Obituaries

BENTONVILLE — With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Katherine (Riesselman) Youll, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Bentonville, Ark., surrounded by family, at the age of 64. Mary was born on May 4, 1955, in Carroll, Iowa, to Vincent and Edith (Hoffman) Riesselman. She was a 1973 graduate of Sac City High School. With her gift for caregiving and her compassion for others, Mary followed a natural path into the medical field. She graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1976, and she worked as a registered nurse at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, for many years.

Mary wed her high school sweetheart, John Youll, on June 25, 1976, in Auburn, Iowa. Together they raised two sons, John and Jim, and one daughter, Josie, and enjoyed 43 years of marriage.

Mary’s fondest memories were of raising her three children in Salina, Kan., (later Hays, Kan.) with her loving husband, and spending time with her cherished grandchildren. Mary was a devoted mother and grandmother who embraced every opportunity to spend quality time with family.

Her grandchildren will remember Grandma Mary’s awe-inspiring homemade costumes, harvesting pumpkins, and her cheering from the sidelines at their sporting events. Mary’s creative talents were evident in her gardening, baking and home decor. Friends and family benefited from Mary’s gifts in hospitality; her home was always a warm, welcoming, and loving space. Mary’s friends knew her as a loyal and loving friend, who enjoyed traveling and entertaining.

Faith was a fundamental cornerstone of Mary’s life, and she prayed faithfully for those whom she loved. She instilled a love of God in her children and was an active member of St. Stephen Catholic Church.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Vincent Riesselman and her mother Edith (Hoffman) Riesselman.

She is survived by her husband, John Youll; children John Youll, Jim Youll (Katie) and Josie Herold (Robbie); sister Jean Smith (Scott); brothers Don, Jim, and Tom Riesselman,; grandchildren Vincent Herold, Cooper Herold and Madeline Youll; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville, Ark., from 5-7 p.m. with a rosary at 5 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Bentonville, Ark., at 9:30 a.m.

ELKINS — Geneva Lucille Baker of Elkins went home to her Heavenly Father on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at 77 years young. She was born in Fort Smith, Ark., on April 17, 1942, to Melvin Ralph and Electa Serene (McSwane) Skelton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 52 years Rev. Dean Wesley Baker and grandsons Wesley Wayne Baker and Lenny Ray Steward.

Geneva was a prayer warrior and follower of Jesus. She was a longtime member of the Church of God. She taught Sunday school for many years, played piano, and loved to sing about her Savior. She was a pastor’s wife for many years, making sure to help many with rides to church and delivering meals to people in their homes. She was a very loving, compassionate, and giving individual to everyone she came into contact with. She was a devoted caregiver to her mother for many years. Family was important to her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt.

Geneva is survived by her children, son Thad Baker and wife Barbie of Elkins, daughters Tamra Warford and husband Terry of Fayetteville and Teresa Steward and husband Lenny of Delaney; grandchildren Casey Warford, Geneva LeAnn Skelton, Misty Baker, James Warford, Stacie Combs, Shana Foshe, Stephanie Porter and Paul Steward; 18 great-grandchildren; sister Carolyn Pilcher of Springdale; brother Ralph Skelton and wife Betty of Elkins; and many other friends, family, and loved ones.

A visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 15, at Harris Baptist Church at 10 a.m. with service to start at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at McCord Cemetery. Condolences may be given online at www.moores funeralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Memorial service for Nathan Mannion, age 30, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug.15, 2019, at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark. Online Guestbook: www. bentoncountymemorialpark. com

ROGERS — Bobby Ray Ladner, 78, of Rogers, Ark., died Friday, Aug.9, 2019, at his residence. He was born Sept. 8, 1940, in Jackson, Miss.

Bobby was very athletic. He played semi and pro football in the 1950s for the Oakland Raiders and was still a big fan. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Fabian Ladner; son Stephen Anderton; daughter Penny Smith; brother Kenneth Ladner; sister Diane Shelton; and niece Amy Tyler.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shirley Jo Ladner; daughter Laura West of Shawnee, Kan.; grandchildren Paul West, Robert and Brent Smith; niece Ellen Acinger; nephews Bobby and Kenny Shelton; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers with Mike Criswell officiating. Burial will follow at Martin Cemetery in Rogers. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to StockdaleMoody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be expressed at stockdalemoodyfs.com.

SPRINGDALE — Charles L. Porter, 89, of Springdale passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville. He was born April 14, 1930, in Boston, Ark., to Beecher and Tressie Lane Porter.

Charles (Les) was a truck driver for California and served in the Army during the Korean War. He loved playing golf, flying and coaching his kids and grandkids in sports. He was a Godly man who loved the Lord as well as being a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Jo Ann Porter of the home; son Dale Porter of Springdale; daughter Pamala Porter of Springdale; brothers Beecher Lee Porter of Little Rock and Leon Porter of California; grandchildren Shanna, Sam and Brad; great-grandchildren Preston, Charlotte, Bonnie, Sophie and Chloe; and great-great grandchild Finn.

Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at noon at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Burial will follow in Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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