Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — Bonnie Lou Quednow, 87, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Aug. 2, 2019. She was born Oct. 27, 1931, in Topeka, Kan., to Albert S. Gordon and Gladys M. Anderson Gordon.

Bonnie moved to Bella Vista in 1991 from Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband. She was a member of Bella Vista Lutheran Church and LWML.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 61 years, Arthur D. Quednow, and brother Orville Gordon.

Bonnie is survived by son Scott Michael Quednow of Stokesdale, N.C.; daughter Karla Sue Quednow of Prairie Grove, Ark.; sister (Opal) Maxine Schuetz of Olathe, Kan.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Bella Vista Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark., 72715. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation. com.

BELLA VISTA — Betty Maxine Turner, 75, Bella Vista, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Friday Aug. 2,

2019. Betty was born on Sept. 11, 1943, in Lebo, Kan., to Donald and Wilma Crouse.

She married Cecil J. Turner on Oct. 27, 1961, and was a wonderful mother who cared and raised her four children.

Betty is survived by her husband, Cecil; children Donnie (Christy) Turner, James (Jill) Turner, Rhonda (Greg) Johnson, and Michelle (Kurt) Kocur; sister Judy McCormick; sisterin-law Ellen (Randy) Scott; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Billy and sister-in-law Judy Turner.

Memorial service will be Thursday, Aug. 8 with visitation at 3 p.m. and service at 4 p.m. at Benton County Memorial Park, Rogers, Ark.

BENTONVILLE — David Lee Arnold, 46, of Bentonville went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. He was born July 16, 1973, at St. Mary Hospital in Rogers, Ark., to Patricia C. Simmons Arnold and Ray David Arnold.

He was employed at Preform Line Products in Rogers for 24 years.

He loved riding his dirt bike and Harley motorcycle, camping, fishing, kayaking at Sugar Island with his family, friends and his dogs Bane and Jaxie. David belonged to the Rock Crawlers 4X4 of Fayetteville.

He loved traveling with his wife and family. Most of all he loved being a dad. David and Carrie celebrated

their 10th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their wedding vowels in Punta Cana in September 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, R.D. Arnold, and brother Randy Arnold.

He is survived by his wife, Carrie Arnold; daughters Marissa Leigh Arnold, Whitney Johnson (Tim), and Skylar Smith (David), all of Bentonville; son Marcus Smith (Sphen) of Bartlesville, Okla.; granddaughter Haylee; mother Patricia C. Fisher (Bill) of Bentonville; sister Melissa Samuels of Fayetteville; three nephews and one niece. David is also survived by several family members and dear friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

We would like to thank the Circle of Life for all they did for our Davi family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark. Arrangements by Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W. Walnut, Rogers, Ark. Online guestbook, www.benton countymemorialpark.com.

FARMINGTON — Letha Sharp of Farmington passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. Survivors include her husband and numerous other family members. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, 6-7 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home. Funeral is 11 a.m. Aug. 7, 2019, Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Online guest book www.luginbuel.com.

FORREST CITY — Violet Dowless Baldwin, age 93, of Forrest City, Ark., died Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis,

Tenn. Mrs. Baldwin was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Monette, Ark., to Joseph Harry Dowless and Virginia Click Dowless.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 63 years, William Thomas Baldwin, Jr., son Thomas J. Baldwin, and sister Frances Dowless Giles.

She graduated from Monette High School at age 16 and Hendrix College at age 19. Her love of history led to a long teaching career in the Forrest City School District.

Mrs. Baldwin is survived by children David Baldwin (Ruth) of Forrest City and Dian Baldwin Bacon (Robert) of Fayetteville. She is also survived by grandchildren Blakely Baldwin Berry (Russell) of Forrest City, Trey Baldwin of North Little Rock, Katie Bacon and Bill Bacon of Fayetteville; niece Gini Talley and nephew Joe Giles, along with many great friends.

Mrs. Baldwin was a lifelong Methodist and long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Forrest City. She served as chair of the Historical Committee for 25 years and continued her involvement as an emeritus member of that committee. Her work enabled the church to be designated on the National Register of Historic Places. Because of her commitment to historical preservation, Preserve Arkansas bestowed First United Methodist Church of Forrest City the 2017 Award for Outstanding Preservation Reporting for the “Methodist Moments” radio program.

She was a member of the Henry Williams Sunday School Class, the United Methodist Women’s Afternoon Circle, Delta Kappa Gamma, Musical Coterie, the

Arkansas Education Association and served as president of the Forrest City Education Association. She was an avid golfer and bridge player and loved reading and following current events.

Mrs. Baldwin chose to donate her body to the Genesis Legacy Whole Body Donation Foundation. (www.genesis legacy.org). A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City, with a reception following the service. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Henry Williams Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church/Historical Committee, P.O. Box 66, Forrest City, Ark., 72336.

GENTRY — Carol Velma Keith, age 84, of Gentry, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. Carol was born March 17, 1935, in Rifle, Colo. Carol is survived by her husband of 63 years, Larry Keith; children Dean Keith and Shari Goates; six grandchildren and seven siblings. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Online condolences, www. WestfieldChapel.com.

SPRINGDALE — Joyce June Garrett, age 65, of Springdale, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. Joyce was born Aug. 20, 1953, in Dexter, N.M., to Jack ad Ora Lee Sides. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents. Joyce is survived by her three children, Theresa Wilson, Ellena Holt (John) and Jennifer Case; brother Bill Sides; sister Erma Sides; 11 grandchildren, Rebbica, Stephen, Christian, Breanna, Kelli, Michela, Deavon, Beau, Hope, John and Hayden. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Online condolences, www. WestfieldChapel.com.

SPRINGDALE — Kerin Jean Moran Peckham, age 82, of Springdale, died Monday, July 29, 2019. Kerin was born July 28, 1937, in Bloom Township, Wis., to Donald Francis and Ada Nell Moran.

Kerin was preceded in death by her parents and sister Colleen Muldowney.

Kerin is survived by her five children, Darnell Krotzman Wellesley (Gary) of Springdale, Ark., Dawn Jarvis (Norm) of Anderson, Ind., DeLon Doudna (Rene) of Fayetteville, Ark., Donald Doudna (Rhonda) of Tontitown, Ark., and Larry Peckham(Dawn) of Springdale, Ark.; brother Donald Moran (Mary); 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, with a memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. at Westfield Chapel Funeral Home, 3236 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale, Ark., 72762. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery in Springdale. Online condolences www.WestfieldChapel. com.

WEST FORK — Dale Olson, age 66, of West Fork, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. Dale was born Jan. 26, 1953, in Pueblo, Colo., to Robert Leroy and Elizabeth Ann Olson. Dale is survived by his wife, Shirley; brother Robert Olson and sister Mickey Olson. Online condolences www.WestfieldChapel.com.