Obituaries

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BELLA VISTA — Delores (Dee) Ann Jerrell was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 24, 1938, to Jewel and Roy Freeman. She spent her formative years in Lawrenceville, Ill. At the time of her death, her home was in Bella Vista, Ark. She passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at age 78.

Dee spent her life caring for her husband and children and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her strong will, quick wit, and a smile in the face of adversity.

Dee is survived by her daughter, Carrie Stoltz and son-in-law Ron; sister, Marie Cooper; grandchildren, Casie and grandson-in-law Joel, Chase, Cruz, Jessica, great-grandchild, Olivia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins, who look forward to meeting her in the place she helps God prepare for them.

Dee was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; her son, Jeffrey; mother, Jewel, and father, Roy, who she is happy to see in the place they helped God prepare for her.

A private family service will be held at Pinnacle Memorial Gardens in Rogers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72762. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

BENTONVILLE — Byron Ray Bus Broadbrooks, 93, died Sept. 24 at Bentonville. He was born Nov. 14, 1922, at McPherson, Kan. Survivors are son, David Broadbrooks; two daughters, Janna Worden and Susan Eardley. Graveside services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Bayless Cemetery. Visitation is set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Sisco Funeral home.

BENTONVILLE — Cynthia L. Mosey, 59, of Bentonville, Ark., entered eternal life on Sept. 23, 2016, with her family by her side. After a 2½ year battle with cancer, Cindi fought the good fight and showed courageous strength every step of the way.

Cindi was a dedicated employee of American Eagle Airlines for 20 years, retiring in 2016 due to her illness.

Cindi has touched the lives of everyone she has ever met and made sure she put her mark on this world before leaving it.

Cindi is survived by her children Jennifer (Josh) Walter of Scotia, N.Y., Katrina (Rod) Natalie of Rotterdam Junction, N.Y.; grandchildren Megan, Tyler, Brennan and Justina of N.Y.; sisters, Linda (William) Frazier, Bonnie (Dave) Barth of Florida; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Pete, Angela and Wanda.

A private celebration of Cindi’s life will be held Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Bentonville, Ark. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Circle of Life Hospice.

ELKINS — Charles Vernon Wood, 51, of Elkins, formerly of Wesley, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 29, 1964, in Springdale to Virgil Wood and Juanita Lewis-Wood.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edward Wood.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Shelia Wood of the home; children, Derrek Wood and wife Stephanie of Elkins, Sarah Bennett and husband Thomas of Hindsville and Marlaina Shelbourn and husband Shane of Bethel Heights; siblings, Lorene Prunty and husband Jimmy of Elkins, Lonnie Wood and wife Sue of Hindsville, Loretta Villines and husband Donnie of Jasper, Jerry Wood and wife Pat of Pettigrew, Brenda Slate, Glenda Wood and Lou Graves and husband David all of Hindsville; seven grandchildren, Natalie Wood, Ethan Bennett, Logan Bennett, Levi Wood, Carlie Wood, Landon Bennett and Kaden Shelbourn; and several other family members and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at Harmony Baptist Church in Huntsville.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Old Time Baptist Church in Deer, Ark., with Brother Jerry Wood and Brother Craig Villines officiating.

Funeral Services are under the direction of Madison County Funeral Service of Huntsville. Please visit www.madisoncountyfuneralservice.com to leave the family an online condolence.

FARMINGTON — Gary Gilbride, 66, of Farmington, Ark., passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in Farmington. He was born March 29, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Robert C. Gilbride and Gayle (Williams) Gilbride.

He was a retired purchasing agent for ConAgra and U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the VFW, DAV and American Legion.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Gilbride of Little Rock, Ark.; two nieces, Dr. Rebecca Burke of Houston, Texas, Amy Underhill of Fayetteville, Ark.; one nephew, Andrew Gilbride of West Fork, Ark.; and two great-nephews, Drew Gilbride and Colby Underhill of Fayetteville.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with the Rev. Don George officiating. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local Disabled American Veterans organization. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

SPRINGDALE — Kyler Austyn Williams, 17, of Springdale passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Kyler was born in Fayetteville, Ark., on March 20, 1999, to Tysha and Rodney Williams. He is survived by his parents, Tysha Williams and Rodney and Kimmy Williams; sisters, Makenzy Williams, Kayden Williams and Lily Dixon; brothers, Bralen Williams, Hudsyn Logue and Parker Dixon; grandparents, Oleta and Billy Carr, Ricky and Vanessa Watts, Rita Williams, Roger Jordan, Diane Hicks and Rick and Pam Grondin; great-grandmother, Edna Watts; godparents, Tony and Jennifer Johnson; aunts and uncles, Andy and Paige Watts, Jeff and Kristy Calvert, Cody and Lyndsey Bird; and numerous cousins and many friends.

Kyler was an avid sportsman who enjoyed doing anything in the outdoors. Some of his favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, basketball and, of course, football. He was also an excellent student athlete on the field and in the classroom. He was a member of Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville, Ark., and always enjoyed going to summer camp at Camp War Eagle.

Kyler always had such an incredible impact on everyone that he came in contact with, especially children to whom he knew looked up to him. He will be greatly missed by not only his family and teammates, but the community as well.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at Christian Life Cathedral Church in Fayetteville.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Springdale High School Athletic Department. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.

WEST FORK — Mark Robbins of West Fork passed away Sept. 20, 2016. Born Aug. 12, 1955, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Wesley and Jane Robbins. Survivors: son, Michael Robbins; siblings, George Robbins and Janet Wade; two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Summers Missionary Baptist Church, 22055 W. Hwy. 62 Summers, Ark.

ABILENE, Texas — Robert “Bob” Dale Eubanks went to his eternal home Sept. 8, 2016, in Abilene, Texas, with his daughter Debby at his side. Bob was born in Weleetka, Okla., on March 16, 1934, to Frankie Rudolph Eubanks and Leonard E. “Zeke” Eubanks. Bob lived in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas growing up, then eventually made his way to Texas where he lived for 33 years.

Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean War in 1952. He was a Russian interpreter in the Intelligence Division in Bremerhaven Germany, moving on to Staff Sergeant in Toulouse, France.

After serving his country, Bob made his way back to Oklahoma to attend Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla., graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science Degree, with an emphasis in Accounting.

Bob started his career with the Internal Revenue Service as a Tax Collector in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He went on to study for the Certified Public Accounting Exam and recently was noted for 50 years of Public Accountancy in the State of Texas. Bob was also Board Certified in Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma and served on the Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

A very devout Christian, and avid Democrat, Bob loved music, dancing, boating, fishing, golfing, traveling, Arkansas Razorbacks, giving back to his community, but most importantly, his family

Bob was predeceased by his mother, Frankie Rudolph Eubanks Culver; stepfather, Fred Culver; his father, Leonard E. “Zeke” Eubanks; his sister, Gwendolyn Sue Weishaubt; grandmother, Viller Rudolph Huggins and grandfather Grover Cleveland Huggins.

Bob is survived by his wife of 33 years, Peggy Propst Eubanks; his daughter, Debby Eubanks Gordon (Al), Fayetteville, Ark.; aunt, Frances Huggins Lively, Sherman, Texas; stepdaughter, Patrice Propst Watts (Tony); stepson, Jayson Propst (Regina); five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and host of many friends.

His funeral was Sept. 12 in Anson, Texas, and internment was at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene, Texas.