Obituaries

BENTONVILLE — Dr. Michael F. Berry, 49, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away from a sudden illness on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. He was born Dec. 28, 1968, in Shreveport, La., to Linda Gale Barnes Berry and Fred Harding Berry.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Odessa Barnes Raudabaugh and Searcy Barnes, and Nobie and Fred H. Berry. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Melissa Johnson Berry, and his three children, Matthew, Meredith, and Molly Berry.

He graduated from Minden High School in 1987 and attended Louisiana Tech University, where he was a Tau Kappa Epsilon. He then earned a medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport prior to serving his residency and fellowship in interventional radiology at UAMS in Little Rock.

He was an interventional radiologist at Mercy Hospital for 18 years. Mike was a devoted family man, loving husband, and dedicated physician. He cherished the times attending his daughters’ dance recitals and competitions, and playing guitar with his son. Dr. Berry was an enthusiastic LSU fan and also enjoyed hiking, road and mountain biking, traveling, and restoring Mustangs. He was a lifelong learner, whether it be studying a continuing education topic in his field, restoring vintage cars, or LSU’s recruiting class.

Other survivors include his parents, Fred and Linda Berry of Minden, La.; his brother, Dr. Brent Berry, his wife Nancy and their children, Brittany and Nicholas Berry of Bossier City, La.; his in-laws, Dr. Joe and Linda Penny of Benton, La.; his sister-in-law, Robyn Johnson and her children, Hannah and Thomas Roberts of Shreveport, La.; and numerous dear friends and colleagues.

The family will receive friends and share memories from 5 until 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15 at Keypoint Church, 3700 Medical Center Parkway in Bentonville and his funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, also at Keypoint Church. Interment will follow in Pinnacle Memorial Gardens, Rogers, Ark.

Pallbearers will be Chris Thompson, Dr. Jon Paul Shoppach, John Furner, Jerry Duncan, Greg Cathey, and Dr. James Elliott. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5023, Hagerstown, Md., 21741-5030, https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/onetime.cfm in memory of Michael. Arrangements are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville. Memorials may be expressed at www.CallisonLough.com.

BENTONVILLE — Peggy

Jean Summers, 72, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at Circle of Life Legacy Village in Bentonville, Ark., with her loving husband and daughter by her side, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 14, 1945, in Topeka, Kan., to Dr. John Wesley and Norma Denton Bickford.

She worked in real estate and before retiring was a vice-president of Lindsey & Associates. She was very outgoing, spoke her mind and was never at a loss for words, making her an “unforgettable character” and a special friend to many.

Peggy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and support to her husband, Tim, during his many years in politics, as well as a second mom to many of her daughter’s classmates. She

was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bentonville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Claude Bickford. Peggy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Tim Summers Jr.; daughter, Jill Stanton and husband, Dr. Derik Stanton of Fayetteville, Ark.; one grandson, Drake; one granddaughter, Jessica; two sisters, Karen Snead of Philadelphia, Miss., Toni Hawkins and husband Richard of Springdale, Ark.; niece, Cindy Hawkins and many dear friends including “Peggy’s Posse,” a group from which she drew great strength and support throughout her journey.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Bentonville. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Bentonville with the Rev. Dr. Kurt Boggan and Brent Beal officiating.

Memorials may be made in memory of Peggy Summers to Healing Gardens at Highland Oncology, 808 S 52nd St, Rogers, Ark., 72758, or to Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Pkwy., Bentonville, Ark., 72712.

The Summers’ family would like to express their sincere thanks for the outpouring of love and support they have received from the community during Peggy’s illness.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort or memories may be shared at stockdale-moodyfs.com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Thomas Robert ( Tom)

Garrison, 57, Fayetteville, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. He was born Feb. 26, 1960, in Harrison, the son of Sheridan and Jo Ann (Sugg) Garrison. .

He was the third oldest of four boys. Tom was preceded in death by brothers, Daniel A. Garrison and David Garrison; his parents; and cousin, Ben Frank Garrison.

Tom graduated from Harrison High School, and went on to attend the University of Arkansas where he obtained an accounting degree. He maintained a strong work ethic throughout school which carried with him as he began his first job at Garrison Motor Freight. He worked with his father, Sheridan, in many capacities. Tom helped his father grow the business into a small Harrison company: Arkansas Freightways, and into a large multi-state company.

Arkansas Freightways continued to grow which led to it becoming a publicly traded company and later changed its name to American Freightways. Eventually, Tom became president of the company and later assisted his father with the sale of American Freightways to FedEx in 2002. Tom continued as an officer of FedEx Freight East in Harrison.

After his career in trucking, Tom moved to Fayetteville to be closer to his daughter, son- in- law, and four grandchildren. In Fayetteville, he acquired a financial advisory firm, growing Garrison Financial Advisors into a large asset management firm. Additionally, Tom was active in real estate in the Northwest Arkansas region and helped start Pinnacle Bancshares.

Tom had a soft heart and a hearty laugh. He inherited some of his father’s history as a practical joker with a witty sense of humor. He was an avid Boy Scout and Eagle Scout growing up. He also loved his farm, raising cattle and chickens, hiking and floating and being outdoors, watching Andy Griffin marathons, and of course enjoying his four grandchildren whom he loved and cared for deeply.

He never met a stranger, was a kind and gentle soul, and had a fierce love for his Razorbacks. He also loved to attend Sunday morning worship services with his family at Fellowship Fayetteville.

Tom had a generous heart and spirit, working with numerous charitable organizations including the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, the Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, and many other organizations in his hometown of Harrison.

Through his service on several charitable boards and through his family foundation, Tom touched numerous lives in areas such as education opportunities through scholarships, feeding the hungry, giving shelter to families in difficult situations and generally caring for others. Tom loved an underdog. He made friends everywhere he went, and was loved deeply by his family.

Tom is survived by his daughter, Sarah Garrison Bradley and husband Darrick of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Brooklyn Anne Bradley, Lauren Reese Bradley, Rush Thomas Bradley and Bennett Todd Bradley; brother William A. Garrison of Oregon City, Ore.; niece Lisa R. Garrison of Colleyville, Texas; nephew David Garrison of Fayetteville; Natalie Garrison of Springdale; two rambunctious dogs, Amira and Maddie, and two pot-bellied pigs, Wilbur and Arnold.

Funeral is 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church, Harrison; Rev. D.C. Adams officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to service. Private burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 220 Arbor Drive, Harrison, Ark., 72601; Big Dog Rescue Project, 605 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, Ark., 72701; Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, P.O. Box 3964, Batesville, Ark., 72503; or the Sheridan Garrison Foundation, 605 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, Ark., 72701. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/harrison.

FORT SMITH — Paula

(Pitchford) Maes, 77, of Fort Smith died Monday. Visitation: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at the Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Funeral service: 10 a.m., Friday at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Complete obituary available at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/paris.

LOWELL — Jack T. Williams of Lowell passed away on Feb. 8, 2018. He was born on May 7, 1920, in Gary, Ind., to the l ate Fred J and Florence Williams – the eldest of three children.

He served in the U. S . Navy for 30 years in various locations — including San Diego, Calif., Guam, Korea, Yokosuka, Japan, and Millington, Tenn. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor.

While stationed in San Diego, he was an active member in the Model A Restorer’s Club and owned several Model A cars. He was also a teacher and school administrator in NW Arkansas — primarily in the Oark School District. He was a member of the Rogers First Assembly of God congregation.

He is survived by his wife of seven years, Crystal Williams; children John T Williams, Michael T Williams, Julie Carter, Alena Heng; eight grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister, Barbara Berger. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62+ years, Irene T Williams, and sister, Mary Alice Bjork.

All are invited to visit with Jack’s family and pay their respects at a drop-in memorial gathering from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at Rogers First Assembly. A funeral service with full military honors will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Fayetteville National Cemetery, where he will join his fellow fallen heroes. Jack’s family invites all to attend this service, as well, to honor and remember him. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. www.RollinsFuneral.com.

ROGERS — Stephanie

Ann DeFelice, 60, of Rogers passed away Feb. 10, 2018, in Rogers. She was born June 18, 1957, in Rogers, the daughter of Joseph R. and Mary Sue Green Hewgley.

Stephanie was an interior designer and formerly worked in human resources for a Tulsa hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie A DeFelice; and her mother, Mary Sue Hewgley. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

ROGERS — Ed Houston, longtime realtor of Northwest Arkansas died Feb. 12, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. Ed was born Jan. 30, 1938, to Clarence and Mildred (Williams) Houston in Carrolton, Texas.

He grew up and graduated from high school in Carrolton. As he was growing up, Ed’s work ethic was evident. He picked and chopped cotton and worked in several grocery stores.

He married Judy Bruce on Oct. 3, 1958. His career began to develop, when he became a mail runner for a bank. He was a loan officer for Republic National Bank, Dallas, Texas, before moving to Rogers in 1970. Jim Tucker the Land Man was his first employer in Rogers. He and Judy had a Century 21 franchise, which was at one time the largest agency in Arkansas. Ed retired in 2017 from Harris McHaney Realtors.

He was a faithful member of First Christian Church in Rogers for 48 years. He coached the church softball team in the eighties and participated in other ministries. For years Ed enjoyed Beaver Lake fishing and boating. He played golf with a group of special friends on Thursdays.

He was preceded in death by his wife Judy, his parents, a sister, Patsy Seabolt (Clyde), and brother, Bill Houston. He is survived by one son, Don Houston, of Merritt Island, Fla.; Nancy Jefferson, companion of 21 years, granddaughters, Lindsey Houston and Lauren Johnson; great-granddaughters, Elizabeth Engelhardt and Taylor Grace Johnson, Salt Lake City, Utah; brothers, Bob Houston ( Linda) Plano, Texas, and Bob Brague (Ellie) Canton, Ga.; brother-in-law, Gerald Bruce, sister in law, Carole Bruce Lettelleir, sister-in-law, Beverly Houston and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 15 at the First Christian Church 906 S. 13th in Rogers, Ark., 72756.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The First Friends preschool scholarship fund or the church food pantry (GRUB) at First Christian Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort or memories may be shared at stockdale-moodyfs.com.

ROGERS — Marian

Christina McDoniel of Rogers passed away on Feb. 10, 2018. She was born on July 15, 1920, in Ryegate, Mont., to the late Frank and Daisy (Featherman) Reavely.

Marian made her living as a schoolteacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Grisham McDoniel. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers with Jackie Chesnutt presiding.

ROGERS — Patricia I.

Mudd, 60, of Rogers passed away Feb. 10, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born Aug. 18, 1957, in Norris Town, Pa., the daughter of Frances William “Hoppy” and Sarah Gantham Cassidy.

She is preceded in death by her father F.W., her mother Sarah and stepfather Loyd Mounce.

She is survived by her husband, William Mudd; two children, Catherine Mudd and Kenneth Mudd both of Rogers; one sister, Carol Farmer of Bella Vista; stepbrother, Butch Mounce (Cathy) of Tyler, Texas, stepsister, Debbie Clevenger (Mike) of Farmington; many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and nephews whom she greatly adored.

Funeral services 11 a. m. Friday at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Interment in the Rogers Cemetery. Visitation: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

ROGERS — Joseph “Joe” John Palasak Jr.,

passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, after a full 57 years of life and love of his family.

A celebration of Joe’s life will take place at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at St . Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Monsignor David LeSieur officiating. The visitation is 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Rogers, Ark.

Joe was an alumnus of Davidson College in Davidson, N.C., where he earned his bachelor of arts degree. He went to on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga.

He was an active parishioner at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, in Rogers, Ark., and served his community through youth athletics throughout his life, most recently with Rogers Youth Baseball.

Professionally, Joe was employed as the director of engineering for Tyson Foods’ Civil, Structural, and Architecture Division, for the past 13 years, following his 15 years at The Facility Group in Smyrna, Ga., and four years at Carlson & Associates.

Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., to Maryanne and Joseph John Palasak Sr. on July 23, 1960, Joe spent his childhood in Edison, N.J., and was given the superlative “best hair” by his friends in the 8th grade, which he would jokingly remind his family of from time to time.

He surfed and played high school football in Daytona Beach, Fla., where his athletic abilities earned him a scholarship to play defensive end at Davidson College.

Joe and his wife, Bonnie began their life together over 22 years ago in the suburbs of Atlanta, Ga., and enjoyed raising their children, prioritizing family dinners and vacation, as well as playing couples tennis in their neighborhood with dear and forever friends. Above all else, nothing was more important to Joe than family.

Relocating to Rogers, Ark., 13 years ago to join Tyson Foods, he made every effort to ensure his business trips were planned around being present for his kids’ sporting events and activities. He was proud of not only what they have accomplished but also who they were as individuals, and didn’t want to miss a moment of his front seat to their lives. Family was his passion and his priority. He was happiest when all were under one roof if only for a meal or a moment.

Although he would never admit it, his giving heart touched the lives of many, as a good steward of his time and resources, Joe took his role as “coach” for the youth recreational teams to heart. He coached softball, baseball, basketball, and football, making sure to offer them additional resources to improve their game with videos they could watch or extra drills they could do to make them better. His engineering side kicked in as he developed “lesson plans” for each practice for rec ball. Joe impressed upon his own children the importance of giving and elevated the message to do something in their lives to help other people.

Joe Palasak was a humble and faithful servant, and did not come to this world to stay, but has finished his task and gone home to live with his Heavenly Father.

Joe is preceded in death by his father, Joseph John Palasak Sr.

Joe’s legacy will continue through his survivors, his wife of 22 years, Bonnie Salmon Palasak; his four children, Danielle Todd and her husband Wes of Tuscumbia, Ala., Riley Palasak of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Emma Palasak and Grant Palasak of Rogers, Ark.; his mother, Maryanne Palasak of Daytona Beach, Fla.; sister Susanne Meska ( Steve) of Port Orange, Fla.; one grandson, Maddux Todd and one granddaughter, Maizy Todd, as well as niece, Michelle Calhoun and nephew, Donald Baal.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Rogers Youth Baseball, P.O. Box 727, Rogers, Ark., 72757. To sign the online guest book please visit www. nelson berna.com.

ROGERS — Jeanie Lynn Schneider, 61, of Rogers died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, in the loving care of Circle of Life Hospice and surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 15, 1956, in Rogers to Leroy and June Rowlan Schneider.

She graduated from Rogers High School and Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Mo., in 1978.

Jeanie’s life’s passion included teaching her special children at Reagan Elementary for 25 years. She loved her family and enjoyed quilting in her leisure time, which was evident in her award winning quilts. She was a member of three area quilt groups.

Early in her career she taught at Bentonville and then worked for the Presbytery of Arkansas in Little Rock as head of the Presbytery’s Hunger and Peace Programs. She also worked with the chaplain programs at Arkansas Veterans Administration. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville.

She was predeceased by her father.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Rasdon of the home; her mother and step-father, June and Charles Nesbitt; sons Adrian and Eric Leffingwell; five grandchildren, Konya, Adaleigh, Nathaniel, Cassandra, and John Paul; brother Danny Schneider (Mary); nephews Aaron and John Schneider; step-brother Kevin Nesbitt; step-sister, Kim Wilson; her aunts Ruth Tune and Connie McDaniel and many cousins.

Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Bentonville, Ark., at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 17 with the Rev. Georgia Senor officiating. Interment will follow in the Rogers City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bentonville Presbyterian Church or charity of your choice. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Online condolences to www. bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

ROGERS — Renee Lucille Seigneur, 61, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Jan. 12, 2018, in Rogers. She was born Nov. 4, 1956, in Richland, Wash., the daughter of Leslie J. and Donna J. (Slayman) Seigneur. She is preceded in death by her father. Renee is survived by her mother, Donna Seigneur of Littleton, Colo.; her siblings Randy Seigneur of Eagle River, Alaska, Lanny (Anita) Seigneur of Littleton, Colo., and Leslie G. Seigneur of Fayetteville, Ark. A memorial service will be held in Delta, Ohio. Date to be announced.

SPRINGDALE — Susan F. Applegit, 81 of Springdale, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Springdale, Ark. She was born Dec. 28, 1936, in Orange, N. J ., to Fred erick Frutchey and Margaret ( McAntee) Frutchey.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the president of the PBX club at Fluor Daniel in Greenville, S.C., where she retired from telephone operating after 18 years of Service. She was a member of the UMC Women’s Circle and delivered meals on wheels with her husband for nine years.

She leaves a loving husband, John T. Applegit, three children, Cathy Nechin and husband Ben of Lancaster, S.C., John A. Applegit and wife, Terraceina of Taylor’s, S.C., Belinda Hodges and husband Dale of Springdale, Ark., one brother, Andrew Frutchey of Apache Junction, Ariz., one sister, Emma Schramm of Apache Junction, Ariz., six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10: 30 a. m. on Friday, Feb. 16 at Springdale First United Methodist Church. Reverend Jane Ryerson and Chaplain Audie Long will deliver the sermon. Burial will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

SPRINGDALE — Donna Jo Martin, age 66, of Springdale passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, in Springdale. She was born Dec. 22, 1951, in Fayetteville, the daughter of George Jackson and Jo Ann Chandler Davis. She was preceded in death by her father and a son, Travis Martin. She worked as a computer programmer. She is survived by her mother, Jo Ann Davis of Springdale. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at Bluff Cemetery. Services under the direction of NelsonBerna Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book visit www.nelsonberna.com.

SPRINGDALE — Mary Viola Hardin, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at Circle of Life in Springdale. She was born on Feb. 26, 1933, in Elkins, Ark., to Joseph and Ida Frazier Taylor.

She is preceded in death by her five brothers, four sisters; and her favorite son-inlaw, Dennis Ahart.

Mary was known to be a great cook, she could outdo any fisherman, and she loved to travel. Her heart was most happy when she was spending time with her family and her many grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Joe Gerald Hardin; her children Marilyn Ahart of Springdale, Michael Hardin of Lincoln and Arnold Hardin and wife Christine of Springdale; her daughter-in-law, Debbie Hardin of Fayetteville; her sister, Katie Morgan and husband Leon of Elkins; her five grandchildren, Misti Hull and husband Jason of Lowell, Candi Harvey and husband John of Fayetteville, Aaron Hardin and wife Danika of Rogers, Michelle Evans of Huntsville, and Amber Wilkinson and husband Jacob of Grapevine, Texas; 11 great-grandchildren; two great- great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A visitation will be held from 1- 2 p. m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. officiated by Brother Paul Payne at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Interment will follow immediately at Tuttle Cemetery in Elkins. To sign the online guest book visit www.nelson berna.com.

SPRINGDALE — Wayne Paschall, 68, of Springdale, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at his home. He was born Dec. 19, 1949, in Paris, Tenn., to Curtis Lee and Catherine (Carroll) Paschall.

Wayne served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Boy Scout leader when his sons were young and enjoyed hunting, fishing and good movies. He loved time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (Cope) Paschall; two sons, Christopher Paschall, Jeremy Paschall and wife Crystal; five grandchildren, Andrew, Anna Kate, Braxton, Alli, Anson; a brother, Sammy Paschall; and two sisters, Linda Perry and Donna Hays. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Sidney Officer.

Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Online guestbook at www.heritageofnwa.com. Interment will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery.

SPRING TOWN— Mrs. Linda K South of Springtown, Ark., went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 74, on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. Linda was born in Washington, D.C., on April 21, 1943, to Charles and Ruth Horton.

After completing high school Linda went on to obtain her vocational degree as a licensed practical nurse. She enjoyed traveling with her family, gardening, and crochet.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her children Charles Bostwick of Springtown, Ark., Laura Denham of Melissa, Texas, Clayton Sandridge of Springtown, Ark.; one sister, Barbara Johnson of Noel, Mo., one brother, Mike Livingston of The Woodlands, Texas, and many other family and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark., beginning at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a graveside service at 3 p.m. at the Cofflet Cemetery in Centerton, Ark.

WINSLOW — James W. Tomlinson Sr., age 95, of Winslow, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. He was born Jan. 3, 1923, in Winslow, Ark., the son of William H. and Martha Scott Tomlinson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruby A. Tomlinson and two sons, James W. “Jay” Tomlinson, Jr. and Richard Sargent.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, receiving two Bronze Stars and was a member of American Legion Post 27 and the Disabled Veterans of America. James was a beloved employee of the Winslow School, retiring after 20 years. James always had a joke to share and story to tell. He was cherished by the community.

James is survived by two daughters, Ann Malkie of Winslow and Paula Provence and husband Eugene of Winslow; two sons, Darrell Sargent and wife Cathy of Angels Camp, Calif., and Gary Sargent and wife Janice of Surprise, Ariz.; a daughter-inlaw, JoAnne Sargent of Quincy, Calif.; two nephews and one niece; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 5 p.m. –7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday at the Winslow Fire Station No. 2 ( across from the ball park) followed by burial at Parks Cemetery in Winslow, the under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the organization that was special to Mr. Tomlinson and his family: Winslow Community Meals, Inc., P.O. Box 26, Winslow, Ark., 72959-0026. To sign the online guest book, visit www. mooresfuneral chapel.com.

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Dolores Marie Lindabury Steele, age 84, passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, 2018, in Escondido, Calif. She was a Godly woman who faithfully served her Lord and family. She was born Oct. 2, 1933, in Poteau, Okla., but spent most of her childhood in Arkansas.

She was married to Lloyd Steele for 60 years, lived in several states and later spent over 20 years in McAllen, Texas. They moved to California in 2003.

She was a supportive, loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and loyal friend. Her life was hallmarked by selflessness and service to others and her church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, her parents, Cleo and Ruby Lindabury and siblings, Dorothy McDaniel, Mary Beeks, Earl and Robert Lindabury.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca Geary of Carlsbad, Calif., and Marty Steele of Austin, Texas; grandchildren Tara Quicke and Cameron Steele and great-grandchildren Mercer and Naomi Quicke.

A celebration of her life will be held at Moore’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, Ark., on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at 11 a.m. with a viewing on Friday, Feb. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Moore’s Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association, act.alz.org/site/ Donation2?df_id=32112&32112. donation=form1&. To place an online tribute visit www. mooresfuneralchapel.com.

LONGMONT, Colo. — Theresa Marie Gibbs passed away on Feb. 8 , 2018, in Longmont, Colo. She was born in Fayet teville, Ark., to the late Henry Lafayette Tuck Jr. and Dorian Dewan.

She began her education at the University of Arkansas and graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

She was a devoted mother and a doting grandmother, whom was affectionally known as GiGi. Her entire family and many close friends meant everything to her. She knew the important things in life were not material objects but the people that she loved and cared for. She would worry and pray if she felt or knew that someone was experiencing any type of hardship. While she always honored her parents and loved her family, she always believed in the Hogs.

She held several jobs inside and outside the home while her children where young, but it wasn’t until later that she found her true professional calling. She was the sole proprietor of Corazon, a home accent store on the square in Fayetteville for six years.

She traveled to Latin America to discover and bring back unique works of art to provide her clientele. She was also a patron of the arts in Fayetteville. On many occasions, she sponsored events for the Ozark Guidance and was a supporter of the Nadine Baum Studio. She also was also very active with the Arts Live Theater in Fayetteville, first serving on its board then as president.

She always tried to help others and served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children and participated in worship services at the local women’s correction facility. She made the world a better place and will be truly missed by those she touched by her many caring actions.

She is survived by her two sons, Grey Houston Gibbs of Longmont, Colo., and Grant Allen Gibbs of Prairie Grove, Ark.; one grandson, Patrick Houston Gibbs of Longmont, Colo.; two granddaughters, Emma Marie Gibbs of Longmont, Colo., and Morgan Elizabeth Gibbs of Prairie Grove, Ark.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in the mausoleum at Fairview Memorial Gardens at 1728 E Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, Ark. There will be a lunch after at 3 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, 4444 N Crossover Road, Fayetteville, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Potters House at 2703 at N. Drake St., Fayetteville, Ark., www.pottershousekids.com/donate, or the Samaritan House at 2300 W. Sunset, Springdale, Ark., samcc.org/ donate. To sign the online guest book visit www.nelson berna.com.

FAIRWAY, Kan. — Larry William Piebenga, MD, 80, passed away Feb. 10, 2018, at St. Luke’s Heart Institute. The world is not as good without

him. Larry was born in Volga, S.D., on Jan. 5, 1938.

His family moved to Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Fredonia, Kan., before settling in Springdale, Ark., when he was nine years old. He became a true Razorback attending both college (graduating in three years Phi Beta Kappa) and medical school at the University of Arkansas.

Following graduation he spent his internship year at Detroit Receiving Hospital and then enlisted in the Navy as a medical officer on the nuclear submarine Casimir Pulaski and then became squadron medical officer in Groton, Conn.

In 1968 Larry chose ophthalmology as his career path and finished his residency (winning the award for best research paper) and a cornea fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.

Upon choosing Kansas City as home in 1972, he was immensely dedicated to his private practice patients for 32 years. He was one of the first trained cornea specialists/transplant surgeons in the area and remained committed to his profession as a Clinical Associate Professor-UMKC School of Medicine and director of corneal services at the Eye Foundation of Kansas City.

He also trained generations of UMKC ophthalmology residents and published on the emerging technology of excimer laser vision correction in the 1990’s. He served on the board of the Vision Research Foundation of Kansas City since inception.

The Larry W. Piebenga Lectureship in Cornea and External Disease was established in his honor. He was the recipient of numerous awards including Teacher of the Year and the Hal Foster Award for exemplary dedication and service to ophthalmology and the local medical community.

Larry retired in 2003 and enjoyed every moment of his new freedom; leisurely reading the Wall Street Journal and The Kansas City Star front to back each morning, cutting the lawn multiple times a week when necessary, taking on even more home projects, traveling both in the U.S. and beyond, attending Vanguard Club meetings, the Kansas City Symphony and the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, helping to unload surplus groceries at a soup kitchen with his St. Luke’s Cardiac Rehab buddies and catching most of his granddaughters’ events in South Carolina and Pennsylvania.

He loved sailing, golfing, reading voraciously and indulging his soft spot for sports cars. It can’t be put into words — his kindness, overall warmth, wisdom and wit that made him such an incredible person, the best husband/father/grandfather, friend and colleague ever. He celebrated his 80th birthday with all of his family just five weeks ago in Jamaica. He would say, “That’s the way to do it!” He lived life fully right up to the end.

Larry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betsy Dawe Piebenga; son Jon ( wife Ansara, granddaughters Ava and Lauren) of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and daughter Elise (husband Michael Negrey, granddaughters, Mia and Emily) of Wayne, Pa.; sister Jan Hargis (husband Ken) of Bentonville, Ark.; in-laws Susan Gervich ( husband David), Charles Dawe (wife Linda), Janice Dawe ( husband Lawrence Kaplan) and much loved nieces and nephews.

His parents J.G. and Mamye Piebenga, parents-in-law Vernon and Elaine Dawe and nephew Martin Hays preceded him in death.

A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at Mission Hills Country Club, 5400 Mission Drive, Mission Hills, Kan., 66208. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to St. Luke’s Foundation Heart Institute, 4225 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Mo., 64111; Children’s Mercy, Department of Nephrology, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Mo., 64108, or the charity of your choice.

BRYAN, Texas — Wallace Wade “Wally” Moon was born in Bay, Ark., April 3, 1930, and departed to his heavenly home on Feb. 9, 2018.

Wally was the lovingly devoted husband of Bettye Lewis Knowles Moon for over 64 years before her passing. Pop, as he was called by his children and grandchildren, is survived by son Wally Joe Moon (Susan Roberson) and daughters Zola Moon, Elizabeth Moon Ross (Bob), Mary Scherrer (John), and LaRhesa Moon. Also surviving are grandchildren Brad Baker (Jennifer), Cameron Moon, Karen Moon Ross, Joshua Pollock (Paulina), Grace Lyles (Tripp and great-grandaughter Hayley), Christine Scherrer, Samantha Scherrer. He is survived by a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins on the Moon side of his family.

Wally was born to the late H.A. “Bert” and Margie Moon and predeceased by older brother Wayne and younger sister, Loretta.

Wally attended Texas A&M University where he played basketball and baseball for the Aggies before signing a professional baseball contract with the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of his junior year. He played minor league baseball in the summers while continuing his education, graduating from A&M as a proud member of the Class of 1951 and received a master’s degree from A&M in 1952. That made him the first major league baseball player to start his career with a master’s degree in hand. Named 1954 National League Rookie-of-the-Year, Moon went on to a five-year career with the Cardinals before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers where he played an additional seven years. Twice named to the NL All-Star teams and a Gold Glove winner, Moon also won three World Series titles with the Dodgers in 1959, 1963, and 1965.

Following his playing retirement, Moon became athletic director and baseball coach at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark., for 10 years (with one year out to serve as hitting coach for the San Diego Padres) before purchasing the San Antonio Dodgers in the AA Texas League.

Wally returned to baseball working in the minor leagues for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and Baltimore Orioles as a manager and roving hitting instructor. Wally spent his final retirement in Bryan, Texas, his wife’s hometown and adjacent to his beloved Texas A&M.

He spent many years on the golf course, afield hunting and fishing with dear friends, writing his memoirs, and remained active in the life of First United Methodist of Bryan until his passing. He leaves behind innumerable friends and acquaintances.

A public visitation is planned for Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1515 South College Avenue, Bryan, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Bryan, 506 E 28th Street, Bryan, Texas. Private family burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wally and Bettye Moon Future Teachers Educational Scholarship Fund at Prosperity Bank of Bryan, Texas, or the charity of your choice in the name of Wally Moon. Wally’s 87 years of life were filled with love, family, happiness, baseball and his Methodist faith. The outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and fans has been much appreciated by the Moon family during this grieving time.