Marion County, AR - 2007 Obituaries

KIBSGAARD, RIIS posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Monday, January 1, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 4, 2007 issue: Paul K. RIIS, age 82, of Flippin, Arkansas died Monday at Harrison Nursing Center in Harrison, Arkansas. Mr. RIIS was born December 8, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Niels and Margaret KIBSGAARD RIIS and married in Waukegan, IL. They moved to the area in 1985. A US Army veteran of WWII, he later worked as a lithographer for Chicago Graphic Arts. Paul was a Mason since 1964, most recently a member of Yellville Masonic Lodge #117, a Knight Templar, and served as Past Grand Royal Patron of the Order of the Armaranth of Illinois. Survivors include his wife of the home; daughter of Merrifield, MN and her children and grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters. All services will be private. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com for an online guest book.

CRANFILL, DOSHIER, TOLSON posted by Mysty McPherson on Wednesday, January 3, 2007

DOSHIER -- Gene, 84, of Tulsa, OK, died Wednesday, January 3, 2007. He was born on October 23, 1922 in Flippin, AR, the third son of Calvin Ross DOSHIER and Rosalea TOLSON. Gene had a humble beginning, growing up on the family farm in Arkansas and working in CCC Camps during the Depression. As a young man Gene enlisted in the Army Aircorps in 1942 and served as a Engineer-Top Turret Gunner on B-24's with the 376th Heavy Bomb Group during WWII. Gene married his childhood sweetheart, Norma Gene CRANFILL on November 23, 1943. Gene's plan was shot down over Budapest on July 2, 1944, he was severely wounded in the crash and taken prisoner. He was a POW at Stalag 7 near Mooseburg, Germany until his liberation in May of 1945. Returned to the States a double amputee in a body cast, his strong will, strength of character, fierce determination and unfailing faith in God allowed him to overcome all obstacles and live a full and vibrant life with Norma Gene until her death in 2003. Gene was an active member and Deacon of the Harvard Avenue Baptist Church in Tulsa for 53 years. Gene spent many years assisting other disabled veterans through service in the DAV having held numerous State Offices including Judge Advocate General. Gene was a watchmaker with Moody's Jewelry for over 30 years. Gene saw the good in everyone, advised and helped anyone who asked him and gave freely of his self and possessions. Rejoice with us for Gene is united again with his Lord and Savior and his beloved wife Norma in Heaven. Gene is survived by: 4 children and their spouses; 4 grandchildren and their spouses; 1 sister; 1 sister-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones too numerous to be counted. You are invited to visit Gene at Moore's Eastlawn Chapel, 1908 S. Memorial, Tulsa, Sunday, January 7, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2007 at Memorial Baptist Church in Tulsa. Graveside service to follow at Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow, OK. Sign online guest book at www.moorefuneral.com. Service entrusted to Moore's Eastlawn Chapel. (918) 622-1155. Published in the Tulsa World on 1/7/2007.

COOR, DYE posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Wednesday, January 3, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 11, 2007 issue: Teresa Jean DYE, age 54, of Peel, Arkansas died Wednesday,, January 3, 2007 at the Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ms. DYE was born June 7, 1952 at Downey, California to David and Imogene COOR DYE. Survivors include her two sons, one of California and one of Virginia; daughter of California; and a sister of Peel, AR. No services were scheduled. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com

BURROW, MILLS, OPPOLD posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Saturday, January 6, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 11, 2007 issue: Laura Jean OPPOLD, age 63, of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, January 6, 2007 in Yellville, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary MILLS BURROW. Mrs. OPPOLD was born September 2, 1943 in Conway, Arkansas. Her occupation was as a certified medical assistant. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Yellville, Arkansas. She and her husband served as foster parents to 63 children. Survivors include her husband of Yellville, AR; three brother one of Summit, AR, one of Des Arc, AR and one of Schereville, IN; sister of Wilwood, FL; and a niece of Bull Shoals, AR. Her parents and grandparents preceded her in death. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Yellville, Arkansas with Brother Bill Canary officiating. Memorial donations can be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 466, Yellville, AR 72687. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.

FELLOWS, GRIFFIN, JUNIOR, LANE, NICHOLS, SNOW, YOUNG posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 11, 2007 issue: Betty Carol LANE, age 51, of Harrison, Arkansas died Saturday, January 6, 2007 at home. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 9 at the Crossroads Community Church with Rev. Johnny Walters officiating. Visitation was from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2007 at Christeson Funeral Home. Burial was in the Osborne Cemetery, with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Crossroads community Church building fund, 2858 Old Bergman Road, Harrison, Ark. 72601. Mrs. LANE was the daughter of living GRIFFIN and the late JUNIOR Monroe NICHOLS.. She was born July 27, 1955 at Pindall, Arkansas. She was a member of the Crossroads Community Church and worked for the Harrison Daily times as a sales rep for many years. Betty was an avid Saint Louis Cardinals fan and a big Arkansas Razorbacks fan. Betty loved the outdoors. She was preceded in death by her father, Junior Monroe NICHOLS. Survivors include her husband of the home; a brother of Harrison; special mention, living FELLOWS, living SNOW, living SNOW, living YOUNG and living LANE; and her mother, living GRIFFIN and her husband, living GRIFFIN. She is also survived by living GRIFFIN's four children, Online condolences may be left at www.christesonfuneralhome.com.

EALEY, JONES, LAFFOON posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 18, 2007 issue: Louis Wayne JONES, age 68, of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Yellville, Arkansas. Mr. JONES was born May 7, 1938 at Blue John (Yellville), Arkansas to Andrew and Angie LAFFOON JONES. On September 23, 2004, he was married. He was employed as a carpenter. Survivors include his wife of Yellville, AR; a son of Yellville, AR; two daughters of Yellville, AR; two brothers of Yellville, AR; two sisters of Flippin, AR; and six grandchildren. His parents, Andrew and Angie JONES; first wife Evelyn JONES; brothers, Hester JONES and Preston JONES; and sister, Dorcie EALEY, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Thursday, January 22, 207 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral service was held Friday, January 12, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Jack Gilliland. Burial followed in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.

BLOMQUIST, PETERSON posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Thursday, January 11, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 18, 2007 issue: Ralph H. BLOMQUIST, age 83, of Flippin, Arkansas died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Oscar and Esther (PETERSON) BLOMQUIST and was born February 8, 1923 in Montague, Massachusetts. He was retired military, serving in both the Army and Army Air Force in WWII, Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner, member of the VFW and was a past member of the Flippin City Council. After moving to Flippin in 1970, he worked at Sanders & Son Grocery in Flippin and was a member of the Flippin Christian Church. Survivors include his wife of Flippin, AR; a son, and daughter-in-law of Asheville, NC; a of Newbern, NC; brothers, one brother and sister-in-law of Flippin, AR, one brother and sister-in-law of Noridgewood, ME and one brother and sister-in-law of FL; a sister of Plainview, CT; five grandchildren; and several great and great-great grandchildren. His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Memorial services with Masonic rites by the Yellville Lodge 117 and flag presentation by VFW Post 1341 of Bull Shoals was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2007 at the Flippin Christian Church in Flippin, Arkansas with Russ Dunham officiating. Honorary pallbearers were the elders and deacons of the Flippin Christian Church. Memorial donations can be made to Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.

ALLEN posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Sunday, January 14, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 18, 2007 issue: Daniel Lee ALLEN, age 29, of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, January 14, 2007 in Yellville, Arkansas. He was the son of Mrs. ALLEN and the late Lucian ALLEN. Mr. ALLEN was born May 8, 1977 in Yellville, Arkansas. He was a lifelong resident of the Yellville area and was currently employed by Y-S Cable Company in Yellville. Survivors include his mother; a daughter; a sister; an aunt all of Yellville, AR; grandparents of Yellville, AR and of Lead Hill, AR. His father, Lucian ALLEN, preceded him in death. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the Lee's Mountain Cemetery in Summit, Arkansas with Carnes McCormack officiating, with pallbearers. Visitation was from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. For online condolences go to www.HABurns.com.

GRAY, JOHNSON, KEETER, SANDERS posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Friday, January 19, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 25, 2007 issue: Deloris SANDERS, age 85, died Friday, January 19, 2007 in Houston, Texas. She was born on the Johnson farm at George's Creek on December 21, 1921 and was a graduate of Yellville-Summit schools. Deloris, She began her teaching career by riding her family's horse, Babe, from Summit to a one-room school at Cantrell in Marion County, Arkansas. She spent most of her career teaching kindergarten at Walnut Bend Elementary in Houston, Texas. Her passion for teaching was evident in her students' love for learning and in their accomplishments. Deloris was acknowledged for teaching excellence through a number of recognitions and awards. She was predeceased by her parents, Ivon KEETER JOHNSON and Jess JOHNSON of Yellville; her husband of 57 years AJ SANDERS, son of Lester and Mettie SANDERS of Flippin; and sister Augusta GRAY. Deloris had great love for her family and spent much of her leisure time researching her family history. She was an avid painter and gardener. She and AJ enjoyed sharing their farm in Chappell Hill, Texas, and home in Yellville with family and friends. Survivors include her brother and his wife Marian; her sister; three children and their spouses; six grandchildren and their spouses; eight great grandchildren. The funeral service was on Monday, the 22nd of January in Houston, Texas. The interment ceremony was at the Atkinson Cemetery in Chappell Hill, Texas. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions in memory of Deloris may be directed to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15086, Austin, Texas 78761.

BADER, BAUER, ELY, MCCONAUGHY, MCGAUGHEY, REID, SIMMONS posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Saturday, January 20, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 25, 2007 issue: Jane REID, age 91, of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at the Hospice House in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ms. REID was born in Monticello, Iowa on October 24, 1914. She was the daughter of the late John and Ruby ELY BADER. Ms. REID was a retired garment worker for White River Industries. She was a member and deacon at the Yellville 1st Presbyterian Church, a member of the Presbyterian Women's Circle and played the piano at the Yellville Presbyterian church for many years. She was also a member of the Marion County Extension Homemakers Club and a member of the Ozark Music Center in Yellville, Arkansas. Survivors include her daughters, two of Rogers, AR and one of Yellville, AR; a son, of Sherwood, AR; a sister of Mesa, AZ; half-sisters, one of Pelican Rapids, MI, and one of St. Paul, MN; 26 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great grandchildren. Her parents, stepfather, three brothers, two daughters, Susan BAUER and Nancy SIMMONS, two grandsons, Arnold James MCCONAUGHY and Riley MCGAUGHEY, and one great-granddaughter Andrea MCGAUGHEY preceded her in death. Memorial services will be held at the Burns Funeral Home in Yellville on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Marci Ward officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Ozark Music Center in Yellville, the Hospice House in Mountain Home, Arkansas, or the Yellville First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home, Yellville, (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.

ABBOT, CYRIER, EDEN, OKEEF posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Saturday, January 20, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 1, 2007 issue: Elizabeth "Betty" EDEN, age 80, of Flippin, Arkansas died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Gassville Nursing Center. Ms. EDEN was born on January 18, 1927 to Chester and Rose (OKEEF) ABBOT in Chicago, Illinois. She married Alvin F. EDEN on June 13, 1993. She was an active member of the VFW Auxiliary, liked gardening and crafts and enjoyed feeding and watching wild birds. She enjoyed playing nickel slot machines. She was especially fond of cooking and entertaining her friends and family. Survivors include her children; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her husband Lawrence CYRIER, preceded her in death. A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2007 in the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. A luncheon followed at Mountain Home VFW Post 3246. Interment was private In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the VFW Auxiliary Post 2346 in Mountain Home, AR. Visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com for an online guest book.

FINLEY posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Monday, January 22, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 25, 2007 issue: Dale Edward FINLEY, age 57, of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, January 22, 2007 at the Fayetteville, VA Hospital in Fayetteville, AR. A son of the late Edward Dean FINLEY and Mrs. TOILLE of Benton, AR, he was born June 24, 1949 at Mountain Home, AR. He was a lifelong resident of Marion County and a Christian. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and was a gifted musician. With his mother, he is survived by his wife of Yellville, AR; a son of Hawaii; a stepson of Jackson Gap, AL; three daughters, two of Hot Springs, AR and one of Harrison, AR; four brothers, one of Murfreesboro, TN, one of Little Rock, AR, one of Russellville, AR and one of New York City, NY; two sisters, of Little Rock, AR; eight grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many good friends. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2007 at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral service will 10:00 a.m. Sunday, January 27, 2007 at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Jay Altazan officiating. Burial will follow in the Flippin city Cemetery with pallbearers. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.

ALLEN, JOHNSON posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of January 25, 2007 issue: Betty Sue ALLEN died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 in Kansas City, Kansas where she had lived since 1954. She was born June 27, 1932 in Summit, Arkansas the daughter of Clarence and Ruth JOHNSON. On July 3, 1949, she married Lucian James ALLEN. Survivors include her daughters, two of Kansas City, KS, and one of Houston, TX; sisters and four brothers-in-law, sister of Mountain Home, AR, one brother-in-law of Pineville, AR, one brother-in-law of Flippin, AR, one brotherr-in-law of Jordan, AR and one brother-in-law of Summit, AR; three sons-in-law; numerous grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Her husband, Lucian James ALLEN, parents and brother, James Clarence JOHNSON, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, on Friday, January 26, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. With visitation at 10:00 a.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will be in the Lee's Mountain Cemetery in Summit, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.

THORNTON posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Friday, January 26, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 1, 2007 issue: Danny Lee THORNTON, age 41 of Flippin, Arkansas, died Friday, January 26, 2007 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mr. Thornton was born November 11, 1965 at Ft. Worth, Texas. He was an avid ragball player, coach and Dallas Cowboys sports fan. He was a member of the Pyatt Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, father of Ft. Worth, TX and mother of Yellville, AR; wife of Flippin, AR; a son of Berryville, AR; two daughters of Oklahoma, two daughters of Flippin, AR; a brother and sister-in-law of Pyatt,, AR; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at the Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, Arkansas. Graveside funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at the Patton Cemetery in Pyatt, Arkansas with Brother Danny Spence officiating and pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.

KLEEN, REED posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Friday, January 26, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 1, 2007 issue: Curtis REED, Sr. age 83, of Summit, Arkansas died at Batesville, Arkansas on Friday, January 26, 2007. Mr. Reed was born in Burnet, Texas on January 7, 1924. He was the son of the late Brown Frank and Mary Lou KLEEN REED. He was a retired Pipe Fitter Superintendent for the Brown & Root Construction Company. Mr. REED was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church in Batesville, Arkansas. He was a World War II veteran, who served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife of Summit, AR; five sons; three daughters; and a sister of Ennis, TX. Visitation was held at the Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas on Sunday, January 27, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. Services were conducted at the Burns Funeral Home on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 2:00 0.m. Burial followed in the DeSoto Cemetery near Yellville. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. For online condolences, go to www.HABurns.com.

CHEEK, PRICE posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Monday, January 29, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 1, 2007 issue: Alice N. CHEEK, age 94, of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, January 29, 2007 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. Mrs. CHEEK was born November 28, 1912 at Pyatt, Arkansas the daughter of Willie and Anna Sue PRICE CHEEK. She was always there for her parents, taking care of them until their death. Survivors include her sisters, one of Yellville, AR and one of Yakima, WA; and seven nephews and seven nieces. No visitation was scheduled. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 in Patton Cemetery near Pyatt, Arkansas with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR (870) 449-6621.

BELL posted by Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of February 8, 2007 issue: Fredrick George BELL, 85, died January 31, 2007 at Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. He was born March 21, 1921 at Little River, Texas to John and Margaret BELL. Mr. BELL was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Yellville, Arkansas. He was a Deacon for more than 40 years. He taught Sunday School to 9 and 10 year old boys for over thirty years and had the privilege of leading most of those boys to the Lord. He worked at Todd Shipyard in Houston Texas, during World War 2, helping to build the great Liberty ships, and later was a welder at Champion Paper in Houston, Texas. He lived his entire life in Texas until marrying his second wife, widow of his deceased brother, Lawrence. She was also the younger sister of his first wife, Mayme. Following 63 and 54 year marriages, and the deaths of their first spouses, Fred and Blanche enjoyed seven wonderful years of marriage. The only thing that concerned Fred about moving to Arkansas was the colder winters. Three days after he arrived, we had the terrible month long ice storm of 2000. He wondered what he'd gotten himself into. In the following years, however, he looked forward to snow so that he could make some snow ice cream. He was a a precious man, loved by Blanche and her children, and adored by her grandchildren. He presence in their lives will be greatly missed, but his words, his example, and the memory of his love for them will remain forever. Burial was in Lockhart, Texas. He is survived, locally, by his wife; children, one son and daughter of Yellville, one son and daughter-in-law of Flippin, one daughter and son-in-law of Summit, also one son and daughter-in-law of Houston, Texas, one son and daughter-in-law of Lexington, Texas, and one daughter and son-in-law of Beaver Creek, Ohio, 18 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Mayme BELL, infant daughter Georgia, three brothers, one sister, and several infant siblings. Local arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.