Mountaineer Echo July 11, 2002 issue: Sandra Raye Sharp, 55, died Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. Mrs. Sharp was born May 30, 1947 in Forest Grove, Oregon to Russell E. and Lucille Patton Royal. She moved to this area 27 years ago from Fort Worth, Texas. She was a housewife, a farmer and a member of the Union Road Assembly of God Church in Harrison. Survivors include her husband, Gary Dean Sharp of the home; her parents, Russell Elbert and Lucille Elizabeth Patton Royal; one daughter, Shelley Dirst and husband Billy of Harrison, AR; one sister, Geneva L. Hancock and husband Kenneth of Pyatt, AR; one brother, James L. Giles and wife Stacy of Pyatt; six nieces, Kim Crow and husband Junior, Misty Giles, Kelly Hancock, Ashley Giles, Penny McLean and Gwen Hill; three great nephews, Vance Crow, Dylan McLean and "Baby Snow;" and many more family members and friends who will miss her. Her fathers, Delbert Giles, and two infant children preceded her in death. Visitation was held Friday, July 5, 2002 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Coffman Chapel in Harrison with Terry Eddings officiating. Burial followed at the Davidson Cemetery in Harmon, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Vance Crow, Sam Tinsley, Alan Thomas, Ronnie Williams, Randy Bunch, Jim Ply and Jeremy Hill. Honorary pallbearers included Ahrens Clinic, Dr. Bruce White and staff, Cody Castell, Vince Chaffin, Ronnie Adams and Hospice of the Hills. Arrangements were under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison, Arkansas (870) 741-2325.
Mountaineer Echo July 11, 2002 issue: Sherman B. OTT of Flippin, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 76. Mr. OTT was born May 2, 1926 in the Blue John Community in Marion County, Arkansas to W.B. and Ella BUNDY OTT. On September 9, 1950, he married Lou Ann CLOUGH. He was a retired farmer and was also retired from Ranger Boat Company in Flippin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II with the 24th Division, Company M 19th Infantry serving in the Philippine Islands and Japan. He was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ and Cotter VFW Post. He graduated from Yellville-Summit High School in 1943. Survivors include his wife, Lou Ann OTT of Flippin, AR; son, Bruce OTT of Flippin, AR; daughters, Judith LAWRENCE of Flippin, AR and Shelly LEDBETTER of Gainsville, MO; sisters, Ethel PACE of Yellville, AR and Opal MARCHANT of Flippin, AR; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sisters, Lessie BRYANT and Joyce KEETER, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Friday, July 5, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Bob JOHNSON officiating. Burial followed in the Ott Cemetery in Flippin, AR. Memorial may be made to the Ott Cemetery Fund. Pallbearers were Ryan RORIE, Chase LAWRENCE, Grant LAWRENCE, Jason COEHN, Charles LENZ, Chris MAYS and Troy HALL. Honorary pallbearers included L.G. WAGONER, Claiborne OTT, Fred OTT, Harvey PARNELL, Hubert PARNELL, Glen MORROW, Garland HURST and Lester PICKLE. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo July 11, 2002 issue: Betty Dell McBeeYost, 71, of Rincon, Georgia died Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at her residence in Georgia. She was born August 21, 1930 at Flippin, Arkansas to Erwin and Della Pangle McBee. A native of Flippin, Mrs. Yost was a homemaker and member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Jim Yost of Rincon, GA; son, Jimmy and wife Laura Yost of Wichita, Kansas; sister, Billie Robertson of Yellville, AR; nephew, Larry Wooten of Flippin, AR, who was raised with her as a brother; several nieces and nephews; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Victoria and Chole Yost. Her parents preceded her in death. Vigil service was held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2002 and visitation service was held Sunday, July 7, 2002 from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Monday, July 8, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Yellville with Farther Hart officiating. Burial followed in Flippin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Moreau, Russell Robertson, Mike Scribner, Kay Cooper, Jeff Cooper and Jason Cooper. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo July 11, 2002 issue: Jesse Walker (J.W.) Lipscomb of Flippin, Arkansas died Thursday, July 4, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 86. Mr. Lipscomb was born January 10, 1916 at Lovington, New Mexico to Jesse Walker Lipscomb, Sr. and Florence Head Lipscomb. On September 2, 1945, he married Ethel Lee Brown. He was a retired postman for the United State Postal Service. Mr. Lipscomb had been a resident of Marion County for the past two and one-half years, moving to the area from DeQueen, Arkansas, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Flippin and prior member of the DeQueen First Baptist Church and a member of the DeQueen VFW. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a prison of war in Germany for twenty-eight months. He is the last of nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Lee Brown Lipscomb; daughters, Linda Stansfield and husband Bob of Flippin, AR and Judy Martin and husband Reverend Steve Martin of Flippin, AR; two grandchildren, Kelly Martin of Springdale, AR and Chris Martin of Austin, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, brother and sisters preceded him in death. A local memorial service was held Friday, July 5, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Flippin with Reverend Steve Martin officiating. Visitation will follow the memorial service. Additional services will be held in DeQueen, Arkansas under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery in DeQueen (Sevier County), Arkansas. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Flippin, Arkansas and/or the Marion County Senior Center. Local arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley News by Frankie Seay, Week of July 4, 2002 issue: Our Echo this week (we get it a week later here) carried the obituaries of two old friends, once a classmate. Bobby LEFEVERS was in my class at Yellville-Summit 1938 to 1942 and was such a quiet, nice boy, and smart. The main thing I remember about Bobby was that the two of us were never "spelled down" in our class. We finally had to call it a draw. I could always spell, but Bobby was smart in so many other things that I certainly wasn't. I guess our spelling class was my only claim to fame, but Bobby was "all around" smart. It seems a shame that the only time we hear from old friends is when they pass away, but that's the way it is most of the time. We only have memories left and we're fortunate when they are good memories, and mine of Bobby are. I never knew his daughters but they have my sympathy in their loss.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley News by Frankie Seay, Week of July 4, 2002 issue: The other obituary was that of Guila DOSHIER who I knew for so many years. Her daughter Sheila and my son Gary started kindergarten and first grade together at Yellville in 1951 and 1952. I haven't seen her in so many years, but I always knew she was there and that's one more loss to get used to. She was such a friendly, outgoing person and will truly be missed. My sympathy to Howard and Sheila and the rest of the family.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, Yakima Valley News by Frankie Seay, Week of July 4, 2002 issue: Just before mail-time, I received a call telling of the death of another former Marion County man, Roy KEETER, who passed away June 23rd at the age of 94, in Tulare, California. Roy was a brother of Mary Neva CAVANESS and Flossie PLY and a brother, Leamon KEETER who has passed away. My sympathy to all the family.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 15, 2002 issue: Cecil WILLIAMS BABEL a resident of Weed, California, died of natural causes on July 8, 2002 at Sun Bridge care center in Weed, California. Cecil was born in Yellville, Arkansas to Effiee and John WILLIAMS. She was a graduate of Yellville-Summit School in 1933. She moved to Shasta County in 1949. Cecil was a member of First Baptist Church of Redding, California and a secretary of church for 15 years. Survivors include a brother, John Williams, Jr. of Grandview Washington; two sisters, Bernadine VEGS of Weed, California; Aletis MOORE of Los Crucias, New Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Cathryn JUSTIS of Spokane, Washington; a son, John BABEL in 1975; and her husband, Elwood, in 1999. A memorial service was held Thursday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist church in Redding, California with Pastor Bill GILLIS officiating. Burial was at Lawn Crest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
The Mountaineer Echo July 18, 2002 issue: Mrs. Virginia Riddick McCormack, 87, of Coffeeville, Mississippi died Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi. Mrs. McCormack was born April 13, 1915 in Coffeeville, MS. She was a retired clerk for the Health Department. She was a lifetime member of the Coffeeville Presbyterian Church where she had the honor of being the church's oldest member. She was also a member of the Woman Progressive Club, Coffeeville Presbyterian Woman, and Yalobusha County Historical Society. She was a lifetime resident of Coffeeville, Mississippi. Survivors include two sons, Carnes McCormack of Yellville, AR and Greg McCormack of Wauchula, FL; sister, Janie Riddick of Coffeeville, MS; brother, Robert O. "Red" Riddick of Batesville, MS; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her husband, Fred Carnes McCormack, Sr., and daughter, Lou M. Bergeron, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Friday, July 12, 2002 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in Coffeeville, MS. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 13, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Coffeeville Presbyterian Church in Coffeeville with Reverend Michele Howie officiating. Burial followed in the Coffeeville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Coffeeville Presbyterian Church or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were under the direction of Garner-Harper Funeral Home in Grenada, Mississippi (662-226-4711).
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 25, 2002 issue: Marvin W. GEORGE of Flippin died Wednesday July 17, 2002 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Formerly of Flippin, Arkansas, he had been a resident of Mountain Home for the past ten years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Elizabeth ROSENBAUM GEORGE; sister, Grace HEATH; and two brothers, Kenneth and James. He is survived by his wife, Hazel (SCOTTIE); stepson, Bruce LANZA; daughter-in-law, Linda LANZA; and two grandchildren, Michael LANZA and Taryn LANZA-GRAHAM and spouse John GRAHAM. He is also survived by nephews, Gerald HEATH and Bill GEORGE, and niece, Nancy LEWIS. Mr. GEORGE was a graduate of Blair High School in Nebraska and became a professional musician, which became his life's love and work. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp and served in the Mediterranean Allied 622nd Air Force Band, as their bandleader, in Italy during World War II. Following his discharge, he continued to play saxophone and clarinet with top bands, broadway shows and circuses. He accompanied such stars as Jimmy Durante, Johnny Carson, Jack Benny, Patti Page and many others. He was well known in the Ozarks for his musical talent for many years. He played at a local restaurant and club dance functions throughout the area. He reluctantly retired his musical instruments in 1999, but the love of music remained. Mr. GEORGE was a member of the First Christian Church of Flippin, Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite and was a Shriner. He held the position of 32nd degree Mason. Also, he was a life member of the Professional Musicians Local #47 in Hollywood, CA. He was loved, respected and admired by friends and family alike. Marvin (Papou) GEORGE will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2002 at the First Christian Church in Flippin officiated by Minister Russ DUNHAM. Pallbearers will be the members of the Yellville and Mountain Home Masonic Lodges. Interment will be a Flippin Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Funeral arrangements were provided by Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
The Mountaineer Echo July 25, 2002 issue: Geneve Esther Holmberg of Bull Shoals, Arkansas died Sunday, July 21, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 87. Mrs. Holmberg was born November 17, 1914 at Bismark, Illinois the daughter of Edward and Margaret Harbaugh Huffman. On June 5, 1973, she married Arthur Edward Holmberg at Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Holmberg was a traffic manager for an advertising agency. She was a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church, Bull Shoals/White River Chamber of Commerce, Quilters of Bull Shoals United Methodist Church, Rivercliff Ladies Golf Club and served as the organist for the Northside Christian Church in Chicago for 36 year and the Bull Shoals Methodist Church for 14 years. Survivors include her son, Arthur E. "Skip" Holmberg and wife Linda of Bull Shoals; two grandson, Jess E. Holmberg and wife Megan and Brett A. Holmberg all of Branson, MO; two brothers, Jesse "Bud" Holmberg and wife Ruth of Bull Shoals and Joe Huffman and wife Vera of Danville, Illinois; and two sisters, Violet Hoskins and husband Bob of Raleigh, North Carolina and Margaret Warren of Franklinton, North Carolina. Her parents, husband, two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 23, 2002 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Kirby Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church with Dr. Fred Taylor officiating. Burial followed in the Acacia Park Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Benny, Carson, Durante, George, Graham, Heath, Lanza, Lewis, Page, Rosenbaum, Scottie: posted by The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on Monday, July 17, 2002 The Mountaineer Echo July 25, 2002 issue: Marvin W. George of Flippin died Wednesday, July 17, 2002 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Formerly of Flippin, Arkansas, he had been a resident of Mountain Home for the past ten years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Elizabeth Rosenbaum George; sister, Grace Heath; and two brothers, Kenneth and James. He is survived by his wife, Hazel (Scottie); stepson, Bruce Lanza; daughter-in-law, Linda Lanza; and two grandchildren, Michael Lanza and Taryn Lanza-Graham and spouse John Graham. He is also survived by nephews, Gerald Heath and Bill George, and niece, Nancy Lewis. Mr. George was a graduate of Blair High School in Nebraska and became a professional musician, which became his life's love and work. He enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corp and served in the Mediterranean Allied 622nd Air Force Band, as their bandleader, in Italy during World War II. Following his discharge, he continued to play saxophone and clarinet with top bands, broadway shows and circuses. He accompanied such stars as Jimmy Durante, Johnny Carson, Jack Benny, Patti Page and many others. He was well known in the Ozarks for his musical talent for many years. He played at a local restaurant and club dance functions throughout the area. He reluctantly retired his musical instruments in 1999, but the love of music remained. Mr. George was a member of the First Christian Church of Flippin, Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite and was a Shriner. He held the position of 32nd degree Mason. Also, he was a life member of the Professional Musicians Local #47 in Hollywood, CA. He was loved, respected and admired by friends and family alike. Marvin (Papou) George will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2002 at the First Christian Church in Flippin officiated by Minister Russ Dunham. Pallbearers will be the members of the Yellville and Mountain Home Masonic Lodges. Interment will be a Flippin Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Funeral arrangements were provided by Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of July 25, 2002 issue: Geneve Esther HOLMBERG of Bull Shoals, Arkansas died Sunday, July 21, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 87. Mrs. HOLMBERG was born November 17, 1914 at Bismark, Illinois the daughter of Edward and Margaret HARBAUGH HUFFMAM. On June 5, 1973, she married Arthur Edward HOLMBERG at Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. HOLMBERG was a traffic manager for an advertising agency. She was a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church, Bull Shoals/White River Chamber of Commerce, Quilters of Bull Shoals United Methodist Church, Rivercliff Ladies Golf Club and served as the organist for the Northside Christian Church in Chicago for 36 years and the Bull Shoals Methodist Church for 14 years. Survivors include her son, Arthur E. "Skip" HOLMBERG and wife Linda of Bull Shoals; two grandsons, Jess E. HOLMBERG and wife Megan and Bret A. HOLMERG all of Branson, MO; two brothers, Jesse "Bud" HOLMBERG and wife Ruth of Bull Shoals and Joe HUFFMAN and wife Vera of Danville, Illinois; and two sisters, Violet HOSKINS and husband Bob of Raleigh, North Carolina and Margaret WARREN of Franklinton, North Carolina. Her parents, husband, two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 23, 2002 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church with Dr. Fred TAYLOR officiating. Burial followed in the Acacia Park Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home, Arkansas.
The Mountaineer Echo Week of August 1, 2002 issue: Lorine TAYLOR of Lakeview, Arkansas died Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at her residence. She was 70. Mrs. TAYLOR was born April 18, 1932 at Monette, Arkansas to Bud and Bessie TRANTHAM DAVIDSON. On October 23, 1952, she married Reuben TAYLOR at Black Oak, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. Formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Mrs. TAYLOR moved to Lakeview in 1994. She loved her family and friends, gardening, fishing, ceramics and cooking. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bull Shoals, AR. Survivors include her husband, Reuben TAYLOR of Lakeview; son, Tony TAYLOR and wife Susan of Midway, AR; daughter, Cleda SIMPSON and husband Dale of Batesville, AR; grandsons, Eric SIMPSON of Chicago, IL, Chris SIMPSON of Batesville and Blair, Lance and Drew TAYLOR of Midway; brothers, Elvis DAVIDSON and wife Ruby of Paragould, AR and Boyd DAVIDSON and wife Pansy of Lake City, AR; and sister, Pauline PARRISH of Monette, AR. Her parents, Bud and Bessie DAVIDSON, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Thursday, July 25, 2002 from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Funeral services were held Friday, July 26, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gary Goldman officiating. Entombment was at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers were Eric SIMPSON, Blair TAYLOR, Lance TAYLOR, Drew TAYLOR, Staten MORRIS, Bill BAKER and Chuck FISK. Honorary pallbearers included the members of the Guys and Dolls Sunday School Class from the United Methodist Church in Bull Shoals. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home, Arkansas.
The Mountaineer Echo Week of August 1, 2002 issue: Lorine TAYLOR of Lakeview, Arkansas died Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at her residence. She was 70. Mrs. TAYLOR was born April 18, 1932 at Monette, Arkansas to Bud and Bessie TRANTHAM DAVIDSON. On October 23, 1952, she married Reuben TAYLOR at Black Oak, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. Formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Mrs. TAYLOR moved to Lakeview in 1994. She loved her family and friends, gardening, fishing, ceramics and cooking. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bull Shoals, AR. Survivors include her husband, Reuben TAYLOR of Lakeview; son, Tony TAYLOR and wife Susan of Midway, AR; daughter, Cleda SIMPSON and husband Dale of Batesville, AR; grandsons, Eric SIMPSON of Chicago, IL, Chris SIMPSON of Batesville and Blair, Lance and Drew TAYLOR of Midway; brothers, Elvis DAVIDSON and wife Ruby of Paragould, AR and Boyd DAVIDSON and wife Pansy of Lake City, AR; and sister, Pauline PARRISH of Monette, AR. Her parents, Bud and Bessie DAVIDSON, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Thursday, July 25, 2002 from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Funeral services were held Friday, July 26, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gary Goldman officiating. Entombment was at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers were Eric SIMPSON, Blair TAYLOR, Lance TAYLOR, Drew TAYLOR, Staten MORRIS, Bill BAKER and Chuck FISK. Honorary pallbearers included the members of the Guys and Dolls Sunday School Class from the United Methodist Church in Bull Shoals. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home, Arkansas.
The Mountaineer Echo August 1, 2002 issue: Jerry VILLNEFF of Summit, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at St. John's Medical Center. He was 44. Mr. VILLNEFF was born March 20, 1958 at Pontiac, Michigan to James and Evelyn Park VILLNEFF. On August 16, 1986, he married Wilma Clark. Formerly of Calico Rock, Arkansas, Mr. VILLNEFF had been a resident of Summit for the past 17 years. He was a farmer and attended the Church on the Rock Church in Yellville, Arkansas. He was a member of the Bellfonte and Calico Rock Masonic Lodges. Survivors include his wife Wilma VILLNEFF of Summit; sons, John VILLNEFF of Bruno, AR, Chris McMullen of Harrison, AR, Austin VILLNEFF of Summit, AR and Junior VILLNEFF of Fort Benning, GA; daughter, Ginger VILLNEFF of Summit, AR; parents, James and Evelyn VILLNEFF of Dolph, AR; brother, John VILLNEFF of Summit, AR; sisters, Patricia Blair of Salem, AR, Yuonne Adamson of Pyatt, AR, Kathy Goodwin of London, England, Joanie Rosson of Mountain Home, AR and Marilyn Hicks of Mountain Home; and three grandchildren, Abigail VILLNEFF, Brandon Like and Chelsea Groth. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church on the Rock in Yellville with Brother Charles Allen officiating. Burial followed in the Galatia Cemetery at East Norfork, Arkansas. Pallbearers were John VILLNEFF, Chris McMullen, Austin VILLNEFF, Junior VILLNEFF, Dennis Hampton and Jack Mills. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. Buchaird, Gleason, Gordon posted by The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on July 30, 2002 The Mountaineer Echo August 1, 2002 issue: Walter J. Gordon of Bull Shoals, Arkansas died Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at the Baxter Manor Nursing Home. He was 79. Mr. Gordon was born April 12, 1923 at Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Ruth Buchaird Gordon. On October 19, 1985, he married Kathy Gleason at Chicago, Illinois. Formerly of Chicago, Mr. Gordon had been a resident of Bull Shoals since 1990. For 35 years, he served as a police officer for the Chicago Police Department. He was a member of the American Legion, the Retired Fisherman's Club and the Fraternal Order of Police. During World War II, he served as a PFC Military Police officer with the Army Air Corps. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Gordon, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas. No visitation is scheduled. Funeral services and burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Baker, Davidson, Fisk, Morris, Parrish, Simpson, TAYLOR, Trantham posted by The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on July 23, 2002 The Mountaineer Echo August 1, 2002 issue: Lorine TAYLOR of Lakeview, Arkansas died Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at her residence. She was 70. Mrs. TAYLOR was born April 18, 1932 at Monette, Arkansas to Bud and Bessie Trantham Davidson. On October 23, 1952, she married Reuben TAYLOR at Black Oak, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. Formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Mrs. TAYLOR moved to Lakeview in 1994. She loved her family and friends, gardening, fishing, ceramics and cooking. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bull Shoals, AR. Survivors include her husband, Reuben TAYLOR of Lakeview; son, Tony TAYLOR and wife Susan of Midway, AR; daughter, Cleda Simpson and husband Dale of Batesville, AR; grandsons, Eric Simpson of Chicago, IL, Chris Simpson of Batesville and Blair, Lance and Drew TAYLOR of Midway; brothers, Elvis Davidson and wife Ruby of Paragould, AR and Boyd Davidson and wife Pansy of Lake City, AR; and sister, Pauline Parrish of Monette, AR. Her parents, Bud and Bessie Davidson, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Thursday, July 25, 2002 from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Funeral services were held Friday, July 26, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gary Goldman officiating. Entombment was at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers were Eric Simpson, Blair TAYLOR, Lance TAYLOR, Drew TAYLOR, Staten Morris, Bill Baker and Chuck Fisk. Honorary pallbearers included the members of the Guys and Dolls Sunday School Class from the United Methodist Church in Bull Shoals. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Axel, Cooper, HAUCK, Payton, QUINN, Snyder, Varney, Wootton posted by The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper on July 26, 2002 The Mountaineer Echo August 1, 2002 issue: Margaret "Peggy" HAUCK QUINN, 63, of Yellville, Arkansas died Friday, July 26, 2002 in a house fire that occurred at her residence located in the Pine Mountain area of Marion County. The fire also claimed the life of her sister, Marylou Payton. Mrs. QUINN was born February 16, 1939 at Livingston, New Jersey to Walter and Mary HAUCK Wootton. On February 16, 1959, she married Richard H. QUINN. She was a retired Registered Nurse who worked at the John L. McCellen VA Hospital and the Doctors Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was a member of the Pine Mountain Fire Department Auxiliary, Pine Mountain First Responders, Marion County Master Gardener's Club, Secretary/Treasure of the Old Midway Cemetery Association, and the Welcome Ridge Extension Homemakers Club. She was a resident of Marion County since January 1995. Survivors include her husband, Richard QUINN of Yellville, AR; four sons, Richard QUINN of Newport, AR, Paul QUINN of Springdale, AR, Andrew QUINN of Jacksonville, AR and Patrick QUINN of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Elizabeth Varney of Tacoma, WA; and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 2, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas. Burial will follow in the Old Midway Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled. Pallbearers will be Walter Payton, Andrew QUINN, Jan Snyder, Arnold Cooper, Paul QUINN and Patrick QUINN. Memorials may be made to the Marion County Master Gardener's Club, C/O Karla Axel, 20 MC 5040, Yellville, AR 72687 or the Pine Mountain Fire Department and First Responders. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Week of August 1, 2002 issue: Jerry VILLNEFF of Summit, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at St. John's Medical Center. He was 44. Mr. VILLNEFF was born March 20, 1958 at Pontiac, Michigan to James and Evelyn Park VILLNEFF. On August 16, 1986, he married Wilma CLARK. Formerly of Calico Rock, Arkansas, Mr. VILLNEFF had been a resident of Summit for the past 17 years. He was a farmer and attended the Church on the Rock Church in Yellville, Arkansas. He was a member of the Bellfonte and Calico Rock Masonic Lodges. Survivors include his wife Wilma VILLNEFF of Summit; sons, John VILLNEFF of Bruno, AR, Chris MCMULLEN of Harrison, AR, Austin VILLNEFF of Summit, AR and Junior VILLNEFF of Fort Benning, GA; daughter, Ginger VILLNEFF of Summit, AR; parents, James and Evelyn VILLNEFF of Dolph, AR; brother, John VILLNEFF of Summit, AR; sisters, Patricia BLAIR of Salem, AR, Yuonne ADAMSON of Pyatt, AR, Kathy GOODWIN of London, England, Joanie ROSSON of Mountain Home, AR and Marilyn HICKS of Mountain Home; and three grandchildren, Abigail VILLNEFF, Brandon LIKE and Chelsea GROTH. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church on the Rock in Yellville with Brother Charles Allen officiating. Burial followed in the Galatia Cemetery at East Norfork, Arkansas. Pallbearers were John VILLNEFF, Chris MCMULLEN, Austin VILLNEFF, Junior VILLNEFF, Dennis HAMPTON and Jack MILLS. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo August 8, 2002 issue: Margaret "Peggy" Hauck Quinn, 63, of Yellville, Arkansas died Friday, July 26, 2002 in a house fire that occurred at her residence located in the Pine Mountain area of Marion County. The fire also claimed the life of her sister, Marylou Payton. Mrs. Quinn was born February 16, 1939 at Livingston, New Jersey to Walter and Mary Hauck Wootton. On February 16, 1959, she married Richard H. Quinn. She was a retired Registered Nurse who worked at the John L. McCellen VA Hospital and the Doctors Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was a member of the Pine Mountain Fire Department Auxiliary, Pine Mountain First Responders, Marion County Master Gardener's Club, Secretary/Treasure of the Old Midway Cemetery Association, and the Welcome Ridge Extension Homemakers Club. She was a resident of Marion County since January 1995. Survivors include her husband, Richard Quinn of Yellville, AR; four sons, Richard Quinn of Newport, AR, Paul Quinn of Springdale, AR, Andrew Quinn of Jacksonville, AR and Patrick Quinn of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Elizabeth Varney of Tacoma, WA; and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 2, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas. Burial will follow in the Old Midway Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled. Pallbearers will be Walter Payton, Andrew Quinn, Jan Snyder, Arnold Cooper, Paul Quinn and Patrick Quinn. Memorials may be made to the Marion County Master Gardener's Club, C/O Karla Axel, 20 MC 5040, Yellville, AR 72687 or the Pine Mountain Fire Department and First Responders. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Week of August 1, 2002 issue: The Marion County Sheriff's Department responded to an early morning 911 call on Friday, July 26 concerning a house fire in the Pine Mountain community of Marion County at the residence of Richard and Margaret QUINN. The QUINN's residence is located on Marion County Road 8094. Upon arrival, QUINN told investigators that he awoke and smelled smoke in the house and asked his wife, Margaret, to get her sister out of the upstairs area of the house. QUINN attempted to put the fire out with a water hose, but was not successful. QUINN went to a neighbor's house at approximately 3:50 a.m. and called 911 for assistance. When he returned to his residence, it was engulfed in flames and the structure was collapsing. The residence was a two-story log home with a full basement underneath. After the structure cooled down, recovery workers located and removed the bodies of Margaret QUINN, 63, and her sister, Mary PAYTON, 67, from opposite ends of the home. PAYTON was visiting from Roseland, New Jersey. Both bodies were sent to the Arkansas State Crime lab in Little Rock for autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. Members of the Summit, Lakeway and Pine Mountain Rural Fire Departments performed Firefighting and recovery efforts. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined and is under investigation by the Marion County Sheriff's Department. Marion County Sheriff Carl MCBEE said, "I would like to thank Sheriff CHAPLAIN, Jim RALEY, all of the citizens of Marion County and the Ladies Auxiliary of the fire departments who provided words of comfort to the family and nourished the firefighters during the recovery efforts."
The Mountaineer Echo Week of August 1, 2002 issue: Margaret "Peggy" HAUCK QUINN, 63, of Yellville, Arkansas died Friday, July 26, 2002 in a house fire that occurred at her residence located in the Pine Mountain area of Marion County. The fire also claimed the life of her sister, Marylou PAYTON. Mrs. QUINN was born February 16, 1939 at Livingston, New Jersey to Walter and Mary HAUCK WOOTTON. On February 16, 1959, she married Richard H. QUINN. She was a retired Registered Nurse who worked at the John L. McCellen VA Hospital and the Doctors Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was a member of the Pine Mountain Fire Department Auxiliary, Pine Mountain First Responders, Marion County Master Gardener's Club, Secretary/Treasure of the Old Midway Cemetery Association, and the Welcome Ridge Extension Homemakers Club. She was a resident of Marion County since January 1995. Survivors include her husband, Richard QUINN of Yellville, AR; four sons, Richard QUINN of Newport, AR, Paul QUINN of Springdale, AR, Andrew QUINN of Jacksonville, AR and Patrick QUINN of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Elizabeth VARNEY of Tacoma, WA; and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 2, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas. Burial will follow in the Old Midway Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled. Pallbearers will be Walter PAYTON, Andrew QUINN, Jan SNYDER, Arnold COOPER, Paul QUINN and Patrick QUINN. Memorials may be made to the Marion County Master Gardener's Club, C/O Karla AXEL, 20 MC 5040, Yellville, AR 72687 or the Pine Mountain Fire Department and First Responders. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Week of August 1, 2002 issue: Paul B. SANDREN, 59, of Cabool, Missouri is missing in Bull Shaols Lake and presumed drowned. SANDREN was swimming and boating with his family in the lake at noon on Sunday, July 28 at Hollingsworth Cove when he disappeared. Hollingsworth Cove is located on the lake approximately three-quarters of a mile south of the Missouri border. When family members left the area to notify authorities shortly after noon, they did not mark the area where SANDREN went under. Water levels in this area of the lake are between 77 and 120 feet. Recovery efforts resumed on Monday with assistance from dive teams from the Baxter and Marion County Sheriff's Departments. Assisting in the search were the Missouri Water Patrol, US Army Corps of Engineers, Arkansas Game and Fish Officers and divers and staff from the Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock. Cadaver dogs from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Pine Bluff also assisted in the recovery efforts. According to Marion County Sheriff Carl MCBEE, recovery efforts could be hampered due to the depth of the water and the possibility of bad weather expected in the area.
The Mountaineer Echo Week of August 1, 2002 issue: Walter J. GORDON of Bull Shoals, Arkansas died Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at the Baxter Manor Nursing Home. He was 79. Mr. GORDON was born April 12, 1923 at Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Ruth BUCHAIRD GORDON. On October 19, 1985, he married Kathy GLEASON at Chicago, Illinois. Formerly of Chicago, Mr. GORDON had been a resident of Bull Shoals since 1990. For 35 years, he served as a police officer for the Chicago Police Department. He was a member of the American Legion, the Retired Fisherman's Club and the Fraternal Order of Police. During World War II, he served as a PFC Military Police officer with the Army Air Corps. He is survived by his wife, Kathy GORDON, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas. No visitation is scheduled. Funeral services and burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
The Mountaineer Echo Week of August 1, 2002 issue: Walter J. GORDON of Bull Shoals, Arkansas died Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at the Baxter Manor Nursing Home. He was 79. Mr. GORDON was born April 12, 1923 at Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Ruth BUCHAIRD GORDON. On October 19, 1985, he married Kathy GLEASON at Chicago, Illinois. Formerly of Chicago, Mr. GORDON had been a resident of Bull Shoals since 1990. For 35 years, he served as a police officer for the Chicago Police Department. He was a member of the American Legion, the Retired Fisherman's Club and the Fraternal Order of Police. During World War II, he served as a PFC Military Police officer with the Army Air Corps. He is survived by his wife, Kathy GORDON, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas. No visitation is scheduled. Funeral services and burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
The Mountaineer Echo August 8, 2002 issue: Harrison "Harry" Lansing, III of Yellville died Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 71. Mr. Lansing was born March 11, 1931 at Manasquan, New Jersey to Harrison Lansing, Jr. and Elizabeth Wannaug Lansing-Waud and stepfather, William Waud. On April 25, 1952, he married Patricia "Patti" Palmer. Mr. Lansing was a retired Director of Manufacturing Operation, Chemical Engineering. He was a resident of Marion County for six years. He was a prior resident of Racine, Wisconsin. He graduated from Purdue University in 1954 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. He is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineering, past Exulted Ruler of the Elks Lodge #1903, lifetime member of the Purdue Alumni Association, the United States Auto Club, Lions Club and holds a U.S. Patent for a better mousetrap. Survivors include his wife, Patricia "Patti" Palmer Lansing of Yellville, AR; sons, Harrison "Bart" Lansing, IV and his wife Deborah of West Allis, WI and Bill Lansing and his wife Karen of Mountain Home, AR; daughter, Victoria Lansing Palmer of Yellville, AR; daughter-in-law, Cathy Williams of Schaumburg, Il; grandchildren, John and Linda Barbian of Waukesha, WI, Cathy Barbian of West Allis, WI and Cassandra Lansing of Schaumburg, IL; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Monday, August 5, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR with Pastor Jerrel Venable officiating. Interment was in Lafayette, IN. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR (870-449-6621.
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries