OBITUARIES

Juanita Dean

Juanita Dean, 85, of Tahlequah, Okla., died April 18,

2020, at her home.

She was born Feb. 14, 1935, in Adamsville, Tenn.,

to Orphis Aaron Martin and Pauline Tidwell Martin. She

spent time in Tennessee

and Missouri while growing

up. She worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years, helping her patients in their homes. She loved to decorate for the holidays, especially Christmas. She liked to garden, always having

flowers next to her sidewalk.

She was preceded in death

by a son, Marty Dean; three

brothers, Joe, Adell and Lon

nie; and three sisters, Dottie,

Lavonne and Laverne.

She is survived by a daughter, Anita Racke of

Las Vegas, Nev.; a son,

Terry Dean and wife Sherri

of Tahlequah; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; three sisters, Pat, Judy and Carla; and three

brothers, Charles, Timmy and Jamie.

No services are planned.

She will be buried with her

son Marty in Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville.

An online guest bookis available at www. wassonfuneralhome.com.

Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Glenda Arlene Stevens

Glenda Arlene Stevens, 71, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died April 16, 2020, at home.

She was born May 17, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio,

to Robert Roosevelt Harper

and Arlene Mable Folckemer. Throughout her life, she moved around the United States until following her daughter to Arkansas in her final move. She enjoyed bird watching and was an avid photographer. Her favorite moments to capture were sunsets. Her photos were frequently featured

on KNWA and in wildlife

magazines.

She is survived by her

daughter, Elizabeth Melcher

and husband David of

Siloam Springs; six grandchildren; and five great

grandchildren.

The family will host a memorial service at a later date.

An online guest book is available at www. backstrom-pyeatte.com.

Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.