Obituaries

FAYETTEVILLE — Norman “Skip” Beaton, 65, of Fayetteville, died unexpectedly on Nov. 25, 2015.

He is survived by his wife, Karen McDonald Beaton, his daughter, Kelly Kathleen Beaton, and his brother, Richard Beaton.

Skip was born Feb. 15, 1950, in El Dorado, Ark., to Bill and Normadine Beaton.

After attending the University of Arkansas, he opened Woodwork Company, a business he operated for over 35 years. A master of his craft, Skip produced fine furniture and cabinetry for businesses, homes and offices throughout Northwest Arkansas. A person who loved outdoor activities, particularly fishing, he became interested in kayaks and the craftsmen in Native American societies of the Pacific Northwest who built them. In his spare moments Skip constructed a number of his own kayaks, beautiful works of art, and also read deeply in the literature on the cultures that produced the boats he so admired. Amidst all this, Skip’s engaging personality and wonderful sense of humor resulted in his shop becoming a gathering place for his many friends.

Skip was taken too soon. He is greatly missed. Memorial service date and time will be announced.

FAYETTEVILLE — The Rev. J.D. Tackett, 80, of Fayetteville, left this life for his eternal home on Dec. 16, 2015, in Fayetteville. He was born Nov. 28, 1935, in Fayetteville to Ollie and Etta (Bogan) Tackett.

The Rev. Tackett was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Otha Tackett, Carl Tackett, Donald Tackett, and Bill Tackett.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Margie Tackett; his sisters, Lois Corbitt and her husband Raymond and Linda Price Hinkle and her husband Dennis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Rev. Tackett was called into ministry at age 16 and attended Bible School in Oklahoma. He was a licensed Assemblies of God minister and traveled many years as an evangelist. He passionately shared his faith with others whether in a coffee shop or church. J.D. was an auctioneer, car salesman, Realtor and worked for Vaughn Battery for 40 years.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at Westfield Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at First Assembly of God in Springdale, Interment will follow at Combs Chapel Cemetery.

Please share your fond thoughts and memories of the Rev. Tackett on his memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.

GRANDVIEW — Dailey Geneva Harp, a resident of Grandview, Ark., was born April 17, 1924, in Champlin, Ark., a daughter of Fred L. and Arizona (Skates) Doss. She departed this life Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, in Fayetteville, at the age of 91 years.

Dailey attended the New Sulpher Freewill Baptist Church. She was a dairy farmer and an avid gardener and blessed many people with food. She worked most of her adult life for Tyson Foods.

She is survived by two sons: JC Harp and wife Cheryl of Farmington and JB Harp and wife Peggy of Berryville; four sisters: Carolyn and husband Don Burney of Berryville, Fredaline and husband Billy Ray of Green Forest, Ina Worley of Berryville, and Lola and husband Leroy Thompson of Huntsville; two brothers: Clarence Henry “CH” Doss and wife Evelyn of Springdale and George Doss and wife Pearl of Berryville; brotherin-law: O.D. Reynolds; three granddaughters: Jaci Sears and Mike of Knoxville, Tenn., Nicole Shoemake of Centerton and April Dawn Lassiter; five grandsons: James Sherman Harp and wife Leslie of Little Rock, Cody Crews Harp of Eureka Springs, Grant Benham and wife Tammie of Mulberry, Colby Hollingsworth and wife Vanna of Cassville, and Chad Martin and wife Amanda of Flatonia, Texas; 18 great-grandchildren; multiple nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

On Dec. 17, 1943, Dailey was united in marriage with James C. Harp who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, Fred and Arizona Doss; daughter, Beverly Harp Benham and husband Roger; son, JD Harp; sister, Bonnie Reynolds; sister, Daisy Worley and brother-in-law, Fred Worley; sister, Jessie Wilhite and brotherin-law, O.C. Wilhite; sister, Lorene Walker and brotherin-law, Floyd Walker; brotherin-law, Harold Dean Worley; and sister-in-law, Christina Worley Doss.

There will be no visitation. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel with Brother Billy McCall officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service.

Memorial donations may be made to the March of Dimes National Office, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2015.

LINCOLN — Barbara Jane Woodard, 74, of Lincoln, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born Aug. 17, 1941, in Mize, Miss., to Auzy Dee and Ethel Rebecca Jackson Stewart.

She retired from DHS as a Document Examiner. Barbara was a devout Christian and was an avid gardener.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Wayne Woodard of the home; one son, Bart Wayne Woodard and daughter, Rebecca Dawn Woodard; three brothers: Jimmy Dee, Wayne, and David Stewart; two sisters, Frances Carte and Patricia Hughes.

A gathering of family and friends will be 2 p. m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015 at Beards Funeral Chapel.

PETTIGREW — Rod Cameron Haggard, 62, of Pettigrew, died Dec. 7, 2015. Born April 12, 1953 at Ann Arbor, Mich., the son of Donald Lee and Pat Haggard. He was a computer programmer.

Survivors: daughter, Holly Friedman and grandson, Sean Friedman, both of Colonia, N.J.

Arrangements by Brashears Funeral Home -Huntsville www.brashearsfuneralhome.net. PRAIRIE GROVE — Garlen Ewing Yell, 83, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away Dec. 17, 2015, at his home. He was born Oct. 12, 1932, in Hogeye, the son of Ernest Noble and Jewell Mae Norris Yell.

Ew ing served in the United States Army.

Ewing was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Barbara McCoy Yell and one granddaughter Stephanie Kealy.

Survivors include his wife Billie Yell; one daughter Lynnette Kealy of Fayetteville; three sons Mike Yell of Ozark, Ark., Eddie Yell of Prairie Grove and Garlen Yell of Fayetteville; three step-sons Joe McDowell of St. Louis, Mo., Jack McDowell of Prairie Grove and Pat McDowell of Goshen; two brothers Wayne Yell of Prairie Grove and Glen Yell of Stilwell, Okla.; two sisters Viva Mae Hyland of Tulsa, Okla., and Helen Buck of Holden, Mo.; 11 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and five step-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6-7 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday Dec. 22, 2015, at 12: 30 p. m. at Luginbuel Chapel with burial in National Cemetery in Fayetteville.

Pallbearers will be: Ed Yell, Garlen Yell, Mike Yell, Cole Yell, Tyler Yell, Walter Yell, John Yell and Phillip Kealy.

Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.

ROGERS — John Randall Gramling, born June 3, 1950, died on Dec. 18, 2015. “Johnny” was one of four children of J.S. and Sarah Gramling born in Rogers, Ark.: Johnnie Sue, John Randall, Tanya Rea and James Douglas.

Johnny had four children and is survived by all four of his children: John Jason Gramling and his family (wife Amy, daughter Sidney, sons Jake and Conner all of Bentonville); Eric Wade Gramling of Fayetteville, Ark., Jonathan Gramling of Virginia Beach, Va., and daughter Hope Smatsky (and her daughter Sky of Florida). Johnny is also survived by his brother, Doug Gramling and his family, (wife Diana, two daughters — Mallory Zaffaroni, son-inlaw Matt and granddaughter Parker, all of Fayetteville, and daughter Morgan of Little Rock).

During Johnny’s life he owned or managed multiple new and used car dealerships in Rogers, Fayetteville and Bentonville, Ark., also Tulsa and Muskogee, Okla. and Virginia Beach, Va. In the last few years of his life, he moved back to Rogers, Ark., and sold real estate for Lindsey Real Estate where he made many close friends. If you spent time with Johnny, you liked Johnny. He was successful in sales, in part, because he was a charmer — someone people gravitated to and wanted to be friends with.

In his younger life he sowed his wild oats and was not someone you would immediately associate with Christian faith, but that changed later in life. It changed, long before cancer had the opportunity to scare him into believing in God. It changed because he began talking to God, praying to God until he knew God. He was not shy about talking about his faith and telling you he knew God loved him and would have life after death. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Rogers, Ark.

Johnny knew he would pass away within months of his diagnosis which allowed him to say goodbye to many, many friends and family. He felt privileged to have so many come see him during his illness. All three of his ex-wives were at one point at his side showing love and compassion. His ex-wife Kay traveled from Virginia and son Jonathan traveled from South Korea, to let him know his importance in their lives. His final weeks were spent being cared for by his high school sweetheart and companion, Gretchen Teeter, who gave him constant loving and compassionate care. To all those who went to see Johnny and tell him good bye and to all those who put Johnny and his family in their prayers, thank you.

It was Johnny’s desire that there be no service. Johnny’s children, Jason, Eric, Jonathan and Hope ask that in lieu of flowers you may have otherwise bought, please give something in John’s name to your church, charity or merely someone in need. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers.

ROGERS — Charles “Gary” Standridge, 77, of Rogers, Ark., passed away on Fr i d ay, Dec. 18, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born Feb. 22, 1938, to Clyde and Juanita Atkins Standridge. He grew up in Mount Ida, Ark., where he was active in sports and worked on the family farm.

He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he was a member and leader in the Sigma Nu fraternity. Gary earned three degrees, a BS, an MA, and an Ed.D from the U of A. His career in education included classroom teacher, guidance counselor, independent consultant, Director of Special Projects in Fort Worth ISD, Assistant Superintendent of Fayetteville Public Schools and Special Assistant to Chancellor John White at the University of Arkansas.

Dedicating his life to education, he served as an influential mentor to countless students for over 50 years. He will be remembered for his deep loyalty to friends and family, his ardent support of the Arkansas sports program and his love of golfing.

Gary was an active member of Central United Methodist Church in Rogers and was involved with the Methodist food pantry ministry.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Louise Norton Standridge; son, Gray Standridge and wife, Judi of Conway, Ark.; daughter, Rachel Standridge of Conway; sister, Linda McCarthy of Denver, Colo. and one brother, Jon Standridge and wife, Margie of Mount Ida. He also leaves three beloved grandchildren, Margaret Ann, Nathaniel, and Ella.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, in the chapel at Central United Methodist Church in Rogers with the Rev. Carness Vaughan officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at Pinnacle Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Gary Standridge to Central United Methodist Church in Rogers, the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, a local food bank or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Please share your thoughts and memories of Gary at www.stockdalefuneral.com.

SILOAM SPRINGS — Charles Franklin Garrett, 76, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died Dec. 16, 2015, at Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark. Born June 24, 1939, in Siloam Springs, Ark., he was the son of Tom Henry and Dollie Garrett who lived in Siloam Springs, Ark.

Charles attended and graduated from the Hillcrest School, Tulsa, Okla., of Nursing graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1974. He later went on the St. Francis School of Anesthesiology, in Wichita, Kan., graduating in 1980. Charles worked at various hospitals over his 41 year career ending at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital, where he worked for 17 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Peggy Puls.

Survivors include his daughter Amy Fielder and husband Kevin of Bentonville, Ark.; sons Charles Patrick Garrett and wife Barbara of Denton, Texas and Lt. Col. Greg Garrett and wife Bobbie of Elgin, Okla.; grandchildren Grant Fielder, Lydia Fieler, Ira Felder, Hannah Garrett, Kale Garrett, Ryland Burns, Sydney Garrett, Haden Pike, Gavin Garrett and Braxton Gonzales; sister Tommye Strassheim and husband Jim of Siloam Springs, Ark.

Memorial services will be 12 noon, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Sager Creek Community Church, Siloam Springs, Ark. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72762.

SPRINGDALE — Edward L. Pray, 67, of Springdale, passed away on Dec. 16, 2015, in Fayetteville. Edward was born on Aug. 5, 1948, in Holyoke, Mass . , to Paul and Marilee Klugh Pray.

He was a Vietnam and Desert Storm Veteran and retired from the National Guard. Edward had a true love for his God, country and his family. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and dirt track races.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Johnny Howard and Bill Sanders.

Edward is survived by his wife, Janice Pray of the home; one son, Casey Pray and Tina of Springdale; one sister, Anna Stephens and Dwight of Tuttle, Ark.; niece, Jima Jetton; great niece, Taryn Jetton and many other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at 10 a.m. at House of Worship in Hindsville with Bill Williams and Lonnie Siler officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00am to 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery with Military honors.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The House of Worship Church, 22174 AR-303, Hindsville, Ark. 72738.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.siscofuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — William A. (Bill) Watson, 84, of Springdale passed away Dec. 18, 2015, at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1931, in Swain, Ark., the son of William F. and Berslie Watson.

Bill was married to Shirley Irene Lester Watson on Feb. 20, 1959.

Bill was an avid and talented guitar player and enjoyed playing the fiddle and other instruments. He spent most of his life entertaining the military and public sector. He enjoyed entertaining at the Senior Citizen Center for many years. Bill served in the United States Marine Corp for 22½ years and retired in 1971 and returned to Arkansas to raise his family. He owned several businesses throughout the Springdale area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Ruth King, Viola Garrison and Teddy Faught, three brothers, Paul Faught, Ottis Harris, and George Watson.

Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley Irene Watson, four children from their union, Cheryl Watson of Huntsville, David Watson

of Springdale, Shelly Ingram of Springdale and Brian Watson and wife Schnell of Lowell and one daughter from a previous marriage, Cindy Anderson. Two brothers, Jimmy Watson of Springdale and Ray Watson of Marysville, Wash. Eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22 at Sisco Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23 at Sisco Funeral Chapel with Rev Bill Williams and Bro Bobby Main officiating. Burial will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors.

You may sign the online guestbook at www. sisco funeral.com.

PINEVILLE, Mo. — Ruth Ann Roughton, 72, of Pineville passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, in Bentonville.

Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Harbor of Praise Church. Interment in the Oaks Cemetery. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Condolences to www. benton countyfuneralhome.com.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Dr. Susan Kipling Caldwell, 52, of Springfield, Mo. left this life for a much better one at Circle of Life Legacy Village Hospice in Bentonville, Ark., on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born Aug. 23, 1963 in Pascagoula, Miss., to the late Tim Caldwell and Carol Robbins Caldwell.

Susan’s early years were spent along the Gulf Coast before returning to her parent’s hometown of Bentonville, Ark. where she graduated from Bentonville High School in 1981. She excelled in gymnastics and swimming and won many awards. She was a cheerleader. After attending the University of Arkansas she received her Bachelor’s of Psychology from Missouri Southern, her Master’s Degree from Pittsburg State University and her Doctorate of Psychology from Forrest Institute where

she also taught. After graduation she had private practices in Joplin, Mo.; Warrensburg, Mo.. and Springfield, Mo. Recently she was Regional Supervisor for Deer Oaks Behavioral Health where she was a passionate advocate for the health care of geriatric patients. “Dr. Sue,” as she was known by her patients, will be sadly missed by her patients.

She married Mark Owings in 1999 in Eureka Springs, Ark. During their life together they shared many good times with many friends. Whether it was a day out in the beautiful Ozarks camping and canoeing, a cold, rainy day at the rugby pitch, looking over the bow of a cruise ship at the Mediterranean or even the mundane things of life, Susan loved it all. Her special group of high school and college friends remained close and continued to have adventures throughout the years as she did with her family on world trips. She was a gifted writer and always could be found with a book in her hand. She was a staunch advocate for rescue animals and loved her small black dog, Maddie. Susan was a Methodist.

Susan was preceded in death by her father, Tim Caldwell and her maternal grandparents, Sherman and

Audrey Robbins, her paternal grandparents, Roberta and Wilbert Caldwell. She is survived by her husband, Mark Owings, her mother, Carol Robbins Caldwell, a brother, Gary Neil Caldwell (Becky), an aunt, Janice Robbins Venters (Wally), a cousin, Kristin Ericson; her first husband, David Schatz and nieces, Kelly Mathews and Kim Glenn.

With Susan’s passing we are reminded that life is to be celebrated. As was her wish, please join us in acknowledging her life at a memorial gathering from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at the Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers.

For Susan’s dear friends in Springfield, a celebration of life gathering will be held Jan. 15, 2016, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Springfield Brewing Co.

There will be no formal service, as was her request …. just friends being with friends sharing memories.

In lieu of flowers, please make charitable contributions in Susan’s name to Circle of Life, Legacy Village or to the Clubhouse fund for the Springfield Rugby Football Club or any local animal rescue facility.

“Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever.”

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort or memories may be shared at Stockdalefuneral.com.