Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 3, 2001 issue: A 52-year-old Yellville resident, Michael G. BOX, was killed and three people injured last Thursday in a one-vehicle accident on Hwy. 14 eight miles east of Omaha. According to a report by State Trooper Chris WATERS, a 2001 Toyota Tacoma driven by BOX was eastbound on the highway at about 2:05 a.m. when he lost control while negotiating a curve. The Toyota left the north side of the highway and struck a large tree before overturning three times coming to rest on its top. Passengers in the auto, all of whom were admitted to the hospital, were Velvet D. WARD, 33 of Indiahoma, Okla.; Steve CHAMBERS, 48, of Lawton, Okla.; and Heather MENKE, 27 of Kimberling City, MO. WARD and CHAMBERS were taken to North Arkansas Regional Medical Center at Harrison and MENKE was transported to Skaggs Hospital at Branson. According to Trooper WATERS' report, BOX was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident and was ejected from the vehicle.
Mountain Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley (Wash.) News by Frankie Seay, Week of May 17, 2001 issue: Another place I went this week was to Roy WILMOTH'S funeral and the house was full of Arkansawyers. The chapel was so crowded that I couldn't begin to see everybody, but I talked to Hoyt and Belle BROWN, Lorene (Alexander?), CONLEY and Erma BILLINGS, Betty SOUTHARDS, Billie and Alonzo YOUNG, Tobe and Eula COKER, Earl WICKERSHAM Jr. and his wife, and I didn't see Denva (SMITH) FETZER, but I heard she was in the group of singers who did such a great job with familiar old songs. Denva is descended from good singers, her mother, Bertha, was a DAVENPORT and her father, Seran SMITH, was also from a musical family. I remember my mother telling about what good singers the SMITH boys were when they were young and going to church and singing everywhere there was a gathering around Bruno and the Greasy Creek area. So many people from Arkansas getting together usually means a funeral, but Roy wouldn't have minded. He loved a good gathering and he came from a big family and I think all of them were there-his surviving brother, Otis WILMOTH and his wife Bessie, plus all the nieces, nephews and grandkids and so many of Roy and Fern's friends they've made since coming out here. Fern is living at Alterra, an assisted living complex on Englewood Ave. here in town and seems to be doing fairly well. After 77 years of marriage to Roy she's bound to be lonesome, but she loves her new home, has children living here and also has her little dog with her, so she'll be all right.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 17, 2001 issue: A 16-year-old Gassville boy being held in a state juvenile lockup has died after apparently hanging himself, authorities said. James Daniel BAUMBACH died early Sunday, May 13, 2001, at the Alexander Youth Services Center in Saline County, said Artee WILLIAMS, deputy director of the State Department of Human Services' Division of Youth Services. "Obviously, it's a tragedy," said Gary ISBELL, circuit-chancery juvenile judge for Baxter and Marion counties. "We do not send kids down to the Department of Youth Services with the anticipation that they won't come back better than they went down." "He was a great kid," ISBELL said Monday, May 14. He declined to give any information about the boy's court records. State officials would not comment on the boy's records, citing confidentiality laws regarding juvenile offenders. BAUMBACH was in the center's Juvenile Upward Mobility Program unit (JUMP) for serious offenders. ISBELL said the teenager had spent some time at the ALEXANDER Lockup then returned to Baxter County. But he was sent back to ALEXANDER when he showed he "couldn't live by the rules," the judge said. He said, "To find out he's now deceased is a tragedy. I don't know how best to respond to the death until I get the facts. A center employee found BAUMBACH'S body at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday, WILLIAMS said. "Emergency personnel were summoned, but efforts to revive the youth were unsuccessful," said Jerry EVANS, Youth Services assistant director in a press release. The JUMP unit has 24 beds divided into three pods. Each child has his own room. Arkansas State Police are investigating the boy's death. In addition, the Department of Human Services is conducting an administrative inquiry, WILLIAMS said. One employee at the center was placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigations, authorities said.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 17, 2001 issue: Clarence R. SCOBEE, age 71, of St. Joe, passed Sunday, May 13, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born November 30, 1929, at Humboldt, KS., a son of George and Flossie (FAULKNER) SCOBEE. He was a retired tree trimmer for Wright Tree Trimming. He was an 11 year resident of Marion County, having moved here from Brighton, CO. He was united in marriage to Zelma PARVIN of Yellville, AR. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a 50-year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. His is survived by his wife, Zelma; two sons, Dale SCOBEE and Dean SCOBEE, both of Louchbuie, CO.; one daughter Julie SCOBEE of Yuma, CO.; two brothers, Henry SCOBEE of Montana, Bill SCOBEE of Spearfish, S.D.; two sisters, Babe BUTLER of Montana, Sis POP of Wymoning; eight grandchildren and on adopted granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents. No Visitation was held. Memorial Services will announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be mad e to the Fraternal Order of Eagles and/or Lions Club. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home of Yellville.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 17, 2001 issue: Kenneth Francis ROSE, age 84, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2001, at Pine Lane Nursing Home in Mountain Home. He was born March 24, 1017, at Chicago, IL., a son of Frank and Catherine (SULLIVAN) ROSE. He was a retired Chicago Police Officer, and a former resident of Chicago, having made his home in Mountain Home since 1995. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean GRAVES on April 26, 1991 at Mountain Home. He was a member of the St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, the Retired Chicago Police Sergeants Association, Elks BPOE #1714 Lodge, Twin Lakes Telephone Pioneers and Twin Lakes Golf Association. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a member of the VFW Post #3246 and VFW Honor Guard and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of Mountain Home; one brother, Donald ROSE of Anoka, MN; three step-daughters, Janice BLACKBURN and her husband, Jim, of West Plains, MO., Rebecca CHATELAIN and her husband, Ralph, of Bull Shoals, Renee THOMPSON And her husband, Robert of Flippin; three granddaughters, Darlene and Diana ROSE of Montgomery, AL, Carolyn TARLOW of Rowley, MA; five step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, a son, and his parents. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at Kirby Boaz Funeral Home. A funeral mass was held Thursday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Entombment was in Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum with Reverend Dennis M. WOOD officiating. Pallbearers were North Central Arkansas Veterans Council-Ozarks VFW Post #3246 Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers were Jim BLAKBURN, Robert THOMPSON, Ralph CHATELAIN, Eric THOMPSON< Terry CHATELAIN, Richard INGALS, and Scott CHATELAIN. Memorials may be made to the Hospice or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 17, 2001 issue: A 16-year-old Gassville boy being held in a state juvenile lockup has died after apparently hanging himself, authorities said. James Daniel BAUMBACH died early Sunday, May 13, 2001, at the Alexander Youth Services Center in Saline County, said Artee WILLIAMS, deputy director of the State Department of Human Services' Division of Youth Services. "Obviously, it's a tragedy," said Gary ISBELL, circuit-chancery juvenile judge for Baxter and Marion counties. "We do not send kids down to the Department of Youth Services with the anticipation that they won't come back better than they went down." "He was a great kid," ISBELL said Monday, May 14. He declined to give any information about the boy's court records. State officials would not comment on the boy's records, citing confidentiality laws regarding juvenile offenders. BAUMBACH was in the center's Juvenile Upward Mobility Program unit (JUMP) for serious offenders. ISBELL said the teenager had spent some time at the ALEXANDER Lockup then returned to Baxter County. But he was sent back to ALEXANDER when he showed he "couldn't live by the rules," the judge said. He said, "To find out he's now deceased is a tragedy. I don't know how best to respond to the death until I get the facts. A center employee found BAUMBACH'S body at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday, WILLIAMS said. "Emergency personnel were summoned, but efforts to revive the youth were unsuccessful," said Jerry EVANS, Youth Services assistant director in a press release. The JUMP unit has 24 beds divided into three pods. Each child has his own room. Arkansas State Police are investigating the boy's death. In addition, the Department of Human Services is conducting an administrative inquiry, WILLIAMS said. One employee at the center was placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigations, authorities said.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 17, 2001 issue: Clarence R. SCOBEE, age 71, of St. Joe, passed Sunday, May 13, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born November 30, 1929, at Humboldt, KS., a son of George and Flossie (FAULKNER) SCOBEE. He was a retired tree trimmer for Wright Tree Trimming. He was an 11 year resident of Marion County, having moved here from Brighton, CO. He was united in marriage to Zelma PARVIN of Yellville, AR. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a 50-year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. His is survived by his wife, Zelma; two sons, Dale SCOBEE and Dean SCOBEE, both of Louchbuie, CO.; one daughter Julie SCOBEE of Yuma, CO.; two brothers, Henry SCOBEE of Montana, Bill SCOBEE of Spearfish, S.D.; two sisters, Babe BUTLER of Montana, Sis POP of Wyoming; eight grandchildren and on adopted granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents. No Visitation was held. Memorial Services will announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be mad e to the Fraternal Order of Eagles and/or Lions Club. Arrangements were by Burns Funeral Home of Yellville.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 17, 2001 issue: Kenneth Francis ROSE, age 84, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2001, at Pine Lane Nursing Home in Mountain Home. He was born March 24, 1017, at Chicago, IL., a son of Frank and Catherine (SULLIVAN) ROSE. He was a retired Chicago Police Officer, and a former resident of Chicago, having made his home in Mountain Home since 1995. He was united in marriage to Betty Jean GRAVES on April 26, 1991 at Mountain Home. He was a member of the St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, the Retired Chicago Police Sergeants Association, Elks BPOE #1714 Lodge, Twin Lakes Telephone Pioneers and Twin Lakes Golf Association. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a member of the VFW Post #3246 and VFW Honor Guard and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of Mountain Home; one brother, Donald ROSE of Anoka, MN; three step-daughters, Janice BLACKBURN and her husband, Jim, of West Plains, MO., Rebecca CHATELAIN and her husband, Ralph, of Bull Shoals, Renee THOMPSON And her husband, Robert of Flippin; three granddaughters, Darlene and Diana ROSE of Montgomery, AL, Carolyn TARLOW of Rowley, MA; five step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, a son, and his parents. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at Kirby Boaz Funeral Home. A funeral mass was held Thursday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Entombment was in Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum with Reverend Dennis M. WOOD officiating. Pallbearers were North Central Arkansas Veterans Council-Ozarks VFW Post #3246 Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers were Jim BLAKBURN, Robert THOMPSON, Ralph CHATELAIN, Eric THOMPSON< Terry CHATELAIN, Richard INGALS, and Scott CHATELAIN. Memorials may be made to the Hospice or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 17, 2001 issue: Thelma L. ROSE, age 82, of Gassville, passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center Monday, May 14, 2001. She was a lifetime resident of the area and was born Feb. 10, 1919 at Oakland, a daughter of Wallace and Ada (ANGIN) HIGHTOWER. She was united in marriage to Curry A. ROSE June 13, 1940, at Summit. She and her husband owned a store in Gassville for many years. She was also a homemaker and enjoyed being with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, reading, quilting, and flowers. She was a member of the Church of God in Mammoth. She is survived by three sons, Larry ROSE and his wife, Kathy of Cotter, Darrell ROSE and his wife Elaine, of Gassville, Dwight ROSE and his wife, Maye, of Midway; two daughters, Carol KNIGHT and her husband, Jimmy, of Gassville, and Willadean HICKEY of Flippin. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, David HICKEY, Donna INSKEEP, Glen ROSE, Scott ROSE, Vickie FEAGIN, Stephen KNIGHT, Stacy CLARK, Stephanie YIELDING, Debbie HAMILTON, Tammy HARRISON, Darren ROSE, Mike HARRISON, and Wayne HAMILTON. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six brothers and fours sisters. Visitation was held May 17, from 12 to 8 p.m. at the Roller Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Fri., May 18, at 2 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Gary WISE and Mr. Ronnie THOMAS officiating. Interment was in Gassville Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Scott ROSE, Darren ROSE, Gerald Glen ROSE, Stephen KNIGHT, Mike HARRISON, and Wayne HAMILTON. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie THOMAS, Van THOMAS, Jr., Jerry ROSE, Monty FEAGIN, and Jeremy YIELDING. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Gassville Baptist Church Youth Group for Church Camp. Arrangements were by Roller Funeral Home.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 17, 2001 issue: Thelma L. ROSE, age 82, of Gassville, passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center Monday, May 14, 2001. She was a lifetime resident of the area and was born Feb. 10, 1919 at Oakland, a daughter of Wallace and Ada (ANGIN) HIGHTOWER. She was united in marriage to Curry A. ROSE June 13, 1940, at Summit. She and her husband owned a store in Gassville for many years. She was also a homemaker and enjoyed being with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, reading, quilting, and flowers. She was a member of the Church of God in Mammoth. She is survived by three sons, Larry ROSE and his wife, Kathy of Cotter, Darrell ROSE and his wife Elaine, of Gassville, Dwight ROSE and his wife, Maye, of Midway; two daughters, Carol KNIGHT and her husband, Jimmy, of Gassville, and Willadean HICKEY of Flippin. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, David HICKEY, Donna INSKEEP, Glen ROSE, Scott ROSE, Vickie FEAGIN, Stephen KNIGHT, Stacy CLARK, Stephanie YIELDING, Debbie HAMILTON, Tammy HARRISON, Darren ROSE, Mike HARRISON, and Wayne HAMILTON. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six brothers and fours sisters. Visitation was held May 17, from 12 to 8 p.m. at the Roller Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Fri., May 18, at 2 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Gary WISE and Mr. Ronnie THOMAS officiating. Interment was in Gassville Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Scott ROSE, Darren ROSE, Gerald Glen ROSE, Stephen KNIGHT, Mike HARRISON, and Wayne HAMILTON. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie THOMAS, Van THOMAS, Jr., Jerry ROSE, Monty FEAGIN, and Jeremy YIELDING. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Gassville Baptist Church Youth Group for Church Camp. Arrangements were by Roller Funeral Home.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 24, 2001 issue: One man was killed and two people injured in a two-car accident Wednesday, May 16, 2001, on Hwy. 62 just east of Yellville. Acel D. HEMPHILL, 64 of Yellville died following the 2:45 p.m. wreck, which occurred when his eastbound 1978 Jeep crossed the centerline and struck a west-bound 1988 Toyota driven by 41-year-old Joseph W. THORTON of Summit. Both THORTON and his passenger, 50-year-old Lacinda THORNTON also were taken to Baxter Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. According to a report by ASP Trooper Clinton EVANS, both THORNTONS were wearing seatbelts when the accident occurred. It is unknown if HEMPHILL was wearing one.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 24, 2001 issue: Ace HEMPHILL, age 64 of Yellville, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born Dec. 19, 1936, at Marshalltown, IA., a son of Joseph J. and Belle Marie (COOLIDGE) HEMPHILL. He was united in marriage to Linda ROPER Sept. 1, 1962. He was retired from the National Park Service. He had made his home in Marion County 24 years ago having relocated from California. He was a member of and Head Usher for Twin Lakes Baptist Church, the Yellville Masonic Lodge #117, Diabetic Support Group, and Twin Lakes United Ostomy Association. His hobbies included Clowning, balloon art, and spoon playing. He enjoyed all of his cats and dogs. His is survived by his wife Linda; one son, Greg HEMPHILL and his wife, Angela, of Fayetteville; one daughter, Paula PHILLIPS and her husband Chris, of N. Little Rock; three brothers, Laverne HEMPHILL of Medford, OR, Merle HEMPHILL, of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Kenneth HEMPHILL of Yellville. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sat., May 19, at Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Mountain Home. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m., Sat., May 19, at Twin Lakes Baptist Church with Bro. Sam BAILEY officiating. Burial was private. Honorary Pallbearers were the Ushers at Twin Lakes Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 1600 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 24, 2001 issue: Eva Louise BALD, age 96, of Flippin, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2001, at hre residence. She was born Dec. 2, 1904, at Pleasant Plane, IL, the daughter of Albert L. and Josephene SCHRACK. She was united in marriage to John Richard BALD Sept. 1932, at Aledo, IL. She was a retired secretary for the U.S. Army Arsenal in Rock Island, IL. She was a former resident of Rock Island, IL. having made her home in bull Shoals since 1963. She was a member of the St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church. She is survived by one son, Richard BALD and his wife, Carolyn of Andalusia, IL; one sister, Theresa TYNAN of Des Moines, IA; three grandchildren, John R. BALD of Andalusia, IL, Bridget L. TITUS of Iowa City, IA, Theresa M. SALTZBERG of Boston, MA; three great grandchildren, Jamie, Katy and Joe TITUS of Iowa City, IA; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother and five sisters. Visitation was held Sat., may 19, from 12 to 2 p.m. with Vigil Service at 1 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Bull Shoals. Funeral Mass was held Tue., May 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in East Moline, IL, with Reverend Richard L. BARCLIFT officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in East Moline, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz funeral Directors of Bull Shoals.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Bonnie ALBERS, 62, of Yellville died Saturday, May 19, 2001 at University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock following an accident May 17 when the pickup in which she was riding was hit by a train in Flippin. The accident occurred at 10:22 a.m. when a 1995 GMC pickup driven by Selena COGNEVICH, 56, of Pyatt crossed in front of a Rail America Missouri Northern Arkansas train at Third Street, according to Flippin Police Chief Frank DEPRIEST. DEPRIEST said it had not been determined whether the two women saw the approaching train as they crossed the track. He said the truck was pushed down the track approximately 347 feet. DEPRIEST said the women had more than likely taken Hwy. 202 from Yellville to Hwy. 178 into Flippin and traveled south past the school, turning onto Third Street to reach Hwy. 62 in order to avoid highway work that was being done near the Hwy.62/178 intersection. COGNEVICH and ALBERS were transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center at Mountain Home and LABERS was transferred to Little Rock. COGNEVICH remains at the Baxter medical center, listed in good condition, according to hospital personnel. DEPRIEST said member of the Flippin, Rea Valley and Yellville Fire Departments, the Flippin Police Department and the ambulance crew worked together to remove the victims from the vehicle and otherwise assist at the scene. He said response time was within seconds due to the location of the accident, noting that the fire department and police station are located on Third Street next to the railroad track. Yellville Fire Chief Billy Joe EVANS said everyone worked together as a team to remove the victims from the vehicle. According to Chief DEPRIEST, the accident is still under investigation.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Bonnie ALBERS, 62, of Yellville died Saturday, May 19, 2001 at University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock following an accident May 17 when the pickup in which she was riding was hit by a train in Flippin. The accident occurred at 10:22 a.m. when a 1995 GMC pickup driven by Selena COGNEVICH, 56, of Pyatt crossed in front of a Rail America Missouri Northern Arkansas train at Third Street, according to Flippin Police Chief Frank DEPRIEST. DEPRIEST said it had not been determined whether the two women saw the approaching train as they crossed the track. He said the truck was pushed down the track approximately 347 feet. DEPRIEST said the women had more than likely taken Hwy. 202 from Yellville to Hwy. 178 into Flippin and traveled south past the school, turning onto Third Street to reach Hwy. 62 in order to avoid highway work that was being done near the Hwy.62/178 intersection. COGNEVICH and ALBERS were transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center at Mountain Home and LABERS was transferred to Little Rock. COGNEVICH remains at the Baxter medical center, listed in good condition, according to hospital personnel. DEPRIEST said member of the Flippin, Rea Valley and Yellville Fire Departments, the Flippin Police Department and the ambulance crew worked together to remove the victims from the vehicle and otherwise assist at the scene. He said response time was within seconds due to the location of the accident, noting that the fire department and police station are located on Third Street next to the railroad track. Yellville Fire Chief Billy Joe EVANS said everyone worked together as a team to remove the victims from the vehicle. According to Chief DEPRIEST, the accident is still under investigation.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Gerald D. FITZSIMMONS, age 69, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 21, 1932 at Chicago, IL, the son of Robert and Juliett (GILLIS) FITZSIMMONS. He was united in marriage to Mary DEPAUW May 4, 1957, at St. Charles, IL, in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company of Wheaton/St. Chalres, IL, for 35 years. He had made his home in Flippin since 1989. He was a member of the St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Yellville. He was a veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a Coast Guard Veteran. He was a member of the St. Charles Illinois Moose Lodge. He enjoyed poetry, artwork, writing and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; one daughter, Kathleen CANTRALL and her husband, Robert, of Aurora, IL; two sons, Kevin FITZSIMMONS of St. Charles, IL, and Shawn FITZSIMMONS of Elburn, IL. Also surviving Mr. FITZSIMMONS are three grandchildren, Bobby, Ryan, and Michelle CANTRALL; two brothers, Don FITZSIMMONS and his wife Jean, of CA, James FITZSIMMONS and his wife, Tish of IA; three sisters, Audry LENNON of CA, Mary FITZSIMMONS of Chicago, IL, Judy SHAMTIZ and her husband, Stan of CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, bob, one sister, Edith and one niece, Kim. Funeral Mass was held Tues., May 29, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in St. Charles. Visitation was held Mon., May 28, from 4-8 p.m. at Norris Funeral Home in St. Charles, IL. Burial was in Garfield Cemetery, LaFox, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Local Arrangements were made by Roller Funeral Home of Mountain Home.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Donald Ray PHILLIPS, age 47, of Yellville, passed away at his residence Wednesday, May 23, 2001. He was born Dec. 16, 1953, at Abilene, TX, the son of Wendell PHILLIPS and Jerry (CROWDR) LIVELY. He was the biggest fan of the 1999 Harrison Golden Goblin State Championship Football Team, especially enjoyed fishing in Crooked Creek for Smallmouth Bass. He was a resident of Yellville for five months, coming from Tennessee. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his wife Connie, of the home; one son, Corey PHILLIPS of Yellville; one step-son, Zach ELMORE of Yellville; one step-daughter, Michelle ELMORE of Yellville; his father, Wendell PHILLIPS of Houston, TX; his mother Jerry LIVELY of Harrison; three brothers, Randal PHILLIPS of Harrison, Steven PHILLIPS of TX, and David WESTENHOVER of Lead Hill. He is also survived by two sisters, Angela VANDERSYS of Germany, Brenda FLOWER of Harrison; his maternal grandmother, Birdie Lee CROWDER of Midland, TX, his step granddaughter, Syndey ELMORE, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. Visitation was held 6-8 p.m., Fri. may 25, at Coffman Funeral Home. Services were held at 2 p.m., Sat., May 26, at Coffman Chapel. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were the graduating seniors of the 1999 Harrison Football Team: Preston PHILLIPS, Cody ESTES, Tommy EDWARDS, Joe RAMSEY, Matt SUTTERFIELD, and Tyler LEE. Honorary Pallbearers were the remainder of the 1999 Harrison Football Team Seniors. Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Gerald D. FITZSIMMONS, age 69, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 21, 1932 at Chicago, IL, the son of Robert and Juliett (GILLIS) FITZSIMMONS. He was united in marriage to Mary DEPAUW May 4, 1957, at St. Charles, IL, in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company of Wheaton/St. Chalres, IL, for 35 years. He had made his home in Flippin since 1989. He was a member of the St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Yellville. He was a veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a Coast Guard Veteran. He was a member of the St. Charles Illinois Moose Lodge. He enjoyed poetry, artwork, writing and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; one daughter, Kathleen CANTRALL and her husband, Robert, of Aurora, IL; two sons, Kevin FITZSIMMONS of St. Charles, IL, and Shawn FITZSIMMONS of Elburn, IL. Also surviving Mr. FITZSIMMONS are three grandchildren, Bobby, Ryan, and Michelle CANTRALL; two brothers, Don FITZSIMMONS and his wife Jean, of CA, James FITZSIMMONS and his wife, Tish of IA; three sisters, Audry LENNON of CA, Mary FITZSIMMONS of Chicago, IL, Judy SHAMTIZ and her husband, Stan of CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, bob, one sister, Edith and one niece, Kim. Funeral Mass was held Tues., May 29, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in St. Charles. Visitation was held Mon., May 28, from 4-8 p.m. at Norris Funeral Home in St. Charles, IL. Burial was in Garfield Cemetery, LaFox, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Local Arrangements were made by Roller Funeral Home of Mountain Home.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Donald Ray PHILLIPS, age 47, of Yellville, passed away at his residence Wednesday, May 23, 2001. He was born Dec. 16, 1953, at Abilene, TX, the son of Wendell PHILLIPS and Jerry (CROWDR) LIVELY. He was the biggest fan of the 1999 Harrison Golden Goblin State Championship Football Team, especially enjoyed fishing in Crooked Creek for Smallmouth Bass. He was a resident of Yellville for five months, coming from Tennessee. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his wife Connie, of the home; one son, Corey PHILLIPS of Yellville; one step-son, Zach ELMORE of Yellville; one step-daughter, Michelle ELMORE of Yellville; his father, Wendell PHILLIPS of Houston, TX; his mother Jerry LIVELY of Harrison; three brothers, Randal PHILLIPS of Harrison, Steven PHILLIPS of TX, and David WESTENHOVER of Lead Hill. He is also survived by two sisters, Angela VANDERSYS of Germany, Brenda FLOWER of Harrison; his maternal grandmother, Birdie Lee CROWDER of Midland, TX, his step granddaughter, Syndey ELMORE, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. Visitation was held 6-8 p.m., Fri. may 25, at Coffman Funeral Home. Services were held at 2 p.m., Sat., May 26, at Coffman Chapel. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were the graduating seniors of the 1999 Harrison Football Team: Preston PHILLIPS, Cody ESTES, Tommy EDWARDS, Joe RAMSEY, Matt SUTTERFIELD, and Tyler LEE. Honorary Pallbearers were the remainder of the 1999 Harrison Football Team Seniors. Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison was in charge of the arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Helen Ruth LACK, age 93, of Flippin, passed away at the Gassville Nursing Home Friday, May 25, 2001. She was born March 1, 1908, at Rush, AR, the daughter of Fate and Sarah (SUGGS) HAND. She married her husband Guy LACK, on August 2, 1924, at Rush. She made her home in the Buffalo area all her life, was a housewife, and was of the Pentecostal Faith. She is survived by seven children: Eugene LACK and wife Myrtle of Flippin, Wylodine HICKMAN and husband Don of Olateh, KS, A. G. LACK and wife Ruth Ann of Flippin, Lonnie LACK and wife Ruth of Flippin, Reba PARNELL and husband Delman of Norfork, Jerry LACK and wife Jo Ann of Cotter, and Doyle LACK and wife Louise of Greenbrier. She had 29 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two sons, James and Don LACK, and two daughters Guila PARNELL and Ruth MILLER. Graveside funeral service was held Sunday, May 27, at 2 p.m., in the Hand Valley Cemetery, with Rev. David LUNDAY officiating. Interment was in the Hand Valley Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Baxter County Funeral Home.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of June 7, 2001 issue: Bonnie Rae O'NEILL ALBERS, age 63, of Yellville, passed away at University Arkansas Medical Sciences Center in Little Rock Friday, May 25, 2001. She was born Novermber 15, 1937, to Joseph Gaston and Anita (DUPUIS) O'NEILL in Baton Rouge, LA. She had lived in Marion County for the past five years after moving from Homa, LA. She was a member of the Yellville Missionary Baptist Church, a Sunday school teacher, a Certified Nursing Assistant and an electrician. She is survived by one son, David Wayne ALBERS of Mountain Home; one brother Richard "Sonny" O'NEILL of Yellville, and two sisters, Selena COGNEVICH of Pyatt, and Juanita CHAUPETTA of New Orleans, LA. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation was held Wed., May 30, from 6-8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Services were held Thurs., May 31, at Yellville Missionary Baptist Church with Bill REED, Tim HORTON, and Doug BURRIS officiating. Burial was in Georges Creek Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Matthew PONTIFF, Nathan LACKEY, David ALBERS, Larry FONSECA, Jr., Floyd COGNEVICH, and Sonny O'NEILL. Honorary pallbearers were James HENDERSON and members of the Yellville Missionary Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Yellville Missionary Baptist Church and the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charger of arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Helen Ruth LACK, age 93, of Flippin, passed away at the Gassville Nursing Home Friday, May 25, 2001. She was born March 1, 1908, at Rush, AR, the daughter of Fate and Sarah (SUGGS) HAND. She married her husband Guy LACK, on August 2, 1924, at Rush. She made her home in the Buffalo area all her life, was a housewife, and was of the Pentecostal Faith. She is survived by seven children: Eugene LACK and wife Myrtle of Flippin, Wylodine HICKMAN and husband Don of Olateh, KS, A. G. LACK and wife Ruth Ann of Flippin, Lonnie LACK and wife Ruth of Flippin, Reba PARNELL and husband Delman of Norfork, Jerry LACK and wife Jo Ann of Cotter, and Doyle LACK and wife Louise of Greenbrier. She had 29 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two sons, James and Don LACK, and two daughters Guila PARNELL and Ruth MILLER. Graveside funeral service was held Sunday, May 27, at 2 p.m., in the Hand Valley Cemetery, with Rev. David LUNDAY officiating. Interment was in the Hand Valley Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Baxter County Funeral Home.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Robert Kenneth NORRIS, age 81, of Cotter, passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center on Sunday, May 27, 2001. Before moving to Cotter in January of 1995 he was a resident of Choudrant, LA. He was born July 13, 1919, in Timwell, IL, the son of James L. NORRIS and Mildred (MILLER) NORRIS. He was a member of the Holiness Church and a retired truck driver. He served with the 49th field hospital in France as part of the D-day invasion of Normandy in World War Two. He is survived by his wife Louise (STEPHENSON) NORRIS of Cotter; one daughter, Mary Louise BRISTER of Mountain Home; two sons, James Robert NORRIS and wife Clara of Winsboro, LA, and Thomas Wayne NORRIS of Mountain Home. He is also survived by two brothers, Arlo Paul NORRIS of Terre Haute, IN, and Ben E. NORIS of Lafayette, IN; three sisters, Mildred OKKEN, Ava LEE, and Hazel NORRIS all of Quitman, GA, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 29, from 5-8 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Services were held on Wed., May 30, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Darwin RAINBOLT officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery at Buford. Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home were in charge of arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of May 31, 2001 issue: Robert Kenneth NORRIS, age 81, of Cotter, passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center on Sunday, May 27, 2001. Before moving to Cotter in January of 1995 he was a resident of Choudrant, LA. He was born July 13, 1919, in Timwell, IL, the son of James L. NORRIS and Mildred (MILLER) NORRIS. He was a member of the Holiness Church and a retired truck driver. He served with the 49th field hospital in France as part of the D-day invasion of Normandy in World War Two. He is survived by his wife Louise (STEPHENSON) NORRIS of Cotter; one daughter, Mary Louise BRISTER of Mountain Home; two sons, James Robert NORRIS and wife Clara of Winsboro, LA, and Thomas Wayne NORRIS of Mountain Home. He is also survived by two brothers, Arlo Paul NORRIS of Terre Haute, IN, and Ben E. NORIS of Lafayette, IN; three sisters, Mildred OKKEN, Ava LEE, and Hazel NORRIS all of Quitman, GA, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 29, from 5-8 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Services were held on Wed., May 30, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Darwin RAINBOLT officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery at Buford. Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home were in charge of arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of June 7, 2001 issue: Pauline AUTSIN, 80, of Bentonville, passed away Monday, May 28, 2001. She was born July 22, 1920 to Cleve and Elvira CLINE in Yellville. She was a homemaker with her life centered on her family and her church. She enjoyed family get-togethers and playing dominoes. She is survived by her eight children, Eddie and Argie AUSTIN of Bentonville, Ronnie and Janice AUSTIN of Gravette, Jerry and Bonnie AUSTIN of Pea Ridge, Jeannie and Robert SCOTT of Rogers, Freddie and Marsha AUSTIN of Pea Ridge, Kathy and Robbie OWEN of Bentonville, Vicki and Rusty MULFORD of Aurora, MO, and Randy AUSTIN of Bentonville; one sister, Ester SCOTT of Yellville, 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leonard AUSTIN, to whom she was married for 58 years, two sisters, Faye CLINE and Alsie STANLEY and one brother, Ulis CLINE. Visitation was Wed., May 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Bentonville. Funeral services were held Thurs., May 31, at 2 p.m. in Calvary Temple Church in Bentonville with the Reverend Dick ROGERS officiating. Memorials may be made to Innisfree Nursing Center, 301 South 24th, Rogers, AR, 72756. Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Bentonville was in charge of arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of June 7, 2001 issue: Georgia Faye KILLEBREW, age 59, of Yellville, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Center in Little Rock. She was born September 25, 1941, to Omer and Pauline (RABY) MELTON, in Marion County. She was an employee of Rangers Boats and St. Louis Music Company of Yellville. She is survived by two sons, Vaughn KILLEBREW and wife, Debby, of St. Joe, Jerry KILLEBREW of Flippin; two daughters, Benita POLEY and husband, Wesley, of Yellville, Maria MARSIA and husband, Jim, of Citrus Heights, CA. She is also survived by four brothers, Frankie MELTON of Libby, Mt., G. C. MELTON and Wife, Phyllis of Yellville, James MELTON and wife, Kim, of Oklahoma, Omer, Jr. MELTON and wife, Shirley, of Lockesburg, AR; one sister, Bonnie MARTIN of Lockesburg, AR; six grandchildren, Alishia, Tracie, Justin, Shawn, Cody, and Tiffany, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, her husband, Pink KILLERBREW, and a sister, Euna. Visitation was at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville from 6-8 p.m. on Fri., June 1. Services were held at Burns Funeral Home on Sat., June 2, at 10 a.m., with Brother Ken HILTON and Brother Glen HICKS officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were James HALL, Doyle HALL, Loyal HALL, Doyle HALL, Burness STONER, and Greg HOPPER. Honorary pallbearers were Forrest WOOD, Dale JENSEN, Leroy PHILLIPS, and Randy HOPPER. Burns Funeral Home of Yellville was in charge of arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of June 7, 2001 issue: Beulah Lee CAMPBELL, age 89, of Camden, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2001. Before moving to Camden, she was a resident of Yellville. She was born on July 22, 1911, in Dugginsville, MO, to John and Nellie (COPELIN) COFFEY and lived as a housewife and lifetime resident of Marion County. She is survived by on son, Coy CAMPBELL, Jr. of Camden; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Coy CAMPBELL, Sr. Visitation was held on Thurs., May 31, from 5-7 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Graveside services were held at Keesee Cemetery in Monarch on Fri., June 1, at 11 a.m. with minister Bill DAVENPORT officiating. Burial was at Keesee Cemetery. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of June 7, 2001 issue: Walter BURROW, age 94, of Yellville, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. He was born on April 20, 1907, to Frank and Alice (BOWERS) BURROW. He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church, a farmer and a lifetime resident of Marion County. He is survived by one son, Fred BURROW and his wife Brenda of Yellville; four sister-in-laws, Theda DOSHER, Lena BURROW, Geneva REED, and Velma JOHNSON; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rheva (JOHNSON) BURROW, his daughter, Betty Jo, six brothers and three sisters. Visitation was held on Thurs., May 31, from 6-8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Services were 10 a.m. on Fri., June 1, at Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church in Yellville with Reverend Doyle BERCKFELDT officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Johnny BIRRER, Cody BURROW, Scott BURNS, Bruce TROGDON, Jim BOGLE, and Ewell REED. Honorary Pallbearers were H. C. HALL, Waldon HEATH, Tommy MORROW, Lee DAVENPORT, L. G. WAGONER, Roger VICKERS, Jim SNIPES, Bob LEFEVERS, Doyne MELTON, Jeff BURROW, Loyd HENSON, David DOSHIER, Coy GILLEY, Doy GILLEY and Bill GILLEY. Burns Funeral Home in Yellville was in charge of arrangements.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of June 21, 2001 issue: Virgie Elsie (STOVALL) CHOWNING, 97 of Oklahoma City, OK, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in Oklahoma City. Virgie, a daughter of John R. and Flora Bell COKER STOVAL, was born October 5, 1903, at Eros, AR. She was united in marriage with Louis CHOWNING on June 14, 1930, and they moved to Oklahoma. In 1955 they moved to Harrison, AR, where she lived until 1981. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son Max CHOWNING. Survivors are her daughter Connie and Roger MOORE of Fairbanks, AK, a daughter-in-law Elita CHOWNING of Oklahoma City, a sister Vernie YOUNG of Tulsa, OK; three grandchildren and many relatives and friends. A memorial service was held in Oklahoma City and interment was at the Bruno Cemetery near Yellville. Local arrangements were handled by the Burns Funeral Home of Yellville.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of June 14, 2001 issue: Rebecca MORELAND, age 50, of Yellville, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 31, 2001. She was born Jan. 1, 1951, in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of William Edward MULRINE and Ruth CHAMBERS. She had lived in the Yellville area since 1983 and was the owner of a day care center. She is survived by her husband, Alvin MORELNAND, of Yellville; two daughters, Cynthia MORELAND and Irene MORELAND; four sons, Justin and Ryan FLORIO, Danny MORELAND, and Al MORELAND, Jr.; one sister, Judy MAISON of Oak Park, IL; one brother, Bill MULRINE of Williamsburg, VA; three nieces, three nephews, one grand niece, and four grand nephews. Services were held on Sun., June 3, at 2 p.m., with Justin FLORIO officiating. Interment was at Newton Flat Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Baxter Regional Medical Home Health or Marion County Office. Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors in Mountain Home was in charge of arrangements.
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries