OBITUARIES
Cora Moon Follbaum
Cora Moon Follbaum, 19, of Gravette, Ark., died Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at her residence. She was born April 1, 1997, in Gravette, the daughter of Cassandra Lingo and Jason Follbaum. She was an artist. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, Leroy Todd and her maternal grandmother, Vicki Hearne.
She is survived by her mother, Cassandra Owen of Gravette; her father, Jason Follbaum of Bentonville, Ark.; a brother, Gabriel Follbaum; a sister, Sarah Follbaum-Munoz; paternal grandmother, Mary Ann Carothers; maternal grandfather, Mike Lingo; and her maternal great-grandmother, Virginia Todd.
A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date by her family.
Arrangements are by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista, Ark.
Condolences may be made at www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.
John Willis Gilbert
John Willis Gilbert, 72, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at his home in Bella Vista. He was born Sept. 29, 1943, in Geneva, N.Y., to William and Ursula Sawyer Gilbert.
He served in the U.S. Air Force and earned an honorable discharge after 4 years of service. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends. He enjoyed woodworking, sketching, going to flea markets and helping others.
He worked for and retired from the state of Texas before moving to Bella Vista in 2001. He enjoyed staying busy, and he was active in the Bella Vista community. He was a member of Bella Vista Community Church for many years.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ronita Gilbert Hastings.
He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Marion Gilbert, of Bella Vista; two brothers, Ronnie Gilbert of Florida and Bill Gilbert of San Antonio, Texas; three sons, John Gilbert of Bella Vista, Cory Gilbert and wife Robyn of Lowell, Ark., and Bryan Gilbert and wife Emily of Haslet, Texas; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life was held Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at Bella Vista Community Church.
Memorials may be sent to Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancaster Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72714.
Arrangements are by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista.
Condolences may be made at www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.
Antoinette ‘Toni’ Kappelmeier
Antoinette “Toni” Kappelmeier, 69, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation in Springdale, Ark. She was born Aug. 11, 1947, in New York City to Ludvicus and Patricia Segers.
She was mostly a homemaker, and, after moving to Northwest Arkansas, she volunteered with the Ladies Auxiliary with Mercy Medical Center for 10 years. She enjoyed getting everyone together at holidays, Christmas being her personal favorite.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and a grandson.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Kappelmeier, of Bella Vista; two sons, James and Kenneth Kappelmeier; and two grandchildren, Adam and Joseph Kappelmeier.
A celebration of her life will take place at 11 a.m. Oct. 15, 2016, at Bella Vista Assembly of God Church.
Memorials may be sent to The Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are by Epting Funeral Home of Bella Vista.
Condolences can be made at www.eptingfuneral home.webs.com.
Seth Elliot McKinney
Seth Elliot McKinney, 40, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at his home. He was born March 27, 1976, to Philip and Glenda McKinney in Ruidoso, N.M.
He was preceded in death by his father, Philip McKinney.
Survivors include his wife, Sally McKinney of Bella Vista; a daughter, Thea McKinney of Bella Vista; a brother, Phil McKinney II of South Riding, Va.; and a sister, Stefanie Goodloe of Dallas.
A memorial service was held Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 108 E. Sunbridge, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Online condolences may be made at www. funeralmation.com.