Obituaries

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BELLA VISTA —

Raedeane Lynn Holt, 81, of Bella Vista, died Oct. 5, 2018, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Ark.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are provided by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

BELLA VISTA — Bruce

William Richardson, 84, of Bella Vista died Sept. 17, 2018, at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville.

Memorial service will be Oct. 13, 2018, at 11 a.m. at United Lutheran Church in Bella Vista.

An obituary/tribute is available in The Weekly Vista newspaper of Oct. 3, 2018.

Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

ELKINS — Herbert

Brice Disney, 82 of Elkins, Ark., passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Springdale, Ark. He was born Aug. 27, 1936, in Cane Hill, Ark., to Rolandis Brice Disney and Ida Willis (Iley) Disney.

Mr. Disney was the co-owner of White River Telephone company and retired from AT&T. He was a graduate of Elkins High School, past president of Elkins Booster Club, Elkins Volunteer Fire Department, Independent Telephone Pioneers Association, and Elkins Community Church.

He is survived by one son, Brice Disney of Hindsville, Ark., two daughters, Valerie Disney of Fayetteville, Ark., Kelly Morris of Siloam Springs, Ark., one sister, Georgia Torrise of Tom’s River, N.J., one grandson, Weston Self of Fayetteville, Ark., and one granddaughter, Taylor Morris of Fayetteville, Ark.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10 in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Estes officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Regional Hospice, 326 Longview Street, Fayetteville, Ark., 72703, or Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Research, c/o CurePSP, 1206 York Road, Suite L-4, Lutherville, Md., 21093.

To sign the online guest book please visit www. nelsonberna.com.

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ELKINS — Bobby Glen Waggoner, of Elkins, Ark., went to be with Jesus on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. He was born Oct. 7, 1929, in Roswell, N.M., to Glen and Verna Waggoner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and all three of his siblings, Troy Waggoner, Norman Waggoner, and Maureen Graveline.

Bobby was a lifetime farmer, rancher and all-around cowboy who enjoyed raising,

riding, and training quarter horses. He also played a big part in helping to develop farms and ranches all over Madison County and East Washington County with his bulldozer operation. He was a lifetime member and supporter of the Crosses Community Church. Bobby was a man of few words, but when he spoke it had a deep and meaningful impact. His steadfast faith in Christ was an example to all of his family and friends.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 67 years, Winona Mae Waggoner of Elkins, Ark.; two daughters, Patricia Warford (and Gene) of Fayetteville, Ark., and Pamela Eurich (and Roy) of Elkins, Ark.; sons Bill Waggoner (and Rhonda) of Elkins, Ark., David Waggoner of the Florida Keys and Delbert Waggoner (and Jamie) of Ashland, Kan.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends.

A visitation will be held at Moore’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, from 1-2 p.m. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. at Moore’s Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at McCord Cemetery.

Condolences may be given online at www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

FARMINGTON —

Lorene McCarver, age 84, a resident of Farmington, Ark., passed away Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Prairie Grove, Ark. She was born April 30, 1934, in Fayetteville, Ark., the daughter of Cofford and Mae (Osburn) Doss.

She was preceded in death by her husband Truman Jasper McCarver, one daughter Teri Jean Smith; three brothers Richard Doss, Burl Doss and Danny Doss, and one sister Bonnie Shipley.

Survivors include three sons Stanley McCarver, Mark McCarver and wife Tracey, and Artis McCarver; two daughters Deanna Brazeal and April Reed and husband Ricky; three brothers James Doss, Donald Doss and Roger Doss; two sisters Verna Osburn and Louise Ralston; one step-son Victor Truman McCarver; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, 6-7 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Ark. Burial will be in the Baptist Ford Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held.

Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Whitaker

Buckley, age 83, of Fayetteville, Ark., died peacefully on Oct. 4, 2018. She was born on Dec. 29, 1934, to the late Rev. Alexander and Ruth Whitaker Jr.

Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She graduated from Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Miss., and married Blair Buckley Jr. in 1952.

Within nine years, she bore five children. She found her calling as a young Army officer’s wife and mother and blossomed as she faced the challenges of frequent moves, always managing to create warm, comfortable, colorful, loving homes out of sterile Army quarters throughout Blair’s 20-year Army career.

Even with the frequent moves, deployments and turbulence of Army life Betty managed to raise her children, nurturing and developing their individual gifts and talents, opening their eyes to the beauty, joy and possibilities present in the world around them. Her love, encouragement and faith in God resulted in all of her children being successful adults, earning college and advanced degrees.

Betty was a naturally creative woman, excelling in all manner of handcrafts, culinary arts and music. She delighted in making beautiful clothes and sweaters for her family. Her artistic abilities shined in the textile arts. She was an award winning quilter and was asked to create a quilt that was published in a book of quilts with Japanese design. She never tired of the challenge of creating ever more complicated quilting designs, and machine embroidery, happily spending hours in her studio surrounded by her sewing machines, fabric and threads.

Wherever home was, Betty made it a center of fun and creativity for her family and friends. Her home was always filled with music: classical, operas, Broadway musicals, big band, American standards, and the latest songs on the radio, all of which she sang along to in a beautiful voice that didn’t diminish with age. She loved to cook and had the talent of creating a meal for 7, from scratch, every night with everything being hot and ready at the same time, often in less than an hour, filling her home with delicious, mouth-watering smells. She loved the challenge of new recipes, such as making a perfect New York style bagel for a home-sick friend while stationed in Panama.

Betty’s life wasn’t always easy. But she always met life’s challenges with grace, humor, strength and courage. Her faith let her know that with God all things are possible. Ever the ferocious mother, she refused to let cancer take her from her family. She won her battle with breast cancer at age 36, only nine months after losing her father to cancer. A strong woman, she kept her family safe and secure when Blair, a Special Forces officer, was deployed to Korea and Vietnam twice. In the days before cell phones and Internet she handled all challenges and emergencies on her own with apparent ease.

Betty had a great sense of adventure. She reveled in driving the entire length of the Pan-American Highway in a motor home with her husband, five children and a Great Dane dog, as well as taking all seven of her grandchildren river-rafting on the Snake River in Idaho. She took each of the 36 moves in her life as a new adventure, never flinching at the unknown, but showing courage and confidence that each move would be better than the last.

Betty’s life was a testament to her faith in God. She never preached but her life spoke her faith for all to see. She loved all people and treated them with respect, regardless of race, religion, or social status. When she saw a need she did what she could to help whether giving of her money, time, energy, talent or reaching out to those with influence. She was never happier than when helping and passing on her talents and skills to others, whether family, friends or strangers. She didn’t turn her back on those in need and always supported the military Veterans. She used her skills to create caps, quilts, toys, and other items to help raise money for various charities, especially cancer related charities. She truly believed that it is better to give than receive.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Alexander Whitaker III, and her beloved husband of 59 years, Blair Buckley Jr. She is survived by her five children: Elizabeth Curtis of Deming, N.M.; Blair Buckley III of Shreveport, La.; Ann Hency of Horseshoe Bay, Texas; Georgia Franks of San Antonio, Texas, and Robert Buckley of Savannah, Ga.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

At her request the family plans a private celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 North University, Little Rock, Ark., 72207.

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

FAYETTEVILLE —

Betty Jean Cox, 90, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away Oct 1, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Cox, her sisters Maxine Reese and Millie Holt, and her mother Cora Fowler.

Betty was born in Muskogee, Okla., on June 29, 1928. She is survived by her two children Paula Jean Bryant and Ken Cox (Marilyn), of Tulsa, Okla. She has three grandchildren, Andrea Cox of Denver, Madeline Cox of Kansas City and Greg Cox of Little Rock.

Betty was a much loved wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed. She loved her family, her flower gardens and God. We were blessed to have her and are deeply grateful to God for her.

A graveside service will be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville at 2 p.m., Oct. 10, 2018.

Online guestbook: www. luginbuel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Jerry Ratzlaff, age 76, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. He was born Feb. 17, 1942, in Buhler, Kan., to Eldo and Anna Marie Siemens Ratzlaff.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bill Ratzlaff; sister-in-law, Sharon; brotherin-law, Johnny Nantz; and his niece, Mendy Nantz Sedlmeier and her family.

Jerry Ratzlaff was renowned for his upbeat, easy-going attitude, big smile, and eternal optimism. If you asked him his secret, he would say, having a strong faith and being relentlessly thankful for God’s blessings. Jerry’s greatest passion was the Lord. He was the choir director and member of Central Presbyterian Church in Russellville, Ark., and relished in telling the story of Jesus and singing His praises.

Jerry started his career as a choir then band director in Gravette, Ark., spent a year at Siloam Springs, and enjoyed 28 years as a band director in the Russellville School District. Under his baton, Ratzlaff defined his success by making a difference in students’ lives and the professional music community, “You never knock down a kid without picking them back up, and letting them know you care.”

Jerry is survived by two daughters, Leslie Lyons, and her husband Nick, of Bentonville; Lynsey Reynolds of Rogers, Ark.; one sister, Marjorie Nantz of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Kenny Ratzlaff and his wife Kay, of Tampa, Fla., and his four “awesome” grandchildren: Jackson and Grace Lyons and Grayson and Griffyn Reynolds.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Butterfield Trail Village Performance Hall in Fayetteville with fellowship following at the Butterfield Lodge.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund will be set up in his memory.

To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

FORT SMITH — William Randall “Randy” Malone,

age 66, died Oct. 5, 2018, at his home, surrounded by family, after a courageous 14-month battle with brain cancer. He was born in Merced, Calif., March 8, 1952, to Bill & Loula Malone, but considered Fort Smith his life-long home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Loula Margaret, father, Coach Bill, brother, Pat, and son William Randall Jr.

As a young boy, Randy followed his father in the field of boxing. He began boxing in 1963 at age 11 at the Fort Smith Boy’s Club. He was a member of the Special Weight Golden Gloves Team Champions. He was also honored with “Boy of the Year” award from the Fort Smith Boy’s Club in 1961.

Randy graduated from Southside High School (1970) and the State College of Arkansas (University of Central Arkansas) in 1975. While in college, he was a member of the fraternity Phi Sigma Epsilon.

He began a career with the Arkansas Department of Health as a registered sanitarian from 1975-1986. In 1980, he was awarded a certificate of merit given for outstanding work and endeavors in the field of environmental health. He served as president of the Arkansas Society of Professional Sanitarians (1983).

In 1986, he joined Arkansas Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a group marketing representative. In 1989, he completed the Certified Health Consultant Program at Purdue University, thereby receiving certification as a health consultant.

In 1995, he joined Brown Hiller & Clark Insurance agency as an employee benefits consultant in Fort Smith. He worked with BHC Insurance until he became ill with cancer. Randy was considered the consummate professional insurance agent. He always managed to achieve the best interest for his clients assisting them in the implementation and management of their employee benefits program. His relationship with his clients was so strong that he had virtually 100 percent retention during his career.

Another milestone in Randy’s life was his love for football. He was a high school football referee official for 35 years with 29 years as head referee. He was a member of the Arkansas Officials Association and Western Arkansas/Eastern Oklahoma & Fort Smith Football Officials Associations. He officiated approximately 600 high school football games. He was called upon to officiate numerous semifinal and quarter final playoff games, a high school all star game, and two state championship games. His official’s crew became one of the highest-rated in District 4 and the state of Arkansas. Randy, known for his quick wit and integrity, mentored numerous high school football officials during their officiating careers.

Other community involvement included memberships in the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce, Fort Smith Boy’s Club Alumni Association, Executive officer of Western Arkansas/Eastern Oklahoma Football Association, Kiwanis Club, Church League baseball coach, and Cub Scout master/ Weblos den leader/Cub Scout den leader.

Randy is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy; daughter Amy Lynch and husband Robb of Columbia, Mo.; son John of Dallas, Texas; and daughter Rachael McNea and husband Blair of Boulder, Colo.; grandchildren include Brandon and Mackenzie Lynch, Grant and Lucia McNea; brother, Tommy Malone of Fort Smith, Ark.

A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at Goddard United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. with burial to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home, Fort Smith, Ark. The family will visit with friends on Monday, Oct. 8, from 5-7 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be George Catsavis, Ricky Beauchamp Sr., John Johnson, Sam Hiller, Ron Fulbright, and Ernie Swearingen. Honorary pallbearers will be high school football referee officials David Schneider, Mike Croslin, Steve Crouse, Bryant Lipscomb, Rick Deramus, and Jack Bruick.

One attribute of Randy that most friends will remember was his wit and ability to tell stories from his past experiences in life. He loved to talk and make people laugh. He could bring conversation to a stranger using his wit and a new friendship would emerge. He could walk into a room of colleagues and bring a smile to their faces as he used his wit and laughter. We will miss him and his special traits using laughter with his personal life’s stories.

Memorials may be made to either the Fort Smith Boy’s & Girl’s Clubs, 4905 North O St., Fort Smith, Ark., 72904, or Glioblastoma Foundation, P.O. Box 62066, Durham, N.C., 27715, or online at glioblastomafoundation.org.

Services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Fort Smith, Ark. To place online condolences, visit www. edwardsfuneralhome.com. LITTLE ROCK — Patrick

Avery Stewart, 48, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Oct. 2, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Hodges and Marva Stewart; and brother, Edrick Stewart.

Patrick graduated from Central High School in 1987 and Capital City College. Patrick loved singing, directing, preaching, fishing, playing spades, and above all else singing with his family. He was a proud master mason. He was a jokester. He was a proud dedicated member of Gaines Street Baptist Church until his health began to fail him.

He leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Diamond Stewart; step-son, Brelon Jackson; siblings, Richard Lee, Hodges (Annette) Stewart Jr., Michael (Betty) Stewart Sr., Narvelia (Graylon) Cooper, Terrance (Reva Norris) Stewart, Dwayne (Franchie) Scott, Avery (Felicia) Scott, Marlis Scott, Clifton (Melissa) Stewart and a host of family and friends. To view complete obit, please visit www. robinsonmortuary.com.

Visitation: Tuesday noon-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-LR and funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Gaines Street Baptist Church, Pastor J.B. Minix officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

LOWELL — Garris L.

Morgan, 69 of Lowell passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Meadowview Health and Rehab in Huntsville. He was born June 29, 1949, in Bedford, Ind., to Wayne and Evelyn Soots Morgan.

Garris worked 15 years for Teledyne as a machinist, worked 20 years for Leadar Roll. He was a member of the

First Baptist Church of Lowell. He served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force as a master technician.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years Marilyn Morgan of the home; one son, Michael Morgan and wife Jessica of Little Rock; two daughters, Christy Morgan of Springdale and Julie Whittemore and husband Danny of Lowell; one brother, Richard Morgan and wife Glenda of Mooresville, Ind.; his mother, Evelyn Morgan of Mooresville, Ind., and four grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Lowell with Rob McLelland officiating.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale.

Memorials may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, Gift Processing, 1702 East Highland Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, Ariz., 85016.

Interment will be at a later date at National Cemetery in Fayetteville with military honors.

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

YPEA RIDGE — Audrey Ramona Pedersen of Pea Ridge, passed away on Sept. 29, 2018, due to an accidental fall. She was born April 6, 1940, in Webster, S.D., the only child of Casper and Evelyn Johnson (nee Kampen).

She attended St. Olaf College where she met Donald B. Pedersen and they were married May 4, 1963. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota, receiving her bachelor of arts degree cum laude in 1962. She graduated from the University Arkansas with a master of music degree.

In 1994 Audrey became a church musician and choir director, continuing until her death. She was a specialist in rearranging music for small and often unbalanced church choirs. She is preceded in death by her parents, her grandson Dillon Jones and daughter Holly Pedersen.

She is survived by her husband Don; sons Theodore Pedersen and wife Ayda of Duluth, Minn., and Roger Pedersen of Fayetteville, Ark.; daughters Barbara Harmon and husband Wesley, Paula Pedersen, Donna Davis and husband Jason, all of the Fayetteville area; eight grandchildren, and several very special cousins in America and Norway.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Brightwater Memorial United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Brightwater Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2320, Rogers, Ark., 72756, or through Paypal at bright watermumc.church@gmail.com. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.

YROGERS — Mary Louise Flannery Lebbin, 84, of Rogers passed away Oct. 4, 2018. She was born June 1, 1934, in Mitchell, S.D., to the late Arthur and Marcella Koenig Flannery.

Mary was an administrative assistance for Paper Packaging Corp. in Evanston, Ill., and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Rogers. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene.

Survived by her sons Daniel Lebbin of Moses Lake, Wash., and Michael Lebbin of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; two bothers Gerald and Daniel Flannery; three grandchildren.

Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers, Ark.

YROGERS — Fred Luttman of Rogers, Ark., passed away on Oct. 1, 2018. He was born on Aug. 28, 1949, in Norfolk, Neb., to the late Henry and Evelyn Luttman.

Fred was a Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War on the USS Ranger. After moving to Northwest Arkansas, he worked for Walmart for seven years.

Survivors include sister, Carol Sheehy; nephew, Ed Payne; niece, Nicolle Payne; and many extended family.

Fred will be laid to rest in the Nation Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark.

YROGERS — Lennis Dan Oxford, 83, of Rogers, passed away Oct. 4, 2018, at his home surrounded by family after a long, brave battle with cancer. Lenny was born Feb. 26, 1935, in Kingston to C.L. “Lum” and Audry Bowen Oxford.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany and married Donna Knee in Rogers on Sept. 3, 1971. They recently celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary.

Together, they were the parents of two children, Eric and Darla. Lenny spent a majority of his life doing what he loved, farming. He raised chickens for George’s Inc. for 25 years and got a lot of enjoyment from his herd of cattle. He loved to travel, a good conversation with friends, Fox News and a big bowl of ice cream, but his biggest joy in life was his kids and grandkids. He never missed a birthday party, school function or one of their sporting events when he was able to go. He was a hard worker and a loyal friend and will be missed by many who knew and loved him.

Lenny was predeceased by his parents, and one brother, William “Buzz” Oxford. He is survived by his wife, Donna, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Elizabeth Oxford of Lowell; his daughter and son-in-law, Darla and JD Hayes of Rogers; four grandchildren, Emily and Ella Oxford of Lowell, Chandler and Delaney Hayes of Rogers; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Betty Oxford of Best, and Lorin “Buddy” and Loretta Oxford of Best; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Ola Mae Sherry of Lookout, Ova Lea “Sis” Clinton of Lookout, and Bernice and Virgil Bohlen of Lookout.

The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at Brashears Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in the chapel with Brothers Anthony Lane and Dewayne Lane officiating.

Pallbearers will be Shane Snow, Ray Jones, Seth Cobb, Brian Cobb, Michael Jarboe, and Bobby Ingle. Honorary pallbearers will be his many friends at George’s, Inc. Interment will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Services are in care of Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

YSPRINGDALE — Antoinette Atanasoff, daughter of Basil Atanasoff and Neva Boyadjieva, died Sept. 25, 2018.

Stephen Atanasoff, Peter and Pam Atanasoff and their sons, Zach and Kit, survive her.

Studies of radio and acting in New York City propelled Antoinette to California to pursue her career. Later, after settling in Northwest Arkansas, she worked as an administrative assistant thereafter. The highlight of her career was her administrative assistance to E. Fay Jones, UA Architecture chair, and the faculty and students of the school.

Her long-lasting relationships with numerous friends sprang from her intelligence and deep spirituality. The fruits of her spiritual life are the depth to which she bonded with people, her listening skills, kindness, grace, sense of humor, pragmatism, encouragement, spiritual guidance and sensitivity. She will be sorely missed.

A gathering in her honor will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 224 N. East Avenue, Fayetteville, Ark.

To place an online tribute, visit www.nelsonberna.com.

SPRINGDALE — Matt Elliott Porter, 39, passed away on Oct. 4, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born in Blytheville, Ark., on Aug. 2, 1979.

He attended Blytheville Public Schools and Mississippi County Christian Academy, playing football, basketball, baseball, and golf. Matt attended Arkansas State University and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Matt is survived by his wife, Emily Ellis Porter of Springdale, along with his four children, Carly and Bentley Porter and Caleb and Abby Fann and his furry, four-legged son, Calvin. He is also survived by his father, Charles Porter (Melinda); mother, Lana Jackson (Perry); and sister, Rachel Dawson.

Matt will be remembered as a master griller and cook. He was an avid Arkansas Razorback and Cincinnati Bengal fan, and he enjoyed visiting the beach and casinos.

In accordance with Matt’s wishes, there will be no services.

Sisco Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to KCCure-Kidney Cancer Research Alliance at 1000 Dartmouth Road, Alexandria, Va., 22314, The Springdale Animal Shelter, or a charity of your choice.

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

YSPRINGDALE — Dorothy Doris Straight Tabor, 87 of Springdale went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in Springdale. She was born Oct. 26, 1930, in Marshall, Ark., the daughter of Charlie Straight and Pearl Sitton Straight.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Tabor in 1997.

Survivors include two sons, Gary Tabor of Springdale, Ark., Mike Robinson of Hollister, Mo.; two daughters, Diana Kelley of Springdale, Ark., Karen Tabor of Springdale, Ark.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at Wilson Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Avenue, Springdale. No visitation is scheduled.

Online condolences may be made to www.memorial fhspringdale.com.

YVERO BEACH, Fla. — Alan J. Pinkowski, 55, of Vero Beach, Fla., passed away on Sept. 29, 2018.

Alan is survived by his wife of 24 years Diann Bradley; daughter, Melisa (Michael) Kitson; his parents; and three siblings.

A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, from 1-3 p.m. at Seawinds Funeral Home, 735 S. Fleming St., Sebastian, Fla., 32958.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to The Brooks Foundation for Traumatic Brain Injury in memory of Alan, 359 University Blvd S., Jacksonville, Fla., 32216, or call (904) 345-7073.

Anyone wishing to send the family a message, make a donation, may visit Alan’s memorial page at www. seawindsfh.com.