Obituaries

BENTONVILLE — Jeffery Jay Thomas, 56, of Bentonville died on Nov. 14, 2019, at his home. He was born Dec. 14, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Robert and Carol Thomas.

Jeffery married his wife Geralyn on Sept. 21, 1991, and moved from Milwaukee to northwest Arkansas where they have spent the last 16 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Carol, and brother Todd Thomas.

Jeffery is survived by wife Geralyn; son Jeramy Todd Thomas; sister Nancy Stock (Robert) of Bella Vista, Ark.; brother Ricky Thomas of Milwaukee; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Family gives special thanks to Landmark Cancer Center, United Medical and Circle of Life Hospice, and requests donations be made to Circle of Life.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home in Bentonville. Online condolences may be made at www.eptingfuneral home.webs.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Lowell David Cawood, age 63, of Fayetteville passed from this life to his eternal home in Heaven on Nov. 11, 2019.

He was preceded in death by parents Lowell and Joy Cawood.

Dave graduated from Springdale High School in 1974 and attended classes at the University of Arkansas. He worked in trucking for Cawood Trucking and Vouk Transportation.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debbie; sisters Lana Rogers of Fayetteville, Jan Lawson of Rogers and Jacki Cawood of Fayetteville; nephews Ryan Lawson and wife Katrina of Fayetteville, Chris Rogers of Fort Worth, Texas, Benjamin Henbest of Fayetteville and Lance Wood of Lowell; niece Victoria Henbest of Mobile, Ala.; aunts Jane Truitt and husband Glen of Tontitown and Alta Faye Lee of Topeka, Kan.; great-nephews and nieces Zane and Haley Rogers of Southlake, Texas, and Jack and Julie Henbest of Fayetteville; and several cousins.

Dave loved the outdoors and enjoyed swimming, fishing and golf. He will be remembered for his kindness towards others, his warm smile and his love of life. He will be greatly missed.

A private graveside service will be held Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. To sign the online guest book visit www. mooresfuneralchapel.com.

HARRISON — Jessie Ruth Garland, 89, Harrison, died Nov. 11, 2019. Children Nancy McBride, Jean Stewart, Danny Lavender and Terry Shairrick; sisters Alice Langford, Rene Baker and Carolyn Anderson; and 13 grandchildren, including Lillie Raver, survive her. Arrangements by Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison. Memorial service at a later date. Online Guestbook: rollerfuneral homes.com/harrison.

LEAD HILL — Earl Russell, 91, Lead Hill, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Children Kevin Russell, Sean Russell and Karen Mikelewicz survive him.

His wife, Oreta LaFaye Russell, preceded him in death. Arrangements were made by Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes. com/harrison.

ROGERS — Nancy Ann Moore, 80, of Rogers passed away Nov. 13, 2019. She was born July 25, 1939, in Pea Ridge, the daughter of the late Ivan and Ruth Miller Hall.

She is survived by her children Patty Hickerson and husband Ron of Newbern, Tenn.; Monte Moore and wife Chelle of Bentonville; grandchildren Chelsea Hickerson and husband Wesley Stewart; Parker, Cooper and Emy Moore; and great-grandson Caden Stewart.

Nancy was a retired childcare provider, caring for many children through the years, who lovingly referred to her as “Nanny.” She was a member of Southside Church of Christ in Rogers and loved the numerous activities she participated in with her church family. She found great joy in gardening and cooking. She especially treasured spending time with her many friends and most importantly with her family and loved hearing her grandchildren affectionately call her “Grammy” and “Grandma Moore.”

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at Southside Church of Christ with Mr. Paul Woodhouse officiating. Interment will follow at Benton County Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. Fourth St., Rogers.

Nancy loved animals and was known for taking in strays. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Rogers Humane Society, 407 E. Nursery Road, Rogers, Ark., 72758. Online condolences can be made at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

SUMMERS — Robert Edgar Bartlett, age 66, of Summers, Ark., died Wednesday, Nov. 13. Robert was born Sept. 12, 1953. Visitation will be held Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Westfield Chapel in Springdale with graveside services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, Summers Cemetery, Summers, Ark. Online condolences: www.Westfield Chapel.com.

WINSLOW — Martha Jane Evans, age 72, a resident of Winslow, Ark., passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. She was born Sept. 17, 1947, in Holly Grove, Ark., the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Bernic Ann (McCurley) Catlett.

She was preceded in death by parents and her loving husband, Donald Bruce Evans.

Survivors include sons Gerald Evans and wife Dianna and Donald Evans, all of Winslow, Ark.; daughter Charlene Evans, also of Winslow, Ark.; sisters Linda Morgan of McCamey, Texas, Darlene Davis of Stanton, Calif., and Myra DeVenencia of Anaheim, Calif.; grandchildren Tiffany Barnes (Josh), Ashley Evans (Joe Jennings), Melissa Cooper (William), Timothy Evans, Nathan Evans (Tori) and Charles Jackson; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Ark. Burial will be in the Fall Creek Cemetery in Strickler, Ark., there will be no graveside service held. Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.