Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — JoAnn Field born July 5, 1924, in Bartlesville, Okla., to Earl and June Bixler and departed this life Oct. 23, 2016. She has one brother, J.C. Bixler of Oil Trough, Ark.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Gene Field of Bella Vista, Ark.; two children, David Field (wife Lonna) of Brooksville, Fla., and Debby Keaton (husband Larry) of Bella Vista. They have five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Viewing at 9 a.m. Oct. 27 with the Funeral Service to follow at 10 a.m., Village Bible Church of Bella Vista.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

BENTONVILLE — Paul

Ralph Grigg, 92, of Bentonville passed away Oct. 24, 2016, in Rogers. He was born Jan. 19, 1924, in Healing Springs, Ark., the son of William Thomas and Annie Logan Grigg.

He graduated from Vaughn High School. Paul served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe, and Ardennes. He received five Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal.

He worked for Eagle Mill for 27 years, Best Laundry and Cleaners for four years and worked 20 years and retired from Bentonville Schools. Paul was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 0077.

He is preceded in death by his wife Bluebell (Bobbie) Joan Clayton Grigg; his siblings Loyd, Lonnie, Irvin, Earl, Elsie and Effie.

Survived by his children, Ralph Grigg and wife Nancy of Bentonville, Clayton Grigg and wife Barbara of Old Fort, N.C., and Annabell Woodcock and husband Bob of Bentonville, nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services 10 a.m. Friday; Oct. 28, 2016, at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers.

Interment with full military honors will follow in the Bentonville Cemetery, Bentonville, Ark. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Benton County Funeral Home. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

CLARKSVILLE — Paul

David Gentry, 73, of Clarksville, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. Visitation: 4–6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home, funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Clarksville First United Methodist Church. Burial in Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller-Cox Funeral Home. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville.

FAYETTEVILLE — Leon

Bland, 67, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Fayetteville. He was born on Oct. 13, 1949, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Delbert and Lora Graham Bland.

He was preceded in death by both parents.

Leon is survived by his wife Pam Bland of the home; three sons, Jason Wiles of Fayetteville, Jeremy Wiles and his wife Megan of Placentia, Calif., and Greg Bland and his wife Julie of Fayetteville, Ark.; daughter, Rachel Bale and her husband James of Fayetteville, Ark.; seven grandchildren Adrian Wiles, Evan Bland, Pearson Bland, Kathryn Bale, Aaron Bale, Christian Wiles, and Natalie Wiles; and a brother, Jerry Bland and his wife Michelle of Fayetteville, Ark.

Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be Saturday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with burial to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

Condolences may be given online at www.nelsonberna.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Steve

Caldwell, 62, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away peacefully at home after succumbing to cancer on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016.

Steve was born in Mena, Ark., to Calvin and Dora Ella Reed Caldwell on July 20, 1954.

He had a deep love for his family and friends and could often be found indulging in many of his hobbies and past times. Steve loved camping and enjoying the outdoors.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and had a passion for gardening.

He loved woodworking, cooking, and was known by all to be a jokester and collector extraordinaire. Among these hobbies was a love for animals and he held a special place in his heart for his dogs Pippa, Biggs, and Sable. Steve was proud to serve his country in the Navy as well as the Navy Reserve.

He is survived by his loving wife, Leigh; his brothers, Justin Caldwell of New York City, and John Caldwell and wife Sharon of Hope; his sister, Kay Broyles and husband Mark of Little Rock; his nephew, John Caldwell Jr., and wife Claire of Hope; his niece, Candie West and husband Matt of Hope; and a very special adopted family member, Joy Williams of Fayetteville.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 224 N. East Ave., Fayetteville, Ark., 72701.

To sign the online guestbook visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Paul

“Grandad” Gayer, age 92, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. He was born Dec. 12, 1923, in Goshen, Ark., the son of Charlie and Minnie Garrett Gayer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Langham Gayer to whom he married Oct. 27, 1945; a daughter, Sharon McKinney; a brother, Bud Gayer and two sisters, Helen Robbins and Pauleda Sariego.

Paul was an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Lambda, where he served on the advisory board. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church since 1952, serving as treasurer and usher.

Paul served in the Army towards the end of World War II and returned to Fayetteville, where he became a pillar of the community through banking and work with local charities.

He began his career at First National Bank of Fayetteville, and was there until 1986, when he joined a group that founded the Bank of Fayetteville. Through banking and real estate, Paul became a friend and mentor to many throughout the community.

He never met a person he didn’t like, and was known as “Grandad” by most people younger than him. Paul loved travel, gardening, helping others, and most importantly, family. Spending time with his great-grandkids was when he was happiest.

He is survived by a daughter Brenda Carmack and her husband Bill of Fayetteville; two sisters, Genell Bienert of Portland, Ore., and Ruth Heckart of Wichita, Kan.; two grandsons, Travis Garton and his wife Polly; Jason Garton and his wife Amber; four great-grandchildren, Isabel Garton, Stella Garton, Charlie Garton and Genevieve Garton.

Visitation will be 5 p.m.7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, followed by burial at Fairview Memorial Garden, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, P.O. Drawer 2222, Little Rock, Ark., 72203. To sign the online guest book, visit www. mooresfuneralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Gregory David Mashburn,

61, Fayetteville, died Oct. 23, 2016. He was born May 18, 1955, in Fayetteville to Dr. James Dean and Mary Ann (Boling) Mashburn. He is survived by two children, two sisters, three brothers, and an ex-wife. Arrangements are entrusted to Westfield Chapel Funeral Home, Springdale, Ark.

FAYETTEVILLE — William Sandefur Shadrach

Jr., 90, passed away Oct. 20, 2016. Mr. Shadrach (“Bill”) is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy (Klein) Shadrach; three sons, William S. Shadrach III, L. Stephen Shadrach and wife Carol, and Scott A. Shadrach and wife Karen. He also leaves behind twelve grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

He was born Oct. 4, 1926, in Fort Smith, the son of William Sandefur Shadrach, Sr. and Virginia (Hall) Shadrach. The family moved to Dallas where Bill grew up and graduated from Highland Park High in 1944.

He was an excellent athlete and placed 2nd in the Texas State Relays pole vaulting event. After serving aboard a ship in the U.S. Navy in WWII he returned to Dallas and attended SMU, joining the SAE fraternity. He met his wife, Dorothy (“Dot”) Klein, at SMU and they married Feb. 25, 1949, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. Bill and Dot were lifelong best friends and he loved her with all his heart. Bill spent 30 years working for Republic Steel Corporation, beginning as a salesman, and Assistant Sales Manager.

An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Braeburn Country Club in Houston, and Dallas Athletic Club. He and Dot traveled during their retirement, playing the best known golf courses across the U.S. Bill accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and for the past 20 years Bill and Dot were active members of the Good News Class with Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas and most recently, regularly attended Central United Methodist Church of Fayetteville.

Bill loved raising his three sons, and was a very involved father. He coached YMCA youth football, was a leader in Indian Guides with his sons, and never missed one school or sporting event of theirs. He was proud of his oldest son, Bill III, who received a scholarship to play football at Rice and on to a successful marketing career; his son Steve received master’s and doctoral theology degrees and leads an international Christian organization; and Scott, who followed him into the sales profession and love of golf.

Bill was a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather. Known as “Poppa” by all his grandchildren, he loved spending time with them. He was always interested in their activities and ready to offer advice when needed. Whether it was coloring contests, flying kites, or model airplanes, he was always fun loving, an active listener, and a great encourager to his grandchildren.

Bill and Dot had many lifelong friendships in Dallas and Houston, most of whom called him “Shad.” They were socially active, including memberships in dance and bridge clubs, and enjoyed traveling with friends. Trips to Colorado, Hawaii, Mexico, and Europe held especially fond memories.

To celebrate Bill’s life, a funeral service will be held for family and friends Saturday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Wildwood Chapel at Restland Memorial Park.

Memorial gifts may be made in Bill’s honor to Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas or the Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — Oscar

Earl Taylor, 86 of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born May 11, 1930, in Mechanisburg, Ohio, to Edgar Earl and Helen Lorrine Martin Taylor.

Oscar was a school bus driver. He served in the U.S. Army for 14 years and during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed leatherworking and bowling. He was an avid casino goer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Olive Taylor and his parents.

Survivors include one son, Phillip Taylor of Torrington, Wyo.; one daughter, Joy O’Hara and husband Steven of Fort Worth, Texas; three brothers, Bob Taylor and wife Barbara of Springdale, John Taylor and wife Dorsa of Diamond, Mo., and Albert Taylor and wife Marva of Springdale; six sisters, Sylvia Higgins of Johnson, Alice Vaughan of Clifty, Mildred Bone of Prairie Grove, Bonnie Strode of Springdale, Patricia Edwards of Springdale and Mary Stout and husband Bobby of Springdale; two granddaughters, Michelle O’Hara of Ft. Worth, Texas; Laura Sanderson and husband David of Godley, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Ryan Sanderson of Stephenville, Texas, and Olivia Sanderson of Godley, Texas; and 31 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale with Bill Hooten officiating.

Burial will follow in Stuckey Cemetery in Johnson. Visitation will be Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla., 32256. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com. FAYETTEVILLE — Veoma

Jeanne Wentz, 75, of Fayetteville passed away, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Fayetteville. She was born Nov.21, 1940, in Bell Gardens, Calif., to Sherman and Iris Osburn Wood.

She was previous owner of Wentz Brothers Carpet in Springdale.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Wentz Jr.; siblings, Mel Wood, Joe Wood, Delmer Wood, Odean Wood and Olga Marrs.

She is survived by her sons, Keith (Mickey) and Brent Wentz; siblings, Florayne Wilkins, LaVoyce Little, Joan Flanary, Tom Wood, Debra Wright, Lonnie Wood and Paul Wood; three grandsons, Matthew Parks, Brian Parks and Michael Wentz; and two great-grandsons.

A private memorial service will be held at the Fayetteville National Cemetery. Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.

Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.

GARFIELD — Louise

Mahurin, 74, of Garfield, died Oct. 22, 2016, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. Graveside service set for 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 at Mahurin Cemetery in Garfield. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

LINCOLN — Harold Dwight “Butch” Shipley,

63, of Lincoln passed away Oct. 24, 2016. He was the son of Burl Tedford and Nellie Irene Thomas Shipley. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Shipley. The family will receive friends this Saturday at 12 noon at the Rhea’s Mill Community Center. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.

LINCOLN — Donald

Willis Thomas, age 78, a resident of Lincoln passed away Oct. 25, 2016, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born June 30, 1938, in Lincoln, the son of Rollie and Lorraine Smyth Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Marvin Thomas and one sister, Nadine Louis.

Survivors include his children, Ron Thomas and wife Joy of Summers, Debbie Thomas of Fayetteville, Susan Cruikshank and husband Bobby of Lincoln, Michelle Milder and husband Steve of Prairie Grove, Donna Donlon and husband Jeff of Louisville, Ky.; six brothers, Daryl, Leon, Wendall, Larry, Howard and Charlie Thomas; 20 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6-7 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, 2 p.m. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.

Burial will be in the Summers Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held. Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.

LOWELL — Juanita “Jackie” Bowen, 82, of Lowell, Ark., died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. She was a daughter of Verlon and Ola Spencer. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Graveside will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at the Kingston Cemetery with Frank Weaver to officiate the service. Visit www.Backstrom-Pyeatte.com.

LOWELL — Brenda Price, 56, of Lowell passed away Oct. 24, 2016, in Springdale. She was born Nov. 5, 1959, in Bentonville the daughter of Warren and Edith Pearl Price.

She was a Bio-Technician for Pel Freeze. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Bobby Price.

She is survived by her daughters Chea Peabody and husband Rickey of Humphrey, Ark., and Stephanie Hudson and husband Mike of Rogers; four brothers, Allen Price, Les Price, Larry Price and Rick Price; her twin sister, Linda Allen; four grandchildren, Zachary, Hunter, Jacob and Emma and her beloved dog Gracie.

Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers.

Interment will follow in the Rogers Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Benton County Funeral Home. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

PARIS — Brenda “Diane” McClure Gentry, 55, of Paris, Ark., passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Paris. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris.

ROGERS — Eleanore Sokolsky, 80, of Rogers passed away Oct. 20, 2016. She was born May 19, 1936, in Rochester, New York to the late Robert and Bridget Leonard. Preceded in death by her husband, John and one son, Martin. Survivors her children, John Sokolsky of Rogers, Kenneth Sokolsky of Palm Beach, Florida and Joanne Duncan of Rogers; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers.

ROGERS — Samuel Benedict “Sam” Triolo, 94, of Rogers and formerly of Hot Springs, Pine Bluff and Memphis, Tenn., passed away Oct. 20. Born April 24, 1922.

He served in the Army Air Force. Preceded by wife, Jacqueline Reddick Triolo and a son, Michael Triolo and his siblings.

Survived by include his daughter, Jackie Bradley (Jaimie); two sons, Tony Triolo (Susan) and Rick Triolo (Tammy); daughter-in-law, Ann Triolo; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation Friday 10 a.m.-12 noon Rollins Funeral Home with graveside service at 1 p.m. in Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. www.RollinsFuneral.com.

ROGERS — Loretta Williams, 77, of Rogers, died Monday, Oct. 24, at Mercy Hospital of NW Ark.. She was born Aug. 15, 1939, at La Jara, Colo., to Jose Timoteo Lopez and Francescita Gallegos Lopez. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, singing and dancing.

She is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Christopher Lopez, Timoteo Lopez, Edward Lopez, and Lawrence Lopez; three sisters, Leonila Saenz, Mary Jane Taclay, and Rose Archuleta.

Survivors are her husband Bobbie Williams whom she married Oct. 4, 1958, at St. Rosa Lima Church in Layton, Utah; two sons, Steven Williams (Pamula) of Coppell, Texas, Chad Williams (Leslie) of Sachse, Texas; three daughters, Bonita Stanley of Plano, Texas, Maria Baker (Leon) of Rogers, Ark., Victoria Bonds of Wylie, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside services are set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Dug Hill Cemetery in Bella Vista. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge.

Visitation is set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to siscofuneralhome.net.

SILOAM SPRINGS — Delmar Earl Gingrey, 82, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Oct. 23, 2016, at his home. Born June 6, 1934, in Tower Hill, Ill., he was the son of Floyd Gingrey, Sr and Letha (Watts) Gingrey.

Delmar was retired from the Air Force and also Veteran’s Administration. He served in Korea and Vietnam. Delmar was an avid golfer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister. Survivors include his son, David Gingrey and wife Tina of Bentonville, Ark.; daughter, Jennifer Ehrhardt and Mark of Taylorville, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Casey Tribble, Ryan Jones, Daniel Ehrhardt, Vincent Ehrhardt, Andrew Ehrhardt, Larissa Todt, Laura Mackey, and Whitney Craft; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Max Gingrey and wife Rena of Aurora, Illinois and Larry Gingrey and wife Rita of Texas and sister, Joyce Baylor of Athens, Ill.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Ark.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Ark.

Burial will be noon, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Fayetteville National Cemetery, Fayetteville, Ark. To sign the online guestbook, visit www. wassonfuneralhome.com.

SPRINGDALE — Travis Jacob Doss, 29, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Springdale. He was born Dec. 21, 1986, in Orange, Calif., to Rick Doss and Jeanne (Nutt) Doss. He was a construction worker, a member of Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Bobby Nutt.

He is survived by his parents of Springdale, one sister, Shalee Doss and her children, Isaiah, Raemee, and Gabriel of Conway, Ark., paternal grandparents, C.H. and Evelyn Doss of Springdale, Ark., maternal grandmother, Carol Nutt of Yucaipa, Calif., Aunt and Uncles, Anthony and Rhonda Doss, Ray and Claressa Wood, Ron and Sherry Nutt, Scott and Bev Buchanan, and Kathy Lewis, many cousins and countless friends along with his fiance’, Whitney Riddell and her children, Christopher and Raiden Riddell.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville, followed by the service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Stuckey Cemetery in Johnson. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Life Cathedral, Spark Children’s Ministry. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

SPRINGDALE — Shirley M. Jaramillo, Springdale, Ark., died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. The city has run a lien against her property and her daughter is fighting to have them remove it, $1,200 need to be raised. Please contact Deborah at (479) 479-5367. Private services. Online guest book, www.BackstromPyeatte.com.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Harold E. Smith Jr., M.D. died at his Orlando, Fla., home of a broken heart approximately one month following the Sept. 13 demise of his life partner and wife of many years, Glenda Joyce Leise.

In addition to his beloved wife, predeceasing Harold were his only child, Thomas Patrick Smith, a sister, Donna Smith Winzer and his parents, Harold E. and June Ray Smith. Harold is survived by his sister, Kay (Bayless) Rowe of St. Joe and Fayetteville, Ark., as well as a niece, three nephews and many dear friends.

Harold had a brilliant mind and received Board Certification in three separate medical specialties. He devoted a large portion of his adult life to the study and treatment of substance abuse.

Among his other many interests were a lifelong love of basketball, having earned All State honors in high school, music, photography and outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing in the wild Little River bottoms near Wilton, Ark.

As per his wishes, no services are planned and his cremated remains will be spread at a special place close to the Buffalo National River.

Memorials may be made to the June Smith Library at Yocum Elementary School in El Dorado, Ark., or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

SELIGMAN, Mo. — Walter Lee Cotton, 89, of Seligman, died Oct. 22, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Cassville. Graveside service is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Pratt Cemetery in Garfield. Arrangements by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday night at the funeral home.