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Ira Kilgore, 68, of Jasper died Sunday, Aug. 7 2005 at Hilltop Nursing Center in Harrison. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper with Brother James Compton officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the chapel.

Burial will be in Mt. Sherman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be in Ron Dulle, Russell Farmer, Dwayne Collins, Jimmy Bradshaw, Shawn Burdine, George Burdine and Kirby Carlton. Honorary pallbearers include sons-in-laws and grandsons.

The son of Floyd and Walcie Kilgore was born March 10, 1937, in Jasper. He had lived most of his life in Newton County; was a member of the Buffalo Church and Senior Center; and enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool and bowling. He married Connie Smith on May 22, 1969, in Harrisonville, Mo. and worked at Flex Steel in Harrison.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Orville Wise.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Kilgore of Jasper; children, Stephen Kilgore of Jasper, Sheila Crawford of Illinois, Peggy Eddings of Western Grove and Barbara Teach and Audra Garrison, both of Jasper; two sisters, Alta Clayborn of Missouri and Leta Henderson of Wayton; one brother, Orville Kilgore of Missouri; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews along with other family and friends. {hdt}

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William Thomas Farmer
Born April 7, 1877
Died March 28, 1964
Buried Beechwood Cemetery

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John P. Doyle, 74, of Fayetteville died July 20, 1999, at his home. He was born June 21, 1925, in Woodbridge Township, N.J., to John P. and Sarah Elizabeth Ray Doyle.

He was an independent carpenter in the Fayetteville area for many years and was a Presbyterian. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He moved to Northwest Arkansas in 1964 from New Jersey. His care giver was Laura Kliman of Fayetteville.

Survivors include one son, Robert Doyle of Idaho; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Nelson's Funeral Home in Fayetteville with the Rev. Ralph Thiesse officiating.

Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery in Springdale. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Nelson's. {mn} Family Contact: Ira Sharp Dennis

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'Dime' Keef, 87, of Jasper, died Sunday, July 25, 2004 at Pine Lane Health Center in Mountain Home. He was born Jan. 30, 1917 at Harrison to Frank and Odia (Reeves) Keef. He was a heavy equipment operator for Keef Construction for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II. He was a member of the Jasper Masonic Lodge for over 50 years and was a life time resident of Newton County.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ava Keef in 1994; a son, Jim Keef in 1997; two brothers, James and Wilburn and three sisters, Ruby, Martha and Pauline.

Survivors include a son, Jerry Lee Keef of Jasper; daughter-in-law Delberta Keef of Jasper; three sisters, Helen, Mary and Mildred, all of California; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Jasper Assembly of God Church with Troy Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Jasper Cemetery under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Jasper. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Joey Brasel, Randy Laverty, Kirby Carlton, Junior Raulston, James Compton and Hubert Roberson. Honorary pallbearers include his coffee drinking buddies at Sharon K's and the Ozark Cafe. {nct}

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{note....from Owen Harvell Records}
CLERGY RECORD CROUCH FUNERAL HOMES
BATESVILLE and MOUNTAIN VIEW
Deceased MILDRED HARRIS HORN SMITH {Dad wrote 'Harriet' above Harris in the name}
Address Sidney, Arkansas
Religion Free Will Baptist
Church Affiliation 1st Free Will Baptist Batesville, Ar.
Age 84 years, 9 months, 18 days
Date of Birth April 21, 1896
Place of Birth Cushman, Arkansas
Date of Death January 8, 1981
Place of Death Batesville, Arkansas
Date of Funeral January10, 1981
Time of Funeral 10:00 a.m.
Place of Funeral Lee's Chapel Cemetery near Sandtown
Clergyman Rev. Dale Kester Rev. Owen Harvell
SURVIVOR'S LIST
Husband Leslie E. Smith Sidney, Ar.
6 grandchildren
9 great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by:
1 son: Conway Smith
1 daughter: Faye McTigue
Submitted by: Roger Harvell

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Wilma Carroll
Born August 19, 1915
Died August 15, 1964
Buried Shaddox Cemetery

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Paul W. Houston, 68, of Harrison died Monday, Mar. 4 (2002) at his home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 7 at Shaddox Cemetery with Brother Archie Sappenfield officiating. Friends will be pallbearers. Visitation is open at Holt Memorial Chapel.

The son of Jessie Mae (Collins) Houston and the late Harley Houston was born on February 2, 1934 in Pruitt. He worked as a tile-layer and was a veteran.

He was preceded in death by his father and one sister.

He is survived by three sons, Brian Keener, Shawn Keener and Austin Houston, all of Harrison; two daughters, Kris Schnedler of Medeopolis, Iowa and Anna Marie Boyles of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; three brothers, Dallas Houston of Okla., Snow Houston and Bill Houston, both of Marble Falls; three sisters, Betty Barksdale and Ima Keeton, both of Marble Falls and Reba Falconburg of Harrison; and nine grandchildren. {nct}

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Mary Jane Hull, aged 86, of Deer, Arkansas, died Sunday, August 11, 1991, at North Arkansas Medical Center. She was born April 7, 1905, the daughter of William Millsaps and Clearissa Sparks Millsaps. She was a lifelong resident of Newton County. She was a homemaker and attended the Full Gospel Church.

Survivors include three sons, William A. Hull of Harrison, James T. Hull of Lamar and Kenneth E. Hull of Belton, Missouri; two daughters, Nettie E. Adams of Sanger, California and Lorene Clayborn of Deer; a brother, Wilburn Millsaps of Dover; two sisters Nettie Ragsdale of Dover; 20 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Franklin Hull, four brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services were Tuesday, August 13, 1991 in the Deer Gymnasium with Rev. Charles Christian officiating. Burial was in Deer Cemetery under the direction of Christeson Funeral Home of Jasper.

Pallbearers were Larry Clayborn, Jackie Clayborn, Donnie Hill, Danny Hull, Ricky Freeman and Steve Burgess. Honorary pallbearers were David Hull, Roy Clayborn, Jake Clayborn, and Doy Adams. {nct}

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Arvel Lee Casey
Born May 27, 1902
Died July 30, 1986
Buried Walnut Grove Cemetery

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James Hipp, age 55, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away from complications following bypass surgery on Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. James was born August 1, 1949, in Harrison, the son of Clinton Charles (C. C.) and Ora Lee (Smith) Hipp. His father preceded him in death.

James was a graduate of Harrison High School. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine in Vietnam. He was employed by and was a student of Spartan Aviation, where he pursued his love of flying. James' wonderful sense of humor touched the lives of everyone he met and his stories will be remembered forever and will always bring a smile every time they are repeated. His love for people and his kind and generous nature resulted in many lifelong friends who will greatly miss him. Jim was always ready to help both friends and strangers alike.

James Hipp is survived by his son, Jamie Hipp, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; his mother, Ora Lee Hipp, of Harrison; his sister and brother-in-law, Billie Jean and Winfield Payne, of Riverside, California; his brother and sister-in-law, Gary L. and Patsy M. Hipp, of Harrison; his nieces, Haley L. Hipp of Harrison and Carmen M. Fye of Riverside; his great-niece, Tana Jane Fye-Stager, of Riverside; and a host of other family and friends throughout the community.

Rev. Dave Smith and Rev. James Bryant will officiate the funeral service.

Pallbearers are Brett Haferkant, Trent Clutionger, Jason Harper, Dennis Henson, Jason Bash and Jamie Hipp. Special friends and honorary pallbearers are Sonya Singleton, Lindsey Bash, Tom Dalton and all Spartan Aviation personnel.

Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. {hdt}
Appears in Boone Co. Those Who Served®

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Carl Dickey, age 77, of Harrison, died Sunday, March 30, 2003, at his home in Harrison. He was born August 19, 1925, in Cave Creek, Arkansas, the son of Mitchell Doris Dickey and Elpha Susan (McCutcheon) Dickey. Carl was a member of the Churches of Christ, having attended the Northside Church of Christ congregation in Harrison since moving back to this area in 1970. Carl was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ralph and Ford Dickey.

Carl was retired as a Tech Sergeant from the US Air Force, having served in the WWII, Korean and Vietnam conflicts. During his military duty, he served as a pilot; a tail gunner in a carrier based fighter-bomber; and aircraft mechanic; a specialty dog trainer and handler; and a guard for the Military Police. After his active duty, he continued to work with the Military on such projects as the SR-71 and the U-2. Carl also retired as a Harrison School District bus driver after ten years of service. When he wasn't busy being retired, he was busy helping others do anything they needed done, which would more than likely turn into another job for a while. So he never really retired until sickness overcame him.

Carl Dickey is survived by his loving wife, Lacona Dickey, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Lisa Dickey, of Bartlett, Tennessee; his three daughters, Linda Milsap, and her husband, Jon Dirk, of Washington, Missouri, Deborah Strickland, and her husband, David, of Harrison, and Shirley Ann Dickey of Mt. Home, Arkansas; a sister, Nelda Burrow, of Benton, Arkansas; two brothers, Wayne Dickey of St. Peters, Missouri and Jack Dickey of Springdale, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Travis, Becky, Blake, Adam, Diana and Caroline; a great-grandchild, Amber; and a host of other family and friends throughout the community.

Pallbearers are Clyde Presley, Clyde Johnson, Jim Clarkson, Jimmy Smith, Carl Curtis and Richard Poe. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
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Jimmie Adams, age 80, of Harrison, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004, in Harrison. He was born December 23, 1923, in Newton County, Arkansas, the son of Charlie and Eller (Claxton) Adams. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; and five sisters.
Jimmie was a member of Liberty Assembly of God Church. He had worked for Flexsteel for thirty one years. He loved Gospel music.

Jimmie Adams is survived by his loving wife, Buna Faye Adams, of the home; his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Tom Thompson, of Harrison; his sons and daughters-in-law, Arvin and Fern Adams and Darvin and Shirley Adams, all of Harrison; his brother, Willis Adams, of Harrison; five grandchildren, Wrinda, Mylinda, Matthew and Amanda Adams and T. J. Thompson and his wife Jaime, all of Harrison; four great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Jessaka and Kendred Thompson and Kolby Bass, all of Harrison; and a host of friends throughout the community who will miss him dearly.

Rev. Ray Shelton and Rev. Eddie Reed will officiate the funeral service. Pallbearers are T. J. Thompson, Matt Adams, J. D. Adams, Jerrel Roberts, Loyie Roberts and Arlee Adams. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Kevin Jackson, Dr. Scott Ferguson and David Jones and all his Gospel singing friends. Interment will be in White Church Cemetery.

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Cecil Newell Gray Sr.
Born October 2, 1918
Died November 1, 1999
Buried Bayless Cemetery, Benton County

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Clara Kent, age 87 of Harrison, Ark., died Wednesday, July 17, 2002 in Harrison Nursing Center. She was born June 1, 1915 in Mt. Judea, Ark., the daughter of John and Beulah (Criner) Strong.

She was a school teacher since the age of 16, and retired as a Professor for Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. One of her students, James C. Hefley wrote a book called 'Way Back in the Hills,' mentioning her influence on his life. She was a member of the Gaither Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 62 years, Howard Kent; four sisters, Vera, Verne, Niva and Opal; and two brothers, Hope and Carroll.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann Kent Prowitt of Arlington, Va.; and nieces and nephews, Sharon Lockhart, Mary Lee Vines, Joane Wear, Delight Hall, Pauline Blume, Lou Van Winkle, Dale Wayne Strong and Watson Strong.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2002 in Holt Memorial Chapel, Harrison, Ark., with the Rev. Tim Cooper officiating. Committal service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Mt. Judea Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kent Johnson, Jerry Kent, Jim Lockhart, Johnny Tennison, Kevin Parker, Daniel Sutterfield and Noah Adam Sutterfield.

Memorials may be made to Gaither Baptist Church Education Fund, c/o Tim Cooper, 380 Blackshire Road, Harrison, AR 72601 or any educational fund of your choice.
Submitted by: Jerry Criner

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Richard L. Hollis, 45, of St. Peters, Mo., died March 22, 2001, at DePaul Hospital in St. Peters, Mo. He was born Sept. 21, 1955, in Kansas City, Mo. to Richard and Barbara Edwards Hollis. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1994 as a Sgt. First Class and was employed as a computer specialist for the Army Publishing Agency.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Adams Hollis of the home, to whom he was married Jan. 7, 1994, in Pulaski County, Mo.; one son, Steven Hollis of Germany; and one sister, Lena Bland of Centerton.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Burns Funeral Home in Bentonville. Burial will be in the Centerton Cemetery with full military honors by Ft. Sill. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Burns Funeral Home. {mn}

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Dennis Clark
Born June 20, 1925
Died February 6, 1962
Buried Low Gap Cemetery

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Ambrose Kilgore
Born May 1, 1873
Died August 16, 1967
Buried Mt. Sherman Cemetery

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{Magdelene O'Neal....from Owen Harvell Records}
HOWARD FUNERAL HOME MELBOURNE ARKANSAS
MAGDELENE O'NEAL WAS BORN IN SHARP COUNTY ON MARCH 5, 1886. DEPARTED THIS LIFE AT THE PIONEER NURSING HOME ON DECEMBER 4, 1978 AT THE AGE OF 92 YEARS 8 MONTHS, AND 19 DAYS. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH DURING HER LIFE.

SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
1 BROTHER-IN-LAW- SAM COLTER OF MELBOURNE, ARKANSAS
33 NEICES AND NEPHEWS
A HOST OF OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.
6 BROTHERS AND 4 SISTERS PRECEDED HER IN DEATH.

Submitted by: Roger Harvell

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