Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 7, 2006 issue: Betty Ruth CLAYBORN, age 75, of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, December 4, 2006 at her home. Mrs. CLAYBORN was born in Oakland, Arkansas on December 12, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorshia QUEARRY DAVIS. Mrs. CLAYBORN had previously worked at the Mar-Bax Shirt Company for ten years and Baxter Laboratories for eleven years before retiring. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Bull Shoals and was of the Assembly of God faith. Survivors include her husband of Yellville, AR; three sons of Flippin, AR and one of Bull Shoals, AR; daughters, four of Flippin, AR, one of Bull Shoals, AR and one of Yellville, AR; brothers, one of Lawrence, KS, one of Roseville, CA, two of Mountain Home, AR; sisters, one of Lawrence, KS, one of Mountain Home, AR, one of Gassville, AR and one of Bonner Springs, KS; 25 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Red DAVIS and sister Anna Sue CLARK. Graveside services where conducted at the Flippin Cemetery in Flippin, Arkansas on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother James Foster officiating. No visitation was scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Yellville Assembly of God Church or Royal Rangers Youth Group. 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 December 14, 2006 issue: Betty Ruth CLAYBORN, age 75, of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday December 4, 2006 at her home. Mrs. CLAYBORN was born in Oakland, Arkansas on December 12, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorshia QUEARRY DAVIS. Mrs. CLAYBORN had previously worked at the Mar-Bax Shirt Company for ten years and Baxter Laboratories for eleven years before retiring. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Bull Shoals and was the Assembly of God faith. Survivors include her husband of Yellville, AR; three sons of Flippin, AR one of Bull Shoals, AR; four daughters of Flippin, AR, one of Bull Shoals, AR and one of Yellville, AR; brothers, one of Lawrence, KS, one of Roseville, CA, two of Mountain Home, AR; sisters, one of Lawrence, KS, one of Mountain Home, AR, one of Gassville, AR and one of Bonner Springs, KS, 25 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Walter DUE; brother, Red DAVIS and sister, Anna Sue CLARK. Graveside services were conducted at the Flippin Cemetery in Flippin, Arkansas on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother James Foster officiating. No visitation was scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Yellville Assembly of God Church or Royal Rangers Youth Group. 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 December 28, 2006 issue: Nola Ruedean FINLEY SWANSON, formerly of Flippin, Arkansas and Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday December 6, 2006. She was born December 23, 1931 in Flippin and spent her youth in Flippin and Yellville. She went on to live the rest of her life in Monroe and Youngsville, Louisiana. She was first and foremost a loving mother, wife, grandmother and great friend to all who knew her and loved her. Her best friend and husband, Lloyd SWANSON preceded her in death in 1996. Also preceding her in death were her parents; her foster parents, Gus and Duff FLIPPIN, who loved her as their very own; and her sister, Mary Jo. She is survived by her beloved son and grandson, the stars of her life; two sisters; and one brother.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 14, 2006 issue: William Morris "Punky" TERRY, Jr., age 39, of Flippin, Arkansas died Friday, December 8, 2006 at his home. Mr. Terry was born November 30, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Survivors include his mother and stepfather of Flippin, AR; father of Indianapolis, IN; a brother of Bull Shoals, AR; a sister of Scranton, AR; maternal grandparents of Lamar, AR; paternal grandmother of Medaryville, IN; one niece and four nephews. Services are private. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 446-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 14, 2006 issue: Lula Mae MEYERS, age 81, of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, December 9, 2006 at the Hospice House in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mrs. MEYERS was born May 13, 1925 at Pearl River, Mississippi to Pardee and Mary Alma LEWIS PENTON. She was a housewife and homemaker. Survivors include her husband of Yellville, AR; a son of Mandeville, LA; a daughter of Yellville, AR; brothers, one of TX and one of MS; sisters, two of MS, one of TX and one of Yellville, AR; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her parents, Pardee and Mary PENTON, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral service is private. Burial will be in Layton Cemetery in Yellville, 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 December 14, 2006 issue: Betty MCLEAN GROVE, age 84 of Yellville, Arkansas died at the Marion County Nursing Home on Saturday, December 9, 2006. Mrs. Grove was born in York, Pennsylvania on September 14, 1922. She was the daughter of the late James Robert and Anna ZEIGLER MCLEAN. Mrs. GROVE was a retired schoolteacher and had been a resident of Yellville since 1976 having moved here from Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Survivors include two daughters both of Yellville, AR; and two grandsons. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, December 13, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Nick Lascaro officiating. Memorials maybe made to the DAV organization. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 21, 2006 issue: Funeral services for Wiley E. STEVENS of Flippin, Arkansas, were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Living Word Church with Reverend Jim Brooks officiating. Mr. STEVENS died Sunday, December 10, 2006, at Hospice House in Mountain Home. He was 55. A celebration of life was from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2006, at the World of Life Church in Mountain Home. Mr. STEVENS was born March 16, 1951 at Kansas City, Missouri, to Wiley and Mrs. STEVENS. He was married on August 25, 1969, at Edgerton, Kansas. He was in the construction business and worked for R.W. Lengenfelter. He lived in Osawatomie, Kansas before moving to Flippin in 1991. Mr. STEVENS worked at Ranger boats and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of the Living Word Church in Mountain Home. Survivors include his wife Flippin, AR; mother, of Baldwin, Kansas; two daughters, one of Mountain Home, AR and one of Monet, MO; four brothers, two of Kirbyville, MO, one of Wellsvile, KS and one of Lynwood, KS; four sisters, one of Pomona, KS, three of Baldwin, KS; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, son Brian Jacob STEVENS, and grandmother Florence SENS. Burial was in Hand Valley Cemetery with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Hospice House and Hospice of the Ozarks, Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Visit an online obituary and guest book at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 14, 2006 issue: Larry Dean SIZEMORE, age 62, of Flippin (Rae Valley Community), Arkansas died Monday, December 11, 2006 at his home. A son of the late Julian and LaDora BISHOP SIZEMORE, he was born December 6, 1943 at Herrin, Illinois. A former resident of Carterville, Illinois, Mr. SIZEMORE has been a member of this community for 29 years. He is a former member of the IBEW Local 702 in West Frankfort, IL, a member of the Rae Valley Baptist Church and was also associated with the Rae Valley Volunteer Fire Department where he was instrumental in many fundraising events. Survivors include his wife; two daughters; two grandsons of Rae Valley; a sister and brother-in-law; a brother and sister-in-law; and mother-in-law all of Carterville, IL. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the Rea Valley Baptist Church with Brother Jack Gilliland officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Hospice of the Ozarks, 601 Burnett Dr., Mountain Home, AR 72653. 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 December 14, 2006 issue: Funeral services for Brack PACE, age 82, of West Plains, Missouri were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2006 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. PACE died on Sunday, December 10, 2006 at his home. He was born April 25, 1923 in Midway, Arkansas to William Thomps and Martha Elzada JACKSON PACE. On February 15, 1947, he was married at Flippin, Arkansas. Mr. PACE was a farmer, auctioneer and was elected Howell County Sheriff in 1965. He enjoyed hunting raccoon and was one of the original board members at Junction Hill School. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the Central Church of Christ in West Plains. Survivors include his wife of the family home; three children all of West Plains, MO; six grandchildren; brothers, one of Flippin, AR and one of Grandview, WA; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, three brothers, and five sisters preceded him in death. Visitation was held Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Interment was held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at the Fairview Cemetery in Flippin, AR. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairhaven or Paragould Children's Homes or Christo's House and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 21, 2006 issue: Jim MCKINNEY, age 54, of Harrison, Arkansas died Thursday, December 14, 2006 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. He was born February 27, 1952 in Marshall, Arkansas. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. Survivors include his wife of the home; his parents of Harrison, AR; sons, one of Branson, MO and one of the home; two and one sister all of Harrison, AR; and grandson. Service were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2006 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Harrison. Burial was in Anderson Flat Cemetery. Visitation was held on Sunday at the funeral home form 2:00-4:00 p.m. Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 21, 2006 issue: Vernon "Tuffy" A. MOREAU, age 80, of Yellville, Arkansas, died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at the Hospice House of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Alfred and Sara Jane WILLIAMS MOREAU. Mr. MOREAU was born March 19, 1926 at Bruno, Arkansas. He was a life long resident of this community, and was a WWII U.S. Army veteran and was a lifetime member of the DAV. He was employed for 13 years as a janitor at the Marion County Courthouse and was employed for 22 years at the Ozark Milk Plant. Survivors include his wife; son and daughter-in-law of Yellville, AR; daughters, one of Little Rock, AR, one of Bull Shoals, AR and one of North Little Rock, AR; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, one of Yakima, WA and one of Billingham, WA. His parents, brother Loyd MOREAU and sister Inis MASSEY preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Brother James Foster officiating. No visitation was scheduled. Burial followed in Layton Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with pallbearers and honorary. Memorial donations can be made to UAMS - Arkansas Cancer Research, 4301 W. Markham #623F, Little Rock, AR 72205-7199 and the Hospice House of the Ozarks in Mountain Home Arkansas. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 21, 2006 issue: Funeral services for Margie N. REAZIN of Flippin will be private at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Mrs. REAZIN died Sunday December 17, 2006, at Hospice House. She was 67. Mrs. REAZIN was born November 19, 1939, at Pahokee, Florida, to Homer and Ola JACKSON GILDER. She was married on February 16, 1976 at Galveston, Texas. She was a homemaker. Mrs. REAZIN lived in Houston, Texas before she and her husband moved to Flippin in 2000. She was a protestant. Survivors include her husband of Flippin, AR; three sons all of Warner Robbins, GA; two daughters one of Boerne, TX and one of Albany, GA; two step-sons one of Houston, TX and one of Queen Creek, AZ; two step-daughters both of Summit, AR; 19 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Visit an online obituary and guest book at kirbyboaz.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 21, 2006 issue: James Cleveland CALLAHAN, age 85, of Yellville, Arkansas, died Monday December 18, 2006. Mr. CALLAHAN retired from the U.S. Army I 1962 as First Sgt. E7 with 20 years active duty at numerous posts in the United States, attached to General Patton's 3re Army in WWII in France and as 1st Sgt. Of the 25th MP Company 25th Division in Korea. He was the recipient of numerous awards and commendations throughout his military career. He loved being in the Army and took great pride in his military career serving his country. After retiring from the Army in 1962, he worked as a sales representative for Red Arrow and Braswell Freight Lines in San Antonio, TX. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and was an active member of the Yellville Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife; daughter of San Antonio, TX; son of Erie, CO; sister of Yellville, AR; niece of Mountain Home, AR; and two grandchildren Erie, CO and one of Mountain Home, AR. His parents, Harvey and Virginia CARSON CALLAHAN, sister Beulah WILLIAMS CALLAHAN, brother, Doyne CALLAHAN; and his first wife Dolores PETERSON CALLAHAN preceded him in death. Services were at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Jon Hendrix officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas. No visitation was scheduled. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were present. Memorial donations can be made to Riverside Church of Christ-Panama Missions, 190 Whitaker Lane, Gassville, AR 72635. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 28, 2006 issue:Noah Odell HOUSE, age 72, of Harriet, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 19, 2006 in Harriet. He was born January 8, 1934. Mr. HOUSE was employed as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife of Harriet, AR; mother of Marshall, AR; sons, one of Yellville, AR, one of Taneyville, MO and one of Bradleyville, MO; daughter, of Rock Creek, AR; sister of Cave Springs, AR; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Friday, December 22, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cozahome Church with Ministers Larry Don Watts and Tommie Horton officiating. Visitation was held Thursday, December 21, 2006 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Coffman Funderal Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial followed in Rock Creek Cemetery in Harriet, Arkansas with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall, AR (870) 448-3338.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 28, 2006 issue: Jacob Robert HANNAH, age 6, of Yellville, Arkansas died at his home on Thursday, December 21, 2006. Jacob was born in Mountain Home, Arkansas on October 24, 2000. Jacob was in Kindergarten at Yellville-Summit School and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents of Yellville, AR; a sister of Yellville, AR; great-grandparents of Yellville, AR, of Sarasota, FL., and of Nashville, TN; grandparents of Yellville, AR and of Yellville, AR; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many other friends and relatives. Visitation was held at the Burns Funeral Home in Yellville on Friday, December 22, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. Services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2006 at the Antioch Baptist Church in Flippin, Arkansas with Rev. Danny Hutcherson officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery near Flippin. Pallbearers were present. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 28, 2006 issue: Nelda Shron HARRIS, age 59, of Harrison, Arkansas died Thursday, December 21, 2006 at Harrison, Arkansas. She was born January 26, 1947 to William and Lessie Lee ANGERSTEIN HALLIDAY. Ms. HARRIS was a homemaker, a member of the Jehovah Witness Church in Harrison. She gre up in the Welcome Ridge area in northern Marion County. Survivors include her sons, one of Dardanelle, AR and one of Cartersville, GA; daughters, one of Yellville, AR and one of Green Forest, AR; brothers, two of Yellville, AR, one of Louisiana and one of Rogers, AR; sisters, one of Harrison, AR and one of Yellville, AR; and two grandchildren. Her parents and sister Lessie Lee HARRIS, preceded her in death. A memorial service will held on Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Harrison, AR at 2:00 p.m. No visitation was scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 28, 2006 issue: Duenna MATLOCK, age 79, of Harrison Arkansas died Friday, December 22, 2006 at St. John's Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was the daughter of the later Roy and Hattie FISHER PURDOM. She was born August 4, 1927 in Pyatt, Arkansas. She was Baptist by faith. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Yellville Chapter of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her two sons, both of Harrison; a sister of Mountain Home, AR; grandchildren, one of Harrison, AR and one Ft. Riley, KS; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Millard MATLOCK, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 22006 at the Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carroll Johnson officiating. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2006. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were present. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of December 28, 2006 issue: Hettie M. LINCK age 94, of Flippin, Arkansas died at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin on Friday, December 22, 2006. Mrs. LINCK was born near Rush, Arkansas on October 17, 191. She was the daughter of the Late Charlie and Ethel BUNDY OTT. She married William "Bill" LINCK on October 18, 1930. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1993. Mrs. LINCK was a member of the Flippin Christian Church where she was active in the Christian Women's Fellowship. She loved working in her flower gardens and her vegetable garden. She was a loving and devoted homemaker. Survivors include her children, one of Mountain Home, AR, one of Rogersville, MO one of Flippin, AR; a brother of Okemah, OK; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at the Burns Funeral Home in Yellville on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted at the Flippin Christian Church on Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. with Russ Dunham officiating. Interment will follow in the Flippin Cemetery, Flippin, Arkansas. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 4, 2007 issue: Christopher C. ANSLEY, age 61, of Flippin, Arkansas died December 25, 2006 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House with his loving wife at his side. A memorial service was held on Friday, December 29, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Antioch Baptist Church in Flippin with Pastor Danny Hutcherson officiating. Burial was private. Mr. ANSLEY was born September 29, 1945 at Albany, Georgia to Clark and Blanch MOODY ANSLEY. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 24 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant and was a Vietnam veteran. On January 29, 2003, he was married in Valdosta, Georgia and moved to Arkansas on June 13, 2004. He was a Family and Marriage Counselor at Ozark Counseling Services, enjoyed fishing, and more than anything, enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. Survivors include his wife, of Flippin, AR sons, one of San Diego, CA; one of San Antonio, TX; stepsons, one of Davie, FL, one of La Quinta, CA; daughters, two of San Antonio, TX, one of London, England; stepdaughter, of St. Petersburg, FL; 11 grandchildren; brother, of Perry, GA; and best friend and brother, of Naples, FL; a niece and three nephews. Memorials may be made to the Hospice House of the Ozarks Hospice House. Arrangements were by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home (870) 445-4257.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 4, 2007 issue: Z. Maxine WEBB HILLER, age 76, of Yellville, Arkansas died Thursday, December 26, 2006. She was born June 20, 1930 in Maumee, Searcy County, Arkansas. Survivors include her husband of 43 years; son, of Yellville, AR; her sister and two sons, all of Willis, TX; grandsons, one of Cotter, AR and one of Summit, AR; three great-granddaughters, two of Cotter, AR and one of Summit, AR; one nephew and three nieces from her deceased sister's family. Her parents, Troy and Hazel WILLIAMS WEBB, and sister Rose M. WEBB DIDWAY, all of Yellville preceded her in death. Honoring her request, no services are planned. Donations may e made to the Hospice House of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Dr., Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653. Special thanks to Aherns Clinic of Yellville, Arkansas for the many years of care given. For online condolences, go to www.HABURNS.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 4, 2007 issue: Funeral services for Roy D. SEBASTIAN, Sr. age 91, of Flippin, Arkansas will be private. Mr. SEBASTIAN died December 26, 2006 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Home in Flippin. Mr. SEBASTIAN was born December 6, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Regina MAURER SEBASTIAN. He was a manager of a dry cleaning and valet service in Chicago. He moved from Chicago, Illinois to Flippin in 1995. Survivors include his children, daughter of Wichita Falls, TX and son of Hartsburg, IL; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and special friend of the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. His wife, Elizabeth, preceded him in death. Memorials may be made to the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin, Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 4, 2007 issue: Karl Lee HUDSON, age 60 of Flippin, Arkansas, died Thursday, December 28, 2006 in Flippin, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Ira Albert and Gladys BURKS HUDSON. Mr. HUDSON was born June 9, 1946 in Gassville, Arkansas and was a lifelong resident of the Flippin area. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and telling stories about his family. He found much joy in being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was Assembly of God by faith. Survivors include his wife; son and special friend; two daughters; two brother and ten grandchildren. His sister, Gail BOHANNON, preceded him in death. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Brother David Hickey officiating. Interment followed in the Flippin Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Friday December 29, 2006. 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 January 4, 2007 issue: Clinton Ray CAGLE, age 35, of Summit, Arkansas died Saturday, December 30, 2006. Mr. CAGLE was born in Yellville, Arkansas on March 19, 1971. Survivors include his mother, of Summit, AR; father, of Peel, AR; grandmother, of Peel, AR; brother and wife of Peel, AR; sister, of Lead Hill, AR; nephew, of Peel, AR; several aunts and uncles; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Maude THOMPSON, paternal grandfather, John A. CAGLE, sisters, Coral and Chrystal BAKER, niece, Andrea MCGAUGHEY, uncles, Robert and Jimmy David CAGLE and aunt, Trudy CAGLE. Visitation was held at the Burns Funeral Home in Yellville from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Graveside services will be conducted at the Peel Cemetery in Peel, Arkansas on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Carroll Johnson and David Chapman officiating. Pallbearers will be present. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home (870) 449-6621. For online condolences go to www.HABurns.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 4, 2007 issue: H.L. BRAMELL, TSgt. USAF (retired), age 82, of Springdale, Arkansas died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born December 1, 1924 in Oakland, California to the late Charles D. BRAMELL, Sr. and Mary LEE BRAMELL. He retired after 23 years in the United States Air Force having served in WWII and the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of 40 years of the home; brother of Pioneer, CA; children, son of Fayetteville, daughter of Brisbane, Australia, son of Clarkston, WA, son of Lewiston, ID; son of Ipswich, MA, son of Munford, TN, daughter of Boise, ID, son of Yellville, AR; and son of Phoenix, AZ; 23 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials b made to the American Cancer Society, 3291 S. Thompson, Suite D-104, Springdale, AR 72764 or the Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranches, Inc., P.O. Box 3964, Batesville, AR 72503-3964. Cremation arrangements were by Beard's Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Fayetteville. To send an online condolence, visit www.beardfuneralchapel.com.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 4, 2007 issue: A memorial service for Zoe Ann JOHNSON, 48, of Flippin, Arkansas was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, at the Community of Christ Church with Pastor Gary Epps officiating. She died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. Mrs. JOHNSON was born February 27, 1958 at Smithville, Missouri to Joe and Mrs. COULTER. She was married on July 13, 1974, at Gassville, Arkansas. She was a homemaker who lived in the area since moving from Van Buren, Arkansas in 1987. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church. Survivors include her husband, of Flippin, AR; two sons, one of Palm Bay, Florida, and one of Yellville, AR; daughter, of Calico Rock, AR; five grandchildren; two brothers, of Platt City, MO and a brother of Mountain View, AR; and mother, of Flippin. She was preceded in death by her father and one grandson, Evan. Visitation was from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at the church. Burial was in Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Visit an online obituary and guest book at kirbyboaz.com.
Marion County, AR - 2006 Obituaries