Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes. For more information including cost and deadlines contact the advertising department at (501) 378-3889. FAYETTEVILLE — Willa Kay Bartsch, 60, passed away Aug. 23, 2018, in Great Bend. Graveside Services will be held, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, at 1 p.m. MST or 2 p.m. CST, with Father Andrew Rockers presiding, at Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Kan. Bryant Funeral Home. FAYETTEVILLE — Hunter Watts, age 20, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Fayetteville. Hunter was born Feb. 23, 1998, in Rogers, Ark., to Ben and AnnMarie Watts. He enjoyed his work as a machinist with ARMI. Visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 31 at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark., from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. A funeral service will follow Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rogers, Ark., internment service immediately following. Online condolences can be left at bentoncounty memorialpark.com. PARIS — Roberta Ruth (Howell) Brown, 99, passed away Monday in Paris. Memorial service: 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at the First Christian Church in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Complete obituary at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/paris. Memorials: Paris Senior Center, 331 S. 1st St., Paris, Ark., 72855. ROGERS — Rolland “Curly” Prim, 74, of Rogers, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Fayetteville. He was born March 7, 1944, to Cecil and Hilda Prim. He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Mae Prim. Survivors include four children, one brother, and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at SpringCreek Fellowship in Springdale with interment at Colbaugh Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home, online obituary at www. heritageofnwa.com. SPRINGDALE — Myra Bell Beal, 82, of Springdale, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 28, 2018. She was born Sept. 13, 1935, in Berryville, Ark., the daughter of the late Henry and Mattie Denny Stewart. She attended Calvary Freewill Baptist Church and retired as a cook for the Springdale Public Schools after 30 years of service. She enjoyed camping and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and family. Myra was preceded in death by two daughters, Tracy Beal and Leonda Otis; siblings. Charlie Stewart, Cleo Stewart, Melvin Stewart, Eldon Stewart, Keith Stewart, Wayne Stewart and Wanda Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Leon Beal of the home; daughters, Judi Ocampo and husband Jacob of Springdale, Ark., and Lisa Adams and husband Linn of Bella Vista, Ark.; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Ave., Springdale, Ark., 72762, with Pastor Clark Snow officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery in Springdale. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Billy Stewart, Gene Stewart, Donnie Johnson, Sheldon Adams, Jamie White and Raymond Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be Linn Adams, Chris Adams and Cecilia White. Online condolences may be made to www. memorialfhspringdale.com. SPRINGDALE — Elizabeth Anne Clay, age 83, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. She was born Aug. 20, 1934, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Theodore and Kathryn Hagen May. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville and an elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA). She is survived by her husband David T. Clay, sister-in-law Darla May, niece Kathy May, and nephew Craig May of Indianapolis, Ind. David has two sons, Jeffrey Clay (wife Erin) of Sitka, Alaska, and Matthew Clay (wife Gina) of Fayetteville, Ark., and two grandchildren, Julianna and Magdalena Clay. Anne loved people of all ages, showing it most readily with a beautiful smile that lit up her whole face. She was a trusted friend, mentor, and confidant to many young women and men who were challenged with tough life situations. As a Head Start teacher in Paducah, Ky., Anne provided preschool children with safe environments and creative surroundings that enabled them to learn as best they could. She encouraged many senior adults to enjoy life as an activity director for a retirement community in Orlando, Fla. Anne also worked as a marketing specialist for Bell South. She enjoyed volunteering for several organizations while living in Paducah, Orlando, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Portland, Ore. Through all these endeavors she developed long-lasting friendships. Memorial service will be Saturday, Sept. 1, at 2:30 p.m. at the Gardens of Arkanshire, Springdale, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Save the Children. To place an online tribute visit www.nelsonberna.com. SPRINGDALE — Hazle Louise Frisby left this world to be with her Lord and Saviour on Aug. 24, 2018. The day that she longed for is finally here. Hazle was born March 5, 1936, in Loy, Ark.; to Fred and Rosie Casteel Pharris. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Freddie Hughe Pharris. Hazel is survived by her husband, Gerald, of the home; two sisters, Jannie Marie Rogers of Wichita Falls, Texas; and Billie Joe Parker of Ozark, Mo.; one son, Herman Frisby of Fayetteville, Ark.; one daughter, Terry Douthit and husband Carroll of Springdale, Ark.; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Hazle’s joy was her family, church family, and friends. She enjoyed doing for others and always put everyone else above herself. She loved working in the church and helping wherever she could. Hazle worked as a seamstress and drove a school bus. She loved everyone with all her heart and will be dearly missed by all. Services will be Aug. 31, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Church in Springdale, Ark., with Pastor Clark Snow officiating. Visitation will be Aug. 30, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at Calvary Church. Burial will be in Wharton Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Herman Frisby, Jesse Mars, Ben Stuckey, Eric Douthit, Michael Douthit, Hayden Douthit, and Carroll Douthit. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville. SPRINGDALE — Sandra Ann Green, 70, of Springdale, Ark., went to be with Jesus Aug. 25, 2018. She was born Sept. 22, 1947, in Heber Springs, Ark., the daughter of the late Leonard and Laverne Harness. Sandra worked professionally many of her younger years as an executive secretary for Tyson Foods and Harps Food Stores. Up until she retired, she was the church secretary for St. Thomas Episcopal Church for 22 years. Once retired, she continued working in her community at the polls during election season. She attended New Hope Fellowship in Springdale and was a treasured member of the church serving at the House of Hope. Sandra loved doing for others and spent much of her life ministering in service and volunteerism. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, seeing movies with her husband, and especially going to garage sales and resale shops with her cousin Hazel. Nine times out of 10, those purchases were for others, but she got equally as excited about a great deal on a purse or pair of shoes at Dillard’s! She was an amazing cook, loving and attentive Nana, fiercely competitive Pitch player, beloved wife and admired mother. Sandra’s life was lived out for others and she was always described as sweet by those that knew her. She was cherished and will be missed by many, but most of all by her family. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Green of the home; daughters Kelli Van Ess (Jeff) of Everett, Wash., Kari Mays (Nathan) of Springdale, Ark.; son Jon Green of Springdale, Ark.; her brother, Stanley (Miriam) Harness of Rogers; her sister, Joan Harness of Springdale; five grandchildren, Dallas Van Ess, Ashlynn Mayes, Davis Van Ess, Dalton Van Ess, and Drake Mayes. She was very proud of her grandkids and made each moment she spent with them special. A celebration of Sandra’s life and Godly legacy will be Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Fellowship, 850 S. Gene George Blvd., Springdale, Ark., 72762. Donations may be made in Sandra’s name to the House of Hope, P.O. Box 6100, Springdale, Ark., 72766. Arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Ave., Springdale, Ark., 72762. Online condolences may be made to www.memorial fhspringdale.com. SPRINGDALE — Michael Moffatt, 63, of Springdale, passed away Aug. 27, 2018, at his home. He was born March 30, 1955, in Las Cruces, N.M., to William and Sarah Glover Moffatt. Michael worked for Walmart. He enjoyed fishing and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Collins, and brother Clay Moffatt. Survivors include his son, William Moffatt of Grove, Okla.; two daughters, Autumn Sawyer and husband Thomas of of Springdale, Amber Scalfani and husband Ron of Grove, Okla.; one grandchild, Eliza Sawyer; two brothers, Don Moffatt of Houston, Texas; and Danny Moffatt of Edinburg, Texas. Services will be at a later date. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.sisco funeral.com. NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — June Elaine Murrell, 83, passed away peacefully Aug. 23, 2018, at home in North Las Vegas, Nev. She was born June 14, 1935, in Reagan, Texas, to Charles and Lora Ferguson, and married Roy A. Murrell, Jr., Sept. 10, 1952, and had one daughter, Marilyn Ann. She worked for Reid Holiman of Holiman’s Drug Store for approximately 20 years and was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Lora Ferguson; brothers Grady, Winston and Charles Ferguson and her husband, Roy A. Murrell Jr. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Archie Stanford of North Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Shirley Paolini of Birds Landing, Calif., and one brother, Don Ferguson of Goshen, Ark., and many nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be noon Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Friendship Cemetery with Ray Main officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time at Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Ave., Springdale, Ark. A special thanks for prayers from friends and family and to Dignity Hospice in Henderson, Nev., for providing support and care for June and her family in the final hours of need. Online condolences may be made to www.memorial fhspringdale.com