Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 14, 2003 issue: Harriet Maureen SULLIVAN of Kansas City, Missouri and formerly of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, August 2, 2003 at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, Missouri. She was 87. Mrs. SULLIVAN was born October 19, 1915 at Yellville, Arkansas to Robert and Mary MATLOCK PATTERSON. She married her husband on July 17, 1943. Mrs. SULLIVAN was retired from the North Kansas School District as an administrative assistant. Survivors include her son, of Irving, TX; sister-in-law, of El Dorado, AR; four nephews, one of Conroe, TX, one of Memphis, TN, one of Walnut Creek, CA and one of Kansas City, MO; and two nieces, one of Kansas City, MO and one of Flippin, AR. Having lived in the same house for 53 years, she leaves behind a wonderful neighborhood of friends, some older, some younger but all saddened by her passing. Most special people among this group is her husband, Jim, who shared a part of almost everyday of those 53 years with her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Salvation Army or the charity of one's choice. Funeral services were Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at White Chapel Funeral Home in Gladstone, Missouri. Burial was in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. No visitation was scheduled. Arrangements were under the direction of D.W. Newcomer's White Chapel, 816-561-0024.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 7, 2003 issue: Jane E. SCRANTON of Yellville, Arkansas and formerly of Apple Valley, California died Sunday, August 3, 2003 in Yellville, Arkansas. She was 85. Mrs. SCRANTON was born June 1, 1918 at Duncan, Texas to Charles and Vida JOHNSON SEVERENCE. She was a retired real estate agent and member of the Optimist Club in Santee, California. Survivors include her daughter, Sparks, NV; a son, of Yellville, AR, a son of Auburn, AL and a son of Apple Valley, CA; a sister, of Alamedia, CA; eight grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 14, 2003 issue: Elfriede HOFMANN HUMBLE CLEMENTS, a homemaker, died Friday at Meadowcrest Hospital. She was 73. Mrs. CLEMENTS was born in Badconstat, Germany, and lived in Belle Chasse for many years. She was a member of Belle Chasse Methodist Church and the Senior Express and Faithful bowling leagues. Survivors include her husband; her mother; a daughter; two stepsons; three brothers; two sisters; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A funeral was held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Motbe Funeral Home, 2100 West Bank Expressway. Visitation began at 9:00 a.m. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 14, 2003 issue: Marion County Coroner Dan Duran and Sheriff Carl McBee prepare to retrieve the boys of Glenn HOWARD, age 52 of Sherwood, after he was found dead floating in the Twin Coves area of Bull Shoals Lake last Tuesday evening. HOWARD died from drowning due to electrical shock from a wiring problem on his dock. After responding to a call of a possible body being spotted, Bull Shoals Police and the Marion County Sheriff's Office found the body of Glen HOWARD, age 52 of Sherwood, floating in the Twin Covers area of Bull Shoals Lake last Tuesday evening. HOWARD was found near his dock and was wearing a diving suit and scuba gear. According to Sheriff Carl McBee, the initial theory on the cause of death was a diving accident or a medical problem. McBee sent a diver into the area around the dock the next morning to search for a flipper and a weight belt that was missing from the body. The diver experienced and electrical shock while in the water near the dock, prompting an investigation as tot he cause of the shock. An electrician was called to the dock area and found that an electrical outlet on the dock was wired improperly, sending a current of up to 118 volts through the dock, dock ramp, cables and into the water. HOWARD's body was sent to the Arkansas State Police crime lab for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The autopsy report concluded that HOWARD died from drowning caused by electrocution. McBee stated that no foul play is suspected and the death will be ruled an accident. HOWARD's family owns a house and the dock in Bill Shoals and frequently visits the area to dive. He arrived in Bull Shoals on Sunday and left his car, clothing, keys and wallet at the dock area. When he failed to report to work on Tuesday, his wife called friends in the area and asked if they would check the property and see if HOWARD was there. As they walked down the ramp to the dock, they spotted HOWARD's body floating near the shore and called the police.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 21, 2003 issue: Memorial service for Sandi Sue KASINGER of Mountain Home was at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August, 16 2003 at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend David JOHNSON officiating. Mrs. KASINGER died Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was 52. She was born October 28, 1950 at Waterloo, Iowa the daughter of Einer and Betty LOHNES LINDHOLM. She was a retail clerk at Harp's Video and had lived in the Mountain Home area since moving from Whittier, California in 1981. She is survived by four daughters, one of Springdale, one of Mountain Home, one of Fayetteville and one of unknown; five grandchildren; one brother, of Yoba Linda, California; and one sister, of Mountain Home. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Online obituary and guestbook at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 21, 2003 issue: Amber Diane BERECZKY of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, August 16, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical in Mountain Home, Arkansas from an automobile accident. She was 6 years old. Amber was born December 4, 1996 at Mountain Home, Arkansas, the daughter of Lowell Eugene II and Beverly Diane GILBERT BERECZKY.. Amber was scheduled to enter the first grade at Yellville-Summit School this year. Survivors include her parents, Lowell and Beverly BERECZKY of Yellville, AR; brother, Gregory BERECZKY of Yellville, AR; grandparents, Lowell and Shirley BERECZKY of Yellville, AR, Richard and Chloetta GILBERT of Flippin, AR and Helen GILBERT of Thornton, CO; two aunts, Sharon COATNEY and Kimberly LOCKHART; and uncles, James BERECZKY and Richard and Gene GILBERT. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at Fairview Cemetery in Flippin, Arkansas with Pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 21, 2003 issue: Funeral services for McKenzie Taylor ROSS, infant, of Mountain Home will be private. McKenzie passed away August 17, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. McKenzie is survived by her parents; paternal grandparents, of Flippin, AR; maternal grandparents of Yellville, AR; two uncles; and one aunt. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas (870) 425-2161.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 28, 2003 issue: Lucille STOKES of Bruno, Arkansas died Tuesday, August 18, 2003 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas. She was 89. Mrs. STOKES was born August 18, 1914 at Bruno, Arkansas the daughter of Hester Jane ROBERTS. On March 30, 1940, she married Rue STOKES. Mrs. STOKES was a lifelong resident of Marion County who graduated from Bruno School. She was a homemaker and a member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Yellville. Survivors include her son, of Harrison, AR; daughter of Bruno, AR; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her husband, Rue STOKES, preceded her in death on June 4, 1991. Visitation was held Thursday, August 21, 2003 at Burns Chapel in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Friday, August 22, 2003 at 2:00 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Burial followed in the Bruno Cemetery in Bruno, Arkansas. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 21, 2003 issue: Carolyn Ruth HEFLIN of Flippin, Arkansas died Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at her residence in Flippin. She was 61. Mrs. HEFLIN was born August 31, 1941 at Madison, Arkansas the daughter of James Clarence and Mable Alma CRONEY CALLAWAY. On December 23, 1969, she married her husband who survives her. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, of Flippin, AR; one son, of Chowchilla, CA, two sons of Flippin, AR; three daughters, one of Flippin, AR, one Chowchilla, CA and one of Freemont, CA; a brother of Louisville, TX and a brother of Flippin, AR; two sisters of Flippin, AR; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Her parents, J.C. and Alma CALLAWAY; and sisters, Katheryn WHITE and Virginia HALE preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Layton Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with Brother Heith HOGAN officiating. with Pallbearers. No visitation is scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 28, 2003 issue: Janelle COOLEY of Gassville, Arkansas died Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at her daughter's home in Yellville, Arkansas. She was 60. Mrs. COOLEY was born October 14, 1942 at Leesville, Louisiana the daughter of Burnis and Shirley. On January 28, 1961, she married Lynnwood COOLEY. She was a wire cutter of Actronix Company. Survivors include her daughters, one of Yellville, AR and one of Lockport, IL; her parents of Gassville, AR; brothers, one of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and one of Loveland, CO; and four grandchildren. Her husband, Lynnwood, preceded her in death on April 6, 1995. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, Arkansas. Burial followed at the Fairview Cemetery in Flippin, AR. Visitation was held on Friday, August 22, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 4, 2003 issue: Glen Harold OSBORN, Sr., 68 of Conway, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born November 18, 1934 in McCaskill, Arkansas to the late J.H. and Nell MUSGROVE OSBORN. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Billie Eddine OSBORN. Mr. OSBORN was a member of Cadron Ridge Baptist Church and a Past Master of the Green Grove Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite. He retired from the Arkansas National Guard and was a retired natural gas delivery truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 39 years of Conway; one daughter of Springdale; one son of Damascus; two sisters, of Conway; a brother of Conway; four nieces; eight nephews; one aunt of Yellville; two sisters-in-law of Conway; one brother-in-law of Bruno. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Roller-McNutt Chapel in Conway. Graveside services followed at 3:00 p.m. at Freck Cemetery near Yellville in Marion County. Visitation was last Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers were the Men's Sunday School Class (Cadron Ridge Baptist Church), and his nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cadron Ridge Baptist Church.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 4, 2003 issue: Helen Mae ANDERS MCCOY of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 81. Mrs. MCCOY was born August 16, 1922 at Macon Lake, Arkansas the daughter of Frank O'Connor and Nellie Maude ROWLAND ANDERS. On June 17, 1946, she married Mr. MCCOY. Mrs. MCCOY was a retired school teacher who spent approximately 34 years in the teaching field. She taught home economics at Yellville-Summit for 28 years, Tyronza for four years and Amorel for two years. She was a member of the Arkansas Retired Teacher's Association and the Yellville First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, of Yellville, AR; son of Yellville, AR; a daughter of Kerryville, Texas; a brother of Mountain Home, AR; and a grandson of Los Angeles, CA. Her parents, Frank O'Connor and Nellie Maude ANDERS; sister, Margaret HARRIS; and brothers Rodney, Rowland and Herman ANDERS, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Friday, August 29, 2003 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Yellville, Arkansas. Burial followed in Layton Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Yellville First Baptist Church, Youth Program, P.O. Box 466, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 4, 2003 issue: Ruth B. COX of Flippin, Arkansas died Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 93. Mrs. COX was born October 8, 1909 in Lone Rock, Arkansas to William Hamp and Hattie Bell MARTIN HURST. She married William Menard COX, who preceded her in death on November 11, 1963. Mrs. COX was a housewife and a life long resident of Marion County. Mrs. COX is survived by two sons, both of Flippin, AR; a daughter of Greenbrier, AR; a brother of Flippin; a sister of Flippin, AR; 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Menard COX, sons, Russell and Wade COX, brothers, Baxter, Wayne, Kay and Marlin, and sister, Gertrude. Funeral services were Friday, August 29, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. at Burns Chapel in Yellville, AR. Burial followed in the Hand Valley Cemetery in Flippin, AR with pallbearers. No visitation was scheduled.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 11, 2003 issue: William John HARRER of Yellville, Arkansas died Thursday, August 28, 2003 at Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville, AR. He was 95. Mr. HARRER was born on January 9, 1908 in Colby, Wisconsin to Paul and Alvina BOETCHER HARRER. He married his wife on December 6, 1930. Mr. HARRER was a retired Production Supervisor from Downey Box Company of Milwaukee, WS, where he worked for 35 years. He was a resident of Marion County since 1996 moving from Milwaukee, WS. He was a Lutheran by faith. Survivors include his wife, of Yellville, AR; and a daughter of Yellville, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Alvina; two brothers, Charles and Wesley; and a sister, Lillian FISK. No funeral services or visitation was scheduled and burial was private. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611 and Marion County Nursing Home, 620 N. Panther Ave., Yellville, AR 72687. A special thanks to Marion County Nursing Home Nurses and staff for their special care and attention. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR, 870-449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 11, 2003 issue: Carl Emmit DOUTHIT, 87, of Lonoke, Arkansas died Sunday, August 31, 2003 at Golden Years Manor. He was born September 30, 1915 in Gravelly, Arkansas to Clyde Earl and Beulah YATES DOUTHIT. He was reared and educated in Gravelly where he attended school. Mr. DOUTHIT married Lois HUNNICUTT on April 21, 1941 in Gravelly. Mr. DOUTHIT worked for Conwood Corporation, formerly the Garrett Snuff Company as a salesman for 34 years, before retiring in 1978. During the years, 1944 to 1968 they lived in Russellville. They moved to Pine Bluff in 1968. He was a member of Hazel Street Church of Christ and Carlisle Church of Christ, the Free and Accepted Masonry, United Commercial Travelers and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Mr. DOUTHIT is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Earl and Beulah YATES DOUTHIT and a brother, Loyd DOUTHIT. Survivors include his wife, Lois HUNNICUTT DOUTHIT of Carlisle; daughter, Peggy DOWDY and husband, James of Carlisle; brother Floyd DOUTHIT of Fort Smith; grandsons, Garrett DOWDY and wife, Ellen of Nixa, Missouri, Dustin DOWDY and wife, Teffany of Roswell, Georgia; great-grandchildren, Chris, Taylor and Alex DOWDY of Nixa, Missouri; nieces, Doris STOKES and husand Bill, Anna HOLLEY and husband John all of Fort Smith. Services were at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at Nola Church of Christ, in Nola, (Scott County) with Dr. Bob Dunaway officiating. Burial by Ralph Robinson and Son in Parks Cemetery at Gravelly, Arkansas (Yell County). Memorials may be made to Lonoke Council on Aging, 315 East Park, Carlisle, Arkansas 72024 or Carlisle Church of Christ, P.O. Box 245, Carlisle, Arkansas, 72024 or Palm Street Church of Christ 115 West Palm Street, Lonoke, Arkansas, 72086.
Marion County, AR - 2003 Obituaries