Obituaries

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BELLA VISTA — Ronald Dahlke, 75, of Bella Vista, Ark., died July 14, 2018. Survivors: wife, Ann; daughter, Jennifer Lehmann; and son, Aaron Dahlke. Memorial Mass: 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Bentonville, with a visitation starting at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services. Online condolences to stockdale-moodyfs.com.

BELLA VISTA — Jeffrey “Jeff” L. Hilbun, 64, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Monroe, La., died Saturday, June 30, 2018, from injuries suffered in an auto accident. He was born April 3, 1954, in Natchez, Miss., to Mayo and Madge (Mustard) Hilbun, both of whom preceded him in death.

Jeff obtained his bachelor of science in life sciences and master of arts in counseling from Louisiana Tech in Ruston, La. At 23, he was president of the Thibodaux, La., branch of the Federal Land Bank. Later he worked as a series 7 licensed stockbroker for Edward Jones.

In 2004 he and his wife, Vickie, relocated to Northwest Arkansas. There he worked for Decision Point as a counselor for drug court and later for DHS in child protective services and foster care. After retiring, he worked at Scottsdale and Kingswood golf courses in Bella Vista. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing lively rounds of golf with his church league and with his dear friends: Jim, Tom and Wayne.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 24 years, Vickie Doucet Hilbun of Bella Vista; daughter, Melissa (Jeremy) Antley; sons, J. Miles Hilbun, MD (Frances); Spencer Hilbun, all of Monroe La.; stepsons; Justin Bounds of Farmerville, La., and Derek (Ashley) Bounds of West Monroe, La.; 13 grandchildren; brother, David (Judy) Hilbun of Kernersville, N.C., and sister, Ellen (Claude) Steele of Pelham, Ala., and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018, at 4 p.m. at the Bella Vista Assembly of God, 1771 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. Memorial donations may be made to the church’s benevolence fund.

BENTONVILLE — Carroll Lynn Nelson, 70, of Bentonville passed away July 13, 2018, in Rogers. She was born June 25, 1948, in Orlando, Fla., the daughter of William and Mary Alice (White) Hawthorne.

Carroll worked for Lookheed Martin as a data entry clerk.

She is preceded in death by her husband Larry Nelson; her parents; brother, Rickey Hawthorne; niece, Denise Peazant; grandfather, Rufus White. She is survived by her daughter, Veliscia Hornsby and son-in-law, Laymon Hornsby of Bentonville; her siblings, Ann (Cleo) Peazant of Navarre, Fla.; William Hawthorne Jr. of Mary Esther, Florida and Vernon (Belinda) Hawthorne of Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandchildren, Gabrielle Hornsby, Ariel Hornsby, and Gabriel Hornsby and one great-grandchild, Josiah Hornsby; and a host of other relatives.

Visitation will be 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2018, and funeral services at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Interment will follow in the Bentonville Cemetery.

FAYETTEVILLE — Billy Mack Jones, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at his home. He was born April 1, 1949, in Fayetteville. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at the Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors. Full obituary at www. beardsfuneralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Michael Shane Wallen, age 46, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Atlanta, Ga. He was born March 2, 1972, in Rogers, Ark., the son of Jerry Wallen, Sr. and Judy Taylor Wallen.

Michael served in the U.S. Navy in the first Gulf War, stationed in Pearl Harbor where he was a signalman on the USS Goldsborough. He was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Michael was a volunteer firefighter at the Lowell Fire Department and he was a heavy equipment operator. He received his associate’s degree in environmental science from NWACC.

He is survived by his wife, Christina Wallen; a daughter, Skyler Wallen of Fayetteville; his parents, Jerry Wallen, Sr. and Judy Wallen of Williamson, Ga.; a sister, Cheryl Weldon and her husband Marcus of Williamson, Ga.; a brother, Jerry Wallen, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Ozark, Ark.; a nephew, Trent Baker of Williamson, Ga.; two uncles, Jackie Taylor of Fayetteville, Ark., and John Wallen of Hitchcox, Texas; two cousins, Brett Taylor of Farmington and Houston Taylor of Fayetteville.

Visitation will be 1 p.m.– 3 p.m., Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday at Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville with burial to follow at the Fayetteville National Cemetery, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Michael Wallen Memorial Fund, c/o www.plumfund.com. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

GARFIELD — Darryl Wayne Sivley, 72, of Garfield, passed away June 27, 2018, in Bentonville. He was born Aug. 20, 1945, son of B.B. Sivley and Verla Webb. He served in the Army and worked as a contractor. Survivors are sons, Kevin Sivley and Derryk (Bailee) Sivley. He also leaves behind two granddaughters, Kylie and Karah Sivley. Services will military honors will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018, at 15612 Indian Creek Road, Garfield, Ark. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home 306 N. 4th St. Rogers, Ark.

GRAVETTE — Virginia Joyce Whitney, 78, of Gravette died July 12, 2018, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 12, 1939, in Redrock, Ark., to Wilburn Eugene Shatswell and Dorothy Smith Shatswell.

She married Glenn Whitney on March 1, 1969, and moved to the area in 1971 to make her home.

She worked as a line supervisor for Tyson Foods in Rogers for 25 years. She enjoyed gardening, being with her grandchildren and attended Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Bentonville. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors are her husband, Glenn Whitney of the home; two sons, Robert Whitney (Gail) of Garfield, David Whitney (Shelly) of Elkins; three daughters, Joanna Carden (Jerry) of Jacket, Mo., Barbara Henson (Cecil) of Pineville, Mo., Denice Whitney of Centerton; three sisters, Anna Bell Gurney of Grandview, Mo., Diania Pettit of Desota, Kan., Myrtle Briggs of Talequeh, Okla.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is set for 10 a.m. Friday, July 20 at Sisco Funeral Home Chapel in Pea Ridge. Burial will be in Pea Ridge Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.

HARRISON — Helen Speer, age 83, of Harrison, died July 15, 2018. Funeral is 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Visitation is an hour prior to service. Husband, Bill; children, Bill and Terri Speer Jr. and Greg and Diane Speer; survive her. Online Guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/harrison.

HUNTSVILLE — Larry Eugene Speck, 65, of Huntsville, passed away on July 15, 2018. He was born June 19, 1953, to Garland and Edith Pennington Speck in Springdale, Ark. Larry was a truck driver. He was a member of Marble United Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid reader. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his love of 17 years, Kathy Madding of Springdale; two daughters, Kelly Alexander and husband Jason of Rogers; Crystal Hahn and husband Brad of Cave Springs; three grandchildren, Landon and Maggie Alexander and Charlie Hahn; brother, David Speck Lazaroe and husband Steven of Rogers.

A visitation will be held at Sisco Funeral Chapel on Thursday, July 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Springdale. Graveside services will be at Friendship Cemetery on Friday, July 20 starting at 2 p.m. Pastor Coy Seigrist will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cure SMA, 925 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, Ill., 60007. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.siscofuneral.com.

LOWELL — Angela Marie Swann, age 39, of Lowell, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born Dec. 24, 1978, in Clarion, Iowa, to Christine (Stearns) and Robert Bergquist.

Angela was charismatic, generous, fun loving and a bright light to cherished family and friends. She was an ambitious and talented salesperson, recruiter, and had a creative flair for arts, crafts, and interior design. She was an active member of Keypoint Church in Bentonville.

She is survived by her children Hayden Arnold and London Swann; parents, Christine Henry and Robert Bergquist; grandmother Adlynn Fish; brother, Bryan Bergquist; step-father, Wayne Henry; step-mother, Connie Bergquist; step-siblings, Wayne and Kiara Henry; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. Angela is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Marlys and Paul Stearns and paternal grandfather, Robert Bergquist.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018, 3 p.m., at Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers, Ark. Private interment is at the Bentonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to support Angela’s sons, Hayden and London. Contribution to the fund can be made by mailing your donation to Hayden and London, 406 South 20th Street, Rogers Ark., 72758, or via Paypal to LbsHba2@gmail.com. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Online memorial condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

ROGERS — Clarence Harley Archer, known by most as simply “Arch,” died peacefully in his sleep on July 16, 2018. Arch was born in George’s Run, Ohio, on Nov. 12, 1931, and grew up as the middle child of three boys in Steubenville, Ohio. Arch’s mother, Ida, was a homemaker, while his father, Harley, worked in the local steel mills along with delivering milk around town.

Arch graduated from high school in 1950 and moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University where he studied pharmacy. It was there he met his wife, Rebecca Ann Johnson. After graduating in the spring of 1954, Arch joined the U.S. Air Force as a pharmacist. Rebecca and Arch lived on Forbes Air Force Base, Kan., and their first daughter, Jeri Lynn, was born during their time here.

Arch had attained the rank of captain when he left the Air Force. He moved back to Columbus and worked downtown at Wendt Bristol Drugs. He would also work evening hours and weekends in relief of the normal pharmacists at various locations. During this time frame, daughters, Sharon Kay and Barbara Jo were born.

Clarence then moved on to work with SuperX Drugs, an affiliate of Kroger Co., as the assistant manager-pharmacist. It was there Arch found his passion for the retail side of the business and was quickly promoted manager-pharmacist. His unique promotional and merchandising techniques were new and ground-breaking for the retail pharmacy industry. He was then promoted to become district manager and moved his family to Youngstown, Ohio. It was there his youngest daughter, Pamela Ellen was born.

The now-complete family of six continued this SuperX journey when Arch was appointed to a vice president position, resulting in a stop in Indianapolis in the early 1970s, then onto Dallas and Houston for a number of years.

In the late 1970s, the Archer family headed back to the Dallas area when Clarence took on a new role at Skillern’s Drugs, an affiliate of Zales Corporation, where he was responsible for approximately 100 stores within the Texas and New Mexico region. Arch would become vice president of operations until Zales Corporation dissolved Skillern’s Drugs in 1980.

Sam Walton then recruited Clarence to join him at Walmart. After a lengthy series of interviews, Arch was officially hired as the director of pharmacy operations at Walmart where he was tasked with starting and growing the company’s Pharmacy Division. As Walmart grew, multiple specialty divisions were formed, and Arch became the vice president of pharmacy.

Under the direction of Arch’s business philosophy of “sales cure all ills,” Walmart pharmacies were one of the first in the industry to develop a drug packaging warehouse to conserve both bottom-line costs and time. Along with warehouses, Arch also firmly believed hiring the best local pharmacists, attention to detail, creativity, and being available to the customer at all times would lead to the success of the division.

In January 1997, Arch retired from Walmart, having opened 2,200 pharmacies, five drug warehouses, and leading a 200-person team at the Home Office in Arkansas.

When asked why he became a pharmacist, Arch would jokingly tell you he did it all for the money, of course. However, in all seriousness, Arch believes it was a natural fit for him ever since he worked in drug stores as a kid.

The magnitude of his impact on the pharmacy industry is truly a unique and long lasting one, so much so that several years after his retirement, Walmart Stores, Inc. chose to honor Arch by naming a conference room after him. Additionally, his alma mater, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy recently gave Arch their highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award. Arch was only the 6th recipient to have received the prestigious award.

Arch was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Rebecca Ann (Johnson), his parents, and two brothers, Clyde and Ralph. Arch is survived by his four loving daughters, Jeri Lynn Townsend and husband Kevin of Spring, Texas; Sharon Kay Hennigan and her husband Richard of Houston, Texas; Barbara Jo Fox and her husband Arnie of Bentonville, Ark.; and Pamela Ellen Tolbert and her husband Don of Bentonville, Ark.; as well as seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

All are invited to visit with the family from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville. A memorial service for Arch will be at 1 p.m. on Friday at First United Methodist Church in Bentonville.

ROGERS — Viola Wille, 91, of Rogers passed away July 16, 2018. She was born June 17, 1927, in Fond du Lac, Wis., to Herbert and Marie Todd. Survivors; her children, Joan Walter, Gail Baudentestel, Clare Polking, Mary Ochs, siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Vincent de Paul to be announced. Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers.

SILOAM SPRINGS — James “Jim” Alexander Harrison, 86-year-old resident of Siloam Springs, died on July 14, 2018, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. Jim was born on May 23, 1932, in Arrey, N.M., to Henry Harrison and Nellie Mae Ray Harrison.

He moved to Siloam Springs in the 1970s. Jim worked in maintenance for Jet Stream in Siloam Springs. He was a member of New Life Church, serving as a board member for the last 43 years and taking care of the church grounds. Jim married Carlene Branson on Dec. 20, 1998, in Siloam Springs.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Imogene Harrison; daughter, Deborah Losh; granddaughter, Jackie Gonzalez; his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Carlene; sister, Clara Murray of Dinuba, Calif.; daughter, Sheryl Christenson of Scottsdale, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Michael Losh and wife Sarah of Siloam Springs, Kendall Butler and husband Terry of Siloam Springs, and Benito Gonzalez of Lincoln, Ark.; five great-grandchildren, Chandler Losh, Harrison Losh, Olivia Gonzalez, Ben Gonzalez, and Audrey Butler; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins in Arkansas and California.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2018, at New Life Church in Siloam Springs, with Pastor Tim Estes officiating. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www. wassonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs.

SPRINGDALE — Wesley Franklin Ray Marion Hunt, 44, of Springdale passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, in Fayetteville. He was born Dec. 8, 1974, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Steven and Larnetta Bean Hunt.

Wesley attended Springdale High School. He was a wonderful chef and worked at Marketplace and Spring Street Grill. He was honest, generous and a Christian.

Survivors include his aunt and uncle, Ashlee and Randall Shackelford of Springdale; two nieces, Kristen and Teresa Hunt both of Bentonville.

Memorial service will be Friday, July 20, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Seven Hills Homeless Shelter in Fayetteville. Online condolences can be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Nancy Ann McKinney, 82, of Springdale, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, July 10, nine days before her 83rd birthday. She was born July 19, 1935, in Waterloo, Iowa, to the late Leo F. and Myra J. Schaan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. McKinney, her son, Wade M. Lantz, one daughter, Pamela J. Gray and brother Richard Schaan. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lori A. Bolen (Joe) of Springdale, her lifelong friend and “daughter” Michelle Reuter of Kalispell, Mont.; five grandchildren, Joshua Gray, Matthew Gray (Veronica), Jacob Harrelson, Nicholas Neville (Jessica) and Rachael Zardin (Charles) and six great-grandchildren.

Both Don and Nancy were employed by Chamberlain Manufacturing in Waterloo, Iowa. They married and eventually moved to Rogers, Ark., in 1977 when they purchased the Jan-Lin Motor Inn. They operated the motel until retiring in 1991.

Nancy was a very involved Gramma! She was loved and will be greatly missed. She was witty and generous and loved spending time her grandchildren.

Arrangements are being made by Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers. Condolences may be expressed at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com. There will be no service.

WESTVILLE, Okla. — Bob Wayne Farley, 82-yearold resident of Westville, Okla., died on July 16, 2018, at his home. Born on March 24, 1936, in Siloam Springs, Ark., he was the son of Jesse John Farley and Grace Lorene Daniels Farley.

Bob graduated high school in Siloam Springs and attended Arkansas Tech University and Tulsa Drafting School. He married Ethelyn Jones on Feb. 5, 1961, and they recently celebrated their 57th anniversary. He was owner and operator of Farley’s Inc., a manufacturing company that builds pressure washers, in Siloam Springs. Bob was a founding and charter member of Cleaning Equipment Trade Association, for which he received a lifetime achievement award. He was a deacon and lifetime member of the First Assembly of God Church in Siloam Springs. Bob loved to go hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Iris Dill; and a brother, Jack Farley. Bob is survived by his wife, Ethelyn Farley of the home; two sons, Melvin Farley of Cincinnati, Ark., and Calvin Farley and wife Tina of Siloam Springs; a daughter, Angie Thurman and husband John of Siloam Springs; nine grandchildren: Leslie Crawford and husband Kevin of Westville, Lacie Gregory of Siloam Springs, Henry Hardaway and fiancee Willa Fry of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jacob Hardet and wife Ashlyn of Paris, France, Kyle Hardaway and companion Kirstie Liebenberg of Little Rock, Ark., Colton Farley and companion Brittany Lyons, Trevor Thurman, Josh Thurman, and Jacob Thurman all of Fayetteville; and two brothers, Vern Farley and wife Beverly of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Bill Farley and wife Cyd of Owasso, Okla.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2018, at the Assembly in Siloam Springs, with Pastor Gary Wheat officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Siloam Springs. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com.

READYVILLE, Tenn. — Mrs. Lena Combs, 84, of Readyville, Tenn., passed away on July 16, 2018. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the Combs Cemetery Building with Lynn Turner officiating. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

CONROE, Texas — Finis F. Wilmoth, residing in Conroe, Texas, passed away, unexpectedly on May 7, 2018, at the age of 62. Finis was born in Siloam Springs, Ark., to beloved parents, Thomas Edward Wilmoth Sr., and Grace Ellen Phillips.

He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Edward Wilmoth Sr., and Grace Ellen Phillips, by four brothers, Felix C. Wilmoth, Thomas Wilmoth of Decatur, Ark., Floyd Wilmoth of Sapulpa, Okla., and Fred Wilmoth of Decatur, Ark., and five sisters, Alma Markham, Opal Guerra, Wava Dalmage of Aurora, Colo., Edna Brandon of Davenport, N.Y., and Elsie Bayless of Decatur, Ark.

Finis is survived by his siblings, Virginia Brockway (Ken) of Hobart, N.Y., Bill Wilmoth (Judy) of Winnie, Texas, Earl Wilmoth (Carolyn) of Cleveland, Texas, Beverly Smith of Houston, Texas, Kenneth Wilmoth (Roberta) of Colcord, Okla., and Donny Wilmoth of Gentry, Ark., along with several nieces, nephews, and by a vast amount of friends who loved, admired, and cherished him.

Finis was a God-loving man, brother, and friend. An accomplished professional and business owner, with a degree in accounting, expertise in the field of information technology, programming, networking and computing; having worked for companies as great as NASA. His footprint is everlasting upon his family and friends, one of love, joy, wisdom, kindness, respect, and patience.

A celebration of life in loving memory of Finis F. Wilmoth will be held Sunday, July 22, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Falling Springs Church, 21822 Falling Springs Road in Decatur, Ark., 72722.