OBITUARIES
David Richard ‘Rick’ Blevins
David Richard “Rick” Blevins, 64, of Lowell, Ark., died June 15, 2016, in his home. He was born in Rogers, Ark., on June 12, 1952, to Vol and Loneta (Townsend) Blevins.
He was a 1970 graduate of Rogers High School and later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from the University of Arkansas. He was owner with his father and later sole owner of Blevins Motor Company, and was a charter member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Pea Ridge.
Always helpful and generous, he was a storyteller and never met a stranger. He will be missed by his family and friends who were always most important to him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vol Campbell Blevins; brother, Doug “Zephyr” Blevins; and a sister-in-law, Stacy Blevins.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Blevins, of the home; mother, Loneta Blevins of Rogers; children, Joshua Blevins of Little Rock and Morgan Blevins of Rogers; brothers, Randy Blevins of Highfill, Ark., Brian Blevins of Bethel Heights, Ark.; stepchildren, Bradley Evans of Rogers and Amanda Trammell of Pea Ridge; grandchildren, Carlee and Clayton Blevins; three stepgrandchildren; two nephews; and a host of friends.
Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 15315 AR-94, in Pea Ridge. Burial followed in Pea Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, should be made to the Sunshine School and Development, 3400 Woods Lane, Rogers, AR 72756.
Arrangements were by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers.
Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.
Kennith Duane Blount
Kennith Duane Blount, 60, of Pea Ridge, Ark., died June 6, 2016, at his home. He was born in La Habra, Calif., on Feb. 8, 1956, to the late Billy and Jackie (Wright) Blount.
He was retired from Whirlpool where he was a forklift operator. He was a past president of the Arkansas Umpire Association, and was umpire and coach for softball leagues, having led the Diamond Girls to two state championships.
He was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Springdale, Ark.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy, of the home; children, April Blount of Pineville, Mo., Robin Blount of Cameron, Okla., Derek Blount of Bentonville, Ark; sisters, Debbie Jones, Kathy Owens, Kathy Johnson; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by stepsisters Dorothea Salomito, Trisha Cidebottom, Glenda Hale; and stepbrother, Donald Mongold.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Springdale.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Heart Association.
Cremation arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.
Loyd‘Mike’ Maloney
Loyd “Mike” Maloney, 80, of Garland, Texas, formerly of Pea Ridge, Ark., died Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He suffered for many years with Alzheimer’s disease before passing peacefully in his sleep to be with his Lord. He was born March 24, 1936, at Garfield, Ark., to Lafe Maloney and Eliza Elizabeth Huffman Maloney.
He attended Garfield High School and New College, St. Edward’s University. He worked in all aspects of oil field operations and sales in Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Saudi Arabia and the North Sea. Later, he developed, owned and operated Paramount Mobile Home Park in Farmington, N.M., and eventually retired to Pea Ridge to be near his family and friends.
He enjoyed vegetable and rose gardening, fishing and camping in his RV. He married Shirley Brundege on Dec. 16, 1956, and three daughters were born from this union. He was known for his quick wit and ability to talk to anyone and was a friend to all. He was a member of the Nazarene Church in Pea Ridge, Masonic Lodge #294 and the Scottish Rite.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and five brothers, John Maloney, Floyd Maloney, Franklin (Pat) Maloney, Lawrence Maloney, and an infant brother James Levi Maloney.
Survivors are three daughters, Mica Pryor (Bobby) of Rockwall, Texas, Debra Haymaker (Roger) of Collinsville, Okla., and Marla Ropp (Jeff) of Newcastle, Okla.; two brothers, William Maloney of Cassville, Mo., and Cisco Maloney of Seligman, Mo.; three sisters, Dorothy Barr of Viburnum, Mo., Mary Jane Adkins of Mt. Home, Ark., and Mildred Hicks of Pea Ridge, Ark.; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Visitation was 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Reddick Assembly of God Church in Garfield.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Reddick Assembly of God Church in Garfield.
Burial was at Ruddick Cemetery under the direction of Sisco Funeral Home of Pea Ridge.
Donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.
Milford L. Weber Sr.
Milford L. Weber Sr., 88, of Pea Ridge, Ark., died June 15, 2016, in his home. He was born April 6, 1928, in Rolla, Mo., to Charles and Alice Gaddy Weber.
He was a truck driver for Tyson’s and served in the United States Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son and three brothers.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Elizabeth Weber; 10 children; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A private service is planned at a later date.
Memorial contributions to the American Lung Association or Circle of Life Hospice.
Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers, AR.
Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.