OBITUARIES
Sandra Lee Gore
Sandra Lee Gore, 62, of Pea Ridge, Ark., died Friday, Dec. 15,
2017. She was born Sept.
1, 1955, in Bentonville,
Ark., to Billy
Lee King and
Leola Pauline Bertschy
King.
She grew up helping on the family farm, loved school and graduated as valedictorian, class of 1973.
In December 1976, she had a blind date with the man who would become the love of her life, Jim Gore. He showed up on her doorstep in a leisure suit with a poinsettia in hand. She often recalled while laughing, that the only reason she went on a second date was because she was too nice to say no.
They wed on May 20, 1978, and soon were expecting their first child, Brandon. They again were blessed in 1981 with a baby girl, Lindsay. She devoted the next 39 years to raising her children and caring for her home and husband. Sandra treasured her husband, children, and grandchildren, making holidays and birthdays very special for all.
She loved spending time outdoors, walking, biking and hiking. She equally enjoyed reading — often two or three novels a week. Above all else though, she loved surprises, loved to give, and was extremely generous.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors are her husband of 39 years, Jim Gore; one son, Brandon Gore and his wife Erin of Eureka Springs, Ark.; one daughter, Lindsay LaCaze and her husband, Dallas of Cassville, Mo.; two sisters, Cynthia Minardi and her husband Sam of Bentonville, Ark., and Nancy Chandler and her husband, Jimmy of Ash Flat, Ark.; and nine grandchildren, Zoe LaCaze, Andie LaCaze, Asa LaCaze, Eden LaCaze, Isaac LaCaze, Levi LaCaze, Kaylee LaCaze, Silas LaCaze and Leola Gore.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 6, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rogers, Ark.
Arrangements are by Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville.
Donald W. Holliday
Donald W. Holliday, 81, of Bentonville, died Dec. 22, 2017, in Bentonville. He was born Oct. 31, 1936, in Jay, Okla., to Jake and Rosie Hubbard Hol- liday.
He was a mechanic and a member of the Western Hill Baptist Church in Bentonville. He also served in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by one son, Lloyd Holliday, and one great-grandchild, Chad Holliday, Jr.
Survivors are his wife, Shirley Mae Lawson Holliday of the home; four children, Terri Buckley of Bentonville, Larry Holliday of Bentonville, Kelly Sandberg of Rogers and David Holliday of Bentonville; his siblings, Maxine Hariston of Bentonville, Iva Dean Loper of Bentonville, Sue Rhodes of Gateway, Henry Holliday of Bentonville and James Holliday of Bentonville; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers.
Graveside services will be at 12 p.m. Wednesday in the Bentonville Cemetery, Bentonville, Ark.
Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.
Walter Alexander ‘Dub’ Snow
Walter Alexander “Dub” Snow, 89, died Dec. 21, 2017, in his home in Pea Ridge with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Ardmore, Okla., to James Frank Snow Sr. and Mattie Lena Snow.
He attended schools in Hugo and Stringtown, Okla. He married the love of his life, June Elizabeth Overturf, on July 22, 1948, in Oklahoma City. They were happily married for more than 65 years, exemplifying a love beyond compare, and to this union were born Nancy, Marty and Cheryl.
Dub drove for Greyhound Bus Lines for 20 plus years. He sang on the Oklahoma Jubilee with brother Bill and Sonny Woodring. In 1966, he packed up his family, bought a farm in southwest Missouri, and moved there along with his two brothers and their families. He was a longtime partner with his two brothers at Bill & Dub’s Furniture store operating in Joplin, Mo., as well as, Bentonville, Rogers and finally Pea Ridge. On retirement, he built Snow’s Big Red Barn in the middle of his pasture near his home and played music every Saturday night with the band, Bill Snow and the Renegades. It was a family oriented atmosphere, with his beloved June running the concession. They operated the Red Barn together for 20 years, and then they made their home in Pea Ridge.
Dub enjoyed his family and often said they were his everything. He was a self-taught guitarist, as well as a singer/songwriter, having written more than 300 songs. He was also an avid reader, sometimes reading a book a day. Spending time with his family and friends was extremely important to him. He cherished family dinners, reunions, or just friends/family stopping by to visit with him. He enjoyed attending his many grandkids sporting events.
He will surely be missed by all of his family, friends, neighbors, and the Pea Ridge community.
He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved older brother, Frank and his wife Lillie; grandson, Brandon Riffell; and the “love of his life,” June.
Survivors are his eldest daughter, Nancy Riffell (Dave) and their children, Shane Spencer (Dink), Shannon Stewart (Kris) and Brooke Riffell; son, James Martin “Marty” Snow (Patt) and their children, Matthew Snow (Nikki), Jennifer Yates (Brent) and Michael Snow (Breanne); daughter, Cheryl and her children, Jamie Brown (Kat), Justin Brown (Secily) and Kayla Anderson (Wes); 28 great-grandkids; one great-great-grandchild, with another on the way; his younger brother and best friend, Bill and wife Vivian; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and a multitude of great friends, far too many to mention.
Visitation will begin at noon Wednesday, Dec. 27, in First Baptist Church, Pea Ridge.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, i First Baptist Church in Pea Ridge with pastor Al Fowler officiating.
Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge.
Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.