Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 10, 2004 issue: Madge E. MOSES of Yellville, Arkansas died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at her residence in Yellville. She was 75 years old. Mrs. MOSES was born April 23, 1929 at Isabella, Missouri to Ervin W. and Fannie Mae HILLHOUSE JONES. She married Clarence L. MOSES. Mrs. MOSES was a Marion County resident for 25 years moving here from Theodosia, Missouri. She was a retired material handler for Baxter-Travenol. Survivors include her sons, Joseph MCCORMICK of Northview, MO and Albert MOSES, II of Theodosia, MO; daughters, Betty LESTER of Yellville, AR, Julia TEEL of Marshfield, MO, Donna BRAY of Joplin, MO and Dorenda MOSES of Springfield, MO; brother, Robert JONES of Noble, MO; sisters, Hazel HAND and Mary HARMAN both of Marshfield, MO, Pat SMITH of Theodosia, MO and Iva MCGEE of Ava, MO; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Her parents; husband Clarence MOSES; and brother, James JONES preceded her in death. Visitation was held Thursday, June 3, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Friday, June 4, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Reverend Betty Lyerly officiating. Burial was in Pontiac Cemetery in Pontiac, Missouri with Jackson BRAY, Bryon BRAY, Mason BRAY, Joseph L. MCCORMICK, Dennis LESTER, Jr. and Michael LESTER serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 10, 2004 issue: Private entombment services for Cathy (VANZANT) MCENTIRE, 63, of Lufkin were held Saturday, June 5, 2004 with Rev. Horace Fletcher officiating. Entombment followed in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park Sunset Mausoleum. Mrs. MCENTIRE was born May 24, 1941 in Harrison, Arkansas, the daughter of Essie (CAMPBELL) and Carl VANZANT and died Tuesday, June 2, 2004 in Lufkin She married Russ MCENTIRE on January 23, 1963 in Everton, AR. Following her husband's extensive naval career of 20 years, they made their home in Lufkin, where she resided for the past 25 years. She was retired from Fleetwood Transportation following 12 years of service. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Cathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was very devoted to her family. She loved her miniature schnauzers, enjoyed working in her flower gardens, cross-stitching and quilting. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Russ MCENTIRE of Lufkin; sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Carol MCENTIRE, Greg and Laura MCENTIRE, all of Nacogdoches, and Lance and Lori MCENTIRE of Tooele, UT; granddaughters, Amber, Colleen, and Rylee MCENTIRE, grandson, Kelso MCENTIRE; great grandson, Harold Cheyenne HARRIS, sisters, Patsy PHILLIPS of Joplin, MO, Carlene MORRIS of Harrison, AR and Sharon WILLIAMS of Everton, AR, a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and brother. Memorials may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, TX 75904. Arrangements by Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, Texas (936) 634-2255.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 10, 2004 issue: Donald Wayne MONINGER, age 17, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away June 4, 2004 at Community Hospital in New Port Richey. He was born in Mountain Home, Arkansas on July 29, 1986 and moved to New Port Richey 15 years ago from Flippin, Arkansas. He was a student at Mitchell High School and Marchman Vocational School in their auto mechanic class. He was employed as a stockman with Kash & Karry in New Port Richey. He was Baptist. Survivors include his parents Don (Jr.) and Vickie MONINGER of New Port Richey, FL; a sister, Kati MONINGER of New Port Richey, FL; maternal grandparents, Judy POOL and L.J. UNGER both of Flippin, Arkansas; maternal aunts, Cindy MOSTROM and husband, John, and Kym RAMEY all of Flippin, AR; uncle, Scott RAMEY of Yellville, AR; great-grandmother, Ruby WILLIAMS of Flippin, AR; and four cousins. Visitation service was held Wednesday, June 9, 2004 from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 pm. at New Port Richey, Florida.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 10, 2004 issue: Jimmy PAXTON of Summit, Arkansas died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was 80 years old. Mr. PAXTON was born September 24, 1923 at Buffalo City (Baxter County), Arkansas to Frank and Virgie FRIEND PAXTON. On February 8, 1945, he married Cleadth Ruth WARREN. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Living Waters Pentecostal Church in Summit. Survivors include his wife, Ruth PAXTON of Summit, AR; sons, Billy, Bobby, Hershel and Thomas PAXTON all of Summit, AR; daughters, Jimmie Ruth KELLEY of Summit, AR, Wanda HUDSON of Yellville, AR, Thelma TRAMEL of Summit, AR, Patricia Ply of Summit, AR and Teresa FEAGAN of Summit, AR; brother, Tommy PAXTON of Summit, AR; sister, Lydia RUSSELL of Summit, AR; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. His daughter, Barbra JOYCE; parents, Frank and Virgie PAXTON; three brothers; and one sister preceded him in death. Visitation was held Monday, June 7, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Living Waters Pentecostal Church in Summit, Arkansas with James E. Paxton officiating. Burial followed in Georges Creek Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with Robert Lee HOLT, Michael PAXTON, Hershel Joe PAXTON, Jamie PLY, James Thomas HUDSON and Tommy Joe PAXTON serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 17, 2004 issue: Cecil H. KASTNING, Jr. of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, June 13, 2004 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. He was 66 years old. Mr. KASTNING was born January 20, 1938 at Flippin, Arkansas to Cecil H. and Opal M. MARTIN KASTNING. On February 23, 1957, he married Kathryn MCENTIRE. He was a retired building contractor. Mr. KASTNING was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church and the Sugarloaf Masonic Lodge in Heber Springs, AR. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn "Kat" KASTNING of Yellville, AR; daughters, Cindy LOWERY and Shelly EDKINS and husband Doug all of Yellville, AR; his mother, Opal BANKS of Springfield, MO and step-mother, Bessie KASTNING of Yellville, AR; brothers, Wayne KASTNING of Los Angeles, CA and Ronnie BANKS of Springfield, MO; sister, Sue ROODS of Springfield, MO; and five grandchildren, Quinn and Katrina LOWERY, Autumn and Summer CAUDILL and Veronica EDKINS. His daughter, Sherry Lynn KASTNING, and father, Cecil, Sr., preceded him in death. Visitation was held Tuesday, June 15, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church with Reverend Ron Robbins and Reverend Kent Goodall. Burial followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with Tim BEAVER, Shawn BEAVER, Donald MEARS, Ray QUALLS, Bruce BANKS and Kevin ROODS serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Cecil MEARS, Louis JONES, Wayne CAGLE, John A. CAGLE, Harold MEARS, Shorty BEAVER, Dr. Robert AHRENS and Dr. Richard AHRENS. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 24, 2004 issue: Edward CHAPPELL, age 86 of Lead Hill, AR died Monday, June 14, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mt. Home, AR. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at Locust Grove Church of Christ at Lead Hill with Troy Burleson officiating. Private burial was held at Ocean View Cemetery in Eureka, CA on Tuesday, June 22. Visitation was from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 18 at Holt Memorial Chapel. Brett CHAPPELL, Scott FORD, Richard WHITELOCK, Gregg WHITELOCK, Con CHAPPELL, and James CADABONA served as honorary pallbearers. He was born January 14, 1918 near Pyatt, AR a son of Albert Leroy 'Roy" and Grace Mae (MARKLE) CHAPPELL. His parents; a daughter, Shirley Lou CHAPPELL; a sister, Edna RASH; brother, Albert Leroy CHAPPELL, Jr., and a granddaughter, Tanya CHAPPELL, preceded him in death. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He has lived in Boone County and Marion County areas since 1975, having moved from Eureka, CA. He was in construction. Survivors are his wife of 68 years, Geneva (TRIMBLE) CHAPPELL of the home; sons, Gene CHAPPELL of Libby, MT and Connie CHAPPELL of Bend, OR; daughters, Bonnie WHITELOCK of Elk Grove, CA, Betsy JOHNSON of Willow Creek, CA, and Carolyn CHAPPELL of Harrison, AR; sister, Jean BOYLE of Surprise, AZ; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 320 N. Greenwood Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 24, 2004 issue: Patricia J. DODD of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 in the Marion County Nursing Home at Yellville, Arkansas. She was 72 years old. Mrs. DODD was born March 17, 1932 at Shawnee, Oklahoma to Henry and Frankie DEISTER KLINGLESMITH. On June 15, 1969, she married Richard DODD. Mrs. DODD, who resided in Marion County for 27 years moving here from Charleston, South Carolina, was a homemaker and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Richard E. DODD of Yellville, AR; sons, Dain ISBELL of Oklahoma City, OK and Andrew P. DODD of New York City; daughter, Mary Ann WUNDER of Phoenix, AZ; and two grandchildren, Emily Elizabeth WUNDER and Alexander Michael DODD. Her parents preceded her in death. Visitation was held Friday, June 18, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Burial followed in DeSoto Cemetery in Yellville, AR. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 24, 2004 issue: Zelpha A. ROARK of the Lockwood and West Pennsboro communities died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was 95 years old. Mrs. ROARK was born November 21, 1908 to C.C. and Martha Ellen SHARP TABOR. She was a nurse's aid and member of the Community Bible Church and the Pennsboro Quilting Club. On August 25, 1929, she married Arlo ROARK. He preceded her in death on September 22, 1952. Her parents; son, Joe; three sisters, Thelma STONECIPHER, Della ADAMS and Delcie BOWLING; three brothers, Arnold, Garland and Burlie TABOR and half-brother, Alvie TABOR also preceded her in death. Survivors include her two sons, Jesse and Jerry ROARK; daughter-in-law, Sibyl ROARK all of South Greenfield; one sister, Juanita GODFREY of Harrison, AR; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Thursday, June 17, 2004 from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. in the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home in Miller Missouri. Graveside services were held Friday, June 18, 2004 in the Patton Cemetery at Pyatt, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 24, 2004 issue: William J. "Joey" MORRIS of Mountain Home, Arkansas died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Buford, Arkansas in Baxter County. He was 18 years old. Joey was born July 9, 1985 at Egar, Arizona to Joe Spencer and Rebecca Lynn DAVIDSON MORRIS. He was a 2003 graduate of Flippin High School in Flippin, Ark. and was currently enrolled as a student at Arkansas State University in Mountain Home, Ark. Survivors include his parents, Joe and Becky MORRIS of Mountain Home, AR; brother, Joel MORRIS of Houston, TX; sisters, Jodi MORRIS of Houston, TX and Brianna MORRIS of Long View, TX; paternal grandmother, Ruth MORRIS of Gilmer, TX; maternal grandparents, W.T. "Bill" and Lois GIBSON DAVIDSON of St. Stevens, AL; aunts, uncles and other relatives. Visitation was held Wednesday, June 23, 2004 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville with Pastor Nicholas Lascaro officiating. Burial followed in Flippin Cemetery in Flippin, AR with Brian BIGELOW, Brett CURTIS, Brad CURTIS, Tyler WOOD, Chancey FULLER and John HORTON serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Scott FULLER, Scott JACKSON, Cody JACKSON, Chris BURRIS and Kyle RIGGS. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 24, 2004 issue: A memorial service for David WEIS, age 18, of Mountain Home, Arkansas was held Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. at the River of Life Assembly of God Church in Cotter, Ark. The family greeted friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. David passed away June 19, 2004 in Buford, Arkansas. David was born October 7, 1985 to Rick WEIS and Beverly Diane TABER in Mountain Home. He attended Flippin High School, then worked on area farms. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. WEIS is survived by his father and stepmother, Rick and Ruth WEIS of Gainesville, MO; mother and stepfather, Beverly Diane and Billy Jack TABER of Flippin, AR; girlfriend, Tina SEYMOUR of the home; brother, Steven WARREN of Benton, AR; sister, Stephanie COX and her husband Brian of Ft. Campbell, KY; step-brother, B.J. TABER and step-sister, Belitha WEVE, both of Hutchinson, KS; step-brothers, Oty SCALISE of Mountain Home, AR, Sgt. Mathew SCALISE and his wife Vicki stationed in Ft. Bragg, NC and Chris SCALISE and his wife Kelly of JOLIET, IL; maternal grandmother, Joyce WARREN and her husband Gerald of Flippin, AR; maternal grandfather, Ed FIKE and his wife Pat of Rosey, AR; paternal great-grandmother, Jane CARUSO of Gainesville, MO; several step-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Youth Group of the River of Life Assembly of God Church in Cotter. Please sign the on-line guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas (870) 425-2161.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of June 24, 2004 issue: Funeral services for Billie Ann CALDWELL were private. Mrs. CALDWELL passed away June 19, 2004 at the Gassville Nursing Center. She was born October 30, 1935 to Hugh L. BRICKELL and Anna E. DANIELS at Whiteville Township Cotter, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. Her father was a conductor and brakeman on the railroad at Cotter, AR for 40 years. She was married to Bill CALDWELL on January 9, 1952, she moved to Grinnell, Iowa for 20 years and came back to Flippin, AR in 1972. Mrs. CALDWELL is survived locally by her daughter, Mary WILLIAMS and her husband Lynn of Flippin, AR; one granddaughter Cody WILLIAMS of Austin, TX; two sisters, Barbara HUBBARD and Carolyn Sue BARGER of Troy, MO; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill CALDWELL of Flippin, AR, her parents, two brothers, Bobby and Donald BRICKELL and one grandson, Travis WILLIAMS. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Mental Health Association or to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Arrangements were by Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 8, 2004 issue: Services for Geneva Loreta "Reta" BILLINGS were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2004 at Friendship Baptist Church in Owasso. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Rice Funeral Service. Reta passed away at her home Friday, June 25, 2004. She was 69. Born in Yellville, Arkansas on August 22, 1934 to Lewis and Willie Mae POYNTER WICKERSHAM, Reta was reared and educated in her birth community. She graduated from Yellville High School in 1952. That same year she married Don Edward BILLINGS. Don's military service helped to settle the decision on the timing of the nuptials. While he fulfilled his military obligation, Reta lived with her parents who had relocated to California. She was employed there in retail sales, working for Sears, J.C. Penney and Newberry's. The young couple returned to Arkansas after Don received his honorable discharge in 1954. During this time, Reta learned all about farm work, helping on Don's parents' farm. A year later they returned to California, making their home in Salinas while Don completed his education and Reta supported his efforts with her employment at Newberry's again. Don's career in the oil and gas industry took them next to Melrose, New Mexico. While in Melrose, Reta gave birth to their daughter, Donita, in 1957. In 1960 they moved to Tulsa and eventually made their home in Verdigris in 1995. After moving to Tulsa, Reta went to work for Enterprise School Photo as a printer, a job she enjoyed for almost 30 years. She was a valued employee. Reta's work ethic carried over to her home and community service. She kept up her yard and home, and donated her time and heart to her church as well. She was a member of the hospitality committee and a nursery worker, both activities well-suited to her nurturing, loving personality. Reta enjoyed traveling with her beloved family, and camping at Lake Tenkiller where fishing and skiing were favorite activities. So proud of her grandchildren, Reta always had time to attend their school functions, with her camera in hand to capture those special events. Reta loved company and never failed to feed those who visited at her home. Loving and faithful, Reta's legacy lives on through those who survive. They are her husband, Don, of their home in Verdigris, OK; her son-in-law, Steve HARALSON, and his wife, Sue; her grandchildren, Darin, Cory and Danielle HARALSON, all of Verdigris, OK; her niece, Barbara WAGNER of Edmond; and her sister-in-law, Dorothy WICKERSHAM, of Yellville, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donita HARALSON, her parents, and her brother, George H. WICKERSHAM.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 1, 2004 issue: Charles Edward "Buck" WAGGONER, Jr. of Lead Hill, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 27, 2004 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin, Arkansas. He was born in Dodd City, Arkansas to the late Charles Edward, Sr. and Bessie May FARMER WAGGONER on June 6, 1928. Mr. WAGGONER served with the Untied States Army during WWII and was honorably discharged with a grade of Corporal on November 1, 1951. Mr. WAGGONER worked for Dillards in Little Rock, Arkansas in their warehouse division. Surviving to cherish his memory are his three sons, Arthur of Lead Hill, AR, Ronnie of Miami, OK and Darrell of Ozark, MO; daughter, Barbie MANHART of Ft. Smith, AR; sister, Jeanie HICKS of Kansas; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. WAGGONER was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Skete, Jack and Terry; and three sisters, Argie PURDOM, Elma HARRIS and Margaret TILLIE. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2004 at the Monarch Tabernacle in Monarch, Arkansas with Pastor Kevin Rogers officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 8, 2004 issue: Joseph S. "Joey" WHITLOW, age 21, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, formerly of Yellville, Arkansas where he lived most of his life, died June 28, 2004. He was born March 6, 1983, in Calico Rock, Arkansas. He was a 2002 graduate of Yellville-Summit High School, a member of Victory Independent Baptist Church at Ralph, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors are his father, Rickey S. WHITLOW; mother, Wanda J. ADAMS ARMSTRONG; brother, Rickey S. WHITLOW, Jr.; sisters, Sharon COOPER and Jessica CAGLE; grandparents, Maye POOLE and L. D. ADAMS; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 12:00 noon-9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2004 at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2004 at the Old Galatia Church with interment in Galatia Cemetery.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 15, 2004 issue: Edith BROWN REA of Toledo, Ohio and originally from Yellville and Flippin, Arkansas died June 28, 2004 in Toledo, Ohio. She was 80 years old. Mrs. REA was born in 1924 to Jewell and Ella BROWN of Yellville, Arkansas. There are only three surviving children, Farl KNISELY of Toledo, Ohio; John BROWN of Mountain Home, AR and Leon BROWN of Girard, Ohio. Graveside services were held in the Flippin Cemetery under the direction of Reverend Russ Dunham. Arrangements were under the direction of Christenson Funeral Home in Harrison. The family wishes to thank Witzer Shank Funeral Home in Toledo, Ohio, Christenson Funeral Home in Harrison, AR, Reverend Russ Dunham, Mayor Janell Kirkwood and others, especially Marilyn Knisely of Toledo, OH, for their help.
Marion County, AR - 2003 Obituaries