Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — Frances

Nell Cox, 94, of Bella Vista died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at a local skilled care center. She was born Aug. 8, 1923.

Survivors include her son; Danny Cox and his wife Julie of Bella Vista, and five grandchildren.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista. Condolences: www.epting funeralhome.webs.com. BENTONVILLE —

Kimberley Koenigseder,

a longtime resident of Bentonville, passed away on Feb. 9, 2018. She was born on June 7, 1980, in North Little Rock to Randy Scott Burt and Lorie Comer Gunter.

Kim, or Kimmey K as she was known among friends and family, will be remembered as a loving mother, naturally beautiful, passionate beyond belief, and full of spirit. She loved her community and was involved in several local chapters of Celebrate Recovery.

Kim’s survivors include her mother, Lorie; love of her life, Casey Koenigseder; beloved children, Kane, Eleanor, and Shepherd Koenigseder; grandmother, Diane Burt; sisters, Jenniffer Jacobs and Haley Burt; three nieces; two nephews; and a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Randy.

All are invited to visit with her family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 at Callison-Lough Funeral Home on Central in Bentonville. Kim’s life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bentonville Cemetery, which Kim lived beside for many years. Please come ready to hear and share stories about this radiant woman.

ELM SPRINGS —

Sally Ann Downum,

67-year-old longtime resident of Elm Springs, Ark., died on Feb. 7, 2018, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. She was born Oct. 5, 1950, in Sioux City, Iowa.

She was the daughter of James Joseph VonTersch and Loretta Baurely VonTersch. Sally Ann married Donald Wayne Downum on Nov. 15, 1968. She worked as a cook for the Springdale school system for many years and also was a cook for the Kappa Delta Sorority House at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; James and Loretta VonTersch and two sisters, Angie and Joan Catherine.

She is survived by her husband Donald Downum of the home; two sons, Chad Downum and wife Sarah, Brad Downun and wife Julie; and one daughter, Amy Hood and husband Jason all of Elm Springs, Ark., as well as six grandchildren.

Services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at the Elm Springs United Methodist Church in Elm Springs, Ark. Burial will follow at the Elm Springs Cemetery with Carl Palmer officiating. Visitation will be from noon. to 2 p.m., prior to the service. Services are handled by Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, Ark. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.wassonfuneralhome. com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Johnnie Bob “Jaybee”

Alley, 94, was born March 4, 1923, in New Blaine, Ark. to Winnie and Oscar Jennings Lowrey and died Feb. 6, 2018, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark.

She attended both Fort Smith and Benton, Ark., schools before graduating from high school in Dallas, Texas.

Mrs. Alley was a devoted wife and mother, staying home to raise her family while living in Benton and Fort Smith. In 1969, she began working at Sparks Medical Center in Fort Smith as the mail room supervisor. She retired from Sparks after more than 36 years of service.

She moved to Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville in 2009. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Fort Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 67 years Charles P. Alley, her sons, Dr. Gary L Alley and Calvin Lowrey Alley.

She is survived by her sister, Willye Stender of Fort Smith; one daughter, Trude Moore and her husband Dennis of Fayetteville; daughter in law Marilyn Alley of Greenwood; five grandchildren, Chris Alley, Sarah Curry (Patrick) and Justin Moore (Sarah) all of Fayetteville, Duayne Alley (Rhiana) and Charles Alley (Michele) all of Fort Smith; six great grandchildren and another great grandchild due in June.

A celebration of her life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Fort Smith on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. Burial will be at Fort Smith National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 116 North 12th Street, Fort Smith, Ark., 72901, or Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark., 72762.

To sign the online guest book please visit www. nelsonberna.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Blaine

Gregory McMahon Sr. died Feb. 2, 2018. He was husband of Carol Lee McMahon and the father of Kerrilynn M. Relle, Blaine G McMahon, Jr., and Leslie M. Franklin. He is survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He requested cremation and no services. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1722 N. Starr Dr. Fayetteville, Ark., 72701.

FAYETTEVILLE — Judith Carol Smith, age 81, of Fayetteville, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. She was born Dec. 17, 1936, in Holdenville, Okla., the daughter of Haskell Hall and Marguerite Bainbridge Biles Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Warren Smith; two daughters, Elizabeth Lowder and Belinda Norris and a sister, Janet Murphy.

She was a homemaker and her greatest joys in life were her family, quilting and church. She provided a loving home for her family. She was an avid quilter and a member of Son’s Chapel Quilting Club. She was a member of Sequoyah Untied Methodist Church and was a member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

She is survived by two sons, Paul Warren Smith Jr. of Oklahoma City and Michael Bruce Smith and his wife Darcy of Fayetteville; a daughter, Dorothy Sue Whitehead and her husband Michael of Fayetteville; five grandchildren, Hannah Carol Smith, Woody Michael Smith, Jennie Marie Thompson, Mollie Kay Addison and Paul Nathaniel Whitehead and one great-grandchild, Hadley Elizabeth Thompson.

Visitation will be held from 5 -7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Sequoyah United Methodist Church followed by burial at Fairview Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.

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

FAYETTEVILLE — A celebration of the life of George Spencer

will be held 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at the Pratt Place Barn in Fayetteville. George was born May 10, 1953, to George B. Spencer and Martha Nell Jowers Spencer. He died Dec. 11, 2017.

Full obituary and online condolences may be found at www.mooresfuneralchapel. com.

FORT SMITH — Larry

Dewayne Deason Sr., 72, of Fort Smith passed away Monday at home.

Memorial Service: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Complete obituary at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Memorials: Crawford County Mounted Patrol, 4235 Alma Highway, Van Buren, Ark., 72956.

FORT SMITH — Melanie

Sue Jaber, 64, of Fort Smith passed away Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in Fort Smith. She was born Sept. 9, 1953, to the late Kade and Sabra Jaber.

She had a degree in microbiology. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Melinda A. Jaber.

She is survived by a sister, Sarah Jaber of Fayetteville, Ark., as well as many cousins and other loved ones.

Rosary will be 4:30 pm Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Fort Smith. Memorial Mass will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Fort Smith with inurnment of cremains to follow at Christ the King Columbarium.

She was cremated under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, 1920 S Greenwood Ave, Fort Smith, Ark., 72901, or Kitties & Kanines Veterinarian Clinic, 4900 Rogers Ave #100A, Fort Smith, Ark, 72903.

To place an online tribute go to edwardsfuneralhome. com.

GOSHEN — Carma

Lorraine Bennett, 93, of Goshen died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at a skilled care center. She was born Sept. 10, 1924, in Castle Dale, Utah, the daughter of Mary Gertrude Jorgensen and Douglas LaVern Boulden.

Carma enjoyed playing the piano, reading and time spent with her family.

Carma is survived by sons Ronnie VanDerhoof (Georgene), Mark VanDerhoof (Tina); daughters Linda Wilburn (John), Sandra Tompkins; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fayetteville. Interment will follow at Farmington Cemetery.

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

PEA RIDGE — Donald

Lee Hook, 70, of Pea Ridge, died Feb. 8, 2018. Survivors are his wife, Edie Hook.

Graveside service is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation is set for 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

ROGERS — Virgil Paul

Conger, 64, of Rogers, Ark. passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, in Tarapoto, Peru, following a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Conger.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at New Hope Assembly of God in Rogers.

Memorials may be sent to First Love Ministries, PO Box 100, Rogers, Ark., 72758.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers.

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ROGERS — Family and friends mourn the passing of

Leona Anna Drews, 87, on Feb. 3, 2018. Leona was born Dec. 3, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., to Reynold and Anna Drews.

After graduating from Foreman High in 1949, she worked for the Chicago Branch of Hartford Insurance for 36 years and the Silberman Furs for 6 years. Before moving to Rogers in 1991, she traveled extensively.

She loved her family and her pets, reading and shopping at garage sales and flea markets with her friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters and brothers, Ralph (Lois) Drews, Elaine Williams, Norma (Daniel Jr.) Quinn, Harold (Sally) Drews, LaVerne (Arthur Jr) Price and John (Judy) Drews.

Leona is survived by 14 nieces and nephews.

Services will be 1 p.m. March 10, 2018, at Grace Lutheran Church, 415 N. 6th Place, Lowell, Ark., 72745. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Private interment at Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church, 415 N. 6th Place, Lowell, Ark., 72745, or Rogers Animal Shelter.

ROGERS — Cindy Ann

Duncan, 45, passed away Feb. 6, 2018, in Rogers, Ark. She was born April 5, 1972, in Rapid City, S.D., to Richard and Patricia Howell Sletten.

Cindy worked as an executive secretary for Peterson’s and was a former title clerk. She was also member of Neighborhood Church in Bentonville.

She was preceded in death by her father Richard Sletten.

She was survived by her husband James “Jim” Duncan of Rogers; her mother, Patricia Howell; children MacKenzie Duncan of Rogers, Rachel Duncan of Decatur, Candance Clark (Aaron) of Pea Ridge; her siblings Tammy Freeman, BreAnna McAllen (Robert) and Jeff Sletten; one grandchild Austin Clark.

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at The Neighborhood Church, 2003 SW Regional Airport Blvd in Bentonville, Ark.

In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in honor of Cindy’s memory. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. www.bentoncounty funeralhome.com.

ROGERS — John C.

Lewis, 61, passed away in Rogers on Feb. 8, 2018. He was born on Feb. 1, 1957, in Hampton, Iowa.

He was the husband of 34 years to Carol (Childs) Lewis.

John loved fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He was a simple man who could be easily entertained.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of Rogers; two sons, Joseph Lewis of Prairie Grove and Brian Lewis of Oregon; daughter Deanna Keefer of Indiana; siblings James and Stan Lewis and Phyllis Kline all of Iowa; grandchild Baily Keefer and his beloved fur baby Wiggles, aka “Barney.”

A celebration of his life will be on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at 1 p.m. in Rollins Funeral Home Chapel.

Donations can be made to Arora, www.arora.org.

Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral. com.

ROGERS — Mr. Joel

Davis Patterson, age 85, went to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.

He was a member of the Bella Vista Church of Christ. He left this life peacefully at home with family by his side.

Joel was born in Oxford, Ark., on March 25, 1932. He grew up in Little Rock, where he graduated from Little Rock Central High.

Like many growing up during his generation, the Naval victories of WWII inspired him to serve as a Naval officer in defense of his country. He subsequently received a congressional nomination to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1955.

Serving 10 years in the Navy, most of them as a submariner, he rose to the rank of lieutenant commander before leaving to return to his beloved Arkansas. He became an engineer with Arkansas Power and Light in Little Rock, where he worked for 14 years before taking a position to manager the Environmental Division for Middle South Utilities (now Entergy) in New Orleans, La.

He retired 12 years later to Rogers, Ark., to enjoy his retirement close to family. Before the onset of Alzheimer’s deprived him of a full life, Joel enjoyed various intellectual pursuits, golf, fishing, Bible study, and making improvements to whatever home in which he made a life for his family.

Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his parents, Davis and Vera Patterson.

Mr. Patterson is survived by his loving wife of 61 and a half years, Rosalyn; his brothers Jim of Houston, Texas, and Charles of Louisa, Va.; his three sons, Jim of Baton Rouge, La., Jeff of Tulsa, Okla., Jon of Huntsville, Ala.; his daughter Jerri and her husband Dallas of Rogers; six grandchildren, Chris and Chad Dobbs and Tori Dobbs Hunt, and Jared, Wesley, and Rosalyn Patterson; his four great-grandchildren, Callum, Meira, Mailee Dobbs, and Sydni Hunt.

Joel’s family wishes to thank the caregivers at Rogers Mercy Hospital and Circle of Life Hospice. A memorial service will be held Feb. 12, 2018, at Bella Vista Church of Christ, 989 NW McNelly Road, Bella Vista, Ark., with Mr. Randall Caselman officiating. A private burial will follow. Arrangements by Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark. Online guestbook: www. bentoncountymemorialpark. com.

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SPRINGDALE — Justine

Ann Bohannon, 71 of Springdale died Wednesday.

Survivors: husband, Ulis Bohannon; sons Tim, Todd & John; siblings Tommy & Jack Crain & Pat Murphy; and seven grandchildren.

Arrangements: Roller-Coffman/Marshall.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Welcome Home Church.

Burial: Chinquapin Cemetery near Welcome Home.

Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/ marshall.

SPRINGDALE — Daniel

James Dhein, 81, of Springdale, Ark., passed away peacefully Feb. 6, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born March 13, 1936, in St. Cloud, Minn.

Dan was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Sharon Dhein, the love of his life.

He is survived by five sons, Daniel (Dodi) of Tallahassee, Fla., James (Renee) and Randall (Laurie) both of Andover, Minn., Ron (Linda), and Jerry (Natasha) both of Springdale, Ark.; one daughter, Shari Dhein (Myron) of Noel, Mo.; brother Clarence Dhein of Brooklyn Center, Minn.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and beloved pet, Aldi .

Being raised in very hard times as a child his achieved desire and goal was to be an excellent provider, dedicated and devoted family man, husband and loyal friend to many. Well done.

Private family service will be held at the Fellowship Bible Church 1051 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers, Ark., 72758.

Visit Daniel’s memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.

SPRINGDALE —Thomas

Raymond Morrow Sr., 82 of Springdale and formerly of New Jersey and Florida, passed Jan. 24. A graveside service with full military honors will be at noon, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Fayetteville National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. www.Rollins Funeral.com.

SULPHUR SPRINGS —

Garry “Crow” Galyean, 75, of Sulphur Springs, Ark., died Feb. 8, 2018, at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark. He was born July 31, 1942, in Bentonville, Ark., to Vincent and Esther (Crouse) Galyean.

Crow proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He drove a

truck for Walmart.

Preceded in death by his parents; his brother Larry Joe Galyean; granddaughter Courtnie Smith; nephew Lance Galyean and brotherin-law Wayne Fischer.

Left to cherish his memories are his special friend of 32 years, Mary Jane Fischer of the home; brother Terry Galyean and his wife Connie of Bentonville; a son, Gary Smith of Huntsville; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Garrett; parents-in-law, Joe and Lou Fischer of Noel, Mo.; sisters-in-law Karen Carpenter and husband Joe of Southwest City, Mo., and Nancy Huntsman and husband, David of Parker, Colo., and numerous cousins and friends.

Family will receive friends and family, 5-7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12 at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd, Bella Vista, Ark. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13 also at Bella Vista Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jamey Cope and Pastor Randy Featherston officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hiwasse.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105, or Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, Ark., 72712.

On-line condolences may be made at www.funeral mation.com.

WEST FORK — Terry John (TJ) Mather, born Feb 18, 1959, went home to be with His Lord and Savior on Jan 29, 2018.

Terry was a loving son, father, brother and friend. He was gifted in song writing, poetry, and art.

He was adored by his family, had many friends and considered them all his family. Terry had a love for the American Indian and culture that he carried with him all of his life. “Until we see you again, Go rest High on that Mountain.”

Preceded in death by his mother Nora Sue Spencer.

Survivors include two children, William Curtis Mather and Emily Chase McLaughlin; father John Lee Mather and wife Linda; siblings Glenna Shaw, Robert Mather, Darla Gilfillian.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at the Rogers Cemetery Rogers, Ark. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Online condolences to www.benton countyfuneralhome.com.

WINSLOW — Ronnie William Murphy, 71, of Winslow, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born Aug. 27, 1946, in Hollis, Okla., to Mike and Mary (White) Murphy.

Ronnie, as a young man, served six years with the Oklahoma National Guard. He enjoyed gardening, riding motorcycles and traveling with his family. He especially enjoyed watching his grandson’s sports activities. Above all, Ronnie loved his Lord and searching the scriptures. He attended Winslow Assembly of God and actively helped with its Food Bank.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jo Nell (Wadley) Murphy; a daughter, Paula Schoonover and husband Jake; three grandsons, Brandon, Gavin and Aidan, all of Greenland; and three brothers, Jimmy, Eddie and Bobby Murphy all of Amarillo, Texas.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his son, Steven Linn Murphy in 2012.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Winslow Assembly of God. Interment will be at Brentwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, online guestbook at www.heritageofnwa.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to either Willard Walker Hospice Home, PO Box 356, Fayetteville, Ark. 72702, or Winslow Assembly of God for the Food Bank, P.O. Box 9, Winslow, Ark., 72959.

AURORA, Ill. — Sophie (Sue) Murawski (nee Chlopecki) was born in Chicago, Ill., to Stanley & Mary Chlopecki. A former resident of Worth, Ill., she moved to Rogers in 1977.

She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church of Rogers. She enjoyed bowling, Jeopardy, puzzles, reading, playing cards/ dice and was a volunteer at the Friendship Thrift Store. She was a great teller of stories and jokes.

She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph, her son Joseph, granddaughter Aubrey, sisters Cecelia, Lottie, Kay, & brothers Adam, Stanley, John.

She is survived by her daughter Janice of Aurora, Ill., son Gary (Lisa) of Virginia Beach, Va., and daughter-in-law Maryann Schroder (Bruce) of Sioux Falls, S.D.; six grandchildren, Sharon, Lisamarie, Meghann, Robb, Samantha, Jennifer and seven great-grandsons, Aidan, Ryan, Braden, Sam, Owen, Charlie, Brantley will miss her dearly.

A memorial mass and burial will be held in the summer of 2018 in Rogers.

PINEVILLE, Mo. — Joseph Dale Myers, 36, passed from this life surrounded by family on Feb. 8, 2018. He bravely fought brain cancer for three years. Joseph was born to Richard and Joquetta Myers on July 22, 1981.

He leaves behind both of his parents; two daughters, Michaela and Hazel and their mother Crystal Barkfelt of Bentonville; a step-father, Bill Fargo of Jane; one brother, Justin Keith Myers of Jane; one sister, Traci Cook of Brookland, Ark.; one step sister, Kelly Unwer of Garfield; two lifelong friends, Silas Groh of Pineville and Angel Duncan of Anderson and many nieces and nephews.

Joseph worked as a mason and a tree trimmer. He enjoyed monster trucks, heavy metal music, playing video games and spending time at the river with family and friends.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Online condolences to www. bentoncountyfuneralhome. com.