Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes. For more information including cost and deadlines contact the advertising department at (501) 378-3889. BELLA VISTA — Mr.

Anothy Semski, age 85, of Bella Vista, passed away. Tuesday, June 13, at his home in Bella Vista. Mr. Semski was born Jan. 17, 1932, in Wisconsin to Fred and Regina Semski.

Mr. Semski work several years for General Motors.

Mr. Semski was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Mr. Semski is survived by his wife, Pauline Semski, children, George Paquette of Montana, and Evelyn Derzay of Bella Vista, grandchildren, George Jr., Kristine and Ryon and wife Jamie, great-grandchildren, Schyanne, Shayne and Resse and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., June 27, at Copper Chapel in Bella Vista, Ark. Arrangements by Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark.

BENTONVILLE —

Debbie Lynn Novak, 63, of Bentonville, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. She was born on July 31, 1953, to Dalton Garrett and Mary (McClellan) Sprain.

Debbie had a passion for animals and became active with Horses For Healing. She attended Cross Church and loved her church family.

Debbie was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Roberts and her father, Dalton Garrett. Left to cherish Debbie’s memory are her mother, Mary Sprain; a son, Justin Novak; sisters, Michele Sprain and Patricia Upton; brothers, Daniel Garrett, Doug Garrett, David Garrett and Eugene Sprain. Debbie will be missed by her family, friends, loved ones and all who knew her.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Please visit Debbie’s online memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.

ELKINS — Glennis Rosemary Williford Stout of Elkins, went to her home in Heaven, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Fayetteville, Ark. She was 90 years old. Glennis was born Oct. 19, 1926, to Raymond and Sadie Thompson Williford at Snake Branch, Durham, Ark.

She attended Durham School and played on the girls basketball team. She often recalled how the team traveled to other nearby schools in the back of an old truck to play on dirt floor ball courts. She had a passion for basketball the

rest of her life.

Glennis married Virgil Stout on Nov. 7, 1943. They were blessed with 60 years of marriage until his death in 2003. Glennis and her sister, Jean, spent many hours sewing handmade, hand quilted quilts then selling them in Eureka Springs and giving them to family. Quilting, embroidery, traveling and most of all attending and cheering on her grand/great-grandchildren in sports events, were the things she loved to do most.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil Stout; brother, Ray Dean (Bud) Williford; and her sister, Imogene (Jean) Williford Karr.

Glennis is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Larry Downing of Elkins; her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Barbara Stout of Elkins; seven grandchildren, Shane ( Tiffany) Stills, Shawn (Nikki) Stills, Misty (Jeremy) Parker, Angelia Smith, Jamie (Amanda) Coleman, Jason Stout and Kristy Stout; 20 great-grandchildren, Blake, Lauren, Eric, Derek, Cole, Clint, Ty, Asa, Cash, Dani, Brian, Garret, Kaylie, Allison, Claire, Kally, Keely, Hayden, Alex and Zaidyn; one great-greatgrandchild, Lynnlee Rose, due in September 2017; a sister, Jackie Williford Hankins of Fayetteville; and seven nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Crystal Hills Family Fellowship Church in Elkins with Reverend Jasper Hankins officiating. Interment will follow in McCord Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017, at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Shane Stills, Shawn Stills, Jamie Coleman, Jason Stout, Jeremy Parker and Garret Smith. Condolences at www.beards funeralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Susan Marie Rhodes, 52, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at her home. She was born Dec. 12, 1964, in Springfield, Ill., to Joseph and Marjorie Glass Stoikovic.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Springdale. She enjoyed theater and dance. she graduated in 1987 from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. She also enjoyed her career in television newscast production. She traveled to Europe. She loved her family and enjoyed raising her boys.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her three sons, Nathan Rhodes, Nicholas Rhodes and Noah Rhodes; their father, Martin Rhodes; one brother, Paul Stoikovic and wife Lisa of Burlington, Iowa.

Funeral service will be Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

HUNTSVILLE—

Frederick Standish, age 74, of Huntsville, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was born Nov. 12, 1942, in National City, Calif., the son of Gerald R. and Donna Gertrude Lewis Standish.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Daniel Corey Standish. He was an employee of the University of Arkansas and Loy’s Toys and served in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret Standish; a son, Jeff Standish and his wife Sharon of Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Diane Lewis and her husband Lloyd of Eugene, Ore.; two grandchildren, Doug Standish and his wife Kayla, and Katelyn Standish and two great-grandchildren, Brander and Arya Standish.

Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2017, at the Fayetteville National Cemetery, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark., 72762. To sign the online guest book, visit www. mooresfuneralchapel.com.

PRAIRIE GROVE —

William George Wright Jr.,

63-year-old resident of Prairie Grove, Ark., died June 1, 2017, at his home. Born Nov. 19, 1953, in Washington, Ind., he was the son of William “Bill” Wright and Helen Webber Wright.

William graduated high school in Pomona, Calif. He graduated from National University in California with a master’s degree in counseling. William married Mitzi Bailey on June 21, 1975, in Springtown, Ark.

He worked as a marriage and family counselor for many years, spending a lot of that time working for local school systems in Northwest Arkansas. He attended Calvary Baptist Church in Summers, Ark.

He is survived by his wife, Mitzi Wright; three daughters, Shannon Owens and husband Rob of Gentry, Ark., Stacey Allen and husband Josh of Springdale, Ark., and Chandlor Wright of Siloam Springs, Ark.; six grandchildren: Meledy Owens, Sonny Owens, Abel Owens, Hayden Allen, Evan Allen, and Anniston Allen; his mother, Helen Wright of Bentonville, Ark.; his father, Bill Wright and wife Rosa of Prairie Grove, Ark.; one brother, Jim Wright of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and one sister, Debbie Ransom and husband Randy of Gentry, Ark.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2017, at First Christian Church, Gentry, Ark. To sign the online guestbook, visit www. wassonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs.

ROGERS — Maxine

Burke, 86, of Rogers, passed away June 14, 2017. Born July 1, 1930, in Gordon, Neb., to William and Grace Gardner. Survivors her children, Ron Gardner, Linda Macon, Grace Massey and Jake Hare; brother, Ed Gardner; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers.

ROGERS — Francis

Harvey went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2017. He was born on Jan. 20, 1927, in Pinegrove, Pa. He was preceded in death by four brothers, and one sister. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Dolly, 12 children, 24 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and seven great- great- grandchildren. Visitation will be at Charter Funeral Home, 77 NE 72nd St., Gladstone, Mo., on Friday June 16 at 11 a.m. Service to follow at noon, interment at Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. Also Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 20 from 6-7 p.m., with service to follow at Global Outreach Center, Rogers, Ark.

SILOAM SPRINGS —

James ( Jim) Franklin

Masterson, 79-year-old resident of Siloam Springs, Ark., went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2017, at Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab with the assistance of Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark.

James was born June 15, 1937, to Glenn D. and Ruby L. Masterson in Bluffton, Ind. James married Elizabeth Ann Bryant on Oct. 23, 1960, in Phoenix, Ind. He and his family transferred from Berne, Ind., to Arkansas in 1981 with CTS Corporation, where he was employed as a quality control manager.

James was a faithful member of Siloam Springs Nazarene Church. He loved music, singing solos, and being in church choirs and quartets. James was known for his smile. He loved spending time with his family, camping, and spending time outdoors.

He was preceded in death by one son, Glenn Wesley Masterson; one brother, Charles D. Masterson; one sister, Betty L. Masterson; and his parents. James is survived by his devoted wife, Elizabeth Ann; one daughter, Teryl Ann Lynn and husband Randy of Gilmer, Texas; two sons, Troy James Masterson and wife Sonya of Protem, Mo., and Brent Masterson of Siloam Springs; three grandsons, James D. Cozby, Daniel D. Cozby, and Jonathan S. Cozby; one sister, Mary L. Amstutz and husband Stan of Berne, Ind.; two step grandchildren, Halie N. Lynn and Crystal A. Lynn; and two step great grandchildren, Brylie Lynn and Brighton Lynn.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, with Pastor Sandy Statham and Pastor Tim Traxel officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Siloam Springs. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2017, at Wasson Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com.

OZARK, Mo. — Dorothy

Jean Pittenger of Ozark, Mo., passed from this life to eternal life on June 3, 2017. She is survived by her three children, James Green of Ozark, Mo., Kelly Johnson of Fayetteville, Ark., and Sammye Schmahl of Anchorage, Alaska.

Along with her children and their spouses, she is survived by five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren with another great-grandchild due in the fall. Mom was the only child of the late Joe and Vivian Pittenger of Harrison, Ark.

She was born in Los Angeles on July 20, 1937. The family traveled for several years before making a home just outside of Alpena Ark., where she graduated high school in 1955. Marrying Lewis Green in 1955, she traveled with him to his various military assignments across the country while raising three children.

Lewis preceded her in death in 1995. Mom loved finding a treasure at a yard sale or flea market, reading and showering her cat with devotion and attention. She was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan and was always crushed when they didn’t make it to the World Series. If there was a Razorback basketball game she knew all the players by name. She also loved game shows, never missed Jeopardy and usually had all the answers!

Dorothy remained in Harrison for many years caring for her parents. After the death of her father, she moved to Rogers, Ark., with her mother and worked at several places in the community. Mom remained in the Rogers until she retired in 2007 due to health issues. Later that year she relocated to Ozark, Mo., to live with family where she remained until a stroke necessitated nursing care.

The family wishes to thank Ozark Nursing and Care Center for making Mom’s last months as comfortable as possible. Additionally, our gratitude to Mercy Hospital ICU for their compassion and care in her last weeks. A private service will be held at a later date with internment at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, Ark.