John H. CAGLE, 90, Peel John H. CAGE, age 90, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born on March 11, 1910 at Peel, the son of William and Ella (FEE) CAGLE. Mr. CAGLE was joined in marriage to Linnie Bell SCOTT on Feb. 12, 1941. He was a retired post master having served the United States Postal Service for 27 1/2 years in Peel. He is survived by his wife, Linnie; six sons, John A. CAGLE of Summit, Robert G. CAGLE, Leroy CAGLE, George R. CAGLE, William Pate CAGLE, Donald Wayne CAGLE, all of Peel; one sister, Edna WEAVER of Peel, 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jimmie David CAGLE. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 3, 2001, at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, at Peel Full Gospel Church, Peel, Ar., with Rev. Carroll Johnson officiating. Burial was in Peel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clayton CAGLE, Clinton CAGLE, John D. "Buck" CAGLE, Shane CAGLE, Andy CAGLE, and Kenneth CAGLE. Honorary pallbearers were Rick JONES and Donald Wayne CAGLE, Jr. Memorials may be made to the Peel Cemetery Association. Burns Funeral Home in Yellville was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Warren D. COMPHER, 91, Yellville Warren Dewey COMPHER, age 91, of Yellville, passed away on Jan. 1, 2001, in Mountain Home. He was born Feb. 27, 1909, at Cheyenne Wells, Co., the son of Roy W. and Venna (MAYNARD) COMPHER. He was united in marriage to Anna COMPHER, who preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 1994. Mr. COMPHER was retired, being a self-employed logger, miner, and cement finisher. He was a former resident of Mazama, Wa. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army in WWII. He is survived by two sisters Erma DAVIS, Bakersfield, Ca., Edith MOORMAN, Nevada, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna. Visitation was held Wed., Jan 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Jan. 3, at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Schaeufele of the First Assembly of God Church of Yellville. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marion County Nursing Home or the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Association. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
James WORTH, 14, Flippin: James Cody WORTH, 14, of Flippin died Jan 1 at his home in Fairview. He was a 7th grade student at Flippin School and was born Sep 28, 1986, the son of Randy WORTH and Jamie PATTON. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol program at the Baxter County Airport and participated in the Flippin Junior Basketball program. Survivors include his father of Flippin; his mother of Yellville; his stepmother Katrina WORTH of Flippin; and his stepfather Randy PATTON of Yellville; two brothers, Tyler PATTON of Yellville and Randy JOHNSON of Mt. Home; six sisters, Earin PATTON of Yellville; Kristin WORTH of Flippin; Heather WORTH of Flippin; Stephanie WORTH of Flippin; Cassidy PATTON of Mt. Home and Cora Beth PATTON HENSLEY of Yellville; grandparents Raymond and Shirley HOWE of Harrison, Earl and Lula MERRIMAN of Flippin, Doyle WILLS of Harrison and Ronnie WORTH Sr of Ft Myers, Fla.; an uncle, Ronnie WORTH of Harrison; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Sharon WILLS; an uncle, Ronnie HOWE and a great uncle, Roger MITCHELL. Services were held Jan 6 in the Flippin School cafetorium, with Lee Parnell and Eldon Hellums officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery at Harrison. Pallbearers were DeWayne MERRIAMN, Darrell PATTON, Michael HUTTON, Joshua HOPPIS, Neno WEBB and Randy JOHNSON. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home of Yellville. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Michael WORTH, 13, Flippin: Michael Adam WORTH, 13, of Flippin died Jan 1 at his home in Fairview. He was a 6th grade student at Flippin School and was born Oct 21, 1987, the son of Randy WORTH and Jamie PATTON. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol program at the Baxter County. Survivors include his father of Flippin; his mother of Yellville; his stepmother Katrina WORTH of Flippin; and his stepfather Randy PATTON of Yellville; two brothers, Tyler PATTON of Yellville and Randy JOHNSON of Mt. Home; six sisters, Earin PATTON of Yellville; Kristin WORTH of Flippin; Heather WORTH of Flippin; Stephanie WORTH of Flippin; Cassidy PATTON of Mt. Home and Cora Beth PATTON HENSLEY of Yellville; grandparents Raymond and Shirley HOWE of Harrison, Earl and Lula MERRIMAN of Flippin, Doyle WILLS of Harrison and Ronnie WORTH Sr of Ft Myers, Fla.; an uncle, Ronnie WORTH of Harrison; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Sharon WILLS; an uncle, Ronnie HOWE and a great uncle, Roger MITCHELL. Services were held Jan 6 in the Flippin School cafetorium, with Lee Parnell and Eldon Hellums officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery at Harrison. Pallbearers were DeWayne MERRIAMN, Darrell PATTON, Michael HUTTON, Joshua HOPPIS, Neno WEBB and Randy JOHNSON. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home of Yellville. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Earl H. MARTIN, 83, Bull Shoals (Photo accompanies the obituary - Mt. Echo issue Jan 11 2001) Earl H. MARTIN, age 83, of Bull Shoals, passed away on Jan. 3, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sept. 71, 1917, in Carrier Mills, Il., the son of Curt and Fannie (CONKEL) MARTIN. He was a Commercial Driver for Teamsters, John and Ollier Co. He was united in marriage to his wife, Marie on April 15, 1972 in Chicago, Il. They made their home in Bull Shoals in 1977 having relocated from Chicago. Mr. Martin loved to fish and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. He was a member of VFW Post #1341. He is survived by his wife, Marie; four sons, Raymond MARTIN, Robert MARTIN, Richard MARTIN, and Leroy MARTIN all of Chicago; one daughter, Geraldine DALMAN, and her husband Dennis, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and one sister. Visitation was held Friday, Jan. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Bull Shoals. Funeral services were held Sat., Jan. 6, at Kirby Boaz Funeral Home with Pastor George Halsted. Burial was in Newton Flat Cemetery with Military Honor Guard provided by Hoevel-Barnett VFW Post #1341. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital. Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Guila JENNINGS, 85, Washington: Guila JENNINGS 85, of Naches, Wash., died Jan 3 at Crescent Convalescent Center there. She was born in Marion County to Tillman J. and Leota R. (CALAHAN) PENNINGTON. She married Russell L. JENNINGS in Bruno on Dec 20, 1939. They moved to the Yakima, Wash., area in 1957. Survivors include her husband of Naches; a duaghter, Louise SPEAK and husband Curtis of Naches; two sons, Roger JENNINGS of Joplin, Mo., and Rusty JENNINGS of Cowiche, Wash.; four grnadchildren, Melissa SPEAK, Crystal JENNINGS MOTZZ, Christina JENNINGS and Roger JENNINGS Jr; and three sisters, Mildred NICHOLS, Gela LUEBKE and Fay MCKEEN, all of Yakima. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Memorials may be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
[Additional Information -(Yakima Valley (Wash) News by Frankie Seay Jan 18 issuse of Mt. Echo) "We;ve lost two former Marion County friends in the past week, both from the Bruno area, but they made Yakima their home for the past few years and will be missed here as well as in Marion County, where they still have friends and relatives. Gila JENNINGS had been a patient at Crescent Convalescent Nursing Home here in Yakima for the past few years and her sister, Gela LUEBKE, is still there. She had also been a cancer patient at one time, but in later years she also had strokes, etc., and has been suffering for a long while. Her husband, Russell, and the rest of the family have my sympathy.
Jack D. ROUNCEVILLE, 62, Flippin Jack D. ROUNCEVILLE, age 62, of Flippin, passed away on Friday, Jan 5, 2001, at Baxter County Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born on Oct. 16, 1938, at Ottumwa, Ia., the son of Frank and Eva (SHEDENHELM) ROUNCEVILLE. He was united in marriage to Karen L. RUDOLPH on Nov. 15, 1959. They made their home in Marion County 25 1/2 years ago, having relocated from Iowa. Mr. ROUNCEVILLE was a marketing consultant. He was a graduate of Lyons College, Batesville, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was interested in fishing, genealogy, and gold prospecting. He was especially interested in his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Karen; two daughters, Dawn ANDERSON and her husband Mark, of Eureka Springs, Kris ROUNCEVILLE, of Flippin; three brothers, Larry ROUNCEVILLE of Bartlett, Il., Mike ROUNCEVILLE of Henderson, NC., Marty ROUNCEVILLE of Ottumwa, Ia. Also surviving are three sisters, Valetta SODERBERG of Theodosia, Mo., Rita SNOOK of LeClaire, Ia., Sandy JUDY of Flippin; and grandchildren Tiffany and Steven DUNN, Jaclyn ROUNCEVILLE, and one great-grandchild, Shaan DUNN. Mr. ROUNCEVILLE was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was held at from 6 to 8 p.m., Sun., Jan. 7. Funeral Services were held at Burns Funeral Home at 11 a.m., Jan. 8, with Pastor Russ Dunham officiating. Burial was in Flippin City Cemetery. Pallbearers were his nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers were Delbert MCCUTCHEON, Lee BALEDGE, Lloyd WAGONER, Bob YEIDER, Ben BRYANT, Micah HOSFORD, and Al REINHART. Memorials may be directed to the family at P. O. Box 904, Flippin, AR, 72634. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Reginald PAYNE, 75, Yakima (Obituary is accompanied with a photo - Obituary Submitted): Reginald "Reggie" PAYNE, 75, of Yakima, Wash., was taken peacefuly from his home on Jan 5 by his loving Father. He was born July 20, 1825 in Bruno to John and Onabelle (DEPRIEST) PAYNE. He served in World War II in the European and Pacific Theater with the Black Hawk 86th Infantry Division. Among his many military honors was the Bronze Star. After his military service, he married Imogene WILBURN in Yellville on Dc 13, 1948. They set up housekeeping in Yakima in a home Reggie designed and built himself. There they lovingly raised their four daughters. He retired from Providence Yakima Medical Center in 1988. He was a lifetime member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Yakima. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Rex PAYNE. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Imogene; four daughters and their husbands, Teresa and Chad HAMBERT of Vancouver, Wash., Barbara and Daris PALMER of Yakima, Tammy and Terry PARMAN of Vancouver, Wash. And Belinda and Brad HOCHANADEL of Snohomish, Wash.; and six grandchildren, Mandy, Marcie, Holly and Michael HAMBERG, Sara PALMER and Jessica HOCHANADEL. Services were Jan 10 at Shaw and Sons memorial Chapel. Committal services were at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Full military honors were conducted by William Wharton VFW Post 379, with Bob Allgaier, bugler. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff] [Additional Information: Yakima Valley (Wash) News by Frankie Seay Jan 18 issuse of Mt. Echo] "We;ve lost two former Marion County friends in the past week, both from the Bruno area, but they made Yakima their home for the past few years and will be missed here as well as in Marion County, where they still have friends and relatives. Reggie Payne was a victim of cancer and fought it for years before succumbing to it last Thursday. I never knew Reggie, but heard many good things about him from those who did. I knew his wife, Imogene, since we were in school together at Pyatt in the first and second grades. She and her family are going to miss him very much and they have my sympathy."
Earl A. LARSON, 86, Lakeview (Photo accompanies the obituary - Jan 18, 2001 issue of Mt. Echo) Earl A. LARSON, age 86, of Lakeview passed away on Jan. 6, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born Feb. 6, 1914, at Chicago, Il., the son of Earl Alfred and Irma Alma (EFFENBERGER) LARSON. He was united in marriage to Susan Frances YORK on Dec. 29, 1969, at Chicago, Il. He was a former resident of Chicago, having made his home in Lakeview in 1980. He was a retired sales engineer for Fire Control Equipment Company. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a member of BPOE #1714, the National Fire Protection Association, the Lakeview Community Club, and the Fishermen's Club. He was a graduate of Michigan State University. He is survived by his wife, Susan, of Lakeview; one step-daughter, Marilyn LANTZ and her husband, Robert, of Palos Heights, Il.; one sister, Irma SIELSKI of Indiana; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Jean. Visitation was held Wed., Jan. 10, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home chapel. A graveside service will be held on Fri., Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Il. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Evelyn Mae STRONG, 77, California (Submitted) Evelyn Mae STRONG, age 77, of Auburn, Ca., passed away on Jan 6, 2001. She was born on Sept. 29, 1923, in Elijah, Mo. She was a resident of the Auburn area for the past two years and previously of Cool, Ca. for 15 years. She was a homemaker for over 50 years. She enjoyed square dancing, and gardening. Her family was her main focus both in Auburn and in Arkansas. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, John STRONG, of Auburn, Ca.; two sons, Dave BENNETT of Olympic Valley, Ca., John STRONG of Salinas, Ca.; three daughters, Claudia RUSS of Granite Bay, Ca., Loretta COOK of Monterey, Ca., Karen LETVENCHUCK of Oregon; one grandson, Robert WILLIAMS of Salina, Ca.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Hills at Auburn, Ca. Interment was in Golden Gate National Cemetery at San Bruno, Ca. Remembrances may be made to the Sutter Auburn Faith Hospice and may be left with the staff at Chapel of the Hills. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Vera PANNELL, 79, Paragould Vera PANNELL, age 79, of Paragould, passed away at her residence on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001. She was born on June 19, 1921, in Eros, the daughter of Ira and Eula (KING) ROSE. She was united in marriage to Doy Mack PANNELL. She was a homemaker and co-owner of Pannell Ford and Mercury in Paragould. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paragould. She loved her family and flowers and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn and her husband Dr. Bennie MITCHELL of Paragould; one brother, James ROSE of Paragould; three grandchildren, Lane and Kim MITCHELL, of Paragould, Kristin and Dr. Gary FRANKOWSKI of Little Rock, and Angela SMITH of Nashville, Ar. Also surviving are one brother James ROSE of Harrison; five great-grandchildren, Lindsey Kaye MITCHELL, David Michael MITCHELL, Landon Matthew MITCHELL, all of Paragould, Ryan Paul FRANKOWSKI and Sara Rose FRANKOWSKI, both of Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doy Mack PANNELL, one daughter, Marilyn Kay ROGERS, her parents, one brother, and two sisters. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 8, at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral services were held on Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Dr. Charles F. DeVane, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Greene County Memorial Gardens in Paragould. Family requests memorials be made to charity of choice. Health Funeral Home of Paragould was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff] [Additional Info: Mt Echo Feb 22, 2001 issue Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Saye, Feb 12 # 318] Another obituary is that of Margie (Pannell) Smith, who was born at Everton and died in Yakima Jan. 8. She and her family are well known here and in Arkansas and her funeral was one of the largest I've seen in a long time, so many friends here, as well as those of us from Marion County. She was sick for many years, but kept her sense of humor and was such a friendly lady, it was a joy to know her. Our sympathy to her family, she is truly missed.
There were many from "back home" at Margie's funeral and I'm sure I didn't see or recognize all of them, but the ones I talked to were Harold Cunningham, Avo (Brown) Young and her daughter Billie, Moleen Cline, Hoyt and Belle Brown, Ruth Kisner and her daughter, Warren and Daphna Rose, Imogene (Wilburn) Payne, Herbert and Sara Guthrie, Goob and Florene Sasser, Levy Covey, Alonzo and Billie Young, Charles Young, Joyce (McEntire/Pepper) Vaughan, George and Lois (Black) Gray, Willie Waters, Alan and Oletha Underwood, Verna Stonecipher, Betty (Lancaster) Southards and probably more that I can't think of right now.
It seems that funerals are the only place we all see each other anymore and we're losing so many old friends, someone said that we're about to run out, and that's not good.
Clarence H. WILLERT, 82, Flippin. Clarence H WILLERT, age 82, of Flippin, passed away on Jan 7, 2001. He was born in Wisconsin. He was a retired glazing contractor. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He is survived by one son, Alan WILLERT, Oconomowoc, WI,; one daughter, Gay Leah GEIGER, Orlando; one brother Jack WILLERT, Pewaukee, Wi.; one sister, Vivian KROHN, Waukeegan, Il.; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held Jan 10, at Newcomer Family Funeral Hone, in Orlando, Fl. Newcomer Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Oma P. BOND, 93, Yellville Oma P. BOND, age 93, of Yellville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001. She was born on Jan. 8, 1908, at Dit, Mo., the daughter of George Ike and Cora Effie (WOLFE) MORRIS. She was united in marriage to Eugene T. BOND on Dec. 24, 1922. She was a retired practical nurse from Marion County Hospital and a member of the Yellville First Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Euga SHOCKLEY of Yellville, Rene WASSER of Mountain Home, Sue DODD of Mountain Home; one brother, Ike Shelby MORRIS of Canton, Ok.; and one sister, Edna BOND (SMITH) of Canton, Ok. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Virginia WOODSON, Dewayne GREGORY, Madelyn HANNAH, Margaret BAKER, Marilyn VAN CLEAVE, Susan COVINGTON, and Dennis W. DODD; 13 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene BOND. Visitation was held Sunday, Jan. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Yellville First Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Cypert officiating. Burial was in Flippin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chad DAVENPORT, Darrell WATKINS, Greg WATKINS, Jeremy GREGORY, Vance GREGORY, John VANCLEAVE, Allan JOHNSON, Gary CRUELL, Danny BROWN, and Allen JOHNSON. Honorary pallbearers were Dewayne GREGORY, Dennis W. DODD, Carlos WOODSON, David HANNAH, Benny BAKER, Nate VANCLEAVE, and Ray COVINGTON. Memorials may be made to the Yellville First Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 466, Yellville, Ar., 72687. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Minnie Marie DOSHIER, 99, Harrison Minnie Marie DOSHIER, age 99, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at the Harrison Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 6, 1902, at Yellville, the daughter of Edgar and Naomi (MILUM) SMART. Mrs. DOSHIER was a homemaker and a piano teacher. She lived in Harrison for 53 years. Many people will remember her as their piano teacher. Her husband, Walter H. DOSHIER, predeceased her. Survivors include two sons, Gale DOSHIER of Springfield, Mo., and Bill DOSHIER of Harrison; one sister, Mary PITCHFORD of Tulsa, Ok.; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at Holt Chapel. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sat. Jan. 13, at the First Assembly of God Church in Harrison with Rev. Eddie Hodges officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery under the direction of Hold Memorial Chapel. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Assembly of God Church at 1329 W. Stephenson, Harrison, Ar., 72601. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Phyliss A. GAVEL, 69, Flippin Phyliss A. GAVEL, age 69, of Flippin, passed away Jan. 12, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born in Kennebunk, Maine, on Nov. 27, 1931, the daughter of Earl and Hazel (SIMMONS) HILTON. She was united in marriage to Osborn GAVEL on Feb. 4, 1950, at Sanford, Me. She was a former resident of Shawnee, Ok., having moved to Flippin in 1995. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Osborn of Shawnee, Ok.; three daughters, Debra POWELL of Flippin, Paula WARD of Shawnee, Ok., Karen GAVEL of Sumner, Wa.; three sons, Douglas GAVEL of Los Angeles, Ca., Scott GAVEL of Oskosh, Wi., and William GAVEL of Auburn, Wa. Also surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth BOSTON of Kennebunk, Me., Francis RODWAY of Portland, Or., and numerous grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were private. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Anna Pauline PURDOM, 74 Anna Pauline PURDOM, 74, with her son, Bob and her husband, Walen, at her side, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord early Monday, Jan. 15, 200. She was born to Agnes (Granny) BAGLEY and Aster (Salty) CROSWHITE in Lead Hill on Dec. 18, 1926. She was the widow of William Clayton YORK, (cherishing the faith he had about death) before marrying O. D. Walen Purdom, on Aug. 3, 1974, in Tulsa, Okla. The couple made Yakima their home that same year. Preceded in death by her father, first husband, Bill YORK, a brother, Billy Joe CROSWHITE and a sister, Betty Frances PECKMAN, she is survived by her mother, Agnes CROSWHITE of Cowiche; husband, Walen, of Yakima; three brothers, Freddie Lee of Yakima; John Edward of Cowiche; and James Robert CROSWHITE of Naches; and one sister, Peggy Joyce WALKER of Yakima. Her four children, Alice Marie KAASE of Tulsa, Mabel Louise SILVA of San Diego, Robert Lee YORK and Ramona ARNETT of Yakima have blessed her with nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
"³Mother by chance, friend by choice" A graveside service was held Jan. 19, 2001 at West Hills Memorial Park, 11800 Douglas Road. "Miss me, But let me go..." [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff] [Additional information: Mt. Echo Feb 1, 2001 issue Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay, Jan 22 # 315] Another former Arkansas lady has passed away in Yakima and I think her main problem was emphysema. Anna Pauline (Crosswhite) Purdom was born at Lead Hill, left there many years ago and came to Yakima in 1974, where she leaves many friends and family members. She was buried at West Hills Cemetery here and the service was attended by many family and friends from Arkansas, as well as Yakima. Billie (Turner) Young knew Anna from their school days at Lead Hill and she and Alonzo were at the services. My sympathy to her family and friends, which include her mother, her husband Walen Purdom, three brothers, a sister, four children and 18 grandchildren. She will be so missed.
Charles E. BRYANT, Sr., 88, Flippin Mr. Charles Edward BRYANT, Sr. of Flippin, passed away Monday night, Jan. 15, 2001, in the Twin Lakes Nursing Center. He was 88. Mr. BRYANT was born Dec. 31, 1912, at Centerville, Ia., to Chase W. and Grace RYALS BRYANT, and married Ardith E. (Sally) GRIFFIN on June 12, 1937, at Princeton, Mo. He had made his home in Flippin since 1978, moving there from Louisiana, where he was a retired electrical supervisor for the Chevron Oil Company. He was a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Ardith E. (Sally) BRYANT of Flippin, three sons, John D. BRYANT and wife Dana of Castle Rock, Co., Charles E. BRYANT, Jr. of Ennis, Mt., Curtis W. BRYANT and wife Joan of Flippin; two daughters, Jane MOWRY and husband Wayne of Flippin, Beth GOODWIN of Mountain Home; two sisters, Vera MILLER of Pleasant Hill, Or., Virginia WINSRYG of Mesa, Az.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was held Wed., Jan. 17, from noon until 8 p.m. at the Baxter County Funeral Home. Family visitation was held Wed. from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. in the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Goldman officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery at Flippin. Pallbearers were Jeff, Chad, and Jason BRYANT, Curtis MOWRY, Sage, Lucas, and Cody GOODWIN, Bill BUTCHER, Keith BOSTIAN, Shawn BEAVER, and Lee HALL. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. Baxter County Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Burl G. TURNEY, 81, a resident of Harrison, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with funeral services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hold Memorial Chapel. Dr. Jim Robinson and Rev. Fred Harris officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wilson MOORE, Gene MOORE, Bobby R. TURNEY, Gary PARYZEK, Uvalde LINDSEY, and Roy MARTIN. Burl was born at Everton on Aug 3, 1919, a son of Elmer B and Martha YOUNGER TURNEY. HE was vice president of sales for Turney Wood Products for many years. He was a member of First Christian Church, a 32nd degree Mason, and a former club president and Lt. Governor of Kiwanis. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Leta, two brothers, Claude H and Don TURNEY, and two sisters, Virgie MCENTIRE and Otie Sue LINDSEY. Surviving are his son, Ronald Burl TURNEY of Dubai, United Arab Emirates; his daughter, Charlotte Mae MOORE of Lexington, VA., his brother, Ray TURNEY of Harrison; two grandchildren, Wilson MOORE and Krisi PARYZEK, and five great-grandchildren, Gene and Witt MOORE, Scharla, Lexy and Jarrin PARYZEK. Memorial contributions may be made to Claude Parrish Radiation Therapy Institute, 620 N. Willow, Harrison, AR, 72601. Arrangements were by Hold Memorial Chapel, Inc. of Harrison. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Wayne H. MCCORMAC, 95, Midway Wayne H. MCCORMAC, age 95, of Midway, passed away at his residence on Jan. 18, 2001. He was born on Sept. 20, 1905, in Letts, Ia., the son of Jonathan Herbert and Mary Elizabeth (KENNEDY) MCCORMAC. He was united in marriage to Marjorie MCCORMAC, Jan. 10, 1981, in Bull Shoals, Ar. He was a former resident of Elmhurst, Il., and relocated to Bull Shoals in 1968. He was a University of Iowa graduate, a former member of Hospice Board 1981-1999, Twin Lakes Telephone Pioneers, Twin Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club, and the Audubon Society. He was a member of the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed golf and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie MCCORMAC, of Midway; two sons, William MCCORMAC and wife Ellen of DesPlaines, Il., Douglas MCCORMAC of N. Dartmouth, Ma.,and one step-son, Price HARNED and wife Debbie of Mountain Home. Also surviving are one daughter, Lindsay Ann CHADWICK and husband Bob of Glen Ellyn, Il., one step-daughter, Linde FREEDLEY and Husband Michael of Paradise Valley, Az., eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, three brothers, and two sisters. Visitation was held Monday, Jan. 22, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. at Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church with Dr. Fred Taylor officiating. Interment was in Newton Flat Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers were Hospice of the Ozarks Board of Directors and Twin Lakes Telephone Pioneers. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Board of Directors and Twin Lakes Telephone Pioneers. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Myrtle YARBROUGH, 95, Morrilton Jo Anna Myrtle STOVALL YARBROUGH, 95, of Morrilton went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Jan. 20. Myrtle, a daughter of the late John R. and Flora Bell COKER STOVALL, was born Aug. 27, 1905, at Eros. On Nov. 17, 1933, she took William YARBROUGH'S hand in marriage. There were three children born to them. Some of Mrs. YARBROUGHıS favorite pastimes were sewing, quilting, gardening, working with flowers and spending time in the outdoors. Mrs. YARBROUGH was a member of the Eastern Star and of the Overcup Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William YARBROUGH, and a son, Billy YARBROUGH. Survivors are a son, Bobby YARBROUGH and wife Carolyn of Overcup; a daughter, Julia Anne MCMAHAN and husband Terry of Kentucky; two sisters, Virgie CHOWNING and Vernie YOUNG, both of Oklahoma; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were Jan. 23 at Bob Neal and Sons Chapel in Morrilton. Interment was in Ada Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Darse PRUITT, Johnny BIRRER, Michael MCMAHAN, Jack LASATER, Billy YARBROUGH and Robert YARBROUGH. Honorary pallbearer was Minor HILL. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Mt. Echo Newspaper Feb 8, 2001 issue: Yakima Valley (Wash.) News column by Frankie Seay Jan 29, #316: We lost a former Arkansas man this week. Troy CROW was born at Yardell, but had lived in the Yakima area for many years, where he owned and operated orchards and raised a family. He was well known here and had many Arkansas friends who attended his funeral; Moleen CLIME, Splint KEETER, Levy COVEY, Jane HUDSPETH, Bill EVANS, Goob and Florene SASSER, Alonzo and Billie YOUNG, Charles YOUNG and many more who knew and respected him and his family. I never knew him but have heard so much about his family. His brother, Braz CROW, bought my parents' home and orchard on Naches Heights in the late '5Os and later bought my brother's place when Gene moved from here to Eugene, Ore. Troy will be missed, especially in the farming community here. He was well respected.
Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay Jan 15, #314 column: We lost another Marion County native and friend last week, Leona (DAVIS) SMELTZER, who lived in a nursing home in Wickenburg, Ariz., for the past few years. Before moving there she and her husband Ralph SMEITZER and their daughters Eula Mae SMELTZER and Mary TUTTLE lived here in Yakima Valley at Gleed, moving here from Marion County. Leona worked in the fruit warehouses until after Ralph's death, when she and Eula Mae moved to Arizona to be near Mary and her husband, Jake TUTTLE. Leona was such a well-liked person, always laughing, and that laughter was a family trait that can still be found in many of the younger DAVIS family. Besides her daughters, Leona is survived by her brothers Ewell DAVIS of Yakima and Odale DAVIS of Littie Rock, and a sister, Neville BOGLE of Harrison; Our sympathy to the family, she was a really nice lady who will be missed.
Aisle MARCHANT, 84, Washington Alsie Linna (MEARS) MARCHANT, 84, of Prosser, Wash., died there Jan. 27. She was born June 6, 1916, in Marion County to Ab and Charlotte (LANGSTON) MEARS. She married A.H. "Jack" MARCHANT Dec. 2, 1933, in Yeliville. They moved to Washington in 1954, where they farmed grapes, asparagus and apples. Ms. MARCHANT was a member of the Church of Christ in Sunnyside, Wash. She was devoted to her family and took great pride in her home. Survivors include her children, Retha AVEY of Puyallup, Lowell MARCHANT of Bull Shoals and Larry (and Marion) MARCHANT of Prosser; 11 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons and a granddaughter. [Additional Information: Mt. Echo Newspaper Feb 8, 2001 issue: Yakima Valley (Wash.) News column by Frankie Seay Jan 22, #315 and again Jan 29, #316: ] #315: The Marchant family came here in 1952 after all the kids were born in Arkansas. Retha is semi-etired, but works as a nanny for a doctor's family in Puyallup. We hope Alsie will be getting better by the next time we hear from her. # 316: The death of 84-year-old Alsie (Mears) Marchant, former Marion County resident, was not unexpected, as she had been in a hospital, then in Prosser Memorial Nursing Home for quite a while, but she will be missed by her three surviving children, Retha Avey, Lowell Marchant and Larry Marchant, as well as 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and other relatives. The family has my sympathy. I didn't know Alsie, but was reading up on her family (Mears) in my History of Marion County. I read again about William Blueford Mears, who I suppose was her uncle, who came to Arkansas as a small child, served in the Confederate Army, then had an accident (fell from his horse) in which his leg was so badly injured it had to be amputated. The surgery was done at home, using a kitchen knife and crosscut saw with little or no painkiller or an antibiotics. He lived over it, made and wore his own artificial leg, and lived to the ripe old age of 90. He was buried at Cowan Cemetery, where he had two graves, that of his leg, which he buried himself, and his own. This account doesn't say who did the surgery or give any details, but I'm sure it took a lot of strong brave men to perform all this, and the misery he went through we just can't imagine. Just another page in the history of Marion County that I find so interesting.
Louise Bell HACKLER, 84, Pyatt Louise Bell HACKLER, age 84, of Pyatt, passed away on Jan. 28, 2001, at North Arkansas Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 8, 1916, at Dennison, Tx., the daughter of Joe and Lula (COMER) FIELDS. She was a nurse until retirement. She had been a resident of this area for 6 years, coming from Levelland, Tx. She was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Reuben L. ARRINGTON who passed away in 1954; her second husband, Lonnie L. HACKLER who passed away in 1961; a brother, Carl; two sisters, Minnie and Bonnie; a son, Robert ARRINGTON in 1991; and a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Mary H.) ROLAND in 1997. She is survived by a son, Harold ARRINGTON of Sallisaw, Ok.; two daughters, Mrs. Don R. (Dorothy) JOHNSON of Pyatt, and Wanda MASSEY of Harrison; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Open visitation was held Monday, Jan. 29, until 8 p.m. Funeral services were held at the Pyatt Baptist Church on Tues., Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Eldon Hellums officiating. Burial was in Patton Cemetery. Pallbearers were her family and friends. Services were under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Kenneth L. ROBERTSON, 69, Lakeview (Photo accompanies Obituary): Kenneth Lee ROBERTSON, age 69, of Lakeview, passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center on January 29, 2001. He was born on December 28, 1931, at Leroy, Il., the son of Francis Lee and Eunice Pauline (REEDER) ROBERTSON. He was united in marriage to Charlotte GREGORY on September 12, 1953, at Bloomington, Il. He was an Il. State Trooper for 31 years. He was a member of the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Retired State Police Association of Il., Fraternal Order of Police, and the Bull Shoals Fishing Club He was a veteran having served Korea for the United States Army, and was a member of the American Legion for 33 years. Mr. ROBERTSON was an avid woodworker and fisherman. He is survived by his wife Charlotte; one son, Michael ROBERTSON and wife Deborah of Belvidere, Il; one daughter, Leslie ROBERTSON of Belvidere, Il., one grandson, Mark WENDT of Belvidere, Il., one granddaughter, Ashley WENDT, of Belvidere, Il. He is also survived by two cousins, George MOORE and wife Donnie of Nielsville, Il., Donald MOORE and wife Millie of Aniwa, Wi; his in-laws, Barbara and Bill JOHNSON of Bloomington, Il., Darlene and Lawrence LANDSTROM of Lady Lake, Fl., Ronald and Marlene GREGORY of Bloomington, Il., numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was held Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home at Bull Shoals. Funeral Services were held Thursday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. at Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church with Reverend Fred Taylor officiating. Burial was in Belvidere, Il. Honorary pallbearers were the Illinois State Police. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church or Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Dolores LEITHOLD, 75, Oregon Dolores LEITHOLD, 75, of Montesano, Ore. - formerly of Marion County - died Jan. 29 at Aberdeen, Ore. She was born Sept. 5, 1925, at Mutual, Okla., to Ernest and Desti (VONSCRILTZ) STRUNK. She later moved to Arkansas where she graduated from Yellville Summit High School. On. Aug. 10, 1944, she married Emil LEITHOLD at Reno, Nev. He preceded her in death. After their marriage, the couple moved to Malin, Ore., then to Montesano in 1953. Mrs. Leithold worked in a restaurant in the 1980s. She was a member of the Grays Harbor Grange and Montesano Assembly of God. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, canning, berry picking, baking bread and babysitting her grandchildren. Survivors include four sons, Tim and David of Montesano, Calvin of Satson and Phillip of Oakville; four daughters, Phyllis ULAKOVICH of Elma, Debbie BURGESS of Hoquiam, Barbara LEITHOLD of Aberdeen and Laurie SMITH of Cosmopolis; four brothers, Joseph STRUNK of Sunnyside, Cecil STRUNK of Klamath Falls, J.L. STRUNK of West Pittsburg, Calif., and Herbert STRUNK of Bend, Ore.; six sisters, Ruby KING of Dexter, Ore., Esther WINDERS of Portland, and Eva HANKINS, Edith DOUGLAS, Carolyn FERNLUND and Irene ATTWOOD, all of Klamath Falls; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Burial was in Aberdeen's Fern Hill Cemetery. [Additional information - Mt. Echo FEb 22, 2001 issue - Yakima Valley (Wash) News by Frankie Seay, Feb 12, # 318] I got a letter from Ruby (Strunk) King of Dexter, Ore, with the obituary of her sister Dolores (Strunk) Leithold, who died last month in Aberdeen, Wash., after a long illness. This is the second sister of that family to pass away in the last few months and some of the rest of the family are not doing too well, so we really feel for them. Eva (Strunk) Hankins is taking chemo and radiation for colon cancer and is doing some better now, and a brother, Leroy "Joe" Strunk,
of Sunnyside, Wash., has diabetes and needs help, so has moved into an assisted living apartment. The Strunk family lived in Marion County, north of Yellville, and at least three of the girls graduated from Y-SHS in 1943 and will be rememered there. This family has our sympathy in their loss and thanks to Ruby for her letter.
Ruth M. HILL, 89, Lakeview (Photo accompanies the Obit in the Echo): Ruth M. HILL, age 89, of Lakeview, passed away on Jan. 30, 2001, at Gassville Nursing Home. She was born in Chicago, Il., on June 28, 1911, the daughter of David and Mabel Cordelia CARLSON SAALFELD. She was united in marriage to the late Herbert W. HILL on Aug. 25, 1930, at Chicago, Il. She made her home in Lakeview in 1974 having moved from Crown Point, In. She was a homemaker and a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Mountain Home. She was a member of the Altar Guild at Redeemer Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by three sons, Donald F. HILL and wife Marion of Tucson, Az., Herbert D. HILL and wife Nola of Midway, and Milton W. HILL and wife Beverly of Midway; one daughter, Carol DOTY and husband Leroy of Crown Point, In.; one brother, David C. SALLFELD of Vancouver, Wa.; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and one sister. Visitation was held Thurs. Feb. 1, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ken Lampe officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Il. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries