J.W. MCGOWNE, 64, former resident Obituary Submitted J.W. MCGOWNE, the son of Jim Ambrose and Dorothy MEARS, MCGOWNE was born Sept. 28, 1935. He passed away at 6:540 a.m., May 3, 2000 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO., following a brief illness, at the age of 64 years, 7 months, and 5 days. J.W. was born in Flippin, Ark. He was a former resident of Iowa, and the Wichita, Kan. area, moving to Springfield in 1972. He had resided in the Willard and Walnut Grove, MO area since 1976. He was a cattleman, and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. J.W. and Charlotte DURYEE were united in marriage on June 10, 1956, and to this union of 43 years, four children were born. J.W. is survived by his wife, Charlotte, of the home; two sons, Jay Brett and Alan G., both of Springfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Sean LYNN, Springfield and Krista and Joe LINDNER, Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren, Jason and Adam BABCOCK, David and Erica LINDNER, David SCHIMOELLER, Eric MCGOWNE, and Noah GLYNN; two great-grandchildren, Jarren TAYLOR and Payton BABCOCK; two brothers, Rex MCGOWNE of San Angelo, TX and J.D. MCGOWNE of Cotter; and one sister, Sue MCBEE, of Mukilteo, Wash. Funeral services were held on Ma;y 5, under the direction of the Wilson Brim-Daniel Funeral Home of Ash Grove, MO. Interment was at the rose Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. Claud Brown officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Willard. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Audrey SCHUSTER, 81, Bull Shoals Audrey SCHUSTER, age 81, of Bull Shoals, died May 4, 2000 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center. Mrs. SCHUSTER was born Mar. 31, 1919 in Carbondale, PA, the daughter of Bernard J. and Bessie (SCHIFFER) HEENAN. On Jan. 3, 1943 in Henrico, VA, she was united in marriage with Robert SCHUSTER, who precedes her in death. Mrs. SCHUSTER was a homemaker and member of the Catholic church and a former volunteer for the Bull Shoals Chamber of Commerce. She had lived in Bull Shoals since 1971, after moving here from Little Rock. Survivors include her son, Robert SCHUSTER of Bull Shoals; her daughter, Diana M. DEATS of New Orleans, LA; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and her brother, Bernard HEENAN of Detroit, MI. Services were held at the Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals with burial at the Newton Flat Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors in Bull Shoals.
Kirby-Boaz and the United States Forest Service have provided for the planting of a tree as a living memorial and tribute of Audrey Schuster. (Sumbitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay - May 9, 2000 # 279: A former Marion County lady, Eva M. Adams passed away here after a long illness with cancer. She was born in the Snow community to E G and Florence Copeland and lived there until coming to Yakima in the early 1950s. I didn't know her, but I know the Copeland families and they're a well respected family of Marion County and Eva will be missed by them. Out sympathy to her family.
Obituary May 25, 2000 issue Mt. Echo: Eva M Adams, 79, of Yakima, Wash., died May 4 at Landmark Care Center after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Pyatt on June 6, 1920, the duaghter of E G and Florence COPELAND, and moved to Washington in the early 1950s. She is survived by five children, Lois WEST and her husband Lee; Ann LENSEIGNE-ENGLISH and her husband Robert; Wayne ADAMS and his wife Judy; Gary ADAMS and his wife JAcKIE; and Juli ABHOLD and her husband Lawrence; 12 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, two brothers and her parents. Ms. ADAMS loved caring for and spending time with her family and she was deeply involved in her church. New Hoe Chapel, wich she attanded for many years. She also took pride in keeping a beautiful flower garden and yard.
Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay - May 9, 2000 # 279: Ruth C HUDSON, also a Marion County native, passed away in Yakima at the age of 95 May 5 from congenital heart condition. She lead a long and healthy life, amazing doctors and the rest of us with her good health and never having to take medicine as a regular thing. She survived her husband, Henry HUDSON, who passed away in 1995, and since his death she has lived in a retirement home in Yakima and was fortunate to have her son Ken and his wife Barbara to care for her every need all the time. No son and daughter could have been more attentive. Ruth and Henry had two other children, daughters Jimmie Sue DARDEN and Ruth Ellen JOHNSON, who both passed away with cancer some years ago. Ruth is also survived by six grandchildren; Janice SLATER, Don DARDEN, Shelly FERNANDO, Susan CLIFFORD, Sheri HUDSON and Darlene MCLEAN, as well as eight great grandchildren. She was born and raised at the George Creek community, one of five children born to J B and Mollie Belle (BURLESON / NARRAMORE) TEAFF, all of whom preceded her in death; Bertha PANGLE, Charlie, Chester and Oscar NARRAMORE. Ruth will be buried here in West Hills Memorial Park beside her mother, husband and sister Bertha. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Our sympathy to Ken and Barbara and the rest of her family. Ruth was an aunt to my sister-in-law, Mavis (PANGLE) ADAMS and her sisters Moleen CLINE and Rosemary BRIGGS, all former Marion County ladies
(Obituary pg 5) Ruth C HUDSOn, 95, of Yakima, Wash died May 5 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born in Yellville on Dec 20, 1904, the daughter of J B and Mollie (TEAFF) NARRAMORE. She married Henry HUDSON Jun 2, 1926 in Harrison. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Barbara HUDSON of Yakima; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Jimmy Sue DARDEN and Ruth Ellen JOHNSON. Graveside services were held May 9 at West Hills Memorial Park in Yakima.
Lillian DEWEY, 87, Flippin Lillian DEWEY, age 87, of Flippin, died May 8, 2000 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center. Mrs. DEWEY was born Sept. 16, 1912 in Cotter the daughter of Alvis and Allie (STAPLETON) SPOON. She was a homemaker, a member of the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Flippin and a life long resident of the area. Mrs. DEWEY enjoyed reading her Bible and sewing. She was a very special grandmother. Survivors include her son, Hugh Jordan DEWEY and his wife, Patty, of Flippin; her daughter, Pauline JONES and her husband, Phillip JONES, Jr. of Sumner, TX; her daughter-in-law, Donna DEWEY of Flippin; her sisters, Beulah JONES of Dennison, TX and Betty DEAN and her husband Tom of Queen City, MO; her special sister-in-law, Thelma BLOMQUEST and her husband, Roland of Flippin; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. DEWEY was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Everett DEWEY; her daughter, Delores Jean; her great-granddaughter, Emily Ann; three brothers and two sisters. Services were held at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Flippin with Rev. Melvin Bookout officiating. Burial was a at the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Cotter. Pallbearers were James, HUDSON, Jimmy HILL, Mack David HOPPER, J.B. DEWEY, Alfred DEWEY and Gary DEWEY. Roller Funeral Home of Mountain Home was in charge of the arrangements. Roller Funeral Home and the United States Forestry Service have provided for the planting of a tree as a living memorial to the memory of Mrs. Lillian Dewey. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Wiliam B. GOULD, Sr. 72, Flippin William B. GOULD, age 72, of Flippin, died May 8, 2000 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. Mr. GOULD was born May 23, 1927 in Chicago, IL the son of Robert and Katherine (SCHROEDER) GOULD. On Dec. 18, 1953 in Crown Point, IN he was united in marriage with Arlene G. OSINSKI. He worked for 35 years as a switchman for Milwaukee Railroad and was the Flippin School district custodian for about six years. He was a member of the Marion County Cattlemen's Association and Alley-White American Legion Post #52 in Mountain Home and the St. Peter Protestant Church in Chicago. During World War II he served in the United States Navy and was presented the Silver Star. Survivors include his wife, Arlene GOULD of Flippin; his sons, William B. GOULD, Jr. of Chicago, Russell R. GOULD, Sr. and his wife Darlene of Hammond, IN and Scott Gould of Flippin; his daughters, Jane Gould of Chicago, Tracey B. GOULD of Mountain Home and Kathy LAZARO of Hobart, IN; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. GOULD was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and three brothers. Services were held at the Elmwod Funeral Home Chapel in Chicago with burial at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, IL. Memorials may be made to the Flippin Elementary School. Arrangements were by the Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors in Mountain Home. Kirby-Boaz and the United States Forest Service have provided for the planting of a tree as a living memorial and tribute of Williams B. Gould, Sr (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Eddie E. JOHNSON, 73, Summit Eddie E. JOHNSON, age 73, of Summit, died May 9, 2000 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. Mr. JOHNSON was born Oct. 25, 1926 in Morrison, OK the son of W.A. "Ben" and Bessie (MORGAN) JOHNSON. On Feb. 5, 1949 he was united in marriage with Ella M. KELLY He was a groundman with Sacks Electric in St. Louis, MO. His hobbies included woodworking and music. During World War II he was a Private First Class. Survivors include his wife, Ella Marie of the home; his sons, Johnny Ermond JOHNSON of Tampa, FL, Gary Gene JOHNSON and his wife, Kyma of Fairview, AR and Ronnie Oren JOHNSON and his wife, Belinda, of New Florence, MO; his daughters, Mary ISOM and her husband, David and Syble Marie JOHNSON all of Summit; his brothers, Jessie JOHNSON and Carl JOHNSON, both of Mineola, TX; his grandchildren, Toni ISOM, Shawna KYLES, Nicole JOHNSON, Carolyn JOHNSON, Jamie JOHNSON, Danielle JOHNSON, Lindsay JOHNSON, Christopher JOHNSON and Dustin JOHNSON; and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. JOHNSON was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters, one grandson, and one great-great-grandson. Services were held at the Summit Pentecostal Church in Summit with Bro. Haskell Marion officiating. Burial was at the Georges Creek Cemetery in Yellville with Bill MULLINS, Jimmy KELLEY, Tony ISOM, Keith KYLES, Dustin JOHNSON and Johnny LANGSTON serving as pallbearers. Arrangements were by the Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay - May 15, 2000 # 280: Our family lost another member last week, our cousin Ruby (ADAMS) HOWSER was born May 22, 1928, to my uncle Shelby and aunt Bertha (MARTIN) ADAMS when they lived at Pyatt. She passed away May 10 at Versailles, Mo., where she lived for many years. She was buried at Versailles May 13 and leaves four children, three sons and a daughter, and is also survived by siblings Estel, Lloyd and Elva (and I think another brother Claude). Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, a son who passed away a few years ago, her husband, who was killed in an industrial accident at work a few years ago, as well as a sister, Iva PURDOM, and three brothers, Ralph. Leo and Fred ADAMS. Ruby had a quadruple bypass surgery just last month. She was closest cousin in age to me, almost exactly two months older than me, and I mainly remember her as being the one I always played with when our families visited, but that wasn't often because her family moved to Missouri when we were very young and I never saw her again, but I always knew she was there and felt a tie to her because of our age. Now I feel a little lonely knowing she's gone. My sympathy to her family in he loss of their youngest sister, as well as her children and grandchildren.
"The Old Dillard Settlemen" by Doretha Dillard Shipman": I am heartbroken about the news I had last week. Rose called and said our beloved Aunt Kate (REEVES) died May 12. She was 107 years old. She was a very special person and here I know we have lost a treasure. Aunt Kate's mother was Harriet DILLARD, Grandpa Doc's sister. I am reminded of a son we have sung many times at funerals: "We Are Going Down the Valley One by One". And we are. I think I have some of the things I have heard of Aunt Kate. Once upon a time here in the Ozarks wild animals were a part of our diet, which was the case with Kate's family. Her family would catch possum and coon; she always cooked sweet potatoes with this dainty dish. When they went down to the river or creeks, crawdads were gathered up and another feast was at hand. Aunt Kate would say, "The good old days." I have heard how hard she worked on hog killing days and picking cotton, peas, beans and corn and hoeing in the fields. Her work was hard in every way and in her spare time, from the "have to, to eat," she washed the clothes outside in a big black pot with soap she made from the port fat she had rendered out at hog killing time. Yes, Aunt Kate is gone, and so are the ways in which we lived once upon a time.
Virginia MERRELL, 73, Flippin Virginia MERRELL, age 73 of Flippin, died May 16, 2000 at her residence. Mrs. MERRELL was born Oct. 31, 1926 in Stilwell, OK the daughter of Luke and Alma Josephine (KING) PADGETT. On Sept. 23, 1946 she was united in marriage with John W. MERRELL, Jr. in Leachville, AR. Mrs. MERRELL enjoyed working in the yard, painting and sketching, decorating her home and landscaping. Survivors include her son, Raymond MERRELL of the home; her daughter, Sandra MERRELL, of the home; her brothers, Frank PADGETT of Wichita, KS and Willie PADGETT of Flippin; and her sisters, Ruby CARSON and Betty TURNER, both of Wichita, and Pearl Hannah and Mearlene Zink both of Andover, KS. Graveside services were held at the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Cotter, with Rev. Glen Hicks officiating. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Roller Funeral Home and the United States Forestry Service have provided for the planting of a tree as a living memorial to the memory of Mrs. Virginia Merrell (submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Martha CHAMBERS, 82, Bentonville Martha LAYTON CHAMBERS, age 82, of Bentonville, AR died Thursday, May 18, 2000 at Bates Medical Center in Bentonville. She was born July 20, 1917 in Yellville. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, a charter member of the Diamond City United Methodist Church and currently a member of the Bentonville United Methodist Church. She attended Arkansas State Teachers College and was a member of DAR. She was always active in church and community work. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lon Hart LAYTON and Helen WALDEN LAYTON and a sister, Florene. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lendon CHAMBERS of Bentonville; her sons, Layton CHAMBERS and wife Joan of Rogers, AR, David CHAMBERS and wife Robin of Rogers; her daughters, Linda HANCOCK and husband Kenny of Bentonville, Helen ARKINSON and husband Phil of Huntsville, AR; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a role model for her family. She was kind, caring and loved by all who knew here and having known her their lives were made richer. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2000 at the First United Methodist Church in Bentonville, with Rev. Paul Bokker officiating. A graveside committal was at the Layton Cemetery in Yellville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, #1 West Mountain, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or to the united Methodist Church, Young Fund, 201 North West Second Street, Bentonville, AR. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Mollie ANDERSON, 79, Yellville Mollie BURGESS ANDERSON, age 79, of Yellville, died May 18, 2000 at the North Arkansas Medical Center in Harrison. Mrs. ANDERSON was born Jan. 28, 1921 in Old Midway, AR., the daughter of William Monroe and Cindy (CASEY) KING. She was a retired cook for the Flippin Public School and member of the Rea Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Earl Anderson; her step-sons, Don H. ANDERSON of Woodhaven, MI and Mike E. ANDERSON of Gentry, AR; her step-daughters, Lessie W. LANGSTON of Cotter and Meleia CARTWRIGHT of Gladewater, TX; 10 step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Mrs. ANDERSON was preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis BURGESS and one child. Services were held at the Fairview Cemetery in Flippin with Rev. William Langston officiating. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Cyril Andrew WURZER, 75, Flippin Cyril Andrew WURZER, age 75, of Flippin, died May 18, 2000 at his residence. Mr. WURZER was born July 9, 1924 in Elton, WI, the son of John A. and Emma (JUETTEN) WURZER. Mr. WURZER was a shipper/receiver for the John Mansville, Corp. retiring in 1988 after 40 years of service. He was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mountain Home, a member of the Mountain Home bowling league, and the Cotter VFW Post #5742. He was a die-hard Green Bay Packer fan and loved gardening. He served in the United States Marine Corp for eight years and was a veteran of World War II and Korea. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Flippin; his sons, Ronald WURZER of Milwaukee, WI and Leo WURZER of new Munster, WI; his daughters, Barbara PIERCE of Kenosha County, WI and Charlene PEARSON of Kenosha County, WI; his brothers, John WURZER of Elton, WI, Eugene WURZER of Elton, WI and Edward WURZER of Appleton, WI; his sisters, Margie BRICCO of Elton, WI, Vera ESCHENBACH of white Lake, WI, Mary MAURER of Cleveland, TN and Theresa SCHMIDT of New London, NH; and eight grandchildren. Mr. WURZER was preceded in death by his son Kenneth WURZER and Henry WURZER. Graveside service were held at he Sunset Ridge Cemetery in Kenosha, WI. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements. The Wisconsin services were under the direction of the Piasecki-Altaus-Thulin Funeral Home in Kenosha. (Submitted by Dawn Gary Mt. Echo Staff)
Lena N. DUKER, 88, Lakeview Lena N. DUKER, age 88, of Lakeview, died May 23, 2000 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center. Mrs. DUKER was born July 9, 1911 in Elkhart, IN the daughter of Clarence and Edna (PUTERBAUGH) NICHOLAS. She was an underwriter for Kemper Insurance for 21 years and a member of the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church. She had been a resident of the area since 1995 after moving here from Palatine, IL. Survivors include her son, William DUKER of Evansville, IN; her daughter, Karen Jean BOYD and special son-in-law, Danny of Lakeview; her grandchildren, Douglas, David, Jeffrey and Kevin GILBERT and their families; eight great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews including, Nancy RINK and husband, Max of Ft. Meyer, FL and Patty ANGLEMEYER and husband Keith of Elkhart, IN. Mrs. DUKER was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and two sisters. Services were held at the Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals with Dr. Fred Taylor officiating. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to the Baxter Regional Medical Center. Arrangements were by the Kirby-boaz Funeral Directors in Mountain Home, AR Kirby-Boaz and the United States Forest Service have provided for the plating of a tree as a living memorial and tribute of Lena Duker. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Robert ROBISON, 80, Yellville Robert ROBISON, age 80, of Yellville, died May 27, 2000 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. Mr. ROBISON was born Oct. 8, 1919 in Maumee, the son of Elbert Marion and Lillie Belle (WILLIAMS) ROBISON. He was a self-employed carpenter and farmer. Mr. ROBISON was a member of the Caney Church of Christ and a World War II veteran. Survivors include his brother, Ray ROBISON of Yellville, Cornie ROBISON of Trenton, NE, Noah ROBISON of Harrison, Clarence ROBISON of Yellville and Charles ROBISON of Yellville; his sisters, Edna WILLIAMS of Salinas, CA, Kathryn EZELL of St. Joe, and Mary BRANCH of Yellville. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred, Vernon, and Warren, and his parents. Services were held at the Caney Church of Christ with Jeff Crawford and Jim Gaskill officiating. Burial was at the Caney Cemetery with David WILLIAMSON, Jim ROBISON, Ronny ROBISON, Mark EZELL, Donald EZELL, David EZELL, Mike ROBISON, Tommy ROBISON, Roger ROBISON, and Allan BRANCH serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Odale DAVENPORT, Bobby DAVENPORT, L. G. WAGONER, U.D. LYNCH, Lee DAVENPORT, Holland DAVENPORT, Homer BARNHARD, Leroy SMITH, Jo BARNES, Leo AVEY, Manuel James. Memorials may be made to the Paragould Children's Home in Paragould, AR or the Southern Christian Home in Morrilton, AR Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Denson Dale HENDERSON, 50, Flippin Denson Dale HENDERSON, age 50, of Flippin, died at the Baxter Regional Medical Center on May 28, 2000. Mr. HENDERSON was born May 28, 1950 in Tulare, CA the son of Robert D. HENDERSON and Nona L. (MANSFIELD) SHEPPA. He was a line worker at Ranger Boats, enjoyed fishing, leather working and landscaping. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Mr. HENDERSON was a former resident of Albuquerque, NM and had lived in the area for 1 1/2 years. Survivors include his parents, Robert D. HENDERSON of Peg, OK and Nona L. SHEPPA of Blue Eye, MO; his brother, Tony D. HENDERSON of Berryville; his sisters, Teresa K. STRANGE, of Berryville, and Patricia A. DELGADO of Green Forest; his step-mother, Betty HENDERSON of Peg, OK; his step-father, Elden SHEPPA of Blue Eye, MO. and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home with Rev. Jason Smith officiating. Burial with miliary services by the North Central Arkansas Veterans Council and Alley-White American Legion Post #53 as honor guard was at Baxter Memorial Gardens. Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home was in charge of the arrangements. Roller Funeral Home and the United States Forestry Service have provided for the planting of a tree as a living memorial to the memory of Mr. Henderson. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
(Photo included with obit) Leo AVEY, age 78, of Yellville, died May 29, 2000 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. Mr. AVEY was born Feb. 18, 1922 south of Yellville, the son of James Olwin and Rose Belle (HUMPHREY) AVEY. On July 4, 1946 he was united in marriage with Polly (PROCTOR). He was a retired barber and owned and operated Leo's Barber Shop on the square in Yellville for 45 years. He was a Christian and attended the First Assembly of God in Yellville. Mr. AVEY formerly served as a board member and President of the Yellville-Summit School Board, was a member of the American Legion and VFW, and served 25 years on the Yellville Volunteer Fire Department. He supported his community through works and contributions throughout his life. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea. Survivors include his wife, Polly of the home; his daughters, Judy WILLIAMS and her husband, Donald of Tulsa, OK and Vicki SHIPMAN and her husband, Kelly of Bruno; his son-in-law, G.E. ESTES; his brothers, W.C. AVEY, of Yellville and Jim AVEY of Crete, IL; his sisters, Edith SUTTERFIELD of Marshall, Marvine MADDEN of Yellville, Faye REED of Batesville, and Bobbie HUDDLESTON of Springdale; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. AVEY was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Cheryl Estes; his brothers, John, Gene, and Tom AVEY and his sister, Vardia GRAY. Services were held at the Burns Funeral Home Chapel with James Foster officiating. Burial was at the Desoto Cemetery with his nephews serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Holland Davenport, Dr. O.M. Carter, Tommy Morrow, Odel Davis, Rick Casey, Jim Arra, Shawn Beaver, Matt Still and James Casey. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.(Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Minnie Lee CARNAHAN, 87, Bull Shoals Minnie Lee HOOVER CARNAHAN, age 87, of Bull Shoals, died May 30, 2000 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Home in Flippin. Mrs. CARNAHAN was born Oct. 22, 1912 in Franklin Parrish, LA the daughter of Allen Garfield and Meddie Ann (SHERWOOD) CHAPMAN. She was the owner of the Village Vogue store in Bull Shoals for 26 years and was the former manager and buyer for Lerner's. She had been a resident of Bull Shoals since 1957 after moving here from Little Rock. Mrs. CARNAHAN was a member of the United Methodist Church of Bull Shoals and a longtime choir member. Survivors include her son, Charlie HOOVER and his wife, Sherry of Bull Shoals; her daughter Glenda Ann BUCHANAN and her husband, John of Houston, TX; and her grandchildren, John BUCHANAN, Jr. of Berkeley, CA, Scot BUCHANAN of Dallas, TX, Trey BUCHANAN of Wheaton, IL, Chris HOOVER of Clinton, MO and Jennifer HOOVER of Greensboro, NC. Mrs. CARNAHAN was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Charles J. HOOVER and Richard L. CARNAHAN; two sisters, and a brother. Services were held at the United Methodist Church of Bull Shoals with Rev. Gary Goldman officiating. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Osea G. MULANAX, 80, Bergman Osea G. MULANAX, age 80, of Bergman, died May 31, 2000 at the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. Mrs. MULANAX was born Dec. 26, 1919 in Wagoner, OK the daughter of Fred and Edna (WILEY) SHEARER. On July 7, 1935 she was united in marriage with Louis MULANAX who preceded her in death. She was a housewife. Survivors include her sons, Harold Dean MULANAX of Springdale, AR, Donald Gene MULANAX of Valparaiso, IN, Jimmy Dale MULANAX of Harrison, Gary Lee MULANAX of Bergman and Charles David MULANAX of Bergman; her daughters, Judy ESTES of Bergman, Debra Jean YOUNG of Harrison, Delopha Jane FLIPPO of Green Forest and Kathy Merlene BASS of Gaither, AR; her brothers, Leon SHEARER of Larned, KS, Wincel SHEARER of Kansas, and Frank SHEARER of Larned, KS; her sisters, Audrey BRIDGES of Wakita, OK, Lotta Mae LEACH of Inola, OK and Sue LEE of Larned, KS; 35 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, Mrs. Mulanax was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, one daughter, one sister, one brother and three grandchildren. (submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries