Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 8, 2004 issue: Reverend Abner M. SEAWRIGHT, Jr. of Wewoka, Oklahoma died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at his home in Wewoka. He was 69 years old. Rev. SEAWRIGHT was born November 10, 1934 in Flippin, Arkansas to Abner M., Sr. and Josie Idella WILSON SEAWRIGHT. On April 14, 1952 in Flippin, AR, he married Katherene JAMES. Rev. SEAWRIGHT was a pastor for 17 years and retired in 2000 from the Alice Gace Baptist Church in Texas. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Seminole, OK. He moved to Wewoka four years ago from Alice, Texas. Survivors include his wife Katherene SEAWRIGHT of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Marsha SEAWRIGHT of Wewoka, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Milynda and Larry KELLEY of Flippin, AR; brother, Sam SEAWRIGHT of Flippin, AR; sisters, Wanda SMITH of Yellville, AR and Carolyn TREAT of Mountain Home, AR; four grandchildren, Melissa DEARMAN, Jennifer ROE, Shanna LITTLE and Matthew SEAWRIGHT; and three great-grandchildren, Tristen LITTLE, Ethan DEARMAN and Emily DEARMAN. His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral service will be Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel in Seminole, OK with Reverend Clay McCarly officiating. Burial will follow in Little Cemetery with Blaine DEARMAN, Dietric LITTLE, Arlie PROCTOR, Glen Deen JAMES, Larry KELLEY and Chris ROE serving as casket bearers. Honorary bearers are Ed BROCK, Kenton TREAT, Billy Frank SMITH, Don R. JAMES and Jerry WADDLE. Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, OK (405-382-3456.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 8, 2004 issue: Vickie MARTIN of Flippin, Arkansas died Monday, July 5, 2004 at her home in Flippin, Arkansas. She was 55 years old. Mrs. MARTIN was born June 6, 1949 in Houthalen, Belgium to Simon and Maria BORYSLAWSKA SZARABURAK. She was a homemaker and resident of Marion County for the past 21 years. Survivors include her sons, Samuel and Walter MARTIN of Flippin, AR; father, Simon SZARABURAK of Weatherford, CN; brothers, Bob SZARABURAK of Newington, CN and Roman SZARABURAK of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; and sister, Kathy OWEN of Tolland, CN; and grandson, Pattrick MARTIN of Flippin, AR. Visitation will be Thursday, July 8, 2004 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, Yellville, AR. Graveside service will be held Friday, July 9, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery with John Carey officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vickie's name to the Mountain Home Humane Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 15, 2004 issue: Eardie JONES MCENTIRE of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at her residence in Yellville, Arkansas. She was 89 years old. Mrs. MCENTIRE was born January 28, 1915 at Yellville, Arkansas to Steven Jasper and Millie Josephine MULLINS JONES. She married the late Russell MCENTIRE. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of Marion County, Arkansas. Mrs. MCENTIRE was a farmer's wife, a special mama and grandma. Survivors include her son, Russell Dail MCENTIRE of Lufkin, Texas; daughters, Wanda Lee GRAY of Summit, AR, Edith May KORCHECK of Harrison, AR and Betty Lou SCOTT of Batesville, AR; two brothers, Earnest JONES of Yakima, WA and Claude JONES of Selah, WA; sisters, Alice DOWNUM of Harrison, AR and Senia Mae MILLS of Little Rock, AR; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Her parents; husband, Russell; son, Earl; brothers, Evert, Billy Fred, Troy, Steve, Pleasant and Johnny; and sisters, Mae HAMLET, Mabel MCENTIRE, Lavada Mae and Ellie Jo MANN, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Friday, July 9, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Yellville Assembly of God Church with Brother James Foster officiating. Burial followed in the Bruno Cemetery in Bruno, Arkansas with Jerry JOHNSON, Rob PUGLSEY, Charles KONEMANN, Erick BURNS, J.C. HALL and Ron MOFFETT serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were the Senior Citizen Quilting Ladies, United Medical, James CASEY, Bernard WOOD and Bob and Dick AHRENS. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 446-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 15, 2004 issue: James Leroy PAUL, 89, of Bruno, Arkansas died Friday, July 9, 2004 at his residence in Bruno. A memorial service was held Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Yellville with Reverend Marci Ward officiating followed by a Masonic service. Mr. PAUL vas born August 3, 1914 at Glendale, California to Lewis and Julia PATCHMAN PAUL. On February 27, 1970 he married Dorothy POUND at Rialto, California and in 1977 they retired to Arkansas from Hammond, Indiana. Mr. PAUL was a retired Electrician and worked for the I.B.E.W. Union. He enjoyed his computer, going to Masonic meetings, and talking to his Ham Radio Club members. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Yellville. James Leroy PAUL is survived by three sons, James L. (Sue) PAUL, Jr. of Eugene, Oregon, Kenneth (Brenda) PAUL of Houston, Texas and David (Madeline) PAUL of Hershey, Pennsylvania; two daughters, Janet M. SAMPSON of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and Carol A. PAUL of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home in Bull Shoals in 870-445-4257.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 15, 2004 issue: Roland Ezra LONDO, 70, of Bull Shoals, died Friday morning. July 9, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. A Memorial Service is planned in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at a later date. Mr. LONDO was born June 11. 1934 at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to Ezra Joseph and Helen EHLERS LONDO. On March 13, 1957, Roland married Joanne MOORE at Waukegan. Illinois. Their family grew with the birth of a daughter and three sons. Camping for two weeks each year while the children were with them, was a highlight of their 47 years of marriage. They traveled to Canada, Mexico, and every one of the United States except five. On June 22nd last year, Roland and Joanne moved to Bull Shoals from Door County, Wisconsin to retire. Roland was an avid fisherman, deer and duck hunter, and an all-around sportsman. He also enjoyed planting a garden each year and was a member of the lull Shoals United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Joanne LONDO of Bull Shoals, AR; a daughter, Vicki L. (Douglas) SPITTEL of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; three sons, Roland J. LONDO of Milwaukee. Wisconsin; David L. LONDO of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin; and Michael J. (Diana) LONDO of Waldo, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, two nieces and three nephews; his mother-in-law, Anne MOORE and sister-in-law, Nancy (MERLE) PARKER all of West Allis, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law and brother-in-law. Memorials may be made to Bull Shoals United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas (870) 445-4257.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 21, 2004 issue: Luther M. WOLF of Crescent City, California and formerly of Yellville, Arkansas died July 12, 2004 in Brookings, Oregon. He was 89 years old. Funeral services were private. Mr. WOLF was born October 24, 1914 in Yellville, Arkansas to Calvin Luther and Frances Bell DILLAHUNTG WOLF. Mr. WOLF was a retired farmer a former member of the Army Corps of Engineers. He was a graduate of Yellville-Summit High School and formerly resided in Marion County for 21 years. Survivors include his nieces, Living WOLF GILLESPIE and Living BIRRER GROSSMILLER and nephews, Living WOLF, Living BIRRER and Living BIRRER. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Moatte PIERCE, Lois LOVELADY, Eunice CASTEEL, Grace SCHRODER and Wilma NOWLIN FIGLIOLA; brothers, Homer WOLF, Autry WOLF and Cloyd WOLF; nieces, A, Lucelle PIERCE SANDERS, Ana Flo BIRRER and Beverly Clay NOWLIN; and nephew, Rex PIERCE.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 21, 2004 issue: Luther M. WOLF of Crescent City, California and formerly of Yellville, Arkansas died July 12, 2004 in Brookings, Oregon. He was 89 years old. Funeral services were private. Mr. WOLF was born October 24, 1914 in Yellville, Arkansas to Calvin Luther and Frances Bell DILLAHUNTG WOLF. Mr. WOLF was a retired farmer a former member of the Army Corps of Engineers. He was a graduate of Yellville-Summit High School and formerly resided in Marion County for 21 years. Survivors include his nieces, Frances "Fanny Rene" WOLF GILLESPIE of Lincoln City, OR and Marly L. BIRRER GROSSMILLER of Eugene, OR and nephews, Kenneth WOLF of Yakima, WA, Clavin W. BIRRER of Crescent Lake, OR and Charles "Ross" BIRRER of Pendleton, OR. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Moatte PIERCE, Lois LOVELADY, Eunice CASTEEL, Grace SCHRODER and Wilma NOWLIN FIGLIOLA; brothers, Homer WOLF, Autry WOLF and Cloyd WOLF; nieces, A, Lucelle PIERCE SANDERS, Ana Flo BIRRER and Beverly Clay NOWLIN; and nephew, Rex PIERCE.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 22, 2004 issue: Ella Mae TILTON of Pyatt, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at the Hilltop Nursing Center in Harrison, Arkansas. She was 97 years old. Mrs. TILTON was born September 9, 1906 at Ft. Douglas, Arkansas in Johnson County to William Jesse and Cordelia ROSS PHILLIPS. On December 22, 1929, she married Jack Tilton. She was a homemaker, farmer's wife and childcare provider. She was a member of the Pyatt Baptist Church since 1948. Survivors include her brothers, Frank PHILLIPS of Texas and Marion PHILLIPS of Wyoming; sister, Louvenia HOWARD of Russell, Arkansas; granddaughters, Brenda SMITH and Katherine TALLEY; great-grandchildren, Jessica and Sarah TILLEY and Alissa and Garret SMITH; numerous family members; nieces and nephews, including Juanita METZ and Pauline HUTCHINS of Russellville, AR; and her extended family, Sam and June YOUNG and their daughters, Lori Beth GRIGGS, Susan THOMAS, Linda SHUMATE, Don and Sharon URIOSTE, Steven URIOSTE, Tracey, Brad, Vincent, Heather and Nicholas Thiel, Matt, Brandy and Madison URIOSTE. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manford (Jack) TILTON in 1978; son, Manford (Jack) TILTON, Jr., in 1997; parents; step-mother, Maggie PHILLIPS; brothers, Robert, Claud, George, Gus, Hartsell and Homer; and sisters, Annie WATERMANN, Clara CARTER, Leva STONE and Ollie ROSS. Funeral services were held Friday, July 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pyatt Baptist Church in Pyatt with Brother Vernon Howard and Brother Eldon Hellums officiating. No visitation was scheduled. Burial followed in the Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, Arkansas with Don URIOSTE, Steven URIOSTE, Matt URIOSTE, Chris MCNEW, Walter MCNEW and Sam YOUNG serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Brad THEIL, Tim CHANEY, Josh MOORE, Jesse MOORE and the other Deacons at Pyatt Baptist Church and the staff at the Hilltop Nursing Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pyatt Baptist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 22, 2004 issue: Glenn Dennis HALL of Flippin, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at his residence in Flippin. He was 38 years old. Mr. HALL was born May 17, 1966 at Newport, Arkansas to Joe Eugene HALL and Louis Marie BELDING JOHNSON. He was a lifetime resident of Marion County, Arkansas and employee as a welder for Ranger Boat Company in Flippin. Survivors include his mother, Louise JOHNSON of Bruno, AR; maternal grandmother, Opal BELDING of Mossy Rock, WA; brother, David HALL of Warm Springs, AR; sister, Shirley SMITH of Flippin, AR; step-brothers, Ronny JOHNSON and Douglas JOHNSON both of Walnut Ridge, AR; nephews, James PARSONS of Bruno, AR and Jason SMITH of Flippin, AR; and niece, Jennifer SMITH of Flippin, AR. His father, Joe HALL; stepfather, Donald JOHNSON; and brother, Danny HALL, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Friday, July 16, 2004 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Chapel in Yellville with Reverend Russ Dunham officiating. Burial followed in the Anderson Flat Cemetery with John DEVITT, Bill HICKERSON, Danny SMITH, Chuck NEMETH, Steven MICHELL and Jerry KILLEBREW serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Tom LOUCKS, Thomas WALKER and Wayne HENLEY. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 22, 2004 issue: Katherine D. SPRABERRY of Pine Bluff, Arkansas died Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 90 years old. Mrs. SPRABERRY was born July 20, 1913 in Memphis, Tennessee to William Hansford and Ruth Viola VINES BROWN. She married G.W. SPRABERRY. Mrs. SPRABERRY was a homemaker, who had lived in Yellville, Arkansas for the past five years. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Survivors include her daughter, Johnnie Ruth DAVENPORT of Yellville, AR; and five grandchildren, Cable, Casey and Cale DAVENPORT of Yellville, AR, Jennifer MCKINNEY of Bergman, AR and Kyle SPRABERRY of Sheridan, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth VINES BROWN; husband, G.W. SPRABERRY; son, David Stephen SPRABERRY; two brothers, Bill BROWN and John R. "Nick" BROWN; and sister, Marie EMFINGER. Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas with Reverend Gene Brown officiating and Cable, Casey, and Cale DAVENPORT and Kyle SPRABERRY serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 29, 2004 issue: John Edward NEWMAN, Jr., 67, died Monday, July 26, 2004 at his residence in Flippin. A Memorial Service in planned Friday, July 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Locke officiating. John Edward NEWMAN was born July 23, 1937 at Chicago, Illinois to John Edward NEWMAN, Sr. and Jeannette BURKE NEWMAN. Mr. NEWMAN worked at Micro Plastics for over twenty years, enjoyed golfing in earlier years, fishing and being outdoors, and was an avid reader. Mr. Newman is survived by two sons, Jason John (Tammy) NEWMAN of Flippin, AR and Brian J. (Ruth) NEWMAN of Hollister, Missouri; six grandchildren; two brothers, James NEWMAN of Great Falls, Montana and Raymond NEWMAN of Carmel, Indiana; three sisters, Nancy DUFFY of Clinton Township, Michigan, Sally COLLINS of Loudon, Tennessee and Nora (Ken) VANDOREN of Seattle, Washington; his former first wife, Patricia V. LEPAGE of Bull Shoals, AR; his former wife, Elaine NEWMAN of Lakeview, Arkansas; and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home (870) 445-4257.
Marion County, AR - 2003 Obituaries