Obituaries

BENTONVILLE — Frances Arlene Elmendorf,

born July 28, 1917, in Bay City, Mich., passed away March 24, 2017, in Bentonville, Ark., four months shy of her 100th birthday.

Arlene’s husband of 67 years, Charles G. Elmendorf preceded her in death. Arlene loved to travel and after retiring she and Charlie spent many summers traveling in their RV. There were many adventures in which they were joined by their children and grandchildren. There are many wonderful memories of those vacations held by all.

Throughout her life Arlene enjoyed many hobbies and crafts, but her passion was sewing. She was an accomplished seamstress. Arlene began sewing her own clothes when she was in high school. She taught her daughter, Valle, to sew and together they enjoyed their hobby together for many years. Both Arlene and Valle were active in the Sew A Stitch club in Rogers, Ark.

Arlene is survived by her two children, Valle Caldwell of Rogers, and Richard Elmendorf of Longmont, Colo.; four grandchildren, Jessica Gregg of Houston, Texas, Gwendolyn Caldwell of Oklahoma City, Okla., Michael Elmendorf and Chad Elmendorf, both of Longmont, Colo. Arlene also has four great-grandchildren; Carly and Josey Gregg and Evan and Kaitlyn Elmendorf.

A family celebration of her life will be held over the 4th of July in Rogers when all the family is together.

Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home. BENTONVILLE — With her daughters holding her hands, Doris Lee Price, 92, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away on March 17, 2017, at Circle of Life Legacy Village. She was born Nov. 24, 1924, in Newman Grove, Neb., to Anes C. Johnson and Martha Elkjer Johnson.

Doris Lee was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; son, Norm; and brother, Don.

Doris Lee is survived by three children: Diane (John) McWilliams, Karen (Ron) Jones, and Brian Price, all of Bella Vista; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017, 11 a.m. at Trinity Grace Church, 5845 Bellview Road, Rogers.

Doris Lee will be laid to rest beside her husband in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers, Ark.

FAYETTEVILLE —

William David Brown,

age 73, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born on April 3, 1943, in Shirleysburg, Pa., to William Roy and Evelyn Goshorn Brown. He is preceded in death by his father and two sisters who died at childbirth.

Bill found such value in education. He attained his AA in Mathematics from Allan Hancock Junior College, a bachelor’s degree from Cleveland Institute of Electronics, his BSEE from the University of Arkansas, his MSEE from Penn State University, his PhDEE from The University of New Mexico, as well as attending Presbyterian Church USA Academy for Theological Study.

He spent many of his working years as a professor passing on his knowledge. His first position as professor was held at the University of New Mexico as Adjunct Professor from 1975 to 1977. He then held several positions with the University of Arkansas in the department of electrical engineering from 1977 to 2008 including Assistant Professor, Professor, University Professor, Distinguished Professor, Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering, and Director of the High Density Electronics Center (HiDEC).

Bill also served as part time Deputy Sheriff for the Washington County Sheriff’s Department beginning in 1978. He pastored West Fork First Presbyterian Church for approximately 20 years.

Bill is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Marge Brown of the home; his mother, Evelyn Brown of Chambersburg, Pa.; his two brothers, Charles Brown and wife Carolyn of Davis, Okla., and Denny Brown and wife Donna of Chambersburg, Pa.; his three children, William K. “Casey” Brown and wife Tammy of Lincoln Dr. Robert D. Brown and wife Dr. Melissa Brown of Bentonville, and Mary Anne Mabry and husband Wes of Fayetteville; his six grandchildren, Michael Brown, Sarah Brown, Maggie Mabry, Samuel Brown, Annie Mabry, and Mary Brown; and dozens of nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 10–11 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 4511 W Wedington Drive, Fayetteville, Ark. 72704. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017, following the visitation at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Interment immediately following at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the William D and Margaret A Brown Faculty and Staff Award, in care of Connie Howard, Electrical Engineering Department, University of Arkansas, 3217 Bell Engineering, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701, or The Children’s Safety Center at 614 E Emma Ave, Springdale, Ark. 72764.

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

FAYETTEVILLE — Jo Nell “Jody” “Mimi” Long,

89, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Friday, March 31, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born April 26, 1927, in Baxter Springs, Kan., to P.W. McCall and Juanita Mae (Sparks) McCall.

Mimi moved to Fayetteville in 1966 with her late husband, Gordon Alexander “PaGrand” Long, and was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church, where she was a member of Circle 5 and Senior Saints Choir. In her community, she was a 50-year pin in Chapter AT, P.E.O. and Junior Civic League. Mimi’s favorite past time was supporting the Razorbacks as a lifetime seat holder for all seasons.

Mimi loved cooking for family, spoiling her grandkids, hosting bridge club and book club, and telling stories about PaGrand. In her final days, she found joy knowing she would soon meet him again in Heaven.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Richard McCall and Neil McCall.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Selig (Stephen) of Little Rock, Ark., Leslie Posey (Ken) of Fayetteville, Ark., one brother, Larry McCall of Oklahoma City, Okla., six grandchildren, Drew Selig (Jane Embry), Matt Selig (Jessica), Kenlie Bryant (Weston), Clare Coates (Andrew), Blake Kees (Cody), Alex Shelton (Steven), and six great-grandchildren, Wynn Selig, Knox Bryant, Olivia Selig, Maeve Selig, Banks Bryant, and Parker Kees.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, April 3, at Central United Methodist Church with Dr. Jack A. Wilson officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

The family thanks Connie Vercruysse, Mimi’s loving caregiver the past five months, and Ron Childers, who saw Mimi every Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. for 35 years at her standing hair appointment.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

To sign the online guest book please visit www. nelsonberna.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — Dr.

Thomas Brent Newberry,

age 73, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born Aug. 11, 1943, in Ogden, Utah, to Geraldine Ethel and John Thomas Newberry.

Thomas was preceded in death by his mother and father; and two brothers; Robin and Tim.

He is survived by his wife, Martha McKinney Newberry; daughter, Synthea Ford; sons, John Newberry, Brent Newberry, and Jacob Newberry; stepdaughter, Katie Workman Burger; sisters, Heidi Palmer and husband Larry, and Kris Castillo; two grandchildren, Christianna and Caleb Ford; and many nieces and nephews.

In high school, he competed in cross country running and wrestling. After he graduated high school, he served in the Army as a computer programmer.

Upon his honorable discharge, Thomas furthered his education, graduating from the University of Arizona with a BS in Biology (’76), Kansas City University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine with his Doctor of Osteopathy (’80), and completing his medical residency at the renowned Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry (’84).

Thomas, called Tom or Newb by his friends, was a sensitive, accomplished, and respected psychiatrist. As a veteran, he devoted much of his professional life to caring for military veterans during his career at VA hospitals in Kansas, Florida, Mississippi, and Arkansas. In his private practice and hospital responsibilities, he treated hundreds of children, adolescents, and geriatric adults with compassion, wisdom, and love. He loved his colleagues and coworkers, and valued the contributions they made to his professional and personal life.

Tom loved to travel, and travel he did. He stepped foot on every continent except Antarctica. With a group of other medical professionals, he was one of the first Americans to visit China in the 1970s. His adventures were the stuff of family legend, traveling across the continent of Africa in his 20s, throughout China in his 30s, and through the Middle East in his 60s. Cruises were also one of his favorite experiences, because they paired two of his loves, seeing new places and enjoying great food.

Our beloved Tom loved being alive, and he pursued it with a contagious exuberance. He liked to surprise his friends, if only to see them laugh. And he was always true to the emotions he felt in the moment — best exemplified when he watched sports — but above all he was led in life by his deep, ringing love for others. His empathic spirit was evident to everyone who knew him.

More than anything, Tom loved his children and his wife, Martha. He never went a day without talking about them with pride. We’ll miss him for the rest of our lives.

Visitation will be 5–7 p.m. Monday April 3, 2017 at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 5 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel at Nelson-Berna Funeral.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to http://localwounded veteran.com/ or team.kidney. org.

To place an online tribute visit www.nelsonberna.com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Leonard Michael Stanulis

(Len) passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 31, 2017, at Brookstone Assisted Living in Fayetteville, Ark. He was 94 years old.

Born on Aug. 12, 1922, Len graduated from Waukegan High School and served in the Army during World War II in Europe. He was awarded the Purple Heart, and later served as Arkansas state commander in the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

On May 5, 1947, he married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Ellen Rice (Peg) and they resided in Waukegan while he earned his college degree in engineering and started a family.

In 1954, the family moved to Benton Harbor, Mich., when Len took a job at Whirlpool Corporation where he worked for the rest of his career. In 1967, he transferred to Fort Smith, Ark., where he spent the final half of his life. After retiring, he and Peg traveled to explore the world and to visit family. Len could fix anything and was called upon to do all kinds of building projects for his growing family. He also loved to work in the yard, gardening, trimming trees, and mowing. He was also a volunteer at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center.

Len was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Peg, his parents, Theodore and Antoinette Stanulis, and a brother Theodore Stanulis.

He is survived by one brother, Edward Stanulis and three children and their families, Margaret Stanulis Ells (Bob Ells), David Stanulis (Lori Stanulis) and Laura Stanulis Wilkins (Bruce Wilkins), seven grandchildren, David Stanulis, II (Katie), Rebecca Stanulis Stern, Jessica Stanulis McIntosh (Landon), Meghann Ells, Lauren Wilkins Stokes (Lance), Cody Ells, and Austin Wilkins and five great-grandchildren, Joseph Tyler Stern, Burkleigh Boyett, Cameron Stanulis, Lofton and Linden Stokes, and his good friend and companion, Janet LaForce.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Christ the King Catholic Church Chapel in Fort Smith at 10 a.m., with interment at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, Ill.

Arrangements: Epting Funeral Home.

Condolences: www.epting funeralhome.webs.com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Charles Phillip Wenkus, 76, Fayetteville, Ark., died March 31, 2017, in Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Wenkus; daughters, Mary Wenkus-Delap, Veronica Wenkus, and Rachel Luper; and grandchildren, Clara Delap, Anna Delap, and Luke Delap. He was known to local pool players as “Rainbow Charlie”.

Share online condolences at www.WestfieldChapel.com.

HUNTSVILLE — Clayton

Matthew Embry, of Huntsville, Ark., passed away on March 31, 2017, at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark.

He is preceded in death by his uncles, Toby Allen Phillips and Kevin Allen Embry and great-grandmothers, Verna Self and Reba Ralston.

Clayton is survived by his loving parents, Matthew Lee Embry and Misty Lea Embry; his big brother, Luke Allen Embry, all of the home; his grandparents, Allen and Brenda Embry of Huntsville, Ark., and Don and Kerry Phillips of Hindsville, Ark.; and his great-grandparents, Bob Self of Hindsville, Ark., and Afton and Mary Embry of Springdale, Ark.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on April 3, 2017 at the Burkshed Cemetery in Hindsville, Ark. To sign the online guest book please visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.

HUNTSVILLE — Huey

James Givens, 71, of Huntsville, died March 30, 2017.

Survivors: wife, Jessie Hopper Givens; son, Jeff (Carol) Givens; daughter, Tammy (Jeff) Ellis; brother, Huston (Ginny) Givens; sister, Charlene Burgess; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brashears Funeral Home-Huntsville www. brashearsfuneralhome.net. Interment Venus Cemetery. Visitation 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brashears.

LITTLE ROCK —

Robert R. Tankersley, 37, of Little Rock passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born, April 17, 1979, to Randy Tankersley and Susan Hill in Little Rock, Ark. Robert attended George Washington University and Arkansas State University. He’s been with Regions Bank for 15 years serving most recently as Vice-President/ Consumer Banking Manager. In 2016, Robert served as the Corporate Chair of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Arkansas’ Light the Night event. He was also a supporter of the Ozark Mission Project-PHUMC.

Robert was preceded in death by his grandfather, Everett Tankersley; grandparents, Lois and James Scheibe; and his beloved dog, Koko.

He is survived by his parents: Randy Tankersley (Kathy) of Little Rock and Susan Hill (Danny) of Maumelle, Ark.; brother, James Tankersley (Amanda) of Alexander, Ark.; and grandmother, Helen Tankersley of Little Rock.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501) 2248300.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Cornerstone Hospital Group and the ICU health care team at UAMS.

In lieu of flowers, a camper scholarship has been created in Robert’s memory. Donations can be made to Ozark Mission Project, Attn: Robert Tankersley Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 26525, Little Rock, Ark. 72221, (www. ozarkmissionproject.org) or the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glen Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210 (www.warmhearts.org).

Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.comchenal.

PARIS — Pamela Darlene James died March 31, 2017, in Paris. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. with the funeral starting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

Burial will follow in Baxley Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/paris.

PRAIRIE GROVE — Agnes Bernice Corley, age 89, a resident of Prairie Grove, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in West Fork, Ark. She was born May 19, 1927 in Stilwell, Okla., the daughter of Jesse and Bessie (Dobbs) Wilhite.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vestol Corley; her parents; four brothers, Orvil, Jimmy, Hubert and Ivan Wilhite; and two sisters, Dovie Loftin and Cricket Cuzick.

Survivors include her two daughters, Colleen Thomas and husband Randy of Perryville, Ark., and Carleen Powers and husband Phillip of Harrison, Ark.; one brother, Robert Wilhite and wife Ina Jo of Lincoln, Ark.; one sister, Oleta Taylor of Farmington; five grandchildren, Jessica Dobbs, Christopher Powers, Kimberly Lyons, Matthew Powers and Rebecca Powers; nine grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 6-7 p.m. at the Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Burial will

be in the Bethesda Cemetery. There will be no graveside services held. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.

SILOAM SPRINGS — Doris Elrod Ramsey, 97, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died March 30, 2017, at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital, Siloam Springs, Ark. Born Dec. 6, 1919, in Clay Center, Kan., she was the daughter of James Lankford Smith and Helen May (Shaefer) Smith. She married Russell Elrod and he preceded her in death. Doris married J. Basil Ramsey and he preceded her in death.

She lived in this area since 1936, and was a retired legal secretary and office manager for Elrod Law Firm. Doris was a member of P.E.O. Chapters T and CE for 75 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Siloam Springs, Ark., and was an elder and choir member. Doris was an initial supporter of Genesis House and received the Siloam Springs Pioneer Citizen Award in 2008.

Doris was preceded in death by her husbands and one daughter Imogene Wilden.

Survivors include her sons, John Elrod of Fayetteville, Ark., and Daniel Elrod and wife Marie of Siloam Springs, Ark.; grandchildren, Adrienne Elrod and Christopher Elrod; stepson, Ron Ramsey of Siloam Springs, Ark.; stepdaughter, Celia Anita Decker of Natchitoches, La.; step-grandchildren, Don Voss, Jon Ramsey, Keith Decker, Barbara Ramsey, Kelcey Decker and Kristiana Decker.

Pallbearers will be Chris Elrod, Don Voss, Charlie Pitts, Mark Simmons, Chris Willis and Bob Maples. Honorary pallbearer will be Mike Moss.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church, Siloam Springs, Ark. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Ark. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wasson funeralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Genesis House, 1402 N. Inglewood St, Siloam Springs, Ark., 72761, or Siloam Springs High School Scholarship Fund, 700 N. Progress, Siloam Springs, Ark. 72761.

SPRINGDALE — George Carl Birk Jr., 90, of Springdale died Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born Aug. 21, 1926, in Chicago, the son of George and Lela Birk.

George served in WWII with the Army Air Corps which began his lifelong love of flying. He was a retired aerospace engineer. He enjoyed time with family and friends, and in later years was a woodworking artisan. He was a member of Robinson Avenue Church of Christ.

He is survived by two daughters, Lynn Myers and Cynthia Kinkel, both of California; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lea.

A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Robinson Avenue Church of Christ. Burial will be at Cave Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are with Heritage Funeral Home.

SPRINGDALE — Brannon Lawson Vanhook, infant son of Andrew and Lauren Vanhook, was born still on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. Survivors also include grandparents, Jeff and Sara Reeves of Huntsville, and Jeff and Susan Vanhook of Bethel Heights.

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at Friendship Cemetery. Arrangements are with Heritage Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to March of Dimes, 3291 S Thompson, #101, Springdale, Ark. 72764.

SPRINGDALE — Michael Evans Wiggins, 60, Springdale, Ark., died March 15, 2017, in Springdale. He was born July 25, 1956, in Tulsa, Okla., to George and Peggy Wiggins. Survivors include his son, Blaze Wiggins and his wife, Dillan; siblings, Marian Wiggins and Deborah Wintz; and his grandchildren, Tegan Wiggins and Dalton Wiggins.