Obituaries

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James (Jimmy) Dale Smith, a resident of Berryville, was born April 6, 1944, in Berryville, a son of James Andrew 'Andy' and Cleva Susan (Smith) Smith. He died Saturday, June 24, 2006, in Springdale, at the age of 62. Mr. Smith professed his faith in Christ and was baptized in 1984. He was a Mason and a member of Ashley Lodge #66. He was a cattle and poultry farmer.

On May 23, 1964, he was united in marriage with Lovella Jean (Gibson) Smith, who survives him of the home. He is also survived by two daughters, Natalie and husband Kevin K. Smith of Berryville, and Nanette and husband Steve Nance of Rogers; his mother, Cleva Smith of Berryville; three brothers, Sammy and wife Darlene Smith of Berryville, Ralph and wife Marian Smith of Berryville and David and wife Leigh Smith of Berryville; one sister, Larania Reagan of Nixa, MO; one granddaughter, Jeanessa Yvonne Smith of Berryville; one grandson; one step-grandson; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James Andrew Smith.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the Nelson Chapel in Berryville with Partor Gary Hayhurst and Rev. David Keith officiating. Interment followed in the Berryville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Carroll County Historical Society.

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R. A. Dodd
Born Washington County, Arkansas
Died February 18, 1918
Buried Mount Salem Cemetery, near Elkins...


Above from: Fayetteville Democrat newspaper...dated February 21, 1918

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Everet Wilson, a resident of Berryville, Arkansas was born January 21, 1921 in Rudd, Arkansas a son of James Daniel and Jennie (Sisco) Wilson. He departed this life Thursday, August 3, 2000 in Berryville at the age of 79.

Mr. Wilson owned and operated Wilson Jewelry on the square in Berryville from 1948 until his retirement in 1998. He was a veteran having served his country with the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a member of the Oddfellows, the V.F.W. and the American Watchmakers Association. He attended the First Baptist Church.

On October 7, 1946 he was united in marriage with Jessie (Phillips) Wilson who survives him. He is also survived by his son, Bill Wilson of Berryville; his grandson, Ryan Wilson of Berryville; his granddaughter, Nicole Wilson of Berryville; and his sister, Evelyn McKinney of Berryville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Dewey, Kirby, Lewis and Raymond Wilson, and two sisters Rosalee Wilson and Elsie McKinney.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, August 7, 2000 at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Clyde Gray officiating. Interment will follow in the Gobbler Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service.

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Freddie Lee Atwood, 63, of Fayetteville died May 29, 2001, at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 1937, in Amburg, Wis., to Orville and June Atwood. He was a retired golf-car service manager and a Navy veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include two sons, James Michael Pohl of Tulsa, Okla., and Frederick Allyn Atwood of Hartford, Conn.; four daughters, Suzanne Lee Mathers of Abilene, Texas, Tanya Suzanne Huckaby, Jennifer Lee Clampitt and Elizabeth Belle Nock, all of Fayetteville; his mother of Rocklin, Calif.; two brothers, Rex Atwood of Desert Springs, Calif., and Ralph Atwood of Rocklin; one sister, Debbie Yeoman of Rocklin; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. {mn}

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...Freddie Lee Atwood Appears in Washington Co. Those Who Served®

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Leona Anna Graham, 83, of Springdale died December 10, 2000, at Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 1, 1917, in Olathe, Kan., to Arthur and Grace Stanley Secor. She was retired from Welch Foods, was a member of Berry Street Baptist Church, and she enjoyed quilting. Her husband, Gilbert George Graham, precede her in death.

Survivors include one daughter, betty Shrum of Springdale; one brother, Kenneth Secor of Jay, Okla.; two grandchildren; Rhonda Paschal and Bret Bivins; two great-grandchildren, Emily Pashcel and Ashley Bivins.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale with the Rev. Richard Perry officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Shrum, Bobby Pashcel, Don Pashcal, Donnie Ganoong, Bobby Smith and Chris Castleman.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will be present from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Berry Street Baptist Church Building Fund, 320 Berry St., Springdale, 72764. {mn}

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Big Flat News, Stone County Record
June 4, 1920
Uncle Henry Moss, who has lived on Flint Ridge in Stone County for a number of years, but who recently moved here, died on Friday the 21 inst., after a lingering illness of more than twelve months. His remains were laid to rest in Stevens cemetery, Sunday the 23rd. Family Contact: Bud Hendrix

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E. L. 'Sparky' Sparks, 84, of Clarksville died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003 at his home. Born Nov. 12, 1918, in northeast Johnson County, he was the son of the late George McKinley and Eula Curtis Sparks, and an Army Air Corps veteran. He served as Johnson County Clerk for 26 years and was a salesman for RMB Produce for several years. Mr. Sparks was a member of the Lions Club for 16 years receiving the Melvin Jones Fellow Award, a member and past worthy patron of Clarksville Chapter 172 of Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 9, 32nd Degree Mason and First United Methodist Church. He was a member and served as president of the Peach Festival Board for several years.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Morris Sparks; a son, George Sparks; and a granddaughter, Sara Beth Sparks. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Keith Sparks; two sons, Hank Sparks of Clarksville and Jerry Sparks of Hooks, Texas; nine grandchildren, Curtis Sparks, DeDe Sparks, Kevin Sparks and David Sparks of Texas, Andy Sparks of Russellville, Todd Sparks of Pennsylvania, Randy Sparks of Colorado, and Sherri Rozwodowski and Robin Sacksteder of Florida; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hardwicke Chapel by the Rev. Steve Win. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery by Hardwicke Funeral Service. {cn}
Family Contact: Freda Carpenter

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Bobby 'Bob' Lee Yancey, 65, of Farmington died July 8, 2001, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born April 15, 1936, in Arkadelphia to Hallie Scott Yancey and Bertha Fendley.

He was a member of the Farmington Baptist Church, was a longtime real-estate broker and was owner of Farmington Realty.

Survivors include his wife, Othilia Yancey of the home; one son, Richard Yancey of Prairie Grove; three daughters, Cindy Spears of Cincinnati, Keri Hale and Laura Whelchel, both of Farmington; five brothers, O.A. Yancey of Winslow, James Yancey of Farmington, Carroll Yancey of Woodville, Texas, R.T. Yancey of Sebring, Fla., and Bill Yancey of Lincoln; five sisters, Marilyn Runyan of Arkadelphia, Virginia Walker of Farmington, Elaine Bible of Farmington, Martha Tucker of Gravette and Linda Hendrixson of Bentonville; his stepmother, Louise Yancey of Maysville; nine grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farmington Baptist Church with the Rev. Preston Beeks and the Rev. Staton Posey officiating. Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.

Pallbearers will be James Spears, Les Whelchel, Dean Runyan, Gene Walker, Brent Hale and Brian Bible. Memorials may be made to the Farmington Baptist Church, or Arkansas Baptist Children's Home. {mn}

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Homer Robert Case, 79, of Springdale died November 20, 1994 at his home. He was born July 27, 1915 at Fallsville to Joshua Isaac and Bette Estepp Case. He was a retired lumberjack and a member of Temple Baptist Church of Springdale. He was preceded in death by on daughter, Betty Clemebers, and one grandson, Hunter Cline.

Survivors include his wife, Icie Vinda Case of the home, to whom he was married on oct. 22, 1939; three daughters, Ruby Cline of Springdale, Mary Rankin of Anapolis, Md. and Susie Johnson of Springdale; one brother, Hiley Case of Ashland, Ohio; seven grandchldren, Raymond Rankin of Anapolis, Nancy Rankin of Manassas, Va., Mike Cline, Melissa Clements, John Clements, Daryl Johnson and Robert Cline, all of Springdale; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Elmore and the Rev. Dale Wolf officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Sisco Chapel of Springdale.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Rankin, Mike Cline, John Clements, Daryl Johnson, Robert Cline, and the Rev. Paul Payne. Honorary pallbearers will be Maurice Rankin, Argus Johnson, Bob Clements, and Eugene Cline. {mn} Family Contact: Rosa Cline

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Donnie Dean Faddis of Marble Falls, AR died Thursday March 8, 2001 at NARMC in Harrison, AR. He was born August 25, 1939 at Compton, AR , the son of Cecil and Gladys Bell Sisco Faddis. He was precede in death by his father, Cecil Faddis in 1977 and his mother, Gladys Bell Sisco Faddis in 1985. Mr. Faddis was a farmer and a member of the Valley Springs Full Gospel Church. He was a life long resident of Newton County, AR.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Smothers Faddis of the home, 1 daughter, Kelly D.. Faddis of the home, 2 sisters Wanda Henderson of Fordyce, MO and Shirley Foster of Elkins, AR. One brother, Russell Faddis of Harrison.

Services were March 12, 2001 at Valley Springs Full Gospel Church at 2:00 PM under the direction of Christeson Funeral Home of Harrison. Burial was in Plumlee Cemetery and the Minister was Bro. Ricky Stone

Pallbearers were David Bing, Jamye James, Lewis Falconburg, Jim Elmore, Charley Bing and Roger Dolmage. Honorary pallbearers: Jack Nelms and Kenneth Dolmage. {nct}

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Jennifer Marie Cate Booth, 33, of Springdale died February 15, 2000, in Little Rock. She was born Dec. 18, 1966, in Fayetteville to Charles Lee and Mary Sue Phillips Cate. She was a billing clerk at Multi-Craft Contractors for 13 years and a member of Robinson Avenue Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Brad Booth of the home, to whom she was married Oct. 6, 1990; her children, Tyler Ray Booth and Mallory Alexis Booth, both of the home; her parents of Springdale; one brother, Nathan Cate of Springdale; maternal grandmother, Mabel K. Phillips of Springdale; paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Marie Cate of Springdale.

Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Sisco Chapel in Springdale with Dub DeLoach and Gary Frasier officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mike Crowell, Heath Holland, Dave Graves, Greg Thornton, James Smithey and Rick Barrows. Memorials may be made to the Booth Children’s Trust, c/o Springdale Bank and Trust. {mcr}

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Dr. C. T. Baber
Special to the Gazette January 13, 1926
Melbourne, January 12th
Dr. C. T. Baber, aged about 64 of Fayetteville, died at that place Friday. Dr. Baber formerly lived in this Co. and he practiced his profession for 30 years. He is survived by his wife and five children.

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Lester B. Martin, 73, Grandview, Mo. passes away Friday, March 23, 2001 at Research Medical Center. Memorial services was at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Interment was in Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens, Lee's Summit, MO. The family suggests contributions to the Charity of one's choice.

Lester was born April 16, 1927 in Kansas City, MO to Dewey E. and Laura E. (Kilgore) Martin. He graduated from Northeast High School, attended Kansas City Central Business College, American Institute of Banking, and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy Amphibious Forces in the Pacific Theater of LSM 102 and LSM 151. Lester was in the banking profession for 45 years, starting in 1946 at First National Bank of Kansas City, MO IN 1959, he was on organizing officer and secretary of the Board of Directors for the Leawood National Bank of Kansas City, MO., later becoming Executive Vice President.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father Chester Mathany; brother, Roy Edward Martin, and son, Richard D. Marin.

Survivors include his wife, Ireta J. Martin of the home; sons, David L. Martin, Overland Park, KS., and Robert O. Lanning, Oak Grove, MO; four grandsons; one granddaughter, (Arrangements; D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel {nct}

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Rushie (Whelchel) Ramirez, 82, died May 13, 2001 in Fullerton, California. She was born August 4, 1918 at Aurora, Arkansas. She had lived in California for over fifty years and was a nurse.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Ramirez; father, Cleburn Whelchel; mother, Fannie Whelchel; sister, Geneva Hull; brothers, Clarence and Avis Whelchel.

She is survived by one son, Earl Kisor of Rowland Heights, California; one daughter, Ann Hoornaert of West Fork, Arkansas; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 17, 2001 at Memory Garden Memorial Park in Brea, California. James Hersey, a nephew, officiated at the service. {mcr}

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Betty L. Davis, 69, of Springdale died Monday, May 21, 2001, in Springdale. Born Dec. 2, 1932, in Hindsville, she was the daughter of Tolbert and Mildred Boss Lane. She was a surgical nurse at Northwest Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital. She was a member of the State Nursing Association and a Catholic.

Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Davis; and two daughters, Anita M. Davis of Springdale and Brenda 'Lane' Davis of Beverly Hills, Calif.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale, with the Rev. Joseph Correnti officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Friends of Hospice, 33 W. Colt Square, Fayetteville 72703. {mn}

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Truman William Bowen, 84, of Springdale died June 3, 2001, at Springdale. He was born March 9, 1917, at Coffeyville, Kan., to Floyd Columbus and Mollie Gertrude Norris Bowen. He was a retired farmer and a member of Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He had worked with the Corps of Engineers and was involved in development of Devil's Den State Park. He was preceded in death by his wives, Dorothy Francis Eoff Bowen and Emmagine Cook Bowen.

Survivors include his mother of Huntsville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy David Bowen and Karla of Springdale and the Rev. Darriel Bowen and Orpha of Harrison; three daughters and sons-in-law, Chrystene McKenzie and Sonny, Betty Whittaker and Richard and Fern Robbins and Johnnie, all of Springdale; one sister, Daisy Mae Reed of Huntsville; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sisco Chapel of Springdale with the Rev. Berton Perry officiating. Burial will be in Kingston Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Phillip Bowen, Jim McKenzie, Paul Watson, Bill Mason, Johnny Reed and Danny Bowen. Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Bowen, Jacquetta Rivard, Peggy Young, Rita Rogers, Misty Edwards, Debbie Hagar, Kim Whittaker, Sonya Worley and Tonya White. {mn}

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Alma Blanche 'Richie' Wadsworth, 83, of Springdale died Dec. 1, 2001, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. She was born April 4, 1918, in Altamont, Kan., to George and Myrtle Laughlin Richmire. She was a graduate of Kansas State Teacher's College in Pittsburg, Kan. She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church in Springdale for more than 30 years, where she retired as church secretary. She was a charter member of Springdale Poets and Writers and was a member of the Poets Roundtable of Arkansas. She moved to Springdale in 1950. Her husband, Dr. John G. Wadsworth, preceded her in death.

Survivors include one son, Rex L. Wadsworth of Springdale; two daughters, Jan G. Blaylock of Springdale and Ann L. Raebel of Rogers; three grandchildren, John H. Wadsworth, Mark W. Blaylock and Alana R. Adkins; two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fellowship Bible Church in Springdale with John A. Glasser officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Sisco Chapel of Springdale. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. {mn}

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Bill Neal, 83, of Lowell, died Sunday, August 20, 2000 at Lowell. He was born March 1, 1917 at Murray, the son of Amos A. and Sarah Tuggle Neal.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a charter member and deacon of Nail United Baptist Church, present member and deacon of United Baptist Church in Springdale; Master Mason, belonged to Swain Lodge 756, member of NARFE Chapter 1815, retired civil service and AARP Chapter 2356, former owner and operator of Neal General Store and retired in 1980 with 27 and 1/2 years as postmaster of Nail.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers, Roy N., Tarleton P., Harvey W., Melvin P., Floyd E. and Jessie A. Neal.

Survivors include his wife, Mae Watson Neal of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Rea L. Sparks of Tecumseh, Okla., Thelma and Ivan Bromley of Lowell, Patricia and Bruce Thurman of Waltonville, Ill.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren and 10 great-stepgrandchildren.

Buried August 23, 2000 at Mossville United Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Spurlock officiating. Burial was in Mossville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Freddie Edgmon, Virgil Edgmon, Roy Watson, Duel Ramsey, Pete Edgmon and Kevin Robertson. Honorary pallbearers were David Sparks, Gilbert and Tracy Brewer. {nct}
Family Contact: Judy Tate

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Mrs. Imogene Arbaugh, 74, of Oark died Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.

She was a daughter of the late Preston and Grace Thomas Smith and widow of the late Estel Arbaugh.

She is survived by one daughter, Cathie Brown of Oark; one son, Larry Arbaugh of Oark; two sisters, Jackie James of Hartman and Betty Graves of Springfield; two brothers, Dolen Smith of Springfield and Johnny Smith of Centerton; seven grandchildren, Dean Arbaugh, Benjamin Cook, Lisa Vanderford, Cheryl Langdon, Jacinda Champlin, Cammie Brown, and Kelsey Brown; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Mossville Church with Rev. David Reddick officiating. Burial was in Mossville Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Ben Cook, Mark Champlin, Joel James, Terry Stamps, Tim Vanderford, Tom Langdon, and Rickey James. {nct} Family Contact: Judy Tate

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Daniel Theodore Bostic, Jr., 80, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born June 7, 1920 in Lamesa, Texas, the son of Daniel Theodore, Sr. and Mary Lucy (Parsons) Bostick.

Early in his life the family moved to Big Spring, Texas where Dan or 'Buster' as he was known attended school. On February 9, 1940 he was united in marriage to Alma Juanita Pool in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by an infant son who died the day of his birth.

Dan served in the United States Navy in the Pacific during World War II from June 1944 to February 1946. While in the military he received training as a diesel engine mechanic, a trade that he would use later in life. After his honorable dischage the family settled back in Big Spring where Dan worked for Cosden Refining. Later the family moved to Springdale, Arkansas where he again worked as a diesel engine mechanic until his retirement in the 1980' s. In what free time he had, Dan enjoyed the history of the old west, antiques, and reading. He was a Baptist and a past member of the Veterans of Foreign War.

Survivors include his wife of the home in Schell City, Juanita Bostick; three daughters, Brenda LaBounty of Schell City, Missouri, Judy Hefner of Springdale, Arkansas, and Betty Carlton of Kingston, Arkansas; one brother, Bill Bostick of Big Spring, Texas, two sisters, Lilly Finley of Roswell, New Mexico, and Pearl Brown of Mineral Wells, Texas; six grandchildren, Lisa Gannaway, Randy and Danny Johnson, Laura and Steve LaBounty, and Kim Sumner; ten great-grandchildren, Brandon and Lindsay Standridge, Amber , Brandon, Dustin, Brittany, and Baleigh Johsnon, Lauren LaBounty, and Samantha and Dusty Sumner; and one great great-grandson Maison Phipps; neices; nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Graveside services with military funeral honors were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2001 at the Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, Missouri with Pastor Marvin Jamison officiating. Service arrangements were under the direction of the Lewis- Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City, Missouri. {mcr}

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Rufus Eddings, 73, of St. Joe died Monday, May 14, 2001 at home. The son of Frank and Margaret (Horn) Eddings was born Aug. 4, 1927, at Richland. The lifetime resident of Searcy County was a longtime member of the Hog Creek Pentecostal Church. He loved fishing and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, four brothers and a sister.

Survivors are his wife, Cordie (Fisk) Eddings of the home; three sons, Jacky Eddings of Pindall, Rufus Eddings Jr. of St. Joe and Reggie Eddings of Western Grove; three daughters, Marilyn Bandy of St. Joe, and Marie Rollinson and Alma Scott, both of Western Grove; three sisters, Betty Stephens of Western Grove, Ada Albritton of Valley Springs and Ruth Wyatt of St. Joe; 19 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at Coffman Chapel with Paul Holder officiating. Burial will be in Western Grove Cemetery under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 16.

Pallbearers are grandsons Ty Eddings, Zack Eddings, Shawn Miller, Matt Eddings, Mark McCloud, Jesse Edgmon, Gregory Eddings and Craig Loggins. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons-in-law. {nct}

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Devin Britt Jeko, 26, of Springdale, died Thursday, January 18, 2001 in Fayetteville.

He was born June 11, 1974 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of Gregory Britt and Brenda Diane Blevins Jeko. He was a 1992 graduate of Springdale High School, attended the University of Arkansas School of Engineering and was a Methodist. He was self-employed in concrete construction. He loved hunting, fishing and music and was an excellent artist. He was preceded in death by his father, Greg Jeko; his maternal grandmother, Dixie Blevins; and his paternal grandfather, Raymond Ed Jeko. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his family.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Brenda and Clifford Alderson of Springdale, Arkansas; maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Bryan and Lois Blevins of Springdale; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Abbie NeIl and Leslie Baker of Springdale; step-grandmother , Theda Alderson of Springdale; two step-sisters, Robyn Alderson and Kristen Alderson, both of Newport Beach, California; two uncles, Gary Blevins and Gary Neil, both of Springdale; one aunt, Marilyn Neil of Springdale; three cousins, Traci Blevins, and Monica and Spencer Neil, all of Springdale.

Services were held at 1 :00 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2001 at Moore's Chapel with Pastor Chuck Sackman officiating. Burial was in Fairview Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Tony Blevins, Steven Drain, Steve Allen, Terry Wilson, Hayden Neil, and Gene Epperson.

Memorials may be made to Just Say No to Drugs, in memory of Devin Jeko, c/o Central Junior High School, 2811 W. Huntsville, Springdale, Arkansas 72762. {mcr}

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Cynthia Marie O'Grady, 47, of Pettigrew, died Wednesday, Arpil 4, 2001. She was born September 2,1953 in Richmond, Virginia to James Francis O'Grady and Patricia Michaels. She was a self-employed organic farmer and raised German Shepherds. A devout member of Combs Baptist Church, Cynthia loved working with the children in her church's community.

Survivors include her daughter Julie Weaver and her granddaughters Ninde and Shakira Weaver of Springdale, Arkansas; her finacee Charles Eaton of St. Paul; her parents Patricia Micheals of Witter, Arkansas and J ames F. and Barbara O'Grady of San Diego, California; her five sisters, Terri O'Grady of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sharon O'Grady of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Angela Stevens of Fayetteville, Linda O'Grady and Mary Mohsin of Kew Gardens, New York; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Apri1 7th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Combs Baptist Church in Combs, Arkansas. If you are someone who's heart has been touched by this beautiful loving soul, the family invites you to join us in prayer to celebrate her life.

Memorials may be made to any Arvest Bank towards an Education Trust for her granddaughters in the name of Cynthia Marie O'Grady. {mcr}

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William Fred Allen, 86, of Clifty, Arkansas, died September 15, 1999 at his home. He was born November 5, 1912 at Clifty, Arkansas, the son of William Clarence and Mary Frances Ames Allen. He was a farmer, a veteran of World War Two, serving in the United States Army and was a member of the Colbaugh Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Jessie Lee Graham Allen on June 15, 1984.

Survivors include: one daughter Zella Mae Vaughan of Clifty; on daughter-in-law, Elaine Phillips of Clifty; one brother, Jim Allen of Hindsville; three grandsons, Phillips Vaughan and Michael Vaughan, both of Clifty and Barry Vaughan of Wichita, Kansas; two granddaughters, Debbie Phillips of Clifty and Pennie Longar of Derby, Kansas; eight nephews, W.J. Clark of Kingsburg, California, Richard Kelley and Wendell Kelley, both of Eureka Springs, Rex Kelley of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Don Kelley of Springdale, Roy Pergerson of Pinkerton, South Dakota, Bobby Ray Pergerson of Porterville, California and Dwight Allen of Hindsville; eight nieces, Iva Lee Grimes of Des Moines, Iowa, Sharon Cook of Kingston, Jewell Ann Allen and Lois Allen, both of Lemoore, California, Elaine Stout of Hindsville, Louise Sames and Evelyn Poe, both of Porterville, California and Patricia Allen of Herford,Texas; nine great-grandchildren and fifteen great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, at the Clifty Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Dean Morris officiating. Interment was in the Clifty Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville.

Pallbearers were Mitchell Hadley, Shade Hadley, Gene Gardner, Dean Outland, Bill Poorboy and Gary Bohannon. {mcr}

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{Typed card... from Owen Harvell Records}
Claude Oliver Bruce was born at Guion, Arkansas, October 19, 1888, and passed away at Batesville, Ark., November 2, 1970, at the age of 82 years 14 days. He was a Baptist. Survivors include, two sons, Orvel Bruce of Boswell, Arkansas, Orgel Bruce of Mule Shoe, Texas, two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Bull of Melbourne, Arkansas, Mrs. Ola Sibley of Seattle, Washington, five brothers, Harmon Bruce of Dallas, Tex., Lewis Bruce of Tulsa, Okla., Osmond Bruce of Craig, Colo., George Bruce of Conroe, Tex., Chester Bruce of Grand View, Washington, 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Submitted by: Roger Harvell

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Robert Lavern Villines, age 67 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 27, 2000. Funeral services Tuesday, October 31st at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial, Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Villines was born June 12, 1933, in Ponca, Arkansas. He was a field agent for the Missouri Department of Revenue before his retirement. He was a member of Allied Democrat Association and served as Jackson County, Missouri Committeeman for many years.

Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Joyce, of the home; a daughter, Linda Inman, Belton, Missouri; five grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a sister, Lucille Clark. He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Villines. {nct} Family Contact: Ruth Barnes

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Lester Carlton
Born March 1, 1921
Died March 19, 1996
Buried Mt. Washington Cemetery

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Sep. 2, 1915
Jimmie Bailey, the 12 year old granddaughter of J. L. Burns of this county, died at Webbers Falls, Okla., Monday and was brought here for burial in the Boiling Springs Cemetery, Wednesday. {c-d}
Submitted by: Lina Boyd

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Betty Jean Isaacs
Born September 5, 1930
Died January 4, 2004
Buried Gobbler Cemetery

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13 Jan 1916 - Big Piney
Fount Brooks
'Uncle' Fount Brooks died Friday at the home of his son, F. E. P. Brooks, Jr. and was buried in the Rushing cemetery Saturday.
Submitted By: Lina Boyd

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17 Feb 1910 - Piney
S. J. Colvin
It is with regret that we report the death of Grandama Colvin which occurred Feb. 15, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. Moreland. She was 64 years of age and had been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church since her younger days. Her daughter and a host of friends are left to mourn her death.
Buried Rushing cemetery
Submitted By: Lina Boyd

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Last Rites Held Sunday for Mrs. Sarah Chadwick, born December 12, 1869. She passed away March 21, 1953, being 83 years, 3 months and 9 days old. She was married to John Franklin Chadwick July 23, 1885 and to this union nine children were born. Three boys as follows: Rev. W. L. Chadwick of Blackgum, Oklahoma, Ab and Homer Chadwick of Leslie, Arkansas; six daughters, Lucy Chadwick, deceased, Jannie Branscum, deceased, Dovie Massey of Ivanhoe, California and Nora Barnes, deceased.

She professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with a Missionary Baptist church. Her husband answered the call of God to preach the Gospel. She was a true and faithful companion to and with him in his great work. Rev. John F. Chadwick preceded her in death about 12 years.

Besides her children she also leaves to mourn her death one brother, Willie Young of Dolph, Arkansas and two sisters, Iva and Fannie Roberts of Elizabeth, Arkansas and thirty grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 22, at 2 P.M. in the Oxley Cemetary, conducted by Rev. Chester Roten of Leslie, assisted by Rev. John Lee, pastor at Oxley. Rev. W. L. Chadwick concluded the funeral service with a few statements in honor and to the memory of his mother. Burial was in the Oxley Cemetery.

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Mrs. Minnie Lee Clark, 65, of Route 1, Lamar, died Aug. 20 at the Clarksville Hospital. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Jim; one son, J.T. Clark of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Stumbaugh of Lamar; one nephew, Herbert Standridge of Russlleville; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Lee's Chapel with Rev. Oren Bridges officiating. Burial was in the Annie's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home

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Mary Frances Moss was born June 2, 1848 and died June 29, 1919 - aged 71 years and 27 days. Married William H. Moser in 1866; professed faith in Christ in early life and joined the M.E. Church in 1867 and lived a consistent member until her Father saw fit to call her from our midst. To this union was born nine children, seven girls and two boys. She was at the home of her son Daniel Moser, at the time of her death. She was stricken with paralysis some three years (word unclear) to her death and bore her suffering with patience and always said she was willing for God's will to be done.

Oh! How we miss seeing grandma sit in the big rocker for grandpa to read to her. WE are sad and lonely but we know that grandma has joined the happy angel band. Dear grandpa, weep not as those who have no hope. While we miss her from our midst we know she is with her four dear ones gone on before and some sweet day we can meet grandma and all the rest. Pray on and watch and wait. Some day the Lord will say, your tolls are over and your work well done, then you can be with the dear companion you loved so well.

May the Lord help and guide us all to where we can be at rest as grandma is...Her Granddaughters, Cora Fulks and Ada Gibson

Note: Reeves Cemetery, Izard County, Arkansas
Moss, F. M. 2 Jun 1848-29 Jun 1919 ---- m. W. H. Moser 1866
Moser, William Harvey 12 Jan 1849 - 22 Nov 1932 h/o Mary (Moss) Moser
Submitted by: Vera Reeves

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