OBITUARIES
Kyle David Marshall
Kyle David Marshall, 31, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died May 3, 2017, in Tulsa, Okla.
He was born May
12, 1985, in Dallas, Texas, to Wesley Marshall and Vicki Shook Marshall. He graduated from the Arkansas School of Math and Science in 2003. He later graduated Cum Laude from the William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematical Sciences. He was working as a server at Olive Garden in Rogers, Ark.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wayne Shook and Shirley Shook; and his paternal grandmother, Doris Marshall.
He is survived by his parents, Wesley and Vicki Marshall of Siloam Springs; one brother, Jeremy Marshall and wife Bobbi of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Christy Marshall-Owen and husband Nathan of Hesperia, Calif.; one nephew, Wesley Marshall of Denver; and his paternal grandfather, J.W. Marshall of Springdale, Ark.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs.
An online guest book is available at www.wassonfuneralhome.com.
Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.
Ricky Dean McNeely
Ricky Dean McNeely of Midlothian, Texas, lost his life on Saturday, April 8, 2017, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Rick, son of Archie and Gail McNeely, was born December 12, 1963, in Beaumont, Texas. His family moved often from Texas to Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana in his early years due his Dad’s work in the sawmill business, until settling down in New Boston, Texas, in 1980 where Rick graduated high school in 1982.
He married Melissa Jolly on April 24, 1985, and together they had three children, Teri Kayla, Dillan and Kyla. His family and his work defined Rick’s life.
After high school he attended and graduated from Texarkana Community College and worked alongside his brother at Franklin Electric in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
In 1995, Rick moved his family back to New Boston, Texas, where he worked for Alumax and Southwest Printers. In 2001, Rick moved his family to White Oak, Texas, where he took a job with Alcatel Technologies and went back to school at LeTourneau University to work towards his Bachelor’s degree in business. Later, Rick worked at Exelon Power Plant, Mountain Creek, Grand Prairie, Texas.
Rick dearly loved his job and life. Rick was actively involved with his children and grandchildren, from cheerleader Dad with Teri Kayla, boy scouts leader with Dillan’s pack, to coaching Kyla’s softball team for many years. Rick was a dedicated Christian and influenced many people by his loving passion for God.
Rick is survived by his parents, Archie and Gail McNeely; brother, Rob McNeely; and sister, Shelly McNeely Jordan, all of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; his wife Melissa Jolly McNeely and daughter Kyla McNeely, both of Midlothian, Texas; daughter, Teri McNeely Thetford and husband Chase of Denver, Colorado; son Dillan McNeely of Longview, Texas; and three grandchildren, Clayson, Kynslee and Cashe of Denver, Colorado; as well as many nieces, nephews and a host of great friends.
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