retirement and a member of the Elkins Church of Christ. He was also a lifetime member of the Goshen Riding Club.He was preceded in death by his wife, Neva P Hanna.Survivors include two sons, Charles Farrell Hanna and Derek Brent Hanna, both of Fayetteville; a daughter, Ruth Ellen White of Springdale; three grandchildren.Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Moore's Chapel, online at mooresfuneralchapel.com.There will be no visitation.Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens.

Martha Lopez

will be from 9 to 11 a.m., today at Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers.Online condolences may be made at bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

Mary Ann Crites Porterfield Neighbors

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Mary Jane Kruse

SPRINGDALE — Mary Jane Kruse, 67, of Springdale died June 8, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born June 2, 1942, in Detroit to James and Marian Baldwin McGoldrick.She was office manager of Main Place Optometry in Santa Ana, Calif., for many years. She was skilled at arts and crafts and enjoyed reading.Survivors include her husband, Kenneth E. Kruse; five stepchildren, Kay Emerson, Daniel Kruse and Kenneth G. Kruse, all of Rogers, James Kruse of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Maridee Dennis of Santa Ana.Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers, online at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, c/o Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. Fourth St., Rogers, 72756.

Mary McGehee

Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:55 AM

Mary Lynn McGehee, 84, of North Little Rock died May 30, 2009.

Mary Stark

GROVE, Okla. — Mary Stark, 80, of Grove died June 8, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. She was born May 30, 1929, in Detroit.She and her husband ran a cattle and poultry farm. She retired from Pazazz in Gravette.Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Joe Stark; two sons, Richard Stark of Centerton and Douglas Stark of Miami, Okla.; two daughters, Karen Furlow of Gravette and Tracy Hubbard of Grove; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin, Mo., with Darrell Fisher officiating. Online condolences may be sent to ozarkfuneralhome.com.

McPherson receives recognition from Drury University

Sunday, June 14, 2009 10:46 AM

Will McPherson of Conway was recognized as an outstanding student by Drury University's art and art history department.

Obituaries 6/14/09

Sunday, June 14, 2009 1:12 PM

Lola Cox Lola Faye Cox, 65, of Paragould died June 13, 2009, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, and will be announced by Mitchell Funeral Home.

Opal Stevenson

Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:24 PM

Opal Christine Stevenson, 96, died June 7, 2009 at Grace Healthcare in Benton. She was born Dec. 2, 1912 in Little Rock to the late Floyd and Maggie Fairless.

Paul Herman Frank Jech, 87, of Harrison

Paul Herman Frank Jech, 87, of Harrison, died Thursday, June 11 (2009) at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Paul James Clark

Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:55 AM

Maj. Paul James Clark, 76, of North Little Rock died June 6, 2009.

Polk-Obit

Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:09 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Funeral services for Jimmy Lee Polk, 56, of Helena-West Helena will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Second Baptist Church in Helena-West Helena with Rev. Jarvis Smith officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. tonight in Kincaid Funeral Services chapel. Polk, born Dec. 26, 1952 in West Helena to George Polk and Anna Bell Stentson, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, Miss. with his family by his side. He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Sykea Davids and Ann’Matia Davids and a son, Cortnay Miller; five grandchildren, William, Anthony, John, D’Ahvion and Alanna Davids; three sisters, Sarah Smith of Helena-West Helena, Inez Bruce of Tacoma, Wash, and Mae Waldron of Helena-West Helena; two brothers, Robert (Alice) Cheatam of West Helena and Jimmy Polk of Detroit; special friend, Blinda Miller and a host of relatives and friends. Friends and relatives may sign the guestbook at www.kincaidfuneralservices.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kincaid Funeral Services in Helena-West Helena.  

Ramona Kustanborter

will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Richard Fowler

WEST FORK — Richard Fowler, 78, died June 11, 2009. Arrangments are pending with Moore's Chapel of Fayetteville.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 92 W. Sunbridge, Fayetteville, AR 72701, or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1000, West Fork, AR 72774.

Roach-obit

Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:18 PM - GateHouse Media, Inc.

Bernice Roach, 90, of the Southland-Lexa community was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2009. Her husband, Henry Roach, preceded her in death. She leaves two sisters, Cosetta Bone and Loretta Crawford, both of St. Louis; a daughter, Deborah Roach of North Chicago, Ill.; three granddaughters, Elvia Overton of North Chicago, Sherry (Steve) Douglas of Lake in the Hills, Ill., Angie (Herbert) Joyner of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. A wake will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. tonight in the Jackson and Highley Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at Spring Lake Baptist Church. Jackson and Highley Funeral Home in Helena-West Helena will direct services.  

Robinson-obit

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Funeral services Freddie Robinson, 81, of Helena-West Helena, will be 2 p.m. today in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove No.1 Cemetery. Visitation will be today from  noon to 2 p.m. in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Robinson was born on Jan. 26, 1928 to the late James and Willella Robinson in Helena, Arkansas. Robinson attended school in Helena, where his aunt Fannie Mills raised him. He was a sports enthusiast. He loved playing baseball and the Arkansas Razorbacks was his favorite team. He also loved spending quality time with his grandchildren. He was openhearted and open-minded towards people. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. His legend will always last a lifetime. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Fannie Mills; a brother, Henry Robinson and son, Norman Robinson. He died June 6, 2009 in Helena. He leaves to cherish his precious memory, his sons, Freddie Robinson of Memphis; Darrylcell Robinson of Chicago; Tyrone Robinson of Topeka, Kansas; Richard Robinson of Wichita, Kansas and Cartilyou Witherspoon of Helena; daughters, Will Ella Owens and Henrietta Moss of Memphis, Roschelle Robinson of Chicago, Rochelle Robinson of Helena, Lashune Boyd of Lawrence, Kansas, Marilyn (Carl) Downing of Wichita, Kansas; Connie Johnson of Helena,  Rita Cheffen of Conway,  Tekisha Robinson of Jacksonville, Fla. and Raven Robinson of Dermont; 24 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.brownshomeforfuneralsinc.com Brown’s Home for Funerals, Inc. will direct the services.  

Ruth DeVinney

Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:24 PM

Ruth Jewel Counts DeVinney, 83, of Lonoke went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 8, 2009.

Shanen Mary Osterman

will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Benton County Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to her children's educational fund, c/o Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers, 72756. Online condolences may be made at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., downtown Rogers.—Paid

Shanen Osterman

CAVE SPRINGS — Shanen Osterman, 42, of Cave Springs died June 11, 2009. Arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers.

Sylvia McKinzie

Thursday, June 4, 2009 12:33 PM

Sylvia Whillock McKinzie, 62, of Sherwood died May 28, 2009.

Thompson-obit

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Funeral services for Cynthiana M. Thompson, 38, of Houston, Texas formerly of Bastrop, La. will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the St. Mary’s CME Church in Bastrop, La. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery in Bastrop, La. Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. will direct the services. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.brownshomeforfuneralsinc.com  

Velma Gertrude Cline

will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale.Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale with Pastor Loy Counts officiating.Pallbearers will be Newel Junior Cline, Norman Lee Cline, Scottie Cline, Jeremy Cline, Larry Johnson and Bradley Bowen.Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery.To sign the online guestbook, visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.— Paid, GENTRY — Lark Tyler Amason, 86, of Gentry died June 9, 2009, in Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 8, 1922, in Crystal Springs, Idaho, to Fred and Mary Pearl Fischer Tyler.She was a homemaker who volunteered in the World War II effort, and was an artist.She was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Peck Amason, in 1996; a daughter, Leslie Kitt Bailey.Survivors include a son, Tyler Amason of Gentry; a daughter, Joie Lee Amason of California; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.No services are planned. Cremation arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers, online at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

Walter Rupert

Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:55 AM

Lt. Col. Walter Parke Rupert III, 86, of Sherwood died May 31, 2009.

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Watson-obit

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Funeral services for Mary Watson, 77, of Lexington, Miss., will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Pleasant Hill M.B. Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Watson, born Aug. 8, 1931 to Dosie Johnson and Nonnie Harris, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at UAMS in Little Rock. She was a retired owner of Watson Country Grocery Store and was a member of Pleasant Hill M.B. Church. Her husband Walter Watson Sr., her parents and two sisters preceded her in death. She leaves a son, Walter Watson Jr., of Little Rock, five daughters, Delores Watson, Edith Caples, Lillie Tubbs of Vicksburg, Miss., Addie Mae Clark of Jackson, Miss., Bessie Watson of Lexington; three sisters, Juanita Patton of Akron, Ohio, Ollie Mae Curtis of Chicago and Berthina King of Port Gibson, Miss.; 26 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. Stephens Funeral Home in Helena-West Helena will direct services.  

Wayne Lee Coffelt

BENTONVILLE — Wayne Lee Coffelt, 72, of Bentonville, died June 13, 2009, at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville after a short battle with pulmonary fibrosis and complications following heart surgery. He was born Sept. 9, 1936, in Bentonville above the old City Hall on West Central Avenue to Dale Hunter Coffelt and Margaret Hazel Davis.He married his wife, Lorena, on Jan. 11, 1959. He worked in and managed three area grocery stores until 1966 when he and his brother Charles owned and operated Coffelt Memorials until 1986. Semi-retiring in 1986, he and Lorena owned and managed rental property. He served on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Bentonville's first Housing Authority, two years as chairman of the Retail Merchants of BentonvilleHe is survived by his wife; two daughters, Cathy Palmer and husband Kenny of Anderson, Mo., and Terry Carr and husband Jimmy of Bentonville; two granddaughters; three great grandsonsFuneral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with Randy Featherston officiating. There will be no visitation. A private burial will be held in Bentonville Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at rollinsfuneral.comMemorials may be made to the Bentonville Boy's & Girl's Club, P.O. Box 448, Bentonville, AR 72712, or the Arkansas Sheriff's Boys & Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 3964, Batesville, AR 72503-9989.

William Dennings Jr.

Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:24 PM

William John Dennings Jr., 49, of Cabot took his final flight with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in North Little Rock. He was born Jan. 3, 1960 in Detroit to William John and Clara Rose Branditz Dennings Sr.

William R. Waddell

SPRINGDALE — William R. "Bill" Waddell, 62, of Springdale died June 9, 2009. He was born Oct. 11, 1946, in Lexington, Miss., to Robert Orlando and Mary Frances Simms Waddell.He was a graduate of Mississippi State University but an avid Razorback fan. He worked in real estate for many years and was employed by Lewis Ford.Survivors include his wife, Peggy Beasley Waddell, whom he married May 31, 1968; three sons, William Richard "Rich" Waddell Jr. of Little Rock, E. Adam Waddell of Fayetteville and Jon Waddell of Jacksonville; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Franklin of Hot Springs; five grandchildren.A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral home, online at siscofuneral.com.

Willis-Obit

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Annie Mae Willis, 89, of Little Rock and Tacoma, Wash. died June 4, 2009. She was born June 17, 1919 in Marianna to Jasper and Tiller Bills Smith. She was the widow of Fred Willis of Midland Heights. She gave her life to Christ in 1938 and in her younger years, she was a member of the Church of God in Christ in Helena and in her later years was a member of Williams Temple Church of God in Christ in Little Rock and Faith Outreach Church of God in Christ in Tacoma. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, a son, Eddie Lee Jenkins; a grandson, Joshua Carthan; sisters, Thelma Christian and Luella Slaughter; brothers, Joe Smith, Sammy Smith, Allan Smith, and Roosevelt Smith. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Billy (Pat) Carthan Sr. of Tacoma; two grandchildren, Iris Carthan of Seattle and Billy Carthan Jr. of Vandenberg AFB in California; a great granddaughter, Rashonda Carthan of Tacoma; a great grandson, Amon Carthan of Hampton, Va.; sisters, Lula Mae Glenn of Little Rock, Ora Rainey-Brewster of Helena-West Helena and Sylvia (Linzsay) Richardson of Los Angeles; a goddaughter, Lodessa (Sonny) English of Helena; a favorite niece, Jerlene Carter of Little Rock; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Family hour will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at Power House Church of God in Christ, 501 West Plaza St. Helena-West Helena. Funeral services will begin at 2:30 p.m. with the eulogy by Elder Jewel Withers, pastor of Williams Temple Church of God in Christ in Little Rock. Services have been entrusted to Stephens Funeral Home, 257 Panama Road in Helena-West Helena.  

Wilma Harriman

FAYETTEVILLE — Wilma Harriman, 80, died June 13, 2009, at Northwest Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore's Chapel of Fayetteville.

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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

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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

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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

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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.