Tennie SMITH, age 89, Flippin: Tennessee (Tennie) June SMITH, age 89, of Flippin, Ar., passed away on March 4, 2001, in Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. Mrs. SMITH was born June 1, 1911, at Peace Valley, Mo., the daughter of the late Alvin Clifford and Paralee Martha BARNETT SMITH. She received her education at the South Dryer School and attended the Peace Valley High School. On Aug. 2, 1927 she was married to Orville BONHAM. Mrs. SMITH had been employed at the International Shoe Company for over thirty years. She was always one to help people and had a generous spirit. She is survived by one daughter, Ina Lorene HOWARD and husband, D. W., of Flippin; three grandchildren, Gary HOWARD and wife, Jodi; Kenneth HOWARD and wife, Debbie, and Vickie HOWARD, all of Flippin; four great-granddaughters, Ashley HOWARD, Jessica HOWARD, Sara Marie COLE and Kelly FREEBURG, all of Flippin; two nieces, Opal DOSS and Betty HARPER, both of West Plains, Mo., and many great-nieces and great- nephews. Mrs. SMITH is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Trellice THOMPSON, Alva Lee DOSS and Elsie Jane HARGIS and two brothers, Charley Alvin SMITH and Rupert Hadley SMITH. She was baptized in 1924, and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, Peace Valley, Mo. Mrs. SMITH enjoyed her church and the church's senior activities. Funeral services for Mrs. SMITH were held at 2 p.m., Wed., March 7, at the New Hope Baptist Church, Peace Valley, Mo., with interment in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tues. at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in memory of Tennessee (Tennie) June SMITH may be made to the New Hope Cemetery and may be mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, Mo., 65775. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Dorothy L. HALLECK, 79, Lakeview Dorothy L. HALLECK, age 79, passed away March 6, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born April 22, 1921 at Wabash, In., the daughter of Harry BENNETT and Lelia (UPTON) BENNETT. She was united in marriage to Reverend Maurice L. HALLECK Oct. 19, 1941, at Wabash, In. She was a Linotype setter. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bull Shoals. She was a devoted Pastorıs wife, enjoyed crocheting, crafts and reading, and traveling. She and her husband did three terms of missionary work in Haiti. Mrs. HALLECK is survived by her husband, Reverend HALLECK of Lakeview; one brother-in-law, Paul SCHAFER of Bluffton, In.; three nieces, Marie COLDREN and husband, Weldon, of LaFontaine, In., Martha KAUFMAN and husband, Jack, of Bluffton, In., Patricia SHODA and husband, Steve, of Churubusco, In. She is also survived by two nephews, David SCHAFER of Longwood, Fl., Don SCHAFER of Quincy, Il. Also surviving are five special daughters, Geri PARSIS of Blue Island, Il., Lois HARRISON of Erie, Pa, Nancy WORDEN of Erie, Pa, Candy ZIEMER and husband, Ken, of Yellville. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Mary Helen SCHAFER. Graveside memorial services were held Sat., March 10, at 2 p.m. at Kirbyıs Tucker Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Jerry Backus officiating. Memorials may be made to Carti or Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
(Photo accompanies obit) James Irvine SEIDELL, 76, Flippin James Irvine SEIDELL, age 76, of Flippin, passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center March 6, 2001. He was born at Melvin, Mi., on Aug. 28, 1924, the son of Irvine Charles and Beatrice (HIRONS) SEIDELL. He was united in marriage to Reba Laverne BROWN on July 26, 1945 at Imlay City, Mi. He was a former resident of Otisville, Mi., having relocated to Flippin in 1995. He was a telephone repairman for General Telephone Co. for 33 years. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a member of the Flippin Church of Christ. He served on the Lakeville School Board of Education for eight years, a leader for Boy Scouts Explorer #254 for 15 years and was an avid woodworker. He is survived by his wife, Reba SEIDELL; four sons, Robert SEIDELL and wife, Susan, of Otisville, Mi., Larry SEIDELL and wife, Kathy, of Davis, Mi., Daniel SEIDELL and wife Cathy, of Otisville, Mi., and Lon SEIDELL of Davison, Mi. He is also survived by three daughters, Sheryl PERRY and husband, Danny, of Otisville, Mi., Sheila REYNOLDS and husband, Rick, of Fenton, Mi., and Sandy AHOLA and husband Dennis of Otisville, Mi. Also surviving are two sisters, Iris YOUNG of Germfask, Mi., and Rita SWITZER and husband, Fred, of Penn Yan, NY; 19 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was held Friday, March 16, from 12 to 9 p.m. and March 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Otisville Church of Christ, Otisville, Mi. Memorial services were held Sat. March 17, at 1 p.m. at the Otisville Church of Christ, and at the Flippin Church of Christ, with Bro. Wallace Rae and Bro. Sam H. Pace officiating. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Harold J. DOSHIER, 90, Yellville Harold J. DOSHIER, age 90, of Yellville, passed away Sat., March 10, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 2, 1910, at Yellville, the son of William Harve and Lyda (SUMMERS) DOSHIER. He was a retired Truck Driver for Mayflower Moving Company. He was a charter member of the Yellville Volunteer Fire Dept., and a retired fireman, serving as the departmentıs fire chief at two different times. He was a former member of the Yellville Lions Club. Mr. DOSHIER is survived by his wife, Jewell DOSHIER of Harrison; two sons, John DOSHIER and his wife, Kathie, of Madera, Ca., Bob DOSHIER and his wife, Carol, of Yellville.; one daughter, Carol HALL and her husband, Garry of Yellville. Also surviving are two brothers, Altus (Shorty) DOSHIER of Yellville, Clyde DOSHIER of Wichita, Ks.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, three sisters, and three brothers. Visitation was held Tues. March 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Wed., March 14, at 2 p.m., at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Tim Cypert officiating. Pallbearers were Verl DOSHIER, Danny GOODWIN, James HALL, Dude OWEN, Clois SWITZER, David DOSHIER. Honorary Pallbearers were Al (Shorty) DOSHIER, Clyde DOSHIER, and member of the Yellville Volunteer Fire Dept. Memorials may be made to the Yellville Volunteer Fire Dept., P. O. Box 224, Yellville, Ar., 72687. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
[Additional: Mt. Echo Mar 29, 2001 issue:] Doshier family grateful for caring support
Carol Hall & Family; John Doshier & Family;
and Bob Doshier & Family
The children of Harold Doshier are grateful for the caring support shown by so many at the time of his death/:
A special thank you to the ladies of First Baptist Church for providing the wonderful meal for our family on the day of the funeral, and to Bro. Tim Cypert for conducting the memorial tribute for our dad. The many calls and cards, the delicious food, the donations in Dad's memory and other expressions of friendship truly represent some of the many blessings of living in a small town. May God richly bless each of you. [Additional info: April 5, 2000 issue of Mt. Echo - Yakima Valley (Wash) News column by Frankie Seay: Frankie talks about knowing Harold all of her life]
William RORIE, 51, California William RORIE, age 51, of Los Angeles, Ca., passed away March 10, 2001. He was born Feb. 17, 1950, at Annapolis, Md., a son of Frank Verner and Catherine (CONRAD) RORIE. He was a lawyer. He is survived by one brother, Frank Rorie and his wife, Pamela, of Los Angeles, Ca., two nephews, Frank Jr., and Paul RORIE; two nieces, Mary and Annie RORIE; one aunt, Corinis KEETER of Mountain Home, He was preceded in death by his parents. No visitation was held. Graveside memorial services were held Sat., March 24, with Rev. Russ Dunham officiating. Interment was in Flip- pin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
Adeline Bruchas, 86, Mountain Home Adeline E. BRUCHAS, age 86, of Mountain Home passed away at Auburn Hills Nursing Home, March 11, 2001. She was born at Chicago, Il., a daughter of Paul and Valerie (ANTONWICH) BRUCHAS, on Nov. 19, 1914. She was a former resident of Chicago, having made her home in Mountain Home since 1980. She was a registered nurse for the Little Company of Mary Hospital prior to retirement. She was a veteran, having served as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army during WWII. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and the VFW in Mountain Home. She is survived by one sister, Gerri LYNCH of Bull Shoals. No visitation was held. Memorial service was held Tue., March 13, at 2 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Kenneth Taglauer officiating. Interment was in Kirbyıs Tucker Memorial Cemetery Scattering Gardens. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Donna Jean BURKETT, 40, Montana Donna Jean BURKETT, age 40, of Libby, Montana, passed away on March 12, 2001, after a long illness. She was born Jan. 15, 1961, in Yellville, a daughter Frankie and Linda (DUBLER) MELTON. She was united in marriage to Johnny BURKETT, who survives her. She is also survived by two sons, Chris and Frankie, of the home; three daughters, Pam, Laura, and Kim, all of Libby; a sister, Annette REESE of New York; a brother, Jimmy MELTON, of Libby, and her parents, her father, Frankie MELTON of Libby, her mother, Linda DUBLER, also of Libby, and her grandmother, Pauline MELTON of Yellville. Also surviving are three grandchildren; two aunts, Bonnie MARTIN of Provo, Ar., Georgia KILLEBREW of Yellville; three uncles, Omer MELTON, Jr. and wife, Shirley, of Provo, James MELTON and his wife, Kim, of Morris, Ok., G. C. MELTON and his wife, Phyllis, of Yellville; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral Services were held in Libby. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery or charity of choice. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Ida Ruth BROWN, 74, Oakland Ida Ruth BROWN, age 74, passed away March 12, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 22, 1926, at Los Angeles, Ca., the daughter of Edmond T. and Ruth (STEVENTON) YOUNCE. She was united in marriage to William R. BROWN Nov. 19, 1944, at Fallon, Nv. A former resident of Pacific, Mo., she had made her home in Oakland since Nov. 1995. She was a member of the Church of God, the American Legion and VFW Auxiliary, and the Oakland Ladies Club. She was an avid Bingo player. She is survived by her husband, William R. BROWN, of Oakland; one son, Thomas T. BROWN and wife, Leslie, of Carterville, Mo.; four daughters, Debra MARTIN and husband, Bob, of Oakland, Kay NIECES and husband, John, of Pacific, Mo., Susan DALE, and husband, Gary, of Gulfport, Ms., and Paula DAILEY and husband, Bill, of Villa Ridge, Mo. She is also survived by one brother, George YOUNCE of Dayton, Ohio, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Visitation was held Sat., March 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Visitation was also held Monday, March 19, from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Pacific, Mo. with Pastor Earlwood Towne and Pastor Brian Bohrer officiating. Interment was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. Pallbearers were John NIECES, Gary DALE, Bill DAILEY, Bob MARTIN, Brian NIECES, and Keith REPP. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 3, 2001 issue: Howard Abb GATTIS was July 21, 1923 at Alicia, Lawrence County, AR to James and Ethel (WHITE) GATTIS. He lived most of his life around Yellville, also living in Yakima, WA., and Springfield, MO., for a number of years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army European theatre from 5-12-1943 to 2-2-1946. He passed away in Yakima Tuesday, March 13, 2001, and was laid to rest at Peasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville on March 17. Arrangements were by Greelawn Funeral Home of Springfield, MO, with Bro. Terry DUFFY officiating. He is survived by one son, Dan GATTIS and his wife, Judy of Yakima, WA, two grandchildren, Kristen and Curtis; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Roy GATTIS of Harrison, Bill DUFFY of Yakima; two sisters, Nela YANCEY of Mullberry, and Mary CAMPBELL of Melbourne.
Phylis M. M. MCGILL, 84, Yellville Phylis Margaret Maxine MCGILL, age 84, of Yellville, passed away Thurs., March 14, 2001. She was born Feb. 9, 1917, at Cumberland, Md., the daughter of Arthur T. and Ora (PAUL) SOUDER. She was united in marriage to Wallace Harper MCGILL who predeceased her in 1976. She was a housewife. She is survived by one son, Robin Matthew MCGILL, and his wife, Diane, of Yellville; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Juliane MCGILL, also of Yellville. No local visitation or services were held. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19, in Cumberland, Md. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
William DOSHIER, 81, Little Rock William Artha DOSHIER, age 81, of Little Rock, passed away March 15, 2001, at St. Vincentıs Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born Nov. 18, 1919, at Rush, Ar., the son of Marvin and Elvie (BURROW) DOSHIER. He was united in marriage to Joyce SWITZER Feb. 12, 1948. He was a retired truck driver for Wheeling Pipe Line Co. for 28 years. He was a member of the Geyer Springs Church of Christ in Little Rock. Mr. DOSHIER is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Little Rock, one son, Richard DOSHIER of Little Rock; one daughter, Sandra CROW, of Little Rock, three grandchildren, Paul DOSHIER, Melissa DOSHIER, and Daniel PHILLIPS, all of Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Ewell and Jewell. Visitation was held Fri., March 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Sat. March 17, at 2 p.m. at Caney Church of Christ with Jeff Crawford officiating. Pallbearers were Paul DOSHIER, Daniel PHILLIPS, John ADAMS, Fred BURROW, Clois SWITZER, and Stan DAVENPORT. Interment was in Caney Cemetery. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Kenneth H. WHITE, 62, Flippin Kenneth H. WHITE, age 62, passed away March 16, at his residence in Flippin. He was born Nov. 7, 1938, at Lone Rock, Ar., the son of Earvin C. and Nancy Lou (DAVIS) WHITE. He was united in marriage to Delorse L. TRIVITT Oct. 3, 1959. He was a self-employed Stone Mason. He was a member of the Rea Valley Fire Dept., and a lifetime resident of Baxter and Marion Counties. He is survived by his wife, Delorse, of Flippin; one son, Randy D. WHITE, of Flippin; two daughters, Rhonda J. RAMEY and Ramona J. NORRIS, both of Flippin. Also surviving are one brother, Jimmy WHITE, of Gassville; six sisters, Alice THORN of N. Little Rock, Lorene PARKER, Burnise QUEEN, Martha LEE, all of Mountain Home, Nelta BECKER of Conway, Mo., Phyllis ASHLEY of Houston, Tx.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one grandson, and two sisters. Visitation was held 6 to 8 p.m. Sun., March 18, at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral Services were held Mon., March 19, at 10 a.m. at Rea Valley Baptist Church with Bro. Jack Gilliland officiating. Interment was in Flippin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff WHITE, James WHITE, Greg LEE, Galen COX, Bruce OTT, and Justin LEWTER. Honorary pallbearers were Jewell TILLEY, Larry SIZEMORE, Mike BILBE, Don TREAT. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
William MILLER, 84, Poplar Bluff William W. "Woody", age 84, of Poplar Bluff, passed away March 17, 2001, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Mr. MILLER was born Dec 30, 1916 in Dunkin County. He retired after 30 years as a locksmith with Civil Service in CA. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff and enjoyed woodworking and carpenter work. He was a World War II veteran of the US Navy. On Dec 23, 1939, he married Opal MORRISON in Senath. He is survived by his wife, Opal; two brothers, Dallas MILLER of Sand Diego, CA., and Carl MILLER of Prescott, AZ,; and many friends in the Yellville area. Visitation was held at Cotrell Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service followed at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel with Dr. William Vail officiating. Burial was in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton. (Obituary submitted)
Mattie Lou STILL, 97, Yellville Mattie Lou STILL, age 97, passed away Sun., March 18, 2001, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. She was born June 6, 1903, at Gilbert, Ar., the daughter of Pete and Josephine (DELK) WATTS. She was united in marriage to Hovey STILL who predeceased her Feb. 6, 1983. She was a housewife. She was Baptist by Faith. She loved her family and lived for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by four sons, Archie STILL and his wife, Myrtle, of Mountain Home, Murphy STILL and his wife, Wanda, of Springdale, Deva STILL of Branson, Mo., Clyde STILL and his wife, Judy, of Lead Hill. Also surviving are four daughters, Imogene NORMAN REED and her husband, Coy, of Veneta, Or., Neoma SOWELLS and her husband, W.A., of Ft. Smith, Nora KEETER and her husband, Jim, of Yellville; one brother, Richard WATTS of Flippin; 23 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Alfred STILL, one daughter, Syble MCENTIRE, one sister, Pearl, and four grandchildren. Visitation was held 6 to 8 p.m., March 19, at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held March 20, at 2 p.m., at Tomahawk Baptist Church with Brother Tim Cypert officiating. Interment was in Still Cemetery at St. Joe. Pallbearers were her grandchildren. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. [Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff]
Inis N. MUNO. 83. YelIville Inis N. MUNO, age 83, of Yellville, passed away at her residence on March 19, 2001. She was born Oct. 17, 1917, at Summit, the daughter of Charlie E. and Sadie (EVANS) ALLEN. She was united in marriage in 1938 to George MUNO, who predeceased her Aug. 2, 1985.She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Yellville. She is survived by one nephew, Charlie ALLEN of Summit, one great-nephew, Tony ALLEN, and 3 great-great-nephews, Issac, Sawyer, and Nicholas ALLEN, all of Summit. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George, and one brother, Gene ALLEN. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until service time on Thurs., March 22, at Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at Burns Chapel with Bro. Tim Cypert officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl WOOD, Mike WICKERSHAM, Dolie EVANS, Stacy DAVENPORT, Robby ALLEN, and Dan DUREN. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Juanita M. KING, Juanita M. KING, age 76, of Harrison, formerly of Summit, passed away March 19, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. She was born Nov. 29, 1924, at Yellville, a daughter of Robert and Sarah (DARDIN) DOVER. She was united in marriage to Ike KING, who predeceased her in 1997. She was a homemaker, and a lifelong resident of Boone and Marion Counties. She is survived by three sons, Ervin TOLLIVER of Austin, Tx., Thomas TOLLIVER of Fayetteville, Warren TOLLIVER of Halsey, Or.; four daughters, Laretta HAMPTON of Yakima, Wa., Marilyn DOVER of Halsey, Or., Glenda TOLLIVER of Yellville, and Carolyn LAWSON of Everton. Also surviving are one sister, Janie WOODS of Flippin; 14 grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and four brothers, Cleo, Leo, Jim, and Fred. Visitation was held 5 to 7 p.m. Fri., March 23, at Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Sat. March 24, at Mountain View Cemetery in Yellville with Bro. Haskell Marion of the Summit Pentecostal Church officiating. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Velma Mae GODFREY, 93, Flippin Velma Mae GODFREY, age 93, of Flippin, passed away March 20, 2001, at Twin Lakes Nurs ing Center in Flippin. She was born June'15, 1907, in Marion County, Ar., the daughter of George W. and Anna Mary (BRIGGS) JENKINS. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Flippin First Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Debris HORN CARROLL of Irving, Tx.; one daughter-in-law, Dean STAGGA HORN of Flippin, ten grandchildren: Brenda HORN, Danny HORN, Peggy HORN MILLER, Linda CARROLL FARRELL, Pam HORN GRAYSON, Gale CARROLL FAULKNER, Michael CARROLL, Stephen CARROLL, and Kimberly HORN. She was preceded in death by one son, Eugene George HORN; one brother, George B. JENKINS, and one granddaughter, Geina CARROLL. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 23, at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held 10 a.m. Sat., March 24, at Flippin First Baptist Church with Bro. Steve Martin officiating. Pallbearers were Mike CARROLL, Forrest WOOD, Jimmy SANDERS, Rob FARRELL, J.B. BRIGGS, Elliet MAPLES. Honorary pallbearers were Steve CARROLL, Ryan FARRELL, Will FARRELL, Zack FAULKNER, Chris WILLIAMS, Joe COMPTON, Danny HORN, and the staff at Twin Lakes Nursing Center. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas Leon PEOPLES, 92, Yellville Thomas Leon PEOPLES, age 92, of Yellville, passed away March 24, 2001, at Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. He was born March 7, 1909, a son of Joseph M. and Lula R (LANDERS) PEOPLES. He was a retired dock worker for the Western Gillette Trucking Company. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. He is survived by one son, Francis L. "Joe" PEOPLES of Gilbert; one brother, Charles PEOPLES, of Independence, Mo.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Earl, Ernest, and Harold. No visitation was held. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Thea., March 27, at Still Cemetery in St. Joe. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas W. HAGEN, 86, Bull Shoals Thomas W. HAGEN, age 86, of Bull Shoals, passed away March 26, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 20, 1918, at Morris, II., a son of Thomas E. and Julia (WILLIAMSON) HAGEN. He married Georgina F. HAGEN, May 19, 1946, at Joliet, IL. He was a former resident of Palos Heights, IL., having relocated to Bull Shoals in 1980. Mr. HAGEN was a retired pattern maker for General Motors. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was Presbyterian. He served as custodian at the Methodist Church in Bull Shoals and was active in the V.F.W. in Chicago Heights, IL. He was a woodworker and loved to cook: He helped raise 32 foster children. Mr. HAGEN is survived by two sons, Thomas A. HAGEN and his wife, Adrianne, of Kansas City, Mo., James C. HAGEN of Springfield, Mo.; three daughters, Charlene NYMAN and her husband, Paul, of Blue Springs, Mo., Janice Lee SMITH and her husband, Gene, of Hot Springs, and Chari MILLER and her husband, Terry, of Colorado Springs, Co. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Thomas and Michelle HAGEN of Kansas City, Mo., Scott Urban of Hot Springs, Jason COCHRANE of Lompoc, Ca., Georgina ROSE of Hot Springs, David URBAN of Hot Springs, Nick COCHRANE of Nashville, Tn., Brian COCHRANE, Casey MILLER, Amanda MILLER, and Travis MILLER, all of Colorado Springs, Co. Other survivors include four great-grandchildren, two sisters, Gladys MALLOY and her husband, Joe, of Wheaton, II., Vivian ARCI, and her husband, Rudy, of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgina, and his parents. Visitation was held March 30, from 1 p.m. until service time at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held March 30, at 3 p.m. at Kirby Boaz Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Lampe officiating. Burial was in Newton Flat Cemetery with Military Honors by Hoevel-Barnett V,F.W. Post #1341. Pallbearers were his grand children. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals.
Milton T. ROBERTSON, 90, Bull Shoals Milton Thomas ROBERTSON, age 90, of Bull Shoals, passed away March 26, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born April 6, 1910, at Marine City, Mi. to Mr. ROBERTSON and Gerdie ROBERTSON. He married Fern LAWRENCE in 1969, in St. Petersburg, FL He was a former resident of St. Petersburg, having relocated to Bull Shoals in 1973. He was a salesman for Montgomery Wards. He was Protestant. Mr. ROBERTSON was a veteran having served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife, Fern ROBERTSON of Bull Shoals; one son, Randy MCDANIEL of Jackson, Mi.; one daughter, Shirley OTT of Lansing, Mi.; two stepdaughters, Gerry ARTS and her husband, Ely, of Louisville, Tx., Sally FAIB, and her husband, Wayne, of Spain; one brother, George ROBERTSON of Lansing, Mi. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Private funeral services and burial were held. Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals were in charge of the arrangements.
Gary J. BELLETINI, 60, Bull Shoals Gary J. BELLETINI, age 60, of Bull Shoals, passed away March 26, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born Feb. 23, 1941, at Ottawa, Il., a son of John and Helen (PEDRONI) BELLETINI. He was united in marriage to Judy BELLETINI Aug. 19, 1985, at Woodstock, IL He was a former resident of Crystal Lake, II., having moved to Bull Shoals, in 1985. Mr. BELLETINI was the owner of Belletini's, a member of the St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church, and an avid fisherman. lie is survived by his wife, Judy; two Sons, Vince BELLETINI, and his wife Heidi, of Alg ma, Wi., Louis BELLETINI and his wife, Wendy, of Gurnee, IL; three stepchildren, C. J. SCHOTT, Leslie SCHOTT, and Stacey SCHOTT, all of Crystal Lake, II. Also surviving are one brother, Jack BELLETINI and his wife, Delores, of Riverside, IL.; and five grandchildren, Anthony, Nico, Samantha, Rachele, and Zoe. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was held Thurs., March 29, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Bull Shoals Funeral Home. Visitation was also held held Sun., April 1, from 12 to 3 p.m. with funeral services at 3 p.m. at Skaja Funeral Home in Crystal Lake, II. Burial was Memorials may be made to charity of choice. Kirby Boaz Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements.
The Mountaineer Newspaper, Flippin AR: Brandy L. STEPHENSON of Bruno Brandy L. STEPHENSON of Bruno died Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at her home. She was 15. Brandy was born August 10, 1985 at Dunedin, Florida and was a student at Bruno-Pyatt School. She had attended Norfork and the Mountain Home schools before moving to Bruno. She was a member of F.F.A. Survivors include her parents, Lease and Fines LAMBERT of Bruno; two brothers, Richard and Matthew STEPHENSON of Missouri; and grandparents, Connie and Robert BARNES of Bruno. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 2, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the Bruno-Pyatt Gymnasium with Dr. Sam Bailey officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Baxter County Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas (870) 425-2454. [Additional information: Mt. Echo Newspaper, March 29, 2001 issue Front Page: Bruno teen apparently takes own life. A 15-year-old Bruno area resident apparently took her own life Tuesday morning, according to Sheriff Carl McBee. The sheriff said his office received a call from the girl's grandparents on County Road 5004 (Bruno Ridge Road) just after 8:00 pm that the teen had shot herself. Investigators responded and found the youngster in her upstairs bedroom, dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A note was found by investigators that was believed to have been written and signed by the victim, stating that she "could not live any longer." A handgun was found near her, along with two spent cartridges and one live cartridge on the floor. An apparent gunshot wound was found on the victim and a hole in the window was believed to be where the other bullet went, the sheriff said. The body was sent to the Arkansas State Medical Examiner's office for an autopsy. [Obituary also appears in the April 5, 2001 issue of the Mt. Echo Newspaper]
Della COCHRAN, 88, Mountain Home Della HURST COCHRAN, age 88, of Mountain Home, passed away March 27, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center on. She was born Jan. 7, 1913, at Yellville, a daughter of Arthur and Mary Agness (COWDREY) HURST. She was united in marriage Feb. 28, 1937, to George COCHRAN, who predeceased her Nov. 11, 1965. She was a homemaker. She was a former resident of Marion County, and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Don COCHRAN and his wife, Linda, of Mountain Home; two daughters Agnes KNUST, and her husband, Joe, of Yellville, Edith C. (WASSIE) BENTON and her husband, Jewell Dean, of Mountain Home. Also surviving are one sister, Edith WOOD, of Yellville; four grandchildren, Karen KNUST, Allen KNUST, Penny HONEY, and Candy WALKER; four great-grandchildren, Luke HONEY, Levi HONEY, Colton WALKER, and Ail WALKER. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. No visitation was held. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Thurs., March 29, at New Hope Baptist Church in Yellville, with Bro. Derek Grigg and Bro. Mark McManus officiating. Interment was in Layton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim RALEY, Matt STILL, Bob CRIDER, Danny GILLEY, Darrell WICKERSHAM, and Bill SWITZER. Memorials may be made to the New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, 3920 Hwy. 14 S., Yellville, Ar., 72687. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The Mountaineer Newspaper, Flippin, AR: William Earl WOOD of Summit William Earl WOOD, 71, of Summit died Friday, March 30, 2001 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born May 28, 1929 at Summit to Robert S. and Mamie Ellen (POPE) WOOD. Mr. WOOD was a retired logger and sawmill worker. He was a member of the Summit Pentecostal Church of God and served with the United States Army during the Korean War. Survivors include eight daughters, Wanda CAMPBELL of Yellville, Mary RAY of Summit, Judy TEEGARDEN of Norfork, Penney RECTOR of Jefferson City, Missouri, Sherry MCFARLAND of Summit, Pamela WOOD of Summit, Wendy SWEENEY of Harrison and Barbara WOOD of Summit; two brothers, Robert Junior WOOD and Hershel WOOD both of Summit; two sisters, Betty DUFRESNE and Patricia Ann BOOTH both of Summit; fifteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, April 02, 2001 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home with Reverend Frank Fowler officiating. Burial will follow at Lee's Mountain Cemetery in Summit. Pallbearers are Bill BOOTH, John Davis COFFMAN, Don KLUTTS, Dave ADKINS, Henry DUFRESNE, Jr. and Bob TRAIL Honorary pallbearers include Pete WALLACE, Gary JONES, Ken CAGLE, L.B. WOOD, Jimmy PAXTON, Bobby PAXTON, Charles ALLEN, Tony ALLEN Albert HAMPTON and Robbie ALLEN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help defray final expenses. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. [Obituary also appears in the Mt Echo April 5, 2001 issue]
The Mountaineer Newspaper, Flippin AR: Edna Mae GILLEY of Yellville Edna Mae GILLEY, 94, of Yellville died Saturday, March 31, 2001 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. She was born March 12, 1907 at the Water Creek area of Marion County to Albert and Sarah (EZELL) ADAMS. Mrs. GILLEY was a housewife and a member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Vicki PEVEY of Alma, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Beth GRAHAM and Ben PEVEY both of Alma; three great-grandchildren, Vicki DAVIS, Micheal GLENN and Alicia PEVEY; and two great great-grandchildren, Aaron and Mathew DAVIS. Her parents, Albert and Sarah ADAMS; husband, Clomer GILLEY; one son, C.D. GILLEY; and eight brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Visitation was held Sunday, April 1, 2001 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Monday, April 2, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Doyle Berckefeldt officiating. Burial followed at the Georges Creek Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Roger DUFFY, Terry DUFFY, Doug ROYSTON, Tim PARKER, Kelley GILLEY and Danny GILLEY. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. [Obituary also appears in the April 5, 2001 issue of the Mt. Echo Newspaper]
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries