HEBER SPRINGS — Wetzel Hemon Stark,

age 89, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away due to COVID complications on December 18, 2020. Wetzel was born April 20, 1931, in Pearson, Ark., to Charles Herman and Lucy Mae Stark. Wetzel is preceded in death by his parents; his children, Karen Michelle Stark, twins Mitchell DeWayne and Cynthia Elaine Stark, Stanley Herman Stark; and brother Billy Bentley Stark. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Lee Dixon Stark; son Philip Wetzel Stark (Pam) of Heber Springs; grandson Clint Stark of Batesville; granddaughters Melissa Stark Fureigh (Brad) of Ward; Sara Alverson of Arlington, Texas; Reagan McGahhey Davis (Corey) of Marion; and Courtney McGahhey of Little Rock; great-grandchildren Grayson Tatrow, Paul Tatrow, Dylan Stark, MacKenna Tatrow, Daxton Davis, Deagan Davis, Madelyn Fureigh, Audrey Buchan, and Collin Fureigh; brother Jay C. Stark (Jessie) of North Little Rock; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Due to COVID restrictions, a private celebration of Wetzel’s life will be held on December 21st at the First General Baptist Church (aka Connection Church) with a private burial in the Pearson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Wetzel’s memory to First General Baptist Church, aka Connection Church, 110 N 2nd St, Heber Springs, Ark., 72543; Heber Springs Historical Society, 102 E Main St, Heber Springs, Ark., 72543, or to the charity of your choice.

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