Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Obituaries
OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas
Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes. For more information including cost and deadlines contact the advertising department at (501) 378-3889. BENTONVILLE —
Gilbert David Joyner, 97 of Bentonville passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born Dec. 3, 1919 in Madison County, Ark., to Bob and Maggie Black Joyner.
Gilbert was a Farmer. He served Honorably in the United States Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church in Cave Springs, where he was a Deacon. He was also a member of the Gideons. He loved fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Blythe Cecil Ray Joyner, his parents, Bob and Maggie Joyner, one daughter, Sharon Joyner Cornett, one brother, Robert Joyner and two sisters, Laura Lynch and Georgie Archer.
Survivors include one son, David Joyner and wife Marla of Bentonville; one daughter, Nina Stone of Bentonville; one brother, Harry Joyner of Springdale; eight grandchildren, Randy Cornett, Kim Potts, Lynette Stone, Michelle Jordan, BriJette French, David A. Joyner, Seth Joyner and Sarah Joyner and 13 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 10 a.m., at Lakeview Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Harp and Pastor Pat Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m., at Sisco Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tenn. 37214-0800 or Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, Ark. 72762
Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral. com.
FAYETTEVILLE — Heaven received a beautiful soul on July 15, 2017. Born August 15, 1939 in Gentry, Ark., to Paul and Muriel Sugg,
Judy was a wonderful mother, sister and friend. Though an avid bird watcher who loved to travel and spend time with family and friends; she was also content snuggling up at home reading a good book or listening to Christian music. Judy was strong in her faith and always concerned that those she loved know Jesus and follow Him throughout their lives.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Donnie Sugg; sister, Shirley Schwan and husbands Bobby Harrison Sr. and Joe Yates.
She is loved and will be dearly missed by her children Bobby Harrison Jr. and Timothy Harrison, and daughter Lori Harrison; step-children Christopher (Betsy) Yates, Adam (Mindy) Yates and stepdaughter Robyn Yates; grandchildren Marty (Amy) Harrison, Mason Harrison, Ty Harrison, Brooks Harrison, Linley Yates, and Hayden Yates; great-grandchildren Gwyneth Harrison and Colin Harrison; and her longtime companions Malcolm and Makayla.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 18 at Westfield Chapel in Springdale. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 19 at Elm Springs Cemetery in Elm Springs.
Please visit Judy’s memorial page at www.Westfield Chapel.com.