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Florine S. Wilson
(June 19, 1923 - February 26, 2012)
Florine S. Wilson, age 88, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away
Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Mena.
She was born June 19, 1923 in in Cove, Arkansas to the late Olive E. Skinner
and the late Bertha Lee Cecil Skinner. She was a Christian and was of the
Methodist faith. She was married to Wilbur A. Wilson on July 25, 1947 in Port
Arthur, Texas. They returned to Polk County after Colonel Wilson retired from
military service. Mrs. Wilson was a retired Registered Nurse, having worked
many years in Polk County Hospital, as well as in other medical areas. Mrs.
Wilson was very active in many facets of Mena/Polk County; she was a member of
the Optimist Club, Lioness Club, President of the Polk County Library Board,
and was an Eastern Star. She served as President on the Hospital Auxiliary, at
which time she helped to set up Life Line for Polk County, and she volunteered
at the Depot to welcome visitors to Polk County and was a supporter of the
Ouachita Little Theater.
She is survived by her sister, Marie Skinner Caston and husband Robert of San
Augustine, Texas; nephews and families, Robby and Nancy Caston of Houston,
Texas, Ronny and Cindi Caston and their children, Robert Andrew Caston of San
Augustine and John Richard and Megan of Nacogdoches, Texas, Rusty and Amy
Caston and children Kayla and Keslie Caston of Humble, Texas and Kimberly and
Chris Litton and children Kerry Emma, and Petyon of Houston, Texas; one niece,
Rhonda and Bryan Holt and son Robert Michael of Nacogdoches, Texas, and special
friends Anthony and Jeannie Lewis of Mena, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Skinner and her
husband of 49 years, Colonel Wilbur Wilson.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at
Pinecrest Memorial Park with Brother Andy Kennedy officiating. Visitation for
family and friends will be Tuesday evening, February 28th, from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Bourn, John Puckett, Christopher Thrailkill,
Russell Nichols, Daryn Wiles and Danny Thrailkill. Honorary pallbearers are
Robert Caston, Robby Caston, Ronny Caston, Rusty Caston, Bryan Holt, Anthony
Lewis, Paul Gray, Ted Levin, Bill Scheidt, Chris Morgan and Aubrey Sterner.
Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Mena.
She was born June 19, 1923 in in Cove, Arkansas to the late Olive E. Skinner
and the late Bertha Lee Cecil Skinner. She was a Christian and was of the
Methodist faith. She was married to Wilbur A. Wilson on July 25, 1947 in Port
Arthur, Texas. They returned to Polk County after Colonel Wilson retired from
military service. Mrs. Wilson was a retired Registered Nurse, having worked
many years in Polk County Hospital, as well as in other medical areas. Mrs.
Wilson was very active in many facets of Mena/Polk County; she was a member of
the Optimist Club, Lioness Club, President of the Polk County Library Board,
and was an Eastern Star. She served as President on the Hospital Auxiliary, at
which time she helped to set up Life Line for Polk County, and she volunteered
at the Depot to welcome visitors to Polk County and was a supporter of the
Ouachita Little Theater.
She is survived by her sister, Marie Skinner Caston and husband Robert of San
Augustine, Texas; nephews and families, Robby and Nancy Caston of Houston,
Texas, Ronny and Cindi Caston and their children, Robert Andrew Caston of San
Augustine and John Richard and Megan of Nacogdoches, Texas, Rusty and Amy
Caston and children Kayla and Keslie Caston of Humble, Texas and Kimberly and
Chris Litton and children Kerry Emma, and Petyon of Houston, Texas; one niece,
Rhonda and Bryan Holt and son Robert Michael of Nacogdoches, Texas, and special
friends Anthony and Jeannie Lewis of Mena, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Skinner and her
husband of 49 years, Colonel Wilbur Wilson.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at
Pinecrest Memorial Park with Brother Andy Kennedy officiating. Visitation for
family and friends will be Tuesday evening, February 28th, from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Bourn, John Puckett, Christopher Thrailkill,
Russell Nichols, Daryn Wiles and Danny Thrailkill. Honorary pallbearers are
Robert Caston, Robby Caston, Ronny Caston, Rusty Caston, Bryan Holt, Anthony
Lewis, Paul Gray, Ted Levin, Bill Scheidt, Chris Morgan and Aubrey Sterner.
Randy Wright
February 15, 1956 - February 24, 2012
Randy Wright, age 56, of Hatfield, Arkansas and Zafra,
Oklahoma died Friday, February 24, 2012 at his home in Zafra. He was born on
Wednesday, February 15, 1956 to Harold Wayne and Mary Grapes Wright in Wichita,
Kansas.
Randy’s philosophy in life was to treat others with respect, and
respect would be returned, and that everyone puts their pants on the same way.
Randy was a man who pursued the kingdom of heaven and was a member of the Zafra
Christian Church in Oklahoma. Randy prized possession in life was his family;
his children and grandchildren. He loved spending time with them in the
outdoors, trail riding, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of the Six Mile
Hunting Club in Hatfield, Arkansas. He loved and appreciated the ability to
work hard, and approached it joyfully. Randy worked as a Master Plumber in 4
states; Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado. He was a loving father,
grandfather, brother, uncle and friend; he will be missed by all who knew him
and his love carries on a legacy.
He is preceded in death by his
parents, Harold & Mary Wright of Hatfield, Arkansas.
Survivors
include one son, Dalton Wright of Howe, Oklahoma; one daughter, Genevieve
Wright of Brentwood, Tennessee; two brothers, Edward Wright and Bill Wright
both of Hatfield; two sisters, Jeannie Downs of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,
Shirley Sanden of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three grandchildren, Chloe,
Christian and London Shreve all of Brentwood, Tennessee; several nieces and
nephews and a host of other relatives and friends throughout the country.
A memorial service will be Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the
Hatfield High School Auditorium with David Donica officiating. Randy donated
his body to the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences for research and to
help train our new doctors. Funeral services are entrusted to Bowser Family
Funeral Home in Mena.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to
Zafra Church of Christ, 471 Polk 414, Mena, Arkansas. 71953.
Oklahoma died Friday, February 24, 2012 at his home in Zafra. He was born on
Wednesday, February 15, 1956 to Harold Wayne and Mary Grapes Wright in Wichita,
Kansas.
Randy’s philosophy in life was to treat others with respect, and
respect would be returned, and that everyone puts their pants on the same way.
Randy was a man who pursued the kingdom of heaven and was a member of the Zafra
Christian Church in Oklahoma. Randy prized possession in life was his family;
his children and grandchildren. He loved spending time with them in the
outdoors, trail riding, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of the Six Mile
Hunting Club in Hatfield, Arkansas. He loved and appreciated the ability to
work hard, and approached it joyfully. Randy worked as a Master Plumber in 4
states; Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado. He was a loving father,
grandfather, brother, uncle and friend; he will be missed by all who knew him
and his love carries on a legacy.
He is preceded in death by his
parents, Harold & Mary Wright of Hatfield, Arkansas.
Survivors
include one son, Dalton Wright of Howe, Oklahoma; one daughter, Genevieve
Wright of Brentwood, Tennessee; two brothers, Edward Wright and Bill Wright
both of Hatfield; two sisters, Jeannie Downs of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,
Shirley Sanden of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three grandchildren, Chloe,
Christian and London Shreve all of Brentwood, Tennessee; several nieces and
nephews and a host of other relatives and friends throughout the country.
A memorial service will be Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the
Hatfield High School Auditorium with David Donica officiating. Randy donated
his body to the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences for research and to
help train our new doctors. Funeral services are entrusted to Bowser Family
Funeral Home in Mena.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to
Zafra Church of Christ, 471 Polk 414, Mena, Arkansas. 71953.
MR LEROY COX 02/23/2012
MR LEROY COX AGE 78 OF DEQUEEN PASSED AWAY THURSDAY HE IS
SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE BETTY VIRGINIA RENFROW COX
OF DEQUEEN HIS TWO DAUGHTERS AND SON IN LAWS DENA AND DAREN ROSS OF MENA AND SUSAN LEANNE AND GRANT BARNETT HIS SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW—STEVEN AND KELLY COX HIS BROTHER AND SISTER IN LAW—CURTIS AND DONNA COX OF
DEQUEEN—VISITATION WILL BE FROM 630PM TO 730PM TODAY AT THE WILKERSON FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE AT 10AM SATURDAY IN THE WILKERSON FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL WITH BROTHER GEORGE FRACHISEUR OFFICIATING—BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE REDMEN CEMETERY
SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE BETTY VIRGINIA RENFROW COX
OF DEQUEEN HIS TWO DAUGHTERS AND SON IN LAWS DENA AND DAREN ROSS OF MENA AND SUSAN LEANNE AND GRANT BARNETT HIS SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW—STEVEN AND KELLY COX HIS BROTHER AND SISTER IN LAW—CURTIS AND DONNA COX OF
DEQUEEN—VISITATION WILL BE FROM 630PM TO 730PM TODAY AT THE WILKERSON FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE AT 10AM SATURDAY IN THE WILKERSON FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL WITH BROTHER GEORGE FRACHISEUR OFFICIATING—BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE REDMEN CEMETERY
NAGENE CARR 02/20/2012
NAGENE CARR AGE 84 OF MOUNT IDA PASSED AWAY ON
MONDAY—VISITATION WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY AT THORNTON FUNERAL HOME
FROM 6PM TO8PM—GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE FRIDAY AT 10AM
AT THE MOUNT IDA CEMETERY WITH BROTHER DAVID STEELE OFFICIATING
MONDAY—VISITATION WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY AT THORNTON FUNERAL HOME
FROM 6PM TO8PM—GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE FRIDAY AT 10AM
AT THE MOUNT IDA CEMETERY WITH BROTHER DAVID STEELE OFFICIATING
Clifford Hicks
(January 2, 1925 - February 20, 2012)
Clifford Hicks, age 87, of Pine Ridge, Arkansas passed away
Monday, February 20, 2012 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He was born January 2, 1925 in Pine Ridge, Arkansas to the late Thomas
Houston Hicks and the late Martha Melvina Wilhite Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a cattle
rancher by profession. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend.
Survivors are:
Sister: Bethel Hicks of Pine Ridge, Arkansas
Brother: Glen R. Hicks of Pine Ridge, Arkansas
Numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Martha Melvina Hicks, his
brothers, Kirby Hicks, Wesley Hicks, George Hicks, Gilbert Hicks, and Wilford
Hicks and his sisters, Dora Howard, Leona Johnson, and Grace Chambers.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine
Ridge Union Church. Interment will follow in the Pine Ridge Cemetery under the
direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Visitation is general.
Monday, February 20, 2012 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He was born January 2, 1925 in Pine Ridge, Arkansas to the late Thomas
Houston Hicks and the late Martha Melvina Wilhite Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a cattle
rancher by profession. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend.
Survivors are:
Sister: Bethel Hicks of Pine Ridge, Arkansas
Brother: Glen R. Hicks of Pine Ridge, Arkansas
Numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Martha Melvina Hicks, his
brothers, Kirby Hicks, Wesley Hicks, George Hicks, Gilbert Hicks, and Wilford
Hicks and his sisters, Dora Howard, Leona Johnson, and Grace Chambers.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine
Ridge Union Church. Interment will follow in the Pine Ridge Cemetery under the
direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Visitation is general.
Edward L. Gates
(July 21, 1940 - February 20, 2012)
Mr. Edward L. Gates, age 71, of Cove, Arkansas, passed away
Monday, February 20, 2012.
He was born July 21, 1940 in Paris, Texas to the late Sherwood Tony Gates and
the late Mary Esther Dollins Gates. He was a welding supervisor in the
construction business and was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend.
He is survived by:
Sons: Sherwood Michael Loyd Gates of Nashville, Arkansas Richard Edward Gates
of Murfreesboro, Arkansas
Daughter: Charlotte Diane Gates of Mineral Springs, Arkansas
Brother: Tony Ray Gates of Grand Prairie, Texas Sister: Essie Mae Jordan of
Cove, Arkansas
Niece: Essie Charlene Jewell of Cove, Arkansas
And several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Esther Gates, and by a
brother, Jack Gates.
Memorial services will be Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Revival Center at Cove with Brother Reggie Fryar officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Monday, February 20, 2012.
He was born July 21, 1940 in Paris, Texas to the late Sherwood Tony Gates and
the late Mary Esther Dollins Gates. He was a welding supervisor in the
construction business and was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend.
He is survived by:
Sons: Sherwood Michael Loyd Gates of Nashville, Arkansas Richard Edward Gates
of Murfreesboro, Arkansas
Daughter: Charlotte Diane Gates of Mineral Springs, Arkansas
Brother: Tony Ray Gates of Grand Prairie, Texas Sister: Essie Mae Jordan of
Cove, Arkansas
Niece: Essie Charlene Jewell of Cove, Arkansas
And several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Esther Gates, and by a
brother, Jack Gates.
Memorial services will be Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Revival Center at Cove with Brother Reggie Fryar officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
PIERRE PRESTON MARSHALL 02/20/2012
PIERRE PRESTON MARSHALL AGE 61 OF MENA PASSED AWAY ON
MONDAY—MR MARSHALL IS BEING SENT FOR CREMATION AND NO SERVICES ARE PLANNED—SERVICES ARE ENTRUSTED TO BOWSER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME IN MENA
MONDAY—MR MARSHALL IS BEING SENT FOR CREMATION AND NO SERVICES ARE PLANNED—SERVICES ARE ENTRUSTED TO BOWSER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME IN MENA
Clifford Hicks
(January 2, 1925 - February 20, 2012
Clifford Hicks, age 87, of Pine Ridge, Arkansas passed
away Monday, February 20, 2012 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He was born January 2, 1925 in Pine Ridge, Arkansas to the late Thomas
Houston Hicks and the late Martha Melvina Wilhite Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a cattle
rancher by profession. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend.
Survivors are:
Sister: Bethel Hicks of Pine Ridge, Arkansas
Brother: Glen R. Hicks of Pine Ridge, Arkansas
Numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Martha Melvina Hicks, his
brothers, Kirby Hicks, Wesley Hicks, George Hicks, Gilbert Hicks, and Wilford
Hicks and his sisters, Dora Howard, Leona Johnson, and Grace Chambers.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine
Ridge Union Church. Interment will follow in the Pine Ridge Cemetery under the
direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
PHYLLIS COUNTS 02/18/2012
MRS PHYLLIS COUNTS AGE 76 OF WICKES PASSED AWAY ON
SATURDAY---SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER
SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW,
BRETT AND CHERRILIYN COUNTS OF WICKES---HER TWO DAUGHTERS, MARILYNN
GASTON AND VIRGINIA TINKES BOTH OF WICKES---FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE
HELD AT 2PM TODAY IN THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE OF WICKES WITH REVEREND DANIEL WILLIAMS OFFICIATING –BURIAL
WILL BE IN THE DANIEL CEMETERY
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE
CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME IN
DEQUEEN
SATURDAY---SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER
SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW,
BRETT AND CHERRILIYN COUNTS OF WICKES---HER TWO DAUGHTERS, MARILYNN
GASTON AND VIRGINIA TINKES BOTH OF WICKES---FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE
HELD AT 2PM TODAY IN THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE OF WICKES WITH REVEREND DANIEL WILLIAMS OFFICIATING –BURIAL
WILL BE IN THE DANIEL CEMETERY
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE
CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME IN
DEQUEEN
SANDRA ANDERSON SESSLER 02/17/2012
Sandra Anderson Sessler, age 64, of Mena died Friday, February 17, 2012
at her home. She was born on Tuesday, October 7, 1947 to Milfred “Andy” and
Gladys Anderson in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Sandra had a strong Christian
faith and believed her salvation was through grace. God’s love was ever present
in her life and she was able to show his grace through the way she lived her
life. She taught Sunday school from Kindergarten to High School students at
Grace Bible Church in Mena where she was a member for many years; also founded
the AWANA Bible Club in Mena and was its Commander for 15 years. Sandra loved
music and sang at many weddings and funerals. Sandra was also active in the
Ouachita Little Theater for many years, directing plays and performing in
musicals, and she received Ouachita Little Theater's Benson Award. Sandra was
an educator and taught Speech and Drama at Wisconsin Heights High School for
several years. As a high school student she received the John Phillip Sousa
Award for band and the Betty Crocker Homemaking Award. Some of Sandra’s hobbies
were singing, sewing, knitting baby blankets and dishcloths for friends,
watching British period dramas and acting in local plays. She was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed by all who knew
her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; parents in law, Harold and
Dorothy Sessler; and her brother Tom Anderson.
Survivors include her
husband, Lonnie Sessler of the home; one son, Anderson Sessler and wife Charlie
of Mena; one daughter, Shayna Sessler of Little Rock; two sisters, Jyll
Anderson of Racine, Wisconsin and Kelli Jo Lewin of Edgerton, Wisconsin; two
grandchildren, Allie and Layla Sessler of Mena; several nieces and nephews and
a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Grace Bible Church with Dr. Lamar
Austin officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in
Mena.
In consideration of family and friends with sensitivities, it is
requested that guests refrain from wearing heavy perfume or scented products to
the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to
the Grace Bible Church Mission’s Fund, 1911 Highway 71 North, Mena,
Arkansas71953.
at her home. She was born on Tuesday, October 7, 1947 to Milfred “Andy” and
Gladys Anderson in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Sandra had a strong Christian
faith and believed her salvation was through grace. God’s love was ever present
in her life and she was able to show his grace through the way she lived her
life. She taught Sunday school from Kindergarten to High School students at
Grace Bible Church in Mena where she was a member for many years; also founded
the AWANA Bible Club in Mena and was its Commander for 15 years. Sandra loved
music and sang at many weddings and funerals. Sandra was also active in the
Ouachita Little Theater for many years, directing plays and performing in
musicals, and she received Ouachita Little Theater's Benson Award. Sandra was
an educator and taught Speech and Drama at Wisconsin Heights High School for
several years. As a high school student she received the John Phillip Sousa
Award for band and the Betty Crocker Homemaking Award. Some of Sandra’s hobbies
were singing, sewing, knitting baby blankets and dishcloths for friends,
watching British period dramas and acting in local plays. She was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed by all who knew
her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; parents in law, Harold and
Dorothy Sessler; and her brother Tom Anderson.
Survivors include her
husband, Lonnie Sessler of the home; one son, Anderson Sessler and wife Charlie
of Mena; one daughter, Shayna Sessler of Little Rock; two sisters, Jyll
Anderson of Racine, Wisconsin and Kelli Jo Lewin of Edgerton, Wisconsin; two
grandchildren, Allie and Layla Sessler of Mena; several nieces and nephews and
a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Grace Bible Church with Dr. Lamar
Austin officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in
Mena.
In consideration of family and friends with sensitivities, it is
requested that guests refrain from wearing heavy perfume or scented products to
the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to
the Grace Bible Church Mission’s Fund, 1911 Highway 71 North, Mena,
Arkansas71953.
Marie Cecilia Rappold 2/15/2012
Marie
Cecilia Rappold, 81, of Houston, AR passed away on February 15, 2012. Born in Bandera, Texas, she was the
eighth child of the late Henry and Mary Mazurek. Marie was a loving wife, mother of
fourteen, grandmother of thirty, great grandmother of eighteen.
She enjoyed her family, flower garden, crafts, music, dancing and
travel.
Marie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Horace Rappold; her
children: sons, Richard Rappold and children Cecil Rappold and wife Sharon and
children, Thomas Rappold and children, Anton Rappold, Father Norbert Rappold,
David Rappold, wife Kelli and children, Andrew Rappold, wife Florence and
children, George Rappold, wife Tara and child; daughters: Margaret husband Ricky
Minchew and child, Agnes Rappold, Helen Rappold, Dorothy, husband Jim Ingram and
children, Elizabeth, husband Conrad Gunther and children, and Monica, husband
Chad Frey and children.She will be greatly missed by family and friends and never
forgotte A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, February 18, at
St. Boniface Catholic Church in Bigelow, with interment to follow at New Dixie
Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, on Friday, February 17, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home iN Conway. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, on Friday, at the funeral home.
Cecilia Rappold, 81, of Houston, AR passed away on February 15, 2012. Born in Bandera, Texas, she was the
eighth child of the late Henry and Mary Mazurek. Marie was a loving wife, mother of
fourteen, grandmother of thirty, great grandmother of eighteen.
She enjoyed her family, flower garden, crafts, music, dancing and
travel.
Marie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Horace Rappold; her
children: sons, Richard Rappold and children Cecil Rappold and wife Sharon and
children, Thomas Rappold and children, Anton Rappold, Father Norbert Rappold,
David Rappold, wife Kelli and children, Andrew Rappold, wife Florence and
children, George Rappold, wife Tara and child; daughters: Margaret husband Ricky
Minchew and child, Agnes Rappold, Helen Rappold, Dorothy, husband Jim Ingram and
children, Elizabeth, husband Conrad Gunther and children, and Monica, husband
Chad Frey and children.She will be greatly missed by family and friends and never
forgotte A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, February 18, at
St. Boniface Catholic Church in Bigelow, with interment to follow at New Dixie
Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, on Friday, February 17, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home iN Conway. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, on Friday, at the funeral home.
CHARLEY WAYNE FRACHISEUR 02/15/12
MR CHARLEY WAYNE FRACHISEUR AGE 74 OF GRANNIS PASSED AWAY 2/15/12 HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE FAYE FRYAR FRACHISEUR OF GRANNIS, HIS SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW , CHARLES AND SHERRI FRACHISEUR OF FT SMITH, HIS THREE DAUGHTERS,JOCE FRACHISEUR, MARGARET ANNETTE FRACHISEUR YEVONDA FRACHISEUR ALL OF FT SMITH, HIS FOUR SISTERS AND BROTHER IN LAWS, VIRGINIA AND SONNY BLANTON OF DEQUEEN, LAVON AND MAX DUGGAN OF GRANNIS, LINDA WHITE OF WICKES AND LEQUITTA AND KIETH HOMES OF TEXAS—VISITATION WILL BE
AT THE CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME ON THURSDAY FROM 6PM TO 8PM, FUNERAL
SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 2PM ON FRIDAY IN THE HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH AT GRANNIS WITH BROTHER HOMER FRACHISEUR AND BROTHER JOHN GILBERT OFFICIATING –INTERMENT WILL BE IN THE HOLLY GROVE CEMETERY UNDER THE
DIRECTION OF CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME OF DEQUEEN
AT THE CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME ON THURSDAY FROM 6PM TO 8PM, FUNERAL
SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 2PM ON FRIDAY IN THE HOLLY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH AT GRANNIS WITH BROTHER HOMER FRACHISEUR AND BROTHER JOHN GILBERT OFFICIATING –INTERMENT WILL BE IN THE HOLLY GROVE CEMETERY UNDER THE
DIRECTION OF CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME OF DEQUEEN
OMAR JACKSON RILEY 02/14/2012
Omer Jackson Riley, II age 56, of Mena, Arkansas passed away
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He was born March 1, 1955 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Ray Riley, Sr.
and to Jean Oliver. He was a self-employed handy-man and enjoyed the outdoors,
particularly the mountains and fishing. Mr. Riley’s greatest passion, however,
was his family, who will miss him very much.
He is survived by:
Daughters: Angela Hudson and husband Donnie of Houston, Texas Catherine Ulmer
and husband Bennett of Mena, Arkansas
Mother: Jean Riley of Mena, Arkansas
Brothers: Ray Riley, Jr. of Mena, Arkansas Pat Riley of Mena, Arkansas
Sister: Pamela Albin of Mena, Arkansas
Grandchildren: Abbigail and Shannon Hudson of Houston, Texas
Nieces and Nephews: Jean Epperson and David Riley, Rebecca Riley, Ray Riley,
III, Amanda Reid, and Nat Riley
Funeral service will be Monday, February 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Beasley-Wood Chapel with Dr. Lamar Austin officiating. Interment will follow in
Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday evening, February 18th from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Ray Riley, Jr., Nat Riley, Dezi Bowles, Bennett Ulmer, Scott
Reid, and David Riley.
Bryce Earl Loomis Jr.
June 24, 1924 - February 13, 2012
Bryce Earl Loomis Jr. age 87 of Mena, died Monday, February 13,
2012 at the Oklahoma Veteran’s Center in Talihina, Oklahoma. He was born on
Tuesday, June 24, 1924 to Bryce Earl Sr. and Georgia Ann Huggins Loomis in
Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Bryce was a Christian first in his life. He read
through the bible at least 3 times during his life and stood strong in his
belief. He was a follower of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Bryce served his
country in the United States Navy during World War II and served in the Pacific
Arena in the UDT Unit. He loved his family and was married to his wife, Arlene
for 53 years, before her passing in 2004. Bryce loved to travel to different
towns building church buildings. He enjoyed rebuilding classic cars, racing
cars, rodeos, nature, backwoods hiking, gardening and fishing. Bryce was a
loving, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be missed by
all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife,
Arlene Alma Loomis and one sister, Maxine Burge.
Survivors include one
son, Bryce Earl Loomis III of Salem, Oregon; two daughters, Lynda Loomis of
Hatfield and Rhonda Cheyne of Salem, Oregon; two brothers, Roy Loomis of
Denver, Colorado and Deighton “Sonny” Loomis of Klamath Falls, Oregon; four
sisters, Dolores Martin of Mena, Patricia McCarter of Mesa, Arizona, Bobby
Elliott of Salem, New Hampshire and Darlene Hanson of Klamath Falls, Oregon;
eight grandchildren, Holly Calhoun of San Antonio, Texas, Heather Johnson of
Glendale, Arizona, Carolyn Bos of Waddell, Arizona, Mark Cheyne of Portland,
Oregon, Crystel Cheyne, Corey Loomis, Christopher Loomis, Shane Loomis all of
Salem, Oregon; eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host
of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Monday,
February 20, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in
Mena. Interment will follow in the Spring Creek Cemetery in Springdale,
Arkansas at 3:00 P.M. Visitation will be Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 6-8
P.M. at Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.
Pallbearers will be
Bryce Loomis III, Roy Loomis, Mike Loomis, Mark Cheyne, Brian Calhoun and Mike
Bos.
Jodie "Dink" Heath
(February 6, 1955 - February 13, 2012
Jodie “Dink” Heath, age 57, of Mena passed away Monday,
February 13, 2012 in Mena.
He was born February 6, 1955 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Robert Steve Heath
and the late Laura Belle Lewis Heath. He was united in marriage to the late
Janice Coston. Mr. Heath was a mill wright worker by profession. He was of the
Baptist faith and a loving husband, father, grandfather, son-in-law, and
friend.
Survivors are:
Son: Willie Heath of Horatio, Arkansas
Brothers: Delton Heath of Mena, Arkansas Dean Heath of Coal Dale, Arkansas
Aaron Heath of Mena, Arkansas B. J. Heath of Bearden, Arkansas
Grandchildren: Anna Belle Heath of Mena, Arkansas
Father & Mother- In-law: Earl and Betty Coston of Bearden, Arkansas
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Laura Lewis, his
brothers, Billy Wayne Heath, Marion “Hoppy” Heath and Jessie Av. Heath, his
sister, Ellen Louise Heath Johnson, his wife, Janice Heath and his son, Dewayne
Heath.
Memorial Services will be Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Board
Camp Cemetery with Brother Kevin Stibicks officiating. Arrangements are under
the direction of the Beasley-wood Funeral Home.
February 13, 2012 in Mena.
He was born February 6, 1955 in Mena, Arkansas to the late Robert Steve Heath
and the late Laura Belle Lewis Heath. He was united in marriage to the late
Janice Coston. Mr. Heath was a mill wright worker by profession. He was of the
Baptist faith and a loving husband, father, grandfather, son-in-law, and
friend.
Survivors are:
Son: Willie Heath of Horatio, Arkansas
Brothers: Delton Heath of Mena, Arkansas Dean Heath of Coal Dale, Arkansas
Aaron Heath of Mena, Arkansas B. J. Heath of Bearden, Arkansas
Grandchildren: Anna Belle Heath of Mena, Arkansas
Father & Mother- In-law: Earl and Betty Coston of Bearden, Arkansas
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Laura Lewis, his
brothers, Billy Wayne Heath, Marion “Hoppy” Heath and Jessie Av. Heath, his
sister, Ellen Louise Heath Johnson, his wife, Janice Heath and his son, Dewayne
Heath.
Memorial Services will be Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Board
Camp Cemetery with Brother Kevin Stibicks officiating. Arrangements are under
the direction of the Beasley-wood Funeral Home.
Mildred "Millie" Blanton
(January 30, 1927 - February 8, 2012)
Mrs. Mildred “Millie” Wheeler Blanton, age 85, of Mena,
Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Hot Springs.
She was born January 30, 1927 in Concordia Parish, Louisiana to the late John
Wheeler and the late Mary Gallup Wheeler. She was united in marriage to Billy
Blanton. She was a music promoter by profession and was on the Board of
Directors of the International Fan Club Organization. Millie was of the
Catholic faith and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and a friend to
all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by:
Husband: Billy Blanton of Mena, Arkansas
Son: Austin Blanton of Mena, Arkansas
11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Wheeler, 4 brothers,
and 3 sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Father Norbert Rappold as Celebrant.
Interment follows in Pleasant Grove Cemetery under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday
evening, February 10th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rosary will
be said from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Hot Springs.
She was born January 30, 1927 in Concordia Parish, Louisiana to the late John
Wheeler and the late Mary Gallup Wheeler. She was united in marriage to Billy
Blanton. She was a music promoter by profession and was on the Board of
Directors of the International Fan Club Organization. Millie was of the
Catholic faith and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and a friend to
all who knew her. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by:
Husband: Billy Blanton of Mena, Arkansas
Son: Austin Blanton of Mena, Arkansas
11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Wheeler, 4 brothers,
and 3 sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Father Norbert Rappold as Celebrant.
Interment follows in Pleasant Grove Cemetery under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday
evening, February 10th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rosary will
be said from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
MILDRED PAULINE MINTON 02/07/12
MILDRED PAULINE MINTON AGE 83 OF STORY PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY—SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND EZRA MINTON—DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW THELMA AND LUTHER MASON,--SON JIM MINTON ALL OF STORY—SISTER BESSIE BALLEW OF MOUNT IDA—VISITATION WILL BE THURSDAY FROM 4PM TO 7PM AT THE THORNTON FUNERAL HOME IN MOUNT IDA—SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY AT 11AM AT MUDDY CREEK CHURCH OF GOD IN STORY WITH BROTHER GREG HAMNER OFFICIATING –INTERMENT WILL BE AT BREASHERS CEMETERY IN STORY—ARRANGEMENTS ARE BY THORNTON FUNERAL HOME OF MOUNT IDA.
JOHN H CHILDS FEB 6TH
JOHN H CHILDS AGE 73 OF MENA PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 6TH
–MR CHILDS IS SURVIVED BY MANY DISTANT COUSINS—A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
MR CHILDS WILL BE WEDNESDAY AT 10AM AT THE BEASLEY WOODS
CHAPEL—MILITARY HONORS WILL BE RENDERED BY THE POLK COUNTY
VETERANS ORGANIZATION
–MR CHILDS IS SURVIVED BY MANY DISTANT COUSINS—A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
MR CHILDS WILL BE WEDNESDAY AT 10AM AT THE BEASLEY WOODS
CHAPEL—MILITARY HONORS WILL BE RENDERED BY THE POLK COUNTY
VETERANS ORGANIZATION
ORVILLE GULSETH 02/04/12
ORVILLE GULSETH AGE 96 FORMERLY OF MENA PASSED AWAY
FEB 4TH—VISITATION WILL BE GENERAL---GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE
SATURDAY AT 10AM AT PINECRESTMEMORIAL PARK WITH PASTOR
RANDOLPH SCHNAUK OFFICIATING –ARRANGEMENTS ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE BEASLEY WOOD FUNERAL HOME
Gisela Becker
(June 6, 1939 - February 4, 2012)
Mrs. Gisela Schneider Becker, age 72, of Mena, Arkansas,
passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Mena. She was born June 6, 1939 in Hamburg, Germany to the late Friedrich Schneider and the late Magda Jurgens Schneider. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Becker on November 27, 1966. She was a loving homemaker, wife, mother,
grandmother, and friend. She will be missed greatly by those who loved and knew
her. She is survived by: Husband: Kenneth Becker of Mena, Arkansas
Children: Dan Becker and wife Lori of Warner Robins, Georgia Anika Becker and
husband John Ho of Olympia, Washington Wayne Becker and wife Ariane of
Switzerland Catherine Becker of Conway, Arkansas
Grand- Children: Joshua and Andrew Becker of Wisconsin Elizabeth and Caleb
Becker of Georgia Michael and Kevin Ho of Washington State Selina, Flynn and
Melany Becker of Switzerland She was preceded in death by her parents, Friedrich and Magda Schneider.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Gardens, Inc. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Dan Becker, Wayne Becker, Josh Becker, and David
Peterson.
passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Mena. She was born June 6, 1939 in Hamburg, Germany to the late Friedrich Schneider and the late Magda Jurgens Schneider. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Becker on November 27, 1966. She was a loving homemaker, wife, mother,
grandmother, and friend. She will be missed greatly by those who loved and knew
her. She is survived by: Husband: Kenneth Becker of Mena, Arkansas
Children: Dan Becker and wife Lori of Warner Robins, Georgia Anika Becker and
husband John Ho of Olympia, Washington Wayne Becker and wife Ariane of
Switzerland Catherine Becker of Conway, Arkansas
Grand- Children: Joshua and Andrew Becker of Wisconsin Elizabeth and Caleb
Becker of Georgia Michael and Kevin Ho of Washington State Selina, Flynn and
Melany Becker of Switzerland She was preceded in death by her parents, Friedrich and Magda Schneider.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Gardens, Inc. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Dan Becker, Wayne Becker, Josh Becker, and David
Peterson.
GARY LEE BRAZEL 02-04-12
Gary Lee Brazel, age 53 of Mena, Arkansas, passed away
Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Little Rock.
He was born November 28, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Theodore
Brazel and the late Evalee Moss Davis. He was united in marriage to Tina Wall.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the St. Agnes
Catholic Church and the Christian Motorcyclist Association. He was a loving
husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
He is survived by:
Wife: Tina Brazel of Mena, Arkansas
Son: Gary Bob Brazel and wife Leigh Ann of Greenwood, Arkansas
Daughter: Tonya Brazel of Mena, Arkansas
Grandchild: Aden Brazel of Greenwood, Arkansas
Brothers: Ted Brazel of Waldron, Arkansas Bobby Brazel of Roseburg, Oregon
Mark Brazel of Litchfield, Illinois Michael Brazel of Granite City, Illinois
Tim Brazel of Gillespie, Illinois
Sisters: Sandy Dedmon of Waldron, Arkansas Diane Boyles of Waldron, Arkansas
Laura Jeanette Morphew of Waldron, Arkansas Amy Brazel Mills of Edwardsville,
Illinois Katherine Brazel of Granite City, Illinois Laurie Brazel Stockman of
Nashville, Tennessee
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Evalee Davis, a sister,
Gloria Kilcollins, a niece, Tina Ballentine, and a nephew, Darren Morphew.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at St.
Agnes Catholic Church with Father Norbert Rappold officiating. Interment
follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral
Home. Vistitation for family and friends will be Tuesday evening , February 7th
from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary being said from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Pallbearers are Nicholas Baber, Daniel Baber, Kevin Wagner, Keith Hasty, Cody
Gibbs, and Timothy Robertson.
Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Little Rock.
He was born November 28, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Theodore
Brazel and the late Evalee Moss Davis. He was united in marriage to Tina Wall.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the St. Agnes
Catholic Church and the Christian Motorcyclist Association. He was a loving
husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
He is survived by:
Wife: Tina Brazel of Mena, Arkansas
Son: Gary Bob Brazel and wife Leigh Ann of Greenwood, Arkansas
Daughter: Tonya Brazel of Mena, Arkansas
Grandchild: Aden Brazel of Greenwood, Arkansas
Brothers: Ted Brazel of Waldron, Arkansas Bobby Brazel of Roseburg, Oregon
Mark Brazel of Litchfield, Illinois Michael Brazel of Granite City, Illinois
Tim Brazel of Gillespie, Illinois
Sisters: Sandy Dedmon of Waldron, Arkansas Diane Boyles of Waldron, Arkansas
Laura Jeanette Morphew of Waldron, Arkansas Amy Brazel Mills of Edwardsville,
Illinois Katherine Brazel of Granite City, Illinois Laurie Brazel Stockman of
Nashville, Tennessee
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Evalee Davis, a sister,
Gloria Kilcollins, a niece, Tina Ballentine, and a nephew, Darren Morphew.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at St.
Agnes Catholic Church with Father Norbert Rappold officiating. Interment
follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral
Home. Vistitation for family and friends will be Tuesday evening , February 7th
from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary being said from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Pallbearers are Nicholas Baber, Daniel Baber, Kevin Wagner, Keith Hasty, Cody
Gibbs, and Timothy Robertson.
RUSSELL ROBERTSON 02-02-12
.MR RUSSELL ROBERTSON AGE 78 OF MENA PASSED AWAY
TODAY—SERVICES ARE PENDING AND
WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY THE BEASLEY WOOD FUNERAL
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