Obituaries

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BELLA VISTA — Marvin Scovill, 74, of Bella Vista passed peacefully in his sleep Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. Born Aug. 16, 1943, in Omaha, Neb, he spent most of his life in Omaha.

He learned jewelry repair and became a master jeweler and mentor.

Survived by wife, Sandy, of 54 years, three daughters, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and extended family. Cremation Arrangements: Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

BENTONVILLE — Melissa Dawn Pinteric, 40, of Bentonville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. She was born Dec. 19, 1977, in Rogers.

Melissa’s life revolved around caring for her children and she was active in special needs support groups. For the past 18 years she shared her life with her husband Jon Pinteric of the home.

Other survivors include her children, Bryan and Addison Pinteric; her mother, Peggy Pruitt (Tommy) of Bella Vista; two brothers, Darrell Vermillion (Dawn) of Texas and Donald Vermillion (Aubrey) of Bella Vista; grandmother, Edith Vermillion of Hope; her in-laws, Frank and Lynn Pinteric of Colorado; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Rollins Funeral Home. Her Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with interment to follow in Bentonville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. www.Rollins Funeral.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Melinda Charlene (Duke) Steinsiek, 53, died Feb. 18, 2018, at her home in Fayetteville, Ark. Melinda was born Sept. 17, 1964 in Little Rock, Ark., to Faye Duke and Charles Duke.

A graduate of Cabot High School, she continued on to earn her nursing degree from the University of Arkansas. Melinda worked in the Critical Care Unit in Sparks Medical Center in Fort Smith, followed by 10 years in the operating room at Washington Regional Medical Center.

Much of Melinda’s work success came as she moved into an administration position with North Hills Surgery Center. As the director, Melinda was recognized by both the business and medical community for her expertise and commitment of care she provided to patients and employees. In 2003, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal honored Melinda as one of their “40 under 40”, 40 individuals under the age of 40 nominated as best in class by their peers in all industries.

She was later recognized as the Northwest Arkansas Business Woman of the Year though her work and commitment with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. She was also an avid supporter of the Children’s House. Melinda was always willing to help anyone in need and active in her community; however, her pride and joy came from family, her children, but especially her new grandson.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Scott Steinsiek; her two children, Shea Steinsiek (Jeremy Gunn) and Seth Steinsiek (Nea Jones); one grandchild, Vedder Mac Steinsiek.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home on North Crossover Road in Fayetteville, with family and friends officiating. The family will welcome friends before the service beginning at 10:30 a.m. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the EOA Children’s House, 2577 N. Lowell Road, Springdale, Ark., 72764. To sign the online guest book please visit www. nelsonberna.com.

HARRISON — Dan Layton, 91, Harrison, died Feb. 20, 2018. He is survived by two sisters, Loretta Shettles and husband Jim and Peggy Bell all of Harrison. His wife, Louella Layton; and sons, Tommy and Dan, preceded him in death. Service at a later date. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/harrison.

OMAHA — Ron Smith, 81, Omaha, died Feb. 10, 2018. Graveside service 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 23, at New Hope Cemetery; visitation 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. His children, Patrick Ronald Smith and Susan Danielle Smith; grandchildren, Ellie N. (Zach) Sidell and Gabriel P. Smith, survive him. Online Guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/harrison.

PEA RIDGE — Robert Louis Jines, 69, of Pea Ridge, died Feb. 20 at his home. He was born July 15, 1948, in Fayetteville to Robert Earle Jines and Billie Allen Jines.

He graduated from Springdale High School in 1966, then attended the University of Arkansas and graduated from SW Baptist in Bolivar, Mo. He married Carolyn Faye Werremeyer on Feb. 17, 1968, and served the U.S. Army overseas in Vietnam in 1969.

He taught elementary school in Monett, Mo., for several years and worked for American National Inns in Pea Ridge. He worked for Wal-Mart General Offices and was in manager training for the Cassville, Mo., Wal-Mart and an assistant manager for the McAlester, Okla., WalMart store.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and driving his Ford Mustangs.

Robert served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Viburnum, Missouri and was a member of The Ridge Church in Pea Ridge.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors are his wife, Carolyn of the home; a son, Michael Jines of Mt. Hood, Ore.; two daughters,

Cathy Yockey and husband Eddie of Pea Ridge, Stacy Luper and husband Lonnie of Fayetteville; a brother, Matt Jines and wife Debbie of Shell Knob, Mo.; a sister, Margaret Cheek and husband Jim of Pea Ridge; a grandson, Zach Coor of Fayetteville and five granddaughters, Mie Bach-Pederson of Denmark, Katharina Koster of Germany, Alessia Julmy of Switzerland, Oline Brekke of Norway, Benedetta Pigiani of Italy.

A graveside service is set for 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26 at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation is set for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be be made to Bright Futures of Pea Ridge in c/o of Sisco Funeral Home, P.O. Box 54, Pea Ridge, Ark., 72751. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.

ROGERS — Larry (Sam) Adams, age 79, of Rogers, Ark., passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. He was born on April 7, 1938, in Webster City, Iowa, the son of Truey E. and Mildred B. Adams.

Sam was a veteran and served in the Marine Corps directly out of high school.

A celebration of Sam’s life will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 15315 AR Hwy. 94, Pea Ridge, Ark., with Pastor Richard Mayer officiating.

Sam attended Barber School in Des Moines, Iowa, and continued his profession as a barber for the past 56 years. Sam was a devoted husband, father, uncle, grandfather and most of all a friend to whoever he met.

Sam enjoyed tinkering in his barbershops, going to flea markets, fishing, traveling to his winter home in Texas and spending time with family. He was a die-hard Arkansas Razorback fan and loved to watch his ballgames.

Sam is preceded in death by his father, mother and four sisters. Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Donna Adams. His three children from his first wife, Helen; Marty (Bethanne) Adams, Doug (Anita) Adams, Lori (Mark) Lunsford and his stepchildren Tony (Rhonda) Lakey, Terry (Pam) Lakey and Scott Lakey. Sam is survived by three brothers, Ervin Adams of Florida, Ed Adams of Iowa and Don Adams of Minnesota.

Sam loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly and his legacy will always be remembered as a great story teller and “horse trader”.

To sign online condolences please visit www.funeralmation.com.

ROGERS — Jim Burkeen, “The Gutter King” of Rogers, 83, passed peacefully into heaven, on Friday, Feb.16, with his wife, Gay and his dog, Mickey by his side.

He was a loving husband, dad, granddad to his grandchildren and pappy to his great-grandchildren. He was saved and loved the Lord.

Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gay Burkeen, daughters, Debbie Doster (Larry) of Chapin, S.C., Wendy (Gary) Burkeen-Ruble of Rogers and son, James W. Burkeen, of Rogers, grandchildren; Kayce (Tim) Smith of Rogers, Kourtney (Tyler) Sinclair of Charlotte, N.C., and Kyle (Marissa) Van Deusen of Simpsonville, S.C., and six great-grandchildren and his brother, Joe Burkeen of Milan, Mich., along with many other family and friends.

James Robert Burkeen was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Murray, Ky. Upon arriving in Rogers from the Detroit area in 1973, Jim started a guttering business and became involved in the community. He was a Rogers Little League baseball coach for many years and a member of Rogers Church of the Nazarene. He loved people and enjoyed sharing a laugh or a story, especially on KURM radio’s Dial-a-Trade program.

After a private family burial on Friday, the family will be available for a casual visit from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Rogers Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 1803 S. 52nd Street, Rogers, Ark., 72758. An informal celebration of life gathering will follow, at 3 p.m. at the same address.

Knowing that Jim was most comfortable in his blue jeans, work shirt and baseball cap, please feel free to dress as casually as you wish when you join us on Saturday. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Rogers Little League. Online condolences may be offered at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com.

ROGERS — James Kelly Frachiseur, 55, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Feb. 19, 2018, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark. He was born May 20, 1962, in El Dorado, Ark., to Paul Ulysses and Ophelia Mae Howard Frachiseur.

James loved and enjoyed the outdoors and shared this love with his family as often as possible. He worked at Woodland Research Northwest for six years as a senior clinical research coordinator. He considered his co-workers family.

He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Frachiseur; mother, Ophelia Whitley; and step-father, Olen Williams.

James is survived by his wife of more than 20 years, Pamela; five children, Mia, Katelyn, Aaron, Cody and Chris; step-mother Marilyn; two sisters, Millie and Molly; one brother, Kenneth; six grandchildren, Matthew, Angelina, Zayne, Lillian, Wylder and Colin and one baby girl, Olivia, on the way.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Chapel. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers. Memories may be shared at stockdalemoodyfs.com.

SPRINGDALE — Cyndi Crawford, 36, Springdale, died Feb. 16, 2018. Funeral was Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison. Husband, Jonnie Coffman; parents, George and Jessika Crawford; siblings, Deanna McArthur and Kenneth Crawford; and grandmothers, Doris Crawford and Mildred Mobbs, survive her. Online Guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/ harrison.

SPRINGDALE — William Fredrick Shafer, 76, a resident of Springdale, Ark., passed from this life on Feb. 20, 2018. He was born on April 29, 1941, in Scott City, Kan., to Carl and Alice (Mallory) Shafer.

On May 2, 1964, he married the love of his life, Elaine Dolorse (Lehman) Shafer.

William was a member of Heritage Baptist Church where he enjoyed attending. He was a hard worker and retired from George’s. He was passionate about fishing and garage selling. But most of all, he was a loving husband, son, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Franklin Shafer and Alice (Mallory) Shafer; his daughter, Patricia Lynn Shafer; sisters, Louise Huges, Helen Hignite and Thelma Holifield; brothers, Marvin Shafer, Glen Shafer and Jimmy Shafer.

Left to cherish William’s memory are his wife of 53 years, Elaine (Lehman) Shafer; children, William Shafer Jr. and wife Joy, Juanita McLellan and husband John, Thomas Shafer, Rebecca Sigurdson and husband Greg, Elizabeth Stacey and husband Jeremy; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Norma Shafer, Deana Shafer; and many friends.

Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Friday at Westfield Chapel Funeral Home in Springdale, Ark. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Friday at Westfield Chapel Funeral Home in Springdale, Ark. Interment will follow at Little Flock Cemetery, Little Flock, Ark. Please visit William’s online memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.

SPRINGDALE — Betty Vidal, 71, of Springdale, Ark., died Feb. 20, 2018. Born Aug. 12, 1946, to Roy and Margaret Johnson. Preceded by husband, Bud and a daughter, Laura. Survived by four daughters, Yvonne, Amber, Windy and Jenny. Services will be private. Arrangements by Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers. Condolences to stockdalemoodyfs.com.

WEST FORK — Denny Bruce Talley, age 68, of West Fork, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. He was born Nov. 8, 1949, in Prairie Grove, the son of Theodore and Muriel Denny Talley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Carroll Cunningham and a niece, Kimberly Lawrence.

He was an employee of Marshalltown Tools. He loved to go to cowboy actions shoots with his friends, as well as attend gun shows.

He is survived by two sisters, Neva Talley and Brenda Rankin both of West Fork; a niece, Laura Brown of Pineville, Mo., and three nephews, Jimmy Keith of Elkins, Tony Rankin and Wesley Rankin, both of West Fork.

Visitation will be held Noon–2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at Moore’s Chapel. Cremation is under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.