Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — Syble

R. Highfill, 91, of Bella Vista, Ark., went to a better place Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Highlands Health Care & Rehab of Bella Vista. She was born to the union of John E. Sims and Daisy Dale Payne on Sept. 13, 1926, in Oak Grove, La.

Syble was preceded in death by her parents, two older brothers and a son.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, J.D. Highfill of Bella Vista; a sister, Marjorie Tinker; two grandchildren, Yvette Somers and Christopher Stewart; four great-grandchildren, Robert Frintiner, Elizabeth Harder, Kyle Frintiner and Garrett Stewart; three great-great-grandchildren, Collin and Mia Frintiner and Connor Harder; and a nephew, Richard Sims Harmon.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in late January at the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. The family requests those attending to wear bright clothing and a smile.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista or Compassion and Choices or Circle of Life Hospice.

Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeral mation.com.

BENTONVILLE — J.E.

Deen, 87, of Bentonville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. Survivors include his daughter, Brenda Townzen and her husband, Gary of Rogers. Private interment will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed at www.RollinsFuneral.com.

FARMINGTON — Lucille

Ezell, 87, a resident of Farmington, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Fayetteville. She was born May 7, 1930, in Arkoma, Okla., the daughter of Benjamin H. and Essie Lee (Jones) Slaten.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne Ezell; one sister, Irene Allison.

Survivors include nephews, Charles Allison and wife Janice, Mike Ezell and wife Holly, Richard Ezell, Tom Ezell, David Ezell; niece, Jamie Ezell; cousins, Mary Francis Jones, Margaret Johnson and Keith Jones.

The family will receive friends at the Luginbuel Chapel Tuesday from 6-7 p.m.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. No graveside service will be held at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 E. Longview St., Fayetteville, AR 72703.

Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Inice Ann Beeks, 74, passed

Dec. 15, 2017.

Survivors husband, Preston E. Beeks; children, Sherrie Langehennig, Carolyn Rex, William Beeks, and Camille Wheeler; sister, Nancy Atchley; and 10 grandchildren.

Visitation Sunday 4- 5 p.m., at the Luginbuel Chapel.

Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, Main Street Baptist Church in Farmington.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Jennifer Marie Dyer, age 49, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. She was born on Feb. 13, 1968, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Robert and Dorothy Rogers Heffner.

She is preceded in death by her father; and her brother, Aaron Heffner.

Jennifer was a Christian and always had a heart for working with teens. Her family was most important to her and she was always willing to help with the family business.

She is survived by her daughter, Alissa Dyer of the home; her mother, Dorothy Heffner of the home; two brothers, Clay Heffner and wife Lisa of West Fork; and Robert D. Heffner of the home; two nieces, Shelly Smith and Patricia Heffner; numerous aunts and uncles; and friends.

Private services will be held at a later date.

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

FAYETTEVILLE —

Sylvester Charles Guist, age 62, a resident of Fayetteville, Ark., was received by the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, while at home. He was born March 16, 1955, in Fayetteville, Ark., the son of Sylvester Winfield Guist and Lois (Martha) Ward Guist.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Winfield Guist.

He retired from the United States Postal Service in Springdale, Ark., after 34 years of service. He enjoyed elk and deer hunting, as well as, fishing on the Illinois River, for many years with his late father. He was a loyal Arkansas Razorback fan; he loved those “Hawgs” and was known to call them in his sleep. He was a loving husband, son, father, papa and friend.

Survivors include his mother, Lois Guist; his wife of 43 years, Carol Ann Maxwell Guist; their three daughters and families; a sister, Aulois Johnson and family; a brother, Jim Guist and family.

His children and grandchildren are as follows: daughter, Christa Jo Guist Roy and sonin-law, Thomas Clark Trimble Roy of Prairie Grove, their children, Paxton Charles and Mia; daughter, Tamara Lasha Guist Lewis and son-in-law, Herbert Anderson Lewis IV of Fayetteville, their children, Cayden, Addye, Kynzie and Charlie; daughter, Amy Nicole Guist Hickman and son-in-law, Zachary Thomas Hickman of Fayetteville, their children, Zayde and Azaylee.

Visitation will be held from 1–2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Farmington, Rheas Mill Road, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2 p.m., at the church. A private burial will take place at Mount Comfort Cemetery in Fayetteville, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers are appreciated; payable to ALS Association of Arkansas, Charles’ Champions, 434 N. Double Springs Road, Fayetteville, AR 72704.

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

FAYETTEVILLE —

Henry Sidney (Jack) Neel

Jr., 90, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Fayetteville after a brief illness following a fall at home. He was born in Little Rock on Oct. 4, 1927, to Dr. Henry Sidney Neel and the former Orpha Ellen Hill.

He grew up in Stuttgart and earned his bachelor’s and law degrees at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where he was president of Sigma Chi fraternity. Near the end of WWII he served in the U.S. Army at General MacArthur’s headquarters in Tokyo.

In 1953, he married the former Eleanor Claire Stubblefield in El Dorado, who survives him. He is also survived by a son, Eliot Davidson Neel of Fayetteville, and two daughters, Hope Claire Smith of Jonesboro and Druellen Lucy Glauber of Seattle, their spouses, and three grandchildren: Ruthie, Nate, and John Glauber.

After a career as Special Agent in the FBI in Chicago, he retired to Fayetteville where he worked for Knox Investigations. In Chicago, he was a deacon at Fourth Presbyterian Church and then a member and Sunday School teacher at Winnetka Congregational Church. He was a Girl Scout troop leader and supporter of environmental and wilderness conservation. He was an active member of Amnesty International, where he was a speaker and participant in national marches to abolish the death penalty.

He was a communicant at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, where services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at 11 a.m. Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 224 North East Ave., Fayetteville, Ark., 72701.

Arrangements are by Moore’s Chapel.

FAYETTEVILLE —

George Spencer was born May 10, 1953, to George B. Spencer and Martha Nell Jowers Spencer. He died Dec. 11, 2017, of complications from a fall while hiking in his beloved Ozarks.

After graduating in 1971 from Pine Bluff Public Schools, George earned an undergraduate degree in economics from Hendrix College in 1975, and a juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas in 1978.

George was a genuine Arkansas Renaissance man. He was born to be a teacher, although that was not immediately apparent to him. After a brief, intellectually impoverishing career as a lawyer, he hired on as a teacher of chemistry at Fayetteville High School where he taught for thirty years. George was a legendary instructor-intelligent, well-informed, and passionate about both his subject matter and his students. It was probably unnecessary for him to stoop to such cheap tricks as staging small chemical explosions, but he did it anyway. Literally thousands of students engaged with science through George Spencer.

A Pine Bluff native, George was a skilled carpenter and an avid outdoorsman- hiking, fishing, paddling, and rock climbing (before many in Arkansas really knew what that meant). He was part of a group that camped regularly in the Canyonlands National Park in Utah. He made two unique contributions to those trips-himself and the complete works of William Shakespeare which he carried in his backpack. George was as at ease in quoting a Robert Frost poem as explaining his “mole of cats” analogy. And his letters of recommendation aided countless students in their pursuit of college admission.

George’s intellectual interests were truly catholic — chemistry, geology, history, literature, and political theory to mention a few. Completely devoid of pretension, he could talk fishing with a professional angler and Plato with a philosopher. He never met a stranger unless he or she turned out to be a fool or a knave.

George Benjamin Spencer III, loving and much loved, made a difference in this world and he will be missed by many dear friends.

He is survived by his longtime companion, navigator extraordinaire, and partner Rita Caver; sister, Mary Lou Chilcote; brother, Matt Spencer; brother-in-law, Fred Chilcote; nephew, David Chilcote; nieces, Mary Elizabeth Chilcote, Madison Spencer, Kate Spencer; and his stepmother, Karlyn Spencer Crice.

A celebration of George’s life and work will be held after the new year.

Memorials may be made to the George Spencer Memorial Fund with the Fayetteville Education Foundation, P.O. Box 571, Fayetteville, Ark., 72702 or www.fayeducationfoundation. org.

Online condolences may be made at www.moores funeralchapel.com.

GARFIELD — Loetha

Dennett, 87, of Garfield passed away on Dec. 11, 2017. She was born on April 1, 1930, in Wann, Okla., to the late Toy and Mary Louise Hancock. She was the beloved wife of Bill Dennett.

Loetha was a member of Whitney Mountain Chapel in Garfield. She was also a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kan. for many years.

Her survivors include her husband, Bill Dennett; children, Edward K. Carlson and wife Keika of Seattle, Wash., Leanna Hattaway and husband Philip of Prairie Village, Kan.; grandchildren, Kazuya Carlson, Madison Hattaway, Sam Hattaway and wife Rochelle; sister, Neva of Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Charles, Lois, and Bertha.

Cremation arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.Rollins Funeral.com.

HUNTSVILLE — Emily

Kay Matocha, 85, of Huntsville, Ark., died Dec. 14, 2017, at her home. She was born June 7, 1932, at Watsonville, Calif., the daughter of Kay Bardram and Amanda Pauline Fladland Knudsen.

She was a homemaker and a devout member of Saint John Catholic Church in Huntsville. She was the widow of Roosevelt Walter Matocha who preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1985. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Vivian Knudsen Johsens.

She was a true matriarch who loved her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. She was always the rock for those she loved. She never met a stranger and was a true blessing to know. Emily was a straight shooter and stood firm on her beliefs. She kept her smile through good times and bad and lived by the words — God first, family second and then anything Razorback. We are pretty sure she is talking to God and putting in her request for the Razorbacks as this is written. She will be missed by all.

Survivors include: two sons and one daughter-inlaw, Ted Williams of Hot Springs, Ark., and Will and Robin Williams of Hockley, Texas; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Janet and Fred Siegel of Victoria, Texas; Barbie and Gary Scott of Bartlesville, Okla., and Dorothy Pettey of Greenland, Ark.; grandchildren, Tommy, Brian, Nikki, Steve, Erik, Amy, Josh, Jennifer, Nicki and Kelsi; great-grandchildren, Bethany, Brittany, Ambree, Tommy, Zachary, Jared, Allyson, Hieydar, Samantha, Kevin, Kristaline, Kalon, Kayden and Kensi and great-great-grandchildren, Keaton and Kolston.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m Monday, Dec. 18, at Saint John Catholic Church with Father Kevin Alunzu celebrant. Interment will be in the Huntsville Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home-Huntsville, www.brashearsfuneralhome. net of Huntsville.

Pallbearers will be Josh Thompson, Steve Saenz, Erick Saenz, Tommy Romanowski, Aaron Fouch, Josh Oldham and Jimmy Hulse. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday with the Rosary Service at 7 p.m. at Brashears.

Memorials may be made to Saint John Catholic Church in Huntsville.

KINGSTON — Harold

Dean Musteen of Kingston, Ark., died Dec. 11, 2017, at Washington Regional in Fayetteville, Ark., surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 21, 1945, in Prairie Grove, Ark., to George and Geneva (Potts) Musteen.

He grew up in Springdale, served in the Army, and was stationed in Germany until 1967. On Dec. 30, 1967, he married Janet Little of Springdale. He spent 30 years driving for Yellow Freight Systems. After retiring and moving to Kingston, he and his wife ran Grandpa’s Flea Market.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet (Little) Musteen of Kingston; and two daughters, Dana (Musteen) Morrison and husband Robb, and Kara (Musteen) Roland and fiancé Billy Hawkins, all of Rogers; one brother, Tommy Musteen and Daniela Taylor, of Bentonville; brother-inlaw, Tom Little and wife Deb of Kingston; sister-in-laws: Linda Turner of Springdale, Alice Musteen of Lincoln, and George Anne Little of Lake View, Ark.; six grandchildren: Johnny and Falicia Westgerdes of Springdale, Adam and Miranda Brown of South Mills, N.C., Megan Morrison of Fayetteville, Kadey and Austin Potter of Pea Ridge, Alexys and Garren Roland of Rogers; five great-grandchildren: Kiara, Jaxon, Kyleigh, Jonah and Zachary.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Loretta Feagin; brothers, Donald Anglin and Larry Musteen; and brother-in-law, Danny Little.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Benton County Memorial Gardens. There will be a private family ceremony at the Kingston Cemetery at a later date.

Janet, Dana, and Kara would like to thank all of the family and friends who have expressed their condolences.

LOWELL — Johnny F.

Scamardo, 72, was born Feb. 17, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark.

He served 26 years in the Air Force retiring as a Sr. Master Sergeant and a Vietnam Veteran.

He passed away on Dec. 13, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Sam Antonio Scamardo; mother, Velda Scamardo; and sister, Carolyn Young.

Survivors include his wife, Ginger Scamardo; sons, Johnny Scamardo and wife Paula, Victor Scamardo, Brandon Scamardo and wife Amber; daughter Donna and husband Brian Pruden, Debra Cater, and Karen Cross; brother, Sam Scamardo and wife Bonnie and; grandchildren, Skylar Millhouse, Lorren Frey, Luke Pruden, Alicia Scamardo, Angelina Scamardo, Bella Scamardo, Brandon Scamardo Jr., and Tristan Scamardo; nieces, Dana Williams, Kindra Post, Samatha Scamardo, and Greta Long.

Open visitation will be held before the funeral service.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at Hardwicke Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Burnett King officiating. Burial will be held at the Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Scamardo, Victor Scamardo, Brandon Scamardo, Brandon Scamardo Jr., Brian Pruden and Luke Pruden.

PARIS — Farrell K. Lowe, 58, a resident of Paris passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Clarksville.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Complete obituary available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris.

PEA RIDGE — Larry Wayne Hunt, 65, of Pea Ridge, Ark., passed away Thursday Dec. 14, 2017, at Northwest Medical Center of Bentonville. He was born July 9, 1952, in Great Bend, Kan., the son of Arther Wayne Hunt and Shirley Rae Jones Hunt.

Larry was a graduate of Great Bend High School. Retired from the oilfields in Kansas, Larry worked construction in Northwest Arkansas. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Lisa Tolan and husband Eric of Pea Ridge, Kristi Lyons and husband Stephen of Pea Ridge, Serena Shepard of Pea Ridge, Parry Hunt and partner Valerie Owen of Bentonville, Francis Hunt of Centerton; his sister Catherine Hunt Strecker and husband Monty of Ellinwood, Kan.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way; and three nieces and two nephews.

He was Ppreceded in death by his parents and one brother Bobby Hunt.

Services will be 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 22, at Benton County Funeral Home 306 N. 4th St. Rogers, Ark. 72756. A second Memorial Service will be held Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m., at the First Street Church of God, 601 E. 1st Street, Hoisington, Kan.

Online condolences may be sent to www.bentoncounty funeralhome.com.

PRAIRIE GROVE — Charlene Faye Boyd, 74, of Prairie Grove died Dec. 3, 2017, at Washington Regional. She was born Oct. 2, 1943, in Fayetteville, the daughter of Sylvia and Charles Collins.

As a lifelong resident of Northwest Arkansas, she loved her family. She especially loved her children, grandchildren and her puppy “Baby”.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim Boyd; and daughter-inlaw; Traci Harp.

Charlene is survived by two sons, Rick (Kim) Harp, Bobby Harp; one daughter, Becky (Rob) Nix; two brothers, Rodney Collins, Robert Collins; two sisters, Barbara Patterson, Cathy West; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and many family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the Lincoln Community Building.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Fayetteville. Condolences: www.epting funeralhome.webs.com.

ROGERS — Evalyn Inez Rowland Abbott went to be with the Lord on Dec. 13, 2017. She was born April 12, 1931, in Mountainair, NW, to Loy and Virgie Rowland.

She was married to Gary Abbott on March 19, 1960, in Klamath Falls, Ore. She was active in Baptist churches everywhere they lived.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gary, of Rogers, Ark.; her son, Steve and wife Jeannie, of Siloam Springs, Ark.; her daughter, Cheryl of Beaverton, Ore.; and grandchildren, Jonathan, Springdale, Ark., David and his wife Amelia, Colcord, Okla., Matthew and his wife Sarah, Denver, Colo., Krystal DeMartino and her husband Tony, Beaverton, Ore., and Zachary and his wife Jena, Bremerton, Wash.; and five great-grandchildren.

A celebration service will be held on Monday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m., at Grace Baptist Church, Rogers, Ark., with Pastor Randy Parks officiating.

ROGERS — Frances Hindman Arnold, age 91, passed away on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Rogers, Ark. She was born in Ouachita County, Ark., to William James Hindman and Ethel Riffe Hindman, both of Chidester, Ark.

Frances was the youngest of seven and preceded in death by her parents; four brothers Ewell Frank Hindman (Cynthia) of Crowley, La., Silas Gilbert HIndman (Merlene) of El Dorado, Ark., William Doss Hindman of Shreveport, La., Porter Joseph Hindman (Olivene) of Chidester, Ark.; and two sisters, Lillian Hindman Berryhill (Robert Arthur Berryhill) and Gladys Hindman Sanders, both of Chidester, Ark.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, William Frank Arnold of Rogers, Ark.; a daughter, Frankie Arnold Novak and son-in-law, Bryan Novak of Rogers, Ark.; and a sister-in-law Lois Fowler Hindman (wife to William Doss Hindman) of Shreveport, La.

Frances was a lifelong educator. Her undergraduate work was completed from Henderson State Teachers College, Arkadelphia, Ark., and graduate work was completed from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. She was a career public school educator and taught at Chidester, Ark., Paul Pewitt, Texas, Bauxite, Ark., Hot Springs, Ark., and Lakeside Schools in Hot Springs, Ark. She was an active member of multiple organizations: Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Delta Kappa, Hot Springs Classroom Teachers Association, Arkansas Education Association and founder of the Garland County Educator’s Federal Credit Union.

Frances favorite pastime was to have long conversations with friends and family. She loved to interact with all ages of children, but especially the little ones. She also enjoyed debating politics with anyone that dared to challenge. She was best known among close family and friends for her role as Santa each year during the holidays.

Visitations will be Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 5:30-7 p.m., at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden, Ark., and Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 10:30 a.m.1 p.m., at Red Hill United Methodist Church in Chidester, Ark. The funeral service will start at 1:30 p.m. at the Red Hill United Methodist Church, Chidester, Ark.

Memorials can be made to Red Hill Public Cemetery Association. 245 Ouachita Road 15, Chidester, Ark., 71726 To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneral home.com.

ROGERS — Clarence V. Stewart Jr., 90, of Rogers, passed away Dec. 16, 2017, in Rogers. He was born Sept. 11, 1927, in Covin, Ala., the son of Clarence V. Stewart Sr., and Erdeal Walters Stewart.

Clarence was maintenance supervisor and served in the United States Army. He previously served as an Elder both in the 7th Street Church of Christ in Columbus Miss., and 9th and Elm Church of Christ in Orange Texas. He currently was a member at the

Southside Church of Christ in Rogers Ark.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bertie Stewart of the home; his daughter, Becky Brown and husband Keith of Rogers; his son Doug Stewart and wife Sherry of Rogers; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at Southside Church of Christ in Rogers, with Mr. Jackie Chesnutt officiating. Private interment in the Walnut Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers.

Memorial contributions to Southside Church of Christ Missions Fund. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneral home.com.

RUSSELLVILLE — John Anderson “Andy” Thomas, 68, passed away Friday.

Funeral is 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at Connect Church and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral. com.

SILOAM SPRINGS — Arther Dozier, age 75, of Siloam Springs, passed away Dec. 12, 2017. Arther was born to Sam and Marcella Dozier in Twin Oaks, Okla.

He worked for many years as a trade smith. Arther enjoyed his family and helping other people.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Dennis and Tracy Dozier and brother, Sam Dozier.

Arther is survived by his wife, Nellie of the home; son, Michael Dozier and wife Dianne of Siloam Springs; seven grandchildren, Cindy, Jamie, Cheyenne, Angel, Austin, Warren and Drake; six great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday evening from 5-7 p.m., at the Eastgate Church of Christ in Siloam Springs. Graveside services are scheduled 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at Bell Cemetery in Watts, Okla.

Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W. Walnut, Rogers.

SILOAM SPRINGS — Howard Eugene Drake Jr., 75-year-old resident of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Dec. 14, 2017, in his home. Born Feb. 22, 1942, in Wichita, Kan., he was the son of Howard Eugene Joseph Drake Sr. and Lila Ruth Murphy.

Howard and Cathy Sue Macoubrie were married June 26, 2006, and he was a major for the Benton County Sheriff Department. Howard was a member of the East Kenwood Missionary Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vela; and grandson, Bry Hulsey.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy of the home; daughter, Tia Wilson of Siloam Springs, Ark.; son, Matt Drake of Siloam Springs, Ark.; stepdaughters, Shannon Schmitt and husband Bill of Cameron, Mo., and Lisa Chartier and husband Patrick of Nardin, Okla., stepson, William June and wife Sara of Kansas City, Kan.; eight grandchildren, Chelsea Kincheloe, Kaden Wilson, Ethan Drake, Ashlynn Drake, Michael Schmitt, Raymond Schmitt, Kassandra Perry and Kayde Chartier; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Georgetta Drake of Wichita, Kan., and half-brother, Art Scott of Wichita, Kansas.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at Wasson Memorial Chapel, Siloam Springs, Ark. Burial will follow at Falling Springs Cemetery, near Decatur, Ark. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Ark.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.wasson funeralhome.com.

SPRINGDALE — Mary Bernice Simmons, age 88, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Bernice was born on Oct. 7, 1929, in Clarita, Okla., to Thurman and Mary Ramay.

She married the love of her life Oren Simmons in Bakersfield, Calif. She enjoyed being a wife and mother, and tending to her garden.

Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, Farrell.

She is survived by her children, Sharon Simmons of Rogers, Ark., Gail Simmons of Gentry, Ark., Brenda Harris of Carl Junction, Mo., David Harris of Carl Junction, Mo., Sonia Simmons of Grove, Okla., and Terry King of Grove, Okla; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the Olympus Cemetery in Grove, Oklahoma at 2 p.m., under the direction of Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home.

DERBY, Kan. — Derby - Denton, “Eddie” Jewell Edward, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. He was born Feb. 24, 1935, to Virgie and John Denton in Wheeler, Ark.

He was a loving, hardworking man with a gentle spirit. Eddie was a man of few words, raised five children and helped raise many grandchildren. Eddie loved the Lord, and was a Christian believer.

He was greatly loved, and will be missed by many.

He is preceded in death by wife, Vallalee Denton; son, Richard Denton; daughter, Susan (Jeff) Phillips; siblings, John, Mac, Wanda, Bernice. Eddie is survived by sons, Daniel (Charlene) Denton, Edward (Debbie) Denton, John (Kathy) Denton; grandchildren, Chris (Teresa) Denton, Cody (Tasha) Denton, Kyle Denton, Joseph (Melissa) Denton, Kay (Nick) Hughes, Adam Denton, Matthew Phillips, Julia (Daniel) York, Jeffrey Phillips, Erica (Brian) Brunson, Johnathan Denton; great-grandchildren, C.J., Andrew, Emily, Noah, Michael, Grace, Caden, Campbell, Keylan, Hailey, Elsie, Grace, Sophia, Felix, Faith, Deondre, Kamron, Shyann, Brianna, Kaylee, and Brian; great-great-grandchildren, Gunner and Parker.

Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at Cedar Point Baptist Church, 9221 E. 31st St., Wichita, Kan., 67210.

Memorial donations may be made to Mennonite Housing, 2145 N. Topeka St., Wichita, Kan., 67214.

WESTVILLE , Okla. — David Stroud, of Westville, Okla., died Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at Willard Walker Hospice House located in Fayetteville.

He was born Nov. 20, 1958. He is survived by his daughter, April Smith, of Oregon.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Fayetteville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.