Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — Virginia Louise Whitham Andrew,

92, of Bella Vista, Ark., died April 27, 2017, at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born Feb. 2, 1925, to Erwin Whitham in Windsor, Conn.

She graduated from Manchester High School, in Manchester, Conn., in 1942. She and her husband moved to Tulsa in 1960 where she obtained her teaching degree at the University of Tulsa, and taught in Tulsa and Florida. They moved to Bella Vista in 1991.

She was a member of Shrine Ladies and the Presbyterian Church where she served as Elder and as an Enabler for the Presbyterian women in the Presbytery of Arkansas. She also served as a volunteer at the Bella Vista Public Library.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie George Andrew of 66 years; her brothers, George and Richard Whitham; a sister, Betty Jane Messier; son, Robert Bruce Andrew; granddaughter, Melinda Andrew Walters; and great-granddaughter, Hanna Walters.

She is survived by her children: David and wife, Kathryn, of Rogers, Ark.; Scott and wife, Cheri of Nashville, Tenn.; Janet and husband, James Hall of Bella Vista; daughter-in-law, Mary Andrew of Green Forrest, Ark.; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; brother, John Whitham and wife, Sally; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be held at 5-7 p.m., Monday, May 1, at Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. Burial will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Bella Vista Public Library, or the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista. Online condolences may be made at www. funeralmation.com.

BELLA VISTA — Ethel Lorraine Tefteller Mayes,

age 72, of Bella Vista, after a lengthy battle with cancer, crossed over into of arms of Jesus on the morning of April 22, 2017, at the Circle of Life in Springdale. She was born on Oct. 17, 1944, in Henderson, Texas, the daughter of James Wesley Tefteller Sr. and Beulah Mae Valentine Tefteller.

Her family later relocated to Elm Springs, Ark., where she met her husband, Richard Leroy Mayes, of Farmington, Ark. They were married in Elm Springs on May 1, 1959. They were married for 59 years and were the best of friends.

Ethel was a devoted wife and mother. She loved being a homemaker and made it her life’s goal to maintain a welcoming home. Together they created a family full of adventure, creativity and fun. She was an accomplished decorator and enjoyed decorating homes for the family business. She was also a wonderful cook. Ethel loved entertaining and hosting poolside cookouts. She also loved to travel, camping, hiking, and fishing as well. Ethel had many hobbies but her favorite was being outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

She was also a gifted career woman and business owner. She and her best friend owned and operated The Campus Beauty Shop and later Ann Lynne’s in Springdale. In 1978, Ethel decided to leave the workforce. Many years later Richard encouraged her to pursue her dream. In 1991, Ethel began a successful new career as a real estate agent. She loved working at Lindsey and Associates and developed many close friendships. She was loved by her “Lindsey family.”

In addition to her parent’s death, Ethel was preceded in death by her younger brother, Gordon Tefteller, who was hailed as a hero when he was killed in action during the Vietnam War in 1967. Ethel was also preceded in death by three sisters, Audrey Tefteller Turner, Dorothy Tefteller Stone and Shirley Tefteller Boatwright, and her brother, James Wesley Tefteller Jr.

She is survived by two brothers, Eddie Tefteller of Palm Springs, Calif., and Hubert Tefteller of Covington, Texas. She is also survived by her loving husband, Richard Leroy Mayes, and their four children, Ricky Gordon Mayes, Lisa Michelle Mayes Woods, Matthew Kyle Mayes and Jason Robert Mayes and her 13 grandchildren, all of Northwest Arkansas.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Cross Church, 1709 Johnson Road, Springdale, Ark. 72764, with the Reverend Charlie Foster and Bob Mayes officiating, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Ave., Springdale, Ark. 72762. A reception will follow and all are welcome to attend.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72762.

Online condolences may be made to www.memorial fhspringdale.com.

BENTONVILLE — JoAnn

McCool, 71 of Bentonville died Thursday, April 27, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. She was born May 6, 1945, at Seligman, Mo., to Jess Columbus Corn and Lillie May Horn Corn.

In 1963, she graduated from South West High School in Washburn, and married Sherman McCool June 7, 1963. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Pea Ridge and is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Delaina Saylor, four brothers Ellis, L.B., Eugene and Bill Corn.

Survivors are her husband, Sherman McCool of the home; two daughters, Deborah Palarino (Nicholas) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Deidre Hendricks of Rogers; one brother, John Corn (Joann) of Seligman; four sisters, Dovie Mathis (Hank) of Butterfield, Mo., Vela Hall and Doris Eggleston, both of Washburn, and Elsie Hignite (Frank) of Rogers; six grandchildren Riley Vanlaningham, Lauren & Nathan Palarino, Hunter and Lilly Hendricks, and Austin Saylor.

Graveside service is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, at Pea Ridge Cemetery. No visitation. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneral home.net.

BENTONVILLE — Dr.

Richard Nels Pearson, 81, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born May 8, 1935, in Sheridan, Wyo., to Evert Lester Pearson and Claudia Piatte Pearson. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded The Legion of Merit for his dedication to the injured and his service to his country.

Dr. Pearson was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, George Pearson and his nephew, Jay Pearson.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Eva Hodge Pearson; his son, Michael Pearson of Seattle, Wash., and his daughter, Annette Pearson Gean and husband, Tom of Bentonville. He is also survived by his wife, Eva’s children, Wendell Richardson and wife Becky, of Springfield, Mo., Janet Irwine and husband, Jim of San Antonio, Texas, and Tim Richardson of Bentonville. He is survived by 11 grandchildren, Diana, Katherine and Brian Pearson, Buster, Pearson and Emily Anne Gean, Eva and Renee Irwine, Jade McKnight, Melissa Poltz, David Richardson and many colleagues, patients and dear friends.

Dr. Pearson received Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Science degrees from the University of North Dakota. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity there. He received a medical degree from the University of Kansas. After a residency in Wichita, Kan., he became the first Board Certified surgeon to practice in Benton County where he felt honored to care for many patients. It was his calling and he loved doing it, never concerned if a patient could pay him, he just helped sick people get better. During his career, he served as Chief of Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rogers, was President of the Arkansas Medical Society and taught classes in the nursing program at NWACC.

He was a member of Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers and a graduate of BSF. He loved the men in his Thursday morning study group. His hobbies included golf, time on the lake, and photography. He also played various roles at the Rogers Little Theatre in his younger days. He loved to read history and had a passion for cooking. If you knew him well you probably enjoyed a meal in his home where he and Eva loved to serve their family and friends.

At his request, no services will be held. He will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark.

Memorials may be made in memory of Dr. Pearson to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest, Mercy Hospital or St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

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

BENTONVILLE — Danita

Kay Vaughan, age 38, of Bentonville, Ark., went to be with the Lord, on April 27, 2017, in Joplin, Mo. She was born May 27, 1978, in Fayetteville, Ark., the daughter of Jefferson and Peggy Jean Beasley White.

She was a homemaker and a believer in Christ.

Danita is survived by her husband of 22 years, Jeff Vaughan, of the home; two sons: Michael Vaughan and his wife, Marissa, of Webb City, Mo., and David Vaughan of Bentonville, Ark.; one grandchild; maternal grandparents, Gene and Letha Beasley, of Springdale; her motherin-law, Barbara Rand of Webb City, Mo.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, May 1, 2017, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Ave., Springdale, Ark. 72762. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor John Starks officiating. Burial will follow at Bluff Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Vancleave, Daniel Vancleave, Sean Nicholas and John Peasley.

Online condolences may be made to www.memorial fhspringdale.com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Palmer Eiland departed this earth on April 10, 2017. He was born Oct. 21, 1941, to B. B .and Doris Eiland, in Shreveport, La.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Marilyn Eiland of Houston, Texas, several cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his younger brother Barry, and his parents.

Palmer lived a remarkable life. He left Louisiana and traveled to San Francisco during the heyday of the Haight Ashbury scene. He worked with computers and repaired and remained fascinated by them his entire life. He streamed across the United States on his BMW motorcycle coast to coast and back. He continued his journey working on computers on geophysical research vessels for years, searching for oil and traveling the world. He went from Egypt to Newfoundland, Gibralter to Greenland and ports near and far and saw more of the world in those years than many see in a lifetime. He settled the first time in Fayetteville, Ark., because of his friendship with Mac and Fredda Porter of Fred’s Hickory Inn fame. When times changed for him, he worked with computer firms in Little Rock and Russellville. Then he came home to Fayetteville where he remained the last 30 years.

Palmer was a character. He had many friends and spared none with his sharp tongue and wit, but when you were his friend he defended you and protected you like no other. You knew you had a friend in Palmer.

No services are planned. In honor of his memory, please consider The Alzheimer’s association. www.alz.org/donate in Palmer’s name.

FAYETTEVILLE —

William Mayes Flanagan,

73, died Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, Ark. He was born on Oct. 21, 1943, in City Hospital, Fayetteville, to Edna Ruth Mayes Flanagan and Joseph Loren Flanagan. His birth name was William Martin Flanagan; his artist’s name was William Mayes Flanagan.

He spent his first two years on the farm in Spring Valley and grew up in Springdale, a working-class guy who worked in restaurants and poultry processing. He attended the University of Arkansas, majoring in political science and art, and was a founding member of Workers-Student Alliance. For 16 years, he lived in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pittsburgh, Pa., but his heart was always in Fayetteville.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Barbara Jaquish; his sister, Joyce Ziegler Emery of Tulsa, Okla.; a host of much-loved nieces and nephews; and companion cat Reuben Roscoe. He is also survived by friends all over the world and by Fayetteville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Joan Flynn; and by feline familiar, Muffin Face.

Flanagan lived a life of love for people, politics, and art. He was an old lefty, a true organizer, and a natural storyteller. He brought people together because he loved them and hated injustice, and because he loved telling a good story and making people laugh.

During his years in California, Bill was a member of first the New Voice and then the League of Revolutionary Struggle. As an organizer for Local 2 of HERE (Hotel Employees Restaurant Employees), he spent many an hour on picket lines, including date nights with Barbara, and was a militant picket captain, who fought for the workers on the line and in court. So routinely was he arrested on the picket line and bailed out by the union that the San Francisco police referred to him as “in again, out again Flanagan.”

As shop steward, he gained substantial back pay for kitchen and wait staff in the Moscone Convention Center and saved the jobs of outspoken workers. He was a talented cook, a hard worker, and good-humored, which gained him the respect of workers and management.

He was active in the campaign to establish a union in Watsonville, Calif., canneries. He used his cooking and organizing skills to support the Jesse Jackson primary bids in 1984 and 1988. He regularly contributed drawings and illustrations to the League’s publication, Unity. He met Barbara when he gave her his first cartoon for Unity. She was impressed by his generosity and unusual lack of artistic ego when he showed her that the caption was on a tissue paper overlay so the editor could change it if need be.

When Bill returned to Fayetteville, he worked for a time on the grounds crew at the University of Arkansas and helped revive the union there. Later he was custodian of the historic Evergreen Cemetery and joined its board of directors.

At home in Fayetteville, he returned to painting in watercolor, making whatever available garage or attic into a studio. His art revealed the mystery and loveliness of the world and brought joy. His subjects were the city he loved, the night sky, the moon, barns, flying creatures, and introspective women, all rendered with attention and love. People now look up at night and say, “That’s a Flanagan moon.”

He used his art to help save local landmarks by imagining them as they could be, including the Ozark Theater and Carnall Hall. His painting of Carnall Hall hangs in the renovated building today.

He was a founding member of the original Fayetteville Underground, the revived Underground, and Fenix Fayetteville. His work was hanging in a Fenix show at Walker-Stone House when he died. He talked art, taught art, mentored young artists, and was a friend to all who entered his studio. His work was selected for a past Delta Show, appeared in the Delta des Refuses show, and is in the permanent collection of the Regional Art Museum in Fort Smith. His paintings hang and are treasured in homes around the world.

The story of his life lives in the memories of the many people he touched. All are invited to a wake to share those memories on May 6, 2017, 3 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Bring a potluck dish and/or beverage-beer and wine are welcome, but please no hard liquor. Most important: bring a Bill story to share.

Bill was an organ donor through ARORA, Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency, www.arora.org. In lieu of flowers, please contribute your time and money to bring people together to build a more just world, and do it with love and laughter.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.moores funeralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Ralph Tucker, age 96, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday April 26, 2017. He was born Feb. 14, 1921 in West Fork, Ark., to Everett and Elizabeth Mann Tucker.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Scherrey and her husband Wally of Dover, Ark.; two sons, Eugene Tucker and his wife Ann of Hot Springs, Ark., Dwight Tucker and his wife Lesa of Fayetteville; one brother, Joe Tucker of Kansas City, Kan.; six grandchildren, Mark Tucker, Neil Tucker, Vince Scherrey, Matt Scherrey, Lance Tucker and Christy Cawood.

Visitation will be 5 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. Monday May 1, 2017 at Moore’s Chapel. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Blackburn Cemetery near Winslow, Ark., under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72762.

To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneral chapel.com.

GRAVETTE — Jimmie Ross Henington, 76, of Gravette, Ark., passed from this life April 20, 2017 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born May 23, 1940, in Hartshorne, Okla., to William and Florence Henington.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ruth “Charlie” Henington; his daughter-in-law, Dawn Henington; and his siblings, Leroy, Herbert, Richard, Tommy, Walter, James, Lawrence, Randolf, Helen and Odie.

Survivors include his children, Ross “Tony” Henington, William “Bill” Henington, Jammie Henington Welkley and her husband John, and Lawrence “Dale” Henington and his wife Linda; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Jimmie was a ham radio enthusiast. He enjoyed horseback riding, driving trucks and the outdoors. Most of all, he cherished his family and dogs.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m., May 1, 2017, at Corner Post Cowboy Church, 17242 Martin Pedro Road, Siloam Springs, Ark.

Share online condolences at Jimmie’s memorial at www.WestfieldChapel. com.

OZARK — Willade Denise Evans Smith of Ozark died Thursday.

Survivors: husband, John; sons, Greg, James Aaron; daughters, Bonnie Cora, Mallissia, Tiffany; brother, Michael; sisters, Kim, Sherry, Alicia, Sharon; 18 grandchildren.

Visitation at New Hope Assembly of God in Rogers, 9-10 a.m. Monday, funeral begins at 10 a.m.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Fayetteville.

PARIS — Carol (Wiedower) Walls, 60, passed away Friday April 14, 2017. She was born in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 20, 1956.

Carol enjoyed the Girl Scouts and traveled to Bolivia as an exchange student.

She was a very smart woman who could play the flute and crochet anything. She will be missed and we will all remember the good times with her.

Carol is survived by her three brothers: Michael Wiedower of Milwaukee, Wis., Dr. Ronnie Wiedower of Austin, Texas., and Chris Wiedower of Little Rock, Ark.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday May 5, 2017, at Holy Souls Church in Little Rock Arkansas.

Entombment will be in Holy Souls Columbarium. A small luncheon will follow services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (bbrfoundation.org).

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

ROGERS — Walter Aronson, Jr., 93, of Rogers, Ark., died Friday, April 28, 2017, at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark. He was born in Tower, Minn., on June 27, 1923, to Walter Aronson Sr. and Dorothy (Osterberg) Aronson. He grew up there either in school or beside his father at the Aronson Boat Works on Lake Vermilion.

He entered World War II. His mechanical ability put him in specified schooling on P-51’s and he became a member of the 458th fighter squadron in the 20th Air Force. He was sent to the South Pacific and spent a year on Iwo Jima. At the end of the war he was discharged with the rank of Staff Sargent. He returned to Minnesota, Tower Lake Vermilion and the marina.

In 1949, he and Ruth married, built a house on Pike Bay near the marina, had two children, bought the marina from his father and settled in on Lake Vermilion and Tower.

The opportunity to move to Florida was presented to him in 1960, to operate the Lake Worth Marine on the Intercostal Waterway. Still wanting his own business, six years later, he purchased property in Lantana, called it The Outing Center, selling and servicing boats, motors, including campers plus an accessory store. It was well received in the community and grew nicely.

During those following years, they bought a home on Hypluxo Island, he got his pilot’s license, bought property on Echo Point on Lake Vermilion in Minnesota, built a cabin there and bought a Beechcraft Bonanza airplane.

When he retired 26 years ago, they built a home in Rogers, Ark., making it possible for many of those years to spend summers in Minnesota and winters in Arkansas with frequent visit to Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sue Weibke.

Walter is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruth; daughter, Jane Aronson from Loveland, Colo.; son, Michael Aronson of Lantana, Fla.; grandson, Shawn Aronson of Wilmington, N.C.; brother, John of Tower, Minn., sister, Kaye Aronson of Tower, Minn.; brother-in-law, Robert Reinstrom and wife, Karen of Exton, Pa.; numerous nieces, nephews and one cousin, Robert Wilson and wife, Joan of Tower, Minn.

A memorial visitation will be from 2-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers, Ark. Burial will be in The Lakeview Cemetery in Tower, Minn., with a Celebration of Life at St. James Presbyterian Church where they are members later this summer. Service information will be published at a later date.

Walt was a soft-spoken gentlemen with strong virtues. He was loyal and dedicated to his family and friends, always reliable and quietly successful in all of his goals in life with a love of county that makes him a role model if you knew him. We will miss him. He was so special.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers. Memories may be shared at stockdalefuneral. com.

ROGERS — Bobby Bautts, DDS, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in his hometown of Rogers, Ark. He was born on Oct. 11, 1930, in Rogers to Ed and Alpha (Duree) Bautts.

Dr. Bautts received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He was a member of the Xi Si Phi fraternity and received an honorary alumnus from the University of Colorado Medical Center, School of Dentistry. He opened his first practice in Durango, Colo., in 1958 and continued his professional success as the Director of Allied Health Programs at the University of Southern Colorado, where he developed and wrote the curriculum for a new dental hygiene program. He also served as a surgical staff member for five Colorado hospitals. He returned to Rogers and worked as a clinical dentist, specializing in endodontics until 2010. Bobby respected his profession and perfected his dental expertise for 52 years. He had a love and passion for providing dental care and those who were fortunate to be his patient or work by his side knew his level of dignity and professionalism.

Bobby married Wanda Louise Hunt in 1950 in Rogers. They were happily married for 67 years. She was the love of his life and his best friend, followed by the love for his three daughters and grandchildren.

He loved the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the great outdoors and horses. He enjoyed carpentry and mentoring of dental professionals as an educator and a colleague.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Alpha, and his siblings, Betty Jean (his twin) and Don Ed (older brother).

Bobby is survived by his wife, Wanda of Rogers, Ark.; his daughters, Teresa and Michael Robinson of Bentonville, Ark., Jackie Bautts Sanders of Gilberts, Ill., and Holly and Quentin Kidd of Newport News, Va.; his grandchildren, Jennifer Robinson, Rebecca Robinson and Brandon Dougherty; great-grandchildren, Jared Dougherty, Taylor Cassat and Reagan Cassat.

A memorial service was held at the First United Methodist Church on Monday, April 24, 2017, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to First United Methodist Church, in Rogers, Arkansas or Circle of Life Hospice, in Springdale, Ark. http://nwacircleoflife.com/ donatesupport.

Arrangements are under the care of Rollins funeral Home of Rogers, Ark. www. rollinsfuneral.com

ROGERS — Daniel Donalson, age 84, of Rogers, passed away April 28, 2017. Daniel was born March 14, 1933, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to parents Howard and Bernice Donalson.

He was united in marriage to Patricia Sokolowski in 1957 and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage.

Daniel enjoyed model airplanes and worked for many years as a millwright.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Patricia of the home; daughters, Rebecca Bartlett (Bruce) and Sandra Rowley (Jim); grandchildren, David Ortiz, Sarah Ortiz, William Rowley, Jessica Rowley, Brian Bartlett, Lacey Bartlett, Phillip Harris, Carrie Harris; great-grandchildren, Molly Bartlett, Heidi Bartlett, Isabella Harris and a host of relatives and friends.

Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W.Walnut Rogers.

SPRINGDALE — Michael B. Brooks was born March 20, 1951, and passed away April 28, 2017.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Rita Brooks.

He was born in Galion, Ohio and is survived by his sisters, Pat Holman and Maria Anderson; and his brothers, Bill Brooks and Richard Brooks.

He served in the USMC during the Vietnam Era. No services are scheduled. Condolences at www. beardsfuneralchapel.com.

SPRINGDALE — Ryan Lee Elkins, 33, of Springdale, Ark., was born Dec. 27, 1983, in Clarksville, Ark., and passed away April 25, 2017, in Springdale, Ark., at the age of 33.

He was a Logistics Analyst for J.B. Hunt; a graduate of University of Central Arkansas with a Master’s in Business Administration;

and a member of Fellowship of Bible Church in Springdale.

Ryan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roland and Artie Elkins and Marshall and Willene Mothersbaugh; and a cousin, Jay Dlugosh.

Survivors include his fiancé, Bailey Ott of Springdale; his parents, Kenney and Janet Elkins of Clarksville; two sisters: Renae Elkins of Concord, North Carolina and Randa Williams and husband, Nathan, of Little Rock, Ark.; and his aunts and uncles: Max and Marsha Dlugosh of Clarksville; and Keith and Judy Mothersbaugh of Newburgh, Ind.

Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2017, at Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville, Ark.

Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, at Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kevin Rainey officiating.

Burial will follow in Harmony Cemetery in Harmony, Ark.

Pallbearers will be Jordan Price, Cody Vaught, Kris Muldoon, Jacob Hilton, Doyle Watkins, Scott Cline, and Nathan Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Morgan, Elkins Hollow Deer Camp Members, and Ryan Stackhouse.

SPRINGDALE — Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Harp, 70, of Springdale passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born Oct. 11, 1946, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Harlen and Marie Campbell Harp.

Ronnie was a farmer. He attended Cross Church in Springdale. He loved farming, fishing, hunting, his grandkids, cows, talking to his neighbors and his free coffee.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gaylen Harp.

Survivors include his wife Sheron Harp of the home; one son, James (Jim) Lee Harp and wife Holly of Springdale; one daughter, Cammie Scott and husband Tim of Lowell and six grandchildren, Haygan Harp, Hallee Harp, Hudsen Harp, Hadlee Harp, Sidney Scott and Samuel Scott.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. at Cross Church in Springdale. Burial will follow at Spring Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Edna Marie Loftis Crouch was born Feb. 23, 1912, in Maynard, Ark., to Sarah Louella Jones Loftis and Dr. John Riley Loftis. She died on April 25, 2017, in Springdale, Ark., at the age of 105.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by her siblings: Buell Loftis, Dr. William Osler Loftis, Beatrice Loftis Biggers, Eunice Katherine Loftis DeClerk and Dr. John Riley Loftis Jr.

Marie was married to Courtney C. Crouch, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by three sons: Courtney C. Crouch Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Hot Springs, Ark.; Michael E. Crouch and wife, Kay, of Salisbury, Md.; and James E. Crouch and wife, Cathy, of Springdale. She was blessed with eight grandchildren: Donna Sue Morgan and husband, Patrick; Courtney C. Crouch III and wife, Amber; Jennifer Crouch and wife, Kathryn Lent, Patrick Crouch and wife, Stacey Malasky, Matthew J. Crouch; Elizabeth C. Jilka and husband, Milan; John C. Crouch; and Mary Catherine Dean and husband, Brian. She was also blessed with Annie Crouch, George Crouch, Oliver Jilka, Augustine “Gus” Jilka and Leota “Leo” Crouch-Malasky, her great grandchildren.

During her youth in Maynard, Marie enjoyed assisting her father, who was a country doctor. She often went with him on house calls, first by horse and buggy and then later by car, which she drove — probably before her teen years. However, to make house calls in a car, her father had to send his older son, Buell, out in the buggy to patch the road so the car could travel. Marie was fond of recalling her youth when she developed her lifelong love of music, literature, gardening

and needlework. She also learned to sew and cook and how to be a gracious hostess.

Marie attended Harding College for her freshman and sophomore years of college. In the fall of 1932, Marie enrolled in the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she pledged Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She graduated in 1937 from the University of Arkansas. There she met a young lawyer from Springdale by the name of Courtney Chet Crouch on a date arranged by a friend of Courtney’s named Bryan Work who was popular with the sorority girls because he had a car.

\One of Marie’s and Courtney’s first dates, perhaps their first, was at the original Mary Maestri’s restaurant, which was in the Mary Maestri home, where she remembered eating at a table set up in the bedroom. For years, Marie was touted by her family to be Mary Maestri’s oldest customer.

Marie and Courtney were married in 1936, when Courtney, at age 23, was the mayor of Springdale. During the war, they moved several times while he was employed with the Braun Firm to locations as far west as Boise and Palo Alto. They returned to Springdale in 1947 where they made their home and raised a family.

While putting her family first, she was active in the Pi Beta Phi Alumni, the Springdale Hospital Auxiliary, PTA, Bridge Club, and the Arts Center of the Ozarks.

She was likely the oldest member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in the state and perhaps, the world.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Springdale for more than 70 years.

Marie’s passion was her yard. She had a “green thumb,” which she attributed to the hours she spent with her mother in the family vegetable and flower gardens. In the days when Springdale really had no landscapers, she turned their yard into a showplace.

Inside, Marie had a gift for decorating and for cooking.

Her fried chicken and her apple pie were renowned, and she passed on to her daughters-in-law and the grandchildren how to cut up and fry chicken and make apple pie.

Marie truly lived a full and fruitful life loved by her family and friends. In her later years she was assisted greatly by the loving CNAs, nurses, and management at The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows, to whom her family will be forever grateful.

A visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 206 W. Johnson in Springdale at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to your favorite charity or to the First United Methodist Church Foundation, the Arts Center of the Ozarks, or Circle of Life Hospice, all in Springdale, Ark.

Arrangements by Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville, Ark. www.brashears funeralhome.net.

WEST FORK — Mike Tempelmeyer, 78, of West Fork passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Fayetteville. He was born June 7, 1938, in Denison, Tex., the son of Melvin Ervin and Maudie Jewell McNeil Tempelmeyer.

Mike was owner of Industrial Electrical Contractors and member of Lone Star Masonic Lodge 403 in Denison, Tex.

He is survived by three children, Danny Tempelmeyer and wife, Tammy of Paris, Texas, Debbie Beal and husband, Alan and Diane Williams and husband, Rex all of West Fork; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Denice Noble of Fort Smith.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Nelson~Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Willard Walker Hospice home, 325 E. Longview Fayetteville, Ark., 72703.

TOK, Alaska — Jerad Nicholas Smith, 33, of Tok, Alaska, passed away at his home and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Jerad was born Oct. 6, 1983, in Ellensburg, Wash., to Mark and Joyce (Miltnovich) Smith.

At the age of 20, Jerad joined the United States Navy, whereafter he proudly served his country for over 11 years. Jerad honorably retired from the United States Navy as a Second Class Petty Officer. He was stationed at many duty stations around the country, including serving aboard the USS Ronald Reagan.

Jerad grew up in Alaska, loved the outdoors, and had a love for the ocean and being close to the water. His intelligence reflected not only in his Navy career as an IT, but was seen in his daily life where he enjoyed gaming and building computers.

Jerad was a loving father of three children, Brooklyn (10), Alyssa (six), and Tyler (four), and he would do anything to put a smile on their faces. His children absolutely adored their daddy and he will be greatly missed. Jerad was also a loving son, brother, and husband.

He is survived by his parents, Mark and Joyce Smith; sister, Tricia Christianson and spouse Josh; nephew, Lincoln Christianson; wife of 11 years, Jamie Winbury Smith; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at Chapel of the North, Tok, Alaska. Visitation with the family will follow after.

Arrangements by Cremation Society of Alaska.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Marjorie Ann (Thompson) Yeatman, former longtime resident of Springdale, Ark., passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family members on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in

Alpharetta, Ga.

She was born March 24, 1935, in Camden, Ark., to Robert and Flora Thompson. Raised in Hamburg, Ark., she met a handsome young man at the age of 12, Raymond Yeatman (deceased), a native of the same town. They were sweethearts all through school and married on January 20, 1958.

Before marrying, Marjorie attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics. During her time at the U of A, she was an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

She pursued a career as a Public Home Economist and eventually became the supervisor of the first home health care service in the country.

As a result of being married to Raymond, an Air Force officer assigned to various military bases, she experienced living in Hawaii, Japan and Germany among other places.

She is survived by her daughters, Julie Yeatman of Washington D.C., and Lisa Van Osch as well as her sonin-law, Michael Van Osch from Alpharetta, Ga. Marjorie is also survived by two nieces and two nephews, Selena (Thompson) Alexander, Susan (Thompson) Shedd, Ken Thompson, and Kyle Thompson, M.D.

Although any gesture of love and respect for Marjorie would be lovingly accepted, she would be most pleased if those who wish would help support the Humane Society of the Ozarks with a donation (1020 South One Mile Drive, Fayetteville , Ark., 72704) in lieu of flowers.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m. with an opportunity to speak with family members after the service in the same location: The chapel at the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, AR 206 W. Johnson Ave.

EAST TROY, Wis. — Mary Louise Ewing, age 67, Mary Louise lived her life with a song and a smile. Growing up in Marshfield, Wis., with four brothers and a sister, she loved reading and writing, and found her passion for theatre.

After leaving the Midwest to attend Smith College with only a few dollars to her name, she toured with the USO in Greenland, ran a garden center, and pursued a career in advertising and real estate. She shined onstage, starring in and directing many musicals, and singing with her second love, the MSO chorus.

Her adventurous and imaginative spirit made the everyday extraordinary. Cardboard cutouts and old pieces of fruit became a legendary birthday party for her sons. She rode motorcycles, flew planes, and once flew herself, after using rollerblades and a towel to catch the wind. Later in life, the “magic closet” in her East Troy home was a source of wonder for her beloved grandchildren.

Always quick to laugh, she loved a noisy game of cards with dear friends, golf, kayaking, writing poetry and quiet moments by the waters of Booth Lake.

Mary Louise passed away April 19, 2017, after battling mesothelioma.

She loved and was loved. She will be missed.

Mary Louise is survived by her husband, Tom; children, Evan, Charles, Rebecca and Michael; and grandchildren, Edward, Storm, Estrid, Elena and Hannah; as well as five siblings; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

A memorial will be held May 13 at St. Paul’s Church, 914 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee, Wis., with a visitation at 12:45 p.m. and services beginning at 2 p.m.

For more information, visit caringbridge.org/visit/mary louiseewing.