Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 10, 2003 issue: Linda Fay LONG WHITE of Mountain Home, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at her residence in Mountain Home. She was 40. Mrs. WHITE was born May 21, 1963 at Harrison, Arkansas the daughter of Huey and Nora HAMPTON LONG. She married Chris WHITE and was a homemaker. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Yellville-Summit High School in 1981. Survivors include her husband, Chris White of Mountain Home, AR; son, Clinton WHITE of Mountain Home, AR; daughter, Andrea WHITE of Summit, AR; father, Huey LONG of Yellville, AR; mother, Nora LONG of Summit, AR; brother, Donald LONG, of Wichita, KS; and sisters, Sandra LONG of Summit, AR, Brenda SMITH of Wichita, KS and Jackie WYNN of Yellville, AR. Visitation was held Sunday, July 6, 2003 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Monday, July 07, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Carroll JOHNSON officiating. Burial followed at Peel Cemetery in Peel, Arkansas with L.B WOOD, Scott CASTEEL, Robert CASTEEL, James JOHNSON and Tony ALLEN serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were J.B. WOOD, Dr. Robert AHRENS and Don SMITH. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 10, 2003 issue: Funeral services for Mr. John "Ernie" OLSON, age 70, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, were held Monday, July 7, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Flippin. Visitation was held Sunday, July 6 from noon until 9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home. Mr. OLSON died July 2, 2003 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mr. OLSON was born March 4, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Hilda JOHNSON OLSON. He married Joanne Jean HJORT on May 29, 1954 in Chicago, IL. He attended the Moody Bible Institute. They moved to Arkansas in 1973 from County Club Hills, IL. He owned and operated Olson and Sons Movers. Mr. OLSON was a member of the First Baptist Church in Flippin, The Gideons International and the KCMH Radio Station. Mr. OLSON is survived by his wife, Joanne OLSON of the home; one son, John A. (Jan) OLSON of Wilmington, NC; two daughters, Laura WATT (Robert) of Gassville and Joanne LEITUALA of Mountain Home, AR; daughter-in-law, Coleen OLSON of Gassville, AR; nine grandchildren; mother-in-law, Charabell HJORT of Mountain Home; and one brother-in-law, Les HJORT of Gassville, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tom OLSON; brother, Robert OLSON; and sister, Nancy RODGERS. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Flippin, Moody's Bible Institute or KCMH Radio Station. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 17, 2003 issue: Services for Anna Faye KING, 82, of Mountain Home, were at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Mountain Home with Reverend Carl Cook and her nephew, Reverend William WARREN, officiating. Visitation was from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Anna Faye KING died Sunday, July 6, 2003 at her residence. She was born September 6, 1920 at Wild Cherry, Arkansas to Henry Edward and Alice SMITH PERRYMAM. A World War II veteran who served with the Navy Waves, she married Earl KING and was an office manager for King Chevrolet. A Mountain Home resident since moving from Calico Rock in 1980, she was a Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church member. Mrs. KING was an elementary Sunday school teacher, served as an elder and served for two years on the Denominational Board of Christian Education, also served on the Denominational Board of Missions for nine years. She was a Home Economics Teacher in Calico Rock and also taught elementary school there. Mrs. KING spent most of her work life with her father and husband at Perryman Chevrolet and King Chevrolet, was a member of the Calico Rock VFW, and a former member of the Coterie Club. A Pom Pom Girl at Arkansas Tech, she was a former Miss White River. Mrs. KING is survived by her daughter, Katie KING (Mike) RISK of Mountain Home; her son, Edward (Lynn) KING of Hot Springs; five grandchildren, Justin LONON of Dalla, Texas, Amanda RISK of Orlando, Florida, and Carter KING, Ellery KING, and Claire KING, of Hot Springs; and great-granddaughter, Karissa LONON of Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, her parents, two sisters and one brother. Interment was in Roselawn Cemetery in Calico Rock with Lee GERHAN, Pete ADDICOTT, Larry KEEN, Johnny PERRYMAN, Reed Mack PERRYMAN, and Steve PERRYMAN as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Charles WEBB, Randy WEBB, Terry KING, Jerry GARNER, Gary GARNER, Jerry HALL, Roger GARNER, Larry Joe KING, Joe STRONG, Ed KEMP, Jimmy KING, Mike KING, and Bucky LAYNE. Memorials may be made to Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Online obituary and guest-book at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 10, 2003 issue: Funeral service for Gladys Elizabeth DAVIDSON, 98, of Mountain Home will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Ken LAMPE officiating. Visitation is from 1:00 P.M. until service time. Miss DAVIDSON died Monday, July 7, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1905 at Gresham, Nebraska to Carl HOTH and Nellie Regina OBERG DAVIDSON. She was a secretary at Westinghouse for 45 years. She was a Mountain Home resident since moving from Chicago, Illinois in 1969. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy DAVIDSON of Mountain Home; niece Patricia ROSSITER of Pyatt, Arkansas and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and two sisters. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Online obituary and guestbook at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 10, 2003 issue: Graveside service for Donna Jean THOMPSON, 59, of Promise Land will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 11, 2003 at Promise Land Cemetery with Dr. Sam BAILEY officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Mrs. THOMPSON died Monday, July 7, 2003 at University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. Mrs. THOMPSON was born October 20, 1943 at Springfield, Illinois to Lester Buddy and Shirley MANN MAY. She married Richard "Dick" THOMPSON on January 19, 1961 at Jacksonville, Illinois. She moved from Springfield, Illinois to the Mountain Home area in 1975. She was a homemaker and loved to crochet. She was a past President of the Eagles Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Richard "Dick" THOMPSON of Mountain Home; two sons, Richard Dale (Doreen) THOMPSON of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Leland (Lori) THOMPSON of Calico Rock, Arkansas; one daughter, Lori (Darren) GOULET of Pyatt, Arkansas; one brother, Buddy (Kathy) MAY of Dixon, Missouri; one sister, Bobbi Jo (Joe) SCHMIDT of Springfield, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild, one step-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to the 2004 Relay for Life American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Online obituary and guestbook at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 17, 2003 issue: Hester JONES of Yellville died Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at his home southeast of Yellville. He was 86. Mr. JONES was born June 10, 1917 in Yellville, Arkansas to Andrew and Angie LAFFOON JONES. He married Rosemary BEARDEN on July 13, 1941. Mr. JONES was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church and a veteran of WWII serving with the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary JONES of Yellville, AR; three brothers, Robert JONES, Louis JONES, and Jerry JONES, all of Yellville, AR; two sisters, Daisy BIRDWELL and Irene HUMPHREY, both of Flippin, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. Visitation was Friday, July 11, 2003 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas. Funeral services for Mr. JONES were at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ron ROBBINS officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with his nephews, Mike JONES, Wayne JONES, Mark HUMPHREY, Marty JONES, Carl JONES, Paul JONES, Lloyd OSBORN, Larry JONES, Barry SINGLETON, and Gerald SINGLETON serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Dale LAFFOON, Marshall WAGONER, Kelly HUDSON, Fred OTT, Doyle HALL, Wayne MILES, Jack AKINS, Gweldon SHIPMAN and Garland HURST. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas, (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 17, 2003 issue: Loyd W. DOBBS of Eros, Arkansas died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at his home in Eros. He was 91. Mr. DOBBS was born July 9, 1912 at Eros, Arkansas the son of J.K. and Ella STOVALL DOBBS. He married Essie B. YOUNG. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his son, Charles DOBBS and his wife Nell of Harrison, AR; granddaughter, Aundria MCKELLEP of Harrison, AR; and great-grandson, Zachary JAMES of Harrison. He was preceded in death by his brother, George DOBBS; sister, Mertie EZELL; and his wife, Essie, who passed away on May 22, 1976. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Eros Community Building with Reverend Glen HICKS officiating. Burial followed in Crawford Cemetery with Buddy KING, Bob METHVIN, Louie PANNELL, Don PHILLIPS, Lonnie PHILLIPS and Phil TAYLOR serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers included Waldon "Skinny" HEATH, Coy PHILLIPS and all his lifelong friends and the staff members of Marion County Home Health. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 17, 2003 issue: Four people were killed and four injured late Saturday morning in a grinding head-on accident on Hwy. 62, just east of Yellville near the Farm Bureau Insurance office. The accident claimed the lives of a Midway man and his two sons as well as the drive of the van that hit them. Robert S. BRANNAM, 40, and his son Robert BRANNAM, Jr., age 8, were pronounced dead at the scene. Another son, Joseph C. BRANNAM, age 10, died at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison while in route to a Springfield hospital. Darren WEILLIAMS, Sr., 38 of Mountain Home, was also pronounced dead at the scene. According to a report from the Arkansas State Police, WILLIAMS was eastbound on Hwy. 62 in a full-size 1989 Ford van when he crossed the centerline and side-swiped a westbound trailer being towed by Todd MOTT of Flippin and then hit BRANNAM's Ford mini-van head on. BRANNAM's van was partially off the pavement on the shoulder of the highway, indicating that he was trying to swerve to his right to avoid the collision. The collision between the vans flattened both front-ends as they hit almost headlight ot headlight. BRANNAM's wife, Linda was transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain where her condition as of Tuesday after was listed as critical. Two passengers in the WILLIAMS van, Dongrol SPRAGGINS, 36, and 16 year-old Christopher SPRAGGINS of Summit were injured and transported to BRMC. The younger SPRAGGINS, was later transported to BRMC where he was treated and released. A dog in the BRANNAM van was also killed in the accident. The accident shut down both lanes of the highway for nearly two hours forcing traffic for Hwy. 62 and Highway 14 to be diverted through Summit. The Flippin Police Department blocked the 62/178 intersection routing westbound traffic up 178 to Hwy. 202. The Arkansas State Police are continuing the investigation into the accident. A blood sample from the WILLIAMS was sent to the Arkansas Crime Lab for analysis. The ASP were assisted at the scene by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officer, Flippin Police, Yellville VFD, Flippin VFD, and ambulance crews from Baxter Regional Medical Center, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center and AirEvac Lifeteam.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 17, 2003 issue: Memorial services for John Paul DREXLER, 61, of Yellville, who died Monday, July 14, 2003 will be Saturday, July 19, at 3:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Flippin. Brother James LEASK will officiate. Mr. DREXLER was born November 30, 1941 in Oak Park, Illinois to Paul John and Mary DREXLER. He married Patricia Ann MURPHY on August 17, 1963 in Western Springs, Illinois and in 1980 moved to Yellville. Mr. DREXLER was a realtor with the Rolling Hills Real Estate office. He enjoyed model trains and building web sites. Mr. DREXLER is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann DREXLER of the home; his children, Michael DREXLER of Flippin, AR, John DREXLER of Missouri and Julie (David) LEE of California; five grandchildren; and one sister, Nancy SPONSELLER. Memorials may be made to the Jehovah's Witnesses, Flippin Congregation. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 17, 2003 issue: Larry W. HOCKETT, 64, of Lakeview, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. Mr. HOCKETT was born at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He served four years in the Air Force stationed in Germany, then spent his working career with Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Northern California. Upon retirement, he moved to Lakeview and built a home. He is survived by his siblings, Boyd (Faye) BRACKETT, of Lakeview, AR; Nancy (Isaac) ONSUREZ of Reno, NV; Sue (Bernard) BRYANT of Altus, OK and Forrest BAKER of Diamond Springs, CA. Service will be private. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Online obituary and guestbook at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 24, 2003 issue: Funeral services for Mrs. Reba MCCRACKEN, 82 of Mountain Home were held Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was Friday, July 18, 2003 from noon-9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Roller Funeral Home. Mrs. MCCRACKEN passed away July 17, 2003 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center. Mrs. MCCRACKEN was born October 11, 1920 in Gassville to John and Sadie PRUITT HODGES. She married Lexie MCCRACKEN on October 26, 1938 in Midway. She was a cafeteria supervisor for the Mountain Home Jr. and High Schools. Mrs. MCCRACKEN was a member of the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, reading and gardening. Mrs. MCCRACKEN is survived by her daughter, Janice COCKRUM and husband Don of Cotter, AR; three grandchildren, Jarred S. PARNELL of Memphis, TN, Collette CHANDLER and husband Sammy of Flippin, AR and Christy POPE and husband Carl of Canton, GA; seven great-grandchildren, Carl POPE, Jr., Russell CHANDLER, Courtney WALLACE, Kelly THOMASON, Aaron HUGHES, Ben POPE and Tracey CHANDLER; eight great great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nellie MOORE of California and Eva ANDERSON of Gassville, AR; and son-in-law, Max PARNELL of Memphis, TN. Mrs. MCCRACKEN was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Sharon Sue PARNELL, sister, Ruth MILHOLLUN, brother Homer HODGES. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or to the Mountain Home Christian Clinic. Arrangements were by the Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home (870) 425-2161.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 24, 2003 issue: Mr. D.H. COPELAND of Yellville, Arkansas died Friday, July 18, 2003 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas. He was 97. Mr. COPELAND was born September 3, 1905 at Pyatt, Arkansas to Wade and Minnie UNDERWOOD COPELAND. On December 2, 1924, he married Jeffie LEDFORD. He was a retired farmer and cattle rancher. Survivors include his daughters, Jean WARD of Yellville, AR, Barbara KERR of Harrison, AR and Deborah BRADER of Pinellas Park, FL; sons, Junior D. COPELAND, John COPELAND and Fred COPELAND all of Yellville, AR and Dale COPELAND of Everton, AR; twenty grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 14 great great-grandchildren. His wife, Jeffie; three brothers; three sisters; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson preceded him in death. Visitation was held Monday, July 21, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Terry EDDINGS and Brother Eldon HELLUMS officiating. Burial followed in Patton Cemetery in Pyatt, AR with George COPELAND, Chuck D. COPELAND, David COPELAND, Steve COPELAND, Johnny Lee WOOD and Chuck MEARS serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers included Jeff COPLEAND, Leesha YOCHAM, Jason ADAMS, Scotty JEFFRESON, Bryan JEFFERSON, Dr. Robert AHRENS, Dr. Richard AHRENS and the staff of the Marion County Nursing Home. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 24, 2003 issue: Funeral services for Edward BLANDO of Mountain Home will be Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 7:00 PM at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin of Ozark VFW Post #3246 officiating. Burial was in Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Mr. BLANDO died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at his residence at the age of 70. He served with the US Army during the Korean War and was a former bus driver for a catering company. He was a member of the Ozark VFW Post #3246 and of the Catholic faith. He married Charlene Marie BROWN at Santa Rosa, New Mexico on September 14, 1998 and had been a resident of the Mountain Home area since moving from Sun City, California in June 1999. Mr. BLANDO is survived by his wife Charlene of the home; three sons, Edward, John and Hugh BLANDO of New York City; two stepsons, Thomas HASLINGER of Sandy Valley, Nevada and Michael (Cathy Ann) HASLINGER of Henderson, Nevada; one stepdaughter, Catherine (Mike) MATTHEWS of San Bernadino, California; one son-n-law, Tod ALLIE of Highland, California; six Grandchildren Michael HASLINGER, Jr., Kimberly HASLINGER, Justin, Tori and Darian ALLIE; 1 brother Jacob (Jimmy) ROLOCK of New York City. Memorials can be made to North Arkansas Animal Shelter, V.F.W., DAV Van or Paralyzed American Vets. Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online obituary at www.kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 24, 2003 issue: Clyde L. CROSWHITE of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, July 20, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 74. Mr. CROSWHITE was born April 4, 1929 at Lead Hill, Arkansas to Louie and Bessie Bell CROSWHITE. He married Drusilla CURTIS on September 13, 1948. Mr. CROSWHITE was a retired owner and operator of his own excavating company. Survivors include his wife Drusilla of Yellville, AR; a daughter Mrs. Connie HILL of Western Grove, AR; four brothers, Allen CROSWHITE of Kansas City, MO, Robert CROSWHITE of Adrian, MO, Glen CROSWHITE of Lead Hill, AR and L.B. CROSWHITE of Brooksher, TX; two grandchildren, Mike TABOR and John David HILL, both of Western Grove, AR; and a great-grandchild, Austin TABOR of Western Grove, AR. No visitation is scheduled. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jack O'NEAL officiating. Burial followed in Keesee Cemetery in Monarch, Arkansas with Jim MOFFET, Mike MOFFET, Clarence ROBINSON, Donnie CURTIS, Rodney SHARP and Ron MOFFET serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Richard AHRENS, Dr. Robert AHRENS and Rob PUGSLEY. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 31, 2003 issue: A memorial service for Jason R. HALL, 30, of Fayetteville, Arkansas was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2003 at the United Methodist Church of Bull Shoals. Visitation was from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2003 at the Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home of Bull Shoals. Mr. HALL died Monday, July 21, 2003 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1973 at Champaign, Illinois Katharine A. MURRAY HALL. He was a Methodist and a resident of Fayetteville since moving from Fairview in 1995. A real estate attorney, he held a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hendrix and received his law degree from University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He is survived by his father and step-mother, of Flippin; two brothers, both of Fayetteville; paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, of Flippin; one niece, and two nephews all of Fayetteville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kitty HALL, and paternal grandmother, Ernestine HALL. Memorials may be made to Leukemia Society of America. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals. Online obituary and guestbook at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 31, 2003 issue: Wade Hampton COX of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was 68. Mr. COX was born June 21, 1935 in Marion County, Arkansas to William Menard and his mother. Mr. COX was a horse Farrier by trade. He was a member of the Jehovah Witness Church in Flippin, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, of Yellville, AR; a daughter, of Flippin, AR; a son, of Yellville, AR and another son of Alton, MO; his mother, of Flippin, AR; two brothers, of Flippin, AR; of Greenbrier, AR; three grandchildren; and a great grandchild. His father and one brother, Russell COX, preceded him in death. Funeral services were Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, AR. No visitation was scheduled. Burial followed in the Hand Valley Cemetery in Rea Valley, AR with pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas, (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 31, 2003 issue: Funeral Mass for James Andrew "Mr. Jim" CAULFIELD, 65, of Mountain Home, Arkansas will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 at Saint Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church with Reverend Stan Swiderski as celebrant. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2003 with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Mr. CAULFIELD died Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at his residence. He was born December 19, 1937 at Evergreen Park, Illinois to Laurence Roy and Henriette JANSSEN CAULFIELD. He married Jackie BANKS on October 21, 1995 at Bellofontaine, Arkansas. A Pinkston Middle School custodian, he was known as "Mr. Jim." A resident of Mountain Home since moving from Jodgkins, Illinois in 1996 he was a member of the St. Peters' Church and loved to work in the yard. He was a commissioner oft he Buford Volunteer Fire Department and served on the Buford Water Association Board. He is survived by his wife, Jackie CAULFIELD of Mountain Home; three sons, Nicholas CAULFIELD, of Chicago, Illinois, James L. CAULFIELD of Bolingbrook, Illinois, and Brice MANESS of Green Bay, Wisconsin; one daughter, Carolyn ANDERSON, of New Lenox, Illinois; one brother, Roy CAULFIELD, of Shawano, Wisconsin; one sister, Sister Alice CAULFIELD, B.V.M., of Chicago, Illinois; four grandchildren, Steven ANDERSON, Joel and Ryan CAULFIELD, and Duffy SANDERS; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Nicholas CAULFIELD, James CAULFIELD, Brice MANESS, Steven ANDERSON, Dean KOLE and Mike WALKER will serve as pallbearers. Don ANDERSON is an honorary pallbearer. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Online obituary and guestbook at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 31, 2003 issue: Jo Ann MCVEY of O'Fallon, Missouri and formerly of Aurora, Missouri and Flippin, Arkansas died Friday, July 25, 2003 at her residence in Missouri. She was 76. Mrs. MCVEY was born July 17, 1927 at Flippin, Arkansas to John Hiram and Johnnie Elizabeth SANDERS BRIGGS. She married. She was a housewife and homemaker and a member of the Flippin Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, of O'Fallon, MO; son, of O'Fallon, MO; and two grandchildren, of O'Fallon, MO. Her three brothers, Norman, R.L. and Lynn BRIGGS, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Monday, July 28, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Layton Cemetery in Yellville, AR with pallbearers and Honorary pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 31, 2003 issue: Emma Jean BYERS of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, July 27, 2003 at her residence in Yellville. She was 58. Mrs. BYERS was born April 6, 1945 at Madisonville, Louisiana to James Robert GLOVER and Iva STOCKSTILL GLOVER SMITH. On November 17, 1960, she married. She was employed by Wal-Mart for approximately 20 years, most recently as the manager of the shoe department. Survivors include her husband, of Yellville, AR; two sons of Yellville, AR, a son of Covington, LA; a brother, MS; and 11 grandchildren. Her parents, James Robert GLOVER and Iva STOCKSTILL SMITH; brother, James C. "Peewee" GLOVER; and sister, Helen M. HOLMES, preceded her in death. Family received friends at Burns Funeral Home on Monday, July 28, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and at the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington, LA on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the E.J. Fielding Funeral Chapel in Covington, LA. Burial will follow in the Garden of the Pines Cemetery in Covington, LA. Local arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 31, 2003 issue: A memorial service in memory of Pauline SMITH of Yellville, Arkansas was held at the First Baptist Church in Yellville, with the Reverend officiating and under the direction of Burns Funeral Home. Burial will be at Shady Grove Cemetery, Clarendon, Arkansas on Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation was at Burns Funeral Home from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2003. Mrs. SMITH died Sunday, July 27, 2003 at Yellville, Arkansas. Pauline was born at Hazen, AR on June 17, 1911. She was the daughter of the late William and Oma MARLAR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, in April 1995 and by two brothers, Walter and Forrest MARLAR, and one sister, Grace SMITH. Growing up in Clarendon, Arkansas, shortly after graduating from Clarendon High School, she worked as secretary for Monroe County Health Department. On January 24, 1945, Pauline married Floyd SMITH and moved to Fayetteville where he pursued a teaching degree while she worked as a typist for the Agriculture and Civil engineer Department for the University of Arkansas. Later the couple moved to Murfreesboro, Arkansas, where she worked as a secretary for the Chamber of Commerce. Floyd and Pauline moved to Yellville in 1970 where she was employed as clerk for the City Water Department for ten years. After retiring, she was a volunteer for the Yellville Chamber of Commerce for two years. Pauline, having had accepted Christ as her savior when she was a teenager, was an active member of First Baptist Church in Yellville, since 1970. She enjoyed serving as secretary for the Ruth Sunday School Class and was a member of the Heart to Heart Women's Ministry. She was also a member of the Happy Time Ukulele Band and the Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by one nephew, of North Little Rock; one great nephew, of Sherwood; one great niece, of Little Rock; two great-great nephews; and two great-great nieces. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Yellville or Shady Grove Cemetery Association, Box 193, Clarendon, AR 72029. "Polly" as she was better known, loved life and loved her many friends. She will always be remembered for her cheerful attitude and wit.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 31, 2003 issue: Benny SMITH went on to his reward on Monday, July 28, 2003. He was 80 years old. Visitation will be Thursday July 31, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas. The funeral will be held at Burns Funeral Home on Friday, August 1, at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Nanny Cemetery. Benny Ellis SMITH was born to Alice DILLARD Smith and Benjamin Harrison SMITH ON October 31, 1922, the fourth of nine children, in Mull, Arkansas. He spent his youth wandering the wilds of the Buffalo River Valley in the innocent times before electricity and phones. His character molded through the closeness of his family, the hard times endured, and through his enduring faith in the Almighty. On one of his excursions, Benny met his soul mate in Leslie, Arkansas in 1946, with the couple becoming one in marriage on September 21, 1946, never to part in life. He left his simple country upbringing to make his way in life, becoming a professional driver, skillfully handling the heaviest of loads with strength and pride and always willing to help a stranded motorist or another trucker. Benny spent 38 years on the road before retiring with Arkansas Best Freight, Incorporated and returning to his beloved Ozark mountain home. Benny was a member of the Flippin Church of Christ and was known throughout the community for his quick-wit, contagious optimism, and to those who knew him well for his strong inner light. He is survived by his wife of 57 years; two daughters; two grandchildren; four sisters; three brothers; and three great-grandchildren.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 7, 2003 issue: Ray OWEN, 58, of Milan, Illinois, died Monday, July 28, 2003 at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island, IL. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home in Milan, IL. Visitation was from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 at the funeral home with Masonic service at 7:00 p.m. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Island, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. The son of Zerold J. OWEN and Flora Bell YOCHUM OWEN was born Oct. 12, 1944 in Yellville, Arkansas. He married his wife on June 19, 1965 in Milan, IL. Prior to his illness, he was employed with Davenport Packing Company in Milan, IL for 20 years. He later worked for Tri City Heat Treat Company for 11 years. Ray was a member of the Eureka Lodge No. 69 A. F. and A. M., Milan and the Scottish Rite and Coordinate Bodies, Valley of Moline. He loved his grandchildren and family. His interests included hunting, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Kenneth and J.D.; and two sisters, Freda and Sadie. Ray is survived by his wife, of Milan, IL; a daughter, of Milan, IL; a son, of Rock Island, IL; a goddaughter, of Erie, IL; two grandchildren, of Milan, IL; a brother of Mesquite, NV, a brother of Oskaloosa, KS, a brother of Kansas City, KS and a brother of Shelbyville, IN; and two sisters of Lead Hill and a sister of Bull Shoals.
Marion County, AR - 2003 Obituaries