Leon Clinton Blackwood, 77, of Harrison died Tuesday, July 16 (2002) at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. Funeral was 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Eagle Heights Baptist Church. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.

He was born March 12, 1925 at Limestone the son of the late Dr. William R. and Lonna Blackwood. He graduated from Deer High School and served three years in the U.S. Navy. He earned his bachelor of arts degree at Arkansas Tech University and went on to receive his master of education administration degree from the University of Arkansas. He worked 45 years in public schools at Valley springs, Western Grove, both the junior and senior high schools in Harrison and North Arkansas Community College where he retired as registrar.

He was an active member of Kiwanis and the Harrison Chamber of Commerce, serving as president of both. He was a member of the Eagle Heights Baptist Church for 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margarette Blackwood; a sister, Johnna Atkinson and a brother, Harold V. Blackwood. Survivors include a son, Mel Blackwood of Fayetteville and two grandchildren. {nct}

Virgle Ray Hinds, 63, of Springdale died July 26, 2001, at his home. He was born Dec. 9, 1937, in Porum, Okla., to Mack Lee and Mary Elizabeth Killion Hinds.

Mr. Hinds graduated from Springdale High School, served in the Army National Guard for 12 years with the rank of sergeant, worked for Arkansas Western Gas for several years, served the city of Springdale as a firefighter for 26 years and 10 months, retiring in 1998 with the rank of battalion chief. Upon retirement, he enjoyed his time fishing, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Robinson Avenue Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Betty A. Pledger Hinds, to whom he was married Oct. 19, 1962; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven Hinds and Christina of Fayetteville and Bryan Hinds and Amanda of Rogers; one daughter and son-in-law, Stacey Dominguez and Chuck of Springdale; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill Hinds and Frances of Graceville, Fla., David Hinds and Amanda of Springdale, and Johnny Hinds and Karen of Lowell; four sisters, and three brothers-in-law, Mary Lou Wiltcher of Hickory, N.C., Golda Betterton and Bob of Alma, Linda Gayle Watson and Floyd, Lena Wright and Tommy, all of Springdale; three grandchildren, Christopher Hinds, Blake Hinds and Nicole Dominguez; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Sisco Chapel in Springdale with Robert Curry and Eddie Davis officiating. Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Lee Pennington, Homer Davis, Mickey Jackson, Tommy Kilpatrick, Virgil Harmon and Ashley Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Springdale Fire Department and the Civil Service Commission Board.

Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will be present Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Circle of Life Hospice, 610 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, 72764, or the Springdale Fire Department Old Betsy Fund, P.O. Box 1521, Springdale, 72764. {mn}

{Typed card... from Owen Harvell Records}
Nona Reeves Conyers was born at Mt. Pleasant, Ark., Dec. 27, 1909, and passed away in Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 17, 1974, at the age of 64 years, 11 months, and 20 days. She was a member of the Macedona Freewill Baptist Chruch and the Mt. Pleasant Home Demonstration Club. She is survived by her husband, Ed N. Conyers of the home; 1 son, Remmel Connyers of Overland Park, Kansas; 2 brothers, Archie Reeves of Mt. Pleasant, and Ray Reeves of Delano, Calif.; 5 sisters, Mrs. Gertie Dry of Senath, Missouri, Mrs. Audie Lewis of Globe, Arizona, Mrs. Olie Anderson of Delano, Calif., Mrs. Clara Stevens of Batesville, and Mrs. Carie Johnson of Indio, Calif.; 3 grandchildren, Edward R Ray, Paula Irene, and Regenia Ann Conyers, all of Overland Park, Kansas. Also several nieces and nephews.

Things That are Eternal But one thing is needful
Martha & Mary Lk. 10:38-42
Treasures in Heaven & Anxiety Matt. 6:19-34, 10:28
Moses: Hev. 11:24-27, David: Ps.27:4-5, 40:1-3
Not one thing thou lackest Lk. 18:22
Paul: Rom. 1:14-16 Acts 20:26-28 2Cor. 4:1-5, 18, 1 Cor. 15:1
Paul to Tim. 2 Tim 4:1-2

Imogene Beatrice Cortiana, 73, of Tontitown died Dec. 18, 2002, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. She was born Dec. 21, 1928, in Tontitown to Beato and Violet Haney Ardemagni. She owned and operated the Elm Twist Restaurant in Elm Springs and worked for Harp's Food Stores for 13 years. She enjoyed sewing, needlework and gardening. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tontitown. Her husband, Gordon Cortiana, died in April 2002.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Gordon Lawrenz of White City, Kan., and Bev Cortiana of Shawnee, Kan.; three grandchildren, LeAnn Sturdy and Jeff and Melanie Lawrenz, all of Manhattan, Kan., and Matthew Lawrenz of White City, Kan.

Rosary will be at 6 p.m. with Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tontitown with the Rev. James E. Mancini officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Larry Ardemagni, Roger Ardemagni, Scott Ardemagni, Brian Begnel, Tommy Granata and Bobby Granata.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Sisco Chapel in Springdale. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, P.O. Box 39, Tontitown, 72770. {mn}

Susan L. Pocius, 53, of Lowell died Jan. 14, 2003, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born Jan. 10, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., to Kenneth and Florence Sirbin McNichols. She was a library assistant in the Springdale school system and was a member of the PTA. She was a Baptist.

Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Michael E. Pocius of the home; her mother of Chicago; two sons, Adam Pocius of Fayetteville and Michael Pocius of Lowell; three daughters, Kerry Anne Pocius of Fayetteville, Faye Pocius and Sarah Pocius, both of Lowell; three brothers, Ken McNichols of Silverhorne, Colo., Randy McNichols and John McNichols, both of Chicago; three sisters, Audrey Krusnis of Des Plaines, Ill., Ruthie Miguez of Burbank, Ill., and Celeste Miller of Pullman, Mich.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sisco Chapel in Springdale with the Rev. Jim Huffman officiating.

Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, Ill. 60660 or Helping Oncology Patients Excel, 1202 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville, 72712. {mn}

Clay Watson, aged 67, of Nail died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1977 at his home. He was a member of the Wayton Freewill Baptist Church and a farmer.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. May Watson; one son, Hartsel Watson of Nail: two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Wood of Oark and Mrs. Lorene Clark of Winslow; one brother, Fred Watson of Nail; two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Edgmon of Hiawasse and Mrs. Flossie Self of Mossville; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mossville United Baptist Church with Rev. Claud Young officiating. Burial in Mossville Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Roy Self, Roy Henderson, Gary Clark, Joe Wood, Bill Wade and Gerald Daniel.{nct} Family Contact: Judy Tate

Richard Lee Evans, 16, of Fayetteville died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, at his home. Born Jan. 27, 1986, in Fayetteville, he was the son of Richard Sr. and Samantha Still Evans.

Survivors include his parents of Fayetteville; a brother, Daleon Evans of Fayetteville; a sister, Chasity Evans of Fayetteville; and his grandparents, Gloria Grubb of Ballard, Okla.; David Still of Missouri, and Helen Mills of Lincoln. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in Wedington Cemetery in Wedington. {nwat}

William F. Watson, 88, of Springdale, died Wednesday, September 6, 1989, at Springdale. He was born May 27, 1901, in Swain, the son of George and Mary Jane Simmons Watson. He was a farmer and a member of the Gospel Assembly Church.

Survivors include five sons, George Watson, Bill Watson and Jimmie Watson, all of Springdale, Clarence Watson of New Ulm, Minnesota and Ray Watson of Marysville, Washington; two stepsons, Paul Faught of Haskell, Oklahoma and Ottis Harris of Springdale; two stepdaughters, Ruth King of Tulsa and Viola Garrison of Spencer, Oklahoma; two sisters, Lois Davis and Helen Sutherland both of Springdale; 19 grandchildren; and seventeen great grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, September 9, at Sisco Chapel of Springdale with burial in Friendship Cemetery. {nct} Family Contact: Judy Tate

Cecil Eugene Woods, 85, of Fayetteville died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at his home. He was born Sept. 4, 1916, in Aurora, Mo., the son of William L. and Anna Hilton Woods. As a young man, he served in the Civil Conservation Corps and retired from Ozark Forest Products. He was former president of the Fayetteville Farmer's Market and was instrumental in organizing the Springdale Farmer's Market. He was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, clerk and Sunday school teacher. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Alice Ogden, of Tulsa, Okla.

Survived by his wife, Dorothy E. Woods of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene Woods and Patricia of Edmond, Okla., and Roy Woods and Johnnie of Springdale; one daughter and son-in-law, Ellen Woods Swift-Wilson and Jack of Fort Worth, Texas; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens. Elder Lewis Neal and the Rev. Lee Norman will officiate.

The family will greet friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at Moore's Chapel.

Memorials may be made to Washington Regional Medical Center Hospice, 34 W. Colt Square, Suite 1, Fayetteville, 72703. {mn}

Ann Lynette Stamps, 46, of Fayetteville, died May 19, 1999, in Springdale. She was born Aug. 26, 1952, in Fayetteville, to John S. and Rena Burton Stamps. She was a graduate of Springdale High School and had a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas. She taught school for more than 26 years, serving in Westwood Elementary, Central Elementary, Lee Elementary and Parson Hills Elementary. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Springdale, singing in the church choir and teaching in the summer Bible school program. She was a troop leader for the Girl Scouts of America, a member of Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, the Springdale Education Association, the National Education Association, the Northwest Arkansas Gaited Horse Club, the Northwest Arkansas Missouri Fox-trotting Association and the Cattlemen’s Association.

Survivors include her mother, Virginia L. Stamps of the home; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell Dale and Belinda Hodges and Robert Allen and Kari Hodges, all of Springdale; six nephews, two nieces and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Springdale with the Rev. David Orr officiating.

Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Springdale. Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. today at Nelson’s Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

The family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 376, Springdale, 72765. {mn}

Ethel M. Shepherd, 80, of Springdale died Nov. 1, 1999, at her home. She was born April 20, 1919, in West Fork to Zeke and Anna Weber Hudson. She was a homemaker, a life resident of Northwest Arkansas, a gardener and was a former member of the Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Shepherd, in July 1997.

Survivors include one son, Gary Watts of Warrensburg, Mo.; two daughters, Kathy Emily of Springdale and Vicki Young of Hot Springs; one brother, Glen Hudson of Rogers; one sister, Hazel Shook of West Fork; four grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Nelson's Funeral Home in Fayetteville with the Rev. Phil Misenheimer officiating. {mn}

Alice Marie Dier Hansen, 98, of Emporia, Kan., died Sept. 6, 2001, at Northwest Nursing Center in Fayetteville. She was a 65-year resident of Emporia. She was a Roman Catholic, a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fayetteville and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 20 years. She was past president of the Emporia Garden Club, Parliament Club and Bible Study Group, and associate member of the Altar Society and Southwestern Bell Pioneers Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hansen, to whom she was married for 76 years.

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara J. Hansen Moore; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be 1 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fayetteville. A rosary will recited at 7 p.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Memorial services will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements are by Beard's Funeral Chapel of Fayetteville. {mn}

Bernard A. Mitchell, 78, of Bella Vista died Oct. 8, 2001, at Brooklyn Park, Minn. He was born July 14, 1923, in St. Lucas, Iowa, to Alfred Edward and Edna Viola Bertges Mitchell. He moved to Bella Vista in October 1985 from Charles City, Iowa. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Bella Vista. He was a buttermaker and manager of Lidemere Dairy, a former employee of Harrison Ford Agency and a district manager in four states for the Chemical Division of American Cyanamid Co.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Lou Caudill Roby Mitchell of Bella Vista; one son and daughter-in-law, David Allen Mitchell and Bobbi of Parkersburg, Iowa; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Rebecca Lou Quinn and Michael of Johnston, Iowa, Amy Lou Mitchell of Charles City and Sara Lou Buggs and Glenn of Brooklyn Park; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Bella Vista. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Columbarium.

Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church Music Department and Choir, 1 St. Bernard Lane, Bella Vista, 72715, or the American Lung Association, 1740 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019. {mn}

Richard C. Wickersham, 80, of Springdale died Jan. 1, 2000, at Springdale. He was born Sept. 28, 1919, in Hannibal, Mo., to George and Helen Piper Wickersham. He was a road-construction superintendent, a Navy Air Corps pilot in World War II, earned two air medals and was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Springdale.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Pelz Wickersham of the home, to whom he was married June 22, 1943; one son, Keith Wickersham of Milwaukee, Wis.; one daughter, Diane Linzmeier of Brookfield, Wis.; three brothers, James Wickersham of Bruce, Wis., Robert Wickersham of Waukisha, Wis., and Kenneth Wickersham of Brazil, Ind.; one sister, Lois Theune of Wabeno, Wis.; six grandchildren.

Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Springdale with the Rev. Joseph Correnti officiating. Burial, with military honors conducted by Bella Vista VFW Post 9063, will be at 11 a.m. today in National Cemetery at Fayetteville. Arrangements are by Sisco Chapel of Springdale. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Raphael’s Catholic Church Building Fund, 1386 South West End St., Springdale, 72764, or a charity. {mn}

James Clyde Chism, 85, of Fayetteville died May 20, 2001, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville He was born June 19, 1915, in Lindsay, Calif., to John Granville and Cora Ellen Stansberry Chism. He retired as the head of the physical-therapy department at Washington Regional Medical Center after 28 years there. He was a member of First Christian Church of Fayetteville and attended the North Street Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Fay Taylor Chism; one son, Stephen Chism of Fayetteville; two daughters, Laura Meyers of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Susan Hansen of Little Rock; three grandchildren; one sister, Hazel Siddoway of Whittier, Calif.; one brother, Rene Chism of Chico, Calif.

Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. today at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville with the Rev. Thomas Morris officiating. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Memorials may be made to Feed the Children, P.O. Box 940, Westport, Conn., 06881. {mn}

Florence Helen Adams, 81, of Siloam Springs died Aug. 20, 2002, in Siloam Springs. She was born June 6, 1921, in Harris to James W. and Ethel Robbins Allison. She graduated from Greenland High School and attended Fayetteville Business College. She was a former employee of the University of Arkansas and the Cotton Division, Agricultural Marketing Services USDA, working in Hayti, Mo., and Memphis, Tenn. She retired to Siloam Springs in 1980 from Memphis. She was a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church in Memphis.

Survivors include three brothers, Dean Allison of Farmington, Bill Allison of Siloam Springs and Don Allison of Omaha, Neb.; two sisters, Ruby Potter and Velma Bartholomew, both of Siloam Springs.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday. {mn}

Macel Van Brunt Clark 89, of Elkins, Arkansas, died May 12, 2001 at Washington Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 16, 1912 at Combs, (Mill Creek) Arkansas, the daughter of Smith Harrison and Ada Bell Wood Van Brunt. She was a homemaker, wife, and mother and lived most of her life in Washington County. She was a member of the Elkins Church of Christ and was preceded in death by three sisters; Gladys Gobel, Berniece Spriggs, and Colleen Breschick and twin great grandsons.

She is survived by her husband, James A. Clark of the home. Three sons' Bobby H. Clark of the home, Max Clark and his wife Letha, of Huntsville, Arkansas and Bruce Clark and his wife, Vivian of Elkins, Arkansas. Two daughters, Virginia Harriman and her husband Gerald of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Charlotte Morris and her husband, William I. of Fort Smith, Arkansas. One brother, Elmer Van Brunt of Lompac, California. Three sisters, Dessie Basola and Jean Coffin both of San Diego, California, and Ethel Combs of Whittier California; ten grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 15 at the Elkins Church of Christ, with Lacy Randle officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gospel Tract Fund International, 4377 East Huntsville, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. {mcr}

David Earl Douglas, 64, of Diamond City died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 10 at Evans McCleery Funeral Home in Knoxville, Tenn. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery in Mahaska County, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation. The son of the late Tracy and Fern Douglas was born Dec. 16, 1937 in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

He is survived by two sons, Mike Douglas of Overland Park, Kan. and Mark Douglas of Oletha, Kan.; one sister, Margaret Degeest of Tracy, Iowa; and dear friends, Louise and Bill Cooprider of Diamond City. {hdt}

Charley Meginnes, 66, of Fairfield, Calif. died Monday, Sept. 3, 2001 at NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield, Calif.

No services are planned at this time. Cremation. Arrangements are under the direction of Neptune Society of Northern California. His ashes will be scattered at sea off the coast of Marin County. Contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation.

He was born on Jan. 15, 1935. He was a 1953 graduate of Jasper High School.

A native of Alhambra, he lived in Fairfield 33 years. Mr. Meginnes was in the Air Force for 24 years, retiring in 1976 and in civil service at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento for 17 years. He was a member of the Air Force Solano Yacht Club, the Sergeants Association, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Eagles No. 4113, Moose Lodge No. 861 and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Meginnes of Fairfield; a daughter, Edie Meginnes of Concord; and sister, Mary Jean Sangren of Harrison. {nct}

Mark Edward Murray, 31, of Bentonville died June 17, 2000, at his home. He was a member of Congregational Church in Glenwood, Iowa. He moved to the area from Iowa in 1988.

Survivors include his mother, Lois Murray of Bentonville; his grandmother, Wauneta Meadows of Marshfield, Mo.; one sister, Myka Kalagias of Bentonville; two nieces, Makayla and Sara Kalagias of Bentonville; several aunts and uncles.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Bentonville. A second service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Peterson Funeral Home in Glenwood, with burial at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Hastings, Iowa. {mn}

Lillian R. Thurman, 83, of Prairie Grove died Jan. 8, 2003, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born Sept. 22, 1919, in Ferriday, La., to Bill and Bennie Richie Ragland. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Thurman.

Survivors include one son, Bill Thurman of Prairie Grove; two daughters, Leone Chafin of Berryville and Suzanne Dukewits of Springfield, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove with the Rev. Joe Sherman officiating.

Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.

Pallbearers will be grandsons Bill Thurman Jr., Sam Thurman, Guy Thurman, Clay Fielder, Tony Rogers and Todd Williams.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 216, Prairie Grove, 72753. {mn}

Betty L. Walden, 65, of West Fork died Dec. 31, 2002, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born July 25, 1937, in Fayetteville to William David and Mattie Sunshine Davis Tuck. She was a homemaker and former employee of Kearney Co. She was a member of Baldwin Baptist Church and was a Marine veteran. Her husband, the Rev. Roy D. Walden, died Aug. 19, 2002.

Survivors include one son, Anthony Embrey of Joplin, Mo.; two daughters, Tracy Woods and Tonya Montaug, both of Tulsa; two stepdaughters, Brenda Price of Sanford, N.C., and Terry Brashears of Fayetteville; two brothers, Charles Tuck of Fayetteville and Bill Tuck of the Wyman community; eight grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Baldwin Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Warford officiating.

Burial will be in National Cemetery at Fayetteville.

Arrangements are by Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. Visitation will be from 9 until 11 a.m. today at Moore's. {mn}

Grace M. Sackman, 81, of Fayetteville died Sept. 12, 1999, at Fayetteville. She was born Jan. 13, 1918, in Toleston, Ind., to John H. and Mary Elizabeth Huff Kass. She was a housewife.

Survivors include her husband, Lester M. Sackman of Fayetteville; one daughter, Nancy A. Neal of Springdale; one son, David J. Sackman of Fayetteville; one sister, Margaret Soltis of Universal, Ind.; and one grandchild.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Nelson’s Funeral Home in Fayetteville with pastor Roger Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Lester Sackman, Jason Lee Neal, Johnny Lee Neal, Raymond Rinn, Norris Bogan and Alan Koska.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.{mn}

Fred Worcester, 85, of Bentonville died Oct. 14, 2001. He was born March 5, 1916, in Chicago, Ill., to Wayne Arthur and Thea Persson Worcester. He was a cabinet maker and an Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Worcester of Bentonville; two sons, Fred J. Worcester of Germany and Craig R. Worcester of Nashua, N.H.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Bentonville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Arkansas Chapter, 9204 Suits Us Drive, Bella Vista, 72714. {mn}

To provide additional information on individuals found herein or to submit an obituary, or to have your name/email address hot linked to a family obituary, Send email to:
Submit Obituary and/or Info with Obit Info in the subject line.

Return to Obituary Index