Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Obituaries
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ASH FLAT — Don Lynn Radford passed away on June 9, 2017 at Ash Flat Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ash Flat. He was born near Pine Bluff, Ark., and adopted at age six by Lonnie and Opal Radford of Beebe, Ark. He attended Beebe school before joining the U.S. Navy. Then he moved to Dallas, Texas, and worked as a nurseryman. Years later he relocated to Viola, Ark.
He is preceded in death by his adopted parents and his biological sister, Kathy (Radford, White) Fryoz of Southern Louisiana and nephew, David White of Beebe. Don is survived by nephews, Dale and Gale White of Southern Louisiana and several great nieces, nephews and cousins. A private remembrance of his kind and gentle spirit will be at Flora Cemetery near Viola, Ark., at a later date.
BELLA VISTA — James Glen Rollo, 57 of Bella Vista, went to be with the Lord, June 6, 2017. He was born Aug. 18, 1959 in San Diego, Calif., to Gary and June Rollo-Woolsey.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Julie; daughters, Kiersten (Jacob) Kreutzer, Kamillia, Kerri, and Kaylee Rollo; son, Kael Rollo; two grandchildren and his mother.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 17, at Hope Community Bible Church, 2300 S 13th St, Rogers, Ark., with Pastor Edward Godfrey officiating.
Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeral mation.
ELKINS — Fern Arlene Wendt, age 82, of Elkins passed away Thursday June 8, 2017 in Fayetteville. She was born March 7, 1935 in Spencer, Neb., the daughter of Robert J. and Hattie Fern Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Top Wendt.
She worked as a psychiatric aide.
She is survived by her son Michael Wendt and his wife Judith of Farmington; two grandchildren Christine Nivens and her husband John of Hampton, Ark., and Jason Wendt and his wife Meagan of McKinney, Texas; and two great grandchildren John Paul and Kathryn Nivens.
Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Monday June 12 at Moore’s Chapel.
To sign the online guest book visit www.moores funeralchapel.com.
LOWELL — Anita Wolfgram, age 76, of Bella Vista, died Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born in LaPorte, Ind., on Aug. 19, 1940 to Fred and Martha Kivi.
She was a homemaker, mother and good friend to many.
She enjoyed sewing, crochet, reading, knitting and golf.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Wolfgram; her parents; sister, Kathy Van Mersbergen; her sister, Sandy Donovan and her granddaughter Jenny Cobb.
She is survived by her son, James (Laurel) Wolfgram and her daughters Joanne (Dan) Cobb, Susan (Matthew) Bailey, Christine (Andy) Gozdowiak; her sisters Karen Steck, Patty Brechlin, and Lynette Simpson; seven grandchildren and one greatgrandson.
At the request of Anita, no services are planned. Donations toward dementia care would be appreciated.
Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. On-line condolences may be made at www. funeralmation.com.
PRAIRIE GROVE — Steven Leonard Stanley, age 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2017. Steven was born March 19th 1956 in Soap Lake, Wash., to Mack and Lavonne Stanley.
Steven is survived by three siblings Debra Gray of Anaheim, Calif., Brenda Stanley of Polson, Mont., and Mark Stanley of Quincy, Wash.
Steven fell in love with classic muscle Mopars at an early age and remained a dedicated Mopar fan for life. Steven rebuilt and owned so many beautiful Mopars that are still in showrooms all over the United States.
Steven worked maintenance for the same company for 22 years in Costa Mesa, Calif., winning employee of the year numerous times. He retired 10 years ago due to a serious injury.
He recently returned home to Prairie Grove settling on the family land.
Steven never married but had a daughter Stephanie Pierce from New York and a son Jeffrey Holloway of Tennessee.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2017 2 p.m. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Ark., burial was in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Following the funeral service a get together will be held from 3-6 p.m. at the Latta Barn in the Prairie Grove Battlefield Park.
Online guestbook: www. luginbuel.com.
SPRINGDALE — Dr. William Garland Hyde joined his Lord and Savior on Sunday June 4, 2017. He was born in 1953 and raised in Paragould, Ark.
He relocated his family to Bella Vista and established the Village’s paramedic program as its first paramedic/ firefighter. He also founded a very prosperous family business, until injury forced him to retire from the fire department, and sell his business. Not to be content, he returned to college and earned several degrees including his Doctorate from The Pennsylvania State University, where he served as an associate professor. During his many journeys he served as an English Professor at Universities in Taiwan, ROC. Following his world tour, Bill retired from education and returned home to Arkansas where he spent his final years enjoying family and many hobbies and projects.
He is survived by his three sons, William & wife Angela, Bryan, & Bradley, two grandchildren, Keona & Kiera, brother Don, & sisters Deborah & Donna. He was celebrated during a private ceremony.