Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 7, 2004 issue: Billy Jay WALDEN, 71 of Fayetteville, died Saturday, October 2, 2004 at Springdale Health and Rehabilitation Center in Springdale. He was born January 16, 1933 in Walker, AR to Rufus and Alma Claudine SEGO WALDEN. Mr. WALDEN served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Gloria STORY in 1954. The family lived in Yellville, AR where he worked and later retired as a salesman from Mass Merchandisers. Mr. WALDEN moved to Fayetteville to be near his children following the death of his wife. He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl HARRIS of Springdale, AR and Karla CARAWAY and husband Steve of Fayetteville; a son, John Kevin WALDEN of Fayetteville; his mother, Alma Claudine WALDEN of Warsaw, MO, two sisters, Virginia NEWTON and husband George of Warsaw, MO, Eula EICKELBERG and husband Vic of St. Charles, MO; and five grandchildren, Kasey HARRIS, Brandon HARRIS, Alexa HARRIS, Davis CARAWAY and Ella CARAWAY. Graveside services were held at 1 :00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, at Walker Cemetery in Walker, AR. Arrangements were by Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 14, 2004 issue: Mr. J.W. JOHNSON of Yellville, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. He was 78 years old. Mr. JOHNSON was born December 23, 1925 at Lead Hill, Arkansas to William McKinley and Maud Ellen ORR JOHNSON. He was married to Joan WARREN. Mr. JOHNSON was a retired nurse's aid. Formerly of Missouri, he had been a resident of Marion County for the past 14 years. He was a member of the Yellville Missionary Baptist Church and a WWII US Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Joan JOHNSON of Yellville, AR; daughter, Carol WALKER of Nevada, MO; brother, Billy Joe JOHNSON; sisters, Mary WILKERSON of Oregon and Cuma JOHNSON of Leston, Idaho; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. His parents and sister, Edith, preceded him in death. Visitation will be Thursday, October 14, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Chapel in Yellville. Funeral services will be Friday, October 15, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Brother Bill Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Keesee Cemetery in Yellville with Jim WALKER, Billy WALKER, Joe LUSK, Johnny TAYLOR, James HENDERSON and Freeman WEAVER serving as pallbearers. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 446-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 21, 2004 issue: Phyllis LONG of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 86 years old. Mrs. LONG was born November 1, 1917 at Henry County, Illinois to Harry and Bessie ATWOOD ANDERSON. On April 9, 1938, she married Charles LONG in Maquoketa, Iowa. She was a homemaker. Mrs. LONG was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Yellville where she served as a deacon, a member of the Extension Homemaker's Club (EHC) and the Tuesday Ladies Quilting Club. Formerly of Rock Island, Illinois, she was a resident of Marion County since 1974. Survivors include her daughters, Sharlo CULLISON and husband Marvin of Yellville, AR and Karen BUNCH of Rock Island, IL and five grandchildren, Teresa, Anthony and Melissa BUNCH, Kevin CULLISON of Boone, NC and Mark CULLISON of Horsham, PA. Her husband, Charles, preceded her in death in 1990. Visitation was held Friday, October 15, 2004 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. A celebration of life memorial service was held Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Yellville First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Marci Ward officiating. Burial followed in Layton Cemetery in Yellville, AR. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Yellville or the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 21, 2004 issue: Iris WATSON of Flippin, Arkansas died Monday, October 18, 2004 at her home. She was 80 years old. Mrs. WATSON was born May 18, 1924 at Caney, Arkansas to Virgil Grey and Florence DIXON DAVENPORT. On July 19, 1943, she married Darrell WATSON. She was a retired supervisor for Mar-Bax Shirt Company and a member of the Flippin Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Darrell WATSON of Flippin, AR; daughters, Mrs. Patricia GRIFFIN and husband Mickey of Flippin, AR, Mrs. Rita HURST and husband Larry of Van Buren, AR and Mrs. Marilyn MCNAIR and husband Robert of Bruno, AR; brothers, Victor DAVENPORT of Harrison, AR, Virgil DAVENPORT of Flippin, AR, Ivy Davenport of Morrilton, AR, Gerald DAVENPORT of Yellville, AR and Doyle DAVENPORT of Gassville, AR; sisters, Freda CRAWFORD of Mountain Home, AR and Doris Mae WOODS of Mountain Home, AR; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild. Visitation was held Wednesday, October 20, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Graveside services are Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Caney Cemetery in Yellville, AR with Minister John Carey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN or the Children's Home in Paragould, AR. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 29, 2004 issue: Funeral services for Patrick Alvin PERDUE of Bull Shoals, Arkansas were held Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 11:00 AM at the Bull Shoals Baptist Church with Reverend Jerry Backus officiating. Military Honors were presented by Ozark VFW Post #3246. Visitation was Tuesday from 2:00-8:00 PM. Mr. PERDUE died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at his residence at the age of 57. He was born March 10, 1947 at Fanning, Missouri the son of Stanley and Jean LUPARDUS PERDUE. He married Carole SHORT at Bull Shoals on November 4, 1971 and had resided in the Bull Shoals area since moving from Oran, Missouri in 1969. He was a river and lake guide and served with the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of First Baptist Church, White River Guides Association, co-founder of North Central Arkansas Trout Unlimited, retired from Bull Shoals Fire Department and an avid hunter. He holds several world and state fishing records and a trophy deer recorded with Pope and Young. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Lynda MCCONNELL. He is survived by his wife Carol; two sons, Jeffrey (Evonne) PERDUE of Prairie Grove, AR and John PERDUE of El Dorado, AR; two grandsons, Patrick John and Zachary Scott PERDUE; three brothers Monte PERDUE of Georgia, James (Sarah) PERDUE of Midway, Danny PERDUE of Bull Shoals; six sisters, Dian SCHOLL of Port Richie, FL, Judy (Al) of Bull Shoals, Cindy (Herchel) of Port Richie, FL, Jackie MYERS of Port Rickie, FL, Rebecca (Eddie) MCCONNELL of Oran, MO and Cathy (Raymond) LEGRAND of Oran. Burial was private with Bull Shoals Fire Department and Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock family and crew as honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Pat Perdue Memorial at Arvest Bank in Bull Shoals. Arrangements by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals. Online obituary and guestbook at www.kirby-boaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 29, 2004 issue: Leonard "Len" BOLDT of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, October 25, 2004 at the Hilltop Nursing Center in Harrison, Arkansas. He was 88 years old. Mr. BOLDT was born July 4, 1916 at Downers Grove, Illinois to Henry Max and Ella Sophia SCHRADER BOLDT. On July 3, 1943 he married Florence SCHULTZ. Mr. BOLD was a retired carpenter and farmer. Formerly of Wisconsin, Mr. BOLDT was a resident of Marion County for the past 19 years. He was a member of the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife Florence BOLDT of Yellville, AR; son, Thomas BOLDT and wife Jean of Harrison, AR; daughter, Leona POSTEMA and husband James of Bryan Center, MI; brothers, Clarence BOLDT of New Boston, IL and Orman BOLDT of DeKalb, IL; four grandchildren, Christopher LESLIE of Havelock, NC, Melinda STRICKLER of Kentwood, MI, Deron BRIGGS of Columbia, MO and Daryl Patrick BRIGGS of Columbia, MO; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, October 29, 2004 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, October 29, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ron Robbins officiating. Burial will be private. Memorials may be given to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 4, 2004 issue: Nancy Helen BOEHM BARNHILL of Yellville, Arkansas died Friday, October 29, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 51 years old. Mrs. BARNHILL was born January 5, 1953 at Forth Worth, Texas to James Alfred and Mary June MICHEL BOEHM, Jr. She married Barney BARNHILL. Mrs. BARNHILL was an Episcopalian by faith, a former vice president of Bank United of Texas in Houston, Texas and former owner of Barnhill's Bargain Barn. Survivors include her husband, Barney BARNHILL of Yellville, AR; stepson, Christopher Olen BARNHILL of Tunica, MS; daughters, Erin MILES of Honolulu, HI, Kristin HUCKABY and Courtney HUCKABY both of Yellville, AR; brothers, James Alfred BOEHM, III of Las Cruces, NM and Michael William BOEHM of Azle, TX; and one grandchild, Emily MILES of Honolulu, HI. Her parents preceded her in death. The family held a private memorial gathering. Burial was private. No visitation was scheduled. Memorials may be made to the School of New Hope in Yellville, AR. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 11, 2004 issue: Franklin "Frank" H. ROBERTS, age 76, of Flippin, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 1, 2004 at Mountain Home. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life viii be on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at the Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals with Reverend Doctor Fred Taylor officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Little Rock Air Force Base Honor Guard. Burial will be private. Franklin Howard ROBERTS was born April 26, 1928 at Riverside, Illinois to Orville Washington ROBERTS and Lucy Ellen GILLEY ROBERTS. After graduating high school in Clayton, Missouri, Frank attended Washington University at St. Louis, Missouri. He married Esther Edna PEETZ of Jackson, Missouri on August 6, 1949 at Shreveport, Louisiana. Frank entered the United States Air Force in 1949 and trained as a pilot. He served his country for 24 years, retiring as a Colonel at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois in 1972. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Among the medals Frank received while on active duty are the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Distinguished Unit Citation, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Following his career in the U.S. Air Force, Frank established a real estate appraisal business. He was a member of the Appraisal Institute, the Retired Officers Association, Order of Daedalians, and the Association of Former O.S.I. Special Agents. He is survived by his wife, Esther ROBERTS; his four children: Jim (Jill) ROBERTS of Roy, Utah; Judy (Mike) STANSBERY of Elizabeth, Colorado; Sue (Tom) MURPHY of Choctaw Beach, Florida; Charlie ROBERTS, LTC, serving in South Korea; grandchildren: Jaime (Denin) PETERSON of Roy, Utah and Nick (Lindsey) ROBERTS of Flagstaff, Ariz.; a great-grandson: Kole PETERSON of Roy, Utah; his brother, Dr. Robert W. (Marilyn) ROBERTS of Akron, Ohio; and many nieces nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James G. ROBERTS. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of the Ozarks or the General Fund of the Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas (870) 445-4257.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 11, 2004 issue: Ina Mae PIERSON ANGLIN of Gassville, Arkansas and formerly of Flippin, Arkansas, died Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at the Gassville Nursing Center in Gassville. She was 84 years old. Mrs. ANGLIN was born April 7, 1920 at Flippin, Arkansas to William E. H. and Nancy PHILLIPS MCCRACKEN. She was a retired receptionist for the Bull Shoals State Park. A lifelong resident of Marion and Baxter Counties, she attended the Flippin Christian Church. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, canning, listening to music and visiting with family and friends. Survivors include her sons, Michiel J. PIERSON of Gassville, AR and Ronnie Mac PIERSON of Mountain Home, AR; daughters, Leta Kay PIERSON of Flippin, AR and Wilma Sue CROWNOVER of Whiteville, AR; sister, Nevel KILBURN of Mountain Home, AR; eight grandchildren, Teresa TABOR, Jennifer KREMERS, Jason CROWNOVER, Michael Joe PEIRSON, Jay J. PIERSON, Lisa PEDERSON, Suzanne BENEDICT and Leah D. PIERSON; and fourteen great-grandchildren, Hayden KREMERS, Grant KREMERS, Kaylee Grace CROWNOVER, Austin LOWERY, Dustin LOWERY, Haley LOWERY, Miera PIERSON, Jenna BENEDICT, Josie BENEDICT, Larry MARSH II, Eric PEDERSON, Jake SCHRABLE, Regan SCHRABLE and Shayla PEDERSON. Visitation was held Friday, November 5, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Gene Carson officiating. Burial followed in the Flippin Cemetery in Flippin, AR with Max CRANFILL, George KERR, Michael Joe PIERSON, Jay J. PIERSON, Jason CROWNOVER, Doug KREMERS, David MCCRACKEN and Steve WALKER serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 11, 2004 issue: Bethanne Emily COLLINS of Summit, Arkansas died Sunday, November 7, 2004 at her residence in Summit. She was 33 years old. Mrs. COLLINS was born September 8, 1971 in Jackson, Michigan to Charles Joseph and Dian Emily AHRENS WILLIAMS. On July 11, 1989, she married Bradley COLLINS. Mrs. COLLINS was a self-employed candlemaker and member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include her husband, Brad COLLINS of Summit, AR; son, Dustin COLLINS of Summit, AR; daughters, Emily COLLINS and Breanne COLLINS both of Summit, AR; mother, Dian WILLIAMS of Flippin, AR; brother, Donald WILLIAMS of Jackson, MI, sisters, Melody AUSTIN of Gassville, AR and Mary DICKENS of St. Louis, MO; an aunt, and nieces and nephews. Her father, Charles Joseph, and two brothers, Alan WILLIAMS and David WILLIAMS, preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Flippin with Brother Jim Henderson officiating. Burial was private. No visitation was scheduled. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 18, 2004 issue: Frances MAXWELL of Harrison and formerly of Yellville, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2004 at her residence. She was 77 years old. Mrs. MAXWELL was born in Lafayette, Indiana on October 13,1927. She lived in Yellville for 13 years before moving to Harrison three years ago. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Vernon MAXWELL of Harrison, Arkansas and one son, David MAXWELL, also of Harrison, Arkansas. Her parents preceded her in death. A memorial service will be at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. with Carl McCormack officiating.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 25, 2004 issue: Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandchildren, Alice Mae HOPPER TREAT, passed away at Garden Village Nursing Home in Yakima, Washington on November 9, 2004. She slipped peacefully from her earthly home to her new Heavenly home, there to be with her Heavenly Father and her beloved Patrick. Mrs. TREAT was born January 1, 1911 in Buford, Arkansas to Maude and Thomas HOPPER. Alice and Robert were married on September 15, 1925 in Yellville, Arkansas and moved with their family to Washington in 1945. She is survived by her four children, Fannie KEETER (Bill) of Yellville, AR; Wanda YOUNG (Richard) of Puyallup, WA, Dorothy BETSCH (Richard) of Yakima, WA and Larry (Mecki) TREAT of Raymond, WA; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a special sister-in-law, Hazel HOPPER of Zillah; a special brother and sister-in-law, Albert and LoyaDale TREAT of Wenatchee; many nieces and nephews; and her church family at Gateway Assembly of God in Union Gap. She was preceded in death her husband, Robert, her brothers, sisters and other family members. "Be at peace, Mom, we all love you and will miss you, but knowing you are out of pain comforts our hearts. Give Dad a big hug from his family." The family wishes to thank the Garden Village staff, nurses' aides and all that took such loving care of Mom. We thank you for all your support and "hugs" and a special thanks to Pastor Williams. Viewing was on Thursday and Friday from 1:00-5:00 pm. at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Private family services were held in Zillah.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 18, 2004 issue: Guy ALLEN of Yellville, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 80 years old. Mr. ALLEN was born October 17, 1924 at Kaufman County, Texas to Harvey and Fannie STUMP ALLEN. On September 5, 1969, he married Marybeth LINCOLN. Mr. ALLEN was employed has an insurance agent and truck driver. He resided in Marion County since 1990 moving her from Dallas, Texas. He was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ in Yellville. Survivors include his wife, Marybeth LINCOLN ALLEN of Yellville, AR; sons, Guy Eugene ALLEN of Greenville, TX, Milton ALLEN of Dallas, TX; stepsons, James PULLEN of Garland, TX and Stephen PULLEN of Kirkland, AZ; daughter, Sue Ann VEVIL of Mesquite, TX; stepdaughter, Keron WEATHERED of Sugarland, TX; brothers, Ismeal ALLEN of Terrell, TX and Dale ALLEN of Bonham, TX; sisters, Lou CHITTY of Wylie, TX and Lois MOORE of Terrell, TX; and fifteen grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and son, Jim ALLEN. Graveside service was held Friday, November 12, 2004 at DeSoto Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with Gerald Davenport officiating. Visitation was private. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Yellville, Arkansas 870-449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 18, 2004 issue: Robert T. COLEMAN of Clarksville, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at his home in Clarksville. He was 55 years old. Mr. COLEMAN was born November 11, 1948 at Burnet, Texas to Melvin and Doris GARRETT COLEMAN. He was a graduate of Llando Texas High School and a US Army veteran. Mr. COLEMAN was a member of the Kiwanis Club and past president of the Clarksville-Johnson Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Stillwell Bible Baptist Church. He worked for the Arkansas Western Gas Company for 26 years. From 1986 to February 2000, he was employed as manager of the Clarksville office. Survivors include his wife, Judy TEAGUE COLEMAN; daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Kris ACORD of Clarksville, AR; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Ray and Kelly COLEMAN of Coal Hill, AR; mother, Doris COLEMAN of Pyatt, AR; sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Ray BROOKS of Harrison, AR and Beverly and Graham KEYMER of Pyatt, AR; brothers and sister-in-law, Glen and Karen COLEMAN of Valley Springs, AR and Jerry and Rhonda COLEMAN of Midway, AR; grandchildren, Katie O'NEAL, Zack NICHOLS, Tyler Neal and Kristen ACORD; and several nieces and nephews. His father, Melvin Coleman, preceded him in death. Visitation was Thursday, November 11, 2004 at Hardwicke Funeral Home. Funeral service was Friday, November 12, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Stillwell Bible Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Goodman officiating. Burial followed in the Silver Hill Cemetery in Silver Hill, Arkansas with Floyd PLEDGER, Phillip BELL, Bobby Ray COLEMAN, Kevin COLEMAN, Michael TEAGUE and Matt HOWARD serving as pallbearers.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 18, 2004 issue: Gene Morgan PENNEY, age 80, of Flippin, Arkansas died Thursday, November 11, 2004. He was born November 2, 1924, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Gene Morgan and Trelles PHILLIPS PENNEY. On March 27, 1948, he married Dorothy HALEY in Tupelo, Mississippi. A World War II and Korean War U. S. Air Force veteran, Mr. PENNEY was retired as a clerk with the U. S. Postal Service. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball. Survivors are his wife, Dorothy PENNEY of the home; two sons, Christopher PENNEY of Mountain Home and Robert (Ruth) PENNEY of Clarksville, Arkansas; one daughter, Debra (Dan) STONE of Yellville; one sister, Sinclair PENNEY of Memphis, Tennessee; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was from noon-9:00 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2004 with the family receiving friends from 6-8:00 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home. Private interment was in Flippin Cemetery. Visit our website and online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 18, 2004 issue: James Orville AVEY of Crete, Illinois died November 15, 2004 at his residence. He was 70 years old. Mr. AVEY was born August 9, 1934 at Coza Home, Arkansas to James and Rosa Bell HUMPHREY AVEY. He married Vivian MCENTIRE. Mr. AVEY was self-employed in construction. He was a member of the Park Forest Church of Christ. Survivors include his sons, Justin AVEY and wife Joan of Bartlett, TN and Greg AVEY of Beecher, IL; daughters, Lianne LANG of Crete, IL, Valinda TYSON and husband John of Abeline, TX and Theresa LINK and husband Steve of Bartlett, IL; sisters, Marvine MADDEN of Yellville, AR, Faye REED and husband Curtis of Batesville, AR and Bobbie HUDDLESTON and husband Jim of Springdale, AR; brother, W.C. AVEY and wife Norma of Yellville, AR; and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Gene, Leo and Tony, and two sisters, Edith and Bardie. Visitation was held Wednesday, November 17, 2004 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral services are Thursday, November 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the Park Forest Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Skyline Memorial Park in Monee. Memorials may be made to the Schultz Lewis Child and Family Services - Focus of the Family. Arrangements are under the direction of Hack Funeral Home in Beecher, Illinois (708) 946-2161.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 18, 2004 issue: Stan PERSON, 79, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas and formerly of Wisconsin, passed away November 15, 2004 at Mountain Home, Arkansas. A memorial service is planned for next week in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Burial will be private. Stanley Wesley PERSON was born to Sigfred Waltimer PERSON and Mabel Irene DAVIS PERSON on July 29, 1925 at Lisbon, North Dakota. Mr. PERSON was an Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII having served in Italy flying missions to other parts of Europe. He married Nancy Irene BELLER on February 20, 1959 in Illinois and spent his working years as a heavy equipment operator in construction before retiring in 1986. He fulfilled his dream of traveling for the next 15 years in his motorhome visiting many of the United States. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and especially fishing the lakes and rivers in Arkansas after moving here in 2002 for West Field, Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife, Nancy PERSON of the home; three sons, Michael W. PERSON of Green Bay, WI, Darrell R. PERSON of Iron Ridge, WI and Steven E. (Kristine) PERSON of Rosholt, WI; four daughters, Annette E. (Alfred) GODWIN of Delafield, WI, Tammy A. (Michael) CHEN of Pewaukee, WI, Suzanne M. (John) HENDRICKS of Big Bend, WI and Lynda G. (Robert) VANMINSEL of Fox Lake, WI; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Delbert (Norma) PERSON; a sister, Beverly (Robert) WHITMAN; and a host of nieces and nephews. His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. The family requests memorials to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by the Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas (870) 445-4257.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 18, 2004 issue: Edward Earl DAVENPORT, age 79, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at his home. He was born February 6, 1925 in Maumee, Arkansas to the late F. L. and Sarah Maude BUTLER DAVENPORT. He received his education in Yellville, Arkansas at Yellville High School. He also received his BA in 1950 and a Master Degree in 1952 in geography from the University of Arkansas. He would marry the former Alice TACKETT. He served in the US Army. He would retire from Williams International as contracts administrator. The family will receive friends at Beard's Chapel in Fayetteville from 9:00 a.m. Friday until time of service. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Alice DAVENPORT of the home; two daughters, Virginia HARLAN of Fairborn, OH and Janet MOTT of Bella Vista, AR; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, November 19, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Beard's Chapel with Brother Charlie Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Susan ORNDORFF, Breeann GLANTZ, Karen GLANTZ, Tom E. SCHLOSS, Jake SCHWARTZ, Tyler ORNDORFF and Rob ORNDORFF serving as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to: Hospice, 34 W. Colt Sq. #1, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Arrangements are under the direction of Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, Arkansas (479) 521-8551.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 25, 2004 issue: A Memorial Service for Theresa MESSICK, age 41, will be at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at The Church on the Rock in Yellville, Arkansas. Mrs. MESSICK died Friday, November 19, 2004. She is survived locally by her husband, Danny MESSICK; son, Patrick KELSO; daughter Mikayla MESSICK; and mother, Cathy KELSO. Her father, Thomas KELSO, preceded her in death. She is loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 25, 2004 issue: Mary Willodean SMITH BARNES of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, November 21, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 86 years old. Mrs. BARNES was born January 22, 1918 at Sure Pop (Marion County, Arkansas to Benjamin Harrison and Alice Idella DILLARD SMITH. On April 7, 1941, she married Joe BARNES. Mrs. BARNES was a lifetime resident of Marion County. She and husband, Joe BARNES, operated the Barnes Canoe Rental and Store for many years. She was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ in Yellville. Survivors include her husband, Joe BARNES of Yellville, AR; daughters, Shirley HUDDLESTON of Yellville, AR; Jenny BUTLER of Conway, AR, Justine FRANCE of Jacksonville, AR and Scarlett LUMLEY of Conway, AR; brothers, Leroy SMITH, Billy Frank SMITH and Kenneth R. SMITH all of Yellville, AR; sisters, Evelyn MCCLAIN, Mary Elizabeth NELSON and Sammie Lane JEFFERSON all of Yellville, AR; 11 grandchildren, Chuck HUDDLESTON, Wendi NOELLE, April Dawn HELMKE, Joyce Faith HUDDLESTON, Matthew Eron TOLLIVER, Nathan Maxwell TOLLIVER, Julie BUTLER MCNEILL, Joe FRANCE, Sarah FRANCE, Will FAGAN and Drew FAGAN; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Broadway Church of Christ in Yellville with Gerald Davenport and Bryan Jefferson officiating. Burial followed in DeSoto Cemetery in Yellville with grandsons, Chuck HUDDLESTON, Matt TOLLIVER, Joe FRANCE, Will FAGAN and Drew FAGAN serving as pallbearers. No visitation was scheduled. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 2, 2004 issue: Jerry Lee JAMES, 61, of Green Forest, Arkansas, died Wednesday morning, November 24, 2004, at his home. He was born July 28, 1943 at Flippin, Arkansas the second son of Manuel and the late Vera (PARNELL) JAMES. Jerry was a member of First Baptist Church in Green Forest. He received his BSE degree from UCA in Conway and extended hours from the University of Arkansas. He retired from public school teaching after 37 years of service. He was an avid sports fan, a sportsman, a retired basketball official, and a cattle and turkey farmer. He had a deep love for his God, his family, his country and his friends. On August 13, 1967 he was united in marriage with Peggy Ann (MARTIN) JAMES who survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Lise Renee LILES and her husband, Brian LILES of Texarkana; his son, Robert Lynn JAMES and his wife Tiffany of Springdale; his father and stepmother, Manuel and Bunice JAMES of Springfield, Missouri; a brother, Don JAMES of Pangburn, Arkansas; a brother-in-law, Buddy MARTIN of Vilonia; two sisters-in-law, Gwen JONES of Springfield, Missouri, and Betty CAMPBELL of Conway, Arkansas; seven nieces and five nephews; eleven great-nieces and three great-nephew; and a host of friends. Casketbearers were Tom NEWBERRY, Terry HILL, Charley MAYBEE, Butch HAYNES, Jim JOHNSTON, Bobby THOMSON, Jimmy YOUNGBLOOD, Danny HORTON and Bob LILES. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 26, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Green Forest with Pastor Marvin Emmons and Jerry's nephew, Bro. Blake MARTIN officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at Yellville, Arkansas under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the Jerry James Memorial Scholarship at the First National Bank of Green Forest. On line condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 2, 2004 issue: Wanda Matlock JOHNSON of Jasper, Arkansas and formerly of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, November 27, 2004 at Newton County Nursing Home in Jasper, Arkansas. She was 91 years old. Mrs. JOHNSON was born November 16, 1913 in Yellville, Arkansas to Jess and Bessie CHEEK MATLOCK. She married James L. JOHNSON. Mrs. JOHNSON was a member of the Yellville First Presbyterian Church and former owner of Wanda's Launderama in Yellville. Survivors include her grandsons, Shawn and David STRATTON of Jasper, AR; and great-granddaughters, Samantha and Shannon STRATTON. Her parents, husband, James L. JOHNSON, and daughter, Katherine B. STRATTON, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Monday, November 29, 2004 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Burial followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 2, 2004 issue: Georgia Lee SIZEMORE of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, November 28, 2004 at the Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus, Missouri. She was 96 years old. Mrs. SIZEMORE was born June 1, 1908 at London, Texas to Henry Issac and Nettie Maud PLACKER DAVIS. She married Roy SIZEMORE, who died on November 13, 1994. Mrs. SIZEMORE resided in Marion County with her husband where they were the former publishers of the Mountain Echo and Sizemore Printing. She was a member of the Yellville First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her sons, Nils Josef SWANSON of Gilbert, AZ; daughter, Tommie Lee THOMPSON of Woodson Terrace, Missouri; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her parents, husband, Roy, and son, Johnie A. SWANN, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Friday, December 3, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Yellville First Presbyterian Church with The Reverend Marci Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Layton Cemetery in Yellville. Memorials may be made to the Yellville First Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 2, 2004 issue: Retta W. ADAMS of Flippin, Arkansas died Sunday, November 28, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain, Arkansas. She was 75 years old. Mrs. ADAMS was born July 6, 1929 to Walter and Jennie KING MAYES. She and husband, Tom ADAMS, were married for 41 years. Mrs. ADAMS was a homemaker. She was the Chaplain of the Women's Auxiliary of Post 5742 in Cotter for the past 15 years, past president of the VFW Cooties Pup Tent 25 and past president of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary Post #62 in Yellville. Survivors include her husband, Tom ADAMS of Flippin, AR; sons, James of Cleveland, OH, Richard of Winthrop Harbor, IL, Steven of Los Angeles, CA and Donald of McHeney, IL; daughter, Barbara of Beach Park, IL; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Her parents and son, Thomas, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services by the VFW were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at Burns Chapel in Yellville. Burial followed in Flippin Cemetery in Flippin, Arkansas with Richard NUSSBAUM, Jeremy MCDONALD, Derek DURFEE and Duane LACKEY serving as pallbearers. Dr. Richard AHRENS and Dr. Bob AHRENS served as honorary pallbearers. Memorial donations may be sent to: Veteran's Fund, VFW Post 5742, Cotter, AR. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Marion County, AR - 2003 Obituaries