Obituaries

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BELLA VISTA — Harold Wilson of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, at age 83. After several months of declining health, Harold died peacefully with his beloved wife Virginia by his side. Harold was born in Wauneta, Kan., on March 7, 1937, to father Fay Wilson and mother Margaret Wilson.

He graduated from Grenola High School in 1956. Harold was united in marriage to Virginia Dorsey on May 19, 1956, in Grenola, Kan. Unto this union three sons were born: Michael, Steven and Todd.

After high school Harold worked at Boeing in Wichita, Kan., before being hired at Binney & Smith Crayola factory in Winfield, Kan., in 1960. He spent his career there until his retirement in 1994. Harold and Virginia moved from Grenola to Winfield in 1966 then moved to a farm in Cedar Vale, Kan., in 1990 where he and the grandkids enjoyed many adventures. Harold and Virginia moved to Bella Vista in 2001.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jimmy Wilson and Bill Wilson, sisters Nellie Reeves and Wanda Wartick and son Todd Wilson.

He is survived by his wife Virginia of Bella Vista; children Mike Wilson of Bentonville and Steve Wilson and wife Caroline Veatch Wilson of Bella Vista; grandchildren Major Austin Wilson and wife Amy of Lenexa, Kan., Hollianne Klotz and husband Jason of Cave Springs and Jaydon Wilson and fiancee Tara Blagg of Bentonville; and great-grandchildren Karlee and Chase Klotz of Cave Springs.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Grenola, Kan. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory.

Condolences may be expressed at www.funeral mation.com.

BENTONVILLE — Diana Sue Adams, age 72, formerly of Iola, Kan., passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, in Bentonville, Ark. Diana was one of three children born to James and Dorothy (Tomlinson) Murrow. She was born Sept. 23, 1947, in Iola, Kan.

Diana grew up in Iola. She married Mel Adams on Jan. 1, 1966. A dedicated wife, mother and soccer mom, their union was blessed with three children. They later divorced. Diana graduated from Butler County College as a registered nurse in 1992. She moved to Rogers, Ark., where she later received her bachelor of science degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla., in 1999.

Diana was a passionate nurse to her NICU babies both with Wesley and Mercy Hospitals. She enjoyed traveling the world, reading, and most of all family. She will be remembered for her contagious laughter and smile, positive outlook, and care for others.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Albert H. Cook, sister Mary Martin, and brother-in-law Don Martin. D

iana is survived by her partner, Eric Copening of Rogers, Ark., son Rob Adams and wife Angie of Wichita, Kan.; daughters Christina Schaefer and husband Brett of Augusta, Kan., Geri Mette and husband Chris of Paradise Valley, Ariz.; grandchildren Payton Adams, Emma Adams, Aiden Adams, Jeremiah Schaefer, Cooper Dreifort, Sidney Dreifort, Christopher Mette and Liam Mette; and brother Jim L. Murrow of Springfield, Mo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in

Iola, Kan. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Iola. The funeral service will be livestreamed for viewing via link to be posted here. Memorials in Diana’s honor are suggested to St Jude Childrens’ Hospital and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.feuerborn funeral.com.

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CHARLESTON —

Veneda Inez Smith, 84, of Charleston peacefully passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at Greenhurst Nursing Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Corley Cemetery near Paris. A complete obituary may be found at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/paris.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Bernice Hutchens, age 84, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Fayetteville. She was born Dec. 9, 1935, in Viney Grove, Ark., the daughter of Robert Rhine and Arzona Pike Rhine.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Charles Clint Hutchens.

She is survived by sons Troy Clinton Hutchens and wife Pam Hutchens of Summers, Ark., and Tracy Glen Hutchens and wife Rebecca Hutchens of Fayetteville, Ark.; grandchildren Brandi Sprouse and husband Andy Sprouse, Trevor Hutchens and wife Nicki Hutchens, Landon Hutchens and wife Alex Hutchens, Taran Hutchens and Scarlett Hutchens; great-grandchildren Paislee Sprouse, Solomon Sprouse, Rosalee Sprouse, Lincoln Hutchens and Hank Hutchens; sisters Geraldine Broyles, Helen Fisher, Opal Schlesinger, Sharon McFerrin and Myrna Coyle; brothers Kenneth Beeks and Gene Beeks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private family service was held, and she was placed next to her husband at Baptist Ford Cemetery. To leave an online condolence please visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Pamela Jo Mills was born July 28, 1947, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Afton Edward Spurlock and Velma Sims Spurlock. She passed peacefully from this world May 10, 2020, with her husband and three children by her side.

Pam spent her early years in Fullerton, Calif., where most of her extended family still reside. When she was 16 years old, her family moved back to Fayetteville, although Pam always considered herself a California girl. She attended Fayetteville Public Schools, graduating from Fayetteville High School in 1965. While at FHS, she met the man who would become her husband of over 50 years.

After high school, Pam attended school at the University of Arkansas before marrying Jack on June 6, 1969. Together, they raised their three children Missy, Matt and Meredith in Fayetteville. Those years were filled with soccer, softball, shenanigans with the neighbors and cousins, homemade costumes and birthday parties, beach trips, road trips, and enough coke cakes to fill a room.

Years later, with a continued desire to finish her education, Pam re-enrolled at the University of Arkansas where she obtained both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mathematics. After completing her education, Pam embarked on a career as an educator where she taught math to a generation of students at both Woodland Junior High School and Fayetteville High School. After more than a decade in the Fayetteville Public Schools, Pam finished the final 10 years of her career as a mathematics instructor at the University of Arkansas. She was beloved by her students, many of whom still name her as their favorite teacher of all time.

Pam’s greatest treasure though, was her family. Pam and Jack were married for 50 years and 11 months, and they filled those years with love, laughter, and shared adventures, along with the occasional impromptu home renovation project. She treasured time with her husband, children, and seven grandchildren. She delighted in the antics of the grandkids, who could do no wrong in her eyes (even if their parents had not enjoyed that same leniency).

Pam was a lifelong follower of Jesus and lived her faith every day. She devoted countless hours to her church family at Mount Comfort Church of Christ, helping to ensure kids in our community were fed and clothed. She was a passionate volunteer for the Peace at Home Family Shelter and worked tirelessly in her service there.

Pam was known for her wisdom, wit, and sharp sense of humor, but mostly for the kindness and love that she showed to those around her. She touched many lives through her teaching career and service to her church and community. She was so good in so many ways, but she was the absolute best at loving her family.

Pam was preceded in death by her father, Afton Edward Spurlock, and mother Velma Sims Spurlock.

She is survived by husband Jack Mills of Fayetteville; children Missy DeLoach and husband Jeff of Bella Vista, Matt Mills of Fayetteville and Meredith Bramlett and husband Jason of Fayetteville; grandchildren Sydney DeLoach, Riley DeLoach, Connor Mills, Claire Bramlett, Max DeLoach, Arden Bramlett and Amelia Bramlett; sisters Deanna Spurlock of Carlisle, Pa., and Darla Wright of McKinney, Texas.

A private graveside service will be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. Memorials can be made in Pam’s honor to Banford House, c/o Mt. Comfort Church of Christ, 3249 West Mt. Comfort Road, Fayetteville, Ark., 72704.

Pam will be loved and missed but her family rejoices with the knowledge that she has received her reward to be with Jesus.

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

HUNTSVILLE — Kenneth

Eugene Havens Jr., 66, of Huntsville died May 9, 2020, at Springdale. He is survived by his companion, Robin Vanhook; and children Brian Havens, Chance Havens, Jimmy Hooper, Matthew Hooper and Jennifer Blunt. No services are scheduled. Cremation is entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

LOWELL — Glenn

Edward Solano, 78, of Lowell passed away May 6, 2020. He was born in Detroit, Mich., to Ilene and Pete Solano. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Zion Cemetery in Springdale under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.

For full obituary, visit www.beardsfuneralchapel. com.

MONTICELLO — Thelma

Stuart Karnes, 93, of Monticello passed May 10, 2020. A private family graveside service 3 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2020, at Karnes Cemetery in West Fork, Ark. A family viewing will be from 1-2 p.m. preceding the graveside service at Moore’s Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Online guestbook www.stephenson dearman.com.

ROGERS — Gary Russell Abbott went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2020. He was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Schenectady, N.Y., to Russell and Solveig Abbott.

He was married to Evie Abbott on March 19, 1960, in Klamath Falls, Ore. He was active in Baptist churches everywhere they lived.

He was predeceased by his wife, Evalyn, after being married 57 years.

He is survived by son Steve and Jeannie Abbott of Siloam Springs, Ark.; daughter Cheryl Sims and Kelly Dorf of Beaverton, Ore.; and grandchildren Jonathan and Lauren Abbott of Siloam Springs, Ark., David and Amelia Abbott of Siloam Springs, Ark., Matthew and Sarah Abbott of Denver, Colo., Krystal and To- ny DeMartino of Beaverton, Ore., and Zachary and Jena Sims of Bremerton, Wash.; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.