The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper May 9, 2002 issue: Eugene AUSTIN of Yellville Eugene "Whitey" AUSTIN of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, May 6, 2002 at his residence in Yellville. He was 72. Mr. AUSTIN was born February 2, 1930 at Alton, Illinois the son of Forrest and Linda BRUNSWORTH AUSTIN. On June 18, 1955, he married Lois WILLIAMS. He moved to the area in 1977 after retiring from the Los Angeles Police Department as a Homicide Division Lieutenant. He was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Lois WILLIAMS AUSTIN of Yellville; son, Mark AUSTIN of Plano, Texas; daughter, Sandra SMITH and husband Brice of Yellville; mother, Linda AUSTIN of Yellville; and grandchildren, Meresa SMITH and Shane SMITH both of Yellville. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 9, 2002 at Georges Creek Cemetery in Yellville, Arkansas with Brother Terry Duffy officiating. No public visitation will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR 870-449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, May 9, 2002 issue: William N. MCALIESTER of Oakland William Norris MCALIESTER of Oakland, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at his residence in Oakland. He was 81. Mr. MCALIESTER was born October 22, 1920 at Caldwell County, Kentucky the son of Maxie and Ada DENHAM MCALIESTER. On March 17, 1972 at Las Vegas, NV, he married Erma May WAGGONER. Formerly of Hemet, California, Mr. MCALIESTER was a resident of Oakland since 1988. He worked for the City of Hemet, CA. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was the recipient of a Purple Heart. He was a Baptist by faith. Survivors include his wife, Erma MCALIESTER of Oakland, AR; son, Tom MCALIESTER and wife Lorrie of Temecula, CA; daughter, Sharon PILKERTON and husband C.J. of Lone Pine, CA; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Ray MCALIESTER of Bull Shoals, AR. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. Graveside service was held Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Marion County, AR with Pastor Mark Norris officiating. No visitation was scheduled. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors in Mountain Home, AR.
The Mountaineer Echo May 16, 2002 issue: Michael Lynn "Mike" PRESTWOOD of Flippin, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was 55. Mr. PRESTWOOD was born August 14, 1946 at Wichita Fall, Texas the son of John Benjamin and Elena Mae SNEED PRESTWOOD. On March 28, 1964 he married Linda Delane LANCASTER. Mr. PRESTWOOD was employed as a maintenance supervisor for Ranger Boat Manufacturer. He had been a resident of the area for the past 15 years. He was a Baptist by faith. Survivors include his wife, Linda Delane LANCASTER PRESTWOOD OF Flippin, AR; daughters, Tammy Lynn KILGORE of Bull Shoals, AR and Jenny Leann HOUGH and husband Timothy Jon of Mountain Home, AR' brother, Pat PRESTWOOD of Cotter, AR; sister, Lela Jane BELL of Odessa, TX; and grandchildren, Nicole Renee MOORE, David Alan MOORE, Mandy Deniece KILGORE, Abigail Anna PRESTWOOD, Hayden Jon HOUGH and Alyssa Daniel CRAWFORD. His parents and daughter Donna Denise NEMETH, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Thursday, May 9, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Chapel in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Friday, May 0, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home with Brother Steve MARTIN officiating. Burial followed in the Flippin Cemetery in Flippin. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR (870) 449-6621
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley News #381 by Frankie Seay, Week of May 9, 2002 issue: I called Gene and Mavis to tell them about the death of Eltis Callahan and they were so sorry to hear that. They went to school with him at Yellville and always visited with him when they went back to Turkey Trot. Plus, they used to stop and see him when they could when he still lived in California and will always remember him when they're down that way. They'll be going to Mexico within the next week and will think of him as well as other former Marion county friends who moved to that part of the country when they left Arkansas during WWII; DOSHIERS, CALLAHANS, Ewell and Lizzie DAVIS, BIGBY, BRIGGS, and so many more. We all flocked on the West Coast to find work; some to Los Angeles, some to San Diego, and others up the coast to northern and central California and on into Washington. We're not sure just who is left amongst us, but just to hear about some of the old friends passing away brings back a lot of memories, good and bad.
The Mountaineer Echo May 30, 2002 issue: Henry Oscar CLARK of Monett, Missouri died Sunday, May 10, 2002 at his residence. He was 61. He was born march 27, 1941 at Bald Knob, Arkansas the son of Oscar and Eula PURDOM CLARK. A long time resident of Arkansas, Mr. CLARK moved to Monett five years ago. He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and a veteran of the Untied States Navy. Survivors include his sons, Kenneth CLARK of Jane, Missouri and Charles CLARK of Lincoln, Arkansas; daughter, Rhonda CHAVEZ of Nashville, Tennessee; brother, Charles CLARK of Little Kansas, Oklahoma; sisters, Thelma NIXON of Little Rock, Wilma VILLNEFF of Summit, Grace TERRY of Yellville and Winnie CLARK of Flippin; and seven grand children. Funeral services were held Friday, May 24, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church On the Rock in Yellville with Reverend Jerry MIZELL officiating. Burial will follow in the Layton Cemetery in Yellville. Visitation was held Thursday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Buchanan Funeral in Monet. Memorials may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible fund. Arrangements were under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home in Monet. Local arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, May 9, 2002 issue: Evert A. WOOD of Bruno Evert Alvin WOOD was born November 1, 1939 at Bruno, Arkansas in his grandparents home. He passed away May 4, 2002 in the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home following a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Betty Gaye RICHARDSON WOOD, whom he married October the 19, 1968. He is also survived by his Mother, Eltha WOOD of Lakeway, AR., a brother, Merle WOOD of Yellville, AR, a sister, Connie EDMONSON of Everton, AR, and a half-sister, Syble MILLICAN of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence and two brothers, Dale and Stanley. He was a member of the Bruno Baptist Church and a firm believer in God. When he was able he was always there for his neighbors. He was a retired mechanic, a devoted farmer and a man of many trades. He loved people and nature and was happiest when doing something on his farm. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Calvin Montgomery and Herman Hackworth officiating. Visitation was held Monday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Burial was in the Bruno Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike CAMPBELL, David CARSON, Neil WOOD, Randy GILLEY, Glen GILLEY and David GILLEY. Honorary pallbearers were Bob METHVIN, Fred ROWLAND, Richard BAKER and Dr. Richard AHRENS. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR 870-449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo May 16, 2002 issue: Roger JENNINGS, 53, of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday May 12, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mr. JENNINGS was born November 27, 1948 at Anguila, Mississippi the son of Bill Beau and Audrey THAMES JENNINGS. Formerly of Richland Mississippi, Mr. JENNINGS was a resident of Marion County for the past 18 years. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his sons, Rodney and daughter-in-law Mary of Yellville, Cecil and daughter-in-law Christiana of Detroit, MI and Robert and daughter-in-law Marcey of Yellville; daughter, Michelle DONALD and son-in-law Jerry of Richland, MS; brothers James JENNINGS of Pearl, MS, Timothy JENNINGS of Senatobia, MS, Johnny Ray JENNINGS of South Carolina and Donnie JENNINGS of Waldron, AR; sisters, Alice McCRORY of Yellville, Sue PEVEY of Richland, MS, Ann STOVAL of Richland, MS, Brenda THOMPSON of Brandon , MS and Lee MERRIMAN of Richland, MS, and fifteen grand children. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 14, 2002 from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Dodd City Cemetery located in the Lakeway community of Yellville with Brother Terry DUFFY officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (8870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo May 16, 2002 issue: Eddie BALDRIDGE of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, May 13, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 82. Mr. Baldrige was born October 26, 1919 at Rush, Arkansas the son of Ed and Alma SEAY BALDRIDGE. He married Bernice HALL. He was a retired grader operator for the Marion County Road Department where he worked as a blade man. A lifetime resident of Marion County, he was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Yellville where he served as an elder for many years. To help his family survive the Great Depression, he worked the CCC's camp as a young teenager. He also worked as a farmer. During World War II, he served on the LST ship in the United States Navy. Survivors include his sons, Larry BALDRIDGE of Winchester, CA, Terry BALDRIDGE and David BALDRIDGE both of Yellville, AR; brothers, Bill BALDRIDGE of Dutch Mills, AR and Roy BALDRIDGE of AZ; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. His parents and wife, Bernice, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 15, 2002 from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Street Church of Christ in Yellville with Minister Bob JOHNSON officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville with his friends serving as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Main Street Church of Christ Youth Fund in Yellville. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 440-6621
The Mountaineer Echo May 16, 2002 issue: John Randolph DIRST of Harrison, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at his residence. He was 68. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2002 at the Mary Mother of God Catholic Church with Father Martin WOLTER officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, may 16, 2002 at Holt Memorial Chapel with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery. Pallbearers are Sam SMITH, Charles JOHNSON, Richard WILLIAMS, Don DIRST, Michael SHELTON and Greg SHELTON. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Hill, P.O. Box 764, Harrison, AR 72601 or the Claude Parrish Radiation Therapy Institute, 620 N. Willow, Harrison, AR 72601. The son of Jorene HUDSON DIRST and the late Fred DIRST was born on October 10, 1933 in Rush, AR. He was a Korean War veteran, having served in the First Marine Division, 7th Marines, Company H, 3rd BN. He retired from Allstate Insurance Claims, as a claims adjuster, after 23 years of service. Since that time, he was a member of Pilot Catastrophe, adjusting claims and natural disasters such as Hurricane Hugo and Andrew. Before his illness, he served as a volunteer fireman for Cottonwood Fire Department and as Director of Emergency Services for the Ozark Mountain Chapter of the American Red Cross. He was preceded in death by his father. His survived by his wife of 43 years, Rose Ann BURGY DIRST, of the home; his mother, Jorene SANSUM of Yellville; three sons, Tom and wife Le of little Rock, Brian and wife Cindy of Berryville and Bill and wife Shelly of Omaha; two daughters, Angela STINSON of Cape Coral, Florida and Laura DIRST of the home; a brother, Russell DIRST of Yellville; a sister, Ann SHELTON of Yellville; two grand daughters, Michelle DIRST of Little Rock and Sara SIDFRID of Cape Coral, Florida; and three step-grandsons, Alex JUDY, Colin JUDY and Taylor JUDY of Berryville.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper May 23, 2002 Issue: Virgie RICHARDSON of Bruno Virgie RICHARDSON, 97, of Bruno, Arkansas died Thursday, May 16, 2002 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas. She was born December 9, 1904 at Bruno, Arkansas the daughter of J.W. and Elminnie KYLES GRAY. Mrs. RICHARDSON was a retired rural mail carrier. She was a member of the Bruno Baptist Church for 86 years. Survivors include her son Johnny Ray RICHARDSON of Everton, Arkansas; grandson, Don BOGLE of Yellville, Arkansas; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie LOWE, Donny Joe BOGLE and Cassie BOGLE; and three great great-grandchildren. Her husband, John; daughter, Ruth; five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002 at Burns Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Raines officiating. Burial followed in the Bruno Cemetery in Bruno. No visitation was scheduled. Pallbearers were Mike ELAM, Joe SWAFFORD, Ron PROCTOR, Morris COTHRAN, Louie B. PANNELL and Terry GRAY. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper May 23, 2002 issue: Glena WILLIAMS of Yellville Glena WILLIAMS, 94, of Yellville, Arkansas died Friday, May 17, 2002 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. She as born March 26, 1908 at Tomahawk, Arkansas the daughter of Riley and Gena DAVENPORT BAKER. Formerly of Harrison, Arkansas, Mrs. WILLIAMS was a housewife and member of the Northside Church of Christ in Harrison. She is survived by her sister, Pauline SWAYNE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her parents; husband, Troy WILLIAMS; and two brothers, Burley and Ancil BAKER preceded her in death. Graveside services were held Monday, May 20, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Caney Cemetery in Yellville with Reverend Kenneth Raines officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, May 23, 2002 issue: Rena Marie REA MACNAB of Tyler, TX Graveside services for Rena Marie REA MACNAB, 92, of Tyler, were at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Gene Davenport officiating, under direction of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors. Mrs. MACNAB died Friday, May 17, 2002 in a Tyler Hospice. She was born June 17, 1909 in Rea Valley, Arkansas the fifth of 11 children to the late J. Frank and Maggie Jane YOUNG REA. She attained her BS in Education from East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas. She married Robert C. MACNAB, June 1940 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She moved to Tyler in 1946. She was a long time active member of First Baptist Church of Tyler and served as the Innovator and Teacher of the Sunday School Class for retarded/handicapped children. She was a teacher in Chapel Hill I.S.D., Tyler Junior College, and the Special Education Department of Tyler I.S.D. for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert C. MACNAB in 1990, and by a son, James MACNAB in 1961. She is survived by her daughter, Ralena GARRETT of Tyler, by her son and daughter in law, Robert C. and Diana MACNAB of Irving, Texas, by a sister, Sue THORNTON of Irving Texas, by her grandchildren, Cindy BATES, Alex and Kate MACNAB, and by great-grandchildren, Michael and Kali MUNN. Honorary pallbearers were Alex MACNAB, Michael MUNN, Robert BROWN and Raymond GEORGE. The family received friends at the funeral home 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening. If desired, family requests memorials be made to Hospice Homeplace at 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, 75701 or to the Tyler and Smith County Association for Retarded Citizens at 810 Vine Heights St. Tyler 75701.
The Mountaineer Echo May 30, 2002 issue: A memorial service for Neil UNDERHILL of Bull Shoals was held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday at Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church with Dr. Fred Taylor officiating. Um UNDERHILL died Monday, May 20, 2002 at his residence. He was 58. He was born October 9, 1943 at Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Alvin and LeNelle HESTER UNDERHILL. He married Jo Bonnema GAZIN on March 31, 1997 and had resided in the Bull Shoals area since moving from Great Lakes, Illinois in 1930. He retired from the US Navy as an Electronics Installer. He was a member and volunteer of the Bull Shoals Theater of Arts in bulls Shoals, volunteered at Bull Shoals White River Chamber of Commerce and was office manager for the last 3 years, was a tour guide for Bull Shoals Dam for 3 years and volunteered and a computer teacher. He is survived by his wife Jo of Bull Shoals; sons, Brian UNDERHILL and wife Stephanie of Glendale, Arizona and Douglas UNDERHILL and wife Wendy of Pensacola, Florida and their mother Euleyn RESHAN of Bull Shoals; stepson, Jim GAZIN of Hereford, Arizona; stepdaughter Laura GAZIN of Bull Shoals; a brother Alan UNDERHILL and wife Linda of Livingston, Texas; two sisters, Meredith CAZORT of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania and Martha CROWLEY and husband Earl of Patterson, Missouri; six grandchildren Justin, Alexis, Brittany and Bret UNDERHILL and Jeffrey and Michael GAZIN; and special aunt, Deneve HESTER of Malden, Missouri. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks of Little Buckroos Learning Academy of Flippin, Arkansas. Arrangements were by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Bull Shoals
The Mountainerr Echo Newspaper May 23, 2002 issue: Janet Kay CLARK of Yellville Janet Kay CLARK of Yellville, Arkansas died Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 59. Mrs. CLARK was born November 22, 1942 at Jerusalem, Arkansas the daughter of Ernest Edward and Claudia G. KARNES VAUGHN. Mrs. CLARK was a floral designer and formerly owned and operated the Blossom Shop in Yellville. After selling the flower shop, she opened the Old Springhouse Antique Shop at her home in Yellville. Formerly of Marshall, Arkansas, she moved to Yellville in 1976. She was a graduate of Russellville High School. Survivors include her husband, Bill CLARK of Yellville; brother, Patrick VAUGHN of Jerusalem, Arkansas; sisters, Judy WILSON of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Linda SHEARIN of Bedford, Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her parents and daughter, Angela, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Terry Duffey officiating. Burial will be in the Floral Haven Memorial Garden in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo May 30, 2002 issue: John C. PILGRIM of Kansas City, Kansas died Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at his residence. He was 77. Mr. PILGRIM was born June 14, 1924 at Kingdon Springs, Arkansas the son of Joseph and Carrie KING PILGRIM. In 1944, he married Odean Dolly LUMAN. He was a retired assembler for General Motors in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a member of the Brenner Heights Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Odean Dolly LUMAN PILGRIM of Kansas City; sons, Johnny D. PILGRIM of Kansas City, Kansas and Michael PILGRIM of Wheatland, Missouri; daughters Sharon CARTER and Sandra SMITH both of Kansas City; sister Delphia HADZIMA of Flippin, Arkansas; and several grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Flippin with Brother Paul HUSKEY officiating. No visitation was scheduled. Honorary pallbearers were Lucian KING, Frank HADZIMA, Larry GABEL and Jerry CARTER. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo May 30, 2002 issue: Myrtle I. LOCKWOOD of Yellville, Arkansas died Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. She was 97. She was born December 5, 1904 in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Ray Monderville and Anna Elizabeth SCHULMEISTER BOBBITT. Mrs. LOCKWOOD was a retired register nurse. She was a member of the Keesee Community Church in Monarch, Arkansas and a former member of the E.H.C. Monarch Club, Marion County Hospital and Nursing Home Auxiliary and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Survivors include her brothers, Richard Ray BOBBITT of Hemet, California and Eugen BOBBITT of Cassville, Missouri and sisters, Genevieve M. RICH of Hemet, California, Phyliss Ann MALLORY Staton, California and Betty Lou JOHNSON of Hemet, California. Her parents, brother, Melvin BOBBITT, and sister Ruth preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Keesee Community Church near Lead Hill in Monarch, AR with the Reverend Donald F. RIECHERS, Pastor of the Lord of the Latke Lutheran Church in Diamond City, AR officiating. Burial followed in the Keesee Cemetery in Monarch. No visitation was scheduled. Pallbearers were her friends and relatives. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Bob AHRENS, Dr. Richard AHRENS and the staff of the Marion County Nursing Home. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621
The Mountaineer Echo May 30, 2002 issue: Latricia and Emily MASON, the infant daughters of Christopher and Karen HOWELL MASON, of Harrison, Arkansas died Saturday, May 25, 2002 at Springfield, Missouri. Latricia and Emily were born May 25, 202 at Springfield. Survivors include their parents, Christopher and Karen Mason; paternal grandparents, Elizabeth LANNING and husband Jim and Terry MASON and wife Kathy; paternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Alice MASON, Lenora HARRIS and John POPE; paternal great great-grandmother, Josephine McCARTY; maternal great-grandmother, Edna BARNES maternal great-grandmother, Ruth HOWELL; uncle Steven HOWELL, aunt Anita HOWELL; aunt and uncle Barbara and Chuck LINNEY; aunt and uncle Holly and Richard WISE; and cousins, Callie and Chasey LINNEY and Josh O' NIEL. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison. Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. at Seymour Masonic Cemetery with Pastor Howard BRAYMER and Jim EVERHART officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 28, 2002 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Christeson Funeral Home. Friends of the family served as pallbearers.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Jun 6, 2002 issue: Carl Wayne WELCH of Crystal City, Texas Carl Wayne WELCH was born October 28, 1932 at Crystal City, Texas. The son of Arthur Wayne (Shorty) and Ruth Indiana Patience (MITCHELL) WELCH. Passed away on Monday May 27, 2002, at Share Medical Center at Alva, Oklahoma, after a six-month illness at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 30 days. At the age of one, Carl moved to the Yellville, Arkansas area, where he attended Yellville-Summit School, graduating in May 1952. He was drafted into the Army and served at Fort Sheridan, Illinois from 1953 to 1955. After working at the A. S.C. S. office for many years, Carl became known in Northwest Oklahoma as an auctioneer and Real Estate Broker. He was very talented with wood, with an art of mending Fine Antiques, and making furniture. He was a member of the College Hill Church of Christ, in Alva, Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Eva Mae (GLENN) WELCH of the home, two daughters and their husbands, Vetta Kay and Donny WOODARD and Judy Carol and David WEAVER of Alva, Oklahoma. Three sons and their wives, Paul Wayne and Cindy WELCH of Portland, Oregon. David Lee and Anna WELCH of Alva, Oklahoma, and Kelly Alan WELCH of Cornelius, Oregon. With twelve granddaughters and seven grandsons, and seven great grandchildren. Carl is also survived by four sisters and their husbands, Dorothy and George SHELTON of Yakima, Washington, Marie and Jack DAVIS , Billie Fern PHILLIPS of Yellville, Arkansas, and Jean and Richie HYATT of Otto, North Carolina. Four brothers and their wives, Jun and Shirley WELCH, Edward and Helen WELCH, Charles (Pinky) and Louise WELCH, all of Yellville, Arkansas, and Johnny and Diane WELCH of Harrison, Arkansas. Three uncles and their wives, Lawrence and Donna WELCH of Pratt, Kansas, Murrell and Carol WELCH of Modesto, California, and Bert MITCHELL of Summit, Arkansas. One aunt, Velina Johnson of Yellville, Arkansas. With numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley news by Frankie Seay, Week of June 13, 2002 Issue: We got word of the death of another cousin today. Emma ADAMS LAFFERTY passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, of cancer in Placerville, California. She was a daughter of Ezra and Agnes KEETER ADAMS, born in Marion County, but had lived in California for years. Uncle Ez and Aunt Agnes had nine children; Rex, E.J., Ola, Icile, Cecile, Emma, Doris, Marie, and Eddy and out of those nine, only three are left; Doris, Marie, and Eddy and as far as I know, those three live in California, Doris is in a nursing in or near Placerville and not doing well.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Jun 6, 2002 issue: Anna J. KLAHR of Oklahoma Anna Jewell Estes KLAHR, 95, passed away on May 30th at her home in Owasso, Oklahoma. Survivors include a son Dick WEAST of Flippin, a daughter Mary Ruth EVANS of Owasso, a sister Ruby BAST of Longwood, Florida and a brother Loy ESTES of Bellevue, Washington.
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries