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. Her memorial service date and time has changed to Friday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at Abundant Life Ministries in Bella Vista. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. Online condolences may be made at www. funeralmation.com.

BENTONVILLE —

Carolyn Faith Brannon,

76, of Bentonville, Ark., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

Carolyn was a member of the Rogers Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Carolyn was very passionate about the needs of disadvantaged children, and went to great lengths to help them.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Franklin and Ana Mae Price; one daughter, Angela Faith Brown; and one son, Cory Patrick Brown. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Lynn Brannon of Bentonville; one daughter, Laura BrownFulp and husband, Jeff of St. George, Utah; and two grandsons, Sebastian and Julian Brown of California.

There will be a potluck lunch visitation at noon, Monday, April 23, 2018, at Bethel Baptist Church dining room with a memorial service immediately following. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers. Memories may be shared at stockdale-moodyfs.com.

HINDSVILLE —

Christopher Floyd

Madewell, 16, passed away April 15, 2018, at Fayetteville, Ark. Chris was born Oct. 20, 2001, at Johnson to Chris “Doughboy” and Lucy Evans Madewell.

He was a member of the Glory Bound Church. Chris was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing year-round. He was known as a horse trader; for his handmade whips, his good sense of humor, and his dedication as a friend to many.

Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Randy Evans and Cecelia Evans; great- grandparents, Vester Madewell, Floyd and Janet Evans, Jimmy Hodges, and Linda Little; and his aunt, Richelle Fry. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Lucy Madewell, and one sister, Cylee Madewell, all of the home; grandparents, Jackie Madewell of Springdale; Kimberly Roberts of Royal; great- grandparents, Juanita Madewell of Springdale; Bob and Monta Houston of Springdale; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be 2 p. m., Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Huntsville United Methodist Church with Pastor Brad Moore officiating. Pallbearers will be Jake Mayner, Carl Thomas, Aaron Farley, Carey Madewell, Cameron Clark, Marty Graham, Dustin Westbrook, James Graham and Haiden Bilderback. Honorary pallbearers will be Dalton Graham, Mason Whinnery, Buster Harrell, Tayvarae Woods, Tony Madewell, Jasmine Patscheck, Billy “B-Bop” Baker, and Coal Rollers of Madison County #RHEC. Interment will immediately follow at Colbaugh Cemetery. Services are in care of Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory.

OMAHA — Ralph

Gordon, 64, Omaha, died April 17, 2018. Ralph was a member of Burlington Baptist Church. Survivors are wife Sherry and step-sons, Dan (Trella) Bensal and Dave (Erin) Bensal. Celebration of life is 11 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2018, at Burlington Baptist Church. Arrangements by Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes. com/ harrison.

PARAGOULD — Donald

Gene Carlile, 77, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at his home. Don was born June 12, 1940, in Red Onion, Ark., to the late William Fay and Lillian Juanita (Brown) Carlile.

Mr. Carlile was a founding member, deacon, and member of Class 304 at the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ of Paragould. He retired as business unit manager at Monroe. He loved talking about his children and grandchildren to anyone who would listen and never missed one of their ball games. He was their biggest fan.

Don was preceded in death by both parents and two brothers; Theodore “Teddy” and Ronald James Carlile. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Dinwiddie Carlile of the home; two sons, Retired Col. (USA) Christopher B. (Sandra) Carlile of Enterprise, Ala., and John S. (Amanda) Carlile of Paragould, Ark.; two brothers, Jerry W. Carlile of Paragould, G. Thomas Carlile of Batesville, Ark.; one sister, H. Dian Carlile-Rogers of Fayetteville, Ark.; three grandchildren, Chelsea B. Carlile- Brincks, Johnathan B. Carlile, and Jessica S. Carlile all of Paragould; three great-grandchildren, Brody J., Amelia J., and Sadie Claire (Paul) Brincks all of Paragould.

Funeral services for Don will be Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ of Paragould, with Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 20, 2018, from 6 p. m. until 8 p.m. at the church.

Ed Collier, Jonah Towell, Paul Brincks, Logan Foster, Brett Carlile, and Richard Johnson will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be all Monroe employees.

If you would like to make a donation in Don’s honor, you may make memorial contributions to Crowley’s Ridge Academy, 606 Academy Drive, Paragould, Ark., 72450, (870) 236-6909. Online guestbook: www. mitchell funeralhomes.com.