Obituaries

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BELLA VISTA — Lorraine “Lorrie” M. Bengtson, 90, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. She was born July 14, 1927, to Ragnar and Norma Morberg.

She lived a long and happy life beginning with her childhood in Waukegan, Ill.; raising her family in Orland Park, Ill., and retiring with her husband to Bella Vista in 1984.

Lorrie was an active mom sharing her athletic skills with her children and their friends playing softball, swimming or an intense game of ping pong. In her retirement, she enjoyed golfing in Bella Vista, traveling in the USA and Europe, and volunteering with Bella Vista’s local hospice organization and a literacy nonprofit.

A beloved grandmother, she was a frequent visitor to California for the holidays and throughout the year, and a great host for annual summer adventures in Bella Vista.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ted Bengtson.

Left to cherish her memories are her family in California; son, Randahl Bengtson; daughter, Cynthia Bengtson Budzyn; son-in-law, Michael Budzyn; and two granddaughters, Alexis Budzyn and Dana Budzyn; and her beloved dog Muffin.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 20, at Abundant Life Ministries, Bella Vista.

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

BENTONVILLE — John Sterling Frost, Sr., age 88 of Pulaski, Tenn., went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 7, 2018. John was born in Davidson County to Bessie C. and Miles G. Frost of Brentwood, Tenn ., on Nov. 8, 1929.

John served our country in the Korean War with the U.S. Navy. He had a long career as a carpenter in Middle Tennessee with many years spent with TVA. He also farmed and thoroughly enjoyed working with the livestock.

John battled the effects of asbestosis for the past several years. After retirement, most of his time and efforts were spent with the Giles County Senior Citizen Center.

Services will be at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home in Pulaski, Tenn., on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The visitation will be 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., with funeral service following at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Bennett-MayGiles County Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Plumlee officiating. Immediately following the service, there will be a family-only graveside service with military honors at Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers, John requested donations be made to Giles County Senior Citizen Center, 100 Senior Citizen Drive, Pulaski, Tenn., 38478; 931-363-6610.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 51 years, Frances E. Frost; two brothers; and a sister.

Survivors include five children: son, Sterling (Libby) Frost of Greenbrier, Tenn.; son, Frank (Linda) Frost of Cumberland City, Tenn.; son, Mike (Carole) Frost of Bentonville, Ark.; daughter, Wenona ( Richard) Young of Pulaski, Tenn.; daughter, Sheila (Dean) Anderson of Centerton, Ark.; and brothers, George, Jim, Kenneth, and Woodard Frost. John is also survived by nine grandchildren: Carrie Frost, Christopher Frost, Derek Salter, Kim Underwood, Ben Goodrich, Meredith Hoffmeyer, David Frost, Mackenzie and Tucker Anderson. He also is survived by eight great-grandchildren.

Bennett-May-Giles County funeral home is in charge of arrangements for John Sterling Frost, Sr.

FAYETTEVILLE — David Buford Horne was born on Oct. 3, 1939, in Russellville, Ark., to Ernest ( Ernie) and Mary Pearl (Gibson) Horne.

David was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Mary Elise Horne.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Cathy Suzanne Horne; his son, Jon- David Horne and his wife Angie Horne; two daughters, Sarah Elise Bailey and Cambre Anne Horne-Brooks and her husband John Brooks and four grandchildren, Lynley Beth Chase and her husband Adam Chase, Emmerie Claire Bailey, Hays Alexander Brooks and Caleb Orion Horne, all of Fayetteville, Ark.

David grew up in Fort Smith, Ark., where he graduated from Fort Smith High School in 1957. He was a very good American Legion baseball player during his high school years. David has many close friends from Fort Smith and has cherished his time with them during his life.

David entered the University of Arkansas in the fall of 1957, where he became a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and was chosen for Blue Key Honor Fraternity. He played baseball for the Razorbacks lettering two years (batting .333 in 1959 and .340 in 1961). He graduated in January 1962 and accepted his ROTC commission in the U.S. Army.

He served two years at Fort Benning, Ga., and after a trip to the 1964 New York World’s Fair with friends, Jim and Linda Harwood, he returned to Fayetteville to enter law school in the fall of 1964. He served in the 188th Air Reserve Unit from 1964 to 1970. In law school, David made numerous friends for life. David graduated from the University of Arkansas Law School in January 1967, and was admitted to the Arkansas and United States Western District Court in March 1967.

He immediately began his practice in Fayetteville as a partner with Hugh R. Kincaid in the old First National Bank building on the downtown square. He was City Prosecutor and Assistant City Attorney in the 1960s and 1970s. David was President of the Washington County Bar Association in 1980. Later, the firm added Bass Trumbo and became Kincaid, Horne and Trumbo Law Firm. He began practice with Darren Gibbs in 2012.

He represented many people over his 40-plus years in practice and was proud of the numerous clients that returned to him many times. As he did not like criminals, he did not do criminal law.

He has been a member of Central United Methodist Church since 1957, serving as usher and on several committees. Cathy and David taught Sunday School for sixth graders.

He coached his daughter’s softball teams and later, Jon-David’s teams in Little League baseball for many years. He loved golf and was the Match Play Champion at Fayetteville Country Club in 1994. Thereafter, he was Senior Match Play Champion five times until he became physically unable to play in 2009. He served two terms on the Fayetteville Country Club Board of Directors.

David was a soldier, lawyer, golfer, traveler, Razorback fan, and a Democrat. He loved the practice of law and respected the lawyers who practiced civility, a trait he said seems to fade with time and the advent of so many lawyers.

But, most of all, David was a family man and cherished his family. He was immensely proud of Cathy, his children, and grandchildren, and sonin-law, John Brooks. Enough cannot be said about his love for his family. He loved coaching them and attending their school activities. Enjoyed all the family gatherings, holidays, birthday dinners. And his grandchildren became the focus for both David and Cathy.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at 11 a. m., Monday, April 16, 2018, at Central United Methodist Church Activity Center, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. Private burial will be in the Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be Hugh Kincaid, Bass Trumbo, Jim Harwood, Charles Hubbard, Dr. Jerry Jeffries, Tom Bach, Billy Higgins, Vernon Tarver, Tom Harper, Dr. Frank Grammer, Gary Gross, Bill Horne, George Horne, Buford Horne, Greg Gibson, Jim Bexley, Ben Israel and Darren Gibbs.

Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 6 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701; or the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation, P.O. Box 571, Fayetteville, Ark. 72702, or www.fayedfoundation.org.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

HUNTSVILLE — James Edgar Clark II, 83, of Huntsville, died April 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; five children; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five nephews and nieces. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., April 11, at Cove Cemetery. Services directed by Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

MARBLE — Joe Blaine Carter, 76, of Marble, died April 9, 2018, at home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m ., Thursday, April 12, at Lower Campground Church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, April 13, at Lower Campground Church with burial immediately following. Services in care of Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory.

SPRINGDALE — Vesta Jean Ledbetter, 77, of Springdale, died April 7, 2018. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., April 11, at the Huntsville First Assembly of God. Interment will immediately follow in the Huntsville Cemetery, under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory.

SPRINGDALE — Denny Ray Woodward, 53, of Springdale, died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at his home. He was born Aug. 23, 1964, in Huntsville.

Denny had a great love for his family and friends, and was a very gentle, easy-going man. He loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors and was a talented craftsman. He was a longtime employee of Airgas and a member of Robinson Avenue Church of Christ.

He is survived by sons, Jesse Ray Woodward and Jeremy Ryan Woodward; mother, JoAnn (Dailey) Woodward; brother, James Woodward and wife Billie; three grandchildren, Madison Renee, Zachary Allen, Hayden Ray; a niece Emma Jo; and special friend, Juli Raines.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray “Bill” Woodward in 2014, and his grandparents.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today, April 11, Robinson Avenue Church of Christ. Interment will be at Alabam Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Heritage Funeral Home; online guest book at www. heritageofnwa.com.

TONTI TOWN— Johnnie Leonard Barbee, Jr., 70, of Tontitown, died on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Northwest Medical Center. He was born Aug. 7, 1947, in Savannah, Ga., to Johnnie Leonard Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Evans Barbee.

Johnnie was very mechanically inclined and good with his hands. He was humble, shy and held himself to a high standard.

He enjoyed watching NASCAR, college basketball and listening to rock-n-roll music.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Barbee; one daughter, Leah O’Donovan and husband Tim; one precious grandchild, Molly; and numerous cousins.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 13, at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Funeral Home; online guestbook at www.heritageofnwa.com.

WEST FORK — Douglas Arthur Johnson, 65, passed away April 5, in West Fork. He was born Feb. 26, 1953, in Arizona.

Douglas is survived by his children, and a hosts of extended family and friends.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Fayetteville.

Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.