Obituaries

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BENTONVILLE — Lynda Daureene Williams, age 74, of Bentonville died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at a skilled care center. Survivors include sister Terri Womack and husband Steve of Rogers; nephews William Owens, Bradley and Phillip Womack; and three great-grand-nephews. Graveside service will be Friday at 1 p.m. at DeWitt Cemetery. Arrangements: epting funeralhome.webs.com.

ELM SPRINGS — Coy B. Beal, 92, of Elm Springs passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale due to natural causes. He was born April 22, 1927, in Scotland, Ark., to Clarence Earl and Eva Goates Beal.

Coy served in the Army during World War II. He worked as a handyman for Handyman Solutions and Clayton Mark Inc. He was a member of the Elm Springs Assembly of God. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and all kinds of outdoor activities.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Virgil Beal; and grandson Paul Hollingsworth.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Lena Faye Lott Beal of the home; sons Coy Dean Beal of Missouri and Danny Beal and wife Flor of Elm Springs; daughters Brenda Ahne and husband Dennis of Scranton, Ark., and Julie Nichols and husband Pete of Goshen; brothers Doyle Beal and wife Ellen and Lloyd Beal and wife Carrie, all of Prairie Grove; grandchildren Brandy, Andy, Chris and Adam; and great grandchildren Noah, Caleb, Cayden and William.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Elm Springs Assembly of God with Pastor Glynn Trusty officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale.

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

FAYETTEVILLE — Zachary Joseph Alonso, age 20, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. He was born March 11, 1999, in Fayetteville, Ark., to John Joseph and Elizabeth (Turner)

Alonso.

He was preceded in death by grandfather James Ford.

He was a 2017 graduate of Fayetteville High School and a lifelong resident of Fayetteville.

Zachary possessed a kind

and gentle heart and was always taking care of others. He was always ready to help any friend in need, day or night. He loved his family, his friends and his two Labradors, Jazz and Snickers, who were constant companions.

Favorite things were family gatherings and an annual beach trip with his cousins as well as hosting parties for his friends. Zach had an aptitude for science and computers and enjoyed building them. He loved playing video games and Dungeons & Dragons with friends as well.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Alonso of the home; father John Alonso and wife Michelle of Portugal; grandmother Carol Ford of Fayetteville; grandparents Juan and Elisabeth Alonso of Canada; half siblings Kate, Jaci, Genna and Jack Alonso; aunt and uncle Sam and LeAnn Turner; aunt and uncle Travis and Jennifer Turner; cousins Tarahn, Blaine, Slaide, Sydney and Jack Turner; uncles Jorge and Carlos Alonso; and cousins Carmen and Felix Alonso.

A visitation will be held from 5–7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

To place an online tribute, visit www.nelsonberna.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Ruth Powell Rawls Lawson, 95, passed from this life to the arms of her heavenly father, Nov. 18, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born Oct. 31, 1924, in Crossett, Ark., to James Alfred Powell Sr. and Annie Chloris Stevenson Powell.

Ruth spent most of her younger years in Crossett, Ark., surrounded by family and friends. This is where she began her 37-year work history with Sherwin Williams Paint company, working in the management of stores and moving to corporate executive management of the company both in Dallas, Texas, and Cleveland, Ohio.

At one point, she directed over 250 interior designers in the stores. Her work ethic was exemplary. She was a lifelong member of the first United Methodist Church, first in Crossett where she shared her beautiful soprano voice for the choir. Later, at St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock and finally at first United Methodist in Springdale, Ark.

She has enjoyed her retirement years by dining, playing bridge and other card games with wonderful friends at Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville, Ark. She loved her neighbors, her friends and her lovely family.

She was predeceased by her parents, husbands Billy G. Rawls and Jimmy Lawson, sister Maxine Perritt and brother James Powell Jr., both of Crossett, Ark.

Ruth is survived by daughters Glenda Newman and husband Dwain of Fayetteville, Ark., and Barbara Pugh of Foley, Ala.; stepson Jeff Newman of Wesley, Ark.; stepdaughter Kristy Newman

of Grandview, Texas; grandchildren Bob Newell III of Lake Village, Ark., Amy Newell of Glenwood Springs, Colo., Brent Hanby of Springdale, Ark., Blake Hanby and wife Beth of Rogers, Ark.; stepgranddaughter Shelby Newman of Little Rock, Ark.; stepgrandson Jay Newman of Fayetteville, Ark.; great-grandchildren Payton Hanby of Little Rock, Ark., Chase Hanby of Fayetteville, Ark., Jake Hanby of Rogers, Ark., and Hallie Hanby of Fayetteville, Ark., and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brent Hanby, Blake Hanby, Bob Newell III, Jake Hanby, Chase Hanby, Jeff Newman and Jay Newman.

Services will be held Monday, Nov. 25, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church chapel of Springdale, Ark., with pastors Andrew Thompson and Jen Ryerson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Foundation, 206 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale, Ark., 72764.

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

FAYETTEVILLE — Donald William Brannan, 88, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed to his heavenly home Nov. 19, 2019. He was born Feb. 28, 1931, in Derby, Kan., to Floyd and Jessie Brannan.

Donald was for many years first and foremost a minister of the Gospel, pastored three churches and assisted in a prison ministry. He was an active member of Living Hope Assembly, Elkins, Ark. During his life he worked in furniture manufacturing which included Justus Cabinets, and for a time was owner/operator of D Brannan Trucking.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Lois, and daughter Sarah Metzger of Valley Center, Kan.

He is survived by Sarah’s husband, Virgil of Valley Center, Kan., Louise and husband David of Fayetteville, Ark., Margaret and husband Bill of Fayetteville, Ark., Dwayne Brannan of the home in Fayetteville, Ark., Dean and wife Tammy Brannan of Elkins, Ark.; 15-plus grandchildren and 40-plus great- and great-great-grandchildren who loved him dearly and all of whom are serving the Lord.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Beard’s Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Living Hope Assembly Church in Elkins with Pastor David Mashburn and Minister Mitch Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow in Brannon Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.

Condolences at www. beardsfuneralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Linda C. Shafer, age 65, of Fayetteville entered into the Lord’s presence Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. She was born June 19, 1954, in La Jolla, Calif., to Edwin Thomas and Mary Cubbins Palmer.

Linda was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Stephen Palmer.

She is survived by son Sean Ferguson and wife Melissa

of Fayetteville; brother Ed Palmer of Fayetteville; grandchildren Dazman, Michael, Sophia and Olivia; aunt Carolyn Starr; cousin Elaine Cubbins; nieces Michelle Shields, Stacey Palmer-Teaster, Kim Moore and Allison Martinez.

Funeral mass will be 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville.

She was loved dearly by her family and friends.

To place an online tribute, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

PARIS — Mary Lois Reeves, 83, of Paris, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Roller Funeral Home chapel in Paris. Graveside service is at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Fort Smith National Cemetery.

ROGERS - Rubye Mahan Rittgers Samuelson lived a beautiful life. On Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2019, her beautiful life moved on. Rubye was born June 13, 1928, in Herrick, Ill.

She was preceded in death by sister Norma Durbin, brother Merrill Mahan, son Michael Rittgers and first husband Ben Rittgers.

In 1995 Rubye married Dr. Marvin (Sam) Samuelson, and for the next 24 years they spent their time traveling and making new friends wherever they went. Her greatest joys came from her family, her church, her PEO sisters, her dog, Lulubelle, and golf.

Rubye is survived by husband Sam; son Phil Rittgers and sons Kent, Jason and Sean; Valorie Cameron (John) and sons John Scott (Julia) and Steve; Vonna Ault (David), Melanie Samuelson, Scott Samuelson (Corrine) and son Tyler (Jordan) and Jennifer Stallbaumer (Tom) and children TJ and Summer. Rubye has nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Rubye’s life will be held Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Rogers.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the memorial fund at the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers, Ark.

CORONADO, Calif. — Jane Maud Mulvany (formerly Maud Powell) has joined the Lord after a 13-year battle with cancer.

She was always optimistic, and constantly looked to the future and well-being of her family and students.

Maud was the beloved wife to Steve Mulvany. She was a devoted mother to Booth and wife Jessica, Sara and Alli Ramsay, as well to her stepchildren Shannon Mulvany and Kelli (and Jon) Talmage with her two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Tyler.

In addition to her passion for her family, Maudie was dedicated to her teaching, where she worked with mild to moderate special education students at Central Elementary School in Imperial Beach, Calif. One of Maud’s coworkers described her as “passionate; generous of spirit; supportive; steadfast in her beliefs; stubborn in the best possible way; a spirited advocate; a feisty and scrappy fighter; demanding for excellence; a champion and constant cheerleader for her family.” We all would agree that this is how Maud led her entire life.

Maud has been recognized for her excellence in teaching through multiple awards, including the recent nomination for the LifeChanger of the Year national award.

Maud was a University of Arkansas graduate with both a bachelor’s and master’s in education. She was an active member and alumna of the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. She enjoyed many years in her youth with her sisters at Camp Fern in Marshall, Texas.

Maud is survived by her father, Robert Powell of Fort Smith; stepmother Janice Powell; sisters Carolyn (and Ken) Hartley, Annie (and Andy) Hendricks, David (and Annette) Curry, Dwight Curry, Lynn (Clay) Gilliland; nieces and nephews Andrew, Emma, and Rachel Hendricks, Taylor, Mac and Kelso Hartley, Colby, Chesley, and Eva Curry, Robert David and Mathew Weidman; uncle William Curtis Shipley of Fayetteville, Ark.; and many Shipley cousins.

Maud’s mother, Sally Bowers, preceded her death on July 7, 2018.

Maud’s family will host a celebration of life on Dec. 7 in Fort Smith, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, one can donate to Maudie’s favorite charity, the Mt. Sinai Health System, specifically designated to Dr. Marla Dubinsky’s work on the treatment and cure for Crohn’s disease.

EDMOND, Okla. — Robert C. Stohldrier passed away peacefully at his home in Edmond, Okla., with wife Mary on Nov. 16, 2019. He was born to Charliena and Irwin Stohldrier in West Texas in 1952.

Robert was a man devoted to God throughout his life. He was the oldest of three. He grew up in St. Louis, Mo., and graduated from Freed Hardeman College. Bob has served as a minister, a teacher and a worship leader. His greatest delights were in studying and teaching the Word.

Bob has gone to his heavenly home and he leaves behind his wife, Mary Stohldrier; children Richard Stohldrier and wife Sebesa of Kentucky, Rebekah Leota and husband Ron of Seattle, Wash., and Ryan Stohldrier and wife Rebecca of Diamondhead, Miss.; stepchildren Duke Liden and wife Robin of Edmond, Okla., Gary Don Wygal Jr. of Enid, Okla., Nate Robnett and wife Robnett of Grand Cayman, Kerry Wygal and wife Ashley of Maumelle, Ark.; brother Don Stohldrier and wife Belinda of Columbia, Mo.; and sister Pam Conner and husband Jim of Springdale, Ark.

Bob is preceded in death by parents Charliena and Irwin Stohldrier.

There are no services planned at this time.