Morning News June 11, 2009
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. To sign the online guestbook, please visit
www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Doyle Blasingame, of Thousand Oaks died March
29, 2006, at Ojai, Calif. He was born in North Little Rock to Don and
Lillian Taylor Blasingame. He was a graduate of North Little Rock High
School and earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of
Arkansas, Little Rock. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with
the 380th Bombardment Group. He retired from a 35-year career in
management from AT&T in 1985, and spent most of his retirement
years in Bella Vista.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia of Thousand Oaks; one son, Stephen Blasingame and wife Mihoko of Thousand Oaks; one brother, Lee Blasingame of Bella Vista.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bella Vista
Community Church with the Rev. Dick Lindman officiating.
Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. at Bella Vista Garden and Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church in Ojai, Doyle
Blasingame Memorial Fund, 120 Church Road, Ojai, Calif. 92023.
Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home
Leila Katherine Boylan, 100 of Rogers, AR, passed away August 6, 2007 in Rogers. Leila Boylan was born February 16, 1907 in Washington D.C. to John and Elizabeth Super Keim. She was a homemaker and a long standing member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband Major David M. Boylan in 1943 and two sons Timothy in 1957 and David in 1999. She is survived by her daughter Beverly Ann Foster of Rogers; 6 grandchildren; Pamela Oakley and husband Shelby of Tulsa, Teresa Hunter of Noel, MO, Charlotte East and husband Allen of Richmond TX, Kim Styles and husband Jim of Rogers, George Foster II and wife Kerry of Silverton, CO, and Laura Adams and husband Greg of Fairview, NC; 11 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great- grandchildren. Leila, who was known by many as both Grandma and Gigi, was a true inspiration, always thinking of others and living life in the details. Her life was truly about service, and she felt uncomfortable being served. Despite being widowed at 35, she was a courageous, loving mother of three children, and always viewed people and life through a positive lens. She loved her friends, her family, and her dogs. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and St. John Hospital Auxiliary well into her 80?s. Leila lived most of her life in Tulsa, Oklahoma and at the age of 86, chose a new adventure and built a home in Rogers, Arkansas with her dog Bill. She is our greatest mentor and the family was indeed blessed to have had her to love for such a long time. Cremation arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers, AR. A Memorial service will take place Monday, August 13, at 1:00, at First Presbyterian Church 709 S. Boston in Tulsa. Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society c/o of Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N.4th St. Rogers, AR 72756. Online condolences can be made at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.
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Mrs. Bettie Burns died at the home of her son J. A. burns April 29, 1921. She had been failing in health for several years. Her condition became serious two weeks ago when she was stricken with paralysis. All that loving hands and medical aid could do was rendered her, but of no avail.
Berttie [sic] Robins was born in Vinton Co., Ohio Jan. 12, 1846. At the age of 12 years she moved with her parents to Decatur Co., Iowa where she grew to woman-hood. She became the wife of John D. Burns Dec 3 1871. To this union six children were born J. A., James E., and Henniretta J. Burns, Florence J. Barger, Willard W. and John D. Burns, all living. She is also survived by eight grand-children and one brother of Antlers, Oklahoma.
Her husband preceeded her to eternal rest, on Jan. 22, 1912. She and her companion had for 30 years been members of the M. E. Church of Benton, Iowa. With her companion she moved from Decatur to Ringold County, Iowa, where a home was gained and a family reared. They later moved to Bates Co., Missouri where another home was made. From there they moved to Bailey County Texas. The poor health of her companion drew them to Siloam Springs, Ark. where he departed from her. She has of late made her home with her daughter living in Texas until she made this her final visit with her son and family. The body was taken Saturday evening to Siloam Spring, Arkansas where it was laid to rest in the Oak Hill cemetery, beside that of her husband and companion.
