Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 10, 2003 issue: Hershel Lynn BEAVER, age 76, formerly of Harrison, Arkansas passed away April 2, 2003 at his home in Sparta, Missouri. Mr. BEAVER was born February 22, 1927 in Marshall, Arkansas to Floyd and Lena MCINTURF BEAVER, the fourth of nine children. He was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Welcome Home Church. At the age of 19, he received Christ and was baptized at Zack United Pentecostal Church. He was a retired truck driver and avid cattle trader. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his son, Darrell BEAVER of Harrison; three daughters, Judy PASSMORE and husband Cloyd of Harrison, Cheryl "Cheri" MACUMBER and husband Glenn of Sparta, MO and Stacey MCMULLEN and husband Billy "Danny" of Bergman; 12 grandchildren, Joey WELLS and wife Quinn of Beebe, Mitzi WYNN and husband James of Valley Springs, Jimmy WELLS of Harrison, Todd BEAVER and wife Rhonda of Bentonville, Suzanne PAUL and husband Steve of Harrison, Skipper MCCORMICK and husband Kent of Harrison, Andrew PHILLIPS of Jasper, Reggie ULMAN of Mountain Home, Beau GREENHAW of Harrison, Mary Beth MCMULLEN and Garret MCMULLEN both of Bergman and Becky PASSMORE of Harrison, 12 great-grandchildren Leilan and Abby WELLS, Jake and Jeni WYNN, Tyler and Haley BEAVER, Kylie Paul, Andrew, Luke, Daniel, Joshua and Nathaniel MCCORMICK; the mother of his four children, Sue JACKSON; two brothers, Clell BEAVER of Oklahoma City, OK and Harvey "Shorty" BEAVER of Yellville; two sisters, Mildred GRIFFIN of Yuba City, CA and Phyllis TREAT of Harrison, AR; and a host of friends who will mourn his passing and miss him dearly. Visitation was Friday, April 4, 2003 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Coffman Chapel. Services were held Saturday, April 5, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Coffman Chapel with Roy RAGLAND officiating. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery at Marshall, AR with Mike RAGLAND, Gene WILBURN Darrell HALSTED and Kenny HALSTED serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Shawn and Tim BEAVER, grandsons and all other nephews. Arrangements were under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 10, 2003 issue: Charles H. MANHART of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, April 6, 2003 of natural causes at his home. He was 44. Mr. MANHART was born March 18, 1959 in Houston, Texas to Lewis and Ann STILL MANHART. On September 28, 1983, he married Dianne DAVIS MANHART. He was employed as a computer technician and member of the Mull Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Dianne MANHART of Yellville, AR; daughters, Chelsea MANHART of Yellville, AR and Katherine STAFFORD of Benton, AR; son, Jason MANHART of Yellville, AR; mother, Ann MANHART of Yellville, AR; brothers, Chris MANHART of Michigan and Fred MANHART of Nixa, MO; and sister, Paige ZANDER of Yellville, AR. His father, Lewis MANHART, preceded him in death. A memorial gathering was held Tuesday, April 08, 2003 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Burial was private. Honorary pallbearers were J.R. JACKSON, Sam MILLER, Gary KRUCHTEN and Donald ROGERS. Donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 446-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 10, 2003 issue: Robert J. MCGREVEY of Flippin, Arkansas died Monday, April 7, 2003 at his home in Flippin. He was 88. Mr. MCGREVEY was born July 7, 1916 at Des Moines, Iowa to Thomas and Elizabeth HALEY MCGREVEY. On August 24, 1940, he married Ruth ILLIAN. He was a retired food broker and a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Flippin, Arkansas with Father Jim FANRAK officiating. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranch or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870)-449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 10, 2003 issue: Adeline M. MAJESTIC of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, April 7, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 81. Mrs. MAJESTIC was born April 13, 1921 at Hammond, Indiana to John and Sophie GROBELANA CZLONKA. On June 14, 1941, she married John MAJESTIC. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara BELL of Highland, IN and Donna ZAERR of Yellville, AR; sister, Stella ARVAY of Calumet City, IL; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her husband, John, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2003 at St. Andrews the Apostle Church in Calumet City, IL. Burial will be in the St. John Catholic Cemetery in Hammond, IN. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 17, 2003 issue: Robert J. MCGREVEY of Flippin, Arkansas died Monday, April 7, 2003 at his home in Flippin. He was 86. Mr. MCGREVEY was born July 7, 1916 at Des Moines, Iowa to Thomas and Elizabeth Haley MCGREVEY. On August 24, 1940, he married Ruth ILLIAN. He was a retired food broker and a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Flippin, Arkansas with Father Jim FRANK officiating. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranch or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 17, 2003 issue: Scott Seely PATTERSON, 54, passed away suddenly on April 8, 2003 in Flippin, Arkansas with his wife at his side. Mr. PATTERSON was born on March 2, 1949, in Salt Lake City. He was the son of Alma T. PATTERSON and Chesla SEELY PATTERSON. Scott attended Lafayette Elementary, graduated from West High School and attended the University of Utah. He had three beautiful children Paula Ann, Heidi and Michael Scott. Scott joined the U.S. Air Force in 1974. He lived in Las Vegas, Germany, England, and Guam. In 1986, Scott married Maxine BEETSON in Guam. He loved the outdoors and had a great love for his family. Mr. PATTERSON is survived by his wife Maxine; his mother; three children and a step-daughter; three sister, Paula HANSEN and husband Kent of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Lucille BUSKEN and husband Page of Cincinnati, Ohio and Rebecca BRUBAKER and husband Scott of Salt Lake City, Utah. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, his older brother, Thomas and an infant son. Patrick. Family and friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 W. 300 N. Nephi, Utah. Visitation was from Saturday April 12. Graveside services followed at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Local arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 24, 2003 issue: Judith Ann SPEARS, of Midway passed away, Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at her home. She was 61. Mrs. SPEARS was born December 29, 1941 at Moline, Illinois to Francis W. and Anna ALBEE YOUNG. She married Jim SPEARS on October 20, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a homemaker. Judith has lived in the Midway area since 1997 moving from California. She is survived by her husband, Jim SPEARS of the home; three daughters and their husbands, Susan and Greg SIBAILA, Kristen and Eddie BORINI, Debbie and Eric DENISON all of Vacaville, CA; son, Mike SPEARS of Midway; brother and sister in-law, Richard and Hyon YOUNG of Moline, IL; seven grandchildren, Joey, Kirsti, Emily and Shane Sibaila; Anna and Garrett BORINI all of Vacaville, CA; and Mikala SPEARS of Midway; and special friends, Grace and Jack HILEMAN of Victorville, California. Arrangements by Baxter County Funeral Home and Cremation Society in Mountain Home, Arkansas (870) 425-2454.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 17, 2003 issue: L. G. Blane WAGONER of Flippin, Arkansas died Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at his home in Flippin. He was 73. Mr. WAGONER was born August 20, 1929 in the Blue John Community of Marion County, Arkansas to Luther G. and Catherine Alice HOLIDAY WAGONER. He was a retired carpenter, veteran of the Korean Wa4r and baptized in the Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his daughters, Renelle GLADSON and husband Jim of Tulsa, OK, Donna STILL and husband Butch of Flippin, AR and Rhonda HOOVER and husband Steve of Yellville, AR; sisters, Mrs. Alsey OTT of Flippin, AR and Mrs. Aletha HUDSON o Flippin, AR; and fur grandchildren, Cody, Maggie, Kendra and Jake. His two brothers, Ward and Kirby WAGONER, and sister Audra YORK preceded him in death. Visitation was held Thursday, April 10, 2003 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Friday, April 11, 2003 at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jack GILLILAND officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 17, 2003 issue: Ray M. MORRIS, Jr. of Yellville, Arkansas died Friday, April 11, 2003 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. He was 71. Mr. MORRIS was born June 9, 1931 at Coupeville, Washington to Ray MAYBEN, SR. and Mary Ella ANDERSON MORRISON. He was employed as a steam engineer for a canning company. He has been a resident of Marion County for the past five years. Survivors include his brother, William Lee MORRIS of Yellville, AR. His parents preceded him in death. No services or visitation has been scheduled and the burial was private. Arrangements were under the direction of burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 17, 2003 issue: Graveside services for Margaret Jane LONG, of Flippin will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2003 at Fairview Cemetery in Flippin with Reverend Louis STEPHENS officiating. Ms. Long died Sunday, April 13, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was 71. She is survived by two sons, Dennis LONG of Colweta, Oklahoma, Dwayne LONG of Hastings, Nebraska; two daughters, Donna GELLENBECK of Lakeview, Debra CARL of Grand Island, Nebraska; one sister, two brothers, eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles LONG, parents, one brother and a granddaughter. Visitation is 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Baxter County Funeral Home & Cremation Society. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Flippin. Arrangements by Baxter County Funeral Home and Cremation Society.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 17, 2003 issue: Robert WOOD, Jr. of Summit, Arkansas. He was 66. Mr. WOOD was born March 16, 1937 at Summit, Arkansas to Robert, Sr. and Mamie POPE WOOD. On October 30, 1974, he married Bonnie JOHNSON. He was a mechanic and a pastor. Mr. WOOD was a lifetime resident of Marion County. He was a member of the Independent Full Gospel Lighthouse Church in Summit. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie JOHNSON WOOD of Summit, AR; sons, William WOOD of Mountain Home, AR, Robert L. WOOD of Summit, AR, John WOOD of Summit, AR and Kenneth HAMPTON of Yakima, WA; daughters, Dena KARTES of Summit, AR, Linda ALTMAN of Mountain Home, AR, Rinda LEWIS of Yellville, AR, Glenda HENDERSON of Yellville, AR and Tina WILKINSON of Yakima, WA; brother, Hershel WOOD of Summit, AR; sisters, Betty DUFRESNE and Patricia BOOTH both of Summit, AR; 17 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, Robert, Sr. and Mamie WOOD; two brothers, Earl and Lucian; sister, Mary Lou PAXTON; and two grandchildren preceded him in death. Visitation was held on Sunday, April 13, 2003 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Chapel in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Monday, April 14, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Reverend Donald BROWN officiating. Burial followed in Lee's Mountain Cemetery in Summit with Dave ADKINS, Charlie ALLEN, Tony ALLEN, Rob PUGSLEY, Jerry JOHNSON and James JOHNSON serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Robert AHRENS, Dr. Richard AHRENS, Leon JOHNSON, Harley PLUMLEE and Doyle WOOD. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellvi8lle, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 24, 2003 issue: Hazel Idella STANLEY, 85, long time resident of the Pyatt area and Harrison, died Friday, April 18, 2003 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. Funeral services were 10:00 am Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at Holt Memorial Chapel in Harrison with burial in Patton Cemetery at Pyatt. Pallbearers were Greg HUNTER, Eddie WHITNEY, Jerry CUNNINGHAM, Bill COOK, Larry ROGERS and Jr. HUNTER. Mrs. STANLEY, the daughter of Oral N. and Martha Idella JONES CUNNINGHAM, was born December 20, 1917 at Greasy Creek in Marion County. She was a homemaker and worked many years for Levi's. She was a member of the Church of Christ and was an avid gardener and enjoyed quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alva STANLEY, and one sister, Kathryn WHITNEY. She is survived by two daughters, Mary STANLEY of Harrison, AR and Helen ROSE of Columbia, MO.; three brothers, Leamon CUNNINGHAM of Yellville, AR, Glen CUNNINGHAM of Surprise, AZ and Harold CUNNINGHAM of Yakima WA; one sister, Bonnie HUNTER of Harrison, AR; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 24, 2003 issue: Charles E. "Chuck" CLOSE of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, April 19, 2003 at his home in Yellville, Arkansas. He was 69. Mr. CLOSE was born July 24, 1933 at Buffalo, New York to Joseph and Louise MITTLESTEAD CLOSE. On February 26, 1955, he married Ellen GREEN. He was a retired truck driver and Catholic by faith. He had been a resident of Yellville for seven years. Survivors include his wife, Ellen of Yellville, AR; daughters, Janise GODAT and Kim CRONEY both of Yellville, AR; sons, Arthur CLOSE of Arcade, NY, Charles S. CLOSE of Yellville, AR and George R. CLOSE of Lakeland, FL; brothers, Jim CLOSE of Franklinville, NY and Bob CLOSE of Delevan, NY; sister, Rosie CLARK of Albany, NY; and 11 grandchildren. His son, Edward D. CLOSE, preceded him in death. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of May 1, 2003 issue: Dawson Mac JONES, the infant son of David and Kristyn JONES of Yellville, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 6 months old. Dawson was born October 13, 2002 at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Survivors include his parents, David JONES of Eros, AR and Kristyn Michelle GEE JONES of Yellville, AR; brother, Noah David JONES of Yellville, AR; grandparents, Carolyn and Larry JONES of Yellville, AR, Steve and Robyn ARCHEY of Yellville, AR and Gene and Patrice GEE of Vancouver, WA; great-grandparents, Florene Womack of Flippin, AR, Bob and Pat SHARP of Yellville, AR, Della Mac JONES of Flippin, AR; Eugene GEE of Dallas, TX and Tom and Elnora ARCHEY of Little Rock, AR; aunt, Carole REYNOLDS of Yellville, AR, uncle, Josh JONES of Yellville, AR; and several great aunts and uncles. His great-grandmothers, Peggy SHARP and Joyce MIXNER; and great-grandfathers, Preston JONES and Emil WOMACK preceded him in death. Visitation was held Friday, April 25, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Yellville, Arkansas with Brother Tim CYPERT and Brother Eldon HELLUMS officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville with Carnes MCCORMACK, Mike WICKERSHAM, Jerry RYAN and Derek HILLIS serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of May 15, 2003 issue: Mary Elena JENKINS, 67, of Lead Hill died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, near her home. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26 at Southside Baptist Church in South Lead Hill with Rev. Shannon O'DELL and Rev. Robert EUBANKS officiating. Visitation was held at Holt Memorial Chapel on Friday, April 25. Burial was at the Keesee Cemetery at Monarch. Pallbearers were Tadd ANDERSON, Greg GIMENEZ, Terry YOUNG, Don ANDERSEN, Tim BLASCHKE and John Robert ANDERSON. Honorary pallbearers included her grandchildren and the Del Gimenez Sunday school class from Southside Baptist Church where she was a member. Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Baptist Church, East Holt Avenue, Lead Hill, AR 72644. The daughter of William Lester and Bernece COWAN JEFFERSON was born December 23, 1935 at Yellville. At the time of her death, she was owner/broker at Lead Hill Realty. She and her husband founded Lead Hill Sanitation Service and formerly owned Lead Hill Excavating Company and the Diamond City Laundromat. She had also worked as a secretary at Lead Hill School. Her father and her husband, J.T. JENKINS, preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughters and their husbands, Cheryl and Tadd ANDERSON of Harrison, Tammie and Greg GIMENEZ of Lead Hill, Lisa and Terry YOUNG of Bella Vista, Kim and Don ANDERSEN of Rogers, and Lesley and Tim BLASCHKE of Subiaco; her mother, Bernece JEFFERSON of Yellville; brother, Walton JEFFERSON of Yellville; two sisters, Alma Lee SMITH of Stuttgart and Darlene OTT of Yellville; and 11 grandchildren, John ROBERT and Michael ANDERSON, Katherine and Harrison GIMENEZ, Rachel and Mary YOUNG, Kaylena and Amy ANDERSEN, Marissa, Joseph and Emmaline Grace BLASCHKE.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of May 1, 2003 issue: Addie Sue KELLEY SPENCER of Summit, Arkansas died Thursday, April 24, 2003 at her daughter's residence in Summit. She was 87. Mrs. SPENCER was born March 23, 1916 at Dodd City, Arkansas to John and Mattie RAMEY QUIGLEY. She was a retired employee of the Mar-Bax Shirt Company. Survivors include her son, Jimmy Dale KELLEY of Cassville, MO; daughter, Betty Jo WOOD of Summit, AR; stepson, Kenneth SPENCER of Owasso, OK; stepdaughters, Mel CASEBOLT and Kathy COOPER both of Owasso, OK; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren. Her first husband Delmar KELLEY and second husband Austin SPENCER, one stepson, J.W. KELLEY, five brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Visitation was held Saturday, April 26, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 27, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home with Reverend Carroll JOHNSON officiating. Burial followed in Keesee Cemetery in Monarch, Arkansas with Mike CAMPBELL, Dale COPELAND, Billy ROSE, Huey LONG, Carl GABRIEL and Darrell NEWTON serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of May 1, 2003 issue: Alma PANNELL MELTON CHAPIN, 95, of Pyatt died April the 25, 2003 at the Hilltop Nursing Center in Harrison, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary THOMPSON PANNELL and was born on July 21, 1907 in Pyatt, Arkansas. She was a lifetime resident of Pyatt. She was known as the Pyatt "Cookie Lady". She worked in a carnival, as a cook for the Pyatt School and at Mar-Bax Shirt Company until her retirement in the early 80's. She was a member of the Pyatt Church of Christ. This precious lady was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and a friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her son Bill and his wife Marie MELTON of Redding, California; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Sherry MELTON, Lois CURTIS, Bill MELTON, Ron YOUNG, Pam HOLDAL, Vickie MELTON-MILLER, Karen YOUNG, Joe HURST, and Jason HURST; numerous great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Elza and Welza PANNELL, her husband Ross and two children, Woody and Marie. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville with David WATTS officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, April the 29, 2003 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Pallbearers were Donnie CURTIS, Shane CURTIS, Bryan CURTIS and Joe HURST. Honorary Pallbearers include Billy HARRIS, Tim HARRIS, Danny HARRIS, George KEYS Sr., George KEYS Jr., all the staff at Hilltop Nursing Center and Dr. Sam SCROGGINS. Interment was in the Patton Cemetery at Pyatt, Arkansas. Memorial may be made to the Pyatt Church of Christ.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of May 15, 2003 issue: A memorial service for Nancy G. FORREST NOVAK, 82, of Lakeview will be Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church with Dr. Fred Taylor officiating. Mrs. NOVAK died Sunday, April 27, 2003 at Care Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 19, 1921 at Chicago, IL to Hans and Gertrude SCHULTZ SETT. She married Edwin FORREST on February 15, 1941 at Chicago, IL and was a homemaker. She married Raymond NOVAK on September 22, 1994 at Mountain Home, AR. Both husbands and her parents preceded her in death. Nancy was a member of Bull Shoals Presbyterian church and was active for 20 years as a volunteer for the Bull Shoals Food Pantry. She is survived by her son, Dennis Carl FORREST and his wife Judy of Dennis, MA; sister, Jean (Bill) LYON of Lakeview, AR; several beloved nieces and nephews; grandchildren, James and Thomas FORREST; and five great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery Scattering Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Online obituary and guestbook at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of May 1, 2003 issue: Leon L. "Wag" WAGONER of Flippin, Arkansas died Monday, April 28, 2003 at his residence. He was 64. Mr. WAGONER was born February 3, 1939 to Ward Owen and Mildred Lorene FREEMAN WAGONER at DeSoto Springs, Arkansas. Mr. WAGONER was a retired computer machinist who worked with Baxter Lab for 28 years. He was a lifetime resident of Marion County, a 20 year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles in Midway, member of National Rifle Association, North American Fishing Club and National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. He also served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Willa May COBB on September 23, 1989. Survivors include his wife, Willa May WAGONER of Flippin, AR; daughters, Tammy Lynn WAGONER of Fairview, AR and Carrie Alice WAGONER of Bentonville, AR; step-daughters, Sandy TRIVO of Richmond, VA, Annette SHOCKEY and husband, Rodney of Isabella, MO and Bonnie BAKER of Gassville, AR; step-sons, Bobby G. BAKER of Yakima, WA and Sammy Lee JONES of Ketchikan, AK; brothers, Eldawan "Sug" WAGONER and wife, Beverly of Flippin, AR, Jimmy Ward WAGONER and wife, Carolyn Sue of Flippin, AR and Mickey Lynn WAGONER and wife, Sandra Lee of Flippin, AR; sisters, Catherine Sue FOLEY and husband, Patrick of Essex, IL and Tina Marcelle WAGONER of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren, Cody Michael BAKER, Blake ROATH, Austin ROATH and Hunter ROATH; and 11 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 1, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 2, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge Church in Yellville, Arkansas with Pastor Don BRYANT officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with Rodney SHOCKEY, Gary CRANFIELD, Jim TUDOR, Butch STILL, Herman HOLLAWAY and Raymond BENNETT serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Forrest WOOD and L.J. TREAT. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of May 1, 2003 issue: Georgia WOOD of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, April 28, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 81. Mrs. WOOD was born October 23, 1921 to Gattie and Nancy REED KEETER at the Greasy Creek Community south of Yellville. Mrs. WOOD was a retired first grade school teacher who taught for 32 years at Yellville and Flippin and also in a one-room schoolhouse. She was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ of Yellville, member of the Eastern Star, member of the Delta Kappa Gamma and member of the Mountain Home Business and Professional Organization. Survivors include her daughters, Lyla CRAWFORD and husband Donnie of Flippin, AR and Cindy YOUNG of Mountain Home, AR; son, Lou WOOD and wife Janet of Flippin, AR; brothers, Bill KEETER and wife Fannie of Yellville, AR and Bob KEETER and wife Diane of Springfield, MO; sisters, Johnnie Faye MELTON of Pyatt, AR, Betty DENTON of McGheee, AR and Frankie HARRIS and husband Don of Seattle, WA; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Wednesday, April 30, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 1, 2003 at the Main Street Church of Christ in Yellville, Arkansas with Reverend Clayton Cunningham. Burial will follow in Flippin Cemetery with Larry WALKER, Tad OTT, Kerry KEETER, Rick KEETER, Marty DENTON and Ron BOYD. Honorary pallbearers are Burl KING, Alvin SCOTT, Dorothy PADEN, Lucreta ADAMS, Dr. Robert AHRENS and all of her former first grade students. Memorials may be made to the BPW Foundation, 1900 "M" St. Suite 310, Washington DC 20036 or American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Marion County, AR - 2003 Obituaries