Loyd MOREAU, 84, Yellville Loyd "Turnip" MOREAU of Yellville passed away Monday, July 3, 2000, at Baxter County Regional Hospital. He was born April 23, 1916, in Bruno, Arkansas, the son of Alfred H. and Sara Jane (WILLIAMS) MOREAU. Prior to retirement he was employed as a rural mail carrier for 25 years. He was also a high school basketball referee in the 1950's and 1960's. He was a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan. Mr. MOREAU was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Moreau was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother, Vernon "Tuffy" MOREAU, Yellville; three sisters, Alene HUDSPETH of Bellingham, WA; Florene SASSER of Yakima, WA; Inis MASSEY of Marshall, AR, and 10 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, from 6-8 p.m, at Burns Funeral Home chapel. Services will be held Friday, July 7, at 2 p.m., at the Broadway Church of Christ with Jon Hendrix officiating. Pallbearers are Chris PARTON, Greg HORTON, Tim MASSEY, Jerry Don CUNNINGHAM, Matthew STILL, and Mike FLIPPIN. Memorial donations may be made to the Nanney Cemetery in care of Iben Ives. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff) Additional information Yakima Valley (Wash) News by Frankie Seay, Jul 20, 2000 Mt. Echo Newspaper: I knew Loyd Moreau almost all my life and was shocked to hear of his death. I never him that he didn't have a smile and cheerful word. His family has my sympathy.
Jack NARRAMORE, 67, Yellville Jack NARRAMORE, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Northwest Arkansas Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on September 15, 1932, at Georges Creek, the son of Charlie and Essie (PIERCE) NARRAMORE. He was united in marriage to Virginia SANFORD on June 20, 1950. Prior to retirement he was a Central Office Supervisor for North Arkansas Telephone Company, where he was employed for 35 years. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church. Mr. NARRAMORE is survived by his wife, Virginia; two sons, Mitchell NARRAMORE of Yellville, Chris NARRAMORE of Oklahoma City, OK; two daughters, Adrienne MELTON and Melina HALL, both of Little Rock, AR; two brothers, Frank NARRAMORE of Yellville, Charles NARRAMORE of Diana, TX; one sister, Sybil PARKER, Yellville; and six grandchildren. Visitation was held Friday, July 7th at Burns Funeral Home. Services were held July 8th, at Cedar Grove Methodist Church with Rev. Doyle Berckefeldt officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff) (Additional information from the Yakima Valley News column by Frankie Seay July 27, 2000 issue) "We're still losing many old friends and relatives and some I don't hear about until they're gone for awhile. I didn't hear about Jack Narramore until yesterday and was sorry to heard of his death at such an early age. He's a cousin to my sister-in-law Mavis (PANGLE) ADAMS, born at George's Creek and went to school at Y-SHS. My sympathy to his family."
James F. LEWZADER, 77, Yellville James Franklin LEWZADER, 77, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2000, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. He was born on July 2, 1923 at Denver, Colorado the son of George A. and Sadie M. (TODD) LEWZADER. Mr. LEWZADER was a retired Certified Public Accountant and served in the United States Army. He is survived by one son, Andrew MARDRIONE, Yellville; one daughter, Christina BELLICINE, Castro Valley, CA.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla (POLLOCK) LEWZADER on April 30, 1996, and his parents. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Willis B MOORE, 81 of Union Gap, Wash., a former Marion County resident, died July 6, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. He was born June 4, 1919 at St. Joe, the son of George and Ida (DAVIS) MOORE. The family later moved to Pyatt, where Mr. MOORE met his future wife, Ruby Dell TABOR. They married April 22, 1939, and made their home in Pyatt until moving to Missouri while Mr. Moore served in the Army during WWII. They moved to Yakima in 1953, where Mr. MOORE worked as a carpenter until retiring. Survivors include his wife, Ruby of Union Gap; three children, Danny MOORE, Darlene MOORE and Tex MOORE, all of Yakima; a brother Sherman MOORE of Grandby, Mo; two sisters, Wanda HASLIP and Vive FOSTER of Joplin, Mo; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. Mr. MOORE was preceded in death by a son, David; two brothers, Ansel and Haskel; and three sisters, Oklen, Janice and Cleo. (Published in the Mt. Echo Newspaper July 27, 2000 - transcribed by Linda Haas Davenport) Additional information: Jul 20, 2000 issue of the Mt. Echo, Yakima Valley (Wash) News by Frankie Seay: Another death occured here since I started writing this. Willis Moore of Union Gap died after a long battle with cancer and will be buried in West Hills Memorial Park. He was born at St. Joe, was raised and married at Pyatt and he and his wife Ruby (Tabor) and their family have lived here since 1953. Our sympathy to Ruby and their family. They'll miss him.
Joseph Ethel BUCHANAN, 80, Yakima Joseph "Joe" Ethel BUCHANAN, 80, of Yakima, Washington, passed away at his home on July 8, 2000. He was born on May 19, 1920, in Yellville, the son of Thomas and Janie (BENNITT) BUCHANAN. He was united in marriage to Kitty DOSHIER in October of 1943. They made their home in Yakima in 1952, where he worked as an orchardist until retirement. Mr. Buchanan was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Army. He is survived by four sons, Larry BUCHANAN, Sr., his wife Cindi, of Yakima; James DAILEY, his wife, Jan, of Tulsa, OK; Laddie DAILEY, his wife, Rosalind, of Oak Harbor, WA; Karl BUCHANAN, his wife Cheri, of Yakima; one daughter, Nona Kay BUNGER, her husband, Art, of Yakima, WA; one brother, George Buchanan, Tucson, AZ; one sister, Virginia HARRIS, her husband, Johnny, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife on February 24, 1994; one brother, Lester BUCHANAN, of Cowiche; one sister, Rosie DOSHIER, of Yellville, and his parents. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, July 14th at 11 a.m., at Keith and Keith 9th Avenue Chapel in Yakima. Following cremation his remains will be interred at Nanney Cemetery in Yellville. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Keith and Keith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff) Additional information found in the Yakima Valley News column July 27, 2000 issue by Frankie Seay "Two former Marion County residents have passed away in Yakima, both on July 8 and in their own homes. Ethal Buchanan was born at Yellville and married Kitty DOSHIER there. Both were members of well-known families. They moved to Yakima in 1952 and Kitty preceded him in death in 1994. I knew them all my life and my sympathy goes to their family"
Billy W. COPELAND, 70, of Tieton, Wash., died July 8 at his home. He was born Mary 13, 1930, at Pyatt to Earce and Florence (RIChARDSON). Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, campling and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, JoAnn COPELAND; his daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Dough HARTSHORN; sone Steven COPELAND; granddaughters Melissa and Kelly HARTSHORN; a sister, Wanda HORN; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Paul and Wade COPELAND; and two sisters; Mary and Eva ADAMS. (Additon information: Yakima Valley News column by Frankie Seay, July 27, 2000 issue:) "Two former Marion County residents have passed away in Yakima, both on July 8 and in their own homes. Billy COPELAND was born at Pyatt in 1930 to Earce and Florence (RICHARDSON) and was preceded in death by siblings Paul, Wade, Mary ADAMS and Eva ADAMS, leaving only one sister of that family still living, Wanda HORN. My sympathy to Wanda and is wife and children
Reverend R. V. CARROLL, 90, Flippin Reverend R. V. CARROLL, 90, of Flippin, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2000, at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. He was born on December 18, 1909, at Willow Springs, MO, the son of Nolan and Cora (HOLMES) CARROLL. He was united in marriage to Thelma PARNELL in 1929. Reverend Carroll was a Southern Baptist Minister and a member of the Flippin First Baptist Church. He is survived by his son, Harold J. CARROLL, Springfield, MO; his daughter Lavone FOLAND, Independence, MO; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on April 19, 1999, his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Visitation was held Tuesday evening at Burns Funeral Home. Services were held on Wednesday, July 12, at the Flippin First Baptist Church, with Brother Steve Martin officiating. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Caroline M. THOMAS, 73, Yellville Caroline Marie THOMAS, 73, of Yellville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2000. She was born July 19, 1926, in Reynolds, IL, the daughter of Edward Emil & Julia Pearl (BRASMER) MOOS. She was united in marriage to Kenneth THOMAS on September 9, 1952. Mrs. THOMAS was a wife and homemaker. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, Benedictine Oblate, Special Minister to the Sick, Sacrecian, and teacher and director of religious education. She was past president of Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. She was a former member of the Marion County Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Marion County Nursing Home Auxiliary, and a former member of the Marion County Hospital and Nursing Home Pink Ladies. Mrs. Thomas was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by three sons, Tate and his wife, Mary Ann, of Illinois City, Il, Riley and his wife, Judy, of Anchorage, Alaska, Kevin and his wife, Chris, of Tampa, FL; two daughters, Julia SHARP and her husband, Harold, of Yellville, Marie WEINDRUCH and her husband, Sam, of Yellville; one brother, Oliver BEARMAN of Coal Valley, IL; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, her parents, one brother, Louis MOOS, and one sister, Eveline. Visitation was held Thursday at Burns Funeral Home chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday, July 14, at 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church, with Father Mark Wood officiating. Burial was in Layton Cemetery. Pallbearers were John GOULET, Kevin GOULET, Brian KEETER, Les BENTON, Gerald HUVAL, and John KEUCHEL. Honorary Pallbearers were Dr. Richard Ahrens and members of Mrs. Thomas' religion education class. Memorials may be made to the St. Andrews Church building fund or to the Marion County Nursing Home Auxiliary. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Wesley G. BARNES, 36, Summit Wesley G. BARNES, 36, of Summit, passed away at Baxter County Regional Medical Center Tuesday, July 11, 2000. He was born July 4, 1964 at Savannah, GA, the son of J.W. and Barbara (DOWD) BARNES. He was united in marriage to Gail MENDE. Mr. Barnes was an explosives technician for ALS Technologies of Bull Shoals. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Gail; one son, Dakota James BARNES of Hoxie, AR; his father, J. W. BARNES of Summit; three brothers, Marvin L. CALHOUN of Los Angeles, CA, Michael A. CALHOUN of Jacksonville, FL, and Dewayne BARNES of West Plains, Mo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara. Visitation was held on Saturday, July 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at Burns Funeral Home. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. at Lee's Mountain Cemetery, Summit. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Yakima Valley News column by Frankie Seay, Aug 3, 2000 issued: "We lost another former Arkansas man last week, a native of Lead ill who has lived in Yakima since 1945. John MCGREW was one of 13 children born to Benjamin and Jennie MCGREW at Lead Hill. He was born Jan 31, 1912, and passed away in a nursing home in Yakima on Jly 12. He is survived by a son, Terry, of Boise, ID; a daughter-in-law, Donna BALKE; six grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; four sisters; and a brother. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leah; a stepson; three brothers and four sisters. John was buried at West Hills Memorial Park in Yakima. Our sympathy to his family. (Transcribed by Linda Haas Davenport)
Donald Gene OLDFIELD, 63, Lakeview Donald Gene "Don" OLDFIELD, 63, of Lakeview, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, MO. He was born August 22, 1936, at Wiseman, AR, the son of Delbert Gordon and Etta Charlotte (WILKERSON) OLDFIELD. Mr. OLDFIELD graduated from Wyendotte High School in Kansas City, KS, and was employed as Shipping and Receiving Foreman for Armco Steel. He was Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Bonner Springs, KS, Past Worthy Patron of Bonner Springs Eastern Star #302, and a 32nd degree Mason. He was Baptist by faith. Mr. Oldfield was a member of the Ozark Music Center of Yellville and a member of the Pickers and Grinners. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs' fan. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Lee (EASTBURN) OLDFIELD; one son, Delbert Kevin OLDFIELD, of Kansas City, KS; two brothers, Robert Aubrey OLDFIELD, his wife, Jane, of Hemmett, CA, Robert FRANCIS, his wife, Marilyn, of Hardy, AR; three sisters, Virginia Lee COVEY, Edwardsville, KS, Wanda G. CRAWFORD, Preston, MO, and Laura Louise FROCK, her husband, Harry, of Kansas City, KS. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Delbert Kevin OLDFIELD II, Cynthia Faye CHANEY, Joshua Craig OLDFIELD, Jami Sinead OLDFIELD and Kara Elaine OLDFIELD, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Craig OLDFIELD; two sisters, Dorothy Marie HARBER, Kathryn Rosalee HOFFSTETTER; and one brother, Milton OLDFIELD. Visitation was held Saturday, July 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home of Yellville. Funeral Services were held immediately following Visitation at Burns Funeral Home Chapel, with Phil Williams officiating. Burial was at Cross Timbers Cemetery, Cross Timbers, MO, on Sunday, July 16. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Eugene E. HOOPER, 71, Bull Shoals Eugene Everette HOOPER, 71, of Bull Shoals, passed away at his residence on July 16, 2000. He was born on May 31, 1929, at Racine, WI, the son of George Grant and Gladys B. (KANNENBERG) HOOPER. Mr. HOOPER was united in marriage to Margaret GUDERIAN May 10, 1958, at Chicago, IL. They made their home in Bull Shoals, AR in 1992, having relocated from Elmhurst, IL. He was a toll collector for Illinois Tollway for 16 years. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy. Mr. HOOPER was a member of the Old Glory Masonic Lodge #540 in Westchester, IL, a member of the Scottish Rites, and the Shriners of Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; one aunt, Violet LENZKE, of Racine, WI; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Private funeral services and burial were held for Mr. HOOPER. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were made by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors, Mountain Home. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Burl F. MITCHELL, 74, Flippin Burl F. MITCHELL, 74, of Flippin, AR, passed away at his home on July 17, 2000. He was born on December 4, 1925, the son of Leonard and Femma (ESTES) MITCHELL. Mr. MITCHELL was united in marriage to Iva Mae SCOTT on January 25, 1947. He was a retired mechanic and a WWII veteran, having served in the United States Army. He is survived by two daughters, Beverly SMITH of Georgetown TX, Dorothy CHILDERS of Lawrence, KS; seven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva, and his parents. Visitation was held July 20, at Burns Funeral Home chapel. Private burial services were held at Fairview Cemetery in Flippin. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
James T. WILBANKS, Sr, 73, Yakima James Travis WILBANKS, Sr., 73, of Gleed, WA and Quartzsite, AZ, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. He was born on August 13, 1926, to William and May (MCNEIL) WILBANKS in Mammoth, MO, and moved to Yakima in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Phillipines and Japan. He married Neville GIBSON on May 29, 1948, in Naches, WA, and lived in Yakima, WA for 9 years before moving to Gleed in 1957. Jim was employed at the Chevrolet dealership in Yakima for 25 years, and later worked as a sales representative for Lawson Products, Inc. before retiring in 1987. Jim was a 52 year member and past master of Naches Masonic Lodge No. 211, past Deputy of the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington, Past Worthy Patron of Vesta Chapter No. 156, Order of the Eastern Star, Past Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection of the Yakima Scottish Rite Body, member of the Yakima Rite Body and charter member of the Masada Shrine Temple of Yakima. As "Wagonmaster" of the MM Travelers, Chapter No. 111 of the National Camping Travelers, Inc., he and Neville thoroughly enjoyed the traveling and friendship of some wonderful people. Wintering in Arizona became a real joy in his life, along with fishing and camping with family and friends. He particularly enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren. His leadership, presence, love, honesty, and humor will be immensely missed. Duty to his fellow man, God and country were know by all who knew him. His reference to common sense was know to may as "bay-horse sense", and he instilled this in all his children and friends. Survivors include his wife, Neville WILBANKS of Gleed; five sons, Jim WILBANKS, Jr. and Randy (Marilyn) WILBANKS, of Yakima, Dave (Sue) WILBANKS of Naches, Bill WILBANKS of Gleed, and Lindsey (Sheila) WILBANKS of Yakima; two daughters, Kathy WILBANKS and Beth WILBANKS, both of Yakima; three brothers, Eldon (Patsy) WILBANKS of Tulsa, OK, Johnie (Nell) WILBANKS of Bella Vista, AR, and Max (Margie) WILBANKS of Flippin, AR; two sisters, Patricia (Hubert) PARNELL and Blanche DICKEY, both of Flippin, AR; and eight grandchildren, Tre' WILBANKS, currently teaching in Bosnia, Jon WILBANKS of Gleed, Joe HARRIS of Yakima, Julie HARRIS of Richland, WA, Wendy (Nathan) DOBBS of Cherry Point, NC, Adam WILBANKS of Naches, and Sean and Kevin WILBANKS of Yakima, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 22, at 10 a.m. at Shaw and Sons Funeral Home in Yakima, WA. Burial was at West Hills Memorial Park in Yakima. A gathering to celebrate Jim's life was held at 3 p.m. at the Naches Masonic Temple. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff) Additional information found in the Yakima Valley News column by Frankie Seay - Aug 3, 2000 issue. "The death of another well-known and much-loved man has saddened out little community, Jim WILBANKS passed away July 17 at Memorial Hospital in Yakima after suffering from cancer of the brain for a year or more. He leaves an empty, sad spot not only for his family but for a lot of friends, and that includes everyone he ever met. Jim always had time for a laugh and a joke anytime you saw him and he never met a stranger. He was born in MO, but married a girl from the Yellville/Flippen area after they both came to Washington, and together he and Neville (GIBSON) raised a family of 7 children children, all of them good and well-respected people like their parents and all still living in this area with close family ties. Besides Neville and the children and grandchildren, Jim is also survived by 3 brothers, Eldon and Patsy WILBANKS of Tulsa, Johnnie and Nell WILBANKS of Bella Vista, AR and Max and Margie WILBANKS of Flippin, as well as two sisters, Patricia (HUBERT) PARNELL and Blanche DICKEY, also of Flippin. Jim was involved in so many things in Yakima and the surrounding community, as well as in Arizona where they wintered for the past several years, that I won't try to list what all he helped with, but I know he will be missed by many people, as well as his family, who always came first. He was also an "honorary Arkansawyer" so much so that most of us, including me, always thought he was from our part of the country, but it was Nellville who was born there and we all just "adopted" Jim. Nelville and all his family have my sympathy. He was a good man."
Merrill MOBLEY, 76, Bull Shoals Merrill "Mike" MOBLEY, 76, of Bull Shoals, passed away July 20, 2000, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born on July 16, 1924, the son of Richard and Grace (BESCO) MOBLEY. Mr. MOBLEY was united in marriage to Betty MCGANN on November 6, 1946. He was a self-employed Farrier. He was a member of the St. Andrews Catholic Church, lifetime member of DAV, lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a Knight of Columbus. Mr. Mobley was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Ken MOBLEY and his wife, Sarah, of Yellville, Jim MOBLEY and his wife, Janice of Shakopee, MN; three daughters, Gertrude GEIGER and her husband, David, of Lonsdale, MN, Lorrain URBAN and her husband, Donald, of Watertown, SD, Madelyn PETERSEN and her husband, Butch, of Bull Shoals; one brother Claude MOBLEY and his wife, Eloise, of Lake City, MN; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m., July 23, at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Burial was in Layton Cemetery at 10 a.m., July 24. Pallbearers were Chris MOBLEY, Patrick MOBLEY, Jim URBAN, David URBAN, Michael PETERSEN, and Tom PETERSEN. Memorials may be made to the St. Andrews Catholic Church building fund. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Yakima Valley News column by Frankie Seay, July 20, 2000 issue: "We had our usual three deaths in a row this week of people we know, maybe more, but we've heard of Loyd "Turnip" MOREAU of Yellville, Alice Ann MCCLAIN of Durango, Co and Dorothy (HILTON) HANEY, formerly of Bellefonte but a resident of Yakima for many years when she and Henry raised their family and he passed away about a year and a half ago. Dorothy died of blood clots on her brain after surgery to removed them. I attended her funeral Thursday. Many Arkansas friends were there and I knew many, but not all of them. I remember Conley and Erma BILLINGS, Alonzo YOUNG, Betty SOUTHARDS, JT and Barbara BAUGHMAN and one of Eunice AUSTIN'S daughters (her name escapes me). There were many more from our part of the country. I never knew dorothy but have heard much good about her and her funeral was so well attended that it speaks for itself about what a nice person she was."
Yakima Valley News column by Frankie Seay, July 20, 2000 issue: "We had our usual three deaths in a row this week of people we know, maybe more, but we've heard of Loyd "Turnip" MOREAU of Yellville, Alice Ann MCCLAIN of Durango, Co and Dorothy (HILTON) HANEY, formerly of Bellefonte but a resident of Yakima for many years .... I knew Loyd MOREAU almost all my life and was shocked to hear of his death. I never say him that he didn't have a smile and cheerful word. His family has my sympathy."
Yakima Valley News column by Frankie Seay, July 20, 2000 issue: "We had our usual three deaths in a row this week of people we know, maybe more, but we've heard of Loyd "Turnip" MOREAU of Yellville, Alice Ann MCCLAIN of Durango, Co and Dorothy (HILTON) HANEY, formerly of Bellefonte but a resident of Yakima for many years .... Alice Ann MCLAIN was my niece by marriage and the daughter of deal friends Bill and Evelyn. Bill passed away about six months ago and this is a hard time for Evelyn. My sympathy to her and Mac. I'm thankful Evely is close to her family - that will help." Addition information was found in the Old Dillard Settlment column by Doretha Dillard Shipman, July 6, 2000 issue, "Another heartbreaking accident has come to our family. Alice Ann, daughter of Evelyn (SMITH) and the late bill MCCLAIN, was killed in an automobile crash last week in Colorado. Alice Ann was planning to start the next day to be with her mother on the 4th of July and visit many of her cousins and other families in the Ozark. We are in deep sorrow with the family. Her father, Bill, died about a year ago. That was the last time she was here. Her mother spent a wonderful Christmas vacation with Alice in Coloardo this past Christmas."
Yakima Valley News column by Frankie Seay, July 20, 2000 issue: "We had our usual three deaths in a row this week of people we know, maybe more, but we've heard of Loyd "Turnip" MOREAU of Yellville, Alice Ann MCCLAIN of Durango, Co and Dorothy (HILTON) HANEY, formerly of Bellefonte but a resident of Yakima for many years .... It does seem like deaths of friends and/or relatives come in threes and we pray that's all for awhile. Last week we heard of the death of the daughter of Mozell (COPELAND) RICHARDSON. Her name was Pam, but I haven't been able to get her last name. She came from a well-known family in Marion County. We sympathize with Mozell and her family."
Yakima Valley News column by Frankie Seay, July 20, 2000 issue: "Another death occurred here since I started writing this. Willis MOORE of Union Gap died after a long battle with cancer and will be buried in West Hills Memorial Park. He was born at St. Joe, was raised and married at Pyatt and he and his wife Ruby (TABOR) and their family have lived here since 1953. Our sympathy to Ruby and their family. They'll miss him."
Yakima Valley (Wash) News column by Frankie Seay, Mt. Echo Jul 20, 2000 issue: Dorothy (HILTON) HANEY, formerly of Bellefonte but a resident of Yakima for many years where she and Henry raised their family and he passed away about a year and a half ago. Dorothy died of blood clots on her brain after surgery to remove them. I attended her funeral Thursday. Many Arkansas friends were there and I knew many. .... There were many more from our part of the country. I never knew Dorothy but have heard much good about her and her funeral was so well attended that it speaks for itself about what a nice person she was.
Martin J. FREEHAUF, 94, Bull Shoals Martin J. FREEHAUF, 94, of Bull Shoals, passed away at Baxter County Regional Medical Center on July 22, 2000. He was born on July 31, 1905, in Chicago, Il, to Jacob and Ann (MERTENS) FREEHAUF. Mr. Freehauf married Eleanor MAJESKI on October 1, 1934 at Lemont, IL. He was a retired photoengraver and roto for Cuned Press. He made his home in Bull Shoals in 1977, having relocated from Chicago, IL. He was a Catholic. He was a member of the Chicago Graphic Arts, and the Czech-American Club of the Ozarks. He is survived by one sister, Rita JONAS of Moab, UT; two nieces, Ann URBANEK and her husband, John, of Moab, UT, Barbara MCGUIRE and her husband, Dick, of Scottsdale, AZ; one great-niece, Amy URBANEK of Moab, UT; four great-nephews, Andy, Timothy, and Brian MCGUIRE of Scottsdale, AZ and David URBANEK of Moab, UT; and one sister-in-law, Zdenka "Jean" FREEHAUF, of Bull Shoals. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor, his parents, and one brother. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 26, from 5 to 8 p.m., with Vigil service at 7 p.m., at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Bull Shoals. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on July 27, at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home with Reverend Stan Swiderski officiating. Burial was in Newton Flat Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don MANEY, Dalton MOORE, George NOVY, Laddie PETRANEK, Bill STRAKA, Elmo TILLEY, and Paul VRANA. Honorary pallbearers were Edward KARLOVIC and Joseph PICHA. Memorials may be made to charity of choice. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors. Submitted by: Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff
Lola J. CALLISON, 77, Bull Shoals Lola J. CALLISON, 77, of Bull Shoals, passed away on July 27, 2000, at Gassville Nursing Home. She was born in Goodridge, MN, on February 21, 1923, the daughter of Ejnar and Mary (SORENSEN) JENSEN. Ms. CALLISON was a former computer operator for the United States Air Force. She was Lutheran. She had made her home in Bull Shoals since 1980, and was a former resident of Spokane, WA. She is survived by one nephew, Richard JENSEN, of Thief River Falls, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents. Private services were held with arrangements by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Sandra Lee WOOSLEY, 57, Harrison Sandra Lee WOOSLEY, 57, of Harrison, passed away on July 27, 2000. She was born in Quincy, IL, on August 23, 1942, the daughter of George J. and Winifred M. (ABNER) SCHMIDT. She was joined in marriage to William "Bill" WOOSLEY. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bellefonte Church of Christ. Mrs. WOOSLEY is survived by her husband, Bill WOOSLEY, of Harrison; her mother, Winifred M. SCHMIDT, of Des Moines, IA; three daughters, Jodi Ann FUGETT, of Batesville, Judi Katherine HICKS, of Omaha, AR, Jackie Lynn WOOSLEY, of Harrison; one sister, Patricia WALKER, Indianola, IA; one brother Dan SCHMIDT, of San Diego, CA; and three grandchildren, Leesia Brooke FUGETT, Katelyn Leejene HICKS, Whitney Nichole FUGETT. She was preceded in death by her father. Visitation was held Sunday, July 30, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Christeson Funeral Home. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 31, at Christeson Funeral Home, with Dean Fugett officiating. Burial was in Bellefonte Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe MELTON, Kirk POWELL, Ronnie SUMMERS, Jim CARTER, Brent ROZEBOOM, Billy HORN, David WEST, and Jimmy WOOSLEY. Honorary Pallbearers were Louie KILLIBREW, Dwain KING, James HATHCOAT, Les HATHCOAT, Mule MARSHALL, and Glenn Dale HICKEY. Christeson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Johnny L HARRIS, 77, of Yakima, WA, passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2000, at Providence Yakima Medical Center. Johnny was born on March 2, 1923, in Cotter, AK the son of Ed and Callie (WALLACE) HARRIS. Johnny served in the US Army during WWII. He married Virginia BUCHANAN on October 20, 1943, in Yellville. They moved to Yakima where he worked for Marley Orchards-Jack Frost for many years. He enjoyed his work and never did retire. He was a family man who loved spending time with his family along with his grandrchildren. He enjoyed fishing, camping, car racing, driving tractors, playing cards and listening to his CB. Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Virginia, of Yakima, his children and their spouses: Gillis and Mary HARRIS of Yakima, Danny and Sue HARRIS of Yakima, J.R. and Elisa HARRIS of Wapato, Kenny and Diane HARRIS of Randle, WA, Billy HARRIS of Yakima, and Due HARRIS and her husband Craig LOWER of Boise, ID; thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Judy HARRIS, and four sisters and one brother. Visitation was Thursday July 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shaw and Sons chapel in Yakima. Concluding service followed at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors were entrusted with the arrangements (transcribed by Linda Haas Davenport)
Additional information from Yakima Valley (Wash) News by Frankie Seay, Mt Echo Aug 10, 2000 issue: I've been putting off reporting on the last two deaths of Arkansas friends and relatives because it's getting to be too much, but that doesn't stop it, so I may as well get on with it. Johnny HARRIS (husband of Virginia BUCHANAN HARRIS) passed away in Yakima July 26. He is survived by Virginia and their six children, Gillis, Danny, Junion, Kenny, Billy and Sue. He and Virginia also have 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Johnny was born at Cotter in 1923 to Ed and Callie HARRIS. He served in the Army in WWII and married Virginia in Yellville in 1943. They have lived here since the late 1940s and all the children except Sue live here. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Judy, four sisters and a brother. Virginia also lost a brother, Eathel BUCHANAN, who passed away here about three weeks before Johnny, so she's having a bad time. My sympathy to her and her family.
Nin WOOD, 94, Yellville Nin WOOD, 94, of Yellville, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2000. He was born at the family home located on Crooked Creek near Yellville, on June 18, 1906, the son of Lee and Dora (MATTHEWS) WOOD. He was joined in marriage to Ruth WISE on December 10, 1927. Mr. WOOD was a retired farmer/cattleman. He was a member of the Yellville First Baptist Church. He is survived by one son, Terry WOOD, and his wife, Carol, of Flippin; one daughter, Wilma JACKSON, and her husband, Bob, of Mountain Home; four brothers, Thurman WOOD and Ewell WOOD, both of Mountain Home, Bernard WOOD and Earl WOOD, both of Flippin; four grandchildren, Bob BENTON, Kathleen DORN, Terra NEWPORT, Elizabeth BENTON; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. WOOD was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, on December 30, 1971, five brothers, and one sister. Visitation was held Sunday, July 31, at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral Services were held on Monday at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, with Bro. Tim Cypert officiating. Burial was in Layton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred WOOD, Mike WOOD, Charles WOOD, Bob BENTON, Ted DORN, and Lester GIBSON. Memorials may be made to charity of choice. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Ezra John "E.J." ADAMS, 80, of Yakima, Wash, died July 28 at Providence Yakima Medical Center. He was born april 3, 1920, at Yellville to Ezra and Agnes (KEETER) ADAMS. He married his high school sweetheart, Inez KELLING, on Nov 11, 1941 in Yellville. That year, they moved to Yakima, where they raised their three children. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Vickie ENEAS and her husband Captain of White Swan, Wash., and Cathie YAMAMOTO and her husbnd Yashushi of Olympia, Wash.; a son Robert John ADAMS of Yakima; three sisters, Marie BUCKMAN of Grass Valley, Calif., and Emma LAFFERTY and Doris EGY of Placerville, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rex ADAMS, and three sisters, Ola VILLINES, Nadine BROWN and Cecil BAENNING. Burial was in West Hills Memorial Park. Additional information from Yakima Valley (Wash) News by Frankie Seay, Mt Echo Aug 10, 2000 issue: I've been putting off reporting on the last two deaths of Arkansas friends and relatives because it's getting to be too much, but that doesn't stop it, so I may as well get on with it. The latest death to hit our community was my cousin E.J. ADAMS, son of Uncle Ez and Aunt Agnes (KEETER) ADAMS, who was born, raised and schooled at Yellville. E.J. was very much a family man and he and Inez raised three children who stayed close to their parents and used their home as a gathering place, not only for special days but any time they could get the grandkids together and come to spend a few days. E.J. was happiest when all the kids were there. He and Inez were hard workers and she only retired a few years ago, fiving them these last few years some time to travel and visit the kis as well as to make a trip back home to Marion County with their son Rob along to see after them and to see their old home place through their eyes. E.J. worked at various carpentry and electrical jobs through the years, was a wonderful provider for his family and his work as a ham radio operator kept him in touch with friends all over the world, plus he worked and helped many people and organizations here. He served as president of the Yakima Amateur Radio Club in 1960, 1966 and 1972. He joined the Quarter Century Wireless Association of Central Washington as a life member. He was an avid mountaineer and member of the Cascadians, making numerous ascents up Mt. Adams, always taking his ham radio along. He was active in amateur radio emergency service for search and resuce and in times of disaster. He will be missed by many in the ham radio community here and all over the world. E.J. is survived by his wife, Inez (KEELING) ADAMS, and their three children and grand-children, who will miss him so much, as well as his brother, Eddy ADAMS and their sisters, Marie, Emma and Doris; the fourt left of their family of nine children, all born in Marion County. E.J. was buried here at West Hills Cemetery with relatives serving as pallbearers; nephews Bill VILLINES, Fred ADAMS, Tom and Barney ADAMS and cousins Gene ADAMS and Gary DAVENPORT.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Sep 7, 2000 issue, Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay We are sorry to hear of the death of Lee PURDOM a former Pyatt man who passed away at Little Rock July 28. If his obituary was in the Echo it was in the issue I missed, but I read it in the Harrison paper that was passed around last week. I only met Lee one time, last year when he was out here for the funeral of his brother, J C PURDOM, but I have head what a fine man he was and my sympathy goes to his wife and family.
Goldie S. BRANUM, 79, Mountain Home Goldie S. "Conner" BRANUM, 79, of Mountain Home, formerly of Alton, MO, was born on June 10, 1921, in Galena, MO, to Alfred James and Mamie (MAXWELL) HARVELL. Most of her lifetime was spent in Oregon County where she raised four sons, with three predeceased and one surviving. In addition to her own children, she raised three grandsons. During her earlier years she, along with her first husband, operated Conner Cafe and the Alton Movie Theatre in Alton. She also worked at the West Plains Hospital as a nursing assistant. Later, she was married to Kermit E. BRANUM who, due to several strokes, required full time care that Goldie so faithfully provided until November of 1990. She was most known for her wonderful cooking, especially her cream pies and donuts. She enjoyed her time cooking for her family and friends and made it a point that no one left her home with an empty stomach. She also enjoyed her time gardening, canning, fishing, and being in the outdoors. She particularly enjoyed taking trips through the woods, walking over the old home places, stopping to pick water cress and wild greens. She enjoyed her mushroom and berry hunting as well. She had the ability to place a stem in the ground and nurture it until it became a plant of its own. Mrs. BRANUM also enjoyed tracing the family history. She was a member of the Many Springs Baptist Church. She is preceded in death not only by her husband, but also by three sons, James Alvin CONNER, Glen CONNER, Jr., and Paul David CONNER. She is also preceded in death by her mother and stepfather Mamie and A. E. "Rip" WISTERMAN; two sisters, Jenie Lou JOHNSON and Irene JOHNSON. She is survived by one son, Billy Jasper CONNER of Millington, TN; 10 grandchildren to include Merrelle Conner, of Conway, Ar, Bill J. CONNER and John P. CONNER of Mountain Home, several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews; and a special friend, Dave BAKER, of Alton, MO. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 29, at the Clary Funeral Home Chapel in Alton, MO, with Reverend Glen Hampton officiating. She was laid to rest at the Bardley Cemetery in Ripley County. Local arrangements were made by Burns Funeral Home of Yellville. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Martha A. WELCH, 89, Bull Shoals Martha A. WELCH, 89, of Bull Shoals, passed away on July 30, 2000, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 30, 1911, in Colorado Springs, CO, the daughter of Charles and Lucy (GUYNUP) OSBORNE. She was united in marriage to Wayne Elmer WELCH on August 10, 1929, at Decatur, IL. Mrs. WELCH was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. She was a former resident of Decatur, IL, and made her home in Bull Shoals in 1968. She is survived by one son, Richard WELCH, of Bull Shoals, one daughter, Nancy BRUMFIELD and her husband, Les, of Flippin; one grandson, John BRUMFIELD, of Flippin; four granddaughters, Cathy MCDANIEL, Becky CARSON, Janet RORIE, and Julie TATE, all of Flippin, 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson, and one great-great granddaughter. Mrs. WELCH was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, and one great granddaughter. Visitation was held Tuesday, August 1, from 5-8 p.m., at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Bull Shoals. Funeral services were held August 2, at 11 a.m. at the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church, with Reverend Gary Goldman officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Curtis RORIE, John TATE, John BRUMFIELD, Guy SWAN, Ben TATE, and Jimmy MCDANIEL. Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Yakima Valley (Wash) News by Frankie Seay, Mt. Echo Newspaper Aug 17, 2000 issue: Another former Arkansas man passed away here at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, July 31. Jasper Guy "Jack" MCENTIRE was born at Yellville in 1937 to Herbert and Mabel (JONES) MCENTIRE, was raised at Gleed, Wash., and went to school at Naches. Jack was a salesman for Sears and Montgomery Ward and was a veteran of the Korean War. Surviving him are two sisters, Tina JENSON of Jakima and Sue EKENBARGER of Salah; three sons, Jimmy of Portland, Jack of Salah and Shane of Phoenix; his wife Barbara, of Yakima; and a granddaughter. Jack has many family ties in Marion County and our sympathy to them and his immediate family.
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries