Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 9, 2006 issue: Willie "Billie" Mae FISHER of Flippin, Arkansas died Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 71. Mrs. FISHER was born February 1, 1935 at Advance, Arkansas to Ralph and Ivy Jewell BEAVERS TRIMBLE. On July 24, 1964, she married Jack FISHER (deceased 7/23/01). Mrs. FISHER, a homemaker, was a resident of Marion County for the past 35 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She was a cancer survivor and a team member of the Marion County Relay for Life. Survivors include her two sons; daughters; two sisters; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack, and brother, R. W. TRIMBLE. Graveside service was held Sunday, February 5, 2006 at the Burnt Schoolhouse Cemetery in Lone Rock, Arkansas with Reverend Russ Dunham officiating. No visitation was scheduled. Memorials may be made to the Flippin First Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 88, Flippin, AR 72634. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 9, 2006 issue: Donald Lee PURDOM of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas. He was 55. Mr. PURDOM was born September 28, 1950 at McMinnville, Oregon to Art and Mrs. CLARK PURDOM. He was employed as a general laborer at McDonald's Restaurant. Survivors include his mother; brother; siste; four nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Art PURDOM. No visitation was scheduled and burial was private. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 9, 2006 issue: Arnold Lewis WILKERSON, age 48 of Summit, Arkansas passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas on Saturday, February 4, 2006. Mr. WILKERSON was born on February 2, 12958 in Houston, Texas to Mr. WILKERSON and the late Laura Lee (ROBBINS) WILKERSON. He was a member of the Summit Volunteer Fire Department, member of the Summit City Council and a member of the Marion County Fairboard. He was a resident of Marion County for the past 1 years, having moved here from Houston, Texas. Survivors include his father; sister and her husband; and nephew. He was preceded in death by his mother Laura. A memorial Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Burns Chapel in Yellville, No visitation was scheduled. In lieu of flower, memorials may be made to the Summit Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 365, Summit, AR 72677. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 16, 2006 issue: Jeannette MCREYNOLDS COSIER, 68 of Flippin, Arkansas passed away February 8, 2006 at the Peachtree Hospice Palliative Care Unit in Fort Smith, Arkansas She was born May 18, 1937 in Collinsville, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and husband. She is survived by two daughters adn their husbands ; a son and his wife; eight grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters; and a brother. She moved to the area in 1960 and made the Yellville and Flippin area her home. She owned and operated the Hair Shoppe in Flippin for many years. She enjoyed her volunteer work at the Gassville Nursing Home. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and her two dogs Teddy and Nikki. She loved life and enriched the lives of her family and friends and will be greatly missed. A visitation with family was held Saturday, February 11, 2006 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. Online condolences got to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 16, 2006 issue: Ada HILLHOUSE LUKENBILL, age 97, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on February 10, 2006 at Fayetteville. Mrs. LUKENBILL was born September 22, 1908 in Oakland, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Lewis Edward and Eliza Jan BRAGG EVANS. She and her husband, Roy, had a general store and blacksmith shop in Oakland. They moved to Flippin in the 1940's where they ran their paint and body shop. When he retired, she worked in the Marion County Hospital and Nursing Home for several years. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy HILLHOUSE and M. E. LUKENBILL; her son, Johnny Fray HILLHOUSE: daughter, Patricia HILLHOUSE; two brothers, Lewis EVANS and Earnest EVANS; son-in-law, Sherman AVERY; and grandson, Steven AVERY. Survivors include her two daughters; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Flippin with Reverend Kyle Jefferson officiating, with pallbearers. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. To place online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 16, 2006 issue: Max "Mouse" WALLACE of Yellville, Arkansas died at his home near Yellville on February 13, 2006. He was 70 years old. Mr. WALLACE was born October 12, 1935 at Peel, Arkansas the son of William Harvey and Flossie Mae YOCHAM WALLACE. On December 22, 1958, he married Sue MCLEAN. Mr. WALLACE was a farmer a member of the Marion County Farm Bureau. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law; two daughters and one son-in-law; his brother; two sisters; and five grandchildren. His wife, Sue; three bothers, Joe Bill, O. G. And Leon WALLACE; and his parents preceded him in death. Visitation was held Wednesday, February 15, 2006 from at 2:00 p.m. at Cattlemen's Livestock Auction Barn in Harrison, Arkansas with Reverend Carroll Johnson and Reverend Leo Dye officiating. Burial will follow in the Peel Cemetery in Peel, Arkansas with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Hills or the Yellville or Flippin FFA Chapters. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 16, 2006 issue: Rose H. PAGE of Yellville, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin, Arkansas. She was 95. Mrs. PAGE was born August 4, 1910 at Buffalo, New York to John and Anna STINDO WISNIEWSKI. She was a retired drug store clerk and a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Yellville, Arkansas. Survivors include her son; four sisters; and two grandchildren. Her parents and husband, Victor, preceded her in death. Visitation will be held from 10:00-10:30a.m., Friday, February 17, 2006 at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Yellville. Rosary service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2006 at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2006 at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Yellville with Father Gregory Hart officiating. Burial will follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 23, 2006 issue: Edna Mae WILLIAMSON died March 2, 2006 at her home in Salinas, California at the age of 93. She was born September 14, 1912 at Maumee, Arkansas. She was the oldest of 12 children of the late Elbert Marion and Lillie Belle (WILLIAMS) ROBINSON. She moved to Salinas, California in 1954 where she and her husband Raymond raised two children. Edna was preceded in death by her husband Raymond WILLIAMSON; parents, Elbert and Lillie ROBINSON; four brothers, Warren ROBINSON of Gulfport, MS, Cornie ROBINSON of Trenton, NE, Robert ROBINSON and Ray ROBINSON; one sister Katherine EZELL of Yellville; and two infant brothers, Vernon and Fred ROBINSON. Survivors include her daughter, her son; four grandsons: two granddaughters; and one great grandson. Graveside service was held on March 6, 2006 in Salinas, California.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 23, 2006 issue: Funeral services for O. Frank MARTIN, age 86, of Lakeview, Arkansas were at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at the First Baptist Church of Bull Shoals with Reverend Jerry Backus officiating. Mr. MARTIN died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. Visitation was from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, March 20 at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals. Mr. MARTIN was born July 14, 1919, at Frierson, Louisiana, to Osbun and Sylvia COLE MARTIN. He got married on April 11, 1943, at Many, Louisiana. A retired U. S. Navy diver, he also worked as a Purchasing Supervisor for the Sate of California Social Services. He lived in this area since moving from Sacramento, California, in 1980. He enjoyed traveling in his R.V., pontooning, visiting with family, and working at his home. He spent three summers working at the Yellowstone National Park with his wife. Mr. MARTIN was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bull Shoals. Survivors include his wife; his daughter; his son; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one grandson. Burial was in Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery with pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bull Shoals.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 23, 2006 issue: Clifford CHEEK of Yellville, Arkansas died Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 97. Mr. CHEEK was born October 18, 1908 at Pyatt, Arkansas the son of John and Caldonia FISHER CHEEK. He was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Effie CHEEK, two sons, Lucian and Robert CHEEK and two daughters, Peggy COLSATON and Anna NEWMAN. Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons; two daughters; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Georges Creek Cemetery near Yellville, Arkansas with Reverend Eldon King officiating. Pallbearers were present. Visitation was open after 10:00a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2005 at Holt Memorial Chapel in Harrison. (870) 741-3481.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 23, 2006 issue: Paul Ray TAYLOR of Pyatt, Arkansas died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas at the age of 81. Mr. TAYLOR was born August 15, 1924 at Pyatt, Arkansas the son of George and Stella SANDERS TAYLOR. On October 27, 1943, he got married. He was a master cabinetmaker and a carpenter. He loved music and was quite a storyteller. He helped build the Pyatt Baptist Church and was a lifetime honorary member of the Pyatt Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife; his brother; his sister; one grandchild; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anne Lee TAYLOR, and his parents. Visitation was held Tuesday, March 21, 2006 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas with Reverend Alvin Taylor and Reverend Eldon Hellums officiating. Burial followed in Georges Creek Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 30, 2006 issue: Harvey David EATON died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at his home in Summit, Arkansas at the age of 63. Mr. EATON was born July 19, 1942 at Summit, Arkansas the son of Harvey H. and Mrs. EATON. He was a retired well driller for Marshall's Well Drilling and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife; three sons; one daughter; his mother; five brothers; three sisters; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son and one brother. A memorial service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2006 at 104 Idlewood Lane in Summit. Burial followed in Lee's Mountain Cemetery in Summit. No visitation was scheduled. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of March 30, 2006 issue: Dawn M. GREY HANLON, 34, of Flippin, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2006. She was born September 13, 1971 in Winsted, Connecticut to Gordon and Mrs. GREY. She was formerly married to Mr. HANLON and was currently engaged. She was a compassionate person, a good mother and daughter; an inspired reader who wanted to write a book. She worked at Sodie's Gaston's and the Brass Door, among others. She is survived by her two sons; her mother; two sisters; one brother; five nephews; one niece; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Gordon and brother Joseph GREY. A memorial service was held at 11:00 am Monday, March 27, 2006 at the Rea Valley Baptist Church, with Pastor Jack Gilliland officiating. After the service, a lunch will be provided by the church. Internment was private. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The family was assisted by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of April 6, 2006 issue: Bruce Linwood MOULTON of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at the Highland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He was 71. Mr. MOULTON was born September 16, 1934, in Springvale, New York Co., Maine, son of Kenneth Russell and Doris Muriel LORD MOULTON. He attended Dearing High School in Portland, Maine. After twenty-three years of Marine Corps service, and two tours in Vietnam, he retired to Bull Shoals, Arkansas. He became active in the VFW Post 1341 serving as a Post Commander from 1979 to 1981 and was VFW District 2 Commander in 1981 to 1982. He was also active in the Fisherman's Club of Bull Shoals. In 1984, he moved to Bearver Lake, outside of Rogers, Arkansas. He became active with former Marines through the Marine Corps Counter Intelligence Association, and attended their annual meetings from coast to coast. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia J. ROSPLOCH MOULTON; his parents; a step father Joseph Paul LEBRECHE; five uncles, Clayton B. MOULTON, Harland D. MOULTON, Harry LORD, Walter LORD, Robert LORD, and Aunt Helen Clara MOULTON MACCONNELL. Survivors include his wife; two stepchildren; two step granddaughters; a brother and wife; three nieces and their husbands; two nephews; two uncles and their wives; two aunts; and many grand nieces and nephews. A gathering was held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 3, 2006 at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals with a graveside service following at Newton Flat Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post #1341 Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Marine Corps Counter Intelligence Association, P.O. Box 950037, Oklahoma City, OK 73194-0037 (MCCIA. Org) or the VFW #1341, 1206 Central Ave., Bull Shoals, AR 62619. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Visit an online obituary and guest book at kirbyboaz.com.
Marion County, AR - 2006 Obituaries