Mt. Echo Newspaper, Dec 14, 2000 issue: Wilbur J. "Bill" CALDWELL, age 78, of Flippin, passed away Dec 7, at his residence. He was born on Dec 25, 1921, in Montezuma, Ia., the son of Denver and Viola F (JOHNSON) CALDWELL. He was united in marriage to Billie Brickell on January 9, 1951, in Mississippi. He was a former resident of Grinnell, Ia. Having made his home in Flippin in 1972. Mr. CALDWELL was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a World War II Army veteran of the horse cavalry stationed at Fort Des Moines, Ia. He was a retired golf course supervisor. He installed and supervised golf courses in Az., Ia., and Ar., among these was the Bull Shoals Golf Course. He retired from Grinnell, Ia. Country Club Gold Course after 30 years in golf course supervision. He enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife, Billie, of the home; one daughter, Mary WILLIAMS and her husband Lynn of Flippin; one sister, Nona Grace HARRIS of Nevada, Ia.; and one granddaughter, Cody Marie WILLIAMS of Austin, Tx. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; one sister; and one grandson, Travis WILLIAMS. Arrangements were private. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements were by Roller Funeral Home of Mountain Home.
Wilbur J. "Bill" CALDWELL, 78, Flippin Wilbur J. "Bill" CALDWELL, age 78, of Flippin, passed away Dec. 7, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 25, 1921, in Montezuma, Ia., the son of Denver and Viola F. (JOHNSON) CALDWELL. He was united in marriage to Billie BRICKELL on January 9, 1951, in Mississippi. He was a former resident of Grinnell, Ia. having made his home in Flippin in 1972. Mr. Caldwell was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a World War II Army veteran of the horse cavalry stationed at Fort Des Moines, Ia. He was a retired golf course supervisor. He installed and supervised golf courses in Az., Ia., and Ar., among these was Bull Shoals Golf Course. He retired from Grinnell, Ia. Country Club Golf Course after 30 years in golf course supervision. He enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife, Billie, of the home; one daughter, Mary WILLIAMS and husband Lynn of Flippin; one sister, Nona Grace HARRIS of Nevada, Ia.; and one granddaughter, Cody Marie WILLIAMS of Austin, Tx. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; one sister; and one grandson, Travis Williams. Arrangements were private. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements were by Roller Funeral Home of Mountain Home. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Kenneth SWENSON, 78, Everton Kenneth D. (K.D.) SWENSON, 78, of Everton, passed away at his home on Dec. 11, 2000. Mr. SWENSON was born Mar. 29, 1922 at Kenedy, TX, a son of Lela and Arthur SWENSON. Mr. SWENSON was a dairy farmer in the Everton area for 50 years. He retired from his farm this past May. K.D. developed many friends during his life and will be dearly missed. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a longtime member of the Monarch Club. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Johnny Duane SWENSON. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marcella SWENSON of the home; his son, Gerald SWENSON of Marionville, MO; his daughters, Cathy SARVER of Overland Park, KS and Mary Beth ALDRIDGE of Kingston, AR; his grandchildren, Brad, Johnny and Amy; many nephews, a niece and friends who will mourn his passing. A memorial mass will be held at the Mary Mother of God Catholic Church on Friday, Dec. 20 with Father Greg Hart officiating. Burial will be at the Beckham Cemetery in Everton. Memorials may be made to the Mary Mother of God Catholic Church building fund. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Dec 14 2000 issue pg 2 Card of thanks: ROARK family Grateful: Jessie ROARK, Daisy ROARK, Betty and Tommy MORROW and Families. The family of Harold W. ROARK wishes to thank everyone for the prayers, food, flowers and all acts of kindness extended to us during our recent loss.
Zerald J. OWEN, 97, Yellville Zerald J. OWEN, 97, of Yellville passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center at Harrison on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000. He was born on April 1, 1903, at Monarch, the son of Robert Dale and Lennie Mae (STACKHOUSE) OWEN. He was united in marriage to Flora YOCHAM who preceded him in death. He was a farmer. He is survived by five sons, W. H. OWEN and Wife, Wanda, of Mesquite, Nv, Art OWEN and wife, Linda, of Oskalusa, Ok., Ivan OWEN and wife, Paula, of Kansas City, Ks., Ray OWEN and wife, Patricia, of Milan, Il., and Larry OWEN and wife, Patricia, of Shelbyville, In. He is also survived by four daughters, Bobbie GAINES and husband, David, of Lead Hill, Anna MOON and husband, James of Lead Hill, Mary SCHULTZ and husband, Bob, of Bull Shoals, and Bonnie UNDERWOOD SPENCER of Fayetteville. Also surviving Mr. OWEN are one daughter in law, Doris OWEN, of Harrison; one brother, L. D. OWEN, of Russellville; 27 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dale and Lennie Mae OWEN; his wife, Flora; two sons, one daughter; nine brothers; and one sister. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to service time on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Burial was in Keesee Cemetery at Monarch. Pallbearers were Red BLACKWELL, Bob MOON, Keith MOON, James MOON, Dude OWEN, Bob ROSE, David GAINES, and Tracy ELLEDGE. Honorary Pallbearers were Vic and Betty STRUCKLE, and the staff of Marion County Nursing Home. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home of Yellville. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Carolyn Gregory REVELL, 54, Yellville Carolyn Gregory REVELL, age 54, of Yellville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 14, 2000, at her home near Yellville. She was born on Oct. 16, 1946, at Gassville, Ar., the daughter of Leslie B. and Doris Mae (HERBERT) GREGORY. Before her illness she was a material handler for Baxter Healthcare Corp. of Mountain Home. She is survived by her mother, Doris GREGORY, of Yellville; four brothers, Wayne GREGORY, of Harrison, James GREGORY, of Tieton, Wa., Michael GREGORY of Yellville, and Leslie GREGORY, Jr., both of Flippin; three sisters, Judy ROPER of Viola, Linda KING and Terry RIGGS, both of Flippin. She is also survived by 18 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie GREGORY, and her grandparents, Earl and Alma GREGORY. Visitation was held Sunday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Monday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. at Georges Creek Cemetery with Bro. Terry Duffy officiating. Burial was in Georges Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Baxter County Home Health Care. The family extends special thanks to this organization. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Georgina F. HAGEN, 78, Bull Shoals Georgina F. HAGEN, 78, of Bull Shoals, passed away Dec. 12, 2000, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 18, 1922, at Joliet, Il., the daughter of Arthur and Georgina (MANN) KEIR. She was united in marriage to Thomas W. HAGEN on May 19, 1946, at Joliet, Il. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Hagen, a former resident Palos Heights, Il., had made her home in Bull Shoals since 1980. She was Presbyterian. She and Mr. Hagen helped raise 32 foster children. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; two sons, Thomas A. HAGEN and wife Adrianne of Kansas City, Mo., James C. HAGEN of Springfield, Mo.; three daughters, Charlene NYMAN and husband, Paul of Blue Springs, Mo., and Chari MILLER and husband, Terry of Colorado Springs, Co. Survivors also include two brothers, Arthur KEIR and Robert KEIR of Joliet, Il.; eleven grandchildren, Thomas and Michelle HAGEN of Kansas City, Mo., Scott URBAN, Georgina ROSE, David URBAN of Hot Springs, Jason COCHRANE of Lompoc, Ca., Nick COCHRANE, Casey MILLER, Amanda MILLER, and Travis MILLER of Colorado Springs, Co. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, and three sisters. Visitation was held Sat., Dec. 16, at 1 p.m. until service time. Funeral Services were held Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals with Reverend Ken Lampe officiating. Burial was in Newton Flat Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandchildren. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Grady Parnell GRAY, 70, Bruno Grady Parnell GRAY, age 70, of Bruno, passed away at his residence in Bruno on Dec. 18, 2000. He was born on April 17, 1930, at Bruno, the son of Oscar and Edna (BURNES) GRAY. He was united in marriage to Dee DAVIS on September 3, 1950. He was a farmer and a bus driver for Yellville-Summit Schools. He was a member of the Bruno Baptist Church and a Bruno volunteer fireman. Mr. GRAY is survived by his wife Dee, of the home; one son, Terry GRAY of Bruno; one daughter, Karen BENTON, of Flippin; one brother, J. C. GRAY, of Sheridan; one sister, Inis Mae PROCTOR, of Bull Shoals; four grandchildren, Daniel BENTON, Jeff BENTON, Seth GRAY and his wife, Andrea, and Brett GRAY. Visitation was held at 9 a.m. until service time on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, with Ministers Billy Pyle and Clayton Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Bruno Cemetery, Bruno, Ar. Pallbearers were A.J. BARRETT, Jerry CUNNINGHAM, Mike ELAM, Robert MCNAIR, Jess DAVIS and Jesse BERGERON. Burns Funeral Home Directors were in charge of the arrangements (Submitted by Dawn Gray Mt. Echo Staff)
Virginia Jo Looger, 76, Bull Shoals Virginia Jo LOOGER, age 76, of Bull Shoals, died Dec. 18, 2000 at her residence. Mrs. LOOGER was born Mar. 21, 1924 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Joe and Florence (KIBLER) ABERLE. She was united in marriage with William LOOGER and was a homemaker. Along with her husband, they operated the Signal House Model Train Shop in Peoria. Survivors include her husband, William LOOGER. Mrs. LOOGER was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James ABERLE. Services were held at the Bull Shoals Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Backus officiating. Burial was at the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Idella STILL, 86, Yellville Idella STILL, age 86, of Yellville, died Dec. 18 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. Mrs. Still was born Feb. 23, 1914 in Marion County, the daughter of James Hansford and Tina (MAXEY) METHVIN. On Mar. 25, 1932 she was united in marriage with Bee Harmon STILL, who preceded her in death in 1994. Mrs. Still was a homemaker and a member of the Freck Church of Christ. Survivors include her sons, Lorene STILL of Spring Grove, IL and Larry STILL of Hollister, MO; her daughters, Nina KEETER of Yellville, Nelline WATTS of St. Joe and JoAnn MCENTIRE of Bull Shoals; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Besides her husband, Mrs. Still was preceded in death by her parents, and 20 brothers and sisters. Services were held at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Koyle Davenport and Woody Methvin officiating. Burial was at the Still Cemetery in St. Joe. Pallbearers were Kenneth KEETER, Heath JONES, Edward KEETER, Terry STILL, Darren MCENTIRE, Greg STILL, Jack JOHNSON and Wendel WATTS. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Dolores R. TAYLOR, 83, Gassville Dolores R. TAYLOR, age 83, of Gassville, died Dec. 19, 2000 at the Gassville Nursing Center in Gassville. Mrs. TAYLOR was born Sept. 22, 1917 in Key West, FL the daughter of Francisco and Anna (DELPINO) RODRIQUEZ. She was united in marriage with Williams Edgar TAYLOR, Sr. who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, William E. TAYLOR, Jr. of Flippin; her daughter, Dolores G. CASEY of Flippin; her brother, Frank RODRIQUEZ of Margate, FL; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private services were held. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Oral C. BROWN, 96, Yakima. Oral Cecil BROWN, 96, died Dec 19 at Garden Village in Yakima, Wash. He was born to Jewel G and Ella (FOSTER) BROWN in Yellville on Sep 30, 1905. As a young man, Mr. BROWN worked in wheat fields in Kansas and Oklahoma and continued to work in agriculture after moving to Washington. He worked for several orchardists, eventually purchasing his own. He remained active in the orchard business until the age of 93. He always loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. His wife, Addie C. (CAMPBELL) BROWN preceded him in death. Mr. BROWN is survived by a son, Carl L. BROWN of Yakima; a grandson, Brad BROWN and wife Jill of Yakima; two granddaughters, Jordan and Sydney BROWN; two brothers, John and Leon BROWN; and two sisters, Farl KNISLEY and Edith RAE. Funeral services were held Dec 22 at Langevin-Mussetter Chapel, with committal at West Hills Memorial Park. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Hazel B. FREEMAN, 84, Bull Shoals Hazel Bernice FREEMAN, age 84, of Bull Shoals died Dec. 20, 2000 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. Mrs. FREEMAN was born July 24, 1916 in Moberly, MO the daughter of Orlie and Mildred Jane (DANIELS) GREEN. On Oct. 28, 1951 she was united in marriage with Ray A. FREEMAN. She was an advertising assistant for the Nellie Don Garment Co., in Kansas City, MO, a member of the American Businesswomen's Association and a graduate of Marceline High School in Missouri. Survivors include her husband, Ray FREEMAN; her sister, Eve KUNTZ of Las Vegas, NV; three nieces, two great nieces and two great nephews. Services and burial were private. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 7320 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 or the American Lung Association, 1740 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Martha STILL, 84, Yellville Martha STILL, age 84, of Yellville, died Dec. 21, 2000 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. Mrs. STILL was born May 5, 1916 in the Cowan Barrens Community, south of Yellville, the daughter of Will and Ann (DOSHIER) CAMP. She was a retired store clerk for Yellville Drugstore and a Baptist. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Joyce STILL, of Yellville; her sister, Mrs. Moatt WICKERSHAM of Yellville; her grandchildren, Alisha OWEN of Yellville, Eddie STILL of Sherwood, AR, Randy SHIPMAN of Springfield, MO, Virgil SHIPMAN and Gweldon SHIPMAN, both of Yellville; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. Mrs. STILL was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Guy Wayne STILL; her husband, David STILL; and her sister, Opal. Services were held at the Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville with Bro. Fred Goodall officiating. Burial was at the Cowan Cemetery in Yellville. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Juanita J. LONG, 62, Oklahoma Juanita J. LONG, age 62, of Wyandotte, OK, died Dec. 24, 2000 at the Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, OK. Mrs. LONG was born Oct. 30, 1938 in Gainsville, MO the daughter of Raymond and Verdia (JOHNSON) LOFTIS. She was united in marriage with Ozzal Edward LONG who preceded her in death. She was a retired cashier for Harp's Food store in Yellville, and a Baptist. Survivors include her son, Ray JONES of Fayetteville, AR; her brother, Dorman LOFTIS of Mountain Home; her nieces, Kay LAUGHRY of Gassville, April DOVER of Mountain Home, and Anita ELLIS of Afton, OK; her nephews, Shawn LOFTIS of Branson, MO; and Danny BELT of Tulsa; her grandchildren, Nicole LONG, Kelly LONG, Adam JONES, and Brian JONES. Along with her husband, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie. Services were held at the Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Haskell Marion officiating. Burial was at the Peel Cemetery in Peel with Bob Casteel, Scotty CASTEEL, Wayne LAUGHRY, John LONG, Huey LONG and Danny MARLAR serving as pallbearers. Burns Funeral Home was inc charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Dec 28, 2000 issue "Yakima Valley (Wash.) News" column by Frankie Sea (Dec 20, #312): Ken and Barb [Kenneth and Barbara HUDSON] received an email from Chester and Mary CAVANESS and it may not be news to the Arkansas relatives by now, but Mary Neva's sister-in-law, Aide (GILLEY) KEETER, passed away Dec. 26 in Tulare, Calif., and I believe her death was unexpected, as some here had Christmas cards and letters from her and both she and Roy seemed to be doing well. She was a daughter of the late Hershel and Exter Gilley, was born and raised in the Georges Creek area, along with siblings Etheal, Johnnie, Vertle, Etoise, Alvin and R,G. All the children went to school at Georges Creek. Alice married Roy KEETER (son of Jeff and Virgie) and they raised their daughters in California- Sybil of Tuscin, Calif., and Brenda of Tulare - who both survive Aide, as well as her husband. If there were other children I haven't heard and she was to be buried at Tulare. I never knew Alice and Roy personally, but I know most of their families and my sympathy to all of them.
Christine BAKER, 96, Bruno Christine BAKER, age 96, of Bruno, died Dec. 27, 2000 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. Mrs. BAKER was born Mar. 30, 1904 in Freck, the daughter of George and Ann (GILLEY) BOGLE. Survivors include her son Eltis "Pete" BAKER of Yellville; 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy BAKER, her sons, Gerald and E.J. BAKER; two brothers and six sisters. Services were held at the Burns Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Anderson Flat Cemetery. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Gloria ROHRER, 68, Arkadelphia. Gloria Rohrer, age 58, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Yellville died Dec 27, 2000 in Arkadelphia. Mrs. ROHRER was born June 23, 1942 in Jasper, AR the daughter of the late William Lyde and Christene (LUNDY) DENHAM. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael. Survivors include her daughter Kathy SMITH of Yelliville; her daughter-in-law, Teresa HOLLOWELL of Paragould, AR; her sister Barbara MCALSITER of Kennett, MO; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. There were no services held. Arrangements are by Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Lillian Sue DEWEY, 67, Flippin Lillian Sue DEWEY, age 67, of Flippin, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. She was born on Feb. 11, 1933, at Kingdon Springs, Ar., the daughter of Robert and Isabelle (WILSON) KING. She was united in marriage to Lester DEWEY of Flippin on August 19, 1950. She was a homemaker. She was a charter member of the Flippin Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Lester DEWEY; four sons, Harold DEWEY of Gainesville, Mo., Johnny DEWEY, of Geep, Ar., Michael DEWEY and David DEWEY, both of Gassville. Also surviving are four daughters, Judy HOLLAWAY of Flippin, Linda DEWEY of Mountain Home, Diane MENDOZA of Albuquerque, NM, and Trudy BREWER of Pine Bluff; one brother, four sisters, 15 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Pamela Jane, two brothers and one sister. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Sat., Dec. 30, at Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 31, at Flippin Church of God with Bro. Roy Cain officiating. Interment was in Flippin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy WAGONER, Wes DUE, Ray Gene COVINGTON, Kenneth JEFFERSON, Jason FORD, and Raymond FORD. Honorary pallbearers were Mike MENDOZA, Michael MENDOZA, Tom BUCCI, and Sonny DEWEY. Memorials may be made to Gideons International. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries