Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Obituaries
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ELM SPRINGS — Mona Estelle Stacy, 87, of Elm Springs, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord November 4, 2018. She was born May 19, 1931 in Ozark, Arkansas, the daughter of Floyd and Ruby Duncan Bowman. She had worked most of her life in retail sales, she was an avid artist, and she loved quilting, and horseback riding and was a past member of the Oak Grove Riding Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Jessie LeRoy Stacy in 2009; her daughter, Joyce Elaine Morris and brothers, Phillip Dean Bowman and Floyd B. Bowman.
She is survived by her sons, James Stacy and his wife, Linda, of Elm Springs, Arkansas and John Stacy and his wife, Anita, of Elm Springs, Arkansas; Seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2018, in the Chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas 72762 with Reverend Donnie Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Springs Cemetery. Visitation will also be Wednesday from 1 p.m. until service time. Pallbearers will be Randall Shackelford, Jerrad Stacy, Jamon Stacy, Tyler McMahan, Dean Wright and Paul Stacy.
Online condolences may be made to www.memorial fhspringdale.com.
FAYETTEVILLE — Clark Wilson Moore, age 65, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born on June 27, 1953, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Billy Ray and Pauline (Lee) Moore. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Clark worked for the University of Arkansas for thirty-seven years. He was the worlds best father to his children and Poppie to his grandchildren. He was loving, kind, supportive and had a way of making you feel as though you could accomplish anything. He loved fishing and all things outdoors, however he wasn’t fond of leaving the house. Letha was able to take him on a vacation by winning tickets to the Antiques Road Show. Clark was incredibly artistic and an excellent crafter. He could always be found working on a unique project utilizing his gift of all forms of art.
He is survived by his loving wife of twelve years, Letha (Burford) Moore of the home; his five children, Jessica Cox and husband Tom of Arlington, Texas, Heather Bosankic and husband Stjepan, Kelsea Moore of Springdale, Dustin Sexauer and wife Anja of Bella Vista, and Shelbi Moore and fiancé John Raines of Fayetteville; his three sisters, Paulette McIntyre of Texarkana, Texas, Theresa Moore of Texarkana, Texas, and Janice Moore Fierbaugh and husband David of Tyler, Texas; four brothers, Tony Moore and wife Martha of Nash, Texas, Andy Moore and wife Lisa of Texarkana, Texas, Matthew Moore and wife Jan of Delight, and Chris Moore and wife Julie of Prairie Grove; three grandchildren, Hayden, Jase and Scarlett Sexauer; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 1722 N Starr Dr., Fayetteville, Ark., 72701. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Fayetteville.
To place an online tribute, visit www.mooresfuneral chapel.com.
FAYETTEVILLE — Leroy Reese, 90-year-old resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas and longtime resident of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, died on November 3, 2018 at Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on May 15, 1928 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, to Edgar Leroy Reese and Lavetta Cartwright Reese. Leroy married Wilma Chamberlain on July 18, 1950 in Siloam Springs. He graduated from John Brown University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Education and a minor in Business Management and Building Construction and Design. He worked at Bear Brand Hosiery for 21 years, and was the plant manager for 15 of those years. Leroy was a member of the Siloam Springs Rotary Club, where he was a past President. He was a member of the Siloam Springs Bible Church for over 40 years. For 23 years, he was an active vendor at the historic Farmer’s Market on the square in Fayetteville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one grandson.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma; one son, James Reese of Siloam Springs; three daughters, Sharon Ball and husband Mike Robertson of Owasso, Oklahoma, Suzanne Hanna and husband Kenneth of Rose, Oklahoma, and Sylvia Pannett and husband Jason of Siloam Springs; eight grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Siloam Springs Bible Church’s new location, 927 S Oak Hill St., with Pastor Larry Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Siloam Springs Bible Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship of Arkansas or Gideon’s International. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.wassonfuneralhome. com. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs.
HINDSVILLE — John D. Alton, 60, of Hindsville died Friday at his home.
Survivors: Norma Alton, Amanda Boaz, Charity Ford, Sarah Embry, five grandchildren, Alyssa, Emma, Tristen, Carson and Blakely.
Memorial graveside Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Wilson Cemetery.
Memorial visitation Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel.
www.siscofuneral.com.