Obituaries

BETHEL HEIGHTS — Walter Edward Triplett,

82, of Bethel Heights, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed peacefully, in his sleep, early Saturday morning, Jan. 6, 2018.

He was born into this world on Oct. 9, 1935 in Pine Bluff, son of Walter N. and Eva Mae Triplett. Walter was reared and received his early education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1953. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas A&M (now the University of Arkansas at Monticello) in industrial engineering. He also served in the National Guard. Upon graduation, he went to work for Varco Pruden as a draftsman and retired after 34 years of service as Vice President/ General Manager.

He was a lifelong member of Immanuel Baptist Church, the Jacob Brump Masonic Lodge and Sahara Shrine Temple. Walter also served as an Alderman for the City of Pine Bluff for 14 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Triplett; and sister, Mary Alice Johnston.

Walter dearly loved his family and many friends. Walter’s dearest loved ones are, Myrtle Huett Triplett, whom he married May 31, 1958 in Pine Bluff; two sons, Stephen Triplett and Jeffrey Triplett (Amanda), both of Bethel Heights; two daughters, Rebecca “Becky” Featherston (Randy) and Jennifer Beard, both of Rogers; brother, Charles Triplett of Pine Bluff; and five grandchildren, Blake, Dylan and Kailee Triplett and Josh and Megan Beard.

While we will genuinely miss our husband, father, and friend, we do take great solace in knowing where he is now. We didn’t lose him because we all know exactly

where he is and we eagerly look forward to being together again.

A celebration of Walter’s life will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son with Dr. Don Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson’s. Memorials may be made to Jefferson County Humane Society, PO Box 2233, Pine Bluff, AR 71613.

Online register: www. ralphrobinsonandson.com.

CONWAY — Nichole L. Bachler, 33, of Conway, Ark., passed away Jan. 1, 2018 at Conway Regional Hospital. She was born on Feb. 12, 1984 in Rogers, Ark., the daughter of David Bachler and Catherine Cade (Bachler). She attended the Sunshine School in Little Flock and Rogers Public Schools. She spent many years at Conway Human Development Center. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Jean Bachler and Lee Aaron Bachler.

She survived by her mother Catherine Cade of Rogers, her father David Bachler and wife Judy of Pea Ridge, Brother Joshua Bachler and wife Kristine of Bentonville, sister Ashley Tipton of Bentonville, Brother Shea Speer and wife Danielle of Manchester, nephews Jordan and Jayden Bachler, her maternal grandparents Leroy and Donna Cade of Rogers, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The Memorial Service will be 1 p.m Saturday Jan. 13, 2018 at Benton County Funeral Home 306 N 4th St. Rogers, Ark. Memorial contributions can be sent to Conway Human Development Center. Online condolences may be sent to www.Bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

ROGERS — Dora “Virginia” Bywater, 98, formally of Rogers, Ark., died Jan. 4, 2018 in Longview, Wash. The daughter of Perry and De Lucas Scott.

Preceded by: husband, Jack Bywater.

Survived by: son, Ron Jones.

Funeral services: 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers.

Online condolences to stockdale-moodyfs.com.

SPRINGDALE — Henry L. Bowden, 84 of Springdale passed away Jan. 6, 2018. He was born July 30, 1933 in Decatur, Texas to the late Roscoe and Stella Bowden.

Following graduation from Hope High School he served in the United States Army National Guard and completed studies at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Henry’s career in Agricultural Education spanned more than 4 decades with the University of Arkansas, Department of Agriculture and, on two occasions, with the US Department of Agriculture in Egypt. He treasured experiences working alongside farmers and horticulturists from all corners of the globe. He was an ordained Deacon in the Baptist faith.

For more than 56 years he was married to his devoted and loving wife, Betty Ward Bowden, who survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Pamela Moore (Steve) of West Fork; two sons, Michael Bowden (Jean) of Cave Springs and Todd Bowden (Elizabeth) of Springdale; four granddaughters, two grandsons-in-Iaw; two great-grandchildren; professional colleagues and dear friends.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale with Pastor Keith Lewis officiating. No visitation is planned.

Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest, 2601 Gene George Blvd., Springdale, AR 72762.

Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Gloria Kay England Goggans, of Springdale, passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at the age of 73. She was born on Aug. 21, 1944, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Wallace Edward and Opal Arlene (Woodell) England. She was preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, Bill and Don England.

Kay was a member of Springdale First United Methodist Church, and former member of Lakeside Methodist Church in Pine Bluff where she was in the hand bell choir. She graduated from Rison High School in 1962 then attended the University of Arkansas Monticello (formally Arkansas A&M), where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha. After graduation she worked as a School Teacher in Watson Chapel School District until 2001. While in Pine Bluff, she was an active member of a teaching sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa. Upon moving to Northwest Arkansas, Kay tutored many children and also taught ESL (English as a Second Language) at Asbell Elementary.

Kay was a determined and conscientious teacher. Her biggest concern while teaching, were those students who found it difficult to read. This concern resulted in Kay attending the Texas Scottish Rite Dyslexia Training Program in Dallas, Texas. Because of this specialized training many children in Watson Chapel and NWA became successful readers. In Kay’s entire career, teaching a child to read was the most rewarding.

Kay loved life. Her family and friends were her world. Kay enjoyed watching her granddaughter, Chaney, ride and compete in hunter jumper competitions around Northwest Arkansas. She loved to read and she traveled to Europe and China in recent years.

Kay is survived by her son Greg Goggans and his wife Linda, and granddaughter Chaney Goggans of Fayetteville; sister Joyce Reed and husband Aubrey of Rison, Ark.; niece Kerri Marx of El Dorado, Ark., and her daughters Aubrey and Sydney Marx.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Highlands Oncology for their kindness and support of Kay.

A celebration of Kay’s life will take place Wednesday, Jan. 10 2018 at 1:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Springdale. Reverend David Jones officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale, AR 72762. Or to “Angels Among Us” care of First National Bank 2638 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville, AR 72703.

Arrangements were by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home.

Condolences may be given at www.nelsonberna.com.