Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — Lana L. Sparks, 64, died Oct. 20, 2019. She was born Sept. 9, 1955, in California to Louie Woods and Marjorie O’Connor. Celebration of life will be held Friday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. at Bella Vista Funeral Home, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd. Bella Vista, Ark. See full obituary and express condolences at www.funeralmation.com.

EUREKA SPRINGS — Nettie Walden, age 84, of Eureka Springs, Ark., died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Nettie was born Dec. 5, 1934, to Ernest Filbeck and Vinnie Mae Smith Phillips. Nettie is survived by three sons. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Online condolences www. WestfieldChapel.com.

FARMINGTON — Karmen Kaye Allen, age 56, of Farmington, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Rogers. She was born Aug. 31, 1963, in Fayetteville, the daughter of Barker and Carol Keck Adair.

She was preceded in death by her nephew, Matthew Leichner.

She was a member of Farmington Church of Christ. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in journalism. She was employed by Advantage Solutions as a replenishment manager.

Karmen was the family planner (event coordinator). She loved every holiday and planned all the meals for them. She was an excellent chef. Our trips to the beaches along the gulf coast were one of her most favorite things to do each summer. These trips were always highlighted with great stops along the way that she picked out to dine or sightsee.

Christmas was a great time for Karmen as she always wanted to draw names and get gifts except she would cheat and buy everyone a gift.

She was always up for any charity and was the first to volunteer herself and everyone she knew.

Above all, Kamen had the kindest heart and purest of souls any of us has ever known. We are all proud to have been a part of her life. Karmen was, of all things, a beautiful mother, daughter, sister and a friend to everyone. This wonderful person will be truly missed in our world and we look forward to the day when she meets us with open arms to bring us all home to join her. Until we meet again may God bless your soul and comfort you in heaven above.

She is survived by husband Keith Allen; daughters Bailey and Maya Rose Allen; parents Barker and Carol Adair of Fayetteville; sister Kim Leichner and husband Mark of Farmington; niece Carol Anne Leichner; and great-nephew McKane Leichner.

Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church in Fayetteville with burial to follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Friends of Prairie Grove Shelter, 955 E. Douglas St., Prairie Grove, Ark., 72757.

To sign the online guest book visit www.moores funeralchapel.com

FAYETTEVILLE — Jeanie Hobgood, age 50, passed away Oct. 1, 2019. She was born Feb. 12, 1969. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Marie Hobgood. Jeanie will be missed by Sources and Razorback transit. To sign the online guest book, visit www.moores funeralchapel.com.

ROGERS — Margie Marie Huskey, 84, of Rogers passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2019. Survivors include daughters Elwanda, Pam and Karen; sons Randy and Jim; three sisters; three brothers; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Rogers Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark., 72762, NwaCircleOfLife.com. Arrangements by Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Condolences: www.Rollins Funeral.com.

ROGERS — Staci Rene Murry, an angel living here on Earth, got her wings Oct. 21, 2019. She was born Oct. 1, 1969, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Teresa Welch (deceased) and Byron Welch, currently living in Topeka, Kan.

She graduated from Rogers High School.

She has one brother and sister-in-law, Troy and Becky Welch from Rogers, Ark. She was the proud mother of Caleb Murry (29) and daughter-in-law, Michelle (27), Josh Murry (28), Aubrie Murry (22) and Christian Murry (20). She was an active mother and home-schooled her two younger children.

She married her best friend, Mike Murry on Nov. 6, 1998, and resided in Rogers, Ark. She also had three beautiful grandchildren, Journey (8), Axel (5), and Creedence (3).

Christmas was her favorite holiday and she decorated her entire house, inside and out. Staci touched so many lives and will be missed by many.

There will be a celebration of life held in the Pea Ridge Community Center on Saturday, Oct 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The address is 293 S. Curtis Ave, Pea Ridge, Ark. The memorial will be held in a room at the back of the fire department.

Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home 306 N. Fourth St. Rogers, Ark. Online condolences to www.benton countyfuneralhome.com.

SPRINGDALE — Laura J. Joy, age 60, of Springdale, Ark., passed through Heaven’s Gate on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born June 3, 1959, in Omaha, Neb. Her parents Lester Pendley and Darlene Birch Pendley preceded her in death.

Laura enjoyed gardening, traveling, fishing and being outdoors. But most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors are her husband, Dennis Joy, whom she married May 30, 2005; sons Randy Hespen of Las Vegas, Nev., Ryan Joy of Holdrege, Neb., and Anthony Joy of Springdale,

Ark.; daughters Rachel Hixon of Grand Island, Neb., Nicholle (Jeff) Nielsen of Omaha, Neb., Rebecca Meyers of Grand Island, Neb., Jackie (Eric) Holman of Plattsmouth, Neb., Shannon (Chad) Verbek of Omaha, Neb., and Alisha Joy of Holdrege, Neb.; sisters Terri (Albin) Zelasney of Grand Island, Neb., Carol (Rudy) Zrust of Rogers, Neb., and Ginger (Mike) Olds of Dubuque, Iowa; mother-inlaw Cheryl Joy of Holdrege, Neb., and 23 grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at Southridge Church, 1250 N. Washington St., Papillion, Neb., 68046, with Pastor Rob Connor officiating.

Memorials are preferred to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, mobilecause.com/ vf/PFFTribute/LauraJoy. To place an online tribute, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

ROGERS — Kay Lavonne Pierce, age 67, died peacefully surrounded by her husband, daughter and son-in-law, son and daughter-in-law, on Oct. 22, 2019, in Rogers, Ark., after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD. Kay was born March 31, 1952, in Mankato, Minn., and is survived by her husband, daughter, two sons and 11 grandchildren. She loved spending time with family and friends. She loved to play practical jokes and touched many lives with her loving heart. She will be greatly missed. Online condolences: www. WestfieldChapel.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Joe Arthur Matthew, 85, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Rogers, died Oct. 16. A graveside memorial service is set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers. A full obituary may be found and condolences left at cappadona fh.com.

CASSVILLE, Mo. — Robert Anthony “Chico” Sisco, age 51, of Cassville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Visit www.fohn funeralhome.com for online obituaries, guest book and private condolences. Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, Missouri. 417-847-2141.