Obituaries

FAYETTEVILLE — On Aug. 20, 2018, Pat McFarlin, 91, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away peacefully at Walnut Grove, Springdale, after having lunch with his dear friend, Jack Tuttle of Fayetteville.

Pat was born March 20, 1927, in Tulsa, Okla., to parents W.V. and Thelma Graves McFarlin. He moved to Sapulpa in 1935 and lived there until 1989, when he moved to Fayetteville, Ark.

Pat was a Sapulpa High School graduate where he played basketball, football (named to the All-State team in 1946), and track. Additionally, he was Yearbook King and vice president of the Class of ’46.

He was an expert carpenter most of his life until retirement. He was a member of the Sapulpa Junior Chamber of Commerce, Sapulpa Chamber of Commerce, and the Sapulpa Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Pat’s hobbies included being an avid fisherman, a champion tournament checker player, a 20-year league bowler, and a blue-ribbon vegetable gardener for many years. He also enjoyed his coffee companions at McDonald’s in Fayetteville.

Pat was married in 1945 to Julia Dell Grigsby until her death in 1976. He married Dona Lyvon Robertson Adams in 1979 until her death in 2011. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, his son, Rex McFarlin; his stepson, Roger Adams; his sisters, Marcella McFarlin Sellmeyer and Zella Mae McFarlin Vantrease; and his grandson, Aaron Dale Richardson. He is survived by his daughters, Gayle McFarlin Richardson (Troy) of Sapulpa, and Patricia McFarlin Blair (Randy) of Tulsa; step-daughter, Karen Adams of Springdale, Ark.; granddaughter, Devon Richardson Redder (Jason) of Tulsa; and great-granddaughters, Julia Gayle Reeder and Abbey Rose Reeder of Tulsa. Pat’s wit and extraordinary gift-of-gab will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at Moore’s Chapel. Graveside rites will be held on Friday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m., at Greenhill in Sapulpa, with Father Keith Fallis of Good Shepherd, officiating. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

Gone Fishing

I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me,

So put me on a boat headed out to sea.

Please send along my fishing pole

For I’ve been invited to the fishin’ hole,

Where every day is a day to fish,

To fill your heart with every wish.

Don’t worry or feel sad for me,

I’m fishin’ with the Master of the sea.

We will miss each other for awhile,

But you will come and bring your smile.

That won’t be long you will see, Till we’re together you and me,

To all of those that think of me, Be happy as I go out to sea.

If others wonder why I’m missin’

Just tell ’em I’ve gone fishin’.

—-Delmar Pepper

GRAVETTE — Roberta Oleta Cook, 74, of Gravette, Ark., passed from this life Aug.20, 2018, in Springdale, Ark. She was born March 12, 1944, in Richmond, Calif., to Lewis and Loretha Cook. Services will be planned at a later date. Please visit Roberta’s memorial page at www. WestfieldChapel.com.

HOT SPRINGS — Dr. William Robert “Bill” Mashburn joined his Lord and Savior on Aug. 18, 2018. He was born in Fayetteville, Ark., on June 8, 1929, to Carl and Lilly Mashburn. Bill graduated from Fayetteville High School, attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, was accepted into medical school in 1956 and graduated from the UAMS College of Medicine in 1960 with a doctorate of medicine. He interned at the old Baptist Hospital where he was named the “intern with the best bedside manner” by the hospital staff.

Dr. Mashburn began practicing medicine in Hot Springs, Ark., where he joined in practice with Dr. Louis G. Martin. A major part of their practice was devoted to the treatment of arthritis and related diseases.

Doc also practiced family medicine before retiring in 1990. He served as county coroner of Garland County for 16 years, prior to retiring from that office in 2000. Additionally, Bill served as chief of staff at Park Medical.

He fulfilled one of his childhood dreams by building and operating the largest private racetrack in Arkansas on his farm, Marbil Stables, where he offered complete services for thoroughbred race horse owners, trainers, jockeys and staff.

Bill was a member of the American Medical Association, the Arkansas Medical Association, the Arkansas Medical Society, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the staff at all three hospitals in Hot Springs. In 1970 he received an award and title as “Doctor of the Year” by the Garland County Medical Assistants Society.

Bill was proud to be a Rotarian with the Hot Springs Rotary Club; he was a Paul Harris Fellow and a senior active member. He was a longtime supporter of Ducks Unlimited.

Doc was instrumental in the establishment of the Highway 70 West Fire Department and served as chairman of the board when it opened in 1969. Dr. Bill will be remembered for his quick wit, his noble calling, and his zest for living life to its fullest.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Carl and Lilly Mashburn; two brothers, Millard “Pete” Mashburn and Dr. James D. Mashburn; his daughter, Martha Sue Mashburn Dixon; and his son, William Robert Mashburn II. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 40 years, Wanda Mashburn of Hot Springs; a son, Carl G. Mashburn (Sherry) of Little Rock; and grandsons, Dr. Brian C. Mashburn (April) and William Craig Mashburn (Samantha); two granddaughters, Rhonda Lytle (Shane) and Andrea Binnion; two stepdaughters, Rita Hurst (Q. Byrum) and their children, Rachel Hurst Kemp (Hamilton) and Quincy Hurst (Kim); and Donna Kelso Hudelson (Rick) and their son John Kelso “Jack” Hudelson; and his brother, Joseph Mashburn of Rogers; 14 great-grandchildren; and his beloved Doberman, Elsa.

Our grateful appreciation is extended to Hospice Home Care Team for their professional and loving care. A memorial service will be observed at 2 p.m., Aug. 25, 2018, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, 155 Section Line Road, Hot Springs, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Humane Society of Garland County, Post Office Box 1484, Hot Springs, Ark., 71902, or the Salvation Army, 115 Crescent Avenue, Hot Springs, Ark., 71901. Visit www.caruth-hale.com to sign the guest book and share your memories.

PARIS — Elvia Green, 91, a resident of Paris passed away Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith. Private burial will be in Gray Rock Cemetery near Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/paris.

PEA RIDGE — Ricky Clark, 56, of Pea Ridge died Sunday, Aug. 19 at his home. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Arrangements with Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation will be from 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at funeral home. Online condolences made at siscofuneralhome. net.

ROGERS — Geneva J. Sanders, age 89, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, in Springdale. Geneva was born on May 26, 1929, in DeWitt, Ark., to James and Anna Bell Kestle. She will be missed by many. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. at Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery.

SPRINGDALE — Anna Bell Jones, age 81, of Springdale passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Springdale. She was born July 11, 1937, in Kingston, Ark., the daughter of W.S. and Dorothy Newberry Bradshaw.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a member of Revival Tabernacle Church in Springdale. She loved to work in her garden and cook but most of all she loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wayne Jones; one daughter, Pat Allred of Springdale; two sons, Danny Jones and Tim Jones both of Springdale; one brother, Don Bradshaw of Healing Springs, Ark.; two grandchildren, Jim R. Chatfield of Fort Smith and Lashelle Jones of Springdale; seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at the Revival Tabernacle Church in Springdale with funeral service starting at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Springdale. To sign the online guest book visit www.nelsonberna.com.

SPRINGDALE — Jonas Tyndale, 63, of Springdale passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at her home. She was born Oct. 5, 1954, in Manistique, Mich. Jonas worked as a hotel desk clerk. No services are planned. Online condolences may be left at www. siscofuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Mary Youngman, 90, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Ark. Mary was born on April 28, 1928, in Lowell, Ark., a daughter of Samuel Main and Jenettie (Robinson) Main.

She loved spending time with her granddaughter and great granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph A. Youngman; her son, Dwight F. Finn; a daughter, Pamela S. Youngman; and 11 siblings. Mary is survived by two daughters, Loretta Finn of Winter Springs, Fla., and Tammie Kisner and husband Dan of Tontitown, Ark.; one granddaughter, Nikki Hester and husband Justin of Fayetteville, Ark.; a great granddaughter, Anniston Kate Hester; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Graveside service will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at the Bluff Cemetery in Springdale, Ark. Pastor Bobby Main will officiate the service. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Winnie Norton, age 83, of Kansas City, Mo., died Aug. 19, 2018. Graveside service is 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at Smith Cemetery, Vendor, under the direction of Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Her daughter, Charlotte Lynn (Mike) Simpson; and her sisters, Ruby Watters and Annie Lee, survive her. Online Guestbook: roller funeralhomes.com/harrison.