The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Mar 14, 2002 issue: Patricia J. HILLHOUSE of Salina, OK Memorial services for Patricia June HILLHOUSE, 60, of Salina, Oklahoma was held Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Salina Christian Church with Brother Gene Hutchcraft officiating. Services were entrusted to Stephens Memorial Chapel. Ms. HILLHOUSE was born December 4, 1941 at Oakland, Arkansas. She died March 5, 2002 in Salina, Oklahoma. She had recently moved back to Salina to live with her mother. She was a nurse's aide. Ms. HILLHOUSE was an excellent cook and enjoyed singing. Survivors include her son, Robert HAMILTON of Haysville, KS; daughter, Rebecca POWELL of Derby, KS; mother, Ada LUKENBILL of Salina, OK; sisters, Erva Jean AVERY of Salina, OK and Belinda HILLHOUSE of Dallas, TX; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and great niece, Elizabeth AVERY and great niece, Sara AVERY MURRAY, both of Salina, OK. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy HILLHOUSE; brother, Fray HILLHOUSE; brother-in-law, Sherman AVERY; and nephew, Steven AVERY.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, March 14, 2002 issue: Edward PALMER of Yellville Edward "The Chief" PALMER of Yellville, Arkansas died Thursday, March 7, 2002 at his residence. He was 66. Mr. PALMER was born December 15, 1935 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the son of Edward William and Helen BOHLEN PALMER. On May 12, 2001, he married Viki "Shewolf" LANSING of Yellville. Mr. PALMER was a retired Chief Petty Officer for the United States Navy. He was a resident of Marion County for the past six years moving to the area from Florida. He was a Vietnam veteran, a member of the Vietnam Veteran's Association; a retired Navy Seal and member of the NRA. Survivors include his wife, Viki "Shewolf" LANSING PALMER of Yellville; two sons, Jason FANUGAO of CA and John BARBIAN of Milwaukee, WI; four daughters, Teresa FANUGAO, Tara FANUGAO and Meko FANUGAO all of Washington and Cathy BARBAIN of Milwaukee, WI; daughter-in-law, Linda BARBIAN; mother and father-in-law, Harry and Pat LANSING of Yellville; brother, Ronnie PALMER of Florida; brothers-in law, Bill LANSING of Mountain Home and Bert LANSING of Milwaukee, WI; sister, Carol of Blackwood, NJ; sister-in-law, Karen LANSING of Mountain Home; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His parents preceded him in death. The date and time of an Irish Wake will be announced. Visitation and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CARTI of Mountain Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Mar 14, 2002 issue: Connie Sue HODNETT of Yellville Connie Sue HODNETT of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, March 10, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 46. Mrs. HODNETT was born June 26, 1955 at Yellville, Arkansas the daughter of Francis L. and Mary Lou WOOD PAXTON. On October 26, 1973, she married David HODNETT. Mrs. HODNETT was a lifelong resident of Marion County. She was employed as a folder at Mar-Bax Shirt Company. She was a member of the Summit Independent Full Gospel Lighthouse Church. Survivors include her husband, David HODNETT; daughter, Mary MARTIN of Summit, AR; mother-in-law, Margaret HODNETT of Mountain Home, AR; brothers, Francis PAXTON of Jay, OK, Robert PAXTON of Natches, WA, Ronnie PAXTON of Summit; Donnie PAXTON of Summit; Jimmie PAXTON of Berryville, AR and James PAXTON of Seattle, WA; and two grandchildren, Ashley MARTIN and Mackenzie MARTIN. Her parents, Francis L. and Mary Lou PAXTON; and one grandson, Tyler MARTIN; preceded her in death. Visitation was held Tuesday, March 12, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home with Minister David Adkins officiating. Burial followed in Lee's Mountain Cemetery in Summit, AR. Pallbearers were Bill BOOTH, John David COFFMAN, Joseph Henry DUFRESNE, Robbie ALLEN, Tony ALLEN and Jacob PAXTON. Honorary pallbearers included Charles ALLEN and Cleveland MERRIMAN. Memorials may be made to the Kidney and Diabetic Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Mar 21, 2002 issue: Ewell MEARS of Yellville Ewell MEARS of Yellville, Arkansas died Thursday, March 14, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 73. He was born May 16, 1928 at Yellville the son of Robert J. and Addie HALL MEARS. Mr. MEARS was a retired dairy farmer and disabled veteran. He was a lifelong resident of Marion County, member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church, DAV #36 and the American Legion. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his son, Charles E. "Chuck" MEARS of Bella Vista, AR; daughters, Susan B. SHIELDS of Harrison, AR and Gayla A. EDMONSON of Yellville, AR; two brothers, Glen MEARS of Alto Loam, CA and Harold MEARS of Yellville, AR; one sister, Peggy J. REED of Yellville, AR; and two grandchildren, Joseph E. SHIELDS and Ian EDMONSON; His parents, Robert and Addie HALL MEARS, and brother, Jewell MEARS, preceded him in death. Visitation was Saturday, March 16, 2002 at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 17, 2002 at Burns Funeral Home with Brother Terry Duffy officiating. Burial followed at Cowan Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Rick ANDERSON, Mike TABLISH, Donald MEARS, Aaron MCLEAN, Brett MACUMBER and Derek MACUMBER. Honorary pallbearers included Floyd BURLESON, D.H. COPELAND, Wilbur ROTENBERRY, Greg REED and Joe MCLEAN. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Mar 21, 2002 issue: Theron C. WEBBER of Flippin Theron C. WEBBER of Flippin died Friday, March 15, 2002 of natural causes at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin, Arkansas. He was 25. Mr. WEBBER was born April 4, 1976 in Yellville, Arkansas the son of Shirley JOHNSTON WEBBER ROBILLARD and the late Theron WEBBER. He was a resident of Marion County for the past 12 years moving from the area from New York State. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Shirley and Philip ROBILLARD of Yellville; brother, Melcome WEBBER of Hot Springs, Arkansas; sisters Holly WEBBER of Yellville and Bonnie WOODWARD of Kansas; and three nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held Monday, March 18, 2002 at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville with Brother Mark Schaeufle officiating. Burial was in the Lenox Rural Cemetery in Lenox, New York. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper. Mar 28, 2002 issue: James A. MCCAMEY of Yellville James Arthur MCCAMEY of Yellville, Arkansas died Saturday, March 23, 2002 at his residence. He was 81. Mr. MCCAMEY was born March 16, 1921 at Parkersburg, WV the son of Rolla and Margaret Elizabeth FARSWORTH MCCAMEY. He was a retired pilot in the United States Air Force and served in WWII. No visitation is scheduled and funeral services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Director of Mountain Home, Arkansas
Services for Ward SPAIN, 95, of Kilgore, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002 at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore with the Revs. Rusty Silvertooth and Dave Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in the Kilgore Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Spain died Wednesday, March 8, 2002 in a Kilgore nursing facility. He was born Sept. 20, 1906 in Yellville, Ark. to Jim and Laura SPAIN and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Kilgore. He was preceded in death by four children, Annell VANOY, James Henry SPAIN, Evelyn Earline GIVENS and Alva Roy COOPER; and four brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Olive SPAIN of Kilgore; four children and their spouses, Harold and Joan SPAIN of Etoile, Roger and Betty SPAIN of Palestine, Catherine and James SILVERTOOTH of Kilgore and Laura SULLIVAN of Liberty City; a sister, Inez Ray of KLIGORE; 20 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper. Mar 28, 2992 issue: Jackie MUTZ of Flippin Jackie MUTZ of Flippin, Arkansas died Monday, March 25, 2002 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. She was 72. Mrs. MUTZ was born April 17, 1929 at Houston, Texas the daughter of Milton V. and Eloise ODEN WADE. She was a resident of the area for 35 years moving here from Idaho. She was a retired cook. Survivors include her daughters, Eloise LOVE and husband Larry of Mt. Pleasant, AR and Margaret OTT and husband Greg of Flippin; one brother, Chris WADE of Flippin, AR; one sister, Daisy Ann ELKINS of Denton, TX; three grandchildren, Wendy HUTCHINS, Lacie OTT and Chance OTT; three nieces and two nephews. Her parents, Milton V. and Eloise WADE, preceded her in death. Visitation will be Thursday, March 28 from 6:00 p.m. until time of service at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Seth Stoner officiating. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Mar 28, 2002 Issue: Roland PROCTOR of Yellville Funeral services for Roland PROCTOR, age 93, of Yellville and former longtime resident of Branson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30th at the Cedar Valley Church in Hollister with burial to follow in the Cedar Valley Cemetery. Officiating will be the Reverend David Robinson. Mr. Proctor died on Monday, March 25, 2002 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin, AR. Roland PROCTOR was born on March 22, 1909 in Edge Hill, Missouri, the son of Joseph Pardis PROCTOR and Ida Bell AMOS PROCTOR. He had retired as a custodial supervisor at Sacramento State University but was best know as a fiddle player. He was an old time fiddler and played for many community events in and around the Branson area and was still playing at the nursing home where he was in residence. He had been a member of the Cedar Valley Church in Hollister. Survivors include his son, Arlie PROCTOR and wife Jannalee of Flippin, AR; three grandchildren, LaWanna ROGERS and husband of Dixon, MO, Steven PROCTOR and wife Anne of Freeburg, IL and Kenneth PROCTOR and wife Patty of Bellville, IL; two great-grandchildren, Chrystal and Scott CLONTZ of Lakenheath AFB in England and Audrey PROCTOR of Freerburg, IL; and great great-grandson, Bryce CLONTZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Ruby HOOVER PROCTOR, a son, Bobby Lee, three brothers, Emory, John and Omar, and sisters, Siena RAMSEY and Lori RIDDLE. Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29th at the Whelchel Funeral Chapel in Branson. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Valley Cemetery Association, Hollister, MO 65672.
The Mountainner Echo Newspaper Mar 28, 2002 issue: James M. MITCHELL of Flippin James Mathew "Mat" MITCHELL, 19, of Flippin, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at the Buffalo River National Park in Yellville, Arkansas. He was born May 16, 1982 at Mountain Home, Arkansas the son of Gene and Mellody BLAKE MITCHELL. Mr. MITCHELL was employed as a waiter for Sodie's Fountain and Grill in Flippin. He enjoyed art and a variety of outdoor activities including golf, wake boarding and hiking. Survivors include his parents, Gene and Mellody MITCHELL of Flippin, AR; brothers, Brent MITCHELL of Bull Shoals, AR and Steven MITCHELL of Yellville, AR; sisters, Brandy MITCHELL of Bull Shoals, AR and Heather MITCHELL of Flippin, AR; maternal grandparents, Jarrett and Daisy MCFARLIN of Cabot, AR and the late Sam BLAKE of Cherry Valley, AR; paternal grandparents, Dianna MITCHELL of Flippin, AR and the late Edward MITCHELL of Flippin, AR; and aunts and uncles, Steve and Mitzi BLAKE of Colt, AR, Randall and Robin BLAKE of Benton, Kentucky, Frank and Irene MITCHELL of Kentucky and the late Guy MITCHELL. Visitation will be Friday, March 29 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home with Brother Glen Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Flippin. Pallbearers are Ashley MEARS, Brett CULLEN, Michael CULLEN, Brett JEFFERSON, Travis FANCHER, Michael MCCLOSKEY, Jace WHALER and Travis TIPTON. Honorary pallbearers include Jen BERRIMAN, Nathan CRINER and Josh PARKER. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (871) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Mar 28, 2002 issue: Loretta Fern BREWER of Flippin Funeral service for Loretta Fern BREWER, 86, was Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Stephen Martin officiating. Loretta BREWER died Tuesday, at her residence. Loretta Fern BREWER was born February 25, 1916 at Marceline, MO to Ora and Bertha MCWILLIAMS BUSH. She married Admiral Dewey BREWER on January 29, 1961 at Trenton, MO. She was a clerk for a grocery store. She was a resident of Flippin, AR since moving from Kansas City, MO in 1981. She was very active in the Marion County Senior Center, and was a member of the Flippin Baptist Church. She is survived by stepsons, Gregory BREWER of Indianola, IA and Ronald BREWER of Gladstone, MO; daughter, Carolyn Sue VARVEL of Des Moines, IA; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and numerours nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother. Visitation was Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz funeral home. Burial followed in Flippin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Marion County Senior Center.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Apr 4, 2002 issue: Dale L. GORNICK, Jr. of Bull Shoals Dale Louis GORNICK, Jr., 22, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in Marion County, Arkansas. Mr. GORNICK was born November 5, 1979 at Crown Point, Indiana the son of Dale, Sr. and Claudette GORNICK. Formerly of Lowell, Indiana, Mr. Gornick was a resident of Bull Shoals since 1988. He attended college in Harrison, AR and high school in Flippin, AR. He loved basketball, golfing, the outdoors, rivers and lakes. He was a member of the Christ by the Lake Lutheran Church. Survivors include his father, Dale GORNICK, Sr. of Bull Shoals, AR; mother, Claudette GORNICK of Merrillville, Indiana; one sister, Heather Marie JORGENSON of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; maternal grandparents, Claude and Antoinette JOHNSON of Cedar Lake, Indiana; paternal grandmother, Betty GORNICK of Bull Shoals, AR; four uncles, Don JOHNSON of Cedar Lake, Indiana, Claude JOHNSON of Monticello, Indiana, Greg MCEYLEA of Monkea, Illinois and Charles CHAMBERS of Cedar Lake, Indiana; four aunts, Kathleen MCEYLEA of Monkea, Illinois, Louann RAMSEY of Monticello, Indiana, Leslie JOHNSON of Monticello, Indiana and Tina CHAMBERS of Cedar Lake, Indiana and many cousins. Funeral services were Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Bull Shoals, AR with Dr. Fred Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Newton Flat Cemetery. Pallbearers were Claude JOHNSON, Jason MCELYEA, Claudette GORNICK, Dale GORNICK Sr., Mike MCCLOSKEY, and Wade ROBSON. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals/Lakeview Rotary Club Scholarship fund. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Director of Mountain Home, Arkansas.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Apr 4, 2002 Issue: June G. HARVEY of Lakeview A memorial service for Mrs. June G. HARVEY, 87, of Lakeview, Arkansas was held Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals. Mrs. HARVEY died Thursday, March 28, 2002. Survivors include her grandchildren, Todd HARVEY, David HARVEY, Rusty HARVEY, and Heather HARVEY. No visitation was scheduled and burial was private. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries