Obituaries

BENTONVILLE — Kathy

Ann Hathorn, 60, of Bentonville passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. She was born April 5, 1957, in Fullerton, Calif., to Roman and Thelma Wade Hathorn.

Kathy was a former claims adjuster for Walmart. She loved her grandchildren and was a very loving mother with a very caring heart.

She is preceded in death by her father and her dad, Herbert Ellis. Survivors include two sons, Jason Gremard of Springdale and Kalen Wilson and wife Regina of Bentonville; one daughter, Krystle Owen of Springdale; her mom, Thelma Ellis of Springdale; her boyfriend, Bob Bruckner two special friends who were like sisters, Dianne Davis of Springdale and Carla Hefner of Fayetteville, three grandchildren, Shyenne Gremard, Courtney Casebolt and Emma Grace Owen; 10 cousins, many aunts, and one special uncle Jay Stamps and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Clark Snow officiating. Burial will follow in Sonora Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be made to The National Fibromyalgia Association, 3857 Birch St., Suite 312, Newport Beach, Calif., 92660. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

BENTONVILLE — Olga

Scott, 75, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away on Dec. 2, 2017. The world lost a wonderful mom, motherin-law, grandma, sister and friend. We were so blessed to have had such a selfless person in our lives.

Olga spent most of her life dedicated to her family. She raised a daughter, who some can say she was still raising until her last breath, and later was fortunate to take care of her grandsons for a few years before she became ill. When she was not with her family, she was a Bank of America employee for over 20 years.

While at Bank of America she uncovered employee fraud that helped catapult the bank from unprofitable to profitable in one quarter. During the holiday’s she worked at Macy’s and could make amazing gift bows!

In her free time she enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening, needlepoint, cross stitch, crocheting, ceramics, painting and Friday Night Lights. As a young child, she tap danced. Even as her disease progressed, she kept dancing … she would tap to any music, she specifically liked hip hop.

Olga is survived by her daughter, Susan Chronister, her son-in-law, Peel Chronister, grandsons, Keagan and Connor Chronister, and her older sisters, Henrietta Jones and Corrine Ramos, and nieces and nephews.

Olga loved cardinals and you can be sure she will be

sending those beautiful red birds to look after her loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Florida’s Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease at www.uff.ufl.edu/give-now/?fund_id=017383. At the family’s request, there will be a private celebration of Olga’s life held in late December.

DUMAS — Howard Matthew “Corky”

Holthoff, 75 of Dumas, Ark., passed away Dec. 4, 2017, in Little Rock, Ark.

His parents and two brothers, Byron (Brother) and Frankie Holthoff preceded him in death.

He was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on Dec. 28, 1941, to the late Howard Lee Holthoff and Marian Virginia Matthews Holthoff.

He was a member of First Christian Church Gould, graduate of the University of Arkansas, lettered in football, basketball, track and field, life time member of the Razorback letterman club, member Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Returning to Dumas after completing his law degree, he opened Holthoff Law Firm in Dumas. A member Arkansas Bar Association, Corky served as deputy prosecuting attorney for Lincoln and Desha Counties and Desha County District Judge.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Kay Holthoff of Dumas, Ark., and four sons, Michael (Carolyn) Holthoff of Corvallis, Ore., Matthew Lewis (Jill) Holthoff of Houston, Texas, Mark Lee (Jason) Holthoff of Seattle, Wash., and Howard Franklin Holthoff of Austin, Texas; one grandson, Henry Holthoff, and three granddaughters, Rebecca, Megan and Rosie Holthoff; one brother, David Holthoff of Dumas, Ark.

Visitation held on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Griffin Funeral Home. Funeral services held on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at 2 p.m., Griffin Funeral Home with burial following in Holthoff Family Cemetery. Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society or charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinfh. com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Patrick Carithers, 87, passed away in Fayetteville, Ark., on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. He was born in North Little Rock, Ark., to Benny and Bernadette Carithers on Nov. 11, 1930.

He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1948. He was an accomplished athlete and played football, ran track, and later played on a semi-pro baseball team.

He attended Magnolia A&M College (later Southern Arkansas University) and graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor of science degree in education. He married Bettye Hall, his high school sweetheart, in North Little Rock on Dec. 21, 1950. A devoted couple, they anticipated celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary in a few weeks.

Pat served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a patriotic citizen and proud of his service. The oldest surviving editor of the Arkansas Gazette, he had an outstanding career as a journalist at the newspaper. He worked there for 40 years, with his last 30 years as the world news-wire editor and writer of the In The News column. He was admired and respected by his colleagues. He played an integral part in making the Arkansas Gazette a great newspaper while he worked there.

Pat and Bettye were active in the central Arkansas running community. One of his proudest accomplishments was the completion of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., on his 58th birthday. He was an avid Razorback fan and enjoyed going to the football games.

Pat is survived by his wife Bettye of Fayetteville; his daughter, Kelly Carithers and her husband Dr. Bill McGowan of Springdale; his son, Lindsey Carithers of North Little Rock; three grandchildren, Jenny Carithers Price and her husband B.R. Price of Springdale, Dr. Patrick McGowan and his wife Camryn of Cayce, S.C.; and John Thomas McGowan of Springdale; and one great-grandson, William Patrick McGowan of Cayce, S.C.; a niece and nephews and many friends.

Despite his many successes and accomplishments, Pat never bragged about anything other than his family, particularly his three grandchildren with whom he shared very special relationships. He made lifelong friendships and never had a cross word with anyone.

The family wishes to thank the staff at the Arkansas Veterans Home in Fayetteville for their compassionate care of Patrick. Pat was devoted to his family, his Catholic faith and his country. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale and had been an active member at St. Anne Catholic Church in North Little Rock before moving to Fayetteville.

Memorials may be made in memory of Patrick Carithers to St. Anne Catholic Church in North Little Rock, St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale, or Washington Regional Medical Center Hospice.

A family graveside service, with military honors, is planned at the Fayetteville National Cemetery on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at noon. Online obituary and guest registry at SmithFamilyCares.com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Thelma Rachel Guinn

Culwell, 93, of Fayetteville, passed peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Morningside Assisted Living of Fayetteville. Thelma was born Dec. 4, 1924 ,in Winslow, Ark. She was the daughter of John Guinn and Grace Lehn Guinn.

She was the youngest of eight siblings.

Thelma attended Huntsville High School and graduated from Fayetteville High School. She attended Bethany Peniel College in Bethany, Okla., for three years. She was led to the ministry to be a church choir director. She married Harold Culwell on Sept. 15, 1946, in Goshen, Ark. While they attended college in Bethany, their only daughter was born. Beverly Ann Culwell, was born June 11, 1952. The family moved back to Arkansas in 1954.

The family lived at the Hathcock Clinic in Fayetteville from 1956-65 where they were caretakers. They owned Beverly’s Dari-ette on 701 N. College and later The Flamingo Drive-In on East 16. Later she worked at Kearney’s, Bear Brand Hosiery, Fayetteville Real Estate/Ottis Watson Construction and First National Bank; while working full time, she worked part-time for many years at Campbell-Bell (a department store in Fayetteville).

Thelma was a hard-working woman. She loved her church, her family, her neighbors, her friends and her yard. She enjoyed gardening and helping others. Thelma lived on East 16 for over 50 years. She moved to Morningside Assisted Living in August, 2015, for extra care. She was a member of the Fayetteville First Church of the Nazarene and a former member of the Goshen Church of the Nazarene where she taught Sunday School for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters (Violet Bernice Guinn, Joye Cooper, Gladys Harp, and Helen Watson); and two brothers (Howard Guinn and Omer Guinn). Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Culwell Block and her husband, Kenneth, of Joplin, Missouri. She is also survived by one brother, C.L. Guinn of Springdale and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Thelma’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at First Church of the Nazarene in Fayetteville with Reverend Larry Woodward officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 2857 Old Missouri Road, Fayetteville, Ark., 72703. To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www. beardsfuneralchapel.com.

GENTRY — James

Albert McClure, age 65, of Gentry passed away Dec. 4, 2017. He was born Nov. 14, 1952, in Wier, Kan., the son of Levi and Jacqueline Owen McClure. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He worked as an x-ray technician. He is survived by his wife Linda; seven step children; one brother and four sisters. He will be interred in the Fayetteville National Cemetery. Cremation under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. To sign the online guest book visit www. mooresfuneralchapel.com.

HARRISON — Rex

Callicott, 88, died Dec. 5 at his home. Rex is survived by his wife of 65 years, June Evelyn; one son, Mitchell (Cindi) Callicott; sister, Darly Von Vandegriff; a special niece, Caryn White. There will be a graveside service held at a later date. Arrangements by Holt Memorial Chapel.

LITTLE FLOCK — James

Carl “Jim” Sherman, 74, of Little Flock passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in the Chapel of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. A graveside funeral service will follow in Bentonville Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www. RollinsFuneral.com.

ROGERS — Roy Albert Hance Jr., age 92, Rogers, Ark., passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Born Nov. 24, 1925, in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of Roy Albert Hance Sr. and Bernice Hance (Dague).

He served his country during World War II where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge under the command of General George S. Patton as a member of the 3rd U.S. Army, 282nd Engineer Combat Battalion. He received several medals during his service.

He and his wife, Virginia Hance (Patterson), met in Salt Lake City, Utah, and married in 1957. After marriage they moved to Pea Ridge, Ark., where they spent most of their lives. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his family. During his spare time he was skilled at working on small engines and selling and repairing lawn mowers.

He was a member of the Pea Ridge VFW Post 8109 and served as commander of the post for 10 years. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church in Pea Ridge. Roy was retired from Walmart Distribution Center 4 where he worked in maintenance.

He is preceded in death by his parents Roy Albert Hance Sr. and his mother, Bernice Hance. Roy is survived by his wife, his daughters, Gaya Sharp and Regina Stephens, their husbands, Ken Sharp and Bill Stephens, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

A private service will be held at the Buttram’s Chapel Cemetery in Pea Ridge, Ark., at a later date. In lieu of flowers donation can be made VFW Post 8109, Attn: Jerry Burton, P.O. Box 764, Pea Ridge, Ark., 72751, or to the Rogers Humane Society, 407 E. Nursery Road, Rogers, Ark., 72758. Online guest book is available at benton countymemorialpark.com.

ROGERS — Mr. Bob

Howell, age 74, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark. He was born Jan. 17, 1943. Viewing will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark., Graveside Service will follow.

SPRINGDALE — Charles

David Byrd, 73, of Springdale, Ark., died Dec. 5, 2017, in Springdale, Ark. He was born Nov. 17, 1944, to Charles Clifford and Imogene Byrd in Oakland, Calif.

He married Pauline Holman Byrd on Oct. 16, 1965, and they had three children Michael, William and Jamie. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed woodworking, and tinkering on lawn mowers and old cars.

He is preceded in death by son William Byrd, and his parents Charles Clifford and Imogene Byrd. Charles is survived by wife Pauline of Springdale, son Michael Byrd and wife Carla of Tontitown, daughter Jamie Byrd-Castillo and husband Rene of Springdale.

Graveside service will be Saturday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. at Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.To send the family condolences, please visit www. memorialfhspringdale.com.

SPRINGDALE — Virginia Marie

Long, 73, of Springdale, Ark., passed from this life on Dec. 3, 2017, at her home. She was born April 27, 1944, in East Chicago, Ill., to H.B. and Emma (Murphy) Rice.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Long; her parents; and her beloved brother, Patrick. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Linda Reddoch, Susan Traywick, Shannon Cook, Tommy Akin, Patrick Myers and Amanda Long; and numerous grandchildren.

Ginger was an exceptional woman who played many roles in her life. She was a friend, a mother, a lover of Jesus. She was a quilter, a reader, an artist, and a writer. Her laugh was contagious and the warmth that she radiated could calm the most restless heart. She was so many things to all that knew her.

Most of all, Ginger will be remembered for her selfless and giving spirit that touched everyone who knew her. Her ability to love and show kindness was extraordinary. Though she lived by humble means, she never missed an opportunity to encourage and give to others from making quilts for abused women and volunteering at John 3:16 ministries to writing words of encouragement, she was an example of love in its purest form. She left all who knew her forever changed. I love you sweet mama.

A visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Westfield Chapel Funeral Home in Springdale. Please visit Ginger’s memorial at www. WestfieldChapel.com.

TONTITOWN — Charles Wade Beard,

85 of Tontitown, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 5, 2017. He was born Dec. 14, 1931, in Lowell, Ark., the son of Grover and Beulah Jones Beard.

He served in the U.S. Army and was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired truck driver for Jones Truck Line and was a member of the Teamsters Union.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sonja Kay Beard and two brothers: Richard Beard and J.T. Beard.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Beard, one daughter, Brenda Beard Logue and Steve Graham of Tontitown; two sons: Randy Wade Beard and Cherie of Bella Vista and Chris Beard and Heidi of Wedington; one brother, Derrel Beard and Ruth of Springdale; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Avenue, Springdale, Ark., 72762. Graveside services will be held at noon Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Spring Creek Cemetery in Springdale with Rev. Randall Galloway officiating. Under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to www.memorialfhspringdale.com.

WINSLOW — Jeanne

“Elaine” Cochran was born near Winslow, Ark., on Sept. 12, 1946. She departed this earth Dec. 6, 2017.

She was a non-ruling elder of West Fork Presbyterian Church and a charter member of West Fork Community Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Oma and brother, Garland. She is survived by her husband, Robert, whom she married Dec. 21, 1963; her dad, Kenneth and wife Cippy; two daughters, Karen Jackson and husband Cliff; Janet Swanson and her husband Rick; one son, Calvin and his wife Candice; one brother, Bruce Cook and wife Edwina; two sisters, Sherry Housley and husband Gene, and Denise Good and husband Kerry; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral service will be Friday, Dec. 8, at West Fork Community Church at 10 a.m., there will be no graveside service following the service; she will be interred at Union Star Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark., 72762 Condolences may be given at www.mooresfuneralchapel. com.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Lois Jean McAlister, 76, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, following a long illness. She was born on Sunday, Aug. 3, 1941, in Everton, Ark., to Alma Juanita Cooper and Troy Fred Williams.

Lois was a graduate of Valley Springs High School in Arkansas. She also took several college courses and studied American Sign Language. Lois started her career as a bookkeeper at age 17. She also worked in banking, managed a medical office and opened her own store, Choices by Lois.

She was married to Rob Roy Campbell, the father of her two children and to Billy John McAlister.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister Lou Ella Williams. She is survived by two children, Sean Campbell and Melanie McDonald, one brother, Ronald Williams, her daughter-inlaw Valerie Campbell, her sonin-law, Kevin McDonald, two step-daughters, Dr. Tamara Fusco and Tiffini Koehler and four grandchildren, Heath Fusco, Brendan Fusco, Amarra Fusco and Colton Koehler.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at the KlingerCope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, Mo., 65804, with funeral services conducted by Chaplain Elizabeth Tinlin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Burial will take place at the Rivermonte Memorial Gardens following services. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the ASPCA, Best Friends Animal Shelter, the Human Society or the CARE Shelter. Online condolences may be made at www.klingner funeralhome.com.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Wilma Jane Turner, age 90, of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. She was born Nov. 23, 1927, in Delaney, Ark., to Clint and Dixie Anderson Gabbard.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Turner. She was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God Denomination, earned a bachelor of science and master of education degrees from the University of Arkansas and was a certified elementary school teacher.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane Rowton and her husband Robert of Fort Worth, Texas; two sons, Tim Turner and his wife Rhonda of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Harrison Turner and his wife Karen of Tulsa, Okla.; four grandchildren, Andrea Turner, Nathan Turner, Doug Turner, Emma Tuner and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at the Fayetteville National Cemetery. Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday at First Assembly of God Church in Springdale, Ark., under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Missionaries Senders Fund, Assemblies of God, 1445 North Boonville Ave., Springfield, Mo., 65802. To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneralchapel. com.

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Debra Ann Thompson, 67, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on Nov. 26, 2017, at St. David’s hospital in Georgetown.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday Nov. 9, 2017, at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with retired Associate Pastor Pat Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Bella Vista Memorial Garden Cemetery.

Debra was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Lauren and Julie Ellefson on Oct. 4, 1950. Debra went to school in Long Beach Calif. She married Walter Thompson on Dec. 5, 1992, in Santa Ana, Calif.

Debra worked with as a manager for Merle Norman for four years. Working retail Debra made many friends in the Bella Vista area and everyone just loved her.

She always had a smile on her face and would go over and beyond the call of duty to make sure that her customers were satisfied. Debra had the kind of smile that was contagious and always brightened everyone’s day.

Debra is preceded in death by Larry Ellefson, Lauren Ellefson, and Julie Posey Ellefson.