Obituaries

CENTERTON — Ronald H. Bradshaw, 74, of Centerton, Ark., passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at Circle of Life Legacy Village in Bentonville, Ark. He was born Feb. 24, 1943, in Tulsa, Okla., to Herman Cecil Bradshaw and Dorothy Faye Dial Bradshaw.

He was an athlete, a coach, a teacher and an assistant superintendent who dedicated 40 years to working in the public schools. But his strongest devotion was to his family (whom he also insisted on coaching, whether they liked it or not.) He loved to play (and cheat at) games, to make bad jokes, and to build things — sometimes over-build; if there is ever a tidal wave in Arkansas, his deck will withstand it. At heart he was always a kid, and that’s why all the kids in his life will miss him so. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Linda Rodgers.

Ronald is survived by his brother Wayne; his wife of 48 years, Janet Karen Bradshaw; three children Brent, Karrie, and Tonya and three grandchildren Meredith, Averie, and Winona.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Southside Church of Christ in Rogers.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2017, at Southside Church of Christ with Minister Jackie Chesnut officiating. Burial will follow in Bluff Cemetery in Springdale. Memorials may be made in memory of Ronald Bradshaw to Springdale Athletic Foundation, 1612 E. Emma, Springdale, Ark. 72764

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort or memories may be shared at stockdalefuneral.com.

CENTERTON — Taylor Justin “TJ” Miller-Snyder,

age 20, passed away in Centerton on March 8, 2017. He was born Jan. 3, 1997, in Wheat Ridge, Colo., to Douglas and Lucretia Ann (Miller) Snyder. He graduated Bentonville High School in 2015.

He is survived by his father, Douglas Snyder of Centerton; mother, Lucretia Ann Snyder of Centerton; brother, Andrew Snyder of Centerton and sister, Katherine Snyder of Centerton.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home Chapel in Rogers with a gathering of family and friends to follow. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. www.rollinsfuneral.com. CINCINNATI —

Delphia Mae Murray, age 81, a resident of Cincinnati, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at her home. She was born Dec. 29, 1935, in Clayton, N.M., the daughter of Frank James and Persis (Palmer) Bannon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Dick” Murray and an infant son, Gregory Richard Murray.

Survivors include her two sons, Michael S. Murray and wife Kathy of Cincinnati, Ark., and Greggory J. Murray and wife Tammie of Siloam Springs, Ark.; one daughter, Patti Stickler and husband Jim of Prairie Grove, Ark.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Summers Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Old Union Cemetery. There will be no graveside services held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cincinnai Fire Department, c/o of John Randolph, 24088 W. Cincinnati Summers, Ark. 72769. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Suzanne Hughes Brooks,

90, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, March 11, 2017. She was born Dec. 4, 1926, in Gillham, Ark., the youngest of eight children, to Charlie and Maggie Hughes.

She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a hospice volunteer for 13 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Brooks and a son, William G. (Billy) Brooks.

Survivors include a daughter, Katherine Brooks Browne of Fayetteville; a foster daughter, Carol Gamble of Fayetteville; a daughter-in-law, Ginger Brooks of Rogers; sons, Mike Brooks and wife, Donna of Broken Arrow, Okla., Peter Brooks and wife, Kelly of Fayetteville and Matthew Brooks and wife, Sunny of Anderson, Mo.; six granddaughters; one grandson; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many loving friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017, at Beard’s Chapel.

The family requests memorials or donations be made to the Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 E. Longview St., Fayetteville, Ark. 72703 or The Botanical Gardens of NWA, P.O. Box 3079, Fayetteville, Ark. 72702.

Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel. Condolences at www.beards funeralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Thelma Fay Harris, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Fayetteville. She was born Nov. 20, 1927, in Kansas City, Mo., to Roscoe and Marie Collier Oxford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bennie Harris to whom she was married 55 years; a son, Gary Harris; a twin sister; and a brother.

Thelma is survived by a daughter, Sherry Carroll and partner, Tim Edwards; two granddaughters, Stephanie Mounce and husband, Jeremy of Lowell and Katlyn Murray and husband, Taylor of Springdale; and three great-grandchildren, Cooper and Ava Mounce and Peyton Murray.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Fairview Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Don Warford officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2017, at the funeral home.

Condolences at www. beardsfuneralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Angela Kaitlin Peace, age 60, of Fayetteville, passed away Feb. 18, 2017. A celebration of Angela’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 18, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.

HARRISON — Leonard

Roberts, 94, Harrison died March 14, 2017. Funeral is 2 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2017, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home; with visitation an hour prior to the service. Children, David (Joan) Roberts; Shirley Richesin (Newell); Liz (Tom) Creamer, Kay Carr and Barbara (Jim) Murphy, survive him. Online guestbook: roller funeralhomes.com/harrison.

LINCOLN — Mary Ruth

Holman, 86, of Lincoln, Ark., passed away on March 13, 2017, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. She was born on March 1, 1931, in Dallas, Texas, to George Edgar and Exie Opal Rawlins.

She is preceded in death by three daughters, Mary Eve Stutts, Mary Sue Brewer and Lillie Marie Mains.

Mary is survived by four children, Edna Macy and husband Charles Macy of Morrow, Ark., Barbara Holman and husband Ruben Holman of Siloam Springs, Ark., E.V. Stutts Jr. and wife Deborah Stutts of Waco, Texas, and Carla Stutts and Benny Phillips of Madison, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and many others who called her Grandma. She also leaves behind her three beloved dogs Spider, King and Sheba.

Mary loved to work in the garden planting flowers and vegetables. She also enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Mary’s funeral fund at www.gofundme. com/mary-holman-funeralexpenses.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m., March 16, 2017 at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Please share online condolences on Mary’s memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.

MANSFIELD — Irma

Overton, of Mansfield, Ark., passed away March 13, 2017, in Fort Smith. She is survived by husband, Earle Overton; three children; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation is March 16, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Martin Funeral Home, Mansfield. Service is 10 a.m. March 17 at the Methodist Church, Mansfield.

ROGERS — Dolores

Kathleen Fletcher, 86, of Rogers died Monday, March 13, at Ashley Heath & Rehab in Rogers. She was born Aug. 31, 1930, in Elk City, Okla., to Percy “Bud” Shermer and Voicie Elizabeth Brice Shermer.

Dolores graduated from Rogers High School in 1948. She was employed for several years at the Pea Ridge Canning Factory and was also a custodian at Pea Ridge Public Schools for many years, although her favorite job was being a homemaker and raising her three boys.

She and her husband spent nearly 20 years living in Kansas after they were married then moved to the Pea Ridge/ Rogers area to make their home. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Pea Ridge and is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 35 years Roy Fletcher, one son Rodney Fletcher, one brother Rex Shermer, and two sisters Willa Dean Rominger and Poladean Johnson.

Survivors are two sons, Doug Fletcher (Janet) of Mounds, Okla., and Bobby Fletcher of Rogers; one brother, Raymond Shermer of Springfield, Mo.; five grandchildren, Tammy Fletcher, Sandra McCormick, Bobby Fletcher, Courtney Beene and Whitney Edwards; four great-grandchildren, Destiny Guyll, Hunter Beene, Peyton Edwards Skyler Edwards; and one great-grandchild on the way; one great-great-grandson, Valentino Martinez; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Pea Ridge Cemetery. No visitation. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneral home.net.

SPRINGDALE — Clyde

“Emerson” Finn, 84, of Springdale, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at his home. He was born April 22, 1932, in Monett, Mo., to Herman Vester and Ella Lucille Davis Finn.

Emerson was a member of Cross Church and operated Finn’s Automotive for many years. He, together with his wife, enjoyed traveling, boating, car shows, races, and just living a full life.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance Bernice “Connie” Finn in 2016; a son, Jeff Finn; and a brother, Ray Finn.

He is survived by two sisters, JoAnn Breese and husband C.F. “Nick” of Owasso, Debi Selby and husband Mayo of Siloam Springs; several nieces and nephews; dear friends, including Teri and John Story, Ed and Louise Johnson; and his caregivers, Monica West, Janet Poole and Margie Sizemore.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17, at Heritage Funeral Home. Private interment will be at Bethel Cemetery near Monett.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tenn. 38101-9908.

SPRINGDALE — Larry

Dale Watson, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at his farm in Swain, at the age of 68. The son of Searl and Bertha (Weston) Watson was born Sept. 1, 1948, in Harrison, Ark.

Larry Dale is survived by his wife, Janice Watson of Springdale; his daughter, Jerri Bolstad and her husband Danny, and their children, Zac and Lindsey of Siloam Springs; three brothers, Searl Watson, Jr. and wife, Sandy of Cibolo, Texas, Garry Watson and wife, Betty of Kansas City, Kan., and James Watson and wife, Marilyn of Deer; one sister, Paula Frank of Jasper; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper, Ark. Burial will follow at Swain Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Coffman Funeral Home in Jasper. Online condolences may be left at coffmanfh. com.

VINITA, Okla. —

Doris Dean (Cash) Langer,

84, of Vinita, Okla., resident, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. Doris was born in Bentonville, Ark., on Dec. 6, 1932, to James Cash and Elsie (Keene) Cash.

On June 2, 1956, she married Franklin Langer. Doris earned a master’s degree in nutrition from the University of Arkansas. From 1980 until she retired, she was the registered dietitian at Eastern State Hospital in Vinita.

Doris was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan. She enjoyed researching Cash family genealogy. She attended First Baptist Church in Vinita when she was in better health.

Survivors include her daughter, Kim Langer of Vinita; son, Steven Langer of Oklahoma City; and grandson/adopted son, James Langer of Vinita; one brother, Tom Cash of Pittsburg, Kan.; and grandchildren, Katherine Langer, Olivia Langer, Keaton Langer and Chris Reeves.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Franklin, and siblings Bill Cash, Kathleen Reddick, and Helen Clayton.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the Luginbuel Funeral Chapel with Pastor Henry “Skip” McClain officiating. Services are under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.honoring memories.com.