Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — Bonnie “Colleen” Carter, 86, long time Bella Vista, resident passed away Nov. 29, 2017. She was born Nov. 19, 1931, to Sidney and Mary Lida of Mission, Kan.

She was a manager at Continental Grain Co. for 25 years before retiring to Bella Vista, Ark., in 1991.

Colleen was involved throughout the community. She often took on leaderships roles, including three years as chairperson of the Bella Vista Pride Committee, and founded the Bella Vista Golf Remembrance Program.

Colleen was also active in the Bella Vista Community Church, serving as a deacon and shepherd leader. During her life, Colleen was an elite bowler, avid golfer, skilled craftswoman, and loved playing cards.

She is preceded in death by her son, Terry Carter; and survived by a son, Chris Carter and wife Jerri of Auburn, Pa.; a daughter, Cay Miller and husband Mark of Hasty, Ark.; three grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and two brothers, Sidney Lida and wife Fran of Lakeland, Fla., and Robert Lida of Wichita, Kan.

Services will be held 10 a.m. Dec. 16, 2017, at Bella Vista Community Church, with a reception to follow. Interment of Colleen’s ashes will be a private family ceremony at the Bella Vista Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, 32 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, Ark.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home.

BELLA VISTA — Bob Nowakowski, 50, of Bella Vista died Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. He was born June 9, 1967, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Kenneth and Louise Nowakowski.

He loved spending quality time with his entire family and especially time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include: his wife, Bernadette Nowakowski; his parents, Kenneth and Louise Nowakowski; seven children; Maggy, Adrian, Ryan, Lindsay, Eloise, Alex, Pandora, two siblings, and 11 grandchildren.

The celebration of Bob’s life will be Saturday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. at The Bella Vista LDS Church at 1 Lambeth Drive in Bella Vista. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista.

Condolences: www.epting funeralhome.webs.com.

BENTONVILLE — Norman H. Lensink, 96, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at the Circle of Life Hospice, Bentonville, Ark. Born May 29, 1921, on a farm near Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, Norman was the only son of John and Fannie (Fantje Hymans).

Both parents were of Dutch ancestry, his mother having been born in the Netherlands. Except for a thirdgrade year spent in Aberdeen, S.D., Norm attended schools in northwest Iowa, graduating in 1939 from Sheldon High School in Sheldon, Iowa.

Here he participated in a wide range of activities including dramatic productions, chorus and glee clubs, and athletics, winning letters in football and basketball. Norm enjoyed watching and participating in sports throughout all of his life, golfing and playing tennis well into his 80s. He was a loyal supporter of the “Orabs,” returning frequently for Sheldon High School reunions.

At the outbreak of World War II, Norman had completed a year of junior college in Sheldon. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in October 1942 and over the next three years attained the rank of first lieutenant.

Until his discharge in November 1945 he served as a pilot-instructor at the U.S. Army Instrument Instructors’ School in Bryan, Texas. Here pilots were trained in the new “full-panel” or “attitude system” of instrument flying by its originator and lead instructor, Col. Joseph Duckworth. Early in the war hundreds of pilots were lost because of their lack of instrument proficiency, particularly during inclement weather. The result of the new training method taught by Norman and other instructors greatly reduced the rate of weather-related accidents.

On July 8, 1944, Norm married the former Faye Ahn Engelhardt of Sheldon in a ceremony in Spokane, Wash. After the war, they returned to Sheldon operating the successful Lensink Floor Covering business for more than 20 years. During this time Norman participated in many civic organizations and boards including the Kiwanis Club (President), Chamber of Commerce board, Sheldon Community Hospital board, Sheldon Federal Savings and Loan board, and Cub Scouts of America.

He contributed to the Congregational Church of Sheldon serving on its board of trustees, board of deacons, and choir, and as a Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, and church moderator.

The couple remained active in social and civic organizations after retiring to the lake home they built at Lost Bridge near Garfield, Ark., in 1975. Here they were frequently visited by their children, grandchildren, and many friends.

Faye died in 1996. On Sept. 4, 1999, Norman married the former Alma M. Roush. After moving to Legacy Village in Bentonville in 2011, they were popular figures at community dances, bridge games, and musical events.

Norman is survived by his wife, Alma; son, Stephen (Lynn Alex); daughter, Sandra Hoy (Alan); daughter-inlaw, Michele Lensink (Scott); stepson, Robert Short (Julie);stepdaugh ter, Nancy Allison (Randy); and stepdaughter, Beth Anne Johnson. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Anthony Hoy (Alison Becker), Alisson Moore (Rick), Zachary Lensink and Alexander Lensink. He leaves five great-grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; wife, Faye; and son, Scott Lensink.

Norm was exceedingly proud of his military service, both as a pilot and as an instructor, and accepted veterans’ honors in October 2010 when he participated in an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., with his son Scott.

He loved his family dearly, especially his “super” kids and grandchildren, and took great pleasure in following the sporting careers of his grandsons. He often noted his time with his wife Alma were the best 20 years of his life.

A graveside service with military honors will be conducted with burial at East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon, Iowa, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Circle of Life Hospice, Bentonville, Ark.

Arrangements are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Bentonville, Ark., www.callisonlough.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Melba Fern Ashby (Hipps), age 68, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. She was born April 19, 1949, in Blytheville, Ark., the daughter of Stam Wilburn and Gracie Gertrude Maxwell Hipps.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Charles Hipps, Bob Hipps and Curtis Hipps.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Ashby; two daughters, Michelle Hice and husband Dale of Pettigrew and Melanie Noland and husband Michael of Lowell; a son, Jeffry Hipps and wife Shuree of Goshen; six grandchildren, Kristan Russell, Sarah Farmer, Caitlin Noland, Alison Noland, Hubert McGarrah and Amanda Hice; a brother, James Hipps of Elkins and two sisters, Bonita Edens of Prairie Grove and Elwanda Hipps of Springdale.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Fayetteville, followed by a private burial at Baptist Ford Cemetery, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.

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

FAYETTEVILLE — Caleb Cooper of Fayetteville, Ark., was born on May 1, 1998, on his grandmother’s birthday to Richard and Sondra Cooper.

Caleb attended Fayetteville Public Schools his entire life. Caleb enjoyed an extensive track career through junior high and high school where he set records and broke records and received a scholarship to attend PSU. Caleb loved God, his family, friends and sports.

He has truly given us great joy for 19 years.

On Dec. 10, 2017, Caleb went home to be with our Heavenly Father and our loved ones.

He is survived by two brothers, Collin Cooper (age 16) and Chandler Cooper (age 7) and his mother and father, Richard and Sondra Cooper.

The viewing for Caleb will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Dwelling Place Church off of Porter Road in Fayetteville. Interment will follow in Springtown Cemetery in Benton County.

Condolences at www. beardsfuneralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Billy Hartsfield, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville. He was born June 9, 1940, to John Benjamin and Nellie Cook Hartsfield in Hope, Ark.

He was the owner of Bill’s Muffler in El Dorado for 30 years, a member of the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville and a member of Good Sams Chapter, El Dorado.

Preceding him in death are his parents; son, Carey Hartsfield, and brother, Mike Hartsfield.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Hartsfield of Fayetteville; daughter, Sonya Waites (Jeff) of Ringgold, La.; grandchildren, Karen Kosechata of Camden, Sanuel Youngblood (Russell) of Broken Arrow, Okla., Cole Hartsfield, and Blake Hartsfield both of Fayetteville; and great-grandchildren, Hannah Pridgen, Landon Pridgen, and one great-grandson, Tobias, on the way, along with Fancy, our beloved pet.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, at Young’s.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Young’s Chapel with Dr. David Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to Willard Walker Hospice, 325 E. Longview St, Fayetteville, Ark., 71703.

An online guest registry will be available at www.youngs funeralhome.com.

LITTLE ROCK — Regina Ann “Jeannie” Smith was called to heaven on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. She passed peacefully at her home in Little Rock, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Jeannie was born June 13, 1956, in Richmond, Calif.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Smith; three children, Whitney Smith, Craig Smith and Matthew Smith; her father, Ray Terrill of Little Rock; sister, Jacqueline (Mark) Morris of Tulsa, Okla.; brother, Mark (Roberta) of Jupiter, Fla.; nine nieces and seven nephews. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, George Smith (Michelene) of Bismarck, Ark.; Rob Smith (Gwen) of Lake Charles, La., and sisters-in-law; Cindy McDaniel (Stephen) of Meridian, Miss., Debbie Allain (Ladd) of Lake Charles, La., and Stacie Stockton of Orange Beach, Ala.

Jeannie was preceded in death by her mother and role model, Bernieta Terrill.

She graduated from University of Maryland before relocating to Little Rock, Ark. She was an extremely successful business owner. At the time of her passing, she owned BSI Inc., a health insurance company, and SO Restaurant. Her hobbies included interior decorating, cooking, traveling, listening to music and dancing. She was a master sommelier (wine expert).

Words cannot adequately describe Jeannie. She was a woman who simply loved God and every person God placed on her path. Her beauty radiated not only on the outside, but from deep within. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and lived an incredible life; never shy about sharing her faith with others.

Jeannie could light up an entire room without saying a word. Although our angel has transferred to heaven, her light will continue to shine brightly in the lives of her children, husband, and the countless lives she touched. She will be missed but never forgotten. If you want to fully describe Jeannie Smith, read Proverbs 31: 10-31.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at New Life Church, 8000 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, at New Life Church with burial following at Riverwood Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501-224-8300). Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneral homes.com/Chenal.

LOWELL — Norma Charlene Beasley Ferguson, 69, of Lowell, Ark., died Dec. 12, 2017, at her home. She was born Jan. 19, 1948, at Huntsville, Ark., the daughter of John K. and Opal C. McCoy Beasley.

She was a senior certified human resources manager for various corporations for many years and attended the Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Glyndon C. Moppin and James H. Moppin.

Survivors include: her husband of 31 years, Keith D. Ferguson of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Lance and Shelly Porter of West Fork, Ark.; one daughter, Andrea Hurst of Bentonville, Ark.; two stepdaughters and one stepson-in-law, Jo Ellen and Jim Ripple of Penn Grove, Calif., and Cheryl Ferguson of Carmel, Calif.; one sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Randy Shinn of Huntsville, Ark.; seven grandsons and one granddaughter-in-law, Dirk Porter, Devin and Whitney Pearson, Eric Porter, Ryan Porter, Riley Hurst, Conner Ripple and Jadon Ripple; two granddaughters, Kaylee Ripple and Makenna Ripple; one great-granddaughter, Valerie Pearson; three nephews and nieces-in-law, Mickey and Jana Moppin, Brad and De Moppin and Jeremy and Taci Shinn; two nieces and nephews-in-law, Tracy and Ryan Pomeroy and Jocelyn and Andy Sills and many other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 in the Brashears Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Glen Faulkner officiating. Interment will be in the Huntsville Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home www.brashearsfuneralhome. net at Huntsville. Pallbearers will be family.

MARBLE — Ronald Casper Pfeiffer, 80, of Marble, Ark., died Dec. 8, 2017. Survivors: wife, Alice; children, Jonathan, Justin, Patrick and Ronald Pfeiffer, Jr., Connie Pfeiffer, Rhonda Murdoch, Roxane Goergen and Michelle Fletcher. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Marble Fire Department. Interment Big Sandy Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Brashears Funeral Home-Huntsville www. brashearsfuneralhome.net.

SPRINGDALE — Saysamone Lithalangsy, 74, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. He was born May 2, 1943, in Vientiane, Laos. He was retired from Tyson Foods Inc. He is survived by six children and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelson berna.com.

WEST FORK — Iris Lester Long Jr., 47, of West Fork, Ark., passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Little Rock, Ark. He was born Dec. 22, 1969, in Helena, Ark., to Iris Lester Long, Sr. and Patricia Ann (Beard) Long.

He was the retired director of curriculum for West Fork Public Schools. He was a graduate of Lyon College in Batesville, Ark., and received his masters at the University of Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Ginger Long, one daughter, Camryn Long of the home and one son, Joshua Long of the home. He is also survived by his mother, Patricia Scaife of West Fork, Ark., and two sisters, Lisa Hadder and Deborah Scaife both of West Helena, Ark.

A visitation will be held at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. The family will not be present at the visitation. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 at West Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Heath Clower officiating. Burial will follow at West Fork Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund in his memory at West Fork Public Schools.

To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelson berna.com.

MOLINE, Ill. — David W. Glasgow, 62, of Moline, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. He is the husband of Vickie Glasgow and son of Wan-da and Ivan Glasgow-Daubenburger. Full obituary can be read and condolences can be given to family at www.wheelanpressly.com.

COLCORD, Okla. — Alberta Colley, 84, of Colcord, Okla., died Dec. 12 at Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab. Graveside service is set for 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at Easley Family Cemetery in Colcord, Okla. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. No visitation. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome. net.