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BELLA VISTA — Billy Bob Cavin was born April 14, 1937, in Holliday, Texas, to parents Bob and Opal Cavin.

Bill proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He went to work in the Ohio factory industry. Bill and Alice Voarhees were married May 7, 1959. To this marriage they had one daughter and four sons. In 1961 they moved to Oklahoma, where Bill went to work for Humble Oil and Refining Company. Bill retired from Exxon Company USA (formerly Humble Oil and Refining Co.) after 30 years of service.

In 1999 they retired to Bella Vista, Ark., where they lived at the time of Alice’s death in 2007. Bill and Jean Thomas were married on Nov. 25, 2014. They enjoyed a few short years together filled with laughter and fun. She was his wife, friend, caregiver, and advocate. She was there in his most trying moments of dementia and failing health.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Alice, and one sister, Radine Hughes. Bill is survived by his wife, Jean Cavin of Bella Vista, Ark., daughter, Ruth Kelly (Charlie) of Yukon, Okla., Michael of Tucson, Ariz., Mark “Bob” of Arkansas, Russell (Shelia) of Killeen, Texas, David (Gail) of Midland, Texas, five granddaughters, six great-granddaughters, one great-grandson, and one sister, Aleta (Richard) Ellsworth of Salem, Ala.

Services have been entrusted to Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark.

BELLA VISTA — Betty

Gillette Hurl passed from mortal life on Aug. 3, 2018. Betty was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Carver County, Minn.

She worked as an accountant for an insurance firm for 44 years. It was there she met her first husband Harry Gillette. They were married on Oct. 6, 1962. They relocated to Bella Vista in 1986. Harry passed away in 1996.

Betty enjoyed traveling, fishing and golfing. It was on the Berksdale Golf Course where she met Chuck Hurl. They were married on Nov. 29, 2008. They enjoyed 10 great years together in Bella Vista with trips to Europe and South America. Betty was an active member of the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista for 20 years and enjoyed being part of the choir.

Betty was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her husband Chuck Hurl; three step children from her first marriage and five from her second marriage.

A memorial service to celebrate her life is planned for Friday, Aug.10 at 2 p.m. at the United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to the United Lutheran Church or a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation. com.

BENTONVILLE —

Karen M. Wantz, 80, passed away on Aug. 4, 2018, in Rogers, Ark. She was born in Knoke, Iowa, on March 1, 1938, to the late John R. and Viola (Rubendall) Armstrong.

She was the loving wife of Richard Wantz for 59 years.

Karen was a member of Hartland Friends Church, where she played the organ on Sunday’s. While living in

Arkansas, she and Richard attended the First United Methodist Church in Springdale. She loved traveling, crocheting, her cats, spending time with her family and especially loved her grandbabies. She was an amazing mother, grandmother and wife.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Kristi Wantz. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Bentonville; son Rick Wantz and Alicia of Fayetteville; daughters Nanci Brandt and Mark of Missouri and Debbie Hill and Jim of Siloam Springs; brother David Armstrong of Texas; sisters Arlene Staton of Arizona and Judy Mather of Iowa; six grandchildren, Brad Hill, Kayla McLaughlin, Erica Harvey, Sierra Nelson, Sylvia Wantz, and Christina Brandt and her sweet little great-grandchild, Emery McLaughlin.

Services will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org. Online condolences can be made at www. rollinsfuneral.com.

“My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” Exodus 33:14.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Betty Jo Andrews, age 91, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. She was born April 23, 1927, in Kansas City, Mo., to Ernest and Cecelia Roper.

She was a member of Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville.

Upon graduation from Wheaton College, she taught first grade in Lowell and preschool at Wee Care Christian School in Fayetteville. She spent many years volunteering her time at the Crisis Pregnancy Center and loved praying and counseling anyone in need.

She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dr. L. David Andrews; one daughter, Rebecca Fedosky and her husband Edward of Madison, Wis.; one son, Michael Andrews and his husband Dustin House of Fayetteville; sister Norma Jean Anderson of Pine Bluffs, Wyo.; six grandchildren, Christopher Fedosky, Benjamin Fedosky, Andrew Fedosky, Charis Fedosky, Selah Fedosky, Shandra Andrews and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville under the direction Moore’s Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace at Home Family Shelter, 614 West Sycamore Street, Fayetteville, Ark., 72703. To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneralchapel. com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Amy Idell Baker, age 44, passed away at her home on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. She was born on Oct. 5, 1973, in Kingsville, Texas, to Buford and Margaret (Taylor) Baker. Amy was a bright spirit that left this earth far too soon. She was one of a kind and someone that everyone loved. Her friends were life long and true. Leaving us way too soon, Amy will be remembered for her love of music which she shared freely with an open heart and incredible talent.

She is survived by the love of her life, Rex Tincher of the home; her two sons, Boone Tincher and Delaney Tincher; her loving parents, Buford and Margaret Baker; her four siblings, Dawn Brown and partner Bob Marrs of Eureka Springs, James Baker and wife Karen of West Fork, Denice Parkhurst and husband Doug of Springdale, and Glenda McSpadden and husband Bill of Bentonville; many nieces and nephews; and many friends.

A visitation will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at Moore’s Chapel Funeral Home, 206 W. Center Street, Fayetteville, Ark., 72701. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at Baptist Ford Community Church in Greenland, Ark. Interment will follow immediately at Baptist Ford Cemetery. To place an online tribute, visit www.moores funeralchapel.com. FAYETTEVILLE — Marie

Burnett, age 82, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed from this life Aug. 1, 2018, in Fayetteville. She was born March 9, 1936, in McCrory, Ark., to James and Helen (Lindsey) Hedden.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Yurba Oldham. Left to cherish Marie’s memory are her son, Walter C. Burnett II; two daughters, Karen Center and her husband Terry and Jodie Geiger and her husband David; her twin sister, Mavis Kennedy and her husband Murill; her brother, Rev. James Hedden and his wife, Sharon; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Please visit Marie’s memorial page at www.Westfield Chapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — It is with great sadness that the family of Roy

Senyard, 73, of Fayetteville, Ark., announces his death on July 28, 2018, while vacationing with his wife Norma and friends in Idaho.

Roy was a lifelong advocate and lover of the outdoors. He spent decades working to preserve the integrity and beauty of the Arkansas wilderness through his passion for caring for The Ozark Highlands Trail, a long-distance Arkansas hiking trail of over 200 miles. He was the longtime maintenance coordinator for the OHT, organizing the volunteers who keep the trail open by cutting back the side growth of trees and shrubs.

If there was meaningful trail work to be done, Roy was the first person on the scene. Had trees from a storm fallen and blocked the trail? Roy gathered a team together and off they headed to clear the trail passage. Is trail maintenance hard work? It certainly can be. But Roy was so much fun to be with, and so friendly — the crew members just wanted to be with him. He joked, he laughed, he taught newbies the ropes. He made the work fun, plus it was all for the great benefit of Arkansas’s beloved Ozark Highlands Trail. Wow, could he run a chainsaw! And his attention to safety and technique was impeccable.

He made many lifelong friendships through the camaraderie and shared achievement of working to make mountains, moss-covered rocky streams, and deep, hidden valleys accessible to those who love to walk in the woods. If you’ve ever been hiking in Arkansas, there’s a good chance you’ve been on a trail he either built or maintained.

Roy was born March 31, 1945, in Natchez, Miss. He grew up in Pine Bluff, Ark., and graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1964. While a student at the University of Central Arkansas he joined the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam as a recon medic.

He saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers. He was wounded and received two Purple Hearts. After returning from service, he continued his education at UCA. He worked notably for Arco Oil Company. He and his former spouse, Sue Claypool Senyard, lived for a number of years in Pine Bluff, Ark., Perryton, Texas, and Fort Smith, Ark.

It was while living in Fort Smith that Roy became passionate about hiking trails and the outdoors and became one of the early members of the Ozark Highlands Trail Association.

He met his wife, Norma Sims Meadors Senyard, who is also an outdoor enthusiast, and they moved to Fayetteville, Ark., in 1996. Roy and Norma both love paddling Arkansas’s glorious Buffalo River.

They love hiking and backpacking — not just in Arkansas, but in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Roy worked many week-long trail maintenance crews in Colorado for The Colorado Trail.

Roy is survived by his wife, Norma Senyard of Fayetteville, Ark.; his daughter, Anne-Marie Lisko of Tulsa, Okla., and her husband, Ian Lisko; his son Roy Senyard Jr. of Tulsa, Okla.; his sister, Suzanne Reynolds of El Dorado, Ark., and her husband, Morris Reynolds; his sisterin-law, Gay Senyard Hansen of Fayetteville, Ark.; his stepdaughter, Wen Audrey Tate of Hickory, N.C., and her husband, Jim Tate; his stepson, Brian Meadors of Wilmington, N.C., and his wife, Mandy Meadors; his nine grandchildren: Vivian Lisko; Gus, Tabitha, and Mason Meadors; James, Donovan, and Carlton Tate; and Gabe and Londyn Senyard. He had 11 nieces and six nephews. He had many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ann Ellen and Frederick Senyard and his beloved brother, Rick Senyard.

A memorial celebration of life for Roy will be held on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Lake Fort Smith State Park Black Bear Dining Hall. Lake Fort Smith State Park is a short distance south of Fayetteville, at Mountainburg, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to The Ozark Highlands Trail Association Roberts Tract Fund or The Ozark Society Buffalo River Legal Protection Fund.

Roy had wisdom and humility. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy to the natural world will live on. Friends may leave a condolence, or share a memory or photo at www.woodriver chapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Sheila Ann White, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on Aug. 5, 2018, at 81 years young. She was born March 25, 1937, in Fayetteville to Everett and Margaret Price.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Douglas White, her first husband Robert Parker Taylor, her daughter Trevina Taylor, and her sister Jeannine Harris.

Ann was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville and was a member of Harris Baptist Church for more than 15 years. She was a surrogate mother and grandmother to many in the Elkins community, and had developed deep friendships within her church family and community. She was a devoted, caring and loving wife to Doug and step-mom to Deb, and grandmother to Katherine. She was a sweet spirit who will be deeply missed.

Ann is survived by her son Robert Parker Taylor II of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandson Robert Parker Taylor III of Fayetteville; step-daughter Deb O’Connor and husband Jim of Baltimore, Md.; granddaughter Katherine O’Connor; and many friends and loved ones.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9, at Harris Baptist Church at 9 a.m. Service will be at 10 a.m. with burial at McCord cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Harris Baptist Church, P.O. Box 205, Elkins, Ark., 72727. Condolences may be given online at www.nelsonberna. com.

LOWELL — A funeral service for Emmett Wayne

Gideon, age 83, of Lowell, Ark., is scheduled at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Frankston. Rev. Scott Wiley will officiate. Mr. Gideon will be laid to rest at Frankston City Cemetery in Frankston. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Frankston.

Mr. Gideon passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, in Rogers, Ark. He was born July 14, 1935, in New York, Texas, to Joseph Samuel and Ila Mae (Hopson) Gideon. Wayne was a member of William F. Foster Masonic Lodge. He previously served as a volunteer fireman, was a Shriner and Lions Club member. He was also a member of First Baptist Church, Frankston.

Mr. Gideon was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Sandra Jo Gideon of Lowell, Ark.; daughters, Patricia Lynn Maley and husband Tim of Conroe, Texas, and Nanci Gail Feagans and husband Brad of Rogers, Ark.; son, David Wayne Gideon and wife Sonia of Aurora, Colo. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Brad Feagans, Tim Maley, Brandon Feagans, Scooter Keeter, Dru Dunlap, and James Rivers. Honorary pallbearers are 50-year-plus members of William F. Foster Masonic Lodge, Cameron Pacheco, Derek Marshall, and Rich Howard.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, and friends are cordially invited to visit with Wayne’s family from 5 to 7 p.m. in the evening at Autry Funeral Home, Frankston. Rather than customary condolences, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

PEA RIDGE — Mary

Lushenko of Pea Ridge, died Aug. 6 at Mercy Medical Center. Graveside service set for 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 at Pea Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements by Sisco Funeral Home Pea Ridge. Visitation will be from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome. net.

ROGERS — Mary Jean

“Jeanie” Strachan, 75, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, after a long battle with Type 1 Diabetes. She was born June 14, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wis., to the late Samuel Strachan and Velma Organ Strachan.

In 1953 her family moved from Wisconsin to a farm in the Oak Grove community where she had many fond memories of attending the school there. After graduating from Springdale High School in 1961 she earned her bachelor’s in education at John Brown University in 1965.

She began her teaching career in Kansas City but returned to NWA where she taught 34 years in Rogers at Northside and Grace Hill. When she wasn’t teaching she enjoyed spending time with friends, traveling, antiquing, and going to craft fairs. She regularly attended Bible study and loved singing in her church choir at First Baptist Rogers. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and was the founding member of the Rogers Culture Club.

She is survived by her siblings, Stephen Strachan and wife Paula of Lavaca, Linda Carnes and husband David of Springdale, Brian Strachan and wife Tammie of Decatur; nieces Gretchen Watt and husband Brian of Springdale, and Laura Dietrich and husband Charles of Bentonville; and 17 great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale with Pastor Stacey Looney officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

SPRINGDALE — Shirley

L. Bewley, 59, of Springdale, Ark., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at her home. She was born on Nov. 7, 1958, in Parkville, Mo., a daughter of Dale Keith Hess and Minnie (Artman) Hess.

She loved her family, her cats and enjoyed gardening.

She was preceded in death by her father; one brother, Mick Hess; and one aunt, Juanita Harvey. Shirley is survived by her mother, Minnie Hess; one daughter, Jennifer King and husband Hank; three granddaughters, Chailey Hanna, Josaphine King and Adelaide King; and her sister, Linda Hess.

Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at the Old Missouri Road Baptist Church in Springdale. Pastor David Dodson will officiate the service. To sign the online guest book please visit www. backstrom-pyeatte.com.

SPRINGDALE — Robert H. Camp Jr. passed away on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at Earl Howard Hospice, Springdale, Ark. He was born on June 29, 1931, in Pine Bluff, Ark.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. and Bertha C. Camp, and one sister, Stacy Mosley.

He is survived by his wife, Donna L. Camp and two step-children, Bradley A. McGee and wife Jill of Bella Vista, Ark., and Kathy J. Powers and husband John of New Orleans, La.; four grandchildren and two great-grandsons, two sisters-in-law, three brothersin-law, two nephews and two nieces, Cam was a special niece, all live in Florida.

Robert was a Baptist and received his education in Arkansas and Texas. He retired from Entergy Corp. in 1990. He was a senior electronic computer specialist at the dispatch center in Pine Bluff. Robert moved to Springdale, Ark., in June 1995.

During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief on a B-25 bomber. He also acquired a top secret clearance while working in the classified division of the 10th Air Force. His name is listed on The Wall of Honor in Bella Vista, Ark. He accepted veterans honors on April 20, 2016, when he participated in an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., with his stepson Brad McGee.

Robert was a 60-plus-year Mason and was a member of the Springdale Lodge No. 316. He was also a member of The Scottish Rite in Little Rock and was a Shriner, because of his love for children, for many years. He belonged to The American Legion, The NRA and the Elks Lodge No. 1987 in Fayetteville. Robert enjoyed riding his motorcycle through the hills, valleys, and back roads of Northwest Arkansas and Southern Missouri which he loved. During his younger years he was an avid duck hunter and fisherman.

A masonic funeral will be conducted by the Springdale Masonic Lodge with military honors, graveside internment service to follow at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. before the start of the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale, Ark. Pallbearers will be David Williamson, Scot Test, Loyd McCord, Jerry Beard, Tim Bunch, Tom Freking, Jim Boyd, and Ron Hopkins.