Obituaries

CENTERTON — Brian Charles Cunningham, age 43, of Centerton went to be with the Lord on Feb. 20, 2019. He was born on Oct. 28, 1975, in Pine Bluff to Charles and Margaret (Sweeney) Cunningham.

Brian worked as a realty project manager for Walmart. He was a member of First Landmark Baptist Church of Bentonville and was a active member in the children’s ministry. His family was his pride and joy never failing to have a picture or a story to share.

Running became a favorite past-time thanks to a few friends that encouraged him to give it a try. Brian never met a stranger and always had a smile and a kind word. His legacy will live on through his children. He knew the Lord as his Savior and we have comfort in knowing he is with Him in Heaven. John 3:16.

Survivors include his parents; wife Jennifer Cunningham; children Jake, Riley, Caleb, and Kaitlyn Cunningham, all of Centerton; and brother Stephen Cunningham.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mark and Hazel Sweeney; paternal grandparents Charles and Madie Cunningham; and a sister-in-law Amanda Crawford.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 at First Landmark Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will follow in Bentonville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Bentonville, www. CallisonLough.com. FAYETTEVILLE — Chester Charles Shipman, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. He was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Newark, Ark., to the late James and Cora Bray Shipman.

His first and second wives preceded him in death, Ruth Moore and Lela Nickell Laney, as well as four brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his three children, Mary Alice Macias of Lee’s Summitt, Mo., Chester Shipman Jr. of Mansfield, Texas, and Stan Shipman of Springtown, Texas; two stepchildren, Gary Laney of Searcy, Ark., and Jeff Laney of Fayetteville, Ark.; three grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.

Chester was a World War II veteran serving in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. After the war, he worked and retired as an x-ray technician for the Veterans’ Administration Hospital in Fayetteville. He was active in church all his life and believed deeply

in the Lord. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends for his loving-kindness, amazing sense of humor and positive outlook on life.

The family will hold a private memorial at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Vertical Community Church, Fayetteville, Ark.

HOT SPRINGS — William A. “Buddy” Goodrum

Jr., age 76, of Hot Springs, passed away Feb. 18, 2019, after a prolonged illness. He was born on July 27, 1942, in Phoenix, Ariz. Buddy was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Susan Ellis Goodrum; his father, Dr. William A. “Bud” Goodrum; his mother, Winnie Waites Greutter; and his stepfather, Dr. John Greutter.

He is survived by his sons, William A. “Skip” Goodrum III (Courtney) of Fayetteville, Ark., Richard A. Goodrum (Sara) of Fayetteville, Ark., Michael W. Goodrum (Jeanne) of Deritter, La.; seven grandsons, Patrick, Aidan, Jake, Chase, Graham, Matthew and Aaron; three granddaughters, Annabelle, Holland and Mattie; and his brother, Randy Goodrum (Gail) of Fayetteville, Ark.

Buddy was a lifelong resident of Hot Springs. After graduating from Hot Springs High School in 1960, he attended the University of Arkansas and Henderson State University. His career as an industrial engineer in Hot Springs and Little Rock lasted over 30 years.

An avid classic car enthusiast, Buddy owned, restored and collected American hot rods his entire life. He was an antique gun collector, loved riding the backroads of Arkansas with his sons and friends in Jeeps, enjoyed studying Civil War history and visiting battlegrounds, and had an encyclopedic memory of Western movies. He was involved in scouting with all three sons and hosted many campouts with his friends.

A private ceremony will be held at a later time to celebrate Buddy’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Buddy to Arkansas Hospice, 508 Ouachita Ave., Hot Springs, Ark., 71901, or to a your charity of your choice. Online guestbook and tributes are available at www.Gross FuneralHome.com.

HUNTSVILLE — Linda Anne King, 81, of Huntsville, died Feb. 20, 2019. She was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Bridgeport, Conn., to James and Anne McQuaid. She is survived by sons Michael Brown and David Brown; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Cremation is entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

HUNTSVILLE — Delbert Bryson Sisco, 75, of Huntsville died Feb. 20 at Autumn Hill Nursing Home in Berryville. Survivors are Carla Barrios, Donna Sisco Thibodeaux, Diana Underhill and Wade Sisco. Graveside service is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Little Flock Cemetery. No visitation. Online condolences may be made at sisco funeralhome.net.

ROGERS — Richard “Rich” F. Coleman, 86, of Rogers, passed away on Feb. 18, 2019. He was born on Feb. 16, 1933, in Coraopolis, Pa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Rogers. Burial will follow at St. Vincent Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.

ROGERS — Patricia Sampson, 61, of Rogers, Ark., died Feb.y 16, 2019, in Rogers. Survivors include two daughters, Karen, Leah; her mother, Charleta; six grandchildren and two brothers. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, 23, 2019, at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Chapel in Rogers with Pastor Galen Pearcy officiating.

SPRINGDALE — Sarcha Yuvette Lawson, 72, of Springdale, Ark., was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Sarcha was born on Oct. 2, 1946, in Huntsville, Ark., a daughter of the late Marvin Paul Jones and Olive (Harrington) Jones.

She was an active member of the Old Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Association for many years. She loved to sing and praise her Savior with her musical talents.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Lawson, daughter Kimberly Dianne Judkins and three brothers.

Sarcha is survived by her four sons, Kenneth Judkins of Springdale, Ark., Brian Lawson and wife Ana of Casa Grande, Ariz., Jimmy Lawson and wife Rebecca of Centerton, Ark., and Allen Lawson and wife Laura of Bella Vista, Ark.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Brenda Canfield of Fayetteville, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Chapel in Springdale, Ark. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist church in Hindsville, Ark. Pastor Eldon Bagwell will officiate the service. Committal service to follow at the Burkshed Cemetery. To sign the online guest book please visit www. backstrom-pyeatte.com.

SPRINGDALE — James “Mike” Michael McNeese, 74, of Springdale passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. He was born Feb. 17, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to James and Ruby Porter McNeese.

Mike was a manager for Tyson Foods. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Springdale. He loved playing golf and was known to many as “Mr. Wonderful.”

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lyn McNeese.

Survivors include son James “Brad” Bradley McNeese and wife Candace of Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Lisa Charvat and husband Jack of Tulsa, Okla., Jody Keene and husband Jody of Sherwood, Ark., and Jamie Chandler and husband Brandon of Rogers; four brothers, John McNeese and husband John Richardson of Ponca City, Okla., Martin McNeese and wife Martha of Edmond, Okla., Bill McNeese and wife Loa of Houston, Texas, and Hank McNeese and wife Sandy of Ponca City, Okla.; sister Becky McNeese of Edmond, Okla.; nine grandchildren, Olivia, Cole, Jacqueline, Cade, Allie, Emma, Adam, Braedon and Lynley and one great-grandchild on the way.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel. Rev. Jen Ryerson officiating. Private burial will follow in Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Memorials may be made to any charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

WITTER — Linda Sue Auslam, 71, of Witter died Feb. 20, 2019, in Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 20, 1947, in Mena to Luther and Willie Beaver. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Auslam, two grandsons, and one brother. Cremation is entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

SELIGMAN , Mo. — Geraldine Ray Gilbertson, 76, of Seligman, Mo., a long-time resident of Northwest Arkansas, passed away Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. She was born Jan. 4, 1943, to the late Raymond Floyd Mitchell and Lily Kathryn Rodgers Mitchell in Benton County, Ark.

While still an infant, her mother passed away and she was raised with love by her father and step-mother, Phoebe Jean Napier Mitchell, who has also preceded her.

For many years Geraldine owned and operated a bookkeeping and tax service, from which she retired, and enjoyed working with her clients. She was also a breeder of boxers. Her family will always remember her love of Elvis, playing bingo, dancing, going to the casino and reading. But, the time shared with her family was always the best!

Survivors include her daughters, JerriAnn Tindle (Scott) of Fayetteville, Ark., Diana Kinyon (Ronald) of Siloam Springs, Ark., Kathy Lammi (Neal) of Pea Ridge, Ark., and Trish Bowden of Seligman, Mo.; her son, Michael Bowden of Rogers, Ark.; her sister, Linda Barnes (Bill) of Anderson, Mo.; nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, numerous extended family members, business associates and dear friends.

A memorial celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at Rollins Funeral Home Chapel in Rogers with interment to follow in Bentonville Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.