Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Bernice Marie HOLLIMAN of Harriet, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 1, 2002 in Russellville, AR. She was 76. Mrs. HOLLIMAN was born April 25, 1926 at Yellville, Arkansas. Mrs. HOLLIMAN was a homemaker and attended the Rock Creek Assembly of God Church in Harriet. Survivors include her daughter, Deanna BURRIS of Russellville, AR; brother, Elward STILLS of Yellville, AR; sisters, Gladys MACUMBER of Yellville, AR and Ruby TURNER and Jeanette STILLS of Bentonville, AR; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband, Obie HOLLIMAN and son, Larry James HOLLIMAN, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Thursday, October 3, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller Coffman Chapel in Marshall, AR. Funeral services were held Friday, October 4, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Rock Creek Assembly of God Church with Harold Caldwell officiating. Burial followed in the Rock Creek Cemetery in Harriet, AR. Pallbearers were Gary, Donnie, David and Ricky HOLLIMAN, Wade STILLS and Ron MURRAY. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas (870-448-3338.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Bernice Marie HOLLIMAN of Harriet, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 1, 2002 in Russellville, AR. She was 76. Mrs. HOLLIMAN was born April 25, 1926 at Yellville, Arkansas. Mrs. HOLLIMAN was a homemaker and attended the Rock Creek Assembly of God Church in Harriet. Survivors include her daughter, Deanna BURRIS of Russellville, AR; brother, Elward STILLS of Yellville, AR; sisters, Gladys MACUMBER of Yellville, AR and Ruby TURNER and Jeanette STILLS of Bentonville, AR; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband, Obie HOLLIMAN and son, Larry James HOLLIMAN, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Thursday, October 3, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller Coffman Chapel in Marshall, AR. Funeral services were held Friday, October 4, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Rock Creek Assembly of God Church with Harold Caldwell officiating. Burial followed in the Rock Creek Cemetery in Harriet, AR. Pallbearers were Gary, Donnie, David and Ricky HOLLIMAN, Wade STILLS and Ron MURRAY. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas (870-448-3338.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Robert Glen CAGLE of Peel, Arkansas died Thursday, October 3, 2002 at his home. He was 59. Mr. CAGLE was born September 25, 1943 at Peel, AR the son of John and Linnie Bell SCOTT CAGLE. Mr. CAGLE was employed as a welder/mechanic for Proctor and Gamble Company in California. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Navy aboard the USS Talladega. Survivors include his wife Judy CAGLE of Peel, AR; sons, Robert Glen CAGLE, Jr. of Palm Springs, CA and William Dean CAGLE of Irvine, CA; daughters, Linnie ASHTON of Peel, AR and Rana CHURCHILL of Huntington Beach, CA; mother, Linnie CAGLE of Peel, AR; brothers, John of Summit, AR, Leroy of Peel, AR, George of Peel, AR, Wayne of Peel, AR and Pate of Monarch, AR; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Peel Full Gospel Church with Brother Carroll JOHNSON officiating. Burial followed in the Peel Cemetery. No visitation was held. Pallbearers were Robert JONES, Andy CAGLE, Clinton CAGLE, Clayton CAGLE, Buck CAGLE and Shane CAGLE. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Robert Glen CAGLE of Peel, Arkansas died Thursday, October 3, 2002 at his home. He was 59. Mr. CAGLE was born September 25, 1943 at Peel, AR the son of John and Linnie Bell SCOTT CAGLE. Mr. CAGLE was employed as a welder/mechanic for Proctor and Gamble Company in California. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Navy aboard the USS Talladega. Survivors include his wife Judy CAGLE of Peel, AR; sons, Robert Glen CAGLE, Jr. of Palm Springs, CA and William Dean CAGLE of Irvine, CA; daughters, Linnie ASHTON of Peel, AR and Rana CHURCHILL of Huntington Beach, CA; mother, Linnie CAGLE of Peel, AR; brothers, John of Summit, AR, Leroy of Peel, AR, George of Peel, AR, Wayne of Peel, AR and Pate of Monarch, AR; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Peel Full Gospel Church with Brother Carroll Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Peel Cemetery. No visitation was held. Pallbearers were Robert JONES, Andy CAGLE, Clinton CAGLE, Clayton CAGLE, Buck CAGLE and Shane CAGLE. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: George Allen "Pat" MARTENS of the Pine Mountain Community in Yellville, Arkansas died Friday, October 4, 2002. He was 74. Mr. MARTENS was born January 5, 1928 at Danville, Illinois the son of Bill and Lela MASSEY MARTENS. Mr. MARTENS was employed as a foreman for the milling department at General Motors in Titon, IL. Ten years ago, Mr. MARTENS moved to Marion County from North Little Rock, AR. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane PEAK MARTENS; sons, Patrick MARTENS of Waterford, WI, Timothy MARTENS of Champaign, IL and Michael MARTENS of Benton, AR; daughters, Cathey MARTENS of Danville, IL and Teri MARTENS of Yellville, AR; sister, Jean BAIRD of Fairmont, IL; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson. Visitation was held Monday, October 7, 2002 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Monday, October 7, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home with Father Gregory HART officiating. Cremation followed the services. Pallbearers were Pat MARTENS, Mike MARTENS, Tim MARTENS and John DUVALL. Memorials may be made to the Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, 10 MC 8004, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Funeral service for Billy Von BELLAH, 54, was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home with Brother Bill DAVENPORT officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, 12:00 until 7:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Graveside Military Services were by the US Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma and the North Central Arkansas Veterans Council Ozark VFW Post #3246. Mr. BELLAH died Friday, October 4, 2002 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1947 at Pocahontas, AR to Buel COOPER and Marie BELLAH. He married Betty Jean MEDLEY on September 19, 1980 at Mountain Home, AR. He was a machinist and mechanic. He was a resident of Gassville, AR since moving from Pocahontas, AR in 1971. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and the Gulf War. He enjoyed car and motorcycle racing, gun collecting, and visiting salvage yards. He was an avid reader and liked old movies and music. He was a member of the Cotter Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Betty BELLAH; brother, Dennis COOPER of Pocahontas; sisters, Darlene MATHENY of Ravenden, AR and Raetta MCGUIRE of Pocahontas; step-father, Buel COOPER of Ravenden, AR; Several nieces and nephews including Marsha SLOAN of Walnut Ridge, AR, Melanie BRITT of Mountain Home, and Mitchell DENOE of Gassville; and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, daughter, Aelisa HALL, and two infant sons. Burial was in the Gassville Cemetery with Wade BRITT, Benjamin TUCKER, Chase COOPER, Ryan COOPER, Marcus MATHENY and Ty MATHENY as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronald DENOE, Audie PERRY, Mitchell DENOE, Jim MCGUIRE, Melton SLOAN, Terry MATHENY, Doyle DAVENPORT and Dr. Bob AHRENS. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were by the Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: George Allen "Pat" MARTENS of the Pine Mountain Community in Yellville, Arkansas died Friday, October 4, 2002. He was 74. Mr. MARTENS was born January 5, 1928 at Danville, Illinois the son of Bill and Lela MASSEY MARTENS. Mr. MARTENS was employed as a foreman for the milling department at General Motors in Titon, IL. Ten years ago, Mr. Martens moved to Marion County from North Little Rock, AR. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane PEAK MARTENS; sons, Patrick MARTENS of Waterford, WI, Timothy MARTENS of Champaign, IL and Michael MARTENS of Benton, AR; daughters, Cathey MARTENS of Danville, IL and Teri MARTENS of Yellville, AR; sister, Jean BAIRD of Fairmont, IL; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson. Visitation was held Monday, October 7, 2002 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral services were held Monday, October 7, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home with Father Gregory Hart officiating. Cremation followed the services. Pallbearers were Pat MARTENS, Mike MARTENS, Tim MARTENS and John DUVALL. Memorials may be made to the Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, 10 MC 8004, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Funeral service for Billy Von BELLAH, 54, was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home with Brother Bill Davenport officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, 12:00 until 7:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Graveside Military Services were by the US Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma and the North Central Arkansas Veterans Council Ozark VFW Post #3246. Mr. BELLAH died Friday, October 4, 2002 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1947 at Pocahontas, AR to Buel Cooper and Marie BELLAH. He married Betty Jean MEDLEY on September 19, 1980 at Mountain Home, AR. He was a machinist and mechanic. He was a resident of Gassville, AR since moving from Pocahontas, AR in 1971. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and the Gulf War. He enjoyed car and motorcycle racing, gun collecting, and visiting salvage yards. He was an avid reader and liked old movies and music. He was a member of the Cotter Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Betty BELLAH; brother, Dennis COOPER of Pocahontas; sisters, Darlene MATHENY of Ravenden, AR and Raetta MCGUIRE of Pocahontas; step-father, Buel COOPER of Ravenden, AR; Several nieces and nephews including Marsha SLOAN of Walnut Ridge, AR, Melanie BRITT of Mountain Home, and Mitchell DENOE of Gassville; and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, daughter, Aelisa HALL, and two infant sons. Burial was in the Gassville Cemetery with Wade BRITT, Benjamin TUCKER, Chase COOPER, Ryan COOPER, Marcus MATHENY and Ty MATHENY as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronald DENOE, Audie PERRY, Mitchell DENOE, Jim MCGUIRE, Melton SLOAN, Terry MATHENY, Doyle DAVENPORT and Dr. Bob AHRENS. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements were by the Kirby-Boaz Funeral Directors.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Garld SHORT of Flippin, died Sunday, October 6, 2002, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center. He was 90 years old. Mr. SHORT was born March 9, 1912, in Beaconsfield, Iowa. He was the son of Stephen A. Douglas SHORT and Cora Myrtle HALL SHORT. He attended the First United Methodist Church of Grand River, Iowa and was a 1930 graduate of Grand River High School. He met Ardna MASSEY on a blind date. They were married in Leon, Iowa on April 17, 1938. They attended the Leon Brethren Church where he professed his faith in Jesus and was baptized. Mr. SHORT was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Hallie SHORT and Roy "Bill" SHORT, two infant sisters, Alma SHORT and Flossie May SHORT, and a sister and a brother who died on the same day of their birth. Except for two brief moves, one to Des Moines, Iowa and one to Torrington, Wyoming, Mr. SHORT lived the first 45 years of his life in the Decatur County, Iowa area. He was a farmer and also worked in the farm machinery business. Business opportunities and warmer winter temperatures motivated Mr. SHORT to move his family to Arkansas in 1957. Mr. SHORT loved to barter and trade. Over the years he owned numerous businesses in Marion and Baxter counties where he could use those skills, including a resort, a dirt and gravel hauling business, a gas station, several farm machinery and used car dealerships, a furniture store, and a mobile home park. After retirement, Mr. SHORT earned his real estate license and was an agent with Pioneer Realty for several years. Mr. SHORT was a member of Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church where he served over the years as Sunday School superintendent and elder. He was a faithful member of the choir for over 40 years until deteriorating health prevented his participation. He was a regular patron of the Marion County Senior Center. Mr. SHORT served on the school board of Flippin Public Schools and on the Flippin City Council. Mr. SHORT especially enjoyed returning to Iowa each year around Memorial Day to attend the Grand River High School Reunion. He was a faithful attendee since the inception of the event until illness made travel impossible. He wrote an article on the history of the Grand River community that was published in one of the reunion commemorative books. Mr. SHORT enjoyed swimming at Bull Shoals Lake and playing pool, checkers, dominoes, and various card games. He also enjoyed working crossword puzzles and taking Sunday drives. Mr. SHORT is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ardna, of the home; and his children: from Flippin, Tarla KILGORE and Coyla HUDSON and her husband Karldon; from Trussville. Alabama, Roger SHORT and his wife Jeri; and from Conway, Arkansas. Jill HARDIN and her husband Richard. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeff KILGORE and Kelvin HUDSON of Flippin, Gina RIGGS of Midway, Devin KILGORE of Bull Shoals, Stephen and Chris Short of Trussville, Alabama, and Amy and Emily HARDIN of Conway, Arkansas. In addition, Mr. SHORT has six great grandchildren, Kristen and Mandy KILGORE, Kalen and Trevan HUDSON, Hannah DAVIS, and Morgan KILGORE, and one step-great grandchild, Corrina RIGGS. Mr. SHORT is also survived by his niece, Hallie SHORT DALE and her husband Charles, of Flippin and many extended family members. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church, with a brief visitation before services beginning at 9:00 am. Interment was in Flippin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 687, Bull Shoals, AR 72619. Arrangements were by Baxter County Funeral Home and Cremation Society in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Anna Viola "Vi" BROWN died Sunday October 6, 2002 at the age of 79. Vi was born in Champaign County, Illinois on January 15, 1923. She is survived locally by her sister, Thelma GREEN, and her nephew, Leslie GREEN and his wife Fran. Vi is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. She loved her family. Vi BROWN loved the Lord, her Church and her Church family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Flippin Vi had a special place in her heart for her Church. Therefore, memorials are to be made to the First Baptist Church of Flippin - Building Fund. There will be no local services. Services will be held in Ontario, California. Local Arrangements are being handled by Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870-449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Garld SHORT of Flippin, died Sunday, October 6, 2002, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center. He was 90 years old. Mr. SHORT was born March 9, 1912, in Beaconsfield, Iowa. He was the son of Stephen A. Douglas SHORT and Cora Myrtle HALL SHORT. He attended the First United Methodist Church of Grand River, Iowa and was a 1930 graduate of Grand River High School. He met Ardna MASSEY on a blind date. They were married in Leon, Iowa on April 17, 1938. They attended the Leon Brethren Church where he professed his faith in Jesus and was baptized. Mr. SHORT was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Hallie SHORT and Roy "Bill" SHORT, two infant sisters, Alma SHORT and Flossie May SHORT, and a sister and a brother who died on the same day of their birth. Except for two brief moves, one to Des Moines, Iowa and one to Torrington, Wyoming, Mr. SHORT lived the first 45 years of his life in the Decatur County, Iowa area. He was a farmer and also worked in the farm machinery business. Business opportunities and warmer winter temperatures motivated Mr. SHORT to move his family to Arkansas in 1957. Mr. SHORT loved to barter and trade. Over the years he owned numerous businesses in Marion and Baxter counties where he could use those skills, including a resort, a dirt and gravel hauling business, a gas station, several farm machinery and used car dealerships, a furniture store, and a mobile home park. After retirement, Mr. SHORT earned his real estate license and was an agent with Pioneer Realty for several years. Mr. SHORT was a member of Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church where he served over the years as Sunday School superintendent and elder. He was a faithful member of the choir for over 40 years until deteriorating health prevented his participation. He was a regular patron of the Marion County Senior Center. Mr. SHORT served on the school board of Flippin Public Schools and on the Flippin City Council. Mr. SHORT especially enjoyed returning to Iowa each year around Memorial Day to attend the Grand River High School Reunion. He was a faithful attendee since the inception of the event until illness made travel impossible. He wrote an article on the history of the Grand River community that was published in one of the reunion commemorative books. Mr. SHORT enjoyed swimming at Bull Shoals Lake and playing pool, checkers, dominoes, and various card games. He also enjoyed working crossword puzzles and taking Sunday drives. Mr. SHORT is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ardna, of the home; and his children: from Flippin, Tarla KILGORE and Coyla HUDSON and her husband Karldon; from Trussville. Alabama, Roger SHORT and his wife Jeri; and from Conway, Arkansas. Jill HARDIN and her husband Richard. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jeff KILGORE and Kelvin HUDSON of Flippin, Gina RIGGS of Midway, Devin KILGORE of Bull Shoals, Stephen and Chris SHORT of Trussville, Alabama, and Amy and Emily HARDIN of Conway, Arkansas. In addition, Mr. Short has six great grandchildren, Kristen and Mandy KILGORE, Kalen and Trevan HUDSON, Hannah DAVIS, and Morgan KILGORE, and one step-great grandchild, Corrina RIGGS. Mr. SHORT is also survived by his niece, Hallie SHORT DALE and her husband Charles, of Flippin and many extended family members. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church, with a brief visitation before services beginning at 9:00 am. Interment was in Flippin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 687, Bull Shoals, AR 72619. Arrangements were by Baxter County Funeral Home and Cremation Society in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Anna Viola "Vi" BROWN died Sunday October 6, 2002 at the age of 79. Vi was born in Champaign County, Illinois on January 15, 1923. She is survived locally by her sister, Thelma GREEN, and her nephew, Leslie GREEN and his wife Fran. Vi is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. She loved her family. Vi BROWN loved the Lord, her Church and her Church family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Flippin Vi had a special place in her heart for her Church. Therefore, memorials are to be made to the First Baptist Church of Flippin - Building Fund. There will be no local services. Services will be held in Ontario, California. Local Arrangements are being handled by Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870-449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: The body of Elizabeth A. RIFE, 15 of Gainesville, Missouri was found at approximately 1:15 p.m. Sunday, October 6 at the Cotter Bluffs overlooking the White River. She was identified by photograph given to the Baxter County Sheriff's Office when she was reported missing on Saturday afternoon. According to a friend, he stated that she was at a gathering with other juveniles on the Cotter Bluffs overlooking White River late Friday night. A friend had walked back to a bonfire and then came back to the bluff area, but was unable to find her. He left and came back with flashlights and looked in the area for about 4-5 hours. At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, the victim's mother filed a missing persons report. Helicopter and other personnel looked the area over with the aid of the friend. The search ended because the friend thought that she might have received a ride with another person. Deputies also checked at a residence in Midway where she knew some people, but no one was home. At 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning another search was organized with the Baxter County Reserve Deputies, Mounted Patrol, Helicopter, Arkansas Forestry Officers and the K-9 tracking team from ADC, North Central Unit. The missing juvenile was also entered into the Nation Center for Missing and Exploited Children Network system located at the Sheriff's Office. Baxter County Judge Joe BODENHAMER was also contacted and aided in getting the 224th Nation Guard Unit in Mountain Home activated to conduct a massive walking search party. RIFE was found at the bottom of the bluff approximately 250 feet down by the North Central Arkansas ADC tracking team. Members of the Gassville Fire Department aided in her recovery. Arkansas State Police Investigator Mark HOLLINGSWORTH and personnel from the National Park Service were scheduled to repel down the face of the Bluff on Monday to record and get the exact measurement of the fall. The victim was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab. The incident is under investigation. No foul play is suspected at this time.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Funeral Service for Irving Olaf JOHNSON, 83, will be Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church with Reverend Gary GOLDMAN officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Bull Shoals. Irving JOHNSON died Monday, October 7, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1919 in Indiana to Edward and Leora Friend Johnson. He married Florence L. JOHNSON on August 24, 1940 at Batavia, IL. He moved to Bull Shoals, AR in 1976 from Plainfield, IL and later moved to Lakeview, AR where he was currently a resident. He was the owner and editor of the Plainfield Enterprise for 20 years, and was a member of the Minus 300 Club in Plainfield, IL. He was a recreational Pilot prior to retiring to Arkansas. He was the founder of Enterprise Printing Company in Bull Shoals. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Yellville, AR, and a member of the Order of Easter Star #202 in Mountain Home. He was former Bull Shoals City Councilman, and a former Board member and President of Bull Shoals/White River Chamber of Commerce. He was Democratic Candidate for State Representative. He loved fishing, hunting and RVing and was a member of the Retired Fisherman's Club. He was a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He is survived by his two sons, James JOHNSON and wife Kathy of Bull Shoals, AR and Larry R. JOHNSON and wife Jackie of Lafayette, LA; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and one brother, Robert JOHNSON and wife Cora of Lockwood, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother and three sisters. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church or the Food Pantry. Arrangements are by the Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home of Bull Shoals.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: Funeral Service for Irving Olaf JOHNSON, 83, will be Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church with Reverend Gary Goldman officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home in Bull Shoals. Irving JOHNSON died Monday, October 7, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1919 in Indiana to Edward and Leora FRIEND JOHNSON. He married Florence L. JOHNSON on August 24, 1940 at Batavia, IL. He moved to Bull Shoals, AR in 1976 from Plainfield, IL and later moved to Lakeview, AR where he was currently a resident. He was the owner and editor of the Plainfield Enterprise for 20 years, and was a member of the Minus 300 Club in Plainfield, IL. He was a recreational Pilot prior to retiring to Arkansas. He was the founder of Enterprise Printing Company in Bull Shoals. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Yellville, AR, and a member of the Order of Easter Star #202 in Mountain Home. He was former Bull Shoals City Councilman, and a former Board member and President of Bull Shoals/White River Chamber of Commerce. He was Democratic Candidate for State Representative. He loved fishing, hunting and RVing and was a member of the Retired Fisherman's Club. He was a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He is survived by his two sons, James JOHNSON and wife Kathy of Bull Shoals, AR and Larry R. JOHNSON and wife Jackie of Lafayette, LA; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and one brother, Robert JOHNSON and wife Cora of Lockwood, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother and three sisters. Memorials may be made to the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church or the Food Pantry. Arrangements are by the Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home of Bull Shoals.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 10, 2002 issue: A small single engine plane slammed into a bluff across the White River from Stetson's Resort in the Fairview community at approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday night killing all three occupants of the aircraft. A witness fishing along the riverbank on the Marion County side told Marion County Sheriff's Deputies that he had seen the plane flying around and it flew into the mountainside and burst into flames. There was apparently no indication that the aircraft was in trouble prior to the crash. Another witness from Baxter County, Arlynd MALLETT, spotted the plane flying downstream along the river. MALLETT reported to the Arkansas State Police that the plane appeared to be flying low. The aircraft then struck the bluff and burst into flames. An Arkansas State Police report stated that the plane left the Gaston's Resort airstrip. Since the accident was called in from Stetson's and there was some confusion as to where the actual crash occurred, the Fairview Volunteer Fire department was paged to the resort along with Marion County Sheriff's Department and the Arkansas State Police. Baxter County paged out the Cotter and Gassville VFD along with the Midway VFD to search the Baxter County side for the accident site along with the Baxter County Sheriff's Office and the ASP. The impact zone was approximately a 275-yard climb above Denton Ferry Road against the bluffs in Baxter County. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that an aircraft was missing in the area and that three people were aboard the craft. The fire and rescue teams from Baxter County confirmed three bodies in the burning wreckage at 7:42. Emergency radio reports stated that only about 15 feet of the tail section and a wing were left intact from the crash. The identities of the people on board the aircraft were not released by press-time. The originating point of the flight and the final destination of the plane are unknown at this time. The FAA requested that the Baxter County Sheriff's Office seal off the site to all but emergency personnel and to treat the incident as a crime scene until they could get personnel onsite. The FAA was expected to have investigators from Dallas on scene Wednesday. The burning wreckage set trees in the immediate area on fire and the fire was readily visible from the Marion County side of the river. Fire personnel had to work at extinguishing the blaze by hiking to the scene with backpacks and extinguishers brought in from the top of the mountain from the Denton Ferry Road staging area. Yellville's AirEvac helicopter assisted at the scene with searchlights and was joined by the BCSO helicopter to assist the fire and rescue personnel. Marion County Deputies assisted in the investigation by obtaining witness statements from residents and guests on the Marion County side of the river.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 24, 2002 issue: L. H. COKE, Jr. son of the later Leo H. COKE passed away October 12, 2002 at St. Joseph Health Facility, Springfield, MO. He was born September 13, 1919 in Yellville, AR. He is survived by his wife, Mae, three children, and one sister, Geneva FLIPPIN and her husband Frances. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Michael COKE and four sisters; Fern ADAMS, Edith BORN, Jeaneta VERNER and Betty Jean DOTY. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and other family who will all sadly miss him. Interment was at the Twin Churches Cemetery, Buffalo, MO. Services by Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home, Buffalo, MO
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 17, 2002 issue: Melissa Dawn WILLIAMS, 36, of Lampe, Missouri was born September 18, 1966 at West Point, NY. She passed away Sunday, October 13, 2002 at her home in Lampe. Melissa was a homemaker, wife and mother. She graduated from Yellville-Summit School in Yellville, AR in 1985 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Diamond City, AR. She lived in Boone and Marion County for thirty years. Her father, George COOK, and brother, William COOK, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Phillip, and daughter, Felicia, of Lampe, MO; mother, Ellie COOK of Diamond City, AR; brother, Dallas COOK of Dodd City, AR and his son, C.J. COOK of Diamond City, AR as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held October 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Diamond City, AR.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 17, 2002 issue: Melissa Dawn WILLIAMS, 36, of Lampe, Missouri was born September 18, 1966 at West Point, NY. She passed away Sunday, October 13, 2002 at her home in Lampe. Melissa was a homemaker, wife and mother. She graduated from Yellville-Summit School in Yellville, AR in 1985 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Diamond City, AR. She lived in Boone and Marion County for thirty years. Her father, George COOK, and brother, William COOK, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Phillip, and daughter, Felicia, of Lampe, MO; mother, Ellie COOK of Diamond City, AR; brother, Dallas COOK of Dodd City, AR and his son, C.J. COOK of Diamond City, AR as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held October 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Diamond City, AR.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 17, 2002 issue: Melissa Dawn WILLIAMS, 36, of Lampe, Missouri was born September 18, 1966 at West Point NY. She passed away Sunday, October 13, 2002 at her home in Lampe. Melissa was a homemaker, wife and mother. She graduated from Yellville-Summit School in Yellville, AR in 1985 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Diamond City, AR. She lived in Boone and Marion County for thirty years. Her father, George COOK, and brother, William COOK preceded her in death. She is survived b her husband, Phillip, and daughter, Felicia, of Lampe, MO; mother, Ellie COOK of Diamond City, AR; brother Dallas COOK of Dodd City, AR and his sons, C. J. COOK of Diamond City, AR as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held Oct. 27, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Diamond City, AR.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 24, 2002 issue: Vivian Donna HOWARD died Thursday, October 17, 2002 at the Gassville Nursing Center in Gassville, Arkansas. She was 77. Mrs. HOWARD was born December 31, 1924 at Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Walter PETERS. Mrs. HOWARD was a homemaker. She had been a resident of the area since 1983 moving here from Chicago, IL. She was a member of the Cotter VFW Auxiliary, Past President and DAV Auxiliary at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Survivors include her sons, Alfred HOWARD of Chicago, IL, Don HOWARD of Paragould, AR and John HOWARD of Summit, AR; brother Joe PETERS of Chicago, IL; sister, Arlene GRAVINS of Rockford, IL; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and 1 great great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father and husband, Alfred HOWARD, who died December 20, 1991. Visitation was held Saturday, October 19, 2002 one hour prior to service time, 10:00 a.m., at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR with Sister Betty Lyerly officiating. Burial followed in the Gassville Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandchildren and children. Memorials may be made to the DAV of Mountain Home, AR. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 21, 2002 issue: Funeral services for John "Sonny" Edward MATLOCK, 55, of Buchanan were held Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Hoven Funeral home with Rev. Andrew Henderson Officiating. Burial was in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Buchanan. MATLOCK died Saturday at 12:10 p.m. in Regency Place in South Bend, Ind. of natural causes. MATLOCK was born March 8, 1947 in Buchanan to John Dee MATLOCK of McCrory, AR and Essie Lee CAMPBELL of Niles, MI. He lived in Niles for six years, moving from Yellville, AR. MATLOCK was a member of the U. S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Ozark Post VFW and worked in maintenance at Bosch in Bridgman. Survivors include his parents; three daughters, Tracy BOHNAM of Buchanan, Stacy DRAPER of Niles and Jessica MATLOCK-HINGLE of Buchanan; brother Terry MATLOCK of Niles and half-brother, Lester PETERSON of Coloma; sisters, Joy BOLT of Niles and Gail KECHUM of Yellville, AR; and half-sister, Kim MATLOCK of Mendon; and ten grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous. Funeral arrangements were handled by Hoven Funeral Home.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 24, 2002 issue: Velma Johnson of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, October 20, 2002 at the Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville. She was 92. Mrs. JOHNSON was born February 27, 1910 at Roundtimber, Texas the daughter of James H. and Annie F. RIPPSTEIN MITCHELL. On September 9, 1933, she married Woodrow JOHNSON. A resident of the area since 1932, Mrs. JOHNSON was a homemaker and attended the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Terry JOHNSON of Naches, Washington; daughter, Connie JOHNSON of Yellville, AR; brother, Bert MITCHELL of Summit, AR; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband, WOODROW; five brothers, Elbert, Merrit, Forrest, Melvin and Robert; and one sister, Ruth WELCH, preceded her in death. Visitation was held Monday, October 21, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Hone. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church in Yellville, Arkansas with Pastor Bruce Trogdon officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville. Pallbearers were her nephews, Jim WELCH, Pinky WELCH, Ed WELCH, Johnny WELCH, Fred BURROW, Ewell REED and Gene REED. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery and/or the School of New Hope in Yellville. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 24, 2002 issue: Service will be private for Bernice Elaine MCDERMOTT, 70, of Bull Shoals. Mrs. MCDERMOTT died Monday, October 21, 2002 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1932 at Lyons, Kansas the daughter of Herbert and LaVerne SHUMWAY METCALF. She had lived in the Bull Shoals area since moving from Riverside, California in 1995. She was a former payroll clerk for Civil Service and a member of Methodist church. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy HILL and husband Ron of Bull Shoals; mother, LaVerne METCALF of Lyons, Kansas; sister, Barbara ARCHER and husband Bill of Santa Rosa, California; grandchildren, Shawna STYLER of Slidell, Louisiana, Jesse STYER of Overland Park, Kansas and Terron NIMMO of Catoosa, Oklahoma; and great-grandchildren, Billy STYER of Poterville, California, Johnathan and Julie STYER of Slidell, Louisiana and Emma STYER of Overland Park, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her father; grandson, Chris STYER; and daughter, Debra NIMMO. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home of Bull Shoals.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 31, 2002 issue: Memorial service for Mildred Mary MOSBECK of Bull Shoals was Saturday, October 26, 2002 at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Bull Shoals with Dr. Fred TAYLOR officiating. Mrs. MOSBECK died Monday, October 21, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center at the age of 74. She was born January 16, 1928 at Chicago, Illinois, to Lawrence and Mildred CHADWICK MCGUIRE. She married Harold MOSBECK on March 2, 1968 at Chicago, Illinois and had resided in the Bull Shoals area since moving from Woodrige, Illinois in 1982. She was a former accounting clerk for Mosbeck Industrial Equipment and a member of Rivercliff Golf Course. She is survived by a brother James MCGUIRE of Elk Grove Village, Illinois; a sister Elizabeth ENGLAND of Bull Shoals, AR; special nephew and niece Dennis and April ENGLAND of Midway, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements are by Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home of Bull Shoals.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 14, 2002 issue: Funeral services for Carlus Henry GIBSON, 78, of Conroe, Texas, were held on Monday, October 28, 2002 at 2 P.M. in The Chapel of Conroe Funeral Directors in Conroe with Brother Barry Phillips officiating. Interment followed in the Conroe Memorial Park. The family received friends at the funeral home on Saturday, October 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 27 from 1 until 5 p.m. Mr. GIBSON was born on June 23, 1924 in Flippin, Arkansas and passed away on October 24, 2002 in Conroe, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter L. (Sr.) and Fern MOON GIBSON and his two sisters Edith METHVIN and Joy CHILDS. Mr. GIBSON was a retired machinist with Cameron Iron Works in Houston where he worked for over 29 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the battleship Maryland and participated in many major battles in the Pacific. Mr. GIBSON was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Porter, Texas, a charter member of the Sam B. Crawford Masonic Lodge in New Caney, Texas, and a longtime member of the Scottish Rites - Valley of Houston. For many years he served as captain of the Watch Patrol in his neighborhood. He is survived by his loving family: wife of 49 years, Nita GIBSON of Conroe; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Steve LATOUR of Kingwood, TX; sons, Don and Larry GIBSON, both of Conroe; and daughter Alida GIBSON of Spring, Texas; brothers and sister-in-law, Billie Joe and Jewell GIBSON of Durango, Colorado, and Walter L. GIBSON, Jr. of Conroe; sisters and brother-in-law, Thelma and Gene METHVIN of Crosby, Texas, Mae BRIGGS of Flippin, Arkansas, Lena PAMPLIN of Deer Park, Texas and Georgia Lee KELLEY of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Nicole PIEPER and her husband, David, Paul LATOUR, Danielle WINTERS, Michael WINTERS, Manda GIBSON, Tanya GIBSON, and Seath GIBSON; many other relatives and dear friends survive as well. Mr. GIBSON was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather who touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all his loving family and ear friends.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of October 31, 2002 issue: Doug STEWART of Flippin, Arkansas died Sunday, October 27, 2002 at his home. He was 72. Mr. STEWART was born February 8, 1930 in Tulsa, Oklahoma the son of Charles Russell and Katie Romie CONNER STEWART. On December 23, 1951, he married Mildred BLEVENS. Mr. STEWART was retired from Ranger Boat Company where he was employed as a personnel manager. He served in the United State Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Mildred of Flippin, AR; daughters, Terri HYLLA and husband Roger of Broken Arrow, OK, Cheryl WHITE and husband Claud of Benton, AR and Judy JENSEN and husband Keith of Flippin, AR; brothers, Charles STEWART of Lakeview, AR, Lee STEWART of Tulsa, OK and Kenneth STEWART of Owasso, OK; and five grandchildren, Jason and Kristen GAINES, Andrea HYLLA and Kelsey and Kolton JENSEN. His parents and one brother, Cecil STEWART, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Monday, October 28, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church with Reverend Gary GOLDMAN and Reverend Jim BARTON officiating. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery in Flippin, AR. Pallbearers were Mickey WOOD, Glen CHAMBERLAIN, Arvin SMITH, Shane SANDERS, Doyle HALL and Loyle HALL. Honorary pallbearers included Dr. Cliff ROSA, L.J. TREAT, James HENDERSON and Charlie SMITH. Memorials may be made to the Hospice and/or the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 7, 2002 issue: David Edward WALKER, 30, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas passed away October 30, 2002 at Bull Shoals. Mr. WALKER was born May 19, 1972 in Rogers the son of Ralph and Vivian Kay PICKETT WALKER. He was a mechanic for Mar/Tron Industries in Flippin. He was also a member of the 224th Maintenance Company Arkansas National Guard. He served in the Army for six years, an Eagle Scout and graduated from Rogers High School in 1991. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Kay WALKER, who passed away February 26, 1994; his paternal grandparents, Frank and Marguriete WALKER, and maternal grandfather, Roy PICKETT. He is survived by his wife, Sherry CARPENTER; one daughter, Kelsey Grace Lynn WALKER; one stepson, Preston CARPENTER; his father, Ralph WALKER of Rogers; one brother, Daniel WALKER of Rogers; one sister, Cynthia WALKER of Rogers; one nephew, Dakota WALKER; one niece, Kaytlin WALKER; and his grandmother, Helen PICKETT of Rogers. Memorial services were held Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Rogers with Reverend Charles Wilson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to his daughter, Kelsey Grace Lynn WALKER, C/O Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers, AR 72756.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 7, 2002 issue: Homer RICHARDSON of Pyatt, Arkansas died Thursday, October 31, 2002 at his home in Pyatt. He was 65. Mr. RICHARDSON was born December 30, 1936 at Pyatt, Arkansas the son of Charlie and Vesta MCENTIRE RICHARDSON. On November 2, 1957, he married Janet DOSHIER. He was a retired Forest Ranger with the Arkansas State Forestry Department. Mr. RICHARDSON was a member of the Snow Church. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Janet of Pyatt, AR; daughters, Debbie HOWARD and husband Kenny of Flippin, AR; Karen PAYNE and husband John of Yellville, AR and Sandi BARNHART and husband Michael of Flippin, AR; mother, Vesta HENSLEY of Pyatt, AR; brother, Jimmy RICHARDSON of Pyatt, AR; sisters, Jerry KEYS of Pyatt, AR and Margie BELDING of Flippin, AR; and three grandchildren, John Eric PAYNE, Justin PAYNE and Ashley HOWARD. His father, Charlie, and son, Tony, preceded him in death. Graveside services were held Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Richardson Cemetery in Pyatt with Reverend Eldon KING officiating. No visitation was scheduled. Pallbearers were Kenny HOWARD, John PAYNE, Michael BARNHART, John Eric PAYNE, Justin PAYNE and George KEYS, Jr. Honorary pallbearers included Dr. Robert AHRENS, Chris WYATT, Bob HORTON, Charlie RICHARDSON and Doug BURRIS. Arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas (870) 449-6621. What Cancer Cannot Do: Cancer is limited…It cannot cripple love, it cannot shatter hope, it cannot corrode faith, it cannot destroy peace, it cannot kill friendship, it cannot suppress memories, it cannot silence courage, it cannot invade the soul, it cannot steal eternal life, it cannot conquer the spirit.
Mountaineer Echo Newspaper Week of November 7, 2002 issue: Services for Abbie Jane CALLAHAN of Wichita, Kansas formerly of Yellville, were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church, with Bro. Mark MCMANUS officiating. Mrs. CALLAHAN passed away Thursday, October 31, 2002. She was 75. She was born October 24, 1927, at Rush, Arkansas, to "Doc" and Flora MEARS HALL. She was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed taking an active part in many senior organizations in the Wichita area. She was a charter member of the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by two sons, Billy Joe CALLAHAN of Wichita, Kansas and Harvey CALLAHAN of Gulfport, Mississippi; three daughters, Linda VICK of Gulfport, Mississippi, Sharon SISTANICH of Haysville, Kansas and Diane BELDEN of Wichita, Kansas, eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyne CALLAHAN, and a daughter, Brenda FECHTER. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Yellville with Denny CHAMBERS, Michael VICK, Ezra CALLAHAN, Junior HUMPHREY, Johnny CARSON, Gerald SMITH, and Curtis VICK as pallbearers. Arrangements by Baxter County Funeral Home and Cremation Society.
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