Obituaries
Charley W. Bechel Sr.
MALVERN — Charley Wayne Bechel Sr., of Malvern, died July 17, 2017.
A gathering will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Gross Funeral Home chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Landmark Missionary Baptist Church mission fund, 1213 Babcock St., Malvern, AR 72104.
Beverly A.S. Campbell
MOUNT IDA — Beverly Ann (Swindle) Campbell, of Mount Ida, died July 15, 2017, after a brief illness.
She was born Nov. 3, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Campbell; her parents, Sol and Nina Swindle; sister, Jane Whittington; and brother, Dale Swindle Sr.
She is survived by sons, Patrick (Marilyn) and Jeffery (Stephen Elbel); nephews, Steve (Sally) Whittington, Joe (Gladys) Whittington, Dale (Maryann) Swindle, Tim (Carole) Swindle; and many grandnephews and -nieces. She had many close friends and companions she considered family.
A long time public educator and librarian, Beverly taught at Mount Ida, Caddo Hills and Lake Hamilton schools. She served as the librarian for the Montgomery County Library and was an ardent library supporter. Friends and former students remember her fondly.
As Beverly wished, there will be no service.
Memorials may be sent to The Friends of the Montgomery County Library, P.O. Box 189, Mount Ida, AR 71957.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, Ark. Guest register at http:// www.thorntonfh.com.
Teri L.W. Dugan
Teri Lynn Wallis Dugan, 56, of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017.
She was born Aug. 16, 1960, to the late Ruth Hurst Ireland and Robert Wallis Sr. in St. Louis, Mo.
Teri was telemarketer a with Erickson Siding & Window Company and of the Lutheran faith. She was predeceased by her parents; one sister, Brenda Millard; and one brother, Bobby Ireland.
Survivors include her husband, David Dugan; two daughters, Melissa (Dagen) Moreland and Catherine (Nicholas) Hughes; the father that raised her, Ernest Ireland; seven brothers, Robert Wallis Jr., Clifford Ireland, Ricky Ireland, Michael Ireland, Mark Wallis, Butch Wallis and Darrin Wallis; three sisters, Mary Crawford, Margaret Buckner and Darlene Wallis; and one granddaughter, Brooke Hughes.
Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Hot Springs Funeral Home with the Rev. Kym Miller officiating.
Visitation will be 2 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.
Mary T. Gann
Mary Thacker Gann, 61, of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017.
She was born Aug. 28, 1955, in Hot Springs, Ark., to the late Lowell and Cora Boyd Thacker. She retired from the auto industry and was of the Baptist faith.
She was predeceased by her parents and one son, Clayton Wells.
Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Harris; three brothers; Harold Thacker, Boyd Thacker and Steve Loginoti; three sisters, Kathryn Wallace, Deneva Ladd and Debbie McVay; grandchildren, Grayson Hulsey, Rachelle Hulsey, Cobin Stamper; and her dog, Ziggy.
Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Hot Springs Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Powell officiating.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.