Obituaries

BENTONVILLE — Jeffrey Busch, 63, of Bentonville died April 25, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 20, 1953, to Victor and Alice Busch. Jeffrey was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel for over 40 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and stepdad. Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Cathy; son, Thomas; four daughters, Jennifer Viddaurri, Kim Garmory, Michelle Dray and Danielle English; 11 grandchildren; one brother; three sisters and many dear friends. Memorial service will be held at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Home on May 8, 2017, at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services. Online condolences to Stockdalefuneral.com.

FARMINGTON — Harold Edward Moore, age 79, a resident of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at his home. He was born April 4, 1938, in Fallsville, Ark., the son of William Rule and Allie Odessa (Cowan) Moore.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dortha Moore and birth mother Allie Moore, three brothers, Travis, Jimmy and Thomas Moore and one brother-in-law, Dale Clark. Survivors include his wife, Florence “Mickey” Moore; two sons, Charles J. Moore and wife Amy of Prairie Grove and Tim Moore and Connie of Berryville; three daughters, Kimberley A. Moore Hunt and husband Jody of Farmington, Janet Moore of Lowell and Debbie Townsley and husband Gary of Springfield, Mo.; two brothers, Bobby Lynn Moore and wife Joy and Jackie Leon Moore and wife Sherry all of Springdale; two sisters, Onita Fay Clark and Viola Gayle Froud and husband Ronnie also of Springdale; 16 grandchildren Adam Moore, Jarrod Moore, Jada Williams, Alyx Moore, Kensey Moore, Aaron Hunt, Alexis Hunt, Cameron Hunt, Keaton Hunt, Channing Hunt, John Navarro, Faith Navarro, Hope Navarro, Christopher Townsley, Melissa Shrimplin and Matt Townsley; four great-grandchildren, Casey, Jasmine and Sara and soon to be Jymma.

The family will receive friends Friday, May 5, 2017, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in the Farmington Cemetery. Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Robert Kennith Jones, age 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was born on April 2, 1941, in Columbia, Mo., to Robert King and Nancy Elta Uptegrove Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He had done everything that one would hope a husband, father, and grandfather would do. Robert loved life and lived every day to its fullest. He was a wine connoisseur, lover of chocolate, a gardener, golfer, and fisherman. He remained active up until his last days and could often be found at his grandchildren’s sporting events giving the coaches a run for their money. Robert was a retiree as a long time salesman for Procter & Gamble.

He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Jones of the home; his three children, Valerie Snow and husband Eric of Farmington, Roberta Faulkner and husband Steve of Maumelle, and Mike Jones and wife Nonni of Fayetteville; six grandchildren, Zac Snow and wife Natalie, Alyssa LeBoeuf and husband John, Rachel Faulkner, Reagan Faulkner, Breanna Jones, and Anthea Jones; one sister, Mary Bus and husband John of Sedalia, Mo.; and one niece, Pam Cook and husband Scott.

A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/ HEARTORG. Condolences may be given online at www. nelsonberna.com.

HOLIDAY ISLAND — Tula Avo Jackson Peters, 89, of Holiday Island, Ark., went to be with her Lord on May 1, 2017. She was a member of Jacksonville Freewill Baptist Church. She was an avid collector of many things, including friends. She was a faithful member of the Holiday Island Elks Lodge No. 1042.

Tula was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Peters; one daughter, Dorothy Pearson; two brothers, Wesley Jones and William Rex Jackson; and two grandsons, David Grayson and Martin Grayson. She is survived by three daughters, Wanda (Gene) Ochrymowich of Gilbert, Ariz., Joanie (Wally) Kratzer of Holiday Island, and Vera Stevens of Little Rock; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Weir Cemetery. Another service will be held at the Holiday Island Elks Lodge No. 1042 at a later date. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

PARIS — Walter H. “Mack” Byrd, 80, of Paris passed away Sunday in Paris. Visitation: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris.

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 Intracoastal 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.

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.

SPRINGDALE — Larry Dale “L.D.” Barrett, 44, of Springdale, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Grady, Ark. He was born July 6, 1972, to Larry and Nancy Moffit Barrett. He is survived by a son, Dakota Mobley and wife Dawn of Bella Vista; granddaughters, Izabella and Michaela; brother, Larry Hall of New Mexico; sisters, Kimberly Barrett of Colcord, Cindy Yeager of Springdale, and Mindy Barrett of Rogers. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. today at Wilson Cemetery with Heritage Funeral Home.