The Mountaineer Echo August 8, 2002 issue: Reverend J.R. Adams, 88, of Springdale, Arkansas died August 1, 2002 at the Brighton Home Care Center In Rogers, Arkansas. He was born July 29, 1914, the second born son of Nellie and John Quincy Adams of Pyatt, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma, with whom he had been married more than 60 years. He graduated from Springfield, Missouri, Assembly of God College and pastored churches in both California and Arkansas for over 50 years. Survivors include two sons, Wendell and Carl Adams of Springdale, AR; four daughters, Connie Adams, of Little Rock, AR, Mavis Fielding of Dallas, TX, Glenda Noble of Hot Springs, AR and Carolyn Butler of Martinsburg, WV; two brothers, Paul Adams of Yellville, AR and Vancil Adams of Yakima, WA; sixteen grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Monday, August 5, 2002 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Beard's Funeral Home Chapel in Fayetteville, AR. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Springdale, AR. Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery in Springdale. Arrangements were under the direction of Beard's Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. in Fayetteville, AR.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 15, 2002 issue: Major William Henry JONES, 81 of Fairfiled and formerly of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away at The Birchwood Care Center on Friday, August 2, 2002 at 3:45 a.m. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 1, 1920 the son of William and Raymonde BRISSEAU JONES. He was a veteran of WWII and a career officer with the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1964. He retired from the Strategic Air Command Headquarters, Omaha, Nebraska. William was a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and was employed as a high school teacher in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On January 8, 1944, in California, he married Phyllis Viola GARR. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Viola JONES of Fairfield; son Terry JONES and his wife Cheri ERDMAN of Downers Grove, Illinois; two daughters, Candy HOLLAND and her husband Al of Sacramento, California and Moya JONES of Fairfield; and four grandchildren, Fawn, Perry, Alison, and Gillian. He was preceded in death by his parents. A private memorial service was held at the convenience of the family with Brown Dawson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Society.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 8, 2002 issue: Raymond PRANKE of Dodd City, Arkansas died Saturday, August 3, 2002 at his residence in Dodd City. He was 80. Mr. PRANKE was born August 31, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Lucy POLASIC PRANKE. He was married to the late June HEADSTROM. He had been a resident of Marion County for the past 21 years after retiring as a supervisor with Lucent Technologies. Mr. PRANKE was a Baptist by faith. He is survived by one son John PRANKE of Chicago; two daughters, Laura CSOLKOVITS of Orchard Lake, Michigan and Carolyn PRANKE of Chicago; one brother George PRANKE of Summit, Arkansas and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife June and a brother. No local visitation is scheduled. Graveside services will be held at Mount Emblem Cemetery in Elm Hurst, Illinois with burial to follow. Local arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 8, 2002 issue: The body of Paul B. SANDREN, 59, of Cabool, Missouri was recovered at 9:55 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2002 in Bull Shoals Lake. The body was found floating on the surface of the lake in approximately 58 feet of water in the cove near Point #12, which was the general area of the search. The search began last Sunday, July 28 after SANDREN, who was swimming and boating with family at Hollingsworth Cove, disappeared. When SANDREN did not surface, family members left the area to notify authorities. Local law enforcement officials immediately began recovery efforts. After divers and cameras were discontinued on Wednesday, July 31, Arkansas Game and Fish Wildlife Officers and Rangers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintained continuous surface patrols of the cove where the drowning occurred. Mr. SANDREN'S body has been sent to the Arkansas Crime Laboratory Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. No foul play is suspected. Assisting with the search and recovery efforts were member of the Marion and Baxter County Sheriff's Department, Missouri Water Patrol, US Army Corps of Engineers, Arkansas Games and Fish Commission, and divers and staff from Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock. Cadaver dogs from the Jefferson county Sheriff's Department in Pine Bluff also assisted in the search.
The Mountaineer Echo August 8, 2002 issue: Carol J. Whala of Flippin, Arkansas died Monday, August 5, 2002 at the Twin Lakes Nursing Center in Flippin. She was 75. Mrs. Whala was born October 11, 1926 in McGill, Nevada to Earl Dean and Hazel Ireta Jones Smith. In October of 1963, she married Richard Whala in Carson City, Nevada. She was a homemaker. Formerly of Modesto, California, Mrs. Whala had been a resident of Flippin since 1996. She was a Protestant by faith. Survivors include her sons, James Barnes and wife Ann of Henderson, AR, Michael Owens of Salida, CA, John Whala of Chouehilla, CA, Larry Barnes and wife Natie of San Diego, CA and Benjamin Horn of Oklahoma; daughters, Judy Bill of Flippin, AR, Patsy Whala of Richmond, CA, Jeanie Pringle of Fresno, CA and Cindy Barnes of Fresno, CA; fourteen grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; and brother, Ronnie Smith and wife Jean of Diamond Bar, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son and one stepson. Visitation will be Thursday, August 8, 2002 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Acacia Memorial Park in Modesto, CA. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors in Mountain Home, AR.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 15, 2002 issue: Funeral service for Mildred Lucille POUNDSTONE, 94, was held Saturday, 2:00 p.m. at Bull Shoals United Methodist Church with Reverend Gary GOLDMAN officiating. Visitation was at 12:00 p.m. until the service time at the church. Burial was in the Newton Flat Cemetery with Kevin MEYER, Matthew CANNON, Eric PORTER, Richard WELCH, Earl COX, and Albert WEAKLEY as pallbearers. Mildred Lucille POUNDSTONE died August 5, 2002 at Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born July 30, 1908 in Macon County, Illinois to Issac L. and Myrtle L. POUNDS WEAKLEY. She married Judson POUNDSTONE on July 14, 1928 at Cerro Gorda, Illinois, and was a homemaker. She was a resident of Corpus Christi, Texas since moving from Bull Shoals, AR in 1996. She moved to Bull Shoals, AR in 1971 from Decatur, IL. She was a member of Quilters, Ladies Circle and the Marion County Home Extension. In 1946 she was awarded a commendation from the United States War Department for her service in the WWII Atomic Bomb Project. She was a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband-Judson POUNDSTONE, four brothers, four sisters, and one great-grandchild, Kristin Leigh CANNON. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ann POUNDSTONE MEYER of Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren, Karen Ann MEYER PORTER of Raleigh, NC, Kim Ellen MEYER CANNON of Tyler, TX, and Kevin Todd MEYER of Corpus Christi, TX; and four great-grandchildren, Matthew and Zachary CANNON of Tyler, TX, and Julia and Eric PORTER of Raleigh, NC. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 15, 2002 issue: Ruby GILLEY HAASE of Yellville, Arkansas died Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was 90. Mrs. HAASE was born December 26, 1911 at the Cowan Barrens Community of Marion County, Arkansas to John and Ida Mae BAKER CLEVELAND. Mrs. HAASE was a retired waitress. She was a lifetime resident of Marion County, Member of First Assembly of God Church in Yellville. She enjoyed listening to music at Martin's Bakery. Survivors include her husband, Harold HAASE of Yellville, AR; son, J.C. HALL of Yellville, AR; stepson, Gary Wayne HAASE of Jacksonville, AR; daughters, Sue MOREAU of Yellville, AR and Georgia Lee POWELL of Lead Hill, AR; stepdaughters, Geraldine KELLY of Lead Hill, AR, Darlene MARSHALL of Searcy, AR; Arlene KINGREY of Henderson, AR and Sharlene BREWER of Summit, AR; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Her parents, John and Ida Mae BAKER CLEVELAND; son, R.L. HALL; two brothers; one sister; and one great-grandchild preceded her in death. Visitation was held Friday, August 9, 2002 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville with Brother James Foster officiating. Burial followed in Cowan Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Billy MOREAU, Bob OTT, Terry POWELL, Tommy POWELL, Chris PARTON, Chris YONKERS, C.L. OTT and Dwight OTT. Honorary pallbearers included Baxter County Health, Marion County Unit, Staff of 3 South at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Dr. Bob AHRENS, Dr. Richard AHRENS, Randy HALL, Rick HALL, Greg HORTON, Charles ROBISON, Dwayne DAVENPORT, Zell DAVENPORT and Doyle DAVENPORT. Memorials may be made to Cowan Cemetery Assoc., C/O Bank of Yellville, P.O. Box 325, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR 870-449-6621.
Obituary contributed by Don E. Young: Ralph Herbert YOUNG , 86, of Yellville died Wednesday, Aug. 7 2002 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2002 at Christeson Funeral Home with Rev. Terry EDDINGS officiating. Visitation is open. Burial will be in Davidson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Honorary pallbearers include the staff of the Yellville Nursing Center. The son of the late D. L. and Anna Mae CLEM YOUNG was born on March 27, 1916 in Marion County. He was a lifetime resident of Boone County and a member of the Pyatt Assembly of God Church. He was a cattle and crop farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Luster YOUNG. He is survived by a two brothers, Ray YOUNG of Harrison and Eldon YOUNG of Strafford, Mo. and two sisters, Nova ELLIS of West Virginia and Iva ROBERTS of Springdale.
The Mountaineer Echo August 8, 2002 issue: Lloyd Lee Forbus of Bull Shoals, Arkansas died Saturday, August 3, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 76. Mr. Forbus was born March 8, 1926at Lone Wolfe, Oklahoma to Earl and Zilla Hawkins Forbus. On November 21, 1954, he married Aleta Palmer. Mr. Forbus was the owner of Lloyd's Heat and Air. Formerly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he had been a resident of Bull Shoal since 1959. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army, Airborne (Infantry) Division. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Flippin, AR. Survivors include his wife, Aleta Forbus of Bull Shoals, AR; son, Dale Forbus and wife Tammy of Bull Shoals, AR; daughter, Paula Flippin and husband Dale of Fredonia, PA; grandsons, Justin and Jared Forbus; and granddaughters, Stephanie Flippin, of PA and Joey Forbus of Earle, AR. His grandparents, parents, one brother and one sister preceded him in death. No visitation was scheduled. Funeral services and burial were private. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors in Bull Shoals, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 29, 2002 issue: Julia Annie GATEWOOD, 84, of Rogers died Aug. 8, 2002 at her home. She was born February 9, 1918, in Portland Oregon to Frederick Dennis PAUL and Nora Victoria "MORTON" PAUL. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rogers. She moved to the area in 1979. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion GATEWOOD and one son Frederik OHL. Survivors include three sons, Carl OHL, Bill OHL and Kenneth OHL all of Rogers; one daughter Mary OHL of the home; six brothers, Alfred PAUL of Concord, CA, Harvey PAUL of Porter Ind., Eben IVES of Yellville, AR, John IVES of Jay, OK, Frank IVES of Omaha, AR, and Dan IVES of Jay, OK; two sisters, Katie JONES of Rogers and Caroline HUTCHINGS of Langley, OK; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday August 12 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with the Rev. Ben ROWELL officiating. Burial was in Rogers Cemetery, Pallbearers were Fred OHL, Jr., Dennis OHL, Jim ROBINSON, George THOMPSON, Mike WAGNER, and Scott EVANS. Honorary pallbearers were Rocky AMOS and Jim ROBINSON, Jr. Visitation was from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: St. Mary's Hospice, 1200 W. Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of August 22, 2002 issue: Lorene ROYAL, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was born June 14, 1921 in Flippin, Arkansas, died August 8, 2002 in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 81 years. Mrs. ROYAL graduated from Central College in Conway, Arkansas and continued her education at the University of Houston studying special education. Her many jobs included housewife, mother, substitute teacher, office manager and secretary. She was a devoted servant of God and attended church at Watters Road Church of Christ. Lorene was preceded in death by her parents Silas and Etta LEMON; three brothers, Claude, Cecil, and Chester LEMON; Chalrie ESTES, husband and father to her children; husband Joe MCGRAW; husband Sam STILLMAN; son in law, Layne Conevey; granddaughter, Karina SPRADLING; and step-grandson, Jay ANDERSON. She is survived by her loving husband Earl ROYAL; her brother Clarence Veta LEMON; her sister Loretta Aubrey BARRETT; her sister-in-law Emily RICHARD ARMSTRONG; three children, Victor Brenda ESTES, Syliva Don SPRADLING, and David Marie ESTES; 7 grandchildren, Steven Christie EXTES, Danny Angie ESTES, Kendra Tim LOCKLEAR, Kevin SPRADLING, Kristin Andy LIVELY, Charlie Carol ESTES, and Staci ESTES; 4 great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Alaina ESTES, Savannah and Megan LIVELY; step-children, JoJean Chaney ANDERSON, Ben Mary ROYAL, Glenn Diane ROYAL; step-grandchildren, Jeff ANDERSON and Stephen ROYAL; and many loving family members and friends. The family received friends on Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home 6900 Lawndale Houston, Texas. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday August 11, 2002 at Watters Road Church of Christ, 3616 Watters Rd., Pasadena, TX 77502. Interment was in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
The Mountaineer Echo August 15, 2002 issue: Ray Robison of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, August 12, 2002 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. He was 86. Mr. Robison was born April 12, 1916 at Water Creek (Maumee), Arkansas to Mr. and Mrs. E.M. and Lillie Williams Robison. He was the second oldest of ten siblings, seven boys and three girls. He loved working with his hands and his favorite subject in school was wood shop. Mr. Robison went to work in timber for the State for 22 years. He also helped build the Caney Rock House, which is a landmark for the community. What Mr. Robison is probably most well known for is his beautiful singing voice. He traveled with a quartet for many years and they sang throughout the region. Mr. Robison was most of proud of his marriage to Retha on December 24, 1938, which resulted in two wonderful daughters. You could find him every Friday at 11:00 a.m. by the piano lending his gorgeous voice to the Gospel songfest. Mr. Robison was employed as an inspector for the State of Arkansas. He was selected as the "Resident of the Month" by the Marion County Nursing Home in 1996. He was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ. Survivors include his daughters, Carolyn Avey of Yellville, AR and Mary Jane Walker and husband Larry of Yellville, AR; brothers, Noah and wife Opal of Harrison, AR, Clarence and wife Marion of Yellville, AR and Charles and wife Carolyn of Yellville; sisters, Edna Williamson of Salinas, CA, Mary Branch of Yellville, AR and Katherine Ezell and husband Johnny of St. Joe, AR; four grandchildren, Chad, Paula, Matt and Amy; and five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Tayler, Tanner, Tyler and Nicholas. His wife, Retha Ott Robison; brother, Cornie, Robert and Warren; and two other brothers at birth preceded him in death. Visitation was held Wednesday, August 14, 2002 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the Main Street Church of Christ in Yellville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Street Church of Christ in Yellville with Brother Bob Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Charles Robison, Clarence Robison, Matt Walker, Robert Erickson, Chad Haynes and Charlie Melton. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 15, 2002 issue: Ray ROBISON of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, August 12, 2002 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. He was 86. Mr. ROBISON was born April 12, 1916 at Water Creek (Maumee), Arkansas to Mr. and Mrs. E.M. and Lillie WILLIAMS ROBISON. He was the second oldest of ten siblings, seven boys and three girls. He loved working with his hands and his favorite subject in school was wood shop. Mr. ROBISON went to work in timber for the State for 22 years. He also helped build the Caney Rock House, which is a landmark for the community. What Mr. ROBISON is probably most well known for is his beautiful singing voice. He traveled with a quartet for many years and they sang throughout the region. Mr. ROBISON was most of proud of his marriage to Retha on December 24, 1938, which resulted in two wonderful daughters. You could find him every Friday at 11:00 a.m. by the piano lending his gorgeous voice to the Gospel songfest. Mr. ROBISON was employed as an inspector for the State of Arkansas. He was selected as the "Resident of the Month" by the Marion County Nursing Home in 1996. He was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ. Survivors include his daughters, Carolyn AVEY of Yellville, AR and Mary Jane WALKER and husband Larry of Yellville, AR; brothers, Noah and wife Opal of Harrison, AR, Clarence and wife Marion of Yellville, AR and Charles and wife Carolyn of Yellville; sisters, Edna WILLIAMSON of Salinas, CA, Mary BRANCH of Yellville, AR and Katherine EZELL and husband Johnny of St. Joe, AR; four grandchildren, Chad, Paula, Matt and Amy; and five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Tayler, Tanner, Tyler and Nicholas. His wife, Retha OTT ROBISON; brother, Cornie, Robert and Warren; and two other brothers at birth preceded him in death. Visitation was held Wednesday, August 14, 2002 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the Main Street Church of Christ in Yellville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Street Church of Christ in Yellville with Brother Bob JOHNSON officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were Charles ROBISON, Clarence ROBISON, Matt WALKER, Robert ERICKSON, Chad HAYNES and Charlie MELTON. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper August 22, 2002 issue: Arlis "Whitey" SASSER of Yellville, Arkansas died Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. He was 74. He was born March 17, 1928 at Bruno, Arkansas to Arthur and Geneva PYLE SASSER. On April 16, 1948 he married Ruth PHILLIPS at Yellville. He was a retired mechanic for Bruno-Pyatt School. Mr. SASSER was a lifelong resident of Marion County. He was a member of Bruno Baptist Church. He served as a basketball official for 33 years. He was a lifetime member of the Arkansas Activities Association and member of the Bruno Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife, Ruth SASSER of Yellville, AR; son, Arthur Ray SASSER and wife Elaine of Yellville, AR; daughters, Phyllis BOWMAN of Yellville, AR, Betty Sue LOWERY of Harmon, AR and Joyce SASSER of Yellville, AR; brothers, J.L. SASSER of Diamond City, AR; Jimmy Joe SASSER of Yellville, AR and Mac Arthur SASSER of Eros, AR; sisters, Rua BAKER of Bruno, AR, Clarice MCNAIR of Bruno, AR, Velva RICE of Topeka, KS, Bille Marie HILL of Yellville, AR and Neva Layne MILLIGAN of Yellville, AR; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 14 nieces and 13 nephews; and many other friends and relatives who will miss him. Visitation was held Friday, August 16, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR. Graveside services were held Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Bruno Cemetery in Bruno, AR with Brother Bill Reed officiating. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Marc LOWERY, Joey SASSER, Jamie BEGLEY, Rick WALLACE, Dusty CARR, Scott SMITH, Paul HARP and Lyle TAFFER. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Bruno Hunting Club. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR (870) 449-6621.
Mountain Echo Newspaper Week of August 22, 2002 issue: Carl SWETNAM, 91, of Gassville died Wednesday, August 14, 2002. He was born April 27, 1911, at Non, Oklahoma, to Jesse and Ida WHITTEMORE SWETNAM. He moved to this area in 1945 from Vernal, Utah, and married Edith M. DAVIS on October 31, 1948. He was a rancher, a Baptist and a World War II U.S Army Corps veteran. Survivors include his son, James SWETNAM; three daughters, Jan HUDSON, Carolyn KIDWELL and Julie GRAVES; a brother, Gale SWETNAM; two sisters, Ina SWETNAM and Billie GRACIA; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one sister. Visitation was from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. August 15, 2002 at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16 at Roller Chapel with interment at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Serenity Inc. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper August 22, 2002 issue: Howard EVANS of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, August 18, 2002 at his residence in Yellville, AR. He was 66. Mr. EVANS was born November 5, 1935 at Harrison, Arkansas to Russell Thomas and Lila Sue FLIPPIN EVANS. On December 1, 1954, he married Shirley Ann WOLF. He was a real estate broker - Howard's Realty Company of Bull Shoals, AR. Mr. EVANS was a lifetime resident of Marion County. He was a member of the Yellville First Presbyterian Church and former Yellville City Councilman and served as Mayor of Yellville from January 1976 through December 1982. He was a member of the national Board of Realtors, Marion County Regional Water District board member and North Arkansas Board of Realtors, Arkansas State Board of Realtors, Mountain Home Racquet Club Tennis Team and active with South Shore Scholarship awards. Survivors include his wife Shirley WOLF EVANS of Yellville, AR; sons, Jerry and wife Jeania of Russellville, AR and Jamie and wife Theresa of Lakeview, AR; daughter, Cheryl WRIGHT and husband Gary of Rogers, AR; brother, Larry EVANS and wife Evelyn of Yellville, AR; niece, Elizabeth Ann DOWNEY of Atlanta, GA; and five grandchildren, Megan WRIGHT, Meredith WRIGHT, Lauren WRIGHT, Aaron EVANS and J.W. EVANS. Visitation was held Tuesday, August 20, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Burial followed in Layton Cemetery in Yellville. Honorary pallbearers included the Yellville-Summit High School classmate of 1953 and tennis team from the Racquet Club of Mountain Home. Memorials may be sent to the Special Olympics, Feed the Children, North Central Arkansas Board of Realtors Scholarship Fund, Palette League. Direct to: C/O P.O. Box 525, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, Aug 29, 2002 issue: A Funeral Mass was celebrated for Dr. Bill PRESLEY of Flippin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church with Reverend James FANRAK as the celebrant. Dr. Presley died August 23, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was 61. He was born February 3, 1941 at Alpena, Arkansas to Clarence and Ina JENKINS PRESLEY. He married Anne TURNER of June 29, 1963 at Monroe, Louisiana. He was veterinarian who owned and operated Presley Veterinary Clinic for 25 years. Dr. PRESLEY was a U.S. Navy veteran. Dr. PRESLEY lived in Flippin, Arkansas for 25 years moving from Ames, Iowa. He was raised in the Harrison area. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Anne PRESLEY; daughter, Gretchen Anne PRESLEY MCCASKEY and husband Michael of Bartlett, TN; three grandchildren, Matthew, Molly and Eric MCCASKEY of Bartlett, TN; two brothers, Clabe PRESLEY of Brookport, IL and John PRESLEY of Newcastle, OK; two sisters, Floy PRESLEY VOIGT of Harrison, AR and Mary PRESLEY THOMASON of Scottsdale, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Visitation was held from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday with family receiving from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Burial followed in Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion Alley White Post #52. Pallbearers were Ken HULLETT, Russell PRESLEY, Jeff PRESLEY, Keith TATUM, Elton HOLLAND, Brandon CARDER and Rick VOIGT. Honorary pallbearers included Arthur HOLLAND, Jermone MCCASKEY, Lyle HOLLAND, Arthur CARDER, Alan ALSIP and all area veterinarians. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 29, 2002 issue: A Funeral Mass was celebrated for Dr. Bill PRESLEY of Flippin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church with Reverend James FANRAK as the celebrant. Dr. PRESLEY died August 23, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was 61. He was born February 3, 1941 at Alpena, Arkansas to Clarence and Ina JENKINS PRESLEY. He married Anne TURNER of June 29, 1963 at Monroe, Louisiana. He was veterinarian who owned and operated Presley Veterinary Clinic for 25 years. Dr. PRESLEY was a U.S. Navy veteran. Dr. PRESLEY lived in Flippin, Arkansas for 25 years moving from Ames, Iowa. He was raised in the Harrison area. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Anne PRESLEY; daughter, Gretchen Anne PRESLEY MCCASKEY and husband Michael of Bartlett, TN; three grandchildren, Matthew, Molly and Eric MCCASKEY of Bartlett, TN; two brothers, Clabe PRESLEY of Brookport, IL and John PRESLEY of Newcastle, OK; two sisters, Floy PRESLEY VOIGT of Harrison, AR and Mary PRESLEY THOMASON of Scottsdale, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Visitation was held from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday with family receiving from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home. Burial followed in Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion Alley White Post #52. Pallbearers were Ken HULLETT, Russell PRESLEY, Jeff PRESLEY, Keith TATUM, Elton HOLLAND, Brandon CARDER and Rick VOIGT. Honorary pallbearers included Arthur HOLLAND, Jermone MCCASKEY, Lyle HOLLAND, Arthur CARDER, Alan ALSIP and all area veterinarians. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Arrangements were under the direction of Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, Aug 29, 2002 issue: Funeral Service for Bearly E. JEPSON, 81, of Flippin, Arkansas will be private. Mr. JEPSON died Sunday, August 25, 2002 at his residence. He was born July 16, 1921 at Worthington, MN to Tony and Gladys VRESSMAN JEPSON. He married Dolores THESENVITZ on July 16, 1946 at Luverne, MN. Mr. JEPSON was an electrical engineer, and a member of the Christian Church of Flippin. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and traveling. He is survived by his daughter, Jolene and husband Lou TREAT of Flippin; son, Tony and wife Diane JEPSON of Dixon, CA; and brother, Clyde and wife Rita JEPSON of Beaumont, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a brother and a sister. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home of Bull Shoals.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of August 29, 2002 issue: Funeral Service for Bearly E. JEPSON, 81, of Flippin, Arkansas will be private. Mr. JEPSON died Sunday, August 25, 2002 at his residence. He was born July 16, 1921 at Worthington, MN to Tony and Gladys VRESSMAN JEPSON. He married Dolores THESENVITZ on July 16, 1946 at Luverne, MN. Mr. JEPSON was an electrical engineer, and a member of the Christian Church of Flippin. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and traveling. He is survived by his daughter, Jolene and husband Lou TREAT of Flippin; son, Tony and wife Diane JEPSON of Dixon, CA; and brother, Clyde and wife Rita JEPSON of Beaumont, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a brother and a sister. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home of Bull Shoals.
The Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, Sep 5, 2002 issue: Mrs. Sybil Ann COBURN OWEN of Yellville, Arkansas died Thursday, August 29, 2002 at her residence. She was 75. Mrs. OWEN was born November 1, 1926 at Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Lander and Oney ADAMS COBURN. On May 8, 1949, she married Thomas H. OWEN, Sr. She was a homemaker and a member of the Flippin First Baptist Church and China Decorators Club in California. Survivors include her sons, Steven L. OWEN of Lakeside, CA and Thomas H. OWEN, Jr. of Yellville, AR; brothers, Ken COBURN of Las Vegas, NV, David COBURN and Jack COBURN both of California; sisters, Betty POLEY, Mildred JOHNSON and Peggy KELLY all of Yellville, AR; and granddaughter, Amanda OWEN of Yellville, AR. Her parents, Lander and Oney COBURN, and husband, Thomas H. OWEN, Sr., preceded her in death. No visitation or funeral service was scheduled. Burial was private. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper, Week of Sep 26, 2002 Issue: Gean "YOCHAM" JONES KRYGIER, 71, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma died August 30, 2002 at Locust Grove. She was born November 4, 1930 the daughter of Otis and Bessie WALLACE YOCHAM. Mrs. KRYGIER was a homemaker and musician who enjoyed animals and clean country living. She spent most of her life in Northwest Arkansas in the Lakeway area before moving to Oklahoma in the late 1970s. Survivors include her sons, Jim JONES of Peel, Arkansas, Tim JONES of Hulbert, OK and Doy JONES of Peggs, OK; grandson, Joshua Ray JONES of Peggs, OK; and two nephews, Bob WRAY of Wichita, Kansas and David WRAY of Dexter, MO. Her parents, Otis and Bessie WALLACE YOCHAM; husband, Ray JONES; brother, Nuell YOCHAM; and nephew, Phillip WRAY, preceded her in death. A memorial service was held Saturday, September 28, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Peel Full Gospel Church at Peel, AR with Reverend Carroll Johnson officiating. Burial was private. Local arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of September 26, 2002 issue: Gean "YOCHAM" JONES KRYGIER, 71, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma died August 30, 2002 at Locust Grove. She was born November 4, 1930 the daughter of Otis and Bessie WALLACE YOCHAM. Mrs. KRYGIER was a homemaker and musician who enjoyed animals and clean country living. She spent most of her life in Northwest Arkansas in the Lakeway area before moving to Oklahoma in the late 1970s. Survivors include her sons, Jim JONES of Peel, Arkansas, Tim JONES of Hulbert, OK and Doy JONES of Peggs, OK; grandson, Joshua Ray JONES of Peggs, OK; and two nephews, Bob WRAY of Wichita, Kansas and David WRAY of Dexter, MO. Her parents, Otis and Bessie WALLACE YOCHAM; husband, Ray JONES; brother, Nuell YOCHAM; and nephew, Phillip WRAY, preceded her in death. A memorial service was held Saturday, September 28, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Peel Full Gospel Church at Peel, AR with Reverend Carroll JOHNSON officiating. Burial was private. Local arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR (870) 449-6621.
Marion County, AR - 2000s Obituaries