The Mountaineer Newspaper, Flippin, AR: Chester J. SMIETANA of Mountain Home Chester J. SMIETANA of Mountain Home died Monday, April 2, 2001 at the Baxter Manor Nursing Home. He was 75. Mr. SMIETANA was born July 28, 1925 at Chicago, Illinois to Theodore and Mary (GARDACIK) SMIETANA and married Marjorie SCHADE on January 19, 1957 in Chicago. Formerly of Chicago, he had been of a resident of Mountain Home since 1998. He was a retired machinist with Illinois Gear, a member of the American Legion and a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. Mr. SMIETANA was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie SMIETANA of Mountain Home; three children, Arlene RYNDAK and husband Chet of Barrington Hills, Illinois, Gene SMIETANA and wife Linda of Rapid City, Michigan and Ron SMIETANA of Lutz, Florida; two brothers, John and Leo SMIETANA of California; two sisters, Adeline HENNESSEY and Josie MAZUR of Illinois; and four grandchildren, Heather, Christel and Brent RYNDAK and Tristan SMIETANA. Services and interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the American Legion. Arrangements are under the direction of the Baxter County Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas (870) 425-2454.
The Mountaineer Newspaper, Flippin, AR: Bobbie "Bob" Gene AUSTIN, Sr. of St. Joe Bobbie "Bob" Gene AUSTIN, Sr. of St. Joe died Thursday, April 5, 2001 at his residence in St. Joe. He was 60. Mr. AUSTIN was born April 26, 1940 at Liberty, Kansas to Raymond DAVID and Alice Faye (TRIMBLE) AUSTIN. On July 23, 1960, he married Freda CANNAFAX. Mr. AUSTIN had been a resident of Arkansas for the past seventeen years. He attended the First Baptist Church of Yellville, was a member of the Ozark Music Center and Pickers and Grinners of Yellville and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife, Freda CANNAFAX AUSTIN of the home; four sons, Raymond AUSTIN of St. Joe, Bobbie AUSTIN, Jr. of Independence, Kansas, Orval AUSTIN of St. Joe and Daniel AUSTIN of St. Joe; three daughters, Robin AUSTIN of Parsons, Kansas, Tony WERGIN of Yellville and Amanda AUSTIN of St. Joe; three sisters, Kathryn EYTCHESON of Bonney Lake, Washington, Evelyn RUSSELL of Cofeyville, Kansas and Dorothy JOHNSTON of Lilburn, Georgia; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His parents, Raymond D. and Alice Faye AUSTIN; one daughter, Rosie, two brothers; and one sister preceded him death. Visitation will be Monday, April 9, 2001 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Liberty Cemetery in Liberty, Kansas with Minister Randy Nash officiating. Mr. AUSTIN'S nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include members of the Ozark Music Center in Yellville, Kenny Campos and the Ralph Caney First Responders. Memorials may be directed to the family at Rt. 1, Box 221A, St. Joe, Arkansas 72675.
The Mountaineer Newspaper, Flippin, AR: Randy L. GESIRIECH of Mountain Home Randy Lee GESIRIECH of Mountain Home died Friday, April 6, 2001 in Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was 37. Mr. GESIRIECH was born August, 13, 1963 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Eugene "Gus" and Beverly (SNELL) GESIRIECH and married Cindy EVERETT on June 26, 1999 at Mountain Home. Mr. GESIRIECH has been a resident of Mountain Home since 1998. He was employed by Wal-Mart and was a member of the East Side Baptist Church. He loved to fish, hunt, dance and all sports. Survivors include his wife, Cindy of Mountain Home; one daughter, Shelby GRAHAM of Lincoln, Nebraska; his father, Eugene "Gus" GESIRIECH and wife MaryAnn of Lincoln, Nebraska; his mother, Beverly SNELL of Gassville; three sisters, Kim COWART of Gassville and Diane RAMEL and Marcy MOLZEN both of Lincoln, Nebraska; and one brother, Robert GESIRIECH of Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral services will be Monday, April 9, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the East Side Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Shy officiating. Interment will be private. Visitation will be Sunday, April 8, 2001 at the Baxter County Funeral Home from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. with family visitation from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the East Side Baptist Church Youth Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Baxter County Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas (8700 425-2454.
Yakima Valley Wash News column by Frankie Seay Mt. Echo Apr 12, 2001 issue: [I KNOW I transcribed the obit for Arthy DOSIER but I can't find it now] It was a shock to read in the Echo about Arthy Dosier passing away. He was one of those people you've known forever and feel like he'll always be there. I knew him for about 60 years and liked him. He will always be associated with memories of school at Yellville. I think he went to school just for the fun of it, would take any grade over just to be with the class mem bers he liked and was a friend to everyone (ex cept maybe the teachers!). He was older than I, so I was never in his class, but I remember funny things he did and how well liked he was. I was in study hail the day he rang the bell to dis miss school about an hour early-we all loved him for that! He was always ready to have fun, that's what he was thereo for4 So many storits about Arthy are told whenever school days are being remembered, but be was just a friendly, well-liked person. My sympathy to his family, especially Joyce and the kids
Bobbie G. AUSTIN, Sr., 60, St. Joe Bobbie "Bob" Gene AUSTIN, Sr., age 60, of St. Joe, passed away April 5, 2001, at his residence. He was born April 26, 1940, at Liberty, Ks., the son of Raymond David and Alice Faye (TRIMBLE) AUSTIN. He was united in marriage to Freda CANNAFAX July 23, 1960. He was a construction contractor. He attended the First Baptist Church of Yellville. He was a member of Ozark Music Center and Pickers and Grinners of Yellville. He had lived in Arkansas for the past seventeen years and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife, Freda (CANNAFAX) AUSTIN; four sons, Raymond AUSTIN, Orval AUSTIN, Daniel AUSTIN, all of St. Joe, and Bobbie AUSTIN, Jr. of Independence, Ks. Also surviving are three daughters, Robin AUSTIN of Parsons, Ks., Tony WERGIN of Yellvile, Amanda AUSTIN, St. Joe; three sisters, Kathryn EYTCHESON, Bonney LAKE, Wa., Evelyn RUSSELL, Coffeyville, Ks., Dorothy JOHNSTON, Lilburn, Ga., seven grandchildren and one great-grand child. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Rosie, two brothers, and one sister. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. April 9, at Burns Funeral Home. Graveside Services were held 2 p.m. Wed., April 11, at Liberty Cemetery in Liberty, Ks. with Randy Nash officiating. Pallbearers were Mr. Austin's nephews. Memorials may be directed to the family at Rt. 1, Box 221A, St. Joe, Ar., 72675 or the Ralph Caney First Responders. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Harry H. KOELLNER, 71, Flippin Harry Herman KOELINER, age 71, of Flippin, passed away April 7, 2001, at his residence. He was born Jan. 22, 1930, at Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Harry and Rose (FUCH) KOELINER. He was united in marriage to Margaret HORWATH Dec. 29, 1951. He was a retired insurance adjuster for Erie Insurance Company of Pennsylvania. He was a former resident of Philadelphia having made his home in Flippin for 16 years. Mr. KOELLNER is survived by his wife, Margaret KOELINER, Sr.; four sons, Buddy KOELLNER of Conway, Robert KOELINER, Sr., of Flippin, John KOELLNER of Fl., Gregory KOELLNER, Jr., of Bull Shoals, and Liz KOELINER of Tannersville, Pa. Also surviving are one brother, Edward KOELINER of Lerritown, Pa., 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Sat., April 14, at 10 a.m. at the Bull Shoals First Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Backus officiating. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 19, 2001 issue: Nellie H. HAYRE, age 83, of Yellville, passed away Monday, April 9, 2001, at Gassville Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 8, 1917, at Caney, the daughter of Oliver and Rosa (SEATS) DAVENPORT. She was united in marriage to Bill SAYRE, who predeceased her, and was a housewife. She was Baptist by Faith. She is survived by two sons, George WILKINS of Yellville, James E. WILKINS of Grand Junction, CO.; one brother, Carl DAVENPORT of Redding, CA., seven grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one grandchild. Visitation was held Wed. April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral Services were held Thurs. April 12, at 2 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Leo DYE officiating. Interment was in DeSoto Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Bob KNOWLES, Benny UNDERWOOD, Duane DAVENPORT, Bobby DAVENPORT, Zell DAVENPORT, Leon DAVENPORT. Burns funeral home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 3, 2001 issue: Nellie H. HAYRE, age 83, of Yellville, passed away Monday, April 9, 2001, at Gassville Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 8, 1917, at Caney, the daughter of Oliver and Rosa (SEATS) DAVENPORT. She was united in marriage to Bill SAYRE, who predeceased her, and was a housewife. She was Baptist by Faith. She is survived by two sons, George WILKINS of Yellville, James E. WILKINS of Grand Junction, CO.; one brother, Carl DAVENPORT of Redding, CA., seven grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one grandchild. Visitation was held Wed. April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral Services were held Thurs. April 12, at 2 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Leo DYE officiating. Interment was in DeSoto Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Bob KNOWLES, Benny UNDERWOOD, Duane DAVENPORT, Bobby DAVENPORT, Zell DAVENPORT, Leon DAVENPORT and Gerald DAVENPORT. Burns funeral home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 19, 2001 issue: Nellie H. SAYRE, age 83, of Yellville, passed away Monday, April 9, 2001, at Gassville Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 8, 1917, at Caney, the daughter of Oliver and Rosa (SEATS) DAVENPORT. She was united in marriage to Bill SAYRE, who predeceased her, and was a housewife. She was Baptist by Faith. She is survived by two sons, George WILKINS of Yellville, James E. WILKINS of Grand Junction, CO.; one brother, Carl DAVENPORT of Redding, CA., seven grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one grandchild. Visitation was held Wed. April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral Services were held Thurs. April 12, at 2 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Leo DYE officiating. Interment was in DeSoto Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Bob KNOWLES, Benny UNDERWOOD, Duane DAVENPORT, Bobby DAVENPORT, Zell DAVENPORT, Leon DAVENPORT. Burns funeral home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 19, 2001 issue: Geneva CRUNKLETON, age 76, of Conway, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001, at Conway Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 13, 1925, at Olvey, AR., the daughter of Floyd and Vessie (WEBB) TABOR. She had been a resident of Conway since 1978, coming from Marion County. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, E.J. Tabor. Surviving are her husband, Gene CRUNKLETON; five sons, Larry CRUNKLETON of Cleveland, OK., Mitchell CRUNKLETON, Mark CRUNKLETON, David CRUNKLETON, Joseph CRUNKLETON, all of Conway; two sisters, Opal ROBINSON of Bellefonte, Deloris MOORE of Bergman; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons and family. Honorary pallbearers were her nephews. Funeral Services were held Sat., April 14, 15 1 p.m. at the Iron Stob Chapel in Harrison with Pastor Mike MOORE officiating. Burial was in DeSoto Cemetery near Rush. Services ere under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 19, 2001 issue: Geneva CRUNKLETON, age 76, of Conway, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001, at Conway Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 13, 1925, at Olvey, AR., the daughter of Floyd and Vessie (WEBB) TABOR. She had been a resident of Conway since 1978, coming from Marion County. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, E.J. Tabor. Surviving are her husband, Gene CRUNKLETON; five sons, Larry CRUNKLETON of Cleveland, OK., Mitchell CRUNKLETON, Mark CRUNKLETON, David CRUNKLETON, Joseph CRUNKLETON, all of Conway; two sisters, Opal ROBINSON of Bellefonte, Deloris MOORE of Bergman; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons and family. Honorary pallbearers were her nephews. Funeral Services were held Sat., April 14, 15 1 p.m. at the Iron Stob Chapel in Harrison with Pastor Mike MOORE officiating. Burial was in DeSoto Cemetery near Rush. Services ere under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 19, 2001 issue: Alida S. POMA, age 100, passed away at Marion County Nursing Home on Sunday, April 15, 2001. She was born Jan. 20, 1901, at Pittem, Belgium, a daughter of Julius and Sidonie (VANHEE) VELGHE. She was untied in marriage to Joseph C. POMA May 15, 1921, at Pittem, Belgium. She was a homemaker. She was Catholic. She was a former resident of Rock Island, IL, having made her home in Bull Shoals in 1995. Mrs. POMA is survived by one son, Albert POMA and his wife, Minnie, of Bull Shoals; one grandchild, J.C. POMA of Rock Island, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, eight sisters and one granddaughter. Visitation will be held Thurs., April 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wheelan Funeral Home in Rock Island. Funeral Services will be held Fri. April 20, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rock Island with Reverend Lawrence MORLAN officiating. Interment will be in Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Marion County Nursing Home. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 26, 2001 issue: Anna K. VAVRA, age 86 of Bull Shoals, passed away April 18, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born August 20, 1914, at Chicago, IL., the daughter of Hynek and Mary (RADA) KAPLAN. She was untied in marriage to Charles VAVRA, November 10, 1932, at Chicago. She was a former resident of Chicago, having made her home in Bull Shoals since 1977. She was a cashier for Sears for 16 years. She was a member of the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Charlene ZENOR and her husband, Donald, of Bull Shoals; two grandchildren, Sherry ZENOR of Des Moines, IA., Dan ZENOR and his wife, Deb. Of Lake City, IA.; two great-grandchildren, Karel ZENNOR and David ZENOR, both of Lake City, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, Hynek KAPLAN of Chicago. No visitation was held. Funeral Services were held Sunday, April 22, at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals with Dr. Fred TAYLOR officiating. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 26, 2001 issue: Lydia LONG, age 85, of Yellville, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at Marion County Nursing Home. She was born August 26, 1915, at Buffalo City, the daughter of Dave and Mary (FRIEND) WOOD. She was untied in marriage to Jack LONG December 26, 1936. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Huey LONG and his wife, Nora, of Yellville; one sister, Althea LANTZ of Lodi, CA; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack LONG, and one great-grandchild. Visitation was held April 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, April 22, at Burns Funeral Home with Bro. Terry DUFFY officiating. Interment was in Peel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne DILLARD, Bob CASTEEL, Scot CASTEEL, L.B. WOOD, Len WOOD< and Tracy WYNN. Honorary pallbearer was J.B. WOOD. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 26, 2001 issue: Anna K. VAVRA, age 86 of Bull Shoals, passed away April 18, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born August 20, 1914, at Chicago, IL., the daughter of Hynek and Mary (RADA) KAPLAN. She was untied in marriage to Charles VAVRA, November 10, 1932, at Chicago. She was a former resident of Chicago, having made her home in Bull Shoals since 1977. She was a cashier for Sears for 16 years. She was a member of the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. She is survived by one daughter, Charlene ZENOR and her husband, Donald, of Bull Shoals; two grandchildren, Sherry ZENOR of Des Moines, IA., Dan ZENOR and his wife, Deb. Of Lake City, IA.; two great-grandchildren, Karel ZENNOR and David ZENOR, both of Lake City, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, Hynek KAPLAN of Chicago. No visitation was held. Funeral Services were held Sunday, April 22, at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals with Dr. Fred TAYLOR officiating. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 26, 2001 issue: Lydia LONG, age 85, of Yellville, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at Marion County Nursing Home. She was born August 26, 1915, at Buffalo City, the daughter of Dave and Mary (FRIEND) WOOD. She was untied in marriage to Jack LONG December 26, 1936. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Huey LONG and his wife, Nora, of Yellville; one sister, Althea LANTZ of Lodi, CA; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack LONG, and one great-grandchild. Visitation was held April 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, April 22, at Burns Funeral Home with Bro. Terry DUFFY officiating. Interment was in Peel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne DILLARD, Bob CASTEEL, Scot CASTEEL, L.B. WOOD, Len WOOD and Tracy WYNN. Honorary pallbearer was J.B. WOOD. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 19, 2001 issue: Larsh Eldon JOHNSON, Sr., age 81, of Yellville, passed away at his home in the George's Creek Community. He was born Jan. 5, 1920, at Oakland, AR, a son of Alva and Rebecca (WHEIR) JOHNSON. He was untied in marriage to Alberta WALKER. He was a retired schoolteacher having taught at Yellville, Pyatt, and Bruno-Pyatt Schools. He enjoyed deer hunting and working on the family farm. He was a World War II Veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the National and Arkansas Retired Teachers Associations and Marion County Retired Teachers Association. He was also a member of the American Legion, a former VFW member, and a member of the Marion County Farm Bureau. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Alberta; two sons, Larsh Eldon JOHNSON, Jr. and Charles A. JOHNSON both of Harrison; two daughters, Joyce Ann MELTON of Harrison, Carolyn Sue ECKMAN of Flippin. Also surviving are four brothers, Olaf JOHNSON of Yellville, J.V. JOHNSON of Kansas City, KS., Donald Wayne JOHNSON of Norwood, MO., Ermal James JOHNSON of Grain Valley; three sisters Helster LEE of Yellville, Viva BILLINGS of Farmington, Letha Doyce DICKINSON of Fayetteville, TN. Also surviving are granddaughters Shelia KEYMER, Reginia JOHNSON, Karen QUACKENBUSH, Kimberly VANHULA, Denise WILKERSON, Mandy JOHNSON, Ericka ECKMAN, Crystal ECKMAN, Christy GARDNER; and great-granddaughters Kaylea KEYMER and Grace Ann KEYMER. Visitation was held Mon. April 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. April 17, with Bro. Terry DUFFY officiating. Interment was in Georges Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were his granddaughters, Denise WILKERSON, Christy GARDNER, Shelia Rae KEYMER, Regina JOHNSON, Karen QUACKENBUSH, Kimberly HARHALLA, Mandy JOHNSON, Erika ECKMAN, and Crystal ECKMAN. Honorary Pallbearers were Sid RAGLAND, Vernon PARKER, J.M. TATE, Lealon HURST, Ralph SHEW, Ronald ROSE, Huey LONG, Bill FREEMAN, and all Larsh's friends. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR., 72653 and The Georges Creek Cemetery Association c/o Vernon PARKER, 117 MC 3028, Yellville, AR., 72687. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 3, 2001 issue: Alfred Perry EATON, age 88, of Flippin, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2001, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center. He was born July 3, 1912, at Jal, N.M., the son of Alfred Perry and Elizabeth (PARKER) EATON. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae BECKHAM, who predeceased him Sept. 2, 1997. He was a retired rancher. He is survived by one daughter, Renee BAKER of Yellville; one sister, Me WILSON of Roswell, N.M., and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. No visitation or services were held. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to Twin Lakes Nursing Center, P.O. Box 1169, Flippin, AR., 72634. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 19, 2001 issue: Larsh Eldon JOHNSON, Sr., age 81, of Yellville, passed away at his home in the George's Creek Community. He was born Jan. 5, 1920, at Oakland, AR, a son of Alva and Rebecca (WHEIR) JOHNSON. He was untied in marriage to Alberta WALKER. He was a retired schoolteacher having taught at Yellville, Pyatt, and Bruno-Pyatt Schools. He enjoyed deer hunting and working on the family farm. He was a World War II Veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the National and Arkansas Retired Teachers Associations and Marion County Retired Teachers Association. He was also a member of the American Legion, a former VFW member, and a member of the Marion County Farm Bureau. Mr. JOHNSON is survived by his wife, Alberta; two sons, Larsh Eldon JOHNSON, Jr. and Charles A. JOHNSON both of Harrison; two daughters, Joyce Ann MELTON of Harrison, Carolyn Sue ECKMAN of Flippin. Also surviving are four brothers, Olaf JOHNSON of Yellville, J.V. JOHNSON of Kansas City, KS., Donald Wayne JOHNSON of Norwood, MO., Ermal James JOHNSON of Grain Valley; three sisters Helster LEE of Yellville, Viva BILLINGS of Farmington, Letha Doyce DICKINSON of Fayetteville, TN. Also surviving are granddaughters Shelia KEYMER, Reginia JOHNSON, Karen QUACKENBUSH, Kimberly VANHULA, Denise WILKERSON, Mandy JOHNSON, Ericka ECKMAN, Crystal ECKMAN, Christy GARDNER; and great-granddaughters Kaylea KEYMER and Grace Ann KEYMER. Visitation was held Mon. April 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. April 17, with Bro. Terry DUFFY officiating. Interment was in Georges Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were his granddaughters, Denise WILKERSON, Christy GARDNER, Shelia Rae KEYMER, Regina JOHNSON, Karen QUACKENBUSH, Kimberly HARHALLA, Mandy JOHNSON, Erika ECKMAN, and Crystal ECKMAN. Honorary Pallbearers were Sid RAGLAND, Vernon PARKER, J.M. TATE, Lealon HURST, Ralph SHEW, Ronald ROSE, Huey LONG, Bill FREEMAN, and all Larsh's friends. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR., 72653 and The Georges Creek Cemetery Association c/o Vernon PARKER, 117 MC 3028, Yellville, AR., 72687. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 26, 2001 issue: George T. WILSON, age 57, of Yellville, passed away Friday, April 20, 2001, at his residence in Yellville. He was born May 11, 1943, at Sitka, the son of Clead and Elsie (DAILEY) WILSON. He was untied in marriage to Sharon ANDERSON April 30, 1969. He was a retired machinist for Wester Electric Company. He was a member of the Yellville First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of Vietnam having served in the Untied States Army 4th Infantry Battalion and was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. He was a disabled American veteran and a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; two sons, Tracy Lynn and his children, Nathan, Shawn, and Johnny of Wichita, KS., Garry Thomas and his wife Robbi, and their children Kayla and Zachary of Summit; three daughters, Colleen (WILSON) GATHLEY of Bella Vista, Sashe TEW and her husband, Johnny, and their children Samara and Georgenvieve of Yellville. Also surviving are mother, Mrs. Elsie WILSON of Kansas City, MO., two brothers Franklin D. WILSON and Herbert R. WILSON both of Grandview, MO.; one sister, Jo Ann WILSON of Hardy; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clead, two brothers, Jack WILSON and Billy Joe WILSON. Visitation was held Monday, April 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m. April 24, at Yellville First Baptist Church with Bro. Tim CYPERT and Bro. Johnny TEW, Sr. officiating. Burial was in Layton Cemetery with military honors by Ozark Post Honor Guard, VFW Post #3246. Pallbearers were Johnny TEW, Jr., Rickey ANDERSON, Tim FEGETTE, Kenny MARSHALL, Chris MARSHALL, and Stevie EDWARDS. Honorary Pallbearers were Mike WICKERSHAM, Lex MAPLES, Dr. Wayne CROOM, Mike JONES, Fred THODE, and Billy MOORE. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home of Yellville.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 26, 2001 issue: George T. WILSON, age 57, of Yellville, passed away Friday, April 20, 2001, at his residence in Yellville. He was born May 11, 1943, at Sitka, the son of Clead and Elsie (DAILEY) WILSON. He was untied in marriage to Sharon ANDERSON April 30, 1969. He was a retired machinist for Wester Electric Company. He was a member of the Yellville First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of Vietnam having served in the Untied States Army 4th Infantry Battalion and was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. He was a disabled American veteran and a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; two sons, Tracy Lynn and his children, Nathan, Shawn, and Johnny of Wichita, KS., Garry Thomas and his wife Robbi, and their children Kayla and Zachary of Summit; three daughters, Colleen (WILSON) GATHLEY of Bella Vista, Sashe TEW and her husband, Johnny, and their children Samara and Georgenvieve of Yellville. Also surviving are mother, Mrs. Elsie WILSON of Kansas City, MO., two brothers Franklin D. WILSON and Herbert R. WILSON both of Grandview, MO.; one sister, Jo Ann WILSON of Hardy; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clead, two brothers, Jack WILSON and Billy Joe WILSON. Visitation was held Monday, April 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m. April 24, at Yellville First Baptist Church with Bro. Tim CYPERT and Bro. Johnny TEW, Sr. officiating. Burial was in Layton Cemetery with military honors by Ozark Post Honor Guard, VFW Post #3246. Pallbearers were Johnny TEW, Jr., Rickey ANDERSON, Tim FEGETTE, Kenny MARSHALL, Chris MARSHALL, and Stevie EDWARDS. Honorary Pallbearers were Mike WICKERSHAM, Lex MAPLES, Dr. Wayne CROOM, Mike JONES, Fred THODE, and Billy MOORE. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home of Yellville.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 10, 2001 issue: Richard Albert WATTS, age 93, of St. Joe, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. He was born April 19, 1908, the son of Charles Peter and Josephine (DELL) WATTS. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a lifetime resident of Marion and Searcy Counties. He is survived by one son, David WATTS of St. Joe; three grandchildren, Diana YOUNG of Everton, Joetta ROBERTS of Columbia, MO, Wendel WATTS of St. Joe; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, May BARNETT and Ethel WATTS, and on son, Clyde. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 27, at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Saturday, at 10 a.m. April 28, Osborn Cemetery Church in St. Joe with Bill DAVENPORT officiating. Interment was in Osborn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wendel WATTS, Wendel WATTS, Jr., Solomon WATTS, William WATTS, Troy WATTS, and Archie STILL. Honorary pallbearers were Jessica WATTS, Elvis SPRADLIN, Murphy STILL, Odell WATTS, and Ed SPRADLIN. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 10, 2001 issue: Richard Albert WATTS, age 93, of St. Joe, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. He was born April 19, 1908, the son of Charles Peter and Josephine (DELL) WATTS. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a lifetime resident of Marion and Searcy Counties. He is survived by one son, David WATTS of St. Joe; three grandchildren, Diana YOUNG of Everton, Joetta ROBERTS of Columbia, MO, Wendel WATTS of St. Joe; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, May BARNETT and Ethel WATTS, and on son, Clyde. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 27, at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Saturday, at 10 a.m. April 28, Osborn Cemetery Church in St. Joe with Bill DAVENPORT officiating. Interment was in Osborn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wendel WATTS, Wendel WATTS, Jr., Solomon WATTS, William WATTS, Troy WATTS, and Archie STILL. Honorary pallbearers were Jessica WATTS, Elvis SPRADLIN, Murphy STILL, Odell WATTS, and Ed SPRADLIN. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 3, 2001 issue: Holland DAVENPORT, age 81, of Yellville, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2001, at his residence. He was born Oct. 31, 1919, at Mull, a son of Jesse James and Mabel (DILLARD) DAVENPORT. He was untied in marriage to Berneta YARBROUGH, June 21, 1947. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Mull Church of Christ. He was a veteran having served in the Untied States Air Force during WWII. Mr. DAVENPORT is survived by his wife, Berneta; one son, Monty DAVENPORT and his wife, J.R. and their children, Cable, Casey, Cale all of Yellville; one daughter, Holly EDWARDS and her husband, Mark, and their child Rachel, all of Yellville. He is also survived by one brother, Lee DAVENPORT; seven sisters, Avil BROKSHER of Richmond, WA., Dot WISE, McCallister, OK., Lula MAUDLIN, Gleed, WA., Audry BUNDY, Throckmorton, TX., Joyce BARBEE, Yakima, WA., Goldie YOUNGER, Pascoe, WA., and Lizzie DAVIS, Gleed, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Rue and Ulis. Visitation was held from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, April 27, at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m., Sat. April 28, at Burns Funeral Home with Bro. Terry DUFFY officiating. Interment was in DeSoto Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Travis SULLIVAN, Bill YARBROUGH, K.P. DDAVENPORT, Chuck YARBROUGH, Mike YARBROUGH, and Roy Dale BUNDY. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Bob AHRENS, Dr. Richard AHRENS, LeRoy SMITH, Larry BLASDEL, Larry WOODY, Bob GEBERT, all his other friends too numerous to mention. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 3, 2001 issue: Frieda P. BROWN, age 78, of Yellville, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2001, at her residence. She was born Dec. 25, 1922, a daughter of Ulys S. and Mary Jane (VILLINES) KILGORE, at Low Gap, AR. She was united in marriage to Jerry W. BROWN, Oct. 4, 1956, at Mountain Home. She was Christian by faith, and retired waitress. She was a resident of Yellville all of her life. She was a member of the VFW at Bull Shoals, a member of the Angling Angels and enjoyed fishing and gardening. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon TERHUNE and her husband, Richard, of Yellville; one brother, Austin KILGORE and his wife, Stella, of Mount Sherman, AR.; four grandchildren, Terri HOPPER and her husband, David, of Yellville, Timothy W. DAVENPORT and his wife, Sonja, of Yellville; Tony R. DAVENPORT and his wife, Sandy, of Yellville, Thomas D. DAVENPORT and his wife, Kelly, of Yellville; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, and two brothers. Visitation was held Sat., April 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home at Bull Shoals. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at the Broadway Church of Christ in Yellville with Bro. Jeff CRAWFORD officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery at Flippin. Pallbearers were David D. HOPPER, Timothy W. DAVENPORT, Tony R. DAVENPORT, Thomas D. DAVENPORT, Ricky EASTWOLD, and Steve EASTWOLD. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 24, 2001 issue: Oweta FREEMAN of Yakima died Thursday, April 26, 2001, after a short illness. She was born Sept. 16, 1924, in Barnsdoll, Okla., the daughter of Omer and Doshia (RHOTOM) GILLEY. She married Gale FREMAN on Sept. 9, 1942. Survivors include her husband; a son, Rev. Dale FREEMAN and wife Marilyn of Albany, Ore.; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Alba WILLS.
Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay, Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of April 26, 2001 issue: Another Former Marion County man, Leslie CHEEK, 85, has died. He was born at Pyatt, served in Army Air Corp in WW II and came to Yakima after the war. He worked in orchards here. He had been in ill health for quite some time, had been in a nursing home for a while and passed away there April 11. He was buried at Terrace Heights Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, a daughter, Leslie HAINES of Portland, Ore., and three grandchildren. Our sympathy to the family.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 10, 2001 issue: Wakely Ann MILUM, age 92, of Mountain Home, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2001, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. She was born September 12, 1908, at Hurley Missouri, the daughter of John and Lucinda (GIBSON) STEPHENS. She was united in marriage to L. D. MILUM in 1930. She was a retired schoolteacher having taught for 30 years. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, a member of the Yellville First Baptist Church. She taught school for over 30 years retiring from Arkansas State Welfare Department as a food stamp cashier. She and her husband owned and operated a general store in Pyatt for several years. She is survived by one son, Joe MILUM and his wife, Betty, of Mountain Home; and one nephew, Connie Mac MILUM and his wife, Gail, of Nashville, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Malcom and Fred STEPHENS. No visitation was held. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., April 28, at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, with Bro. Tim CYPERT officiating. Memorials may be made to the Yellville First Baptist Church. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 3, 2001 issue: Lucinda "Cindy" CASEY, age 50, of Marble Falls, passed away Friday, April 27, 2001, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 2, 1950, at Aledo, IL., the daughter of Stanley and Virginia (WADE) COOK. She was united in marriage to Ricky Lynn CASEY. She was a homemaker. She was a former resident of Marion County, having recently moved to Marble Falls. Mrs. CASEY is survived by her husband, Ricky; one son, Ralph Nolan SUTTON of Bull Shoals; three brothers, George COOK of Gassville, Robert COOK of Kewanee, IL., and Merle COOK of Rock Island, IL. She was preceded in death by one son, George; one daughter, one sister, her parents. A private family viewing was held Tues., May 1, at Burns Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 10, 2001 issue: Wakely Ann MILUM, age 92, of Mountain Home, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2001, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. She was born September 12, 1908, at Hurley Missouri, the daughter of John and Lucinda (GIBSON) STEPHENS. She was united in marriage to L. D. MILUM in 1930. She was a retired schoolteacher having taught for 30 years. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, a member of the Yellville First Baptist Church. She taught school for over 30 years retiring from Arkansas State Welfare Department as a food stamp cashier. She and her husband owned and operated a general store in Pyatt for several years. She is survived by one son, Joe MILUM and his wife, Betty, of Mountain Home; and one nephew, Connie Mac MILUM and his wife, Gail, of Nashville, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Malcom and Fred STEPHENS. No visitation was held. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., April 28, at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, with Bro. Tim CYPERT officiating. Memorials may be made to the Yellville First Baptist Church. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 10, 2001 issue: Marjorie A. HURLEY, age 80, of Flippin, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born May 4, 1920, at Middlesboro, MA, a daughter of Arthur and Florence (ALSOP) RUDOLPH. She was a retired machinist of Polack Envelope Factory in Tucson, AZ. She had been a resident of Flippin since 1995. She enjoyed flower gardening. She is survived by one daughter, Beverly CONNER, of Yellville; one sister, Doris PATTERSON, of CA' eight grandchildren, Patti MARINE of Yellville. Thomas CONNER of Yellville, Linda MCCARON of Springlake Park, MN, Michelle SCHMIDT of El Cajon, CA, David CONNER of Poway, CA, Robert MOWBRAY of Hanover, MA, Michael MOWBRAY of Hanover, MA, Donna MOWBRAY of Hanover, MA; and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands, Thomas HURLEY and Robert MOWBRAY, one son, Robert MOWBRAY, Jr., and two brothers, Joseph and Edwin RUDOLPH. No visitation or services were held.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 10, 2001 issue: Marjorie A. HURLEY, age 80, of Flippin, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born May 4, 1920, at Middlesboro, MA, a daughter of Arthur and Florence (ALSOP) RUDOLPH. She was a retired machinist of Polack Envelope Factory in Tucson, AZ. She had been a resident of Flippin since 1995. She enjoyed flower gardening. She is survived by one daughter, Beverly CONNER, of Yellville; one sister, Doris PATTERSON, of CA' eight grandchildren, Patti MARINE of Yellville. Thomas CONNER of Yellville, Linda MCCARON of Springlake Park, MN, Michelle SCHMIDT of El Cajon, CA, David CONNER of Poway, CA, Robert MOWBRAY of Hanover, MA, Michael MOWBRAY of Hanover, MA, Donna MOWBRAY of Hanover, MA; and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands, Thomas HURLEY and Robert MOWBRAY, one son, Robert MOWBRAY, Jr., and two brothers, Joseph and Edwin RUDOLPH. No visitation or services were held.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Roy T. WILMOTH, 90, of Yakima, Wash., died there Sunday, April 29, 2001. He was born Feb. 2, 1902, at Lead Hill, the son of Frank M. WILMOTH and Carrie (ROARK) WILMOTH. He married Ruby Fern LAWHORN at Zinc on March 3, 1924. The moved to the Yakima Valley in 1944, where Mr. WILMOTH worked as a logger for Webb Logging for more than 20 years. He had many hobbies and special family events were very dear to him. One of his biggest joys was celebrating big anniversaries with his wife of 77 years. Survivors include his wife of Yakima; one brother, Otis WILMOTH and his wife Bessie of Yakima; four daughters; three sons; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great and great great grandchildren.
Mountain Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley (Wash.) News, by Frankie Seay, Week of May 10, 2001 issue: Alonzo YOUNG talked to his sister, Lucille ROGERS of Pyatt, on her 80th birthday and she told him of the death of Wakely MILUM who has been in the nursing home at Mountain Home for a few years. I had a call from her son, Joe, a few months ago telling me where his mother was, close to him, and I hated to hear of her death. Joe was the only child of L.D. and Wakely and I remember them from Pyatt where Wakely taught school, in the lower grades, and Alonzo and Billie remember her for the care she gave their son, Charles, who was handicapped with a bad heart at the time (Charles has since had surgery at May Brothers and is doing great) but Wakley was a nice, caring person and will be missed by many people. She and L.D. also had a service station on the highway out of Pyatt and will be remembered from there. My sympathy to Joe and the rest of Wakely's family, she was another nice person from my younger days, she and L.D. were good people.
Mountain Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley (Wash.) News, by Frankie Seay, Week of May 10, 2001 issue: The children of the late Jim and Mabel DAVENPORT are so saddened by the death of another of their family, their brother James Holland DAVENPORT, who passed away suddenly April 26th at his home on Skyline Road south of Yellville of apparent heart problems. I go the call early Thursday morning and he's bee on all our minds since, such an unexpected loss for his family. I've known Holland most of my life and have been his sister-in-law for the last 56 years, and I know how much he was loved and will be missed by the family as well as in the communities of Yellville and Mull where he was raised. He is the third son of the family to pass away, Lee survives, as well as all the daughters of the family and my thoughts are with all of them as well as with Bernetta, Monty, Holly and their families.
Mountain Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley (Wash.) News, by Frankie Seay, Week of May 10, 2001 issue: Another death in our Arkansas community here in Yakima was that of Oweta (GILLEY) FREEMAN who passed away with cancer on April 26, after just a short time of knowing she had cancer and maybe that was for the best. Oweta was the daughter of the late Doshia (RHOTON) WILLS and stepdaughter of Ab WILLS, all former Marion County people who also passed away here. She is survived by one son and his family of Oregon who had recently been here to see Oweta and Gale, and a sister, Geraldine GOODY, of the Tri Cities. Oweta and Gale were married in Arkansas but lived here for many years and where you saw one of them, you saw the other one so Gale is really going to be lost. He and their children have our sympathy as well as Oweta's aunt Wilma RHOTON who has known Oweta all her life as she was just three years old when Wilma married her uncle Ward RHOTON and Gale and Oweta have been so good to Wilma, visiting her and bringing her the Mountain Echo every week and she's already missing her. No services have been announced yet for Oweta.
Mountain Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley (Wash.) News, by Frankie Seay, Week of May 10, 2001 issue: The death of Edna (ADAMS) GILLEY a few weeks ago had mad the cousins here start remembering her and her parents, our Uncle Abner (Ab) and Aunt Sarah (aunt "Surrey" as we knew her). We were never around them much as we grew up but our mothers (Delia, Loretta, and Effie) talked so much about them, Uncle Ab was a brother of our maternal grandfather, John Frank ADAMS, all raised in the Tomahawk and Greasy Creek area and the cousins all loved Edna and visited her after they were grown and married and lived around Yellville and Pyatt. Edna was such a sweet person and Victor RUE and her family all have our sympathy. As far as we know, she was the last of our mother's cousins.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Roy T. WILMOTH, 90, of Yakima, Wash., died there Sunday, April 29, 2001. He was born Feb. 2, 1902, at Lead Hill, the son of Frank M. WILMOTH and Carrie (ROARK) WILMOTH. He married Ruby Fern LAWHORN at Zinc on March 3, 1924. The moved to the Yakima Valley in 1944, where Mr. WILMOTH worked as a logger for Webb Logging for more than 20 years. He had many hobbies and special family events were very dear to him. One of his biggest joys was celebrating big anniversaries with his wife of 77 years. Survivors include his wife of Yakima; one brother, Otis WILMOTH and his wife Bessie of Yakima; four daughters; three sons; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great and great great grandchildren.
Mountain Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay, Week of May 31, 2001 issue: We received word last week of the death of Bud MILLER, who was the husband of Sandra Kay "Sandy" (BIGBY) MILLER, who lives at The Dalles, Ore., now, but was born in Yakima to Ellis and Virgie BIGBY, former Pyatt residents. Bud was in a Portland hospital when he passed away, suffering from internal hemorrhages and a heart attack. He and Sandy have one son, Vince, who also lives at The Dalles and Sandy is a secretary there. She has another son, Kevin, who grew up at Gleed and I last saw Sandy and Kevin at Virgie's funeral here some years ago. Sandy and her family have our sympathy. I also saw her grow up in Gleed, along with her brother Sam. Sam went down for Bud's funeral, but I haven't seen him since he got home. Sam and Allene BIGBY live at Naches where he works at Lymon's Lumber Mill and are the proud grandparents of 12 grandchildren-six boys and six girls. One of the boys, Matt's son, is brand new, so they're all excited about him. Allene attended beauty school a few years ago, specializing in nails, and is now a "nail artist," working in manicures and pedicures at Salon at Lakeside, a new shop by Shari's Café in the new addition on Fruitvale across from Fred Myers at 40th and Fruitvale. They're a great couple and have a nice family.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 10, 2001 issue: Carl J. Bates, age 72, of Yellville, passed away Monday, April 30, 2001, at Baxter Regional Hospital. He was born September 28, 1928, at Highland Park, IL, a son of Carl Everett and Ceretta Mae (ROGERS) BATES. He was a retired mechanical engineer for LTV Steel Corporation. He attended the Yellville First Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Society of Professional Engineers. He is survived by two sons, Steve BATES and David BATES, both of Houston, TX; one brother, Roger BATES and his wife, Shelby, of Yellville, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Barbara. No visitation was held. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m., Friday, May 4, at the First Presbyterian Church in Yellville with Rev. J. Q. WILLIAMS officiating. Burial was private. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 10, 2001 issue: Carl J. Bates, age 72, of Yellville, passed away Monday, April 30, 2001, at Baxter Regional Hospital. He was born September 28, 1928, at Highland Park, IL, a son of Carl Everett and Ceretta Mae (ROGERS) BATES. He was a retired mechanical engineer for LTV Steel Corporation. He attended the Yellville First Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Society of Professional Engineers. He is survived by two sons, Steve BATES and David BATES, both of Houston, TX; one brother, Roger BATES and his wife, Shelby, of Yellville, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Barbara. No visitation was held. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m., Friday, May 4, at the First Presbyterian Church in Yellville with Rev. J. Q. WILLIAMS officiating. Burial was private. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries