NORMA JEAN APPLEBY
NORMA JEAN APPLEBY AGE 80 OF
MOUNT IDA PASSED AWAY ON WEDNESDAY
SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND HAROLD C APPLEBY (SHORTY)----HER
CHILDREN DEBORAH JEAN APPLEBY---JODY ANN MCCONNEL---HEATHER ROSE
APPLEBY---BRANDON J APPLEBY---PHILLIP POWELL APPLEBY---ANTHONY RAYMO
APPLEBY, AND NEIL EVEN APPLEBY--- A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT
THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH IN MT IDA TODAY AT 11 AM ---
ARRANGEMENTS MADE BY THE THORNTON FUNERAL HOME OF MT IDA
SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND HAROLD C APPLEBY (SHORTY)----HER
CHILDREN DEBORAH JEAN APPLEBY---JODY ANN MCCONNEL---HEATHER ROSE
APPLEBY---BRANDON J APPLEBY---PHILLIP POWELL APPLEBY---ANTHONY RAYMO
APPLEBY, AND NEIL EVEN APPLEBY--- A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT
THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH IN MT IDA TODAY AT 11 AM ---
ARRANGEMENTS MADE BY THE THORNTON FUNERAL HOME OF MT IDA
Sandra Lynn Springmeyer
(September 25, 1958 - December 27, 2011)
Sandra Lynn Springmeyer, age 53, of Mena, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Mena.
She was born September 25, 1958 in Castro Valley, California to the late James Jeffries and the late Betty Pacheco Jeffries. She was united in marriage to Bruce Springmeyer. Sandra was a loving homemaker, wife, sister and friend.
Survivors are:
Husband: Bruce Springmeyer of Mena, Arkansas
Brother: Micheal Jeffries of Waterford, California
Sister: Kathy Fowler of Livermore, California Debbie Triggs of Spokane, Washington
Sister-in-law: Karen Tollett
Many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Betty Jeffries.
Graveside services will be Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Wilton Cemetery in Wilton, Arkansas with Eric Nelson officiating. Services are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Hester Thompson
(October 19, 1914 - December 26, 2011)
Hester Thompson, age 97, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 in Mena.
She was born October 19, 1914 in Big Fork, Arkansas to the late Robert Hayes Putman and the late Alice Sophronia Smith Putman. She was united in marriage to the late John W. Thompson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and needlework and she loved the outdoors. She was a member of the Oak Ave Church of Christ and was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by:
Children: Laura Garner of Little Rock, Arkansas Kenneth Thompson and wife Mary of Lilburn, Georgia Marsha Riley and husband Patrick of Mena, Arkansas
Grandchildren: Monika Smith and husband Roger of Little Rock, Arkansas Michael Thompson and wife Marta of Toronto, Ontario John Thompson of Lilburn, Georgia Erin Stepp and husband Randy of Mena, Arkansas Mark Riley and wife Christin of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Great- Grandchildren: Alex Smith, Chloe and Camryn Stepp, and Noah Thompson
Many nieces and nephews
Services will be Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Steven Morris officiating. Interment follows at Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Big Fork under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Michael Thompson, John Thompson, Mark Riley, Randy Stepp and Roger Smith.
Erma Dunagan
(November 18, 1938 - December 20, 2011)
Erma Dunagan, age 73 of Plunkettville, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in Ft. Smith.
She was born November 18, 1938 in Highland, Arkansas to the late B.F. Ryals and the late Leona Priddy Ryals. She was united in marriage to the late Rue Dunagan. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener and she attended the Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Dunagan was a loving mother, grandmother, step-grandmother, and friend.
She is survived by:
Daughters: Rosa Abernathy of Conway, Arkansas Oretta Malone of Mulberry, Arkansas
Son: Clayton Wallace and wife Melissa of Plunkettville, Oklahoma
Granddaughter: Renee Abernathy of Conway, Arkansas
Step-grandchildren: Logan and Mason Brown of Plunkettville, Oklahoma
She was preceded in death by her parents, B.F. and Leona Ryals, by her husband, Rue Dunagan, a brother, John Ryals and by a sister, Ina Mae Jones.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Steve Bradley officiating. Interment follows in Cherry Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday evening, December 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be John David Ryals, Jeff Holcomb, Jasper Hartley, Jimmy Crawford, Robert Abernathy, and Renee Abernathy. Honorary pallbearers will be Logan and Mason Brown.
Laura Carney
(December 26, 1912 - December 20, 2011)
Laura Carney, age 98, of Smithville, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in Broken Bow.
She was born December 26, 1912 in Beachton, Oklahoma to the late Elias Cusher and the late Sina Wilson Cusher. She was united in marriage to the late Edmond Carney in 1937. She was a homemaker and of Presbyterian faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend.
She is survived by:
Son: Elton Carney and wife Rozetta of Smithville, Oklahoma
8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Sina Wilson Cusher, her husband, Edmond Carney, a daughter, Leila Spradlin, a son-in-law, Vernon Spradlin, Sr. and a grandson, Vernon Spradlin, Jr.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 23, 2011at 2:00 p.m. at Big Lick Presbyterian Church in Smithville, Oklahoma with Reverend Gene Wilson officiating. Interment follows in Smithville Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general.
MELVIN GREEN
(SEPT. 9 1925 TO DEC. 18 2012)
Melvin Green, known affectionately as Uncle Melvin by many, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 in Mena. He was born September 9, 1925 in to the late Levi Jefferson Green and the late Lois Jones Green. He was a merchant marine and was also a veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Green was of the Baptist faith and was a loved dearly by his family and friends who will miss him in his passing. His is survived by his family: Chris and Gary Cox and Jason of Mena, Arkansas Elizabeth, Scott, Audrey and family, and Jerica and family of Mena, Arkansas Mike and Starr Green and family of Broken Bow, Oklahoma Patrick Green and Lori, James, Tye, Bailee, Jackson, and Ashley of Mena, Arkansas Frank Sandine of Mena, Arkansas Kenneth Green and Alene and family of Rose Berg, Oregon And many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson and Lois Geen. His wife, Marie Green, a brother, Bill Green and a cousin, Jess Godsby. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10 a.m. at White Oak Cemetery with Brother Dardanelle Townsley officiating. Visitation will be general. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Jack Joseph Smith
(August 24, 1950 - December 18, 2011)
Mr. Jack Joseph Smith, age 61 Octavia, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011. He was born August 24, 1950 in Mena, Arkansas to William Joseph Smith and to the late Juanita Benton Smith. He was united in marriage to Katy Moore. He was a logger by profession and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Smith was a veteran, serving his country in the United States Army. He was also a man of God, and his first service was always to Him and to his family, who will miss him greatly, as will his many friends and those who knew him. His is survived by: His loving wife: Katy Smith of the home Children: Mark Joseph Smith Mary Echols Susie James and husband Aaron James Howard and wife Juanita Henry Howard and wife Jennifer Missy Stine and husband Jim Gary Howard Father: William Joseph Smith Brothers: Noris John, Mark, Luke and Niles Smith Sister: Winona Roland and husband Dudley Grandchildren: Billy, Michael, Corey and Tayler Howard Trinitie and Aaron James Alyssa Howard Rusty, Amanda, & Tyrel Stine Octavia Howard He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Benton Smith, a grandson Derrick Anthony Howard, and his grandparents, Herbert and Behula Smith and Albert and Sarah Benton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene with Brother Steve Bradley and Brother Jeff Mattox officiating. Interment follows in Octavia Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers will e Rudy Barnes, Lowell Nichols, Steve Hilton, James Howard, Aaron James, and Brett Hilton. Honorary pallbearers are Nathanial Attaberry and David Brown.
TOMMY LEE
TOMMY LEE AGE 75 FORMERLY OF MENA PASSED AWAY TODAY HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE LARAINE, HIS DAUGHTERS BRENDA BROWN OF BARLING, SHEILA MCRAY OF HOUSTON AND TINA ROPER OF MARYLAND AND HIS SON BILLY LEE OF BARLING AND HIS BROTHER SAM LEE OF ALMA VISITATION WILL BE FROM 2PM TO 4PM AT THE LEWIS FUNERAL CHAPEL IN LAVACA—FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE AT THE FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH IN LAVACA ON MONDAY AT 11AM ---INTERMENT WILL BE AT THE LEE CEMETERY IN LAVACA
Thomas Leon Sargent
(December 7, 2011 - December 15, 2011)
Mr. Thomas Leon Sargent, age 71, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 in Mena. He was born December 7, 1940 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Charles William Sargent and the late Irene Monk Sargent. He was a truck driver by profession and was in the U.S. Army, serving as a peace keeper in the demilitarized zone during the Korean conflict. Mr. Sargent was a loving brother, stepfather, step-grandfather, and friend and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by: Brother: James Sargent of Elk City, Oklahoma Sisters: Jaine Bonner of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Iris Kay Dean of Parks, Arkansas Step-Daughter: Nellie White of Sedalia, Missouri Step-Granddaughter: Holly White of Nashville, Arkansas Numerous friends at the Mena Senior Citizens Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Irene Sargent. Memorial services will be held Monday, December 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Bill Harwell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
VELMA STOVALL
VELMA STOVALL AGE 89 OF MT IDA PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY –VISITATION WILL BE ON SUNDAY FROM 2 TO 4PM –FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE ON MONDAY AT 2PM AT THE LONE VALLEY CHURCH IN SIMS ARKANSAS—INTERMENT WILL BE IN LONE VALLEY CEMETERY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE THORNTON FUNERAL HOME
MR
DAVID WILCOXON DEC 16TH
MR
DAVID WILCOXON AGE 49 OF MENA
PASSED AWAY ON DEC 16TH
HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS MOTHER
ROBERTA WILCOXON HIS BROTHERS CARL WILCOXON AND ROBERT WILCOXON ALL OF
MENA ..HIS SISTER MERRILYN SMITH OF CHICAGO
A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE TUESDAY AT
2PM AT THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN
MENA WITH BROTHER GARY
GARRET OFFICIATING—ARRANGEMENTS ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE BEASLEY
WOOD FUNERAL HOME
Flossie Mary Cochran
(April 3, 1928 - December 13, 2011)
Flossie Mary Posey Cochran, age 83, of Hatton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in Ft. Smith.
She was born April 3, 1928 in Highland, Arkansas to the late Ed Posey and the late Fanny Miller Posey. She was united in marriage to the late James Franklin Cochran. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Cochran was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend, and will be missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by:
Sons: Donald Cochran of Cherry Hill, Arkansas Ricky Dale Cochran of Grannis, Arkansas John David Cochran of Wickes, Arkansas Joseph Lee Cochran of Wickes, Arkansas James F. Cochran of Mena, Arkansas
Daughters: Mary Frances Stark of Plunkettville, Oklahoma Sonja Ann Cunningham of Cove, Arkansas
Brother: William Chambers of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sister: Betty Lou Miller of Mena, Arkansas
15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great- grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Fanny Posey, her husband James Cochran, brothers, Odey and Joe Posey, sisters, Frances Posey, Dossie Johnson and Cynthia Posey, and an infant son, Billy Cochran.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Andy Kennedy officiating. Interment follows in Cherry Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is general.
She was born April 3, 1928 in Highland, Arkansas to the late Ed Posey and the late Fanny Miller Posey. She was united in marriage to the late James Franklin Cochran. She was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Cochran was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend, and will be missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by:
Sons: Donald Cochran of Cherry Hill, Arkansas Ricky Dale Cochran of Grannis, Arkansas John David Cochran of Wickes, Arkansas Joseph Lee Cochran of Wickes, Arkansas James F. Cochran of Mena, Arkansas
Daughters: Mary Frances Stark of Plunkettville, Oklahoma Sonja Ann Cunningham of Cove, Arkansas
Brother: William Chambers of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sister: Betty Lou Miller of Mena, Arkansas
15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great- grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Fanny Posey, her husband James Cochran, brothers, Odey and Joe Posey, sisters, Frances Posey, Dossie Johnson and Cynthia Posey, and an infant son, Billy Cochran.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Andy Kennedy officiating. Interment follows in Cherry Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is general.
CAROLINE JANE AUSTIN DEC. 10TH
CAROLINE JANE AUSTIN AGE 72 OF STORY PASSED AWAY DEC 10TH SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER 2 DAUGHTERS BELINDA TALLEY AND HUSBAND BOBBY,SHEILA SMITH AND HUSBAND BEN ONE SISTER DORIS GRAVES--- HER SON CHARLES AUSTIN AND WIFE KRISTI , FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE DEC 10TH AT 1PM AT UNION HILL JESUS NAME CHURCH IN STORY—INTERMENT WILL BE AT ALY CEMETERY IN ALY
James Lee Parker
(April 15, 1976 - December 8, 2011)
James Lee Parker, age 35, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 in Mena.
He was born April 15, 1976 in Torrance, California to the late Ernest Parker, Jr. and Dorothy Shoaf Parker. He was united in marriage to Erin Gershner. He worked for Tyson foods and enjoyed fishing and hunting. James was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend and will be missed by his loving family and friends.
He is survived by:
Wife: Erin Parker of Sheridan, Arkansas Brother: Ernest Parker, III and wife Ronda of Weatherford, Oklahoma
Sister: Stephanie Hafferty of Enid, Oklahoma
Mother: Dorothy Parker of Enid, Oklahoma
Aunt and Uncle: Jim and Marie Malandrinos of Los Angles, California
Numerous nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Parker, Jr.
James was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. No services have been scheduled at this time
He was born April 15, 1976 in Torrance, California to the late Ernest Parker, Jr. and Dorothy Shoaf Parker. He was united in marriage to Erin Gershner. He worked for Tyson foods and enjoyed fishing and hunting. James was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend and will be missed by his loving family and friends.
He is survived by:
Wife: Erin Parker of Sheridan, Arkansas Brother: Ernest Parker, III and wife Ronda of Weatherford, Oklahoma
Sister: Stephanie Hafferty of Enid, Oklahoma
Mother: Dorothy Parker of Enid, Oklahoma
Aunt and Uncle: Jim and Marie Malandrinos of Los Angles, California
Numerous nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Parker, Jr.
James was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. No services have been scheduled at this time
AILENE J. ROACH DEC. 8TH
AILENE J. ROACH AGE 87 OF MT IDA PASSED AWAY THURSDAY DEC 8TH SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND WILLIAM B ROACH SR. HER SISTER OPAL HUBBARD OF MT IDA—HER DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW—PATRICIA AND JIMMY JONES OF FT SMITH—–FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE AT 10 AM TODAY AT MT IDA BAPTIST CHURCH WITH REV JOHN GUERRA
HOWARD LEROY CATES DEC. 8TH
HOWARD LEROY CATES AGE 68 OF MT IDA PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY DEC 6TH—HE WAS SENT FOR CREMATION WITH A MEMORIAL TO BE HELD DEC 9TH AT FAITH TABERNACLE AT 5PM WITH BRO PAUL BURKE OFFICIATING—ARRANGEMENTS BY THORNTON FUNERAL HOME
HOWARD LEROY CATES DEC. 8TH
HOWARD LEROY CATES AGE 68 OF MT IDA PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY DEC 6TH HE WAS SENT FOR CREMATION WITH A MEMORIAL TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER….ARRANGEMENTS BY THORNTON FUNERAL HOME
James Michael Genung
July 29, 1954 - December 5, 2011
James Michael Genung Sr., age 57, of Mena died Monday, December 5,
2011 at his home. He was born on Thursday, July 29, 1954 to James
Haswell and Mable Ruth Mitchell Genung in Niles, Michigan.
Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, going camping on Lake Barren in Niles and then at Lake Wilhelmina in Mena. As a young boy, Michael was a Boy Scout and learned how to go camping and build fires, so when he had his son, he became a Scout Master to instill the same values he had learned as a young boy. Michael was a very good shade tree mechanic and enjoyed it very much. Michael worked at the Lime Tree Inn for 11 years as the front desk clerk. Some of Michael’s hobbies included watching Star Trek; he was a true Treky!! He also supported the Humane Society. Michael was a loving father, brother, and friend; he will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter in law Rita Genung .
Survivors include one son, James Michael Genung Jr. of Iowa; his dear friend, Carman Echevarria of South Bend, Indiana and her three children, Victor, Ralph and Kasey; one brother and sister in law, Roger and Barbara Genung of Delight, Arkansas; one sister, Shirley Poznanski of Niles, Michigan; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Genung is being sent for cremation with these services entrusted to the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. A memorial graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the Mission Hills Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. in Niles, Michigan.
Memorials and flowers can be made in care of Shirley Poznanski, 520 Lake Street, Niles Michigan 49120.
Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, going camping on Lake Barren in Niles and then at Lake Wilhelmina in Mena. As a young boy, Michael was a Boy Scout and learned how to go camping and build fires, so when he had his son, he became a Scout Master to instill the same values he had learned as a young boy. Michael was a very good shade tree mechanic and enjoyed it very much. Michael worked at the Lime Tree Inn for 11 years as the front desk clerk. Some of Michael’s hobbies included watching Star Trek; he was a true Treky!! He also supported the Humane Society. Michael was a loving father, brother, and friend; he will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter in law Rita Genung .
Survivors include one son, James Michael Genung Jr. of Iowa; his dear friend, Carman Echevarria of South Bend, Indiana and her three children, Victor, Ralph and Kasey; one brother and sister in law, Roger and Barbara Genung of Delight, Arkansas; one sister, Shirley Poznanski of Niles, Michigan; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Genung is being sent for cremation with these services entrusted to the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. A memorial graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the Mission Hills Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. in Niles, Michigan.
Memorials and flowers can be made in care of Shirley Poznanski, 520 Lake Street, Niles Michigan 49120.
Jimmy Norvel Parker
September 16, 1941 - December 5, 2011
Jimmy Norvel Parker, age 70, of Mena passed away Monday, December 5,
2011 at his home. He was born to Walter Thomas and Cora Bell Powell
Parker at Gainesville, Texas on Tuesday, September 16, 1941.
Jimmy served his country proudly as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force where he retired after twenty two years. He served during the Vietnam Conflict. His military career was his proudest accomplishment. He was a loving father and grandfather.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and flying radio controlled aircrafts. He was a member of the Big Fork Fire Department.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and four sisters.
He is survived by one son, Bruce Parker and wife Candelaria of Saginaw, Texas; one daughter, Anita Elaine Martinez and husband, Alfonso of Cheyenne, Wyoming; former spouse, Betty Jean Parker of Haltom City, Texas; former father-in-law, James Newman of Halton, Texas; three brothers, Ralph Parker, Ronald Parker and Richard Parker all of Shreveport, Louisiana; three sisters, Barbara Vones of New Jersey, Linda Parker and Aleta McDonald both of Bossier City, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Jessica Martinez of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Ryan Martinez of Austin, Texas; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
No service has been planned at this time. Cremation entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home.
Jimmy served his country proudly as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force where he retired after twenty two years. He served during the Vietnam Conflict. His military career was his proudest accomplishment. He was a loving father and grandfather.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and flying radio controlled aircrafts. He was a member of the Big Fork Fire Department.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and four sisters.
He is survived by one son, Bruce Parker and wife Candelaria of Saginaw, Texas; one daughter, Anita Elaine Martinez and husband, Alfonso of Cheyenne, Wyoming; former spouse, Betty Jean Parker of Haltom City, Texas; former father-in-law, James Newman of Halton, Texas; three brothers, Ralph Parker, Ronald Parker and Richard Parker all of Shreveport, Louisiana; three sisters, Barbara Vones of New Jersey, Linda Parker and Aleta McDonald both of Bossier City, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Jessica Martinez of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Ryan Martinez of Austin, Texas; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
No service has been planned at this time. Cremation entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home.
Floy Amilee Smith
(January 17, 1930 - December 4, 2011)
Floy Amilee Phillips Smith, age 81, of Octavia, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
She was born January 17, 1930 in Davis, Oklahoma to the late Melvin Phillips and the late Willie Belle Webb Phillips. She was united in marriage to R.H. “Doc” Smith until his passing, and then to the late Willis Smith. She was a schoolteacher for 24 years in the Watson School District and was a member of the Octavia Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith enjoyed spending time outdoors. One of her favorite pastimes was gardening, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family, whom will miss her dearly. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.
She is survived by:
Daughters: Yvonne Barnes and husband Rudy of Octavia, Oklahoma LaJuan Hooper of Octavia, Oklahoma
Step-daughters: Helen King, Pearl Christensen, Creta Courtney, Lou Whisenhunt, Darlene Herrington, Toni Brown and Denise Brown
Grandchildren: Eric Barnes of Antlers, Oklahoma Andrew Barnes of Wister, Oklahoma MaRissa Nichols and husband Joe of Octavia, Oklahoma Billy Hooper and wife Morgan of Howe, Oklahoma
Great- Grandchildren: Kayli and Whitley Nichols of Octavia, Oklahoma
Numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Octavia Baptist Church with Brother Ed Rogers officiating. Interment follows in Octavia Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general.
Pallbearers are Billy Hooper, Eric Barnes, Andrew Barnes, Joe Nichols, Rudy Barnes, and Gailon Kemp.
William :Jack: Mack Miner, Jr.
(November 23, 1943 - December 2, 2011)
William “Jack” Mack Miner, Jr. age 68, of Y-City, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 02, 2011 in Y-City.
Jack was born November 23, 1943 in Y-City, Arkansas to the late William Mack Miner, Sr. and the late Ruby Mae Pettit Miner. He was married to Joyce Stovall Miner. Jack was a volunteer fire fighter for the Y-City Fire department and secretary - treasurer for the Chant cemetery. Jack served his country in the United States Navy and was a truck driver by profession. He was a loving husband, father, brother and a friend to all who knew him and will be missed by all.
He is survived by:
Wife: Joyce Miner of the home
Son: Don Gray of Henderson, Texas
Sister: Sharon Pace and husband Mickey of Y-City, Arkansas
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Miner, and one sister, Maxine Shaddon
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 06, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Boles Freewill Baptist in Y-City with Brother Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Interment will follow in the Chant Cemetery in Y-City under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Pallbearers are fellow firefighters, Albert Rogers, Robert Slagle, Steve Chesnut, Tommy Harberson, Carl Singleton and Royce Rose.
Theresa "Nancy" Williamson
(February 28, 1916 - December 2, 2011)
Theresa “Nancy” Williamson of Sherman, Texas, formerly of Vandervoort, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 in Sherman, at age 95.
On December 2nd, God looked around his garden and saw an empty place. As you slept, he looked down onto your tired face, put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful and he always takes the best, he knew you were suffering and knew you needed rest. He took you up to Heaven with hands gentle and kind. You are not alone, as part of us went with you. There to meet you was the love of your life, Jackson, Daughter, Carol, Mom, Grace, Dad, Paul, Sisters, Tiny, Dolly, Bernie, and Brothers Mike, Johnny and Paul. You will be missed by daughter Mary Roberts and husband Alton of Sherman, Texas and daughter Helen Kelley of Dodd City, Texas and all your 6 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. And also nieces and nephews in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. At this time we would also like to say a sincere thanks to all the staff of Heart to Heart Hospice, special thanks to the staff of Sweet Pea Circle where Mom spent her last days and a heartfelt thanks to the Sherman Health Care Center Staff where all of the above worked together and g ave her the care we were no longer able to at home. God bless all of you and keep you in his care. A private burial will take place in Cove, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. There will be a memorial service at a later date for friends and family.
Larry Wayne "Bear" Barton
(November 16, 1958 - December 2, 2011)
Mr. Larry Wayne “Bear” Barton, age 53, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 in Little Rock.
He was born November 16, 1958 in Mena, Arkansas to James “Jim” Barton and to the late Charlotte Joan Harrison Barton. Bear worked for many years at Street and Performance in Mena but his passion was music and he was a true artist on the harmonica. He played in bands around the states and for many different venues…never failing to make friends everywhere he went with his friendliness and winning personality. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend and will be truly missed by all those who loved and knew him. He was “known” by most and “loved” by all.
He is survived by:
Father: James “Jim” Barton of Mena, Arkansas
Brothers: James Franklin Barton and wife Lisa of Sand Springs, Oklahoma Richard Dale Barton and wife Sonya of Texarkana, Arkansas Stephen Kelly Barton and wife Cathy of Mena, Arkansas Billy Austin Barton and wife Virginia of Mena, Arkansas
Sister: Luann Jeannette Nogle and husband Mickey of Eagle River, Alaska
He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Barton.
Memorial services for Bear will be held Thursday, December 08, 2011 at First United Methodist Church, 2:00 p.m. with Brother officiating. Services are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Richard Owen Garrett Jr.
October 4, 1939 - December 2, 2011
Richard Owen Garrett Jr., age 72, of Cherry Hill died Friday,
December 2, 2011 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, October 4,
1939 to Richard Owen Sr. and Dolores Lund Garrett in Jacksonville,
Florida.
Richard worked for many years at the Quilt Etc. in Mena for many years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Robert Garrett.
Survivors include his wife, Janelle Garret of Fort Smith; four sons, James R. Garrett of Big Fork, Tucker Ray Garrett of Jacksonville, Florida, Richard J. Garrett of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Alan Garrett of Hot Springs; one daughter, Cindy Goad of Mena; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
No services are planned at this time.
Richard worked for many years at the Quilt Etc. in Mena for many years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Robert Garrett.
Survivors include his wife, Janelle Garret of Fort Smith; four sons, James R. Garrett of Big Fork, Tucker Ray Garrett of Jacksonville, Florida, Richard J. Garrett of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Alan Garrett of Hot Springs; one daughter, Cindy Goad of Mena; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
No services are planned at this time.
George Clinton Bowles
October 7, 1927 - December 2, 2011
George Clinton Bowles, age 84 of Mena passed away Friday, December 2,
2011 at his home. He was born Friday, October 7, 1927 in Shreveport,
Louisiana to William Edgar and Elise Marie Vegas Bowles. He was united
in marriage November 7, 1945 to Ercel Freddie Scott in Waldron,
Arkansas.
He went to work at the shipyards in Vancouver, Washington at age 16and was a supervisor by age of 17. He held numerous jobs in his early years including working for Bell and Howell, Johnson and Johnson, Seeburg, and Swanson Coffee and Tea Company. He finally settled in Chicago, Illinois where he worked as a lab technician for Durkee Famous Foods for 16 years. He also worked for the Chicago Police Department as an undercover officer. Upon moving to Mena, he went to work for the Polk County Road Department for 12 years until his retirement in 1989.
He accepted Jesus as his Savior in April 1964 and was baptized shortly thereafter. He became ordained as a Deacon on May 3, 1964 into the New Decade Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. In Arkansas, he attended Corinth Church of God before his health declined.
George was a friendly, talkative man who never met a stranger. He enjoyed building and making wood items, including numerous walking canes of sumac which he delighted in giving away to those in need. He touched many in his lifetime and will surely be missed, but there is rejoicing in Heaven at his home going.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son George Kenneth Bowles Jr., one brother, William Bowles, three sisters, Edna Mae Mittlesteadt, Virginia Natalie Bryant, and Elaine Bowles.
Survivors include two sons, James R. Bowles Sr. of Mena, Larry Neal Bowles and wife Christine of Mena; three daughters, Janet Elaine Madison and husband Marvin, Robbie Ellen Wilhite and Glynda Elizabeth Pearce all of Mena; one sister, Mary Alice Slaten of Waldron, seventeen grandchildren; twenty four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held on December 12, 2011 at Hillcrest Baptist Church at 10:00 A.M. with Brother Floyd Folsom officiating. A visitation will be held Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Bowser Family Chapel in Mena. Interment will be at Buffalo Cemetery at Boles, Arkansas.
He went to work at the shipyards in Vancouver, Washington at age 16and was a supervisor by age of 17. He held numerous jobs in his early years including working for Bell and Howell, Johnson and Johnson, Seeburg, and Swanson Coffee and Tea Company. He finally settled in Chicago, Illinois where he worked as a lab technician for Durkee Famous Foods for 16 years. He also worked for the Chicago Police Department as an undercover officer. Upon moving to Mena, he went to work for the Polk County Road Department for 12 years until his retirement in 1989.
He accepted Jesus as his Savior in April 1964 and was baptized shortly thereafter. He became ordained as a Deacon on May 3, 1964 into the New Decade Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. In Arkansas, he attended Corinth Church of God before his health declined.
George was a friendly, talkative man who never met a stranger. He enjoyed building and making wood items, including numerous walking canes of sumac which he delighted in giving away to those in need. He touched many in his lifetime and will surely be missed, but there is rejoicing in Heaven at his home going.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son George Kenneth Bowles Jr., one brother, William Bowles, three sisters, Edna Mae Mittlesteadt, Virginia Natalie Bryant, and Elaine Bowles.
Survivors include two sons, James R. Bowles Sr. of Mena, Larry Neal Bowles and wife Christine of Mena; three daughters, Janet Elaine Madison and husband Marvin, Robbie Ellen Wilhite and Glynda Elizabeth Pearce all of Mena; one sister, Mary Alice Slaten of Waldron, seventeen grandchildren; twenty four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held on December 12, 2011 at Hillcrest Baptist Church at 10:00 A.M. with Brother Floyd Folsom officiating. A visitation will be held Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Bowser Family Chapel in Mena. Interment will be at Buffalo Cemetery at Boles, Arkansas.
Alice Marie Jones
February 6, 1940 - December 2, 2011
Alice Marie Jones, age 71, of Mena died Friday, December 2, 2011 at
her home. She was born on Friday, February 6, 1940 to Fredrick Josiah
and Doris Kazee Heeter in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Alice was a devout Christian and enjoyed reading her Bible every day. She believed it was very important to make sure all who knew her also knew the way to Salvation as well. She was a faithful member of the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church in Mena. Alice worked for 35 years as a Nurse’s Aide in Indiana, DeQueen and Mena. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and fishing for Brim with Harold, her soul mate of the last 16 years. She was very proud of her children and loved them all deeply.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband of 34 years Thomas (T.L.) Jones; one sister Shirley Flowers and one grandson Michael Thomas Joe Moore.
Survivors include her precious soul mate, Harold Dean Fields of Mena; three sons, Carl Jones and wife, Kathy of Portsmouth, Virginia, Paul Jones of Mena, Arkansas, Lloyd Fields and wife, Regina of Mena; five daughters, Lisa Moore and husband, Don of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Loxi King and husband, Kevin of Richmond, Kentucky, Kate Worthington and Partner Laurie Grosscup of Columbia, Maryland, Lisa Falls and husband, Ronnie of Mena, Pam Bradley and husband, Dean of Struthers, Ohio; one brother, Bob Heeter of Oceola, Indiana; one sister, Pauline Heeter of Mishawaka, Indiana; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be Monday, December 5, 2011at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Dr. Donnie Edwards officiating. No visitation is planned.
Alice was a devout Christian and enjoyed reading her Bible every day. She believed it was very important to make sure all who knew her also knew the way to Salvation as well. She was a faithful member of the Dallas Avenue Baptist Church in Mena. Alice worked for 35 years as a Nurse’s Aide in Indiana, DeQueen and Mena. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and fishing for Brim with Harold, her soul mate of the last 16 years. She was very proud of her children and loved them all deeply.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband of 34 years Thomas (T.L.) Jones; one sister Shirley Flowers and one grandson Michael Thomas Joe Moore.
Survivors include her precious soul mate, Harold Dean Fields of Mena; three sons, Carl Jones and wife, Kathy of Portsmouth, Virginia, Paul Jones of Mena, Arkansas, Lloyd Fields and wife, Regina of Mena; five daughters, Lisa Moore and husband, Don of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Loxi King and husband, Kevin of Richmond, Kentucky, Kate Worthington and Partner Laurie Grosscup of Columbia, Maryland, Lisa Falls and husband, Ronnie of Mena, Pam Bradley and husband, Dean of Struthers, Ohio; one brother, Bob Heeter of Oceola, Indiana; one sister, Pauline Heeter of Mishawaka, Indiana; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be Monday, December 5, 2011at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Dr. Donnie Edwards officiating. No visitation is planned.