Obituaries

BENTONVILLE — Mr. Joseph Kerrigan, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Bentonville. Joseph was born Aug. 29, 1942, to John and Estelle Kerrigan in Manhattan, N.Y.

He served in the U.S. Army for eight years and Sergeant Joseph considered that one the best times of his life.

Joseph worked many years as a business owner of a pool service company in Dallas, Texas. Joseph retired in 2010. He will be missed by many.

Mr. Kerrigan is preceded in death by his parents, John Augustine Kerrigan and Estelle Lechner Kerrigan.

He is survived by his twin brother, Michael Kerrigan and wife Alice of Woodside, N.Y., one sister, Jeanette Waite of Lake Ronkonama, N.Y., and many other family and friends.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 26, 2018, 10 a.m. at Benton County Memorial Park, Rogers, Ark.

BERRYVILLE — Iva Earl Lynch McKinney

Wheeler, 86, of Berryville, Ark., departed this life July 21, 2018, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and those loved ones who have gone before her.

Iva was born Sept. 13, 1931, on a farm near Clifty, Ark., that was part of the original homestead settled by her grandfather in the 1850s. She was the third of five children and the only daughter of her parents, Ike and Gladys. She often talked about growing up during the Depression but never knowing there was one as she said, “We had everything we need to live, we grew it ourselves.”

Gospel music was a big part of her life growing up and as a teenager after her family had moved to Rogers. She sang with the rest of her family on Sunday mornings on the local radio station live.

After graduating from Huntsville High School, she moved to Berryville where she met and married her first husband, James (Muck) McKinney. They had three sons but lost two of them, one as an infant and one only 7 years old. Then in 1966, Muck died suddenly and Iva was a 35-year-old housewife with a 13-year-old son to raise by herself. She ran the family business for a few years while also going to college. She soon sold the business and went to work for the Farmer’s

Home Administration and later worked for Social Security before she retired and moved back to the farm she grew up on.

In 1996 she met and married Tommie Wheeler, a retired fireman and outstanding musician, who shared her love for music. For the next 16 years, Iva and Tom played and sang together traveling to bluegrass and gospel music festivals wherever they could find one. She always said it was some of the best years of her life.

Iva was a past president of the Business and Professional Women of Berryville and Sierra Club Environmentalist of the Year in 1995. She seemed to excel in whatever she did whether it was bowling, tennis or anything else she choose to pursue. For all of her accomplishments in life there was nothing that she was more proud of than family. Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, even cousin and in-law, she was all of these and loved everyone in a way that made them feel special. She seemed to touch everyone she met in a way that few people can. All who knew her will miss her.

Iva is survived by her son, Tim McKinney and wife, Grace of Berryville; two brothers, Doyle Lynch and wife Barbara of Berryville; Jack Lynch and wife Malinda of Springdale, Ark.; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Lynch of Fayetteville, Ark.; four grandchildren, Isaac McKinney and wife, Amanda of Siloam Springs, Ark.; Jeff Bailey and wife, Candice of Texarkana, Texas; Faith McKinney and Abigail McKinney of Berryville; seven great-grandchildren, Cain Bailey, Joey Bailey, Scarlett Bailey, Eli Bailey, Sara Grace Bailey, Henry McKinney and Hugh McKinney; numerous other relatives, loved ones and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Glady s Lynch; two husbands, James McKinney and Tom Wheeler; two sons, Jimmy McKinney and Mark McKinney; brother, Robert (Bob) Lynch; brother and sister-in-law, J.B. Lynch and wife Jackie.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel in Berryville. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel in Berryville with Pastor Eric Lynch and Pastor Matthew Spate officiating.

Interment will follow at the service at the Berryville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service.

Memorial donations may be made to the Berryville Memorial Park Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 311, Berryville, Ark., 72616.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelson funeral.com.

COMBS — Charles “Charlie” Patrick Hime,

46, of Combs, Ark., passed away July 20, 2018. He was born Oct. 20, 1971, in Harrison, Ark., to Arthur Hime and Brownie Sue McMillion Hime.

Charlie was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Desert Storm. He volunteered with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department. He was a diesel mechanic at the Tyson Truck Shop and CAT, worked with the Madison County Road Crew.

Charlie was a tenderhearted, kind man who would give a helping hand to anyone. He never met a stranger. His smile lit up a room and lightened the mood of everyone around him. Charlie was a hard worker who had a passion for fixing vehicles, new and old.

He was a devoted father who loved his children. Charlie wanted everyone to know he loved his children more than life itself. “I love my children Katlyn, Jonathan, Susan and Sarah. That is what I want to be known for, I’m so blessed and happy that they are in my life.”

He is survived by his children, Katlyn Hime of Fayetteville, Jonathan Hime of Springdale, and Sarah and Susan Hime of Lowell; his parents, Arthur Hime of West Fork, and Brownie Sue Hime of Elkins; two brothers, Robert Hime of Elkins and Richard Hime of Saskatchewan, Canada.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Beard’s Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made to www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — William (Bill) Ray Medley died on July 21, 2018, at his home at Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville, Ark. He was the last surviving child of 13 born to James Samuel and Linnie Pearl Dodson Medle in Lubbock, Texas, on Nov. 20, 1926.

He graduated from Lubbock High School, and served in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of staff sergeant.

In 1946, he married Patty Grace Duncan of Springfield (Conway County), Ark.

They together attended Arkansas Polytechnic College, (now Arkansas Tech University), and then graduated from the University of Tulsa with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music. They formed a two-piano team which was popular in the United States and Canada and played more than 1,000 concerts in 47 states and seven Canadian provinces for Community Concerts and Civic Concerts from New York City, and appeared as soloists with numerous orchestras. They traveled to four cities in Australia to conduct clinics for music teachers featuring his compositions.

In addition to the concert activity, they taught at Arkansas Tech, where they are listed in the “Hall of Distinction,” Parsons College, Fairfield, Iowa, and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When they retired from college teaching in 1992, they returned to Fayetteville, Ark., where they had previously resided from 1958 to 1963. In 1981, Hal Leonard Publishing Company issued their piano method, “The Medley Way,” which was popular with piano teachers, and is still utilized by many today. In addition, he authored many compositions of sheet music which are also still available.

Bill is survived by his wife, Pat, and one son, Michael Duncan Medley of Washington state.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, 12 siblings and by one son, Matthew Dodson Medley, (Michael’s twin), in 1982.

Also surviving are many nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and nieces and greatgreat-nephews and nieces and a large number of students.

Bill and Pat celebrated their 72nd anniversary on July 12. Although married for 72 years, their love began two years before their marriage. Their motto was Trust in Love, and their deep and abiding love for each other was obvious even in his last days. They each said the words “I love you” to each other many times throughout the day.

Bill was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, and served as elder and deacon for the First United Presbyterian Church of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Music Fraternity, and honorary member of Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity, and was chosen Arkansas Music Teacher of the year along with his wife in 2006. In 2012 they were awarded as Fellows in Music by Music Teachers National Association. The couple and their career are the subject of a doctoral dissertation, “The Legacy of Duo-pianists, Bill and Pat Medley,” written by a former student, Dr. William P. Whipple III. The book is available online.

Bill contributed time working for Community Emergency Outreach, and delivering Meals on Wheels for several years, and was a volunteer for the Fayetteville Public Library.

Bill taught many piano students. Some of these are now attending and/or teaching in outstanding music schools in the United States. His love for these students, and his ability and interest in introducing them to the world’s best music is his greatest accomplishment. His hope was that through them, this legacy will live on. Some will also remember “Hymns of Praise,” a compact disc recording Bill made in 2002. It is a collection of original arrangements for piano of well-known hymns. This proved to be very popular both in the United States and Canada.

Memorial services will be held at First United Presbyterian Church, and will be announced at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Matthew Medley Memorial Scholarship Fund at Mount Mercy University, 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52402, or any organization of the donor’s choice.

Condolences at www. beardsfuneralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — John

Richard “Rick” Rosso, 57, of Fayetteville, Ark., died on July 3, 2018, at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Houston, Texa,s on March 30, 1961, the son of John Martin Rosso and Jean Rosso.

He is preceded in death by Stuart Rosso and survived by Karen Rosso.

Rick loved his family and the outdoors, especially the Buffalo River National Forest and Hawksbill Crag. He was an avid golfer in a family of golfers, and did swing from the correct side of the ball. Rick, a Plumbing Supervisor at Fayetteville Mechanical Contractors for 35 years contributed to many of the NWA areas largest landmark construction projects. He mentored many in his field and built as many friendships as buildings.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Buss-Rosso, children, Samantha Rosso and Christopher Tedford and his wife Hilary Tedford and grandchildren, Madeleine and Rowan.

A celebration of Rick’s life will be held 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 2 at the Garden Room on Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark.

Arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Springdale, Ark.

Online condolences may be made to www.memorialfhspringdale.com.

HARRISON — Alice

Hicks Hart, 94, passed away July 7, 2018, at Harrison. Funeral services were held in the Bruce Brashears Memorial Chapel at 11 a.m., on Monday, July 23, 2018, with Reverend Brad Moore officiating. Interment followed at the Fayetteville National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory, Huntsville.

PEA RIDGE — Walter

“Buster” Greene, died July 22 at his home. Service is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25 at Sisco Funeral Home Chapel in Pea Ridge with Pastor Rick Booyer officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome. net.

ROGERS — Karla Jean

Coulson, 66, of Rogers, Ark., died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Earlene Howard Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, Ark. She was born Feb. 20, 1952, in Siloam Springs, Ark., to Robert (Bob) and Greta (Willis) Coulson.

Karla grew up in Carrollton, Texas. She accepted Christ as her Savior in Grand Prairie, Texas, when she was 10 years. She was a member of Prestonwood Baptist Church.

She graduated in 1970 from R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton. She received a degree in music from Jacksonville College in Jacksonville, Texas. Later she receive an sssociate’s in accounting from Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Karla moved to Northwest Arkansas in 1991 and worked for Walmart in various clerical positions until her retirement in 2014. She then became the caregriver for her mother. Her mother preceded her in death on July 13, 2018.

She is survived by her Uncle Gerald Willis and his wife Eloise of Carrollton, Texas, and many cousins.

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SPRINGDALE — William Henry Cravens, 91, passed away on July 21, 2018. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 24, 2018, and funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on July 25, 2018, at the Rollins Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Bentonville City Cemetery. www.rollinsfuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Billy “Poppy” Mahan, age 55, of Springdale, passed away July 22, 2018.

He was survived by his wife of 34 years, Susan; daughter, Lindsey Smith and husband Codi; three grandchildren, Addison, Lakelynn and Sawyer; parents, Jack and Marilyn Mahan of Fayetteville; one sister, Patricia Darter and husband Charlie; brother-inlaw, Jeff Shaw and wife Kathy; two nieces, Jessica Bush and Marisa Shaw; two nephews, Austin Shaw and Cole Parsley; one aunt and several cousins.

He had a great passion for not only his family but music and old cars. Many hours were spent with friends working on or talking about what to do for the next car project. He will be missed by so many people that loved him.

A celebration of his life will be 10 a.m., Wednesday July 25, 2018, at Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the local animal shelters in his name.

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

SPRINGDALE — Raymond Tucker, age 86, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. He was born July 6, 1932, in Fredonia, Kan., to Ray and Nora Mae Tucker. He worked as a florist and was a member of the First Christian Church, Bentonville. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 10 a.m. at Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery.