Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 9, 2004 issue: Lowell Vertis STROUP of Flippin, Arkansas died Thursday, September 2, 2004 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin, Arkansas. He was 89 years old. Mr. STROUP was born April 15, 1915 in Blackburn, Oklahoma to Issac Franklin and Elizabeth WILLIAMS STROUP. He was a retired Yardmaster for the Santa Fe Railroad. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Borger, Texas and a 32nd Degree Mason. Survivors include his wife Marion of Fredericksburg, Maryland; daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" LIVINGSTON of Flippin, AR; sister, Lillian FOWLER of Amarillo, Texas; two grandchildren, Randy LIVINGSTON of Flippin, AR and Jeff LIVINGSTON of Austin, TX; and four great-grandchildren, Trevor Livingston of Kansas City, MO, Tyler LIVINGSTON and Lindsey LIVINGSTON, both of Flippin, AR and Lauren LIVINGSTON of Austin, TX. Visitation was held Monday, September 6, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Funeral service was held Monday, September 6, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Flippin with Brother Steve Martin officiating. Burial followed in Memory Gardens Cemeter in Pampa, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Flippin First Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 9, 2004 issue: Betty Jo DENTON of McGehee, Arkansas died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was 77 years old. Mrs. DENTON was born November 8, 1926 in Flippin, Arkansas to the late G.B. KEETER and Nancy REED KEETER. She was a retired sales clerk for West Gibsons Department Store and a member of the McGehee First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, G.B. and Nancy KEETER; her husband, Rex DENTON; and one grandson, Matthew Rex SHUMAKER. Survivors include two sons, Bo DENTON of his wife Patricia of Conway, AR and Marty DENTON and his wife Yogi of McGehee, AR; two daughters, Nancy HALL and her husband Jeff of North Little Rock, AR and Karen SHUMAKER and her husband Kelly of Wells, TX; one brother, Bill KEETER of Yellville, AR; two sisters, Johnnie MELTON of Pyatt, AR and Frankie HARRIS of Spokane, WA; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ross Raymond and Reverend Bud Davis officiating. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The family received friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, First Presbyterian Church of McGehee or the Desha County Library. Burial followed in the McGehee Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee. Pallbearers were Dean DENTON, Craig DENTON, Blake DENTON, Kelly SHUMAKER, Brandon SHUMAKER, Brett SHUMAKER and Jason SUMMITT. Honorary pallbearers were Hart DENTON, Brock DENTON, Haze DENTON, Robert ADCOCK, J.D. PRICE and Marshall SAMMONS.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 9, 2004 issue: Edith LAWHON, age 89, of Harrison died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004, at the Marion County Nursing Home where she had been since January. She was born Dec. 24, 1914, in Peel, AR, a daughter of James and Lillie (MILLER) WILKERSON. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rhuel LAWHON; six brothers, Chester, Lester, Otto, John, Jimmie, and Arthur Lee; and one sister, Lillian DODSON. She is survived by two sisters, Olivette BATTENFIELD of Hampton, Virginia, and Mary RISLEY of Peel, AR; several nieces and nephews and a special niece, Gwen STICE of Summit, AR, and a special cousin, Helen SLOAN of Harrison, AR. Services are 10:00 am Thursday Sept. 9, 2004, at Holt Memorial Chapel with Rev. Marshall Boggs officiating. Burial is in Maplewood Cemetery. Nephews are pallbearers and nieces are honorary pallbearers. Visitation is open after 10:00 am Wednesday at Holt Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Woodland Heights Baptist Church building fund or the following cemeteries, Enon, Keesee, Peel.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 9, 2004 issue: Mr. James T. STALEY, 77, of Lakeview, Arkansas passed away Sunday, September 5, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. A Gathering of Friends is planned on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at Twin Lakes Chapel from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Military Services will be at 6:00 p.m. by the Hoevel-Barnett V.F.W. Post #1341. Burial will be private. James Thomas STALEY was born to Thomas and Edith WOLFE ALVAREZ on May 5, 1927 at Chicago, Illinois. Mr. STALEY was a Navy Veteran of WWII and married Helen Arlene MCALOON on January 10. 1947 at Chicago, Illinois. Mr. STALEY was a retired truck driver for Meadowmoore Dairy in Chicago and moved to Arkansas in 1976 from Schaumburg, Illinois. James T. STALEY is survived by five children, James T. STALEY, Jr. of Tacoma, WA, Michael L. STALEY of Flippin, AR, Debbie (Donald) MATTHIESEN of Geneva, IL, Deni (Jack) STALEY Gamble of Huntley, IL and Thomas J. STALEY of Lakeview, AR; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and special friend and companion, Patricia BATES. Mr. STALEY was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Helen. The family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association in Mr. Staley's memory. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home in Bull Shoals 870-445-4257.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 9, 2004 issue: Mr. Wilbur W. STUEVE, 90, of Lakeviev, passed away Monday, September 6, 2004 at Mountain Home. All services under the direction of Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral will be private. Wilbur Wallace STUEVE van born to John and Bertha LUEHRING STUEVE on November 11, 1913 at Bensenville, Illinois. Mr. STUEVE married Emma HOFFMANN on April 27, 1940 at Des Plains. Illinois. Mr. STUEVE is survived by his wife, Emma of the home; one daughter: Sharon (Henry) BOCK of New Mexico; one sister; Evelyn (Arthur) HACHMEISTER of Kansas; two brothers: John (Lorraine) STUEVE and Fredric STUEVE of Illinois; two grandsons, Clint BOCK of Wisconsin and Clay (Christine) BOCK of Utah; two great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas (870) 445-4257.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 16, 2004 issue: Howard R. MORGAN of Mountain Home, Arkansas died Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at the Auburn Hills Nursing Center in Mountain Home, AR. He was 74 years old. Mr. MORGAN was born April 13, 1930 at Marion County, Arkansas to Marvin Howard and Valia WOOD MORGAN. He was a retired, self-employed carpenter. He was Mason. Survivors include his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death. Graveside services were held Monday, September 13, 2004 at the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, Arkansas with Ronnie Thomas officiating. No visitation was scheduled. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 446-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 16, 2004 issue: Thelma Marie CHEEK of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, September 8 at her residence in Yellville. She was 76 years old. Mrs. CHEEK was born April 25, 1928 at Lead Hill, Arkansas to Charley L. and Effie B. AKINS ROGERS. On September 21, 1946, she married O.J. CHEEK. She was a housewife, lifetime resident of Marion County, Arkansas and a member of the Welcome Ridge Community Church in Yellville, AR. Survivors include her husband, O.J. CHEEK of Yellville, AR; sons, Doyle Wayne CHEEK of Flippin, AR; Charley D. CHEEK of Theodosia, MO; Bobby J. CHEEK of Gassville, AR and Tommy CHEEK and Johnny CHEEK both of Yellville, AR; daughters, Paulette DILLINGER of Mountain Home, AR and Mary Ann LASECKI of Yellville, AR; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her parents, three brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren preceded her in death. Visitation was held Thursday, September 9, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Chapel in Yellville. Funeral services were held Friday, September 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Chapel in Yellville, AR with Pastor Kevin Rogers officiating. Burial followed in Georges Creek Cemetery in Yellville with Tyron CHEEK, Ashley CHEEK, Jonathon CHEEK, Missie MAY, Alan John LASECKI, Kyle WINKLEMANN and Gene KING serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Darryl CHEEK, Cody CHEEK, Kyle CHEEK, Charlotte MARLER and Bobby DILLINGER. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 16, 2004 issue: Traci Michelle LOCKE of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, September 11, 2004 at Russellville, Arkansas. She was 33 years old. Mrs. LOCKE was born January 18, 1971 at Morrilton Arkansas to James Bernell AUSTIN and Barbara HARTWICK LEE. She married Mark Hayes LOCKE of Yellville. She was a homemaker, who lived most of her life in Atkins, Arkansas. Survivors include her husband, Mark LOCKE of Yellville, AR; daughters, Brandi LOCKE and Brittnee HOVIS both of Yellville, AR; father and step-mother, James AUSTIN and Mary of Russellville, AR; mother and step-father, Barbara LEE and Charles of Hot Springs, AR; maternal grandmother, Opal HARTWICK of Atkins, AR; paternal grandmother, Beatrice ELLIS of Battle Creek, MI; brothers, Michael AUSTIN of Clearmont, FL and Charles AUSTIN of Russellville, AR; step-brother, Chad LEE of Fredericksburg, VA; sisters, Diana COCHRAN of Tucson, AZ, Mitzi ASHCROFT of Eager, AZ and Rhonda AUSTIN of Russellville, AR; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Monday, September 13, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home with Brother Mark McManus officiating. Burial followed in Mountain View Cemetery in Flippin, AR with Shawn BEAVER, Matt STILL, Keith LOCKE, Randy LOCKE and Jim PAUL serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 16, 2004 issue: Lillie M. LEE, age 76, of Weaubleau, Misssouri passed away Sunday, September 12, 2004 at her daughter's home in Bolivar, MO. Mrs. LEE had lived at Independence, MO., Collins and Weaubleau prior to moving to Bolivar. She was a member of the National Rifleman's Association. She was born April 18, 1928 at Joplin, MO., to George and Rosa LEE ZACHARY. Survivors include her husband, Robert LEE of Bolivar, MO.; one son, Rick BELLEW of Independence, MO.; two daughters, Alice BRAY of Independence, MO., and Lynne BARGER of Bolivar, MO.; one brother, Jack ZACHARY of Aurora, CO.; two sisters, Rosella DICK of Smithville, MO., and Roma KING of Weaubleau, MO.; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Vance officiating. Burial was in the Fairview-Butcher Cemetery, Weaubleau, MO. under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO. Visitation was held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 16, 2004 issue: Fred A. LANE, age 87, of Lakeview, died Monday, September 13, 2004. He was born December 18, 1916, in Manhattan, New York, to Frederick Waterbury and Helen BOHLING LANE. On August 27, 1941, he married Elsie M. "Nana" DEHART in Brooklyn, New York. A World War II U. S. Army veteran, Mr. LANE retired as a bakery truck driver. He moved here in 1986 from Brooklyn. Mr. LANE was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and especially enjoyed his family. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed watching sports. He was a Lutheran and a member of the Hoevel-Barnett V.FW. Post #1340 in Bull Shoals. Survivors are a daughter, Lynn (Vinny) FELICCIA: Midway, AR; a brother, Robert LANE of Long Island, NY; three grandchildren, Laura (Larry) PHILLIPS: Flippin, Vince Feliccia and Wanda HAMPTON: Lakeview and Jannie Jo (Shannon) COCKRUM, Mountain Home; four great-grandchildren, Lynn Marie FELICCIA, Amy Jo PHILLIPS, Tommy COCKRUM and Christopher Lane COCKRUM and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters and a granddaughter, Christine FELICCIA. Visitation was from noon-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6-8 00 p.m. The Hoevel-Barnett V.F.W. Post #1340 presented military honors. The funeral service was private.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 23, 2004 issue: Donnie Sue JENKINS of Yellville, Arkansas died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at her residence north of Yellville. She was 59 years old. Mrs. JENKINS was born June 18, 1945 at Peel, Arkansas to Guy William and Melva Miranda KING MERRIMAN. She was employed as a Time Study Engineer for LaBarge Electronics Company. Survivors include her husband, Rodney JENKINS of Yellville, AR; sons, Owen BLACKWELL and Greg BLACKWELL both of Yellville, AR; step-sons, Craig JENKINS of Lead Hill, AR and John JENKINS of Buffalo, MO; step-daughter, Beverly RIDER of Harrison, AR; mother, Mrs. Melva MERRIMAN of Yellville, AR; brother, Joel MERRIMAN of Yellville, AR; and eight grandchildren. Her father, Guy MERRIMAN, and brother, Bobby J. MERRIMAN, preceded her in death. Graveside services were held Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Peel Cemetery in Peel, Arkansas with Brother Carroll Johnson officiating. No visitation was scheduled. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 23, 2004 issue: Ann L. MARBERRY, 84, of Malvem passed away Thursday, September 16, 2004 in a local Malvern hospital. She was born May 17, 1920 in Cotter, Arkansas to the late Holbert SPANGLER and the late Ellen SPOON SPANGLER. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Malvern and a homemaker. Ann had a special love for life and laughter. Her family will cherish the many hours they have spent sitting around her table while she reminiscences numerous stories of her past. The memories she leaves behind are happy memories filled with much laughter. The heritage she leaves behind will linger in the heart of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren forever. She is survived by a son, Tommy MARBERRY and his wife Dena of Fort Walton Beach, FL; a daughter, Joanna CAGLE and her husband Danny Beaty of Malvern, AR; sister, Ivon ALLEN of Summit, AR; five grandchildren, DeeDee MARBERRY, Melissa RING, Julie ROGERS, Crystal MOREHEAD and Jessica CAGLE; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter MARBERRY; her parents; sister, Zella Mae BEJAN; and a great-grandson-Noah Isaiah ROGERS. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2004 in Layton Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with Bro. Charles Allen and Rev. Bryan Diffee officiating. Visitation was held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2004 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Interment was in Layton Cemetery, Yellville, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern (50 1) 332-2711.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 23, 2004 issue: Doy Edward KING of Eros, Arkansas and formerly of Renton, Washington died Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at Eros, Arkansas. He was 77 years old. Mr. KING was born October 10, 1926 at Eros, Arkansas the son of Frank and Goldie SUGGS KING. He was a retired machinist for U.S. Rubber Company and a US Army veteran who served in WWII. Mr. KING lived the majority of his life in Renton, Washington. He enjoyed catching salmon, growing tomatoes and visiting with his neighbors. He had been a resident of Marion County since March of this year. Survivors include his sister, Lila THURMAN and husband Marion of Crossett, AR; nephews, Buddy KING and wife Shannon and children, Skylar and Scarlett of Eros, AR and Steve and Doug THURMAN of Crossett, AR; nieces, Diana CUNNINGHAM of Yellville, AR, Susan DUREN of Harrison, AR and Anita MARTIN of Yellville, AR; additional great-niece and nephew, Taylor and Katie THURMAN; sister-in-law, Mrs. JoAnne KING of Eros, AR; and grandchild, Kim of Washington. His wife, Mary; son, Jack; and brother Buell KING preceded him in death. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2004 at the Bruno Cemetery in Bruno, Arkansas with Brother Paul Huskey officiating. No visitation was scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 30, 2004 issue: Tommy G. WARREN of Flippin, Arkansas died Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 57 years old. Mr. WARREN was born June 7, 1947 at Independence, Kansas to Virgil and Mary JONES WARREN. He married Paula STUART. Mr. WARREN was a fishing guide, a US Navy veteran and a member of the Peel Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Paula WARREN of Flippin, AR; sons, Marcus WARREN of Flippin, AR and Tommy Wayne WARREN of Gassville, AR; daughters, Becky BESSE of Gassville, AR, Denise BRISON of Cherokee Village, AR and Lea Ann POWELL of Hardy, AR; brothers, Terry WARREN of Garfield, AR, Rhett WARREN of Lead Hill, AR, Rickey WARREN of Springdale, AR and Bruce WARREN of Vernal, UT; and seven grandchildren. Visitation was held Thursday, September 23, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral service was private. Burial was in Georges Creek Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with Bro. Carroll Johnson and Bro. Jerry Strobel officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 30, 2004 issue: Harvey Chester ESTES, age 101, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 22, 2004. He was the son of the late David and Mary Elizabeth VANZANDT ESTES. A carpenter by trade, Mr. ESTES helped build the concrete Cotter Bridge and the old Veterans Administration Hospital. He retired from Pickens-Bond Construction Company. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member and Past Master of Albert Pike Lodge #714. He was a very positive and independent person all his life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Abbie Mae WOLF ESTES on November 2, 2003, his parents, and three brothers, Clyde, Ruey and Bud ESTES. He is survived by a daughter Annita Carolyn PAUL and husband, Earl of Little Rock; daughter-in-law, Sue SHAW of Keo; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann ESTES of Rogers; a son, Chester Keith ESTES of Sparks, NV; grandchildren, Janie and husband David WOOD of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brian and wife Gretchen ESTES of Wilmington, North Carolina, Jill and husband, Haden ETHERIDGE of Dallas, Texas, and David and wife, Tiffany ESTES of Little Rock; eight great grandchildren, Burke, Riley, Russell, Joshua, Abigail, Sarah, Anna and Elizabeth. The funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2004 in the Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family received friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Children's Division of the Little Rock Public Library, or a charity of your choice. Sign online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 7, 2004 issue: Wayne F. MORRISON, age 72, of Lily Lake, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2004, following a short but fierce battle with cancer. Surrounded by the love of his family when he died, his spirit lives on in the hearts of his family and friends. He was born January 28, 1932, the son of Maynard and Marjorie (LUNDQUIST) MORRISON in Freeport, IL. Wayne grew up in Lily Lake and attended local schools graduating from Burlington High School with the class of 1949. Following graduation he worked with his father at the cement company in DeKaIb for a time before working as a welder at Howell's Furniture Company in St. Charles in 1951. Following a whirlwind year courtship that began at the DeKalb Roller Rink, Wayne was united in marriage to Marlene CURZ on June 20, 1954. They began their new life together in Cortland for two years before settling in Lily Lake in a home that Wayne built with his own hands. After twenty-five years, Howell's closed and Wayne continued to weld at ARCO in Wasco, IL. In the mid 1980's Wayne became a realtor and worked for First United Realtors, Land of Lincoln Real Estate, and Van Realty, all of St. Charles. Wayne retired in 1994 and concentrated on golfing and fishing both locally and at their vacation home in Bull Shoals, AR. In his early years he was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. In later years he attended and was a faithful member of the Lily Lake Congregational Church. Wayne was involved in the incorporation of the village of Lily Lake, was the road commissioner and also served on the board of trustees. Wayne was a man of many hobbies and from those hobbies he acquired countless trophies. He was an avid member of the Lily Lake Air Knockers, a model airplane club that competed with many other clubs in the region, as well as at Bong Air Force Base in Wisconsin. These competitions resulted in many trophies, including 1st place at Nationals. He was also a catcher and later a coach of a local softball team in Lily Lake. Wayne participated in a bowling league that netted him even more trophies and he drove a stock car for a time before employing a driver to take care of race time duties. Later in life he sponsored and coached girl's softball teams and was an umpire for countless high school games. His most beloved hobbies were fishing and golfing, which he enjoyed into his last years. Of all his trophies and accomplishments, Wayne valued his family as his most prized possession. He thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent with his children and grandchildren teaching them how to fish. He now leaves his loving wife Marlene; two daughters, JoAnn (Barry) PAXTON and Diana (Donald) STOLL, both of Plato Twp., IL; five granddaughters, KoriAnn STOLL, Kristi STOLL, Katie STOLL, Joni SCHMALZ and Kelsey SCHMALZ; two sisters, Kris (Gary) EKSTROM of Maple Park, IL and Dorothy WALKER of Holt Summit, MO; two uncles, John MORRISON of Hanover, IL and Harvey MORRISON of Derinda Center, IL; and several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and a family of friends. He now joins his parents and many aunts and uncles. A memorial service to celebrate his life was held at 3:00 p.m. at the Lily Lake Congregational Church on October 3, 2004. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lily Lake Congregational Church and mailed in his name to P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 30, 2004 issue: Oval WINGATE, born on January 12, 1919 near Peel, Arkansas, a lifelong resident of Marion County, Arkansas, died Monday, September 27, 2004 shortly after 5:00 am in the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. Born the eighth child of Arthur Franklin WINGATE and Eva HELMS, he was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Norvin WINGATE, Orville WINGATE and Marvin WINGATE; sisters Lora YOCHAM, and Rena WEAVER; and an infant son. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Emma Lee (WILKINSON) WINGATE of Yellville, Arkansas; three sisters Melba HELMS of Yakima, Washington, Chloe HODGE and husband Faye HODGE of Bergman, Arkansas, and Dorothy PAYNE of Wichita, Kansas; one son Danny WINGATE and wife Vineta Terherst of Green Forest, Arkansas; two daughters Linda GARTMAN and husband Wayne GARTMAN of Mesquite, Texas and Phyllis GANJIAN of Plano, Texas; two granddaughters Kimberly Jones and husband Jay Jones of Rogers, Arkansas, and Mendi TERRASAS and husband Cali TERRASAS of Rogers, Arkansas; one grandson Jason WINGATE of Little Rock, Arkansas; one great-granddaughter Emma JONES; and one great-grandson Clayton JONES. Pallbearers are Jack WALLACE, Rodney JONES, Gary HODGE, Larry HODGE, Gail WINGATE, and Ronnie WILKERSON, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Faye HODGE, Howard YOCHAM, Edward KING, Kelly HURST and Roger PALMER. Visitation was held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29 with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Burns funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas and burial at the Peel Cemetery.
Marion County, AR - 2003 Obituaries