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ALMA — Eldon Mushrush, 83, of Alma, Ark., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at his home.

Eldon spent 43 years working in retail management. He was hired by F.W. Woolworth in 1957, then joined TG&Y for 23 years before finishing his career at Walmart in 2000.

Eldon was always active in the cities in which he resided. He received numerous honors and awards throughout his lifetime of community and civic service. Upon retirement, Eldon devoted much of his time to helping others in the community of Alma, Ark. He was committed to the success of the Alma Community Outreach Center where he was former executive director.

As a member of the First Baptist Church of Alma, he was always ready to lend a helping hand to various projects. His true passion was the church’s annual Christmas is for Caring program. Eldon was former director of the Alma Chamber of Commerce and was also a commissioned colonel of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Eldon was also an avid supporter of University of Louisville Athletics. No. L1C4.

Eldon was born July 29, 1935, in Des Arc, Ark., to the late Lawrence and Ouida (Swan) Mushrush and also preceded in death by a brother, William Mushrush.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, at First Baptist Church of Alma. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mushrush of the home; one son, Ken Mushrush of Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Helen Whitkanack of Clarksville, Ark., and a brother, James Mushrush and wife Tamala of Hurricane, W. Va.

The family will visit with friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, 917 Hwy. 64 E, Alma, Ark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alma Community Outreach Center, P.O. Box 1104, Alma, Ark., 72921, or First Baptist Church of Alma, P.O. Box 819, Alma, Ark., 72921. To place an online tribute please visit www.ocker funeralhome.com.

BELLA VISTA — Robert H. Camp Jr. passed away on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at Earl Howard Hospice, Springdale, Ark. He was born on June 29, 1931, in Pine Bluff, Ark.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. and Bertha C. Camp, and one sister, Stacy Mosley. He’s survived by his wife, Donna L. Camp and two step-children, Bradley A. McGee and wife Jill of Bella Vista, Ark., and Kathy J. Powers and husband John of New Orleans, La.; four grandchildren and two great grandsons, plus two sistersin-law, three brothers-in-law, two nephews and two nieces, Cam was a special niece, all live in Florida.

Robert was a Baptist and received his education in Arkansas and Texas. He retired from Entergy Corp. in 1990. He was a senior electronic computer specialist at the dispatch center in Pine Bluff.

Robert moved to Springdale, Ark., in June 1995. During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief on a B-25 bomber. He also acquired a top secret clearance while working in the classified division of the 10th Air Force. His name is listed on The Wall of Honor in Bella Vista, Ark. He accepted veterans honors on April 20, 2016, when he participated

in an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., with his stepson Brad McGee.

Robert was a 60-plus-year Mason and was a member of the Springdale Lodge No. 316. He was also a member of The Scottish Rite in Little Rock and was a Shriner, because of his love for children, for many years. He belonged to The American Legion, The NRA and the Elks Lodge No. 1987 in Fayetteville.

Robert enjoyed riding his motorcycle through the hills, valleys, and back roads of Northwest Arkansas and Southern Missouri which he loved. During his younger years he was an avid duck hunter and fisherman.

A masonic funeral will be conducted by the Springdale Masonic Lodge with military honors, graveside interment service to follow at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. before the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark. Pallbearers will be David Williamson, Scot Test, Loyd McCord, Jerry Beard, Tim Bunch, Tom Freking, Jim Boyd, and Ron Hopkins.

BELLA VISTA — John O.

Trapp Jr., 92, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. He was born on March 21, 1926, in Savannah, Mo., to J. Oren Trapp Sr. and Natalia Louise Trapp.

He graduated from Savannah High School in June 1944 and was drafted into the U.S. Navy the same month. After serving two years in the Navy, he attended and graduated from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, in 1950 with a pharmacy degree.

He married Lois Ann Bossard on June 1, 1947, and two children were born to this union. The family moved to Abilene, Kan., in 1951 and purchased a drug store in 1957. In addition to serving on several boards, he was a member of Masons, Shrine, Elks, American Legion and VFW.

In 1985 the Trapps retired to Bella Vista, Ark., and thoroughly enjoyed retirement and making friends. He was actively engaged in his profession for 53 years and enjoyed each and every year and person he met.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois in 2004; two brothers, Harold and Lloyd and three sisters, Doris Heoper, Betty Lou Shultz, and Jane Ann Pfander. He is survived by his son, David Trapp of Bella Vista, Ark.; his daughter, Sharon Hendrix of Overland Park, Kan.; numerous nieces, nephews, several cousins and many friends.

No services are planned. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 James Road, Springdale, Ark., 72762. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation. com. FARMINGTON — Janie

Ruth Buchanan Steele, age 78, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2018. She was born on Jan. 25, 1940, in Prairie Grove, Ark., to Thornton “Buck” and Maurine Mayes Buchanan.

She married Jon D. Steele on July 11, 1958.

She was a long time resident of Farmington, where she attended Farmington schools, graduated from Peabody High School in Fayetteville, and attended the University of Arkansas. Jon and Janie briefly lived in California where their three children were born.

In 1965 they returned to Farmington. She owned and operated a child care center at her home for many years. She was active in Farmington City Government, serving as a city council member, and recently working to document the history of Farmington. Janie was a long time active member of Farmington First Baptist Church. Her family and many friends remember her as strong willed, kind, compassionate, and giving.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Grace Parker and Sue Kapchuk and a granddaughter, Tara Edwards. She is survived by one son, Jon Gary Steele of Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Doug Edwards of Farmington, Deidre and Kenneth Ness of Farmington; one brother, Henry Buchanan of Farmington; four grandchildren, Stephanie Edwards Brown, Christy Edwards Wear, Adam Ness, and Monica Ness; five great-grandchildren Arabella Beard, Cadence Brown, Rosalynd Wear, Emmilynn Brown, and Haven Brown.

Visitation will be at the Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be will be Thursday, Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. at Farmington First Baptist Church. A graveside service will follow at the Farmington Cemetery. Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Betty

Jo Andrews, age 91, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. She was born April 23, 1927, in Kansas City, Mo., to Ernest and Cecelia Roper.

She wa s a member of Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville.

Upon graduation from Wheaton College, she taught first grade in Lowell and preschool at Wee Care Christian School in Fayetteville. She spent many years volunteering her time at the Crisis Pregnancy Center and loved praying and counseling anyone in need.

She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dr. L. David Andrews; one daughter, Rebecca Fedosky and her husband Edward of Madison, Wis.; one son, Michael Andrews and his husband Dustin House of Fayetteville; sister Norma Jean Anderson of Pine Bluffs, Wyo.; six grandchildren, Christopher Fedosky, Benjamin Fedosky, Andrew Fedosky, Charis Fedosky, Selah Fedosky, Shandra Andrews and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday Aug. 9, 2018, at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace at Home Family Shelter, 614 West Sycamore Street, Fayetteville, Ark., 72703. To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneral chapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Mabel

Williams Thomsen, 101, of Fayetteville died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at the VA Nursing Home in Fayetteville. She was born May 1, 1917, in Des Arc, Ark., the daughter of Carrie Simpson and Wylie Thomas Williams.

She served in three wars including World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War with the U.S. Navy for 20 years as a chief hospital corpsman, her rank was HMC. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, and dancing. She lived in the Northwest Arkansas area since 2007 after moving from Little Rock.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, her husband Ed Thomsen, two brothers; James Williams and Charles Williams, and two sisters; Elsie Gray and Charlene Steinbeck. Mabel is survived by one sister; Joan Overton of Rogers, many nieces and nephews, including Suzy Fehlig of Cave Springs, Debbie Roe of Mountain Home, Kathy Williams of Mississippi, Jan Frykman of Georgia, Terri Adams of Arizona, Donna Henson of Helena, Richard Gray of Hot Springs, Bill Gray of Farmington, Jim Gray of Greenwood, Greg Steinbeck of Little Rock, Dennis Williams of Helena and Gary Williams of Little Rock.

Visitation will be Friday from 9-10 a.m. at Epting Funeral Home in Bentonville. A celebration of Mabel’s life will be Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent Cemetery in Rogers. Memorials may be sent to Wounded Warriors Project, or Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. Condolences: www. eptingfuneralhome.webs.com. KINGSTON — Alfred

Ball Carter III was returned to God’s care on July 31 , 2018. He was born on May 9, 1946, in Little Rock, Ark., to Irby Lindsey Carter and Alfred B (AB) Carter II.

Alfred attended Hall High School where he played football and then attended Southwestern College, (now Rhodes) on a scholarship in Memphis. He completed his degree in advertising and marketing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He was a manager of Ozark Outdoor Supply, Arkansas’ first outdoor store, in 1972.

It was then he and his partner, Tim Olmstead, opened Ozark Mountain Sports, which was Fayetteville’s first outdoor store, in 1975. In his lifetime, Alfred attended Bob Culp Climbing School, Northwest Outward Bound, Rainier Mountaineering School and The International Alpine School in Colorado where he spent two weeks climbing with Jeff Lowe in Denali National Park, Alaska.

Alf loved the outdoors and has been hiking and rock climbing in Northwest Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains for many years. He was the first to rock climb many of today’s popular sites in Northwest Arkansas including Sam’s Throne, Red Rock Point, Busby Hollow and Lick Hollow (Horseshoe Canyon) to name a few. He then built a vacation lodging business near the upper Buffalo National River, called AzaIea Falls Lodge, with his wife Kathy and continued to take visitors hiking and climbing for many years.

Alf is preceded in death by his father, AB Carter II, and his mother, Irby Lindsey Noble. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Trimble, and a brother Bill Carter (wife, Sally Carter), two nephews, Preston Trimble (Lauren) and Chuck Carter (Canie) and one niece, Cary Collins (Nick).

A graveside service will be at Mount Olive Cemetery in Kingston, Ark., at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buffalo River Foundation, PO Box 55, Ponca, Ark., 72760, or at www. buffaloriverfoundation.org. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ harrison. LOWELL — Shirley Ann

Harris, 78, of Lowell passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Aug. 4, 2018. She was born in West Fork, Ark., to Henry Archie and Mabel Jewel Ralston on June 19, 1940.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kirksey; three brothers and two sisters. She will be dearly missed by her brother Bob of Fayetteville, Ark., brother Walter of Rolla, Mo., brother Floyd of Henderson, Texas, sister Dolly Ward of Ozark, Ark., daughter Bea and husband Mitch Fosmore of Beaumont, Calif., daughter Nina Harris of Carson, Calif., son Alan and wife Susan of Lowell, Ark., son Kenny and wife Johnnie of Lowell, Ark. and son Danny and wife Deanne of Springdale, Ark.; 11 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

On Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, a procession will begin at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, Ark. at 10:30 a.m. with committal services at the National Cemetery at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark., 72762, (479) 872-3327. Condolences at www.beardsfuneral chapel.com.

MABELVALE — Steve

Combs, 63, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. He was born on Nov. 12, 1954, in Na s hv i l l e , Kan., to the l at e Mer le and Tenitia Combs. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Tina (Combs) Seymour.

Steve was a member of Indian Springs Baptist church of Bryant. He began his career as a Maytag sales representative. He then met his wife Sandra Combs in the early ’80s. They then purchased Central Maytag in Wichita, Kan. They ran a very successful business.

In the mid ’80s they were offered a new business proposal which led to them buying AAA Home Center in Little Rock. Steve had proudly been serving Little Rock for 32 years. Steve loved interacting with customers and making them feel like family. His life away from AAA Home Center consisted of teaching his grandchildren how to ride horses, attending their athletic events, and taking care of his horses and cows.

He enjoyed long rides on his tractor in the hay fields. Steve was always willing to lend a hand to anyone. He was a very hardworking man and has left a legacy behind to his family.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Combs; two sons, Michael Combs and Adam Combs (Cory Combs); two daughters, Amie Shamhart ( Joey Shamhart), Melissa Pearson (Jon Pearson); one sister, Linda Mildren (Bob Mildren); brother-in-law, Bob Seymour; 16 grandchildren, Dustiauhanna Cheatwood (Trevor Cheatwood), Shelby Cagle, Augustus Combs, Sam Combs, Aubrey Combs, Tiffany Smith, Kipperlie Davis, Hunter Davis, Boston Davis, Casey Shamhart, Troy Williams, C.J. Shamhart, Luke Owens, Caleb Hawkins (Hayley Hawkins), Tyler Floyd, Anna Floyd.

A visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with a memorial service starting at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at Indian Springs Baptist Church, 23581 I-30, Bryant, Ark., (501) 847-4722, with Pastor Tom Williams officiating. To sign the online guest book, please visit www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/drummond.

ROGERS — Warren Frank “Abe” Abrams Jr.

wa s born Jan. 2, 1937, in Wamego, Kan., to Fern Boehner and Frank Warren Abrams Sr. He joined half- brother Russell Young and sister Sharon followed a few years later. The family moved to a farm near Loveland, Colo., when Abe was three.

At six, he was given the choice of washing dishes or milking cows, he readily chose the cows, not realizing the job required rising at 5 o’clock each day to milk. He continued milking until he left home at 18. Abe worked with his dad doing custom combining from Texas to the Canadian border. He worked at the hospital as an aide after school when he was in high school. He graduated from Loveland High School and worked for Great Western MSG of Johnstown before joining the management training program of the Woolworth Company. He managed stores in Colorado, Kansas, and Montana, before purchasing a dry cleaner and laundromat in Stanford, Mont. He diversified into construction and bought a lumber yard too.

Seeing a need in the community for a place to minister to the many young people caught up in drugs, he joined several men in the area and bought a rundown mansion. After remodeling, Abe moved his family into the home. God used the Hospitality Center to raise up several ministers, a doctor, and many victorious Christians. During this time, God was calling Abe into full time ministry, but he felt his lack of formal education was a hindrance. It took falling off a scaffold to convince him that God was serious. He told the Lord that he would answer the call to pastor in Sheridan, Mont., if his five businesses sold. Within two months, all the businesses were sold and he was on his way to pastor the fledgling Dayspring Mission.

Abe was active in several organizations, including The Gideons International, Full Gospel Businessmen, and the Holy Way. He continually reached out to other pastors, forming strong bonds in ministry.

After seven years in Sheridan, God led Abe to Houston where he worked for several lumber and hardware businesses before becoming quality control manager for a surgical drape company.

He was always involved in ministry wherever the Lord opened a door.

The next clear call from God was to Durango, Colo., where Abe and Effie opened the doors of Christian Family Marriage Counseling. A local pastor came one evening. He felt called to missions and had asked God who should follow him as pastor. He turned the church over to Abe and left for the mission field. God ordained connections abounded.

After four years in Durango, God sent Abe, Effie, and Jedidiah on the road in a motorhome to walk and pray in the streets and alleys of the cities and towns He led them to. They covered many western states, and again, made many God ordained connections. God supplied their needs in amazing ways.

After several years of traveling with temporary stays in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, Abe was called to pastor a church in Pocatello, Idaho, where they remained for 11 years followed by several years in house church ministry.

In 2005, Abe began having health issues. He and Effie parked their motorhome in Jedidiah’s backyard in Colorado Springs while Abe underwent various treatments. When Jedidiah and wife Natalie moved to Arkansas, Abe and Effie followed and remained there taking care of granddaughter Daniella until Abe’s went home to be with Jesus on July 30, 2018.

Abe was father to two sons through his first marriage to Virginia Churchill. Steve (Starlyn) Abrams; and Jeff (Jyll) Abrams who passed away in 2004. He and Effie were parents to Jedidiah

(Natalie). He has eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is survived by half-brother, Russell (Margie) Young, and sister, Sharon (Bruce) Allison.

Since he first met Jesus, Abe was a student of the Word of God. He studied scripture with the Holy Spirit and a highlighter. He had a special gift for connecting scriptures from the Old Testament with scriptures from the New Testament and loved to share the truths God revealed to him through the Word. He lived a blessed life of ministry and service to those around him and touched many lives.

A celebration of life will be held at Rogers First Church of the Nazarene in Rogers, Ark., on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at 2 p.m. Arrangements are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville, Ark. www.callisonlough.com.

ROGERS — James Roy Hartman, 69, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Aug. 5, 2018, in Bentonville, Ark. He was born Dec. 17, 1948, in Bentonville, the son of Emma Jane Hartman Conrad.

He was a former owner of a tire shop in Rogers.

He is survived by his wife Teresita Hartman of the home, three children, Ashley Hartman, Anthony (Kaitlin) Hartman, and Christopher Hartman all of Rogers, his mother Emma, two sisters, Fayie El Chazli, Delania McNatt, and three grandchildren, Jade Hartman, Sage Hartman and Matilda Hartman.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, with services beginning at 6 p.m. at Benton County Funeral Home 306 N 4th St., Rogers,

Ark. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences can be sent to www.Bentoncountyfuneral home.com.

ROGERS — Cynthia King of Rogers, Ark., died Aug. 5, 2018, surrounded by her family. Preceded: son, Steven and grandchild, Braxton. Survived: husband, Henry; four children, Henry, Eric, Terra, and Delania; parents, John and Annie McGraw; and five grandchildren. Burial at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery, Mayo, Fla. Arrangements by Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services.

SPRINGDALE — Rosie Marie Benson, 87, of Springdale, Ark., went to be with the Lord, Aug. 5, 2018. She was born Dec. 23, 1930, in St. Paul, Ark., the daughter of Lewis and Cora Sams Smith.

She was a retired cook for the Springdale School System and sold Avon for many years. She was known for her hugs and kisses to everyone and always had candy and gum for the kids.

She was preceded by her husband, Herman Dean Benson, and eight siblings. She is survived by one son, Gary Benson and wife, Charlotte, of Goshen, Ark.; one daughter, Sandra Cole and husband, Bob, of Springdale, Ark.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926, Willowood Ave., Springdale, Ark., 72762 with Rev. Jerry Henshaw officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery in Springdale. Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Online condolences may

be made to www.memorial fhspringdale.com.

SPRINGDALE — Richard Don Smith, age 91, passed away on Sund a y, Au g . 5, 201 8 , in Springdale. He was born on Aug. 21, 1926, in West Fork, Ark., to Murat and Ryno (Thrasher) Smith.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary A. Smith; his sister, Virginia Crouch; and his brother, Roger Smith.

Richard was born and raised and lived his whole life in West Fork, Ark. He graduated from West Fork High School. He went on to join the U.S. Navy and served in WWII. After the military, he went to work for his father at the family owned West Fork Mercantile. He also worked as a mail carrier for the West Fork postal service.

He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Buehner and husband Lon of Rapid City, S.D.; his brothers, Gordon Smith and Frank Smith; his two grandchildren, Chad Buehner and wife Stephanie and Shannon Tillack and husband Austin; his four great-grandchildren, Garrett, Allison, and Cameron Buehner, and Connor Tillack; numerous nieces and nephews including a special niece, Judy Cotton and husband Doug.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at West Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Fork Cemetery with checks made out to West Fork Cemetery and mailed to P.O. Box 396, West Fork, Ark., 72774, or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at www2.jdrf.org. To place an online tribute, visit www.nelsonberna.com.