Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 5, 2004 issue: Dr. L.A. KELLEY of Lakeview, Arkansas died Sunday, August 1, 2004 at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin, Arkansas. He was 77 years old. Dr. KELLEY was born February 3, 1927 in Salado, Arkansas to Hezekiah A. and Margie Emily Annis LAWRENCE KELLEY. On June 19, 1955, he married Lou Annis WINGATE. Dr. KELLEY was a medical doctor, who started his career in medicine with Dr. Klemme in his clinic in Yellville in 1956. Dr. KELLEY moved to Yellville from Cotton Plant, AR and was on the staff of the Marion County Hospital. Also, Dr. KELLEY started the Bull Shoals Community Hospital. Dr. KELLEY was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was discharged from the Army in 1952 as a 1st Lieutenant. While serving his country in Korea as an Army Platoon Leader, he received several wounds and received the Silver Star and the Purple Heart for his duty serving his country. Dr. KELLEY was a member of the Yellville First United Methodist Church, member of the Arkansas Medical Society, Baxter County Medical Society, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Valley of Little Rock Orient of Arkansas, Free and Accepted Mason in Yellville Lodge #117 and Mountain Home Lodge #225 and the Twin Lakes Shrine Club. Survivors include his wife, Lou Annis KELLEY of Lakeview, AR; sons, Patrick KELLEY and wife Jessica of Yellville, AR and Ashley KELLEY and wife Lisa of Lakeview, AR; daughters, Laura Lee KELLEY of Lakeview, AR and Linda Lou DUREN and husband Glen of Mountain Home, AR; and six grandchildren, Jared, Jake and Katie KELLEY, Case DUREN, Kira KELLEY and Andrea PARNELL. His parents, brother, Harold "Bugs" KELLEY, and sister, Alice KELLEY, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Tuesday, August 3, 2004 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Ron Davenport officiating. Burial followed in Layton Cemetery with Roger EDMONSON, Pat KELLEY, Ashley KELLEY, Glen DUREN, Kenneth SMITH, Jim GASTON and Forrest WOOD serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Bob CRAIN, Justin MORRIS, Roy DANUSER, Dwain REED, Lonnie TABER, John LUDWIG, Jerry Don LAWRENCE and members of the Baxter and Marion County Medical Society. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 12, 2004 issue: Donna Rachel WILLIAMSON was born November 18, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska to John and Elmont WILLIAMSON. She was the first daughter and the second child, joining older brother John (known to all as Jack). Younger brother Gordon later completed this generation of the WILLIAMSON family. Donna grew up with her family in Omaha, Nebraska. She was always proud to have been the one responsible for introducing Jack to her friend, Eunice, who became his wife. Donna attended college at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma. On June 10, 1945, she married Ray E. PHELPS. In June this year they celebrated their 59th anniversary. Donna and Ray moved to Illinois where they began what would be their life's work in serving as the preacher and the preacher's wife of local churches. The years in Illinois marked the birth of their three children, sons, Lowell Edward and Douglas Allan, and daughter, Kathleen Susan. They returned to Omaha, Nebraska, to assume the ministry of the Benson Church of Christ and later to plant the Wildwood Christian Church in Ralston. Donna's partnership with Ray helped their success in their church work, where she provided leadership and support in ministries to children as well as both vocal and instrumental music. In summer of 1976, guided by a commitment to their responsibility to care for her parents, Donna and Ray resigned the ministry of the church in Blair, Nebraska, to make their home in Arkansas. So for twelve years Ray and Donna served the church in Flippin and watched over her mother and father. After Ray retired from the church in Flippin, Donna and Ray moved from Flippin to Yellville. These years were also the years of their involvement in the nurturing of their nine grandchildren. Donna will be remembered by her grandchildren, as the grandma who loved to play with them. With the progression of Alzheimer's demanding more personal care, the family chose to move Donna closer to her daughter in Longview, Texas earlier this year. Ray joined his wife there after closing the house in Arkansas. Donna passed from this life quietly on Friday afternoon, August 6, 2004. Her parents and her son, Douglas, preceded Mrs. PHELPS in death. She is survived by her brother, Jack WILLIAMSON and his wife Eunice of Linwood, New Jersey; brother, Gordan WILLIAMSON of Phoenix, Arizona; Ray, her husband of 59 years; son, Lowell PHELPS and his wife, Debbie; daughter, Kathy MOORE and her husband, Craig; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends who treasure her memory. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at Main Street Church of Christ in Yellville, AR with Bob Johnson, Russ Dunham and Craig Moore officiating. Visitation was held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at Burns Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were A.J. BARRETT, Don DEKKER, Larry WALKER, Ernie BUSCH, Bobby Joe OTT and Ron PROCTOR. Interment was at Layton Cemetery in Yellville.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 12, 2004 issue: Darl KITCH of Summit, Arkansas died Saturday, August 7, 2004 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas. He was 66 years old. Mr. KITCH was born November 29, 1937 at Summit, Arkansas to Cecil and Velma WARREN KITCH. He was a retired painter and a U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea. Survivors include his sons, Dewayne KITCH of Pamona, CA and Rickey KITCH of CA; daughters, Debbie KITCH of Pamona, CA and Ruby KITCH, Laveta KETCH and Becky KITCH all of CA; brothers, William SPIEGEL of TX and Elmer SPIEGEL of Guymon, OK; sisters, Syble KING of Summit, AR and Velma SPIEGEL of Oklahoma; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and two grandchildren. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Flippin with Reverend Charles Borden. Visitation was held Tuesday, August 10, 2004 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 19, 2004 issue: Ms. Catherine "Jeanne" TUFTS, 73, of Bull Shoals, passed away Friday, August 13, 2004 at Flippin. A Memorial Service was held Monday, August 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bull Shoals with Reverend Jerry Backus officiating. A luncheon was prepared for the family after the service by her church family. Burial was private. Catherine Imogene MANGRUM was born January 30, 1931 at St. Louis, Missouri to Benjamin and Bettie LADD MANGRUM. She was married to Jerry TUFTS at Miami, Florida and celebrated their 45 years together until his passing in 2002. "Jeanne" was a secretary for Washington State Government before retiring to Arkansas in 1991 where she enjoyed her gardening, crocheting, family genealogy, her two dogs and her church and Bible Study. Ms. TUFTS is survived by her sister, R. Janet PLISKO, of Miami. Florida; a nephew, Tony (Pam) PLISKO and a niece, Patricia (Robert) RICHARDSON, all of Miami, Florida; and loving friends: Beverly GREEN, Theresa POWELL and Patricia BREWER all of Bull Shoals. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, and her husband, Jerry Tufts. In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorials be given to First Baptist Church of Bull Shoals in her memory. Arrangements were by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home (870) 445-4257.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 27, 2004 issue: Frank BLACK of Sallisaw, Oklahoma died Monday, August 16, 2004 at Vian, Oklahoma, He was 83 years old. Mr. BLACK was born May 7, 1921 at Yellville, Arkansas to Jewel H. BLACK and Bess J. SLAMA BLACK. On December 21, 1947, he married May Elizabeth GRIFFITH at Sallisaw, OK. Mr. BLACK was a 1939 graduate of Yellville-Summit High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, received a Purple Heart, FAME Campaign Medal with three bronze stars, Army of Occupation Medal, Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Expert Infantry Badge, fought in Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe, attained the rank of First Lieutenant. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1947 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He moved to Sallisaw where he taught agricultural techniques to veterans. He later went to work at Sequoyah County DHS and retired in 1983 as County Administrator. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Donnie CROWNOVER of Lake Eufaula, OK; niece, Debbie WALKER; three nephews, Dan, David and Robert BLACK; one great-nephew, Jacob BLACK; and other relatives and friends. He wife, Mary Elizabeth BLACK, and brother, Fred BLACK, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Friday, August 20, 2004 at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, OK with Reverend Diana Hartman officiating. Burial followed in the Sallisaw Cemetery with Leroy HENSLEY, Phil TAYLOR, Ed STITES, Herb RIGGS, Hobie JONES and Roger SWEENEY serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers included Charles MCCORMICK, George GLENN, Bud JENKINS, D.A. GEAN, Bill Ed ROGERS, Avos ROGERS, Jerry ROGERS, Jack RIDER, Dewey SPYRES, Rex WHATLEY, Carl COOK and Carl EDWARDS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw, OK (918) 775-4414.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 27, 2004 issue: Linda J. ROCHESTER of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, August 22, 2004 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was 53 years old. Mrs. ROCHESTER was born February 12, 1951 at Summit, Arkansas to Edith FORD JOHNSON and the late Howard HOYLE. She married Dennis ROCHESTER. She was employed as a folder at the Marion County Shirt Factory. She was a lifetime resident of Marion County and a Baptist by faith. Survivors include her husband, Dennis ROCHESTER of Yellville, AR; mother, Edith JOHNSON of Summit, AR; sons, Rodney WARREN of Andale, KS and Steven WARREN of Yuba City, CA; daughter, Mechelle JOHNSON of Yellville, AR; brothers, Chester HOYLE of Summit, AR, David HOYLE of Peel, AR, Danny JOHNSON of Summit, AR and Tony JOHNSON of Summit, AR; sisters, Barbara WOOD of Summit, AR, Carolyn MERRIMAN of Summit, AR and Robbi WILSON of Summit, AR; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and grandchildren, Courtney JOHNSON, Lynse JOHNSON, Alexandria WARREN, Mason WARREN, Walker WARREN, Allyson WARREN and Amanda WARREN. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard HOYLE, and son, Collin WARREN. Visitation will be held Friday, August 27, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR with Brother Kent Goodall officiating. Burial will follow in Lee's Mountain Cemetery in Summit, AR with Vince JOHNSON, Red BLACKWELL, Tony ALLEN, Toby WILSON, David GILLEY and Cody MERRIMAN serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Danny JOHNSON, Tony JOHNSON, David HOYLE, Chester HOYLE, Cleveland MERRIMAN, LB WOOD, Mason WARREN and Walker WARREN. Memorials may be made to the Lee's Mountain Cemetery, c/o Nancy Purdom, P.O. Box 26, Summit, AR 72677. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 2, 2004 issue: James H. MOON, age 73, of Lead Hill, Arkansas died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at Keesee Church with Freeland Peterson officiating. Burial followed in the Keesee Cemetery with Kaleb MOON, Nathan MARTIN, Roger MOON, Phillip MOON, Bob CROSSWHITE, Jim BELL and Jerry PARSLEY and Kenneth HONEYCUTT serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Bill BURLESON, Dr. Kevin JACKSON, PeeWee SPILLMAN, Daniel BARTLEY, Raymond DEES, Bruce CHANEY, and Ruth and Bob AUSTIN. Visitation was held Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Holt Memorial Chapel Mr. MOON was born November 23, 1930 at Lead Hill to Robert Hamilton MOON and Katie Faye AKIN MOON. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; three sisters, Aple HUDSON, Norma BELL and Myrtle CROSSWHITE; grandson, James Ed MOON; and granddaughter, Dennie MOON. Mr. MOON was a combat veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the VFW and also enjoyed being a cattle farmer. Survivors include his wife, Anna OWEN MOON of the home; sons, Keith MOON and his wife Denise of Lead Hill, AR and Bob MOON and his wife Hilda of Gentry, AR; brother, Len MOON of Denver, AR; grandchildren, Jennifer SADLER of Springdale, Nathan MOON of Bellevista and Kaleb MOON of Lead Hill; and three great-grandchildren, Ashton SADLER and Grace SADLER and Isaac MARTIN. Arrangements were under the direction of Holt Memorial Chapel in Harrison, Arkansas (870) 741-3481.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 2, 2004 issue: Hershel Howard "Uncle Fudge" WOOD of Summit, Arkansas died Saturday, August 28, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 61 years old. Mr. WOOD was born July 1, 1943 in Marion County, Arkansas to Robert S. and Mamie Ellen POPE WOOD. He was employed as a small engine mechanic and gunsmith. He was a member of the Independent Full Gospel Church in Summit and the Marion County C.B. Radio Club. Survivors include his sons, Hershel Warren WOOD of Yakima, WA, John WOOD, Erick WOOD and Bob WOOD all of Summit, AR and William WOOD of Mountain Home, AR; daughters, Rinda LEWIS of Yellville, AR, Linda ALTMAN of Dexter, MO and Glenda HENDERSON of Yellville, AR; sisters, Betty DUFRESNE and Ann BOOTH both of Summit, AR; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His wife, Sarah; brothers, Lucian, Earl and Robert, Jr.; sister, Mary Lou PAXTON; son, Howard; daughter, Brenda; two grandchildren; and his parents preceded him in death. Visitation was held Monday. August 30, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville with Reverend Donald Brown officiating. Burial followed in Lee's Mountain Cemetery in Summit, AR with Dave ADKINS, Tony ALLEN, Donnie COWAN, Donnie HAYNES, Scotty CASTEEL and Bob CASTEEL serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Richard LEWIS, Scott ALTMAN, Henry DUFRESNE, Bryan HENDERSON, Dr. Robert AHRENS, Dr. Richard AHRENS and all of Mr. Wood's C.B. friends. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 2, 2004 issue: Susan I. PARTON of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, August 29, 2004 at her residence south of Yellville, Arkansas. She was 48 years old. Ms. PARTON was born August 5, 1956 at Sonora, California to P.A. and Justine NARRAMORE PARTON. On June 13, 1998, she married Richard A. BLAKE. Ms. PARTON was a math teacher at Yellville-Summit High School. She was a lifelong resident of Marion County, a graduate of Yellville-Summit High School in 1974, UCA graduate in 1978 and member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard BLAKE of Yellville, AR; daughter, Caitlin PARTON of Little Rock AR; parents, P.A. and Justine NARRAMORE PARTON of Yellville, AR; and brothers, Clay PARTON and Billy PARTON both of Yellville, AR. Visitation will be Friday, September 3, 2004 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Yellville with Reverend Ron Robbins and Brother Kevin Duffy officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Sandra WILSON, Angela NANCE, Jackie DAVIS, Jamie BROWN, Al LAVA, Marsha JACKSON, Scott WINGATE, Don MULLER, Alan MULLER, Michael SCHEIBACH, Josh KITTENGER, Ian PARTON and Chris PARTON. In lieu of flowers, donations may be mad to the Susan Parton Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 50, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 2, 2004 issue: Funeral services will be private for David L. CRENSHAW, 84, of Bull Shoals, who died Sunday, August 29, 2004 at his residence. Mr. CRENSHAW was born March 2, 1920 in Foley, Missouri to Willie Lee and Floy Eva CRENSHAW. He married his wife Wilma on December 9, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. CRENSHAW served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. After the war, he worked 29 years for McDonnell-Douglas Corporation as a production supervisor. He was participating in the final assembly of the F-15 Fighter when he retired in 1978. In his retirement, Dave pursued his passion for fishing on Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. He also enjoyed golf, bowling and loved following baseball as a lifetime St. Louis Cardinals fan. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 431. Mr. CRENSHAW is survived by his devoted wife, Wilma, of the home; daughters Kay CRENSHAW and Karen TURNBULL, both of Foley, Missouri; his son, Dave CRENSHAW, Jr. of Carlsbad, California; step-daughter Rita PARDUE of Glendale, California; step-son Donald PARDUE and wife Carrie of VALPARAISO, Florida; and his sister, Normalee HUSSEMANN of Gridley. Illinois. Several nieces, nephews and grandchildren also survive him. His parents and three brothers preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, the family requests contributions be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home, (870) 445-4257.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 2, 2004 issue: Helen R. BEAUMONT of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, August 30, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 64 years old. Mrs. BEAUMONT was born October 20, 1939 in Nolan, Arkansas to Thurmon and Julia PHILLIPS BOLT. On October 10, 1991, she married W.E. "Bill" BEAUMONT. Formerly of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, Mrs. BEAUMONT was a resident of Marion County, Arkansas for 13 years. She was a housewife and member of the Church on the Rock in Yellville. She was a woman of many talents some of which were her prize-winning quilts that won many blue ribbons and awards. Helen loved ceramics and making porcelain dolls. She loved gardening and canning the produce from her garden. She raised African Violets and loved embroidery. Survivors include her husband, W.E. "Bill" BEAUMONT of Yellville, AR; sons, Bruce NUNALLY of Jonesboro, AR; stepson, W.E. "Bill" BEAUMONT, Jr. of Little Rock, AR; daughter, Teresa THOMPSON of Black Rock, AR; stepdaughters, Mary MORTON of Kempner, TX, Karoline ROOK of Hope, AR and Suzie ROOK of Yellville, AR; mother, Julia HAMMONTREE of Yellville, AR; brother, Cleatus BOLT of Trenton, SC; four grandchildren, Leha, Adam, Emily and Elizabeth; ten step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her father, Thurmon; brother, Louie; and sister, Linda preceded her in death. A memorial service was held Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at the Church on the Rock in Yellville, AR with Brother Kevin Duffy officiating. Burial was private. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Marion County, AR - 2003 Obituaries