Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — Janet Rae Guesno, 71, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Oct. 13, 2019. She was born in Long Beach, Calif., to William and Loretta Baker.

She attended Long Beach City College where she met her husband of 51 years, Randell Guesno. They moved to Arkansas three years ago to be near her youngest grandchildren.

Janet is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and her two dogs. Her family were the most important people in her life.

The mass of the resurrection will be held Friday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1 St. Bernard Lane, Bella Vista, Ark., 72715. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeral mation.com.

BENTONVILLE — Ronald Lee Newsom, 55, passed away Oct. 12, 2019.

He is survived by mother Carolyn Newsom; sisters Lynda Gibson and Jeanna Lee; and brothers William and David Newsom. Instead of flowers, please send donations to the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Hospital. For full obituary, service information and to leave condolences visit, www.rollinsfuneral.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Malcolm Gerard Mitchell, age 46, of Fayetteville, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 14, 2019. Malcolm was born June 8, 1973, in Baton Rouge, La., to LeRoy Mitchell and Marie Martin Mitchell. Online condolences: www.WestfieldChapel.com.

HINDSVILLE — Patricia Faye Laird Vaughan, 76, of Hindsville, died Oct. 15, 2019. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Oct. 17, 2019, at Brashears Funeral Home. Funeral services 10 a.m., Oct. 18 in the chapel with interment following in the Vaughan Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

HUNTSVILLE — Danny Ray Keeney, 64, of Huntsville, Ark., went to be with the Lord Oct. 14, 2019. He was born May 23, 1955, in Los Angeles, Calif., the son of the late Gene and Margaret Plummer Keeney.

He worked in quality control at Cargill Inc. and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Keeney was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed traveling, collecting World Fair memorabilia, artwork and playing board games.

He was also preceded in death by sister Susie McLondon.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Keeney, of the home; daughter Dana Johnson and husband Jimmy of Skiatook, Okla.; brother Dennis Keeney and wife Susan of Port San Luis, Fla.; and grandchildren Jayden VanPatton, Trevor VanPatton and Charlotte Johnson.

A memorial service will be Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Springdale Missionary Baptist Church, 2844 McRay Ave., Springdale, Ark., with Pastor Wes Hulvey officiating. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Ave., Springdale, Ark., 72762. Online condolences may be made to www.memorial fhspringdale.com.

MAYSVILLE — Orpha Rea Wardlaw of Maysville passed away Oct. 12, 2019. She was born Sept. 28, 1932, in Ripley, Okla., to the late Zack and Elsie Arnold, and raised in Cushing, Okla. Orpha was a gifted pianist who played for the Maysville Bible Church, where she was a member for over 60 years. She also was a popular piano accompanist for many organizations and events in Maysville and the surrounding area. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, former Nebo Chapter 195.

Her survivors include daughters Eva Rea Fincher and husband Stephen of Tulsa, Okla., Christi Lewis and husband John of North Little Rock, Ark., and Ellen Harris and husband Steve of Ponca City, Okla.; sister Eva Jo Pettigrew and husband Paul; grandchildren Daniel Schnack, Jeremy Schnack, Selena Rea Fincher and Zack Fincher; great-grandchildren Aubree Schnack and Rylee Schnack; nieces Leslie Petty Hall and Paula Jo Pettigrew Payne, and nephew Neil Pettigrew.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Arthur Wardlaw, sister-in-law Ruth Petty and nephew Bryce Petty.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Maysville Bible Church. Burial will follow in Maysville Cemetery.

ROGERS — Rusty “Russ” Duckworth, 59, of Rogers, passed away Oct. 15, 2019. Funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Benton County Memorial Park. The family will receive guests Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W. Walnut, Rogers.

SILOAM SPRINGS — Ruth Agnew, 95, of Siloam Springs, Ark., went to be with the Lord Oct. 15, 2019. She was born Dec. 10, 1923, in Rogers, Ark., the daughter of the late Thomas and Myrtle Reddick.

Ruth attended Cross Point Community Church in Tontitown, Ark. She enjoyed living on her farm, cooking and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Agnew, in 2003 and all of her siblings.

She is survived by daughters Mary Jane Eoff and husband Bob and Bonnie Sisemore and husband Stan, both of Tontitown, Ark.; grandchildren Shane Sisemore and wife Cindy of Fayetteville, Ark., Scott Sisemore and wife Melissa of Johnson, Ark.; great grandson Sterling Sisemore; step granddaughters Stefanie Meyers, Kimberly Morgan, Melanie Bohlman, all of Texas, and her three caregivers that were like her family, Cindy, Beth Ann and Abbi.

Private family funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home with Stan Sisemore officiating. Burial will follow at Pace’s Chapel Cemetery in Garfield, Ark., under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. There will be no visitation. The family requests memorials be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road Springdale, Ark., 72762.

Online condolences may be made to memorial fhspringdale.com.

SPRINGDALE — Christopher Lynn “Chris” Bayley, 38, of Springdale, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Bella Vista. He was born Dec. 14, 1980, in Springdale.

Chris loved his children and enjoyed watching and playing sports, especially basketball.

Chris is survived by daughters Brooklynn, Christia, Jordan, Allison and Alyssa Bayley; parents Ricky Bayley and Lisa and Scott Griffith; brother Shawn Bayley; and sister Alisha Griffith.

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Mount Judea Cemetery in Newton County. Visitation will be 5:30-7 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home, online guestbook and obituary at www.heritageofnwa.com.

WEST FORK — Mary Ellen Grudzien, 76, of West Fork, passed away Oct. 13, 2019. She was born Oct. 25, 1942. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in the chapel of the Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale. Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Chapel. Condolences at www. beardsfuneralchapel.com.

APPLETON CITY, Mo. — Phyllis Green, 72, Appleton City, Mo. Memorial service will be at Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Mo., on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will be at Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Mo., Monday, on Oct. 21, 2019, at 4:30-5:30 p.m.