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BARLING — Sister Bernardine KonklerRedwine, 90 years of age, died peacefully on Sunday evening, Sept. 17, 2018, at McAuley Convent and Retirement Residence in Barling, Arkansas.

Sister Bernie, as she was known in her later years, was born in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jessie A. Alvey and Grover C. Konkler. She and her twin sister, Bernadette, were the last of six children born to her parents and reared in Mena, Ark. Her elementary education was at St. Joseph Academy, conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, and Mena Public High School where she graduated in 1946. On Sept. 8, 1946, she entered the novitiate of the Sisters of Mercy in Webster Groves, Mo., receiving the habit on March 12, 1947, and her name in religion, Sister Mary Janet, R.S.M. She professed religious vows on March 12, 1952.

During her early years in the convent Sister Janet taught in parochial schools in El Dorado, Fort Smith, Little Rock and North Little Rock, Ark. She completed college degrees on a part-time basis, majoring in education and art.

In 1969, Sr. Janet received permission to live in Mena to care for her aged mother. In 1973, she received a dispensation from her religious vows, married Manuel Redwine and helped him raise his three children, Stephen, LaQuinta and Melodi at their happy home in Coos Bay, Ore. After her husband died, Sister Bernie asked to be readmitted to the Sisters of Mercy. She returned to Mercy Center in St. Louis in 1994, accepted a second novitiate experience and professed her permanent religious vows on Aug. 8, 1998, changing her name in religious life to Sr. Mary Bernardine, R.S.M. When she returned to the Sisters of Mercy, she taught art, calligraphy and Spanish at Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock.

Sister Bernie moved to Catherine McAuley Convent in Barling in September 2010 where she had continued to paint, visit with her Mena relatives, and receive visits from her surviving stepdaughter, Melodi Douglas, and other nieces and nephews.

Sister Bernardine is preceded in death by her parents; five siblings, Ed Konkler, Jim Konkler, Anna Balfe Riley, Mary Alice Swaty and her twin, Bernadette, Reinpold; her husband, Manuel Redwine; and two stepchildren.

She is survived by Melodi Elaine Douglas, her stepdaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family was extremely important to her, grounding her and enriching her long life – she cherished all of them.

As a teacher, Sister Bernardine had a special place in her heart for the troubled or difficult students. She tried not to allow her preferences to show, but she gave them a little extra help and watched their progress with special interest. Her students remember her as a good teacher, with a wonderful sense of humor and basic love and respect for each of them. Students know!

The Rosary will be prayed at 1:30 p.m. and the memorial Mass for Sr. Bernardine will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at McAuley Convent in Barling, Ark. Father Les Farley will preside.

Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary. To sign the online guest book, please go to www. fentressmortuary.com.

BENTONVILLE — Ruby

Alice Driggs, 84, of Bentonville passed away surrounded by her family Sept. 17, 2018. She was born Dec. 6, 1933, near Republic, Kan., the daughter of Raymond and Ruby Anna Hall Ballard.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Bella Vista Wesleyan Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond Driggs; her siblings, Leonard Ballard and Elda Wenzel. She is survived by her sons, Richard Driggs and wife Kathleen, Dale Driggs and wife Cyndi, Larry Driggs and wife Lauri, Dan Driggs and wife Susan, all of Bentonville; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at the Bella Vista Wesleyan Church, 107 Trafalgar Road, Bella Vista, with Pastor Dave Hadsell and Pastor Eddie Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Bentonville Cemetery. Visitation 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville.

CAVE SPRINGS — Annie “Ellie” Eloise

Donell-Robinson, 83, of Cave Springs died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Willard Walker Hospice House located in Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 29, 1935, in Cameron, Texas, the daughter of Gracie Mae Bross and Cas Bonner Broussard.

She was a member of Mason Valley Baptist Church. She enjoyed Bible reading, art, dress design, massage therapy and holistic medicine.

She had lived in Northwest Arkansas after moving from Texas 59 years ago.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Don Donell, who passed away in 2009; her sister Mildred Irene Duffy, and her daughter-in-law; Beth Donell.

Ellie is survived by her husband, Pat Robinson, of Cave Springs; three sons, Don Mylow and his wife Gail, of Broken Arrow, Okla., Lee Arlen and his wife Leslie of Bella Vista, David Bonner, of Ottawa, Kan.; one stepson, Kevin Robinson and his wife Wendy, of Cave Springs; one daughter, Teri Lynn Finnell and her husband Jim, of Gravette, one stepdaughter, Becky Robinson, of Shawnee, Okla.; 29 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Centerton located in the Student Building, Building B. A celebration of Ellie’s life will be Friday at 9 a.m. at First Baptist Church located in the Worship Center with Reverend Dale Thompson officiating.

Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery located in Gravette.

Pallbearers will be Jason and Jeffrie Finnell, Ryan Donell, Cas Donell, Adam Donell, and Kevin Robinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Finnell, Larry Scribner, Joe Swarengin, Claudio Molina, Cory Colquitt and Eric Davis.

Memorials may be sent to: Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter or Willard Walker Hospice House.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bentonville. Condolences: www.epting funeralhome.webs.com.

LITTLE ROCK —

Janet Ellis Bolton, 73, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at her home in Little Rock following a long battle with COPD. She is survived by a son, William T. Dillard III and his wife Tabietha; sister, Cissie Paddie; brother, Fred Ellis; four grandchildren, Wren, Georgia, Thomas and Ellis Dillard; and many close friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Ellis, and her father, Fred O. Ellis.

Jan was born in Hope, Ark., on Jan. 24, 1945, as the eldest of three children. She was a 1963 graduate of Hope High School.

She began college at Agnes Scott for one year and then graduated from the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Chi Omega and a Razorback Beauty.

Jan was a mover and a shaker with lively intelligence. She began working at Dillard’s department stores as an interior designer and then moved into store planning. Over time, she was tasked with running corporate advertising. She ably directed Dillard’s corporate advertising for over 30 years. In 1993, she was named to the Hall of Fame of the National Retail Advertising and Marketing Association. She retired in 2001 to spend more time with her grandchildren, whom she adored.

Jan’s personality could light up a room. She was known for her sense of humor and her contagious and wonderful laugh. Jan was a phenomenal cook and was a foodie, (before there was such a thing) who enjoyed foie gras, caviar, beets, Le Sueur peas and biscuits and gravy. She loved to travel, swim, read mystery novels, write letters and work crossword puzzles. Jan was the happiest when she was on the beach collecting seashells or in her garden tending her roses.

Her faith gave her the strength to fight through her long illness. Jan was sentimental and kept every card, note and photo from her friends and grandchildren, making her an amateur packrat. Jan was loved by so many and will be dearly missed.

Special thanks to her devoted caregivers and friends: Dana Michaelis, Gussie Parham, Carolyn Redmon, Terri Chapman and Patrech Jones.

There will be a visitation Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock. A private burial will precede the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Search Ministries, 1901 Napa Valley, Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72212 will be appreciated.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebel funeralhome.com.

PRAIRIE GROVE —

Lucky L. Lloyd, age 73, a resident of Prairie Grove, Ark., passed into his eternal home on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1944 in Ledyard, Iowa, the son of Willie and Erma (Cassem) Lloyd.

Lucky moved to Prairie Grove in 1964.

He loved to hunt in Colorado and fish with his brothers. And, as we all know, he was a hard worker with a lot to say. He has driven a truck for McKee Foods for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Janice Neal and Julie Madetzke.

Survivors include his two daughters, Renee Marshall of Prairie Grove and Regina Lloyd of Siloam Springs; three brothers, Ronald Lloyd and his wife Margaret of Hudson, Wis., Jerrald Lloyd and his wife Kathleen of Fairmont, Minn., and Bill Lloyd of Farmington, Minn.; one brother-inlaw, Gerald Neal of Lincoln; two grandsons, Justin Marshall and Dalton Marshall and one granddaughter, Ashton Madrid, all of Prairie Grove.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Centerpoint Church of God in Prairie Grove, Ark. Burial was in the Prairie Grove Cemetery.

Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.

ROGERS — Patricia Hale

Krotzer “Pat”, 81, died on Sept. 13, 2018 in Springdale, Ark.

Pat was preceded in death by her brother, James William Baldwin, and her parents, John and Lucille Baldwin.

Survivors include husband, James Daniel Krotzer; two daughters, LeAnne Hale Gioeli and husband, John and Lucinda Hale Hanover and husband, Doug; stepson, Scott Krotzer and wife, Amber; stepdaughter, Karla Krotzer; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Her visitation will be Friday, September 21 from 5-7 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in November.

Complete obituary and online condolences can be viewed at www.rollins funeral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Tommy

Lee Baker, 79, of Springdale, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at his home. He was born Aug. 5, 1939, in Muskogee, Okla., to Jeff and Mittie Flora (Farmer) Baker.

Tommy was known for his sense of humor and the tremendous love he had for his family and friends. He was an avid sports fan and especially devoted to the Razorbacks and New England Patriots. If his television was on he was watching either football or baseball. His greatest joy was his grandchildren and watching all of their activities. Tommy served in the Army and was first a truck driver and then a dispatcher with Willis Shaw Express, retiring after 46 years.

He is survived by two daughters, Lisa Boudrey and husband Tim of Farmington, Lori Smith and husband Kip of Springdale; a sister, Peggy Brewer of Cave Springs; a brother, Jeffery Baker and wife Debby of Elm Springs; a sister-in-law, Linda Baker Gorman of Jane, Missouri; five grandchildren, Blake, Logan, Spencer, Jordan, Kole; the mother of his daughters, Marcia Baker of Springdale; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Tommy was preceded in death by two brothers, John and J.W. Baker; two sisters, Marie Bunch and Mary Holmes; two brothers-in-law, Fred Bunch and Linden Brewer; a sister-in-law, Helen Baker; and an infant grandson.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Shady Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home; online obituary and guestbook at www. heritageofnwa.com.

SPRINGDALE — Virginia

Ann Clevenger passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2018, at Circle of Life with her sister at her side. She was born Dec. 22, 1932, in Western Grove, Ark., to Burl and Dessie Criner Jones.

Virginia was a member of Brush Creek Baptist Church. She started the Baptist School of Nursing in Northwest Arkansas and the first EMT and Paramedic school in the area. She was the Director of Education at Springdale Memorial Hospital and spent over 25 years teaching multiple programs.

Virginia was presented with countless awards and honors and helped with The Jones Scholarship for those interested in becoming a nurse.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Clevenger; and brother, Ward Jones.

Survivors include her brother, John Jones of Beebe, Ark.; two sisters, Carolyn Trammell and husband, Roy of Springdale; Billie Stewart of Fayetteville; niece, Debbie Baylock of Springdale; nephew, Kelton Trammell of Tennessee; and great-niece, Jami Lee.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale. A funeral service will take place at Sisco Funeral Chapel on Thursday, Sept. 20, starting at 2 p.m. with Pastor Don Warford officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holcomb Street Fire Department Paramedic Division, 417 Holcomb St., Springdale, Ark. 72764 or Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72762. No flowers please!

www.siscofuneral.com

SPRINGDALE — Gaynelle (Williams)

Dellinger was born on Jan. 23, 1943, in Pryor, Okla., to Deamer Max and Verna (Bynum) Williams, and passed away on Sept. 16, 2018, in Springdale. She now rests in hope, as we all do who trust in the promise given by the Lord for an eternity with Him.

Gay was a member of Elmdale Baptist Church in Springdale. She was a homemaker and worked in sales for most of her adult life. Gay enjoyed volunteering at the old Springdale Memorial Hospital and was a former State Board Director of the American Cancer Society.

She was a loving mother to her four children, Jon, Eric and Lynnelle Dellinger and Pam (Dellinger) Price, proud grandmother to Derek and Josh Dellinger (Jon), Ashlyn Dellinger (Eric), and Jeremy and Sean Price (Pam). She also was blessed with five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home and a graveside ceremony will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Bluff Cemetery, both in Springdale.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72762.

To sign the online guest book, please visit www. backstrom-pyeatte.com.

SPRINGDALE — Ruby

Elizabeth Upshaw, 95, of Springdale, Ark., entered into rest on Sept. 16, 2018, in Springdale, Ark. She was born July 24, 1923, in Hindsville, Ark. to Jim Wade and Nellie (Lane) Wade.

Ruby was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She retired from baby-sitting after 40 years and she loved each and every one of the children she cared for each day.

Anyone that had known Ruby knew she loved to cook and she would cook for anyone that walked through her front door.

She loved crocheting and quilting, she loved fishing and she loved spending time with her family and church family but most of all she loved the Lord.

Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl W. Upshaw, of 60 years; her son, Jerrell D. Upshaw; her grandchildren, Rudyard Upshaw and Richard Upshaw; her sisters, Evelyn Donaghey, Floy Kelly and Ova Hodges; and her brothers, Jimmy Wade and Joe Wade.

Left to cherish Ruby’s memory is her son, Earl Jr. Upshaw and wife Barbara of Spokane, Wash.; Jerrell Upshaw’s wife, Barbara S. Upshaw of Pea Ridge; her grandchildren, Rudy and wife Patricia Upshaw of Tulsa, Okla., Mark and wife Tricia Upshaw of Pea Ridge, Heather Upshaw of Spokane, Wash.; great-grandchildren, Josh Upshaw, Cody Upshaw, Taylor Upshaw, Jade McDougall, Dustin Upshaw and Olivia Upshaw; and many nieces and nephews and a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral service will be Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at Sisco Funeral Chapel starting at 3 p.m. in Springdale with Pastor Ray Main officiating and eulogy by Mark Upshaw. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. prior to the service.

Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral. com.

SUBIACO — Diana M.

DeGross, 57, a resident of Subiaco passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at the DeGross Residence in Subiaco.

Complete obituary and guest book available at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/ paris.