Obituaries

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BENTONVILLE — Linda Kay Bray, 68, of Bentonville, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec 5, 2018. Born June 18, 1950, in Charles City, Iowa. She was the daughter of the late Leslie and Harriet Butters.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Donald Bray.

She is survived by her brother Donald Butters of Mason City, Iowa; her son, Don Chase and wife Becky of Decatur, Ark.; her daughter, Amy Neuman and husband Mark Neuman of Bentonville, Ark.; five grandchildren, Zach, Rick, Nathan, Blake and Kaden; and three great-grandchildren, Ian, Koda and Legend.

Linda’s passion and joy was spending time with family and friends, she also enjoyed genealogy, the Bible, and let’s not forget Facebook. She was a loving mother and homemaker.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at 8245 N. Tilly Hill Road, Decatur, Ark. 72722 with Pastor Terry Horton officiating. No graveside service will be held.

GREERS FERRY — Our grandmother, Leah Bogart Trahin, died Nov. 27, surrounded by love and adoration.

Known as “Grandmommy,” “Gran Gran,” and “Me Mommy” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she was a tenacious matriarch with a laugh that would raise the roof and a sneeze that could pierce an eardrum.

Leah Thompson Bogart was born on Feb. 6, 1922, during a time when women of intellect and talent were often taken for granted. This was especially true for women of Society. Being the granddaughter of E.G. Thompson — head of the most prominent family in Little Rock at the turn of the 20th century, and the daughter of Robert Dickson Bogart II and Helen May Thompson — well-known and respected in Northwest Arkansas, our grandmother was expected to conduct herself as an absolute lady. Thus, at the age of 17, she was expected to follow tradition and attend a finishing school in New York. When she refused, choosing to attend the University of Arkansas instead, her favorite aunt, Leah Thompson Rose, threatened to disinherit her — and she did! Up to the end of her life, our grandmother spoke of the disinheritance with humor and dismay: “Can you believe she disinherited me… her namesake and favorite niece? Well, she said she would, and she did…!”

Though our grandmother had strong city roots, she was raised in Walnut Grove — a small country community near Prairie Grove. It was the juxtaposition of those influences that made her especially resourceful and self-sufficient: she was a shrewd entrepreneur who could host an impressive dinner party (with an impeccably set table) while wearing a hand-sewn gown, and serving a meal of fish, which she personally caught, gutted, and cooked, and vegetables from her garden. Our grandmother was a captivating woman of intelligence, strength and independence.

It was at the UofA our grandparents met: She a Tri Delta and he, Lieutenant Jean Henry Trahin, a Kappa Sigma. They wed on Sept. 5, 1946, at the Bogart home in Walnut Grove. In January of 1951, their family was complete with the adoption of their only child, Charlotte Bogart Trahin. After many years in the Army, our grandfather was commissioned Major General. Though married to a Major General, no one was to command our strong-willed grandmother. Granddaddy ruled his troops; she ruled all else. When she proficiently pointed, all were expected to jump.

Forever curious, our grandmother traveled the world seeking new experiences and understanding of cultural differences. She claimed proficiency in both Spanish and French, though none of us could understand what she was attempting to say when she spoke either language.

Our lives have been indescribably rich due to the incredible lady we were fortunate to know as our grandmother. Forevermore we will be filled with gratitude for the knowledge of this woman. She conquered the world for 96 years and taught us many of the skills she learned along the way.

Our grandmother was preceded in death by her kind-hearted husband, Jean Trahin; fiery daughter, Charlotte Trahin; her daring brother, Robert Dickson Bogart III, and his children: Eizabeth Reed, Ann Terry, Helen Cecilia, and John Michael.

Left to morn her passing are us — her fiercely loyal grandchildren: Rebecca Robnett Sandoval and husband, Jeff, Leah Bogart Devaux Harper (her namesake), and Helen Emily Trahin Dunkerson and husband, Robert; as well as her extremely fortunate great grandchildren: Enzo and Ociee Sandoval, Brooke and Ian Harper, and Katelynn, Heidi, and Halle Dunkerson; and her nephews: Robert Dickson Bogart IV, Patrick Bogart, Joseph William Bogart, and James Edward Bogart. Grandmommy believed all her friends were dead, but she continued to have lovely people in her life that adored her and are devastated by her loss.

Grandmommy will be laid to rest with our granddaddy on Dec. 12, near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

As our grandmother so often told us (in her version of French), we shout to her into the heavens: Je t’aime. Je vous adore. Casca vous le. Je vous encore? (Her intended translation: I love you. I adore you. What more could you ask for?) Rebecca, Leah, and Helen.

Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome. com

HARRISON — Mike McBee, age 75, of Harrison, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Memorial service is 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at CrossRoads Community Church, Harrison. His wife, Anna Jane McBee; and sons, David McBee and Robert (Amy) McBee, survive him. Arrangements by Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Online guest book: rollerfuneralhomes.com/ harrison

HINDSVILLE — Ruby M. Mayes, 86, of Hindsville, went to be with her Lord Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Springdale. She was born Dec. 29, 1931, in Bobo, Ark., the daughter of Dessi Ray and Lizzi Davidson Allred.

She loved to fish, horseback riding, sewing and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy and son, Dale Mayes.

Survivors include her children, Dennis Mayes of Hindsville, Ark., Darrell Mayes of Hindsville, Ark., Rita Beasley of Rogers, Ark., Terry Mayes of Winslow, Ark., Gary Mayes of Hindsville, Ark., Ricky Mayes of Springdale, Ark.; brothers, Ray Allred of Fayetteville, Ark., Floyd Allred of Springdale, Ark.; sister, Lovella Rush of Springdale, Ark.; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at the Chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Ave., Springdale, with burial the follow in Phillips Cemetery in Lowell, Ark.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made to www.memorialfhspringdale.com

LINCOLN — Monte

Domingos, 81, a resident of Lincoln, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born April 23, 1937, in Santa Maria, Calif., the son of John G. and Elva (Provence) Domingos.

Monte was an avid hunter and fisherman; he loved golf and baseball. He was very active with his daughter in Girl Scout camping trips and field trips. He coached her softball teams and loved every minute of it.

Monte loved his friends with his whole heart. Monte was married to Janice for 55 years. He was a devoted and loving husband and a great father.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Domingos; one daughter, Debra Ann Mota and husband Ron; one brother, John M. Domingos; and three very special nephews, Joshua Domingos, Jordon Domingos and Justin Domingos, all of Bakersfield, Calif.

No services will be held at the request of the Monte. Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.

ROGERS — Connie Stoner-Bentley, longtime resident of Rogers, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. She was born in Barnum Township, Carlton County, Minn., to the late Clarence and Beth Sprecher Conner. She was also preceded by two husbands, Bill Bentley and Howard Stoner and by a brother, Melton Conner.

She and her family relocated to Rogers in 1976 and began a 42-year career in real estate. Connie was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Rogers.

Survivors include her son, Randy Bentley (Cindy) of Combs; her daughter, Gayle Brewer and husband, Alvin of Rogers; grandchildren, Casie Yost (Terry), Reagan Duran (Carlos), Ashley Trinidad (Andy) and Cassidy Brewer, all of Rogers, Tracy Bentley of Utah and Traven Bentley of Florida; six great-grandchildren (and another on the way); numerous extended family members, business associates and dear friends.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the Chapel of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers and the Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Central United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Benton County Memorial Park.

Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.RollinsFuneral.com

ROGERS — Malcolm Edwin Brewer, age 98, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Malcolm was born July 24, 1920, in Llano, Texas, to Robert and Lila Brewer.

He proudly served his country for three years in the Army Air Corps during WWII, with most of his time spent in England. He married the love of his life, Joann, on July 1, 1950.

Mr. Brewer was preceded in death by his wife, Celestia Joan Brewer; his parents, Robert E. Brewer and Lila Cedisa Hennesey Brewer; and five siblings.

He is survived by his children, Pam Varnell (Dennis) of Avoca, Ark., Kenneth Brewer (Mona) of Shelton, Wash., Wanda Sanders of Fairhope, Ala., Caroline Landreth of Cabot, Ark.; one brother, Nubern D. Brewer (Betty) of Rogers, Ark.; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Arkansas. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m, Committal to follow.

ROGERS — Evelyn Charlene Ermeling of Rogers passed away on Dec. 10, 2018. She was born on Oct. 28, 1925, to the late Louie and Ida Lee Becker.

Evelyn will be remembered as a hard-working, independent woman. She spent most of her life working in factories in the Kansas City, Mo., area. She has lived in Northwest Arkansas since 2017 under the care of her daughter, Brenda.

Her survivors include her children, Brenda Green (Lyle) of Rogers, Ronald Underwood (Sondra) of Lee’s Summit, Mo., Dwight Underwood of Avoca; grandchildren, Brigette, Jimmy, Candice, Raymond, Dwayne, Dwight Jr., Robin, Melody, Allison; great-grandchildren, Sammy, Skye, Madison, Rachael; and numerous great-great-grandchildren; extended family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry James Ermeling; her parents; and her siblings, Lowell, Alvin, Faye, Lena, Geraldine and Betty.

Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.

Burial will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence, Mo.

ROGERS — Judith Rollins of Rogers, died Dec. 7, 2018. Born to Edward and Helen Laurent. Survived by four children: Joe, Jeremy, Julia and Jolene.

Memorial services: 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at New Life Apostolic Church, 410 W. Birch St., Rogers.

Arrangements by Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers.

Online condolences to stockdale-moodyfs.com.

SPRINGDALE — Kelly Wayne Hill, 74, of Springdale passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waco, Texas. He was born Aug. 12, 1944, in Huntsville, Ark., to Kelley and Lorrainne Warren Hill. Kelly served in the United States Navy and spent most of his life residing in Springdale and Huntsville. He was a licensed pilot for over 30 years and he worked for Beechcraft and Piper.

He also worked in the automobile sales industry for over 40 years. He owned the Toyota Dealership in Enid, Okla., and owned Hill Motor Car Mercedes Benz in Fayetteville. Kelly was an avid bike rider for the last 20 years. He owned Springdale Bicycle for 16 years.

He loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma (Buddy) Hill of the home; one daughter, Shannon Hill of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sons, Shane Hill and wife Victoria of Rogers and K.D. Hill and wife Tammy of Springdale; two brothers, Larry Paul Hill and wife Eva of Stillwater, Okla., and Ronnie Lane Hill and wife Denise of Siloam Springs; one sister, Donna Kay Parsons of Springdale; five grandchildren, Kelly Ray Hill and wife Kelly Christine of Texas, Shaina Moseley and husband David of Lowell, Keylee Burbridge and husband Kyle of Missouri, Caleb Gray Hill of Rogers and Kenlee Hill of Springdale; one great-granddaughter, Caroline Moseley.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Fellowship Church in Fayetteville. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery in Springdale.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Online condolences may be left at www. siscofuneral.com

SPRINGDALE — Rosie McGarrah, 73, of Springdale passed away Dec, 7, 2018. Born Oct. 12, 1945, in Ventura, Calif., to James Edward and Noella Florence Goulett McGarrah.

Survived by children, Russell McGarrah and C.J. Arrowood; siblings Shirley, Doreen, Juni, Charlotte, James and Glenda.

Visitation 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday; Dec. 13, Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers; www. bentoncountyfuneralhome.com

VAN BUREN — Larrey Gene Rasberry of Van Buren, Ark., born Feb. 13, 1941, in Black Oak, Ark., passed away Dec. 7, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Mabel Rasberry of Black Oak, Ark.

Survived by wife, Diana Rasberry; two children, Leanna Hesslen and her husband Buddy Hesslen of Van Buren, Ark., and Steven Rasberry and his wife Helen Rasberry of Johnson City, Tenn.; grandsons, Christian Hesslen and his wife Emily of Springdale, Ark., and Joshua Rasberry of Johnson City, Tenn.; granddaughters, Anna Grace and Abigail Rasberry; nephews, Martin Rasberry and his wife Whitney and their son Evan of Bartlett, Tenn., and Richard Rasberry and his wife Amy and their son Riley of Mansfield, Ohio; and brother, Ronnie Rasberry and his wife Michale of Bartlett, Tenn.

Burial will be held in Jonesboro, Ark., at a private family graveside service. Larrey and his wife attended the Alma Church of Christ and desired that all would know the Lord and obey His gospel. John 8:24, Luke 13:3-5, Romans 10:910, Timothy 2:4, Matthew 16:15-16, Acts 2:27-38, 1 Peter 3:21-22, Galatians 3:26-28, 2 Corinthians 3:18.

He was greatly loved and will be missed.

Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome. com

WEST FORK — Darwin J. Lewis, age 69, went to be with his Lord on Dec. 8, 2018.

A Caterpillar diesel mechanic of 45 years, avid motorcyclist and shootist. He was a faithful member of Black Oak Baptist Church as well as a charter member of the Loners M/C – Shiloh Chapter. Darwin was a gentle giant, an honorable, selfless and godly man.

He is survived by his son, Chris; daughters, Shannon and Chasity; stepsons, Kevin, Karle; stepdaughter, Kathi; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at Fayetteville National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in his name to Final Command Ministries – Mali Hoops Team atwww. final command. com.

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

PINEVILLE, Mo. — Elmina Cargile, 75, Pineville, Mo., died December 9 at Mercy Hospital, Rogers. Survivors are husband Donald Cargile, son Larry Bunch, daughter Nita Cargile.

Graveside service is 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at King Cemetery in Seligman.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge.

Online condolences siscofuneralhome.net/.