OBITUARIES
Francis Thomas ‘Tom’ DeMont, Jr.
Francis Thomas “Tom” DeMont, Jr., 77-year-old resident of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, died on Oct. 7, 2017 at Earlene Howard Hospice House in Springdale, Ark. He was born on March 28, 1940 in Newport, Rhode Island, to Francis Thomas DeMont, Sr. and Julia Wood DeMont. Tom married Glenda Rae “Taddy” Black on Dec. 21, 1957 in Miami, Oklahoma.
He is survived by his wife, Taddy of Siloam Springs; son, Francis Thomas DeMont, III and wife Andrea of Napa, Calif.; daughter, Trecia DeMont of Bartlesville, Okla.; three granddaughters, Ashton DeMont, Sheriden DeMont, and Rorey DeMont; sister, Toni Smith and husband Paul of Siloam Springs; brother, Leon DeMont and wife Julia of Georgetown, Texas; and brother-in-law, Bo Black and wife Barbara.
Tom earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Arkansas and taught in their ROTC program for three years. He retired as a major in the U.S. Army in 1987 after serving two tours in Vietnam. Tom’s life centered on serving his Lord, Jesus Christ. He and Taddy were active in Christian Ministry, even remaining in Germany 30 years after retirement to minister to the souls of both American military and German citizens.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs.
PAID OBITUARY
David Bruce Gentry
David Bruce Gentry, 60-year-old resident of Twin Oaks, Okla., died on Oct. 5, 2017 at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. Born on July 29, 1957 in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of Clarence Gentry and Elsie Klein Gentry. The family moved to Oaks, Okla. in 1970 and he graduated from Oaks Mission High School. David married Marsha Diane Graves on May 26, 1979, at Lowery Free Will Baptist Church in Twin Oaks, Okla. He worked as a machinist for Franklin Electric for many years. David attended Lowery Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Gentry; and one son, Daniel Brandon Gentry.
He is survived by his wife, Diane of the home; one daughter, Danae Michelle Gentry-Thompson of the home; one son, Darren Brian Gentry and wife Laura Reed of Twin Oaks, Okla.; four grandchildren: Danalyn Mackenzie Gentry, Charlie Michelle Thompson, Brooklyn Ashleigh Thompson, and Aadyn Uweyv Gentry; one brother, Steve Gentry and wife Rhonda of Siloam Springs, Ark.; one brotherin-law, Dale Graves and wife Sharon of Siloam Springs, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 at Lowery Free Will Baptist Church, Twin Oaks, Okla., with Pastor Nick Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Kansas Cemetery, Kansas, Okla. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.wassonfuneral home.com.
PAID OBITUARY
Ronald ‘Chris’ Huggins
Ronald “Chris” Huggins, 63, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Oct. 6, 2017 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Ark.
He was born on April 20, 1954, in Tulsa, Okla., to Ronald E. Huggins and Shirley J. Chapman Huggins. He married Ann Huggins. He was a printer who enjoyed fishing, loved anything outdoors and liked working on old houses. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
He is survived his sister, Ronda Williams and husband Bill of Fayetteville; one brother, Kelly Huggins; three nieces and one nephew.
Burial will be at the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
An online guest book is available at www. backstrom-pyeatte.com.
Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.
Clarence A. Miller
Clarence A. Miller, 74, of Gentry, Ark., died Oct. 5, 2017 in Fayetteville. He was born August 26, 1943 at Arthur, Ill., the son of Ammon A. Miller and Mattie N. Yoder Miller, where he was raised Amish until his family moved to Arkansas in 1957. He was a dairy farmer for 55 years, a brick mason, feed store manager and hay hauler. He was a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite Church in Gentry. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Wanda Lorene Todd Miller, one grandson, Keegan Nathaniel Miller, and two brothers, Enos Miller and Johnny Miller.
Survivors include: his wife, Lillian Mae Koehn Miller, whom he married on Sept. 19, 2010; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeremy and Meredith Miller of Clifty, Arkansas and Jonathan and Gaylyna Miller of Skiatook, Okla.; six daughters and six sons-in-law, Malinda and Trey Fitch and Cindy and Dave Robinson, all of Hindsville, Ark., Pam and Carl McGarrah of Clifty, Ark., Debbie and Curtis Creek of Springdale, Arkansas, Sarah and Justin Hopper of Rogers, Arkansas and Bethany and Jesse Husmann of Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, Marvin Miller and Ruben Miller; four sisters, Annie Caldwell, Eliza Stilley, Ella Steinfeld and Alma Phillips; seventeen grandchildren, Carl Fitch, Sam Robinson, Josh Robinson, Julie McGarrah, Mattie McGarrah, Katie Gill, Matthew Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Josh Creek, MacKenzie Creek, Brock A. Miller, Ashton Miller, Brynleigh Miller, Addisyn Miller, Caleb Miller, Reed Clarence Hopper and Evelyn Husmann; and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at the Gentry Mennonite Church with Minister Jack Burns and Minister Dwayne Koehn officiating. Graveside services and interment were at the Clifty Cemetery under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, Ark., at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9. Pallbearers were: Trey Fitch, Dave Robinson, Carl McGarrah, Curtis Creek, Justin Hopper and Jesse Husmann. Honorary pallbearers were: Carl Fitch, Sam Robinson, Josh Robinson, Matthew Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Josh Creek and Brock A. Miller. Visitation and memory sharing was from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Gentry Mennonite Church. PAID OBITUARY
Matthew Ray Noble
Matthew Ray Noble, 49, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died on Oct. 5, 2017, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 22, 1967, in Wayne, Mich., to Gary R. Noble and Sheila B. Smith Noble. He married Melanie Battershell on Nov. 11, 2011, in Siloam Springs. He moved to Siloam Springs from LaGrange, Ga., in 2007. He worked as a salesman for many years.
He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Natalia Noble of the home; his parents, Gary and Sheila Noble of LaGrange; and three brothers, Greg Thomason, Chip Thomason, and Tim Thomason.
No services are planned at this time.
An online guest book is available at www.wasson funeralhome.com.
Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.
L.J. Perona Jr.
After 50 years of marriage and a successful farm business, Louie lost his battle with cancer on Oct. 5, 2017, and starting his journey to receive the gift of eternal life having accepted Jesus in his heart.
He is leaving behind his wife, Pat Haden Perona; sons, Michael (Sharon) and Brett (Kathy); grandsons, Brandon, Derek, Hayden, Louis; sisters, Sheila Canup (Jim) and Cerese Roberts (Danny); four nieces and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, with the family receiving friends after the service. Graveside services were 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Yell Cemetery in the Robinson Community of Benton County. There was no public viewing. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Yell Cemetery 17674 Robinson Road, Fayetteville, AR. 72703 or Gallatin Fire Department P.O. Box 11, Siloam Springs, AR. Funeral arrangements by Wasson Funeral Home.
PAID OBITUARY
Victoria Salcedo
Victoria Salcedo, 18, of Eufaula, Okla., passed away on Oct. 8, 2017 in Tulsa. Victoria was born on April 3, 1999, to Victor Jr. and Joy (Edwards) Salcedo. She attended Joyful Day Preschool at the First Baptist Church. She then attended kindergarten and first grade at Indianola. She was currently attending Eufaula (Oklahoma) Public Schools where she was a senior.
Victoria found happiness and beauty in the blessings most people take for granted. She always stopped and took time to appreciate sunrises, sunsets and full moons. She would rather spend time with her family than do anything else. She looked for something kind to say to everybody she met and she honestly meant every compliment she gave. She loved to cook and plant flowers, and she believed you could never overuse “I love you.” She was too good for this world; too innocent, too kindhearted, too trusting. As we wept here, she ran through the gates of Heaven free of needles, MRIs and over six medicines a day. We look forward to the day that we arrive at Heaven’s Gate knowing she will be there waiting for us and saying, “I sure missed you.” We should all aspire to be more like her every day.
Survivors include: her parents, Victor and Joy Salcedo, of the home; one sister, Hope Salcedo, of the home; maternal grandparents, Dan and Susan Edwards, of Eufaula, Okla.; maternal great-grandmother, Anna Mae Edwards; paternal grandfather, Victor Salcedo, Sr., of Siloam Springs, Ark.; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Beatriz Salcedo; her maternal great-grandmother, Melva Joy Best and her maternal great-grandfather, TC Edwards.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at the Checotah (Oklahoma) Event Center with Reverend Bruce Sanders. Pallbearers are Marco Salcedo, Poncho Salcedo, Marco Salcedo, Jr., Jay Edwards, Travis Hall, James Williams, Aaron Spears, and Thomas Bebee. Honorary pallbearers are Wade Couch, Kerry Roberts, Payton Combs, Jeremy Moore, Jason Combs, Jared Smith, Preston James, Larry Newton Sr., Richard Moseley, John Brockman, Jordan Garner, Ed Brockman, Albis Ramos, Phil Barton, Robert Nixon, Travis Burkhalter, and Bradley Campbell. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Hunn, Black & Merritt Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hbm funeralhome.com.
PAID OBITUARY
Retha Jane Severn
Retha Jane Severn, 62, of Gentry, Ark., died Oct. 9, 2017, at Circle of Life at Legacy Village in Bentonville, Ark.
She was born June 10, 1955, in Gravette, Ark., to Ray Hudson and Martha Nance Hudson. She married Frank Severn on Oct. 22, 1988, in Gentry, Ark. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Decatur, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Margaret Land.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Curtis Severn of Gentry, Ark., and Robert Severn and wife Tammi of Rogers, Ark.; a daughter, Tammy Skaggs of Lowell, Ark.; four grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; a sister, Eva Jean Duncan and husband Lester of Rogers, Ark.; and a brother, James Hudson of Maysville, Ark.
Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Ark.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at Wasson Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Springtown Cemetery in Springtown, Ark.
An online guestbook is available at www.wasson funeralhome.com.
Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.