BELLA VISTA — Mary Louise Baer,

age 81, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away May 8, 2020. She was born Oct. 30, 1938, the daughter of Elmer and Amanda Bergschneider in Urich, Mo. Mary was a registered nurse.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 59 years, Louis Baer; son Louis Baer II; daughters Mary L. Sprong, Pamela K. BaerHolt and Melissa A. White; brothers William and Eugene Bergschneider; sisters Kathryn Garriga, Cecelia Bergschneider, Elaine Urton, Alvina O’Bannon and Agnes Foster; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mass of Resurrection will be held at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, Ark., 72712. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeral mation.com.

BELLA VISTA — Anna Jean Yates beloved wife, mother and friend went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2020.

She was a caring and loving woman and who will be missed by her family and friends.

Anna was a devout Christian happily married to her high school sweetheart, Dennison, for 48 wonderful years until his death in 2012.

Anna moved to Bella Vista in 1995 from Little Rock, Ark., spending several years tutoring migrant children in Benton County, where many students and their parents appreciated her efforts.

Anna was preceded in death by husband Dennison Fulton Yates Jr. and her parents, Flora Belle Poe (nee Halley) and William Eugene Poe.

She is survived by daughter Deanna Jones and husband Russ; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother William Arthur Poe of Eureka Springs; and Danny W. Holmes, her companion of recent years.

Anna passed at home in Bella Vista after a difficult recovery from surgery in the care of her granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Hallermann.

There will be no memorial service, but a gathering of friends and family will be planned in the future. Online condolences may be expressed at www.funeral mation.com.

FARMINGTON — Florence Frederick, age 75, Farmington, Ark., passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Farmington, Ark. She was born Sept. 25, 1944, in Natural Dam, Ark., the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Easter) Moses.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers and sisters Lula Boster, Sam Moses, Oma Jones, Ruth Hyatt and Edward Moses.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Cecil Frederick; son Mike Frederick of Shreveport, La.; daughters Fern Clear and husband Terry of Centerton, Ark., Dianne Bottoms and husband Rob of Patrick, Ark., and Carla Dugan and husband Bob of Greenwood, Ark.; brother Jesse Moses and wife Jane of Cedarville, Ark.; grandchildren Devon Morris, Zachary Bottoms, Amanda Horine, Aron Turner, Seth Eliot, Odessa Clear and Annalei Frederick; 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon from noon to 8 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral

Home. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Farmington Cemetery pavilion. You are encouraged to exercise social distancing. Online guest book: www.luginbuel.com.

YGARFIELD — Mary Ellen Smith, 79, of Garfield died May 11, 2020, at the home. A graveside service is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Ruddick Cemetery in Garfield. No Visitation. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.

HARRISON — Joel Keith Tabor of Harrison passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. He was 69 years old. A visitation was on Friday, May 8, at Holt Memorial Chapel. A graveside service took place Saturday, May 9, at Crawford Cemetery.

The son of J.T. and Elsie Mae (Waltman) Tabor, he was born March 29, 1951, in Harrison, Ark. Joel played basketball for Pyatt High School and was the state All-Star MVP. He then played basketball for two years as a Razorback for the University of Arkansas. Joel then moved to the University of Central Arkansas and played basketball for two years for the UCA Bears. He also coached basketball, softball, and baseball for Harrison Consolidated Youth.

Joel had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. He was known as a people collector because he was always lending a helping hand to his friends and family. In honor of Joel’s time playing for the Razorbacks and his time being a lifelong fan, the family asked all attending guests wear red or Razorback attire.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ann Tabor; mother Elsie Mae Tabor; son Ryan Tabor; daughter Keri King; grandchildren Kelsey King, Gavin Beaver-Tabor, Kylie King, Jacob King and Huxley Tabor; sisters Pam Tabor and husband Terry and Beverly Baker and husband Larry; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left online at www. holtchapel.com. HUNTSVILLE — Carla Jean Hansen Bethany, 45, passed Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at home in Huntsville, Ark.

Please take a moment and share a fond memory or thought with Carla’s family at www.andersonbethany.com.

Born in Richfield, Utah, on April 30, 1975, Carla dearly loved her home state. She married Brett Bethany on July 23, 1998, in Richfield, Utah, and moved to Arkansas in 2000, where they settled and made a wonderful home.

Brett and Carla had two cherished children: daughter Alexis and son Ashton.

Gardening and outdoors were two of her favorite pastimes. Having a green thumb, Carla raised and babied her delicious vegetables enjoyed by many family members and friends. She was very creative and loved exploring different crafts. Carla had a very artistic talent and loved to use her gift. The many creations she made were very desirable and wanted by many people. Camping in the mountains, or anywhere she could hike or “just be” brought her great peace of mind.

Being with family was very important to her. Carla dearly loved the times her family was able to travel and visit close family back in her beloved Utah whenever they could.

Working in the medical field was a career chosen at an early age, always loving to be of help to people.

Those left to celebrate and remember Carla are her husband, Brett Bethany; daughter Alexis Bethany; son Ashton Bethany; father Howard Rodney and Lori Hansen; mother Diana and Farren Christensen; brother Ricky (Joelle) Hansen; sister Tara Dawn Hansen; brother Gary Kent

Hansen; mother-in-law Linda Bethany; brother-in-law Robert (Dianna) Bethany; many aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews Kayla (JJ) Brewer, Wyatt Hansen, Hunter Hansen, Savannah Hansen, Alanda (Justin) Johns, and Caden (Taya) Johnson; great nieces and nephews Serenity Shea Johns, Eastyn Rodney Johns, Alayna Teara Johns, Brexton Rodney Johnson, Ridge Brewer and Kanyon Brewer; and three precious, spoiled Yorkies.

Preceding Carla were grandparents Omery John and Marie Hansen, Lamar and Carma Perkins and father-inlaw Glen Wayne Bethany.

Blessed to serve as honorary pallbearers are Gary Kent Hansen, Ryan W. Shaw, Caden Rodney Johnson, Eastyn Rodney Johns, Brexton Rodney Johnson, Ricky Lynn Hansen, Wyatt Rodrick Hansen and Hunter Larry Hansen.

A tribute memorial service in honor of Carla will be on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 4 p.m. Please call Brett at (479) 789-0453 for directions or questions. Please check the weather, an umbrella may be needed. Burial will take place at a later date in Elsinore, Utah.

The family requests in place of flowers, donations be made to the family in Carla’s name to help build her Tribute Memorial Garden in the place of her favorite spot at the home. Donations can be mailed to Carla Bethany’s Tribute Garden, c/o Brett Bethany, P.O. Box 1461, Huntsville, Ark., 72740. OZARK — Anna Suellen (Sue) Huggins LaFevers, 80, of Ozark, Ark., died Thursday, May 7, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark.

She is survived by daughters Robyn Neumeier and husband Tim of Fayetteville and Suzanne LaFevers of Ozark; brother Louie Huggins of Cotton Plant, Ark.; and a sister-in-law Lourine Campbell of Ozark; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Highland Cemetery with Brother David Hanshaw and Brother Carlton Cross officiating under direction of Shaffer Funeral Home.

PARIS — Irys Reames, 79, of Paris, Ark., passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. A private memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Roller Funeral Home in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook at www.roller funeralhomes.com/paris. PINE BLUFF — Margaret Ann Dial Dawson, 88, of Pine Bluff transitioned to Heaven on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Trinity Village Medical Center. She was born Jan. 14, 1932, in Faith, Ark., daughter of Cecil Iris and Henry Martin Dial, Jr.

Her father owned and operated Dial and Son Grocery Store.

At age 10 she joined the Jefferson County 4-H Club. Because of her outstanding achievements in 4-H, including winning Arkansas secretary and Leadership Award, she was selected, along with representatives from 48 states, to be the representative for Arkansas. At age 18, she was the youngest representative to travel to the British Isles for the International Farm Youth Exchange. She was in Switzerland, Germany, France, Ireland, Wales, Britain, and Scotland for fice and a half months.

Margaret Ann was reared and received her early education in Watson Chapel, where her father was president of the school board. She was on the Wildcat basketball team, a Beta Club member, on the Wildcat Scratch staff, and on the Pep Squad. At age 15, as a Future Farmers of America member, Margaret Ann won the Arkansas State food preparation award and rode the Rock Island train to accept it at the 4-H Congress in Chicago. She graduated from high school in 1948.

She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1952. Margaret Ann was in the Delta Gamma Sorority, Phi Upsilon Omicron, an honorary home economics club and she belonged to the Colhecon Club. After graduation she worked as an associate extension agent in Newport and Monticello, Arkansas.

Then she pursued her master’s in education at the University of Maryland, graduating in 1956. For two and a half years, she worked as an associate extension agent for the University of Nevada in Reno. While in graduate school, she worked in Washington, D.C. for the IFYE program.

In January 1959, Margaret Ann worked in public relations at the National Bank of Commerce in Pine Bluff. While working there she met Judge Lawrence E. Dawson. Margaret Ann and her family were active members of Good Faith Methodist Church. On Nov. 10, 1959, she and Lawrence were married there. They both created a happy haven for themselves and their daughters at home in Pine Bluff.

Margaret Ann was also a second grade, home economics and adult education science teacher. She worked in nutrition with the dieticians at Jefferson Regional Medical Center and as a substitute teacher and teacher’s aide. In 1966 she was a finalist in the Arkansas Chicken Cooking Contest in Hot Springs. In 1967 Margaret Ann, accompanied by her husband Lawrence, was Mrs. Arkansas in the Mrs. America Pageant in San Diego, Calif. In the children’s entertainment category, she won third place.

She was a member of 4-H, where she was given the 4-H Emerald Award for being in the club for over 50 years. She also belonged to IFYE, the Jefferson County Homemakers Extension Club and was presented with a 50-year membership certificate. In the Daughters of the American Revolution, in which she was a regent, she earned a 50-year membership award. Governor Huckabee gave her a Civic Award and she received a certificate for Human Relations and Civic Contributions on All Civic Night in Pine Bluff in 1988.

Margaret Ann also belonged to the Simmons Classic Club, Christian Women’s Association, Salvation Army Auxiliary, where she served as president. She was vice president of the PTA, president of her Watson Chapel Alumni, a member of Strumming Seniors, an election worker at various elections, member of the Pine Bluff Symphony and Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, Sister Cities, Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean and Beautiful Commission, Neighborhood Watch, a Tusk Hog Razorback member, member of Jefferson County Democratic Women, she co-chaired the style show and luncheon for Judicial Wives in 1980, telephone contact ministry, Master Gardeners and Pine Bluff Musical Coterie.

At First Presbyterian Church, which she joined in 1959, she was in the choir, was a Blessings Cookbook Writer, helped with Vacation Bible School and WWJD, taught and attended Sunday School, was a hostess at potlucks and cooked meals for Martha’s Friends, participated in the Halloween Carnival, served on the Sesquicentennial History Committee and was a member of Presbyterian Women’s Circle.

Her hobbies include gardening, cooking, singing, reading, watching and attending Razorback games, watching classic movies and television, painting, traveling, sewing, playing bunko and bridge, writing and decorating.

Margaret Ann was happiest being with her family, friends and when she was interacting and making connections with people.

Margaret Ann was the best wife, mother, and mother-inlaw to Lawrence, Dana and Mac, Robin and Greg and Laura. This Christian woman touched many children’s and adult’s lives with her grace, beauty and kindness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Henry Martin Dial, Jr.; husband Judge Lawrence Dawson; daughter Laura Dawson Chamberlin; brother Dr. Bud Dial; sister Pat Henry; Allie and Lawrence Dawson, Sr.; and Banks (Louise) and John (Nelle Jane) Dawson.

Survivors include daughters Dana McLellan and husband Mac and Robin Banks Dawson; son-in-law Greg Chamberlin; brother-in-law Sterling Henry; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private graveside service will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Graceland Cemetery with Rev. John Landis officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Robinson’s. Current Arkansas covid-19 guidelines of 10 people visiting at a time will apply for the visitation.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 717 W. 32nd Ave., Pine Bluff, Ark., 71603, or International Farm Youth Exchange, Margaret Ann Dawson Memorial Fund, c/o Pat Hutsell, 3670 N. Bayou Hill Road, Parker, Colo., 80134-5111.

Arrangements were by Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Directors of Pine Bluff. Online register and service streaming will be available on www.RalphRobinsonand Son.com.

RUSSELLVILLE — Thad Eugene Masters, 76, of Russellville passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his home. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www. humphreyfuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Jack Cordell, 90, of Springdale passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Northwest Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1929, in Mountainburg, Ark., to E.L. and Snoday Ross Cordell.

Jack loved his wife and boys, his model A Ford and CJ5 Jeep.

His career was landscaping, hauling and leveling. He enjoyed family day trips. He was saved in 2002 and later became a member of Peaceful Valley Bible Church. He reminisced about his time talking to Pretty Boy Floyd and doing things with his boys and riding in Kevin’s truck with him. He loved life to the fullest. He served in the Army from 19521954 during the Korean War.

Jack was preceded in death by son Dennis Cordell, his parents and three brothers.

He is survived by his wife Beulah; son Kevin Cordell of Springdale; and daughterin-law Dorothy Cordell of Springdale.

Services will be Wednesday, May 13, 2020 ,at 11 a.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel with pastor Bill Pettigrew officiating. Burial will be Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Oma Jean Haden was born Aug. 21, 1923, in Ladonia, Fannin County, Texas, to Hattie and L.C. Threlkeld. She died Friday, May 8, 2020, at age 96.

She came to Springdale, Ark., in 1949. She was a retired dental assistant for Doctor E.L. McNally. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Springdale.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Haden and son Jerry Don Haden.

She is survived by grandson Brian A. Haden; daughter-in-law Patricia Haden; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 15, 2020, at Sisco Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Services are under the direction of Sisco Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com. SPRINGDALE — Mildred Christine Mounce, 87, of Springdale, Ark., went to be with the Lord May 9, 2020, in Springdale. She was born Feb. 13, 1933, in Madison County, Ark., the daughter of the late Virgil and Anna Johnson Wages.

She had worked for Tyson Foods and was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved being with her family, sewing and going to church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by sons Jerry Stout, John Stout and Kenneth Stout; grandson Anthony Stout; brother Joseph Wages; and sister Macel Bryant.

She is survived by daughter Marilyn Redfield of Springdale, Ark.; son Joseph Stout of Springdale, Ark., Bobby Stout (Marguerite) of

Paris, Ark., and James Stout (Belinda) of Springdale, Ark.; brothers Fred Wages of Farmington, Ark., Wayne Wages of Wenatchee, Wash., and Jerry Wages of Witter, Ark.; sisters Loretta Crail of Wenatchee, Wash., Janetta Culver of Springdale, Ark., Shirley Mannon (Pat) of Huntsville, Ark., and Sharon Franklin of Springdale, Ark.; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Tharp Cemetery with Brother Pat Mannon and Sister Donna Mabe officiating under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Ave., Springdale, Ark., 72762.

Mrs. Mounce will lie in state on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Christopher Brockett, Jason Stout, Dalton Stout, Quenton Samuel, Phillip Stout, Andres Stout, Afton Stout, and Elijah Samuel. Online condolences may be made to www.memorial fhspringdale.com.

SPRINGDALE — On Friday, May 8, 2020,

Gene Allen Parker, loving husband and father of six children, passed away at age 78. Gene was born the youngest of two children on Dec. 14, 1941 in Fayetteville, Ark. to Virgil and Lula (Head) Parker.

Gene was raised in Springdale, Ark., where he attended Springdale schools and sacrificed completing his high school education to begin working to support the family. Gene was a self-made man who became a truck driver and traveled the country for over 40 years.

He became known by hundreds of fellow drivers

and friends as “Effy” and “Hog Caller.” Over his career he drove for Steele Canning Company, Jones Truck Lines, Yellow and finished his career with ABF.

Gene never met a stranger and loved to hear people’s stories and share with others about his kids and grandkids. He had a kind and compassionate spirit and always had a hug waiting for anyone who would take it. He loved a good chew and chocolate milk. Gene was baptized at the First Christian Church in Springdale, Ark.

Gene married Lucy Evelyne Drummond on Oct. 25, 1991. During their 28 years of marriage they enjoyed time with their family and friends and were always ready for a trip to the casino.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; sister Joann Jung; son-in-law Rick Reedy; niece Karen Hurbrough and nephew Mike Jung.

Left to celebrate his life is his wife, Evelyne; beloved children Jason Parker (Casey) of Springdale, Ark., Jeremy Parker (April) of Harrison, Ark., Josh Parker of Mount Vernon, Ohio, Karla Reedy of Fort Smith, Ark., Glenn Marston (Della) of Sallisaw, Okla., and Julie Marston Roark of Springdale, Ark.; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of friends.

You may visit Gene Parker at Beard’s Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The family will greet friends during that time.

A graveside celebration of life is planned for Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Bidville Cemetery in Bidville, Ark.

Honorary pallbearers are Donnie Lee, Jerry Reed, Larry Savage, Ron Ferguson, Dudley Holmes, Ron Roles, Jim Burnett, Carl Holman, Bill Lane, Utah McClockin, Teddy Drummond, Joey Farriester, Glenn Marston and Houston Casey. Condolences at www. beardsfuneralchapel.com.